Degrees and Certificates
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Program information
A
Addiction Studies - ADS
Addiction Studies - ADS
Program requirements maps
Term by term course sequence recommendation
- Addiction Studies AS course sequence map
- Addiction Counseling AS course sequence map
- Addiction Studies Certificate of Achievement
- Addiction Counseling Certificate of Achievement
ADS is in the Health Science Department
Administration of Justice - ADJUS
Administration of Justice - ADJUS
- Administration of Justice catalog information
- Administration of Justice brochure
- 2 Year Course Offerings Chart
Program requirements maps
Term by term course sequence recommendation
- Administration of Justice AS-T course sequence map
- Administration of Justice AS course sequence map
- Administration of Justice - Certificate of Achievement
- Administration of Justice - Correctional Specialist Certificate of Accomplishment
- Administration of Justice Crime Scene Investigator Certificate of Accomplishment
- Administration of Justice Criminal Law Specialist Certificate of Accomplishment
- Administration of Justice Juvenile Counseling Certificate of Accomplishment
- Administration of Justice Police/Law Enforcement Certificate of Accomplishment
- Administration of Justice Community Relations Specialist Certificate of Accomplishment
Allied Health
Biological Science - BIOSC
Program requirements maps
- Biology AS
- Biology AST
- Biology: Life Science AS
- Biology: Natural Science AS
- Biology: Allied Health AS
- Biology: Allied Health Certificate of Achievement
- Biology: Allied Health Certificate of Achievement Fundamentals
Term by term course sequence recommendation
Anthropology - ANTHR
Anthropology - ANTHR
Program requirements maps
Term by term course sequence recommendation
Anthropology is in the Social Science Department
Architecture - ARCHI
Art - ART
Art - ART
(includes a new transfer degree)
Program requirements maps
Term by term course sequence recommendation
Art Digital Media - ARTDM
Art Digital Media - ARTDM
Program requirements maps
- Art Digital Media AA
- Graphic Design AA
- Animation and Game Design AA
- Interaction design for Web and Mobil Platforms AA
Term by term course sequence recommendation
- Art - Digital Media AA course sequence map
- Art - Digital Media - Graphic Design AA course sequence map
- Art - Digital Media - Animation AA course sequence map
- *NEW Art - Digital Media - Interaction Design for Web and Mobil Platforms AA sequence map
- Art - Digital Media - Game Design Certificate of Achievement
- Art - Digital Media - Animation Certificate of Achievement
- *NEW Art- Digital Media - Interaction Design for Web and Mobil Platforms Certificate of Achievement
- Art - Digital Media - Motion Graphics Certificate of Achievement
- Art - Digital Media - Web Design Certificate of Achievement
- Art - Digital Media - Graphic Design Certificate of Achievement
- Art - Digital Media - Foundation Certificate of Accomplishment
Art History - ARTHS
Art History - ARTHS
Program requirements maps
Term by term course sequence recommendation
ARTHS is part of the Art Department
Astronomy - ASTRO
Astronomy - ASTRO
ASTRO is part of the Physical Science Department
B
Biological Science - BIOSC
Biological Science - BIOSC
- Biological Science catalog information
- BIOSC 2 Year Course Offerings Chart
- OCEAN 2 Year Course Offerings Chart
Program requirements maps
- Biology AS
- Biology AST
- Biology: Life Science AS
- Biology: Natural Science AS
- Biology: Allied Health AS
- Biology: Allied Health Certificate of Achievement
- Biology: Allied Health Certificate of Achievement Fundamentals
Term by term course sequence recommendation
- Biology AS-T course sequence map
- Biology AS course sequence map
- Biology: Life Science AS course sequence map
- Biology: Natural Science AS course sequence map
- Biology: Allied Health AS course sequence map
- Biology: Allied Health Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement
- Biology: Allied Health Certificate of Achievement
Business - BUS
Business - BUS
- Business catalog information
- Business/Business Transfer brochure
- Office Professional brochure
- Small Business Management brochure
- 2 Year Course Offerings Chart
Program requirements maps
Term by term course sequence recommendation
- Business AS-T course sequence map
- Business AS course sequence map
- Business - Advanced General Business Certificate of Achievement
- Business - Transfer Certificate of Achievement
- Business - Business Marketing Certificate of Achievement
- Business - General Business Certificate of Achievement
- Business - Management and Leadership Studies Certificate of Achievement
- Business - Office Professional Business Information Worker Certificate of Achievement
