Barstow Community College

Accounting

This certificate prepares students for entry-level positions in industry and service occupations, such as payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and management.

Accounting

This degree prepares students for entry-level positions in industry and service occupations, such as payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and management.

Administration of Justice

The certificate was designed to enhance student success, leadership development, and career/workforce opportunities. The Administration of Justice program provides students with an understanding of the U.S. Criminal Justice system and introduces students to job opportunities in Law Enforcement, Corrections, and the Courts.

Administration of Justice (Associate of Science Degree)

Designed for those who wish to enter the law enforcement field and related employment or to provide in-service training for employed officers.

Administration of Justice (Associate of Science Degree for Transfer)

Designed for those who wish to enter the law enforcement field and related employment or to provide in-service training for employed officers.

Art History

This program offers academic and career preparation that provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to transfer to a four-year college or to establish a career as a studio artist. It prepares students to enter the professions or acquire jobs that require a bachelor's degree or higher.

Automotive Technology

Upon completion of the Automotive Technology program, students will have acquired entry-level knowledge and understanding of the tools, techniques, and procedures used in automotive repair.

Automotive Technology

This certificate provides entry-level marketable skills that give the student a basic understanding of terminology, tools, equipment, materials, and techniques used in automotive repair.

Basic Skills Education Program

Beginning ESL

Biology

The Associate of Science in Biology for Transfer prepares students to think like scientists, using concept-based knowledge in biology. It integrates fundamental science ideas and unifying concepts with the scientific method.

Business

The Associate of Science in Business degree focuses on the study of Business and allows the student to obtain a fundamental background in business principles and techniques, or a focus on specific areas or specialties. Students can obtain a degree with a focus in four areas: Management, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, and General Business.

Business Administration

Business Administration 2.0

The Associate of Science in Business Administration 2.0 for Transfer degree is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in Business Administration at a California State University system. It includes lower division coursework in accounting, business law, and economics.

Chemistry

The Associate in Science in Chemistry for Transfer Degree prepares students to think like scientists, using concept-based knowledge in chemistry.

Child Development

The child development tracks are designed for students to select based on personal needs or interest regarding their career or possible job opportunities.

Child Development Level I – Associate Teacher Permit

The Level I certificate is the first step in entering the career path for early childhood education. Upon completion the recipient meets the minimum state requirements to teach in a private preschool and school age program. This level requires 12 units of ECE/CD.

Child Development Level III – Master Teacher Permit

The Level III certificate is considered a stackable certificate that follows Level II. It aligns with California Child Development Master Teacher Permit and requires 25 units of ECE/CD including 8 core lower division courses plus specialization.

Child Development Level II – Teacher Permit

The Level II certificate fulfills the educational and practical requirements for students interested in working with children from infancy through third grade. This level requires 25 units of ECE/CD including 8 core lower division courses.

Child Development Level IV – Site Supervisor Teacher Permit

The Level IV certificate is considered a stackable certificate that follows Level II and/or Level III. It aligns with California Child Development Site Supervisor Permit.

Communication Studies 2.0

The Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer 2.0 focuses on concepts such as public communication, argument, rhetoric, and theories of human communication. It is designed for students who intend to transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor's degree in preparation for a career in government, social service, industry, and/or further education.

Computer and Network Specialist (Network+)

Computer Business Information Systems

This degree is designed to prepare students for the employment market at the entry level in computer and business information technology in all sizes and types of organizations. It prepares students for Information Technology careers in networking, hardware support, cyber security, Internet and Web development, or other emerging technologies.

Computer Science

Computer science is the study of the theory and methods of processing information in digital computers, the design of computer software and hardware, and the applications of computers. Students will learn about programming fundamentals, discrete structures, data structures and computer architecture.

Corrections

The certificate provides students with the entry-level skills necessary to be employed in corrections. It also prepares students for entry into and/or advancement within management career patterns of the Corrections field.

Cosmetology

This degree provides students with the knowledge and skills to pass the state test and obtain a License in Cosmetology.

Cosmetology

This certificate is designed to exceed minimum Board of Cosmetology standards. Instruction includes personal hygiene and grooming, salesmanship, antisepsis, bacteriology, sterilization, principles of sanitation, safety, chemistry, and laws and administrative regulations.

Customer Service and Digital Literacy

Cyber Security Specialist

This certificate is designed to provide students with the knowledge to configure, install, diagnose, and support hardware and software issues and design, analyze, and support computer networks. It provides opportunities of employment in the information technology industry with an emphasis in computer and cyber security.

