San Diego Mesa College

3D Modeling and Animation

The Multimedia Program provides students the opportunity to develop foundation design skills, master software tools and processes, and experience industry standard production environments in various fields of multimedia production. Upon completion, students are qualified for entry level employment in the multimedia industry.

3D Modeling and Animation

Accounting

Qualifies the graduate as a bookkeeper, account clerk, accounting technician, audit or tax aide, or accountant trainee. Subjects of immediate practical value enable the student to work part-time in the field while completing the curriculum.

Accounting

Qualifies the graduate as a bookkeeper, account clerk, accounting technician, audit or tax aide, or accountant trainee. Subjects of immediate practical value enable the student to work part-time in the field while completing the curriculum.

Acting

The Acting Certificate of Achievement provides comprehensive training for students interested in the craft of acting within the discipline of Dramatic Arts, developing the physical and vocal tools and techniques necessary for success in theatre, film and television.

Allied Health Track

Consult the Nursing Education faculty or a counselor to verify current course requirements for associate degree and baccalaureate nursing program preparation.

American Sign Language Studies

The American Sign Language Studies and the American Sign Language–English Interpretation programs offer certificate and degree options designed to prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions as well as for deafness-related careers in the public and private sectors.

American Sign Language Studies

The American Sign Language Studies and the American Sign Language–English Interpretation programs offer certificate and degree options designed to prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions as well as for deafness-related careers in the public and private sectors.

Anthropology (AA)

The degree in Anthropology provides students with a unique understanding of humanity through the examination of the variation of human social lives, cultures and biology across the globe. It is well-suited for students who wish to transfer and major or minor in anthropology or related areas.

Anthropology (AA-T)

The degree in Anthropology provides students with a unique understanding of humanity through the examination of the variation of human social lives, cultures and biology across the globe. It is well-suited for students who wish to transfer and major or minor in anthropology or related areas.

Applied Mathematics

Successful completion of this curriculum develops competence in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, providing an adequate background for employment in many technological and scientific areas as well as a firm foundation for students planning advanced study.

Aquatics

The Certificate of Achievement in Aquatics offers comprehensive curriculum designed to provide practical and theoretical training for students interested in careers in the Aquatics industry, and lower division theory courses to prepare the student for transfer as a kinesiology major.

Architecture Design

The Architecture Design Associate of Science Degree highlights issues of sustainability, environmental sensitivity, site planning and advanced graphic presentation skill.

Architecture Technician

This award addresses the need for students' awareness of current technology through the use of state-of-the-art equipment and software, including computers, scanners, plotters, printers, laser engravers and 3D model making technologies used in the profession.

Architecture: University Track

The Architecture University Transfer Track Associate of Science Degree prepares students for transfer to a college or university bachelor degree program in architecture. Emphasis is placed on architectural design and graphic presentation skills.

Art History

The Associate in Arts in Art History for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in Art History or a related major in the CSU system, requiring no more than 60 additional units after transfer to a participating campus.

ASL-English Interpretation

The American Sign Language (ASL) Studies and the ASL–English Interpretation programs offer certificate and degree options designed to prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions as well as for deafness-related careers in the public and private sectors.

ASL-English Interpretation

The American Sign Language (ASL) Studies and the ASL–English Interpretation programs offer certificate and degree options designed to prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions as well as for deafness-related careers in the public and private sectors.

Baking and Pastry

Students perform fundamental and advanced baking and pastry skills. This is an advanced certificate with emphasis on developing pastry chef and baker skills, focusing on the academic and practical skills required to prepare baked goods in any professional culinary setting.

Beer-Brewing and Cellaring

This certificate focuses on the fundamentals of fermentation, sensory analysis, quality assurance, CIP (clean-in-place) techniques, and all aspects of beer production, including brewing, cellaring and packaging.

Biology (AS)

Biology is a natural science that focuses on physical and chemical processes of living organisms. This discipline explores how organisms acquire and use energy to maintain homeostasis, how they reproduce, and how they interact with each other and their environment.

