WHAT IS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION?

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION AT
SANTA FE COLLEGE INCLUDES…
• Business Programs

(Accounting, Business Admin, Health Services, Health IT,

Organizational Management)

• Construction and Technical Education

(Air Conditioning, Apprenticeship,

Automotive, Building Construction, Welding)

• Education Programs

(Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention, Educator

Preparation)

• Emerging Technologies

(Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Clinical Lab Science,

Industrial Biotechnology)

• Health Sciences

(Nursing Programs, Dental Programs, Allied Health Programs)

• Information Technology Education

(Graphic Design, Multimedia,

Programming & Analysis, Network Systems Technology)

• Public Safety

(Criminal Justice, EMS, Fire Programs, Aviation)

• Zoo Animal Technology

AS, BS, BAS, BSN – WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?

¡ AS vs. AA degree (Two-Year Degrees)
¡ AA degrees are designed to fulfill general education requirements and prepare you to

transfer to a four-year university.
¡ AS degrees are focused on a specific career and designed to prepare students for entry

into the workforce.

¡ Bachelor’s Degrees (additional two years after AS or AA)
¡ Santa Fe offers seven bachelor’s degrees: Clinical Laboratory Science, Early Childhood

Education, Health Services Administration, Industrial Biotechnology, Multimedia and
Video Production Technology, Nursing, Organizational Management

¡ Vocational Certificates (9-43 credit hours)
¡ Additional vocational training amounting to six months to two years.

EARN YOUR BACHELOR’S AT SANTA FE
¡ Bachelor’s degrees require the completion of an AA or AS, along with additional

pre-requisite requirements. It is important to meet with an advisor in advance for planning.
• Clinical Laboratory Science (career example: medical technologist)
• Early Childhood Education (career example: pre-K teacher, director)
• Health Services Admin (career ex: supervisors/managers in health care)
• Industrial