Areas of Study
- Accounting
- Administration of Justice
- Agricultural Business Management
- Agricultural Technology
- Agriculture
- American Sign Language
- Animal Science
- Anthropology
- Architecture
- Art
- Automotive Technology
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Child Development
- Communication
- Computer
- Computer Science
- Construction Technology
- Cosmetology
- Counseling
- Culinary and Nutrition
- Dance
- Drafting
- Drama
- Economics
- Education
- Electrician Training
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Engineering
- English
- English as a Second Language
- Environment Control Technology
- Ethnic Studies
- Fashion
- Fire Technology
- Geology/Geography
- Graphic Design
- Health
- History
- Human Services
- Industrial Technology
- Information Communications Technology
- Journalism
- Liberal Arts
- Library
- Linguistics
- Mathematics
- Music
- Nursing
- Ornamental Horticulture
- Paralegal
- Paramedic
- Pharmacy Technician
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Physics
- Plant Science
- Police Science
- Political Science
- Portuguese
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Sports Medicine
- University Studies
- Veterinary Assisting
- Welding
- Work Experience
Types of Degrees and Certificates
Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
Designed for students planning to transfer to a CSU in a similar major
- Provides guaranteed admissions to the CSU system but not to a particular campus or major
- Requires a minimum of 60 units, including 37-39 units of transfer general education courses (IGETC or CSU GE Patterns)
- Consult a COS counselor for assistance selecting transferable elective courses
Associate in Science Degree for Transfer (AS-T)
Designed for students planning to transfer to a CSU in a similar major
- Provides guaranteed admissions to the CSU system but not to a particular campus or major
- Requires a minimum of 60 units, including 37-39 units of transfer general education courses (IGETC or CSU GE Patterns)
- Consult a COS counselor for assistance selecting transferable elective courses
Associate of Arts Degree (AAT)
Designed for transfer to many baccalaureate institutions
- Course requirements vary between colleges and universities. Students are encouraged to consult ASSIST.org and a COS counselor for program planning and course selection
- Requires a minimum of 60 units, including 37-39 units of transfer general education courses (IGETC or CSU GE Patterns)
Associate of Science Degree (AST)
Designed for transfer to many baccalaureate institutions
- Course requirements vary between colleges and universities. Students are encouraged to consult ASSIST.org and a COS counselor for program planning and course selection.
- Requires a minimum of 60 units, including 37-39 units of transfer general education courses (IGETC or CSU GE Patterns)
Associate of Arts Degree (AA)
Designed to prepare students for employment
- This degree is not designed for transfer; however, the courses included in this degree may be transferable and may apply to other degrees designed for transfer
- Requires a minimum of 60 units, including 19 units of associate degree general education courses as well as subject and competency requirements for a total of 25 units
Associate of Science Degree (AS)
Designed to prepare students for employment
- This degree is not designed for transfer; however, the courses included in this degree may be transferable and may apply to other degrees designed for transfer
- Requires a minimum of 60 units, including 19 units of associate degree general education courses as well as subject and competency requirements for a total of 25 units
Certificate of Achievement
Prepares students for high level of competency for work in a business or industry
- Requires a minimum of 8* units in the vocational area and does not require general education courses
- A Certificate of Achievement under 16 units may not qualify for financial aid eligibility
- A Certificate of Achievement is listed on the student's official transcript in accordance with State and Federal regulations
Skill Certificate
Prepares students for entry-level employment opportunities in a business or industry
- Requires less than 16 units in a vocational area and does not require general education courses
- A Skill Certificate may not qualify for financial aid eligibility
- A Skill Certificate is not listed on the student's official transcript in accordance with State and Federal regulations
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Certificates of Achievement may have a total unit count of 8-15.5 units, if approved by the California Community College Chancellor’s Office.