Santa Barbara City College Courses

Examines the interdisciplinary study of art, architecture, music, literature, history and philosophy which reflects the cultural identity of American racial and ethnic minorities. We also will examine

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

Techniques and concepts of investing including the economic function of financial markets, investment risk and return, bonds and portfolio management, equity investing and fundamental analysis.

• California Community Colleges System
• 12 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

Thorough development of the principles and practices of real estate investment. Special topics include financial analysis, commercial leases, property exchange, taxation and depreciation.

• California Community Colleges System
• 8 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

Readings and discussions in French and contemporary cultural topics (society, history, art, cinema, literature). Review of basic syntax begun in French 103 is continued. Further practice in the subjun

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 5 hours a week
• Paid Course

Study of Art Cinema, beginning in the 1940s, continuing into its heyday in the 1960s, and developing into the contemporary era. Focuses on changes in narrative and cinematic styles, film auteurs, and

• California Community Colleges System
• 12 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

An introduction to the history of graphic design, including the creative innovators, breakthrough technologies and important historical developments which have defined graphic design throughout the la

• California Community Colleges System
• 13 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

Guides students in developing and refining a body of work that constitutes a portfolio reflecting individual creative and visual communication skills. Assignments include improving current pieces, pre

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

Explores the impact humans have on their environment and on each other through resource exploitation and economic activity. Investigates the development and global impact of diverse geographies, the e

• California Community Colleges System
• 12 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

Fundamentals of grammar, pronunciation, orthography and conversation.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 5 hours a week
• Paid Course

Introduction to the interdisciplinary field of global studies. Examines the history of globalization, including the role of communication technology, and analyzes various aspects of globalization: eco

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

Examines the political, social, cultural, and economic history of Mexico from pre-Columbian times to the present.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

Recent and contemporary history of the Middle East that examines the roots of the present political, cultural and economic situation in this crucial part of the world.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

Further development of an intermediate level of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Review and introduction of grammatical structures, vocabulary and learning more kanji. Research and dis

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 5 hours a week
• Paid Course

Introduction to gathering, organizing and writing news in journalistic style across multiple platforms. Includes role of the journalist and related legal and ethical issues. Students report and write

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course

Guides students as they develop and refine media pieces towards the personal online portfolio that they will need for job interviews, freelance work and transferring to other institutions. Assignments

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Paid Course