Are you interested in becoming a bookkeeper, accountant, or tax preparer?  The accounting program offers you training to qualify for entry-level positions requiring accounting in business, industry, and government agencies.

The program includes a core of accounting, business, and general education courses and emphasizes acquiring specialized business knowledge.  You may select individual courses to meet your needs, or you may work toward an Associate of Applied Science degree.  The Accounting AAS degree and certificates may be earned completely online.

Degrees

• AAS Accounting Degree

Certificates

• Accounting Certificate
• Data Analytics for Accounting Certificate
• Governmental Accounting Certificate
• Payroll Certificate
• Tax Preparation Certificate

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These program offerings include a short-term and one-year Certificates of Completion and a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree. The 36-credit Retail Management certificate prepares students for careers in sales and management. The one-year certificate program offers training for entry-level positions in the field of procurement management. As a graduate of Chemeketa’s Management AAS degree program, you may begin as a management trainee or other entry-level employee of a small business or large firm.

You may select individual courses to meet your needs, or you may work toward a certificate or degree.

Graduates of Chemeketa’s Criminal Justice, Juvenile Justice, Corrections and Law Enforcement programs may enter career fields in juvenile or adult corrections; become law enforcement officers, adult or juvenile case workers, or parole or probation officers; gain entry-level positions within federal law enforcement or protection services; or elect to progress toward a career with Homeland Security, including positions with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Transportation Security Administration; or the Federal Bureau of Investigation with opportunities to work in the areas of drug enforcement, computer information security services, and intelligence analysis.

Degrees

• AAS Degree in Criminal Justice

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The Healthcare Coding Certificate program prepares students by providing the entry-level skills necessary for medical records coding in either an inpatient or outpatient setting. The program focuses on industry standards for coding and billing, using International Classifications of Diseases (ICD-10), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and third-party reimbursement.

The Hospitality and Tourism Management curriculum focuses on the management aspects of Oregon’s fastest-growing industry: hospitality and tourism. The Hospitality and Tourism Management associate of applied science degree, in combination with one or more specialized areas of study, prepares students for a wide variety of career opportunities in key industry sectors. The Event Management certificate offers career opportunities in meeting and event planning. The Food and Beverage Management certificate prepares students to work in food and beverage supervision in a variety of venues. The Lodging Management certificate preps students to work in the area of lodging supervision in facilities ranging from small B & Bs to large resorts, while the Travel and Tourism certificate focuses on travel-related careers. The one-year Hospitality and Tourism Management certificate opens the door to careers in hospitality and tourism management.

If you are wanting the skills and training needed in the rapidly-changing business and office environment, Chemeketa’s Office Administration & Technology program is for you. Our program has both one-year certificates and two-year degree programs to fit your needs.

The Office Administration & Technology Program emphasizes project management, internet/intranet communications and research, document production and retrieval, customer service, composition, efficient use of software packages, and public relations.

The certificates and degrees will prepare you for a variety of positions in administrative support. Click the More Info button below for details.

Degrees

• AAS Accounting Administrative Assistant
• AAS Administrative Office Professional
• AAS Medical Administrative Assistant

Certificates

• Business Technology Certificate
• Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate
• Office Fundamentals

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The Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) program is a comprehensive degree program of both theory and practical experience designed to prepare students to become certified Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs).

An SLPA is a certified support person who works under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist. The SLPA performs specific therapy-related tasks that are prescribed and directed by their supervising speech-language pathologist. The SLPA works closely with others in a variety of settings, including schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and in private practice. As a member of a speech-language therapy team, the SLPA helps children and adults with communication disorders improve their ability to speak, listen, and interact with others. SLPAs are responsible for following the directed treatment plan of the supervising SLP while working independently to deliver therapy services to children and adults, taking and tracking data, and various other roles and responsibilities within their scope of practice.