Biology (AS-T)

Biology is a natural science that focuses on physical and chemical processes of living organisms. This discipline explores how organisms acquire and use energy to maintain homeostasis, how they reproduce, and how they interact with each other and their environment.

Black Studies

Black Studies is a multidisciplinary curriculum offering courses in American Institutions, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Learning Skills. The program builds a positive understanding and knowledge of the history, culture, and contributions of Africans and Afro-Americans.

Building Inspection and Construction Management

The Building Construction Technology Program provides a general background in building construction and a working knowledge of the techniques and materials used in the construction industry, designed for students interested in a construction inspection or construction management career.

Building Inspection and Construction Management

The Building Construction Technology Program provides a general background in building construction and a working knowledge of the techniques and materials used in the construction industry, designed for students interested in a construction inspection or construction management career.

Business Administration

Prepares the student for transfer to a four-year college through maximum use of equivalent courses. It also provides a foundation for entry into business.

Business Administration (AS)

Prepares the student for transfer to a four-year college through maximum use of equivalent courses. It also provides a foundation for entry into business.

Business Administration (AS-T)

Prepares the student for transfer to a four-year college through maximum use of equivalent courses. It also provides a foundation for entry into business.

Business Management

A Associate in Science program in Business Management offered at San Diego Mesa College.

Business Management

A Certificate of Achievement program in Business Management offered at San Diego Mesa College.

Cal-GETC

Chemistry

Upon completion of the required pattern of Chemistry courses and other degree graduation requirements an Associate of Science Degree in Chemistry is granted. A certificate program is also offered in Chemistry.

Chemistry

Upon completion of the required pattern of Chemistry courses and other degree graduation requirements an Associate of Science Degree in Chemistry is granted. A certificate program is also offered in Chemistry.

Chicana and Chicano Studies

The Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies offers a dynamic, innovative program that emphasizes an interdisciplinary and comparative approach to understanding the historical experiences and contemporary social realities of Chicana/os as the largest segment of the Latino population in the United States.

Child Development

A Associate in Science program in Child Development offered at San Diego Mesa College.

Child Development Associate Teacher

This Certificate of Achievement prepares students to provide instruction to children and supervise Assistant Teachers. All Child Development courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.

Child Development Master Teacher

This Certificate of Achievement prepares students to provide instruction to children and supervise Assistant Teachers, Associate Teachers and Teachers, and to coordinate curriculum and staff development in the field of Child Development/Early Childhood Education.

Child Development Teacher

This Certificate of Achievement prepares students to provide instruction to children and supervise Assistant and Associate Teachers.

Choreography

The Certificate of Achievement in Choreography is designed for students interested in a career as a choreographer.

Coding Specialist

The Health Information Technology program prepares students to work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, behavioral health facilities, government health agencies, and long-term care facilities.

Commercial Dance

The Certificate of Achievement in Commercial Dance is designed for students seeking professional dance opportunities in the entertainment field, training students in a variety of dance techniques coupled with vocal music and acting courses.

Communication Studies (AA)

The Associate in Arts in Communication Studies certifies that a student has emphasized the theory and practice of communication skills, has met the preparation for the major in Communication, and is prepared to begin upper division work at a four-year college or university.

Communication Studies (AA-T)

The Associate in Arts in Communication Studies certifies that a student has emphasized the theory and practice of communication skills, has met the preparation for the major in Communication, and is prepared to begin upper division work at a four-year college or university.

Computer and Information Sciences

Prepares students for employment in the rapidly expanding field of Computer and Information Sciences and offers the skills required to function effectively in various occupations requiring the use of computers.

Computer and Information Sciences

Prepares students for employment in the rapidly expanding field of Computer and Information Sciences and offers the skills required to function effectively in various occupations requiring the use of computers.

Computer Business Technology: Legal Administrative Asst.

Computer Business Technology: Legal Administrative Asst.

Computer Business Technology: Medical Business Asst.

Computer Business Technology: Medical Business Asst.

