SBCC Programs of Study (2020-21)
Credit Programs: Santa Barbara City College offers the following credit programs of study:
- Associate in Arts (AA) Degree
- Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) Degree
- Associate in Science (AS) Degree
- Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)
- Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Department Award (D)
Noncredit Programs: Santa Barbara City College offers noncredit Certificate of Completion, Certificate of Competency and Skills Competency Award programs.
All credit programs are listed below in alphabetical order.
A
- Accounting Assistant Bookkeeper, Level IV, Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper, Level I, Department Award (D)
- Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper, Level II, Department Award (D)
- Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper, Level III, Department Award (D)
- Accounting, Associate in Science (AS)
- Acting, Level I, Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Acting, Level II, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Acute Care (CNA), Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Administration of Justice, Associate in Arts or Science (AA/AS): Law Enforcement Emphasis
- Administration of Justice, Associate in Science (AS): Criminology Emphasis
- Administration of Justice, Associate in Science (AS): Legal Studies Emphasis
- Administration of Justice, Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)
- Administration of Justice, Certificate of Achievement (C): Criminology Emphasis
- Administration of Justice, Certificate of Achievement (C): Law Enforcement Emphasis
- Administration of Justice, Certificate of Achievement (C): Legal Studies Emphasis
- Advanced Photo Design, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Alcohol and Drug Counseling, Associate in Arts (AA)
- Alcohol and Drug Counseling, Certificate of Achievement (C)
- American Sign Language, Associate in Arts (AA)
- Animation and Gaming, Associate in Arts (AA)
- Animation and Gaming, Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts (AA)
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts for Transfer, (AA-T)
- Apple macOS Administration, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Applied Photography, Associate in Arts (AA)
- Applied Photography, Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Art History, Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
- Art, Associate in Arts (AA): Emphasis in Art History
- Art, Associate in Arts (AA): Emphasis in Art Studio
- Associate Child Care Teacher, Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Astronomy, Associate in Science (AS)
- Automotive Service and Technology, Associate in Science (AS)
- Automotive Service and Technology, Certificate of Achievement (C)
B
- Baking and Pastry, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Bio-Medical Sciences, Department Award (D)
- Biological Sciences, Associate in Arts (AA)
- Biology, Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)
- Black Studies, Associate in Arts (AA)
- Bookkeeping, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Business Administration, Associate in Science (AS)
- Business Administration, Associate in Science (AS): Entrepreneurship Emphasis
- Business Administration, Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)
- Business Administration, Certificate of Achievement (C): Entrepreneurship Emphasis
- Business Administration, Skills Competency Award (SCA): Level I
- Business Administration, Skills Competency Award (SCA): Level II
- Business Communications, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
C
- Cancer Information Management, Associate in Science (AS)
- Cancer Information Management, Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Chemistry, Associate in Arts (AA)
- Chicano Studies, Associate in Arts (AA)
- Cisco Networking Associate, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Cloud Computing Specialist, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Commercial Diving, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Commercial Music, Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Communication (AA): Applied Communication Emphasis
- Communication (AA): Communication Science Emphasis
- Communication Studies, Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
- Computer Applications and Office Management, Associate in Science (AS): Emphasis in Business Software Specialist
- Computer Applications and Office Management, Associate in Science (AS): Emphasis in Office Management
- Computer Applications and Office Management, Certificate of Achievement (C): Emphasis in Business Software Specialist
- Computer Applications and Office Management, Certificate of Achievement (C): Emphasis in Office Management
- Computer Information Systems, Associate in Science Degree (AS)
- Computer Information Systems, Associate in Science Degree (AS): Emphasis in System Administration
- Computer Network Engineering, Associate in Science (AS)
- Computer Network Engineering,Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Computer Proficiency Online, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Computer Science, Associate of Science (AS)
- Computer Science, Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Construction Technology, Associate in Science (AS)
- Construction Technology, Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Cosmetology, Associate in Science (AS)
- Cosmetology, Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Costume Crafts and Design, Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Creative Writing, Certificate of Achievement (C): General Emphasis
- Creative Writing, Certificate of Achievement (C): Professional Writing Emphasis
- Culinary Arts, Associate in Science (AS)
- Culinary Arts, Certificate of Achievement (C)
D
- Dance, Associate in Arts (AA)
- Data Analytics, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Database Programming and Applications Development, Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Digital Audio Production, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Digital Cinematography, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Digital Non-Linear Editing, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Digital Visual Foundation, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Directing for Film and Video, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Diversity Issues in ECE, Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Documentary Filmmaking, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Drafting/CAD, Associate in Science (AS)
- Drafting/CAD, Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Drawing, Certificate of Achievement (C)
E
- Early Childhood Education, Associate in Science (AS)
- Early Childhood Education, Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)
- Early Childhood Education, Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Economics, Associate in Arts (AA)
- Economics, Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
- Elementary Teacher Education, Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
- Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Engineering, Associate in Arts or Science (AA/AS)
- English, Associate in Arts (AA)
- English, Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
- Entrepreneurship, Skills Competency Award (SCA): Web Design - Level II
- Entrepreneurship, Skills Competency Award (SCA): Web Design, Level I
- Environmental Horticulture, Associate in Science (AS), Ecological Restoration and Management Emphasis
- Environmental Horticulture, Associate in Science (AS), Landscape Contracting C-27 License Emphasis
- Environmental Horticulture, Associate in Science (AS), Landscape Design Emphasis
- Environmental Horticulture, Associate in Science (AS), Nursery and Greenhouse Technology Emphasis
- Environmental Horticulture, Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Environmental Studies, Associate in Arts (AA)
