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What Laurus College Online is Known For

At Laurus College, we’re dedicated to providing every student with a quality education and quality experience including through Laurus College online programs and Laurus College Online Classes. Our programs put an emphasis helping students develop the in-demand, marketable skills today’s employers may seek. Our career-oriented programs include 3D Animation, Business, Computer Networking, Information Technology, Medical Billing, and Web Design. In addition, we offer career-counseling services to assist students on their journeys to achieving gainful employment.

Unique Opportunities through Laurus College Online Courses

At Laurus College, “success” is in our name. Derived from the Latin word for “success,” Laurus College curriculums are designed to help prepare students for in-demand careers.

Laurus College provides a friendly learning environment that includes smaller class sizes and real-time assistance from caring instructors with real-world career experience.
Learning continues outside the classroom with a focus on personal growth and life skills through participation in all classes, cultural enrichment opportunities, or field trips.
Students at Laurus College learn using the same technology they may encounter in the job place.
Online coursework includes “live” classes and a video library to assist in your studies.

Why We Love Laurus College:

Laurus College is accredited by The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS)
Laurus College provides four convenient campus locations throughout the central coast of California as well as a complete offering of fully interactive online programs.
Financial aid may be available to eligible students.

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Online Programs

Program Listings

Associate Degree Programs
- Audio Video Production (Associate)
  The Associate of Science degree in Audio Video Production will allow students to develop skills in audio and video recording, editing, and production by introducing them to the techniques and methods of working with sound and video.
  
  Students will learn audio and video theory, digital audio and video techniques, foundational skills for work stations, and processes in the daily workflow for audio and video production, including: various styles of sound recording and projection techniques, creating show design plans and working with logistics, and the principles of lighting, capture, composition, sequencing, and formatting. Students will also learn and use industry standard software in post-production to ensure that various audio components blend and align with video.
  
  *Available only online and in California
  
  Here’s How You’ll Grow with Us
  
  The goal of this Associate Degree program is to help students develop the creative and technical skills essential to pursuing a successful career in the audio video industry. Students will be given the opportunity to acquire fundamental and advanced techniques used throughout the audio video industry by conducting research, practical application, and self-development.
  
  As part of the curriculum, students will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
  
      Audio Video Workflow
      Digital Audio Processing
      Digital Audio Theory
      Digital Audio Workstation Concepts
      Equalization and Frequency Balancing
      Lighting Principles
      Live Sound Mixing
      Microphone Placement
      Music Production
      Projection Techniques
      Show Deployment
      Sound Design
      Studio Production
      Video Editing
      Video Production
      Video Storytelling
      Video Techniques
- Digital Arts and Computer Animation (Occupational Associate)
  Gain valuable skills in the video game design, television, and movie development industry. You’ll learn to work in both 2D and 3D animation environments while working with the industry’s major development software, Maya. Maya will be used for modeling, developing textures and animations, as well as creating realistic 3D character models for film and video games.
- Information Technologies and Network Systems (Occupational Associate)
  Our career-focused program helps you gain an understanding of how computer networks and information systems work, while preparing you for potential employment in the IT and network service fields.
  
  With a program led by industry professionals, Laurus helps motivated people get the skills, experience and ongoing support to pursue successful careers.
  
  Upon completion of the Information Technologies and Network Systems Occupational Associate Degree program, students should be able to:
  
  •    Demonstrate proficiency with a WAN networking system
  •    Set up remote access for a networked system
  •    Analyze network security and understand how it is maintained and implemented in an organization
  •    Identify tools, diagnostic procedures, and troubleshooting techniques for personal computers, laptops, peripherals, and operating systems
  •    Perform preventive maintenance on personal computers, laptops, peripherals, and operating systems
  •    Perform scholarly research
- Medical Billing and Coding (Occupational Associate)
  In this career-focused program, students learn the skills to market themselves to future employers in the fast-paced fields of medical insurance billing, medical coding, and various medical front office responsibilities.
  
  Develop the ability to process health insurance claims by learning the many aspects of medical insurance, including plan options, carrier requirements, various regulations, extraction of relevant information from source documents, accurate claim form completion, and diagnosis and procedure coding.
  
  Through programs led by industry professionals, Laurus has helped motivated people get the skills, experience, and ongoing support to pursue successful careers.
- Visual Design and Multimedia (Associate)
  The Associate of Science degree in Visual Design and Multimedia prepares students for a multi-faceted career in visual design, including graphic design, visual development, video game development, feature film animation, and visual effects creation. The goal of the program is to help students develop the creative and technical skills essential to pursuing a successful career as an artist, designer, generalist capable of working in a multitude of design industries.
  
  Students will be given the opportunity to acquire fundamental and advanced techniques used throughout visual design industries by conducting research, practical application, and self-development. Students will use industry standard software to explore different techniques used to conceptualize, develop and produce digital works of art used to visual communicate purpose, intent and function.
- Web Design (Occupational Associate)
  Students in this dynamic program examine and train on software and design programs that are considered the standards in the industry.
  
  Web development requires a broad spectrum of technical skills including multiple programming languages, image development and implementation, movie and animation loading to the web, graphics applications, and web page formatting.
  
  Upon completion of the Web Design Occupational Associate degree, students should be able to:
  
  •    Create a multi-column HTML/CSS solution using a text editor.
  •    Create and implement an online store using WordPress.
  •    Create and implement a custom bootstrap based WordPress theme.
  •    Design a new site or redesign an existing site to improve usability.
  •    Design a logo or other similar graphic design project.
  •    Demonstrate the ability to improve the aesthetics of a graphic.
  •    Create a short banner animation and a simple mobile application.
  •    Use jQuery to connect to an online API and display the retrieved data.
  •    Use PHP to create a simple token-based login system.
Bachelor’s Degree Programs
- Audio Production (Bachelor's)
  Want to be part of a team that creates sound design for movies, produces music for albums or mixes audio that captivates an audience during a live production? Do you believe that learning audio production is a critical step in achieving that goal?
  It definitely is!
  If you’re ready to make use of your creative skills and technical savvy to take a step up in life and create a brighter future with a rewarding career, Laurus College is your school.
  With your initiative and our support, we thrive.
  The Bachelor of Science degree in Audio Production equips students with a broad-based foundation in recording, editing, mixing, and producing audio. The goal of the program is to help students develop the creative and technical skills essential to pursuing a successful career in audio production industries.
  Students will be given the opportunity to acquire fundamental and advanced techniques used in audio production through the mastery of practical applications and self-development. Students will use industry standard software to explore different techniques used to conceptualize, develop and produce audio in commercial settings.
  Here’s How You’ll Grow with Us
  The goal of this Bachelor’s Degree program is to help students develop the creative and technical skills essential to pursuing a successful career in the audio production industry. Students will be given the opportunity to acquire fundamental and advanced techniques used throughout the audio production industry by conducting research, practical application, and self-development.
  As part of the curriculum, students will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
  Audio Video Workflow
  Digital Audio Processing
  Digital Audio Theory
  Digital Audio Workstation Concepts
  Equalization and Frequency Balancing
  Lighting Principles
  Live Sound Mixing
  Microphone Placement
  Music Production
  Projection Techniques
  Show Deployment
  Sound Design
  Studio Production
  Video Editing
  Video Production
  Video Storytelling
  Video Techniques
  View Class List
  Students will use industry standard software to explore different techniques used to produce studio audio, mix live audio, and edit video. Students will also be expected to develop a portfolio that can be used to seek employment within the audio video industry.
- Business Systems Management (Bachelor's)
  The Bachelor of Science degree in Business Systems Management prepares students for a career in business, whether in a corporation, startup, or to follow their own entrepreneurial ambitions.
  
