Design Schools in California

Brooks Institute

Brooks Institute is a creative and supportive community where individuals passionate about a future in the visual and media arts can immerse themselves in the development of their personal talent through unmatched experiential learning, providing the skills and confidence necessary for them to make an immediate and meaningful contribution to the creative workplace. Our passion, vision and pursuit...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Bachelor in Graphic Design (Bachelor)

Platt College - Los Angeles

No matter what your aspirations, Platt College offers education for the career of a lifetime. Established in 1985, Platt College has served the local Southern California community for over 20 years. At its two campuses in Alhambra and Ontario, Platt offers flexible, accredited Associate’s and Bachelor’s degree programs in some of today’s most “recession-resistant” fields. Students at Platt’s Sch...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Diploma in Graphic Design (Certificate)
- Associate in Graphic Design (Associate)

Institute of Technology - Clovis

The Institute of Technology’s mission is to produce employable graduates in their chosen fields of study by providing them with quality education, expert instruction, consistent communication, support, and discipline in a professional environment which will help them not only become employable upon graduation but will instill self-esteem and a desire for progressive growth for each choice they mak...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Diploma in Web and Graphic Design (Certificate)

Westwood College of Design - Anaheim

Imagine yourself designing: Web sites, advertisements for magazines or even television. You can create: product packaging, interior designs for high-rise buildings and residential homes, or use computer aided-design tools to create technical drawings. You can do this by enrolling in one of our design programs at Westwood College, the finest of the design schools in California. At Westwood Colleg...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Bachelor in Interior Design (Bachelor)
- Associate in Graphic Design and Multimedia (Associate)

Westwood College - Inland Empire (Upland)

Westwood College offers a variety of career-relevant degree and diploma programs in convenient online and campus-based formats. Choose from programs in some of today's fastest-growing industries, including: * Business * Criminal Justice * Medical Assisting * Web Design * And more!...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Bachelor in Interior Design (Bachelor)
- Associate in Graphic Design and Multimedia (Associate)

Coleman University - San Diego

Coleman University is nationally recognized as a leader in information technology (IT) education and voted #1 Business/Vocational School in San Diego 4 consecutive years! Since 1963, Coleman has provided accelerated training that has helped its graduates become leaders in the IT industry. From the first day of class, Coleman University students are immersed in technology. They get extensive hands...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Web Media Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Game Programming Development & Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Computer Graphic Design (Certificate)

Expression College for Digital Arts

Expression College for Digital Arts is an educational institution with a unique curriculum, experienced and talented faculty, and professional grade studios and equipment. At Expression, students have access to the facility 24 hours a day. Class sizes are small so students receive individual attention. Why wait? Get your Bachelor's degree in the digital arts in about 2 1/2 years. Small class...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Bachelor in Motion Graphic Design (Bachelor)
- Bachelor in Game Art and Design (Bachelor)

International Academy of Design and Technology - Sacramento

At IADT - Sacramento, we stand by our commitment to academic excellence. Within our Fashion Design and Marketing, Interior Design, and Visual Communication programs, we keep class sizes small to promote dynamic discussion and to allow for focused attention from our experienced instructors. Our applied approach to education makes learning an interactive experience. At IADT Sacramento, you can be p...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Bachelor in Interior Design (Bachelor)
- Bachelor in Graphic Design (Bachelor)
- Bachelor in Fashion Design and Merchandising (Bachelor)
- Bachelor in Construction Management and Design (Bachelor)
- Bachelor in Advertising Design (Bachelor)
- Associate in Interior Design (Associate)
- Associate in Graphic Design (Associate)
- Associate in Fashion Design and Merchandising (Associate)

Western Career College - San Jose

The mission of Western Career College is to provide education in the majors and disciplines of health, legal and technical fields of study, that lead to an Associate in Science Degree and/or a Certificate of Achievement. Western Career College is committed to a skills-based approach to education, and strives to identify and support the achievement of student-learning outcomes throughout its instit...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Graphic Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Architectural and Design Drafting (Certificate)

Laurus College - Atascadero

The mission of Laurus College is to serve as a quality institution of higher education dedicated to creating a quality experience for all its students by combining career-focused programs and the necessary fundamentals of learning that supply the tools needed to succeed in the 21st century....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Web Design (Certificate)

Brooks Institute of Photography

Brooks Institute is designed for the passionate student who aspires to a career in photography, filmmaking or graphic design. Brooks' educational philosophy of "learning by doing" is designed to provide you with the artistic, technical, and business expertise needed to succeed in this demanding and exciting field....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Graphic Design (Certificate)

