2026-2027 Catalog
College of the Desert · 291 programs · 1318 courses
Class schedules this year: Fall 2026
Degrees and certificates
Adult Basic Education
- Adult High School Diploma/GED Preparation Diploma
- Basic English Certificate of Completion
- Advanced English Certificate of Completion
- Basic Math Certificate of Completion
- Advanced Math Certificate of Completion
- Reading Certificate of Completion
- Secondary Education (GED) Certificate of Completion
Agriculture
- Agriculture Plant Science AS-T
- Agri-Business AS
- Environmental Horticulture (employment preparation) AS
- General Agriculture AS
- Plant Science (employment preparation) AS
- Turfgrass Management AS
- Agriculture Food Safety Certificate of Achievement
- Agriculture Irrigation Technician Certificate of Achievement
- Agriculture Office Assistant Certificate of Achievement
- Agriculture Office Professional Certificate of Achievement
- Agriculture Pest Management Certificate of Achievement
- Agriculture Technician Certificate of Achievement
- Arborist Technician Certificate of Achievement
- Environmental Horticulture Certificate of Achievement
- Landscape & Irrigation Technician Certificate of Achievement
- Pest Management Technician Certificate of Achievement
- Turfgrass Management Certificate of Achievement
- Turfgrass Management Technician Certificate of Achievement
Air Conditioning/HVACR
- Air Conditioning & Refrigeration AS
- Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Certificate of Achievement
- Air Properties & Economizer Performance Certificate of Completion
- Proper HVAC System Preparation and System Charging Certificate of Completion
- Refrigerant Management & EPA-608 Preparation Certificate of Completion
Alcohol and Drug Studies/Human Services
- Alcohol and Drug Studies AS
- Alcohol and Drug Studies Certificate of Achievement
Applications and Information Systems
- Applications and Information Systems AS
- BIW I: Office Support and Technologies Certificate of Achievement
- BIW II: Office Support and Technologies Certificate of Achievement
- BIW IV: Legal Office Specialist Certificate of Achievement
- BIW IV: Marketing Office Specialist Certificate of Achievement
- BIW IV: Medical Office Specialist Certificate of Achievement
- Business Information Worker - Real Estate Specialist Certificate of Achievement
Architecture/Environmental Design
- Architectural Technology (transfer preparation) AS
- Architectural Technology (employment preparation) AS
- Construction Management (employment preparation) AS
- Architectural Technology Certificate of Achievement
- Building Inspection Technology Certificate of Achievement
- Construction Management Certificate of Achievement
- General Drafting Certificate of Achievement
- Real Estate Development Certificate of Achievement
- California Building Codes Certificate of Completion
- California Building/Fire Codes Certificate of Completion
- California Electrical Codes Certificate of Completion
- California Energy Codes Certificate of Completion
- California Mechanical Codes Certificate of Completion
- California Plumbing Codes Certificate of Completion
- California Residential Codes Certificate of Completion
- Construction Technology Career Preparation Certificate of Completion
- Construction Technology Concrete and Masonry Certificate of Completion
- Construction Technology Drywall Installation and Finish Certificate of Completion
- Construction Technology Electrical Certificate of Completion
- Construction Technology Exterior Finishes Certificate of Completion
- Construction Technology Finish Carpentry Certificate of Completion
- Construction Technology Framing Carpentry Certificate of Completion
- Construction Technology Introduction Certificate of Completion
- Construction Technology Plumbing Certificate of Completion
- Construction Technology Site Preparation and Layout Certificate of Completion
Art History
- Art History AA-T
Automotive Technology
- Automotive Technology AS
- Automotive Air Conditioning Certificate of Achievement
- Automotive Braking Systems Certificate of Achievement
- Automotive Electrical Certificate of Achievement
- Automotive Emissions Certificate of Achievement
- Automotive Engine Management Certificate of Achievement
- Automotive General Service Certificate of Achievement
- Automotive Light and Medium Duty Diesel Certificate of Achievement
- Automotive Steering, Suspension, & Alignment Certificate of Achievement
- Automotive Transmission & Axle Certificate of Achievement