  The goal of this Bachelor’s Degree program is to provide students with an opportunity to develop skills in critical and creative thinking, problem-solving, social responsibility, human relationships, and technological savvy. Students will interact with faculty and peers in a career-oriented business education that emphasizes personal and professional integrity. As part of the curriculum, student will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
  - Management
    Marketing
    Social Media Management
    Economics
    Personal Selling and Branding
    Human Relationships
    Business Law
    New Product Development
    Technology and Marketing
    Small Business Management
    Consumer Behavior
    Business Start-up Strategies
    Economics
    Accounting
- Digital Arts and Computer Animation (Bachelor's)
  The career-focused Bachelor of Science Degree program in Digital Arts and Computer Animation prepares students for a multi-faceted career in the animation industry, including video game development, feature film animation, and visual effects creation.
  
  Develop your creative and technical skills in 3D modeling, texturing, rigging, animating and rendering digital works of art, while also expanding your critical thinking and problem solving ability.
  
  With a program led by industry professionals, Laurus helps motivated people get the skills, experience, and ongoing support to pursue successful careers.
  Communication: Students will demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills; communicate concisely, professionally, and accurately in various professional modes, including emails and presentations.
  
  Critical Thinking: Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills by formulating problems and developing achievable solutions; create, analyze and evaluate appropriate solutions, including those for ambiguous problems; streamline information for relevancy; effectively articulate their thinking processes throughout the problem-solving process.
  
  Creativity: Students will exhibit a strong understanding of principles of design, color theory, and composition to create captivating 2D and 3D computer graphics, including illustrations, characters, environments, and animations; demonstrate an understanding of the techniques used in planning, developing, and finalizing digital works of art to meet production requirements in a timely manner.
  
  Proficiency: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the proper workflow for a verity of software used throughout the animation industry, recognize individual software strengths, utilize creative control provided by software, develop a tailored skillset to achieve industry readiness, and apply practical application skillset to real world production problems.
  
  Specialization: Students will demonstrate skillfulness and problem solving abilities of one or more particular specializations within the animation production pipeline, including, illustration, modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, and compositing for feature film, VFX, and video games.
- Information Technologies and Network Systems (Bachelor's)
  The Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technologies and Network Systems prepares students to be knowledgeable and well versed in modern technology concepts.
  
  The goal of this Bachelor’s Degree program is to help students develop the technical skills needed for pursuing a successful career as an IT professional. This program covers fundamental and advanced skill development in a variety of IT related areas, while also providing the knowledge to successfully apply information technology theory and principles to address real world business opportunities and challenges. As part of the curriculum, student will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
  - Operating System Fundamentals
    Administering Computers and Devices
    Technical Certifications
    Network Administration
    Database Management
    Information Systems Management
    Information Security Foundations
    Network Deployment
    TCP/IP and Subnetting
    Software Deployment
    Cyber Security
    Web Server Administration
    Enterprise Communication
    Cloud Computing
- Web Design and Development (Bachelor's)
  The Bachelor of Science degree in Web Design and Development prepares students for a career in the expansive web design industry.
  
  The goal of this Bachelor’s Degree program is to provide students with the opportunity to develop skills in web design, front-end development, digital marketing, brand development, usability design, and content creation. As part of the curriculum, student will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
  - Web Page Authoring
    Adobe Photoshop
    Graphic Design
    Data Management
    Client-Side Scripting
    Motion Graphics
    Web Frameworks
    Digital Business Development
    Digital Advertising
    Desktop Publishing
    Web Content Creation
    Social Media Management
    Brand Management
    Marketing

Campus Programs

Atascadero, CA
- Associate Degree Programs
  - Audio Video Production (Associate)
    The Associate of Science degree in Audio Video Production will allow students to develop skills in audio and video recording, editing, and production by introducing them to the techniques and methods of working with sound and video.
    
    Students will learn audio and video theory, digital audio and video techniques, foundational skills for work stations, and processes in the daily workflow for audio and video production, including: various styles of sound recording and projection techniques, creating show design plans and working with logistics, and the principles of lighting, capture, composition, sequencing, and formatting. Students will also learn and use industry standard software in post-production to ensure that various audio components blend and align with video.
    
    *Available only online and in California
    
    Here’s How You’ll Grow with Us
    
    The goal of this Associate Degree program is to help students develop the creative and technical skills essential to pursuing a successful career in the audio video industry. Students will be given the opportunity to acquire fundamental and advanced techniques used throughout the audio video industry by conducting research, practical application, and self-development.
    
    As part of the curriculum, students will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
    
        Audio Video Workflow
        Digital Audio Processing
        Digital Audio Theory
        Digital Audio Workstation Concepts
        Equalization and Frequency Balancing
        Lighting Principles
        Live Sound Mixing
        Microphone Placement
        Music Production
        Projection Techniques
        Show Deployment
        Sound Design
        Studio Production
        Video Editing
        Video Production
        Video Storytelling
        Video Techniques
  - Business Administration (Associate)
    The Associate of Science degree in Business Administration equips students with a broad-based foundation in business administration by preparing them with the necessary skills to contribute to the overall success of a business or an organization.
    A variety of courses in accounting, introduction to business, management, marketing, human relationships, business startup strategies, business law and communications provide students with the fundamental theories and principles of business and to prepare them for entry-level positions and/or provide knowledge and skills for entrepreneurship or small business ownership
  - Digital Arts and Computer Animation (Occupational Associate)
    Want to be part of a team that creates movies or video games that captivate an audience through story-telling and creativity? Do you believe that learning 3D animation is a critical step in achieving that goal?
    Develop your creative and technical skills in 3D modeling, texturing, rigging, animating and rendering digital works of art, while also expanding your critical thinking and problem solving ability.
    In this career-focused program, students work with industry standard software to gain valuable skills in the fields of animation and video game design & development.
    This program introduces students to the techniques and methods for creating 3D animation and effects using Maya, the industry standard software. Maya is one of the world’s most powerful integrated 3D modeling, animation, effects, and rendering solutions in the video game design and development industry today.
    
    Using Maya, students explore ways to model, texture, animate, and render creative environments while also creating a portfolio that showcases their creativity and their skills.
  - Information Technologies and Network Systems (Occupational Associate)
    Our career-focused program helps you gain an understanding of how computer networks and information systems work, while preparing you for potential employment in the IT and network service fields.
    With a program led by industry professionals, Laurus helps motivated people get the skills, experience and ongoing support to pursue successful careers.
    Upon completion of the Information Technologies and Network Systems Occupational Associate Degree program, students should be able to:
    •   Demonstrate proficiency with a WAN networking system
    •   Set up remote access for a networked system
    •   Analyze network security and understand how it is maintained and implemented in an organization
    •   Identify tools, diagnostic procedures, and troubleshooting techniques for personal computers, laptops, peripherals, and operating systems
    •   Perform preventive maintenance on personal computers, laptops, peripherals, and operating systems
    •   Perform scholarly research
  - Medical Billing and Coding (Occupational Associate)
    The standards for accuracy in health insurance claims processing are becoming more exacting at the same time that health insurance plan options are rapidly expanding. These changes, coupled with modifications in regulations affecting the health insurance industry, are a constant challenge to medical office personnel. Those responsible for processing health insurance claims require instruction in all aspects of medical insurance, including plan options, carrier requirements, various regulations, extracting relevant information from source documents, accurate claim form completion, and diagnosis and procedure coding. The Medical Billing and Coding Occupational Associate Degree program at Laurus College gives students the skills to market themselves to future employers in this fast paced industry
  - Visual Design and Multimedia (Associate)
    The Associate of Science degree in Visual Design and Multimedia prepares students for a multi-faceted career in visual design, including graphic design, visual development, video game development, feature film animation, and visual effects creation. The goal of the program is to help students develop the creative and technical skills essential to pursuing a successful career as an artist, designer, generalist capable of working in a multitude of design industries.
    
