Coalinga College

Administration of Justice

The Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer degree provides introductory and journey level course work in Administration of Justice for local, state, federal, and private enterprise levels. It is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or a related field in the California State University System.

Administration of Justice - Correctional Science

The Administration of Justice Correctional Science degree provides introductory and journey level course work in corrections for local, state, federal and private levels of correctional enterprise. These courses have been recognized as core course requirements by the Commission on Correctional Peace Officers Standards and Training (STC).

Agriculture Plant Science

The Agriculture Plant Science Associate for Transfer Degree is designed to provide students a seamless transfer to the California State University system, preparing students for a baccalaureate degree in Plant Science or similar major. It provides knowledge of the general principles of agricultural production including soil fertility, irrigation management, tractor operation, pest control and crop marketing.

Agriculture Science Technology

The Agriculture Science Technology Degree prepares students to work with global positioning satellite (GPS) systems, geographic information system (GIS) software, automatic tractor guidance systems, variable rate chemical input applicators, surveying equipment, and related computer software. Completing the certificate qualifies the student to enter the professional job market in the public sector as well as the agriculture industry.

Agriculture Science Technology

The Agriculture Science and Technology program prepares students for careers in applications of science and technology in agriculture, including use of sensor technologies for irrigation control and monitoring, GPS systems, GIS software, automatic tractor guidance systems, drones, variable rate applications, and surveying equipment. Students learn in hands-on, real-world applications.

Agriculture Systems Fundamentals

Art

The Associate in Art in Studio Arts for Transfer Degree is designed to provide students a seamless transfer to the California State University system, preparing students for a baccalaureate degree in Studio Arts or similar major. The Art program offers a complete selection of lower division courses in the Fine Arts including Art History, Design, and Drawing.

Biology

The Associate of Science in Biology for Transfer Degree program is designed to provide entry-level skills and knowledge for a student transferring to a 4-year institution with a major in Biology and related fields. The degree provides students with a comprehensive knowledge of the scientific study of living organisms.

Business - Administration 2.0

The Associate in Science in Business Administration 2.0 for Transfer Degree is designed to provide students a seamless transfer to the California State University system, preparing students for a baccalaureate degree in Business Administration or similar major. Students gain a broad knowledge in the foundation of the business field including accounting, quantitative analysis, economics, and contract law.

Business - Bookkeeping

The Business Bookkeeping Certificate provides occupational training and preparation for entry-level accounting clerk and bookkeeping positions. The program includes basic accounting concepts, business principles, and technology applications in the workplace.

Business: Bookkeeping

Business - Management

The Business Management Certificate of Achievement provides an overview of the various disciplines in business such as management, marketing, accounting, and finance. The coursework is essential for entry-level positions while enhancing the knowledge base of those who are seeking career progression.

Business - Management

The Business Management Degree provides an overview of the various disciplines in business such as management, marketing, accounting, and finance. The degree provides a strong foundation for entry into a variety of business fields.

Business - Retail Business Management

The Retail Business Management Certificate of Achievement provides an overview of the various disciplines in business such as management, marketing, accounting, and finance. It provides training and education for those wishing to own or manage a retail business.

Business: Retail Business Management

Chemistry

The Associate in Science in Chemistry for UC Transfer (AS-UCT) Degree provides a lower-division science foundation for those interested in pursuing a chemistry major or related field and is intended for students transferring into a baccalaureate degree program in Chemistry at the University of California system. Students who complete the AS-UCT are guaranteed admission to the UC system but not to a particular campus or major.

Child and Adolescent Development

The Associate in Arts in Child and Adolescent Development for transfer degree is designed to provide students a seamless transfer to the California State University system, preparing students for a baccalaureate degree in Child Development. Program emphasis includes working with culturally diverse families and creating developmentally appropriate environments for adolescence.

Child Development - Administrative

The course work in this certificate helps to partially qualify a student to become a director/supervisor/administrator of a State, Federal, nonprofit, or privately owned children's program. Courses within this certificate meet State mandated requirements for the Child Development Permit.

Child Development - Assistant Teacher

This certificate is designed for students seeking employment in State funded early childhood educational programs or other selective children's programs, following mandated course requirements as outlined by the Child Development Permit Matrix. The student will be eligible for this certificate by completing 6 units of child development courses.

Child Development - Associate Teacher

This certificate is designed for students seeking employment in State funded early childhood educational programs, following mandated course requirements as outlined by the Child Development Permit Matrix. The student will be eligible for this certificate by completing 12 units of child development course work, including the State mandated core classes.

Child Development - School-Age

This certificate is designed for students seeking employment in State funded early childhood educational programs, following mandated course requirements as outlined by the Child Development Permit Matrix. These certificates meet the academic requirements according to Title 22 and may help the student be employed in the field of early childhood education.