TechSkills (IT) - Oakland

TechSkills training helps you build critical job skills and earn the certifications you need, without compromising your busy schedule. Only TechSkills has all this: * Certification programs for Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, Web Design, IT Security, Wireless Networking and more * Personalized instruction from certified industry pros * Hundreds of hands-on lab exercises and online TechLa...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Web Design / CIW (Certificate)
- Certificate in Database Design / Administration (Certificate)

Academy of Art University

Established in 1929, Academy of Art University is the nation’s largest accredited private art and design school. Located in San Francisco, the epicenter of culture and technology, Academy of Art University has nearly 16,000 students that develop the techniques and knowledge to land the art and design career of their dreams. Students master a unique combination of artistic ability and business sav...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Web Design & New Media (Master)
- Master in Interior Architecture & Design (Master)
- Master in Industrial Design (Master)
- Master in Graphic Design (Master)
- Master in Game Design (Master)
- Certificate in Web Design & New Media (Certificate)
- Certificate in Interior Architecture & Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Industrial Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Graphic Design (Certificate)
- Bachelor in Web Design & New Media (Bachelor)
- Bachelor in Interior Architecture & Design (Bachelor)
- Bachelor in Industrial Design (Bachelor)
- Bachelor in Graphic Design (Bachelor)
- Bachelor in Game Design (Bachelor)
- Associate in Web Design & New Media (Associate)
- Associate in Interior Architecture & Design (Associate)
- Associate in Industrial Design (Associate)
- Associate in Graphic Design (Associate)
- Associate in Game Design (Associate)

Westwood College of Technology

One of the best ways to live the life of your dreams is through a great education. But with so many ways to get an education, how do you know what is best for your needs? At Westwood College, we feel the best way to provide you with an education is to keep our schedules flexible, our facilities stocked with the industry relevant technology and materials, and our classes small. Our staff is dedi...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Bachelor in Web Design and Multimedia (Bachelor)
- Bachelor in Interior Design (Bachelor)
- Bachelor in Game Art and Design (Bachelor)
- Associate in Graphic Design and Multimedia (Associate)

American Film Institute

AFI is a national institute providing leadership in screen education and the recognition and celebration of excellence in the art of film, television and digital media. ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Production Design (Master)
- Certificate in Production Design (Certificate)

Art Center College of Design

If there has been one constant at Art Center during its long and innovative history, it's adaptability. The College has remained on the cutting edge of design leadership by meeting expected challenges of growing enrollment, technical innovation, cultural change and an evolving job market....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Media Design (Master)
- Master in Industrial Design (Master)
- Master in Communication and New Media Design (Master)

California College of the Arts

Founded in 1907, California College of the Arts (CCA) is the largest regionally accredited, independent school of art and design in the western United States....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Design (Master)

California State University, Charter School of Education - Los Angeles

Cal State L.A. has been a dynamic force in the education of students, setting a record of outstanding academic achievement for more than 50 years within the California State University system and beyond. Here, students, taught by nationally and internationally-recognized scholars in their fields, have gone on to become the nation's legislators, technicians, educators, artists, writers, engineers, ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Mew Media Design and Production (Master)

San Francisco State University, College of Creative Arts

San Francisco State University is one of the nation's leading public urban universities. Promoting respect for scholarship, freedom, and human diversity, the University's faculty and administration encourage students to ignore traditional barriers. Here students can design their own majors, take part in research projects with senior faculty, collaborate with classmates, and learn by helping people...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Design and Industrial Arts (Master)

University of California, College of Environmental Design - Berkeley

The University of California was chartered in 1868 and its flagship campus — envisioned as a "City of Learning" — was established at Berkeley, on San Francisco Bay. Today the world's premier public university and a wellspring of innovation, UC Berkeley occupies a 1,232 acre campus with a sylvan 178-acre central core. From this home its academic community makes key contributions to the economic and...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Urban Design (Master)

University of Southern California, College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

Located in Los Angeles, a global center for arts, technology and international trade, the University of Southern California is one of the world’s leading private research universities. USC enrolls more international students than any other U.S. university and offers extensive opportunities for internships and study abroad. With a strong tradition of integrating liberal and professional education, ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Urban Design Studies (Master)

Academy of Art University, Graduate School

The Academy of Art University prepares aspiring artists and designers for careers in the fields of art and design by delivering excellent undergraduate and professional degree and certificate programs....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Interior Architecture and Design (Master)

