Columbia Basin College
Associate degree
Accounting | |
Program Overview
The Accounting Associate program is designed to provide students with knowledge in accounting, business, computers, and general education to become employed in entry-level accounting positions. The main goal of the program is to provide students with both the theory of accounting and... |
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Columbia Basin College
Associate degree
Administrative Office Technology / Health Information Technology | |
Program Overview
The Administrative Office Technology (AOT) and Health Information Technology (HIT) programs, located in the W building, build strong business partnerships with area employers to promote student preparedness for the diverse and dynamic responsibilities of new economy office professionals.... |
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Columbia Basin College
Associate degree
Adult Basic Education | |
Program Overview
Adult Basic Education consists of two main areas of focus: ABE Education and GED Preparation. These classes serve the adult community and are available at the Learning Opportunities Center (LOC) on the Pasco campus and at the Kennewick WorkSource. Professional staff members provide individualized... |
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Columbia Basin College
Associate degree
Agricultural and Industrial Equipment Technology | |
Program Overview
The Agriculture and Industrial Equipment Technology program prepares students to become technicians for agriculture and construction equipment dealers who sell such brands as AGCO, CASE IH, Caterpillar, Kubota and New Holland products. The program is two years in length and includes... |
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Columbia Basin College
Associate degree
Agricultural Food Systems | |
Program Overview
Agri-Food Systems give you a broad, interdisciplinary understanding of agriculture systems and allow you to develop specialized knowledge of business management in agriculture and related areas. The program prepares not only aspiring growers of crops, but also students who are interested... |
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Columbia Basin College
Associate degree
Agriculture | |
The Agriculture program at CBC is designed to focus on research and deveDownload our brochurelopment, outreach, and education that will prepare an ag-ready workforce. Courses shaped by local industry leaders, provide students with a deeper understanding of the science of modern agriculture, and the food... |
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Columbia Basin College
Associate degree
Anthropology | |
Program Overview
The Anthropology program features introductory courses in anthropology designed to acquaint students with the study of humans, their natural history, their present day variation, and their cultural development. Students are expected to develop an understanding of human biological and... |
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Columbia Basin College
Associate degree
Astronomy | |
Program Overview
The Astronomy program is offered to give science students a choice in how they integrate and apply math and science skills in their learning process. Currently, introductory astronomy is taught as the primary astronomy class. This includes understanding the basics of observational astronomy,... |
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Columbia Basin College
Associate degree
Autobody Technology | |
Program Overview
This two-year program provides training in the two main areas of collision repair: body work and painting.
The first year of the program focuses on basic collision repair and complete car refinishing. The second year of the program focuses on structural repair, mechanical repair, and... |
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Columbia Basin College
Associate degree
Business | |
Program Overview
The variety of business courses offered are designed to meet many different needs. Students can complete an AA in Business, complete business prerequisites to transfer to a four-year college, can choose among the courses to build specific skills. |
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Columbia Basin College
Associate degree
Business Administration | |
Program Overview
The Business program prepares students for success in many areas of business that can lead to management. Each student gains practical experience while taking courses based upon contemporary business practices.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
use... |
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Columbia Basin College
Associate degree
Chinese | |
Program Overview
Our Chinese classes offer student-centered instruction that focuses on communicating effectively in Chinese, appreciating the Chinese culture, and recognizing linguistic and cultural connections between the Chinese-speaking part of the world and the United States. |
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Columbia Basin College
Associate degree
Communication Studies | |
Program Overview
Communication Studies offerings at Columbia Basin College are designed to provide students with communication skills that enhance their professional and personal relationships. These classes are open to all CBC students.