- Business - Professional and Technical Workspace Skills Certificate of Achievement
- Business - Real Estate Certificate of Achievement
- Business - Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship Certificate of Achievement
- Business - Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship Certificate of Accomplishment
- Business - Real Estate Salesperson Certificate of Accomplishment
- Business - Office Professional Certificate of Accomplishment
Business Accounting - BUSAC
Business Marketing - BUSMK
C
Chemistry - CHEM
Program requirements maps
Term by term course sequence recommendation
Chinese - CHIN
Communication Studies - COMM (formerly Speech)
Communication Studies - COMM (formerly Speech)
Program requirements maps
Term by term course sequence recommendation
Computer Information Systems - CIS
Computer Information Systems - CIS
- Computer Information Systems catalog information
- Computer Information Systems brochure
- 2 Year Course Offerings Chart
Program requirements maps
Term by term course sequence recommendation
- Computer Information Systems AS course sequence map
- Computer Information Systems - CORE Certificate of Achievement
- Computer Information Systems Database Management Certificate of Achievement
- Computer Information Systems Project Management Certificate of Achievement
- Computer Information Systems - Web Graphics Certificate of Achievement
- Computer Information Systems - Web Technology Certificate of Achievement
- Computer Information Systems - Web Graphics - Certificate of Accomplishment
- Computer Information Systems - Web Technology Certificate of Accomplishment
- Computer Information Systems - Project Management - Certificate of Accomplishment
- Computer Information Systems Database Management Certificate of Accomplishment
Computer Network Technology - CNT
Computer Network Technology - CNT
- Computer Network Technology catalog information
- Computer Network Technology brochure
- 2 Year Course Offerings Chart
Program requirements maps
Term by term course sequence recommendation
Computer Science - COMSC
Computer Science - COMSC
- Computer Science catalog information
- Computer Science brochure
- Computer User Support brochure
- 2 Year Course Offerings Chart
Program requirements maps
Term by term course sequence recommendation
- Computer Science AS course sequence map
- Computer Science Mobil and Enterprise Java Programming Certificate fo Achievement
- Computer Science Computer Architecture Certificate of Achievement
- Computer Science Advanced Java Programming Certificate of Achievement
- Computer Science - Program Design Certificate of Achievement
- Computer Science Advanced C ++ Programming Certificate of Achievement
Construction - CONST
Construction - CONST
- Construction catalog information
- Pre-Apprenticeship program information
- Pre-apprenticeship brochure
- 2 Year Course Offerings Chart
Program requirements maps
- Construction and Building Inspection Specialization AS
- Construction Management Specialization AS
- Construction Supervision and Superintendency Specialization AS
Term by term course sequence recommendation
- Construction Management AS course sequence map
- Construction Supervision and Superintendency Specialization AS course sequence map
- Construction Pre-Apprenticeship AS course sequence map
- Construction and Building Inspection AS course sequence map
- Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate of Achievement
- Construction and Building Inspection Certificate of Achievement
- Construction Management Certificate of Achievement
- Construction Supervision and Superintendency Certificate of Achievement
- Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate of Accomplishment
Culinary Arts - CULN
Culinary Arts - CULN
- Culinary Arts catalog information
- Baking and Pastry brochure
- Culinary Arts brochure
- Restaurant Management brochure
- 2 Year Course Offerings Chart
Program requirements maps
- Hospitality Studies Baking and Pastry Specialization AS
- Hospitality Studies Culinary Arts Specialization AS
- Hospitality Studies Restaurant Management Specialization AS
- Culinary Arts Certificate of Accomplishment
Term by term course sequence recommendation
- Culinary Arts - Hospitality Management - AS-T sequence map
- Culinary Arts - Hospitality Studies - AS course sequence map
- Culinary Arts - Baking and Pastry - AS course sequence map
- Hospitality Studies - Restaurant Management AS course sequence map
- Culinary Arts - Certificate of Achievement
- Culinary Arts - Certificate of Accomplishment
- Hospitality Studies - Restaurant Management Certificate of Achievement
- Culinary Arts - Baking and Pastry Certificate of Achievement
D
Dance - DANCE
Dance - DANCE
Program requirements maps
Term by term course sequence recommendation