University of California, Letters and Science - Davis

UC Davis is one of the nation's top public research universities and is part of the world's pre-eminent public university system. The campus is set in the heart of the Central Valley, close to the state capital and San Francisco Bay Area. As one of the last "small-town universities," we cherish our close relationships on campus and within the Davis community....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Textile Arts and Costume Design (Master)

Claremont Graduate University, School of Behavioral and Organizational Sciences

Claremont Graduate University is an academic institution like no other. Here you will find everything you need to cultivate your personal and professional growth. CGU is the only comprehensive university in the nation devoted entirely to graduate-level education. Our unique arrangement fosters a collegial community, where students and world-class faculty form close, interactive relationships. Ou...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Human Resources Design (Master)
- Certificate in Human Resources Design (Certificate)

Stanford University, School of Education

Located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford University is recognized as one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Learning, Design and Technology (Master)
- Doctor in Learning, Design and Technology (Doctor)

University of California, School of Social Ecology - Irvine

Founded in 1965, the University of California, Irvine combines the strengths of a major research university with the bounty of an incomparable Southern California location. With a commitment to cutting-edge research, teaching, learning and creativity, UCI is a driving force for innovation and discovery that benefits our local, national and global communities in many ways. ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Planning, Policy and Design (Master)
- Doctor in Planning, Policy and Design (Doctor)

University of California, School of the Arts and Architecture - Los Angeles

UCLA - the University of California, Los Angeles - is a public research university and a member of the Association of American Universities...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Design and Media Arts (Master)

University of California - Berkeley

The University of California was chartered in 1868 and its flagship campus — envisioned as a "City of Learning" — was established at Berkeley, on San Francisco Bay. Today the world's premier public university and a wellspring of innovation, UC Berkeley occupies a 1,232 acre campus with a sylvan 178-acre central core. From this home its academic community makes key contributions to the economic and...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Design (Master)

Association of Professionals in Business Management

Historically, the MBA degree has been the most identifiable symbol of a business management education. Now, the Certified Business Manager (CBM) professional certification is another such a symbol....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Business Manager Designation (Certificate)

California State University - Long Beach

California State University Long Beach is a diverse, student-centered, globally-engaged public university committed to providing highly-valued undergraduate and graduate educational opportunities through superior teaching, research, creative activity and service for the people of California and the world....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Industrial Plastics Processing and Design (Certificate)

University of California, Extension Center - Riverside

The University of California, Riverside is one of 10 universities within the prestigious University of California system, and the only UC located in Inland Southern California. Widely recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the nation, UCR's current enrollment is 17,187 students, with a goal of 21,000 students by 2010. The campus is in the midst of a tremendous g...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Interior Design (Certificate)

California State University, College of Human Development and Community Service - Fullerton

Learning is preeminent at California State University, Fullerton. We aspire to combine the best qualities of teaching and research universities where actively engaged students, faculty and staff work in close collaboration to expand knowledge. ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Online Master in Instructional Design and Technology (Online Master)

San Diego State University, Department of Educational Technology

SDSU, with its diverse faculty and myriad academic programs, offers an increasingly international emphasis to prepare students for a global future....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Online Master in Instructional Design and Evaluation (Online Master)
- Online Doctor in Instructional Design and Evaluation (Online Doctor)

University of California, Extended University - Santa Cruz

UC Santa Cruz has a current enrollment of more than 15,000 students. Undergraduates pursue course work in 63 majors, and graduate students work toward master's degrees, doctoral degrees, and graduate certificates in 34 academic fields. Above: Students pass through the Science Hill area of the campus, a picturesque cluster of science buildings, including the award-winning Science & Engineering Libr...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Online Certificate in Clinical Trials Design and Management (Online Certificate)

Stanford University, Stanford Center for Professional Development

Located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford University is recognized as one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions. Leland and Jane Stanford founded the University to "promote the public welfare by exercising an influence on behalf of humanity and civilization." Stanford opened its doors in 1891, and more than a century later, it remains ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Online Certificate in Virtual Design and Construction (Online Certificate)
- Online Certificate in Design for Customer Value and Market Success (Online Certificate)
- Online Certificate in Computer Hardware and VLSI Design (Online Certificate)

University of California, University Extension - Davis

UC Davis is one of the nation's top public research universities and is part of the world's pre-eminent public university system. The campus is set in the heart of the Central Valley, close to the state capital and San Francisco Bay Area. As one of the last "small-town universities," we cherish our close relationships on campus and within the Davis community....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Online Certificate in Web Site Design (Online Certificate)

