Programs News

“We’re starting to see more students who want to be competitive job seekers choose communication classes for their electives,” says Carole Redden, a Communication professor at Scottsdale Community College. “Our classes are designed to help learners gain these vital skills, preparing students to excel in their future careers.”

Scottsdale Community College (SCC) formally announced two career-ready programs in commercial baking and pastry, expanding the College’s culinary offerings. The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Baking and Pastry Arts and the Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Commercial Baking and Pastry give students two flexible on-ramps into a high-demand industry, whether they are pursuing a full degree or stacking credentials for a faster entry into the workforce.

Choosing a degree to pursue is an exciting and important step, but knowing how to turn your education into a career is just as important. That’s where Scottsdale Community College’s newly designed Career Services and Community Partnership Center comes in.

Scottsdale Community College (SCC) has launched the Bridge2Bachelor’s Program, a new initiative that creates clear, intentional pathways from SCC’s hands-on workforce programs to a bachelor’s degree. The program expands SCC’s growing bachelor’s ecosystem following the overwhelming success of its regionally accredited* Bachelor of Business Administration - Management (BBA), which welcomed 520 students in its inaugural fall 2025 cohort.

Horses are elite athletes, and just like their human counterparts, they need recovery, rehabilitation, and care. Scottsdale Community College (SCC) is answering that call with the launch of its new Equine Massage Therapy Certificate of Completion, the first college-based program of its kind in Arizona.

Scottsdale Community College (SCC) is proud to announce the launch of its Yoga Instruction: Level II Certificate of Completion – a comprehensive, 500-hour advanced training program designed for aspiring yoga instructors looking to deepen their practice and expand their teaching skills.

Scottsdale Community College (SCC) is proud to announce new partnerships with Advance Community and Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health (NOAH), enhancing the practical learning experience for students enrolled in SCC’s Community Health Worker program.