Diesel Technology

Upon completion of the Diesel Technology program, students will be prepared for employment in diesel service and repair management services. The student will be prepared to pass the National Institute for Automotive Services Excellence (ASE) exam for Diesel Certification.

Diesel Technology

Upon completion of the Diesel Technology program, students will be prepared for employment in diesel service and repair management services. The student will be prepared to pass the National Institute for Automotive Services Excellence (ASE) exam for Diesel Certification.

Early Childhood Education

The AS-T in Early Childhood Education is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU major and baccalaureate degree. Students who are awarded an AS-T degree are guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system.

Electrical Skills Level I

This certificate prepares students for entry level positions in industry and service occupations requiring electrical skills. It provides a focused pathway for students to obtain knowledge and skills in the industrial electrical field.

Elementary Teacher Education

The Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer Degree offers students a breadth of study across disciplines. It is designed to inspire and prepare future educators to teach in urban classrooms and gain a broad foundation of knowledge necessary to teach elementary students.

Emergency Medical Technician

This program of study will qualify students for National Registry of EMT's Testing/Certification which is required by the State of California and the Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency. It prepares completers who are eligible to seek licensure as EMTs.

English

The English AA-T helps prepare students for transfer to a 4-year institution by developing strong writing and revisioning skills, research skills, critical thinking and problem solving skills. It provides excellent preparation for any field which requires wide literacy and solid writing ability.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

This certificate provides students who desire to start a new business with training that includes creative and innovative thinking strategies, a toolbox of entrepreneurial training, networking, a start-up Business Model Canvas and/or Business Plan, and resources to support development of a new venture ecosystem.

Environmental Science

The Associate in Science in Environmental Science for Transfer Degree prepares students to think like scientists, using concept-based knowledge in multiple scientific fields in an interdisciplinary manner.

Family Daycare

This certificate meets the training needs of family day care providers, individuals who are licensed to care for children in their homes. It prepares the student to meet the competency standards for the Family Daycare Provider's permit.

Forklift Professional

High Intermediate English as a Second Language (ESL)

History

The curriculum in the History program is designed to provide the transfer student the opportunity to achieve an Associate for Transfer (AA-T) degree in History by providing the necessary breadth in the field and an introduction to the methods used.

Humanities

This degree emphasizes the study of cultural, literary, humanistic activities, and artistic expression of human beings. This program requires 18 units in Humanities including a minimum of 3 units in at least three different departments.

Industrial Maintenance Electrical and Instrumentation

This course of study prepares students for entry-level positions in industry and service occupations requiring skills in Industrial Maintenance Electrical and Instrumentation. This program is based on nationally recognized industry standards.

Industrial Maintenance Electrical and Instrumentation, Level 2

This certificate prepares students for entry level positions in industry and service occupations requiring skills in Industrial Electrical and Instrumentation.

Industrial Maintenance Electrical and Instrumentation, Level 3

This certificate prepares students for entry level positions in industry and service occupations requiring skills in Industrial Electrical and Instrumentation.

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Technology

This course of study prepares students for entry level positions in industry and service occupations requiring skills in Industrial Maintenance Mechanics. This program is based on nationally recognized industry standards.

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Technology, Level 1

This certificate offers students the skills to begin a pathway to either the Industrial Maintenance Electrical and Instrumentation or Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Technology Certificate of Achievement or Associate of Science Degree.

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Technology, Level 2

This course of study prepares students for entry level positions in industry and service occupations requiring skills in Industrial Maintenance Mechanics. This program is based on nationally recognized industry standards.

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Technology, Level 3

This certificate prepares students for entry level positions in industry and service occupations requiring skills in Industrial Maintenance Mechanics. This program is based on nationally recognized industry standards.

Intermediate English as a Second Language (ESL)

Kinesiology

The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer (AA-T) prepares students to transfer to CSU campuses that offer a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology. Students may pursue careers in a variety of health science professions including physical training, physical therapy, fitness instruction, coaching and athletics.

Kinesiology, Professional Preparation

The Kinesiology Professional Preparation, AS degree prepares students for career opportunities in the Health Fitness industry. Students may pursue careers in a variety of health Fitness professions including personal training, parks and recreation, and head and assistant coaching.

Liberal Arts

The Associate degree in Liberal Arts is designed for students who wish to have a broad knowledge of the liberal arts and sciences plus additional coursework in an Area of Emphasis. Students who plan on transferring to a university can typically satisfy both their general education requirements as well as many pre-major requirements for transfer.

