Ohlone College

3D Foundations in Art

Signifies that students have acquired skills in the fundamentals of three-dimensional art including sculpture, glass, ceramics, and installation arts. Provides a firm foundation for continued study in any field of 3D arts and serves as the foundation for the Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer.

Academic English Reading and Writing

Accounting

Prepares students for entry-level accounting positions in business, industry, or government. Graduates often start as a beginning-level accountant in a small business or enter a specialty field such as payroll, accounts receivable/payable, and general ledger.

Accounting

Administration of Justice

Prepares students for a Criminal Justice Studies or similar major in the CSU system, developing an understanding of the criminal justice system including crime, law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Prepares students for employment in law, policing, court procedures, corrections, and social work.

Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant with Supervisory Focus

Administrative Assistant with Supervisory Focus

Advanced Virtual Production

Presented in collaboration with the Regional Virtual Production Academy (RVPA), designed to equip students with essential skills for entry-level careers in virtual production. Students focus on a specific segment of the production pipeline and apply skills encompassing film production, computer graphics, visual effects, and game engines in real-time processes.

American Sign Language and Deaf Studies

Designed to prepare students for paraprofessional positions requiring skills in American Sign Language and cultural competence among Deaf people. Instills an appreciation of the multicultural, socio-linguistic Deaf minority and its cultural history and language.

American Sign Language and Deaf Studies

Designed to prepare students for paraprofessional positions requiring skills in American Sign Language and cultural competence among Deaf people. Instills an appreciation of the multicultural, socio-linguistic Deaf minority and leads into the Associate in Arts in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies.

Animation and 3D Modeling

Introduces students to fundamental skills needed for entry-level positions in the digital 3D modeling and animation industries including game design, motion graphics, cinematic production, education, simulation, forensics, and medical technologies. Emphasizes creative thinking, problem-solving, and hands-on experience using industry-standard software.

Animation Essential Skills

Anthropology

Prepares students for transfer to a CSU to engage in upper-division work toward a bachelor's degree in Anthropology, applying anthropological perspectives to the biological and cultural study of humankind, including the prehistory of humans and human cultural diversity.

Applied Mathematics

Provides students with the mathematical background required to succeed in subsequent courses in math, physics, and engineering. Represents completion of 18 units applicable toward an Associate in Science in Physics for Transfer or an Associate in Science in Engineering.

Art

Designed to prepare students for studying Fine Arts at most universities. Core courses fulfill the lower-division major requirements at many universities and enable students to develop a strong foundation in art.

Art History

Art History courses emphasize the study of cultural and humanistic activities and artistic expression of human beings. Students evaluate and interpret works of art and architecture in their historical and cultural context and prepare for a baccalaureate degree in Art History at a CSU.

Basic Communicative Competence in ESL

Beginning Technology Skills

Bioengineering

Biology (Associate in Science in Biology)

Designed to prepare students for studying the Biological Sciences at most universities, fulfilling the lower-division requirements for most CSU and UC campuses. Builds a strong foundation in the life sciences, physical sciences, and mathematics.

Biology (Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer (ADT))

Intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in Biology at a CSU. Provides a strong foundation in the life sciences and in the supporting sciences of chemistry, physics, and mathematics.

Biotechnology

Trains students in the methods and techniques used in biotechnology, including standard biotechnology laboratory techniques and record keeping. Prepares students for entry-level positions as laboratory assistants, biological technicians, and biomanufacturing technicians.

Biotechnology: Bio-Manufacturing

Provides students with preparation in various protocols and hands-on laboratory skills used in biotechnology companies. Prepares students for entry-level positions in biotech and pharmaceutical companies as laboratory assistants and bio-manufacturing technicians.

Biotechnology: Biostatistics

Designed to train students in methods and techniques used in biotechnology statistical analysis. Prepares students for entry-level positions in bio-manufacturing, biostatistician assistant, clinical data assistant, validation assistant/technician, and research assistant positions requiring skills in statistics.

