Find out more about Cerro Coso Community College

Cerro Coso Community College offers an online art history degree, the Associate in Arts in Art History.  This is a transfer degree that guarantees acceptance to the CSU system and provides a clear path to a CSU major and baccalaureate degree.  With this art history program, students are prepared to transfer at the junior level to CSU programs and colleges that offer bachelor’s degrees in:

• Art History
• Studio Arts
• Fine Arts
• Art Education
• Art Therapy

The curriculum teaches students to analyze and interpret the formal, technical, and expressive aspects of works of art as historians, viewers, or creators.  You will also learn to discuss art that represents diverse cultures and regions within a historical and social context and to apply art historical terminology and methodology when analyzing and interpreting art.  Graduates are familiar with a variety of art production processes.

Cerro Coso Community College offers an online English degree, the Associate in Arts in English, as a transfer degree.  This program guarantees acceptance to the CSU system and provides a path to a CSU major and baccalaureate degree, preparing students for careers in teaching, journalism, technical writing, publishing and editing, public relations, advertising, communications, government, business, and more.  The curriculum provides knowledge, skills, and experiences required of an educated, literate citizen while fostering critical reading and writing practices, wide-ranging interpretive abilities, and greater historical and cultural awareness.  You will explore areas of British, American, and international literature; analyze genres from various historical periods; and study composition and rhetoric. 

Graduates are prepared to:

• Critically read literary works in English, including diverse voices and cultures
• Identify key elements of literary genres
• Relate literary works to their historical, cultural, and aesthetic contexts
• Define, identify and analyze literary and dramatic techniques in a variety of works
• Compose formal written analyses of texts demonstrating academic discourse and literary analysis

The online Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts degree offers a concentration in Arts & Humanities.  This program is designed to meet general education requirements for transfer students, allowing them to then transfer to a four-year college or university.  The curriculum emphasizes cultural, literary, humanistic activities and the artistic expression of human beings.  You will study people and different cultures throughout the ages and how they responded to themselves and the world around them in artistic and cultural expression.  Graduates learn to evaluate the significance of artistic and cultural constructions and the origins, varieties, and meaning of expressions and artifacts of human experience related to arts and humanities.

The online Administrative Office Assistant Certificate program from Cerro Coso Community College is designed to equip students with the range of skills necessary to perform the duties of an entry level administrative assistant in today's technological office. Coursework trains students in:

• Communication
• Bookkeeping
• Office Skills
• ​Computer Applications for Business

​Graduates of this program are prepared to pursue careers as office assistants, bookkeepers, filing clerks, administrative assistants, payroll clerks, front office professionals, and more. 

An Associate of Science degree in Business Office Technology prepares you to succeed and thrive in today’s technology-dependent workplaces. Graduates will have the skills necessary for challenging positions as administrative assistants and office managers.

Coursework covers material related to communications, computer applications, office procedures, business, and bookkeeping. Students learn how to utilize computer software tools such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, accounting, and desktop publishing for business-related tasks. Graduates will also be well equipped to handle a variety of business financial transactions throughout the accounting cycle.

Positions available to graduates of this technology management online degree include:

• Bookkeeper
• Receptionist
• Payroll clerk
• Office assistant
• Data entry operator

Gain practical skills for immediate employment in a wide range of settings with the online Business Certificate program from Cerro Coso Community College. Students learn how to analyze issues involved in operating a business in complex and dynamic environments.

Classes explore the importance of the various functional areas of business, with courses in accounting, personal finance, business law, marketing, and computer information systems. Graduates will have the preparation necessary to apply critical thinking to complex business issues.

Prepare for the challenges of today’s technology-dependent world with an online Business Office Technology Certificate from Cerro Coso Community College. This program offers an introduction to topics in communication, computer applications, business, office procedures, and bookkeeping.

Students will learn how to apply word processing, spreadsheet, database, accounting, presentation, and desktop publishing tools to business-related tasks. Additionally, coursework prepares students to competently handle a variety of business financial transactions including petty cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and more.

This technology management online certificate program can help you in your pursuit of jobs such as:

• Office assistant
• Bookkeeper
• Data entry operator
• Filing clerk
• Administrative assistant
• Receptionist
• Payroll clerk

Gain a general understanding of business and leadership with an online Management Certificate from Cerro Coso Community College. This certificate program provides students with the management skills key to success in today’s technological business environment.

Coursework teaches students to apply critical thinking skills to technical and managerial issues and make ethical decisions in a managerial context. Graduates will be prepared to apply management, supervision, and leadership skills in a range of diverse and complex situations.

This online business management program prepares students for management roles in areas including:

• Retail
• Restaurant
• Construction
• Social services
• Advertising
• Compensation and benefits

Cerro Coso Community College offers an online Office Clerk Certificate program that prepares students to perform basic job responsibilities in entry-level office work. Courses introduce software tools including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access for business office-related projects such as letter and report creation, spreadsheet creating and editing, and data entry. Students also gain skills in business communication, time management, and professional ethics.

The curriculum covers topics in:

• Practical math for business and consumers
• Computer literacy
• Computer keyboarding
• Business information

The online Certificate in Data Analyst I is designed to analyze data using forecasting, optimization, and changing scenarios. Students will also learn to prepare reports using spreadsheets, word processing, and database management programs. 

Courses cover ways to design and manipulate databases with SQL and database management systems. An emphasis is placed on work with spreadsheets and database management systems to create models and analyze results. Graduates of online data science programs will be prepared for positions in fields of data collection, data processing, and data analysis. 