Child Development - Teacher

This certificate is designed for students seeking employment in State funded early childhood educational programs, following mandated course requirements as outlined by the Child Development Permit Matrix. The student will be eligible for the Child Development Teacher certificate by completing 30 units of child development course work, including the core courses.

Communication Studies

Communication Studies 2.0

The Associate of Art for Transfer in Communication Studies 2.0 is designed to provide students a seamless transfer to the California State University system, preparing students for a baccalaureate degree in Communication Studies or similar major. It offers broad-based preparation in effective oral and written communication, presentation, and debate.

Computer Information Systems (CIS) - Microcomputer Applications Specialist

The Computer Information Systems Program teaches concepts, procedures and terminology, as well as the skills and applications necessary to operate computers.

Computer Information Systems (CIS) - Microcomputer Applications Specialist

The Computer Information Systems Program teaches concepts, procedures and terminology, as well as the skills and applications necessary to operate computers.

CSU General Education-Breadth

Early Childhood Education

The Associate in Science in Child development for Transfer Degree is designed to provide students a seamless transfer to the California State University system, preparing students for a baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education or similar major. Program emphasis includes working with culturally diverse families and creating developmentally appropriate curriculum to young children.

Elementary Teacher Education

The Associate of Arts for Transfer in Elementary Teacher Education is designed to provide students a seamless transfer to the California State University system, for students planning to become elementary teachers. The degree provides the foundation for teacher development and training toward a multiple-subject teaching credential.

English

The Associate of Arts in English for Transfer Degree is designed to provide students a seamless transfer to the California State University system, preparing students for a baccalaureate degree in English or a similar major. Students gain a broad knowledge in analytical reading, critical thinking, research writing, creative writing, and interpretation of literature.

English As A Second Language

Entry Level Diesel Mechanic

The Certificate of Achievement in Entry Level Diesel Mechanic is designed to prepare students for a career as an entry-level mechanic. Using modern equipment, the certificate offers instruction and training in equipment operation, diesel engine repair, and hydraulics.

Entry Level Diesel Mechanic

Entry Level Truck Driving

The Certificate of Achievement in Entry Level Truck Driving program is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and experience necessary to earn a Class A CDL (Commercial Drivers License). Students log time behind the wheel on the driving range and on public roads and highways prior to graduation.

Entry Level Truck Driving

Equipment Technician

The Certificate of Achievement in Equipment Technician is designed to prepare students for a career as an entry-level equipment technician. Using modern equipment, the certificate offers instruction and training in equipment operation, diesel engine repair, hydraulics and equipment systems including electrical and drive systems.

Food Science and Safety

The Food Science and Safety Program prepares students for careers in food quality control, sanitation, safety, processing, and product development. The HACCP curriculum in this program is accredited by the HACCP Alliance, and students earn the AFDO Preventative Control Qualified Individual for Human Food (PCQI) Certificate.

Geography

The Associate in Arts in Geography for Transfer (AA-T) degree is designed to provide students a seamless transfer to the California State University system, preparing students for a baccalaureate degree in Geography or similar major. A degree in geography trains individuals to view the full scope of Earth's natural and cultural systems from a spatial perspective.

Geology

The Associate in Science in Geology for Transfer Degree is designed to provide students a seamless transfer to the California State University system, preparing students for a baccalaureate degree in Geology or similar major. A degree in geology provides individuals with training in the physical aspects and history of the earth.

Health Science (General)

The Health Science General Program is designed for those students planning to transfer to two-year institutions to attain specific and additional training in a particular field of study such as dental hygiene, health care assistant, nursing, and radiology technician.

Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning

The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning program is a Certificate of Achievement program designed to prepare students for a career in HVAC. Program performance standards for certification are in accordance with those set forth by the National Center for Construction and Research (NCCER).

Heavy Equipment Operation

Coalinga College Heavy Equipment Operation Certificate Program is a one semester Certificate of Achievement program that prepares students for careers in the operation of crawlers, tractors, scrapers, backhoes, excavators, loaders, and motor graders. The curriculum is designed to align with the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification.

History

The Associate of Arts for Transfer (AA-T) Degree in History is designed to provide students a seamless transfer to a California State University History major and the eventual completion of a baccalaureate degree in History. The AA-T grants guaranteed admission to a CSU with junior standing.

Integrated Pest Management

The Integrated Pest Management program prepares students for an agriculture production career, learning the skills needed for the production and care of agricultural crops. Completion may fulfill the education requirement for the California Department of Pesticide Regulation's Agricultural Pest Control Adviser (PCA) license.

Irrigation Systems Management

Kinesiology

The Kinesiology Associate of Arts for Transfer provides students with seamless transfer into the California State University system to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or Physical Education. This degree prepares students to understand kinesiology, human bodily movement, exercise, and the relationships between physical activity and health.

