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Degrees & Certificates

Whether you are pursuing an educational path that prepares you for transfer to a four-year university, helps you earn a certificate and additional skills for your next career move or you’re interested in lifelong learning, Southwestern College has a program for you.

Through our Fields of Study, you can find the academic maps to complete a degree or certificate and through our Career Programs, you can find programs that can prepare you for high-wage, in-demand jobs.

Explore Our Fields of Study, Career Programs, and Catalog

Fields of Study

Each of the college’s programs has been placed in one of 8 fields of study that best describes related majors and certificates.

Catalog

Find out about requirements for Associate Degrees, transfer requirements for UC, CSU, or a private university, Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC), Certificates of Achievements, and Certificates of Proficiency.

Career Programs

Each of the college’s 60 career education programs has been placed in one of 12 industry sectors to help you find the program that is right for you.

Degrees & Certificates A-Z

Program Award Type Program Area Fields of Study Major Code
Accounting Associate in Arts Accounting Business 01110
Accounting Associate in Science Accounting Business 02011
Accounting Certificate of Achievement Accounting Business 02012
Administration of Justice Associate in Science Transfer Criminal Justice Education, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences 01251
Administration of Justice-Corrections Emphasis Associate in Science Criminal Justice Education, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences 02521
Administration of Justice-Law Enforcement Emphasis Associate in Science Criminal Justice Education, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences 02523
Advanced Emission Specialist Certificate of Achievement Automotive Technology Applied Technology & Hospitality Management 02766
African-American Studies Associate in Arts African-American Studies Education, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences 01700
Alcohol & Other Drug Studies Certificate of Achievement Social Work & Human Services Education, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences 01894
American Sign Language Certificate of Achievement American Sign Language Languages & Literature 01486
Anthropology Associate in Arts Anthropology Mathematics, Science & Engineering 01720
Architecture Associate in Science Architecture Arts, Communication, Design & Media 01940
Architecture Technology Associate in Science Architecture Arts, Communication, Design & Media 02840
Architecture Technology Certificate of Achievement Architecture Arts, Communication, Design & Media A2842
Art Associate in Arts Art Arts, Communication, Design & Media 01210
Asian-American Studies Associate in Arts Asian-American Studies Education, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences 01202
Associate Degree in Arts Degree in Music for Transfer Associate in Arts Transfer Music Arts, Communication, Design & Media 01245
Associate Degree in Computer Science for Transfer Associate in Science Transfer Computer Science Mathematics, Science & Engineering 01185
Associate in Arts in Art History for Transfer Associate in Arts Transfer Art Arts, Communication, Design & Media 01215
Associate in Arts in Child & Adolescent Development for Transfer Associate in Arts Transfer Child, Family & Education Studies Education, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences 01751
Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer (ADT) Associate in Arts Transfer Economics Business 01195
Associate in Arts in English for Transfer Degree Associate in Arts Transfer English Languages & Literature 01406
Associate in Arts in History for Transfer Associate in Arts Transfer History Education, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences 01795
Associate in Arts in Journalism for Transfer Degree Associate in Arts Transfer Journalism Arts, Communication, Design & Media 01435
Associate in Arts in Social Work & Human Services for Transfer Degree Associate in Arts Transfer Social Work & Human Services Education, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences 01891
Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer Associate in Arts Transfer Art Arts, Communication, Design & Media 01228
Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer Degree Associate in Arts Transfer Theatre Arts Arts, Communication, Design & Media 01225
Associates in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer Associate in Arts Transfer Anthropology Mathematics, Science & Engineering 01725
Associates in Arts in Psychology for Transfer Degree Associate in Arts Transfer Psychology Education, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences 01855
Astronomy Associate in Science Astronomy Mathematics, Science & Engineering 01500
Automotive Brake & Suspension Systems (ABS & Four-Wheel Alignment) Certificate of Proficiency Automotive Technology Applied Technology & Hospitality Management 02750
Automotive Electric Vehicle Technology Associate in Science Automotive Technology Applied Technology & Hospitality Management 02873
Automotive HVAC Specialist Certificate of Proficiency Automotive Technology Applied Technology & Hospitality Management 02652
