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City College Offers You These Opportunities:
 
 



Associate in Arts or Associate in Science Degree

City College of San Francisco, a two-year college, confers the degrees of Associate in Arts or Associate in Science on students who satisfy the course and grade requirements for graduation.

Extensive Choice of Disciplines and Courses

The College offers you an extensive choice of disciplines and courses. Additionally, you may complete the first two years of training for a profession, satisfy freshman and sophomore requirements for transfer to baccalaureate degree-granting institutions; prepare for employment at the end of two years or a shorter period of training; take evening, Saturday, and summer courses; remove educational deficiencies; or get other special preparation.

Instructional areas include the following:

Program in General Education. An extensive selection of courses in the humanities, the arts, the natural and social sciences, and other fields are offered to enable students to enrich their educational background.

Transfer Program. Courses offered to satisfy lower-division requirements to enable students to transfer to baccalaureate degree-granting institutions as juniors.

Occupational Program. Training for employment in occupations normally requiring two years or a shorter period of specialized college preparation.

Non-traditional Studies. Courses directed specifically to the interest and educational objectives of major segments of the San Francisco community including African Americans, Chinese, Gays and Lesbians, Latin Americans, Asian Americans, and Filipinos.

Interdisciplinary Courses. Interdepartmental instruction in various aspects of the biological, physical, social, and behavioral sciences; humanities; and ethnic studies.

International Education Office. Courses abroad for credit and courses locally about Pacific Rim topics and issues.

Distance Learning Courses. Courses that are offered via television and through online instruction.

Foundation Courses. Basic courses in business, English, guidance, and mathematics.

Noncredit Courses. Mostly open-entry/open-exit courses, many emphasizing vocational education, leading to employment or job upgrading but also including courses in English as a second language, elementary-level and secondary-level skills, parent education, health and safety, home economics, citizenship for immigrants, and special courses for disabled persons and older adults.

Community Service Offerings. Short-term classes and workshops serving community interests for which fees are charged because no tax support is available
 

City College at a Glance
  • Nearly 100,000 students served annually in a diverse campus community
  • Ten campuses and over 100 instructional sites throughout the city
  • 2,000 faculty
  • High transfer rate to 4-year universities
  • Over 50 academic and 100 vocational programs
  • Extensive student support services
  • Job placement assistance
  • Free noncredit courses
  • Low cost credit courses (only $20 per unit for California residents). Fees subject to change.

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College Accreditation

City College of San Francisco is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 10 Commercial Blvd., Ste. 204, Novato, CA 94949, (415) 506-0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. The accreditation evaluation report is available for examination in the Chancellor's Office, Conlan Hall, Room 200. In addition, many occupational curricula the College offers have specialized accreditation by, or approval from, recognized national or state agencies.  For further information, please see the catalog sections for the following departments: Aircraft Maintenance Technology, Administration of Justice, Culinary Arts and Hospitality Studies, Dental Assisting, Health Information Technology, Medical Assisting, Nursing (Registered), Radiologic Technology."

Student Development

Besides the counseling and placement services, City College offers you a wide variety of services which are designed to help make your educational experience successful and rewarding.  The Scholarship and the Financial Aid Programs, the Student Health Service, Veterans Services, Disabled Students Programs and Services, the Extended Opportunity Program and Services, the Re-Entry to Education Program, the Child-Care Service, the Peer Adviser Program, the Information Center, and other services are available to assist you as you work toward attaining your educational goals.

Counseling Services

As a student at City College, you receive individual counseling from a professional counselor.  Your instructors also advise and help you.  Through its counseling programs, the College helps you choose an occupation; plan a program of study based on your interests, abilities, and needs; develop educational plans; provide various types of educational counseling, including academic, career, transfer, and personal, and assist you with personal problems or other matters affecting your studies or your college career.

Career Development and Placement Center

As a CCSF student or alumni, you are entitled to all the career services provided by the Career Development and Placement Center.  CDPC will assist you in making your career/job choices, setting your educational career goals, selecting your major, becoming job ready and seeking employment.

