College of San Mateo

Academic English Advanced Level 4

Strong English-language skills are required for success in the American higher education system. The advanced certificate of specialization signals readiness for non-writing-intensive college coursework in English.

Academic English High-Intermediate Level 3

Strong English-language skills are required for success in the American higher education system. The high-intermediate certificate of specialization signifies readiness to communicate with confidence in college, at work, or in the community.

Academic English Low-Intermediate Level 2

Strong English-language skills are required for success in the American higher education system. The low-intermediate certificate of specialization signifies a foundation in academic and daily communication skills.

Accounting

Accounting

Accounting Assistant

The Accounting Assistant Certificate prepares students for basic bookkeeping skills, such as how to maintain records and establish accounts. Classes focus on developing Excel, QuickBooks, and 10-key-by-touch skills.

Accounting Essentials for Business Professionals

This certificate gives non-business majors an understanding of the essential concepts of accounting and finance needed to communicate effectively with accounting and finance professionals.

Addiction Studies

Addiction Studies

Administration of Justice

Administration of Justice: 1 General

Administration of Justice: 1 General

Advanced Accounting Knowledge

This certificate prepares students who are looking to expand their advanced accounting foundation knowledge or who are considering taking the CPA exam in the future. The courses cover advanced accounting theory, which is a significant portion of the CPA exam.

Anthropology

Applied Python Programming

This Certificate of Specialization is designed to introduce students to applied Python programming. This skills-based specialization is a first step for those who want to become a Software Developer, Data Scientist or an Artificial Intelligence Expert.

Apprenticeship: Electrical Technology: Inside Wireman

Apprenticeship: Electrical Technology: Inside Wireman

Architecture

Art: Art History

Art History

Art History

Art: Photography

Astronomy

Athletic Coaching

A Certificate in Athletic/Sports Coaching provides students with fundamental principles to enhance their coaching knowledge and abilities. The program is designed for coaches at any level.

Audio/Video Technician Prep

Students who complete this certificate are prepared for entry-level employment in Audio-Visual careers for live events, including corporate conferences and conventions, theatre performances, and concerts. Students receive classroom instruction and hands-on training operating professional audio and video equipment.

Basic Police Academy

Biology

Biology (AS-T)

The AS-T in Biology prepares students for transfer into bachelor's degree programs in Biology. Completion meets minimum eligibility for transfer to the California State University System.

Biology:Pre-Nursing

Biotechnology

This certificate develops proficiency in basic lab skills and analysis commonly used in molecular biology and biotechnology, and explains the basis for and applications of techniques in biotechnology.

Braiding and Hair Design

The Braiding and Hair Design Certificate of Specialization embraces a student-centered approach to collaborative team teaching and delivers current and comprehensive curricula, with instruction on hair styling and hair design in cosmetology.

Building Inspection Technology

Building Inspection Technology

Business Administration

Business Administration 2.0

Business Analytics

Business Analytics

Business Management

Business Management

CAD/Drafting Technology

Drafting is common to all industrial design, manufacturing and construction activities; the drafter interprets the engineer's ideas, presenting them in the language of manufacturing and construction.

CAD/Drafting Technology

Drafting is common to all manufacturing and construction activities; the drafter interprets the engineer's ideas, presenting them in the language of manufacturing and construction. Recognized as one of the finest Drafting programs in the state, CSM's classrooms are equipped with the latest computer-aided drafting (CAD) stations.

Case Management

The certificate examines the principles and critical issues in case management as an integrated system of care approach to the delivery of health, substance abuse, mental health and social services, linking clients with appropriate services to address their specific needs and stated goals.

Chemistry

CIS: Applications and Development

CIS: Applications and Development AS

Commercial Building Inspection

Building Inspection is a critical component in the construction and maintenance of residential, commercial, multi-unit and specialty buildings within California. This certificate focuses on the inspection of commercial and multi-unit structures.

Commercial Music

This Certificate of Specialization provides the foundational skills necessary to enter the music industry. Career opportunities include music producer, recording engineer, songwriter, sound designer, film and video game composer, audio technician, live sound mix engineer, and performing artist.

Communication Studies

A background in communication studies is particularly applicable to careers in advertising, arts administration, cinema, copy editing and writing, corporate communications, counseling, education, entertainment, journalism, law, management, marketing, media, and many other fields.

