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Advanced Placement Tests with scores of 3, 4, or 5. Students must have the College Board send AP exam results to the SMC Admissions Office (hand carried copies will NOT be accepted).

Environmental Studies

Environmental Science

Architectural Technology/Technician

Ethnic Studies

Women's Studies

Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Journalism

Radio and Television

Advertising

Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician

Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Information Technology

Computer Programming/Programmer, General

Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General

Computer Science

Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs

Pre-Engineering

Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician

Energy Systems Technology/Technician

Foreign Languages and Literatures, General

Linguistics

Spanish Language and Literature

Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General

Child Care Provider/Assistant

Apparel and Textile Marketing Management

Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Humanities/Humanistic Studies

Mathematics, General

Biological and Physical Sciences

Data Science, General

Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

Exercise Science and Kinesiology

Psychology, General

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Anthropology

Archeology

Economics, General

Geography

Geographic Information Science and Cartography

International Relations and Affairs

Political Science and Government, General

Sociology

Visual and Performing Arts, General

Dance, General

Dance, Other

Fashion/Apparel Design

Interior Design

Graphic Design

Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General

Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology

Technical Theater/Theater Design and Technology

Film/Cinema/Media Studies

Cinematography and Film/Video Production

Art/Art Studies, General

Music, General

Visual and Performing Arts, Other

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Business Administration and Management, General

Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

Office Management and Supervision

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

Small Business Administration/Management

International Business/Trade/Commerce

Taxation

Insurance

Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General

Selling Skills and Sales Operations

History, General

Santa Monica College - a two-year community college accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges - opened in 1929 with just 153 students. It has now grown to a thriving campus with more than 25,000 students and offerings in more than 100 fields of study. We have an impressive academic record. We are the leader among the state's 116 community colleges in transferring students to the University of California, University of Southern California, Loyola Marymount University, and other four-year campuses. Santa Monica College is one of the most affordable institutions of higher education in the world. And we have an active Financial Aid & Scholarships office that will help you get the funds you need to pay for your college education.

Santa Monica College

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Priority Application Due

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In-State Tuition

$75-110k

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$48-75k

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Santa Monica College

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