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  College of San Mateo
1700 W Hillsdale Blvd
San Mateo, CA 94402-3784
General information
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Admissions office
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Type of institution: Public, 2-year
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate, Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate, Associate degree
Carnegie classification: Associate's--Public Suburban-serving Multicampus
Number of students: 10,513 (2006)
2007-08 Undergraduate application fee:$ ----

Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2007-082006-072005-06
In-State$608$608$652
Out of State$4,732$5,216$4,660
Books and Supplies$1,260$1,260$1,260
On-Campus
Room and board------------
Other Expenses------------
Off Campus
Room and board$11,430$11,430$11,430
Other Expenses$3,726$3,726$3,486
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses$6,753$6,753$6,753

Financial aid 2005-2006

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 14% $3,271
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 29% $917
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 0% ----
Loans to students 1% $2,678
 
 

Degrees offered by this school

 
 
Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Welding Technology + Welder
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-1-year certificate Welding Technology + Welder: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Includes instruction in arc welding, resistance welding, brazing and soldering, cutting, high-energy beam welding and cutting, solid...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-1-year certificate Speech and Rhetorical Studies: A program that focuses on human interpersonal communication from the scientific/behavioral and humanistic perspectives. Includes instruction in the theory and physiology of speech, the history of discourse, the structure and analysis of ...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Spanish Language and Literature
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-1-year certificate Spanish Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technol...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Social Sciences
Other
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-1-year certificate Social Sciences, Other: Any instructional program in social sciences not listed in the Social Sciences, General category.

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-1-year certificate Selling Skills and Sales Operations: A program that prepares individuals to possess the skills associated with direct promotion of products and services to potential customers and to function as independent sales representatives and managers. Includes instruction in c...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Real Estate
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-1-year certificate Real Estate: A program that prepares individuals to develop, buy, sell, appraise, and manage real property. Includes instruction in land use development policy, real estate law, real estate marketing procedures, agency management, brokerage, property inspection and ap...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Radio and Television
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-1-year certificate Radio and Television: A program that focuses on the theories, methods, and techniques used to plan, produce, and distribute audio and video programs and messages, and that prepares individuals to function as staff, producers, directors, and managers of radio and televi...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology + Technician
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-1-year certificate Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the production of radio and television programs, and related operations, under the supervision of broadcast and studio managers, di...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-1-year certificate Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN): A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the adm...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Music
General
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-1-year certificate Music, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Medical + Clinical Assistant
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-1-year certificate Medical + Clinical Assistant: A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, pre-exa...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-1-year certificate Landscaping and Groundskeeping: A program that prepares individuals to manage and maintain indoor and/or outdoor ornamental and recreational plants and groundcovers and related conceptual designs established by landscape architects, interior designers, enterprise owner...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Japanese Language and Literature
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-1-year certificate Japanese Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the Japanese language. Includes instruction in Japanese philology; Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Japanese; Japanese dialects; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Italian Language and Literature
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-1-year certificate Italian Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the Italian language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Italian philology, Modern Italian, Italian regional dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings.

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Human Services
General
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-1-year certificate Human Services, General: A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Graphic Design
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-1-year certificate Graphic Design: A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic and computer techniques to the interpretation of technical and commercial concepts. Includes instruction in computer-assisted art and design, printmaking, concepts sketching, technical drawing, colo...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
German Language and Literature
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-1-year certificate German Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the German language and related dialects as used in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, neighboring European countries containing German-speaking minorities, and elsewhere. Includes instruction in German philology; ...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
French Language and Literature
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-1-year certificate French Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the French language and related dialects and creoles. Includes instruction in French philology, Metropolitan French, Canadian French, African and Caribbean Creoles, French regional dialects, and applications in...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-1-year certificate Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other: Any instructional program in foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics not listed above, including such unassigned languages as Basque and others.