CDPC services include individual career counseling online advising, workshops, career success courses (LERN 60, 61, 62, 63, and 64), job resource information and job placement referrals.  The Career Center also maintains a career resources library/lab which features computerized, written, and audio-visual career and employment information to assist you in making informed career decisions, as well as planning your job search strategies.  CDPC lists jobs, on-campus jobs (work study or lab aide) through www.ccsf.edu/jobs and off campus, through www.Monstertrak.com. Career Connection, CALJOBS and other job resources can also be found on the CDPC website: www.ccsf.edu/Services/CDPC or by visiting the Career Center located at the Ocean Campus, S127 or the John Adams Campus, Room 44A. The CDPC workshop and class schedule, employer recuritment and event calendar can also be found on our website. For all questions, you should call 239-3117 or send an e-mail to our online advising: careerchat@ccsf.edu.

Learning Assistance Center

The Learning Assistance Center offers a variety of programs and services designed to help you become a more efficient, independent learner and to make your educational experience at City College more successful. The Tutorial Center provides free tutoring in mathematics, business, social sciences, foreign languages, and other subjects. English and ESL instructors and tutors are available to help you in the Writing Lab and the Writing Success Project. The Reading Lab provides students with individual assistance in vocabulary, spelling, and reading difficulties. The LAC Computer Lab offers access to the Internet and e-mail, and to educational CD ROM and software programs. College Success Courses and Career Success Courses are offered through the Learning Assistance Department, Interdisciplinary Studies Department, and Career Development and Placement Center. English, ESL, and college success workshops are also available. The Learning Assistance Center at the Mission Campus offers many of these services as well.

Associated Students

Any student currently enrolled in a class at City College of San Francisco is a member of the Associated Students (AS). The AS Constitution sets up an Executive Board as a representative body for all CCSF campuses to facilitate communication, leadership, and advocacy. Each campus may adopt its own set of by-laws to guide local governance.

Each spring the Associated Students elects a student trustee to represent their interests on the San Francisco Community College Board of Trustees. Further, AS appoints all student participants for shared governance.

The AS Ocean Ocean Campus funds such diverse programs as the Bookloan program for low income students; an emergency student loan fund; developing a program of cultural events and activities; selecting student representatives on college-wide shared governance committees; Dr. Betty Shabazz Family Resource Center, HARTS, Multi Cultural Center, Women's Resource Center, Student Health, Students Supporting Students, and more than 60 clubs and campus organizations. There is a $5 optional Student Activity Fee, payable at registration, to help support these activities. Students that pay the Student Activities Fee receive a free Associated Student Photo ID card.

The Associated Students can be reached in the Student Union Building at the Ocean Avenue Campus or by contacting the main office at all other campuses.
 

Inter-Club Council (ICC)

Recognized and funded by the Ocean Campus Associated Students, the ICC consists of elected representatives from over 60 clubs. For more information about an existing club or about starting a new club, please stop by the Student Union Room 209 and pick up a club packet.

Student Activities Office - Student Union

City College of San Francisco provides a program of student activities that encourages student leadership, participation in shared governance, and involvement in campus life. Information is available in the Student Union Building, Room 205, Ocean Campus.

The Student Union at the Ocean Campus is a place where recognized student organizations can meet, socialize, and sponsor events. It is also a place where individual students and small groups can study and relax. There are AS Councils that sponsor student activities at the following campuses: Alemany, Chinatown, Downtown, Evans, John Adams, Mission and Southeast.

 

Transfer to Universities and Colleges

To earn the Bachelor's or a higher degree, or to complete training for a profession, you may transfer from City College to a university or a college as follows:

If, when you enter City College, you have already satisfied the requirements for admission to a university or a college, you may transfer with full credit whenever you have completed the proper university courses satisfactorily. Because the College is accredited nationally and offers preparation for so many fields, you have a wide choice of schools at which to take advanced courses. Generally, to be eligible for transfer, you will need an average final grade not lower than C in all courses that you attempt.

If you need to make up high school courses or grades, you may remove your deficiencies while you take the university courses for which you are qualified. The courses and grades necessary for transfer and the number of semesters you will need to complete depend upon the requirements of the university or college at which you plan to continue your studies.