    Students will be given the opportunity to acquire fundamental and advanced techniques used throughout visual design industries by conducting research, practical application, and self-development. Students will use industry standard software to explore different techniques used to conceptualize, develop and produce digital works of art used to visual communicate purpose, intent and function.
  - Web Design (Occupational Associate)
    Students in this dynamic program examine and train on software and design programs that are considered the standards in the industry.
    Web development requires a broad spectrum of technical skills including multiple programming languages, image development and implementation, movie and animation loading to the web, graphics applications, and web page formatting.
    Upon completion of the Web Design Occupational Associate degree, students should be able to:
    •   Create a multi-column HTML/CSS solution using a text editor.
    •   Create and implement an online store using WordPress.
    •   Create and implement a custom bootstrap based WordPress theme.
    •   Design a new site or redesign an existing site to improve usability.
    •   Design a logo or other similar graphic design project.
    •   Demonstrate the ability to improve the aesthetics of a graphic.
    •   Create a short banner animation and a simple mobile application.
    •   Use jQuery to connect to an online API and display the retrieved data.
    •   Use PHP to create a simple token-based login system.
- Bachelor’s Degree Programs
  - Audio Production (Bachelor's)
    Want to be part of a team that creates sound design for movies, produces music for albums or mixes audio that captivates an audience during a live production? Do you believe that learning audio production is a critical step in achieving that goal?
    It definitely is!
    If you’re ready to make use of your creative skills and technical savvy to take a step up in life and create a brighter future with a rewarding career, Laurus College is your school.
    With your initiative and our support, we thrive.
    The Bachelor of Science degree in Audio Production equips students with a broad-based foundation in recording, editing, mixing, and producing audio. The goal of the program is to help students develop the creative and technical skills essential to pursuing a successful career in audio production industries.
    Students will be given the opportunity to acquire fundamental and advanced techniques used in audio production through the mastery of practical applications and self-development. Students will use industry standard software to explore different techniques used to conceptualize, develop and produce audio in commercial settings.
    Here’s How You’ll Grow with Us
    The goal of this Bachelor’s Degree program is to help students develop the creative and technical skills essential to pursuing a successful career in the audio production industry. Students will be given the opportunity to acquire fundamental and advanced techniques used throughout the audio production industry by conducting research, practical application, and self-development.
    As part of the curriculum, students will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
    Audio Video Workflow
    Digital Audio Processing
    Digital Audio Theory
    Digital Audio Workstation Concepts
    Equalization and Frequency Balancing
    Lighting Principles
    Live Sound Mixing
    Microphone Placement
    Music Production
    Projection Techniques
    Show Deployment
    Sound Design
    Studio Production
    Video Editing
    Video Production
    Video Storytelling
    Video Techniques
    View Class List
    Students will use industry standard software to explore different techniques used to produce studio audio, mix live audio, and edit video. Students will also be expected to develop a portfolio that can be used to seek employment within the audio video industry.
  - Business Systems Management (Bachelor's)
    The Bachelor of Science degree in Business Systems Management prepares students for a career in business, whether in a corporation, startup, or to follow their own entrepreneurial ambitions.
    
    The goal of this Bachelor’s Degree program is to provide students with an opportunity to develop skills in critical and creative thinking, problem-solving, social responsibility, human relationships, and technological savvy. Students will interact with faculty and peers in a career-oriented business education that emphasizes personal and professional integrity. As part of the curriculum, student will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
    Management
    Marketing
    Social Media Management
    Economics
    Personal Selling and Branding
    Human Relationships
    Business Law
    New Product Development
    Technology and Marketing
    Small Business Management
    Consumer Behavior
    Business Start-up Strategies
    Economics
    Accounting
  - Digital Arts and Computer Animation (Bachelor's)
    The Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Arts and Computer Animation prepares students for a multi-faceted career in the animation industry, including video game development, feature film animation, and visual effects creation.
    
    The goal of this Bachelor’s Degree program is to help students develop the creative and technical skills essential to pursuing a successful career in the computer animation industry. Students will be given the opportunity to acquire fundamental and advanced techniques used throughout the computer animation industry by conducting research, practical application, and self-development. As part of the curriculum, students will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
    Illustration
    Concept Art Creation
    Color Theory
    Polygon Modeling
    Digital Sculpting
    Texture Painting
    Lighting
    Animation
    Animation Rig Development
    Rendering
    Compositing
    Developing Scripts
    Modifying 3D Scan Data
    Working with Game Engines
  - Information Technologies and Network Systems (Bachelor's)
    The Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technologies and Network Systems prepares students to be knowledgeable and well versed in modern technology concepts.
    
    The goal of this Bachelor’s Degree program is to help students develop the technical skills needed for pursuing a successful career as an IT professional. This program covers fundamental and advanced skill development in a variety of IT related areas, while also providing the knowledge to successfully apply information technology theory and principles to address real world business opportunities and challenges. As part of the curriculum, student will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
    
        Operating System Fundamentals
        Administering Computers and Devices
        Technical Certifications
        Network Administration
        Database Management
        Information Systems Management
        Information Security Foundations
        Network Deployment
        TCP/IP and Subnetting
        Software Deployment
        Cyber Security
        Web Server Administration
        Enterprise Communication
        Cloud Computing
  - Web Design and Development (Bachelor's)
    The Bachelor of Science degree in Web Design and Development prepares students for a career in the expansive web design industry.
    
    The goal of this Bachelor’s Degree program is to provide students with the opportunity to develop skills in web design, front-end development, digital marketing, brand development, usability design, and content creation. As part of the curriculum, student will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
    Web Page Authoring
    Adobe Photoshop
    Graphic Design
    Data Management
    Client-Side Scripting
    Motion Graphics
    Web Frameworks
    Digital Business Development
    Digital Advertising
    Desktop Publishing
    Web Content Creation
    Social Media Management
    Brand Management
    Marketing
Las Vegas, NV
- Associate Degree Programs
  - Business Administration (Associate)
    The Associate of Science degree in Business Administration equips students with a broad-based foundation in business administration by preparing them with the necessary skills to contribute to the overall success of a business or an organization.
    A variety of courses in accounting, introduction to business, management, marketing, human relationships, business startup strategies, business law and communications provide students with the fundamental theories and principles of business and to prepare them for entry-level positions and/or provide knowledge and skills for entrepreneurship or small business ownership
  - Digital Arts and Computer Animation (Occupational Associate)
    Want to be part of a team that creates movies or video games that captivate an audience through story-telling and creativity? Do you believe that learning 3D animation is a critical step in achieving that goal?
    Develop your creative and technical skills in 3D modeling, texturing, rigging, animating and rendering digital works of art, while also expanding your critical thinking and problem solving ability.
    In this career-focused program, students work with industry standard software to gain valuable skills in the fields of animation and video game design & development.
    This program introduces students to the techniques and methods for creating 3D animation and effects using Maya, the industry standard software. Maya is one of the world’s most powerful integrated 3D modeling, animation, effects, and rendering solutions in the video game design and development industry today.
    
