Child Development and Education
The Child Development and Education program emphasizes the theoretical and practical knowledge needed for working with culturally diverse children birth through age eight. The program offers a variety of certificate options depending on the age group you want to work with. The various certificates provide developmentally based courses designed to teach students how to provide competent care and interactions for children.
Culinary Arts & Baking/Pastry
Students may earn a Certificate of Achievement in Basic Culinary Arts or a Certificate of Achievement or Associate in Science Degree in Advanced Culinary Arts. Students may also earn a Certificate of Specialization in Baking/Pastry, Basic or a Certificate of Achievement or Associate in Science Degree in Advanced Baking/Pastry. Go to the Culinary Arts & Baking/Pastry page for more information.
Fashion
The Fashion Program at Orange Coast College is a well-established program that prepares you for transfer to a four-year program, a professional career, a career change, or advancement in your present fashion career. Our fashion program provides an environment that promotes critical thinking, creativity and multicultural awareness. It fosters understanding of social, organizational and technological systems.
Food and Beverage Management
The Food and Beverage Management program at Orange Coast College provides a varied curriculum in Culinary Arts, Restaurant Management, Catering, and Institutional Food Service. Certificate programs are provided in each of these specialties and by completing the general education requirements, a student is eligible for the Associate in Arts degree.
Hospitality, Travel & Tourism
Since 1970 the Orange Coast College School of Hospitality, Travel & Tourism has been a central leader in the development of the hospitality industry, an industry that has experienced vast growth and ranks as the world's largest revenue industry and largest employer.
Interior Design
The Interior Design Program at Orange Coast College is dedicated to helping students develop their fullest potential in academic, professional and personal skills, preparing them for a rewarding career in design. This exceptional, multi-level program, developed by educators and industry professionals, promotes an interdisciplinary, equal opportunity education committed to building confident, responsible and socially aware individuals who will contribute to the quality of life through interior design.
Scholarships and Resources
Open Education Database
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