Monterey Peninsula College

MPC is a medium-sized California community college located in a small city 100 miles South of San Francisco. MPC students receive priority consideration for transfer admission to the 10 University of California (UC) and 23 California State University (CSU) campuses (90% of our international students transfer into the third year of bachelor's degree programs)....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Interior Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Fashion Design (Certificate)
- Associate in Interior Design (Associate)
- Associate in Fashion Design (Associate)

Glendale Community College - International Student Program

Established in 1927, Glendale Community College is a public, two-year community/junior college within the State of California system. The College is fully accredited by the U.S. regional body, WASC: Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Glendale C.C. offers the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees, along with the opportunity for short-term Certificate programs for qualified st...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Electro/Mechanical Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Architectural Drafting and Design (Certificate)
- Associate in Electro/Mechanical Design (Associate)

Orange Coast College

Orange Coast College (OCC) is a two-year community college located just a few minutes from the beautiful Southern California beaches, 40 miles south of Los Angeles, and a short drive away from Disneyland and other attractions. OCC is one of the finest and largest community colleges in the U.S. OCC offers more than 130 academic and career programs that lead to Associate of Arts and Science degrees,...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Web Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Mechanical Design/Drafting (Certificate)
- Certificate in Jewelry Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Interior Design - Professional Level (Certificate)
- Certificate in Illustration Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Graphics Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Computer Aided Design/Drafting (Certificate)
- Certificate in Architectural Drafting and Design (Certificate)
- Associate in Mechanical Design/Drafting (Associate)
- Associate in Jewelry Design (Associate)
- Associate in Interior Design Assistance (Associate)
- Associate in Illustration Design (Associate)
- Associate in Graphics Design (Associate)
- Associate in Design (Associate)
- Associate in Computer Aided Design/Drafting (Associate)
- Associate in Architectural Drafting and Design (Associate)

Santa Ana College and Santiago Canyon College

Located in the heart of sunny southern California, Santa Ana College and Santiago Canyon College welcome students from all over the world to beautiful, safe campuses with culturally diverse populations, and easy access to the many natural and cultural attractions of southern California. World-famous Disneyland is just minutes away from either college. Los Angeles – an arts and entertainment capita...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Web Page Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Fashion Design and Custom Clothing (Certificate)
- Certificate in Engineering Drafting and Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Engineering Computer Aided Drafting and Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Digital Media Arts - Web Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Digital Media Arts - Graphic Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Architectural/Civil Engineering/Construction Drafting and Design (Certificate)
- Associate in Graphic Design (Associate)
- Associate in Fashion Design and Custom Clothing (Associate)
- Associate in Engineering Drafting and Design (Associate)
- Associate in Engineering Computer Aided Drafting and Design (Associate)
- Associate in Architectural/Civil Engineering/Construction Drafting and Design (Associate)

Foothill College / De Anza College

Over the past 50 years, Foothill and De Anza have consistently ranked among the top two-year colleges in the U.S. for outstanding academics and successful transfer to world-class universities. Located in the dynamic San Francisco Bay Area and recognized as innovative and forward-thinking, we welcome over 2,000 international students from over 100 countries....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Interactive Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Graphic Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Graphic and Interactive Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Environmental Horticulture and Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Database Design for Developers (Certificate)
- Certificate in Computer Aided Design - SolidWorks (Certificate)
- Certificate in Computer Aided Design - AutoDesk (Certificate)
- Certificate in Computer Aided Design (CAD) (Certificate)
- Associate in Interactive Design (Associate)
- Associate in Graphic Design (Associate)
- Associate in Graphic and Interactive Design (Associate)
- Associate in Environmental Horticulture and Design (Associate)
- Associate in Computer Aided Design (CAD) (Associate)

Long Beach City College

Long Beach City College was founded in 1927 and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Helping you achieve success in both your academic and personal life is our primary goal. Your classroom success is supported by our state-of-the-art facilities on both of the college's campuses. The Liberal Arts Campus is situated in a lovely residential neighborhood and houses most of...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Tool Design/Manufacture Technology (Certificate)
- Certificate in Interior Design - Technical Skills (Certificate)
- Certificate in Interior Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Floral Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Fashion Design - Samplemaker (Certificate)
- Certificate in Fashion Design - Patternmaker (Certificate)
- Certificate in Fashion Design - Assistant Designer (Certificate)
- Certificate in Fashion Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Drafting - Mechanical & Design (Occupational Program) (Certificate)
- Certificate in Architectural Design (Certificate)
- Associate in Tool Design/Manufacture Technology (Associate)
- Associate in Interior Design - Technical Skills (Associate)
- Associate in Interior Design (Associate)
- Associate in Floral Design (Associate)
- Associate in Fashion Design - Assistant Designer (Associate)
- Associate in Fashion Design (Associate)
- Associate in Drafting - Mechanical & Design (Occupational Program) (Associate)
- Associate in Architectural Design (Associate)