Computer Business Technology: Medical Transcription Speciali

Computer Business Technology: Medical Transcription Speciali

Computer Business Technology: Microcomputer Applications

Computer Fashion Technology: Design

The Computer Fashion Technology: Design program prepares students for work in the Fashion Design field. The emphasis on technological training provides students with a solid background that expands career options in a growing number of fashion industry roles.

Computer Fashion Technology: Design

The Computer Fashion Technology: Design program prepares students for work in the Fashion Design field. The emphasis on technological training provides students with a solid background that expands career options in a growing number of fashion industry roles.

Computer Science

The Associate in Science in Computer Science for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related major in the CSU system, requiring no more than 60 additional units after transfer to a participating campus.

Construction Management

The Associate of Science Architecture Construction Management prepares students for a career in construction management including building codes and zoning, as well as building contractor's license law.

Creative Writing

This certificate is designed for students who want to hone their writing skills by participating in creative writing workshops and immersing themselves in literature, and for students preparing portfolios for four-year colleges or preparing for the work world.

CSU General Education Breadth

Culinary Arts/Culinary Management

In addition to knowledge of the culinary arts, this program includes coursework in hospitality management and nutrition.

Culinary Arts/Culinary Management

In addition to knowledge of the culinary arts, this program includes coursework in hospitality management and nutrition.

Dance

The associate degree in Dance is designed for students who are preparing to audition for admission into a dance program at a four-year institution or for those wanting to pursue dance as a career.

Dental Assisting (RDA, CDA)

The Dental Assisting program prepares students for employment as a Dental Assistant and for their state and national boards. Training includes basic and advanced chairside dental supportive procedures and infection control protocol including sterilization of instruments.

Dental Assisting (RDA, CDA)

The Dental Assisting program prepares students for employment as a Dental Assistant and for their state and national boards. Training includes basic and advanced chairside dental supportive procedures and infection control protocol including sterilization of instruments.

Dental Office Administration

The Dental Office Administration Certificate of Achievement prepares students to work in an administrative setting in a dental office, with training in written and verbal communication with patients and insurance companies. It can be completed in two semesters.

Digital Storytelling

The Digital Storytelling Certificate of Achievement provides comprehensive training for students interested in the craft of digital video production within the discipline of Dramatic Arts, developing the skills necessary to conceive, assemble, and share stories.

Dramatic Arts

The Associate of Arts Degree in Dramatic Arts requires participation in the Mesa College Theatre Company (MCTC), a hands-on production experience combined with course work in acting, design, technical theatre, marketing and management.

Economics

The Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in Economics or a related major in the CSU system, requiring no more than 60 additional units after transfer to a participating campus.

Elementary Teacher Education

The Associate in Arts for Transfer in Elementary Teacher Education is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in Elementary Teacher Education or a related major in the CSU system.

Engineering

Upon completion of the required pattern of engineering courses and other degree graduation requirements an Associate of Science Degree in Engineering is granted. A Certificate of Achievement is also offered.

Engineering

Upon completion of the required pattern of engineering courses and other degree graduation requirements an Associate of Science Degree in Engineering is granted. A Certificate of Achievement is also offered.

English (AA)

For students seeking a broad appreciation of literature and increased skills in communication. Superior ability to understand and use English is necessary for success in careers such as education, writing, advertising, selling, journalism, law, business and government.

English (AA-T)

For students seeking a broad appreciation of literature and increased skills in communication. Superior ability to understand and use English is necessary for success in careers such as education, writing, advertising, selling, journalism, law, business and government.

Fashion Design

The Fashion program offers a variety of courses that allow students to develop skills to pursue careers in fashion and costume design, fashion merchandising, fashion design technology, and related fashion careers, with a high emphasis on technology.

Fashion Design

The Fashion program offers a variety of courses that allow students to develop skills to pursue careers in fashion and costume design, fashion merchandising, fashion design technology, and related fashion careers, with a high emphasis on technology.

Fashion Merchandising

The Fashion Merchandising program is designed for a student interested in a fashion merchandising-related career, developing an understanding of career opportunities within the fashion industry and a working knowledge of the phases involved in a constantly changing field.

