Pasadena City College offers a wide array of associate degrees, certificates, and transfer programs designed to prepare students for careers or further education. The curriculum spans multiple disciplines, emphasizing hands-on learning and academic excellence.
- Arts and Humanities: Courses in visual arts, performing arts, music, theater, and literature foster creativity and cultural understanding. Students explore drawing, painting, sculpture, digital media, acting, dance, and music theory, with opportunities for performances and exhibitions.
- Business and Management: Programs cover accounting, business administration, marketing, entrepreneurship, and office technologies. Students learn financial management, e-commerce, human resources, and leadership skills through case studies and simulations.
- Health Sciences: Offerings include nursing, dental assisting, radiologic technology, and emergency medical services. These programs feature clinical training, anatomy, physiology, and patient care, preparing graduates for healthcare professions.
- Science and Mathematics: Courses in biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, and mathematics support STEM pathways. Labs and fieldwork emphasize research methods, data analysis, and problem-solving.
- Social Sciences: Psychology, sociology, anthropology, history, and political science classes examine human behavior, societies, and global issues. Discussions and projects build critical thinking and research abilities.
- Engineering and Technology: Programs in computer science, engineering, architecture, and information technology teach programming, circuit design, CAD software, and cybersecurity. Hands-on projects simulate real-world applications.
- Education and Child Development: Courses prepare future educators with child psychology, curriculum planning, and teaching methodologies, including fieldwork in early childhood settings.
- Public Services: Criminal justice, fire technology, and paralegal studies cover law enforcement, emergency response, and legal procedures, with internships for practical experience.
- Vocational and Technical: Welding, automotive technology, culinary arts, and cosmetology provide skill-based training through workshops and apprenticeships.
- English and Languages: Composition, literature, ESL, and foreign languages like Spanish, French, and Japanese enhance communication and global competency.
With over 60 associate degrees and numerous certificates, PCC's courses integrate transfer options to four-year universities, career technical education, and lifelong learning. Faculty use innovative teaching, including online and hybrid formats, to accommodate diverse learners. Community partnerships offer internships and job placement, ensuring graduates are workforce-ready. The campus supports student success through tutoring, counseling, and extracurriculars, promoting holistic development in a vibrant, inclusive environment.
