Educational Options

Students attend Mission college for many reasons. Some want to learn a specific skill, while others wish to prepare to transfer to a 4-year college or university. Still others simply want to take a class for personal interest. Whatever your goal may be, it is essential to meet with a Mission College Counselor to develop your own individualized educational plan.
Click here to view a sample educational plan.

Certificate Programs:
These are short-term programs in an occupational, technical, or business field-that focus almost exclusively on preparing you for a specific occupation or area of employment.
Click here for a list of Mission College’s certificate programs.

Associate Degree Programs:
An associate degree signifies the completion of 60 semester units of college work including General Education courses (GE) and courses required for your major. Associate in Science Degrees are awarded for occupational and technical majors, while Associate in Arts Degrees generally prepare a student to transfer to a four-year college.
Click here for a list of Mission College’s associate degree majors.

Transfer Programs:
At Mission College, you may complete your first two years of college work required for a bachelor’s degree (4-year college degree) and transfer as a junior to a four-year college or university. You can prepare for a major in many different fields of study and may transfer with or without an associate degree. In order to transfer, you must complete at least 60 transferable units including major preparation and general education courses.
Click here to explore your transfer options.