Automotive Performance Systems Certificate of Achievement Automotive Technology Applied Technology & Hospitality Management 02765
Automotive Technology Associate in Science Automotive Technology Applied Technology & Hospitality Management 02870
Automotive Technology Certificate of Achievement Automotive Technology Applied Technology & Hospitality Management 02871
Basic Musicianship Certificate of Achievement Music Arts, Communication, Design & Media 02544
Biology Associate in Science Biology Mathematics, Science & Engineering 01510
Biology (SB 1440) Associate in Science Transfer Biology Mathematics, Science & Engineering 01514
Bookkeeping Technician Certificate of Achievement Accounting Business 02328
Bookkeeping/Payroll Specialist Certificate of Achievement Accounting Business 02143
Business Administration Associate in Arts Business Administration Business 01100
Business Administration 2.0 (SB1440) Associate in Arts Transfer Business Administration Business 01106
Business Management Associate in Science Business Management Business A1151
Business Management Certificate of Achievement Business Management Business B1153
C++ Certificate Certificate of Proficiency Computer Information Systems Business 01064
Central Service Technology Certificate of Proficiency Nursing & Health Occupations Health, Wellness & Public Safety 02347
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certificate of Proficiency Nursing & Health Occupations Health, Wellness & Public Safety 02371
Chemistry Associate in Science Chemistry Mathematics, Science & Engineering 01530
Child Development Associate in Arts Child, Family & Education Studies Education, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences 01750
Child Development Teacher Associate in Arts Child, Family & Education Studies Education, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences B2721
CIS-Systems Programming Emphasis Associate in Science Computer Information Systems Business 02090
CIS-Systems Programming Emphasis Certificate of Achievement Computer Information Systems Business 02099
CIS-Web Designer Certificate of Proficiency Computer Information Systems Business 02108
CIS-Web Site Designer & Developer Associate in Science Computer Information Systems Business 02121
CIS: Computer Programming With an Emphasis on Applications Associate in Science Computer Information Systems Business 02273
CIS: Computer Programming With an Emphasis on Applications-Basic Certificate of Achievement Computer Information Systems Business 02274
Commercial Music Associate in Arts Music Arts, Communication, Design & Media A2540
Communication Associate in Arts Communication Arts, Communication, Design & Media A1470
Communication Studies 2.0 (SB1440) Associate in Arts Transfer Communication Arts, Communication, Design & Media 01476
Community, Economic & Urban Development Certificate of Achievement Community, Economic & Urban Development Business A1062
Community, Economic & Urban Development Associate in Science Community, Economic & Urban Development Business 01061
Computer Aided Design & Drafting Associate in Science Computer Aided Design & Drafting Arts, Communication, Design & Media A2571
Computer Aided Design & Drafting-Advanced Certificate of Achievement Computer Aided Design & Drafting Arts, Communication, Design & Media A2576
Computer Aided Design & Drafting-Basic Certificate of Proficiency Computer Aided Design & Drafting Arts, Communication, Design & Media 02569
Computer Science Associate in Arts Computer Science Mathematics, Science & Engineering 01180
Construction Inspection Associate in Science Construction Inspection Applied Technology & Hospitality Management 02880
Construction Inspection Certificate of Achievement Construction Inspection Applied Technology & Hospitality Management 02882
Construction Management Associate in Science Construction Inspection Applied Technology & Hospitality Management 02881
Construction Management Certificate of Achievement Construction Inspection Applied Technology & Hospitality Management 02883
Criminal Justice Associate in Arts Criminal Justice Education, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences 01250
Culinary Arts Associate in Science Culinary Arts Applied Technology & Hospitality Management A1825
Culinary Arts: Cooking Essentials Certificate of Proficiency Culinary Arts Applied Technology & Hospitality Management A1826
Cyber Forensic Associate in Science Criminal Justice Education, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences 02707
Dance Associate in Arts Dance Arts, Communication, Design & Media A1350
Dental Hygiene Associate in Science Dental Hygiene Health, Wellness & Public Safety 02380
Design Technology Associate in Science Computer Aided Design & Drafting Arts, Communication, Design & Media A2572
Design Technology Certificate of Achievement Computer Aided Design & Drafting Arts, Communication, Design & Media A2577
Drone Technology & Applications Certificate of Achievement Drone Technology & Applications Mathematics, Science & Engineering 01671
Drone Technology & Applications Certificate of Proficiency Drone Technology & Applications Mathematics, Science & Engineering 01672
Ebusiness & Ecommerce Certificate of Achievement Business Management Business C2457
Economics Associate in Arts Economics Business 01190
Elementary Teacher Education Associate in Arts Transfer Child, Family & Education Studies Education, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences 01407