Career opportunities include the fields of teaching, film/television,... |
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Columbia Basin College
Associate degree
Computer Science | |
Program Overview
Columbia Basin College's Computer Science program is committed to providing students and the community with the training, academic studies, and valuable hands-on experience necessary for employment in the Information Technology industry. To ensure current and relevant curriculum in this... |
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Columbia Basin College
Associate degree
Criminal Justice | |
Program Overview
The program focuses on the need for a broad background of educational experience. The highly complex and constantly changing lifestyle of our society, demands that the Criminal Justice person understands the principles of human behavior and communication, as well as the nature of law... |
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Columbia Basin College
Associate degree
Dental Hygiene | |
Program Overview
The Dental Hygiene program is a two-year associate degree program of full-time classroom and clinical instruction. The program enrolls 18 students per year. The educational objective of the program is to prepare the student who, upon graduation and successful completion of the National... |
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Columbia Basin College
Associate degree
Early Childhood Education | |
Program Overview
Early Childhood Education (ECE) is a vocational program designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of early childhood settings. Course content focuses on the educational and developmental needs of children from birth to age eight. The ECE program combines theory and practical... |
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Columbia Basin College
Associate degree
Engineering Technology | |
Program Overview
The Engineering Technology curriculum prepares the technician to assume a place on the engineering team as an assistant to the professional engineer. The program is two years in length and includes courses in engineering science, drafting, and related academic subjects. Skills are learned... |
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Columbia Basin College
Associate degree
Fire and Emergency Services
Firefighter I | |
Program Overview
The knowledge you need to better protect, save, and serve.
Beyond any other profession, firefighting exemplifies responsibility and courage. The desire to work in this profession is fueled by a value of life and an instinct to protect it. The Fire Science offerings at CBC assist students... |
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Columbia Basin College
Associate degree
Human Services | |
Program Overview
The Human Services program is designed to provide the necessary education and skills for those interested in joining the helping profession or that is currently in a helping profession and looking to supplement their skills. Students could expect to obtain jobs through a large spectrum... |
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Columbia Basin College
Associate degree
International Studies | |
Program Overview
The Associate of Arts & Science with an emphasis in International Studies combines social sciences and humanities to examine international problems and change. Using a diverse, multidisciplinary approach, the emphasis encourages students to look at our increasingly interdependent world... |
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Columbia Basin College
Associate degree
Machine Technology | |
Program Overview
From the airplane's wings to a toy alligator's computer chip, it was a machinist who made the first product, made the prototype of the product, and made the machine technology and computers now a part of the machinist's day-to-day process. The industry is expanding, creating more job... |
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Columbia Basin College
Associate degree
Nuclear Medicine Technology | |
Program Overview
Nuclear medicine is the medical specialty that utilizes the nuclear properties of radioactive and stable nuclides to make diagnostic evaluations of the physiologic and/or anatomic conditions of the body and to provide therapy with unsealed radioactive sources. A nuclear medicine technologist... |
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Columbia Basin College
Associate degree
Nursing | |
Program Overview
Columbia Basin College offers a National League for Nursing Accredited Career Ladder Nursing program. The curriculum is designed to utilize individual and group teaching strategies. Instruction takes place on campus as well as in local healthcare facilities. A lab is provided on campus... |
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Columbia Basin College
Associate degree
Paralegal | |
Program Overview
The is a two-year equivalent program for those interested in obtaining the necessary training to qualify as legal assistants or paralegals and be employed in various aspects of the legal profession in attorneys' offices or legal departments. This program is currently being offered as... |
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Columbia Basin College
Associate degree
Paramedic | |
Program Overview
Beyond EMT-Basic and EMT-Intermediate is Paramedic. Paramedic requires substantially more training than EMT-B and represents the advanced life support (ALS) side of EMS. Paramedic is approximately 18-24 months in duration and equips the student with the skills necessary to provide advanced... |
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Columbia Basin College
Associate degree
Political Science | |
Program Overview
Political science examines the institutional means through which scarce societal resources are allocated and the processes that make determinations regarding the moral fabric of community life. It combines both normative and descriptive analyses: how power is distributed and for what... |
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Columbia Basin College
Associate degree
Radiologic Sciences | |
Program Overview
Radiology Technologists work directly with the patient and physician performing sophisticated diagnostic x-ray procedures including radiation safety, radiographic exposures, image and film processing, operating many types of technological equipment. The Radiology Technologist also provides... |
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Columbia Basin College
Associate degree
Surgical Technologist | |
Program Overview
The Surgical Technology program prepares students to work as an effective surgical team member. Students learn a variety of skills in lecture, experiential lab, and practical settings. These skills include peri-operative and post-operative patient care, aseptic technique, sterile procedures,... |
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Columbia Basin College
Associate degree
Visual Arts | |
The Art program offers a wide range of learning opportunities so students can:
satisfy degree requirements
transfer to four-year colleges or universities
develop professionally
find personal enrichment
enhance their appreciation of the visual arts
The visual arts curriculum is designed to prepare the... |
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Columbia Basin College
Associate degree
Welding | |
Program Overview
Welding Technology is a two-year program that includes both theoretical and practical training in basic and advanced welding techniques. Areas covered include shield metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, pipe welding, and fabrication.
