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Lower Columbia College

Address:

1600 Maple Street Longview, Washington 98632-0310

Telephone:

360-442-2100

Degree Levels:

Associate Baccalaureate

2 Year / 4 Year:

Four Year

Academic Calendar:

Quarter

Controls:

Public

Institution Sites

Longview, WA
Address1600 Maple Street
CityLongview
TypeMain Campus

Lower Columbia College

Institution Programs

Academic Transfer DTA (Direct Transfer Agreement)
Degree TypeAssociate of Arts - Transfer (AA-T)
Credits90
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP24.0101
Academic Transfer Non-DTA
Degree TypeAssociate of Arts (AA)
Credits90
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP24.0101
Accounting Technician
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits94
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP52.0302
Accounting Technician (AAS-T)
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science - Transfer (AAS-T)
Credits99
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP52.0302
Administrative Services Manager
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits96
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP52.0401
Administrative Services Manager (AAS-T)
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science - Transfer (AAS-T)
Credits91
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP52.0401
Administrative Support
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits53
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP52.0401
Advanced Manufacturing (AAS-T)
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science - Transfer (AAS-T)
Credits100
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP15.0613
Automation, Instrumentation, and Robotics
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits98
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP15.0613
Automotive Technology
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits133
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP47.0604
Automotive Technology (AAS-T)
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science - Transfer (AAS-T)
Credits127
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP47.0604
Automotive Technology: Maintenance and Light Repair
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits69
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP47.0604
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Degree TypeBachelor of Science (BS)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP11.0701
Bioengineering & Chemical Engineering (AS-T/MRP)
Degree TypeAssociate of Science - Transfer (AS-T)
Credits90
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP14.0701
Biological Sciences (AS-T1)
Degree TypeAssociate of Science - Transfer (AS-T)
Credits90
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP24.0101
Biology
Degree TypeDirect Transfer Agreement/Major Ready Pathway (DTA/MRP)
Credits90
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP26.0101
Business
Degree TypeDirect Transfer Agreement/Major Ready Pathway (DTA/MRP)
Credits90
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP52.0101
Business Management
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits98
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP52.0201
Business Management (AAS-T)
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science - Transfer (AAS-T)
Credits93
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP52.0201
Chemistry (AST-1)
Degree TypeAssociate of Science - Transfer (AS-T)
Credits90
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP24.0101
Commercial Truck Driving
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits10
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP49.0205
Community Health and Wellness Advocate, COP
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits63
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP51.1504
Community, Health, and Wellness Advocate, COC
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits18
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP51.1504
Computer & Electrical Engineering
Degree TypeAssociate of Science - Transfer (AS-T)
Credits91
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP14.1001
Computer Numerical Control
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits69
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP48.051
Computer Science (DTA/MRP)
Degree TypeAssociate of Arts (AA)
Credits110
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP11.0701
Computer Science for WSU Vancouver
Degree TypeAssociate of Science - Transfer (AS-T)
Credits120
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP11.0201
Criminal Justice
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits45
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP43.0103
Criminal Justice
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits96
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP43.0103
Diesel/Heavy Equipment Preventative Maintenance
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits64
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP47.0605
Diesel/Heavy Equipment Technology
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits124
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP47.0605
Diesel/Heavy Equipment Technology (AAS-T)
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science - Transfer (AAS-T)
Credits125
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP47.0605
Early Childhood Education
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits96
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP13.121
Early Childhood Education (State Certificate)
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits48
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP13.121
Early Childhood Education (State Initial Certificate)
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits12
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP13.121
Early Childhood Education (State Short Certificate) - Administration
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits20
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP13.121
Early Childhood Education (State Short Certificate) - Family Child Care
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits20
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP13.121
Early Childhood Education (State Short Certificate) - General
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits20
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP13.121
Early Childhood Education (State Short Certificate) - Infants & Toddlers
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits20
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP13.121
Early Childhood Education (State Short Certificate) - School Age Care
