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  Pasadena City College
1570 E Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91106-2003
General information
Financial aid 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, Certificates/Less-than-4-year certificate
Carnegie classification: Associate's--Public Suburban-serving Single Campus
Number of students: 25,873 (2006)
2007-08 Undergraduate application fee:$ ----

Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2007-082006-072005-06
In-State$548$508$652
Out of State$4,660$4,348$4,276
Books and Supplies$1,500$1,500$1,036
On-Campus
Room and board------------
Other Expenses------------
Off Campus
Room and board$8,622$8,260$7,844
Other Expenses$4,032$3,388$3,360
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses$3,962$3,332$3,166

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) 34% $3,580
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 47% $1,198
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 4% $570
Loans to students 2% $2,886
 
 

Degrees offered by this school

 
 
Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Welding Technology + Welder
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College 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, soli...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Technical Theatre + Theatre Design and Technology
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-1-year certificate Technical Theatre + Theatre Design and Technology: A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic, technical and dramatic principles and techniques to the communication of dramatic information, ideas, moods, and feelings through technical theatre methods. Incl...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology + Technician
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College 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, d...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Medical + Clinical Assistant
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College 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-ex...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Library Assistant + Technician
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-1-year certificate Library Assistant + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to assist professional librarians. Includes instruction in principles, systems, processes, and procedures of library operation; library resources and services; processes of acquisition, cataloging, s...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Journalism
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-1-year certificate 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; reportin...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
International Business + Trade + Commerce
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-1-year certificate International Business + Trade + Commerce: A program that prepares individuals to manage international businesses and/or business operations. Includes instruction in the principles and processes of export sales, trade controls, foreign operations and related problems...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology + Technician
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-1-year certificate Data Processing and Data Processing Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to master and use computer software programs and applications for inputting, verifying, organizing, storing, retrieving, transforming (changing, updating, and deleting), a...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Computer Programming + Programmer
General
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College 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 an...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Computer and Information Sciences
General
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College 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 t...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Business Administration and Management
General
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College 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 beha...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Banking and Financial Support Services
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-1-year certificate Banking and Financial Support Services: A program that prepares individuals to perform a wide variety of customer services in banks, insurance agencies, savings and loan companies, and related enterprises. Includes instruction in communications and public relations s...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Automobile + Automotive Mechanics Technology + Technician
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-1-year certificate Automobile + Automotive Mechanics Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine perform...

Certificates/Less-than-1-year certificate
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
General
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College 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 l...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Welding Technology + Welder
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College 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, soli...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Visual and Performing Arts
Other
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-2-year certificate Visual and Performing Arts, Other: Any instructional program in visual and performing arts not listed in the Visual and Performing Arts, General category.

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Technical Theatre + Theatre Design and Technology
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-2-year certificate Technical Theatre + Theatre Design and Technology: A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic, technical and dramatic principles and techniques to the communication of dramatic information, ideas, moods, and feelings through technical theatre methods. Incl...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-2-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 ...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Retailing and Retail Operations
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-2-year certificate 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 princi...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology + Technician
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-2-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, d...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Public Relations + Image Management
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-2-year certificate Public Relations + Image Management: A program that focuses on the theories and methods for managing the media image of a business, organization, or individual and the communication process with stakeholders, constituencies, audiences, and the general public; and that...