The curriculum includes studies of the following:

• Principles of project management
• Data analytics for business
• Programming concepts and methodologies
• Database design and management

The online Certificate in Information Technology prepares students for positions maintaining computer information systems for business. Students will learn to interpret and use technical information to solve common business problems using IT systems and applications.

This online IT program teaches students ways to provide user support for various computing issues. Classes cover networking, program design and implementation, servers, and virtualization. Graduates will be prepared for positions such as help desk providers, computer support specialists, computer repair technicians, networking technicians, information assurance technicians, and cyber security technicians.

Some of the course topics in this program include:

• Programming concepts and methodologies
• Database design and management
• Information and communication technology
• Computer information systems

Cerro Coso Community College’s online Certificate in Information Technology Plus prepares students for careers working with computer information systems for business. This online IT program teaches students ways to provide user support for a variety of computing issues.

Students will learn how to implement and evaluate network security solutions. Classes also cover how to design, analyze, and support computer networks. The online certificate program consists of four courses and can be completed in as little as one semester.

Graduates can pursue job opportunities as:

• Help desk providers
• Computer support specialists
• Computer repair technicians
• Networking technicians
• Information assurance technicians
• Cybersecurity technicians

The online Certificate in Web Fundamentals develops technical and design skills through individual and collaborative work-based projects. Students will learn to identify concepts of internet technology, networking, databases, and electronic communications.

The online web design program explores the creation of web media including graphics, motion graphics, and interactive media. Students will use valid markup, cascading style sheets, semantic encoding, accessibility compliance, and error-free scripting to create web content. Graduates will be prepared for various careers in website design or development.

A sample of courses available includes:

• Computer information systems
• Web scripting with JavaScript
• Web design
• Accessibility and UX design
• Digital imaging

The online Web Professional Certificate from Cerro Coso Community College prepares students for certifications including the Web Foundations Associate Series, Web Design Specialist, and E-Commerce Specialist. Graduates will be prepared for a range of careers in the web industry.

Courses cover standards-based coding and scripting, technical and design skills, usability, accessibility, media production, e-commerce concepts, project management, and networking. Both Adobe applications and open-source products are examined in coursework for this web design online program. Students will also gain realistic expectations about work conditions in the field through individual and collaborative work-based projects. 

This certificate can enhance career opportunities in areas such as:

• Website design and development
• Content management system development
• Web database development
• Mobile web development
• eCommerce development
• Search engine optimization consulting

You can prepare to work as an information security specialist with the Certificate of Achievement in Cyber Security Technician from Cerro Coso Community College. The online cyber security program leads to career opportunities like:

• Cyber security technician
• Network security professional
• Information assurance technician

Through the online cyber security certificate program, you can work in information security for businesses. Students also transfer to a bachelor’s program in related areas to continue their education.

You can train to work in the legal field with the Certificate of Achievement in Paralegal Studies from Cerro Coso Community College. The online paralegal program explores such topics as:

• Legal ethics
• Legal research
• The court systems
• Preparation of legal documents

Through the online paralegal certificate program, you can work under an attorney in law firms, government offices, and the public and private sectors. Further licensing can qualify you as a Legal Document Assistant to help others with their court documents.

CCCC offers the Certificate of Achievement in Child Development Associate Teacher as a way to work with children with minimal education. This online early childhood education program can start your career in such positions as childcare worker, preschool teacher, or elementary school classroom assistant.

The role of early childhood education should not be overlooked. Research has shown that early childhood education has such outcomes as:

• Improves cognitive abilities
• Creates a foundation for lifelong learning
• Brings equity to classrooms
• Reduces poverty by improving social mobility

Those wanting to work in early childhood education gain a complete educational foundation with CCCC’s Certificate of Achievement in Child Development Master Teacher. This online program provides courses in core areas—curriculum, development, and child/family/community.

The online certificate program offers areas of specialization to align with your career interests. Some of the available concentrations you may select include:

• Dual language
• Curriculum
• Children with exceptional needs
• Infant care

The early childhood education coursework imparts developmentally appropriate practices that support children’s learning, growth, and development. Furthermore, certificate holders find they have explored their own philosophies, values, and experiences, which guides them in supporting the children under their care.

The Certificate of Achievement in Child Development Site Supervisor from CCCC offers a minimal level of education for those wanting to work with children in a group environment. This online early childhood education program recognizes the importance of reaching children at a young age.

Through the early childhood education coursework, students learn developmentally appropriate practices that support children’s development, growth, and learning. Certificate holders find success in such roles as:

• Assistant teacher
• Site supervisor
• Childcare center administrator
• Preschool teacher

The Certificate of Achievement in Child Development Teacher from CCCC imparts the foundations of early childhood education. This online program covers essential elements of reaching young children. Such parameters include:

• Understanding children’s development
• Meeting the needs of young children
• Maintaining a safe, supportive, challenging, and healthy learning environment
• Demonstrating cultural relevance

Through this online early childhood education certificate program, students receive documentation of their training to qualify for work with children in group settings. With a minimum investment of time and money, this program helps educators deliver an age-appropriate development program for young children.

Cerro Coso Community College offers an online Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts degree with a concentration in Social & Behavioral Sciences.  This is a transfer program, designed to help students complete general education requirements before transferring to a four-year degree program.  You will take courses that emphasize the perspectives, concepts, theories, and methodologies of the disciplines that comprise study in the Social and Behavioral Sciences.  The curriculum teaches students to apply major concepts and methods used by social or behavioral scientists to investigate, to analyze, or to predict human or group behavior.  Students also learn to evaluate how social scientists view the ways that individuals and societies are interconnected within social, historical, political, and cultural environments.