Welding has become... |
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Columbia Basin College
Bachelor degree
Applied Management | |
Program Overview
This degree is designed for those who have earned an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, but lack the broader business-related education needs to move into leadership positions. Many AAS holders have reached a plateau in their career, unable to advance because they cannot meet... |
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Columbia Basin College
Bachelor degree
Music | |
Program Overview
Music offerings at Columbia Basin College meet the requirements for the first two years of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degrees in music at most four-year institutions; enhance the musical knowledge and performance ability of students wishing to enter the professional field... |
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Columbia Basin College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Automotive Technology | |
The Automotive Technology program is a comprehensive two-year course combining classroom instruction and hands-on training. The program is based on the eight Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.) topics in the National Technicians Certification program to prepare students for the A.S.E. mechanic certification... |
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Columbia Basin College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Bone Densitometry | |
The Bone Densitometry (DexaScan) short-term program is designed to prepare Radiologic Technologists, Nuclear Medicine Technologists, or Radiologic Therapists in the specialized emerging area of bone densitometry. Lecture, lab, and academic coursework are offered to prepare students for the advanced... |
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Columbia Basin College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Computed Tomography | |
The Computed Tomography short-term program is designed to address competency development required by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) for the advanced level certification exam in Computed Tomography (CT). In addition to clinical competency, academic coursework is offered to prepare... |
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Columbia Basin College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Developmental Education | |
Program Overview:
Developmental Education courses are designed to provide the reading, math, and English skills necessary to progress to college-level courses. Placement into these courses could be a result of COMPASS or ASSET placement testing, instructor recommendation, or personal choice. Courses... |
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Columbia Basin College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Diagnostic Ultrasound Technology | |
Program Overview
Columbia Basin College is now accepting applications for the certificate programs specializing in:
Abdomen and Small Parts (5 quarters)
OB/GYN (6 quarters)
Breast Sonography and Breast Sonography for Mammographers (3 quarters)
Adult Echocardiography (5 quarters)
Cardiovascular Sonography... |
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Columbia Basin College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Economics | |
Program Overview
Economics is the science which studies how societies use limited resources to meet unlimited wants. It is because of the broad nature of this social science that it is subdivided into macroeconomics and microeconomics. Macroeconomics is concerned with the use of fiscal and monetary policy... |
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Columbia Basin College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Emergency Medical Technician | |
Program Overview
The field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is built upon foundational levels that begin with basic CPR/First Aid and end with the advanced care provided by a paramedic. Throughout EMS you will find various levels of education that all focus toward the "chain of survival." This chain... |
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Columbia Basin College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
English Second Language | |
Program Overview
The English as a Second Language (ESL) program at CBC offers English language instruction to non-native English speaking residents of Benton and Franklin counties. Courses help students to develop or improve their English language skills and awareness of American culture from basic literacy... |
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Columbia Basin College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
English/Literature | |
Program Overviews
The English program offers a wide range of writing courses designed to meet the needs of all who enroll. Offerings include review and developmental grammar and writing; expository, research, and work-related writing; creative writing; and linguistics.
