Santa Barbara City College Courses

Master fundamental investment concepts, from financial market analysis to portfolio management, equity investing, and risk assessment strategies for informed decision-making.

• California Community Colleges System
• 12 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master essential real estate investment principles, from financial analysis and commercial leases to property exchanges, while learning key strategies for taxation and depreciation optimization.

• California Community Colleges System
• 8 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master advanced French language skills through engaging discussions on culture, art, cinema and literature while deepening your understanding of complex grammar and the subjunctive tense.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 5 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore the evolution of Art Cinema from the 1940s to present day, analyzing influential auteurs, narrative styles, cultural impacts, and industry developments through film screenings and critical discussions.

• California Community Colleges System
• 12 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore the evolution of graphic design over 150 years, from pioneering innovators to revolutionary technologies that shaped visual communication and creative expression.

• California Community Colleges System
• 13 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master portfolio development techniques and create compelling presentations of your creative work to effectively showcase your skills to potential employers and institutions.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore how human economic activities shape global environments, regional development, and urban patterns while examining resource use, transportation networks, and spatial relationships.

• California Community Colleges System
• 12 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master essential German grammar, pronunciation and conversation skills through interactive practice and structured lessons designed for intermediate-level learners building on basic foundations.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 5 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore globalization's impact on economics, politics, culture, and ecology while examining historical developments and technological influences on our interconnected world.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore Mexico's rich heritage from pre-Columbian era to modern times, examining political, social, cultural and economic transformations that shaped the nation's identity.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore the political, cultural, and economic dynamics shaping the contemporary Middle East, examining key historical events and their lasting impact on regional developments.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master intermediate Japanese language skills through intensive practice in speaking, reading, writing, and cultural understanding while learning advanced grammar and kanji characters.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 5 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master fundamental journalism skills through hands-on practice in news gathering, interviewing, and writing across platforms while exploring media ethics, AP style, and deadline-driven reporting techniques.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Master portfolio creation techniques for media professionals, focusing on animation, motion graphics, UI/UX, and concept art while building an impressive online presence with demo reels and interactive projects.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course

Explore diverse musical traditions worldwide, examining performance styles, cultural significance, and historical impact of music and musicians across different societies.

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Paid Course