Emergency Medical Technology Certificate of Achievement Emergency Medical Technology Health, Wellness & Public Safety 02342
Emergency Medical Technology & Paramedic Associate in Science Emergency Medical Technology Health, Wellness & Public Safety 02340
Emergency Medical Technology & Paramedic Certificate of Achievement Emergency Medical Technology Health, Wellness & Public Safety 02341
Engineering Associate in Science Engineering Mathematics, Science & Engineering 01565
English Associate in Arts English Languages & Literature 01405
Entrepreneurship & Small Business Certificate of Achievement Business Management Business A1155
Entry Level Firefighter Associate in Science Fire Science Technology Health, Wellness & Public Safety 02844
Entry Level Firefighter Certificate of Achievement Fire Science Technology Health, Wellness & Public Safety 02843
Environmental Health & Safety Studies Associate in Science Environmental Technology Applied Technology & Hospitality Management B1971
Environmental Horticulture Associate in Science Landscape Architecture/Landscape & Nursery Technology Applied Technology & Hospitality Management 02604
Environmental Management Certificate of Achievement Environmental Technology Applied Technology & Hospitality Management A1972
ESL Communication Certificate of Achievement English as a Second Language Languages & Literature 01411
Event & Convention Management Associate in Science Hospitality & Tourism Management Applied Technology & Hospitality Management A2994
Event Management Certificate of Achievement Hospitality & Tourism Management Applied Technology & Hospitality Management B2996
Exercise Science Associate in Arts Exercise Science Health, Wellness & Public Safety A1360
Family & Child Services Certificate of Proficiency Child, Family & Education Studies Education, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences 02724
Film, Television & Media Arts Associate in Science Film, Television & Media Arts Arts, Communication, Design & Media 02533
Film, Television & Media Arts for Transfer Associate in Arts Transfer Film, Television & Media Arts Arts, Communication, Design & Media 01281
Film, Television & Media Arts Production Specialist-Advanced Certificate of Achievement Film, Television & Media Arts Arts, Communication, Design & Media 02534
Finance Associate in Arts Business Administration Business 01120
Financial & Investment Services Specialty Certificate of Achievement Business Management Business B2027
Financial Services Certificate of Proficiency Business Management Business 02028
Fitness Specialist Certification-Advanced Certificate of Achievement Exercise Science Health, Wellness & Public Safety 01362
Fitness Specialist Certification-Basic Certificate of Proficiency Exercise Science Health, Wellness & Public Safety 01361
Floral Design Certificate of Achievement Landscape Architecture/Landscape & Nursery Technology Applied Technology & Hospitality Management 02823
Food & Beverage Management Certificate of Achievement Hospitality & Tourism Management Applied Technology & Hospitality Management C1823
Foods & Nutrition Associate in Science Transfer Health & Wellness Health, Wellness & Public Safety 01368
Forensic Studies Associate in Science Criminal Justice Education, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences C2705
French Associate in Arts French Languages & Literature 01410
Geographic Information Science-Continuing Students & Working Professionals Certificate of Proficiency Geography Mathematics, Science & Engineering 01771
Geography Associate in Arts Transfer Geography Mathematics, Science & Engineering 01775
Geology for Transfer Associate in Science Transfer Geology Mathematics, Science & Engineering 01785
Geospatial Technology Technician Certificate of Achievement Geography Mathematics, Science & Engineering A1772
Golf & Sports Turf Management Certificate of Achievement Landscape Architecture/Landscape & Nursery Technology Applied Technology & Hospitality Management 02602
Graphic Design Associate in Arts Art Arts, Communication, Design & Media 01090
History Associate in Arts History Education, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences 01790
Hotel Management Associate in Science Hospitality & Tourism Management Applied Technology & Hospitality Management A2991
Hotel Operations Certificate of Achievement Hospitality & Tourism Management Applied Technology & Hospitality Management B2993
Humanities Associate in Arts Humanities Education, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences 01320
Information Systems Associate in Arts Computer Information Systems Business 01130
International Business Associate in Science International Business Business 02038
International Business-Basic Certificate of Proficiency International Business Business A2119
International Business-Intermediate Certificate of Achievement International Business Business 02039
International Trade Logistics Certificate of Achievement Supply Chain Management & Logistics Business B1143
Italian Associate in Arts Italian Languages & Literature 01390
Japanese Associate in Arts Transfer Japanese Languages & Literature 01391
Japanese Certificate of Achievement Japanese Languages & Literature 01392
Journalism Associate in Arts Journalism Arts, Communication, Design & Media 01430
