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Area(s) of Interest	Discipline	Academic and career Paths: Transfer Preparation, Degrees, and Certificates Offered (Note: Associate degrees require a minimum of 60 units)	Primary Academic Department(s)
Business	Accounting	Transfer Preparation Accounting Associate Degree Business Bookkeeping Certificate of Achievement (12 units) CPA Track (formerly Professional Accountant) Certificate of Achievement (24 units) Human Resources Management Certificate of Achievement (12 units) Small Business Tax Practice Certificate of Achievement (17 units) Staff Accountant (formerly General Accountant) Certificate of Achievement (16 units) See also Business	Business
People and Society	Administration of Justice	Transfer Preparation Administration of Justice Associate Degree for Transfer	Business
Culture, History, and Languages	African and Middle Eastern Studies	African and Middle Eastern Studies Certificate of Achievement (16 units) See also Modern Languages	Modern Languages and Cultures
Culture, History, and Languages	American Sign Language	See Modern Languages	Modern Languages and Cultures
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)	Anatomy	See Biological Sciences	Life Sciences
Arts, Media, and Entertainment	Animation	Transfer Preparation Animation Associate Degree 2D Animation Certificate of Achievement (18 units) 3D Animation Certificate of Achievement (17 units) 3D Production Certificate of Achievement (17 units) Animation Foundation Certificate of Achievement (15 units) Visual Development Certificate of Achievement (18 units)	Design Technology
People and Society	Anthropology	Transfer Preparation Anthropology Associate Degree for Transfer Cultural Resource Management Certificate of Achievement (9 units)	Earth Sciences
Culture, History, and Languages	Arabic	See Modern Languages	Modern Languages and Cultures
Arts, Media, and Entertainment	Architecture	Transfer Preparation Architecture Associate Degree Architecture Certificate of Achievement (32 units) Architecture and Interior Design Digital Production Certificate of Achievement (17 units) See also Interior Architectural Design	Design Technology
Arts, Media, and Entertainment	Art	Transfer Preparation Studio Arts Associate Degree for Transfer Art Associate Degree See also Art History	Art
Culture, History, and Languages	Art History	Transfer Preparation Art History Associate Degree for Transfer	Art
Culture, History, and Languages	Asian Studies	Asian Studies Certificate of Achievement (16 units) See also Modern Languages	Modern Languages and Cultures
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)	Astronomy	Transfer Preparation See also Physics See also Science: General Science	Earth Sciences
Health and Wellness	Athletic Coaching	Athletic Coaching Associate Degree Athletic Coaching Certificate of Achievement (24 units) See Kinesiology/Physical Education	Kinesiology
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)	Automotive Technology	Transfer Preparation Automotive Technician – Introductory Department Certificate (12 units)	Business
Business	Bicycle Maintenance – Noncredit	Bicycle Maintenance Certificate of Completion (Noncredit)	Business
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)	Biological Sciences	Transfer Preparation See also Environmental Science See also Science: General Science	Life Sciences
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)	Biology	See Biological Sciences	Life Sciences
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)	Biotechnology	Biotechnology/Life Sciences Laboratory Certificate of Achievement (24 units) Biotechnology and Cell Science Laboratory Technician Certificate of Achievement (40 units)	Life Sciences
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)	Botany	See Biological Sciences	Life Sciences
Arts, Media, and Entertainment	Broadcasting	See Media Studies	Communication and Media Studies
Business	Business	Transfer Preparation Business Business Administration 2.0 Associate Degree for Transfer (students who began college Fall 2022 or later must follow this version 2.0) Business Associate Degree Entry Level Business Information Assistant Certificate of Achievement (12 units) Sustainability in Business Certificate of Achievement (12 units) Enterprise Enterprise Service Clerk Certificate of Achievement (14 units) Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Certificate of Achievement (18 units) Salon Business (see Cosmetology) Human Resources Human Resources Management Certificate of Achievement (12 units) Insurance Insurance Professional Associate Degree Insurance Professional Certificate of Achievement (26 units) Insurance Specialist Certificate of Achievement (12 units) International International Business Certificate of Achievement (18 units) Logistics Logistics and Supply Chain Management Associate Degree Logistics and Supply Chain Management Certificate of Achievement (24 units) Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management Certificate of Achievement (12 units) Management Management/Leadership Associate Degree Management/Leadership Certificate of Achievement (24 units) Marketing Digital Marketing Certificate of Achievement (12 units) Marketing Certificate of Achievement (18 units) Sales and Promotion Sales and Promotion (formerly Merchandising) Associate Degree Sales and Promotion (formerly Merchandising) Certificate of Achievement (24 units)	Business
