The Software Engineering Skills Competency Award goes beyond programming to include engineering methodologies and hands-on project experience. The program introduces students to state-of-the-art methodologies, teamwork and project management skills.

Computer science is a dynamic field which has broad impact across the entirety of the human experience. Everything from the phone in your pocket to space probes venturing out beyond the earth utilize the concepts and ideas of computer science. Never before in history has any single endeavor grown so fast or become so universally accepted, as computers are leading the way at the forefront of the technological revolution.

The Computer Science department at Santa Barbara City College is committed to helping students meet the challenges presented by this new technology. Our course offerings range from introductory to advanced topics, with a focus on transfer and occupational training. Our AS and AS-T degrees are designed to prepare students for employment or for transfer to both the CSU and UC systems. Additionally, we also offer several skills competency awards which demonstrate proficiency in specific areas, such as mobile application or web development.

SBCC offers a Transfer Agreement Guarantee (TAG). A TAG is a contractual agreement between the student, SBCC, and specific four-year colleges or universities. This includes six University of California ( *UC) institutions, six California State Institutions (CSU), seven California private institutions, nine out-of-state institutions, as well as Honors Transfer Agreements with ten institutions and 8 CSUs without campus impaction. Students must enroll in the TAG program and work with a TAG advisor. Please click here to learn more on the TAG program website.