Barstow Community College

Barstow Community College -- Programs that Prepare Students for Advanced Education and Career Prep

Barstow Community College (BCC) offers a variety of undergraduate and certificate programs designed to prepare students in basic skills and career and technical education. Programs are designed to assist students in transferring to 4-year colleges and universities. Curriculum promotes student engagement, critical thinking, communication, and global awareness. BCC's innovative learning environment also provides counseling and support services to help students achieve their personal and professional goals.

Associates Degrees from Barstow Community College

Barstow offers an Associate of Arts (AA) in Humanities, an AA in Social Science, an Associate of Science (AS) in Natural Science/Math, an AS in Physical Education, and other AS degrees in a variety of occupational majors. All associate's programs require a minimum of 60 course credits for each student, including at least 18 in the student's chosen program of study and 12 units to be taken at the college.

Associate's programs are divided into occupational and non-occupational fields. Occupational majors include accounting, business, child development, cosmetology, electronics technology, fire technology, management, photography, and welding, among others. Students can complete more than 1 AS degree as long as they meet program and general education requirements.

Certificate Programs from Barstow Community College

Barstow offers Certificates of Achievement to students who complete business, technical, or vocational programs. Certificate programs are available in 15 areas: accounting, administration of justice, automotive technology, business information systems (office services), business information systems (administrative assistant), child development, computer information systems, cosmetology, diesel technology, electronics technology, information systems management, management, medical assistance, photography, and welding. Students pursuing specific career tracks may choose to complete the Certificate of Career Preparation, which is awarded like regular certificates, but is not posted to student transcripts.

BCC also offers Certificates of Achievement (Low-Unit). These certificates generally require less than 18 units within a major program. Low-unit certificates are available in 7 topics, including blueprint reading, emergency management, family day care, manicuring, network administrator, residential carpentry, and webmaster.

Vibrant Student Life at BCC

Students at Barstow Community College can participate in over 15 student clubs and organizations. For instance, student government is represented by the Associated Student Body (ASB), and allows all students to run for election and contribute to college-wide policymaking. The Cosmetology Club is designed to provide leadership skills to current cosmetology students. Club Technology is open to all students with interests in, knowledge of, or a desire for math, science, and technology.

BCC is also home to Phi Theta Kappa, the national honor society for 2-year colleges. Members receive recognition through scholarships, graduate with honors, and can earn awards for service.

Tutoring and Support Services

The Barstow College Learning Resource Center provides instructional support to students through BCC's library, tutoring center, and computer commons. The BCC tutorial lab keeps open hours, when students can drop in for math and English assistance, and has tutors available for specialized subjects at specific times. Students can also post questions to the online tutorial discussion board and receive feedback from designated tutors and peers.

Financial Aid Opportunities at BCC

Barstow Community College is committed to helping students find ways to succeed with their educational aspirations. Many grants and scholarships are available to BCC students. For instance, CEO.com offers a scholarship to essay winners interested in business leadership and entrepreneurship. Creative Bioscience, a leader in diet supplements, offers the Fitness Scholarship to college students whose studies promote healthy eating habits. BestOnlineColleges.org awards scholarships to essay winners who best address the topics of entrepreneurialism and business development.

Located in San Bernardino County

BCC is located in Barstow, San Bernardino County, California. Barstow is positioned midway between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, making it a major transportation corridor. The city is also located at the entrance to the Mojave National Preserve and houses several scientific and military bases, including NASA's Goldstone Deep Space Network and the US Army National Training Center.

• Business/marketing
• Business/Commerce
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Business Administration and Management
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Accounting Technology and Bookkeeping
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Computer and information sciences
• Information Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Construction trades
• Electrician
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Family and consumer sciences
• Child-Care Provision
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Health professions and related sciences
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Emergency Medical Technology (EMT Paramedic)
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
• Criminal Justice/Police Science
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Fire Science/Firefighting
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Interdisciplinary studies
• Biological and Physical Sciences
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Liberal arts/general studies
• Humanities
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Mechanic and repair technologies
• Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Diesel Mechanics Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Parks and recreation
• Health and Physical Education/Fitness
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Personal and culinary services
• Cosmetology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Precision production
• Welding Technology
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Social sciences
• Social Sciences
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Visual and performing arts
• Photography
  Associate Degree offered for this major.

• Acceptance Rate
• Applied
• Accepted
• Acceptance Rate
• Enrolled4,791
• Female Applicants
• Females Accepted
• Female Acceptance Rate
• Male Applicants
• Males Accepted
• Male Acceptance Rate
• Applying
• Application Fee
• Required for All
• Required for Some
• Average high school GPA for first-year freshman
• Application Deadlines
• Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
• Fall freshmen Yes
• Out-of-state Fall freshmen Not Reported
• Early decision plan Not Reported
• Other early decision plan Not Reported
• Transfer Yes
• Test Scores Accepted
• Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
• * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

• Tuition
• In-state tuition *$0
• Out-of-state tuition *$4,758
• In-district tuitionNot Reported
• * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
• Fees
• Full-time student fees$688.00
• Room and board *Not Reported
• Room only *Not Reported
• * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
• Other Payment Considerations
• Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNo
• Tuition pre-payment planNo
• Tuition payment plans offeredDeferred paymentsDeferred payments and Installments
• Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionNot Reported

• Gender
• Total Undergraduate Students4,791
• Male Student PercentageNot Reported
• Female Student PercentageNot Reported
• Ethnicity
• Hispanic/LatinoNot Reported
• Black or African AmericanNot Reported
• White or CaucasianNot Reported
• American Indian or Alaska NativeNot Reported
• AsianNot Reported
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific IslanderNot Reported
• Two or more racesNot Reported
• UnknownNot Reported
• Other Student Statistics
• International BreakoutNot Reported
• Out-of-state Students% out-of-state student

• Housing
• College-owned housing available No
• Housing Requirements Not Reported
• Housing options Not Reported
• Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing Not Reported
• Student Activities
• Student-run campus newspaper Yes
• Drama / theater group Yes
• Student-run radio station No
• Student-run television station Not Reported
• Marching band Not Reported
• Choral groups Not Reported
• Student Services
• Legal services No
• Health clinic No
• Personal / psychological counseling Yes
• Women's center No
• Student Organizations
• Greek fraternities No
• Greek sororities No
• Local fraternities No
• Local sororities No
• Other organizations Not Reported
• Most popular organizations Not Reported
• Campus Security and Safety
• 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Not Reported
• 24-hour patrols by trained officers Not Reported
• Students patrols Not Reported
• Late-night transport / escort services Not Reported
• Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Not Reported
• Other evening security personnel