The section in this catalog entitled "Transfer Information" lists general transfer requirements for the University of California (all campuses) and California State University (all campuses).

Articulation agreements which list detailed information concerning specific majors and which describe course transferability and applicability between City College of San Francisco and public baccalaureate degree-granting institutions in California are available online, www.assist.org. Other articulation information for City College can be found at www.ccsf.edu/artic.

Associate Degree, Award of Achievement, and Certificate Programs

The following Associate Degree, Award of Achievement, and Certificate Programs are currently offered through City College of San Francisco:
 
 
Program  Major  Award 
of Achievement 
Certificate 
Credit 
Program
Noncredit
Program
Administration 
of Justice and Fire Science
Administration of Justice Major Certificate Credit
Fire Fighter Academy   Certificate Credit
Fire Officer Certificate Credit
Fire Protection Certificate Credit
Fire Science Technology Major Credit
Forensic Identification Certificate Credit
Aircraft-Maintenance Technology
Aircraft Powerplant Maintenance Technology  Award of Achievement Certificate Credit
Airframe-Maintenance Technology Award of Achievement Certificate Credit
Avionics-Maintenance Technology Award of Achievement Certificate Credit
Architecture
Architecture Major Credit
Construction Management  Major Credit
Interior Design  Major Credit
Automotive/Motorcycle-Construction and Building Maintenance
Automotive Mechanics Award of Achievement Credit
Automotive Metal Repair Certificate Credit
Brake and Suspension Specialist Certificate Credit
Engine Repair Specialist Certificate Credit
General Automotive Technician Certificate Credit
Motorcycle Technician Major Certificate Credit
Transmission Specialist Certificate Credit
Biological Sciences
Biological Sciences Major Credit
Environmental Studies and Sciences Major Credit
Broadcast Electronic Media Arts
Broadcast Journalism Certificate Credit
Digital Radio Certificate Credit
Live Sound Certificate Credit
Sound Design Certificate Credit
Sound Recording Certificate Credit
Video Production and Editing Certificate Credit
Business
Accounting Major Credit
Administrative Assistant Certificate Noncredit
Administrative Support Major Credit
Advanced Word Processing Certificate Noncredit
Basic Accounting Concepts Certificate Noncredit
Basic Computerized Accounting Certificate Noncredit
Basic Business Computer Skills-Beginner Certificate Noncredit
Basic Business Computer Skills-Intermediate Certificate Noncredit
Basic Business Skills for the Medical Office Certificate Noncredit
Basic Office Support Skills   Certificate   Noncredit
Basic Word Processing   Certificate   Noncredit
Business Office Publishing Basics   Certificate   Noncredit
Business Office Publishing Specialist   Certificate   Noncredit
Business Web Pages-Basics   Certificate   Noncredit
Business Web Pages-Intermediate   Certificate   Noncredit
California Real Estate Award of Achievement Certificate Credit
Computerized Accounting Specialist Certificate Noncredit
Construction Administrative Assistant Certificate Noncredit
Customer Service Skills Certificate   Noncredit
Destination Specialist in Travel and Tourism Certificate Credit
English for Business   Certificate   Noncredit
Excel Basics   Certificate   Noncredit
Excel Specialist   Certificate   Noncredit
Finance Award of Achievement Certificate Credit
General Business Major Certificate Credit
International Business Certificate Credit
Marketing Award of Achievement Certificate Credit
Microcomputer Accounting Certificate Credit
Microcomputer Business Applications Certificate Noncredit
MS Office Specialist Certificate   Noncredit
Office Support Specialist    
Office Technology Certificate Credit
Paralegal/Legal Studies Award of Achievement Certificate Credit
Retail Management Certificate Credit
Small Business Certificate Noncredit
Supervision and Business Management Certificate Credit Noncredit
Travel and Tourism Award of Achievement Certificate Credit
Travel and Tourism Management Certificate Credit
Child Development and Family Studies
Child Development Award of Achievement  Credit
Child Development: Administration Certificate Credit
Child Development: Appreciating Diversity Certificate Credit
Child Development: Family Childcare Certificate Credit
Child Development: General Certificate Credit
Child Development: Infant/Toddler Care Certificate Credit
Child Development: Pre-Teacher Certificate Credit
Child Development: Professional Development and Advocacy Certificate Credit
Child Development: School-Age Care Certificate Credit
Child Development: Violence Intervention in Early Childhood      Certificate Credit  
Cinema
Cinema Award of Achievement Credit
Computer Networking and Information Technology
Advanced Routing & Switching (CISCO) Certificate Credit
Computer Networking and Information Technology Major Credit
Computer Technical Support Certificate Credit
Computer Technician Certificate Credit
Convergence Technology Certificate Credit
Digital Home Technology Integration Certificate Credit
E-Commerce Systems Development Certificate Credit
Fundamentals of Networking Certificate Credit
Network Security Certificate Credit
Routing and Switching (CISCO) Certificate Credit
Web Site Development Techniques Certificate Credit
Windows Networking Certificate Credit
Wireless Networking Certificate Credit
Computer Science
Computer Science Major Credit
Computer and Information Science Major Credit
Computer Programming: C++ Certificate Credit
Computer Programming: Java Certificate Credit
Computer Programming: Visual Basic.NET with Database Certificate Credit
