Public Safety, Health and Wellness
Do you want to help people maintain or improve their overall health and fitness? Do you want to better ensure communities remain safe and healthy? Consider earning a degree or certificate in Public Safety, Health, and Wellness where you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to work in health care, emergency services, law enforcement, or fire management.
Complete your major preparation and general education requirements at Sierra College and be well on your way to earning a more advanced degree. An Associate in Science Transfer Degree (AS-T) guarantees you admission with junior standing at participating* four-year colleges. Transfer Degrees require 60 units, which include general education units, units in a major or interest area, and electives. If earning an AS-T, it also requires a one-unit science lab.. *Participating four-year colleges include California State University (CSU), Historically Black Colleges and Universities, fully online and out-of-state universities, and independent colleges and universities in California.
Associate of Arts (AA) or an Associate of Science (AS) degree provides you with a strong educational foundation before you enter the workforce or transfer to a four-year college. Earn the AS degree if you are interested in a career in science, math, engineering and technology. Both an AA and AS requires 60 units, including general education units and units in a major. If earning an AS, it requires a one-unit science lab.
Earning a Certificate of Achievement gives you the knowledge and technical training needed for a specialized career. This can be a good option if you are exploring new careers, seeking professional advancement or upgrading credentials. Certificates of Achievement require a minimum of 16 units.
Associate of Science Degrees (AS) provide you with a strong educational foundation before you enter the workforce or transfer to a four-year college. Earn the Associate of Science degree if you are interested in a career in science, math, engineering and technology. Associate Degrees require 60 units, which include general education units, units in a major or interest area, electives and a one-unit science lab.
Sierra College does not offer a major or award for this program.
Earning a Skills Certificate allows you to develop career and technical skills in a short amount of time. Learn new skills in preparation to enter a new field or upgrade skills to advance in your existing job. Skills Certificates require fewer than 16 units.
Complete your major preparation and general education requirements at Sierra College and be well on your way to earning a more advanced degree. An Associate in Arts Transfer Degree (AA-T) guarantees you admission with junior standing at participating* four-year colleges. Transfer Degrees require 60 units, which include general education units, units in a major or interest area, and electives. If earning an AS-T, it also requires a one-unit science lab.. *Participating four-year colleges include California State University (CSU), Historically Black Colleges and Universities, fully online and out-of-state universities, and independent colleges and universities in California.
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Administration of JusticeAdministration of Justice
Find out how to reduce crime, uphold the law, and promote justice. You can specialize in law enforcement, working with the courts, or in corrections. -
ADN to BSN Collaborative – BSN MergerADN to BSN Collaborative – BSN Merger
In collaboration with California State University Sacramento (CSUS), we offer selected Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) students an opportunity to pursue their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree concurrently during the ADN program. -
Allied HealthAllied Health
Are you looking for a job in healthcare? Become a Clinical Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant or EMT and more. -
Fire TechnologyFire Technology
Get all the skills you will need to start your career in the fire service. You will learn how to ensure safety and minimize the loss of life and property on a daily basis. -
Firefighter 1 and 2 AcademyFirefighter 1 and 2 Academy
The goal of the Sierra College Regional Firefighter Academy is to give you the tools, training and education you’ll need to be hired as a certified firefighter by a professional fire service agency. -
Health EducationHealth Education
Interested in promoting a healthy lifestyle? Study disease, exercise and nutrition. Learn about birth control methods and human sexuality. -
Health SciencesHealth Sciences
Get the knowledge and skills you need to work in healthcare. Earn your EMT certification to work in emergency medical services or start your career as a doctor, nurse and more. -
KinesiologyKinesiology
Study physical activity from psychological and social perspectives. Explore physical fitness, healthy weight management, exercise and nutrition. -
LVN to RN Upward Mobility ProgramLVN to RN Upward Mobility Program
The LVN to RN Upward Mobility Program is a one or one and a half-year, full-time program for currently licensed vocational nurses to become registered nurses. -
Medical AssistingMedical Assisting
Interested in a job in healthcare? Medical assisting may be for you. Medical assistants work alongside doctors, and usually work in outpatient medical offices and clinics. -
Nutrition and Food ScienceNutrition and Food Science
Help people choose healing foods or work for schools and businesses. Become a nutrition and fitness expert and make your community healthy and happy. -
ParamedicParamedic
Do you enjoy caring for people? Do you work well under pressure? Becoming a paramedic may be for you. -
PhlebotomyPhlebotomy
The Phlebotomy program provides education and skills training for students who are interested in pursuing a career as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT-1). -
Precertification Nursing Assistant TrainingPrecertification Nursing Assistant Training
The Precertification Nursing Assistant Training Program is a one semester (16 week) course that helps prepare students to become clinical nursing assistants (CNA). -
Registered NursingRegistered Nursing
Receive pre-licensure education in this two-year, full-time program that will prepare you for the NCLEX-RN exam.