Career opportunities include the... |
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Columbia Basin College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Environmental Science | |
Program Overview
Environmental Science offers both science and non-science students the necessary background to understand the environmental problems that have arisen due to human activities. Courses deal with the interrelationships of soil, air, and water as they are affected by human activities. Students... |
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Columbia Basin College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
French | |
Program Overview
French classes offer student-centered instruction that focuses on communicating effectively in French, appreciating the French culture, and recognizing linguistic and cultural connections between the French-speaking parts of the world and the United States. |
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Columbia Basin College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Geography | |
Program Overview
The geography offerings through CBC's Math/Science Division provide transfer science credits to science majors, science requirements, and electives toward graduation with an Associate degree in Arts and Sciences and personal interest opportunities for the community. The current geography... |
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Columbia Basin College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Geology | |
Program Overview
The Geology offerings through CBC's Math/Science Division provide transfer science credits to science majors, science requirements and electives toward graduation with an Associate degree in Arts and Sciences, and personal interest opportunities for the community.
Physical Geology I... |
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Columbia Basin College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
German | |
Program Overview
German classes offer student-centered instruction that focuses on communicating effectively in German, appreciating the Germanic culture, and recognizing linguistic and cultural connections between German-speaking Europe and the United States. |
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Columbia Basin College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Health Education | |
Program Overview
The Health Education department offers a variety of classes designed to enhance students' knowledge about a healthy lifestyle, and/or help the student learn first-aid skills and accident prevention. |
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Columbia Basin College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
History | |
Program Overview
The History program is comprised of instructors with a wide variety of specialties, representing most of the major regions of the world. Course offerings include both American History and World Civilization. The program's goal is to broaden studentss historical knowledge and to cultivate... |
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Columbia Basin College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Horticulture | |
Program Overview
Horticulture is the branch of agriculture that deals with the planting and growth of plants. Courses are designed to focus on the science involved in growing plants. Urban dwelling humans have drifted away from food and fiber production favoring other less physically demanding occupations.... |
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Columbia Basin College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Intercultural Studies | |
Program Overview
The courses in this area offer students the opportunity to do in-depth studies of the major issues and aspects of other cultures, thus broadening their global awareness and also encouraging a better understanding of their own culture. |
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Columbia Basin College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Japanese | |
Program Overview
Japanese classes offer student-centered instruction that focuses on communicating effectively in Japanese, appreciating the Japanese culture, and recognizing linguistic and cultural connections between Japanese-speaking parts of the world and the United States. |
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Columbia Basin College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Latino and Latin American Studies | |
In our increasingly multiethnic and global society it is important to learn about and understand the people and cultures of the many places around the world. The growing presence of people of Hispanic/Latino descent in the United States as well as our country‘s continued economic, political and cultural... |
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Columbia Basin College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Magnetic Resonance | |
The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) short-term program is designed to address competency development required by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) for the advanced level certification exam in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). In addition to clinical competency, academic coursework... |
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Columbia Basin College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Mammography | |
The Mammography short-term program is designed to prepare Radiologic Technologists certified by the ARRT in Radiography [R.T. (R)] in the specialized emerging area of mammography. Lecture, lab, and academic coursework are offered to prepare students for the advanced level certification exam offered... |
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Columbia Basin College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Mathematics | |
Program Overview
Mathematics courses are required by a vast number of technical, occupational, and academic disciplines. The Math program seeks to support these needs by providing a full range of courses for students seeking associate degrees and certificates, and students seeking to transfer to baccalaureate... |
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Columbia Basin College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Medical Assistant | |
The Medical Assistant program prepares students to work within a medical office with valuable skills in office administration as well as clinical and patient care skills. Medical assistants are commonly employed in outpatient physician offices, clinics, health maintenance organizations, and hospitals.... |
