Degrees & Certificates

The purpose of this micro-credential is to certify skills attainment in the geospatial technology areas of GPS, GIS, remote sensing, and UAV/Drone mapping. The micro-credential will help students meet industry needs in UAV/Drone mapping geospatial technology.

The goal of the Associate in Arts in History for Transfer program is to prepare students for transfer to a California State University to pursue a B.A. in History. The program is intended and designed to make the transfer of Columbia College students to CSU as seamless as possible. The 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 if this degree is the best option for their transfer goals.

The goal of the Hospitality Management Associate in Science for Transfer program is to prepare students for transfer to a California State University to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management or a similar major.

The coursework contained in this certificate prepares the students for supervisory roles such as lead decorator, lead pastry cook, pastry sous chef, lead line cook, junior sous chef, bar supervisor, dining room supervisor, or shift supervisor.

To earn a Certificate of Achievement for the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC), the student must complete the requirements detailed in the catalog.

The coursework in this Skills Attainment Certificate is designed to prepare students that wish to obtain entry-level employment in an institutional environment such as schools, health-care, or event food service.

The goal of the Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer program is to prepare students for transfer to a California State University to pursue a B.A. or B.S. in Kinesiology. The program is intended and designed to make the transfer of Columbia College students to CSU as seamless as possible. The 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 if this degree is the best option for their transfer goals.

The Kitchen Staff Skills Attainment Certificate encompasses the skills needed to become successfully employed as an entry level kitchen worker.

Management and restoration of fire-adapted ecosystems is critical to fire safety and forest health locally and throughout the region. Courses that make up this certificate will provide students with the training and skills to obtain employment in this exciting field.

Students who complete the requirements for this certificate will be prepared for a management position in any field in which they have the background to understand the industry. Students will not only have the people skills necessary to manage the business they will have basic accounting knowledge, marketing knowledge and the required business math skills.

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

The Media and Design AS Degree prepares students for entry-level jobs in one of the many fields of media and design. Students learn to produce digital content combining components such as video, audio, graphics, animation, and text for application in areas such as entertainment, marketing, advertising, education, and training. In this program, students develop problem solving and creative skills, while gaining hands-on experience with the latest technology.

The coursework in this certificate is designed to prepare students to assist clients in the creation and publishing of digital and print media. This certificate focuses on the development and management of media such as graphics (animated and static) , photo editing, video creation, typography, and publication design for digital and/or print. It includes project management, contract law and social media marketing.

The coursework in this certificate is designed to prepare students to own and operate a business and/or consult in photo/video capture and editing to produce marketing content.

The coursework in this certificate is designed to prepare students to assist clients in the creation and publishing of digital and print media.

The Music Major is designed to prepare the student to be a well-rounded musician.

The Music program at Columbia College provides students with a core curriculum of music theory, musicianship, private study and performance. The degree integrates music study, aural skills, writing and performance in order to foster artistic and critical thinking and a broad foundation of musical skill.

This certificate includes a broad area of study including botany, wildlife, fisheries, ornithology, mycology, geology, ecology and natural history. Courses that make up this certificate will provide students with the training and skills to help them attain employment in outdoor fields. These courses also apply to AS Degrees and Certificates of Achievement in Forestry, Natural Resources, and Watershed Management.

This Associate in Science (AS) Degree equips students with the applied skills, training, and experience for immediate entry into the workforce, and if desired can be optimized to prepare students for transfer to Natural Resources programs at four-year colleges and universities. Transfer-oriented students should see a guidance counselor for additional required coursework in ANTHR, BIOL, CHEM, COMP, ESC, ECON, GEOGR, MATH, PHYCS.

The Certificate of Achievement in Natural Resources helps prepare recipients for immediate employment in entry-level positions in the field of natural resources. The courses that make up the Natural Resources Certificate are also applicable to the Natural Resources AS degree, which has additional General Education requirements.