Education
Make a positive impact on the lives of California’s next generation.
Prepare for a variety of jobs related to educating the next generation with an associate degree or certificate of completion from the Community Colleges of LA.
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Take the first step toward the career you want. Fill out the form below to connect with us and learn more.
A Shorter Pathway to a Big Job
At CCLA, we believe that educators have one of the most important jobs out there. If you have a passion for working with young children, we have programs that can help you achieve your goals.
You’ll gain the skills and credential you need to start working immediately after your program in a variety of educational settings, or you can transfer your credits to a 4-year institution to finish a bachelor’s or similar degree for less.
California Career Outlook
Average Annual Salary*
$39,075
Average Annual Job Openings**
30,070
* Projections Central – State Occupational Projections
** U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Education
Career Education Programs
Associate Degree 
Bachelor Degree 
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*Programs are offered both online and in-person depending on campus and semester. Contact us to learn more about how and where you can earn your certificate or degree today!
Associate Degree Bachelor Degree Certificate Online Offering *
*Programs are offered both online and in-person depending on campus and semester. Contact us to learn more about how and where you can earn your certificate or degree today!
Bilingual Education Aide
AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Compton College
Los Angeles Mission College
Child & Family Education
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East Los Angeles College
Los Angeles City College
Cerritos College
Los Angeles Mission College
Los Angeles Southwest College
Rio Hondo College
Santa Monica College
Child Care
AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Cerritos College
Citrus College
East Los Angeles College
Long Beach City College
Los Angeles City College
Mount San Antonio College
Child Development
AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Glendale Community College
Mount San Antonio College
Rio Hondo College
West Los Angeles College
Child Development Administration
AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Los Angeles Mission College
Mount San Antonio College
Child Development Specializing in Dual Language Learning
AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Los Angeles Mission College
Child Development Specializing in Family Child Care
AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Los Angeles Mission College
Child Development Specializing in Infant and Toddler
AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Los Angeles Mission College
Child Development Specializing in Preschool
AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Los Angeles Mission College
Child Development Specializing in School Age Care
AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Los Angeles Mission College
Child Development/Early Childhood Education
AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Cerritos College
Citrus College
Compton College
East Los Angeles College
El Camino College
Long Beach City College
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles Harbor College
Los Angeles Mission College
Los Angeles Pierce College
Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles Trade Tech College
Los Angeles Valley College
Mount San Antonio College
Pasadena City College
Rio Hondo College
Santa Monica College
West Los Angeles College
Consumer Services
AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Mount San Antonio College
Early Intervention Aide
AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Citrus College
Compton College
El Camino College
Los Angeles Pierce College
Ed. Aide/Classroom Asst.
AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Citrus College
Compton College
Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles Trade Tech College
Mount San Antonio College
Rio Hondo College
Education
AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Cerritos College
Citrus College
East Los Angeles College
Los Angeles City College
Rio Hondo College
Los Angeles Mission College
Los Angeles Southwest College
Mount San Antonio College
Elementary Teacher Education
AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Los Angeles Mission College
Rio Hondo College
West Los Angeles College
Foster Care
AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
El Camino College
Los Angeles City College
Mount San Antonio College
Library Technology
AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Long Beach City College
Pasadena City College
School Age Special Education Assistant
AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Santa Monica College
Special Education Assistant
AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Compton College
East Los Angeles College
El Camino College
Long Beach City College
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles Southwest College
Pasadena City College
Specializing in Special Needs
AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
Los Angeles Mission College
Rio Hondo College
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