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 
Certificate 
Online Offering 
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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
AVAILABLE CAMPUSES
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
A Smarter Path to Success
Affordable
Save 50% or more on average compared to other universities and vocational schools. California community colleges are among the most affordable in the country.
Fast Track to a Great Job
Put your new skills to work faster with programs designed to prepare you for the workforce in as few as several months.
Seamless Transferability
Save money on a bachelor’s by transferring to a four-year institution after completing your associate degree at CCLA.
Earn More
Finish your associate degree to earn on average 46% more per year than those without any degree.**
In-Demand Programs
Gain the skills to get the jobs you want in the modern workforce and in emerging industries.
Flexible Options
Choose courses offered in convenient formats and schedules—including online, nights, and weekends—to fit your busy life.
Supportive Environment
Get personalized, one-on-one attention from professors who truly care about your success.
Real Campus Experience
Enjoy all the benefits of a true campus experience, close to home and for a fraction of the price of a four-year school.
**National Center for Education Statistics data, ***California Community Colleges data
Start Your Journey Today
Learn more about our colleges and the programs available at each campus. All CCLA schools offer the same low tuition rate and are here to support you.