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Santa Ana College

Career Programs


Trade Certificates or A.A. Degrees for: 

Fashion Design & Apparel Tech

  • Lectra Computer Design
  • Sketching, Patterns, Grading, Markers 
  • Design Manufacturing
  • Sample, Proto-Type or Custom Sewing
  • Product Development
  • RTW, Theater or Custom Design 

Merchandising

  •  Sales Representatives
  • Buyer / Merchandisers 
  • Dept / Store Management
  • Consultant / Promotion 
  • Display / Visual Merchandising 

Nutrition and Dietetics (transfer program for Bachelors Degree Universities at Poly Pomona, Cal State U. Long Beach, Chapman)

  • Clinical dietetics: in hospitals, clinics and convalescent homes. 
  • Community nutrition: in testing, teaching, and promotion of food 
Both especially assisting doctors and wellness programs to counsel patients on their dietary needs. 
 

Interested in  Fashion and Nutrition Careers? 

Eligibility: 18 years or older (or High School student qualifying for Career Advancement Program) interested in a fashion class or program.
 
Application: Students enrolling for the first time or who are returning after not attending the previous semester must complete an Admission application by applying online at www.sac.edu.
 
Class load: A full-time student with fifteen units / about five classes per semester can complete an A.A. Degree (about 60 units) in two years. Many of our student are part-time students taking one or more classes during the day or evening. 
 
Cost: 26 dollars per unit (most classes are 2-3 units per class plus textbooks, supplies, parking & health and student body fees) 
 
Certificates: Completion of the required classes (elective classes are not required only suggested) of your selected program.  You can complete as many certificates as desired. 
 
A.A. Degree:  Completion of the required program classes with completion of required General Education classes (see college catalog) can be taken before, after or with your certificate classes. 
 
Transfer: Class # 100 and above are transferable. 
 
Jobs Are Available: Fashion industry is the largest employer in the U.S., Second only to U.S. Government.  Southern California is the sportswear Design Center for the world.  Orange County has the most concentrated retail apparel sales for California. 
 

For more information please call: Kyla Benson, FCS Department Chair 

Program Information: (714) 564-6800 
Registration Information: (714) 564-6005 
Counseling/Financial Aid: (714) 564-6100 
Child Care Center: (714) 564-6890