Santa Barbara City College

Accounting

An AS in Accounting gives students the foundation they need for entry-level employment in the accounting department of any business or to become a CPA. It prepares students to pursue a career in finance or corporate management, to work in government, or to become business owners.

Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper

The Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper Certificate of Achievement gives students the foundation they need for entry level employment in the accounting department of any business or to become a CPA. It prepares students to pursue a career in finance or corporate management, to work in government, or to become business owners.

Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper, Level II

Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper, Level III

Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper, Level IV

Acting

The Certificate of Achievement in Acting is awarded to a student who has completed a series of acting and related courses in preparation for a career in theatre and related entertainment industries. This Certificate of Achievement will better prepare a student to secure a job in the professional theatre industry.

Acting Level Two

Addictive Disorders Counseling

The Addictive Disorders Counseling Program is designed to prepare students to work in the field of addictions counseling. The program provides students with the education and training to develop paraprofessional expertise and to qualify for employment as entry-level addictions counselors.

Addictive Disorders Counseling

The Addictive Disorders Counseling Program is designed to prepare students to work in the field of addictions counseling. The program provides students with the education and training to develop paraprofessional expertise and to qualify for employment as entry-level addictions counselors.

ADHS: Adult High School Diploma

Administration of Justice

The School of Justice Studies prepares students for entry into the criminal justice system and related professions, as well as those transferring to the California State University system, other four-year universities, or law school.

Administration of Justice (AA)

The School of Justice Studies prepares students for entry into the criminal justice system and related professions, as well as those transferring to the California State University system, other four-year universities, or law school.

Administration of Justice (AS)

The School of Justice Studies prepares students for entry into the criminal justice system and related professions, as well as those transferring to the California State University system, other four-year universities, or law school.

Administration of Justice (AS-T)

The School of Justice Studies prepares students for entry into the criminal justice system and related professions, as well as those transferring to the California State University system, other four-year universities, or law school.

Administration of Justice: Criminology Emphasis

Administration of Justice: Criminology Emphasis

Administration of Justice: Law Enforcement

Administration of Justice: Law Enforcement

Administration of Justice: Legal Studies

Advanced Green Gardener

AI Foundations and Creative Applications

American Sign Language

The Associate in Arts in American Sign Language degree provides students with the foundational knowledge in ASL to prepare them for transfer to four-year universities that offer a baccalaureate degree.

Animation

Animation and Gaming

The Animation and Gaming curriculum develops students' aesthetic and technical competence by providing training with professional software in production processes. The program builds a foundation in 3D Animation, production and Game development for entertainment, serious games and simulations.

Animation and Gaming

The Animation and Gaming curriculum develops students' aesthetic and technical competence by providing training with professional software in production processes. The program builds a foundation in 3D Animation, production and Game development for entertainment, serious games and simulations.

Anthropology (AA)

Anthropology is the study of humans in the broadest sense: biological, socio-cultural, and historical. The Department of Anthropology provides students with a rich curriculum, with courses focusing on the development of humanity through the ages: our cultures, our behaviors, our belief systems and our origin.

Anthropology (AA-T)

Anthropology is the study of humans in the broadest sense: biological, socio-cultural, and historical. The Department of Anthropology provides students with a rich curriculum, with courses focusing on the development of humanity through the ages: our cultures, our behaviors, our belief systems and our origin.

Applied Photography

The Photography curriculum is carefully designed to build fundamental technical skills in the operation of 35mm and medium-format cameras, using traditional and digital camera systems. In addition, all classes emphasize the importance of creativity and originality in image-making through a progressive series of conceptual assignments.

Applied Photography

The Photography curriculum is carefully designed to build fundamental technical skills in the operation of 35mm and medium-format cameras, using traditional and digital camera systems. In addition, all classes emphasize the importance of creativity and originality in image-making through a progressive series of conceptual assignments.

Art

The Art Department's mission is to provide students an innovative and comprehensive foundations level education in Art and Art History. The department offers courses in two-dimensional design, three-dimensional design, drawing, painting, printmaking, artists' books, ceramics, sculpture and art history to provide the student a full background and the necessary training to either transfer to another institution or proceed independently.

Art History

The field of art history covers a wide range of topics. The major in Art History has been planned to give students an overview of the History of Art. A broad range of courses is offered in both the Art of the Western and Non-Western World.

Art History

The field of art history covers a wide range of topics. The major in Art History has been planned to give students an overview of the History of Art. A broad range of courses is offered in both the Art of the Western and Non-Western World.

Associate Child Care Teacher

The Early Childhood Education Degree Program centers around the continuing experience of supervised teaching, combined with intensive classroom instruction. Basic principles of early childhood education and child development, including curriculum for preschools, school age programs and care-giving for infant centers, are introduced. In-depth study of observation, assessment, health, safety, and nutrition are also introduced.

Astronomy

Astronomy has played an important role in the development of modern science and technology. Astronomers study the formation, chemistry, composition, and evolution of celestial objects. Modern astronomers work with advanced technology and instrumentation to study planets, stars, galaxies, nebulae, black holes, and the universe itself.

Automotive Basic Maintenance and Light Repair Technician

A Certificate of Achievement program in Automotive Basic Maintenance and Light Repair Technician offered at Santa Barbara City College.

Automotive Service and Technology

Our ten-month certificate program is similar to those offered at private trade schools. Students who desire to finish their schooling in that period of time will enroll in automotive courses only. The program is certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence in all eight certification areas.

Automotive Service and Technology

The A.S. degree is designed for second year automotive students. The well-rounded student graduating from the program will be a leader, prepared to own or manage a business or to transfer to a four-year university.

