2026-2027 Catalog
Santa Barbara City College · 331 programs · 2115 courses
Class schedules this year: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
Degrees and certificates
Accounting Education
- Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper, Level I Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper, Level II Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper, Level III Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper, Level IV Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Accounting Associate of Science (AS)
Addictive Disorders Counseling
- Addictive Disorders Counseling Associate of Science (AS)
- Addictive Disorders Counseling Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Post-Professional Practice in Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certificate of Achievement (C)
Allied Health
- Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Skills Competency Award (SCA)
American Ethnic Studies
- Black Studies Associate of Arts (AA)
- Chicano Studies Associate of Arts (AA)
- Ethnic Studies Associate of Arts (AA)
- Native American Studies Associate of Arts (AA)
Anthropology
- Anthropology, Associate in Arts for Transfer, AA-T
- Anthropology Associate of Arts (AA)
Art
- Art History Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
- Art History Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Art Associate of Arts (AA): Emphasis in Art History
- Art Associate of Arts (AA): Emphasis in Art Studio
- Drawing Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Studio Arts Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
- Studio Arts Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Theatre Arts Certificate of Achievement (C)
Automotive Service and Technology
- Automotive Basic Maintenance and Light Repair Technician Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Automotive Service and Technology Associate of Science (AS)
- Automotive Service and Technology Certificate of Achievement (C)
Biological Sciences
- Bio-Medical Sciences Department Award (D)
- Biological Sciences Associate of Arts (AA)
- Biology Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)
- Liberal Arts Associate of Arts (AA): Bio-Medical Sciences Emphasis
- Marine Science Department Award (D)
- Natural History Associate of Science (AS)
- Natural History Department Award (D)
- Nutrition and Dietetics Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)
Business Administration
- Business Administration 2.0 Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)
- Business Administration Associate of Science (AS)
- Business Administration Associate of Science (AS): Entrepreneurship Emphasis
- Business Administration Certificate of Achievement (C): Entrepreneurship Emphasis
- Business Administration Skills Competency Award (SCA): Level I
- Business Administration Skills Competency Award (SCA): Level II
- Entrepreneurship Skills Competency Award (SCA): Web Design - Level I
- Entrepreneurship Skills Competency Award (SCA): Web Design - Level II
- Legal Studies in Business Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Real Estate Associate of Science (AS)
- Real Estate Certificate of Achievement (C)
Chemistry
- Chemistry Associate of Arts (AA)
Communication
- Communication Studies 2.0 Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
- Communication Associate of Arts (AA): Applied Communication Emphasis
- Communication Associate of Arts (AA): Communication Science Emphasis
- Global Leadership Associate of Arts (AA)
- Global Leadership Certificate of Achievement (C)
Computer Applications and Office Management
- Computer Applications and Office Management Associate of Science (AS): Emphasis in Office Management
- Computer Applications and Office Management Certificate of Achievement (C): Emphasis in Office Management
Computer Information Systems
- Computer Information Systems Associate of Science Degree (AS)
- IT Support Technician Certificate of Achievement (C)
Computer Network Engineering
- Computer Networking and Cybersecurity Associate of Science (AS)
- Computer Networking and Cybersecurity Certificate of Achievement (C)
Computer Science
- Computer Science Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)
- Computer Science Associate of Science (AS)
- Computer Science Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Data Science Associate of Science (AS)
- Data Science Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Mobile Application Developer Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Software Engineering Skills Competency Award (SCA)
Construction Technology
- Construction Technology Associate of Science (AS)
- Construction Technology Certificate of Achievement (C)
Cosmetology
- Cosmetology Associate of Science (AS)
- Cosmetology Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Esthetician Skills Competency Award (SCA): Level 1
- Esthetician Skills Competency Award (SCA): Level 2
Culinary Arts and Hotel Management
- Baking and Pastry Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Culinary Arts: Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Culinary Arts: Professional Associate of Science (AS)
- Culinary Arts: Professional Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Hospitality Operations Specialist Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Hospitality Associate of Science (AS)
- Hospitality Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Human Resource Hospitality Specialist Skills Competency Award (SCA)
Drafting/Computer-Aided Design
- Drafting/CAD Associate of Science (AS)
- Drafting/CAD Certificate of Achievement (C)
Early Childhood Education
