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The online AA in American Studies degree program is designed to provide students with an integrated understanding of American society, history, and culture. The interdisciplinary curriculum includes courses in the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts disciplines, promoting the view of America as a whole rather than from the perspective of a single discipline. Students who go on to pursue a higher degree in American Studies may find themselves in careers as:

• Lawyers
• Librarians
• Business Leaders
• Writers
• Archivists
• Researchers
• Teachers
• Politicians

The online AA in Arts & Humanities degree program introduces you to diverse aspects of human life in world cultures. You'll examine the influence that art and culture have had on history, as well as the ways history affects how we interact with other people in our everyday lives. Upon completion of this program, you'll be prepared to transfer to a four-year college or university to major in an area such as:

• Art
• English
• Interior Design
• Foreign Languages
• History
• Linguistics
• Literature
• Music 
• Philosophy
• Religious Studies
• Theater Arts

The online AA in English degree program emphasizes writing about literature and the skills needed to analyze literature in academic terms. You'll develop a solid foundation for pursuing a BA in Literature as you examine a variety of genres and gain a better understanding of a given literary work's relevance to the period in which it was written, as well as the relationship between events in an author's life, time, and culture. Upon graduation, you'll possess the knowledge and skills needed to:

• Write well-organized, well-developed expository essays using Standard English, with a clear thesis statement and supporting topic sentences and details.
• Search for and find reliable, unbiased sources and use these sources in research papers, using correct MLA documentation.
• Evaluate a literary work in terms of style and descriptive technique, language, tone, mood, and literary conventions, such as symbolism and irony, and poetic devices such as meter and rhyme pattern. 

Do you have an interest in the economic, political, social, and cultural characteristics of past societies? Do you wonder why these characteristics change over time? The online AA in History degree program could be for you! As a student in this program, you will:

• Gain a greater understanding of the roots of the modern world and appreciation for the cultural and global diversity of the human experience
• Learn how to critically evaluate primary and secondary source materials and how to construct logical written or oral arguments supported with evidence
• Build the foundation for a career in teaching, law, communications, journalism, librarianship, archival and research work, public administration, and a wide variety of public service and government careers

The online Accounting Certificate of Achievement program prepares students to accumulate, record, and interpret financial data, analyze and recommend effective business decisions/solutions using a systematic, evaluative, and information-based approach, demonstrate proficiency in the use of computerized accounting software, demonstrate an understanding of accounting and business terminology, and prepare accurate reports for decision making and regulatory compliance. Students choose one of three concentration areas to suit their personal interests and professional goals:

• Bookkeeping
• General Accounting
• Taxation

The online Advanced Accounting Certificate of Specialization program is designed to aid students in understanding advanced accounting topics that are tested on the CPA exam. Courses cover the following areas of:

• Business Taxation
• Fundamentals of Auditing
• Advanced Accounting

Coastline College offers online associate degree programs in Business Administration for interested students. Graduates will be prepared for business and management careers in for-profit, nonprofit, and public-sector organizations. 

Courses encourage critical thinking and problem-solving. Students will be introduced to topics in accounting, finance, human resource management, international business, management, operations management, and marketing. The curriculum encourages students to develop teamwork and leadership abilities, as well as skills in motivating others and communicating effectively.

Learn how to effectively deliver messages in any format with an Associate of Arts in Communication Studies. Graduates of this online degree program will be prepared with skills in high demand across business, industry, nonprofit organizations, and government services.

Students in this online Communications degree learn how to interpret, create, evaluate, and deliver messages in the most effective ways. Graduates interested in furthering their education may consider bachelor’s degree programs such as English, Journalism, Media Communication, Speech, Public Relations, or Theater Arts.

Courses cover a variety of topics, including:

• Creative writing
• Business communications
• Public relations
• Radio, TV, and film
• Public speaking

Pursue an Associate of Arts in Economics degree online and focus on how society can effectively meet its human and material needs. 

Courses tackle tough topics such as unemployment, inflation, and environmental decline using concepts from history, philosophy, and mathematics. Students will gain vital critical thinking and communication skills, as well as computer and technology proficiency.

The curriculum includes studies of:

• Microeconomics
• Macroeconomics
• Accounting
• Statistics

Strengthen your managerial and business skills to run your own company with an Associate of Arts in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management. This online degree contains all of the knowledge and skills necessary to start, run, and grow a small business.

Students gain basic business knowledge in a variety of areas, as well as courses focusing on topics specific to small businesses. This online Entrepreneurship degree covers topics such as evaluating a business opportunity, preparing a business plan, planning advertising and sales promotions, marketing a product or service, and financial management.