Basic Digital Imaging

Basic Internet Skills

Basic MAC Software Skills

Beginning MAC Skills

Biological Sciences

To be a biologist in the 21st Century will be an exciting and meaningful profession. Advances in biological knowledge are providing solutions to the most challenging problems in medicine, environmental resources, agriculture and human ecology. The department offers courses in biology, botany, anatomy, physiology, microbiology, natural history, marine biology and physical anthropology.

Biology

Biology is the scientific study of life through the observation of structure, function, reproduction, growth, origin, evolution, and behavior of living organisms and their relation to each other and their environment. Advances in biological knowledge are providing solutions to the most challenging problems in medicine, environmental resources, agriculture and human ecology.

Biomedical Sciences

Black Studies

The Department of American Ethnic Studies provides a major in Black Studies. The Black Studies major is geared to increase our awareness and understanding of the Black experience. The Black Studies major examines the history, culture, contributions and problems of this community.

Blogging for Business

Business Administration

The Business Administration - Emphasis in Entrepreneurship Program is designed to provide the student with the facts, skills and concepts necessary to become successful in small- to mid-sized organizations. Topics covered include management, ownership, marketing, legal environment, finance, accounting and computer applications.

Business Administration (AS)

The Business Administration AS Degree program specifically provides core courses for the business student seeking a terminal degree. The curriculum includes the core elements and skills necessary to acquire gainful employment in a wide variety of industries, emphasizing both practical and fundamental business knowledge necessary to enter the workforce.

Business Administration (AS-T)

The Business Administration AS Degree program specifically provides core courses for the business student seeking a terminal degree. The curriculum includes the core elements and skills necessary to acquire gainful employment in a wide variety of industries, emphasizing both practical and fundamental business knowledge necessary to enter the workforce.

Business Administration - Emphasis in Entrepreneurship

Business Administration - Emphasis in Entrepreneurship

Business Administration: Management

Business Software Specialist

Business Software Specialist

California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)

Cancer Information Management

The Cancer Information Management Program prepares students for positions in hospital-based and population-based cancer registries. Responsibilities typically include identification of reportable cancer cases, abstraction of cancer data from patient records, coding and staging, monitoring completeness and quality of cancer data, and reporting cancer data to health care officials.

Cancer Information Management

The Cancer Information Management Program prepares students for positions in hospital-based and population-based cancer registries. Responsibilities typically include identification of reportable cancer cases, abstraction of cancer data from patient records, coding and staging, monitoring completeness and quality of cancer data, and reporting cancer data to health care officials.

Career Launch and Job Search

Career Strategist

Certified Nursing Assistant

Chemistry

From its obscure beginnings in alchemy and philosophy, chemistry has emerged as the central science in the modern world. There is virtually no area of science that is unaffected by discoveries in the field of chemistry. Because chemistry touches so many areas of human activity, it is essential that each individual have a basic understanding of chemical principles.

Chicano Studies

The Mexican-American people, the second largest minority group in the United States, trace their origins to the Hispanic-Indian heritage of Mexico and to more than three hundred years of participation in the historical development of the American Southwest and the United States. The Chicano Studies Program investigates the life of these people throughout the nation.

Child and Adolescent Development

A Associate in Arts for Transfer program in Child and Adolescent Development offered at Santa Barbara City College.

Cloud Computing Architect

A Certificate of Achievement program in Cloud Computing Architect offered at Santa Barbara City College.

Coaching

A Certificate of Achievement program in Coaching offered at Santa Barbara City College.

Commercial Music

This curriculum offers an opportunity to develop skills in specific performance or technical areas, creating a broad based historical and theoretical background as applied to the commercial music field.

Communication

Whatever their age, social position, or occupation, people communicate. Communication is as important as it is pervasive—success or failure often depends on how well we express ourselves and understand others. The Communication Department's curriculum focuses on communication in a variety of settings—interpersonal, small group, on-the-job, speaker-to-audience, via mass media and between cultures and nations.

Communication: Communication Science Emphasis

Communication Studies

Whatever their age, social position, or occupation, people communicate. The Communication Department's curriculum focuses on communication in a variety of settings—interpersonal, small group, organizational, presentational, via mass media and between cultures and nations.

Computer Applications and Office Management

The Computer Applications and Office Management Department (COMP) is in the technology education business. Its mission is to develop 'technology-savvy adults' who possess literacy and competency in software productivity applications and tools. COMP programs prepare students for positions in the office workplace including office management and business software specialist roles.

Computer Applications and Office Management

The Computer Applications and Office Management Department (COMP) is in the technology education business. Its mission is to develop 'technology-savvy adults' who possess literacy and competency in software productivity applications and tools. COMP programs prepare students for positions in the office workplace including office management and business software specialist roles.

Computer Applications & Office Managementt: Office Mgmt.

Computer Basic Skills, Level 1

Computer Basic Skills, Level 2

Computer Hardware Fundamentals

Computer Information Systems

Computer Information Systems (CIS) provides students with a broad background in the application of computers to the emerging needs of business and industry. CIS courses prepare students for entry-level positions in computer programming, systems analysis, computer operations and network management, information systems management, and sales and technical information positions.

Computer Information Systems: Emphasis in System Administration

Computer Networking and Cybersecurity

This program is designed to prepare students for careers in computer networking and cybersecurity. Graduates will be qualified for technological roles in network design, network infrastructure, network security, and network installation and maintenance.

Computer Networking and Cybersecurity

This program is designed to prepare students for careers in computer networking and cybersecurity. Graduates will be qualified for technological roles in network design, network infrastructure, network security, and network installation and maintenance.

