Prepare for your future with academic programs designed to serve your needs!
Learn to speak English through our intensive study program, prepare for a successful transfer to your chosen university, or join a short-term program.
Intensive English Program
Learn to speak English!
Our Intensive English Program (IESL) provides strong academic English preparation for students beginning at any level. This program helps you prepare for college- or university-level courses. Full-time IESL includes 18 credits of integrated speaking, listening, reading, writing, and grammar. Our instructors have many years of experience teaching English to non-native speakers. Many have lived and worked abroad.
English proficiency score is not required. Open enrollment is available each quarter (Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall).
Associate Degree
Quality education at an affordable rate.
Earn your associate degree from LCC in two (2) years, completing general education requirements and mastering foundational skills in your area of study.
With an associate degree, you can transfer to a university to complete a bachelor’s degree, transfer to a professional school for specialized training, or enter the workforce.
LCC has nearly 100 degree programs you can study for an associate degree and then transfer to a university, including:
Health & Sciences
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Ecology
- Geology
- Geography
- Health and Fitness
- Nursing*
- Physics
- Pre-Dental
- Pre-Medical
- Pre-Veterinary
*Limited spaces, must apply to the major after finishing the prerequisites.
Engineering
- Aeronautical
- Biological
- Chemical
- Civil
- Computer
- Electrical
- Industrial
- Materials Science
- Mechanical
Business, Social Sciences & Humanities
- Art
- Anthropology
- Business
- Criminal Justice
- Drama
- Education
- English
- History
- Music
- Pre-Law
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Speech
Associate Degree + University Transfer (2 + 2)
Transfer with ease.
Earn your associate degree from LCC in two (2) years, then transfer and complete two (2) more years to complete your bachelor's degree.
Some students are admitted to LCC—and a future transfer school—at the same time! Our college maintains direct transfer and dual-admission agreements with many top-rated regional universities. Learn more about 2 + 2 for University Transfer.
We can help you apply to transfer to a university at any point in your studies at LCC.
Bachelor's Degree
LCC offers four Bachelor's Degree Programs: Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership and Technical Management (BAS-OLTM), Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education (BAS-TE), Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS), and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
International students are eligible to apply to the full-time Bachelor of Applied
Science in Teacher Education (BAS-TE). Visit the BAS-TE webpage for details.
As of 2026, international students are not eligible to apply to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership and Technical
Management (BAS-OLTM), Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS), or Bachelor
of Science in Nursing (BSN). These programs are not yet certified by the Department of Homeland Security for the Student and Exchange Visitor
Program.
If you are interested in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), then please complete the BSN Interest Form to be notified when the BSN application opens to international students.
High School Diploma with an Associate Degree
Lower Columbia College offers a Washington State High School Diploma to students who have not completed a traditional high school diploma upon completion of their associate degree. Students who request a high school diploma receive it at the same time they receive their associate degree. This opportunity is provided via the Washington State Board of Education and can be referenced in the state administrative code.