2026-2027 Catalog

Butte College · 233 programs · 952 courses

Class schedules this year: Fall 2026 · Winter 2027 · Spring 2027

Degrees and certificates

Accounting

Accounting Associate in Science
Accounting Certificate of Achievement
Professional Accountant Certificate of Achievement
Account Clerk Certificate
Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting Certificate
Tax Preparer Certificate

Administration of Justice

Administration of Justice Associate in Science for Transfer
Administration of Justice Associate in Science
Court Personnel/Pre-law Associate in Science
Criminal Justice Associate in Science
Administration of Justice Certificate of Achievement
Court Personnel/Pre-law Certificate of Achievement

Administration of Justice Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement Academy - Basic Associate in Science
Law Enforcement Academy - Basic/Fish and Wildlife Emphasis Associate in Science
Law Enforcement Academy - Basic/State Parks Emphasis Associate in Science
Law Enforcement Academy - Basic Certificate of Achievement
Law Enforcement Academy - Basic/Fish and Wildlife Emphasis Certificate of Achievement
Law Enforcement Academy - Basic/State Parks Emphasis Certificate of Achievement

Agricultural Engineering Technology

Mechanized Agriculture Associate in Science
Mechanized Agriculture Certificate of Achievement
Heavy Equipment Operator Technician Certificate of Achievement

Agriculture Business

Agriculture Business Associate in Science for Transfer
Agriculture Business Associate in Science
Agriculture Business Certificate of Achievement

Agriculture Science

Agriculture Science Associate in Science

Allied Health

Public Health Associate in Science for Transfer
Allied Health Certificate

Anthropology

Anthropology Associate in Arts for Transfer

Art

Art History Associate in Arts for Transfer
Studio Arts Associate in Arts for Transfer
Arts Associate in Arts
Ceramics Associate in Arts
Ceramics Certificate of Achievement

Automotive Technology

Automotive Technology Associate in Science
Automotive Technology - Honda, Professional Automotive Career Training (PACT) Associate in Science
Diesel Technology Associate in Science
Automotive Technology Certificate of Achievement
Automotive Technology - Honda, Professional Automotive Career Training (PACT) Certificate of Achievement
Diesel Technology Certificate of Achievement

Biological Sciences

Biology Associate in Science for Transfer
Biological Science Associate in Science
Health Occupation Preparation Associate in Science

Business

Business Administration 2.0 Associate in Science for Transfer
Business Administration Associate in Science
Business Management Associate in Science
Marketing Associate in Science
Small Business/Entrepreneurship Associate in Science
Business Management Certificate of Achievement
Marketing Certificate of Achievement
Project Management Certificate of Achievement
Retail Management Certificate of Achievement
Business on the Web Certificate
Human Resources Certificate

Business Computer Information Systems

Business Information Worker Associate in Science
Legal Office Administration Associate in Science
Medical Office Administration Associate in Science
Business Information Worker Certificate of Achievement
Legal Office Administration Certificate of Achievement
Medical Office Administration Certificate of Achievement
Basic Computer Competency Certificate
Business Information Worker Certificate
Legal Office Administration Certificate
Medical Office Administration Certificate

Chemistry

Chemistry Associate in Science

Child Development/Family Relations

Child and Adolescent Development Associate in Arts for Transfer
Early Childhood Education Associate in Science for Transfer
Early Childhood Education Certificate of Achievement
Early Childhood Education Certificate
Early Childhood Education Noncredit Certificate of Completion

Communication Studies

Communication Studies 2.0 Associate in Arts for Transfer
Communication Studies Associate in Arts
Speech and Debate Certificate of Achievement

Computer Science

Computer Science Associate in Science for Transfer
Computer Animation and Game Development Associate in Science
Computer Information Systems Associate in Science
Computer Programming Associate in Science
Computer Science Associate in Science
Computer System Administration Associate in Science
Cyber-Security Practitioner Associate in Science
Computer Programming Certificate of Achievement
Computer System Administration Certificate of Achievement
Cyber-Security Practitioner Certificate of Achievement
Cisco Network Administration Certificate
Computer Support Technician Certificate
Linux Pro Certificate
Security Pro Certificate
Server Administration Certificate

Construction

Concrete Industry Technician Associate in Science
Construction Management Associate in Science
Applied Construction Certificate of Achievement
Concrete Industry Technician Certificate of Achievement
Construction Management Certificate of Achievement