Computer Science

The Computer Science Department teaches students how to design and implement the computer software that brings intelligence to computer systems. Santa Barbara City College's Computer Science program includes introductory to advanced topics and is designed to provide general education, transfer and occupational training.

Computer Science (AS)

The Computer Science Department teaches students how to design and implement the computer software that brings intelligence to computer systems. Santa Barbara City College's Computer Science program includes introductory to advanced topics and is designed to provide general education, transfer and occupational training.

Computer Science (AS-T)

The Computer Science Department teaches students how to design and implement the computer software that brings intelligence to computer systems. Santa Barbara City College's Computer Science program includes introductory to advanced topics and is designed to provide general education, transfer and occupational training.

Computer Technology Fundamentals

Construction Technology

The need for residential and commercial construction is a fact of every society. With local, state, and national infrastructure falling behind, the construction trades will more and more be in demand. Santa Barbara City College's Construction Technology Department offers comprehensive training for entry level positions in industry, mid-level and advanced training for incumbent workers, and green building and building science training.

Construction Technology

The need for residential and commercial construction is a fact of every society. With local, state, and national infrastructure falling behind, the construction trades will more and more be in demand. Santa Barbara City College's Construction Technology Department offers comprehensive training for entry level positions in industry, mid-level and advanced training for incumbent workers, and green building and building science training.

Cosmetology

The Cosmetology Department prepares students to become the creative, well-trained professionals demanded by today's beauty industry. Programs qualifying graduates to take the California State Board licensing examinations in Cosmetology, Esthetician and Manicure are available.

Cosmetology

The Cosmetology Department prepares students to become the creative, well-trained professionals demanded by today's beauty industry. Programs qualifying graduates to take the California State Board licensing examinations in Cosmetology, Esthetician and Manicure are available.

Costume Crafts and Design

This Certificate of Achievement is awarded to a student who has completed a basic series of technical production courses in preparation for a costume and/or make-up career in theatre and related entertainment technology.

Creative Writing

There are two emphases in earning the Creative Writing Certificate. The General Writing emphasis will enhance students' abilities as creative writers and help them market and publish their work. The Professional Writing emphasis focuses on applied areas of study, such as screenwriting, technical writing, journalism and non-fiction.

Creative Writing: Professional

CSU General Education Breadth

Culinary Arts

Culinary Arts: Fundamentals

The School of Culinary Arts and Hotel Management Program develops skills and competencies for positions in the hospitality industry. This unique program mirrors industry standards by providing training in a realistic work environment. Students have the option of selecting either hotel or restaurant/culinary program tracks.

Culinary Arts: Professional

The School of Culinary Arts and Hotel Management Program develops skills and competencies for positions in the hospitality industry. This unique program mirrors industry standards by providing training in a realistic work environment. Students have the option of selecting either hotel or restaurant/culinary program tracks.

Culinary Arts: Professional

The School of Culinary Arts and Hotel Management Program develops skills and competencies for positions in the hospitality industry. This unique program mirrors industry standards by providing training in a realistic work environment. Students have the option of selecting either hotel or restaurant/culinary program tracks.

Customer Relations

Dance

Dance is a vigorous and specialized area in the performing arts, and is unique in its ability to convey emotional and cultural values. This program is primarily designed for the student who intends to transfer to University of California at Santa Barbara, or to other universities that offer baccalaureate preparation in Dance.

Database Programming and Applications Development

This certificate prepares students for employment as junior programmers, programmer/analysts, and systems analysts and designers. The areas of emphasis include Visual Basic, Access and SQL Server.

Data Science

A Associate in Science program in Data Science offered at Santa Barbara City College.

Data Science

A Certificate of Achievement program in Data Science offered at Santa Barbara City College.

Desktop Publishing Principles (Bilingual)

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Digital Content Creation

A Associate in Science program in Digital Content Creation offered at Santa Barbara City College.

Digital Content Creation

A Certificate of Achievement program in Digital Content Creation offered at Santa Barbara City College.

Digital Design Basics

Digital Maker

Digital Photograph Management

Digital Photography Level 1

Digital Printing: Newsletter and Magazines

Diversity Issues in ECE

Exceptional career opportunities for teachers and associate teachers in bilingual/bicultural early childhood settings are increasing with the state's growing diversity. This certificate can be earned concurrently with the Early Childhood Education certificate.

Drafting/CAD

The one-year Drafting Certificate Program focuses on application of state-of-the-art Computer Assisted Design (CAD) systems and applying engineering and architectural principles, fundamentals, and methods to achieve practical results. This program offers comprehensive training for entry-level drafting positions.

Drafting/CAD

The Drafting Program at Santa Barbara City College focuses on application of state-of-the-art Computer-Aided Design Systems and applying engineering and architectural principles, fundamentals, and methods to achieve practical results. This degree program offers comprehensive training for entry-level drafting positions as well as providing technical knowledge and skills for transfer to upper division programs at four-year institutions.

Drawing

The Certificate of Achievement in Drawing provides students with a comprehensive set of drawing skills that are critical to pursuing a wide array of career paths. This certificate helps build the drawing competency necessary to pursue careers in fields including Art, Illustration, Animation, Fashion, Gaming Design, Product Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Architecture and Landscape Design.

Early Childhood Education

This program centers around the continuing experience of supervised teaching combined with intensive classroom instruction. Basic principles of early childhood education and child development, including curriculum for preschools and caregiving for infant centers are introduced the first year. In depth study of language and cognitive processes of young children and an introduction to exceptionality is the focus of the second year.

Early Childhood Education (AS)

The Early Childhood Education Degree Program centers around the continuing experience of supervised teaching, combined with intensive classroom instruction. Basic principles of early childhood education and child development, including curriculum for preschools, school age programs and care-giving for infant centers, are introduced.

