Degree and Certificate Programs
Associate Degree Majors
San Bernardino Valley College offers associate degree majors in most departments listed in this catalog. Refer to the chart below for a complete list of associate degree majors. Refer to the particular department for course descriptions and a complete list of the courses required for that major.
Program Length
San Bernardino Valley College offers a wide variety of associate degrees and certificate programs. The amount of time it will take a student to complete an associate degree depends on whether one is attending full-time or part-time, on the student’s level of preparation, and on the number of prerequisite courses required. Typically, a student attending full-time with few prerequisite requirements may complete an associate degree in two years. Students attending part-time could take as long as four or five years, or more.
The amount of time it will take to complete a certificate program will depend on whether the student is attending full-time or part-time, the number of units required for the certificate, the rotation of courses over a one- or two-year sequence, and the number of prerequisite courses the student is required to take. A very limited number of certificate programs can be completed in one semester. The majority will take one or two years if the student attends full-time however, the length of the certificate program may vary. Consult with a counselor for more information.
Degree and Certificate Program Index
These are the Associate Degree major/areas of emphasis and Certificates currently available at San Bernardino Valley College. The courses to fulfill the requirements for each listed program are detailed in the following pages. All courses are used to fulfill Associate Degree majors and state or locally approved Certificates must be completed with a minimum grade of C. All programs are subject to change; students should consult with a counselor for further information.