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CCAC annually educates more than 30,000 credit students through 155 degree, certificate, diploma and transfer programs and offers thousands of students access to noncredit and workforce development courses. The learning-centered institution’s mission is to provide affordable access to quality education and offer a dynamic, diverse and supportive learning environment that prepares the region’s residents for academic, professional and personal success in our changing global society. CCAC’s quality programs enable students to transfer credits to nearly 500 colleges and universities and support regional workforce needs with accessible instruction available day, evening, weekend and online in Allegheny County and beyond. Visit ccac.edu to learn more.

This catalog is a one-year publication containing revisions or additions that have occurred since the 2015–2016 edition. It is in effect for students who begin their studies or change their programs during or after fall 2016. Students currently enrolled at the Community College of Allegheny County may continue in their declared program or choose to change their program to one outlined in this catalog. See program requirements for more information.

The catalog content is ongoing electronic content as published on the college website. Curriculum and policy/regulation changes approved after the printed date of this catalog will appear in the content published on the web page. The college website address is ccac.edu.

The Community College of Allegheny County is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-2680, phone 215.662.5606. Health programs are separately accredited by appropriate regulatory agencies. The Community College of Allegheny County is a member of the Pittsburgh Council on Higher Education (PCHE).

This catalog is published by the Community College of Allegheny County, 800 Allegheny Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233. The college reserves the right to change information in the catalog.

Nondiscrimination Policy

The College does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination against any individual based upon race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry or place of birth, sex, gender identity or expression, perceived gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, use of a service animal due to disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran status, age or other classification protected by applicable law in matters of admissions, employment, services or in the educational programs or activities that it operates.

Individuals with disabilities who are requesting accommodations should contact the Supportive Services for Students with Disabilities office at the campus that they will be attending. This publication is available in alternate formats. Questions may be addressed to the Civil Rights Compliance Officer.

Notifications of nondiscrimination and contact information can be found at ccac.edu/nondiscrimination.