City College of San Francisco

City College of San Francisco, a public two-year college accredited by the Western Association of Schools and College, is set in historic, beautiful San Francisco. More than 1200 students representing over 50 countries attend the college as full time students and more than 125 students per semester attend the intensive English program. The campus community reflects a wide range of racial, ethnic a...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Web Design & Graphics (Certificate)
- Certificate in Sound Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Landscape Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Fashion Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Editorial Management and Design (Certificate)
- Associate in Graphic Design (Associate)

Citrus College

Founded in 1915, Citrus College is a public, coeducational, two-year college. It is the oldest community college in Los Angeles County and the fifth oldest in California. Citrus College enjoys the reputation of a small, friendly college with a student body of over 12,000 students. The campus is located in Glendora, a safe community near the foothills of the beautiful San Gabriel Mountains. It is l...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Energy Systems Technology - Building Systems Design Technology (Certificate)
- Certificate in Digital and Web Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Architectural Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Advanced Digital and Web Design (Certificate)
- Associate in Theatre Arts - Technical Theatre Design (Associate)
- Associate in Digital Design (Associate)

Santa Monica College

Founded in 1929, SMC is a California State public institution regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Recognized as one of the best Community Colleges in California and the nation, SMC provides the first two years of an American university education. SMC is recognized as being #1 in transfers to UCLA and USC. Some 31,000 students, 9% of whom are internation...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Web Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Set Design & Art Direction for Film & TV (Certificate)
- Certificate in Game Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in CAD Production and Design (Certificate)
- Associate in Interior Architectural Design II (Associate)
- Associate in Graphic Design (Associate)
- Associate in Fashion Design (Associate)

Sierra College

Thank you for your interest in attending Sierra College as an international student. Choosing which college to attend is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make! Sierra College is located in the foothills of the beautiful Sierra Mountains of California, 160 kilometers east of San Francisco. Our main campus is located in Rocklin, just minutes from Sacramento, the State capitol of Calif...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Welding Technology - Metal Fabricator and Designer (Certificate)
- Certificate in Applied Art & Design - Multimedia (Certificate)
- Certificate in Applied Art & Design - Illustration (Certificate)
- Certificate in Applied Art & Design - Graphic Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Apparel Design & Production (Certificate)
- Associate in Communication Studies - Graphic Design (Associate)
- Associate in Applied Art & Design - Multimedia (Associate)
- Associate in Applied Art & Design - Illustration (Associate)
- Associate in Applied Art & Design - Graphic Design (Associate)
- Associate in Apparel Design & Production (Associate)

College of the Desert

Located next to the famous resort town of Palm Springs, California, College of the Desert (COD) is a great place to live and study. Nestled at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, COD is only a short drive from Los Angeles, San Diego, Disneyland and the beautiful California beaches. Palm Springs offers students a safe environment in which to live and study....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Digital Design and Production (Certificate)
- Associate in Digital Design and Production (Associate)

Palomar College

Palomar College is an educational leader committed to quality learning. We provide our community the knowledge, information, skills, and aesthetic appreciation necessary to live responsibly, effectively, and creatively in an interdependent and changing world....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Interior Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Interactive Media Design - Multimedia Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Interactive Media Design - 3D Modeling and Animation (Certificate)
- Certificate in Fashion Design/Entry-Level (Certificate)
- Certificate in Electro-Mechanical Drafting and Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Cabinetmaking and Furniture Design (Certificate)
- Associate in Interior Design (Associate)
- Associate in Interactive Media Design - Multimedia Design (Associate)
- Associate in Interactive Media Design - 3D Modeling and Animation (Associate)
- Associate in Graphic Design (Associate)
- Associate in Fashion Design/Technical (Associate)
- Associate in Electro-Mechanical Drafting and Design (Associate)
- Associate in Cabinetmaking and Furniture Design (Associate)

Golden West College

Located in the coastal community of Huntington Beach, in Southern California, Golden West College is part of the California Community College system and was founded in 1965. On 120 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, GWC serves 13,000 students and is considered a medium-size, two-year college....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Graphic Design Web Site Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Graphic Design Foundation (Certificate)
- Certificate in Graphic Design and Production (Certificate)
- Certificate in Graphic Design Advanced Production (Certificate)
- Certificate in Floral Design and Shop Management (Certificate)
- Certificate in Design (Certificate)
- Associate in Floral Design (Associate)
- Associate in Design (Associate)

