The Kern High School District is excited to partner with Bakersfield College to provide college course opportunities for high school students. Applications are now being accepted until March 26 and a virtual Information Meeting for parents and students will be held via Zoom on either March 1 or March 2 at 6:00 p.m.

Register for the Information Meeting

The following Early College pathways are offered after the high school day in centralized locations and are open to students from Kern High School District. Seats in the program are limited, and admittance to each pathway is based on an application process set by the high school district.

Each year, 35 9th grade students will be accepted into each pathway. Students from other grades will also be accepted to fill available seats in the program.

• Industrial Automation AS Degree Pathway at CTEC- Career and Technical Education Center

  • Learn more about Industrial Automation at BC

• Public Health AS-T Degree Pathway at CTEC- Career and Technical Education Center

  • Learn more about Public Health at BC

• Psychology AA-T at BC Southwest Campus

  • Learn more about Psychology at BC

• Administration of Justice AS-T at BC Southwest Campus

  • Learn more about Administration of Justice at BC

• NEW Intro to Health Careers Pathway at CTEC- Career and Technical Education Center

  • Learn more about Health Sciences pathways at BC