Instructional Divisions and Programs

El Centro's Divisions or Academic Areas.

• Arts & Science
• Business & Public Service
• Continuing/Workforce Education
• Communications, Mathematics, Developmental Studies, and Teacher Preparation
• Health and Legal Careers
  • Health Careers
  • Legal Studies
• Information Technology Programs & Systems Support

Here are some of the Degrees/Certificates that we offer. Check the Catalog for a complete list.

• Arts & Science
• Business & Public Service
• Communications & Math
• Health & Legal Studies
• Information Technology Programs & Systems Support
• Teacher Preparation (Urban Education)

Arts & Science

• Associate in Arts--Emphasis in Art
• Interior Design
  • Associate in Applied Sciences--Interior Design
  • Interior Design--Advanced Technical Certificate
• Fashion Design (Core)
  • Associate in Applied Sciences--Apparel Design
  • Associate in Applied Sciences--Pattern Design

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Business & Public Service

• Accounting
  • Associate in Applied Sciences Degree--Accounting
  • Tech Prep Enhanced Skills--Certificate
  • Accounting Assistant--Certificate
  • Accounting Clerk-- Certificate
• Business
  • Associate in Applied Sciences Degree--Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
  • Associate in applied Sciences Degree--Criminal Justice
  • Tech prep Enhanced Skills--Certificates
  • Criminal Justice--Certificate--45hr
  • Criminal Justice--Certificate--30hr
• Economics
• Fashion Marketing
  • Fashion Marketing AAS
  • Department Manager Enhanced Skills Certificate
  • Visual Merchandising Assistant Certificate
• Food & Hospitality Services
  • Associate in Applied Sciences--Bakery/Pastry
  • Bakery/Pastry--Certificate
  • Associate in Applied Sciences--Culinary Arts
  • Basic Culinary Skills--Certificate
  • Associate in Applied Sciences--Food and Hospitality Service
  • Food and Hospitality Service--Certificate
  • Certified Food and Hospitality Manager--Certificate
• International Business and Trade
  • Associate in Applied Sciences--International Business and Trade
  • International Business and Trade--Skills Achievement Award
  • International Business and Trade--Certificate
  • Import-Export--Certificate
• Jail Education Program
• Management & Marketing
  • Associate in Applied Sciences--Management
  • Management--Certificate
• Office Technology
  • Associate in Applied Sciences--Executive Assistant
  • Associate in Applied Sciences--Executive Assistant Tech Prep Navy Yeoman
  • Administrative Support-Certificate
  • Office Assistant--Certificate
  • Software Application Specialist--Certificate
• Real Institute
• Small Business Academy
  • Small Business Academy--Certificate

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Communications & Math

• Developmental Math
• Developmental Reading
• Developmental Writing
• English
• English as a Second Language
• Human Development
• Mathematics
• Learning Center
• Math
• Speech Communication
• Teacher Preparation (Urban Education)

  • Associate in Arts--Emphasis in Urban Education
  • Associate in Applied Science--Educational Personnel
  • Associate in Applied Science--Educational Personnel (Bilingual/ESL Option)
  • Educational Personnel Educational Assistant--Certificate
• World Languages

Health & Legal Studies

• Biotechnology
  • Associate in Applied Sciences Degree--Biotechnology
  • Biotechnology--Certificate
• Diagnostic Sonography
  • Associate in Applied Sciences--Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography--Advanced Technical Certificate
• Echocardiology
  • Associate in Applied Sciences--Echocardiology Technology
  • Echocardiology Technology Advanced Technical Certificate
• Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
  • Associate in Applied Sciences--Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
  • Invasive Cardiovascular Technology--Advanced Technical Certificate
• Medical Assisting
  • Medical Assisting--Certificate
• Medical Laboratory Technology
  • Associate in Applied Sciences--Medical Laboratory Technology
• Medical Staff Services
  • Associate in Applied Sciences--Medical Staff Services
• Medical Transcription
  • Medical Transcription--Certificate
• Nursing
  • Associate in Applied Sciences Degree--Nursing
  • Tech Prep Enhanced Skills Perioperative Nurse Internship--Certificate
  • Vocational Nursing--Certificate
• Paralegal
  • Associate in Applied Sciences Degree--Paralegal
• Paramedic
  • Paramedic--Certificate
• Radiologic Sciences
  • Associate in Applied Sciences Degree--Radiologic Sciences
• Respiratory Care
  • Associate in Applied Sciences Degree--Respiratory Care
• Surgical Technologist
  • Surgical Technologist--Certificate

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Information Technology Programs & Systems Support

• Computer Information Technology
  • Personal Computer User--Certificate
  • Personal Computer Technician--Certificate
  • Personal Computer Specialist --Certificate
  • Associate in Applied Sciences Degree--Personal Computer Support
  • Associate in Applied Sciences Degree--Software Programmer/Developer
  • Software Programmer/Developer Assistant --Certificate
  • Midrange Assistant --Certificate
  • Midrange Tech Support--Certificate
  • Associate in Applied Sciences Degree--Midrange Specialist
• Microsoft
• Networking Support--Certificate
• Information Technology Support Specialist I--Marketable Skills Achievement Award
• Information Technology Support Specialist II--Marketable Skills Achievement Award
• Associate in Applied Sciences Degree--Network Administration and Support
• Oracle
  • DBA Certificate
• CISCO
  • Cisco Networking Assistant Skills Achievement Award
  • Cisco Networking Intern Skills Achievement Award
  • Networking Associate--Certificate
  • Networking Professional--Certificate
  • Information Security Certificate
• Internet Development Technologies
• Associate in Applied Sciences Degree- Internet Development Technologies
• Web Site Administration -- Certificate
• Web Application Development--Certificate
• Web Application Development Specialist -- Certificate
• Interactive Media Development -- Certificate