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits20
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP13.121
Earth Sciences (AS-T1)
Degree TypeAssociate of Science - Transfer (AS-T)
Credits90
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP24.0101
Education - Associate in Applied Science
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits92
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP13.1501
Environmental Science (AS-T1)
Degree TypeAssociate of Science - Transfer (AS-T)
Credits90
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP24.0101
General Business
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits45
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP52.0201
Group Fitness Instructor
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits12
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP31.0507
Health Coach
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits16
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP31.0507
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits62
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP15.0613
Information Technology Systems
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits113
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP11.1003
Machine Trades
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits107
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP48.0501
Machine Trades (AAS-T)
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science - Transfer (AAS-T)
Credits110
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP48.0501
Machinist
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits65
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP48.0501
Math Education
Degree TypeAssociate in Math Education-Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Ready Pathway (DTA/MRP)
Credits90
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP13.1311
Mechanical/Civil/Aeronautical/Industrial/Materials Science Engineering
Degree TypeAssociate of Science - Transfer (AS-T)
Credits90
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP14.1901
Medical Assisting
Degree TypeCertificate of Proficiency (COP)
Credits80
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP51.0801
Medical Assisting
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits90
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP51.0801
Medical Assisting (AAS-T)
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science - Transfer (AAS-T)
Credits90
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP51.0801
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits73
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP51.0713
Medical Office Administration
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits121
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP51.0716
Medical Office Administration (AAS-T)
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science - Transfer (AAS-T)
Credits115
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP51.0705
Medical Reception
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits51
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP51.0712
Music
Degree TypeDirect Transfer Agreement/Major Ready Pathway (DTA/MRP)
Credits104
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP50.0901
Nursing - Registered Nurse
Degree TypeAssociate in Nursing - Direct Transfer Agreement (AN-DTA/MRP)
Credits135
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP51.3801
Nursing - RN to BSN
Degree TypeBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP51.3801
Nursing Assistant
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits7
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP51.3902
Nursing: Associate in Pre-Nursing DTA/MRP
Degree TypeDirect Transfer Agreement/Major Ready Pathway (DTA/MRP)
Credits90
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP24.0101
Organizational Leadership and Technical Management
Degree TypeBachelor of Applied Science (BAS)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP52.0213
Paraeducator
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits46
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP13.1501
Personal Training
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year
Credits18
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP31.0507
Physics (AS-T2)
Degree TypeAssociate of Science - Transfer (AS-T)
Credits90
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP40.0101
Substance Use Disorder Studies
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits90
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP51.1501
Substance Use Disorder Studies (AAS-T)
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science - Transfer (AAS-T)
Credits92
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP51.1501
Teacher Education
Degree TypeBachelor of Applied Science (BAS)
Credits180
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP13.121
Welding
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science (AAS)
Credits107
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP48.0508
Welding (AAS-T)
Degree TypeAssociate of Applied Science - Transfer (AAS-T)
Credits108
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP48.0508
Welding Certificate of Proficiency
Degree TypeCertificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more
Credits58
Credit PeriodQuarter
CIP48.0508
Program Degree Type Credits Credit Period CIP
Academic Transfer DTA (Direct Transfer Agreement) Associate of Arts - Transfer (AA-T) 90 Quarter 24.0101
Academic Transfer Non-DTA Associate of Arts (AA) 90 Quarter 24.0101
Accounting Technician Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 94 Quarter 52.0302
Accounting Technician (AAS-T) Associate of Applied Science - Transfer (AAS-T) 99 Quarter 52.0302
Administrative Services Manager Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 96 Quarter 52.0401
Administrative Services Manager (AAS-T) Associate of Applied Science - Transfer (AAS-T) 91 Quarter 52.0401
Administrative Support Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 53 Quarter 52.0401
Advanced Manufacturing (AAS-T) Associate of Applied Science - Transfer (AAS-T) 100 Quarter 15.0613
Automation, Instrumentation, and Robotics Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 98 Quarter 15.0613
Automotive Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 133 Quarter 47.0604
Automotive Technology (AAS-T) Associate of Applied Science - Transfer (AAS-T) 127 Quarter 47.0604
Automotive Technology: Maintenance and Light Repair Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 69 Quarter 47.0604
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Bachelor of Science (BS) 180 Quarter 11.0701
Bioengineering & Chemical Engineering (AS-T/MRP) Associate of Science - Transfer (AS-T) 90 Quarter 14.0701