Biotechnology: Biotechnology Research Associate

Designed to train students in methods and techniques used in research settings including DNA and protein laboratory techniques, sterile techniques, advanced PCR procedures, and genomic/cDNA library construction. Prepares students for entry-level positions in biotechnology/pharmaceutical companies as research assistants and laboratory assistants/technicians.

Biotechnology: Biotechnology Research Associate

Biotechnology: Cell Production/Fermentation

Biotechnology Operations

Provides preparation in various protocols and hands-on laboratory skills used in biotechnology companies, familiarizing students with product development, regulatory affairs, manufacturing, quality assurance, and quality control. Prepares students for entry-level positions in biotech and pharmaceutical companies including bio-manufacturing technicians.

Broadcasting

Broadcasting

Business

Provides graduates with the skills and knowledge to work effectively in a variety of business settings. Offers a solid foundation in business management, information technology, economics, international business, and legal and ethical issues.

Business Administration

Business Administration 2.0

Designed for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in Business Administration at a CSU and aligns with the CSU Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Provides the common core of lower-division courses required for a baccalaureate degree in Business Administration.

Business Supervision/Management

Designed to prepare students for managerial and leadership positions such as Service Manager, Retail Sales Manager, Customer Service Manager, and Operations Manager. Students learn the fundamentals of basic business administration including leadership, management, human resource management, and work experience.

Business Supervision/Management

Designed to prepare students for managerial and leadership positions such as Service Manager, Retail Sales Manager, Customer Service Manager, and Operations Manager. Students learn the fundamentals of basic business administration including leadership, management, human resource management, and work experience.

Business Support Specialist I

Business Support Specialist II

Ceramics

Designed to prepare students for studying ceramics at most universities and provides comprehensive preparation for employment in ceramic arts. Intended for students interested in ceramics as professional practice or continuing study at UC and CSU systems, or art schools.

Ceramics

Provides a solid foundation for students continuing to a baccalaureate college to major in Art or who wish to develop a studio at home and market their work. Courses emphasize the physical and conceptual qualities of works of art in ceramics and are the foundation for the Associate in Arts in Ceramics.

Chemistry

Designed to prepare students for studying Chemistry at most universities and fulfills lower-division requirements for most UC and CSU campuses. Builds a strong foundation in chemistry, physics, and mathematics with theoretical knowledge and laboratory skills.

College and Career Advancement

College Success Skills

Communication Studies

Designed to empower students to be critical thinkers and active in community engagement. Provides knowledge of theoretical perspectives of communication and prepares students to speak, think, and write clearly, and for transfer and entry into careers.

Communication Studies 2.0

Intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU. Equips students to be critical thinkers and to speak, think, and write clearly and creatively in communication studies or related majors.

Community Mental Health Preparation

Computer Aided Design Skills: AutoCAD and SolidWorks

Computer Engineering

Computer Fundamentals

Computer Science

Prepares students for seamless transfer to a CSU to pursue an advanced degree, and for employment in Information Technology such as computer programming. Focuses on integrating theory and hands-on skills using current tools and technologies.

Computer Science Foundations

Provides students with the programming skills needed to succeed in further studies in computer science and related fields such as data science, game programming, systems design, and systems security. Courses align with transfer requirements and the Associate in Science in Computer Science for Transfer.

Computer Studies

Computer Studies

Customer Service Academy

Customer Service: Communication and Writing

Customer Service: Problem Solving

Customer Service: Team Building

Cybersecurity

Provides students with an overall view of computer and networked security and trains students to design, implement, and support security policies for small, medium, and large enterprise networks. Provides the foundation needed to pursue CompTIA's Security+ certification.

Database Administration

Prepares students to enter the workforce as an entry-level information and communication technologies professional or to pursue a baccalaureate degree in computer science. Topics include database administration, SQL, programming practices, desktop databases, and information systems management; the courses can be used toward the associate degree.

Database Administration

Prepares students to enter the workforce as an entry-level information and communication technologies professional or to pursue a baccalaureate degree in computer science. Graduates are eligible to sit for Microsoft and/or Oracle certification exams; topics include database administration, SQL, and information systems management.