    Using Maya, students explore ways to model, texture, animate, and render creative environments while also creating a portfolio that showcases their creativity and their skills.
  - Information Technologies and Network Systems (Occupational Associate)
    Our career-focused program helps you gain an understanding of how computer networks and information systems work, while preparing you for potential employment in the IT and network service fields.
    With a program led by industry professionals, Laurus helps motivated people get the skills, experience and ongoing support to pursue successful careers.
    Upon completion of the Information Technologies and Network Systems Occupational Associate Degree program, students should be able to:
    •   Demonstrate proficiency with a WAN networking system
    •   Set up remote access for a networked system
    •   Analyze network security and understand how it is maintained and implemented in an organization
    •   Identify tools, diagnostic procedures, and troubleshooting techniques for personal computers, laptops, peripherals, and operating systems
    •   Perform preventive maintenance on personal computers, laptops, peripherals, and operating systems
    •   Perform scholarly research
  - Medical Billing and Coding (Occupational Associate)
    The standards for accuracy in health insurance claims processing are becoming more exacting at the same time that health insurance plan options are rapidly expanding. These changes, coupled with modifications in regulations affecting the health insurance industry, are a constant challenge to medical office personnel. Those responsible for processing health insurance claims require instruction in all aspects of medical insurance, including plan options, carrier requirements, various regulations, extracting relevant information from source documents, accurate claim form completion, and diagnosis and procedure coding. The Medical Billing and Coding Occupational Associate Degree program at Laurus College gives students the skills to market themselves to future employers in this fast paced industry
  - Visual Design and Multimedia (Associate)
    The Associate of Science degree in Visual Design and Multimedia prepares students for a multi-faceted career in visual design, including graphic design, visual development, video game development, feature film animation, and visual effects creation. The goal of the program is to help students develop the creative and technical skills essential to pursuing a successful career as an artist, designer, generalist capable of working in a multitude of design industries.
    
    Students will be given the opportunity to acquire fundamental and advanced techniques used throughout visual design industries by conducting research, practical application, and self-development. Students will use industry standard software to explore different techniques used to conceptualize, develop and produce digital works of art used to visual communicate purpose, intent and function.
  - Web Design (Occupational Associate)
    Students in this dynamic program examine and train on software and design programs that are considered the standards in the industry.
    Web development requires a broad spectrum of technical skills including multiple programming languages, image development and implementation, movie and animation loading to the web, graphics applications, and web page formatting.
    Upon completion of the Web Design Occupational Associate degree, students should be able to:
    •   Create a multi-column HTML/CSS solution using a text editor.
    •   Create and implement an online store using WordPress.
    •   Create and implement a custom bootstrap based WordPress theme.
    •   Design a new site or redesign an existing site to improve usability.
    •   Design a logo or other similar graphic design project.
    •   Demonstrate the ability to improve the aesthetics of a graphic.
    •   Create a short banner animation and a simple mobile application.
    •   Use jQuery to connect to an online API and display the retrieved data.
    •   Use PHP to create a simple token-based login system.
- Bachelor’s Degree Programs
  - Business Systems Management (Bachelor's)
    The Bachelor of Science degree in Business Systems Management prepares students for a career in business, whether in a corporation, startup, or to follow their own entrepreneurial ambitions.
    
    The goal of this Bachelor’s Degree program is to provide students with an opportunity to develop skills in critical and creative thinking, problem-solving, social responsibility, human relationships, and technological savvy. Students will interact with faculty and peers in a career-oriented business education that emphasizes personal and professional integrity. As part of the curriculum, student will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
    Management
    Marketing
    Social Media Management
    Economics
    Personal Selling and Branding
    Human Relationships
    Business Law
    New Product Development
    Technology and Marketing
    Small Business Management
    Consumer Behavior
    Business Start-up Strategies
    Economics
    Accounting
  - Digital Arts and Computer Animation (Bachelor's)
    The Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Arts and Computer Animation prepares students for a multi-faceted career in the animation industry, including video game development, feature film animation, and visual effects creation.
    
    The goal of this Bachelor’s Degree program is to help students develop the creative and technical skills essential to pursuing a successful career in the computer animation industry. Students will be given the opportunity to acquire fundamental and advanced techniques used throughout the computer animation industry by conducting research, practical application, and self-development. As part of the curriculum, students will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
    Illustration
    Concept Art Creation
    Color Theory
    Polygon Modeling
    Digital Sculpting
    Texture Painting
    Lighting
    Animation
    Animation Rig Development
    Rendering
    Compositing
    Developing Scripts
    Modifying 3D Scan Data
    Working with Game Engines
  - Information Technologies and Network Systems (Bachelor's)
    The Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technologies and Network Systems prepares students to be knowledgeable and well versed in modern technology concepts.
    
    The goal of this Bachelor’s Degree program is to help students develop the technical skills needed for pursuing a successful career as an IT professional. This program covers fundamental and advanced skill development in a variety of IT related areas, while also providing the knowledge to successfully apply information technology theory and principles to address real world business opportunities and challenges. As part of the curriculum, student will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
    
        Operating System Fundamentals
        Administering Computers and Devices
        Technical Certifications
        Network Administration
        Database Management
        Information Systems Management
        Information Security Foundations
        Network Deployment
        TCP/IP and Subnetting
        Software Deployment
        Cyber Security
        Web Server Administration
        Enterprise Communication
        Cloud Computing
  - Web Design and Development (Bachelor's)
    The Bachelor of Science degree in Web Design and Development prepares students for a career in the expansive web design industry.
    
    The goal of this Bachelor’s Degree program is to provide students with the opportunity to develop skills in web design, front-end development, digital marketing, brand development, usability design, and content creation. As part of the curriculum, student will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
    Web Page Authoring
    Adobe Photoshop
    Graphic Design
    Data Management
    Client-Side Scripting
    Motion Graphics
    Web Frameworks
    Digital Business Development
    Digital Advertising
    Desktop Publishing
    Web Content Creation
    Social Media Management
    Brand Management
    Marketing
Santa Maria, CA
- Associate Degree Programs
  - Audio Video Production (Associate)
    The Associate of Science degree in Audio Video Production will allow students to develop skills in audio and video recording, editing, and production by introducing them to the techniques and methods of working with sound and video.
    
    Students will learn audio and video theory, digital audio and video techniques, foundational skills for work stations, and processes in the daily workflow for audio and video production, including: various styles of sound recording and projection techniques, creating show design plans and working with logistics, and the principles of lighting, capture, composition, sequencing, and formatting. Students will also learn and use industry standard software in post-production to ensure that various audio components blend and align with video.
    
    *Available only online and in California
    
    Here’s How You’ll Grow with Us
    
    The goal of this Associate Degree program is to help students develop the creative and technical skills essential to pursuing a successful career in the audio video industry. Students will be given the opportunity to acquire fundamental and advanced techniques used throughout the audio video industry by conducting research, practical application, and self-development.
    