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Foreign Languages and Literatures
General
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-1-year certificate Foreign Languages and Literatures, General: A general program that focuses on one or more modern foreign languages that is not specific as to the name of the language(s) studied; that is otherwise undifferentiated; or that introduces students to language studies at the...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Floriculture + Floristry Operations and Management
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-1-year certificate Floriculture + Floristry Operations and Management: A program that prepares individuals to operate and manage commercial and contract florist enterprises, supply and delivery services, and flower catering services. Includes instruction in the applicable principles of ...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Emergency Medical Technology + Technician (EMT Paramedic)
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-1-year certificate Emergency Medical Technology + Technician (EMT Paramedic): A program that prepares individuals, under the remote supervision of physicians, to recognize, assess, and manage medical emergencies in prehospital settings and to supervise Ambulance personnel. Includes ins...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Electrician
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-1-year certificate Electrician: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain, and repair electric apparatus and systems such as residential, commercial, and industrial electric-power wiring; and DC and AC motors, controls, and ...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Electrical + Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
General
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-1-year certificate Electrical + Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to operate, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic equipment. Includes instruction in electrical circuit...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Drafting and Design Technology + Technician
General
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-1-year certificate Drafting and Design Technology + Technician, General: A program that prepares individuals to generally apply technical skills to create working drawings and computer simulations for a variety of applications. Includes instruction in specification interpretation, dimen...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Criminal Justice + Police Science
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-1-year certificate Criminal Justice + Police Science: A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control and public relations, witness interviewing, evidence colle...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Computer Programming + Programmer
General
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-1-year certificate Computer Programming + Programmer, General: A program that focuses on the general writing and implementation of generic and customized programs to drive operating systems and that generally prepares individuals to apply the methods and procedures of software design and...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Computer and Information Sciences
General
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-1-year certificate Computer and Information Sciences, General: A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Chinese Language and Literature
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-1-year certificate Chinese Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the Chinese language and its associated dialects and literature. Includes instruction in Chinese philology, Archaic and Classical Chinese, Modern Standard Chinese (Guóyu), Mandarin, Cantonese, Taiwanese, Wu, ...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Business Administration and Management
General
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-1-year certificate Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behav...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Building + Home + Construction Inspection + Inspector
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-1-year certificate Building + Home + Construction Inspection + Inspector: A program that prepares individuals to apply industrial, labor, and governmental standards and laws to the oversight of construction projects and the maintenance of completed buildings and other structures. Includ...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Avionics Maintenance Technology + Technician
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-1-year certificate Avionics Maintenance Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of aircraft operating, control, and electronic systems. Includes instruction in flight instrumentation,...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology + Technician
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-1-year certificate Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all aircraft components other than engines, propellers, avionics, and instruments. Include...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Aircraft Powerplant Technology + Technician
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-1-year certificate Aircraft Powerplant Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of aircraft powerplant and related systems. Instruction includes engine inspection and maintenance, lubr...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
General
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-1-year certificate Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to perform the duties of administrative assistants and/or secretaries and stenographers. Includes instruction in business communications, principles of business la...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Accounting
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-1-year certificate Accounting: A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, ...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Welding Technology + Welder
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-2-year certificate Welding Technology + Welder: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Includes instruction in arc welding, resistance welding, brazing and soldering, cutting, high-energy beam welding and cutting, solid...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
System Administration + Administrator
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-2-year certificate System Administration + Administrator: A program that prepares individuals to manage the computer operations and control the system configurations emanating from a specific site or network hub. Includes instruction in computer hardware and software and applications; l...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Substance Abuse + Addiction Counseling
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-2-year certificate Substance Abuse + Addiction Counseling: A program that prepares individuals to help prevent substance abuse, counsel individuals and families with drug and alcohol problems, and perform intervention and therapeutic services for persons suffering from addiction. Includ...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Real Estate
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-2-year certificate Real Estate: A program that prepares individuals to develop, buy, sell, appraise, and manage real property. Includes instruction in land use development policy, real estate law, real estate marketing procedures, agency management, brokerage, property inspection and ap...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Plumbing Technology + Plumber
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-2-year certificate Plumbing Technology + Plumber: A program that prepares individuals to practice as licensed plumbers by applying technical knowledge and skills to lay out, assemble, install, and maintain piping fixtures and systems for steam, natural gas, oil, hot water, heating, cool...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Pipefitting + Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-2-year certificate Pipefitting + Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter: A program that prepares individuals to design, install, and test industrial and commercial piping systems and automatic fire and exposure protection systems. Includes instruction in water systems, steam systems, heating a...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Ornamental Horticulture
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-2-year certificate Ornamental Horticulture: A program that focuses on domesticated plants and plant materials used for decorative and recreational applications and prepares individuals to breed, grow, and utilize ornamental plant varieties for commercial and aesthetic purposes. Include...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-2-year certificate Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN): A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the adm...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Medical + Clinical Assistant
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-2-year certificate Medical + Clinical Assistant: A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, pre-exa...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Heating
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology + Technician (ACH +
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-2-year certificate Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology + Technician (ACH + : A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using air conditioning,...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Graphic Design
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-2-year certificate Graphic Design: A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic and computer techniques to the interpretation of technical and commercial concepts. Includes instruction in computer-assisted art and design, printmaking, concepts sketching, technical drawing, colo...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Fire Science + Fire-fighting
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-2-year certificate Fire Science + Fire-fighting: A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of fire fighters. Includes instruction in fire-fighting equipment operation and maintenance, principles of fire science and combustible substances, methods of controlling different...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Electrician
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-2-year certificate Electrician: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain, and repair electric apparatus and systems such as residential, commercial, and industrial electric-power wiring; and DC and AC motors, controls, and ...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Electrical + Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
General
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-2-year certificate Electrical + Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to operate, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic equipment. Includes instruction in electrical circuit...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Digital Communication and Media + Multimedia
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-2-year certificate Digital Communication and Media + Multimedia: A program that focuses on the development, use, and regulation of new electronic communication technologies using computer applications and that prepares individuals to function as developers and managers of digital communi...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Dental Assisting + Assistant
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-2-year certificate Dental Assisting + Assistant: A program that prepares individuals to provide patient care, take dental radiographs (x-ray photographs), prepare patients and equipment for dental procedures, and discharge office administrative functions under the supervision of dentists...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Cosmetology + Cosmetologist
General
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-2-year certificate Cosmetology + Cosmetologist, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to cut, trim, and style scalp, facial, and body hair; apply cosmetic preparations; perform manicures and pedicures; massage the head and extremities; and prepare for practice as license...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Computer Programming + Programmer
General
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-2-year certificate Computer Programming + Programmer, General: A program that focuses on the general writing and implementation of generic and customized programs to drive operating systems and that generally prepares individuals to apply the methods and procedures of software design and...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Other
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-2-year certificate Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other: Any instructional program in computer and information sciences and support services not listed in the Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, General category.