Cosmetology

Cosmetology Associate in Science
Cosmetology Certificate of Achievement
Hair Styling Certificate
Manicuring Certificate

Drafting

Drafting and CAD Technology Associate in Science
Drafting and CAD Technology Certificate of Achievement
3D Mechanical Applications Certificate
Architectural Drafting and Modeling Certificate

Drama

Theatre Arts Associate in Arts for Transfer
Theatre Arts Certificate of Achievement

Economics

Economics Associate in Arts for Transfer

Education

Elementary Teacher Education Associate in Arts for Transfer
Liberal Studies Associate in Arts
Liberal Studies: Bilingual Option Associate in Arts
Para Education Certificate

Emergency Medical Services

Paramedic Associate in Science
Paramedic Certificate of Achievement
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Certificate
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate

Engineering

Civil Engineering Associate in Science
Civil Engineering Technology Associate in Science
Computer Engineering Associate in Science
Electrical Engineering Associate in Science
Mechanical Engineering Associate in Science
Mechatronic Engineering Associate in Science
Civil Engineering Certificate of Achievement
Civil Engineering Technology Certificate of Achievement
Computer Engineering Certificate of Achievement
Electrical Engineering Certificate of Achievement
Engineering Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement
Engineering Support Technician Certificate of Achievement
Mechanical Engineering Certificate of Achievement
Mechatronic Engineering Certificate of Achievement

English

English Associate in Arts for Transfer
Language Arts Associate in Arts

English as a Second Language

ESL Noncredit Certificate of Competency

Environmental Horticulture

Agriculture Plant Science Associate in Science for Transfer
Environmental Horticulture Associate in Science
Environmental Horticulture Certificate of Achievement
Landscape/Turfgrass Technician Certificate of Achievement
Nursery Technician Certificate of Achievement
Plant Protection Certificate of Achievement

Fashion

Fashion Merchandising Associate in Science
Fashion Merchandising Certificate of Achievement
Clothing Construction Certificate
Fashion Design Certificate

Fire Science/Academy

Fire Technology Associate in Science
Fire Technology Certificate of Achievement
Firefighter I and II Academy Certificate of Achievement
BASIC 32 Certificate

Food & Nutrition

Nutrition and Dietetics Associate in Science for Transfer
Nutrition and Food Science Associate in Science

General Studies

Arts and Humanities Associate in Arts
Mathematics and Science Associate in Science
Social Science Associate in Arts

Geography

Geography Associate in Arts for Transfer

Geology

Geology Associate in Science for Transfer

Health Information Management

Medical Coding Certificate of Achievement

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

HVACR Associate in Science
Commercial HVACR Certificate of Achievement
HVACR Certificate of Achievement
HVACR Level III Certificate of Achievement
HVACR Level IV Certificate of Achievement
Residential HVACR Certificate of Achievement
HVACR Level I Certificate
HVACR Level II Certificate

History

History Associate in Arts for Transfer

Journalism

Journalism Associate in Arts for Transfer

Kinesiology

Kinesiology Associate in Arts for Transfer
Kinesiology Associate in Arts
Physical Education: Exercise Physiology Associate in Arts

Manufacturing

Advanced Manufacturing Associate in Science
Advanced Manufacturing Certificate of Achievement
Advanced Manufacturing Level I Certificate of Achievement
Advanced Manufacturing Level II Certificate of Achievement
Manufacturing Operations Certificate of Achievement
Production Management Certificate of Achievement
Advanced Manufacturing Level III Certificate
Advanced Manufacturing Level IV Certificate

Mathematics

Mathematics 2.0 Associate in Science for Transfer
Mathematics Associate in Science

Multicultural and Gender Studies

Multicultural and Gender Studies Associate in Arts

Multimedia Studies Program

Graphic Design Associate in Arts
Graphic Design for Print Associate in Science
Multimedia Studies Associate in Science
Multimedia Studies Certificate of Achievement
2D Animation and Games Certificate

Music

Music Associate in Arts for Transfer
Music Associate in Arts
Recording Arts Associate in Science
Commercial Music Certificate of Achievement
Music Certificate of Achievement
Music Theory and Composition Certificate of Achievement
Recording Arts Certificate of Achievement