    As part of the curriculum, students will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
    
        Audio Video Workflow
        Digital Audio Processing
        Digital Audio Theory
        Digital Audio Workstation Concepts
        Equalization and Frequency Balancing
        Lighting Principles
        Live Sound Mixing
        Microphone Placement
        Music Production
        Projection Techniques
        Show Deployment
        Sound Design
        Studio Production
        Video Editing
        Video Production
        Video Storytelling
        Video Techniques
  - Business Administration (Associate)
    The Associate of Science degree in Business Administration equips students with a broad-based foundation in business administration by preparing them with the necessary skills to contribute to the overall success of a business or an organization.
    A variety of courses in accounting, introduction to business, management, marketing, human relationships, business startup strategies, business law and communications provide students with the fundamental theories and principles of business and to prepare them for entry-level positions and/or provide knowledge and skills for entrepreneurship or small business ownership
  - Digital Arts and Computer Animation (Occupational Associate)
    Want to be part of a team that creates movies or video games that captivate an audience through story-telling and creativity? Do you believe that learning 3D animation is a critical step in achieving that goal?
    Develop your creative and technical skills in 3D modeling, texturing, rigging, animating and rendering digital works of art, while also expanding your critical thinking and problem solving ability.
    In this career-focused program, students work with industry standard software to gain valuable skills in the fields of animation and video game design & development.
    This program introduces students to the techniques and methods for creating 3D animation and effects using Maya, the industry standard software. Maya is one of the world’s most powerful integrated 3D modeling, animation, effects, and rendering solutions in the video game design and development industry today.
    
    Using Maya, students explore ways to model, texture, animate, and render creative environments while also creating a portfolio that showcases their creativity and their skills.
  - Information Technologies and Network Systems (Occupational Associate)
    Our career-focused program helps you gain an understanding of how computer networks and information systems work, while preparing you for potential employment in the IT and network service fields.
    With a program led by industry professionals, Laurus helps motivated people get the skills, experience and ongoing support to pursue successful careers.
    Upon completion of the Information Technologies and Network Systems Occupational Associate Degree program, students should be able to:
    •   Demonstrate proficiency with a WAN networking system
    •   Set up remote access for a networked system
    •   Analyze network security and understand how it is maintained and implemented in an organization
    •   Identify tools, diagnostic procedures, and troubleshooting techniques for personal computers, laptops, peripherals, and operating systems
    •   Perform preventive maintenance on personal computers, laptops, peripherals, and operating systems
    •   Perform scholarly research
  - Medical Billing and Coding (Occupational Associate)
    The standards for accuracy in health insurance claims processing are becoming more exacting at the same time that health insurance plan options are rapidly expanding. These changes, coupled with modifications in regulations affecting the health insurance industry, are a constant challenge to medical office personnel. Those responsible for processing health insurance claims require instruction in all aspects of medical insurance, including plan options, carrier requirements, various regulations, extracting relevant information from source documents, accurate claim form completion, and diagnosis and procedure coding. The Medical Billing and Coding Occupational Associate Degree program at Laurus College gives students the skills to market themselves to future employers in this fast paced industry
  - Visual Design and Multimedia (Associate)
    The Associate of Science degree in Visual Design and Multimedia prepares students for a multi-faceted career in visual design, including graphic design, visual development, video game development, feature film animation, and visual effects creation. The goal of the program is to help students develop the creative and technical skills essential to pursuing a successful career as an artist, designer, generalist capable of working in a multitude of design industries.
    
    Students will be given the opportunity to acquire fundamental and advanced techniques used throughout visual design industries by conducting research, practical application, and self-development. Students will use industry standard software to explore different techniques used to conceptualize, develop and produce digital works of art used to visual communicate purpose, intent and function.
  - Web Design (Occupational Associate)
    Students in this dynamic program examine and train on software and design programs that are considered the standards in the industry.
    Web development requires a broad spectrum of technical skills including multiple programming languages, image development and implementation, movie and animation loading to the web, graphics applications, and web page formatting.
    Upon completion of the Web Design Occupational Associate degree, students should be able to:
    •   Create a multi-column HTML/CSS solution using a text editor.
    •   Create and implement an online store using WordPress.
    •   Create and implement a custom bootstrap based WordPress theme.
    •   Design a new site or redesign an existing site to improve usability.
    •   Design a logo or other similar graphic design project.
    •   Demonstrate the ability to improve the aesthetics of a graphic.
    •   Create a short banner animation and a simple mobile application.
    •   Use jQuery to connect to an online API and display the retrieved data.
    •   Use PHP to create a simple token-based login system.
- Bachelor’s Degree Programs
  - Audio Production (Bachelor's)
    Want to be part of a team that creates sound design for movies, produces music for albums or mixes audio that captivates an audience during a live production? Do you believe that learning audio production is a critical step in achieving that goal?
    It definitely is!
    If you’re ready to make use of your creative skills and technical savvy to take a step up in life and create a brighter future with a rewarding career, Laurus College is your school.
    With your initiative and our support, we thrive.
    The Bachelor of Science degree in Audio Production equips students with a broad-based foundation in recording, editing, mixing, and producing audio. The goal of the program is to help students develop the creative and technical skills essential to pursuing a successful career in audio production industries.
    Students will be given the opportunity to acquire fundamental and advanced techniques used in audio production through the mastery of practical applications and self-development. Students will use industry standard software to explore different techniques used to conceptualize, develop and produce audio in commercial settings.
    Here’s How You’ll Grow with Us
    The goal of this Bachelor’s Degree program is to help students develop the creative and technical skills essential to pursuing a successful career in the audio production industry. Students will be given the opportunity to acquire fundamental and advanced techniques used throughout the audio production industry by conducting research, practical application, and self-development.
    As part of the curriculum, students will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
    Audio Video Workflow
    Digital Audio Processing
    Digital Audio Theory
    Digital Audio Workstation Concepts
    Equalization and Frequency Balancing
    Lighting Principles
    Live Sound Mixing
    Microphone Placement
    Music Production
    Projection Techniques
    Show Deployment
    Sound Design
    Studio Production
    Video Editing
    Video Production
    Video Storytelling
    Video Techniques
    View Class List
    Students will use industry standard software to explore different techniques used to produce studio audio, mix live audio, and edit video. Students will also be expected to develop a portfolio that can be used to seek employment within the audio video industry.
  - Business Systems Management (Bachelor's)
    The Bachelor of Science degree in Business Systems Management prepares students for a career in business, whether in a corporation, startup, or to follow their own entrepreneurial ambitions.
    
    The goal of this Bachelor’s Degree program is to provide students with an opportunity to develop skills in critical and creative thinking, problem-solving, social responsibility, human relationships, and technological savvy. Students will interact with faculty and peers in a career-oriented business education that emphasizes personal and professional integrity. As part of the curriculum, student will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
    Management
    Marketing
    Social Media Management
    Economics
    Personal Selling and Branding
    Human Relationships
    Business Law
    New Product Development
    Technology and Marketing
    Small Business Management
    Consumer Behavior
    Business Start-up Strategies
    Economics
    Accounting
  - Digital Arts and Computer Animation (Bachelor's)
    The Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Arts and Computer Animation prepares students for a multi-faceted career in the animation industry, including video game development, feature film animation, and visual effects creation.
    
