Colleges
- Explore Colleges
  
  Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Eleifend nulla ultricies nullam in at malesuada gravida. dolor sit amet consectetur. Eleifend nulla ultricies nullam in at malesuada gravida.
- A-Z College Index
  - A-Z College Index
    
    Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Eleifend nulla ultricies nullam in at malesuada gravida. dolor sit amet consectetur.
    Learn More
  - Allan Hancock College
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
  - American River College
    Sacramento, CA 95841
  - Antelope Valley College
    Lancaster, CA 93536
  - Bakersfield College
    Bakersfield, CA 93305
  - Barstow Community College
    Barstow, CA 92311
  - Berkeley City College
    Berkeley, CA 94704
  - Butte College
    Oroville, CA 95965
  - Cabrillo College
    Aptos, CA 95003
  - Calbright
  - Cañada College
    Redwood City, CA 94061
  - Cerritos College
    Norwalk, CA 90650
  - Cerro Coso Community College
    Ridgecrest, CA 93555
  - Chabot College
    Hayward, CA 94545
  - Chaffey College
    Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
  - Citrus College
    Glendora, CA 91741
  - Copper Mountain College
    Joshua Tree, CA 92252
  - City College of San Francisco
    San Francisco, CA 94112
  - Clovis Community College
    Fresno, CA 93730
  - Coastline Community College
    Fountain Valley, CA 92708
  - College of Alameda
    Alameda, CA 94501
  - College of Marin
    Kentfield, CA 94904
  - College of San Mateo
    San Mateo, CA 94402
  - College of the Canyons
    Santa Clarita, CA 91355
  - College of the Desert
    Palm Desert, CA 92260
  - College of the Redwoods
    Eureka, CA 95501
  - College of the Sequoias
    Visalia, CA 93277
  - College of the Siskiyous
    Weed, CA 96094
  - Columbia College
    Sonora, CA 95370
  - Compton College
    Compton, CA 90221
  - Contra Costa College
    San Pablo, CA 94806
  - Cosumnes River College
    Sacramento, CA 95823
  - Crafton Hills College
    Yucaipa, CA 92399
  - Cuesta College
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93403
  - Cuyamaca College
    El Cajon, CA 92019
  - Cypress College
    Cypress, CA 90630
  - De Anza College
    Cupertino, CA 95014
  - Diablo Valley College
    Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
  - East Los Angeles College
    Monterey Park, CA 91754
  - El Camino College
    Torrance, CA 90506
  - Evergreen Valley College
    San Jose, CA 95135
  - Feather River College
    Quincy, CA 95971
  - Folsom Lake College
    Folsom, CA 95630
  - Foothill College
    Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
  - Fresno City College
    Fresno, CA 93741
  - Fullerton College
    Fullerton, CA 92832
  - Los Angeles Mission College
    Sylmar, CA 91342
  - Gavilan College
    Gilroy, CA 95020
  - Glendale Community College
    Glendale, CA 91208
  - Golden West College
    Huntington Beach, CA 92647
  - Grossmont College
    El Cajon, CA 92020
  - Hartnell College
    Salinas, CA 93901
  - Imperial Valley College
    Imperial, CA 92251
  - Irvine Valley College
    Irvine, CA 92618
  - Lake Tahoe Community College
    South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
  - Laney College
    Oakland, CA 94607
  - Las Positas College
    Livermore, CA 94551
  - Lassen College
    Susanville, CA 96130
  - Long Beach City College
    Long Beach, CA 90808
  - Los Angeles City College
    Los Angeles, CA 90029
  - Los Angeles Harbor College
    Wilmington, CA 90744
  - Los Angeles Pierce College
    Woodland Hills, CA 91371
  - Los Angeles Southwest College
    Los Angeles, CA 90047
  - Los Angeles Trade-Tech College
    Los Angeles, CA 90015
  - Los Angeles Valley College
    Valley Glen, CA 91401
  - Los Medanos College
    Pittsburg, CA 94565
  - Madera College
    Madera, CA 93638
  - Mendocino College
    Ukiah, CA 95482
  - Merced College
    Merced, CA 95348
  - Merritt College
    Oakland, CA 94619
  - MiraCosta College
    Oceanside, CA 92056
  - Mission College
    Santa Clara, CA 95054
  - Modesto Junior College
    Modesto, CA 95350
  - Monterey Peninsula College
    Monterey, CA 93940
  - Moorpark College
    Moorpark, CA 93021
  - Moreno Valley College
    Moreno Valley, CA 92551
  - Sacramento City College
    Sacramento, CA 95822
  - Mt. San Antonio College
    Walnut, CA 91789
  - Mt. San Jacinto College
    San Jacinto, CA 92853
  - Napa Valley College
    Napa, CA 94558
  - Norco College
    Norco, CA 92860
  - Ohlone College
    Fremont, CA 94539
  - Orange Coast College
    Costa Mesa, CA 92626
  - Oxnard College
    Oxnard, CA 93033
  - Palo Verde College
    Blythe, CA 92225
  - Palomar College
    San Marcos, CA 92069
  - Pasadena City College
    Pasadena, CA 91106
  - Porterville College
    Porterville, CA 93257
  - Reedley College
    Reedley, CA 93654
  - Rio Hondo College
    Whittier, CA 90601
  - Riverside City College
    Riverside, CA 92506
  - Saddleback College
    Mission Viejo, CA 92692
  - San Bernardino Valley College
    San Bernadino, CA 92410
  - San Diego City College
    San Diego, CA 92101
  - San Diego Mesa College
    San Diego, CA 92111
  - San Diego Miramar College
    San Diego, CA 92126
  - San Joaquin Delta College
    Stockton, CA 95207
  - San José City College
    San Jose, CA 95128
  - Santa Ana College
    Santa Ana, CA 92706
  - Santa Barbara City College
    Santa Barbara, CA 93109
  - Santa Monica College
    Santa Monica, CA 90405
  - Santa Rosa Junior College
    Santa Rosa, CA 95401
  - Santiago Canyon College
    Orange, CA 92869
  - Shasta College
    Redding, CA 96003
  - Sierra College
    Rocklin, CA 95677
  - Skyline College
    San Bruno, CA 94066
  - Solano Community College
    Fairfield, CA 94534
  - Southwestern College
    Chula Vista, CA 91910
  - Taft College
    Taft, CA 93268
  - Ventura College
    Ventura, CA 93003
  - Victor Valley College
    Victorville, CA 92392
  - West Hills College Coalinga
    Coalinga, CA 93210
  - West Hills College Lemoore
    Lemoore, CA 93245
  - West Los Angeles College
    Culver City, CA 90230
  - West Valley College
    Saratoga, CA 95070
  - Woodland Community College
    Woodland, CA 95776
  - Yuba College
    Marysville, CA 95901
- Transfer Opportunities
- HBCU Transfers
- California Virtual Campus
Financial Aid
- Apply for Financial Aid
  
  Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Eleifend nulla ultricies nullam in at malesuada gravida. dolor sit amet consectetur. Eleifend nulla ultricies nullam in at malesuada gravida.
- Grants and Scholarships
  
  Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur.
  - Grants & Scholarships
    
    Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Eleifend nulla ultricies nullam in at malesuada gravida. dolor sit amet consectetur.
    Learn More
  - Cal-HBCU Transfer Grant Program
    
    Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur.
  - Keenan Insurance Scholarship
    
    Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur.
  - Pell Grants
    
    Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur.
  - Promise Grant
    
    Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur.
  - California Dream Act (Undocumented Students)
    
    Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur.
- FASFA Application
  
  Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur.
- California Dream Act Application (CADAA)
Degrees & Certificates
- Degrees and Certificates Overview
  
  Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Eleifend nulla ultricies nullam in at malesuada gravida. dolor sit amet consectetur. Eleifend nulla ultricies nullam in at malesuada gravida.
- Career Education Certificates
  
  Training and certification from the nation's largest career education provider ...
- Associate Degrees
  
  Increase your earning power and learn new skills with a college degree
- Associate Degree for Transfer
  
  Guarantee your place at a four-year university to continue your education
- Bachelor's Degree Program
  
  Some colleges offer four-year degrees with direct pipelines to employment
Transfer opportunities
- Transfer to a 4yr College or University
  
  Guarantee your saved spot at a four-year university while earning a degree
- Dual Admission
  
  Training and certification from the nation's largest career education provider
- HBCU Transfer Opportunities
  
  Increase your earning power and learn new skills with a college degree
- Try Our Transfer Tool
  
  Guarantee your place at a four-year university to continue your education
Support Services
- Get the support you need
  
  Guarantee your saved spot at a four-year university while earning a degree
- Support Services
  - Support Services
    
    Find information on basic needs support services such as food pantries, housing, tutoring and transportation.
    Learn More
  - Credit for Prior Learning
    
    Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur.
  - California Virtual Campus
    
    Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur.
  - Career Help and Opportunities
    
    Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur.
- Specialized Student Success
  - Student Success Programs
    
    Find information on basic needs support services such as food pantries, housing, tutoring and transportation.
    Learn More
  - American Indian and Alaska Native student success
    
    At California Community Colleges, our goal is to put higher education within reach for every student. American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students are an important part of that goal.
  - Asian American and Pacific Islander student success
    
    Asian American and Pacific Islander students can face challenges like racial discrimination, financial insecurity, and lack of representation on the path to higher education. That’s why California community colleges are working hard to increase access for students from all backgrounds including our AAPI students.
  - Discover all the ways you can meet your college and career goals
    
    California Community Colleges offers many on-campus resources and support services to help you reach your academic goals. Learn more about our programs and services, including financial aid and scholarships, transfer opportunities, state and federal assistance programs, and career education support.
  - Foster Youth Student Success
    