Dance is in the Kinesiology Department
Dental Assisting - DENTL
Dental Hygiene - DENHY
Drama - DRAMA
E
Early Childhood Education - ECE
Early Childhood Education - ECE
- Early Childhood Education catalog information
- Early Childhood Education brochure
- 2 Year Course Offerings Chart
Program requirements maps
- Early Childhood Education AS
- Early Childhood Education AST
- Early Childhood Certificate of Achievement Basic
- Early Childhood Certificate of Achievement Teacher
- Early Childhood Certificate of Achievement Master Teacher
- Early Childhood Certificate of Achievement Associate Teacher
- Early Childhood Certificate of Achievement Site Supervisor
Term by term course sequence recommendation
Economics - ECON
Education - EDUC
Electrical/Electronics Technology - ELECT/ELTRN
Electrical/Electronics Technology - ELECT/ELTRN
- Electrical/Electronics Technology catalog information
- Electrical/Electronics brochure
- 2 Year Course Offerings Chart
Program requirements maps
Term by term course sequence recommendation
Energy Systems - ENSYS
Engineering - ENGIN
Engineering Technology - ENGTC
Engineering Technology - ENGTC
(includes a new degree)
- Engineering Technology catalog information
- Engineering Technology brochure
- mTECH brochure
- 2 Year Course Offerings Chart
Program requirements maps
- Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology AS
- Industrial Maintenance Machinist/Mechanic (mTech) AS
- Civil Design Drafting Technology AS
Term by term course sequence recommendation
- Engineering Tech - Manufacturing and Technology AS course sequence map
- Engineering Tech - Civil Design Drafting Technology AS course sequence map
- Engineering Tech - mTech - Industrial Maintenance Machinist/Mechanic AS course sequence map
- Engineering Tech - Civil Design Drafting Technology, Certificate of Achievement
- Engineering Tech - Civil Drafting, CAD Certificate of Achievement
- Engineering Tech - Machining for Mechanical Engineering Technology - Certificate of Achievement
- Engineering Technology - mTECH - Industrial Maintenance Machinist/Mechanic - Certificate of Achievement
- Engineering Tech - Computer Aided Drafting and Digital Media for Architecture, Industrial Design and Engineering- Certificate of Accomplishment
- Engineering Tech - Pre-Engineering Technology - Certificate of Accomplishment
Engineering Technology is in the Architecture/Engineering department
English - ENGL
English as a Second Language - ESL
English as a Second Language - ESL
Program requirements maps
- ESL Conversation
- ESL Intermediate Reading and Writing
- ESL Advanced Reading and Writing
- ESL Transition to College Level English
Term by term course sequence recommendation
Environmental Science - ENVSC
F
Film, Television and Electronic Media
Film, Television and Electronic Media
Program requirements maps
Term by term course sequence recommendation
- Film, Television, and Electronic Media AA course sequence map
- Film, Television, and Electronic Media AAT course sequence map
- Television Arts - AA course sequence map
- Television Arts - Certificate of Achievement course sequence map
- Television Arts - Basic Writing for Digital Medium - Certificate of Accomplishment course sequence map
- Television Arts - Basic Studio Production - Certificate of Accomplishment
- Television Arts - Basic Digital Field Production - Certificate of Accomplishment
- Television Arts - Certificate of Achievement course sequence map
French - FRNCH
G
Geography - GEOG
Geography - GEOG
Program requirements maps
- Geography AA-T
- Geographic Information Systems AS
- Geographic Meteorology AS
- Geographic Physical Geography AS
- Geographic Social Cultural Geography AA
Term by term course sequence recommendation
- Geography AA-T course sequence map
- Geography AA course sequence map
- Geography: Physical Geography AS course sequence map
- Geography: Meteorology AS course sequence map
- Geography: Social Cultural Geography AS course sequence map
- Geography: Information Systems/ Global Positioning System AS course sequence map
- Geography: Information Systems/ Global Positioning System Certificate of Achievement
- Geography: Information Systems/ Global Positioning System Certificate of Accomplishment
Geology - GEOL
German - GRMAN
H
Health Science - HSCI
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration - HVACR
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration - HVACR
Program requirements maps
Term by term course sequence recommendation
Horticulture - HORT
Horticulture - HORT
- Horticulture catalog information
- Horticulture brochure
- 2 Year Course Offerings Chart
- Plant Science and Horticulture Cert of Achievement
Term by term course sequence recommendation
- Arboriculture - Certificate of Achievement course sequence map
