Career in a Year
If you are eager to enter the workforce or looking for new career opportunities, spending years in college pursuing a degree may not be very appealing. Fortunately, many careers require only 12 months or less of training at Chattanooga State Community College to get you started on a promising future in fields like healthcare, manufacturing, construction, business or education. These ChattState programs enable students to obtain a career-ready credential in 12 months:
Business
- Paralegal Studies Technical Certificate - restricted to students who hold a Bachelor's degree and are seeking ABA approved Paralegal credentials.
Nursing & Allied Health
- Advanced Emergency Medical Technician – 2 semesters
- Dental Assisting – 3 semesters
- Emergency Medical Technician – 1 semester
- Paramedic Certificate – 3 semesters
- Pharmacy Technician – 3 semesters
Social & Behavioral Science
- Early Childhood Education Technical Certificate – 2 semesters
Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT)