Major Programs at C of the Desert

College of the Desert offers 115 programs through Associate's and Certifica degrees/programs. The programs are offered only in on-site (classroom) education.
  • Total number of programs: 115
  • Offered degrees/programs: Associate's, Certificate

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Offered Degrees At College of the Desert

College of the Desert is categorized by Associate's - Public Rural-serving Small by Carnegie categorization. College of the Desert offers 115 major programs for Associate's, Certificate. Next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 2,138 students have completed their study at College of the Desert.
Offered Degrees at College of the Desert
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
One but less than two years certificate170726
Associate's Degree6601,412
Total11502,138

Degree, Major Programs and Completers by Award Level

College of the Desert offers 115 programs through Associate's, Certificate The programs are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Last year total 2,138 students have completed their studies.
  • 1,412 students have earned/completed Associate program.
  • 726 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture [+] 16
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations1
Crop Production3
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations5
Turf and Turfgrass Management7
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 4
Natural Resources/Conservation4
Environmental Science0
Architecture [+] 4
Architectural Technology/Technician4
Communication and Journalism [+] 51
Speech Communication and Rhetoric25
Mass Communication/Media Studies0
Journalism7
Radio and Television19
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 36
Information Technology3
Computer Science13
Computer Graphics8
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications12
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 6
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts6
Education [+] 83
Elementary Education and Teaching12
Early Childhood Education and Teaching71
Engineering [+] 3
Pre-Engineering3
Engineering Technology [+] 8
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician6
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician1
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician1
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 10
Spanish Language and Literature10
Work and Family Studies [+] 22
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies4
Human Development and Family Studies18
English Language and Literature [+] 28
English Language and Literature28
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 150
Humanities/Humanistic Studies150
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 18
Biology/Biological Sciences18
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 9
Mathematics9
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 56
Biological and Physical Sciences36
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)20
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 47
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies0
Health and Physical Education/Fitness2
Kinesiology and Exercise Science45
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 3
Philosophy3
Physical Sciences [+] 15
Chemistry10
Geology/Earth Science2
Physics3
Psychology [+] 178
Psychology178
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 98
Criminal Justice/Police Science85
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician13
Social Sciences [+] 100
Social Sciences1
Anthropology5
Economics6
Geography0
Political Science and Government27
Sociology61
Construction Trades [+] 7
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager7
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 8
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician8
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician0
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 39
Visual and Performing Arts7
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts6
Art/Art Studies18
Music8
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 188
Athletic Training/Trainer3
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other)111
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling9
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse64
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training1
Business [+] 196
Business/Commerce11
Business Administration and Management169
Office Management and Supervision0
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping12
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science0
Hospitality Administration/Management4
History [+] 29
History29
Total1,412
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture [+] 3
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations1
Turf and Turfgrass Management2
Architecture [+] 1
Architectural Technology/Technician1
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 0
Information Technology0
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 0
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts0
Education [+] 35
Early Childhood Education and Teaching35
Engineering Technology [+] 0
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician0
Work and Family Studies [+] 15
Child Care and Support Services Management15
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 650
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies650
Construction Trades [+] 0
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager0
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 0
Digital Arts0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 13
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling13
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training0
Business [+] 9
Office Management and Supervision0
Retail Management0
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping9
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science0
Total726

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