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Accounting
Our accounting programs train students for careers as bookkeepers or tax specialists in private industry, government, or self-employment.
Administration of Justice
Administration of justice prepares students for careers in law enforcement, such as police officer, parole officer, or detective.
Advertising & Public Relations
Our advertising and PR programs prepares students to be public information officers, community relations specialists, and media consultants.
Agriculture
Our agriculture program covers farming, the cultivation of soil for growing crops, and raising animals to provide food and other products.
Agriculture Business
Agriculture business is the farming, management, production, and marketing of agricultural commodities, such as livestock and crops.
Animal Science
Our animal science program focuses on the study of horses and their care. Careers fields include medicine, tourism, and breeding.
Anthropology
Anthropology is the study of human societies and cultures and their development. Learn about the people and world around you.
Apprenticeship
We offer apprenticeships in carpentry, drywall/lathing, electrical, ironworking, sheet metal, utilities, and more.
Architectural Design Technology
Our architectural design technology program includes interior building architecture and building information modeling.
Architecture
The architecture program trains students in architectural drafting, construction techniques, design, rendering, and energy systems.
Art & Art History
Learn skills in drawing, painting, digital art, photography, sculpture, ceramics, and printmaking as well as art history.
American Sign Language (ASL) - English Interpreter
American Sign Language (ASL)/English interpretation focuses on human relations, language skills, interpreting skills, and professionalism.
Automotive Collision Technology
Automotive collision technology covers repairing and refinishing as well as systems such as heating, air conditioning, and steering.
Automotive Technology
Automotive technology prepares students for careers in all phases of automotive service and repair on all types of cars.
Biology & Biotechnology
Biology is the scientific study of living organisms including their structure, function, evolution, and interactions with other organisms...
Broadcast Journalism
The Broadcast Journalism program introduces students to news reporting that is delivered electronically instead of being published in...
Building Inspection Technology
The Building Inspection Technology program prepares students for employment by contractors, government agencies, architects, finance...
Business
Our business programs provide students with the skills needed to become leaders, managers, financial advisors, and decision-makers in a...
Business Technology
Businesses rely on technology to streamline processes, generate efficiency, and fuel innovation. Our business technology programs provide...
Chemistry
Chemistry involves the study of chemical processes, compositions, and manipulation to better understand how materials are structured...
Communication Studies
Communication Studies focuses on the creation, application, and understanding of messages in between individuals, interculturally, and in...
Community Services Education
Community Services offerings enable you to improve the quality of your life through lifelong learning. This program of fee-based classes is...
Community Studies
Community Studies is an applied sociology program that provides a foundation for students to explore the social services, community...
Computer Information Science
Our Computer Information Science programs include computer programming, information systems security, computer networking, management...
Construction
The Construction program prepares students for work in construction, remodeling, and energy auditing industries. Students train at the...
Construction Management Technology
The Construction Management program trains management-level employees for the construction industry, as well as preparation for transfer to...
Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management
The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management programs at Cosumnes River College and American River College provide professional training...
Dance
The dance studies curriculum at Folsom Lake College offers students the opportunity to develop a breadth of multi-disciplinary dance...
Deaf Culture and American Sign Language Studies
Our Deaf and American Sign Language (ASL) programs provides coursework in a deaf-centered framework that encourages students to embrace an...
Dental Assisting
The Dental Assisting program of study is an 11-month program and provides the opportunity to acquire a Certificate or an Associate of...
Design and Engineering Technology
The Design and Engineering programs at American River College and Sacramento City College emphasize the knowledge and skills required for...
Diesel/Clean Diesel Technology
The Diesel/Clean Diesel Technology program includes an introduction to diesel technology, diesel engine repair, basic hydraulic principles...
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Diagnostic Medical Sonography, also called ultrasound technology is one of the fastest growing imaging modalities in the allied health...
Early Childhood Education
The early childhood education programs offer an interactive approach to acquiring the knowledge, skills, and disposition necessary to work...
Economics
The study of economics analyzes how people and societies produce various commodities and distribute them for consumption, now or in the...
Education & Teaching
Our education and teaching programs prepare students to be teachers in public and private elementary schools.
Electronics Technology
The Electronics Technology program combines broad based Electronic and Telecommunications training with the newest specialty areas. By...
Emergency Medical Technology and Paramedic
Emergency Medical Technology and Paramedicine is an allied health specialty whose practitioners respond to emergencies before a patient...
Energy
American River College's Energy program provides training in all aspects of solar photovoltaic (PV) system design, installation...
