Northern Oklahoma College

Cowley County Community College and Area Vocational-Technical School offers various transfer programs and two-year degree programs. It fosters development of the community through various public service programs and partnerships with business and industry. The college offers various programs through its departments that include allied health, humanities, social science, business, computers and information technology, career and technical education, and natural science and mathematics. The humanities department offers courses in art, communications, English, graphic design, history, journalism, liberal arts, music, religion and theatre. The college has athletic teams for baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, tennis, softball, volleyball and athletics. Located in Arkansas City, Kan., Cowley County Community College and Area Vocational-Technical School is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and by the Kansas State Board of Regents.

Pioneer Technology Center has an enrollment of more than 2,500 students and provides various occupation related courses. The center s provides courses in automotive technology, child care, collision repair, construction, cosmetology, food service, practical technology and information technology. Its business and technology department provides classes in administrative services, accounting, network technology, computer application and Web development. Additionally, the center offers courses in machine tool, photography, mechanical technology and welding. It has an education enhancement center and counseling department that provides assistance to students in program skills and provides career guidance. Pioneer Technology Center also provides online career training courses for adults. The center offers financial aid, scholarship and grants to students. It is located in Ponca City, Okla.