Santa Barbara City College in located in Santa Barbara, California. The school offers more than 80 two-year degree programs that can be applied to a four-year baccalaureate degree at seven University of California campuses, California State campuses and one private university. SBCC also offers more than 50 technical training and certification programs. A few of the two-year degree programs offered by SBCC include Accounting, Nursing, Art, Business Administration, Early Childhood Education and Finance. A few of the technical training and certification programs offered by SBCC include Esthetician, Drafting/CAD, Commercial Diving, Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper, Acute Care (CNA) and Child Care Teacher. SBCC does not provide on-campus housing, but does offer offer student housing assistance and placement in student-occupied housing developments near the college campus. For students interested in playing college sports, SBCC offers a variety of athletic programs including golf, soccer, tennis and volleyball.
Glendale Community College is located in Glendale, California just north of Los Angeles and provides students with dozens of two-year degree programs and technical training and certification programs. The college's two-year programs can be applied to many of California's state-run four-year universities. Degree programs offered by Glendale Community College include (but are not limited to): Accounting, International Business, Computer Science, Insurance Specialist, Social Science and Welding. Certification programs offered by Glendale Community College include (but are not limited to): Alcohol/Drug Studies Specialist, Animation, Preschool Teaching, Legal Secretary, Computer Repair Technician. GCC not only provides a wide range of degree and certification programs, the school also accepts international students and provides scholarship opportunities for those who qualify. In addition to academics, GCC offers athletic programs for men and women, including basketball, track and field, tennis, baseball and golf.
San Jose City College is located in San Jose at the northern end of the state, just south of San Fransisco. SJCC is a community college that was established in 1921 to provide accessible education, including two-year degrees and certificates, career training and English-language training. All degree and certificate programs have been approved by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and may be applied to participating four-year state universities. Programs and certifications offered by SJCC include: Chemistry, Liberal Arts, Machine Technology, Real Estate, Accounting and Web Development. SJCC offers both on-campus and online classes to provide a greater level of flexibility for students, and has an extensive library, tutoring services and an athletic program.
San Diego, at the tip of southern California on the Mexican-American border, is home to San Diego City College. SDCC was established in 1921 and was San Diego's first community college. The school prides itself on its diverse student population and is committed to "the development of informed, active citizens who will be engaged in the global community, lifelong learners and literate in information technology." (San Diego City College, 2010.) SDCC provides students with a wide selection of two-year degree programs and technical certifications, which can be transferred to select four-year universities. Programs offered by SDCC include: American Sign Language, Anthropology, Biology, Child Development, Engineering, Journalism, Mathematics and Social Work. SDCC also provides services such as a fitness center, athletic programs and student-run organizations.