Business	Business – Noncredit	Business Essentials Level 1 Certificate of Completion (Noncredit) Customer Service Certificate of Completion (Noncredit)	Business
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)	Chemistry	Transfer Preparation See also Science: General Science	Physical Sciences
Culture, History, and Languages	Chinese	Chinese See Modern Languages	Modern Languages
Arts, Media, and Entertainment	Communication Studies	Transfer Preparation Communication Studies 2.0 Associate Degree for Transfer See also Journalism See also Media Studies	Communication and Media Studies
Arts, Media, and Entertainment AND Business AND STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)	Computer Information Systems	Transfer Preparation Business Information Worker 2 Associate Degree Computer Business Applications Associate Degree Website Software Specialist Associate Degree Business Information Specialist Certificate of Achievement (9 units) Business Information Worker – Data Analytics Applications Certificate of Achievement (12 units) Business Information Worker 1 Certificate of Achievement (21 units) Business Information Worker 2 Certificate of Achievement (18 units) Computer Business Applications Certificate of Achievement (30 units) Social Media Assistant Certificate of Achievement (15 units) Website Software Specialist Certificate of Achievement (31 units) Digital Publishing Certificate of Achievement (20 units) QuickBooks Virtual Enterprise Certificate of Achievement (13-16 units) Website Creator Certificate of Achievement (15 units) Website Development Management Certificate of Achievement (13 units)	Computer Science and Information Systems (CSIS)
Business	Computer Information Systems – Noncredit	Receptionist Certificate of Completion (Noncredit)	Computer Science and Information Systems (CSIS)
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)	Computer Science	Transfer Preparation Cloud Computing Associate Degree Computer Programming Associate Degree Computer Science Associate Degree Database Applications Developer Associate Degree Esports Management, Production, and Performance Associate Degree Web Developer Associate Degree Blockchain Developer Certificate of Achievement (15 units) Cloud Computing Certificate of Achievement (27 units) Computer Programming Certificate of Achievement (27 units) Computer Science Certificate of Achievement (23 units) Data Analyst Certificate of Achievement (12 units) Data Science Certificate of Achievement (21 units) Database Applications Developer Certificate of Achievement (27 units) Esports Management, Production, and Performance Certificate of Achievement (24 units) Information Systems Management Certificate of Achievement (13 units) Mobile Apps Development – Android Certificate of Achievement (15 units) Mobile Apps Development – iPhone Certificate of Achievement (12 units) System Administrator Certificate of Achievement (14-15 units) Web Developer Certificate of Achievement (30 units) Cloud Computing Department Certificate (15 units) Cybersecurity Department Certificate (12 units) Entry Level Programmer Department Certificate (12 units) Microsoft Azure Department Certificate (9 units)	Computer Science and Information Systems (CSIS)
Arts, Media, and Entertainment AND Business	Cosmetology	Barbering Associate Degree Cosmetology Associate Degree Barbering Certificate of Achievement (33 units) Cosmetology Certificate of Achievement (25 units) Esthetician Certificate of Achievement (16 units) Nail Care Certificate of Achievement (11 units) Salon Business Certificate of Achievement (14 units)	Cosmetology
	Counseling		Counseling
Education	Counseling – Noncredit	Transition to College and Career Certificate of Completion (Noncredit)	Counseling
	Counseling – Disabled Student Services		Counseling – DSPS
	Counseling – Disabled Student Services – Noncredit		Counseling – DSPS
Arts, Media, and Entertainment	Dance	Transfer Preparation Dance Associate Degree Commercial Dance Certificate of Achievement (20 units)	Dance
Arts, Media, and Entertainment	Digital Media Post-Production	Transfer Preparation Digital Media Associate Degree Digital Audio Post-Production Certificate of Achievement (18 units) Digital Media Foundation Certificate of Achievement (18 units) Digital Video Post-Production Certificate of Achievement (18 units)	Design Technology
Education	Early Childhood Education	Transfer Preparation Child and Adolescent Development Associate Degree for Transfer Early Childhood Education Associate Degree for Transfer Early Childhood Studies Associate Degree Early Intervention/Special Education Assistant Associate Degree Elementary Teacher Education Associate Degree for Transfer Infant/Toddler Teacher Associate Degree Early Childhood Associate Teacher Certificate of Achievement (12 units) Early Childhood Studies Certificate of Achievement (30 units) Early Intervention/Special Education Assistant Certificate of Achievement (33 units) Infant/Toddler Teacher Certificate of Achievement (30 units) Nature-based Pedagogy Certificate of Achievement (22 units) Transitional Kindergarten Certificate of Achievement (24 units)	Education and Early Childhood