Engineering
Our Engineering programs provide the foundation in mathematics, physics, and engineering necessary to transfer to a university and complete...
English
Our English departments offer courses in composition, literature, creative writing, and English education. Our English courses prepare...
Environmental Technology
Folsom Lake College offers courses and/or programs in environmental technology (ENVT) in two areas: Environmental Technology and...
English as a Second Language
Our English as a Second Language (ESL) classes offer language classes at multiple levels, from beginning to advanced. We serve multilingual...
Ethnic Studies
Our Ethnic Studies programs offer a broad array of courses in African American Studies, Asian American Studies, Mexican American/Chicano...
Family & Consumer Science
The mission of our Family and Consumer Science programs is to prepare students to function effectively in changing family, community, and...
Fashion
Our fashion programs address the industry’s needs and cover apparel construction, merchandising, retailing, patternmaking, draping, runway...
Film/Digital Cinema Production
This program is designed to provide skills in film production, digital cinema, and television through the preparation of projects for...
Film & Media Studies
Film and Media Studies is designed to develop critical thinking and screenwriting skills while fostering a humanistic and social scientific...
Fire Technology
The fire service is one of the most dynamic employers in the country. Our fire programs are designed to provide students with updated...
Foreign Languages
Our foreign language programs strive to educate students to their highest level of linguistic potential. Our courses help students acquire...
Funeral Service Education
The Funeral Service Education program prepares students for entry-level positions in funeral service. It is designed to meet the...
General Education
The General Education program offers certificates of achievement to satisfy the general education requirements for the California State...
Geography & GIS
Geography is the science of place and space. Geographers study the relationships among geographic places, natural systems, society...
Geology
Geology is the study of the origin and evolution of the earth, utilizing the principles of mathematics, chemistry, physics and biology. The...
Gerontology
Our Gerontology programs prepare students to assist seniors in managing their health and psychological and social needs unique to the...
Graphic Design and Digital Media
Graphic Design and Digital Media focuses on visual arts produced in a digital environment, including graphic design and 3D animation.
Health Education
Our health education programs seek to identify the health education needs of local businesses, organizations, and individuals in the...
Health Information Technology
Cosumnes River College's health information technology program is designed to train health information professionals with the knowledge and...
Health Records Information Technology
The health records information technology certificates are designed to quickly train students in the kind of computerized health...
Healthcare Interpreting
American River College's healthcare interpreter certificate program is designed to prepare bilingual individuals for effective language...
History
Our history programs offer a study of history that contributes to cultural literacy and develops critical thinking skills while helping...
Homeland Security
The Homeland Security program examines the roots of terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, intelligence analysis, response methods...
Honors
The Honors Program offers students the opportunity to challenge themselves intellectually in three-unit Honors Scholars courses in a...
Horticulture
Horticulture is the art or practice of garden cultivation and management. Horticulture includes arboriculture, floriculture, landscape...
Human Career Development
Our Human Career Development courses are designed to help students achieve success in college through a variety of classes, including study...
Humanities
The humanities are the study of how people process and document the human experience. Humans have long used philosophy, literature...
Imaging
The imaging program at Folsom Lake College prepares students for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists’ (ARRT) certifications...
Intercultural Studies
The Intercultural Studies Associate in Arts degree prepares students for careers in which they will interact with people from a variety of...
Interdisciplinary Studies
Our interdisciplinary studies programs are intended for students who want a general background in the areas of arts and humanities...
Interior Design
American River College's interior design program provides a foundation of education and skills in the expanding field of interior design...
Journalism
Journalism is the activity or profession of writing for newspapers, magazines, or news websites or preparing news to be broadcast.
Kinesiology & Athletics
Our physical education and athletics programs encourage students to hone skills in their personal management of life-long health and...
Learning, Tutoring and Academic Technology
Learning, tutoring, and academic technology courses are designed to help students become more effective at solving academic problems across...
Legal Assisting
American River College's legal assisting program is approved by the American Bar Association and has been preparing students for...
Liberal Arts
The liberal arts degree is designed for students who to gain broad knowledge of liberal arts and sciences, plus additional studies in one...
Library and Information Technology
The Library and Information Technology program is designed to assist students in the development of a wide range of technical skills in...
Management
Managers help organizations achieve their objectives through effective planning, organizing, directing, and controlling. Our management...
Marketing
Marketing is a dynamic area of study that provides immediate job and career opportunities after one course or the completion of a degree...
Math & Statistics
The study of mathematics provides students with the ability to think logically and abstractly and to use problem-solving and computational...
