Academic and Career Communities

Chaffey's degree and certificate programs are organized into six Academic and Career Communities based on job families, interest areas, and similarities in coursework. Program maps within each Academic and Career Community represent the sequencing and combinations of major and general education coursework recommended by faculty to help you develop your educational plan. Choose an Academic and Career Community to access the recommended academic pathways in each Community. For degree and certificate maps not yet available here, please meet with a Counselor and/or Community Advisor to discuss recommended course sequencing.

If you need assistance selecting the right Academic and Career Community or Chaffey College program, or help with career exploration and planning,

meet with a Career Counselor. It is recommended that you complete career planning self-assessments on Focus2Career prior to your appointment.

Information Sessions

Want to learn more about majors and career paths? Check out Chaffey College’s upcoming information sessions where you can ask questions about course requirements, learn about the jobs you can pursue and more. Info sessions this fall focus on majors such as cybersecurity, anthropology, physical therapist assistant, interior design and communication studies, among others.

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Arts, Communication, and Design

The Arts, Communications and Design community explores perspectives on humanity and design culture, and will teach you to be creative, imaginative, innovative, and a critical thinker. This community (pathway) will challenge your mind and prepare you for your future with certificates, degrees, and careers in communication, design, media, languages, and the visual and performing arts. Explore careers in this community below the Certificates and Degrees Map section.

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Business, Technology, and Hospitality

The Business, Technology, and Hospitality community will allow you to problem solve, lead, plan, and organize. This community provides technical and trade skills, and incorporates many types of management and administrative careers. This community (pathway) will prepare you for a future with certificates, degrees, transfer, and careers within business, accounting, information systems, culinary arts, and hospitality. Explore careers in this community below the Certificates and Degrees Map section.

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Health and Wellness

The Health and Wellness community focuses on preparing individuals to adapt to new medical technologies and meet the increasing demand for skilled health care workers. This community will teach you problem solving skills and additional techniques needed to impact health, society, and quality of life. This community (pathway) will prepare you for a future with certificates, degrees, transfer, and careers that support the well-being of others in multiple areas of the health and athletic fields. Explore careers in this community below the Certificates and Degrees Map section.

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Manufacturing, Industrial Design, and Transportation

The Manufacturing, Industrial Design, and Transportation community will enhance problem-solving skills, as well as foster critical thinking and innovation by providing hands-on experiences. Students seeking entry-level and/or advanced level skills will be prepared to enter the workforce directly. This community (pathway) prepares students for industry and leadership opportunities with certificates, degrees, transfer, and careers in automotive, aviation, drafting, engineering technology, and industrial technology. Explore careers in this community below the Certificates and Degrees Map section.

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Public Service, Culture, and Society

The Public Service, Culture, and Society community equips students to be empathetic leaders. This community enriches individuals with knowledge on social issues and provides them with an understanding of culture and humanity. This community (pathway) prepares you for a future with certificates, degrees, transfer, and careers in criminal justice, emergency response, firefighting, police, public service, social services, and education. Explore careers in this community below the Certificates and Degrees Map section.

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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics community will provide you with intellectual challenges that allow you to develop strong problem solving skills. Through this community you will develop skills in research, data analysis, and scientific investigation. This community (pathway) prepares you for a future with certificates, degrees, transfer, and careers within science, engineering, mathematics, medicine, and computer science. Explore careers in this community below the Certificates and Degrees Map section.

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