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Career Pathways Map
Overview and Purpose
The purpose of the Pathways Map is to give a more comprehensive and basic outline of what degree, diploma, and certificate options are offered at VGCC. It is broken up by Division, then Program, and then Program/Division Degree options.
Business Technologies Division
Accounting and Finance Program
Business Administration Program
Information Technology Program
Program Degree Options
- Information Technology A.A.S Degree A25590 (Course Sequence)
- Information Technology Diploma D25590 (Course Sequence)
- IT – Cyber Security Certificate C25590Y (Course Sequence)
- IT – Network Support Certificate C25590NS (Course Sequence)
- IT Support Certificate C25590IT (Course Sequence)
- IT – Programming Certificate C25590P (Course Sequence)
- IT – Software Specialist Certificate C25590C (Course Sequence) (Note: This program is being phased out and will only be available for continuing students through Summer Semester 2026.)
Medical Office Administration Program
Office Administration Program
Supply Chain Management Program
Manufacturing and Engineering Division
Visual Overview of the Manufacturing and Engineering Division
Biotechnology Program
Electronics Engineering Technology Program
Mechatronics Engineering Technology Program
Health Sciences Division
Nursing Program
Histotechnology Program
Program Degree Options
Human Services Technology Program
Program Degree Options
- Human Services Technology A.A.S. Degree A45380 (Course Sequence)
- Human Services/Gerontology A.A.S. Degree A4538B (Course Sequence)
- Human Services/Addiction & Recovery Studies A.A.S. Degree A4538E (Course Sequence)
- Gerontology Certificate C4538C (Course Sequence)
- Addiction and Recovery Certificate C4538E (Course Sequence)
Medical Assisting Program
Pharmacy Technology Program
Radiography Program
Program Degree Options
Public Services Division
Cosmetology Program
Criminal Justice Technology Program
Culinary Arts Program
Early Childhood Education Program
Program Degree Options
- Early Childhood Education – Transfer Track A.A.S. Degree A55220 (Course Sequence)
- Early Childhood Education – Local Track A.A.S. Degree A55220N (Course Sequence)
- Early Childhood Diploma D55220 (Course Sequence)
- Early Childhood Administrative Assistant Certificate C55220A(Course Sequence)
- Early Childhood General Education Certificate C55220C (Course Sequence)
- Infant/Toddler Care C55290C (Course Sequence)
Paralegal Technology Program
Skilled Technologies Division
Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Program
Program Degree Options
- Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Degree A35100 (Course Sequence)
- Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Diploma D35100 (Course Sequence)
- Transportation Refrigeration Certificate C35100TR (Course Sequence)
- Basic Heating & Air Certificate C35100C (Course Sequence)
Automotive Systems Technology Program
Carpentry Program
Program Degree Options
- Carpentry Diploma D35180 (Course Sequence)
- Construction Generalist Certificate – Plumbing C35180P (Course Sequence)
- Construction Generalist Certificate – Electrical C35180E (Course Sequence)
- Construction Generalist Certificate – AHR C35180H (Course Sequence)
- Residential Foundations & Framing C35180R (Course Sequence)
Electrical Systems Technology Program
Welding Technology Program
Transfer Pathways Division
Division Degree Options
Each program listed below only has one degree option within it.
- Associate in Arts (Program Overview)
- Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation (Program Overview)
- Associate in Fine Arts – Visual Arts (Program Overview)
- Associate in General Education (Program Overview)
- Associate in General Education – General Science (Program Overview)
- Associate in Science (Program Overview)
- Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation (Program Overview)
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