Sierra College

Accounting

Successful completion of the curriculum in accounting prepares students for positions as accounting clerks, bookkeepers, payroll clerks or entry-level accountants.

Accounting

Successful completion of the curriculum in accounting prepares students for positions as accounting clerks, bookkeepers, payroll clerks or entry-level accountants.

ACE - Advanced ESL

Administration of Justice-Corrections

The Corrections curriculum prepares students for careers in corrections, probation and parole.

Administration of Justice-Courts

The Courts curriculum prepares students for positions in the judicial system.

Administration of Justice for Transfer

The Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer (AS-T) degree program allows students to recognize the importance of ethics and professionalism within the criminal justice field; analyze and apply legal principles to the daily operations of law enforcement, the courts and corrections; and analyze and critically evaluate information to solve problems within the criminal justi...

Administration of Justice-Law Enforcement

The Law Enforcement curriculum prepares students for a career as a peace officer.

Administrative Office Specialist

The Administrative Office Specialist program, provides career-oriented skills for professional office environment positions including an overview of current computer application and applying basic written business communication, essential soft skills, information technology and customer service skills. Students will learn the skills they need to start their career as an entry level employee i...

Administrative Office Specialist

The Administrative Office Specialist program, provides career-oriented skills for professional office environment positions including an overview of current computer application and applying basic written business communication, essential soft skills, information technology and customer service skills. Students will learn the skills they need to start their career as an entry level employee i...

Advanced Manufacturing

The Sierra College Advanced Manufacturing Program prepares students for C.N.C. machining and is also ideal for students who need to upgrade prior machine shop training to comply with the current needs of industry.

Advanced Manufacturing

The Sierra College Advanced Manufacturing Program prepares students for C.N.C. machining and is also ideal for students who need to upgrade prior machine shop training to comply with the current needs of industry.

Advanced Manufacturing-Mechanical/Civil

Successful completion of the curriculum in Advanced Manufacturing—Drafting Mechanical/Civil prepares students for entry-level positions as document support technicians in the fields of mechanical and civil engineering.

Advanced Manufacturing: Mechanical/Civil

Successful completion of the curriculum in Advanced Manufacturing—Drafting Mechanical/Civil prepares students for entry-level positions as document support technicians in the fields of mechanical and civil engineering.

Allied Health - General Option

The Allied Health General Option is designed as a gateway into allied health professions and to prepare students for success in Allied Health degree and certificate programs at Sierra and other institutions. This may include training programs for professions such as Dental Hygiene, LVN, Medical Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, Respiratory Care, Radiology...

Allied Health - General Option

The Allied Health General Option is designed as a gateway into allied health professions and to prepare students for success in Allied Health degree and certificate programs at Sierra and other institutions. This may include training programs for professions such as Dental Hygiene, LVN, Medical Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, Respiratory Care, Radiology...

Allied Health - Pre-Nursing Option

Successful completion of the Associate in Science, Allied Health # Pre# Nursing Option, prepares the student with the knowledge, skills and qualities necessary to apply to most nursing programs. The program includes the prerequisites necessary for most registered nursing programs at community colleges and may be transferable to nursing majors at various universities. Some variation in degree...

Anthropology for Transfer

Anthropology is the study of humans, past and present. To understand the full sweep and complexity of cultures across all of human history, anthropology draws and builds upon knowledge from the social and biological sciences as well as the humanities and physical sciences. A central concern of anthropologists is the application of knowledge to the solution of human problems.

Applied Art and Design-Digital Media

Successful completion of the curriculum in Digital Media qualifies students for entry level positions as interactive media designers, computer game designers, interface designers, animators and on-line web designers. This option also prepares students for transfer to a four-year college program in Digital Media.

Applied Art and Design-Digital Media

Successful completion of the curriculum in Digital Media qualifies students for entry level positions as interactive media designers, computer game designers, interface designers, animators and on-line web designers. This option also prepares students for transfer to a four-year college program in Digital Media.

Applied Art and Design-Film and Video Production

Successful completion of the curriculum in Film and Video Production program provides a comprehensive understanding of the skills necessary for successful employment in the Film and Video Production industry. This program is designed to meet the needs of.