Mission College

At Mission College in Santa Clara, California, you can study intensive English and complete the first two years of your undergraduate degree in a friendly, personal atmosphere. Mission College offers intensive English students an Institutional TOEFL exam three times a year and has a no-TOEFL option for qualified students. Mission College is located in Santa Clara, California. We are in the heart ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Web Graphic Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Graphic Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Design Drafting -Electro/Mechanical (Certificate)
- Certificate in Design Drafting - Mechanical (Certificate)
- Certificate in Design Drafting - Electronic (Certificate)
- Associate in Graphic Design (Associate)
- Associate in Design Drafting -Electro/Mechanical (Associate)
- Associate in Design Drafting - Mechanical (Associate)
- Associate in Design Drafting - Electronic (Associate)

El Camino College

El Camino Language Academy (ECLA) is located on the campus of El Camino College - one of the most prestigious two-year community colleges in the United States. The Language Academy is an academic based program that will provide you with the skills to continue your American education. We welcome you to southern California and an area that is culturally diverse, close to beautiful beaches, and near ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Jewelry Design and Fabrication (Certificate)
- Certificate in Fashion - Fashion Design and Production (Certificate)
- Certificate in Digital Arts - Web Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Digital Arts - Graphic Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Computer Aided Design/Drafting (Certificate)
- Associate in Computer Aided Design/Drafting (Associate)

Fullerton College

At Fullerton College's International Student Center (ISC), you will always find a smile and friendly face. Welcoming over 300 students from more than 60 countries, the ISC provides personal attention in order to help students feel a part of the campus and community, experience personal growth, and achieve academic success....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Web Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Residential Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Landscape Design/Management (Certificate)
- Certificate in Fashion Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Computer Game Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Assistant Costume Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Advertising & Graphic Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Advanced Fashion Design (Certificate)
- Associate in Interior Design Assistance (Associate)
- Associate in Fashion Design (Associate)
- Associate in Advertising & Graphic Design (Associate)

MiraCosta College

Come study at one of the most beautiful campuses in California! MiraCosta is a public, fully-accredited community college located minutes from the beach. Students can earn Associate degrees and professional certificates in more than 50 academic subject areas. For students interested in a Bachelor's degree, MiraCosta is an ideal choice for students to begin their studies. With smaller classes and m...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Web Development and Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Web Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Video and Media Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Graphic Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Floral Design Assistance (Certificate)
- Certificate in Design and Technology (Certificate)
- Certificate in Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (Certificate)
- Certificate in Applied Design (Certificate)
- Associate in Web Development and Design (Associate)
- Associate in Graphic Design (Associate)
- Associate in Design and Technology (Associate)
- Associate in Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (Associate)

Cerritos College

The International Student Center welcomes you to attend Cerritos College. Cerritos College is a public two-year California educational institution accredited by the Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and welcomes students from around the world....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Plastics/Composites Manufacturing Technology - Tool Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Engineering Design Technology (Certificate)
- Certificate in Art and Design - Motion Graphics (Certificate)
- Certificate in Art and Design - Computer Animation (Certificate)
- Associate in Plastics/Composites Manufacturing Technology - Tool Design (Associate)
- Associate in Engineering Design Technology (Associate)
- Associate in Art and Design - Motion Graphics (Associate)
- Associate in Art and Design - Digital Arts (Associate)
- Associate in Art and Design - Computer Animation (Associate)
- Associate in Art and Design - Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, etc. (Associate)
- Associate in Art and Design (Associate)

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara City College is a community college with close to 20,000 students, including 1,000 international students from 70 different countries. In addition to providing excellent transfer preparation (the first two years of study toward the four-year baccalaureate degree) for universities, SBCC offers over 100 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide range of occupation/ career fie...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Interior Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Graphic Design (Certificate)
- Associate in Theatre Arts - Design/Lighting and/or Costuming/Makeup (Associate)
- Associate in Interior Design (Associate)
- Associate in Graphic Design and Photography - Graphic Design (Associate)
- Associate in Environmental Horticulture - Environmental Landscape Design (Associate)