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

General Description for:
Pasadena City College 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 ad...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Medical + Clinical Assistant
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College 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-ex...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Machine Tool Technology + Machinist
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-2-year certificate Machine Tool Technology + Machinist: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to plan, manufacture, assemble, test, and repair parts, mechanisms, machines, and structures in which materials are cast, formed, shaped, molded, heat trea...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Licensed Practical + Vocational Nurse Training
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-2-year certificate Licensed Practical + Vocational Nurse Training: A program that prepares individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician or dentist. Includes instruction in taking patient vital signs, applying sterile dress...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Library Assistant + Technician
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-2-year certificate Library Assistant + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to assist professional librarians. Includes instruction in principles, systems, processes, and procedures of library operation; library resources and services; processes of acquisition, cataloging, s...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Legal Assistant + Paralegal
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-2-year certificate Legal Assistant + Paralegal: A program that prepares individuals to perform research, drafting, investigatory, record-keeping and related administrative functions under the supervision of an attorney or court. Includes instruction in legal research, drafting legal do...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Journalism
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-2-year certificate 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; reportin...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
International Business + Trade + Commerce
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-2-year certificate International Business + Trade + Commerce: A program that prepares individuals to manage international businesses and/or business operations. Includes instruction in the principles and processes of export sales, trade controls, foreign operations and related problems...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Hospitality Administration + Management
General
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-2-year certificate Hospitality Administration + Management, General: A program that prepares individuals to serve as general managers and directors of hospitality operations on a system-wide basis, including both travel arrangements and promotion and the provision of traveler facilities...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Graphic Design
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College 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, col...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator
General Production
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-2-year certificate Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production: A program that generally prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to plan, prepare, and execute a variety of commercial and industrial graphic communications jobs. Includes instruction i...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Fire Science + Fire-fighting
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College 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 differen...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Electrical + Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
General
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College 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 circui...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Digital Communication and Media + Multimedia
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College 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 commun...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Dental Laboratory Technology + Technician
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-2-year certificate Dental Laboratory Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of dentists, to design and construct dental prostheses such as caps, crowns, bridges, dentures, splints, and orthodontic appliances. Includes instruction in dental a...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Dental Hygiene + Hygienist
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-2-year certificate Dental Hygiene + Hygienist: A program that prepares individuals to clean teeth and apply preventive materials; provide oral health education and treatment counseling to patients; identify oral pathologies and injuries; and manage dental hygiene practices. Includes in...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Dental Assisting + Assistant
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College 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 dentist...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Data Entry + Microcomputer Applications
General
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-2-year certificate Data Entry + Microcomputer Applications, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to perform basic data and text entry using standard and customized software products. Includes instruction in keyboarding skills, personal computer and work station operat...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Criminal Justice + Police Science
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-2-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 coll...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Cosmetology + Cosmetologist
General
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College 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 licens...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts
General
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-2-year certificate Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General: A program that focuses on the general study of the cooking and related culinary arts, and that may prepare individuals for a variety of jobs within the food service industry. Includes instruction in food preparation; cookin...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Construction Trades
General
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-2-year certificate Construction Trades, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in the building, inspecting, and maintaining of structures and related properties. May include instruction in masonry, carpentry, electrical and power ...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Commercial Photography
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-2-year certificate Commercial Photography: 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, and recording events and people, via digital, film, still and video p...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Commercial and Advertising Art
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-2-year certificate 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....

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Business Administration and Management
General
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-2-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 beha...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Building + Home + Construction Inspection + Inspector
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College 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. Inclu...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Building + Construction Site Management + Manager
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-2-year certificate Building + Construction Site Management + Manager: A program that prepares individuals to supervise, manage, and inspect construction sites, buildings, and associated facilities. Includes instruction in site safety, personnel supervision, labor relations, diversity t...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Biology Technician + Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-2-year certificate Biology Technician + Biotechnology Laboratory Technician: A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific principles and technical skills in support of biologists and biotechnologists in research, industrial, and government settings. Includes instruction in f...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Banking and Financial Support Services
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-2-year certificate Banking and Financial Support Services: A program that prepares individuals to perform a wide variety of customer services in banks, insurance agencies, savings and loan companies, and related enterprises. Includes instruction in communications and public relations s...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Automobile + Automotive Mechanics Technology + Technician
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-2-year certificate Automobile + Automotive Mechanics Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine perform...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Apparel and Textiles
General
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-2-year certificate Apparel and Textiles, General: A general program that focuses on the development of textile products and their distribution and use in terms of the psychological, social, economic, and physical needs of consumers. Includes instruction in the production, distribution,...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
General
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-2-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 l...

Certificates/Less-than-2-year certificate
Accounting
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-2-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,...

Associate degree
Welding Technology + Welder
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College 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 weld...

Associate degree
Visual and Performing Arts
Other
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Associate degree Visual and Performing Arts, Other: Any instructional program in visual and performing arts not listed in the Visual and Performing Arts, General category.

Associate degree
Visual and Performing Arts
General
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College 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
Technical Theatre + Theatre Design and Technology
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Associate degree Technical Theatre + Theatre Design and Technology: A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic, technical and dramatic principles and techniques to the communication of dramatic information, ideas, moods, and feelings through technical theatre methods. Includes instruc...

Associate degree
Social Sciences
General
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College 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
Small Business Administration + Management
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Associate degree Small Business Administration + Management: A program that prepares individuals to develop and manage independent small businesses. Includes instruction in business administration; enterprise planning and entrepreneurship; start-up; small business operations and problems; person...

Associate degree
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College 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 psy...

Associate degree
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General.
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Associate degree Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General: A program that focuses on the general process and techniques of direct wholesale and retail buying and selling operations and introduces individuals to related careers. Includes instruction in the principles of entrepreneur...

Associate degree
Radiologic Technology + Science - Radiographer
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Associate degree Radiologic Technology + Science - Radiographer: A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical imaging services to patients and attending health care professionals. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology, patient posi...

