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College of the Desert

Community College Overview

Admission Office
43-500 Monterey Avenue
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 773-2516
Fax: (760) 862-1379
Contact: John Loera
Dean of Enrollment Services

Main Address
43-500 Monterey Avenue
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 346-8041
www.collegeofthedesert.edu

Size
Total undergrads: 11,598
First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 541
Degree-seeking undergrads: 5,426

Setting
Suburban setting
Small city (50,000 - 249,999)
Commuter campus

Degrees offered:

Associate

Admissions Information

Application Fee
College has an application fee: No

Admissions Policies/Requirements
A note about the college's admission requirements: Separate application requirements for nursing and golf management and public safety academy.

College Majors

Agriculture & Related Sciences

Agricultural Business A

Horticulture, Ornamental A,C

Plant Sciences A

Turf Management A,C

Architecture & Related Programs

Architectural Technology A,C

Arts, Visual & Performing

Acting A

Art - General A

Art History/Criticism/Conservation A

Dance A

Drama/Theater Arts A

Drawing A

Fine/Studio Arts A

Graphic Design A

Music - General A,C

Painting A

Photography A

Printmaking A

Theater Literature/History/Criticism A

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Biology A

Business, Management, & Marketing

Accounting C

Business Administration/Management A

Business/Managerial Economics A

Construction Management A,C

Golf Management A,C

Hotel/Motel Management A

Office Management A,C

Professional golf management A,C

Restaurant/Food Services Management A,C

Communications & Journalism

Communications/Rhetoric A

Journalism A

Mass Communications/Media Studies A

Organizational Communication A

Computer & Information Sciences

Computer Science A

Computer/Information Sciences - General A,C

Construction Trades

Building Construction Inspection C

Education

Early Childhood Education C

Engineering Technologies

Architectural Drafting A,C

Architectural Engineering Technology A,C

Construction/Building Technologies C

Drafting and Design Technology A,C

Heating/A.C./Refrigeration A,C

English Language & Literature

American Literature A

English Composition A

English Language & Literature - General A

Speech/Rhetorical Studies A

Family & Consumer Sciences

Child Care Management A

Foods/Nutrition Studies A

Human Nutrition A

Foreign Language & Literature

French A

German A

Italian A

Spanish A

Health Professions & Clinical Sciences

Dietetic Technician A

Emergency Medical Technology C

Home Attendant C

Nursing (RN) A

Nursing - Practical A,C

Nursing Assistance C

History

History - General A

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Liberal Arts & Sciences A

Mathematics

Mathematics - General A

Mechanic & Repair Technologies

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology C

Automotive Technology C

Heating/A.C./Refrigeration Mechanics A,C

Small Engine Mechanics/Repair C

Vehicle Emissions Inspection/Maintenance C

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Biological/Physical Sciences A

Natural Resources & Conservation

Environmental Science A

Environmental Studies A,C

Natural Resources & Conservation - General A

Parks, Recreation & Fitness

Parks, Recreation & Fitness - General A

Parks/Leisure Facilities Management A

Personal & Culinary Services

Culinary Arts/Chef Training C

Restaurant/Catering Management A,C

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy A

Physical Sciences

Chemistry A

Geology A

Physics A

Psychology

Psychology - General A

Security & Protective Services

Fire Protection/Safety Technology A,C

Law Enforcement Administration A,C

Social Sciences

Anthropology A

Economics A

Geography A

Political Science/Government A

Social Sciences - General A

Sociology A

Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:

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