About Odessa College
Odessa College Offers more than 45 Associate Degree programs and more than 70 professional certificates. Whether you're looking to start a new career right away, or transfer to a four-year institution, OC’s got a program for you.
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Schools of Home
The concept and effect of the Schools structure is: increased student success through more easily accessible and flexible planning and scheduling. The thre new designated Schools are: The Odessa College School of Business and Industry, The Odessa College School of Health Sciences, and The Odessa College School of Liberal Arts and Education.
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Continuing Education
The Odessa College Continuing Education Department impacts individual, community, and economic enrichment through lifelong learning activities that promote personal and professional development. We offer fast-track, flexible classes and programs that do not require college admission. Our students range from individuals seeking personal enrichment to persons training for a new job skill. We also serve business and industry by retraining for their employees through customized training or existing continuing education offerings. We invite you to review our offerings in the areas of Community Services, Health Careers and Workforce Development.
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Dual Credit
Dual Credit is a program for high school Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors to take college courses while in high school and receive credits for both high school graduation and a college degree. Dual Credit students could earn more than 40 hours of college credit by the time they graduate from high school.
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Online Programs
Working? You may want to consider online courses or weekend college. Staying on track for graduation will increase your earning potential and your ability to remain employed, regardless of the economy.
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Adult Basic Education
We offer three primary programs: English as a Second Language (ESL), High School Equivalency (HSE/GED) preparation, and Integrated Education and Training (IET). Regardless of your objectives, our program is designed to assist you in achieving your goals, whether it is improving your language skills, earning your HSE diploma, advancing your career prospects, or getting a kick start on your education.
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Weekend College
At OC Weekend College, you can earn your Associate Degree in just two years of weekend classes! Maintain current work, family, or other week-day commitments while you go to college on the weekends. OC Success Coaches, student mentors and engaged faculty will tip the odds in your favor! Bet on a sure thing - OC Weekend College, for a better future and a rewarding career!