Programs of Study
College of the Desert offers 12 different types of credentials:
- Associate in Arts for Transfer
- Associate in Science for Transfer
- Associate of Arts
- Associate of Science
- Associate of Science for Employment Preparation
- Associate of Science for Transfer Preparation
- Certificate of Achievement
- Certificate of Competency
- Certificate of Completion
- High School Diploma
- Local Certificate
- Non-Credit Certificates
Use the table below to find which programs offer the type of credential you wish to achieve and then follow the program link to see the available programs offered.
| Programs | Available Credentials |
|---|---|
| Adult Basic Education |
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| Advanced Transportation Technologies |
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| Agriculture |
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| Applications Information Systems |
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| Architecture and Environmental Design |
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| Art History |
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| Automotive Technology |
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| Basic Fire Fighter Academy |
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| Business |
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| Child and Adolescent Development |
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| Communication Studies |
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| Computer Information Systems |
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| Computer Science |
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| Counseling |
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| Criminal Justice |
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| Culinary Art |
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| Digital Design and Production |
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| Early Childhood Education |
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| Economics |
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| Education |
|
| Emergency Medical Services |
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| Energy Systems Technology |
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| Engineering |
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| English |
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| English as a Second Language |
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| English as a Second Language - Non-Credit |
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| Ethnic Studies |
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| Health Sciences |
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| Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) |
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| Human Services |
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| Kinesiology |
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| Liberal Arts |
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| Library and Learning Resources |
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| Mathematics |
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| Media, Film, and Journalism |
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| Modern Languages |
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| Natural Resources |
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| New World of Work |
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| Nursing |
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| Performing Arts |
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| Police Science |
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| Sciences |
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| Social Sciences |
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| Studio Arts |
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