Adult Education

About Us

Columbia College's Adult Education Program provides students with access to a variety of courses at little or no cost to assist them in reaching their personal, academic, and professional goals.

Columbia Adult School Transition (CAST) program

Did you know you can earn college credits while completing your GED/high school equivalency?
In partnership with the Motherlode Educational Opportunity Center (MEOC), Columbia offers a dual enrollment program for adult school students as approved by Senate Bill 554.
To learn more about CAST, please click here (Para información en español, haz click aquí).

English Language Learners

Learn or improve your English language skills online.
Columbia College offers one course in English Language Learning: ELL701 - Multi-Level English Language Learning.
Columbia College offers an English Language Proficiency Certificate of Achievement. You can learn more about these courses and the certificate in the College Catalog.

General Educational Development (GED)

Columbia College is no longer offering GED Testing Services or GED Preparation courses.
We are partnering with Adult Education providers in our community to provide adult dual enrollment for those who wish to take college courses and seek their Diploma/GED.
For those looking for GED Testing or GED Prep, click here for helpful community resources.
If you have any questions or need more information, please call 209-588-5244.

Short-Term Occupational Training Programs

Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1

Gain a strong foundation in the principles of phlebotomy.
Prepare to pass the National Phlebotomy Certification Examination.
84 hour cours +40 hours of externship.
Fully sponsored program at no cost to students. Uniforms, books and supplies included.
Click here to register for an information session.
Click here to fill out the program application form. Program applications are accepted between December 19^th, 2024 and February 12^th, 2025

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Certified Medical Assistant

Become a multi-skilled allied health care professional specializing in procedures commonly performed in the ambulatory health care setting.
187.5 hour course, +120 hours of externship.
Fully sponsored program at no cost to students.
Click here to register for an information session.
Click here to fill out the program application form. Program applications are accepted between December 19^th, 2024 and February 12^th, 2025

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Card Dealing

Learn the hands on skills, acquire the training and certification to start working in local casinos fast!
This 4 week short term occupational training is intended to teach individuals to be a professional card dealer and is completely FREE for students.
Students are admitted on a first come, first serve basis. Space is limited, get registered today!
Choose from a morning or afternoon session.
Classes begin January 27, 2025, Click here to register!

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