Biological Sciences (AS-T1) Associate of Science - Transfer (AS-T) 90 Quarter 24.0101
Biology Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Ready Pathway (DTA/MRP) 90 Quarter 26.0101
Business Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Ready Pathway (DTA/MRP) 90 Quarter 52.0101
Business Management Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 98 Quarter 52.0201
Business Management (AAS-T) Associate of Applied Science - Transfer (AAS-T) 93 Quarter 52.0201
Chemistry (AST-1) Associate of Science - Transfer (AS-T) 90 Quarter 24.0101
Commercial Truck Driving Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 10 Quarter 49.0205
Community Health and Wellness Advocate, COP Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 63 Quarter 51.1504
Community, Health, and Wellness Advocate, COC Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 18 Quarter 51.1504
Computer & Electrical Engineering Associate of Science - Transfer (AS-T) 91 Quarter 14.1001
Computer Numerical Control Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 69 Quarter 48.051
Computer Science (DTA/MRP) Associate of Arts (AA) 110 Quarter 11.0701
Computer Science for WSU Vancouver Associate of Science - Transfer (AS-T) 120 Quarter 11.0201
Criminal Justice Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 45 Quarter 43.0103
Criminal Justice Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 96 Quarter 43.0103
Diesel/Heavy Equipment Preventative Maintenance Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 64 Quarter 47.0605
Diesel/Heavy Equipment Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 124 Quarter 47.0605
Diesel/Heavy Equipment Technology (AAS-T) Associate of Applied Science - Transfer (AAS-T) 125 Quarter 47.0605
Early Childhood Education Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 96 Quarter 13.121
Early Childhood Education (State Certificate) Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 48 Quarter 13.121
Early Childhood Education (State Initial Certificate) Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 12 Quarter 13.121
Early Childhood Education (State Short Certificate) - Administration Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 20 Quarter 13.121
Early Childhood Education (State Short Certificate) - Family Child Care Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 20 Quarter 13.121
Early Childhood Education (State Short Certificate) - General Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 20 Quarter 13.121
Early Childhood Education (State Short Certificate) - Infants & Toddlers Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 20 Quarter 13.121
Early Childhood Education (State Short Certificate) - School Age Care Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 20 Quarter 13.121
Earth Sciences (AS-T1) Associate of Science - Transfer (AS-T) 90 Quarter 24.0101
Education - Associate in Applied Science Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 92 Quarter 13.1501
Environmental Science (AS-T1) Associate of Science - Transfer (AS-T) 90 Quarter 24.0101
General Business Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 45 Quarter 52.0201
Group Fitness Instructor Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 12 Quarter 31.0507
Health Coach Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 16 Quarter 31.0507
Industrial Maintenance Technician Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 62 Quarter 15.0613
Information Technology Systems Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 113 Quarter 11.1003
Machine Trades Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 107 Quarter 48.0501
Machine Trades (AAS-T) Associate of Applied Science - Transfer (AAS-T) 110 Quarter 48.0501
Machinist Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 65 Quarter 48.0501
Math Education Associate in Math Education-Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Ready Pathway (DTA/MRP) 90 Quarter 13.1311
Mechanical/Civil/Aeronautical/Industrial/Materials Science Engineering Associate of Science - Transfer (AS-T) 90 Quarter 14.1901
Medical Assisting Certificate of Proficiency (COP) 80 Quarter 51.0801
Medical Assisting Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 90 Quarter 51.0801
Medical Assisting (AAS-T) Associate of Applied Science - Transfer (AAS-T) 90 Quarter 51.0801
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 73 Quarter 51.0713
Medical Office Administration Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 121 Quarter 51.0716
Medical Office Administration (AAS-T) Associate of Applied Science - Transfer (AAS-T) 115 Quarter 51.0705
Medical Reception Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 51 Quarter 51.0712
Music Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Ready Pathway (DTA/MRP) 104 Quarter 50.0901
Nursing - Registered Nurse Associate in Nursing - Direct Transfer Agreement (AN-DTA/MRP) 135 Quarter 51.3801
Nursing - RN to BSN Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) 180 Quarter 51.3801
Nursing Assistant Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 7 Quarter 51.3902
Nursing: Associate in Pre-Nursing DTA/MRP Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Ready Pathway (DTA/MRP) 90 Quarter 24.0101
Organizational Leadership and Technical Management Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) 180 Quarter 52.0213
Paraeducator Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 46 Quarter 13.1501
Personal Training Certificate, Undergraduate - less than 1 year 18 Quarter 31.0507
Physics (AS-T2) Associate of Science - Transfer (AS-T) 90 Quarter 40.0101
Substance Use Disorder Studies Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 90 Quarter 51.1501
Substance Use Disorder Studies (AAS-T) Associate of Applied Science - Transfer (AAS-T) 92 Quarter 51.1501
Teacher Education Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) 180 Quarter 13.121
Welding Associate of Applied Science (AAS) 107 Quarter 48.0508
Welding (AAS-T) Associate of Applied Science - Transfer (AAS-T) 108 Quarter 48.0508
Welding Certificate of Proficiency Certificate, Undergraduate - 1 year or more 58 Quarter 48.0508

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Accreditation Report

Most Recent Evaluation Fall 2025 Evaluation of Institutional Effectiveness Next Evaluation Fall 2028 Mid-Cycle Review Reason for Accreditation As of their most recent evaluation, this institution is substantially compliant with the Standards, Policies, and Eligibility Requirements of the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Institution Notification Letter
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Accredited

First Accredited

1948

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