Applied Art and Design-Film and Video Production

Successful completion of the curriculum in Film and Video Production program provides a comprehensive understanding of the skills necessary for successful employment in the Film and Video Production industry. This program is designed to meet the needs of.

Applied Art and Design-Graphic Design

The Graphic Design degree offers a comprehensive set of offerings in graphic design, branding and logo design, publication design, and packaging design. This option prepares students for transfer to a four-year college program in Graphic Design, Design Thinking, UI/UX Design, and other related fields. The program stresses the design thinking process as well as the professional and production m...

Applied Art and Design-Graphic Design

The Graphic Design degree offers a comprehensive set of offerings in graphic design, branding and logo design, publication design, and packaging design. This option prepares students for transfer to a four-year college program in Graphic Design, Design Thinking, UI/UX Design, and other related fields. The program stresses the design thinking process as well as the professional and production m...

Applied Art and Design-Illustration

The certificate in Illustration offers a comprehensive set of courses in illustration, animation and gaming, digital imaging, art foundations, digital art, and 3d modeling. The program stresses the design thinking process as well as the professional production currently used in the industry. The certificate is designed to focus on providing specific career technical skills; it is not equivale...

Applied Art and Design-Illustration

The certificate in Illustration offers a comprehensive set of courses in illustration, animation and gaming, digital imaging, art foundations, digital art, and 3d modeling. The program stresses the design thinking process as well as the professional production currently used in the industry. The certificate is designed to focus on providing specific career technical skills; it is not equivale...

Applied Art and Design: Multimedia

Applied Art and Design-Web and Interaction Design

The curriculum in the Web and Interaction Design program provides a comprehensive set of courses in web and interaction design, preparing students for entry-level positions and transfer.

Applied Art and Design-Web and Interaction Design

The curriculum in the Web and Interaction Design program provides a comprehensive set of courses in web and interaction design, preparing students for entry-level positions and transfer.

Art History for Transfer

Art History is a program that provides students with an understanding of the history of visual arts and architecture. The program curriculum introduces students to the different art historical methodologies that shape the study of art of the past and present. Students examine art objects stylistically and contextually while highlighting a relationship between the object and the cultural value...

Arts and Cultures

This program provides an introduction to critical thinking, multicultural studies and the arts for.

Astronomy

Successful completion of the curriculum in the Astronomy degree recognizes a concentration in the field of Astronomy. Successful completion of the curriculum in Astronomy and the associated electives prepare the student, who is interested in Astronomy, Physics, Planetary Sciences, and allied fields, for transfer to four-year colleges or universities.

Automotive Basics

Biological Sciences

The Biological Science curriculum provides students with the opportunity to meet the requirements for transferring to four-year colleges in the areas of Agriculture, Animal Science, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Chiropractic, Clinical Lab Technician, Curator, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Nutrition/ Dietetics, Occupational Ther...

Biology for Transfer

This program provides students with a strong foundation in biology.

Business Administration for Transfer 2.0

Business Administration 2.0 is designed to provide a broad knowledge of the functional areas of a business while developing managerial skills, communication skills, technical abilities and decision-making capability.

Chemistry

The Chemistry major recognizes a concentration in the field of Chemistry. Successful completion of the curriculum in Chemistry and the associated electives prepare Chemistry students for transfer to four-year colleges or universities.

Chemistry for Transfer

This program provides students with a strong foundation in chemistry, covering the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of substances. Courses in general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, and calculus are required.

Chicana and Chicano Studies

The Chicana and Chicano Studies (CHS) program at Sierra College offers students an interdisciplinary approach to a growing and dynamic field of study that draws from Anthropology, Art, History, Literature, Political Science, Psychology, Social Science, Sociology and Spanish. The Chicana and Chicano Studies Program prepares students for further study in Chicana and Chicano Studies or a social...

Child Development Pre-Service Elementary Teacher

The Human Development and Family degree program provides students with the necessary education for work in child development programs at various levels. It also includes instruction in infant care, preschool, school-age care, and children's advocacy, and prepares students who wish to go into the field of teaching.