Deaf-Centered Interpreting

Prepares students for entry-level positions requiring skills in interpreting between American Sign Language and English and cultural competence among a diverse array of Deaf people. Provides a career pathway for individuals who desire to work in the Deaf community.

Deaf-Centered Interpreting

Prepares students for entry-level positions requiring skills in interpreting between American Sign Language and English and cultural competence among a diverse array of Deaf people. Provides a career pathway for individuals who desire to work in the Deaf community.

Deaf Education

Designed to provide students with knowledge and background information on the educational needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Awarded to students who complete all six courses required by the State of California for employment as a cottage counselor at a school for the deaf; all courses are taught in American Sign Language.

Development of Self-Concept for Success in the Workforce

Digital Arts

Digital Arts and Interactive Design

Provides conceptual, aesthetic, and technical competencies in the digital arts, interactive design, and digital entertainment industries. Students explore interactive digital media including video game design, video production, 2D and 3D animation, and mobile application development.

Digital Arts and Interactive Design

Provides a comprehensive and in-depth education in the rapidly evolving fields of digital arts and interactive design. Includes hands-on training in areas such as animation, interface design, video production, and web design while following professional practices.

Digital Media Essential Skills

DRE Exam Preparation

Early Childhood Education

Intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU. Meets the requirements for the Child Development Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Early Childhood Studies

Prepares students for employment in child development programs including preschools, children's centers, family childcare centers, school age programs, and infant and toddler programs. Meets requirements for teachers licensed by the California Department of Social Services and the Child Development Permit.

Early Childhood Studies

Prepares students for employment in child development programs including preschools, children's centers, family childcare centers, school age programs, and infant and toddler programs. Meets requirements for teachers licensed by the California Department of Social Services and the Child Development Permit, and aligns with the Associate in Arts in Early Childhood Studies.

Economics

Prepares students for seamless transfer to a CSU by providing the common core of lower-division courses required for a baccalaureate degree in Economics. Students acquire analytical, conceptual, technical, human relations, and employability skills.

Effective Job Search Skills

Engineering

Designed to prepare students for studying Engineering at most universities and fulfills lower-division requirements for most UC and CSU campuses. Builds a strong foundation in engineering, physics, and mathematics with theoretical knowledge and laboratory skills.

Engineering Technology Fundamentals

Provides entry-level engineering technicians with the relevant basic knowledge and skills for various engineering technology and engineering industries. Provides an opportunity to progress into an Engineering/Engineering Technology education and achieve an associate degree in either Smart Advanced Manufacturing or Bioengineering.

English

Prepares students for transfer to a CSU to engage in upper-division work toward a bachelor's degree in English. Students analyze and interpret literary texts and demonstrate knowledge of works, genres, and periods of American, English, and world literature.

English as a Second Language

Entertainment Design and Technology

Prepares students for jobs in Entertainment Design and Technology including lighting, sound, costumes, live event management, stagecraft, and rigging. Prepares graduates to enter the workforce as skilled technicians for theme parks, motion pictures, concerts, theatres, conventions, and live event industries.

Entertainment Design and Technology: Audio

Prepares students for jobs in sound and sound recording for the entertainment industry, learning professional standards in sound and music recording as well as digital mixing, wireless technology, and PA systems. Qualifies students for entry-level jobs as skilled audio technicians for theme parks, motion pictures, concerts, theatres, gaming, conventions, and live event industries.

Entertainment Design and Technology: Costume Design

Prepares students for jobs in costuming and make-up, learning to create character with clothing and ornamentation and apply skills to industry standards. Qualifies students for entry-level jobs in costuming and make-up in industries such as theatres, theme parks, television, and conventions.

Entertainment Design and Technology: Lighting Design

Prepares students for jobs in stage and video lighting in the entertainment industry, learning professional standards in lighting design, stage electrics, rigging, and intelligent and conventional lighting programming. Qualifies students to move directly into the workforce as skilled technicians for theme parks, motion pictures, concerts, theatres, conventions, and live event industries.