Associate degree
Radio and Television
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Associate degree 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 television shows ...

Associate degree
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology + Technician
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College 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, ed...

Associate degree
Public Relations + Image Management
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Associate degree Public Relations + Image Management: A program that focuses on the theories and methods for managing the media image of a business, organization, or individual and the communication process with stakeholders, constituencies, audiences, and the general public; and that prepares in...

Associate degree
Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College 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
Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies
Other
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Associate degree Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: Any instructional program in multi/interdisciplinary studies not listed in the Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General category.

Associate degree
Medical + Clinical Assistant
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College 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 an...

Associate degree
Machine Tool Technology + Machinist
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Associate degree Machine Tool Technology + Machinist: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to plan, manufacture, assemble, test, and repair parts, mechanisms, machines, and structures in which materials are cast, formed, shaped, molded, heat treated, cut, tw...

Associate degree
Licensed Practical + Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert, Dipl, AAS).
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Associate degree Licensed Practical + Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert, Dipl, AAS): A program that prepares individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician or dentist. Includes instruction in taking patient vital signs, applyi...

Associate degree
Legal Assistant + Paralegal
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Associate degree Legal Assistant + Paralegal: A program that prepares individuals to perform research, drafting, investigatory, record-keeping and related administrative functions under the supervision of an attorney or court. Includes instruction in legal research, drafting legal documents, app...

Associate degree
Journalism
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College 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; photojour...

Associate degree
International Business + Trade + Commerce
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Associate degree International Business + Trade + Commerce: A program that prepares individuals to manage international businesses and/or business operations. Includes instruction in the principles and processes of export sales, trade controls, foreign operations and related problems, monetary i...

Associate degree
Information Technology
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Associate degree Information Technology: A program that focuses on the design of technological information systems, including computing systems, as solutions to business and research data and communications support needs. Includes instruction in the principles of computer hardware and software c...

Associate degree
Hospitality Administration + Management
General
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Associate degree Hospitality Administration + Management, General: A program that prepares individuals to serve as general managers and directors of hospitality operations on a system-wide basis, including both travel arrangements and promotion and the provision of traveler facilities. Includes ...

Associate degree
Graphic Design
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College 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, i...

Associate degree
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator
General Production
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Associate degree Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production: A program that generally prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to plan, prepare, and execute a variety of commercial and industrial graphic communications jobs. Includes instruction in the operat...

Associate degree
Fire Science + Fire-fighting
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College 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 f...

Associate degree
Electrical + Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
General
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College 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 ...

Associate degree
Dental Laboratory Technology + Technician
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Associate degree Dental Laboratory Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of dentists, to design and construct dental prostheses such as caps, crowns, bridges, dentures, splints, and orthodontic appliances. Includes instruction in dental anatomy, dent...

Associate degree
Dental Hygiene + Hygienist
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Associate degree Dental Hygiene + Hygienist: A program that prepares individuals to clean teeth and apply preventive materials; provide oral health education and treatment counseling to patients; identify oral pathologies and injuries; and manage dental hygiene practices. Includes instruction in...

Associate degree
Dental Assisting + Assistant
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College 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...

Associate degree
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology + Technician
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Associate degree Data Processing and Data Processing Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to master and use computer software programs and applications for inputting, verifying, organizing, storing, retrieving, transforming (changing, updating, and deleting), and extractin...

Associate degree
Data Entry + Microcomputer Applications
General
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Associate degree Data Entry + Microcomputer Applications, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to perform basic data and text entry using standard and customized software products. Includes instruction in keyboarding skills, personal computer and work station operation, reading...

Associate degree
Criminal Justice + Police Science
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College 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 m...

Associate degree
Cosmetology + Cosmetologist
General
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College 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 cosmetolo...

Associate degree
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts
General
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Associate degree Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General: A program that focuses on the general study of the cooking and related culinary arts, and that may prepare individuals for a variety of jobs within the food service industry. Includes instruction in food preparation; cooking techniques...

Associate degree
Construction Trades
General
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Associate degree Construction Trades, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in the building, inspecting, and maintaining of structures and related properties. May include instruction in masonry, carpentry, electrical and power transmission...

Associate degree
Computer Programming + Programmer
General
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College 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 programmin...

Associate degree
Computer Installation and Repair Technology + Technician
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Associate degree Computer Installation and Repair Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to assemble, install, operate, maintain, and repair computers and related instruments. Includes instruction in power supplies, number systems, me...

Associate degree
Computer and Information Sciences
General
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College 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 confuse...

Associate degree
Commercial Photography
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Associate degree Commercial Photography: 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, and recording events and people, via digital, film, still and video photography. ...

