What is ACE?

The Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Accelerated College Education (ACE) Program is designed for working individuals desiring to complete their college education through a more flexible, alternative pathway. ACE uses online and hybrid classes that allow students to complete an Associate's degree in 24 months or a Certificate program in 4-9 months. Courses are structured in 8-week compressed blocks, some pathways may require 17-week classes.

The program currently offers associate degree pathways in Administration of Justice (AS-T), Business (AS-T and AS), Communication Studies (AA-T), Early Childhood Education (AS-T), Health Information Technology (AS), Office and Computer Technologies (AS), Psychology (AA-T), Sociology (AA-T), and Social Sciences (AS and AA) and certificates in Early Childhood Education, Human Services, Accounting, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

What to Expect as an ACE student

From our Counselors:

• ACE-dedicated counselors ready to help
• Academic and career mentoring and support
• Custom comprehensive education plans based on previously completed coursework and transfer plans (if applicable)
• Appointments are available five days a week, over the phone, in person, or via Zoom conference. 

From our Support Staff:

One-stop shop resource - available online, in-person, and over the phone

• Financial Aid
• Registration
• MyShasta
• Canvas
• Campus resources
• Technical support 

From our Academic Pathways:

• 2 yr. Associate Degree pathways
  • Business, Psychology, Sociology, Social Science, Administration of Justice, Early Childhood Education, Communications, Health Information Technology, Office and Computer Technologies
• 1-2 semester Certificates
  • Early Childhood Education, Accounting, Human Services, Web Design, Web Master, Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• CSU Certification for pathways offering a transfer option
• 8-week compressed courses (some pathways will include 17-week classes)
• Online or hybrid courses (hybrid courses are held Tuesdays or Thursdays between 6 pm-9 pm)
• Multiple start dates throughout the year