All Programs
Programs at SBVC
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Accounting
Learn how to interpret financial information and analyze profitability within a business. Get the skills you need to understand the economic events in business.
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Administration of Justice
Gain the legal, ethical, and educational knowledge to pursue a career in criminal justice. Start your path towards law enforcement, court services, corrections, and private security.
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Aeronautics
From aviation maintenance to flight operations, get hands-on training with state-of-the-art equipment. Improve your problem solving and critical thinking skills to start your career in the innovative field of aviation.
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Anthropology
Explore what it means to be human. Prepare to address global and local problems facing human life today by using anthropological methods and insights.
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Architecture and Environmental Design
Begin your career in urban planning, interior design, landscape architecture and more. Learn verbal and graphic forms of communication and implement creative solutions to various social and environmental situations.
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Art
From painting and ceramics to graphic design and multimedia, express your creativity and appreciation of art. Pursue professional work, teaching opportunities, and further education in the dynamic field of art.
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Astronomy
Journey through our exciting universe populated by black holes, quasars, red giants, white dwarfs and more. Prepare for an exciting career that requires scientific thinking and the desire to explore.
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Automotive Collision and Repair
Build the skills you need for for entry-level work as an auto collision repair technician and/or painter apprentice.
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Automotive Technology
Get technical experience and hands-on skills for in-demand career fields. Study automotive collision repair, transmissions, wheel alignment, brakes, engine performance, preventative maintenance and more.
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Biology
From humans and animals to plants and bacteria, you'll study the life forms that populate our world. Investigate environmental impacts and learn to make informed decisions that affect the earth and future generations.
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Business Administration
Start on a versatile career path necessary to successfully contribute to today's evolving business environment. Study the fundamentals with state-of-the-art technologies and experienced professionals.
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Chemistry
Explore the chemical processes of living organisms at a molecular level. Begin your career path in medicine, pharmacology, agriculture, chemical engineering, forensic science, and biochemistry.
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Child Development
Navigate all aspects of child growth, from intellectual and social progressions to development of the body. Transfer to many fields, including childhood education, development, or early intervention.
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Communication Studies
Evaluate human communication in everyday life. Develop the ability to reason critically, to speak and write effectively, and to understand and appreciate the influences of culture.
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Computer Information Technology (CIT)
Get introduced to computers and software, or prepare for employment in the field of computer management in business. Learn to support the technological systems, networks, and programming efforts that drive society and the economy.
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Computer Science
Get the knowledge you need to start your computer science career. With both theoretical and applied foundations of computer science, you'll learn to effectively solve real-world problems.
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Corrections
With cooperative work experience and hands-on training in a correctional agency, you'll have the skills and knowledge needed to start your career as a correctional officer, youth correctional counselor, or jailer.
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Criminal Justice
Get the knowledge and skills you need to begin a career in law enforcement or related careers.
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Culinary Arts
Focus on the skills you need to excel in the food industry. Fundamental knowledge and hands-on training will make you an expert in culinary arts, food and restaurant services, and other hospitality careers.
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Dance
Allow your ideas and emotions to be expressed through your body movements. Learn to recognize and appreciate this art form as a combination of theory, practice and creativity.
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Economics
Put your mathematics and psychology skills to work, and study how groups choose to utilize limited resources. Use your degree to study industry trends, labor markets, and financial prospects for businesses.
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Electricity/ Electronics
Gain added skills in the construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment. Pursue careers or apprenticeships in maintenance, installation, field service, and networking.
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English
Develop skills in reading perceptively, thinking critically, and writing effectively. Explore courses in composition, literature, journalism, creative writing, English as a second-language, and basic skills.
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English as a Second Language
Get the skills necessary to succeed in an English-speaking workplace. Speak, read, write, and increase your understanding of the English language.
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Environmental Science
Study the interactions between the physical, chemical, and biological components of our environment. Use analytical skills to identify human impact on organisms and their environment.
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Ethnic Studies
A critical and comparative study of race and ethnicity from the perspective of four historically defined racialized core groups: Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, and Latina and Latino Americans.
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Film, TV & Media
Embrace your creativity and apply practical strategies. Become an expert in the radio, television, or film industries, or improve your skills in the related fields of marketing, journalism, theater arts, and multimedia.
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Foods & Nutrition
Focus on the nutrients that make up the food we eat and how our diet affects our overall health. Gain a strong foundation grounded in science and apply nutrition science to various career paths in diverse and changing environments.
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Use data satellites and aerial photography to understand and connect information to locations. Learn automated mapping technology, and gain the vital preparation for a career in this rapidly expanding technological field.