The online AA in Logistics/Supply Chain Management degree program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to obtain employment in a variety of logistics organizations. In addition to covering the purchasing, transportation, storage, and distribution of goods from manufacturers to consumers, courses explore topics such as:

• Human Relations in Business
• Business Organization & Management
• Accounting
• Marketing

Learn the keys to leading employees in a business environment with an Associate of Arts in Management. This online business management degree program prepares students to effectively communicate solutions to business problems and take ethical and social responsibilities into consideration for business decision-making.

Courses emphasize taking a systematic, evaluative, and information-based approach to business matters. Graduates will have the skills necessary to lead in rapidly changing, multicultural, and team-oriented business settings.

Students will gain skills in areas such as:

• Business law
• Marketing
• Human relations
• Human resource management

The Associate of Arts in Retail Management online degree helps students understand the retail manager’s job and the keys to success in the industry. Graduates are also eligible to receive a Retail Management Certificate from the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC).

Courses cover topics such as:

• Marketing
• Information systems, programming, and database management
• Human resource management
• Employee communication

The Associate of Arts in Supervision and Management you with leadership skills to help you succeed in your professional business goals. Students in this online business management degree program learn how to effectively communicate solutions to common business problems.

Coursework also includes analyzing and recommending effective strategies using systematic, evaluative, and information-based approaches. Students will understand the ethical and social responsibilities in today’s rapidly changing global marketplace.

Students can choose elective courses to fit their individual needs, such as:

• Business law
• Personal finance
• Marketing
• Entrepreneurship and small business
• Information systems

The online AS in Accounting degree program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to accumulate, record, and interpret financial data, analyze and recommend effective business decisions/solutions using a systematic, evaluative, and information-based approach, utilize computerized accounting software, and prepare accurate reports for decision making and regulatory compliance. Students may choose one of three concentration areas to suit their personal interests and professional goals:

• Bookkeeping
• General Accounting
• Taxation

The online AS in Business degree program prepares students for employment and/or further study at a four-year college or university. In addition to receiving an introduction to the business world, students choose one of the following concentrations to suit their personal interests and professional goals:

• Business Administration
• General Business
• Human Resources Management
• Marketing

The online Business Certificate of Achievement program provides students with an understanding of business practices and prepares entry-level professionals to work in a variety of business environments. Students choose one of four concentration areas to suit their personal interests and professional goals:

• Business Administration
• General Business
• Human Resources Management
• Marketing

The online Business Information Worker Certificate of Achievement program is designed to prepare students for entry-level office and administrative support positions in various fields and businesses. Courses cover the following areas:

• Windows Operating System
• Keyboarding & Document Formatting
• Office Organization
• Customer Service/Soft Skills
• Microsoft Excel & Word
• Information Systems
• Business Communication

If you have a business dream you want to turn into a reality, consider pursuing the Business Plan Certificate of Specialization from Coastline College. This online entrepreneurship program focuses on the steps you need to take to start and run a successful business.

Students learn how to create a business plan, as well as manage employees and run day-to-day operations in a small business. Courses promote effective business decision-making using a systematic, evaluative, and information-based approach.

The online Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management Certificate of Achievement program is designed to provide aspiring entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills needed to launch new ventures or help established entrepreneurs strengthen their managerial and business skills to grow their businesses. Coursework covers the following areas:

• Evaluating a business opportunity
• Preparing a business plan
• Planning advertising and sales promotions
• Marketing a product or service
• Managing the finances for an entrepreneurial company

Coastline College offers a unique online certificate program designed for those running or interested in starting a home-based business. The Home Business Certificate of Specialization educates entrepreneurs on the opportunities and challenges of home-based employment. Students will gain a foundational understanding of the necessary components of starting and running a business.

Students can choose course topics including:

• Small business finance
• Operations and management
• Business law
• Personal finance
• E-commerce strategic thinking and management
• Marketing

The online Intermediate Accounting Certificate of Specialization program is designed to aid students in understanding the topics that are tested in the Financial Accounting and Reporting portion of the CPA exam. Upon completion of this program, students can:

• Accumulate, record, and interpret financial data
• Prepare accurate reports for decision-making and regulatory compliance
• Demonstrate an understanding of accounting and business terminology

The online Logistics/Supply Chain Management Certificate of Achievement program provides students with the basic skills needed to obtain a position as a Procurement or Operations Clerk within a variety of logistics organizations. Courses cover every aspect of supply chain management, including:

• Purchasing
• Transportation
• Storage
• Distribution

The Management Certificate of Achievement prepares students to move up the career ladder into management positions. Graduates can choose to immediately apply their skills and knowledge to the workplace or continue their education by transferring into an associate or bachelor’s degree program.

Courses focus on leading and managing employees while increasing efficiency in the workplace. Students are encouraged to embrace diversity and create inclusive environments. Students will gain skills in leading, organizing, planning, communicating, training, and controlling.

