Degrees & Certificates

The goal of this award is to prepare students for an entry-level position in accounting or full charge bookkeeper.

This Certificate of Achievement prepares students for an entry level position as a full charge bookkeeper. Students learn the accounting cycle, how to analyze and post to the journal and prepare financial statements.

The Associate in Science Degree is awarded in Science and Technical fields. It is specifically designed for students who intend to transfer to a four-year institution.

The goal of the Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer program is to prepare students for transfer to a California State University to pursue a B.A. in Anthropology. The program is intended and designed to make the transfer of Columbia College students to CSU as seamless as possible. The major requirements of this degree align with the Transfer Model Curriculum. It is the most efficient pathway for students desiring to transfer to CSU in a similar major in a timely manner. Students should consult with a counselor to determine whether this degree is the best option for their transfer goals.

This certificate recognizes the completion of a series of courses that prepare the student for entry-level participation in field archaeological projects and work in an archaeological lab.

The Associate in Arts Degree is designed for students who wish to have a broad knowledge of liberal arts and humanities.

The Associate in Arts Degree is designed for students who wish to have a broad knowledge of liberal arts and humanities.

The Certificate of Achievement, Associate Child Development Teacher/Future Educators, provides students with a foundation in high-quality caregiving and environments for children including infant, toddler, preschool and school age. Coursework includes knowledge of child development from the prenatal stage through adolescence, understanding the child in the context of their family and community, developmentally appropriate practices, inclusive, equitable, and responsible guidance practices, and placement in a supervised field experience.

The Certificate of Achievement in Associate Infant/Toddler Teacher provides students with a foundation in high-quality caregiving and environments for infants and toddlers. Coursework includes knowledge of child development from the prenatal stage through age three, understanding the child in the context of his/her family, inclusive practice, health and safety, and observation and assessment.

This Associate in Science Degree is designed to provide students with skills and training for immediate entry into the automotive workforce as automotive technicians.

This certificate covers the entire eight areas that encompass Automotive Service Excellence certifications. Students completing this certificate program have completed the complete set of training areas prescribed for entry-level automotive technicians.

The automotive industry is increasingly in need of qualified technicians – as technology increases, so too will the demand for those that can operate it. Columbia College's Automotive Technology program is aligned with the national ASE Automotive Education Foundation to empower you with valuable up to date and real-world skills in obtaining employment anywhere cars are driven.

The coursework in this certificate is designed to better prepare students who plan to own their own business in the Automotive industry.

The Bakery Staff Skills Attainment Certificate encompasses all the skills needed to gain entry level employment in the baking and pastry field.

This Associates in Science Degree will provide students with the skills and knowledge needed for direct entry into the workforce. This degree is accredited by the American Culinary Federation Educational Foundation Accrediting Commission.

This certificate encompasses all the competencies needed to gain employment in the baking and pastry fields. This certificate is accredited by the American Culinary Federation Educational Foundation Accrediting Commission.

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The Beginning Social Work Skills Attainment Certificate will introduce students to the helping professions. Students explore the topics of social work and human service; general psychology; drug use and behavior; and social problems and deviance. By exploring these topics students can determine if the field of Social Work and Human Services is a career path they would like to pursue.

The Biology program provides students with the core curriculum required in the first two years of college experience leading to a Bachelor degree in Biology.

The Business program is constantly updated to stay relevant to today's industry standards, ensuring our students will be prepared for the ever-changing business world. Students gain a strong knowledge of the core concepts and principles of business, as well as hands-on computer time to learn important accounting and analytical skills to build a solid base for their professional career.