    NextUp provides participating current and former foster youth with support and resources while attending a California community college. Help may include books and supplies, transportation, tutoring, food, emergency housing, and more.
  - Hispanic Student Success
    
    Access to financial aid. Being the first in your family to attend college. Undocumented status. These are barriers that discourage some Hispanic students from enrolling in college. At California Community Colleges, our goal is to offer support services, student organizations and programs to help Hispanic students complete college and enter a rewarding career. Read on to learn more and get connected to support.
  - Veterans Resource Centers Help People Returning from Active Duty
    
    If you are a veteran, active duty, reservist or dependent and want to explore new career opportunities, California community colleges have you covered.
- Dual Enrollment
  - Dual Enrollment
    
    Find information on basic needs support services such as food pantries, housing, tutoring and transportation.
    Learn More
  - Dual Enrollment for High School Students
    
    Save money and earn your college degree faster. With dual enrollment courses, you can earn college credit while pursuing your high school diploma.
  - Dual Enrollment for Adult Learners
    
    Unlock your future. With Dual Enrollment, you can earn college credit while pursuing your GED or high school diploma.
Explore Career Paths
- Find the right career path for you
  
  Guarantee your saved spot at a four-year university while earning a degree
- A-Z Career Categories
  - A-Z Career Categories
    
    Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur. Eleifend nulla ultricies nullam in at malesuada gravida. dolor sit amet consectetur.
    Learn More
  - Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
    
    Producing, processing, marketing, distributing, financing and developing agricultural commodities and resources, including food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture, and other plant and animal products and resources.
  - Architecture and Construction
    
    Designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the built environment.
  - Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
    
    Designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing and publishing multimedia content, including visual and performing arts and design, journalism and entertainment services.
  - Business, Management and Administration
    
    Planning, organizing, directing and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations, with career opportunities available in every sector of the economy.
  - Education and Training
    
    Planning, managing and providing education and training services and related learning support services.
  - Finance
    
    Planning and services for financial and investment planning and banking, insurance and business financial management.
  - Government and Public Administration
    
    Executing governmental functions to include governance, national security, foreign service, planning, revenue and taxation, regulation and management, and administration at the local, state and federal levels.
  - Health Science
    
    Planning, managing and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services and biotechnology research and development.
  - Hospitality and Tourism
    
    Managing, marketing and operating restaurants and other foodservices, lodgings, attractions, recreation events and travel-related services.
  - Human Services
    
    Preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs.
  - Information Technology
    
    Building linkages in the IT occupations framework for entry-level, technical and professional careers related to the design, development, support and management of hardware, software, multimedia and systems integration services.
  - Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
    
    Planning, managing and providing legal services, public safety, protective services and homeland security, including professional and technical support services.
  - Manufacturing
    
    Planning, managing and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance, manufacturing and process engineering.
  - Marketing, Sales and Service
    
    Planning, managing and performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives.
  - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
    
    Planning, managing and providing scientific research and professional and technical services such as physical science, social science and engineering, including laboratory and testing services and research and development services.
  - Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
    
    Planning, managing and moving of people, materials and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail and water, and related professional technical support services such as transportation infrastructure planning and management, logistics services, mobile equipment and facility maintenance.
- Take Our Career Quiz
- Career Help and Opportunities

Software Applications

Cis: Microcomputer Applications

The Software Applications program prepares students for high-paying employment opportunities in programming, software and app development and more. If you want to earn your degree in Software Applications, apply today at a participating community college.

Software Applications degree programs near you.

Your future in Software Applications could be right around the corner.

Business Productivity Software Applications

MiraCosta College

Enroll now Course Info

Computer Studies: Adobe Applications Specialist

Santa Rosa Junior College

Enroll now Course Info

It Support Specialist

Cerritos College

Enroll now Course Info

Business Productivity Software Applications

MiraCosta College

Enroll now Course Info

It: Business Information Worker

Sierra College

Enroll now Course Info

It: Business Information Worker

Sierra College

Enroll now Course Info

Computer & Info Science: Microcomputer Applications

Solano Community College

Enroll now Course Info

Microcomputer Applications

Solano Community College

Enroll now Course Info

Productivity Software Specialist

Victor Valley College

Enroll now Course Info

Computer Information Systems (Cis): Microcomputer Applications Specialist

Enroll now Course Info

Got questions?
We’ve got answers.

All Paths FAQs

Community colleges offer Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees. It requires that you complete a minimum of 60 semester units (depending on your major) of general education and major classes.

A four-year college or university offers the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees, which are more advanced. It requires that you complete a minimum of 120 semester units (sometimes more depending on your major) before graduating. You may complete 60 lower-division units at a community college and approximately 60 upper-division units at a university.

Software Applications

Cis: Microcomputer Applications

Software Applications degree programs near you.

Business Productivity Software Applications