- Associate Child Care Teacher Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Diversity Issues in ECE Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Early Childhood Education Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)
- Early Childhood Education Associate of Science (AS)
- Early Childhood Education Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Infant/Toddler Development Certificate of Achievement (C)
- School-Age Care Certificate of Achievement (C)
Earth and Planetary Sciences
- Astronomy Associate of Science (AS)
- Geological Sciences Associate of Science (AS)
- Geology Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)
Engineering
- Engineering Associate of Arts or Science (AA/AS)
English, Composition and Literature
- Creative Writing Certificate of Achievement (C): General Emphasis
- Creative Writing Certificate of Achievement (C): Professional Writing Emphasis
- English Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
- English Associate of Arts (AA)
Environmental Horticulture
- Environmental Horticulture, Associate of Science (AS) Ecological Restoration and Management Emphasis
- Environmental Horticulture, Associate of Science (AS) Landscape Contracting C-27 License Emphasis
- Environmental Horticulture, Associate of Science (AS) Landscape Design Emphasis
- Environmental Horticulture, Associate of Science (AS) Nursery and Greenhouse Technology Emphasis
- Environmental Horticulture Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Landscape Operations Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Sustainable Horticulture Skills Competency Award (SCA)
Environmental Studies
- Environmental Science Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)
- Environmental Studies Associate of Arts (AA)
Film and Media Studies
- Film and Media Studies Associate of Arts (AA)
- Film and Media Studies Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Film, Television and Electronic Media Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)
- Screenwriting Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Screenwriting Skills Competency Award (SCA)
Film and Television Production
- Digital Audio Production Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Digital Cinematography Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Digital Non-Linear Editing Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Directing for Film and Video Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Documentary Filmmaking Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Film Production Associate of Arts (AA)
- Independent Film Producing Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Motion Graphics and Broadcast Design Skills Competency Award (SCA)
Finance
Geography
Graphic Art & Design
- Digital Visual Foundation Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Graphic Design and Photography Associate of 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
- Introduction to Graphic Design Certificate of Achievement (C)
Health Information Technology and Cancer Information
- Cancer Information Management Associate of Science (AS)
- Cancer Information Management Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Health Information Technology Associate of Science (AS)
- Healthcare Data Analytics Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Medical Coding Specialist Certificate of Achievement (C)
History
Honors
- Honors Certificate of Achievement (C)
Interior Design
- Interior Design Associate of Science (AS)
- Interior Design Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Interior Design: Part 1 Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Interior Design: Part 2 Skills Competency Award (SCA)
International Business
- International Business Associate of Science (AS)
- International Business Certificate of Achievement (C)
Journalism
- Journalism Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
- Journalism Associate of Arts (AA)
- Journalism Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Photojournalism Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Public Relations Skills Competency Award (SCA)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts and Sciences Associate of Arts (AA): Arts and Humanities Emphasis
- Liberal Arts and Sciences Associate of Arts (AA): Science and Mathematics Emphasis
- Liberal Arts and Sciences Associate of Arts (AA): Social and Behavioral Sciences Emphasis
Liberal Studies
- Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated Programs Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
- Liberal Studies Associate in Arts (AA): Education Emphasis
Marine Diving Technologies
- Commercial Diving Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Marine Diving Technician Associate of Science (AS)
- Marine Diving Technician Certificate of Achievement (C)
Marketing
- International Marketing Communication Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- International Marketing: Fashion and Beauty Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Marketing Associate of Science (AS)
- Marketing Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Sales and Marketing Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Web Marketing and Media Design Skills Competency Award (SCA)
Mathematics
- Mathematics Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)
- Mathematics Associate of Science (AS)
Medical Imaging Sciences
- Radiography Associate of Science (AS)
Multimedia Arts and Technologies (MAT)
- Animation and Gaming Associate of Science (AS)
- Animation and Gaming Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Digital Content Creation Associate of Science (AS)