Civil Engineering Technology

Successful completion of the curriculum in Civil Engineering Technology will prepare students for entry-level positions as civil engineering technicians. The certificate is designed to provide knowledge and career technical skills in mathematics, physics, chemistry and civil engineering to assist engineers in fields such as surveying, construction, architecture, environmental, material testin...

Communication Studies for Transfer 2.0

Communication Studies is a broadly based discipline that includes public speaking, mass and mediated communication, journalism, interpersonal, intercultural and group communication. The degree program allows students to critically analyze information and arguments, evaluate and create effective oral and written messages, write and deliver effective presentations and formulate communication so...

Computer Science-Computer Science

The curriculum in Computer Science prepares students for transfer to California State University, Sacramento and to many other university Computer Science degree programs.

Computer Science-Embedded Systems

Successful completion of the curriculum in Embedded Systems prepares students for entry-level programming positions in companies which manufacture products that have embedded microprocessors. A certificate is designed to provide career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an associate degree.

Computer Science for Transfer

The Associate in Science in Computer Science for Transfer degree (AS-T) program provides students with a strong foundation in Computer Science. Upon completion of the program, students will demonstrate an ability to analyze problems and craft appropriate algorithmic solutions; apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline; interpret data, think critically and apply...

Computer Science-Management Information Systems

The curriculum in Management Information Systems has special emphasis on development, installation and maintenance of business software applications.

Computer Science - Web Programming

Construction Fundamentals

Construction Management

The curriculum in Construction Management focuses on providing a broad base of knowledge and skills targeted toward the management of construction operations. The objective of the degree is to provide a foundation for continued study in construction management at a four-year college or university or for employment in the construction industry.

Deaf Studies-American Sign Language

The Deaf Studies-American Sign Language degree program is designed to prepare students to transfer to a four-year baccalaureate program as a Deaf Studies major. The degree and certificate program helps develop Sign Language skills fluent enough to communicate as skilled signers for personal or work-related use.

Deaf Studies-American Sign Language

The Deaf Studies-American Sign Language degree program is designed to prepare students to transfer to a four-year baccalaureate program as a Deaf Studies major. The degree and certificate program helps develop Sign Language skills fluent enough to communicate as skilled signers for personal or work-related use.

Drafting and Engineering Support: Mechanical/Civil

Drafting and Engineering Support: Mechanical/Civil

Drafting Architectural/Civil

Successful completion of the curriculum in Drafting Architectural/Civil prepares students for entry-level positions as document support technicians in the fields of architecture, interior design and kitchen/bath design.

Drafting Architectural/Civil

Successful completion of the curriculum in Drafting Architectural/Civil prepares students for entry-level positions as document support technicians in the fields of architecture, interior design and kitchen/bath design.

Early Childhood Education

The Human Development and Family degree program provides students with the necessary education for work in child development programs at various levels: assistant teacher, associate teacher, teacher, master teacher, site supervisor and director. It also includes instruction in infant care, preschool, school-age care, and children's advocacy.

Early Childhood Education for Transfer

The Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer degree (AS-T) provides a clearly articulated curricular track to complete a bachelor's degree in Early Development, Care and Education (EDCE) for students who wish to transfer to CSU Sacramento. Completion of this degree involves a cohort of Sierra College students who meet for classes in Placer County as part of a partnership...

Economics for Transfer

The Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer degree (AA-T) program provides students with a strong foundation in Economics. Upon completion of the program, students will use critical thinking to demonstrate an understanding of major Economics concepts, including solving quantitative problems with such issues as opportunity costs, markets and profit maximization; analyze the basic principle...

Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer

The Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer degree (AA-T) prepares students to transfer into the CSU system to complete a bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies, or a major deemed similar by a CSU campus.

Emergency Medical Sciences

The purpose of the program is to help prepare the Sierra College student for an entry-level Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) position and to help advance the careers of those already in the field who have received noncredit training and/or non-degree educational preparation.

Emergency Medical Sciences

The purpose of the program is to help prepare the Sierra College student for an entry-level Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) position and to help advance the careers of those already in the field who have received noncredit training and/or non-degree educational preparation.

Engineering

The Engineering major recognizes a concentration in the field of Engineering. Successful completion of the curriculum in Engineering prepares engineering students for transfer to four-year colleges or universities.