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-2-year certificate Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other: Any instructional program in communication, journalism, and related fields not listed in the Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, General category.

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Building + Home + Construction Inspection + Inspector
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-2-year certificate Building + Home + Construction Inspection + Inspector: A program that prepares individuals to apply industrial, labor, and governmental standards and laws to the oversight of construction projects and the maintenance of completed buildings and other structures. Includ...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Avionics Maintenance Technology + Technician
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-2-year certificate Avionics Maintenance Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of aircraft operating, control, and electronic systems. Includes instruction in flight instrumentation,...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology + Technician
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-2-year certificate Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all aircraft components other than engines, propellers, avionics, and instruments. Include...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Aircraft Powerplant Technology + Technician
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-2-year certificate Aircraft Powerplant Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of aircraft powerplant and related systems. Instruction includes engine inspection and maintenance, lubr...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Aeronautical + Aerospace Engineering Technology + Technician
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Less-than-2-year certificate Aeronautical + Aerospace Engineering Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing, manufacturing and testing aircraft, space...

Associate degree
Welding Technology + Welder
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Associate degree Welding Technology + Welder: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Includes instruction in arc welding, resistance welding, brazing and soldering, cutting, high-energy beam welding and cutting, solid state weldi...

Associate degree
Visual and Performing Arts
General
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Associate degree Visual and Performing Arts, General: A general, undifferentiated program that focuses on the visual and performing arts and that may prepare individuals in any of the visual artistic media or performing disciplines.

