From Certificates to:
- EMT
- Entrepreneur
- Compliance specialist
- Customs analyst
- Paramedic
Oakton's Public and Professional Business Services programs prepare you to make a difference in your community. The diverse fields within this area have one thing in common: a desire to make an ethical and positive impact on others' lives. If your aim is to be in direct service, Oakton will provide the academic groundwork and connect you with internships in law enforcement, firefighting, paramedics, or human services. If you are looking for a career in an office environment, paralegal, accounting, or marketing might be your calling. Whichever direction you take, you will have Oakton faculty behind you every step of the way. Whether you start with a certificate, an applied associates degree or have the goal of transferring, it is wise to start with Oakton, your community's college.
From Certificates to:
From A.A.S. degrees to:
From Associate to Bachelor's and beyond:
Designed to be finished at Oakton and prepare you directly for the workforce with industry-relevant coursework.
Designed to transfer into a 4-year Bachelor's program (A.A. or A.S. will depend on your transfer institution and major); includes General Education coursework. View Oakton's Transfer Partnerships and Guides here.
Oakton offers pre-majors:
Gain a new skill or upskill to enhance your resume; complete it stand-alone or talk with Advising to plan how the certificate can a stepping stone to a further degree. Visit the Applied Associate of Sciences (A.A.S.) degrees pages for a full list of certificates available.
Accounting Department
Management and Supervision Department
Marketing Management Department
Global Business Department
Other
Fire Science
Emergency Medical Technology / Paramedic
Human Services
Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice
Paralegal
Substance Abuse Counseling