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Columbia Basin College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Nursing Assistant | |
Program Overview
The Nursing Assistant course is designed to prepare candidates for the Nursing Assistant Certification in Washington. This course is designed to comply with the Nursing Home Reform Act (OBRA 1987). The purpose of the (National Nurse Aide Assessment Program) NNAAP examination is to make... |
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Columbia Basin College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Nutrition & Food Science | |
Program Overview
Nutrition and Food Science currently offers a course designed to introduce students to the concept of food and nutrition for maintenance of a healthy life. Students will learn the principles of nutrition as they apply to macro-nutrients and metabolic pathways. Application of vitamins,... |
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Columbia Basin College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Parent Education & Early Learning | |
Program Overview
The Parenting and Early Learning Cooperative program, previously located on the Richland campus, is celebrating its 30th year at CBC working with parents and their infant, toddler, and pre-school children. The philosophy of the Parenting and Early Learning program is that parents are... |
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Columbia Basin College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Philosophy | |
Program Overview
Philosophy is the attempt to think rationally and critically about the most important questions of life. The course examines normative issues of good and evil, the nature and purpose of human life, what is reality, the existence of God, and the adequacy of scientific materialism as a... |
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Columbia Basin College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Phlebotomy | |
Program Overview
The Phlebotomy program is a two-quarter sequence of classes that prepares technicians for testing by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) and employment into the medical laboratory field. The two-quarter sequence of classes focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary... |
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Columbia Basin College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Physical Education | |
Program Overview for Physical Education
The Physical Education program offers a variety of classes that can expose the student to leisure activity skills and fitness activities. |
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Columbia Basin College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Physics | |
Program Overview
Physics courses are required by a vast number of technical, occupational, and academic disciplines because the Laws of Physics form a foundation for Engineering, Health Sciences, and other Physical Sciences. The Physics program supports these needs by providing Conceptual Physics, Algebra/Trigonometric-based... |
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Columbia Basin College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Psychology | |
Program Overview
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. General Psychology (PSY 101) provides an overview of different perspectives held by psychologists. Major topics include research methods, learning theory, neuropsychology, memory, consciousness, and motivation. General... |
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Columbia Basin College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Real Estate | |
Program Overview
The Real Estate program provides several foundational courses on an as-needed basis for the community. |
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Columbia Basin College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Russian | |
Program Overview
Our Russian classes offer student-centered instruction that focuses on communicating effectively in Russian, appreciating the Russian culture, and recognizing linguistic and cultural connections between the Russian-speaking parts of the world and the United States. |
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Columbia Basin College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Science | |
Program Overview
Natural History of the Columbia Basin is the science course offered at CBC. It is for non-science majors and educators. It provides students a broader view of our local ecosystem. |
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Columbia Basin College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Sociology | |
Program Overview
The Sociology program is dedicated to offering courses which concern the scientific study of the social group aspect of human life. Our courses range from concentrating on small groups (social psychology) to institutions (marriage and family) to large-scale issues (social problems).... |
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Columbia Basin College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Spanish | |
Program Overview
Our Spanish classes offer student-centered instruction that focuses on communicating effectively in Spanish, appreciating the Hispanic culture, and recognizing linguistic and cultural connections between the Spanish-speaking parts of the world and the United States. Native or partial... |
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Columbia Basin College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Theatre | |
Program Overview
Theatre offerings at Columbia Basin College are designed to:
meet the requirements for the first two years of a bachelor of arts degree in theatre at four-year institutions
enhance the theatre knowledge and performance ability of students wishing to enter the professional field
provide... |
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Columbia Basin College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Women's Studies | |
Program Overview
CBC offers courses in Women's Studies that focus specifically on women's issues. Students will learn various theories to help analyze and explore women's issues historically, economically, and across cultures, and how women's perspectives contribute to art, literature, and culture.... |
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