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24
Lunch Hour & Watch Party at the QCC
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Sep
25
Clean Slate Clinic
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Sep
25
Stress Management – Workshop Wednesdays
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Career & Technical Education
Our CTE faculty are hired because they are industry experts with relevant industry experience who are dedicated to your success!
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African American Studies
Our program is grounded in the decolonization and liberation projects of African Americans and their allies in the civil rights, gender, and sexual...
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Anthropology
Through anthropology courses, students learn to understand the human experience across cultures and through time, developing a greater appreciation for...
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Architecture
The Architecture Department offers curriculum that provides necessary skills for employment in the design and construction fields.
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Asian & Asian American Studies (AAAS)
The Asian and Asian American Studies Program includes courses concentrating on Asia as well as courses concerning Asian peoples and Asian Americans in...
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Banking & Finance
Comprehensive banking and finance courses from Money and Banking to Bank Management, Occupational Work Experience in Banking and Finance and more.
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Biomanufacturing Program
With a certificate or degree in biomanufacturing from Laney College, you will have the skills to gain employment in over 240 biotech companies in the...
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Business & Economics
The Business and Economics Department offers a wide variety of courses that gives everyone the opportunity to update their skills or learn new ones.
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Computer Information Systems (CIS)
Technical courses and programs that are in high-demand areas of software and systems design, development and applications.
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Communications Department
Through the study of interpersonal, professional & intercultural communication skills, students will learn how their perceptions & self- esteem affect...
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Construction Management
A great program for anyone who is interested in construction and wants to get familiar with the management skills required for working as a management...
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Cosmetology
The program consists of 1600 hours of training in theoretical foundations, manipulative skills, business knowledge, professional and ethical practices...
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Culinary Arts
Master the foundations of essential cooking and baking techniques, food science and nutrition, restaurant management & more.
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Environmental Control Technology
ECT graduates develop excellent careers and earn high salaries as service technicians, installers, salespersons, building engineers, controls...
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Electrical & Electronics Technology
An educational center providing Technical Education to the students to enter the demanding job markets.
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Engineering
Laney College offers the lower division engineering major preparation courses as well as the science and mathematics courses required for transfer in...
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ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
We have classes at all different levels, from Basic English to Advanced and they are all offered for either credit or non-credit (free).
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Ethnic Studies
Our program is designed to assist all students in developing an understanding & appreciation of diverse peoples & cultures at a local &...
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Geography & Geology
We study how humans & the planet interact & affect each other. How we grow food, make energy & move around the planet have big effects on the Earth's...
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Graphic Arts
We teach graphic design and new-media skills using the latest software used in the print and online media industries.
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Humanities & Philosophy
We examine the historical, social, philosophical, religious & artistic expressions of different cultures & their diverse perspectives on the sacred as...
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Journalism
Laney offers practical news experience and academic preparation for students entering the workforce or seeking transfer to four-year institutions.
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Kinesiology
Every activity is co-educational & each level accepts students of varying ability unless designated otherwise in the class schedule.
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Community & Labor Studies
This program is designed to offer both background and current trends in labor, community and social justice organizing.
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Legal & Community Interpreting Program
Interpreters are needed in a wide variety of venues, including immigration courts, criminal courts, community organizations & hospitals. We train...
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Library Information Studies
Designed to provide students with a foundation in information literacy, critical thinking, ethical use of information & research.
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Machine Technology
We have a 100% job placement rate for graduates & starting annual income in the Bay Area ranges from $55k - $87K plus benefits.
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Management & Supervision
Designed to increase working knowledge & develop or enhance current skills of enrolled students currently in management & supervision positions or...
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Mathematics
Our course offerings include those transferable to four- year colleges/universities, those tailored for programs in career & technical education,...
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Media Communications
Media Department's courses cover the gamut of authoring, producing, editing & distributing creative content for the continually evolving communications...
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Mexican & Latin-American Studies Program
We prepare students with critical thinking skills, deep social consciousness & an extensive knowledge base necessary to function as effective &...
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Modern Languages
Offering courses designed to develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills at the beginning, intermediate and advanced levels to students who...
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Native American Studies
Our program introduces all students to the unique historical experience of America’s indigenous peoples, to promote understanding of their...
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Photography
Providing students with the basic knowledge, aesthetic & technical skills necessary for occupations in photography. Emerging shooter or Pro, we can...
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Political Science
Students taking political science courses will have the opportunity to improve their analytical & critical thinking skills, as well as develop their...
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Psychology
Through these courses, students acquire a solid foundation of knowledge about human behavior and the manifold influences of environmental , biological,...
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Theater Arts
The Theater Arts major offers the fundamental study and understanding of the theater. This allows students to develop their practical skills and talents...
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Welding Technology
The Welding Technology Program introduces students to both the theoretical and manipulative skills necessary to perform in a broad range of welding...
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Wood Technology
You can begin a new and rewarding career as a professional woodworker, enrich your life with a creative and useful hobby and hone your professional...
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By the Numbers
Programs in liberal arts, sciences, business, and career technical education.
Associate degrees in the liberal arts and science fields.
Associate Degrees for Transfer
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