Communication Studies

Communication Studies 2.0

Comprehensive Pilates Instructor

This certificate prepares students to teach the complete Pilates repertoire on the Mat, Reformer, Trapeze Table, Chair, Barrels and Small Apparatus.

Computer-Aided Design

Drafting is common to all industrial design, manufacturing and construction activities. CAD operators use computer-aided programs to create drawings used in building or manufacturing; drafters may be employed in the architectural, aeronautical, industrial design and engineering fields.

Computer Aided Drafting

Computer Aided Drafting

Computer & Information Science

Computer Science Applications and Development

The Computer Science Applications and Development program prepares CSM graduates for entry-level programming positions with companies of all sizes. Program emphasis is on cultivating computer professionals who are technically competent and work well with others.

Co-Occurring Disorders

This program prepares students to help clients access an integrated system of care in order to address addiction and mental health concerns.

Cosmetology

Cosmetology

C++ Programming

This certificate develops the ability to design and implement reliable, robust, object-oriented C++ solutions to medium-sized problems and to communicate and contribute code in a team software development project.

Creative Writing

Critical Pacific Islands & Oceania Studies

Dance

Database Programming

This Certificate of Specialization introduces students to database fundamentals. Students learn to design, develop and administer SQL and NoSQL databases and to develop database applications using various programming languages.

Data Science and Big Data

This Certificate of Specialization introduces students to Data Science and Big Data fundamentals, including data warehousing architecture, data extraction, management, and load, SQL and NoSQL databases, machine learning, and Big Data tools.

Dental Assisting

Dental Assisting

Digital Media

This Certificate of Specialization provides students with a foundation in the digital design landscape and theoretical background in digital media. The program prepares students with the skills and industry experience they need to enter the digital media world.

Digital Media: Applied Audio and Video Production

This Certificate of Specialization prepares students to work in entry-level audio and video production.

Digital Media: Broadcast and Electronic Media

This Certificate is for any student wanting to develop the basic hands-on skills required to work in broadcasting, audio, and video production.

Digital Media: Broadcast and Electronic Media

Digital Media: Graphic Design

Digital Media: Graphic Production

Digital Media: Mobile App and Web Design

This Certificate of Specialization provides students of mobile app and web design the opportunity to develop necessary foundation skills, master the tools and processes, and undergo industry standards production experiences.

Digital Media: Mobile App and Web Design

The A.A. degree in Mobile App and Web Design provides students with specialized knowledge to develop necessary foundation skills, master the tools and processes, and undergo industry standards production experiences, preparing them for entry-level employment in the digital media industry.

Digital Media: Mobile App and Web Design

Digital Media: UI/UX Design

The UI/UX Design Certificate of Specialization provides students with comprehensive training in the principles, processes, and practical skills essential for effective User Interface and User Experience design, including user research, interaction design, usability testing, and data visualization.

Digital Media: Web Design/Multimedia

Economics

The Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer prepares students for transfer into bachelor's degree programs in economics and similar majors. A Bachelor's degree in Economics generally qualifies the student for the same types of employment available to those who hold general business or liberal arts degrees.

Electronic Music

Electronic Music

Emergency Medical Training

This program serves as the initial phase of training within the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) career pathway. It encompasses all techniques and procedures related to emergency equipment and supplies that fall under the scope of practice for an EMT-B.

English

English (AA-T)

The Associate Degree for Transfer in English introduces students to literature from a wide breadth of genres, eras, and cultures; to the fundamentals of literary criticism and research; and reinforces skills in writing and analytical thinking. The program emphasizes close reading, effective communication, and critical thinking.

Enrolled Agent Exam Preparation

The Certificate of Specialization in Enrolled Agent Exam Preparation provides students with the knowledge that is essential for passing the Special Enrollment Examination (SEE).

Enterprise Cybersecurity

This Certificate of Specialization offers students the opportunity to study information security principles and theories that focus on asset protection, including network security basics, security policies and procedures, network monitoring, and risk analysis and assessment.

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

Entrepreneurship - The Start Up

The certificate program in Entrepreneurship - The Start Up delivers cutting-edge curriculum for student entrepreneurs who want to hone their mindset and skills, understand how to create an entrepreneurial idea, and design and launch a small business.