- Arboriculture - Certificate of Accomplishment course sequence map
- Horticulture Tech - Certificate of Accomplishment course sequence map
- Horticulture and Plant Science - Certificate of Achievement course sequence map
- Tree Technician Certificate of Accomplishment course sequence map
- Landscape and Design Certificate of Achievement course sequence map
- Nursery and Greenhouse Certificate of Achievement
- Landscape Design Fundamentals Certificate of Accomplishment
- Nursery Technician Certificate of Accomplishment course sequence map
Humanities - HUMAN
Humanities - HUMAN
(new degree)
Program requirements maps
Term by term course sequence recommendation
I
Industrial Design - IDSGN
Italian - ITAL
J
Japanese - JAPAN
Journalism - JRNL
K
Kinesiology - KINES (formerly Physical Education Theory)
Kinesiology - KINES
(formerly Physical Education Theory)
- Kinesiology catalog information
- Kinesiology Coaching brochure
- Fitness brochure
- Sports Medicine brochure
2 Year Course Offerings Charts
Program requirements maps
- Kinesiology AS-T
- Kinesiology AS
- Kinesiology Coaching Emphasis AS
- Kinesiology Fitness Instruction AS
- Kinesiology Sport and Recreation Management Option AS
- Kinesiology Sports Medicine/Athletic Training AS
Term by term course sequence recommendation
L
Library Technology- LT
Library Technology- LT
Program requirements maps
Term by term course sequence recommendation
- Library Technology AS course sequence map
- Library Technology Certificate of Achievement course sequence map
Library Technology is in the Library department
M
Mathematics - MATH
Music - MUSIC
Music Industry Studies - MUSX
Music Industry Studies - MUSX
- Music Industry Studies catalog information
- Music Industry Studies brochure
- 2 Year Course Offerings Chart
Program requirements maps
- Audio Visual Technology AS
- Music Industry Studies AA and Certificate of Achievement
- Audio Visual Technology Certificate of Achievement
Term by term course sequence recommendation
- Music Industry Studies AA course sequence map
- Audio Visual Technology AS course sequence map
- Music Industry Studies Certificate of Achievement course sequence map
- Audio Visual Technology Certificate of Achievement course sequence map
Music Industry Studies is in the Music department.
N
Nutrition - NUTRI
Nutrition - NUTRI
Program requirements maps
Term by term course sequence recommendation
Nutrition is in the Health Science department.
P
Philosophy - PHILO
Philosophy - PHILO (includes a new transfer degree)
Program requirements maps
Term by term course sequence recommendation
Physics - PHYS
Plumbing - PLUMB
Plumbing - PLUMB
Program requirements maps
Term by term course sequence recommendation
- Plumbing AS course sequence map
- Plumbing Certificate of Achievement
- Plumbing Certificate of Accomplishment
Plumbing is an apprenticeship in the Architecture/Engineering department.
Political Science - POLSC
Political Science - POLSC
(includes a new transfer degree)
Program requirements maps
Term by term course sequence recommendation
Political Science is in the Social Science department.
Psychology - PSYCH
Psychology - PSYCH
Program requirements maps
Term by term course sequence recommendation
Psychology is in the Social Science department.
R
Respiratory Therapy - RT
Respiratory Therapy - RT
(offered in collaboration with Ohlone College, which grants the degree)
Program requirements maps
Term by term course sequence recommendation
Russian - RUSS
S
Social Science - SOCSC
Social Science - SOCSC
Program requirements maps
Term by term course sequence recommendation
Social Justice is in the Social Science department.
Sociology - SOCIO
Sociology - SOCIO
Program requirements maps
Term by term course sequence recommendation
Sociology is in the Social Science department.
Spanish - SPAN
Special Education - SPEDU
Speech - SPCH see Communication Studies - COMM
Speech - SPCH see Communication Studies - COMM
Steamfitting - STMFT
Steamfitting - STMFT
Program requirements maps
Term by term course sequence recommendation
- Steamfitters AS course sequence map
- Steamfitters Certificate of Achievement course sequence map
- Steamfitters Certificate of Accomplishment course sequence map
Steamfitting is an apprenticeship in the Architecture/Engineering department.
T
Transfer Studies - CSU
Transfer Studies - CSU
Transfer Studies - IGETC
Transfer Studies - IGETC
In compliance with the October 2010 Gainful Employment (GE) regulations published by the U.S. Department of Education, the Contra Costa Community College District provides information about Career Technical Education (CTE) programs that offer a Certificate of Achievement: program costs, normal time for completion, average loan debt incurred by students enrolled in the program, completion rates, and potential careers fields for program graduates.