Entertainment Design and Technology: Live Event Management

Prepares students for jobs in the world of live events, learning professional industry standards for production, stage, and event management. Students gain hands-on experience working as stage and event managers and are prepared for entry-level jobs in the events management industry in both entertainment and corporate America.

Entertainment Design and Technology: Stagecraft

Prepares students for jobs in set construction and fabrication for the entertainment industry, learning professional industry standards in stage carpentry, scenic painting, computer drafting, and standard backstage procedures. Qualifies students for entry-level jobs as skilled technicians for theme parks, motion pictures, concerts, theatres, and live event industries.

Entertainment Design & Technology

Entertainment Design & Technology: Audio Technician

Entertainment Design & Technology: Costuming

Entertainment Design & Technology: Moving Light Technician

Entertainment Design & Technology: Moving Light Technician

Entertainment Design & Technology: Stage Craft

Entertainment Design & Technology: Theatrical & TV Lighting

Entrepreneurial Business Advanced Food Services (EBB)

Entrepreneurial Business Basics

Entrepreneurship

Environmental Health and Safety Technician

Prepares students for the front line of implementing policy and equipment that contribute toward general environmental quality and providing a safe and healthy workplace. Equips students with the skills and tools to use the scientific method while studying and solving environmental problems.

Environmental Science

Environmental Science and Technology

Prepares students for various environmental health and safety, environmental sciences, and public policy job markets. An interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary course of study equipping students to use the scientific method to study and solve environmental problems.

Environmental Studies

Designed to prepare students for studying Environmental Studies at most universities and fulfills lower-division requirements for most UC and CSU campuses. Builds a strong foundation in the social and physical sciences related to environmental issues and ecosystems.

Environmental Studies

Offers students an opportunity to develop and appreciate a deeper and more meaningful understanding of environmental issues. Aligned with the Associate in Arts in Environmental Studies, allowing students to easily pursue the associate in arts if they choose to do so.

Film, Television, and Electronic Media

Prepares students for upper-division coursework toward a baccalaureate degree in Television, Film and Media Studies, Film and Electronic Arts, or Cinema and Television Arts. Students gain technical and aesthetic skills in video production and editing.

Fine Arts

Offers three concentrations: Art; Music; and Theatre and Dance. Courses emphasize the study of cultural and humanistic activities and artistic expression of human beings, and students choose one concentration to earn the degree.

Fire Fighter I

Trains students to become fire fighters, challenging them both physically and mentally while expanding their understanding of fire suppression and activities involved in controlling and extinguishing fires. Prepares students to continue a tradition of preserving lives and property threatened by fires.

Foundations for Learning Computer Science

Front End Development/User Experience Design

Introduces students to concepts, digital tools, and platforms including User Experience (UX) design, ideation techniques, prototyping, HTML, CSS and JavaScript, application development, and social media. Prepares students for entry-level positions including front-end developer, JavaScript Developer, UX Designer, and UX Researcher.

Fundamentals of Entrepreneurial Financing

Game Design and Animation

Provides a strong foundation in video game design, 3D modeling, and 2D/3D animation. Incorporates game prototyping, character development, 3D modeling and animation, level design, project management, and basic programming for video game design.

Geography

Allows students to receive basic training in regional variations of the world as well as human modification of the physical environment. Offers a background for careers in physical and cultural geography, public policy, humanities, and environmental studies, and aligns with the Associate in Arts in Geography for Transfer.

Geography

Establishes a clear pathway to transfer, providing basic training in regional variations of the world and human modification of the physical environment. Offers a background for careers in public policy, humanities, and environmental studies.

Geology

Intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in Geology at a CSU. Provides fundamental knowledge of geology and lab and field experience preparing students for baccalaureate programs in geosciences.