Fashion Merchandising

The Fashion Merchandising program is designed for a student interested in a fashion merchandising-related career, developing an understanding of career opportunities within the fashion industry and a working knowledge of the phases involved in a constantly changing field.

Fashion Technology: Merchandising

The Fashion Technology: Merchandising Certificate of Achievement prepares students for work in Fashion Merchandising, with an emphasis on software and technology that expands career options in fashion merchandising.

Fermentation Management

The Fermentation Management program includes study of the production, management and business of the following industries: brewing, distilling, wine making, coffee roasting, and other fermented beverages, with study in the business aspects of the field.

Fermentation Management

The Fermentation Management program includes study of the production, management and business of the following industries: brewing, distilling, wine making, coffee roasting, and other fermented beverages, with study in the business aspects of the field.

Fine Art

The Fine Arts program aims to develop student understanding of current and historical art practices and theoretical issues, investigating new media and technologies as it builds upon foundational skills in a challenging learning environment of research, originality and creativity.

Fine Art: Art History

Fine Art: Ceramics

Fine Art: Digital Art

Fine Art: Museum Studies

Fine Art: Photography and New Genres

Fine Art: Three-Dimensional

Fine Art: Two-Dimensional

Foundations of Fashion Merchandising

The Foundations of Fashion Merchandising Certificate of Achievement provides students of fashion merchandising a collaborative learning environment in which to develop the necessary retail, marketing, and merchandising skills using industry standard tools and processes.

Foundations of Web Development

The Web Development program serves students entering fields that need Web Development skills and working professionals who need to learn new skills for career advancement, preparing students to design and create Web sites, including integrating databases.

French

Program provides training in the fundamental skills of understanding, speaking, reading and writing the language, and increases one's familiarity with the French language, providing skills useful in translating, interpreting, teaching, foreign trade and related fields.

Geographic Information Systems

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) integrates hardware, software and data in a geographic format used to make decisions and share information. GIS uses maps to reveal patterns and relationships, allowing users to view, understand, interpret, and visualize data.

Geographic Information Systems Technician

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) integrates hardware, software and data in a geographic format used to make decisions and share information. GIS uses maps to reveal patterns and relationships, allowing users to view, understand, interpret, and visualize data.

Geography (AA)

Geography is the study of cultural systems, the natural environment, and human-environment interactions. Geographers examine spatial distributions and patterns in topics such as urban sprawl, global climate change, the spread of religions, the growth of the global economy, and migration.

Geography (AA-T)

Geography is the study of cultural systems, the natural environment, and human-environment interactions. Geographers examine spatial distributions and patterns in topics such as urban sprawl, global climate change, the spread of religions, the growth of the global economy, and migration.

Geology

The Associate in Science in Geology for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in Geology or a related major in the CSU system, requiring no more than 60 additional units after transfer to a participating campus.

Health and Wellness Coaching

The Health and Wellness Coaching Certificate of Achievement gives students the skills to improve the health of individuals and groups through health and wellness coaching, with an understanding of the science behind behavior change, nutrition, physical activity, and other health behaviors.

Health Information Management

The Health Information Management program provides accessible, high-quality industry-approved instruction designed to prepare students to work at a management level in a variety of healthcare settings including acute and subacute hospitals, outpatient clinics, government health agencies, and electronic health environments.

Health Information Technology

The Health Information Technology program is designed to prepare students to work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, behavioral health facilities, government health agencies, and long-term care facilities.

History (AA)

History is the study of human experience from the dawn of time to the present. It examines people, institutions, ideas and events of the past and present, fulfilling general education requirements in American Institutions, Humanities and Social Sciences.

History (AA-T)

History is the study of human experience from the dawn of time to the present. It examines people, institutions, ideas and events of the past and present, fulfilling general education requirements in American Institutions, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Honors Global Competencies

The Honors Global Competencies Certificate of Achievement offers students the opportunity to gain a global perspective through completion of coursework in intercultural competencies, communication skills, and technology skills.

Hospitality Management

Hospitality management covers a large range of topics with a business focus aimed at student success in a variety of accommodation, event, and food and beverage segments, including leadership, business communications, finance, human resources, and legal aspects specific to the industry.