- Hybrid, Fuel Cell, & Electric Vehicle Certificate of Achievement
- Automotive Basic Diagnostic Certificate of Completion
- Automotive Basic Electrical Certificate of Completion
- Automotive Basic Maintenance Certificate of Completion
- Automotive Manufacturer Certificate of Completion
- Automotive Oil Change Certificate of Completion
- Automotive Quick Service Certificate of Completion
- Automotive Safety & Sustainability Certificate of Completion
- Automotive Terminology Certificate of Completion
Automotive/Advanced Transportation Technologies
- Advanced Transportation Technologies AS
- Automotive Alternative Fuels Certificate of Achievement
- Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Essentials Certificate of Completion
- Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Inspection Certificate of Completion
- Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Installation Essentials Certificate of Completion
Basic Fire Fighter Academy
- Basic Fire Fighter Certificate of Achievement
Building & Energy Systems Professional
- Building & Energy Systems Professionals (BESP) Associate Degree (AS)
- Building and Energy System Professional (BESP) Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement
- Building Automation Control Certificate of Achievement
- Building Commissioning Technician Certificate of Achievement
- Building Energy Consultant Certificate of Achievement
- Commercial Gas Heating Certificate of Achievement
- Facilities Operations Technician Certificate of Achievement
- Green HVAC Commercial Certificate of Achievement
- Green HVAC Residential Certificate of Achievement
- Heat Pumps Certificate of Achievement
- Lighting and Controls Technology Certificate of Achievement
- Power Generation and Distribution Technology Certificate of Achievement
- Residential Gas Heating Certificate of Achievement
- Residential Solar Certificate of Achievement
- Welding Technology SENSE Entry-Level Welder Certificate of Achievement
- Gas Metal Arc Welding Certificate of Completion
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Certificate of Completion
- Residential Solar Installation Certificate of Completion
- Residential Solar Surveying and Planning Certificate of Completion
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding Certificate of Completion
- Solar Battery Storage Installation and Maintenance Certificate of Completion
- Solar Site Planning Project Certificate of Completion
- Gas Metal Arc Welding Certificate Local Certificate
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Certificate Local Certificate
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding Certificate Local Certificate
Business
- Accounting AS
- Accounting Certificate of Achievement
- Business Administration 2.0 AS-T
- General Business AS
- Marketing AS
- General Business Certificate of Achievement
- Human Resource Generalist Certificate of Achievement
- Marketing Certificate of Achievement
- Project Management Certificate of Achievement
- Quickbooks Training Certificate of Achievement
- Retail Management Certificate of Achievement
- Small Business Certificate of Achievement
- Social Media Marketing Certificate of Achievement
- Makerspace Basic Skills Certificate of Completion
- Hospitality Management (transfer preparation) AS
- Hospitality Management (employment preparation) AS
- Hospitality Management Certificate of Achievement
- BIW III: Remote Office Support and Technologies Certificate of Achievement
- Golf Management AA
- Golf Management Certificate of Achievement
Child and Adolescent Development
Communication Studies
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
- Computer Science AS-T
Counseling/Liberal Arts
- Career Exploration and Readiness Certificate of Completion
- EDGE Certificate of Completion
Criminal Justice
- Administration of Justice AS-T
- Criminal Justice AS
- Criminal Justice Certificate of Achievement
Culinary Arts
- Culinary (includes certificate program) AS
- Culinary Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement
- Culinary Management Certificate of Achievement
- Culinary Professional Certificate of Achievement
- Baker Certificate of Completion
- Bread Baker Certificate of Completion
- Catering: Banquets & Buffets Certificate of Completion
- Culinary Catering Certificate of Completion
- Culinary Menu Planning Certificate of Completion
- Culinary Procurement and Cost Control Certificate of Completion
- Culinary Safety and Sanitation Certificate of Completion
- Employment Preparation: Entry Cook Certificate of Completion