Natural Resources

Natural Resources Management Associate in Science
Ecological Restoration Certificate
Forestry Technician Certificate
Parks and Recreation Certificate
Wildlife Technician Certificate

Nursing

Accelerated Track Registered Nursing Associate in Science
Accelerated Track Registered Nursing: LVN to ADN Associate in Science
Licensed Vocational Nursing Associate in Science
Registered Nursing Associate in Science
Registered Nursing: LVN to ADN Associate in Science
Accelerated Track Registered Nursing: LVN to ADN Certificate of Achievement
Licensed Vocational Nursing Certificate of Achievement
Registered Nursing: LVN to ADN Certificate of Achievement
Acute Care Nurse Assistant Certificate
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate
Home Health Aide for the CNA Certificate

Occupational and Life Skills

Navigating Workplace Success Noncredit Certificate of Completion
Occupational and Life Skills Noncredit Certificate of Completion

Philosophy

Philosophy Associate in Arts for Transfer

Photography

Photography Associate in Science
Professional Photography Certificate

Physical Science

Environmental Science Associate in Science
Physical Science Associate in Science

Physics

Physics 2.0 Associate in Science for Transfer
General Physics Associate in Science

Political Science

Political Science Associate in Arts for Transfer

Psychology

Psychology Associate in Arts for Transfer

Radio, TV, Film

Film, Television and Electronic Media Associate in Science for Transfer
Radio-TV-Film: Video Production Associate in Science
Radio-TV-Film: Video Production Certificate of Achievement
Mass Media Studies Certificate
Single Camera Video Production Certificate

Real Estate

Real Estate Associate in Science
Real Estate Certificate of Achievement
Real Estate Appraisal Certificate
Real Estate Sales Certificate

Respiratory Care

Respiratory Care Associate in Science

Social Work and Human Services

Social Work and Human Services Associate in Arts for Transfer

Sociology

Sociology Associate in Arts for Transfer
Sustainability Studies Certificate

Spanish

Spanish Associate in Arts for Transfer

Special Education Training

Special Education for Instructional Service Agreement Instructors Certificate

Welding

Welding Technology Associate in Science
Welding Technology Certificate of Achievement
PowerPathway Gas Pipeline Welding Certificate
Welding Technology Level I Certificate
Welding Technology Level II Certificate

Courses by subject

Accounting ACCT
Administration of Justice AJ
Administration of Justice Law Enforcement AJLE
Agricultural Engineering Technology AET
Agriculture Business AB
Agriculture Science AGS
Allied Health ALH
American Sign Language ASL
Anthropology ANTH
Art ART
Art History ARTH
Astronomy ASTR
Automotive Technology AUT
Biological Sciences BIOL
Business BUS
Business Computer Information Systems BCIS
Career Life Planning CLP
Chemistry CHEM
Child Development CDEV
Child Development and Family Relations CDF
Communication Studies CMST
Communication Studies COMM
Community Partners in Education CPE
Computer Science CSCI
Construction CNST
Cosmetology COS
Counseling CSL
Disabled Students Programs and Services DSPS
Drafting DFT
Drama DRAM
Economics ECON
Education EDUC
Emergency Medical Services EMS
Engineering ENGR
English ENGL
English as a Second Language ESL
Environmental Horticulture EH
Ethnic Studies ETHS
Fashion FASH
Fire Science FSC
Foods and Nutrition FN
Geography GEOG
Geology GEOL
German GERM
Health HLTH
Health Information Management HIM
Healthy Aging and Living HAL
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning HVAC
History HIST
Industrial Technology ITEC
Japanese JPN
Journalism JOUR
Kinesiology KIN
Library and Information Science LIS
Life Management LM
Manufacturing MFG
Mathematics MATH
Multicultural and Gender Studies MCGS
Multimedia Studies Program MSP
Music MUS
Natural Resources NR
Nursing NSG
Occupational and Life Skills OLS
Parenting PAR
Philosophy PHIL
Photography PHO
Physical Science PSC
Physics PHYS
Political Science POLS
Political Science POS
Psychology PSY
Psychology PSYC
Radio, TV, Film RTVF
Real Estate RLS
Respiratory Care RT
Social Work and Human Services SWHS
Sociology SOC
Sociology SOCI
Spanish SPAN
Special Education Training SPED
Statistics STAT
Welding WLD

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