Associate Degree And Certificate Programs

Following are courses of study leading to majors in AA or AS degrees, AA-T or AS-T degrees, and certificate programs. Not all courses in all majors are offered each semester. Many courses listed in these programs will transfer to four-year colleges or universities in satisfaction of lower division requirements; however, an Associate degree does not necessarily complete all lower division requirements for transfer. For specific courses students should confer with their counselors or contact the college to which they intend to transfer.

Certificates

Skyline College offers two types of certificates: Certificate of Achievement and Certificate of Specialization.

A Certificate of Achievement (generally 16 to 30 units) is awarded in certain occupational fields upon satisfactory completion (minimum 2.0 grade point average) of a specific course of study in a state approved program. Students must complete with a grade of "C" or better (or Pass) all courses used to satisfy both core and elective requirements for the certificate. Certificates of Achievement are posted to a student's transcript. 

A Certificate of Specialization (less than 16 units) is awarded in certain occupational fields upon satisfactory completion (minimum 2.0 grade point average) of a specific course of study in a locally approved program. Students must complete with a grade of "C" or better (or Pass) all courses used to satisfy the requirements for the certificate. Certificates of Specialization are not posted to a student's transcript. 

Please note:

  • Certificates of Specialization are not Financial Aid eligible programs of study.
  • Fifty (50) percent of the total units required for the Certificate must be completed at Skyline College.
  • A maximum of 6 units may be applied to meet certificate requirements from courses in which the student has elected a Pass/No Pass option.
  • Units earned to meet certificate requirements may be applied toward the 60 units required for an AA or AS degree and may also satisfy the major requirement for an Associate’s Degree.
  • Certificate requirements for an individual student shall be those listed in the Skyline College Catalog at the time the student’s studies begin. Those requirements may be followed throughout the student’s course of study as long as the student remains in continuous enrollment. For the purposes of this requirement, continuous enrollment is defined as enrollment in at least one semester each academic year. If a break in attendance occurs before the certificate is earned, the certificate requirements shall become those listed in the college catalog which is current at the time the student’s studies are resumed.
  • A student may earn multiple Certificates from Skyline College.
  • Courses used to meet requirements for one certificate may be used to meet requirements for additional certificates.
  • Students will receive a Certificate of Achievement, Certificate of Specialization, Skills Certificate or Career Certificate for each certificate earned.

Graduation Requirements for AA or AS Degree in Career Programs

American History & Institutions (6 units)

Major (18 units)

General Education (19 units)

Physical Education (2 courses Basic Competency in English, Mathematics, and Information Literacy)

Total units: 60

Note: See Associate Degree Requirements section for specific details.