Hospitality Management

Hospitality management covers a large range of topics with a business focus aimed at student success in a variety of accommodation, event, and food and beverage segments, including leadership, business communications, finance, human resources, and legal aspects specific to the industry.

Humanities and Religious Studies

The Associate of Arts degree in Humanities and Religious Studies provides students with a comprehensive preparation for upper-division studies in both General Humanities and Religious Studies, developing the ability to think critically about global cultures, both past and present.

Instructional Design

The Instructional Design Certificate of Achievement gives students hands-on experience applying foundational theories to design inclusive learning experiences using a variety of e-learning tools and artificial intelligence.

Interactive Media Production

The Interactive Media Production Certificate of Achievement provides students of Multimedia a foundational set of technological tools with which to develop a variety of multiplatform media products, including 3D animation, game development, web design, and video production.

Interior Design

The program in Interior Design provides students with comprehensive skills and knowledge in core competencies to meet professional standards that promote the health, safety, and welfare of the public, with enhanced career opportunities through a comprehensive, skills-based portfolio.

Interior Design

The program in Interior Design provides students with comprehensive skills and knowledge in core competencies to meet professional standards that promote the health, safety, and welfare of the public, with enhanced career opportunities through a comprehensive, skills-based portfolio.

Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)

Japanese

Program provides training in the fundamental skills of understanding, speaking, reading and writing the language, and increases one's familiarity with the Japanese language, providing skills useful in translating, interpreting, teaching, foreign trade and related fields.

Journalism

The Journalism program encompasses theoretical and practical training in print and online news media, as well as public relations, preparing students for employment in print and online media and public relations, with offerings in news writing, reporting, and editing.

Journalism (AA)

The Journalism program encompasses theoretical and practical training in print and online news media, as well as public relations, preparing students for employment in print and online media and public relations, with offerings in news writing, reporting, and editing.

Journalism (AA-T)

The Journalism program encompasses theoretical and practical training in print and online news media, as well as public relations, preparing students for employment in print and online media and public relations, with offerings in news writing, reporting, and editing.

Kinesiology (AA-T)

The Associate of Science Degree in Kinesiology prepares students to transfer to a four-year school to continue their studies of Kinesiology or related fields of study.

Kinesiology (AS)

The Associate of Science Degree in Kinesiology prepares students to transfer to a four-year school to continue their studies of Kinesiology or related fields of study.

Liberal Arts and Sciences: Art Studies

The Art Studies focus helps students prepare for majors within an art-related major, such as Applied Design, Art, Art History, Painting and Printmaking, Sculpture, and Studio Arts, accommodating the differing requirements of a wide variety of transfer institutions and major options.

Liberal Arts and Sciences: Business Studies

The Business Studies focus helps students prepare for majors within a business-related major, such as Business Administration, Business Economics, and Economics, accommodating the differing requirements of a wide variety of transfer institutions and major options.

Liberal Arts and Sciences: Language Arts and Humanities

The Language Arts and Humanities focus helps students prepare for majors within a language arts and language-related major (all foreign languages), accommodating the differing requirements of a wide variety of transfer institutions and major options.

Liberal Arts and Sciences: Language Arts and Humanities - Chinese

Liberal Arts and Sciences: Language Arts and Humanities - French

Liberal Arts and Sciences: Language Arts and Humanities - German

Liberal Arts and Sciences: Language Arts and Humanities - Italian

Liberal Arts and Sciences: Language Arts and Humanities - Japanese

Liberal Arts and Sciences: Language Arts and Humanities - Russian

Liberal Arts and Sciences: Language Arts and Humanities - Spanish

Liberal Arts and Sciences: Language Arts and Humanities - Vietnamese

Liberal Arts and Sciences: Mathematics and Pre-Engineering

The Mathematics and Pre-Engineering focus helps students prepare for majors within computer science, engineering, or mathematics related majors, accommodating the differing requirements of a wide variety of transfer institutions and major options.