- Employment Preparation: Line Cook Certificate of Completion
- Food Safety in the Workplace Certificate of Completion
- Prep Cook Certificate of Completion
Digital Design & Production
- Design Studies AA
- Graphic Design & Marketing AA
- Interaction Design AS
- Animation Certificate of Achievement
- Digital Design & Production Certificate of Achievement
- Foundations for Accessibility Certificate of Achievement
- Graphic Design Certificate of Achievement
- Video Post-Production Certificate of Achievement
- Web Design Certificate of Achievement
- After Effects Certificate of Completion
- Illustrator Skills Certificate of Completion
- InDesign Certificate of Completion
- Photoshop Skills Certificate of Completion
- Premier Pro Certificate of Completion
Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Education AS-T
- Early Childhood Education AS
- Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Certificate of Achievement
- Early Childhood Education Teacher Certificate of Achievement
- Early Childhood Education Master Teacher Certificate of Achievement
- Early Childhood Education Site Supervisor Certificate of Achievement
Economics
- Economics AA-T
Elementary Education
Emergency Medical Services
- Paramedic AS
- Emergency Medical Services Certificate of Achievement
- Paramedic Certificate of Achievement
- Emergency Medical Technician Basic Local Certificate
Engineering
- Engineering AS
English
- English AA-T
English as a Second Language
- Advanced Academic English As A Second Language Noncredit Certificate of Competency
- English As A Second Language Advanced Academic Credit Certificate of Proficiency
English as a Second Language Noncredit
- Academic English Certificate of Completion
- English Proficiency: Life & Work Skills Certificate of Completion
- Vocational ESLN Noncredit Certificate
Fire Technology
- Public Safety Certificate of Achievement
- Fire Technology (employment preparation) AS
- Fire Technology (transfer preparation AS
- Fire Technology Certificate of Achievement
Foreign Languages
- Spanish AA-T
- Translating and Interpreting in Spanish in Health Care Environment Noncredit Certificate
- Translating and Interpreting in Spanish in the School Environment Noncredit Certificate
Health Sciences
- Nutrition and Dietetics AS-T
- Public Health AS-T
- Health Science AS
- Community Health Worker Certificate of Achievement
- Pharmacy Technician Certificate of Achievement
Kinesiology
- Kinesiology AA-T
- Physical Therapist Assistant AS
- Sports Medicine AS
- Fitness Specialist Certificate of Achievement
- Personal Trainer Certificate of Achievement
- Pre-Physical Therapist Assistant Certificate of Achievement
- Yoga Teacher Training Certificate of Achievement
Library and Learning Resources
- Information Competence and Academic Research Noncredit Certificate
Mathematics
- Mathematics AS-T
- Business Calculus Preparation Certificate of Competency
- College Mathematics Preparation Certificate of Competency
- Integers Certificate of Competency
- Mathematics Study Skills Certificate of Completion
- Pre-Algebra and Beginning Algebra Certificate of Competency
- Rational Numbers Certificate of Competency
- Whole Numbers Certificate of Competency
Media, Film, and Journalism
- Film, Television, Electronic Media AS-T
- Journalism AA-T
- Film Production AS
- Basic Film Production Certificate of Achievement
- Basic Podcasting and Radio Production Certificate of Achievement
- Advanced Film Production Certificate of Achievement
- Film Post-Production Certificate of Achievement
- Film Production Management Certificate of Achievement
- Basic Film Production Certificate of Completion
- Film Production Scheduling and Budgeting Certificate of Completion
- Introduction to Film Certificate of Completion
- Introduction to Screenwriting Certificate of Completion
Natural Resources
- Natural Resources (transfer preparation) AS
- Natural Resources (employment preparation) AS
- Desert Ecologist Certificate of Achievement
- Field Ranger Certificate of Achievement
- Geographic Information Systems Certificate of Achievement
- Geographic Information Systems for Business Certificate of Completion
- Geographic Information Systems Data Acquisition Certificate of Completion
- Geographic Information Systems Essential Certificate of Completion
- Geographic Information Systems Spatial Analysis Certificate of Completion
Nursing
- Registered Nursing AS
- Vocational Nursing AS
- Vocational Nursing Certificate of Achievement