Esthetics

Ethnic Studies

Film

Film, Television, and Electronic Media

The Associate in Science in Film, TV, and Electronic Media for Transfer prepares students for transfer into bachelor's degree programs in broadcast, film, TV, and similar majors. Career opportunities include TV and video producing, directing, camera operation, video editing, script-writing, and radio programming.

Fine Arts: General Studio Art

Fire Technology

Fire Technology

Geological Sciences

Geology

Geology (AS-T)

An Associate of Science for Transfer degree in Geology prepares students for transfer to a baccalaureate institution for a four-year degree in Geology.

History

Human Resources Management

This program focuses on the fundamentals of human resources management and prepares the student for the Society for Human Resource Management exam.

Individual Tax Professional

The Individual Tax Professional program provides students with the knowledge that is essential for being successful in preparation of taxes for individuals and bookkeeping for a small business.

Interdisciplinary Studies: Arts and Media

The Interdisciplinary Studies degree is designed for students who wish to pursue broad areas of knowledge in specific interest areas. The Arts and Media emphasis integrates the study of cultural, literary, humanistic activities and artistic expression.

Interdisciplinary Studies: Business and Public Service

The Interdisciplinary Studies degree is designed for students who wish to pursue broad areas of knowledge in specific interest areas. Courses in the Business and Public Service option provide an awareness and understanding of how various public and business systems operate.

Interdisciplinary Studies: Contemporary Issues

Interdisciplinary Studies: Health and Wellness

The Interdisciplinary Studies degree is designed for students who wish to pursue broad areas of knowledge in specific interest areas. The health, family and consumer science, kinesiology, and pre-nursing courses emphasize theoretical and practical knowledge for maintenance of physical and mental health.

Interdisciplinary Studies: Intercultural Studies

Interdisciplinary Studies: Language Arts and Social Sciences

The Interdisciplinary Studies degree is designed for students who wish to pursue broad areas of knowledge in specific interest areas. The Language Arts and Social Science emphasis studies the systems and institutions human beings in various cultures develop to organize their lives in individual and group settings.

Interdisciplinary Studies: Science/Society

Interdisciplinary Studies: STEM

The Interdisciplinary Studies degree is designed for students who wish to pursue broad areas of knowledge in specific interest areas. The Science and Engineering emphasis integrates the study and application of scientific methodology from the perspective of the natural sciences.

International Business

International Business

International Business (CS)

The International Business Program provides students with an introduction to the central aspects of international business such as economic, political, cultural and social environments and their impact on planning and executing international business ventures.

Internet of Things (IoT) Programming

This Certificate of Specialization provides students with the basic knowledge for development of cloud-based mobile applications, including experience with sensors and hardware and the client- and server-side languages most commonly used to develop IoT applications.

Java Programming

This certificate develops the ability to design and implement reliable, robust, object-oriented Java solutions to medium-sized problems and to communicate and contribute code in a team software development project.

Kinesiology

Kinesiology (AA-T)

Kinesiology is an academic area of study concerned with the art and science of human movement. The program prepares students for transfer to bachelor's degree programs in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Coaching and Fitness Management.

Law, Public Policy, and Society

Leadership

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

This Certificate of Specialization introduces students to the field of AI. It is intended for those who want to gain specialized knowledge and skills in this rapidly growing field and demonstrate their expertise and credibility as an AI professional.

Major in Engineering

Management

This program provides the fundamental skills and knowledge required to obtain and successfully retain a management role at organizations of various industries and sizes. The program allows students to earn both an associate degree in management and a pathway-specific certificate.

Management (CA)

This program provides skills for the student who earns a certificate, as well as a base for those who intend to take the career path for the Associate degree and beyond. Students learn about basic management skills and theories and how they are applied in the workplace.

Management (CS)

This program provides skills for the student who earns a certificate, as well as a base for those who intend to take the career path for the Associate degree and beyond. Students learn about basic management skills and theories and how they are applied in the workplace.

Marketing Specialist

Marketing is critical to an organization maintaining and expanding its share of the market. This certificate addresses the latest marketing concepts and techniques and prepares students for mastery of marketing research, strategy, and social media.

Mathematics

Mathematics (AS-T)

The Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer prepares students for transfer into bachelor's degree programs in Mathematics and similar majors at a CSU campus and guarantees admission to the CSU system.

