Preparing today for a better tomorrow!
The Child Development Department at Palomar College is a comprehensive program within the Social and Behavioral Sciences Division. The department offers six AS degrees and eight certificates in Child Development. The Child Development Department prepares students for employment as infant/toddler teachers, preschool teachers, child care providers, early childhood education directors, elementary school teachers, and other child development careers that focus on the child from birth to age 8. The students in child development courses utilize the Early Childhood Education Lab School on campus for observations, lesson plan implementation, student teaching, and employment.
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Cinema
Lights! Camera! Action!
Led by faculty with extensive industry experience, the Cinema Program offers students a solid foundation in the art, technique, and business of movies. We offer an Associate in Science Degree for Transfer in Film, Television and Electronic Media, an Associate of Arts Degree in Cinema, and a Certificate of Achievement in Cinema. With access to a state-of-the art lecture/screening room, shooting formats in digital video, Super 8, and 16mm, and editing equipment that includes 20 Avid editing bays and 23 Adobe Creative Suite post-production stations, our students have screened their films at international film festivals and won regional Emmys.
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Communications
Getting the word out!
Our Communications Program is offering a variety of courses where you can learn the following: a multimedia approach to a comparative survey of communication in studying the history, structure, economic and social impact of television, cinema, radio, journalism, Internet and new forms of communication; a survey of public relations history, theories, and practices with emphasis on applications to business, public agencies and institutions; a practical approach to using the media, creating press releases, organizing and executing campaigns, and promoting favorable relations with various segments of the public; an analysis of the changing social and ethical issues that confront both our mass communication systems and the public; the media’s role in reflecting, creating, and controlling human values, both personal and social; examination of images of women, African-Americans, Native Americans, Asian-Americans, and Latinos in the mass media and their sociological consequences.
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Computer Science and Information Technology
High tech, high rewards!
We offer many degree and certificate programs, as well as course work and preparation for transfer to a four-year program of study. Please take a few moments to look through our programs, course listings, and course descriptions. We hope you’ll find something that will stimulate your interest.
If we can be of any assistance or guidance in planning your course of study or helping you choose a class, please feel free to contact us. Once again, welcome to Palomar College and we hope your course of study in Computer Science and Information Technology will be a rewarding one.
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Dance-World Emphasis
Dance into your career.
The World Dance Program prepares the student for employment in the field of dance and dance-related professions. Both the degree and the certificate are designed as career/technical programs which provide students with the basic skills necessary for involvement in community dance activities, such as teaching in recreation centers, community centers and private studios; or performing or choreographing for community events. This degree and certificate also prepares dancers for the entertainment industry such as theme parks (Disney, Knotts Berry Farm, Legoland, Seaworld, Wild Animal Park), the music industry, as back-up dancers for musical artists, and a range of professional theatrical dance opportunities. Transfer students should consult the four-year college or university catalog for specific requirements or see a Palomar College counselor.
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Dental Assisting
North County’s ONLY Nationally Accredited RDA Program.
The Registered Dental Assisting Program at Palomar College is committed to providing the community with Registered Dental Assistants who are capable of working with the dental team to attain the shared goal of providing the best possible care for their patients, and abide by ethical principles of the Dental Assisting profession. The Registered Dental Assisting Program is committed to giving students opportunities to gain knowledge and develop skills, while utilizing critical thinking as an integral part of the process as well.
Palomar College Registered Dental Assisting Program is accredited by The Commission on Dental Accreditation and the Dental Board of California.
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Diesel Technology
Become a Diesel Technician and earn a good living.
Diesel Technology Program is educating and preparing the Diesel Technicians of the future with the latest technologies and basic soft skills that the Diesel industry now requires. We are committed to provide highly trained staff and dynamic private and public partnerships with Local, State and National entities. We work to empower our graduates to make successful career and life choices that improve their lives, their communities, and the economy.
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Digital Broadcast Arts
Be hands-on in television and radio!
Digital Broadcast Arts(DBA) provides students with unique hands-on opportunities to create a portfolio needed to get jobs and to advance in four-year programs.
Students learn TV producing, directing, writing, electronic journalism, videography, audio, lighting, editing, as well as working in front of the camera.
Digital Broadcast Arts students produce three student run television shows that reach an audience of over 250,000 homes. DBA students have produced commercials for the San Diego Open Golf Tournament, videos for the Motion Picture and Television Fund and many other professional assignments.
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Drafting Technology
Draw using state-of-the-art computer programs.
Drafting Technology offers AS Degrees, Certificates, and Retraining for individuals interesting in creating a bright future. Our classes are scheduled in the morning, afternoon, and evenings to fit your busy schedule utilizing the latest releases of AutoCAD, MasterCAM, SolidWorks and 3D Studio Max. Classes are hands-on, challenging, and fun. If you have an interest in mechanical design, engineering, machining, or animation, we encourage you take a look at the classes we have to offer. Whether you are changing careers, upgrading your skills, or transferring to a four-year college, our classes offer state-of-the-art equipment and software to meet your needs. What are you waiting for? An idea is just that, an idea, until you get it down on paper. Be the next great designer or be the first, but get the best drafting education available at Palomar College.
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Drone Technology
Become a drone pilot at Palomar College!
This program will prepare students for employment in many fields that employ drones or Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in their daily operations. These fields include mapping and surveying, environmental management, real estate, journalism, search and rescue, agriculture, videography, public safety, as well as cultural resource management and archaeology. The curriculum will provide students with hands-on training in UAS operations, basic knowledge in drone data processing and analysis, and preparation for the Federal Aviation Administration’s Commercial Remote Pilot Exam.