Early Childhood Education (AS-T)

The Early Childhood Education Degree Program centers around the continuing experience of supervised teaching, combined with intensive classroom instruction. Basic principles of early childhood education and child development, including curriculum for preschools, school age programs and care-giving for infant centers, are introduced.

Ecological Landscape Design

Economics (AA)

Economics is the study of people and the choices they make regarding the production, distribution and allocation of resources. The program is designed to instill a general understanding of the economic realities of our world, with an emphasis on the mechanics of the American economy and its comparison to other economic systems.

Economics (AA-T)

Economics is the study of people and the choices they make regarding the production, distribution and allocation of resources. The program is designed to instill a general understanding of the economic realities of our world, with an emphasis on the mechanics of the American economy and its comparison to other economic systems.

Effective Marketing Communication Management

Elementary Teacher Education

Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated Programs

A Associate in Arts for Transfer program in Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated Programs offered at Santa Barbara City College.

Emerging Leaders

Engineering (AA)

Engineering is the profession in which the physical, biological, and social sciences are applied to solve practical problems for the benefit of society. As an engineering student, you will learn to observe and describe problems that deal with human needs and to seek useful solutions to these problems.

Engineering (AS)

Engineering is the profession in which the physical, biological, and social sciences are applied to solve practical problems for the benefit of society. As an engineering student, you will learn to observe and describe problems that deal with human needs and to seek useful solutions to these problems.

English (AA)

In today's information society, reading comprehension and writing skills are essential for everyone. The English program offers a rich and varied education in these vital areas of literacy—serving the individual student, the academic community and the society at large.

English (AA-T)

In today's information society, reading comprehension and writing skills are essential for everyone. The English program offers a rich and varied education in these vital areas of literacy—serving the individual student, the academic community and the society at large.

Enterprise Communication 1

Enterprise Communication 2

Environmental Horticulture

The Environmental Horticulture Program teaches the basic skills and provides state-of-the-art information required to develop a strong foundation for a variety of career specialties within the landscaping, ornamental horticulture and the regenerative and restoration industry. The program encourages professional standards, a strong work ethic and environmentally sound management practices.

Environmental Horticulture

Jobs and a preferred lifestyle are what inspire most students to enter Santa Barbara City College's Environmental Horticulture program. The department offers a one-year Certificate of Achievement in Environmental Horticulture as well as a two-year A.S. degree with six areas of emphasis to choose from. 'Learn by doing' is the program's philosophy.

Environmental Horticulture: Ecological Restoration & Mgmt

Environmental Horticulture: Environmental Landscape Design

Environmental Horticulture: Horticulture Maint & Supervision

Environmental Horticulture: Landscape C-27 Contracting Licen

Environmental Horticulture: Nursery & Greenhouse Tech

Environmental Science

Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary program with courses in Biology, Earth Science, History, Economics, and Global Studies addressing the past, current, and future issues of population growth, food, water, energy, pollution, and underlying geology and associated policies.

Environmental Studies

The Environmental Studies Program is an interdisciplinary program designed to develop an understanding of living and non-living earth processes and how they affect and are affected by the human population. Courses in biology, earth sciences and history provide a foundation in the functioning of living systems including population growth, ecology, and toxicology.

ESL Advanced Grammar and Composition

ESL Level 1

ESL Level 2

ESL Level 3

ESL Level 4

ESL Literacy

ESL Pre GED Math/English

ESL Pronunciation and Conversation

ESL Vocational Healthcare

Ethnic Studies

The United States, California, and the Santa Barbara area have a great variety of peoples of different ethnic, racial and cultural backgrounds. All of these together make up the American Mosaic. The American Ethnic Studies Department examines the heritage, contributions and problems of these communities. Emphasis is placed on the Black, Mexican-American and Native American cultures.

Exhibit and Display Design

Film and Media Studies

The Film and Media Studies major, leading to an AA degree, focuses on historical and critical studies in the field of film and related media. The program is designed to introduce students to film literature and criticism and to provide them with a basic knowledge of motion picture history, including the work of major American and international directors.

Film and Media Studies

Film and media have profound impacts on how we view the world and ourselves. Film and Media Studies explores the theory, criticism and history of motion pictures and of continually evolving media platforms that shape and influence our everyday lives.

Film Production

The Film Production major, leading to an AA degree, integrates theoretical and practical instruction in the field of motion picture production. The objective of the program is to enable students to develop expertise in the understanding and use of the moving image for artistic, social and professional applications.

Film, Television and Electronic Media

Film is a universally recognized medium that has a profound impact on how we view the world and ourselves. Filmmaking is the most collaborative of art forms, demanding the cooperation of screenwriter, cinematographer, producer, director and editor working together in a complex, creative enterprise. Film and Television explores the theory, criticism and production of motion pictures.

Finance

A Associate in Arts program in Finance offered at Santa Barbara City College.

Finance

A Certificate of Achievement program in Finance offered at Santa Barbara City College.

Fitness Trainer

A Certificate of Achievement program in Fitness Trainer offered at Santa Barbara City College.

French

A study of French expands individual consciousness, contributes to understanding the history and development of many countries and provides the communication skills necessary for a variety of careers.

Fundamental Computer Skills (Bilingual)

Fundamentals of Graphic and Web Design (Bilingual)

Geography (AA)

Geography is the science of space and place. Geographers study spatial distributions and relations within Earth's human-environment systems. The Associate in Arts Degree in Geography provides for a liberal education and prepares one for positions in business, government, environmental consulting, resource management, teaching, the technology sector, and service in foreign areas.