Education	Early Childhood Education – Noncredit	Introduction to Early Care and Education Certificate of Completion (Noncredit)	Education and Early Childhood
People and Society	Economics	Transfer Preparation Economics Associate Degree for Transfer	Philosophy and Social Sciences
Education	Education	Transfer Preparation	Education and Early Childhood
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)	Energy Efficiency	Energy Efficiency Specialist Department Certificate (13 units) See also Photovoltaic Installation	Earth Sciences
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)	Engineering	Transfer Preparation Engineering Associate Degree Engineering Certificate of Achievement (31 units) Introduction to Engineering Certificate of Achievement (15 units)	Physical Sciences
Culture, History, and Languages	English	Transfer Preparation See also Liberal Arts – Arts and Humanities	English
Culture, History, and Languages	English – Noncredit		English
Culture, History, and Languages	ESL – English as a Second Language	English as a Second Language (ESL) Department Certificate (8 units)	ESL
Culture, History, and Languages	ESL – Noncredit	Beginning English as a Second Language Certificate of Competency (Noncredit) Low Intermediate ESL Certificate of Competency (Noncredit) Intermediate English as a Second Language Certificate of Competency (Noncredit) Low Advanced ESL Certificate of Competency (Noncredit) Advanced English as a Second Language Certificate of Competency (Noncredit) ESL for College and Career Pathways Certificate of Competency (Noncredit)	ESL
Arts, Media, and Entertainment	Entertainment Technology	See Animation See Digital Media Post-Production	Design Technology
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)	Environmental Science	Transfer Preparation Environmental Science Associate Degree Environmental Science Certificate of Achievement (40 units)	Life Sciences Interdepartmental
People and Society	Environmental Studies	Transfer Preparation Environmental Studies Associate Degree Environmental Studies Certificate of Achievement (24 units)	Earth Sciences Philosophy and Social Sciences Interdepartmental
Culture, History, and Languages	Ethnic Studies	Transfer Preparation Ethnic Studies Associate Degree Ethnic Studies Certificate of Achievement (21 units)	English History Philosophy and Social Sciences Interdepartmental
Culture, History, and Languages	European Studies	European Studies Certificate of Achievement (16 units) See Modern Languages	Modern Languages and Cultures
Arts, Media, and Entertainment AND Business	Fashion Design and Merchandising	Transfer Preparation Fashion Design Associate Degree Fashion Merchandising Associate Degree Fashion Design Certificate of Achievement (40 units) Fashion Merchandising Certificate of Achievement (40 units)	Photography and Fashion
Arts, Media, and Entertainment AND Business	Film Production	Film Production Associate Degree Film Production Certificate of Achievement (30-33 units)	Communication and Media Studies
Arts, Media, and Entertainment AND Business	Film Studies	Transfer Preparation Film Studies Associate Degree	Communication and Media Studies
Health and Wellness	First Aid		Kinesiology
Culture, History, and Languages	French	See Modern Languages	Modern Languages and Cultures
	General Education	Transfer Preparation CSU GE Certificate of Achievement IGETC Certificate of Achievement	Counseling
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)	General Science	See Science	Earth Sciences Life Sciences Physical Sciences Interdepartmental
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)	Geographic Information Systems (GIS)	Transfer Preparation Geospatial Technology Certificate of Achievement (18-19 units) Geospatial Technology Department Certificate (15 units)	Earth Sciences
People and Society	Geography	Transfer Preparation Geography Associate Degree for Transfer	Earth Sciences
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)	Geology	Transfer Preparation Geology Associate Degree for Transfer	Earth Sciences
Culture, History, and Languages	German	See Modern Languages	Modern Languages and Cultures
People and Society	Global Studies	Transfer Preparation Global Studies Associate Degree Global Studies Certificate of Achievement (21 units)	Earth Sciences Philosophy and Social Sciences Interdepartmental
Arts, Media, and Entertainment	Graphic Design	Transfer Preparation Graphic Design Associate Degree Graphic Design Certificate of Achievement (36 units) User Experience Design Essentials (12 units) Web Design Essentials (12 units) See also Interaction Design	Design Technology
Health and Wellness	Health Education	See Kinesiology/Physical Education, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Respiratory Care	Kinesiology/Physical Education Health Sciences