- Nurse Assistant (Certified Nurse Assistant/CNA) Local Certificate
Performing Arts
- Music AA-T
- Theatre Arts AA-T
- Basic Commercial Music Certificate of Achievement
- Advanced Commercial Music Certificate of Achievement
- Entertainment Design and Technical Theatre - Basic Certificate of Achievement
- Entertainment Design and Technical Theatre - Advanced Certificate of Achievement
- Musical Theatre Certificate of Achievement
Police Science
- Basic Correctional Officer Certificate of Achievement
- Basic Peace Officer Certificate of Achievement
- Reserve Police Officer Certificate of Achievement
Programs of Study
- Commercial Drone Imaging Certificate of Achievement
- Liberal Arts with Emphasis in Arts, Humanities and Communication Studies AA
- Liberal Arts with Emphasis in Business and Technology AA
- Liberal Arts with Emphasis in Math and Science AA
- Liberal Arts with Emphasis in Social and Behavioral Sciences AA
- UC 7 Course Pattern Certificate of Achievement
Sciences
- Biology AS-T
- Chemistry AS-T
- Environmental Science AS-T
- Geology AS-T
- Physics AS-T
Social Sciences
- Anthropology AA-T
- Geography AA-T
- Global Studies AA-T
- History AA-T
- Philosophy AA-T
- Political Science AA-T
- Sociology AA-T
Studio Art
- Photography Certificate of Achievement
- Studio Arts AA-T
- Arts Entrepreneurship in Ceramics Certificate of Achievement
- Arts Entrepreneurship in Drawing Certificate of Achievement
- Arts Entrepreneurship in Painting Certificate of Achievement
- Arts Entrepreneurship in Printmaking Certificate of Achievement
- Arts Entrepreneurship in Sculpture Certificate of Achievement
Using Employability/Soft Skills to Create Pathways
- New World of Work Adaptability Certificate of Completion
- New World of Work Analysis/Solution Mindset Certificate of Completion
- New World of Work Collaboration Certificate of Completion
- New World of Work Communication on the Job Certificate of Completion
- New World of Work Digital Fluency Certificate of Completion
- New World of Work Empathy on the Job Certificate of Completion
- New World of Work Entrepreneurial Mindset Certificate of Completion
- New World of Work Resilience on the Job Certificate of Completion
- New World of Work Self-Awareness Certificate of Completion
- New World of Work Social Diversity Awareness Certificate of Completion
Courses by subject
- Academic Skills Center
- Adult Basic Education
- Agriculture/Business
- Agriculture/Environmental Horticulture
- Agriculture/Plant Science
- Air Conditioning/HVAC
- American Sign Language
- Anthropology
- Applications and Information Systems
- Applied Construction Technology
- Architecture
- Art
- Art History
- Astronomy
- Automotive Technology
- Basic Correctional Officer Training
- Basic Fire Fighter Academy
- Basic Peace Officer Training
- Biology
- Building Inspection Technology
- Business/Accounting
- Business/Finance
- Business/Hotel & Restaurant Management
- Business/Management
- California State Fire Marshal
- Chemistry
- Child Development & Education (CDE) &
- College
- Communication Studies
- Computer Information Systems
- Computer Science
- Construction Management
- Counseling
- Criminal Justice
- Culinary Arts
- Dance
- Digital Design & Production
- Disabled Students Programs & Services
- Drafting, General & CAD
- Economics
- Education
- Emergency Medical Responder
- Emergency Medical Technician Paramedics
- Emergency Medical Technology
- Employability Skills
- Energy Systems Technology
- Engineering Technology
- Engineering, General
- English
- English as a Second Language
- English as a Second Language Noncredit
- Entrepreneurship
- Ethnic Studies
- Film
- Fire Technology
- Fire Technology, Incident Command System
- French
- Geographic Information Systems
- Geography
- Geology
- German
- Global Studies
- Golf Management
- Health Sciences
- History
- Human Services/Alcohol Drug
- Japanese
- Journalism
- Kinesiology
- Library & Information Studies
- Makerspace
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics
- Mathematics, Engineering & Science Achievement
- Music
- Natural Resources
- Nursing (N) &
- Nursing Assistant
- Nursing, Vocational
- Philosophy
- Physical Therapy Assistant
- Physics
- Political Science (POLS) &
- Psychology (PSYC) &
- Radio-Television
- Real Estate Development
- Social Justice Studies
- Sociology (SOCI) &
- Spanish
- Statistics
- Theatre Arts
- Varsity Sports, Men
- Varsity Sports, Off-Season
- Varsity Sports, Women
- Welding
- Work Experience, General
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