Geography (AA-T)

Geography is the science of space and place. Geographers study spatial distributions and relations within Earth's human-environment systems. The Associate in Arts Degree in Geography provides for a liberal education and prepares one for positions in business, government, environmental consulting, resource management, teaching, the technology sector, and service in foreign areas.

Geological Sciences

Geologic science is the science of the earth. It is an organized body of knowledge about the earth or planet on which we live - about the mountains, the plains, the oceans, and the atmosphere. It studies the effects of geologic hazards, such as earthquakes, landslides, floods and volcanic eruptions.

Geology

Geology is a multi-disciplinary science that applies biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and engineering to the natural world around us. The rich variety of its fields of study includes oceanography, paleontology, geophysics, geochemistry, hydrogeology, engineering geology, environmental geology and more.

Global and International Studies

We live in a world that seems to become 'smaller' at an accelerated pace. The mission of the Global and International Studies program is to enable students to understand how globalization continues to evolve, and to provide an academic background which prepares them for today's many career fields that require a global perspective.

Global Leadership

The Global Leadership Certificate is composed of required courses in global studies and communication and a wide array of transferable social sciences and arts/humanities elective courses. Students are prepared to continue their academic studies in a variety of fields, not limited to global studies and communication.

Global Leadership

The Global Leadership AA degree is composed of required courses in global studies and communication and a wide array of transferable social sciences and arts/humanities elective courses. Students are prepared to continue their academic studies in a variety of fields and for employment in occupational fields affected by globalization and changing communication.

Global Studies

We live in a world that seems to become 'smaller' at an accelerated pace. The mission of the Global Studies Program is to enable students to understand how globalization continues to evolve, and to provide an academic background which prepares them for today's many career fields that require a global perspective.

Global Trends in Human Resources

Graphic Communications: Computer Graphic Design

Graphic Design and Photography

The Graphic Design & Photography Department offers a one-year Graphic Design Certificate. This certificate provides career technical training and education in creative problem-solving that can be used to qualify for jobs in the Graphic Design field after completion. It also prepares a student for transfer to four year institutions.

Graphic Design and Photography

The Graphic Design & Photography Department offers a two-year Associate in Arts Degree. The degree prepares a student for transfer to four year institutions. It also provides career technical training and education in creative problem-solving that can be used to qualify for jobs in the Graphic Design field after completion.

Green Documents: Documents for the Environment

Green Gardener

Harness the Cloud to Maximize Work Performance

Healthcare Data Analytics

The Health Information Technology program provides online certificates and degrees. Completion of the Healthcare Data Analytics specialty track allows graduates more options for specialization, including preparation for the AHIMA Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) credential.

Health Information Technology

The Health Information Technology Program prepares students for a career that places them where the expanding arena of healthcare meets the cutting edge of technology. By collecting, maintaining, and analyzing health information, their work makes an important contribution to the delivery of quality care.

Healthy Aging

High Performance Teams

History (AA)

History is the disciplined study of the human past. Santa Barbara City College offers a varied and integrated curriculum in history. The History Department provides the opportunity to pursue creative, critical and analytical historical thought in a rigorous manner. Central to the liberal arts, history supplies a solid foundation for business, legal studies and education, as well as graduate study.

History (AA-T)

History is the disciplined study of the human past. Santa Barbara City College offers a varied and integrated curriculum in history. The History Department provides the opportunity to pursue creative, critical and analytical historical thought in a rigorous manner. Central to the liberal arts, history supplies a solid foundation for business, legal studies and education, as well as graduate study.

Honors

Honors courses foster scholarship and individual, creative thought. The Honors program provides the opportunity to develop the skills of critical thinking, expository and argumentative writing, and effective oral communication. Challenging outside research, stimulating field trips and sophisticated literature prepare students to contribute to the development of the ideas and themes of the Honors courses.

Honors: Humanities/Social Sciences

Honors: Sciences/Mathematics

Hospitality

The Hospitality Program is designed to offer students an in depth introduction to a career in Hotel and Hospitality Management. Students who successfully complete the required HM course final examinations will be awarded an American Hotel and Lodging Association course certificate for each course.

Hospitality

The Hospitality Program is designed to offer students an in depth introduction to a career in Hotel and Hospitality Management. The program is designed to allow students to further their immediate job skills as well as achieve the ability to transfer to four year institutions.

IGETC

IGETC-UC

Increase Efficiency and Productivity with Adobe Acrobat Tools

Infant/Toddler Development

This certificate program is designed for students who wish to work with infants and toddlers and their families in public and private child development programs. The course work offers both theoretical background and practical experience in infant/toddler education and the development and caregiving of infants and toddlers.

Information Design

Interior Design

Interior design focuses on the creation of interior environments that are both functional and pleasing. The field offers a variety of employment opportunities with interior design and architectural firms, kitchen and bath design studios, and interior materials and furniture stores. The SBCC Interior Design Program, offered within the Drafting CAD Department, provides comprehensive training for entry-level positions.

Interior Design

Interior design focuses on the creation of interior environments that are both functional and pleasing. The field offers a variety of employment opportunities with interior design and architectural firms, kitchen and bath design studios, and interior materials and furniture stores. The SBCC Interior Design Program, offered within the Drafting CAD Department, provides comprehensive training for entry-level positions.

International Business

A Associate in Science program in International Business offered at Santa Barbara City College.

International Business

A Certificate of Achievement program in International Business offered at Santa Barbara City College.

Introduction to Bookkeeping and Accounting

Introduction to Entrepreneurship

Introduction to Graphic Design

The Graphic Design & Photography Department offers this certificate in Graphic Design that provides students with a solid foundation for understanding the design process from concept to printed piece. Students gain knowledge of both the creative process and industry-standard computer tools and software used in Graphic Design.