Computing Skills for Scientists Certificate Credit
Database Programming Certificate Credit
Unix/Linux Administration Certificate Credit
Unix/Linux Programming Certificate Credit
Consumer Education
Nutrition Assistant Certificate Credit
Culinary Arts and Hospitality Studies
Baking and Pastry   Certificate   Noncredit
Culinary Arts                                                                       . Award of Achievement Credit
Food Service Management Award of Achievement Credit 
Hotel Management Award of Achievement Credit
Culinary and Service Skills Training  Certificate Noncredit
Dental Assisting
Dental Assisting Major Certificate Credit
Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Diagnostic Medical Imaging Award of Achievement Credit
Earth Sciences
Geographic Information Systems Certificate Credit
Engineering and Technology
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Certificate Credit
Basic Electronics Certificate Credit
Biomanufacturing Certificate Credit
Biotechnology Certificate Credit
Combination Welding Certificate Noncredit
Computronic Technology Certificate Credit
Drafting: CAD/CAM Certificate Credit
Drafting: Computer Aided Drafting Certificate Credit
Electronic Engineering Technology Major Credit
Engineering-General Major Credit
Engineered Plumbing Systems Certificate Credit
Intermediate Electronics Certificate Credit
Manufacturing and Metal Fabrication Certificate Credit
Mechanical Engineering Technology Major Credit
Personal Computer Repair Technology Certificate Credit
Stem Cell Technology Certificate Credit
English
English Major Credit
English as a Second Language
Vocational ESL Office Training Certificate Noncredit
Environmental Horticulture and Floristry
Commercial Cut-Flower Greenhouse Production Award of Achievement Certificate Credit
Landscape Construction Certificate Credit
Landscape Design Certificate Credit
Landscape Gardening & Landscape Contracting Award of Achievement Credit
Landscape Maintenance Certificate Credit
Nursery and Garden-Center Operation Award of Achievement Certificate Credit
Floristry Award of Achievement Credit
Fashion
Fashion Design Certificate Credit
Fashion Merchandising Award of Achievement Certificate Credit
Fashion Technology Certificate Credit
Image Consulting Certificate Credit
Foreign Languages
Chinese  Major Certificate Credit
French Major Certificate Credit
German Certificate Credit
Italian Major Certificate Credit
Japanese Major Certificate Credit
Pilipino Certificate Credit
Russian Certificate Credit
Spanish Major Certificate Credit
Graphic Communications
Digital Printing and Publishing                                             . Certificate Credit
Graphic Design Major Credit
Offset Printing Technology Certificate Noncredit
Prepress Certificate Credit
Press and Finishing Certificate Credit
Print Production Major Credit
Production Art Certificate Credit
Health Care Technology
CVT/Echocardiography Technician Certificate Credit
EKG Technician Certificate Credit
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate Credit
Health Information Clerk I Certificate Credit
Health Information Clerk II Certificate Credit
Health Information Coding Specialist Certificate Credit
Health Information Technology Award of Achievement Certificate Credit
Medical Transcription Certificate Credit
Medical Administrative Assisting Award of Achievement Credit
Medical Office Assisting Award of Achievement Certificate Credit
Medical Biller Certificate Credit
Medical Receptionist Certificate Credit
Paramedic Major Certificate Credit
Pharmacy Technician Certificate Credit
Unit Coordinator (Hospital)/Ward Clerk Certificate Noncredit
Health Education and Community Health Studies
Community Health Worker Certificate Credit
Drug and Alcohol Studies Certificate Credit
Health Care Interpreter Certificate Credit
HIV/STI Prevention Education Certificate Credit
Interdisciplinary Studies
Sexual Health Educator Certificate Credit
Trauma Prevention and Recovery Certificate Credit
Journalism
Journalism Award of Achievement Credit
Editorial Management and Design Certificate Credit
On-line Research Certificate Credit
Labor and Community Studies
Labor and Community Studies Major Credit
Cesar Chavez Certificate Credit
Solidarity Forever/Si Se Puede Certificate Credit
Library Information Technology
Library Information Technology Major Certificate Credit
Multimedia Studies
Animation Certificate Credit
Performance Arts Certificate Credit
Programming Certificate Credit
Rich Media Production Certificate Credit
Web Design and Graphics Certificate Credit
Web Production (Fast Track) Certificate Credit
Web Programming (Fast Track) Certificate Credit
Nursing, Registered
Nursing Major Credit
Nursing, Licensed Vocational
Geriatric Home Aide Certificate Noncredit
Home Health Aide/Nurse Assistant Certificate Credit
Vocational Nursing Certificate Credit
Photography
Photography Major Credit
Physical Education and Dance
Classical Dance Performance Certificate Credit
African Heritage Performance Certificate Credit
Social and Folk Dance Performance Certificate Credit
Dance Aerobics and Fitness Certificate Credit
Radiation Oncology Technology
Radiation Oncology Technology Award of Achievement Credit
Sociology
Introduction to Human Services Certificate Credit
Speech Communication
Speech Communication Certificate Credit
Trade Skills
Building Operation-Maintenance and Repair Certificate Noncredit
Business Machine Technology Certificate Noncredit
Construction Trade Certificate Noncredit
Electronics Technician Certificate Noncredit
Industrial Machinery Certificate Noncredit
Transitional Studies
CCSF High School Diploma Certificate Noncredit
General Educational Development (GED) Certificate Noncredit