Health and Wellness	Health Education – Noncredit	Home Health Aide Pre-Certification Program (Noncredit) Introduction to Working with Older Adults Certificate of Completion (Noncredit) Nurse Assistant Pre-Certification Training Program (Noncredit) Rehabilitation Therapy Aide Certificate of Completion (Noncredit)	Kinesiology Health Sciences
Culture, History, and Languages	Hebrew	See Modern Languages	Modern Languages and Cultures
Culture, History, and Languages	History	Transfer Preparation History Associate Degree for Transfer See also Liberal Arts – Social and Behavioral Science	History
	Humanities		English
Arts, Media, and Entertainment	Interaction Design	Interaction Design Bachelor’s Degree See also Graphic Design	Design Technology
Arts, Media, and Entertainment	Interior Architectural Design	Transfer Preparation Interior Architectural Design Associate Degree Interior Architectural Design Certificate of Achievement (41 units) Interior Architectural Design Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement (18 units) See also Architecture	Design Technology
Culture, History, and Languages	Italian	See Modern Languages	Modern Languages and Cultures
Culture, History, and Languages	Japanese	See Modern Languages	Modern Languages and Cultures
Arts, Media, and Entertainment	Journalism	Transfer Preparation Journalism Associate Degree for Transfer Journalism – Multimedia Storytelling Associate Degree See also Communication Studies See also Media Studies	Communication and Media Studies
Health and Wellness	Kinesiology/Physic al Education	Transfer Preparation Kinesiology Associate Degree for Transfer Athletic Coaching Associate Degree Athletic Coaching Certificate of Achievement (24 units)	Kinesiology
Culture, History, and Languages	Korean	See Modern Languages	Modern Languages and Cultures
Culture, History, and Languages	Latin American Studies	Latin American Studies Certificate of Achievement (16 units) See also Modern Languages	Modern Languages and Cultures
Culture, History, and Languages AND People and Society	Liberal Arts	Transfer Preparation Liberal Arts – Arts and Humanities Associate Degree Liberal Arts – Social and Behavioral Science Associate Degree	Interdepartmental
	Library Studies		Library
Culture, History, and Languages	Linguistics	Transfer Preparation See also Modern Languages	Modern Languages and Cultures
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)	Mathematics	Transfer Preparation Mathematics Associate Degree for Transfer	Mathematics
Arts, Media, and Entertainment	Media Studies	Transfer Preparation Broadcast Programming and Production Associate Degree Broadcast Sales and Management Associate Degree Entertainment Promotion and Marketing Production Associate Degree Broadcast Programming and Production Certificate of Achievement (20 units) Broadcast Sales and Management Certificate of Achievement (21 units) Entertainment Promotion and Marketing Production Certificate of Achievement (24 units) See also Communication Studies See also Journalism	Communication and Media Studies
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)	Microbiology	See Biological Sciences	Life Sciences
Culture, History, and Languages	Modern Language courses offered in: American Sign Language Arabic Chinese French German Hebrew Italian Japanese Korean Persian Portuguese Russian Spanish Turkish	Transfer Preparation Spanish Associate Degree for Transfer African and Middle Eastern Studies Certificate of Achievement (16 units) Asian Studies Certificate of Achievement (16 units) European Studies Certificate of Achievement (16 units) Latin American Studies Certificate of Achievement (16 units) See also Spanish	Modern Languages and Cultures
Arts, Media, and Entertainment	Music	Transfer Preparation Music Associate Degree Applied Music Certificate of Achievement (12 units) Piano Certificate of Achievement (12 units)	Music
Business	Non-Profit Management	Homeless Service Work Certificate of Achievement (12 units)	Business
Health and Wellness	Nursing – Registered Nurse	Transfer Preparation Nursing (ADN) Associate Degree	Health Sciences
Health and Wellness	Nursing – Noncredit		Health Sciences
Health and Wellness	Nutrition and Dietetics	Transfer Preparation Nutrition and Dietetics Associate Degree for Transfer	Life Sciences
	Occupational Therapy		Health Sciences
Arts, Media, and Entertainment AND Business AND Health and Wellness	Office Technology	General Office Associate Degree Legal Administrative Assistant Associate Degree Medical Administrative Assistant Associate Degree Medical Coding and Billing Specialist Associate Degree General Office Certificate of Achievement (27 units) Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate of Achievement (27 units) Legal Office Clerk Certificate of Achievement (12 units) Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate of Achievement (33 units) Medical Coding and Billing Specialist Certificate of Achievement (36 units) Medical Office Clerk Certificate of Achievement (12 units) Clerical/Data Entry Department Certificate (12 units) Electronic Medical Records Clerk Department Certificate (9 units) Hospital Inpatient Coder Department Certificate (9 units) Medical Billing/Coding Department Certificate (15 units) Medical Records Clerk/Receptionist Department Certificate (15 units) Medical Transcription Department Certificate (15 units)	Computer Science and Information Systems (CSIS)
