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1,409 Graduates
Santa Monica College offers associate's degrees and certificates.
Associate's

Faculty Overview

1,578 Faculty
Full Time
  • 1,268 Instructional
  • 0 Research
  • 0 Public Service
Part Time
  • 310 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.

Reviews: Academic Rigor
  • Sara from Los Angeles, CA
  • 4
  • “The reputation of junior colleges is that the level of education is not very high. For some junior colleges, that may be true, but the quality of classes at Santa…”

  • Jul-17-2009 » Read More
  • Amanda from Los Angeles, CA
  • 5
  • “Every school has its pros and cons, especially when it comes to the faculty. Fortunately most of the professors at SMC are top notch, many have taught and still teach…”

  • Jan-01-2010 » Read More

Programs & Majors

Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies Associate
Ethnic Studies -
Women's Studies 1
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Associate
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 25
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 3
Business Administration and Management, General 122
Insurance -
International Business/Trade/Commerce 2
Logistics and Materials Management -
Office Management and Supervision 2
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General 2
Selling Skills and Sales Operations 3
Small Business Administration/Management 1
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Associate
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 5
Journalism 4
Radio and Television 8
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services Associate
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects 10
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant 14
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Associate
Computer Programming/Programmer, General 4
Computer Science 3
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General 6
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration -
Culinary and Personal Services Associate
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 5
Education Associate
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs -
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Associate
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management 6
Child Care Provider/Assistant 30
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Associate
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary -
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 79
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 10
Legal Professions and Studies Associate
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary -
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Associate
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 11
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 840
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Associate
Biological and Physical Sciences 134
Natural Resources and Conservation Associate
Environmental Science -
Environmental Studies 1
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Associate
Health and Physical Education, General 1
Visual and Performing Arts Associate
Art/Art Studies, General 24
Dance, General 1
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 12
Fashion/Apparel Design 3
Film/Cinema Studies 12
Graphic Design 13
Interior Design 8
Music, General 4