IT Support Technician

A Certificate of Achievement program in IT Support Technician offered at Santa Barbara City College.

Journalism

This certificate offers a fast-track introduction to the American news media and the expanding opportunities in web publication. Students immediately become media practitioners as they develop work for The Channels, SBCC's award-winning college news publication. Skills mastered can be a first step toward a career as a reporter, editor, photographer, videographer, or public relations specialist.

Journalism (AA)

Journalism study at Santa Barbara City College provides the theory, practical skills and experiences that inform students' personal lives, intellectual pursuits and professional endeavors in the mass media. The Associate of Arts Degree provides students with the foundational knowledge to successfully transition into a baccalaureate degree in journalism or into any liberal arts major.

Journalism (AA-T)

Journalism study at Santa Barbara City College provides the theory, practical skills and experiences that inform students' personal lives, intellectual pursuits and professional endeavors in the mass media. The Associate of Arts Degree provides students with the foundational knowledge to successfully transition into a baccalaureate degree in journalism or into any liberal arts major.

Journalism: Broadcast

Journalism: Visual Journalism

Journalism: Visual Journalism

Journalism: Writing & Editing

Journalism: Writing & Editing

Kinesiology

The goal of the Kinesiology Program is to prepare students to develop the fundamental understanding of the influence of human movement on the acquisition of physical skills, personal health and intellectual development. The study of Kinesiology is an academic discipline and an essential component of the general education process.

Law and Society

The Law and Society Program involves the study of law and legal systems as they relate to the larger societies of which they are a part. While the program is of special interest to students who plan careers in government service or law, many of the majors simply share a desire to understand the role of law in society.

Law, Public Policy, and Society

The Law, Public Policy, and Society for Transfer degree provides an excellent foundation for future studies in areas such as law, public policy, sociology, criminology, or criminal justice. The major enhances career options in the legal profession, criminal justice systems, social service agencies, regulatory agencies, political organizations, and non-profit organizations.

Law &Society: Criminal Justice

Leader for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Liberal Arts and Sciences

The Liberal Arts and Sciences degree is designed for students who wish to have a broad knowledge of arts and sciences, while building a foundation within an 'area of emphasis.' This degree can be a good option for students who may need to explore possibilities before selecting a major prior to transferring to a university, or who wish to earn a degree in a particular area of study that interests them.

Liberal Arts and Sciences: Science & Mathematics Emphasis

Liberal Arts & Sciences: Social & Behavioral Sciences

Liberal Studies

The Liberal Studies: Emphasis in Education Degree prepares students to transfer to a Liberal Studies—Teacher Education bachelor's degree program. The degree is intended to provide students with options to select appropriate coursework to meet lower-division requirements of the Liberal Studies program of the four-year institution they are planning to attend.

Management Toolbox

Managing to Maximize Performance

Marine Diving Technician

A certificate of achievement as a Marine Diving Technician certifies professional commercial divers for employment under ANSI/ACDE-01-1998 industry standards. The training curriculum includes instruction in all phases of commercial diving, hyperbaric medicine, bell/saturation diving emergency medicine, and remote operated vehicles.

Marine Diving Technician

The A.S. Degree Marine Diving Technician program trains professional commercial divers and technicians. The program is open to part-time and full-time students for both diving and non-diving related coursework. The training curriculum includes instruction in all phases of commercial diving, hyperbaric medicine, marine science, boating, bell/saturation diving emergency medicine, and remote operated vehicles.

Marine Diving Technology

Marine Diving Technology

Marine Science

Marketing

A Associate in Science program in Marketing offered at Santa Barbara City College.

Marketing

A Certificate of Achievement program in Marketing offered at Santa Barbara City College.

Mathematics (AS)

The Mathematics Department offers a broad curriculum to meet the needs of students with a wide variety of goals. The Associate in Science for Transfer degree in Mathematics provides students with the foundational knowledge necessary to make a successful transition into a Baccalaureate Degree at any of the CSU campuses.

Mathematics (AS-T)

The Mathematics Department offers a broad curriculum to meet the needs of students with a wide variety of goals. The Associate in Science for Transfer degree in Mathematics provides students with the foundational knowledge necessary to make a successful transition into a Baccalaureate Degree at any of the CSU campuses.

Media Arts

Multimedia is a field of study and an industry emerging from the synthesis of cross-disciplinary media and their production processes. The Multimedia Arts curriculum develops students' aesthetic and technical competence by providing training in state-of-the-art software, production processes, theory and concepts, preparing students for employment in applied media industries or for transfer.

Media Arts

Multimedia is a field of study and an industry emerging from the synthesis of cross-disciplinary media and their production processes. The Multimedia Arts curriculum develops students' aesthetic and technical competence by providing training in state-of-the-art software, production processes, theory and concepts, preparing students for employment in applied media industries or for transfer.

Medical Assistant Training Program

Medical Coding Specialist

This completely online certificate program prepares students for a position as a medical coder in an acute care hospital, clinic or physician's office, long-term care facility, or other health care setting. It prepares students to sit for the national certification examination to become a Certified Coding Associate (CCA).

Medical Reimbursement Specialist

Microsoft Office Skills, Level 1

Microsoft Office Skills, Level 2

Microsoft Office Skills, Level 3

Middle East Studies

The Middle East Studies Program involves the study of the history, politics, cultures, religions and languages of one of the most complex and critical regions of the world. The program also seeks to understand democratization, political violence, the role of religion and ideology, and the role of tradition and history in shaping the region.

Middle East Studies

The Middle East Studies Program involves the study of the history, politics, cultures, religions and languages of one of the most complex and critical regions of the world. The program also seeks to understand democratization, political violence, the role of religion and ideology, and the role of tradition and history in shaping the region.

