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Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available85
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio37:1
- Retention Rate68%
AP Credit Policy
Some AP scores can be used in lieu of assessment. Students who have completed Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations of the College Entrance Examination Board with scores of 3, 4, or 5 may receive credit at Santa Barbara City College for each advanced placement course as listed in the college catalog section entitled Advanced Placement Scores.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART 120 or 140 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART 120 or 140 |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | ART 103 or 104 |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 5 | MATH 150 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 5 | MATH 160 |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 3 | 5 | MATH 150 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHEM 101 |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | 5 | CHIN 103 |
| 5 | 5 | Not available | |
| 3 | 5 | CHIN 102 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLS 121 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | Not available | Not available |
| 5 | 3 | CS 105 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 4 | CS 101 |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | ART 120 or 121 |
| 3 | 3 | ART 120 or ART 121 | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 4 | ENG 110 |
| 5 | 7 | ENG 110 & 111 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 4 | ENG 110 |
| 5 | 7 | ENG 110, 111 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | Not available |
| European History | 3 | 3 | HIST 104 |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 5 | FR 103 |
| 3 | 5 | FR 102 | |
| 5 | 5 | FR 104 | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 5 | Ger 103 |
| 3 | 5 | GER 102 | |
| 5 | 5 | GER 104 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEOG 102 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 5 | ITAL 102 |
| 4 | 5 | ITAL 103 | |
| 5 | 5 | ITAL 104 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 5 | 5 | JAPN 104 |
| 3 | 5 | JAPN 102 | |
| 4 | 5 | JAPN 103 | |
| Latin | 3 | 5 | LATN 102 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| 4 | 3 | ECON 102 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| 4 | 3 | ECON 101 | |
| Music Theory | 4 | 3 | MUS 104A |
| 3 | 3 | Not available | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 101 & 101L or 102 |
| 4 | 4 | PHYS 101 & 101L or 102 or 105 | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 101 & 101L or 102 |
| 4 | 4 | PHYS 101 & 101L or 102 or 106 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHYS 106 or 111 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHYS 105 or 110 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 100 |
| Research | 3 | Not available | Not available |
| Seminar | 3 | Not available | Not available |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | 5 | SPAN 104 |
| 3 | 5 | SPAN 102 | |
| 4 | 5 | SPAN 103 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 5 | 5 | SPAN 104 |
| 3 | 5 | SPAN 102 | |
| 4 | 5 | SPAN 103 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 4 | MATH 117 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLS 101 |
| United States History | 3 | 3 | HIST 101 or 102 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | HIST 107 or 108 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate
A
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
- Anthropology
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
- Area Studies, Other
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Astronomy
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
B
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Broadcast Journalism
- Building Construction Technology/Technician
- Business Administration and Management, General
C
- Chemistry, General
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General
- Computer Science
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
D
- Dance, General
- Diver, Professional and Instructor
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
- Drawing
E
- Economics, General
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnic Studies
- Evolutionary Biology
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
- French Language and Literature
G
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Graphic Design
H
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- History, General
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
I
- Information Technology
- Interior Design
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
J
- Journalism
L
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
M
- Mathematics, General
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music, General
P
- Philosophy
- Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician
- Physics, General
- Plant Nursery Operations and Management
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Engineering
- Psychology, General
R
- Radio and Television
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Real Estate
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
S
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
- Small Business Administration/Management
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
T
- Technical Theater/Theater Design and Technology
V
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
W
- Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician
Need Help Choosing a Major?
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Special Academics Program
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Study Abroad
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