Career Education Programs
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African American Studies
African American Studies Program The African American Studies program prepares students with the comprehensive knowledge base, critical skills...
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Anthropology
Anthropology is the holistic study of human, from biological, socio-cultural, historical, political-economic perspectives. Courses in Physical...
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Architecture
The Architectural Department offers vocational and paraprofessional programs in architectural technology as well as preparation for transfer to four-...
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Asian Studies and Asian American Studies (AAAS)
…history has determined our lives, and we must…work hard for what we believe to be the right thing…life is something we borrow and must give back...
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Selected Topics in Banking and Finance Course Number: BNK/F 48GA-MZ Units: .5-9 Class: 0-9 hours lecture, 0-27 hours laboratory...
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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 and Economics
Welcome to the Business and Economics Department website, where you will find more information about our certificates, degree programs, faculty...
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Computer Information Systems (CIS)
The Computer Information Systems (CIS) Department provides students with the computer skills necessary to find employment, and the analytic and...
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Construction Management
Construction Management (CM) at Laney College is a great program for anyone who is interested in construction and wants to get familiar with the...
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Cosmetology
NOTICE: Peralta Colleges face-to-face classes have been cancelled through June 30th. The week of March 16-21 will be Spring Break. Student are...
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Culinary Arts
The two certificate programs (majors) in this department are Baking and Pastry and Culinary Arts Restaurant Management. They provide students with the...
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Environmental Control Technology
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bn3vkHSNeZM[/embed] Environmental Control Technology is a technical program offering the theoretical, technical,...
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CALCTP 12-Hour System Course: June 15 & 16, 2018 9:00-3:00 PM. CALCTP 16-Hour AT-T course: June...
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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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Laney English Department
Mission The Laney English Department’s mission is to develop, expand, and refine students’ abilities to think critically about themselves and the...
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The ESOL Department at Laney provides the foundation skills in English for a large percentage of the community, addressing the needs of immigrants who...
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Ethnic Studies
The objective of this site is to help students and the public Understand our programs, majors, courses, and services Learn about our faculty...
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Geography/Geology
We are all geographers in that we interact in meaningful, impactful ways with the natural world and its landscapes. Academic geography involves the...
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Graphic Arts
Mission Statement: The Laney College Graphic Arts Department provides a first-tier education in Graphic Arts at an affordable rate. The diversity of...
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Political Science
Political science concerns itself with the study of government and politics at the local, state, national and international levels. It examines such...
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Humanities and Philosophy
The study of humanities is concerned with human experiences and the manner through which they have been expressed. Courses in the Humanities...
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Journalism
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation="fadeInDownBig"] Journalism at Laney The Journalism Department offers practical news experience...
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This program is designed to offer both background and current trends in labor, community and social justice organizing. This includes labor-management...
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Library Information Studies
Instructional Program The Library does not currently offer Library Information Studies (LIS) courses. Librarians provide instruction on research...
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Machine Technology
OPEN HOUSES & ORIENTATION (Machine Technology, Industrial Maintenance) Location: Laney College G-100 (corner of 7th St. & Fallon) -...
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Management & Supervision
Management and Supervision program is designed to increase working knowledge and develop or enhance current skills of enrolled students currently in...
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Mathematics
ATTENTION: Click here for emergency measures Peralta Community College District has taken to mitigate the potential transmission of...
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Matthew Wolpe
Welcome. I teach carpentry at Laney College. Typically I teach Beginning Carpentry, Advanced Elements of Construction, Bathroom and Kitchen Design and...
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Mexican and Latin-American Studies Program
Welcome to Mexican/Latin American Studies! We are an area of focus within the Ethnic Studies Department at Laney College and are rooted in the rich...
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The Laney College Department of Modern Languages offers courses designed to develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills at the beginning,...
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Native American Studies
Instruction in Native American Studies is interdisciplinary and comparative in scope. The main goals of this program are to introduce all students to...
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Photography
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Welcome to the finest Photography Program in the East Bay. Rich and dynamic classes are lead by highly...
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If you are looking for Physical Education Classes please see Kinesiology and/or Sports Fitness! Activity Classes Each level of a specific activity may...
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Physical Science
The Department of Earth and Human Sciences consists of disciplines such as anthropology, geography, geology, and physical sciences. The courses in this...
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Psychology
The discipline of psychology is concerned with defining, explaining, predicting and influencing human behavior The Psychology Department at Laney...
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Theater Arts
The Theater Arts Department provides students the opportunity to broaden their Liberal Arts education, gain practical experience for professional...
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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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Laney College and all Peralta Campuses are closed due to Covid-19 through June 30, 2020. See links for the latest info regarding closures and read more...
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Find a List of Degrees & Certificates
Laney offers a number of degrees and certificates in a wide range of academic disciplines. Join the thousands of graduates who have found their passion in the programs we offer.