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa Junior College is a two-year community college, founded in 1918. Located approximately one hour north of San Francisco in Northern California's beautiful wine country, SRJC is regarded as one of the nation's premier two-year colleges, offering university level courses. We are known for our academic excellence, superb faculty, comprehensive student services, and excellent facilities. Whi...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Web Site Development - Web Graphic Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Interior Design - Retail Merchandising (Certificate)
- Certificate in Interior Design - Residential (Certificate)
- Certificate in Interior Design - Commercial (Certificate)
- Certificate in Interactive Media Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Graphic Design Production Fundamentals (Certificate)
- Certificate in Graphic Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Fashion Studies - Apparel Design and Production (Certificate)
- Certificate in Environmental Horticulture - Garden Design with CAD Skills (Certificate)
- Certificate in Environmental Horticulture - Garden Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Adobe Certification Training in InDesign (Certificate)
- Associate in Interior Design - Retail Merchandising (Associate)
- Associate in Interior Design - Residential (Associate)
- Associate in Interior Design - Commercial (Associate)
- Associate in Interactive Media Design (Associate)
- Associate in Graphic Design (Associate)
- Associate in Fashion Studies - Apparel Design and Production (Associate)
- Associate in Environmental Horticulture - Garden Design with CAD Skills (Associate)
- Associate in Environmental Horticulture - Garden Design (Associate)

Los Angeles Pierce College

Pierce College is one of nine campuses of the Los Angeles Community College District. As a community college, Pierce is part of the post-secondary level of education in the United States. The college is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, a nationally recognized accrediting agency. Pierce is a comprehensive college with more than 100 disciplines being taught to app...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Graphic Design for the Web (Certificate)
- Certificate in Graphic Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Floral Design and Management (Certificate)
- Associate in Landscape Planning and Design (Associate)
- Associate in Graphic Design (Associate)
- Associate in Floral Design and Management (Associate)

Cypress College

Cypress College, founded in 1966, provides a quality higher education to more than 16,000 students of diverse backgrounds each semester. The college serves the Orange County cities of Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress, Garden Grove, La Palma, Los Alamitos and Stanton. Cypress College is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Transfer credits taken at Cypress College are ac...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Web Page Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Lighting/Audio Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Electronic Publishing Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Costume/Makeup Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Advanced Web Page Design (Certificate)
- Associate in Advertising Design (Associate)

Los Angeles City College - International Student Program

Los Angeles City College is the oldest College in the Los Angeles Community District. It is located on 48 acres in Hollywood, five miles from Downtown Los Angeles. The climate and physical location are ideal, with an average annual temperature of 78 and 330 days of sunshine every year. Residents of Los Angeles are within one hour of the Pacific Ocean and the San Gabriel Mountains, where one could ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Web Page Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Professional Costuming Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Basic Web Page Design (Certificate)
- Associate in Art - Graphic Design (Associate)

Butte Community College

Butte College, Start Here, Go Anywhere! If you have been searching for a state of the art college with high quality academics, personal attention and the support services of a large university but still desire to live and study in a peaceful, friendly and safe community then look no further than Butte College in Northern California....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Interior Design - Level 2 (Certificate)
- Certificate in Interior Design - Level 1B (Certificate)
- Certificate in Interior Design - Level 1A (Certificate)
- Certificate in Fashion Design (Certificate)
- Associate in Interior Design (Associate)
- Associate in Graphic Design for Print (Associate)
- Associate in Graphic Design (Associate)

Chabot College and Las Positas

Chabot College is located in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area of Northern California. Chabot College is a public, fully accredited community college that prepares students to succeed in their education while engaging in the cultural life of the community. Students can earn Associate degrees and certificates in more than 80 academic subject areas. For students seeking to complete a Bachelor's d...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Kitchen and Bath Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Interior Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Graphic Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Digital Design (Certificate)
- Associate in Interior Design (Associate)

East Los Angeles College

East Los Angeles College (ELAC) is a comprehensive transfer community college that serves the San Gabriel Valley region of Los Angeles, California. ELAC is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The college has a tradition of over sixty years of commitment to providing a quality education in a safe and comfortable academic learning environment. East Los Angeles Colleg...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Computer-Aided Drafting/Design (CADD) (Certificate)
- Certificate in Architectural Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Architectural Computer-Aided Design MicroStation (Certificate)
- Certificate in Architectural Computer-Aided Design AutoCAD (Certificate)
- Certificate in Architectural Computer-Aided Design 3D Modeling (Certificate)
- Certificate in Architectural Computer-Aided Design (Certificate)
- Associate in Computer-Aided Drafting/Design (CADD) (Associate)
- Associate in Architectural Computer-Aided Design (Associate)

