Where is Barstow Campus?

Barstow Community College's main campus offers a comprehensive array of associate degree programs, certificates, and transfer courses designed to meet the educational needs of the High Desert region. The curriculum emphasizes practical skills, academic foundation, and career preparation across various disciplines.

• Business and Management: Courses include Accounting Principles, Business Law, Marketing Fundamentals, and Entrepreneurship, preparing students for entry-level positions in commerce, finance, and administration. Advanced classes cover human resources, e-commerce, and small business management.
• Health Sciences: Programs feature Nursing Assistant, Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Emergency Medical Technician training, with hands-on labs for healthcare careers in hospitals, clinics, and emergency services.
• Liberal Arts and Humanities: Offerings encompass English Composition, Literature, History of the United States, Philosophy, and World Cultures, fostering critical thinking and communication skills essential for university transfer.
• Social Sciences: Classes in Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, and Political Science explore human behavior, societal structures, and governance, supporting degrees in counseling, education, and public service.
• Science and Mathematics: Core courses include General Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, and Statistics, with laboratory components to build scientific literacy and analytical abilities for STEM pathways.
• Vocational and Technical Education: Welding Technology, Automotive Technology, Computer Information Systems, and Drafting provide industry-certified training, including AutoCAD, network administration, and fabrication skills for manufacturing and repair sectors.
• Arts and Communication: Visual Arts, Music Theory, Digital Photography, and Speech Communication encourage creative expression and media literacy, with studio access for painting, graphic design, and performance arts.
• Education and Child Development: Early Childhood Education courses cover child psychology, curriculum planning, and inclusive teaching methods, leading to certifications for preschool and K-12 support roles.

Additionally, the campus supports non-credit workforce development in areas like ESL, GED preparation, and short-term skills workshops. With small class sizes and dedicated faculty, students receive personalized instruction. Transfer agreements with California State University and University of California systems ensure seamless progression. The diverse course load, totaling over 300-word equivalent in depth, equips graduates for local employment in the Mojave Desert economy, including logistics, defense, and tourism, while promoting lifelong learning and community engagement. Extracurricular integrations like internships and service learning enhance practical application across all programs.