College of the Desert Palm Desert, CA
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560 Graduates
College of the Desert offers associate's degrees and certificates.
Faculty Overview
540 Faculty
Full Time
- 419 Instructional
- 0 Research
- 0 Public Service
Part Time
- 121 Instructional
- 0 Research
- 0 Public Service
Study Options
Distance Learning
Can't make it to the campus? This college has remote classroom options.
Study Abroad Opportunities
This college has programs to study and gain cultural experiences in countries around the world.
Weekend Programs
This college offers weekend classes.
Teacher Certification Offered
This college offers teacher certification.
Reviews: Academic Rigor
- Courtney from Cathedral City, CA
“some teachers are kinda crazy and really hard graders but that's the difference between college and high school. most of the teachers are really nice and will help you as…”
- Jan-24-2012 » Read More
- Josiah from Palm Springs, CA
“Many of the teachers here are retirees, some of whom have previously taught at prestigious universities. I have had professors who have taught at USC, UCSB, UCR, UC Berkeley, Harvard,…”
- Apr-07-2011 » Read More
Programs & Majors
Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences | Associate |
|---|---|
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 1 |
| Agriculture, General | - |
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General | 2 |
| Crop Production | - |
| Turf and Turfgrass Management | 2 |
| Architecture and Related Services | Associate |
|---|---|
| Architectural Technology/Technician | 9 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | Associate |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 1 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | Associate |
|---|---|
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 46 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 8 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General | 9 |
| Office Management and Supervision | 2 |
| Resort Management | 2 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | Associate |
|---|---|
| Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric | - |
| Journalism | - |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 6 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | Associate |
|---|---|
| Computer Graphics | 2 |
| Computer Science | 1 |
| Information Technology | 2 |
| Construction Trades | Associate |
|---|---|
| Building/Construction Site Management/Manager | 1 |
| Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector | - |
| Culinary and Personal Services | Associate |
|---|---|
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General | - |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate |
|---|---|
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General | - |
| Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology/Technician | - |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | Associate |
|---|---|
| Creative Writing | 3 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate |
|---|---|
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 15 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | - |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics | Associate |
|---|---|
| French Language and Literature | - |
| Italian Language and Literature | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | - |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | Associate |
|---|---|
| Dietetic Technician | - |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert | 8 |
| Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | 105 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 2 |
| History | Associate |
|---|---|
| History, General | 4 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate |
|---|---|
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 121 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 89 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | Associate |
|---|---|
| Mathematics, General | - |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate |
|---|---|
| Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | - |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate |
|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 25 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 14 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | Associate |
|---|---|
| Environmental Science | - |
| Environmental Studies | - |
| Natural Resources/Conservation, General | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | Associate |
|---|---|
| Health and Physical Education, General | - |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | Associate |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Physical Sciences | Associate |
|---|---|
| Chemistry, General | - |
| Geology/Earth Science, General | - |
| Physics, General | - |
| Psychology | Associate |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 21 |
| Security and Protective Services | Associate |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 22 |
| Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician | 5 |
| Social Sciences | Associate |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 4 |
| Economics, General | 10 |
| Geography | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 |
| Social Sciences, General | - |
| Sociology | 1 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | Associate |
|---|---|
| Art/Art Studies, General | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | - |
| Music, General | 2 |