A business education equips students with transferable skills valued in every profession: these include analysis, critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, understanding financial data and reports, project and resource management, and clear oral and written communication skills.
The Child Development & Educational Studies Department at Long Beach City College offer courses in the fields of Child Development and Early Childhood Education. The field of Child Development focuses on the growth and development of children from birth through adolescence. Early Childhood Education is the care and education of young children from birth to age 8 in group settings. Fostering the healthy development of young children lays down the foundation for children, families, and communities to thrive.
Culinary Arts is the art of cooking. From entry-level cook to master chef, a culinarian is a trained professional working in the restaurant or food service industry. The Culinary Arts Department welcome those who have a passion for food and preparing it. The department offers intensive professional and practical experience through hands-on instruction in the daily operation of a professional kitchen.
As technology propels society into the future, the Computer and Office Studies Department has the courses and resources to help students succeed in today’s world. Those whose interests lie in programming and emerging technologies will find a full range of computer science classes in coding, software development, and systems networking. Those with a business emphasis or seeking to advance in the workplace will find classes in administrative duties, database management, and web development.
The Family and Consumer Studies Department offers courses and training in the art and science of healthy living. Concentrations include child development, food and nutrition, personal finance, and skills for balancing work and life. The department also offers specialty programs in fashion design, fashion merchandising and floral design, with training in both the creative and business sides aspects of these industries.
Want to help others? The Public Services Department prepares students for careers in Criminal Justice, Public Safety and the Fire Service. In the Administration of Justice Program, students prepare for careers in law enforcement, corrections, Transportation Security Administration and the legal system. The Fire Science Program teaches skills in fire safety, as well as preparing students for fire academy training and related technical careers. Both programs offer two-year degrees and certificates, equipping students to complete their b
Prepare for the highly skilled technical jobs of today and tomorrow. The Trades & Industrial Technology Department offers state-of-the-art courses with hands-on training for students seeking to enter technical fields, as well as professionals seeking to retrain or upgrade their skills.