    The goal of this Bachelor’s Degree program is to help students develop the creative and technical skills essential to pursuing a successful career in the computer animation industry. Students will be given the opportunity to acquire fundamental and advanced techniques used throughout the computer animation industry by conducting research, practical application, and self-development. As part of the curriculum, students will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
    Illustration
    Concept Art Creation
    Color Theory
    Polygon Modeling
    Digital Sculpting
    Texture Painting
    Lighting
    Animation
    Animation Rig Development
    Rendering
    Compositing
    Developing Scripts
    Modifying 3D Scan Data
    Working with Game Engines
  - Information Technologies and Network Systems (Bachelor's)
    The Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technologies and Network Systems prepares students to be knowledgeable and well versed in modern technology concepts.
    
    The goal of this Bachelor’s Degree program is to help students develop the technical skills needed for pursuing a successful career as an IT professional. This program covers fundamental and advanced skill development in a variety of IT related areas, while also providing the knowledge to successfully apply information technology theory and principles to address real world business opportunities and challenges. As part of the curriculum, student will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
    
        Operating System Fundamentals
        Administering Computers and Devices
        Technical Certifications
        Network Administration
        Database Management
        Information Systems Management
        Information Security Foundations
        Network Deployment
        TCP/IP and Subnetting
        Software Deployment
        Cyber Security
        Web Server Administration
        Enterprise Communication
        Cloud Computing
  - Web Design and Development (Bachelor's)
    The Bachelor of Science degree in Web Design and Development prepares students for a career in the expansive web design industry.
    
    The goal of this Bachelor’s Degree program is to provide students with the opportunity to develop skills in web design, front-end development, digital marketing, brand development, usability design, and content creation. As part of the curriculum, student will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
    Web Page Authoring
    Adobe Photoshop
    Graphic Design
    Data Management
    Client-Side Scripting
    Motion Graphics
    Web Frameworks
    Digital Business Development
    Digital Advertising
    Desktop Publishing
    Web Content Creation
    Social Media Management
    Brand Management
    Marketing
San Luis Obispo, CA
- Associate Degree Programs
  - Audio Video Production (Associate)
    The Associate of Science degree in Audio Video Production will allow students to develop skills in audio and video recording, editing, and production by introducing them to the techniques and methods of working with sound and video.
    
    Students will learn audio and video theory, digital audio and video techniques, foundational skills for work stations, and processes in the daily workflow for audio and video production, including: various styles of sound recording and projection techniques, creating show design plans and working with logistics, and the principles of lighting, capture, composition, sequencing, and formatting. Students will also learn and use industry standard software in post-production to ensure that various audio components blend and align with video.
    
    *Available only online and in California
    
    Here’s How You’ll Grow with Us
    
    The goal of this Associate Degree program is to help students develop the creative and technical skills essential to pursuing a successful career in the audio video industry. Students will be given the opportunity to acquire fundamental and advanced techniques used throughout the audio video industry by conducting research, practical application, and self-development.
    
    As part of the curriculum, students will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
    
        Audio Video Workflow
        Digital Audio Processing
        Digital Audio Theory
        Digital Audio Workstation Concepts
        Equalization and Frequency Balancing
        Lighting Principles
        Live Sound Mixing
        Microphone Placement
        Music Production
        Projection Techniques
        Show Deployment
        Sound Design
        Studio Production
        Video Editing
        Video Production
        Video Storytelling
        Video Techniques
  - Business Administration (Associate)
    The Associate of Science degree in Business Administration equips students with a broad-based foundation in business administration by preparing them with the necessary skills to contribute to the overall success of a business or an organization.
    A variety of courses in accounting, introduction to business, management, marketing, human relationships, business startup strategies, business law and communications provide students with the fundamental theories and principles of business and to prepare them for entry-level positions and/or provide knowledge and skills for entrepreneurship or small business ownership
  - Digital Arts and Computer Animation (Occupational Associate)
    Want to be part of a team that creates movies or video games that captivate an audience through story-telling and creativity? Do you believe that learning 3D animation is a critical step in achieving that goal?
    Develop your creative and technical skills in 3D modeling, texturing, rigging, animating and rendering digital works of art, while also expanding your critical thinking and problem solving ability.
    In this career-focused program, students work with industry standard software to gain valuable skills in the fields of animation and video game design & development.
    This program introduces students to the techniques and methods for creating 3D animation and effects using Maya, the industry standard software. Maya is one of the world’s most powerful integrated 3D modeling, animation, effects, and rendering solutions in the video game design and development industry today.
    
    Using Maya, students explore ways to model, texture, animate, and render creative environments while also creating a portfolio that showcases their creativity and their skills.
  - Information Technologies and Network Systems (Occupational Associate)
    Our career-focused program helps you gain an understanding of how computer networks and information systems work, while preparing you for potential employment in the IT and network service fields.
    With a program led by industry professionals, Laurus helps motivated people get the skills, experience and ongoing support to pursue successful careers.
    Upon completion of the Information Technologies and Network Systems Occupational Associate Degree program, students should be able to:
    •   Demonstrate proficiency with a WAN networking system
    •   Set up remote access for a networked system
    •   Analyze network security and understand how it is maintained and implemented in an organization
    •   Identify tools, diagnostic procedures, and troubleshooting techniques for personal computers, laptops, peripherals, and operating systems
    •   Perform preventive maintenance on personal computers, laptops, peripherals, and operating systems
    •   Perform scholarly research
  - Medical Billing and Coding (Occupational Associate)
    The standards for accuracy in health insurance claims processing are becoming more exacting at the same time that health insurance plan options are rapidly expanding. These changes, coupled with modifications in regulations affecting the health insurance industry, are a constant challenge to medical office personnel. Those responsible for processing health insurance claims require instruction in all aspects of medical insurance, including plan options, carrier requirements, various regulations, extracting relevant information from source documents, accurate claim form completion, and diagnosis and procedure coding. The Medical Billing and Coding Occupational Associate Degree program at Laurus College gives students the skills to market themselves to future employers in this fast paced industry
  - Visual Design and Multimedia (Associate)
    The Associate of Science degree in Visual Design and Multimedia prepares students for a multi-faceted career in visual design, including graphic design, visual development, video game development, feature film animation, and visual effects creation. The goal of the program is to help students develop the creative and technical skills essential to pursuing a successful career as an artist, designer, generalist capable of working in a multitude of design industries.
    