English for Transfer

This program is designed to award the Associate in Arts in English for Transfer degree (AA-T) to those students who have completed a specialization in English. The major provides students with a comprehensive study of composition, literary analysis and rhetorical strategies. Students will be able to identify the major themes, works, authors and movements in literature, particularly British an...

Entrepreneurship for Makers

Environmental Science for Transfer

This program provides students with a strong foundation in environmental sciences. Upon completion of this degree, students will be able to identify and describe the essential components of earth's natural environment its physical, biological, energy-related, and ecological elements; describe and analyze core environmental problems, their causes and consequences, and practical solutions; eval...

Environmental Sciences

Successful completion of the Environmental Sciences curriculum will prepare students for transfer to four-year colleges or universities in areas including environmental studies and sciences, wildlife conservation biology, ecology, forestry, toxicology, waste management, and others. Environmental Sciences is the combination of biological, chemical, geological, and mathematical principles as th...

Environmental Studies

Successful completion of the Environmental Studies curriculum will prepare students for transfer to four-year colleges or universities in areas including sustainability, environmental policy, regulations and law, land use planning, environmental education, environmental justice, and others, or entry level positions in related fields.

Environmental Studies and Sustainability

ESL Intermediate-High Oral Skills

ESL Intermediate-High Writing and Reading Skills

Facilities Automation and Building Energy

The Facilities Automation certificate of achievement provides the essential skills and workforce preparation needed for careers related to automated building controls, such as building automation specialist, facilities manager, operating engineer, and facilities technician. Students will gain skills in automation, robotics, computer networking, information technology, and planning, installing...

Fashion Industries

The Fashion Industries program is designed to provide students with the necessary background for a variety of careers in the fashion industry or as a basis for advanced study.

Fashion Industries

The Fashion Industries program is designed to provide students with the necessary background for a variety of careers in the fashion industry or as a basis for advanced study.

Fashion Media

A Certificate of Achievement program in Fashion Media offered at Sierra College.

Fire Academy

This certificate program provides a comprehensive understanding of the skills necessary for successful employment in the Fire Service industry. This program is designed to meet the needs of.

Fire Company Officer

Successful completion of the Degree, Fire Officer/Company Officer, prepares the student with the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to promote and be a successful first-line supervisor. The program includes California State recognized course work that directly benefit students who may wish to promote within the fire service to a supervisory position. Some variation in degree requiremen...

Fire Company Officer

Successful completion of the Degree, Fire Officer/Company Officer, prepares the student with the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to promote and be a successful first-line supervisor. The program includes California State recognized course work that directly benefit students who may wish to promote within the fire service to a supervisory position. Some variation in degree requiremen...

Fire Technology

The Fire Technology program prepares students for a career in the fire service and provides educational and training opportunities for employed and volunteer firefighters.

Fire Technology

The Fire Technology program prepares students for a career in the fire service and provides educational and training opportunities for employed and volunteer firefighters.

Fitness Trainer

This certificate program provides a comprehensive understanding of Fitness and Personal Training. Students will gain the necessary skills and knowledge for entry-level employment in health clubs and recreation centers, and it prepares students for the American Council on Exercise Personal Trainer Certification Exam.

General Business

Successful completion of the curriculum in general business prepares students for entry-level positions in business.

General Business

Successful completion of the curriculum in general business prepares students for entry-level positions in business.

General Engineering Technology

Successful completion of the curriculum in General Engineering Technology will prepare students for entry-level positions as engineering technicians. The certificate is designed to provide knowledge and career technical skills in mathematics, physics, chemistry and engineering to assist engineers.

Geography for Transfer

The Associate in Arts in Geography for Transfer degree (AA-T) program provides students with a strong foundation in Geography. Upon completion of the program, students will demonstrate knowledge of global physical and environmental processes; formulate an appreciation of world cultural diversity, including demographics, ethnic studies, agricultural practices, economic development and resource...

Geology

A two-year associate degree in Geology prepares students to work in entry-level technical positions in the geological profession, including such fields as environmental assessment and mitigation, hydrology, mining, agronomy, conservation and interpretation. Additional professional opportunities are available for students with advanced degrees.