Kinesiology Associate in Arts Transfer Exercise Science Health, Wellness & Public Safety 01365
Landscape Architecture Associate in Science Landscape Architecture/Landscape & Nursery Technology Applied Technology & Hospitality Management 02610
Landscape Architecture Certificate of Achievement Landscape Architecture/Landscape & Nursery Technology Applied Technology & Hospitality Management 02611
Law Enforcement Training Academy Certificate of Achievement Law Enforcement Training Academy Health, Wellness & Public Safety 02711
Law, Public Policy & Society Associate in Arts Transfer Political Science Education, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences 01847
Leadership & Supervision-Basic Certificate of Proficiency Leadership & Supervision Business A2117
Leadership & Supervision-Intermediate Certificate of Achievement Leadership & Supervision Business 01154
Legal Interpretation & Translation-Basic (English/Spanish) Certificate of Achievement Legal Interpretation & Translation Business A2449
Legal Interpretation & Translation-Intermediate (English/Spanish) Certificate of Achievement Legal Interpretation & Translation Business A2451
Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Arts & Humanities Associate in Arts Liberal Arts Areas of Emphasis Exploration & Personal Growth 01640
Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Math & Science Associate in Arts Liberal Arts Areas of Emphasis Exploration & Personal Growth 01870
Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Social & Behavioral Sciences Associate in Arts Liberal Arts Areas of Emphasis Exploration & Personal Growth 01730
Liberal Studies: Elementary Education Associate in Arts Child, Family & Education Studies Education, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences 01800
Literature Associate in Arts English Languages & Literature A1400
Logistics Data Analyst Certificate of Achievement Supply Chain Management & Logistics Business 02920
Logistics Operations Specialist Certificate of Achievement Supply Chain Management & Logistics Business 02922
Management Associate in Arts Business Administration Business 01150
Marketing Associate in Arts Business Administration Business 01160
Marketing & Sales Certificate of Achievement Business Management Business C2113
Mathematics Associate in Science Mathematics Mathematics, Science & Engineering 01585
Medical Assisting Associate in Science Medical Office Professions Health, Wellness & Public Safety A2314
Medical Assisting-Administrative Certificate of Achievement Medical Office Professions Health, Wellness & Public Safety 02315
Medical Assisting-Clinical Certificate of Achievement Medical Office Professions Health, Wellness & Public Safety 02322
Medical Assisting-Medical Insurance Billing & Coding Certificate of Achievement Medical Office Professions Health, Wellness & Public Safety 02317
Medical Laboratory Technician Associate in Science Medical Laboratory Technology Health, Wellness & Public Safety 02385
Mexican-American Studies Associate in Arts Mexican-American Studies Education, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences 01810
Music Associate in Arts Music Arts, Communication, Design & Media 01240
Music-Mariachi Specialization Associate in Arts Music Arts, Communication, Design & Media 02542
Music-Mariachi Specialization Certificate of Proficiency Music Arts, Communication, Design & Media 02543
Nursing Associate in Science Nursing & Health Occupations Health, Wellness & Public Safety 02360
Nursing, Vocational Associate in Science Nursing & Health Occupations Health, Wellness & Public Safety 02390
Nursing, Vocational Certificate of Achievement Nursing & Health Occupations Health, Wellness & Public Safety 02392
Nutrition & Dietetics Associate in Science Transfer Health & Wellness Health, Wellness & Public Safety 01366
Occupational Health & Safety Associate in Science Environmental Technology Health, Wellness & Public Safety A1973
Occupational Health & Safety Certificate of Achievement Environmental Technology Applied Technology & Hospitality Management A1974
OIS: Office Information Systems Professional Associate in Science Office Information Systems Professional Business 02046
OIS: Office Information Systems Professional-Advanced Certificate of Achievement Office Information Systems Professional Business 02048
OIS: Office Information Systems Professional-Bilingual Associate in Science Office Information Systems Professional Business 02041
OIS: Office Information Systems Professional-Bilingual-Advanced Certificate of Achievement Office Information Systems Professional Business 02043
Operating Room Nursing Certificate of Proficiency Nursing & Health Occupations Health, Wellness & Public Safety A2361
Paralegal Studies Associate in Science Paralegal Studies Business A2516
Paralegal Studies Certificate of Achievement Paralegal Studies Business A2518
Paralegal Studies: Bilingual (English/Spanish) Associate in Science Paralegal Studies Business A2517
Paralegal Studies: Bilingual (English/Spanish) Certificate of Achievement Paralegal Studies Business A2519
Pathway to Law School Certificate of Achievement Criminal Justice Education, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences 02261
Patient Care Coordinator Certificate of Achievement Medical Office Professions Health, Wellness & Public Safety 02319
Philosophy Associate in Arts Philosophy Education, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences 01830