The online Project Management Certificate of Accomplishment program emphasizes the importance of teamwork in the business environment and provides students with an understanding of the concepts, tools, and techniques of formal project management. Concepts and methods learned in this program are immediately usable in the workplace, leading to:

• A greater retention of newly acquired skills
• Measurable project improvements
• The achievement of desired project results

The Real Estate Broker Certificate of Achievement helps students reach course requirements to qualify for the real estate broker license examination. Students in this program will have the knowledge and educational foundation necessary to employ real estate salespeople.

This online real estate program prepares students to guide and assist buyers and sellers with the purchase and sales process. Students learn how to identify and communicate issues, ensure compliance with applicable laws, coordinate inspections and appraisals, negotiate sales prices, and help clients with financing options. Graduates will understand how to complete necessary paperwork, including listing agreements, purchase contracts, and cost sheets.

Coastline College offers an online certificate program in Real Estate Lending and Mortgage Brokering designed to prepare students to take and pass the California Real Estate Sales and Broker License exams. 

Through this program, students will learn how to help buyers and sellers with the purchase and sale processes. Graduates will be able to identify and communicate issues to their clients, ensure compliance with the law, coordinate inspections and appraisals, negotiate sales price, and educate clients on their financing options.

The Real Estate Property Salesperson certificate offers education and training required to qualify for licensing in the state of California. This three course program can be completed entirely online.

Students will learn how to complete real estate forms including listing agreements, purchase contracts, and cost sheets. Graduates will have all the skills necessary to list, market, show, rent, lease, and sell property.

In addition to required courses in real estate principles and practice, students can choose an elective to best fit the program to their career needs and goals, from subjects such as:

• Real estate aspects
• Real estate appraisal
• Real estate finance
• Property management

Coastline College offers an online Real Estate Studies Certificate of Achievement to help jumpstart your career in real estate. Coursework in this program provides the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing real estate environment.

Students gain a well-rounded understanding of how to help buyers and sellers with the purchase or sale process. Graduates will be prepared to identify and communicate issues, ensure compliance with relevant laws, set up inspections and appraisals, negotiate sales prices, and educate clients about financing options.

Gain the skills you need to succeed in the fast-paced retail industry with the Retail Management Certificate of Achievement online. Coursework provides an understanding of the retail manager’s responsibilities.

Students learn how to effectively analyze and communicate solutions to business problems. Classes also encourage ethical and social responsibility in today’s multicultural, team-oriented, and rapidly changing work environments. Graduates will also qualify for the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) Retail Management Certificate.

The Supervision and Management Certificate of Achievement provides students with skills and knowledge of sound supervisory skills to help them succeed in their professional goals. This online business management program focuses on analyzing issues with a systematic, evaluative, and information-based approach to recommend the most effective solutions. Students will gain skills in business communication, as well as social and ethical awareness.

In addition to core requirements, students can choose electives from subjects including:

• Business law
• Personal finance
• Marketing
• Entrepreneurship and small business
• Information systems
• Leadership

You can train to meet local, state, and national safety measures with the Associate of Arts in Emergency Management / Homeland Security from Coastline College. The online homeland security degree offers electives in such areas as:

• Public information officer
• Crisis response for responders
• Transportation and border security
• Intelligence analysis and security management

Through the online emergency management associate’s degree program, you learn an All-Hazard approach. Graduates find success in such fields as:

• Fire service
• Urban planning
• Security management
• Information security

You can develop skills in hazard assessment and planning with the Associate of Arts in Emergency Management / Homeland Security / Criminal Justice from Coastline College. The online criminal justice degree focuses on such topics as:

• Terrorism
• Intelligence
• Critical infrastructure
• National Response Framework

Through the online homeland security associate’s degree program, you prepare to work in this emerging field to keep our nation safe. Students use a computer simulation program for hands-on experience.

You can learn about security risks with the Associate of Science in Cybersecurity from Coastline College. The online cybersecurity degree provides hands-on skills to qualify for entry-level careers.

Through the online cybersecurity associate’s degree program, you learn about Windows and Linux operating system security. Your online studies also cover such topics as:

• Firewalls
• Incident response
• Prevention systems
• Computer security policies

You can learn about security best practices with the Associate of Science in Digital Forensics & Incident Response from Coastline College. The online forensic science degree focuses on cyber defense techniques leading to such careers as:

• Vulnerability tester
• Cybercrime analyst
• Cyber incident analyst
• Digital forensic examiner

Through the online forensic science associate’s degree program, you study ethics, cyber laws, recovery, and more. With technical writing assignments and hands-on learning, graduates develop the needed skills to join the workforce in this high-demand field.

You can prepare to work in an emerging field with the Emergency Management / Homeland Security Certificate of Achievement from Coastline College. The online homeland security program covers such topics as:

• Disaster recovery
• Hazard mitigation
• Emergency response
• Emergency preparedness

Through the online emergency management certificate program, you learn the technical skills to keep citizens safe. With an All-Hazard approach to security management and planning, you will learn about risk mitigation, disaster recovery, terrorism, and critical infrastructure resiliency.

