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SMC Online

Earn a degree or certificate online

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SMC Online provides a solution to your academic needs for education, transfer and career. Build your schedule around your busy lifestyle with an affordable, world-class education anytime, anywhere. Whether you want to get ahead or learn new skills, Santa Monica College is the place for you. For three decades, SMC has been #1 in transfers to the University of California, USC, and LMU.

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Online Associate Degrees for Transfer

Degrees designed to assist you in your transfer to a Cal State University and other schools. Require general education requirements (IGETC or CSU GE).

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Online Associate Degrees

These degrees can be completed within two years and require completion of SMC Associate degree general education requirements (or IGETC or CSUGE including one Global Citizenship class). 

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Online Certificates

Certificates to help you start or advance your career in Business, Computer Science, Education, Media and Design, and more.

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SMC Student Versean

"Being able to take online classes offers me the flexibility to work and be there for my family. Thank you SMC for offering classes online."

– Versean Prosser, SMC Online Student

It's always best to work with SMC counselors as you are building your education plan to ensure you are meeting all transfer requirements.

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