Law, Public Policy, and Society

The Associate in Arts in Law, Public Policy, and Society for Transfer degree provides students with a seamless transfer to a California State University. Through interdisciplinary studies in the administration of justice, business, political science, history, and communications, students gain skills in critical thinking, persuasive communication, and analytical writing.

Liberal Arts - Area of Emphasis for Arts and Humanities

The Arts and Humanities area of emphasis is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to understand emotional and intellectual responses and increase awareness and appreciation of the traditional humanistic disciplines such as art, drama, literature, music, philosophy, and foreign language. It prepares students for baccalaureate majors including art, foreign language, history, philosophy and performing arts.

Liberal Arts - Area of Emphasis for Math and Science

The Math and Science area of emphasis is designed to provide the student with foundational knowledge and skills in the natural sciences, the physical universe, its life forms and natural phenomena. It prepares students for baccalaureate majors including agriculture, computer science, engineering, enology, geology, geography, genetics, health science, kinesiology, and pre-nursing.

Liberal Arts - Area of Emphasis for Social and Behavioral Science

The Social and Behavioral Science area of emphasis allows students to take courses that prepare them for possible majors within the fields of criminology, business, economics, geography, psychology, history, sociology, political science, and related disciplines. It prepares students for baccalaureate majors including Chicano studies, child development, criminology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, and social work.

Life Skills

The Life Skills Certificate is intended primarily for students with intellectual disabilities. The goal is to increase the independence, self-determination, and quality of life for students with intellectual disabilities through transition to college, life skills, basic computer skills, adaptive English and math, and financial literacy.

Life Skills

Mathematics

The Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer degree provides students preparation for careers in quantitative professions such as actuarial science, education, computer programming, systems analysis, and operations research analysis. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.

Physics

The Associate in Science in Physics for Transfer (AS-T in Physics) provides a foundation in physics and mathematics and a seamless transfer to a CSU baccalaureate program in physics or physics education. The program prepares students in the fundamental concepts of physics, developing analytical and quantitative reasoning skills.

Political Science

The Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer Degree is designed to provide students a seamless transfer to the California State University system, preparing students for a baccalaureate degree in Political Science or similar major. It provides the transfer student the opportunity to take lower division courses that could be applied to a political science major at a four-year university.

Precision Agriculture

The Precision Agriculture Certificate prepares students to work with global positioning satellite (GPS) systems, geographic information system (GIS) software, automatic tractor guidance systems, variable rate chemical input applicators, surveying equipment, and related computer software. Units for the certificate apply to the Associates Science Degree in Agriculture.

Professional Driving

The Truck Driving program is a Certificate of Achievement program designed to prepare students for a career as a professional driver. Using modern equipment, the certificate offers instruction and training in material handling, straight trucks, and tractor trailer combinations, including hazardous materials transportation and basic maintenance troubleshooting.

Psychiatric Technician

The Coalinga College Psychiatric Technician Program is an accredited program by the California Board of Licensed Vocational Nurses and Psychiatric Technicians. This intensive Career Technical Education (CTE) Program is structured into three core areas: nursing science, developmental/intellectual disorders, and psychiatric nursing, preparing students for the licensure exam.

Psychiatric Technician

The Coalinga College Psychiatric Technician Program is an accredited program by the California Board of Licensed Vocational Nurses and Psychiatric Technicians. This intensive Career Technical Education (CTE) Program is structured into three core areas: nursing science, developmental/intellectual disorders, and psychiatric nursing, with students earning an associates of science upon completion.

Psychology

The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer Degree is designed to provide students a seamless transfer to the California State University system, preparing students for a baccalaureate degree in Psychology or similar major. Course work provides a better understanding of human behavior in the areas of biological psychology, life-span development, learning, memory, personality, and abnormal behavior.

Public Health

The Associate in Science in Public Health for Transfer prepares students to move into a curriculum at a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree, and provides a seamless transfer to the California State University (CSU) system. Students will be able to articulate knowledge of the scientific foundations of Public Health and distinguish between public health and personal health.

Smart Agriculture

The Smart Agriculture certificate of achievement blends technical proficiency with agricultural expertise, enabling students to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for success in the rapidly evolving intersection between technology and agriculture. This program helps students develop effective communication skills, foundational agronomic knowledge, and the application of cutting-edge technologies.

Sociology

The Associate in Arts for Transfer in Sociology is designed to provide students with a seamless transfer to the California State University. This degree provides students with lower-division courses and comprehensive knowledge of the scientific study of human social life through the analysis of social phenomena.

Transfer Studies – Full IGETC Certification: CSU

Transfer Studies – Full IGETC Certification: UC

Transfer Studies: Cal-GETC

Unmanned Aerial System Remote Pilot

Welding Technology

The Welding Technology program is a Certificate of Achievement program designed to prepare students for a career in welding. Program performance standards for certification are in accordance with those set forth by the National Center for Construction and Research (NCCER), the American Welding Society (AWS), and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).