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Degree or Certificate Program	Award Type	Requirements
Accounting
Accounting Specialist	Certificate of Achievement	20 units
Administration of Justice
Administration of Justice	Associate in Science Degree for Transfer	60 units
Administration of Justice: Law Enforcement	Associate in Science Degree	60 units
Anthropology
Anthropology	Associate in Arts Degree	60 units
Anthropology	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Architecture
Architecture	Associate in Science Degree	69 - 79 units
Architecture	Certificate of Achievement	33 units
Art
Studio Arts	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Art History	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Portfolio Development in Studio Arts	Certificate of Achievement	24 - 27 units
Aviation
Unmanned Aircraft System Technology	Certificate of Achievement	18 units
Unmanned Aircraft Technology	Associate in Science Degree	60 units
Biology
Biology	Associate in Science Degree for Transfer	60 units
Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation	Associate in Science Degree	60 units
Biological Sciences	Associate in Science Degree	60 units
Business
Small Business Essentials	Certificate of Completion	32 - 36 hours
Bookkeeping Certification	Certificate of Completion	147 - 176 hours
Business Administration
Business Administration 2.0	Associate in Science Degree for Transfer	60 units
Business Administration	Associate in Science Degree	60 units
Career Skills
Communication, Digital Skills and Leadership for the Workplace	Certificate of Completion	42 - 45 hours
Microsoft Office Basics	Certificate of Completion	64 - 90 hours
Chemistry
Chemistry	Associate in Science for UC Transfer	70 - 74 units
Child Studies and Elementary Education
Child and Adolescent Development	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Elementary Teacher Education	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Early Childhood Teacher Level 1	Certificate of Achievement	21 units
Early Childhood Teacher Level 2	Certificate of Achievement	21 units
Early Childhood Education	Associate in Science Degree	60 units
Early Childhood Education	Associate in Science Degree for Transfer	60 units
Inclusion Teacher Assistant	Certificate of Achievement	21 units
Early Childhood Program Director	Certificate of Achievement	12 units
Communication Design
Graphic Design	Certificate of Achievement	25 units
UX Design	Certificate of Achievement	25 units
UX Design	Associate in Arts Degree	60 units
Communication Studies
Communication Studies	Associate in Arts Degree	60 units
Communication Studies	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Communication Studies 2.0	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Professional and Workplace Communication	Certificate of Achievement	12 units
Computer Science
Computer Science	Certificate of Achievement	24 units
Court Reporting and Captioning
Court Reporting	Certificate of Completion	240 - 344 hours
Educational Captioning	Certificate of Completion	290 - 474 hours
Proofreading	Certificate of Completion	298 - 324 hours
Scoping	Certificate of Completion	432 - 474 hours
Transcription and Office Support: Machine Writing	Certificate of Completion	304 - 490 hours
Transcription and Office Support: Voice Writing	Certificate of Completion	288 - 398 hours
ESL and Citizenship (Tuition-Free)
ESL: Careers in Early Childhood Education	Certificate of Competency	128 - 144 hours
ESL: Careers in Healthcare	Certificate of Competency	128 - 144 hours
Economics
Economics	Associate in Arts Degree	60 units
Economics	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Engineering
Engineering	Associate in Science Degree	60 units
English
English	Associate in Arts Degree	60 units
English	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Facilities Maintenance
Facility Maintenance Technician	Certificate of Completion	166 - 184 hours
Fashion Design and Apparel Technology
Apparel Design Level 1	Certificate of Achievement	23 units
Stylist	Certificate of Achievement	12 units
Apparel Design	Associate in Science Degree	60 units
Apparel Design Level 2	Certificate of Achievement	29 units
French
French	Associate in Arts Degree	60 units
Geography
Geography	Associate in Arts Degree	60 units
Geography	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Geology
Geology	Associate in Science Degree for Transfer	60 units
Geospatial Technology
Geospatial Technology	Certificate of Achievement	24 units
Google
Google Data Analytics	Certificate of Completion	94 - 104.5 hours
Google IT Automation with Python	Certificate of Completion	58 - 64.5 hours
Google IT Support	Certificate of Completion	58 - 64.5 hours
Health Care Technologies
Orthopedic Technician	Certificate of Achievement	17 units
Insurance Billing Specialist	Certificate of Achievement	23 units
Medical Administrative Assistant	Certificate of Achievement	25.5 units
Medical Assistant	Certificate of Achievement	42 units
Medical Assistant	Associate in Science Degree	64 units
Clinical Assistant	Certificate of Achievement	34.5 units
Health Science
Public Health Science	Associate in Science Degree for Transfer	60 units
History
History	Associate in Arts Degree	60 units
History	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Interior Design