Associate degree
System Administration + Administrator
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Associate degree System Administration + Administrator: A program that prepares individuals to manage the computer operations and control the system configurations emanating from a specific site or network hub. Includes instruction in computer hardware and software and applications; local area (L...

Associate degree
Substance Abuse + Addiction Counseling
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Associate degree Substance Abuse + Addiction Counseling: A program that prepares individuals to help prevent substance abuse, counsel individuals and families with drug and alcohol problems, and perform intervention and therapeutic services for persons suffering from addiction. Includes instructi...

Associate degree
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Associate degree Speech and Rhetorical Studies: A program that focuses on human interpersonal communication from the scientific/behavioral and humanistic perspectives. Includes instruction in the theory and physiology of speech, the history of discourse, the structure and analysis of argument and...

Associate degree
Spanish Language and Literature
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Associate degree Spanish Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and oth...

Associate degree
Social Sciences
General
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Associate degree Social Sciences, General: A program that focuses on the general study of human social behavior and social institutions using any of the methodologies common to the social sciences and/or history, or an undifferentiated program of study in the social sciences.

Associate degree
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Associate degree Selling Skills and Sales Operations: A program that prepares individuals to possess the skills associated with direct promotion of products and services to potential customers and to function as independent sales representatives and managers. Includes instruction in consumer psyc...

Associate degree
Retailing and Retail Operations
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Associate degree Retailing and Retail Operations: A program that prepares individuals to perform operations associated with retail sales in a variety of settings. Includes instruction in over-the-counter and other direct sales operations in business settings, basic bookkeeping principles, custome...

Associate degree
Real Estate
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Associate degree Real Estate: A program that prepares individuals to develop, buy, sell, appraise, and manage real property. Includes instruction in land use development policy, real estate law, real estate marketing procedures, agency management, brokerage, property inspection and appraisal, rea...

Associate degree
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology + Technician
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Associate degree Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the production of radio and television programs, and related operations, under the supervision of broadcast and studio managers, directors, edi...

Associate degree
Plumbing Technology + Plumber
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Associate degree Plumbing Technology + Plumber: A program that prepares individuals to practice as licensed plumbers by applying technical knowledge and skills to lay out, assemble, install, and maintain piping fixtures and systems for steam, natural gas, oil, hot water, heating, cooling, drainag...

Associate degree
Plant Nursery Operations and Management
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Associate degree Plant Nursery Operations and Management: A program that prepares individuals to operate and manage outdoor plant farms, tree and shrub nurseries, and related facilities that develop domesticated plant products for propagation, harvesting, and transplantation. Includes instruction...

Associate degree
Pipefitting + Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Associate degree Pipefitting + Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter: A program that prepares individuals to design, install, and test industrial and commercial piping systems and automatic fire and exposure protection systems. Includes instruction in water systems, steam systems, heating and cooling s...

Associate degree
Physics
General
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Associate degree Physics, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, therm...

Associate degree
Physical Sciences
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Associate degree Physical Sciences: A program that focuses on the major topics, concepts, processes, and interrelationships of physical phenomena as studied in any combination of physical science disciplines.

Associate degree
Photography
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Associate degree Photography: A program that focuses on the principles and techniques of communicating information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the creation of images on photographic film, plates, digital images and that may prepare individuals to be professional photographic artists. Incl...

Associate degree
Ornamental Horticulture
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Associate degree Ornamental Horticulture: A program that focuses on domesticated plants and plant materials used for decorative and recreational applications and prepares individuals to breed, grow, and utilize ornamental plant varieties for commercial and aesthetic purposes. Includes instructio...

Associate degree
Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Associate degree Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN): A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration ...

Associate degree
Music
General
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Associate degree Music, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.

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Medical + Clinical Assistant
College of San Mateo

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College of San Mateo Associate degree Medical + Clinical Assistant: A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, pre-examination and...

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Mathematics
General
College of San Mateo

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College of San Mateo Associate degree Mathematics, General: A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other ma...