Geology for Transfer

Geology investigates our planet Earth from diverse perspectives, spanning from the smaller scale study of its building blocks (minerals) to the larger scale study of its dynamism (Theory of Plate Tectonics), as well as its history and the relationship between the physical environment and the evolution of life. This is accomplished by viewing the planet as a system, where there are interaction...

Health Science

The curriculum in Health Science focuses on providing a broad base of knowledge and skills to support students' development into competent health care professionals. The objective of the degree is to provide a foundation for continued study in Health Science or a related field at a four-year college or university and for employment in the healthcare fields.

History for Transfer

The Associate in Arts in History for Transfer degree (AA-T) prepares students to transfer into the CSU system to complete a bachelor's degree in History or a major deemed similar by a CSU campus.

Hospitality Management for Transfer

Hospitality Management allows students flexibility in the selection of courses related to hospitality and tourism management, commercial recreation, and event planning. Curriculum focuses on hotel management, event planning, as well as the basics of entrepreneurial businesses, and the skills needed for working with for- profit, and experience industry agencies (e.g., resorts, ski lodges, conf...

Humanities-Asian Studies

The AA degree in Humanities-Asian Studies provides preparation for upper-division course work in Humanities at a four-year university. The degree will guide students to examine the Asian experience through its ideas (philosophy), through its commitment to its culture, traditions and rituals (religions) and through its applied practices (the disciplines for self-development of body/mind health...

Humanities-Diverse Perspectives

The AA degree in Humanities-Diverse Perspectives provides preparation for upper division course work in Humanities at a four-year university. The Humanities-Diverse Perspectives AA degree pattern guides students through a series of courses that focus specifically on examining History,.

Humanities-General

The AA degree in Humanities—General provides preparation for upper division course work in Humanities at a four-year university. The degree acquaints students with the relevant eras, ideas, ideals, values and terminology endemic to the field as expressed in art, music, drama, literature, philosophy and religion.

Information Technology-Cloud Computing

Successful completion of the curriculum in Cloud Computing prepares students to advance their Information Technology careers in jobs such as Cloud Administrator and Cloud Technician. Many of the courses also help prepare students for industry recognized certification exams from Amazon Web Services and CompTIA.

Information Technology-Cloud Computing

Successful completion of the curriculum in Cloud Computing prepares students to advance their Information Technology careers in jobs such as Cloud Administrator and Cloud Technician. Many of the courses also help prepare students for industry recognized certification exams from Amazon Web Services and CompTIA.

Information Technology-Cybersecurity

Successful completion of the curriculum in Cybersecurity prepares students to advance their Information Technology careers as network administrators and cyber security professionals. Many of the courses also help prepare students for industry recognized certification exams.

Information Technology-Cybersecurity

Successful completion of the curriculum in Cybersecurity prepares students to advance their Information Technology careers as network administrators and cyber security professionals. Many of the courses also help prepare students for industry recognized certification exams.

Information Technology-Data Analytics

Data analysis is the process of inspecting, cleansing, transforming and modeling data with the goal of discovering useful information and supporting decision-making. Almost all industries examine large amounts of data to uncover hidden patterns, correlations and other insights.

Information Technology-Data Analytics

Data analysis is the process of inspecting, cleansing, transforming and modeling data with the goal of discovering useful information and supporting decision-making. Almost all industries examine large amounts of data to uncover hidden patterns, correlations and other insights.

Information Technology-IT Technician

The IT Technician program prepares students for entry level positions in computer retail, helpdesk, system administration, computer application installation, and technically oriented administrative roles. Many of the courses also help prepare students for industry recognized certification examinations. A certificate is designed to provide career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an as...

Information Technology-IT Technician

The IT Technician program prepares students for entry level positions in computer retail, helpdesk, system administration, computer application installation, and technically oriented administrative roles. Many of the courses also help prepare students for industry recognized certification examinations. A certificate is designed to provide career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an as...

Information Technology-Network Technician

The Network Technician program prepares students to work in the Information Technology industry performing a variety of network related jobs, such as Network Technician, Network Administrator, and Network Engineer. Students learn important skills like installation, configuration and troubleshooting of complex computer networks. This program also prepares students to take Cisco's CCNA certific...

