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Career Education

At BCC, our students get workforce ready through credit/noncredit courses and workforce training programs with flexible scheduling that meets the needs of employers with innovative career and technical education that leads to academic achievement, successful employment and entrepreneurial opportunities.

Our Career Training CertificateS

Auto, Aviation & Trucking

Automotive Technology

Designed to teach you entry level knowledge and understanding of the tools, techniques, and procedures used in automotive repair. Upon completion of the Automotive Technology program, you will have acquired entry-level knowledge and understanding of the tools, techniques, and procedures used in automotive repair.

Automotive Technology Associate of Science
Automotive Technology Certificate of Achievement 

Diesel Technology

Courses in Diesel Technology prepare you for employment in diesel service and repair management services. Upon completion of the Diesel Technology program, you will be prepared for employment in diesel service and repair management services.

Diesel Technology Associate of Science 
Diesel Technology Certificate of Achievement 

Accounting

Prepares you for entry level positions in industry and service occupations, such as payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and management. 

Accounting Associate of Science 
Accounting Certificate of Achievement 

Business Administration/Management

The Associate of Science in Business degree focuses on the study of business and allows you to obtain a fundamental background in business principles and techniques, or a focus on specific areas or specialties. You can obtain a degree with a focus in four areas: Management, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, and General Business. 

Business Associate of Science
Business Management Certificate of Achievement

Warehousing & Logistics

The Warehousing and Logistics program of study is designed for you if you are working in the fields of logistics and/or operations management with a desire to expand their knowledge of the industry. The degree is also applicable if you have an interest to enter the industry with knowledge that will rapidly lead to expanding responsibilities.

Warehousing and Logistics Associate of Science 
Warehousing and Logistics Certificate of Achievement Level 1
Warehousing and Logistics Certificate of Achievement Level 2

Computer Information Systems

This degree is designed to prepare you for the employment market at the entry level in computer and business information technology in all sizes and types of organizations. The program provides a foundation if you plan to complete a four-year program in computer business information systems or related fields of study. 

Computer Business Information Systems Associate of Science 

Cyber security

This certificate is designed to provide you with the knowledge to configure, install, diagnose, and support hardware and software issues and design, analyze, and support computer networks. Completion of this certificate provides opportunities of employment in the information technology industry with an emphasis in computer and cyber security for potential positions as information security specialists, information security technicians, information assurance technicians, networking security technicians, and cyber security technicians.

Cyber Security Specialist Certificate of Achievement 

Cosmetology

Designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to pass the state test and obtain a License in Cosmetology.

Cosmetology Associate of Science
Cosmetology Certificate of Achievement 

Child Development

Designed to equip you with the entry level knowledge and skills needed to enter the field of Early Childhood Education/Child Development and/or for preparation for those wishing to teach at the preschool level.

Child Development Associate of Science 
Level I-Associate Teacher Permit Certificate of Achievement
Level III–Master Teacher Permit Certificate of Achievement
Level IV-Site Supervisor Teacher Permit Certificate of Achievement 
Family Day Care Certificate of Achievement 

Early Childhood

The AS-T in Early Childhood Education is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU major and baccalaureate degree. California Community College students who are awarded an AS-T degree are guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system and given priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar to the Early Childhood Education major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses.

Early Childhood Education Associate of Science 

Administration of Justice

These certificated and/or degrees are designed for you if you wish to enter the law enforcement field and related employment or to provide in-service training for employed officers.

Administration of Justice Associate of Science 
Administration of Justice Certificate of Achievement

Corrections

The Administration of Justice program provides you with an understanding of the U.S. Criminal Justice system and introduces you to job opportunities in Law Enforcement, Corrections, and the Courts. This certificate is designed for you if you wish to enter the law enforcement field and related employment or to provide in-service training for employed officers.

Corrections Certificate of Achievement 

Emergency Medical Technician

This program of study will qualify you for National Registry of EMT’s Testing/Certification which is required by the State of California and the Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency (IC EMA).

Emergency Medical Technician Certificate of Achievement  

Industrial Maintenance Electrical & Instrumentation

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Technology

This course of study prepares you for entry level positions in industry and service occupations requiring skills in Industrial Maintenance Mechanics. This program is based on nationally recognized industry standards. 

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Technology Associate of Science 
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Technology, Level 1 Certificate of Achievement 
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Technology, Level 2 Certificate of Achievement 
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Technology, Level 3 Certificate of Achievement 

Step by Step Guide

How to apply

  1. Visit Barstow.edu and start your Application for Admission to College.

  2. Before applying to college, you must first have an OpenCCC account.

    *OpenCCC is a service of the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office.
    This account allows you to access the online services of the California Community Colleges.
    All information in your account is private and secure.

  3. Review our schedule of classes for Registration

    Classes are available online or in-person with a variety of start dates to meet your schedule.

  4. Learn more about our career resources

    Career Events & Workshops | Barstow Community College.

  5. Start your education off with a plan!

    Meet with a counselor to know what courses to take next in your CTE journey. Make a Counseling Appointment | Barstow Community College.

Contact us for help or guidance

CALL | 760.252.6799
EMAIL | CTE@barstow.edu

About Barstow Community College

Our mission

We are committed to providing an equitable, accessible, and affordable education to its diverse student body, including local, military, distance education, and historically marginalized student populations. Through a variety of high-quality and comprehensive degree, certificate, and job skills training programs, we provide holistic student support with clear and diverse educational pathways that provide students with life-long learning and networking opportunities, critical thinking skills, and success in a globalized world.

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This regional project is funded by the IEDRC Strong Workforce Program.