    Students will be given the opportunity to acquire fundamental and advanced techniques used throughout visual design industries by conducting research, practical application, and self-development. Students will use industry standard software to explore different techniques used to conceptualize, develop and produce digital works of art used to visual communicate purpose, intent and function.
  - Web Design (Occupational Associate)
    Students in this dynamic program examine and train on software and design programs that are considered the standards in the industry.
    Web development requires a broad spectrum of technical skills including multiple programming languages, image development and implementation, movie and animation loading to the web, graphics applications, and web page formatting.
    Upon completion of the Web Design Occupational Associate degree, students should be able to:
    •   Create a multi-column HTML/CSS solution using a text editor.
    •   Create and implement an online store using WordPress.
    •   Create and implement a custom bootstrap based WordPress theme.
    •   Design a new site or redesign an existing site to improve usability.
    •   Design a logo or other similar graphic design project.
    •   Demonstrate the ability to improve the aesthetics of a graphic.
    •   Create a short banner animation and a simple mobile application.
    •   Use jQuery to connect to an online API and display the retrieved data.
    •   Use PHP to create a simple token-based login system.
- Bachelor’s Degree Programs
  - Audio Production (Bachelor's)
    Want to be part of a team that creates sound design for movies, produces music for albums or mixes audio that captivates an audience during a live production? Do you believe that learning audio production is a critical step in achieving that goal?
    It definitely is!
    If you’re ready to make use of your creative skills and technical savvy to take a step up in life and create a brighter future with a rewarding career, Laurus College is your school.
    With your initiative and our support, we thrive.
    The Bachelor of Science degree in Audio Production equips students with a broad-based foundation in recording, editing, mixing, and producing audio. The goal of the program is to help students develop the creative and technical skills essential to pursuing a successful career in audio production industries.
    Students will be given the opportunity to acquire fundamental and advanced techniques used in audio production through the mastery of practical applications and self-development. Students will use industry standard software to explore different techniques used to conceptualize, develop and produce audio in commercial settings.
    Here’s How You’ll Grow with Us
    The goal of this Bachelor’s Degree program is to help students develop the creative and technical skills essential to pursuing a successful career in the audio production industry. Students will be given the opportunity to acquire fundamental and advanced techniques used throughout the audio production industry by conducting research, practical application, and self-development.
    As part of the curriculum, students will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
    Audio Video Workflow
    Digital Audio Processing
    Digital Audio Theory
    Digital Audio Workstation Concepts
    Equalization and Frequency Balancing
    Lighting Principles
    Live Sound Mixing
    Microphone Placement
    Music Production
    Projection Techniques
    Show Deployment
    Sound Design
    Studio Production
    Video Editing
    Video Production
    Video Storytelling
    Video Techniques
    View Class List
    Students will use industry standard software to explore different techniques used to produce studio audio, mix live audio, and edit video. Students will also be expected to develop a portfolio that can be used to seek employment within the audio video industry.
  - Business Systems Management (Bachelor's)
    The Bachelor of Science degree in Business Systems Management prepares students for a career in business, whether in a corporation, startup, or to follow their own entrepreneurial ambitions.
    
    The goal of this Bachelor’s Degree program is to provide students with an opportunity to develop skills in critical and creative thinking, problem-solving, social responsibility, human relationships, and technological savvy. Students will interact with faculty and peers in a career-oriented business education that emphasizes personal and professional integrity. As part of the curriculum, student will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
    Management
    Marketing
    Social Media Management
    Economics
    Personal Selling and Branding
    Human Relationships
    Business Law
    New Product Development
    Technology and Marketing
    Small Business Management
    Consumer Behavior
    Business Start-up Strategies
    Economics
    Accounting
  - Digital Arts and Computer Animation (Bachelor's)
    The Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Arts and Computer Animation prepares students for a multi-faceted career in the animation industry, including video game development, feature film animation, and visual effects creation.
    
    The goal of this Bachelor’s Degree program is to help students develop the creative and technical skills essential to pursuing a successful career in the computer animation industry. Students will be given the opportunity to acquire fundamental and advanced techniques used throughout the computer animation industry by conducting research, practical application, and self-development. As part of the curriculum, students will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
    Illustration
    Concept Art Creation
    Color Theory
    Polygon Modeling
    Digital Sculpting
    Texture Painting
    Lighting
    Animation
    Animation Rig Development
    Rendering
    Compositing
    Developing Scripts
    Modifying 3D Scan Data
    Working with Game Engines
  - Information Technologies and Network Systems (Bachelor's)
    The Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technologies and Network Systems prepares students to be knowledgeable and well versed in modern technology concepts.
    
    The goal of this Bachelor’s Degree program is to help students develop the technical skills needed for pursuing a successful career as an IT professional. This program covers fundamental and advanced skill development in a variety of IT related areas, while also providing the knowledge to successfully apply information technology theory and principles to address real world business opportunities and challenges. As part of the curriculum, student will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
    
        Operating System Fundamentals
        Administering Computers and Devices
        Technical Certifications
        Network Administration
        Database Management
        Information Systems Management
        Information Security Foundations
        Network Deployment
        TCP/IP and Subnetting
        Software Deployment
        Cyber Security
        Web Server Administration
        Enterprise Communication
        Cloud Computing
  - Web Design and Development (Bachelor's)
    The Bachelor of Science degree in Web Design and Development prepares students for a career in the expansive web design industry.
    
    The goal of this Bachelor’s Degree program is to provide students with the opportunity to develop skills in web design, front-end development, digital marketing, brand development, usability design, and content creation. As part of the curriculum, student will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
    Web Page Authoring
    Adobe Photoshop
    Graphic Design
    Data Management
    Client-Side Scripting
    Motion Graphics
    Web Frameworks
    Digital Business Development
    Digital Advertising
    Desktop Publishing
    Web Content Creation
    Social Media Management
    Brand Management
    Marketing
Oxnard, CA
- Associate Degree Programs
  - Audio Video Production (Associate)
    The Associate of Science degree in Audio Video Production will allow students to develop skills in audio and video recording, editing, and production by introducing them to the techniques and methods of working with sound and video.
    
    Students will learn audio and video theory, digital audio and video techniques, foundational skills for work stations, and processes in the daily workflow for audio and video production, including: various styles of sound recording and projection techniques, creating show design plans and working with logistics, and the principles of lighting, capture, composition, sequencing, and formatting. Students will also learn and use industry standard software in post-production to ensure that various audio components blend and align with video.
    
    *Available only online and in California
    
    Here’s How You’ll Grow with Us
    
    The goal of this Associate Degree program is to help students develop the creative and technical skills essential to pursuing a successful career in the audio video industry. Students will be given the opportunity to acquire fundamental and advanced techniques used throughout the audio video industry by conducting research, practical application, and self-development.
    
    As part of the curriculum, students will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
    
        Audio Video Workflow
        Digital Audio Processing
        Digital Audio Theory
        Digital Audio Workstation Concepts
        Equalization and Frequency Balancing
        Lighting Principles
        Live Sound Mixing
        Microphone Placement
        Music Production
        Projection Techniques
        Show Deployment
        Sound Design
        Studio Production
        Video Editing
        Video Production
        Video Storytelling
        Video Techniques
  - Business Administration (Associate)
    The Associate of Science degree in Business Administration equips students with a broad-based foundation in business administration by preparing them with the necessary skills to contribute to the overall success of a business or an organization.
    A variety of courses in accounting, introduction to business, management, marketing, human relationships, business startup strategies, business law and communications provide students with the fundamental theories and principles of business and to prepare them for entry-level positions and/or provide knowledge and skills for entrepreneurship or small business ownership
  - Digital Arts and Computer Animation (Occupational Associate)
    Want to be part of a team that creates movies or video games that captivate an audience through story-telling and creativity? Do you believe that learning 3D animation is a critical step in achieving that goal?
    Develop your creative and technical skills in 3D modeling, texturing, rigging, animating and rendering digital works of art, while also expanding your critical thinking and problem solving ability.
    In this career-focused program, students work with industry standard software to gain valuable skills in the fields of animation and video game design & development.
    This program introduces students to the techniques and methods for creating 3D animation and effects using Maya, the industry standard software. Maya is one of the world’s most powerful integrated 3D modeling, animation, effects, and rendering solutions in the video game design and development industry today.
    