Information Technology-Network Technician

The Network Technician program prepares students to work in the Information Technology industry performing a variety of network related jobs, such as Network Technician, Network Administrator, and Network Engineer. Students learn important skills like installation, configuration and troubleshooting of complex computer networks. This program also prepares students to take Cisco's CCNA certific...

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

This certificate provides foundational business skills for entrepreneurs in any discipline and is fully customizable to fit students' goals. Students receive classroom learning mixed with apprenticeships and internships.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

This certificate provides foundational business skills for entrepreneurs in any discipline and is fully customizable to fit students' goals. Students receive classroom learning mixed with apprenticeships and internships.

Interdisciplinary Entrepreneurship

Interdisciplinary Entrepreneurship

IT: Business Information Worker

IT: Business Information Worker

IT: Cybersecurity

IT: Cybersecurity

Journalism for Transfer

The Associate in Arts in Journalism for Transfer (AA-T) degree program provides students with a strong foundation in Journalism by engaging, researching and producing works in a variety of accepted media, journalistic (AP) and performance-based styles. The Associate in Arts in Journalism for Transfer degree (AA-T) prepares students to transfer into the CSU system to complete a bachelor's degr...

Kinesiology for Transfer

The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer degree (AA-T) prepares students to transfer into the CSU system to complete a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education, or a major deemed similar by a CSU campus.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Studies

LGBT Studies is an interdisciplinary and multicultural major that emphasizes the history and culture of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered persons. The degree acquaints students with the way that sexual orientation/gender identity and expression intersect with ethnic and racial, socioeconomic, creedal and political identities. The major provides preparation for upper division course wor...

Liberal Studies-Elementary Education

The Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer degree (AA-T) prepares students to transfer into the CSU system to complete a bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies, or a major deemed similar by a CSU campus. Students earning an associate degree for transfer and meeting the CSU minimum transfer admission requirements are guaranteed admission with junior standing within the CS...

Management

The curriculum in Management prepares students for entry-level management positions.

Management

The curriculum in Management prepares students for entry-level management positions.

Marketing

The curriculum in Marketing prepares students for positions as salespersons, business persons, merchandisers and marketing managers.

Marketing

The curriculum in Marketing prepares students for positions as salespersons, business persons, merchandisers and marketing managers.

Mathematics

The Mathematics major recognizes a concentration in the field of Mathematics. Successful completion of the curriculum in Mathematics and the associated electives prepare Mathematics students for transfer to four-year colleges or universities. The program in Mathematics outlined below is typical of lower-division requirements for four-year colleges and universities: some requirements vary from...

Mathematics for Transfer

The Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer (AS-T) degree includes curriculum focusing on the mastery of calculus, linear algebra and differential equations. Students will master these concepts using algebraic and visual models in pure and applied contexts and be able to communicate mathematically. The Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer degree prepares students to trans...

Mechatronics Technology

Mechatronics is the study of electronics, mechanics and computer control in one cohesive hands-on, project-based program. The field of Mechatronics includes robotics, industrial automation, industrial process control and electro-mechanical systems.

Mechatronics Technology

Mechatronics is the study of electronics, mechanics and computer control in one cohesive hands-on, project-based program. The field of Mechatronics includes robotics, industrial automation, industrial process control and electro-mechanical systems.

Media and Public Event Production

The Media and Public Event Production Certificate addresses both current and emerging media and public event production technologies, preparing students for careers in the field.

Medical Assisting

Successful completion of the Medical Assisting Program certificate prepares the student with the knowledge, skills and qualities necessary for the medical assisting profession. The medical assistant acquires a broad scope of skills which makes him/her a valuable allied health professional within the ambulatory care setting. During this program, students will learn and demonstrate vital signs,...

Modern Policing

Successful completion of the curriculum in Modern Policing prepares students for a wide variety of careers in the field of law enforcement, including patrol, detectives, S.W.A.T., narcotics, reserves, K-9 handler, traffic, and more.

Music

The Music degree includes vocal and instrumental components, as well as courses in music, history and theory. The general program is designed to provide students with a foundation in music theory and history.