Liberal Arts and Sciences: Science Studies

The Science Studies focus helps students prepare for majors within a science-related major, such as biological science, chemistry, physics, or pre-nursing, accommodating the differing requirements of a wide variety of transfer institutions and major options.

Liberal Arts and Sciences: Social and Behavioral Sciences

The Social and Behavioral Sciences focus helps students prepare for majors within a social/behavioral science-related major, such as anthropology, child development, history, human development, political science, psychology, or sociology.

Liberal Arts & Sciences: Lang Arts & Humanities - Philosophy

Liberal Arts & Sciences: Math & Pre-Engineering-Computer Sci

Liberal Arts & Sciences: Math & Pre-Engineering-Engineering

Liberal Arts & Sciences: Science Studies-Biological Science

Liberal Arts & Sciences: Science Studies-Chemistry

Liberal Arts & Sciences: Science Studies-Kinesiology & Nutrition

Liberal Arts & Sciences: Science Studies-Psychology

Liberal Arts & Sciences: Soc & Beh Sciences-Anthropology

Liberal Arts & Sciences: Soc & Beh Sciences-Child Developmen

Liberal Arts & Sciences - Soc & Beh Sciences-Economics

Liberal Arts & Sciences: Soc & Beh Sciences-History

Liberal Arts & Sciences: Soc & Beh Sciences-Human Developmen

Liberal Arts & Sciences: Soc & Beh Sciences-Political Scienc

Liberal Arts & Sciences: Soc & Beh Sciences-Psychology

Liberal Arts & Sciences: Soc & Beh Sciences-Social Sciences

Liberal Arts & Sciences: Soc & Beh Sciences-Sociology

Liberal Arts & Sciences: Social and Behavioral-Women's Studies

Liberal Studies: Elementary Education Preparation

The Liberal Studies degree is an interdisciplinary program designed for students interested in a career in elementary education. Required courses prepare students for transfer to public and private baccalaureate degree-offering colleges and universities.

Marketing

Designed for the student interested in marketing as a career and tailored to develop competency in merchandising, retailing, and wholesaling, in both large and small businesses. Successful completion should lead to a full-time position or serve as a foundation for further education.

Marketing

Designed for the student interested in marketing as a career and tailored to develop competency in merchandising, retailing, and wholesaling, in both large and small businesses. Successful completion should lead to a full-time position or serve as a foundation for further education.

Mathematics (AA)

Successful completion of this curriculum develops competence in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, providing an adequate background for employment in many technological and scientific areas as well as a firm foundation for students planning advanced study.

Mathematics (AS-T)

Successful completion of this curriculum develops competence in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, providing an adequate background for employment in many technological and scientific areas as well as a firm foundation for students planning advanced study.

Meat and Seafood Processing

Students perform fundamental, intermediate, and advanced meat and seafood processing skills. This is an advanced certificate with emphasis on developing butcher, fishery, and meat ageing skills.

Medical Assisting

The Medical Assisting program offers a two-semester Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assisting. Graduates are eligible to sit for several national and state certification and registration exams.

Medical Assisting

The Medical Assisting program offers a two-semester Certificate of Achievement in Medical Assisting. Graduates are eligible to sit for several national and state certification and registration exams.

Music

The Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in Music or a related major in the CSU system, requiring no more than 60 additional units after transfer to a participating campus.

Music Composition

The Certificate of Achievement in Music Composition certifies that the student has completed the core course work in Music Composition and has demonstrated an operational understanding of music composition skills.

Music Performance

The Associate of Arts degree in Music Performance is designed to sequence the fundamental skills for most musical pursuits for transfer to a four-year degree with a major in Music Performance (in Classical or Jazz).

Music Studies

The Associate of Arts in Music Studies provides students with the basic skills for musical pursuits suitable to meet goals and needs in music not concentrated on performance.

Music Technology

The Associate of Arts degree in Music Technology provides students with the necessary skills for pursuing transfer to a four-year academic music technology degree.

Music Technology

The Associate of Arts degree in Music Technology provides students with the necessary skills for pursuing transfer to a four-year academic music technology degree.

