To offer the most up to date classes in computer technology, computer science, and information systems for the needs of all students.
Job Skills: We offer classes and certificates for the technical job skills in demand now by businesses; in all areas of for computer knowledge workers. We also offer classes that prepare you for the most popular industry certification exams.
Transfer for a four year degree: We offer may paths to transfer to a four year school in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, and newer technological degree programs.
AA Degrees: We offer 4 AA degree programs in Networking, Programming, and Applications Design.
Computer Competency: We offer classes for the person just starting to use a computer in core computer competency, web design, and programming.
Go to our Programs area to get a copy of the Curriculum Guide.
The best deal on MS Office: You can get the Professional Version of Microsoft Office 2010 with some training for your class work for $80 as a student at LBCC. click here direction.
High Technology classes: We teach high technology classes in a lot of areas (PHP, RubyOnRails, Oracle, MS Certification, Wireless networking, C#, Linux, and more)
Current class schedules: (Sign up ASAP, the classes are filling up really fast)
Free Computer Labs: Students who enroll in CBIS, CS, or COMIS classes are given a free account to come in and use our state of the art computer labs at both LAC and PCC. Call (562)938-4479 or vist N115 for the LAC lab hours, or call (562)938-3909 or visit EE-249 for the PCC lab hours.
If you are intrested in transfer to a Computer Science Program at a CalState or UC school, you will need to take either CS 11, 12 and 13 (C++) or CS 21 and 22 (java). Check the assist.org web site to find out exactly which classes transfer from the CBIS department at LBCC to the school of your choice. A degree in Computer Science pays some of the highest starting pay for a new graduate of any degree and almost all graduates are now getting jobs when graduating.
Work Experience Class: Workexperience classes are not being offered at this time. Our programs are being redesigned to not require them starting in Fall 2012.
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