Culture, History, and Languages	Persian	See Modern Languages	Modern Languages and Cultures
Culture, History, and Languages	Philosophy	Transfer Preparation See also Liberal Arts – Arts and Humanities	Philosophy and Social Sciences
Arts, Media, and Entertainment	Photography	Transfer Preparation Photography Associate Degree Analog Photography Certificate of Achievement (15 units) Digital Technician Certificate of Achievement (17 units) Photographer's Assistant Certificate of Achievement (18 units) Photography Certificate of Achievement (40 units)	Photography and Fashion
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)	Photovoltaic Installation	Solar Photovoltaic and Energy Efficiency Associate Degree Solar Photovoltaic Installation Certificate of Achievement (14 units) Basic Solar Photovoltaic Installation Department Certificate (8 units) See also Energy Efficiency	Earth Sciences
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)	Physics	Transfer Preparation See also Science: General Science	Physical Sciences
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)	Physiology	See Biological Sciences	Life Sciences
People and Society	Political Science	Transfer Preparation Political Science Associate Degree for Transfer See also Public Policy	Philosophy and Social Sciences
People and Society	Political Science – Noncredit		Philosophy and Social Sciences
Culture, History, and Languages	Portuguese	See Modern Languages	Modern Languages and Cultures
Health and Wellness	Professional Courses in Kinesiology/ Physical Education	Athletic Coaching Associate Degree Athletic Coaching Certificate of Achievement (24 units) See Kinesiology/Physical Education	Kinesiology
People and Society	Psychology	Transfer Preparation Psychology Associate Degree for Transfer	Psychology
People and Society	Public Policy	Transfer Preparation Public Policy Associate Degree Public Policy Certificate of Achievement (19 units) See also Political Science	Philosophy and Social Sciences
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)	Recycling and Resource Management	Recycling and Resource Management Associate Degree Recycling and Resource Management Certificate of Achievement (18 units) Recycling and Zero Waste Department Certificate (12 units)	Earth Sciences
	Religious Studies		English
Health and Wellness	Respiratory Care	Respiratory Care Associate Degree	Health Sciences
Culture, History, and Languages	Russian	See Modern Languages	Modern Languages and Cultures
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)	Science	Transfer Preparation General Science Associate Degree See also Astronomy See also Biological Sciences See also Chemistry See also Geology See also Physics	Earth Sciences Life Sciences Physical Sciences Interdepartmental
People and Society	Sociology	Transfer Preparation Sociology Associate Degree for Transfer See also Liberal Arts – Social and Behavioral Science	Philosophy and Social Sciences
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)	Solar Photovoltaic Installation (Solar Energy Installation)	See Photovoltaic Installation	Earth Sciences
Culture, History, and LanguagesCulture, History, and Languages	Spanish	Transfer Preparation Spanish Associate Degree for Transfer See also Modern Languages	Modern Languages and Cultures
	Student Activities		Counseling
Arts, Media, and Entertainment	Studio Arts	See Art	Art
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)	Sustainability Systems and Technologies – Noncredit	Sustainability Assistant Certificate of Completion (Noncredit) Sustainability in Organics Aide Certificate of Completion (Noncredit) Sustainability Services Technician Certificate of Completion (Noncredit)	Earth Sciences
Arts, Media, and Entertainment	Theatre Arts	Transfer Preparation Theatre Arts Associate Degree for Transfer Technical Theatre Associate Degree Theatre Associate Degree Technical Theatre Certificate of Achievement (19 units) Scenic Design and Construction Department Certificate (9 units) Stage Lighting, Sound and Projection Department Certificate (9 units)	Theatre Arts
	Transfer	See General Education See Liberal Arts See Science	Interdepartmental
Culture, History, and Languages	Turkish	See Modern Languages	Modern Languages and Cultures
	Urban Studies	See Geography	Earth Sciences
	Varsity Intercollegiate Athletics Varsity Intercollegiate Athletics		Athletics
People and Society	Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies	Transfer Preparation Social Justice Studies, Gender Studies Associate Degree for Transfer	Philosophy and Social Sciences Interdepartmental
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)	Zoology	See Biological Sciences	Life Sciences
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