by Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing
Since 1969, Central Arizona College serves and educates the diverse communities of Pinal County. With five campuses and three centers located strategically throughout the county, CAC provides accessible, educational, economic, cultural and personal growth opportunities for those of all ages.
CAC empowers its students and staff to succeed by providing a TRUE Learning community. The college offers an array of academic degrees and certificates in fields such as accounting, administration of justice, agriculture, animal science, business, chemistry, computers, culinary arts, diesel/heavy equipment, early childhood education, fire services, geology and planetary science, health careers, nutrition and dietetics, skilled trades and technology, and visual and performing arts. Community members are provided multiple learning opportunities through career training, personal enrichment classes, online and university transfer courses, and continuing education classes.
Weekend College opportunities provide convenient class meeting times on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the CAC Corporate Center. At the completion of the three-year Weekend College program, students will earn an associate of arts degree that leads directly into ASU’s Organizational Leadership Bachelor Degree program. Visit centralaz.edu/weekend for more information.
The college also presents a variety of community events throughout the year at each of its campuses and at the Don P. Pence Center for the Performing and Visual Arts at the Signal Peak Campus in Coolidge. For a complete listing of all CAC community events offered throughout the year, please visit EventsAtCAC.com. At this portal, you may RSVP to free events and purchase tickets for ticketed events.
Enrollment is currently taking place for fall 2018 with classes beginning on Aug. 20. Advisers are available to help students develop their educational path. To schedule an appointment with an adviser, please call (480) 677-7825 or explore all of the options that CAC has to offer at centralaz.edu.