Enroll in online teaching degrees to advance professional opportunities. While originally designed to address the teaching shortage in California, this interdisciplinary program is now much more.  It serves as a choice for those interested in the interdisciplinary field of Child and Adolescent development.  For example, students may pursue careers in elementary or special education teaching or other careers working with children and families.  

Enjoy the benefits of an online degree’s flexibility while also completing a program for a stand-alone paraprofessional degree.  If you are interested in transferring to further your education in the field, this online teaching degree can help you there as well.

The online Educational Studies Certificate of Accomplishment is designed to meet the needs of students following various pathways to classroom teaching, including the paraprofessional teacher aide, paraprofessional teacher aide seeking a teaching credential, and teacher preparation students on a transfer pathway seeking recognition via a certificate.  Students learn to apply skills to pursue careers in teaching or related fields and apply the major theories of psychology in understanding social and psychological problems.  Graduates can work effectively with students, teachers, parents, colleagues, and administrators in school and classroom settings.

You can put your innate efficiency to use with the Associate in Arts in Process Technology from Coastline College. This online industrial engineering program prepares you for steady employment with a factory, refinery, or other company. 

Through the online industrial engineering program, you learn all the phases of chemical processing. Outcomes of this online degree include:

• Teamwork
• Measuring and controlling a process
• Safe operation of process equipment
• Compliance with safety and environmental regulations

Would you like an overview of the field of aging while completing your Associate's degree? The online AA in Gerontology degree program can provide you with an interdisciplinary approach to examining the human aging process from sociological, psychological, and biological perspectives. Courses explore topics such as:

• Nutrition & Aging
• Care of Frail Elderly
• Aging in a Multicultural Society
• Healthy Aging
• Elder Law

The online AA in Health & Fitness degree program is designed for students interested in becoming a personal trainer or health/wellness coach. Topics of study include:

• Physical conditioning and the value of physical activity
• Food and nutrition
• Disease prevention and management
• Additional health related issues

You can learn the foundations of STEM subjects with the Associate of Arts / Associate of Science in Mathematics from Coastline College. This online mathematics program prepares you for transfer into the California State University System.

Through the online mathematics program, you learn quantitative methods for finding solutions. Other topics of study include such areas as:

• Interpreting formulas
• Graphs
• Tables
• Schematics

You can tap into your potential energy for a rewarding career with the Associate in Science in Physics. This online science program imparts foundational skills to apply in such fields as:

• Astronomy
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Geology

Through the online science program, you also develop an understanding of the physical world through quantitative and qualitative reasoning. Students typically complete this degree with plans of transferring to a California State University school to continue their education.

Many careers dealing with the public can benefit from an online Human Services degree, such as police, firefighters, military counselors, and more. Coastline College’s AA in Human Services degree provides a general background for working with families, children, and adults and provides a pathway to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Students will experience current topics related to the field, hands-on experience, and community networking. Courses explore topics such as helping theories, intervention strategies, and treatment issues in substance abuse.

Graduates can pursue careers as:

• Social service technicians
• Case management aides
• Mental health technicians
• Gerontology aides
• Special education teacher aides
• Residential managers

If you want to know why people behave the way they do, the AA in Psychology may be for you. This online Psychology degree teaches students the major perspectives for understanding human behavior: behavioral, biological, cognitive, cross-cultural, evolutionary, humanistic, and psychodynamic. Students will learn to analyze behavior, how to implement statistical methods and research design, and how to document findings in APA style. Graduates will have a solid foundation to transfer into a higher-level program or find a career in the social services field.

Topics discussed in classes include:

• Neuroscience
• Sensation and perception
• Learning and memory
• Stress, health, and coping
• Psychological disorders
• Social psychology

An online Sociology degree examines social life, the interactions between human groups and institutions, and how they influence one another. Coastline College’s AA in Sociology helps students think critically about social relationships, perform scientific social research, develop analytical arguments, and effectively communicate ideas.

Class topics range from relationships in family units in the most primitive cultures to large bureaucratic institutions in major industrialized nations. Students will also study topics in social status, social movements, and criminal deviance.

Graduates will have a foundation for a variety of careers such as:

• Law enforcement
• Social welfare
• Gerontology
• Urban planning
• Business
• Education
• Public health

This online certificate provides a general background to work with families, children, and adults and gives students a start toward pursuing an associate or bachelor level Human Service degree online.

The certificate exposes students to current thinking in the field, hands-on experience, and community networking. Students will learn helping theories, intervention strategies, and crisis intervention and complete a practicum.

Careers benefitting from this certificate include:

• Social service technicians
• Case management aides
• Mental health technicians
• Gerontology aides
• Special education teacher aides
• Police officers
• Firefighters