Computer Aided Drafting & Design	Certificate of Achievement	12 units
Interior Design Fundamentals	Certificate of Achievement	35 units
Interior Design Fundamentals	Associate in Science Degree	60 units
Interior Design Professional	Certificate of Achievement	60 units
Italian
Italian	Associate in Arts Degree	60 units
Kinesiology
Pilates Instructor	Certificate of Achievement	12 units
Kinesiology	Associate in Arts Degree	60 units
Kinesiology	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Liberal Arts
Liberal Arts	Associate in Arts Degree	60 units
Mathematics
Mathematics	Associate in Science Degree for Transfer	60 units
Mathematics	Associate in Science Degree	60 units
Data Science	Associate in Science Degree	60 units
Music
Music, Professional	Associate in Arts Degree	68 - 70 units
Music	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Commercial Music	Certificate of Achievement	16 - 18 units
Nutrition Studies
Nutrition and Dietetics	Associate in Science Degree for Transfer	60 units
Paralegal
Paralegal	Certificate of Achievement	35 units
Paralegal	Associate in Science Degree	60 units
Park Management
Park Management	Associate in Science Degree	60 units
Park Management	Certificate of Achievement	38 - 39 units
Regenerative Agriculture	Certificate of Achievement	22 units
Philosophy
Philosophy	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Physics
Physics, Applied Physics, Geophysics	Associate in Science Degree	60 units
Physics	Associate in Science for UC Transfer	64 - 68 units
Physics	Associate in Science Degree for Transfer	60 units
Political Science
Law, Public Policy and Society	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Political Science	Associate in Arts Degree	60 units
Political Science	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Psychology
Psychology	Associate in Arts Degree	60 units
Psychology	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Real Estate
Real Estate Broker License	Certificate of Achievement	24 units
Real Estate Salesperson License	Certificate of Achievement	9 units
Real Estate (Tuition-Free)
Real Estate Broker License	Certificate of Completion	384 - 432 hours
Real Estate Salesperson License	Certificate of Completion	144 - 162 hours
Social Justice Studies
Social Justice Studies: General Studies	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Sociology
Sociology	Associate in Arts Degree	60 units
Sociology	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Spanish
Spanish	Associate in Arts Degree	60 units
Spanish	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Spanish (Tuition-Free)
Spanish for Medical Professionals	Certificate of Completion	96 - 108 hours
Theater Arts
Theater Arts	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Film, Television, and Electronic Media	Associate in Science Degree for Transfer	60 units
Musical Theater	Certificate of Achievement	44 units
Film Studies	Associate in Arts Degree	60 units
Theater Arts	Associate in Arts Degree	60 units
Theater Arts: Stage Technology	Certificate of Achievement	16 units
Transfer Studies
Transfer Studies - IGETC	Certificate of Achievement	37 - 39 units
Transfer Studies - CSU GE-B	Certificate of Achievement	39 units
Women, Gender and Queer Studies
Women, Gender and Queer Studies	Associate in Arts Degree	60 units

Degree or Certificate Program	Award Type	Requirements
Administration of Justice
Administration of Justice	Associate in Science Degree for Transfer	60 units
Administration of Justice: Law Enforcement	Associate in Science Degree	60 units
Anthropology
Anthropology	Associate in Arts Degree	60 units
Anthropology	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Art
Studio Arts	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Art History	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Aviation
Unmanned Aircraft Technology	Associate in Science Degree	60 units
Biology
Biology	Associate in Science Degree for Transfer	60 units
Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation	Associate in Science Degree	60 units
Biological Sciences	Associate in Science Degree	60 units
Business Administration
Business Administration 2.0	Associate in Science Degree for Transfer	60 units
Business Administration	Associate in Science Degree	60 units
Child Studies and Elementary Education
Child and Adolescent Development	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Elementary Teacher Education	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Early Childhood Education	Associate in Science Degree	60 units
Early Childhood Education	Associate in Science Degree for Transfer	60 units
Communication Design
UX Design	Associate in Arts Degree	60 units
Communication Studies
Communication Studies	Associate in Arts Degree	60 units
Communication Studies	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Communication Studies 2.0	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Economics
Economics	Associate in Arts Degree	60 units
Economics	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Engineering
Engineering	Associate in Science Degree	60 units
English
English	Associate in Arts Degree	60 units
English	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Fashion Design and Apparel Technology
Apparel Design	Associate in Science Degree	60 units
French
French	Associate in Arts Degree	60 units
Geography