Music (AA)

The Music Department offers a comprehensive program designed to provide a wide variety of musical experience for both the general college student and the student seeking a career as a professional musician. It provides the music major with a thorough basis in the creative (theory, composition, interpretation) and recreative (performance, applied music, history, and appreciation) process.

Music (AA-T)

The Music Department offers a comprehensive program designed to provide a wide variety of musical experience for both the general college student and the student seeking a career as a professional musician. It provides the music major with a thorough basis in the creative (theory, composition, interpretation) and recreative (performance, applied music, history, and appreciation) process.

Native American Studies

The Department of American Ethnic Studies provides a major in Native American Studies. The Native American program is designed to provide an introduction to the Native American experience in North America by means of comprehensive exposure to course-work dealing with the major aspects of Indian life, including history, values, politics, literature, and art.

Natural History

Natural History

The Natural History major is designed to provide a broad survey of the diversity of Earth's life forms and their evolutionary and environmental relationships. By carefully choosing electives, a student may emphasize specialized areas for transfer, including aquatic biology, zoology, botany, ecology and environmental biology.

Non credit Construction module

Noncredit Electrical Training Module 1

Noncredit Electrical Training Module 2

Noncredit Electrical Training Module 3

Non Credit Intermediate Construction Module

Nonprofit Finance

Nonprofit Fundraising

Nonprofit Manager's Toolbox

Nonprofit Marketing

Nonprofits 101

Nonprofit Strategic Planning

Nursing (ADN)

The Registered Nursing Program is offered for qualified men and women to prepare for staff nurse positions in hospitals and similar health agencies. It is approved by the California State Board of Registered Nursing and accredited by the ACEN. Graduation with an Associate Degree and a major in Nursing qualifies graduates to take the State Board Examination for licensure as a registered nurse.

Nutrition and Dietetics

The Associate in Science for Transfer degree in Nutrition and Dietetics offers students basic knowledge in microbiology, human anatomy and physiology, chemistry and nutrition. Students learn about chemicals and nutrients in food and their effects on the human body and the world.

Office Computer Applications (Bilingual)

Office Computer Applications Essentials (Bilingual)

PC Support and Network Management

This Certificate program provides training in preparation for immediate employment in a variety of information systems positions in business, government and industrial settings. It provides skills needed for career entry and/or advancement in such positions as business applications specialist, PC network support technician and information systems/database specialist.

Personal Care Attendant Program

Philosophy (AA)

The study of philosophy develops and refines a rigorous, analytic understanding of certain of our fundamental concepts, e.g., knowledge, reason, truth and value. Since all other disciplines in academia rely on the use of such concepts, the study of philosophy is essential for an education directed toward completeness.

Philosophy (AA-T)

The study of philosophy develops and refines a rigorous, analytic understanding of certain of our fundamental concepts, e.g., knowledge, reason, truth and value. Since all other disciplines in academia rely on the use of such concepts, the study of philosophy is essential for an education directed toward completeness.

Physical Education

Physical education is a study of the processes through which individuals obtain optimal health, physical skill, and fitness. The physical educator, whether in a laboratory, school, medical or business setting, is ultimately concerned with improving the individual's health and well-being. SBCC offers three areas of emphasis: Exercise Science, Athletic Training, and Dance.

Physical Education: Athletic/Personal Fitness Training

Physical Education: Exercise Science

Physics (AA)

Physics is the foundation discipline which must be incorporated into the education of anyone preparing for a career in engineering or science. It is equally true for the non-scientist having the responsibility to make meaningful decisions in society—the citizen in politics, the business person or social scientist who deals with problems of a society strongly linked to technology.

Physics (AS)

Physics is the foundation discipline which must be incorporated into the education of anyone preparing for a career in engineering or science. It is equally true for the non-scientist having the responsibility to make meaningful decisions in society—the citizen in politics, the business person or social scientist who deals with problems of a society strongly linked to technology.

Physics (AS-T)

Physics is the foundation discipline which must be incorporated into the education of anyone preparing for a career in engineering or science. It is equally true for the non-scientist having the responsibility to make meaningful decisions in society—the citizen in politics, the business person or social scientist who deals with problems of a society strongly linked to technology.

Political Science (AA)

The study of politics in our contemporary world is the study of how people govern themselves. We examine the process by which scarce resources are allocated to an expanding population with ever-increasing demands, and look at American politics as an experience in 'self-government.'.

Political Science (AA-T)

The study of politics in our contemporary world is the study of how people govern themselves. We examine the process by which scarce resources are allocated to an expanding population with ever-increasing demands, and look at American politics as an experience in 'self-government.'.

Post-Professional Practice in Alcohol and Drug Counseling

The Alcohol and Drug Counseling Program is designed to prepare students to work in the field of addictions counseling. Licensed clinicians seeking expertise in addictions can complete this non-fieldwork based program, which provides education and training to develop paraprofessional expertise in the field.

Powerful Presentations

Pre-Sports Medicine

A Certificate of Achievement program in Pre-Sports Medicine offered at Santa Barbara City College.

Professional Food Service

Project Management

Psychology (AA)

The Psychology curriculum is designed to provide students with courses needed to prepare for transfer as a Psychology major, to offer courses which are a valuable part of general education, to provide support and ancillary skills for many professions that deal with humans, and to offer studies meant to be applied to practical everyday living experiences.

Psychology (AA-T)

The Psychology curriculum is designed to provide students with courses needed to prepare for transfer as a Psychology major, to offer courses which are a valuable part of general education, to provide support and ancillary skills for many professions that deal with humans, and to offer studies meant to be applied to practical everyday living experiences.