Mental Imagery

Students enroll in courses across various disciplines, integrating verbal and imaginal (primarily visual) learning, supported by a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) pedagogical approach. The framework explores the intersection of neuroscience and art history and the connections between computer science, media arts, and fine arts.

Modern Policing

The Modern Policing Degree is designed to meet the educational requirements mandated by California AB89 and to prepare students for careers in contemporary law enforcement. The program emphasizes ethical reasoning, community engagement, and modern policing strategies.

Music

Music (AA-T)

The Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer offers students the opportunity to attain the basic skills and knowledge required for further undergraduate study and careers in music. The Music Department provides a creative environment enriched through an active association with the art of music.

Music and Technology

Music and Technology

Non-Profit Management

The Certificate of Specialization in Non-Profit Management provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead and manage people, programs and organizations in the non-profit sector.

Nursing

Nutrition and Dietetics

Personal Financial Planning

This certificate helps students learn the financial planning skills needed to develop a personal financial plan and provides the background coursework required to sit for the CFP Board's CFP Certification Examination.

Philosophy

Physical Science

Physics

Physics (AS-T)

The Associate in Science in Physics for Transfer prepares students for transfer to baccalaureate institutions as Physics or other science majors.

Pilates Mat and Reformer Instructor

This certificate prepares students to teach group mat and reformer classes as well as private training sessions.

Pilates Mat Instructor

This certificate prepares students to teach group mat classes and mat personal training sessions.

Political Science

Project Management

The Project Management certificate prepares students with the essential skills and education to be a successful project manager, performing skills such as planning, leading, executing and controlling organizational projects.

Psychology

Psychology: Pre-Counseling

This certificate provides an understanding of the constructs of personality as well as the study of abnormal psychology, mental health, and treatment. It increases understanding of human behavior that may be applied to enhance job skills and to support preparation for future study.

Public and Non-Profit Administration

Public and Non-Profit Administration

Real Estate Professional

This Certificate of Specialization is designed for students who plan to enter the field of Real Estate in areas such as sales, brokerage, property management, investments, and planning. The program prepares students for employment and is stackable with the Real Estate AA Degree program.

Real Estate Salesperson

This certificate prepares students for the Real Estate Salesperson licensing examination. The license is required of individuals who conduct licensed real estate activities as described by Real Estate Law in California.

Residential Building Inspection

Building Inspection is a critical component in the construction and maintenance of residential, commercial, multi-unit and specialty buildings within California. This certificate focuses on the inspection of residential structures.

Social Science

Sociology

Spanish

In addition to providing skills in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish, the certificate provides a greater understanding of Spanish culture and civilization and prepares students for greater international and domestic career opportunities.

Specialized Pilates Instructor

Pilates is a mind-body method of exercise using a floor mat and a variety of equipment to improve strength, flexibility, agility and performance. The Specialized Pilates Instructor Certificate prepares students to teach at a health club, fitness center, privately owned studio, or as an independent contractor.

Studio Arts

Tax Preparer I

The Certificate of Specialization in Tax Preparer I provides students with the basic knowledge that is essential for beginning a new career as a tax preparer.

Tax Preparer II

The Certificate of Specialization in Tax Preparer II provides students with the basic knowledge of bookkeeping for a small business and beginning a career as a tax preparer.

Web and Mobile Application Development

Web and Mobile Application Development

Web/Mobile App Development

This Certificate of Specialization provides students with the specialized knowledge that is essential in the development of Web and mobile applications, including the fundamental principles, languages, and frameworks used.

Web Programming

This Certificate of Specialization provides students with the basic knowledge that is essential for the development of Web applications, including experience with the client- and server-side languages most commonly used in developing these applications.

Yoga Teacher Training - 200 Hour

The Yoga Certificate program includes instruction in the technique, pedagogy, history, culture and theory involved in Yoga studies and practice. It is intended to fulfill the requirements of the Yoga Alliance 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training.

Yoga Teacher Training - 300 Hour

The Yoga Teacher Training - 300 hour certificate is an advanced study of yoga practice, technique, teaching methodology, anatomy, philosophy and ethics. It is intended for students who are already a Registered Yoga Teacher with 200 hours of training.