Academic Programs
The Compton College offers a variety of academic programs that will lead to either an associate degree or certificate. Students will be able to transfer to a university or professional school upon completion of degree requirements. Those completing certificates will be prepared to enter the workforce or continue their education to complete a degree. The following list identifies the programs available at Compton College.
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Program of Study |
Transfer Degree |
Associate Degree |
Certificate of Achievement |
Certificate of Accomplishment |
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Business and Industrial Studies |
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Air Conditioning and Refrigeration |
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AS |
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Air Conditioning |
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X |
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Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Electric Controls |
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X |
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Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration |
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X |
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Refrigeration |
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X |
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Automotive Collision Repair/Painting |
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AS |
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Automotive Collision Repair |
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X |
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Automotive Collision Repair/Painting: Damage Estimating |
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X |
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Automotive Painting and Refinishing |
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X |
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Automotive Collision Investigation |
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X |
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Automotive Accident Reconstruction |
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X |
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Automotive Technology |
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AS |
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Automotive Brakes/Suspension Transmission/Drive Train Technician |
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X |
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Automotive Engine Rebuilding/Repair Technician |
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X |
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Automotive Technician I |
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X |
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Automotive Technician II |
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X |
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Automotive Tune-Up Technician |
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X |
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Automotive Air Conditioning Technician |
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X |
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Automotive Brakes and Suspension Technician |
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X |
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Automotive Engine Rebuilding and Repair Technician |
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X |
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Automotive Transmission and Drive Train Technician |
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X |
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Business |
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Business Administration |
AS-T |
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Business Management |
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AS |
X |
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Business Marketing |
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AS |
X |
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Retail Management |
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X |
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Computer Information Systems |
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AS |
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Computer Systems Applications |
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X |
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Cosmetology |
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AS |
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Cosmetology Level II |
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X |
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Cosmetology Level I |
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X |
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Machine Tool Technology |
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Machinist Option |
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AS |
X |
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Numerical Control Programmer Option |
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AS |
X |
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CNC Machine Operator |
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X |
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Welding |
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AS |
X |
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Program of Study |
Transfer Degree |
Associate Degree |
Certificate of Achievement |
Certificate of Accomplishment |
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Fine Arts, Communication and Humanities |
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Communications Studies |
AA-T |
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English |
AA-T |
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Ethnic Studies |
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African American Studies Option |
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AA |
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American Cultures Option |
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AA |
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Chicano Studies Option |
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AA |
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General Studies |
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Arts and Humanities Emphasis |
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AA |
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Culture and Communications Emphasis |
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AA |
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Fine and Applied Arts Emphasis |
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AA |
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Music |
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AA |
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Commercial Music |
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X |
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Spanish |
AA-T |
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Studio Arts |
AA-T |
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Transfer Studies |
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CSU General Education – Breadth |
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X |
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Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) |
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X |
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Program of Study |
Transfer Degree |
Associate Degree |
Certificate of Achievement |
Certificate of Accomplishment |
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Health and Public Services |
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Administration of Justice |
AS-T |
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X |
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General Studies |
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Kinesiology and Wellness Emphasis |
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AA |
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Nursing |
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AS |
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Upward Mobility Option |
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AS |
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Physical Education |
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Kinesiology |
AA-T |
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Fitness Trainer |
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X |
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Program of Study |
Transfer Degree |
Associate Degree |
Certificate of Achievement |
Certificate of Accomplishment |
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) |
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General Sciences |
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AS |
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General Studies |
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Biological and Physical Sciences Emphasis |
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AA |
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Mathematics |
AS-T |
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Physical Sciences |
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AS |
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Physics |
AS-T |
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Program of Study |
Transfer Degree |
Associate Degree |
Certificate of Achievement |
Certificate of Accomplishment |
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Social Sciences |
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Child Development |
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AA |
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Early Childhood Education |
AS-T |
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X |
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Early Intervention Assistant |
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X |
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Special Education Assistant |
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X |
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Ethnic Studies |
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General Studies |
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Social and Behavior Sciences Emphasis |
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AA |
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History |
AA-T |
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Liberal Studies |
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Teacher Preparation Option |
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AA |
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Elementary Teacher Education |
AA-T |
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Political Sciences |
AA-T |
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Psychology |
AA-T |
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Sociology |
AA-T |
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