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Agriculture is the science or practice of farming, including cultivation of soil for growing crops and raising animals to provide food and other products.
Agriculture is a vital component of our local, state, and national economies and offers exciting employment opportunities. In addition to the production of a wide range of valuable agricultural commodities, the Sacramento region is home to numerous multinational agricultural corporations and statewide governmental agencies. It is also a center for international agricultural trade and commerce.
General agriculture students:
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Our animal science program largely focuses on equine science, which is generally the study of horses and their care. A degree in equine science opens students up to a range of careers, including those in the fields of medicine, tourism, and breeding.
Additionally, our animal science courses introduce students to the livestock industry and serve as building blocks for students interested in agriculture business and veterinary technology.
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Our Computer Information Science programs include computer science, computer programming, information processing, information systems security, network administration and design (including CISCO), web development and production (including front-end), management information systems, and computer applications.
A wide range of degrees and certificates are available for transfer students who plan to complete a four-year degree as well as students who plan to enter the workforce as information technology professionals.
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The Dental Assisting program of study is an 11-month program and provides the opportunity to acquire a Certificate or an Associate of Science degree in Dental Assisting. Classes begin each August with completion of the program the following July. At the completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take both state and national licensure examinations to become dental assistants.
Dental Assisting students work in the dental clinic where students provide supervised preventive and therapeutic treatment. This clinic is open to the public as well as to students, faculty, and staff of Los Rios Community College District.
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The Dental Hygiene program of study is a two-year Associate of Science degree program that trains students to become dental hygienists. Classes begin in the fall semester each year on a traditional semester schedule, with completion in May of the second year.
Dental Hygiene students work in the dental clinic where students provide supervised preventive and therapeutic treatment. This clinic is open to the public as well as to students, faculty, and staff of Los Rios Community College District.
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The mission of our Family and Consumer Science programs is to prepare students to function effectively in changing family, community, and work environments.
Our curriculum provides educational opportunities that respond to human needs, future technologies, and global changes in preparing students for employment, careers, advanced study, and lifelong learning.
Family and Consumer Science enables individuals to develop skills that improve the quality of life in a diverse society.
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The General Education program offers certificates of achievement to satisfy the general education requirements for the California State University (CSU) system or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).
In addition, the Associate in Liberal Arts degree is designed for students who wish a broad knowledge of liberal arts and sciences, plus additional studies in one of four "Areas of Emphasis". An area of emphasis would be an appropriate choice for a student planning to transfer to the California State University (CSU) or the University of California (UC), as the student can satisfy general education requirements, plus focus on transferable coursework that relates to majors at CSU or UC. Students must satisfactorily complete 60 units of collegiate coursework with a "C" (2.0) grade point average in curriculum that the district accepts toward this degree.
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Geography is the science of place and space. Geographers study the relationships among geographic places, natural systems, society, cultural activities, and the interdependence of all these over space.
There are two main branches of geography: human geography and physical geography. Human geography is concerned with the spatial aspects of human existence, such as how people and their activities are distributed over space, how people use and perceive space, and how people interact with the physical environment. Physical geographers study the physical elements and spatial processes that make up and shape the environment, including energy, air, water, weather, climate, landforms, soils, animals, plants, etc. Many aspects of geography are studied and analyzed using a variety of spatial technologies such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and remotely-sensed imagery. These tools are becoming more and more commonplace throughout society.
Geographers also study the linkages between human activity and natural systems. Geographers were among the first scientists to sound the alarm that human-induced changes to the environment were beginning to threaten the balance of life itself. Geographers today are active in the study of diverse topics, such as global warming, desertification, deforestation, loss of biodiversity, groundwater pollution, flooding, origin and diffusion of disease, urban and regional planning, global trade, social problems (for example, poverty, ethnic conflict), and many more.
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Cosumnes River College's health information technology program is designed to train health information professionals with the knowledge and skills to process, analyze, disseminate, and maintain health care information. A career as a health information professional offers a unique opportunity to combine an interest in health information, business, and computer information science.
The Associate of Science in Health Information Technology (HIT) prepares students for a career in a variety of health care settings across an array of health care environments. Health information technician graduates are employed in hospitals, as well as in other healthcare settings, including public/private health agencies, mental health facilities, long-term care, ambulatory care, state and federal health agencies, physician practices, and home health agencies.