- Esthetician, Skills Competency Award (SCA): Level 1
- Esthetician, Skills Competency Award (SCA): Level 2
- Ethnic Studies, Associate in Arts (AA)
F
- Film and Media Studies, Associate in Arts (AA)
- Film and Media Studies, Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Film Production, Associate in Arts (AA)
- Film, Television and Electronic Media, Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)
- Finance, Associate in Arts (AA)
- Finance, Certificate of Achievement (C)
- French, Associate in Arts (AA)
G
- Game Design, Department Award (D)
- Geography, Associate in Arts (AA)
- Geography, Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
- Geological Sciences, Associate in Science (AS)
- Geology, Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)
- Global and International Studies, Associate in Arts (AA)
- Global Leadership, Associate in Arts (AA)
- Global Leadership, Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Global Studies, Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
- Graphic Design and Photography, Associate in Arts (AA): Graphic Design Concentration
- Graphic Design and Photography, Certificate of Achievement (C): Graphic Design Concentration
- Graphic Design, Skills Competency Award (SCA): Entrepreneur I
- Graphic Design, Skills Competency Award (SCA): Entrepreneur II
H
- Health Information Technology, Associate of Science (AS)
- Healthcare Data Analytics, Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Healthy Aging, Associate of Arts (AA)
- Healthy Aging, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Help Desk and Desktop Support (Level I), Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Help Desk and Desktop Support (Level II), Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- History, Associate in Arts (AA)
- History, Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
- Home Health Aide, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Honors, Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Hospitality Operations Specialist, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Hospitality, Associate in Science (AS)
- Hospitality, Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Human Resource Hospitality Specialist, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
I
- Independent Film Producing, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Infant/Toddler Development, Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Information Design, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Information Technology Management, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Interior Design, Associate of Arts (AA)
- Interior Design, Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Interior Design: Part 1, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Interior Design: Part 2, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- International Business, Associate in Arts (AA)
- International Business, Certificate of Achievement (C)
- International Marketing Communication, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- International Marketing: Fashion and Beauty, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Introduction to Graphic Design, Certificate of Achievement (C)
J
- Journalism, Associate in Arts (AA)
- Journalism, Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
- Journalism, Certificate of Achievement (C)
K
L
- Landscape Operations, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Law and Society, Associate in Arts (AA)
- Law and Society, Associate in Arts (AA): Criminal Justice Emphasis
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, Associate in Arts (AA): Arts and Humanities Emphasis
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, Associate in Arts (AA): Science and Mathematics Emphasis
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, Associate in Arts (AA): Social and Behavioral Sciences Emphasis
- Liberal Arts, Associate in Arts (AA): Bio-Medical Sciences Emphasis
- Liberal Studies, Associate in Arts (AA): Education Emphasis
M
- Marine Diving Technician, Associate in Science (AS)
- Marine Diving Technician, Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Marine Science, Department Award (D)
- Marketing, Associate in Arts (AA)
- Marketing, Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Mathematics, Associate in Science (AS)
- Mathematics, Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)
- Media Arts, Associate in Arts (AA)
- Media Arts, Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Media Design and Development, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Medical Coding Specialist, Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Microsoft Windows System Administration and Security, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Middle East Studies, Associate in Arts (AA)
- Middle East Studies, Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Mobile Application Developer, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Mobile Media Core, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Motion Graphics and Broadcast Design, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Music, Associate in Arts (AA)
- Music, Department Award (D)
N
- Native American Studies, Associate in Arts (AA)
- Natural History, Associate in Science (AS)
- Natural History, Department Award (D)
- Nursing (ADN), Associate in Science (AS)
- Nutrition and Dietetics, Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)
O
P
- PC Support/Network Management, Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Personal Chef Training, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Philosophy, Associate in Arts (AA)
- Philosophy, Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
- Photo Design II, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Photo Design, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Photojournalism, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Physical Education, Associate of Arts (AA)
- Physical Education, Associate of Arts (AA): Athletic/Personal Fitness Training Emphasis
- Physics, Associate in Arts or Science (AA/AS)
- Physics, Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)
- Political Science, Associate in Arts (AA)
- Political Science, Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
- Post-Professional Practice in Alcohol and Drug Counseling, Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Psychology, Associate in Arts (AA)
- Psychology, Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
- Public Relations, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
R
- Radiography, Associate in Science (AS)
- Real Estate, Associate in Science (AS)
- Real Estate, Certificate of Achievement (C)
S
- Sales and Marketing, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- School-Age Care, Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Screenwriting, Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Screenwriting, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Sociology, Associate in Arts (AA)
- Sociology, Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
- Software Engineering, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Spanish, Associate in Arts (AA)
- Spanish, Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
- Studio Arts, Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
- Studio Arts, Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Sustainable Horticulture, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
T
- Technical Production, Certificate (C)
- Technical Writing, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Theatre Arts, Associate in Arts (AA): Acting
- Theatre Arts, Associate in Arts (AA): Design/Lighting and/or Costuming/Makeup
- Theatre Arts, Associate in Arts (AA): General
- Theatre Arts, Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
- Theatre Arts, Department Award (D)
V
- Virtualization System Administration, Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Vocational Nursing (LVN), Associate in Science (AS)
- Vocational Nursing (LVN), Certificate of Achievement (C)