Academics
College of Alameda offers its courses on the semester calendar, as do the other three colleges of the Peralta Community College District.
The college offers basic skills courses in English and Math, as well as individualized labs and tutoring. English as a Second Language courses provide second language learners with proficiency in English through practice in writing, speaking, listening and reading at various levels.
Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS) degrees may be earned in many areas of liberal arts and science, with most credits earned transferable to the University of California, California State colleges and universities, and to other public and private four-year colleges and universities.
Occupational and technical training programs lead to employment opportunities in a variety of fields. College of Alameda offers vocational programs leading to an Associate in Arts or Science degree or a Certificate of Achievement in the fields of:
- Apparel Design and Merchandising
- Auto Body and Paint
- Automotive Technology
- Aviation Maintenance Technology
- Business
- Computer Information Systems
- Dental Assisting
- Diesel and Truck Mechanics
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