Philosophy Associate in Arts Transfer Philosophy Education, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences 01835
Photography & Digital Imaging Associate in Arts Art Arts, Communication, Design & Media 02350
Physics Associate in Science Physics Mathematics, Science & Engineering 01680
Physics Associate in Science Transfer Physics Mathematics, Science & Engineering 01685
Plant Production Certificate of Achievement Landscape Architecture/Landscape & Nursery Technology Applied Technology & Hospitality Management A2824
Political Science Associate in Arts Political Science Education, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences 01840
Political Science Associate in Arts Transfer Political Science Education, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences 01845
Preparation for Allied Health Programs Associate in Arts Nursing & Health Occupations Health, Wellness & Public Safety B1330
Professional Baking & Pastry Certificate of Achievement Culinary Arts Applied Technology & Hospitality Management 01820
Professional Cooking Certificate of Achievement Culinary Arts Applied Technology & Hospitality Management A1824
Professional Photography Certificate of Achievement Art Arts, Communication, Design & Media 01381
Project Management Certificate of Proficiency Computer Information Systems Business 02276
Project Management Certificate of Achievement Business Management Business 02278
Psychology Associate in Arts Psychology Education, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences 01850
Public Administration Associate in Arts Political Science Education, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences 01860
Public Health Associate in Science Transfer Health & Wellness Health, Wellness & Public Safety 01367
Real Estate Associate in Arts Real Estate Business 01170
Real Estate Associate in Science Real Estate Business 02130
Real Estate Certificate of Proficiency Real Estate Business A1022
Recording Arts & Technology Certificate of Achievement Recording Arts & Technology Arts, Communication, Design & Media 02537
Recording Arts & Technology Associate in Science Recording Arts & Technology Arts, Communication, Design & Media 02538
Regional Fire Academy Certificate of Achievement Fire Science Technology Health, Wellness & Public Safety 02839
Restaurant & Foodservice Management Associate in Science Hospitality & Tourism Management Applied Technology & Hospitality Management B1821
Senior Data Analyst Certificate of Achievement Supply Chain Management & Logistics Business B1144
Social Media Marketer Certificate of Proficiency Computer Information Systems Business 01065
Social Work & Human Services Certificate of Achievement Social Work & Human Services Education, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences 01892
Social Work & Human Services Associate in Arts Social Work & Human Services Education, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences B1890
Sociology Associate in Arts Sociology Education, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences 01900
Sociology Associate in Arts Transfer Sociology Education, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences 01901
Spanish Associate in Arts Spanish Languages & Literature 01460
Spanish Associate in Arts Transfer Spanish Languages & Literature 01462
Spanish for Bilinguals Associate in Arts Spanish Languages & Literature A1490
Spanish Proficiency Certificate of Proficiency Spanish Languages & Literature 01461
Spanish-to English Associate Teacher Certificate of Achievement English as a Second Language Languages & Literature 02723
Spanish-to-English Associate Teacher Certificate Certificate of Proficiency Child, Family & Education Studies Education, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences 02723
Supply Chain Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement Supply Chain Management & Logistics Business 02921
Supply Chain Management & Logistics Associate in Arts Supply Chain Management & Logistics Business A1710
Supply Chain Management & Logistics Associate in Science Supply Chain Management & Logistics Business B1141
Surgical Technology Associate in Science Nursing & Health Occupations Health, Wellness & Public Safety 02345
Sustainable Energy Studies Associate in Science Sustainable Energy Studies Applied Technology & Hospitality Management 02472
Sustainable Landscape Practices Certificate of Achievement Sustainable Energy Studies Applied Technology & Hospitality Management 02613
Theatre Arts - Technical Theatre Certificate of Achievement Theatre Arts Arts, Communication, Design & Media A2539
Theatre Arts-Performance Associate in Arts Theatre Arts Arts, Communication, Design & Media A1220
Travel & Tourism Certificate of Achievement Hospitality & Tourism Management Applied Technology & Hospitality Management A2999
Travel & Tourism Management Associate in Science Hospitality & Tourism Management Applied Technology & Hospitality Management A2997
Urban Studies Certificate of Achievement Community, Economic & Urban Development Business A1063
Urban Studies Associate in Arts Community, Economic & Urban Development Business A1980
Waste Technician Certificate of Proficiency Environmental Technology Applied Technology & Hospitality Management 01975
Yoga Teacher Training - 200 Hour Certificate of Achievement Exercise Science Health, Wellness & Public Safety 01363