Health information technicians verify health information data for completeness and accuracy, use computer applications to integrate and assess patient data, compile and report health information data for reimbursement, facility planning, marketing, risk management, utilization management, quality assessment, and research. HIT professionals code and abstract clinical data using the appropriate classification systems.
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Our interdisciplinary studies programs are intended for students who want a general background in the areas of arts and humanities, communication and English, social and behavioral sciences, or math and science. Several options are offered in specific interest areas, but all are intended to give the student an interdisciplinary foundation for further study or an overview of the area chosen.
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The liberal arts degree is designed for students who to gain broad knowledge of liberal arts and sciences, plus additional studies in one of four areas of emphasis. An area of emphasis is an appropriate choice for students planning to transfer to the California State University (CSU) or the University of California (UC), as students can satisfy general education requirements and focus on transferable coursework that relates to majors at CSU or UC.
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The medical laboratory technician (MLT) program at Folsom Lake College is designed to prepare students to qualify for and pass the National Medical Laboratory Technician Licensing exam. The Folsom Lake College MLT program is accredited by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Laboratory Field Services (LFS), and National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
The MLT program includes aspects of didactic and clinical training to prepare students to step into functioning medical laboratories, either in a hospital or research lab setting. The program has robust prerequisites and is intended to equip completers to execute any aspect of their profession both within and outside California. Not only will this approach prepare students for possible career advancement later, it will also result in the best possible preparation for a career as an MLT.
Successful completion of the MLT program requirements and general education graduation requirements of Folsom Lake College qualify the student for an associate degree in Medical Technology. Program completers are eligible to sit for the national MLT licensing exam administered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). Once a passing score on the ASCP National exam is achieved, graduates can apply for both national certification and state licensure.
To be eligible for enrollment in the program or in individual MEDTEC courses, the student must meet the following criteria:
The program is designed to prepare the student for licensure, for employment, and to participate as a member of a health care team. As part of the program, students will be placed in an operating medical laboratory as an intern in their final semester of program residence. Completers of the program will have demonstrated consistently professional, safe, and ethical practice.
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American River College's natural resources program focuses on environmental conservation. Environmental conservation is an interdisciplinary program that advances understanding of ecological systems and their interrelationships, including those with human society. Core study involves plant and animal ecology and natural history, field methods and study design, and conservation and management of ecosystems and natural resources. Students are able to focus their studies in conservation and sustainability; plant ecology, conservation and management; and/or vertebrate ecology, conservation and management.
This program covers a wide range of environmental studies, provides many unique opportunities for hands-on and real-world field experience, and prepares students for a variety of careers as well as transfer at the upper division level to academic programs involving environmental sciences.
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Political science is the study of the systems people set up to organize their societies, from neighborhoods to nations. Politics affect everything about our lives, including our education and jobs, the communities we live in, and the taxes we pay.
If active engagement in the political system is for you, then studying political science is a great way to get started. Career opportunities include jobs in both public and private sectors in:
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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 that it involves both pure science and the practical application of science to matters of everyday life. Those pursuing psychology as a field of study will find many career opportunities centering around helping others understand, predict, and control their own behavior and the behavior of others. Training in psychology also provides a valuable foundation for other professions that deal with people.
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The Science program provides a broad study in the fields of biological and physical sciences in preparation for transfer to a four-year program and continuation of studies in upper division science courses. Areas of study include Anthropology, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Geography, Geology and Physics.
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Our social science programs are designed to highlight the interconnectedness of various scientific disciplines. The curriculum enables students to understand how issues and events are shaped by diverse socio-economic, political, ecological, biological and geographical forces.
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Our social science programs are designed to highlight the interconnectedness of various scientific disciplines. The curriculum enables students to understand how issues and events are shaped by diverse socio-economic, political, ecological, biological and geographical forces.
The study of sociology facilitates careers in public policy, law, politics, social services, and international work. An advanced education in sociology can also lead to teaching at the high school, college, and graduate levels. Sociologists are also involved in research at the local, state, and federal levels, and in both private and public sector industry. Finally, many sociologists apply their education to working with local and global communities to support social justice issues.