College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) Program

Welcome to the College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) Program!
Local area high school students have the opportunity to participate in Cuesta College classes through two program options:
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College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) Program
- Cuesta College courses are scheduled at participating high schools during the regular high school day/class period - resulting in a high school transcript and a Cuesta College transcript for one course
- Most courses are taught by the high school teachers during their high school period
- Some courses are taught by Cuesta College faculty online who work in collaboration with the high school teacher
- These courses are closed to the public and only available to the students attending the participating high school (Please see below for a list of courses available at each participating high school)
- Completely free for all students to participate including Undocumented/Non-Resident students (no enrollment, campus, or instructional material fees)
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Enrichment Program
- Allows students to participate in online or on campus coursework outside of their high school day
- Please visit the Enrichment Program webpage for more information on the Enrichment Program and Enrichment Enrollment Steps
College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) Program Information:
With our CCAP program, high school students can be awarded both college credit and high school credit for a single course. Through California legislation (AB288; AB30), CCAP courses are at no cost to the student – including waived enrollment fees and instructional materials such as textbooks. Through our partnerships with local school districts, we aim to provide seamless pathways for high school students in Career Technical Education, preparing for transfer, and college and career readiness.
Why participate in CCAP while in High School?
- Complete high school and college credits at the same time in one high school class period
- Save time and money on your educational journey
- Ease your transition to college in your supportive high school environment
- Most CCAP classes are taught by high school teachers!
- Explore various careers and majors before entering college
In the 2021-2022 Academic Year in partnership with our local area high school districts:
- Over 65 unique Cuesta College courses in over 250 CCAP sections were offered
- Over 2,500 local area high school students participated in the program
- High school students across SLO County graduated in Spring 2022 with up to the equivalent of a year of college coursework completed
CCAP Student Enrollment/Registration Information:
For CCAP students, Cuesta College registers you into your course once you have completed the required steps below. If you are currently participating in a high school course that is a part of the CCAP Program and would like to receive college credit, please complete the steps below:
CCAP Student Enrollment Steps
Things to consider before participating in CCAP/Dual Enrollment:
- Enrolling in college courses creates a permanent college transcript
- Students can participate in up to two CCAP courses per term (and up to 11 units if participating in CCAP and Enrichment courses)
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It is the student’s responsibility to drop a course before the drop deadline to avoid getting a negative grade on their college transcript
- To learn more about dropping a Cuesta College course or to see drop directions, click here
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Parental involvement will be significantly different at the college level. Although students are still young adults, enrolling in college courses means they will be treated as college students. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) prevents higher education officials and instructional staff from releasing any information to family, friends, or others without a written release from the student, even if the student is a minor.
- For more information regarding Cuesta College's FERPA Release Form, click here
- Cuesta College is an adult learning environment. As such, discussion topics and course materials are generally designed for adult students and may not be appropriate for younger students. Additionally, the course content and curriculum may differ from the content in a high school course.
2022-2023 High School Specific Course Offerings:
*High School Specific Course Lists are subject to change
- ART 249 - Digital Photography I
- ART 255 - Foundations of Digital Graphic Art
- ATCH 152 - Internal Combustion Engines
- ATCH 166 - Automotive Maintenance
- CUL 210 - Culinary Arts Fundamentals I
- CUL 220 - Culinary Arts Fundamentals II
- CUL 225 - Baking and Baking Science
- ENGR 226 - Engineering Drawing
- HIST 207A - History of the United States
- HIST 207B - History of the United States
- KINE 213 - Prevention/Care Athletic Injuries
- MUS 235 - Music Appreciation: Classical
- MUS 237 - Music Appreciation: Rock and Roll
- NRAD 222 - Medical Terminology
- PHYS 205A - General Physics
- WELD 270A - Basic Welding
For additional information, please contact AGHS
- ART 256 - Foundations of Digital Imaging Art
- ART 258 - Foundations of Digital Layout Design
- ATCH 166 - Automotive Maintenance
- CDFS 201 - Child Growth and Development