Associate degree
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
College of San Mateo

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College of San Mateo Associate degree Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: Any single instructional program in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities not listed in the Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, General category.

Associate degree
Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Associate degree Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies: A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs.

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Landscaping and Groundskeeping
College of San Mateo

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College of San Mateo Associate degree Landscaping and Groundskeeping: A program that prepares individuals to manage and maintain indoor and/or outdoor ornamental and recreational plants and groundcovers and related conceptual designs established by landscape architects, interior designers, enterprise owners or manager...

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Journalism
College of San Mateo

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College of San Mateo Associate degree Journalism: A program that focuses on the theory and practice of gathering, processing, and delivering news and that prepares individuals to be professional print journalists, news editors, and news managers. Includes instruction in news writing and editing; reporting; photojourn...

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Insurance
College of San Mateo

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College of San Mateo Associate degree Insurance: A program that prepares individuals to manage risk in organizational settings and provide insurance and risk-aversion services to businesses, individuals, and other organizations. Includes instruction in casualty insurance and general liability, property insurance, emp...

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Humanities + Humanistic Studies
College of San Mateo

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College of San Mateo Associate degree Humanities + Humanistic Studies: A program that focuses on combined studies and research in the humanities subjects as distinguished from the social and physical sciences, emphasizing languages, literatures, art, music, philosophy and religion.

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Human Services
General
College of San Mateo

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College of San Mateo Associate degree Human Services, General: A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social scie...

Associate degree
Heating
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology + Technician (ACH +
College of San Mateo

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College of San Mateo Associate degree Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology + Technician (ACH + : A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using air conditioning, refrigerati...

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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
Other
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Associate degree Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other: Any instructional program in the health professions and related clinical sciences not listed in the Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, General category.

Associate degree
Health + Medical Preparatory Programs
Other
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Associate degree Health + Medical Preparatory Programs, Other: Any instructional program in health and medical first-professional preparation not listed in the Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, General category.

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Graphic Design
College of San Mateo

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College of San Mateo Associate degree Graphic Design: A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic and computer techniques to the interpretation of technical and commercial concepts. Includes instruction in computer-assisted art and design, printmaking, concepts sketching, technical drawing, color theory, im...

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German Language and Literature
College of San Mateo

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College of San Mateo Associate degree German Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the German language and related dialects as used in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, neighboring European countries containing German-speaking minorities, and elsewhere. Includes instruction in German philology; Old, Middle,...

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Geology + Earth Science
General
College of San Mateo

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College of San Mateo Associate degree Geology + Earth Science, General: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the earth; the forces acting upon it; and the behavior of the solids, liquids and gases comprising it. Includes instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, the chemistry o...

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French Language and Literature
College of San Mateo

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College of San Mateo Associate degree French Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the French language and related dialects and creoles. Includes instruction in French philology, Metropolitan French, Canadian French, African and Caribbean Creoles, French regional dialects, and applications in business, s...

Associate degree
Floriculture + Floristry Operations and Management
College of San Mateo

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College of San Mateo Associate degree Floriculture + Floristry Operations and Management: A program that prepares individuals to operate and manage commercial and contract florist enterprises, supply and delivery services, and flower catering services. Includes instruction in the applicable principles of plant scienc...

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Fire Science + Fire-fighting
College of San Mateo

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College of San Mateo Associate degree Fire Science + Fire-fighting: A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of fire fighters. Includes instruction in fire-fighting equipment operation and maintenance, principles of fire science and combustible substances, methods of controlling different types of fi...

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Film + Cinema Studies
College of San Mateo

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College of San Mateo Associate degree Film + Cinema Studies: A program in the visual arts that focuses on the study of the history, development, theory, and criticism of the film/video arts, as well as the basic principles of film making and film production.

Associate degree
English Language and Literature
General
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Associate degree English Language and Literature, General: A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.

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Engineering
General
College of San Mateo

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College of San Mateo Associate degree Engineering, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to solve a wide variety of practical problems in industry, social organization, public works, and commerce.