Global Studies

Offers students an opportunity to develop and appreciate a deeper and more meaningful understanding of global issues within the context of a diverse, flexible, and interdisciplinary curriculum. Covers topics such as colonialism, globalization, capitalism, migration and immigration, environmental justice, human rights, and global health.

Global Studies

Prepares students for transfer to a CSU toward a baccalaureate degree in Global Studies. Students learn to relate their knowledge of a particular part of the world to larger trends and issues affecting all societies.

Graphic and Interactive Design

Offers a comprehensive range of educational opportunities for aspiring designers, combining traditional design skills with training in User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) design. Covers typography, illustration, branding, wireframing, prototyping, web design, and motion graphics.

Graphic Design

Provides students with conceptual and hands-on training preparing them for careers in the graphic design field and for transfer to baccalaureate institutions. Encompasses all phases of the design process from prototyping and ideation to implementation of visual communication solutions.

Green Business Entrepreneurs

History

Intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU. History courses strengthen critical reading, writing, and thinking skills used in any field of study or profession.

Human Development Studies

Designed to prepare students for studying anthropology, environmental studies, ethnic studies, psychology, sociology, and related subjects. Prepares students for a baccalaureate major in Ethnic Studies, Human Development, Sociology, Psychology, or Anthropology.

Information Technology

Prepares students to enter the workforce as an IT support technician or IT system administrator, or pursue a bachelor's degree in managing information systems. IT support technicians provide technical assistance to computer users and perform network maintenance.

Information Technology

Prepares students to enter the workforce as an IT support technician or IT system administrator, or to pursue a bachelor's degree in managing information systems. Graduates are prepared and eligible to sit for CompTIA's A+ and Network+ certification exams.

Interior Design

Interior Design

Introduction to Permaculture, Design, and Entrepreneurship

IT Service and Support

Prepares students to provide a single point of contact for end users to receive support and maintenance within the organization's desktop computing environment, including installing, diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading PC hardware. Advantageous for students who already have a degree but want to update their skills, and can be used toward the associate degree.

IT Service and Support

Prepares students to enter the workforce as an entry-level computer or network support technician or to pursue a bachelor's degree in managing information systems. Technicians provide a single point of contact for end users to receive support and maintenance within the organization's desktop computing environment.

Journalism

Journalism

Kinesiology

Studies physical activity through performance, scholarly analysis, and professional practice, with emphasis on improved individual physical well-being. Prepares students for transfer to bachelor's degree programs in Kinesiology and related disciplines.

Kinesiology: Athletic Training

Kinesiology: Fitness Professional

Prepares students to pursue careers in health science professions including personal training, physical therapy, exercise physiology, exercise biology, fitness instruction, physical education, coaching, and athletics. Fulfills many of the course requirements for the Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer and helps students prepare for national certification tests.

Kinesiology: Sports Medicine

Liberal Arts: Communication Emphasis

A liberal arts degree with an emphasis in Communication, designed to help students communicate with diverse audiences in multiple contexts and demonstrate the importance of both verbal and nonverbal communication. Prepares students for entry into careers where effective communication skills are important, such as education, public relations, and law.

Liberal Arts: Humanities Emphasis

A liberal arts degree with an emphasis in Humanities, designed to help students develop an awareness of the ways people through the ages and in different cultures have responded to themselves and the world in artistic and cultural creation. Develops aesthetic understanding and the ability to make value judgments.

Liberal Arts: Language Emphasis

A liberal arts degree with an emphasis in Language, designed to help students demonstrate progressive oral competence in a language, decipher increasingly difficult texts, and develop advanced cultural and historical understanding. Prepares students for careers where critical thinking, writing, and multilingual skills are important.

Marketing for Entrepreneurs

Math Applications

Mathematics

Intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in a math major at a CSU. Students learn the basic mathematical theory needed to study advanced math topics at a baccalaureate university.

Math Foundations

Music (Associate in Arts in Music)

Designed to prepare students for continued study of Music at most universities and identifies the student as having completed foundational courses for a baccalaureate program or industry workforce entry. Offers emphasis tracks in Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Piano Performance, and Commercial Music.

