Casper College
Casper College
125 College Drive
Casper, WY 82601
Casper College is a two-year college offering degree and professional programs, located in Casper, Wyoming. Founded in 1945, Casper College is Wyoming's oldest two-year school. For the first few years, Casper College operated from the second floor of Natrona County High School. The school moved to its current location in the 1950s and is now home to 28 buildings.
Casper College offers more than 50 associate degree programs and 30 one-year certificate programs. Additionally, Casper College has agreements with 15 universities, providing the opportunity to Casper College students to earn their Bachelor's and Master's degrees on the Casper College campus.
Students at Casper College can earn an associate degree in one of the following programs: art; dance; music; theater; agriculture; animal science technology; pre-veterinary; wildlife management; business administration; medical office; accounting, agri-business; bookkeeping; business information systems; computer science; construction management; hospitality management; information systems; management; pre-law; retail merchandising; CISCO networking; computer electronics; computer science; computer information systems and applications; Microsoft networking; software support; computer systems programming; information technology; art education; early childhood education; elementary education; music education; physical education; secondary education; Para educator; theater education and teacher assistant. Students may also earn an associate degree in a variety of health and medical professions, including nursing and occupational therapy. There are also degrees in language and literature department; media and communications; life and physical science professions; social science professions and specialized professions, such as automotive technology and welding.
One-year certificate programs at Casper College include: administrative medical assistant; accounting; bookkeeping; medical transcription; retail merchandising; Microsoft Networking; software application; information technology; computer electronics; computer science Para educator; teacher assistant; activities professional; addictionology; medical office; pharmacy technology; paralegal studies; automotive technology; construction technology; diesel power technology; extractive resources technology; industrial electronics; machine tool technology; water quality technology; and welding.
Prospective students wishing to enroll at Casper College must have a high school diploma or GED (unless participating in dual enrollment while in high school); and have taken the SAT or ACT tests. There is on-campus living, or advisers can help find students secure, off campus housing.
Quick Facts:
- Casper College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
- There are a number of financial aid programs available to students at Casper College, including federal and state loans and grants; work study programs and scholarships.
- Students at Casper College can participate in intramural sports; join an organization, or spend some off-campus time hiking, camping, skiing or snowboarding in the area.