SANTA MONICA COLLEGE AC ONLINE PROGRAM

EARN SMC
COLLEGE CREDIT/
CERTIFICATE
WHILE STAYING
IN YOUR HOME
COUNTRY
Santa Monica College (SMC) is recognized
as one of the best community colleges in
California and the U.S. SMC provides the first
two years of American university education,
and is the leader in transfers to the University
of California system, including UCLA, University
of Southern California and other four-year
campuses throughout the U.S.

Santa Monica College offers immersive,

engaging online courses for high school and
undergraduate students to earn U.S. college credits. Whether you are taking your first college course before attending a
university in person, or you are a working professional and want to earn a certificate for career advancement, as an online
education student at SMC, you can explore your academic and career paths while finishing High School coursework or while
working in your home country.

SMC is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC); course credits from SMC Online are transferrable
to four-year universities.

WHO IS THIS FOR? TUITION

This is part of a contract available only to international students taking classes while in their USD $370 per unit, $1110 for
home country. Online courses are right for you if you are goal-orientated, self-motivated, have basic a 3-unit course.
computer skills and a connection to the Internet. You must be able to self-direct and pay close * F ees are subject to change
attention to deadlines. Whether you are trying to earn a certificate, or exploring college options without notice

while finishing High School, SMC online courses are affordable and are a good place to start in the
comfort of your home environment. STEPS TO ENROLL
Step 1: Fill out the Online
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Application
1) C ompleted Online Application (smc.edu/iapp)
smc.edu/aconline
2) Copy of Passport or Birth Certificate
Click “Apply Now”
3) Transcript from High School or University
Select “AC Online” as
a) High School Concurrent form if you are a current High School student
the program for which
4) Proof of English Proficiency: iTep 5.0 or, IELTS 6.0, or TOEFL IBT 60, or PTE 45, or SMC
you are applying
Assessment placement into ENGL 1, or Students studying at High Schools that uses English as the
Step 2: Submit Documents
medium of instruction in all classes. Student needs to show attendance at the school for minimum
Step 3: Enroll in Classes
of one year, and show passing grades in high school English classes (No ESL or equivalent).
HOW IT WORKS?
Online classes are available every day of the week and every hour of the day. That’s 24/7! APPLICATION DEADLINE
Using the web, you can access resources online and communicate at any time using email and Spring – January 15
discussion boards through SMC’s outstanding course management system. As you pursue your Fall – August 1
online certificate, you will be able to interact with college professors who will be teaching your
classes and take part in an active community of students.
CURRENTLY, SANTA MONICA Semester 3
BUS 1 Introduction to Business (3)

COLLEGE AC ONLINE CIS 30

Semester 4
Microsoft Excel (3)

OFFERS THE FOLLOWING CIS 32

CIS 38
Microsoft Access (3)
Microsoft Powerpoint (3)
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS. CIS 39 MS Outlook- Comprehensive Course (3)

PLEASE SEE DISTRICT CALENDAR FOR

Word Processing Department Certificate
COURSE START DATES. (2 semester, 12 units)
Semester 1
OFTECH 1 Keyboarding 1 (3)
Semester 2
Marketing Department Certificate CIS 4 Business Information Systems with Applications (3)
CIS 37 Microsoft Word (3)
(1 semester, 12 units)
OFTECH 5 English Skills for the Office (3)
First 8-Week Session
BUS 1 Introduction to Business (3)
BUS 20 Principles of Marketing (3) General Office Certificate of Achievement
Second 8-Week Session (4 semesters, 27 units)
BUS 34 Introduction to Social Media Marketing (3) Semester 1
BUS 26 Marketing Research and Consumer Behavior (3) CIS 1 Computer Concepts with Applications (3)
OFTECH 1 Keyboarding 1 (3)

Marketing Certificate of Achievement Semester 2

CIS 4 Business Information Systems with Applications (3)
(2 semesters, 24 units)
CIS 37 Microsoft Word (3)
Semester 1 OFTECH 5 English Skills for the Office (3)
First 8-Week Session Semester 3
BUS 1 Introduction to Business (3) BUS 1 Introduction to Business (3)
BUS 20 Principles of Marketing (3) CIS 30 Microsoft Excel (3)
Second 8-Week Session Semester 4
BUS 34 Introduction to Social Media Marketing (3) ACCTG 21 Business Bookkeeping (3)
BUS 26 Marketing Research and Consumer Behavior (3) CIS 39 MS Outlook- Comprehensive Course (3)
Semester 2
First 8-Week Session Legal Administrative Assistant
BUS 23 Principles of Selling (3)
ACCTG 21 Business Bookkeeping (3)
Certificate of Achievement
(4 semesters, 27 units)
Second 8-Week Session
BUS 34 Introduction to Social Media Marketing (3) Semester 1
BUS 28 Marketing Promotion (3) CIS 4 Business Information Systems with Applications (3)
OFTECH 1 Keyboarding 1 (3)
Semester 2
Cloud Computing Department Certificate BUS 5, Business Law and the Legal Environment (3)
(4 semester, 15 units) OFTECH 5 English Skills for the Office (3)
CIS 37 Microsoft Word (3)
Semester 1
CS 79A Introduction to Cloud Computing (3) Semester 3
OFTECH 30 Legal Office Procedures (3)
Semester 2
CIS 30 Microsoft Excel (3)
CS 79B Database Essentials in Amazon Web Services (3)
Semester 4
Semester 3
OFTECH 31 Legal Terms and Transcription (3)
CS 79C Compute Engines in Amazon Web Services (3)
CIS 39 MS Outlook- Comprehensive Course (3)
Semester 4
CS 79D Security in Amazon Web Services (3)
CS 87A Python Programming (3) Clerical/Data Entry Department Certificate
(2 semester, 12 units)
Computer Business Applications Semester 1
CIS 4 Business Information Systems with Applications (3)
Certificate of Achievement OFTECH 1 Keyboarding 1 (3)
(4 semesters, 30 units)
Semester 2
Semester 1 OFTECH 5 English Skills for the Office (3)
CIS 1 Computer Concepts with Applications (3) CIS 37 Microsoft Word (3)
OFTECH 1 Keyboarding 1 (3)
Semester 2 SANTA MONICA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CIS 4 Business Information Systems with Applications (3) Barry A. Snell, Chair; Dr. Margaret Quiñones-Perez, Vice Chair; Dr. Susan Aminoff;
Dr. Nancy Greenstein; Dr. Louise Jaffe; Rob Rader; Dr. Andrew Walzer;
CIS 37 Microsoft Word (3) Chase Matthews, Student Trustee; Dr. Kathryn E. Jeffery, Superintendent/President
OFTECH 5 English Skills for the Office (3) Santa Monica College 1900 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405 smc.edu