    Using Maya, students explore ways to model, texture, animate, and render creative environments while also creating a portfolio that showcases their creativity and their skills.
  - Information Technologies and Network Systems (Occupational Associate)
    Our career-focused program helps you gain an understanding of how computer networks and information systems work, while preparing you for potential employment in the IT and network service fields.
    With a program led by industry professionals, Laurus helps motivated people get the skills, experience and ongoing support to pursue successful careers.
    Upon completion of the Information Technologies and Network Systems Occupational Associate Degree program, students should be able to:
    •   Demonstrate proficiency with a WAN networking system
    •   Set up remote access for a networked system
    •   Analyze network security and understand how it is maintained and implemented in an organization
    •   Identify tools, diagnostic procedures, and troubleshooting techniques for personal computers, laptops, peripherals, and operating systems
    •   Perform preventive maintenance on personal computers, laptops, peripherals, and operating systems
    •   Perform scholarly research
  - Medical Billing and Coding (Occupational Associate)
    The standards for accuracy in health insurance claims processing are becoming more exacting at the same time that health insurance plan options are rapidly expanding. These changes, coupled with modifications in regulations affecting the health insurance industry, are a constant challenge to medical office personnel. Those responsible for processing health insurance claims require instruction in all aspects of medical insurance, including plan options, carrier requirements, various regulations, extracting relevant information from source documents, accurate claim form completion, and diagnosis and procedure coding. The Medical Billing and Coding Occupational Associate Degree program at Laurus College gives students the skills to market themselves to future employers in this fast paced industry
  - Visual Design and Multimedia (Associate)
    The Associate of Science degree in Visual Design and Multimedia prepares students for a multi-faceted career in visual design, including graphic design, visual development, video game development, feature film animation, and visual effects creation. The goal of the program is to help students develop the creative and technical skills essential to pursuing a successful career as an artist, designer, generalist capable of working in a multitude of design industries.
    
    Students will be given the opportunity to acquire fundamental and advanced techniques used throughout visual design industries by conducting research, practical application, and self-development. Students will use industry standard software to explore different techniques used to conceptualize, develop and produce digital works of art used to visual communicate purpose, intent and function.
  - Web Design (Occupational Associate)
    Students in this dynamic program examine and train on software and design programs that are considered the standards in the industry.
    Web development requires a broad spectrum of technical skills including multiple programming languages, image development and implementation, movie and animation loading to the web, graphics applications, and web page formatting.
    Upon completion of the Web Design Occupational Associate degree, students should be able to:
    •   Create a multi-column HTML/CSS solution using a text editor.
    •   Create and implement an online store using WordPress.
    •   Create and implement a custom bootstrap based WordPress theme.
    •   Design a new site or redesign an existing site to improve usability.
    •   Design a logo or other similar graphic design project.
    •   Demonstrate the ability to improve the aesthetics of a graphic.
    •   Create a short banner animation and a simple mobile application.
    •   Use jQuery to connect to an online API and display the retrieved data.
    •   Use PHP to create a simple token-based login system.
- Bachelor’s Degree Programs
  - Audio Production (Bachelor's)
    Want to be part of a team that creates sound design for movies, produces music for albums or mixes audio that captivates an audience during a live production? Do you believe that learning audio production is a critical step in achieving that goal?
    It definitely is!
    If you’re ready to make use of your creative skills and technical savvy to take a step up in life and create a brighter future with a rewarding career, Laurus College is your school.
    With your initiative and our support, we thrive.
    The Bachelor of Science degree in Audio Production equips students with a broad-based foundation in recording, editing, mixing, and producing audio. The goal of the program is to help students develop the creative and technical skills essential to pursuing a successful career in audio production industries.
    Students will be given the opportunity to acquire fundamental and advanced techniques used in audio production through the mastery of practical applications and self-development. Students will use industry standard software to explore different techniques used to conceptualize, develop and produce audio in commercial settings.
    Here’s How You’ll Grow with Us
    The goal of this Bachelor’s Degree program is to help students develop the creative and technical skills essential to pursuing a successful career in the audio production industry. Students will be given the opportunity to acquire fundamental and advanced techniques used throughout the audio production industry by conducting research, practical application, and self-development.
    As part of the curriculum, students will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
    Audio Video Workflow
    Digital Audio Processing
    Digital Audio Theory
    Digital Audio Workstation Concepts
    Equalization and Frequency Balancing
    Lighting Principles
    Live Sound Mixing
    Microphone Placement
    Music Production
    Projection Techniques
    Show Deployment
    Sound Design
    Studio Production
    Video Editing
    Video Production
    Video Storytelling
    Video Techniques
    View Class List
    Students will use industry standard software to explore different techniques used to produce studio audio, mix live audio, and edit video. Students will also be expected to develop a portfolio that can be used to seek employment within the audio video industry.
  - Business Systems Management (Bachelor's)
    The Bachelor of Science degree in Business Systems Management prepares students for a career in business, whether in a corporation, startup, or to follow their own entrepreneurial ambitions.
    
    The goal of this Bachelor’s Degree program is to provide students with an opportunity to develop skills in critical and creative thinking, problem-solving, social responsibility, human relationships, and technological savvy. Students will interact with faculty and peers in a career-oriented business education that emphasizes personal and professional integrity. As part of the curriculum, student will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
    Management
    Marketing
    Social Media Management
    Economics
    Personal Selling and Branding
    Human Relationships
    Business Law
    New Product Development
    Technology and Marketing
    Small Business Management
    Consumer Behavior
    Business Start-up Strategies
    Economics
    Accounting
  - Digital Arts and Computer Animation (Bachelor's)
    The Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Arts and Computer Animation prepares students for a multi-faceted career in the animation industry, including video game development, feature film animation, and visual effects creation.
    
    The goal of this Bachelor’s Degree program is to help students develop the creative and technical skills essential to pursuing a successful career in the computer animation industry. Students will be given the opportunity to acquire fundamental and advanced techniques used throughout the computer animation industry by conducting research, practical application, and self-development. As part of the curriculum, students will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
    Illustration
    Concept Art Creation
    Color Theory
    Polygon Modeling
    Digital Sculpting
    Texture Painting
    Lighting
    Animation
    Animation Rig Development
    Rendering
    Compositing
    Developing Scripts
    Modifying 3D Scan Data
    Working with Game Engines
  - Information Technologies and Network Systems (Bachelor's)
    The Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technologies and Network Systems prepares students to be knowledgeable and well versed in modern technology concepts.
    
    The goal of this Bachelor’s Degree program is to help students develop the technical skills needed for pursuing a successful career as an IT professional. This program covers fundamental and advanced skill development in a variety of IT related areas, while also providing the knowledge to successfully apply information technology theory and principles to address real world business opportunities and challenges. As part of the curriculum, student will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
    
        Operating System Fundamentals
        Administering Computers and Devices
        Technical Certifications
        Network Administration
        Database Management
        Information Systems Management
        Information Security Foundations
        Network Deployment
        TCP/IP and Subnetting
        Software Deployment
        Cyber Security
        Web Server Administration
        Enterprise Communication
        Cloud Computing
  - Web Design and Development (Bachelor's)
    The Bachelor of Science degree in Web Design and Development prepares students for a career in the expansive web design industry.
    
    The goal of this Bachelor’s Degree program is to provide students with the opportunity to develop skills in web design, front-end development, digital marketing, brand development, usability design, and content creation. As part of the curriculum, student will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
    Web Page Authoring
    Adobe Photoshop
    Graphic Design
    Data Management
    Client-Side Scripting
    Motion Graphics
    Web Frameworks
    Digital Business Development
    Digital Advertising
    Desktop Publishing
    Web Content Creation
    Social Media Management
    Brand Management
    Marketing

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