Music for Transfer

The Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer program provides students with an opportunity to pursue their transfer goals through coursework in music theory, ear-training, sight-singing, applied music, and performance. The Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer degree (AA-T) prepares students to transfer into the CSU system to complete a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music, or a major deemed sim...

Natural Science

The Natural Science degree is designed for students who are pursuing transfer majors in the Natural Sciences, including Astronomy, Biological Science, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Physics and related disciplines.

Nutrition and Dietetics for Transfer

This program provides students with a strong foundation in nutrition, dietetics, and food science. Upon completion of this degree, students will be able to evaluate personal energy and nutrient requirements and food sources using current dietary assessment tools; demonstrate the understanding of the physiological processing of nutrients as they relate to energy balance, metabolism and physica...

Nutrition and Fitness

Paramedicine

Paramedicine

Philosophy

Philosophy is a broadly based discipline that examines the fundamental questions that arise in disparate areas of human experience. Courses are both historically and topically organized and emphasize the analysis of primary sources, the importance of critical thinking, and the relationship between conclusions and premises.

Philosophy for Transfer

Philosophy is a broadly based discipline that examines the fundamental questions that arise in disparate areas of human experience. Courses are both historically and topically organized and emphasize the analysis of primary sources, the importance of critical thinking, the relationship between conclusions, justifications and logic. By developing reasoning skills, students will strengthen clar...

Photography

Positions for which students of photography are qualified are professional photographer, commercial photographer, advertising and.

Photography

Positions for which students of photography are qualified are professional photographer, commercial photographer, advertising and.

Photography and Video

This interdisciplinary program of study will enable students to create technically and aesthetically successful still photographs and to capture and edit video with a solid narrative structure that meets client or employer needs.

Photography and Video

This interdisciplinary program of study will enable students to create technically and aesthetically successful still photographs and to capture and edit video with a solid narrative structure that meets client or employer needs.

Physics for Transfer

The Associate in Science in Physics for Transfer degree (AS-T) prepares students to transfer into the CSU system to complete a bachelor's degree in Physics or a major deemed similar by a CSU campus.

Political Science for Transfer

The Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer degree (AA-T) prepares students to transfer into the CSU system to complete a bachelor's degree in Political Science or a major deemed similar by a CSU campus.

Psychology

The Psychology major provides preparation for upper-division coursework in Psychology at a four-year university. The degree program allows students to develop an understanding of the biological, cognitive and social aspects of human behavior as well as the methodological and experimental practices in the field. Students should choose the emphasis or track appropriate to the transfer instituti...

Psychology for Transfer

Psychology is defined as the scientific study of behavior. The degree program allows students to utilize research methods; evaluate the credibility of research, theories and applications; understand the core fields, paradigms and theories; apply psychological concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings and historical trends to questions and.

Real Estate

The curriculum in Real Estate provides individuals with the technical knowledge and academic background to be competitive in the real estate industry. Successful coursework completion allows individuals to.

Real Estate

The curriculum in Real Estate provides individuals with the technical knowledge and academic background to be competitive in the real estate industry. Successful coursework completion allows individuals to.

Recreation Management

The Recreation Management program provides students an opportunity to learn how to motivate others to improve their lives through the constructive use of recreation. Successful completion of the Recreation Management associate degree prepares students for transfer to four-year universities.

Recreation Specialist

This certificate program provides an enhanced understanding of the basic service industry skills necessary for successful employment in the recreation, parks, tourism and hospitality industry. This program is designed to meet the needs of.

Registered Nursing

Students completing the Registered Nursing Program earn an AS or AA degree in Registered Nursing, preparing them for licensure and practice as registered nurses.

Reserve Peace Officer

The Sierra College Administration of Justice Department is recognized by the CA Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) as a certified Presenter of POST Law Enforcement Modular Academy Training courses, Modules III and II. The Reserve Peace Officer Certificate of Achievement would be issued to students who have successfully completed both of these courses, making them eligib...

Retail Management

Successful completion of the curriculum in Retail Management prepares students for entry-level and supervisory positions in the retail industry.