Music (Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer (ADT))

Establishes a clear pathway to transfer and prepares students for studying Music at a CSU. Enables students to develop a strong foundation in music.

Natural Science: Biological Science Emphasis

An emphasis within the Natural Science degree that enables students to develop a strong foundation in the life sciences. Provides knowledge and skills to succeed in science and technological careers and in science majors at a baccalaureate university.

Natural Science: Mathematics and Technology Emphasis

An emphasis within the Natural Science degree that enables students to develop a strong foundation in mathematics and technology. Prepares students for technical careers such as information technology, systems administration, and networking.

Natural Science: Physical Science Emphasis

An emphasis within the Natural Science degree that enables students to develop a strong foundation in the physical sciences. Provides knowledge and skills to succeed in science and technological careers and in science majors at a baccalaureate university.

Network Administrator

Prepares students to enter the workforce as a network administrator or pursue a bachelor's degree in managing information systems. Network administrators manage the day-to-day aspects of a computer network, including cybersecurity, configuration, and troubleshooting.

Network Administrator

Prepares students to manage the day-to-day aspects of a computer network, including cybersecurity, configuring networks, and keeping the network operational. Advantageous for students who already have a degree but want to update their skills, and can be used toward the Associate in Science in Network Administrator.

Personal Development Studies

Designed to prepare students for studying Anthropology, Human Services, Psychology, and Social Services/Sociology, applying concepts of Personal Development such as critical thinking, soft skills, study skills, and time management. Offers more than career-specific preparation and teaches students to analyze problems, strategize solutions, and lead an effective and productive life.

Philosophy

Aims to develop students' critical thinking skills and argumentative rigor and provides a broad background of the discipline. Prepares students for transfer to baccalaureate degree programs in Philosophy and related disciplines.

Photography

Signifies that students have acquired skills and knowledge in foundational processes of photography and have worked in both traditional and digital image-making and editing processes. Emphasizes creative expression and marketable job skills.

Physical Therapist Assistant

A two calendar year course of study leading to an associate degree and eligibility to take the National PTA licensing examination. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association.

Physics (Associate in Science in Physics)

Designed to prepare students for studying Physics at most universities and fulfills lower-division requirements for most UC and CSU campuses. Builds a strong foundation in physics and mathematics with theoretical knowledge and laboratory skills.

Physics (Associate in Science in Physics for Transfer (ADT))

Assists students in transferring to a CSU to engage in upper-division work toward a bachelor's degree in Physics. Enables students to develop a strong foundation in physics with theoretical knowledge and laboratory skills.

Political Science

Introduces students to the major sub-fields of political science, preparing them to conduct upper-division coursework toward a bachelor's degree in Political Science or related fields such as International Relations or Public Policy.

Psychology

Intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU. Prepares students for employment in public relations, social work, human resources, education, and recreational therapy.

Public Health

Prepares students to work in careers in health education, community health outreach, public health promotion and disease prevention, health advocacy, and collaborative health and human services. Includes occupations focused on community health, education, and prevention.

Pure Mathematics

Provides students with the mathematical background required to succeed in subsequent courses in math, physics, computer science, and engineering, including Linear Algebra. Represents completion of 18 units applicable toward an Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer.

Real Estate Sales Agent/Broker

Prepares students to pursue entry-level careers in the fast-paced Real Estate industry. Includes in-depth instruction in computer applications, effective business communication, negotiation skills, and workplace soft skills for careers such as Real Estate Sales Agent/Broker, Title Officer, Appraiser, and Property Manager.

Real Estate Sales Agent/Broker

Real Estate Sales Agent/Broker Associate

Registered Nurse

An associate degree nursing program completed in four semesters and one summer term after admission to the major, preparing graduates to practice as staff nurses in hospitals and long-term care facilities. Prepares graduates to take the NCLEX-RN licensing exam and transfer to a baccalaureate nursing program.

