Palomar College Education Center in Escondido Focused on Training Workforce of the Future

Aug 6, 2024

Palomar College Escondido Education Center Building

SAN MARCOS (August 6, 2024) – The number of students enrolled in courses at the Palomar College Education Center (Center) in Escondido have steadily grown over the last four academic terms.  With the increased enrollment, the Center is able to offer degree and certificate programs that students can complete in entirety at the Center.  All of the programs provide students with a pathway to high demand careers as first responders, fire technology, and air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration, all of which align with the workforce needs in the region.  The Center also offers one of the largest English as a Second Language programs in north county.  Programs include:

  • Associate of Science degree and Certificate of Achievement in Fire Technology
  • Associate of Science degree and Certificate of Achievement in Fire Technology Management
  • Associate of Science degree and Certificate of Achievement in Paramedic Training
  • Certificate of Proficiency in Emergency Medical Technician
  • Certificate of Proficiency in Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration
  • Non-Credit Certificate of Completion for English as a Second Language (ESL)

The majority of Palomar College students work at least part-time while they pursue their educational goals.  With flexibility in mind, many of the course offerings are scheduled both onsite and online.  To further assist students in achieving their goals, the Center offers courses that can be completed in 8 weeks.  The Center also offers an extensive number of general education courses required within the 250 degree and certificate programs offered at Palomar College.  


For more information, please visit the Center’s Academic Programs website, email escondidoadmin@palomar.edu or call (760) 744-1150, ext. 8134.