Community College of Beaver County

The Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) High School Academies are providing Western Pennsylvania's young people with high-impact educational experiences to prepare them for careers that address the priority workforce needs of the region. Launched in 2025 with the Aviation Academy, the CCBC High School Academy program now educates more than 170 students from 40+ school districts throughout western Pennsylvania. CCBC's innovative dual enrollment model allows students to explore careers while receiving hands-on instruction from college faculty in labs & classroom environments that stimulate critical thinking & problem-solving skills. 

Do you want to learn how to fly a plane and help pilots safely land and take off? Do you desire to explore high demand, high pay, and exciting career fields?
CCBC’s Aviation Academy is the place for your education to take off and soar to new heights. The CCBC Aviation Academy is the only program in the United States that offers high-school students the opportunity to explore Professional Pilot, Air Traffic Control, and Aerospace Management career paths. You’ll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the air and the classroom at the Aviation Sciences Center at the Beaver County Airport – all while earning up to 28 college credits before high-school graduation.

Do you want to see justice served? Are you interested in a career in law enforcement?

Enroll in CCBC’s Criminal Justice Academy to prepare to serve and protect. You’ll gain hands-on experience in our classrooms, mock crime scenes, and other real-world environments. As a CCBC criminal justice student, you’ll have the opportunity to earn up to 28 college credits while still working towards your high school diploma.

Do you want to inspire learning? Do you desire to empower lives through a career in teaching?
Enroll in the Education Academy to become a future educator. You’ll gain hands-on experience in diverse educational settings and learn how to prepare developmentally appropriate lessons and learning environments. As an Education Academy student, you will have the opportunity to earn up to 28 college credits while still working towards your high school diploma.

Do you have a passion for helping others? Are you interested in a career in the healthcare field?

Enroll in CCBC’s Health Academy to prepare to care. You’ll gain hands-on experience in our classrooms and labs as you explore careers in nursing, practical nursing, radiologic technology, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, nurse anesthetist, and physician and more. Learn patient care and have the opportunity to earn up to 28 college credits before graduation day.

What are the CCBC Academies? Aviation, Criminal Justice, Education, and Health.

What grade do I have to be in to participate in CCBC High School Academies? 11th and 12th grade.

Are the classes available in-person or online? This is specific to the academy program of interest. Aviation and Health are the only two academies that offer an in-person or online option. All others are offered online.

Are the online courses synchronous or asynchronous? All the academies offer a synchronous option for students, meaning live online classes. Students are expected to have cameras on and participate in discussions virtually.

Where do the in-person classes take place? In-person classes will be located at CCBC's new location at 625 East McMurray Road (former PT Middle School).

How many college credits can I earn participating in the CCBC Academies? Students can earn up to 28 credits.

Will the CCBC courses count towards the Peters Township High School graduation requirements? Student will earn credit at PTHS for their curriculum at CCBC.

Will I receive weighted credit on my PTHS transcript for my CCBC courses? Students will receive the same weight as AP and CHS course that are offered at the High School.

What is the cost of participating in the academies at CCBC? Tuition rates can be found HERE

How can I participate in the academies? Students and families must complete the online CCBC application that requires a counselor and administrator signature. Applications are reviewed in the beginning of March and then on-going as they are received.

Who should I contact if I have specific questions about an academy? Each program has a champion who monitors student progress and contacts home if concerns arise. Champions can provide specific information for their specific program.

If I have general questions about CCBC, who should I contact? Always reach out to your high school counselor if you are considering CCBC. You can also reach out to Lia Hazelwood (Dual Enrollment and Retention Specialist) or [email protected].