Las Positas College

Las Positas College is located in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area of Northern California. Rolling hills and vineyards provide the scenic background for the 147-acre campus. Las Positas College is a public, fully-accredited community college that prepares students to succeed in their education while engaging in the cultural life of the community. Students can earn Associate degrees and certifi...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Interior Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Design Technology (Certificate)
- Associate in Interior Design (Associate)
- Associate in Design Technology (Associate)

Los Angeles Valley College

Los Angeles Valley College (LAVC) is located in beautiful, sunny southern California in one of the most diverse cities in the world. Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Los Angeles Valley College has been providing quality education for more than fifty years. We offer a variety of programs and majors to suit almost any educational goal. Our classes are small so you'll ge...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Engineering - Mechanical Drafting/Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Engineering - Computer Graphics/Design (Certificate)
- Associate in Three Dimensional Design (Associate)
- Associate in Graphic Design (Associate)

California State University Long Beach

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is ranked among the top three public master's universities in the western United States. This is the second year in a row that CSULB was recognized for its outstanding academic achievements by U.S. News and World Report in its annual America's Best College Guide. The report highlights CSULB's undergraduate success programs, its nationally ranked coll...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Theatre Arts - Technical Theatre: Scenery/Costume/Lighting Design (Master)
- Master in Theatre Arts - Technical Theatre/Design (Master)
- Certificate in Industrial Plastics Processing and Design (Certificate)
- Bachelor in Technical Theatre: Scenery/Costume/Lighting Design (Bachelor)
- Bachelor in Interior Design (Bachelor)
- Bachelor in Industrial Design (Bachelor)
- Bachelor in Graphic Design (Bachelor)
- Bachelor in Design (Bachelor)

Riverside Community College

Riverside Community College is located in Southern California, an hour's drive east of Los Angeles. RCC opened two additional campuses in 1991 in nearby Norco and Moreno Valley. Riverside is a traditional Southern California community. Museums, a symphony orchestra, and theater companies add to the cultural life of the region. More than twenty-five colleges and universities are located within 30 m...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Industrial Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Basic Multimedia Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Basic Graphic Design (Certificate)

Gemological Institute of America

Established in 1931, GIA is the world's leading institute of gemological research and learning. It is the creator of the famous 4Cs of diamond value and the corporate birthplace of the International Diamond Grading System™. With more than 200,000 graduates worldwide, GIA is recognized as the world's foremost authority in gemology. Whether your goal is to be a gem buyer, a bench jeweler, a sales p...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Jewelry Design (Certificate)

Los Angeles Harbor College

Los Angeles Harbor College (LAHC) is one of the 109 outstanding public two-year California community colleges and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. L.A. Harbor College is distinctive because of its relatively small size (8500 students, 120 international students), its friendliness, its world-class architectural technology, music, and nursing (R.N.) programs, a...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Media Arts - Digital Design (Certificate)

Cabrillo College

Cabrillo College is located on the scenic central coast of California in Santa Cruz County. Founded in 1959, Cabrillo College is a fully accredited community college and offers international students the opportunity to: * complete courses for the first two-years of a four-year bachelor's degree * obtain Associate of Arts and/or Associate of Science degrees * obtain certificates of p...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Web Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Landscape Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Computer Aided Drafting & Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Architectural Drafting & Design (Certificate)

Coastline Community College

Each year International Students flock to Southern California for its fantastic weather, great beaches, world famous landmarks, diverse population, and great schools. Orange County is located in the heart of Southern California, just 30 minutes south of Los Angeles. It is home to internationally known attractions like Disneyland, Knott's Berry farm, pristine beaches, first-class shopping, deluxe e...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Web Site Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Web Page Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Web Design Assistance (Certificate)
- Certificate in Web Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Print Design (Certificate)
- Certificate in Motion Graphic Design (Certificate)

UCLA Extension International Programs

UCLA Extension, the continuing education division of UCLA, offers a prestigious education in an exciting metropolitan city. Located in the entertainment capital of the world and offering top-quality programs in English language and professional development, UCLA Extension is the school of choice for over 3,000 international students from more than 60 different countries. One of the most diverse c...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Interior Design Professional Program (Certificate)
- Certificate in Design Communication Arts (Certificate)

University of California Irvine Extension

Welcome to the University of California, Irvine, recognized for its superior academic programs and major research developments. UC Irvine has been named one of the top ten public universities in the nation by a U.S. News and World Report survey. Attend this prestigious university, meet fellow students from all over the world, and enjoy a beautiful campus just five miles from the Pacific Ocean in ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Certificate in Communications Systems Design Engineering (Certificate)