Geography	Associate in Arts Degree	60 units
Geography	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Geology
Geology	Associate in Science Degree for Transfer	60 units
Health Science
Public Health Science	Associate in Science Degree for Transfer	60 units
History
History	Associate in Arts Degree	60 units
History	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Interior Design
Interior Design Fundamentals	Associate in Science Degree	60 units
Italian
Italian	Associate in Arts Degree	60 units
Kinesiology
Kinesiology	Associate in Arts Degree	60 units
Kinesiology	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Liberal Arts
Liberal Arts	Associate in Arts Degree	60 units
Mathematics
Mathematics	Associate in Science Degree for Transfer	60 units
Mathematics	Associate in Science Degree	60 units
Data Science	Associate in Science Degree	60 units
Music
Music	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Nutrition Studies
Nutrition and Dietetics	Associate in Science Degree for Transfer	60 units
Park Management
Park Management	Associate in Science Degree	60 units
Philosophy
Philosophy	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Physics
Physics, Applied Physics, Geophysics	Associate in Science Degree	60 units
Physics	Associate in Science Degree for Transfer	60 units
Political Science
Law, Public Policy and Society	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Political Science	Associate in Arts Degree	60 units
Political Science	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Psychology
Psychology	Associate in Arts Degree	60 units
Psychology	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Social Justice Studies
Social Justice Studies: General Studies	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Sociology
Sociology	Associate in Arts Degree	60 units
Sociology	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Spanish
Spanish	Associate in Arts Degree	60 units
Spanish	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Theater Arts
Theater Arts	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Film, Television, and Electronic Media	Associate in Science Degree for Transfer	60 units
Film Studies	Associate in Arts Degree	60 units
Theater Arts	Associate in Arts Degree	60 units
Women, Gender and Queer Studies
Women, Gender and Queer Studies	Associate in Arts Degree	60 units

Degree or Certificate Program	Award Type	Requirements
Administration of Justice
Administration of Justice	Associate in Science Degree for Transfer	60 units
Anthropology
Anthropology	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Art
Studio Arts	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Art History	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Biology
Biology	Associate in Science Degree for Transfer	60 units
Business Administration
Business Administration 2.0	Associate in Science Degree for Transfer	60 units
Child Studies and Elementary Education
Child and Adolescent Development	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Elementary Teacher Education	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Early Childhood Education	Associate in Science Degree for Transfer	60 units
Communication Studies
Communication Studies	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Communication Studies 2.0	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Economics
Economics	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
English
English	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Geography
Geography	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Geology
Geology	Associate in Science Degree for Transfer	60 units
Health Science
Public Health Science	Associate in Science Degree for Transfer	60 units
History
History	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Kinesiology
Kinesiology	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Mathematics
Mathematics	Associate in Science Degree for Transfer	60 units
Music
Music	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Nutrition Studies
Nutrition and Dietetics	Associate in Science Degree for Transfer	60 units
Philosophy
Philosophy	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Physics
Physics	Associate in Science Degree for Transfer	60 units
Political Science
Law, Public Policy and Society	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Political Science	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Psychology
Psychology	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Social Justice Studies
Social Justice Studies: General Studies	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Sociology
Sociology	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Spanish
Spanish	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Theater Arts
Theater Arts	Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer	60 units
Film, Television, and Electronic Media	Associate in Science Degree for Transfer	60 units

Degree or Certificate Program	Award Type	Requirements
Accounting
Accounting Specialist	Certificate of Achievement	20 units
Architecture
Architecture	Certificate of Achievement	33 units
Art
Portfolio Development in Studio Arts	Certificate of Achievement	24 - 27 units
Aviation
Unmanned Aircraft System Technology	Certificate of Achievement	18 units
Business
Small Business Essentials	Certificate of Completion	32 - 36 hours
