Business and Industrial Studies
Guided Pathway Division
The Business and Industrial Studies Guided Pathway prepares students to utilize hands-on skills to further their career goals in high demand business and technical trades. Students in this pathway can grow in their career or enter related industries as an entry level or advanced apprentice.
Please note:
- Compton College is closed to the public until further notice. Only essential personnel
are allowed on campus, as scheduled.
- The majority of Compton College's Fall 2020 classes have transitioned online. Classes
that can be held online are online. There are limited in-person labs on campus.
- Student support services will remain online. The on-campus Student Health Center is
open by appointment only.
- Classes will remain online for Winter 2021 and Spring 2021.
- Visit the Compton College COVID-19 webpage for more information.
Chat with a Career Education (CTE) Advisor Online, click here.
Degrees and Certificates Available
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (AS and CERTs)
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Electric Contols
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration
Refrigeration
Automotive Collision Repair/Painting (AS and CERTs)
Automotive Collision Repair
Automotive Collision Repair/Painting: Damage Estimating
Automotive Painting and Refinishing
Automotive Collision Investigation
Automotive Accident Reconstruction
Automotive Technology (AS and CERTs)
Automotive Brakes/Suspension Transmission/Drive Train Technician
Automotive Engine Rebuilding/Repair Technician
Automotive Technician I
Automotive Technician II
Automotive Tune-Up Technician
Automotive Air Conditioning Technician
Automotive Brakes and Suspension Technician
Business (AST, AD and CERTs)
Business Administration
Business Management
Business Marketing
Retail Management
Computer Information Systems (AS)
Computer Systems Applications (CERT
Cosmetology (AS)
Cosmetology Level I (CERT)
Cosmetology Level II (CERT)
Engineering Technology (CERTs)
Engineering Technology
Engineering Technology
Machine Tool Technology (AS and CERTs)
Machinist
Numerical Control Programmer
CNC Machine Operator
Welding (AS and CERT)
Other Courses Available: Degree or certificate not available at Compton College.
Accounting, Electronics/CPU Hardware, Engineering Technology, Law, Manufacturing Technology,
Real Estate
Click here for the Compton College Course Catalog.
Major Preparation Worksheets are available for all of the degrees and certificates listed above.
Contact Information
Dr. Paul Flor
Dean of Student Learning
pflor@compton.edu
310-900-1600, ext. 2273
VocTech Building, Room 150
Nicole Gordon
Senior Administrative Assistant
ngordon@compton.edu
310-900-1600, ext. 2787
VocTech Building, Room 150
Celia Valdez
Instructional Division Coordinator
cvaldez@compton.edu
310-900-1600, ext. 2137
Voc Tech Building, Room 137
David Turcotte
Guided Pathway Division Counselor
dturcotte@compton.edu