Music Theory

The Certificate of Achievement in Music Theory certifies that the student has completed the core course work in Music Theory and has demonstrated an operational understanding of music theory skills.

Neurodiagnostic Technology

The Neurodiagnostic Technology program focuses on EEG and evoked potentials to prepare students for employment in neurodiagnostic technology. Other testing procedures are introduced.

Neurodiagnostic Technology

The Neurodiagnostic Technology program focuses on EEG and evoked potentials to prepare students for employment in neurodiagnostic technology. Other testing procedures are introduced.

Nutrition

The Nutrition Program provides two academic pathways in the field of dietetics and nutrition: courses that transfer to a four-year institution in preparation to become a Registered Dietitian, and an Associate Degree.

Nutrition

The Nutrition Program provides two academic pathways in the field of dietetics and nutrition: courses that transfer to a four-year institution in preparation to become a Registered Dietitian, and an Associate Degree.

Nutrition and Dietetics

The Associate in Science in Nutrition and Dietetics for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in Nutrition or a related major in the CSU system.

Nutrition and Fitness

The Nutrition Program provides two academic pathways in the field of dietetics and nutrition: courses that transfer to a four-year institution in preparation to become a Registered Dietitian, and an Associate Degree.

Nutrition and Fitness

The Nutrition Program provides two academic pathways in the field of dietetics and nutrition: courses that transfer to a four-year institution in preparation to become a Registered Dietitian, and an Associate Degree.

Pathway to Law School

The Pathway to Law School Certificate of Achievement recognizes students who have completed the coursework which is one of the requirements to be named a Cal-LAW Scholar by the statewide California Law Pathway Program.

Patient Care Coordinator

The Patient Care Coordinator Program prepares students for employment in outpatient settings including medical clinics and doctors' offices, with training in medical terminology, medical law and ethics, administrative tasks, health and wellness coaching, and interpersonal communication.

Personal Trainer

Students who earn this award are trained to be group exercise leaders and personal trainers, learning the principles of exercise and physical conditioning, techniques of leading exercise sessions, and the designing of personalized exercise programs.

Philosophy

The Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in Philosophy or a related major in the CSU system, requiring no more than 60 additional units after transfer to a participating campus.

Physical Sciences

Physical Sciences is a multidisciplinary program promoting an appreciation for various disciplines such as physics, chemistry, astronomy and earth sciences by exposing students to various methodologies.

Physical Sciences

Physical Therapist Assistant

The Physical Therapist Assistant Program prepares the student for employment as a physical therapist assistant, working under the supervision and direction of a licensed physical therapist.

Physics

Upon completion of the required pattern of physics courses and other degree graduation requirements an Associate in Science Degree in Physics is granted. A certificate program is also offered in physics.

Physics (AS)

Upon completion of the required pattern of physics courses and other degree graduation requirements an Associate in Science Degree in Physics is granted. A certificate program is also offered in physics.

Physics (AS-T)

Upon completion of the required pattern of physics courses and other degree graduation requirements an Associate in Science Degree in Physics is granted. A certificate program is also offered in physics.

Political Science (AA)

Political science is the study of human behavior as it relates to political situations, examining institutions, processes, people, ideas and policies. Its study develops critical thinking, cultural literacy, and other skills important for an active and informed citizenry.

Political Science (AA-T)

Political science is the study of human behavior as it relates to political situations, examining institutions, processes, people, ideas and policies. Its study develops critical thinking, cultural literacy, and other skills important for an active and informed citizenry.

Psychology (AA)

The Associate of Arts in Psychology is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related major, seek employment using skills obtained as a Psychology major, or learn more about behavior and mental processes.

Psychology (AA-T)

The Associate of Arts in Psychology is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related major, seek employment using skills obtained as a Psychology major, or learn more about behavior and mental processes.

Radiologic Technology

The program prepares the student for certification as a full diagnostic radiologic technologist, with training in radiographic equipment operation, exposure and image processing, radiographic procedures, radiation protection, patient care and directed clinical practice.

Radiologic Technology

The program prepares the student for certification as a full diagnostic radiologic technologist, with training in radiographic equipment operation, exposure and image processing, radiographic procedures, radiation protection, patient care and directed clinical practice.