Registered Nurse - Pre

Designed to prepare students to apply to nursing programs or related health science majors. Fulfills the required core science courses and related general education courses that are prerequisites for most nursing programs.

Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory care is a health care specialty directed at the diagnosis, treatment, management, and care of patients with cardiorespiratory deficiencies and abnormalities. Graduates are eligible to sit for the California State License Examinations for Respiratory Care Practitioners; the program is accredited by CoARC.

SLAM Concepts

Smart Manufacturing Technology

Provides entry-level manufacturing technicians with knowledge and skills for the Smart Manufacturing Industry, including Smart Manufacturing processes, Safety in Industry, Industrial Internet of Things, and troubleshooting techniques. Students can progress and achieve the Associate in Science in Smart Manufacturing Technology.

Smart Manufacturing Technology

Provides entry-level manufacturing technicians with knowledge and skills for Smart Manufacturing in the 21st Century, including Industry 4.0 standards, Industrial Internet of Things, additive manufacturing, and PLCs. Prepares students for careers such as Smart Factory Technician, Robotic Technician, and Mechatronics Technician.

Social Justice Studies

Explores the terrain between ideals of justice and realities of injustice, analyzing social, cultural, and historical developments around power, privilege, oppression, and resistance across race, gender, class, and sexuality. Includes scholarship from ethnic studies, gender studies, and LGBTQ studies.

Social Science

An interdisciplinary program of study designed to prepare students to transfer to most universities. A general social science degree that allows students to explore transfer and career possibilities within a wide range of social science disciplines.

Sociology

Prepares students to understand various perspectives on society and social relationships and to apply sociological theories and concepts to everyday life, critically examining social problems and inequalities.

Spanish

Prepares students for transfer to a CSU toward a baccalaureate degree in Spanish. Students demonstrate practical fluency, higher-level grammar, and advanced composition, and relate similarities and differences between their own and Hispanic cultures.

STEM Concepts

Studio Arts

Intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU. Studio Art courses emphasize the study of cultural and humanistic activities and artistic expression, preparing students for advanced degrees in Studio Arts.

System Administration

Prepares students to enter the workforce as an entry-level information and communication technologies professional or pursue a bachelor's degree in managing information systems. Graduates are eligible to sit for Microsoft and/or Linux certification exams; competency in Microsoft and/or Unix/Linux systems administration and network administration is required.

System Administration

Prepares students to enter the workforce as an entry-level information and communication technologies professional or pursue a bachelor's degree in managing information systems. Graduates are eligible to sit for Microsoft and/or Linux certification exams; competency in Microsoft and/or Unix/Linux systems administration and network administration is required.

Technical Support Specialist

Theatre Arts

Provides a foundation in theater arts for students pursuing a baccalaureate degree in Theatre, with an acting or technical emphasis, or a career in the entertainment industry. Offers experience in theatrical performance, design/technology, and management.

UNIX/Linux Systems Administrator

UNIX/Linux Systems Administrator Network Technology and Systems Administration

User Experience (UX) and Interface Design

Video, Animation, and Motion Graphics

Provides comprehensive training for video production, computer animation, motion graphics, and virtual production. Prepares students to apply for entry-level employment in motion picture and video production, design and advertising agencies, public relations, and related industries, or to continue their education at baccalaureate-granting institutions.

Video Game Development

Designed to provide students with strong foundational skills in video game design and video game development. Students graduate with competencies to apply for entry-level positions in video game design, animation, medical and scientific visualization, motion pictures, and visual effects.

Virtual Production

Presented in collaboration with the Regional Virtual Production Academy (RVPA), designed to equip students with essential skills for entry-level careers in virtual production. Students apply tools from film production, digital imaging, visual effects, and game engines to the virtual production process, creating real-time projects in a virtual production studio.

Virtual Production Fundamentals

Designed to prepare students for jobs in Virtual Production, an emerging industry becoming an integral part of film, video, and broadcast pipelines. Provides students with the basics of the virtual production process including 3D animation, digital imaging, film production, game design/development, visual effects, and virtual production management.