Tehachapi
Located in the scenic Tehachapi Mountains, the Tehachapi Campus proudly serves the city of Tehachapi and surrounding communities, including Golden Hills, Stallion Springs, Bear Valley Springs, Keene, California City, and Mojave. The campus provides access to a wide range of academic opportunities, including general education courses required for associate degrees, transfer pathways, career and technical education, and personal enrichment. In addition, specialized programs such as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Medical Assisting, Police Academy, and Firefighter Technology are designed to prepare students for immediate entry into the workforce, meeting the needs of both students and the community.
Cerro Coso Tehachapi Campus
Schedule of Classes
Fall 2025 classes at East Kern – California City, Edwards AFB, Mojave, Tehachapi
Programs Offered
The following is a list of programs that can be completed by taking classes only at this site and not online. Students are always allowed to take classes at more than one site in order to complete a program. See the full list of majors.
Business
Clinical Medical Assisting
Clinical Medical Assisting Certificate
Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate
Wildland Firefighter Training
Law Enforcement
Liberal Arts
Liberal Arts: Arts and Humanities AA
Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences AA
Psychology
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History AA-T
Studio Arts AA-T
Welding
Library/Learning Assistance
Math & Writing Labs
See the Math and Writing Labs page for the online schedule.
Laptops and Hotspots
Cerro Coso Basic Needs offers laptop loans to students enrolled through our Laptop Lending Program. If you need a laptop, hotspot, and/or phone, please visit the Basic Needs page. This service is available at all the CC campuses. Once your registration is verified, you will be contacted with further instructions.
CC Basic Needs
Need assistance? Cerro Coso understands that it is tough to focus on being a successful student if you are worried about your next meal, unsure where you are going to sleep, or struggling with a lack of health care. Visit Basic Needs for more information and resources available to you.
How do you get assistance? Please fill out the Basic Needs Referral Form and a Cerro Coso College staff member will reach out to provide you with information and resources. If you need immediate assistance, please visit the Basic Needs Center located at the Ridgecrest campus in CC Marketplace within the Student Center or by calling (760) 384-6370.
Contact Information
Campus Address
Cerro Coso Community College, Tehachapi126 S. Snyder Ave
Tehachapi, CA 93561
Mailing Address
Cerro Coso Community College, TehachapiPO Box 728
Tehachapi, CA 93581
Campus Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday: 8 AM to 12 PM
Campus hours are by appointment only during our temporary emergency remote delivery of services. Please call 661-893-4986 for more information.
Campus Directions
Phone Number
Campus Staff
Lisa Stephens, Director of East Kern
Kristin Hanle, Director of Early College
Tues & Thur 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Karee Hamilton, Academic Counselor
Mon-Thur 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Jewell Ludwigsen, Librarian
Mon-Thur 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Ivan Ibarra, Educational Advisor
Mon-Thur 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Kimberly Carrasco, Program Coordinator of Early College
Mon-Thur 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Celena Tuitt, Program Coordinator
Mon-Thur 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Abraham Vidal, Public Safety Officer I
Classes are also offered at the Tehachapi High School.
Tehachapi High School
801 South Dennison Road
Tehachapi, CA 93561
