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Certificates
Certificates are designed for students who wish to enhance a specific skill area or course of study. College of San Mateo offers two types of certificates:
- Certificate of Achievement (16 units or more)
- Certificate of Specialization (Fewer than 16 units, not state approved)
Units earned to meet certificate requirements may be applied toward the 60 units required for an AA or AS degree. In some cases certain certificates can be stacked into an Associates Degree.
AA and AS Degrees
The Associate in Arts Degree (AA) and the Associate in Science Degree (AS) are designed for students who want a two-year degree or plan to transfer to another college or university and work towards a bachelor’s degree.
AA-T and AS-T Degrees
The Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T) and the Associate in Science Degree for Transfer (AS-T) both provide a pathway to the California State University (CSU). Students awarded an AA-T or AS-T degree are guaranteed admission with Junior standing in the CSU system and given priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses.
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Click the links below to view a list of courses required for a specific program. This list may not include General Education Requirements, Basic Competency Requirements, and Specific Area Requirements needed to attain a degree. For more extensive information, go to DegreeWorks in WebSMART.
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| Accounting | ||
| Accounting Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Accounting Certificate of Achievement
23.5 units
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| Accounting Assistant Certificate of Specialization
10 units
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| Accounting Essentials for Business Professionals Certificate of Specialization
6 units
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| Advanced Accounting Knowledge Certificate of Specialization
12 - 15 units
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| Enrolled Agent Exam Preparation Certificate of Specialization
13 units
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| Individual Tax Professional Certificate of Specialization
15.5 units
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| Personal Financial Planning Certificate of Specialization
6 units
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| Tax Preparer I Certificate of Specialization
11 units
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| Tax Preparer II Certificate of Specialization
15.5 units
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| Addiction Studies | ||
| Addiction Studies Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Addiction Studies Certificate of Achievement
39 units
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| Case Management Certificate of Specialization
15 units
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| Co-Occurring Disorders Certificate of Specialization
15 units
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| Administration of Justice | ||
| Administration of Justice Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Administration of Justice Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Administration of Justice Certificate of Achievement
24 units
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| Basic Police Academy (AJPS) Certificate of Achievement
22 units
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| Anthropology | ||
| Anthropology Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Architecture | ||
| Architecture Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Art | ||
| Art: Art History Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Art: Photography Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Fine Arts: General Studio Art Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Art History Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Studio Art Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Art History Certificate of Achievement
18 units
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| Astronomy | ||
| Astronomy Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Biology | ||
| Biology Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Biology: Pre-Nursing Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Biology Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Nutrition and Dietetics Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Biotechnology Certificate of Specialization
10 - 11 units
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| Building Inspection Technology | ||
| Building Inspection Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Building Inspection Certificate of Achievement
31.5 - 33.5 units
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| Commercial Building Inspection Certificate of Specialization
13.5 units
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| Residential Building Inspection Certificate of Specialization
15 units
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| Business | ||
| Business Administration Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Business Analytics Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| International Business Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Business Administration 2.0 Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Business Analytics Certificate of Achievement
21 units
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| Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Certificate of Achievement
30 units
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| International Business Certificate of Achievement
21 units
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| Entrepreneurship - The Start Up Certificate of Specialization
15 units
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| International Business Certificate of Specialization
15 units
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| Marketing Specialist Certificate of Specialization
15 units
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| Small Business Management Certificate of Specialization
15 units
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| Chemistry | ||
| Chemistry Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Communication Studies | ||
| Communication Studies Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Communication Studies 2.0 Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Communication Studies Certificate of Specialization
12 units
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| Computer and Information Science | ||
| Computer Science Applications and Development Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Computer and Information Science Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Web and Mobile Application Development Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Computer Science Applications and Development Certificate of Achievement
30 - 34 units
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| Web and Mobile Application Development Certificate of Achievement
34 - 36 units
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| Applied Python Programming Certificate of Specialization
12 units
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| C++ Programming Certificate of Specialization
8 units
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| Data Science and Big Data Certificate of Specialization
14 - 15 units
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| Database Programming Certificate of Specialization
14 - 15 units
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| Enterprise Cybersecurity Certificate of Specialization
15 units
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Programming Certificate of Specialization
15 units
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| Java Programming Certificate of Specialization
8 units
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| Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Certificate of Specialization
12 units
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| Web Programming Certificate of Specialization
13 units
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| Web/Mobile App Development Certificate of Specialization
15 units
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| Cosmetology | ||
| Cosmetology Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Cosmetology Certificate of Achievement
38 units
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| Braiding and Hair Design Certificate of Specialization
3 units
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| Dental Assisting | ||
