The career education programs at Long Beach City College provides endless possibilities for our students. With 30+ career development programs offering a variety of courses, LBCC has the education and training to put you on the path to success. Whether you know where you’re headed or looking for a place to start, explore the classes, programs, and resources that are the portal to your future. We are here to help fulfill your dreams.
Business Administration & Economics
Business
The Business program equips our students, through a variety of academic disciplines and in a manner consistent with the mission of the college, with the knowledge and skills needed to transfer to a baccalaureate-degree granting institution, to enter the work force, to update workplace skills, or to achieve personal enrichment in a lifelong learning environment. Students develop high-level knowledge and critical-thinking skills that will prepare them to make informed and ethically-responsible decisions in a complex global environment.
Business Administration
If you want to learn more about business, whether you have an idea that you want to create into a business but don’t know where to start or whether you want to move quickly toward earning a bachelor’s degree at a CSU, starting with an Associate of Science – Transfer degree would be the right move to begin to understand the theories and applications of Business.
Economics
Economics is consistently rated among the top most employable and among the top ten best paying degrees. But as any good economist will tell you; it is not always about more money, but rather more opportunity. Economists work for big or small firms, in the public or private sector, with non-profits and for-profit firms.
trade & industrial technology
advanced transportation technology
Get trained in Alternative Fuel vehicle conversion, servicing and maintaining Alternative Fueled vehicles in the light/medium and heavy-duty engine platforms in such fields as car, bus, truck, and specialty equipment diagnosis and repair industry. Computerized engine management is emphasized.
Automotive Technology
Learn the skills to safely work on the high Voltages present in Electric Vehicles and diagnose and repair computer controlled Electric Vehicles including hybrids, fuel cells, and plug-in electrics, regarding installations and inspections of systems and their related components.
Architectural Design
Learn the latest technologies, industry standards, and significant industry trends in Architecture and/or environmental design. Possess the technical knowledge and communication skills to identify, articulate and solve problems pertaining to the built environment and perform tasks within the architecture professions.
Drafting: Architecture
Establish mastery of basic knowledge and skills and apply advanced technologies relevant to entering the architectural drafting and environmental design field as an architectural drafter or senior draftsman.
drafting: mechanical design
Establish mastery of basic knowledge and skills in mechanical design and apply advanced technologies relevant to entering the mechanical drafting and design field.
electrical technology
Learn to install, maintain, and repair electrical equipment and systems in a safe and workmanlike manner. Once a student has completed the program, that student will be allowed to register to take the Electrician’s Certification Exam.
horticulture
Acquire technical skills to cultivate and manage edible and ornamental plants in horticultural production systems. Learn to distinguish 100 landscape plants suitable for different landscape situations with proper cultural practices and implement fundamental landscaping principles to layout and install residential gardens.
metal fabrication technology
Learn to perform a common sheet metal layout and fabrication project using power machinery and demonstrate the ability to read and interpret construction blueprints.
welding
Learn the technical skills to produce quality welds in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions using various arc welding processes. The program emphasize advanced welding skills in the SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) and FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding) processes on application of fundamental welding techniques and safe industry practices.
public services
administration of justice
Learn the fundamental knowledge of the history, development, structure, and functions of the American criminal justice system. Develop critical thinking skills through applying the criminological theories, principles, and concepts to address real-life situations in the field; recognizing the importance of legal and ethical behavior in a professional work setting; and analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating criminological justice theories, policies, practices and procedures to develop strategies to control and prevent crime.
alcohol & drug studies
Learn the theories and principles of drug and alcohol clinical evaluation, treatment planning, referral, service coordination, counseling, documentation, and professional/ethical responsibilities. Utilize methodology to develop a psychosocial treatment plan for a client.
fire science
Learn the history, development, structure, and functions of the American fire service and apply prevention/protection/fire-fighting theories, principles, and concepts to address real-life situations in the field. Develop abilities to analyze, interpret, and evaluate prevention/protection/firefighting theories, policies, practices, and procedures to develop strategies to prevent, control, and fight fires.
human services
Learn the skills and knowledge in social work or human services. Utilize methodology to develop a psychosocial treatment plan for a client and analyze information and assess the level of crisis intervention needed to best meet client needs.
family & consumer studies
Nutrition & Dietetics
Learn the skills to provide nutritional care services and up to date, evidenced based practices in food service management and clinical nutrition care as Dietetic Service Supervisors, Nutrition Assistants, and nutritional care specialists in health care and nutrition related facilities.
family & consumer studies
Analyze cultural forces and their effects on the individual and family and evaluate and develop personal finance plans. Develop skills and competencies for multiple roles of home, family, and career in any of the generalized fields of Family and Consumer Science which includes Child Development, Family and Consumer Studies, Fashion, Foods and Nutrition, and Interior Design.
fashion
Learn the skills to predict fashion trends and analyze form, silhouette, proportion, texture and drape or fabric to develop a fashion line for a target customer in the field of fashion design, production and manufacturing.
Fashion Merchandising
Learn the discipline specific skills and knowledge to calculate markups, markdowns, and open-to-buy using formulas for Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Merchandising Management.
floral design
Develop strong, basic foundation in the retail management as well as the hands-on skills of floral design, current trends, and production of industry acceptable floral displays as needed for employment as a floral designer. Learn how to analyze, interpret and exercise critical judgment in the evaluation of floral art forms.
computer & office studies
Business Information worker
We offer a wide assortment of courses on using Microsoft Windows and Office software. Get Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certified today!
computer security & networking
Help protect the digital world from hackers by learning cyber security techniques. Or become a good hacker…
Computer science
Computers are everywhere now. Learn to design the code that makes them work and the science behind them. Prepare to transfer to a higher degree. C++, java, android development, and more.
Computer Technology
Nothing is more critical to successful business operations than effective networks. Learn skills to protect business networks and hardware.
Computer support specialist
Learn the necessary digital literacy and business communication skills to efficiently support customers.
Database Management
We interact with databases on daily basis. Learn how to use Microsoft Access, MySQL, and Microsoft SQL Server. Create your own databases, forms and reports using SQL.
culinary arts
baking & pastry arts
Learn the fundamental knowledge of Baking and Pastry principles and techniques to create yeast bread and pastry products to industry standards. Acquire abilities to synthesize the principles and reactions of basic baking ingredients and their properties alone and when combined with other ingredients.
culinary arts
Develop understanding of culinary fundamentals with hands-on training using traditional and state-of-the-art techniques and equipment, with an emphasis on industry-standard safety and sanitation practices. Learn to propose and assemble a complete three-course meal from a given set of ingredients and select the most appropriate tools and equipment for each task.
child development
child development: early childhood education
Learn to design, implement and evaluate environments and activities that support optimum developmental play and learning outcomes for all young children. Gain ability to apply effective guidance and interaction strategies to support children’s social learning, peer relations, and self-confidence.
child development: special education assistant
Learn techniques to demonstrate responsive care and teaching practices for children with special needs through the integration of assessment, theory, and practice. Incorporate ethical and professional standards engaging in collaborative learning and reflective practices.