*Pending State Approval
 

DEGREE CURRICULA
(60 or more semester units)
Students may receive the Associate Degree with a Major or an Award of Achievement and normally qualify for employment after completing specialized courses and general education requirements in the above areas.

CREDIT CERTIFICATE CURRICULA
(Normally 12 to 30 semester units)
Students may receive a Certificate of Accomplishment or Achievement after completing specific course requirements in the above areas listed under the department where they are offered.

NONCREDIT CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
City College offers many noncredit certificate programs, some of which meet required guidelines for student financial assistance. Some programs are vocational oriented. They provide training in entry-level, promotional, and new technological areas. Students may receive a Certificate of Completion or Competency upon successful completion of all required courses. Students interested in a certificate program listed above should contact the specific department for information or to make an appointment with a financial aid counselor.

NONCREDIT APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS
The City College of San Francisco in cooperation with the California Division of Apprenticeship Standards and local Joint Apprenticeship Committees offers “related training” apprenticeship programs in designated trades or occupations. Upon completion of an apprenticeship program, the State of California Department of Industrial Relations California Apprenticeship Council awards a Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship in the trade. For more information, contact the Apprenticeship Program Office at 550-4453.

OTHER NONCREDIT PROGRAMS
These programs are designed for special groups of students. They do not offer a certificate.
DISABLED STUDENT PROGRAMS
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