QuickBooks Basics for Small Business

Radiography

The Radiography Program prepares a student for licensure as a radiographer. Graduates work in hospitals, imaging centers, and clinics where they take diagnostic X-rays for physician evaluation. Opportunities are available to train in Ultrasound, MRI, and CT (advanced procedures) after licensure.

Real Estate

The Real Estate curriculum is designed to provide the student with the courses necessary to master the basic facets of the real estate industry. The curriculum appeals to all students interested in the real estate business, but it also is designed to prepare students for professional certification as real estate salespersons and brokers.

Real Estate

The Real Estate curriculum is designed to provide the student with the courses necessary to master the basic facets of the real estate industry. The curriculum appeals to all students interested in the real estate business, but it also is designed to prepare students for professional certification as real estate salespersons and brokers.

Research Specialist

Restorative Nurse Assistant Training Program

Safe Food Preparation and Food Service

Sales Techniques

School-Age Care

This program centers around the continuing experience of supervised teaching combined with intensive classroom instruction. Basic principles of early childhood education and child development, including curriculum for preschools and caregiving for infant centers are introduced the first year.

Screenwriting

The required courses in the Film and Media Studies Screenwriting Certificate track are designed to provide students with an introduction to film and media literature, criticism and theory, a basic knowledge of film history and the motion picture industry, and screenwriting skills related to script development, research, outlines, scene analyses, treatments, draft editing, and completion of a final screenplay.

Secondary Education/Bi-lingual/Biliterate GED Preparation

Secondary Education/GED Preparation

Small Scale Food Production for the Home Landscape

Social Media for Business

Social Work and Human Services

The Social Work and Human Services program is designed to prepare students for employment in the human services field. Social work is an applied behavioral science and focuses on the essential principles needed for understanding and critically analyzing behavior, social forces, and structural conditions in diverse environments.

Sociology (AA)

Sociology is the study of society and everyday life, and as such, looks at a wide range of topics concerning social structure and human behavior. Sociology is a dynamic discipline that is particularly well suited to understanding the nature of social reality, and addressing issues in an evolving and complex contemporary world.

Sociology (AA-T)

Sociology is the study of society and everyday life, and as such, looks at a wide range of topics concerning social structure and human behavior. Sociology is a dynamic discipline that is particularly well suited to understanding the nature of social reality, and addressing issues in an evolving and complex contemporary world.

Spanish (AA)

Spanish, as an integral part of the humanities, prepares students for transfer to a university by teaching them new modes of expression and cultural attitudes. It also perfects their knowledge and understanding of the structure of English. A foreign language is a basic element of general education because it provides an opening to understanding and participating in the cultures of the world.

Spanish (AA-T)

Spanish, as an integral part of the humanities, prepares students for transfer to a university by teaching them new modes of expression and cultural attitudes. It also perfects their knowledge and understanding of the structure of English. A foreign language is a basic element of general education because it provides an opening to understanding and participating in the cultures of the world.

Strategic Marketing

Studio Arts

The field of studio art covers a wide range of topics. The department offers courses in drawing, design, painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking and art history. This major is designed to give students exposure to basic information in the discipline and provide the opportunity to focus on the areas that best suit their individual needs.

Studio Arts

The Certificate of Achievement in Studio Arts provides students with foundational knowledge in a diversity of mediums including drawing and design, painting, printmaking, sculpture or ceramics, as well as fundamental knowledge of two-dimensional and three-dimensional art practice and exposure to opportunities in a variety of media.

Successful Work and Life Transitions

Sustainable Building Module

Tax Preparation

Teaching with Humanizing Technology

Technical Production

This Certificate of Achievement is awarded to a student who has completed a basic series of technical production courses in preparation for a career in theatre and related entertainment technology.

Technical Writing

A Certificate of Achievement program in Technical Writing offered at Santa Barbara City College.

Theatre Arts

The Theatre Arts Department offers a variety of programs of study and experience suited to the needs of the serious theatre student as well as those who wish to include theatre as part of their liberal arts education, with curricula in Acting/Directing, Design/Lighting, Costuming and Technical Production.

Theatre Arts (AA)

The Theatre Arts Department offers a variety of programs of study and experience suited to the needs of the serious theatre student as well as those who wish to include theatre as part of their liberal arts education. With curricula in Acting/Directing, Design/Lighting, Costuming and Technical Production, the program provides an intensive two-year course of study that prepares majors for transfer.

Theatre Arts (AA-T)

The Theatre Arts Department offers a variety of programs of study and experience suited to the needs of the serious theatre student as well as those who wish to include theatre as part of their liberal arts education. With curricula in Acting/Directing, Design/Lighting, Costuming and Technical Production, the program provides an intensive two-year course of study that prepares majors for transfer.

Theatre Arts: Acting

Theatre Arts: Design/Lighting and/or Costuming/Makeup

Thrive and Survive in the Workplace

Visionary Leadership

Visual Basic for Applications Fundamentals

VMware vSphere Install, Configure, Manage

Vocational ESL Landscaping and Gardening

Vocational Nursing (LVN)

The Vocational Nursing program prepares applicants to practice as competent, compassionate and ethical Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs). The program provides a high quality vocational education program which is sensitive to the diverse needs of our students and our community.

Vocational Nursing (LVN)

The Vocational Nursing program prepares applicants to practice as competent, compassionate and ethical Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs). The program provides a high quality vocational education program which is sensitive to the diverse needs of our students and our community.

Water Science: Wastewater Collection

Water Science: Wastewater Treatment

Water Science: Water Distribution

Water Science: Water Treatment

Web Designer

Windows Desktop Administration

Windows Server Administration

Workplace Essentials

Workplace Wellness