Mechanical-Electrical Technology
Sacramento City College's mechanical-electrical technology programs has courses in design, installing, operating and maintenance of...
Medical Assisting
Cosumnes River College's medical assisting program prepares competent entry-level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge...
Medical Technology
The medical laboratory technician (MLT) program at Folsom Lake College is designed to prepare students to qualify for and pass the National...
Modern Making
The modern making curriculum at Folsom Lake College is ideal for makers, artists, entrepreneurs, educators, hobbyists, inventors, and...
Music
Our music programs include vocal and instrumental components as well as courses on music, history, theory, and electronic music.
Natural Resources
American River College's natural resources program focuses on environmental conservation. Environmental conservation is an...
Nursing and Allied Health
The Nursing program consists of a combination of general education and nursing courses with related laboratory experience in local health...
Nutrition and Food
Our nutrition, dietetics, and foods programs teach students about food and its effect on our health. Students learn about food preparation...
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy assistants work with people of all ages who, because of physical, cognitive, developmental, social, or emotional...
Pharmacy Technology
Cosumnes River College's pharmacy technology program includes didactic, laboratory, and practicum components that are structured to...
Philosophy
Philosophy is the logical examination of the fundamental issues people have pondered for over 2,500 years. What is reality and what is...
Photography
Ous photography programs teach entry-level skills for careers in the photographic industry. Students interested in photography as visual...
Physical Science
The Physical Science program is meant to give the student a comprehensive breadth of the field of physical science and a hands-on learning...
Physical Therapy
Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) are licensed health care providers who provide physical therapy services under the supervision of a...
Physics
Physics is the study of the nature and properties of matter and energy. Distinguished from chemistry and biology, physics includes the...
Political Science
Political science is the study of the systems people set up to organize their societies, from neighborhoods to nations. Politics affect...
Project Management
The project management curriculum is highly relevant to the emerging market of project management in professional services like health...
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the way humans and animals act, feel, think, and learn. Part of psychology's appeal and fascination is the fact...
Public Safety
The Sacramento Regional Public Safety Training Center provides high-quality training and educational programs for public safety personnel...
Radio Production
Cosumnes River College's radio production program concentrates on the audio portion of broadcasting, with emphasis on performing, editing...
Radio, Television, & Film Production
This instructional program is designed to train students for skills needed in jobs requiring basic knowledge in radio, television, or film...
Real Estate
Our real estate programs offer a variety of courses that satisfy State of California prerequisites for Real Estate Salesperson and Real...
Recreation
We offer programs and courses in recreation management for those who are seeking a future in the recreation field. Our programs explore the...
Respiratory Care
American River College's respiratory care program prepares students for licensure as respiratory care practitioners in the state of...
Science
The Science program provides a broad study in the fields of biological and physical sciences in preparation for transfer to a four-year...
Social Science & International Studies
Our social science programs are designed to highlight the interconnectedness of various scientific disciplines. The curriculum enables...
Social Work and Human Services
Our social work and human services programs prepare students for employment as para-professionals and also prepare students for transfer to...
Sociology
Our social science programs are designed to highlight the interconnectedness of various scientific disciplines. The curriculum enables...
Speech Communication
Speech Communication courses offer instruction and practice in a variety of communication settings. The program includes theory and...
Speech/Language Pathology
American River College's speech/language pathology program prepares students to assist speech-language pathologists in treating disorders...
Student Government
Student government courses are designed for students interested in developing their leadership skills and participating in planning and...
Television Production
Cosumnes River College's television production program is designed to provide skills in television and film production through the...
Theatre Arts
Our theatre arts programs provide a broad foundation in various aspects of theatre including history, diversity, and production. Students...
Veterinary Technology
Our Veterinary Technology program provides a rigorous academic curriculum with ample hands-on experience. Students gain a working knowledge...
Viticulture
Viticulture is the study and production of grapes, often for the purpose of making wine. This program prepares students for work in...
Welding
Welding encompasses study in electrical, metallurgy, chemistry, physics, design, and mechanical engineering. Our Welding programs are...
Women & Gender Studies
The women and gender studies program provides students with critical thinking skills through the lens of women’s experiences and feminist...
Work Experience
Our cooperative work experience education and internship program is a unique educational plan. It provides students with the opportunity to...
Learning, Tutoring and Academic Technology
Learning, tutoring, and academic technology courses are designed to help students become more effective at solving academic problems across...
Construction
The Construction program prepares students for work in construction, remodeling, and energy auditing industries. Students train at the...
Sociology
Our social science programs are designed to highlight the interconnectedness of various scientific disciplines. The curriculum enables...
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