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Degrees & Certificates

Columbia College offers over 40 areas of study, including certificates, Associates Degrees and university transfer preparation. Check out an interest area and plan your first semester or scroll down to see all our programs listed individually. If you don't see your interest or major listed, talk with a counselor to learn how Columbia College can help you reach your educational goals!

 

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Subject: Accounting

Degree/Certificate Type: A.S. Degree

The goal of this award is to prepare students for an entry-level position in accounting or full charge bookkeeper.

Subject: Accounting

Degree/Certificate Type: Certificate of Achievement

This Certificate of Achievement prepares students for an entry level position as a full charge bookkeeper. Students learn the accounting cycle, how to analyze and post to the journal and prepare financial statements.

Subject: General Health Care Prep

Degree/Certificate Type: A.S. Degree

The Associate in Science Degree is awarded in Science and Technical fields. It is specifically designed for students who intend to transfer to a four-year institution.

Subject: Anthropology

Degree/Certificate Type: A.A.-T Degree

The goal of the Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer program is to prepare students for transfer to a California State University to pursue a B.A. in Anthropology. The program is intended and designed to make the transfer of Columbia College students to CSU as seamless as possible. The major requirements of this degree align with the Transfer Model Curriculum. It is the most efficient pathway for students desiring to transfer to CSU in a similar major in a timely manner. Students should consult with a counselor to determine whether this degree is the best option for their transfer goals.

Subject: Anthropology

Degree/Certificate Type: A.A.-T Degree

This certificate recognizes the completion of a series of courses that prepare the student for entry-level participation in field archaeological projects and work in an archaeological lab.

Subject: Arts & Humanities

Degree/Certificate Type: A.A. Degree

The Associate in Arts Degree is designed for students who wish to have a broad knowledge of liberal arts and humanities.

Subject: Child Development

Degree/Certificate Type: Certificate of Achievement

The Certificate of Achievement, Associate Child Development Teacher/Future Educators, provides students with a foundation in high-quality caregiving and environments for children including infant, toddler, preschool and school age. Coursework includes knowledge of child development from the prenatal stage through adolescence, understanding the child in the context of their family and community, developmentally appropriate practices, inclusive, equitable, and responsible guidance practices, and placement in a supervised field experience.

Subject: Child Development

Degree/Certificate Type: Certificate of Achievement

The Certificate of Achievement in Associate Infant/Toddler Teacher provides students with a foundation in high-quality caregiving and environments for infants and toddlers. Coursework includes knowledge of child development from the prenatal stage through age three, understanding the child in the context of his/her family, inclusive practice, health and safety, and observation and assessment.

Subject: Automotive Technology

Degree/Certificate Type: A.S. Degree

This Associate in Science Degree is designed to provide students with skills and training for immediate entry into the automotive workforce as automotive technicians.

Subject: Automotive Technology

Degree/Certificate Type: Certificate of Achievement

This certificate covers the entire eight areas that encompass Automotive Service Excellence certifications. Students completing this certificate program have completed the complete set of training areas prescribed for entry-level automotive technicians.

Subject: Automotive Technology

Degree/Certificate Type: A.A.-T Degree

The coursework in this certificate is designed to better prepare students who plan to own their own business in the Automotive industry.

Subject: Baking

Degree/Certificate Type: Certificate of Competency

The Bakery Staff Skills Attainment Certificate encompasses all the skills needed to gain entry level employment in the baking and pastry field.

Subject: Baking

Degree/Certificate Type: A.S. Degree

This Associates in Science Degree will provide students with the skills and knowledge needed for direct entry into the workforce. This degree is accredited by the American Culinary Federation Educational Foundation Accrediting Commission.

Subject: Baking

Degree/Certificate Type: Certificate of Achievement

This certificate encompasses all the competencies needed to gain employment in the baking and pastry fields. This certificate is accredited by the American Culinary Federation Educational Foundation Accrediting Commission.

Subject: Bartending

Degree/Certificate Type: Certificate of Competency

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Subject: Social Work & Human Services

Degree/Certificate Type: Certificate of Competency

The Beginning Social Work Skills Attainment Certificate will introduce students to the helping professions. Students explore the topics of social work and human service; general psychology; drug use and behavior; and social problems and deviance. By exploring these topics students can determine if the field of Social Work and Human Services is a career path they would like to pursue.

Subject: Biology

Degree/Certificate Type: A.A.-T Degree

The goal of the Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer program is to prepare students for transfer to a California State University to pursue a B.A. or B.S. in Biology. The program is intended and designed to make the transfer of Columbia College students to CSU seamless. The requirements of this degree align with the Transfer Model Curriculum.

Subject: Business

Degree/Certificate Type: A.S.-T Degree

The goal of the Associate in Science in Business Administration 2.0 for Transfer program is to prepare students for transfer to a California State University to pursue a B.A. or B.S. in Business Administration. The program is intended and designed to make the transfer of Columbia College students to CSU as seamless as possible.

Subject: Business

Degree/Certificate Type: A.S. Degree

This degree is specifically designed for students who intend to go straight into a management position and is not intended as a transfer degree.

Subject: Chemistry

Degree/Certificate Type: A.S.-T Degree

The goal of the Chemistry Associate in Science for Transfer program is to prepare students for transfer to a California State University to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry. The program is intended and designed to make the transfer of Columbia College students to CSU as seamless as possible. The major requirements of this degree align with the Transfer Model Curriculum.