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Torrance Adult School Certificate Programs (CTE)
Torrance Adult School Certificate Programs (CTE)
Torrance Adult School offers Career Technical Education (CTE) program courses that are driven and defined by career industries. Certification from these programs shows employers that you have completed the core competencies and are qualified to work in a particular career industry.
If you are undecided or do not know what pathway you want to take, please contact us and we will provide you with guidance.
Allied Health Program
Allied Health Program
ALLIED HEALTH CAREER TRAINING
Medical Terminology*
Medical Assisting
Medical Billing & Coding
Pharmacy Technician
*NOTE: The Medical Terminology & Anatomy course is recommended for any Allied Health program.
Each program prepares students to work in the industry and prepare for the state or national license exams.
Business & Finance Program
Business & Finance Program
ACCOUNTING & QUICKBOOKS COURSES
Accounting 1
Accounting 2 with Excel
Quickbooks
MICROSOFT OFFICE COURSES
Microsoft Excel (Levels 1 & 2)
Microsoft Word (Levels 1 & 2)
Microsoft PowerPoint
Computer Fundamentals (Basic skills)
Industry recognized certifications:
Some classes offer preparation for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) and the Intuit Quickbooks Certified User (QBCU) exams. Testing is available for enrolled students at our Levy campus.
Integrated Education & Training (IET)
Integrated Education & Training (IET)
Are you a current English as a Second Language (ESL) student who is in level 5 or higher? Or are you an adult high school diploma/equivalency student who is close to completion?
If yes, you may be eligible to receive additional ESL and/or academic support when you enroll in a TAS Allied Health, Microsoft Excel and Word, or Childcare Providers course.
If you are interested in a CTE or IET program at Torrance Adult School, please contact a Student Support Services Representative.
Community College Programs
Community College Programs
EL CAMINO COLLEGE PROGRAMS
Associate' Degree Program Areas: Students can achieve an Associate's Degree in the below academic fields. Some of these Associate Degree programs are designed for transfer and completion at a four-year university.
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Architecture
Art
Business
Cosmetology
Construction Technology
Dance
Education (Elementary Teaching)
Electronics and Computer Hardware Technology
Engineering Technology
Ethnic Studies
Fashion
Film/Video
Fire and Emergency Technology
Foreign Language (French, Japanese, Spanish)
History & Political Science
Liberal Studies
Machine Tool Technology
Mathematics
Medical (Nursing, Pre-Nursing, Radiologic Technician, Respiratory Care)
Psychology
Real Estate
Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
Theatre
Welding
Industry-Recognized Certification Programs: These programs are driven and defined by career industries. Certification from these programs shows employers that you have completed the core competencies and are qualified to work in a particular career industry.
Automotive Collision Repair/Painting
Automotive Technology
Computer Aided Design/Drafting
Cosmetology
Electronics and Computer Hardware Technology
English as a Second Language
Environmental Technology
Physical Education (Fitness Trainer)
Radiologic Technology
Recreation (Recreation Leadership)
For information on how to get started and to meet with an El Camino College Counselor at Torrance Adult School, please contact us.
Financial Aid
Apply to financial aid through FAFSA.GOV. The FAFSA application helps colleges/universities determine your financial aid eligibility and amount. Financial aid can come in the form of a grant, which you are not required to pay back, or in the form of a student loan. When you are ready to apply to college, make sure to submit your FAFSA application. You must have a high school diploma or equivalency to be eligible. To fill out the application, you will need the following information:
Your Social Security Number
Your Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
Your federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned. (Note: You may be able to transfer your federal tax return information into your FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.)
Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
Records of untaxed income (if applicable)
An FSA ID to sign electronically.
You may also apply for scholarships. Please visit scholarshipguidance.com/scholarships, www.fastweb.com, and opportunity.collegeboard.org/about/explore. The college/university may also have scholarships for enrolled students. Please visit their websites for information.
Los Angeles College Promise (LACP)
The Los Angeles College Promise (LACP) serves first-time, full-time college students with a comprehensive strategy designed to support students to complete a higher education degree and/or a workforce certificate. It is a partnership between Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), City of Los Angeles, LA Chamber of Commerce, UNITE LA and private philanthropy.
Important aspects of the Promise are waived tuition for the first two years of college, priority enrollment, additional financial support, and a dedicated support team providing a wide array of academic and student support services.
If you are interested in a different program or school, please contact us for assistance with researching and applying to school.
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