Management

This certificate prepares students with entry-level positions in industry and service occupations, such as payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and management.

Management Information Systems

This certificate program will prepare students to acquire basic knowledge in developing skills needed to analyze and solve business problems using the tools of information technology, including information system design, system hardware and software, system analysis and design, database systems, and Web development.

Mathematics

The Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer will allow students to seamlessly transfer to a CSU campus by providing the necessary breadth in the field. The student will acquire the ability to apply the principles of statistics, differential and integral calculus, and differential equations.

Philosophy

The Associate in Arts in Philosophy degree for Transfer prepares the student to transfer to the CSUs as a junior to further their studies of Philosophy. It concentrates on providing students with knowledge of the primary methodologies and practices relevant to philosophy.

Photography

Photography

Pipe Welding

This certificate advances opportunities for entry level positions in industry and service occupations requiring welding and provides a focused pathway for students to obtain knowledge and skills in pipe welding.

Political Science

The Associates in Arts in Political Science for Transfer (AA-T) helps students learn about the operation of political authority at the local, national, and international levels. It is a general preparation for careers in government, conflict resolution, criminal justice, civil service, education, journalism, law, and public administration.

Pre-Allied Health Sciences

The Associate of Science Degree in Pre-Allied Health Sciences is a single degree pathway for students pursuing a Bachelor's degree in nursing, nutrition, dietetics and other related allied health fields.

Psychology

Psychology is a diverse field of academic study and practical application which explores human behaviors and mental processes. Upon completion of the Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer, students will have a strong academic foundation and be prepared for upper division baccalaureate study.

Social Justice

An Associate in Arts in Social Justice Studies for Transfer Degree will prepare students to be agents of change for a wide variety of social-justice related vocations including teaching, counseling, advocacy, and non-profit work.

Sociology

Sociology is the study of human social behavior, groups, and how environments influence behavior. Career options include social work, human services, law enforcement, legal professions, business and teaching.

Studio Arts

This program offers academic and career preparation that provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to transfer to a four-year college or to establish a career as a studio artist. It prepares students to enter the professions or acquire jobs that require a bachelor's degree or higher.

Technical Theatre

A Certificate of Achievement in Technical Theatre is recommended for those considering a professional career in the entertainment industry or theatre. It demonstrates support and knowledge for those attempting to gain entry-level employment as a Theatre Technician, Theatrical Stage Employee, Moving Picture Technician, Entertainment Artist, or in Allied Crafts.

Theatre Arts

The Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree, Theatre Arts focuses on the solid foundation of fundamental skills learned through a variety of performance and technical theatre courses. A degree in Theatre Arts can lead to careers in teaching, design, technical theatre, theatre management, professional performance, stage direction, and stage management.

Trades Technician

Warehousing and Logistics

The Associate of Science Degree in Warehousing and Logistics is designed for people working in the fields of logistics and/or operations management with a desire to expand their knowledge of the industry. It is also applicable for persons with an interest to enter the industry.

Warehousing and Logistics, Level 1

This course of study prepares students for entry-level positions in industry and service occupations requiring skills in Logistics and Materials Transportation.

Warehousing and Logistics, Level 2

The Certificate of Achievement in Warehousing and Logistics is designed for people working in the fields of logistics and/or operations management with a desire to expand their knowledge of the industry.

Welding Technology

This certificate prepares students for entry-level positions in industry and service occupations requiring skills in Welding Technology.

Welding Technology

This degree prepares students for entry-level positions in industry and service occupations requiring skills in Welding Technology. Students will possess Blueprint Reading and Fabrication skills and receive industry recognized certification in SMAW, GMAW/FCAW, and GTAW processes.

Welding Technology-Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

This course of study advances student's opportunities for entry level positions in industry and service occupations requiring Welding Technology skills, specifically Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW).

Welding Technology- Semi-Automatic Arc Welding (GMAW/FCAW)

This course of study advances student's opportunities for entry level positions in industry and service occupations requiring Welding Technology skills, specifically Semi-Automatic Arc Welding (GMAW/FCAW).

Welding Technology-Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

This course of study advances student's opportunities for entry level positions in industry and service occupations requiring Welding Technology skills, specifically Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW).

Welding Technology- Welding Fabrication

This course of study advances student's opportunities for entry level positions in industry and service occupations requiring Welding Technology skills, specifically Welding Fabrication.