Associate degree
Engineering Technology
General
College of San Mateo

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College of San Mateo Associate degree Engineering Technology, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in a wide variety of projects. Includes instruction in various engineering support functions for research, pr...

Associate degree
Emergency Medical Technology + Technician (EMT Paramedic)
College of San Mateo

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College of San Mateo Associate degree Emergency Medical Technology + Technician (EMT Paramedic): A program that prepares individuals, under the remote supervision of physicians, to recognize, assess, and manage medical emergencies in prehospital settings and to supervise Ambulance personnel. Includes instruction in ...

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Electrician
College of San Mateo

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College of San Mateo Associate degree Electrician: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain, and repair electric apparatus and systems such as residential, commercial, and industrial electric-power wiring; and DC and AC motors, controls, and electrical d...

Associate degree
Electrical + Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
General
College of San Mateo

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College of San Mateo Associate degree Electrical + Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to operate, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic equipment. Includes instruction in electrical circuitry, simple g...

Associate degree
Drawing
College of San Mateo

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College of San Mateo Associate degree Drawing: A program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions through representation by lines made on a surface. Includes instruction in eye-hand coordination; line, value, shape, and perspective; figure and still life drawin...

Associate degree
Drafting and Design Technology + Technician
General
College of San Mateo

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College of San Mateo Associate degree Drafting and Design Technology + Technician, General: A program that prepares individuals to generally apply technical skills to create working drawings and computer simulations for a variety of applications. Includes instruction in specification interpretation, dimensioning tech...

Associate degree
Digital Communication and Media + Multimedia
College of San Mateo

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College of San Mateo Associate degree Digital Communication and Media + Multimedia: A program that focuses on the development, use, and regulation of new electronic communication technologies using computer applications and that prepares individuals to function as developers and managers of digital communications medi...

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Dental Assisting + Assistant
College of San Mateo

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College of San Mateo Associate degree Dental Assisting + Assistant: A program that prepares individuals to provide patient care, take dental radiographs (x-ray photographs), prepare patients and equipment for dental procedures, and discharge office administrative functions under the supervision of dentists and dental ...

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Criminal Justice + Police Science
College of San Mateo

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College of San Mateo Associate degree Criminal Justice + Police Science: A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control and public relations, witness interviewing, evidence collection and ma...

Associate degree
Cosmetology + Cosmetologist
General
College of San Mateo

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College of San Mateo Associate degree Cosmetology + Cosmetologist, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to cut, trim, and style scalp, facial, and body hair; apply cosmetic preparations; perform manicures and pedicures; massage the head and extremities; and prepare for practice as licensed cosmetolog...

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Computer Science
College of San Mateo

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College of San Mateo Associate degree Computer Science: A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; computer ha...

Associate degree
Computer Programming + Programmer
General
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Associate degree Computer Programming + Programmer, General: A program that focuses on the general writing and implementation of generic and customized programs to drive operating systems and that generally prepares individuals to apply the methods and procedures of software design and programming...

Associate degree
Computer Graphics
College of San Mateo

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College of San Mateo Associate degree Computer Graphics: A program that focuses on the software, hardware, and mathematical tools used to represent, display, and manipulate topological, two-, and three-dimensional objects on a computer screen and that prepares individuals to function as computer graphics specialists. ...

Associate degree
Computer and Information Sciences
General
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Associate degree Computer and Information Sciences, General: A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused...

Associate degree
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Other
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Associate degree Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other: Any instructional program in computer and information sciences and support services not listed in the Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, General category.

Associate degree
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Associate degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other: Any instructional program in communication, journalism, and related fields not listed in the Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, General category.

Associate degree
Commercial and Advertising Art
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Associate degree Commercial and Advertising Art: A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences via illustrations and other forms of digital or printed media. Includes in...

Associate degree
Chemistry
General
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Associate degree Chemistry, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.

Associate degree
Business Administration and Management
General
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Associate degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, account...

Associate degree
Business + Commerce
General
College of San Mateo

General Description for:
College of San Mateo Associate degree Business + Commerce, General: A program that focuses on the general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private insti...

Associate degree
Building + Home + Construction Inspection + Inspector