Social and Behavioral Sciences

The Social and Behavioral Sciences degree provides students with a broad perspective on human behavior. Successful completion of the curriculum in Social and Behavioral Sciences offers students a breadth of knowledge that could be focused into single discipline degrees as well as applied to an interdisciplinary degree. By drawing from a select group of disciplines, students will study about t...

Social Justice Studies for Transfer

The Associate in Arts in Social Justice Studies for Transfer degree (AA-T) prepares students to transfer into the CSU system to complete a bachelor's degree in Social Justice or a major deemed similar by a CSU campus.

Sociology for Transfer

Sociology is a disciplined quest for the understanding of human behavior, particularly in post-industrial society. Through a systematic analysis of society, its groups, institutions and processes, sociologists hope to better understand and predict human behavior. The introductory course provides a foundation in sociological concepts, with the goal of having students acquire the perspective in...

Spanish

The Associate of Arts in Spanish degree prepares students for transfer to a baccalaureate program in Spanish and provides a comprehensive foundation in the Spanish language for career fields such as education, international relations, medicine, and social services. The degree ensures the development of listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills; examining important contributions to Span...

Spanish for Transfer

This Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer (AA-T) degree provides a comprehensive foundation in the Spanish language. The degree ensures the development of listening, reading, writing and speaking skills; examining important contributions to Spanish language literature; examining new ideas from the Spanish speaking world; and cultivating an openness to new ideas and an informed appreciati...

Studio Art

The AA program in Studio Art is intended to prepare students for entry-level positions in the fine and applied art fields. The program seeks to provide breadth through basic requirements in two and threedimensional studio and art history courses. Additional course work is selected by students toward specific career alternatives such as fine artist, graphic designer, crafts person, illustrator...

Studio Arts for Transfer

Studio Arts is a program that provides students with broad exposure to the visual arts through basic requirements in two and three-dimensional studio and art history. Program curriculum introduces students to the fundamental concerns of art, including lab and material safety, visual literacy, design, problem solving and critical thinking. Through various hands on projects, students develop th...

Surgical Technologist

The Surgical Technology program prepares students for entry-level employment as surgical technologists in hospital surgery centers and specialty clinics. The program combines didactic instruction, laboratory simulation, and clinical experiences, providing students with the knowledge and skills required to enter the field of surgical technology in accordance with the American Medical Associati...

Sustainable Agriculture

Sustainable Agriculture combines plant and soil science, animal science and business in a hands-on approach to prepare students for the workforce or for transfer to a four-year institution.

Sustainable Agriculture

Sustainable Agriculture combines plant and soil science, animal science and business in a hands-on approach to prepare students for the workforce or for transfer to a four-year institution.

Taxation

Theater Arts

Theatre Arts for Transfer

The Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer degree (AA-T) program provides students with a strong foundation in Theatre Arts. Upon completion of the program, students will identify and recall the historical development, common practices and terminology of Western theatre; analyze texts from a performance point of view; communicate clearly and coherently in oral and written forms; colla...

UCTP: Physics

University of California Transfer Pathway (UCTP): Chemistry

The UC Transfer Pathway in Chemistry prepares students to transfer into the UC system to complete a bachelor's degree in Chemistry.

University of California Transfer Pathway (UCTP): Physics

The UC Transfer Pathway in Physics prepares students to transfer into the UC system to complete a bachelor's degree in Physics.

Watershed Ecology

Watershed ecology includes the study of all aspects of the environment including organisms within an entire watershed - the land area draining into the major creeks and river systems.

Watershed Ecology

Watershed ecology includes the study of all aspects of the environment including organisms within an entire watershed - the land area draining into the major creeks and river systems.

Welding

Successful completion of the curriculum in Welding provides students with employable skills in commercial and industrial welding processes. Students are trained to pass industry recognized welding performance testing.

Welding Industry Training

Welding Technology

The Welding Technology curriculum provides training in the field of commercial and industrial welding and fabrication. Students enrolled in Welding Technology courses will receive both the theoretical technical knowledge and the hands-on skills that will prepare them for a career in welding.

Women's Studies

Women's Studies is an interdisciplinary major based on the premise that gender is a historical variable that affects the social, economic and political structure of our society as well as the everyday lives of women and men.