- Digital Content Creation Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Game Design Department Award (D)
- Media Arts Associate of Arts (AA)
- Media Arts Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Media Design and Development Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Mobile Media Core Skills Competency Award (SCA)
Music
- Commercial Music Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Music Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
- Music Associate of Arts (AA)
- Music Department Award (D)
Philosophy
- Philosophy Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
- Philosophy Associate of Arts (AA)
Photography
- Advanced Photo Design Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Photo Design I Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Photo Design II Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Photography Associate of Science (AS)
- Photography Certificate of Achievement (C)
Physical Education/Health Education/Dance/Athletics
- Coaching Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Dance Associate of Arts (AA)
- Fitness Trainer Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Kinesiology Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
- Physical Education Associate of Arts (AA)
- Pre-Sports Medicine Certificate of Achievement (C)
Physics
Political Science, Economics, Global Studies, and Law and Society
- Economics Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
- Economics Associate of Arts (AA)
- Global and International Studies Associate of Arts (AA)
- Global Studies Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
- Law and Society Associate of Arts (AA)
- Middle East Studies Associate of Arts (AA)
- Middle East Studies Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Political Science Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
- Political Science Associate of Arts (AA)
Psychology
- Child and Adolescent Development Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
- Psychology Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
- Psychology Associate of Arts (AA)
School of Extended Learning
School of Extended Learning: Career Skills and Health Academy
- Advanced Green Gardener Certificate of Completion
- AI for Entrepreneurs Certificate of Completion
- AI Foundations and Creative Applications Certificate of Completion
- Basic Digital Imaging Certificate of Completion
- Basic Internet Skills Certificate of Completion
- Basic MAC Software Skills Certificate of Completion
- Beginning MAC Skills Certificate of Completion
- Blogging for Business Certificate of Completion
- Career Launch and Job Search Certificate of Completion
- Career Strategist Certificate of Completion
- Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate of Completion
- Computer Basic Skills, Level 1 Certificate of Completion
- Computer Basic Skills, Level 2 Certificate of Completion
- Computer Hardware Fundamentals Certificate of Completion
- Computer Security Awareness Certificate of Completion
- Computer Technology Fundamentals Certificate of Completion
- Customer Relations Certificate of Completion
- Desktop Publishing Principles (Bilingual) Certificate of Completion
- Digital Design Basics Certificate of Completion
- Digital Photograph Management Certificate of Completion
- Digital Photography Level 1 Certificate of Completion
- Digital Photography: Photoshop for Digital Photographers Certificate of Completion
- Digital Printing: Newsletter and Magazines Certificate of Completion
- Ecological Landscape Design Certificate of Completion
- Effective Marketing Communication Management Certificate of Completion
- Emerging Leaders Certificate of Completion
- Enterprise Communication 1 Certificate of Completion
- Enterprise Communication 2 Certificate of Completion
- Fundamental Computer Skills (Bilingual) Certificate of Completion
- Fundamentals of Graphic and Web Design (Bilingual) Certificate of Completion
- Global Trends in Human Resources Certificate of Completion
- Green Documents: Documents for the Environment Certificate of Completion
- Green Gardener Certificate of Completion
- Harness the Cloud to Maximize Work Performance Certificate of Completion
- High Performance Teams Certificate of Completion
- Increase Efficiency and Productivity with Adobe Acrobat Tools Certificate of Completion
- Informational Design Certificate of Completion
- Introduction to Bookkeeping and Accounting Certificate of Completion
- Introduction to Entrepreneurship Certificate of Completion
- Leader for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certificate of Completion
- Management Toolbox Certificate of Completion
- Managing to Maximize Performance Certificate of Completion
- Medical Assistant Training Program Certificate of Completion
- Microsoft Office Skills, Level 1 Certificate of Completion
- Microsoft Office Skills, Level 2 Certificate of Completion
- Microsoft Office Skills, Level 3 Certificate of Completion
- Noncredit Construction Module Certificate of Completion
- Noncredit Electrical Training Module 1 Certificate of Completion
- Noncredit Electrical Training Module 2 Certificate of Completion
- Noncredit Electrical Training Module 3 Certificate of Completion
- Noncredit Intermediate Construction Module Certificate of Completion
- Nonprofit Finance Certificate of Completion
- Nonprofit Fundraising Certificate of Completion
- Nonprofit Manager's Toolbox Certificate of Completion
- Nonprofit Marketing Certificate of Completion
- Nonprofit Strategic Planning Certificate of Completion
- Nonprofits 101 Certificate of Completion