| Dental Assisting Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Dental Assisting Certificate of Achievement
37.5 units
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| Digital Media | ||
| Digital Media: Broadcast and Electronic Media Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Digital Media: Graphic Design Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Digital Media: Mobile App and Web Design Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Film, Television, and Electronic Media Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Digital Media: Graphic Production Certificate of Achievement
21 units
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| Digital Media: Mobile App and Web Design Certificate of Achievement
21 units
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| Digital Media Certificate of Specialization
12 units
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| Digital Media: Applied Audio and Video Production Certificate of Specialization
12 units
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| Digital Media: Broadcast and Electronic Media Certificate of Specialization
12 units
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| Digital Media: Mobile App and Web Design Certificate of Specialization
12 units
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| Drafting Technology | ||
| CAD/Drafting Technology Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| CAD/Drafting Technology Certificate of Achievement
18 units
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| Computer-Aided Design Certificate of Specialization
15 units
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| Economics | ||
| Economics Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Electrical Apprenticeship | ||
| Apprenticeship: Electrical Technology: Inside Wireman Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Apprenticeship: Electrical Technology: Inside Wireman Certificate of Achievement
35 units
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| Engineering | ||
| Engineering Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| English | ||
| English Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| English Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Creative Writing Certificate of Achievement
18 units
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| English Second Language | ||
| Academic English Advanced Level 4 Certificate of Specialization
11 units
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| Academic English High-Intermediate Level 3 Certificate of Specialization
11 units
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| Academic English Low-Intermediate Level 2 Certificate of Specialization
11 units
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| Esthetics | ||
| Esthetics Certificate of Achievement
20 units
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| Ethnic Studies | ||
| Ethnic Studies Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Critical Pacific Islands and Oceania Studies Certificate of Achievement
18 - 20 units
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| Film | ||
| Film Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Fire Technology | ||
| Fire Technology Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Fire Technology Certificate of Achievement
33 - 40 units
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| Geology | ||
| Geology Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Geology Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| History | ||
| History Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Interdisciplinary Studies | ||
| Interdisciplinary Studies, Option 1: Intercultural Studies Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Interdisciplinary Studies, Option 2: Contemporary Issues Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Interdisciplinary Studies, Option 3: Science and Society Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Kinesiology | ||
| Dance Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Kinesiology Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Kinesiology Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Specialized Pilates Instructor Certificate of Achievement
18 - 21 units
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| Athletic Coaching Certificate of Specialization
9.5 - 11 units
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| Comprehensive Pilates Instructor Certificate of Specialization
13 units
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| Pilates Mat Instructor Certificate of Specialization
7 units
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| Pilates Mat and Reformer Instructor Certificate of Specialization
10 units
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| Yoga Teacher Training - 200 Hour Certificate of Specialization
10 units
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| Yoga Teacher Training - 300 Hour Certificate of Specialization
15 units
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| Management | ||
| Management Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Leadership Certificate of Achievement
21 units
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| Management Certificate of Achievement
19 units
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| Human Resources Management Certificate of Specialization
15 units
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| Management Certificate of Specialization
15 units
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| Project Management Certificate of Specialization
15 units
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| Mathematics | ||
| Mathematics Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Mathematics Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Music | ||
| Electronic Music Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Music Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Music and Technology Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Music Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Electronic Music Certificate of Achievement
21 units
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| Music and Technology Certificate of Achievement
23 units
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| Commercial Music Certificate of Specialization
14 - 15 units
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| Nursing | ||
| Nursing Associate in Science Degree Program
77.5-79.5 units
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| Philosophy | ||
| Law, Public Policy, and Society Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Philosophy Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Physical Science | ||
| Physical Science Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Physics | ||
| Physics Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Physics Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Political Science | ||
| Political Science Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Psychology | ||
| Psychology Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Psychology: Pre-Counseling Certificate of Specialization
6 units
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| Public and Nonprofit Administration | ||
| Public and Non-Profit Administration Associate in Science Degree Program
60 units
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| Public and Non-Profit Administration Certificate of Achievement
21 units
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| Real Estate | ||
| Real Estate Professional Certificate of Specialization
15 units
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| Real Estate Salesperson Certificate of Specialization
9 units
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| Social Science | ||
| Social Science Associate in Arts Degree Program
60 units
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| Sociology | ||
| Sociology Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
60 units
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| Spanish | ||
| Spanish Certificate of Specialization
12 units
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| University Transfer | ||
| University Transfer Option 1: California State University General Education Certification
(CSUGE) Certificate of Achievement
39 - 40 units
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| University Transfer Option 2: Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum
Certification for CSU (IGETC/CSU) Certificate of Achievement
37 units
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| University Transfer Option 3: Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum
Certification for UC (IGETC/UC) Certificate of Achievement
34 units
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