Real Estate

The Real Estate program offers a variety of courses which provide students with the technical and practical knowledge needed to succeed in the Real Estate industry, including courses that meet the State's educational requirements for the broker's examination.

Retail Management

The Retail Management Certificate of Achievement assists students in developing core competencies required for managerial success in the retail industry through relevant, practical content that elevates industry skill level.

Self-Advocacy and Social Awareness

This certificate of achievement uses an interdisciplinary approach that starts with self-awareness, personal development, and communication skills, so that students can effectively communicate, convey, negotiate or assert their own interests, desires, needs and rights.

Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship

The program in Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship assists students in meeting their goals for business education, business start-up and growth, preparing students for business ownership, including planning, launching, and managing a business.

Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship

The program in Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship assists students in meeting their goals for business education, business start-up and growth, preparing students for business ownership, including planning, launching, and managing a business.

Social Sciences-General

The Social Sciences major provides the student with an introduction to the varied disciplines of the Social Sciences and Humanities. Students who intend to transfer to a four-year college or university are urged to consult a counselor.

Sociology (AA)

The Sociology Program is suited to the needs of both the two-year student and the transfer student who wish to major or minor in Sociology or related fields, designed to provide a greater understanding of human interactions, social processes, and social structures.

Sociology (AA-T)

The Sociology Program is suited to the needs of both the two-year student and the transfer student who wish to major or minor in Sociology or related fields, designed to provide a greater understanding of human interactions, social processes, and social structures.

Software Engineering Foundations

The Software Engineering Foundations Certificate of Achievement prepares students for programming projects that span multiple people, libraries, and technologies, providing a strong foundation in programming and software development theory.

Spanish (AA)

This degree is intended for students who have learned Spanish primarily in a classroom setting, providing training in understanding, speaking, reading and writing the language.

Spanish (AA-T)

This degree is intended for students who have learned Spanish primarily in a classroom setting, providing training in understanding, speaking, reading and writing the language.

Spanish for Spanish Speakers

This degree is intended for students who are already proficient in spoken, informal Spanish acquired from their family background.

Studio Arts

The Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in Studio Arts or a related major in the CSU system, requiring no more than 60 additional units after transfer to a participating campus.

Sustainability

Sustainability provides students with an interdisciplinary understanding of the biological, social, and economic considerations of issues related to the environment and environmental degradation.

Sustainability

Sustainability provides students with an interdisciplinary understanding of the biological, social, and economic considerations of issues related to the environment and environmental degradation.

Theatre Arts

The Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts or a related major in the CSU system, requiring no more than 60 additional units after transfer to a participating campus.

Transfer Track

A Associate in Science program in Transfer Track offered at San Diego Mesa College.

Veterinary Technology

The Veterinary Technology program prepares students for careers in the veterinary medical arena. Graduates may become Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) upon passing the National Veterinary Technician Examination (VTNE).

Video Game Design and Development

The Multimedia Program provides students the opportunity to develop necessary foundation design skills, master software tools and processes, and experience industry standard production environments in various fields of multimedia production.

Video Game Design and Development

The Multimedia Program provides students the opportunity to develop necessary foundation design skills, master software tools and processes, and experience industry standard production environments in various fields of multimedia production.

Visual Communication

The Visual Communication program provides students of multimedia the opportunity to develop foundation skills in visual communication by utilizing industry standard digital design tools and processes, mastering contemporary visual communication, digital video, and graphic design.

Visual Communication

The Visual Communication program provides students of multimedia the opportunity to develop foundation skills in visual communication by utilizing industry standard digital design tools and processes, mastering contemporary visual communication, digital video, and graphic design.

Web Development

Students earning this certificate prepare for careers as web developers with experience in front end technologies which control the visual aspect of web design as well as back end technologies that store, protect and deliver dynamic data to the web user.

Web Development

Students earning this certificate prepare for careers as web developers with experience in front end technologies which control the visual aspect of web design as well as back end technologies that store, protect and deliver dynamic data to the web user.