- Office Computer Applications (Bilingual) Certificate of Completion
- Office Computer Applications Essential (Bilingual) Certificate of Completion
- Personal Care Attendant Certificate of Completion
- Powerful Presentations Certificate of Completion
- Project Management Certificate of Completion
- QuickBooks Basics for Small Business Certificate of Completion
- Research Specialist Certificate of Completion
- Restorative Nurse Assistant Training Certificate of Completion
- Safe Food Preparation and Food Service Certificate of Completion
- Sales Techniques Certificate of Completion
- Small Scale Food Production for the Home Landscape Certificate of Completion
- Social Media for Business Certificate of Completion
- Spanish in the Workforce Certificate of Completion
- Strategic Marketing Certificate of Completion
- Successful Work and Life Transitions Certificate of Completion
- Sustainable Building Module Certificate of Completion
- Tax Preparation Certificate of Completion
- Teaching with Humanizing Technology Certificate of Completion
- Thrive and Survive in the Workplace Certificate of Completion
- Visionary Leadership Certificate of Completion
- Visual Basic for Applications Fundamentals Certificate of Completion
- VMware vSphere Install, Configure, Manage Certificate of Completion
- Web Designer Certificate of Completion
- Windows Desktop Administration Certificate of Completion
- Windows Server Administration Certificate of Completion
- Work Readiness and Career Planning Skills Competency Award
- Workplace Essentials Certificate of Completion
- Workplace Wellness Certificate of Completion
School of Extended Learning: English as a Second Language (Noncredit)
- American Culture and Family Engagement for ESL Students Certificate of Competency
- ESL Pre GED Math/English Certificate of Competency
- ESL Intermediate Grammar and Composition Certificate of Competency
- ESL Advanced Grammar and Composition Certificate of Competency
- ESL Pronunciation and Conversation Certificate of Competency
- ESL Level 1 Certificate of Competency
- ESL Level 2 Certificate of Competency
- ESL Level 3 Certificate of Competency
- ESL Level 4 Certificate of Competency
- ESL Literacy Certificate of Competency
- ESL Preparation for Citizenship Certificate of Competency
- ESL Vocational, Child Care Certificate of Completion
- ESL Vocational, Healthcare Certificate of Completion
- ESL Vocational, Landscaping and Gardening Certificate of Completion
School of Justice Studies
- Administration of Justice Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)
- Administration of Justice Associate of Arts or Science (AA/AS): Law Enforcement Emphasis
- Administration of Justice Associate of Science (AS): Criminology Emphasis
- Administration of Justice Associate of Science (AS): Legal Studies Emphasis
- 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
- Law, Public Policy, and Society Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
School of Modern Languages
- American Sign Language Associate of Arts (AA)
- Spanish for Heritage Speakers Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Spanish for Non-Heritage Speakers Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Spanish Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
- Spanish Associate of Arts (AA)
School of Nursing
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Skills Competency Award (SCA)
- Nursing (ADN) Associate of Science (AS)
- Vocational Nursing (LVN) Associate of Science (AS)
- Vocational Nursing (LVN) Certificate of Achievement (C)
Sociology and Social Work
- Social Work and Human Services Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
- Sociology Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
- Sociology Associate of Arts (AA)
Theatre Arts
- Acting Level One Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Acting Level Two Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Costume Crafts and Design Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Technical Production Certificate of Achievement (C)
- Theatre Arts Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
- Theatre Arts Associate of Arts (AA): Acting
- Theatre Arts Associate of Arts (AA): Design/Lighting and/or Costuming/Makeup
- Theatre Arts Associate of Arts (AA): General
Courses by subject
- Accounting (ACTV)
- Allied Health (AHV)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNAV)
- Communication (COMW)
- Computer Applications (CMPW)
- Computer Information Systems (CISV)
- Computer Network (CNEW)
- Construction Technology (CTV)
- Creative Art
- Creative English
- Creative Music
- Creative Theatre (CRTO)
- Creative Theatre (WELO)
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- Culinary Arts (CAV)
- Emergency Medical Tech (EMTV)
- Environmental Horticulture (EHV)
- GED (Bilingual) (GED)
- GED (Bilingual) (GEDB)
- GED (Bilingual) (HSCA)
- GED (Bilingual) (HSEC)
- GED (Bilingual) (HSEN)
- GED (Bilingual) (HSHE)
- GED (Bilingual) (HSHI)
- GED (Bilingual) (HSMA)
- GED (Bilingual) (HSPD)
- GED (Bilingual) (HSPS)
- GED (Bilingual) (HSSC)
- GED (Bilingual) (HSVA)
- GED (Bilingual) (HSWH)
- Graphic Design (GDPW)
- International Business (IBW)
- Library (LIBW)
- Marketing (MKTW)
- Multimedia (MATW)
- Noncredit (ESLN)
- Noncredit (ESLV)
- Personal Development (PDW)
- Photography (PHOW)
- Pipeline
- Pipeline
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- Pipeline
- Pipeline
- Pipeline
- Pipeline
- Pipeline
- Pipeline (ENG)
- Pipeline (ENGL)
- Professional Development (PROW)
- Self-Management
- Spanish in the Workforce (SPAW)
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