- CDFS 202 - Child, Family, and Community
- CUL 210 - Culinary Arts Fundamentals I
- CUL 213 - Basic Food Safety and Sanitation
- CUL 225 - Baking and Baking Science
- ECON 200 - Survey of Economics
- EDUC 200 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession
- FTVE 223 - Introduction to Motion Picture and TV Production
- HIST 207A - History of the United States
- HIST 207B - History of the United States
- HOSP 200 - Introduction to Hospitality
- MATH 242 - Pre-Calculus Algebra
- MATH 265A - Calculus I
- PEDS 110 - Career Planning
- PHYS 205A - General Physics
- WELD 270A - Basic Welding
For additional information, please contact AHS
- ART 255 - Foundation of Digital Graphic Art - Adobe Illustrator
- BUS 249 - Entrepreneurship
- CIS 201 - Introduction to Computer Science
- CIS 271 - Computer Game Design
- CNET 235 - Cyber Security Fundamentals
- ENGR 248 - Introduction to Engineering
- PEDS 110 - Career Planning
- PEDS 111 - Career Planning - Module 1
- PEDS 112 - Career Planning - Module 2
- PEDS 113 - Career Planning - Module 3
For additional information, please contact CCNTH
- ART 255 - Foundations of Digital Graphic Art
- ART 256 - Foundations of Digital Imaging Art
- CNET 253 - Computer Technician Fundamentals
- ENGR 200 - Introduction to Robotics
- ENGR 248 - Introduction to Engineering
- PEDS 110 - Career Planning
For additional information, please contact CUHS
- PEDS 110 - Career Planning
For additional information, please contact GYA
- HIST 203A - History of World Civilizations
- POLS 202 - US Government and Politics
- SPAN 201 - Spanish I
- SPAN 203 - Spanish III
For additional information, please contact MCP
- ART 256 - Foundations of Digital Imaging Art
- ATCH 152 - Internal Combustion Engines
- ATCH 166 - Auto Maintenance
- ENGR 200 - Introduction to Robotics
- ENGR 205 - Survey of Manufacturing
- FTVE 223 - Introduction to Motion Picture and Production
- HIST 204B - History of Western Civilization
- SPAN 201 - Spanish II
For additional information, please contact MBHS
- AGB 201 - Agriculture Economics
- AGM 221 - Introduction to Ag Mechanics
- ART 255 - Foundation of Digital Graphic Art - Adobe Illustrator
- ART 256 - Foundation of Digital Imaging Art - Adobe Photoshop
- HIST 207A - History of the United States
- HIST 207B - History of the United States
- PEDS 110 - Career Planning
- WELD 270A - Basic Welding
For additional information, please contact NHS
- PEDS 110 - Career Planning
For additional information, please contact PBHS
- ART 258 - Foundation of Digital Layout Design
- ATCH 152 - Internal Combustion Engines
- ATCH 166 - Automotive Maintenance
- CDFS 201 - Child Growth and Development
- CDFS 202 - Child, Family, and Community
- CDFS 203 - Curriculum for Young Children
- CDFS 205 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education: Principles and Practices
- CIS 201 - Introduction to Computer Science
- CIS 210 - Introduction to Computer Applications
- CNET 235 - Cyber Security Fundamentals
- CTCH 101 - Survey Residential Construction
- CTCH 210 - Blueprint Reading
- CUL 210 - Culinary Arts Fundamentals I
- CUL 220 - Culinary Arts Fundamentals II
- EDUC 200 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession
- ENGL 201A - English Composition
- ENGR 200 - Introduction to Robotics
- ENGR 248 - Introduction to Engineering
- ENVS 200 - Introduction to Environmental Science
- HDHS 230 - Introduction to Social Justice and Ethnic Studies
- HIST 207A - US History
- HIST 207B - US History
- KINE 213 - Introduction to Sports Medicine
- PEDS 110 - Career Planning
- SPAN 202 - Spanish II
- WELD 270A - Basic Welding
- WELD 270B - Advance Welding
- WELD 277 - Metal Fabrication
- WEXP 252 - Work Experience
For additional information, please contact PRHS
- AGB 204 - Ag Sales and Communication
- ART 256 - Foundations of Digital Imaging Art
- ATCH 152 - Internal Combustion Engines
- ATCH 166 - Automotive Maintenance
- CIS 201 - Introduction to Computer Science
- CTCH 101 - Survey of Residential Construction
- CTCH 230 - Introduction to Residential Wiring
- CUL 210 - Culinary Arts Fundamentals I
- CUL 220 - Culinary Arts Fundamentals II
- ENGR 226 - Engineering Drawing
- ENGR 228 - Detailed Design with Solidworks
- ENGR 248 - Introduction to Engineering
- ENVS 200 - Environmental Science
- FTVE 223 - Introduction to Motion Picture and Production
- WELD 270A - Survey of Welding
- WELD 277 - Metal Fabrication
For additional information, please contact SLOHS
- WELD 101 - Survey of Welding
For additional information, please contact SHS
- ART 255 - Foundations of Digital Graphic Art
- ART 256 - Foundations of Digital Imaging Art
- CJ 213 - Patrol Procedures
- ENGR 205 - Survey of Manufacturing
- ENGR 248 - Introduction of Engineering
- HIST 204B - History of Western Civilization
- HIST 207B - History of the United States
- NRAD 222 - Medical Terminology
- PHYS 205A - General Physics
- PHYS 205B - General Physics
- WELD 270A - Basic Welding
- WELD 270B - Advanced Welding
- WELD 277 - Metal Fabrication
For additional information, please contact THS
College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) Program Contacts:
Name | Title | Phone Number | |
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Gina Barbosa | Office Support Technician | gina_barbosa@cuesta.edu | 805-546-3997 |
Kristina Vastine | Associate Director of Instruction; Dual Enrollment/CCAP | kristina_vastine@cuesta.edu | 805-592-9393 |
Matthew Green | Director of Community Engagement | mgreen@cuesta.edu | 805-592-9229 |