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Geography
From plants and animals to weather and climate, you'll learn about Earth's dynamic interactions. Understand the world through a unique spatial perspective, and develop the skills to communicate geographic phenomena to others.
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Geology
Gain a deeper understanding of Earth's history, structure, environmental resources, and economic assets. Apply your knowledge to career fields that investigate and discover environmental and engineering issues.
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Global Studies
Examine large-scale and interconnected issues facing our world and prepare for careers in international business, international law, government, sustainability, public health and more.
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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Prepare for employment in the field of refrigeration and air conditioning through practical laboratory work and classroom instruction. Work with advanced technologies and industry professionals.
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Heavy/Medium Duty Truck Technology
Diagnose mechanical issues and develop plans for repairing and servicing diesel engines. Train with premium equipment and technologies to gain employment in the maintenance and repair of heavy/medium duty trucks.
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History
Examine the written record of major social, political, cultural, and economic events of the past. Understand the complex origins of today's world and prepare to make intelligent decisions about the future.
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Hospitality
Prepare for a career in the Hospitality industry, including culinary arts, food services, and other hospitality career fields.
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Human Services
Discover society's response to human need. Move on to advanced degrees or careers in social work, marriage and family counseling, school counseling, or vocational rehabilitation.
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Inspection Technology
Start your career in the construction inspection field. Learn to observe accurately, exercise authority, apply codes fairly, and make competent judgments in the structural, mechanical, and technical aspects of construction.
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Kinesiology and Health
Identify risk factors, produce physiological results and promote lifelong habits of fitness. Gain fundamental knowledge in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion programs.
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Library Technology
Make your mark in today's information-laden society. Learn terminology, organization, procedures, standards and practices to successfully prepare for employment as a para-professional in school, public, special or academic libraries.
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Machinist Technology
Get hands-on training with a variety of applicable machines and technologies utilized in this growing field. Demonstrate the skills required to pursue a career in the growing field of machine and manufacturing technology.
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Mathematics
Seek improvement in basic skills or develop advanced mathematical methods. Obtain the problem solving, critical thinking, and technological skills needed for leadership in various careers.
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Modern Languages
Study American Sign Language, Arabic, French or Spanish. Develop foreign language competence, a global perspective, and an understanding of foreign cultures both ancient and modern.
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Music
From history and theory to applied guitar and piano, you'll earn a balanced education in the many facets of musical experience. Gain all the abilities necessary to succeed as a professional musical performer.
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Nursing
Combine your math and science skills with your desire to help others, and begin the journey to becoming a registered nurse. Combine legal and ethical decision making with effective and diverse instructional methods.
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Pharmacy Technology
Get the skills to become a pharmacy technician. Practice medication preparation, verifying prescriptions, maintaining patient profiles, preparing insurance claim forms, and taking inventory of medications.
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Philosophy & Religious Studies
Learn to reflect on moral values, reason effectively, and communicate complex thoughts in a clear manner. Apply your reasoning skills to a variety of careers, including in law, politics, nonprofit organizations and more.
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Physics
Observe the universe and understand the phenomena of our world. Combine innovative learning methods with enriching classroom and laboratory experiences to seek answers about the natural and physical world.
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Police Science: Basic Law Enforcement Academies
Train for careers in law enforcement, including corrections, courts, security, and community service. Provide protection of lives and property while respecting constitutional individual rights.
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Political Science
Understand current political events and fulfill your responsibilities as citizens and voters. Promote analytical, informed, and independent thinking to analyze complex sociopolitical issues.
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Psychiatric Technology
Become a professional licensed psychiatric technician. Prepare to provide care and treatment to emotionally, mentally, and developmentally disabled clients in a variety of community agencies.
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Psychology
Investigate human behavior, thoughts, and emotions, and get started on your versatile career path. Study both pure science and practical application to matters of daily living and theoretical perspectives.
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Real Estate
Obtain a strong basis for understanding the real estate market and prepare for a career in real estate, mortgage lending, equity investment, brokerage and sales, valuation, or property management.
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Sociology
Examine the systems of human social action and attempt to understand and predict human behavior. Apply your skills to various careers in human services, counseling, journalism, public office, law enforcement, corrections, social work,
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Theatre Arts
Study human expression that culminates in live performance. Cover topics such as acting, script analysis, stage makeup, costume design, rehearsal and performance, lighting design, and technical theater.
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Water Supply Technology
Learn the fundamental aspects of drinking water distribution, wastewater collection, and water conservation. Gain the skills necessary to safely operate and maintain water treatment and pumping equipment.
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Welding Technology
Understand the terminology, concepts, procedures and skills used in the welding field. Equip yourself with the technical skills and hands-on training necessary for commercial and industrial welding.