Bookkeeping Certification	Certificate of Completion	147 - 176 hours
Career Skills
Communication, Digital Skills and Leadership for the Workplace	Certificate of Completion	42 - 45 hours
Microsoft Office Basics	Certificate of Completion	64 - 90 hours
Child Studies and Elementary Education
Early Childhood Teacher Level 1	Certificate of Achievement	21 units
Early Childhood Teacher Level 2	Certificate of Achievement	21 units
Inclusion Teacher Assistant	Certificate of Achievement	21 units
Early Childhood Program Director	Certificate of Achievement	12 units
Communication Design
Graphic Design	Certificate of Achievement	25 units
UX Design	Certificate of Achievement	25 units
Communication Studies
Professional and Workplace Communication	Certificate of Achievement	12 units
Computer Science
Computer Science	Certificate of Achievement	24 units
Court Reporting and Captioning
Court Reporting	Certificate of Completion	240 - 344 hours
Educational Captioning	Certificate of Completion	290 - 474 hours
Proofreading	Certificate of Completion	298 - 324 hours
Scoping	Certificate of Completion	432 - 474 hours
Transcription and Office Support: Machine Writing	Certificate of Completion	304 - 490 hours
Transcription and Office Support: Voice Writing	Certificate of Completion	288 - 398 hours
ESL and Citizenship (Tuition-Free)
ESL: Careers in Early Childhood Education	Certificate of Competency	128 - 144 hours
ESL: Careers in Healthcare	Certificate of Competency	128 - 144 hours
Facilities Maintenance
Facility Maintenance Technician	Certificate of Completion	166 - 184 hours
Fashion Design and Apparel Technology
Apparel Design Level 1	Certificate of Achievement	23 units
Stylist	Certificate of Achievement	12 units
Apparel Design Level 2	Certificate of Achievement	29 units
Geospatial Technology
Geospatial Technology	Certificate of Achievement	24 units
Google
Google Data Analytics	Certificate of Completion	94 - 104.5 hours
Google IT Automation with Python	Certificate of Completion	58 - 64.5 hours
Google IT Support	Certificate of Completion	58 - 64.5 hours
Health Care Technologies
Orthopedic Technician	Certificate of Achievement	17 units
Insurance Billing Specialist	Certificate of Achievement	23 units
Medical Administrative Assistant	Certificate of Achievement	25.5 units
Medical Assistant	Certificate of Achievement	42 units
Clinical Assistant	Certificate of Achievement	34.5 units
Interior Design
Computer Aided Drafting & Design	Certificate of Achievement	12 units
Interior Design Fundamentals	Certificate of Achievement	35 units
Interior Design Professional	Certificate of Achievement	60 units
Kinesiology
Pilates Instructor	Certificate of Achievement	12 units
Music
Commercial Music	Certificate of Achievement	16 - 18 units
Paralegal
Paralegal	Certificate of Achievement	35 units
Park Management
Park Management	Certificate of Achievement	38 - 39 units
Regenerative Agriculture	Certificate of Achievement	22 units
Real Estate
Real Estate Broker License	Certificate of Achievement	24 units
Real Estate Salesperson License	Certificate of Achievement	9 units
Real Estate (Tuition-Free)
Real Estate Broker License	Certificate of Completion	384 - 432 hours
Real Estate Salesperson License	Certificate of Completion	144 - 162 hours
Spanish (Tuition-Free)
Spanish for Medical Professionals	Certificate of Completion	96 - 108 hours
Theater Arts
Musical Theater	Certificate of Achievement	44 units
Theater Arts: Stage Technology	Certificate of Achievement	16 units
Transfer Studies
Transfer Studies - IGETC	Certificate of Achievement	37 - 39 units
Transfer Studies - CSU GE-B	Certificate of Achievement	39 units

Program Types

Associate in Arts or Science Degrees (AA/AS): These degrees are for students who desire a two-year degree or transfer to another college or university to obtain a bachelor’s degree.
Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs): The Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T) and Associate in Science Degree for Transfer (AS-T) provide a pathway to the California State University (CSU) system. Students awarded an AA-T or AS-T degree are guaranteed admission with junior standing in the CSU system and are given priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus or to a program whose major is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses.
Associate Degrees for Transfer (UCTPs): The University of California Transfer Pathway (UCTP) is an associate degree for transfer that guarantees the student admission to a University of California campus with junior standing.
Certificates: Certificates are a sequence of courses designed for students who wish to enhance a specific skill area or specialization. Students earning a certificate do not complete a general education pattern.
- Certificates of Achievement: A sequence of courses consisting of eight or more degree-applicable units that leads to a career path or improved employability.
- Certificates of Completion: A sequence of tuition-free courses designed to prepare students to progress in a career path or improve employability.
- Certificates of Competency: A sequence of tuition-free courses preparing students to demonstrate achievement in a set of competencies in ESL or basic skills.

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