OSU-Cascades

OSU-Cascades offers bachelor’s and master’s programs in areas such as art, education, sciences, natural resources, outdoor recreation and tourism. Once admitted to OSU-Cascades, students can take lower-division classes at Central Oregon Community College and upper-division classes from the university in the program of their choice. They recently finished a new campus in 2016 on the corner of Century Drive and Chandler Avenue.

Information: 1500 SW Chandler Avenue, Bend. 541-322-3100, www.osucascades.edu.

COCC-Redmond

Central Oregon Community College has expanded in recent years to meet the demands of enrollment increases and provide additional classes, programs and services throughout the region. Redmond is home to the Technology Education Center, which offers expanded state-of-the-art technology programs and assistance to businesses through both the Small Business Development Center and the Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence & Development. COCC also offers courses needed to obtain an associates degree and certification career programs in areas such as automotive technology, forestry and a variety of health professions. The college also offers community-education courses at locations throughout the COCC district. At the campus in Bend, new health careers and science instructional buildings were recently added, as well as a new culinary institute.

Information: 2030 SE College Loop, Redmond, and 2600 NW College Way, Bend. 541-504-2900, www.cocc.edu.

George Fox University Redmond Campus

A four-semester master’s in teaching is offered, as well as English as a Second Language, reading and special-education endorsements and an initial administrative license program.

Information: 4555 Elkhorn Ave., Redmond. 541-504-3617, www.georgefox.edu.