Associate degree
Commercial and Advertising Art
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College 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 i...

Associate degree
Child Development
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Associate degree Child Development: A program that focuses on the intellectual, social, emotional, and biological development of children and the planning and design of related human services. Includes instruction in parent-child relations; parenting practices; special needs of children; parenta...

Associate degree
Business Administration and Management
General
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College 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, accoun...

Associate degree
Building + Home + Construction Inspection + Inspector
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Associate degree 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. Includes instruct...

Associate degree
Building + Construction Site Management + Manager
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Associate degree Building + Construction Site Management + Manager: A program that prepares individuals to supervise, manage, and inspect construction sites, buildings, and associated facilities. Includes instruction in site safety, personnel supervision, labor relations, diversity training, con...

Associate degree
Biological and Physical Sciences
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Associate degree Biological and Physical Sciences: A program that is either a general synthesis of one or more of the biological and physical sciences, or a specialization which draws from the biological and physical sciences.

Associate degree
Banking and Financial Support Services
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Associate degree Banking and Financial Support Services: A program that prepares individuals to perform a wide variety of customer services in banks, insurance agencies, savings and loan companies, and related enterprises. Includes instruction in communications and public relations skills, busin...

Associate degree
Automobile + Automotive Mechanics Technology + Technician
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Associate degree Automobile + Automotive Mechanics Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine...

Associate degree
Audiology + Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology + Pathologist
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Associate degree Audiology + Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology + Pathologist: An integrated or coordinated program that prepares individuals as audiologists and speech-language pathologists. Includes instruction in a variety of communication disorder studies, audiology, speech pathology,...

Associate degree
Art + Art Studies
General
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Associate degree Art + Art Studies, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of the visual arts. Includes instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media.

Associate degree
Apparel and Textiles
General
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Associate degree Apparel and Textiles, General: A general program that focuses on the development of textile products and their distribution and use in terms of the psychological, social, economic, and physical needs of consumers. Includes instruction in the production, distribution, marketing, ...

Associate degree
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
General
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Associate degree 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 law, word pro...

Associate degree
Accounting
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Associate degree 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, tax account...

Certificates/Less-than-4-year certificate
Welding Technology + Welder
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-4-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, soli...

Certificates/Less-than-4-year certificate
Technical Theatre + Theatre Design and Technology
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-4-year certificate Technical Theatre + Theatre Design and Technology: A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic, technical and dramatic principles and techniques to the communication of dramatic information, ideas, moods, and feelings through technical theatre methods. Incl...

Certificates/Less-than-4-year certificate
System Administration + Administrator
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-4-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; ...

Certificates/Less-than-4-year certificate
Retailing and Retail Operations
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-4-year certificate 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 princi...

Certificates/Less-than-4-year certificate
Radiologic Technology + Science - Radiographer
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-4-year certificate Radiologic Technology + Science - Radiographer: A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical imaging services to patients and attending health care professionals. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology, ...

Certificates/Less-than-4-year certificate
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology + Technician
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-4-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, d...

Certificates/Less-than-4-year certificate
Office Management and Supervision
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-4-year certificate Office Management and Supervision: A program that prepares individuals to supervise and manage the operations and personnel of business offices and management-level divisions. Includes instruction in employee supervision, management, and labor relations; budgeting; s...

Certificates/Less-than-4-year certificate
Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-4-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 ad...

Certificates/Less-than-4-year certificate
Medical + Clinical Assistant
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-4-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-ex...

Certificates/Less-than-4-year certificate
Machine Tool Technology + Machinist
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-4-year certificate Machine Tool Technology + Machinist: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to plan, manufacture, assemble, test, and repair parts, mechanisms, machines, and structures in which materials are cast, formed, shaped, molded, heat trea...

Certificates/Less-than-4-year certificate
Licensed Practical + Vocational Nurse Training
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-4-year certificate Licensed Practical + Vocational Nurse Training: A program that prepares individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician or dentist. Includes instruction in taking patient vital signs, applying sterile dress...

Certificates/Less-than-4-year certificate
Library Assistant + Technician
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-4-year certificate Library Assistant + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to assist professional librarians. Includes instruction in principles, systems, processes, and procedures of library operation; library resources and services; processes of acquisition, cataloging, s...

Certificates/Less-than-4-year certificate
Legal Assistant + Paralegal
Pasadena City College

General Description for:
Pasadena City College Less-than-4-year certificate Legal Assistant + Paralegal: A program that prepares individuals to perform research, drafting, investigatory, record-keeping and related administrative functions under the supervision of an attorney or court. Includes instruction in legal research, drafting legal do...