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Washington state community and technical colleges will grant a minimum unrestricted elective credit for an Advanced Placement (AP) score of 3 or higher. Credit will be awarded on the basis of official AP results, not transcript notation.

Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing Operations

Business Administration and Management, General

Retail Management

Accounting

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

Receptionist

General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Computer Programming/Programmer, General

Computer Science

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Elementary Education and Teaching

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Teacher Assistant/Aide

Engineering, General

CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician

Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician

Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician

Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician

English Language and Literature, General

Child Development

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician

Sterile Processing Technology/Technician

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician

Welding Technology/Welder

Machine Shop Technology/Assistant

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist

Medical Reception/Receptionist

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

General Studies

Lower Columbia College was established in 1934 as Lower Columbia Junior College. In 1961 it was elevated to a community college. In 1967 it joined the state-supported community college system. Today, the college is a comprehensive community and technical college offering 70+ programs and serving over 4,000 students each year. Additional programs include Basic Education for Adults (Transitional Studies) and non-credit offerings.

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