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 Study at American River College American River College is a two year community college located in the southern edge of unincorporated Foothill Farms in Sacramento County, California. The college was established in 1955. The campus of ARC is spread out over an area of 153 acres. ARC is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
ARC offers enrollment to around 35,000 full-time and part-time students. This makes it one of the largest community colleges in California. It has its own newspaper - The American River Current, and also publishes the English as a Second Language newsletter, The Parrot.
The sports teams of American River College are nicknamed the ‘Beavers.'
American River can be found in Sacramento, CA (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at American River. Course TopicsThe most common majors at the school are in mathematics, science, family and social work, and liberal arts. American River SelectivityAmerican River is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications. FacultyA tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at American River are well-paid. Student EnrollmentIn 2007, 33,821 students were enrolled in the school. Older adults are in evidence at American River, often seeking career changing education. American River Tuition and AffordabilityBargain hunters might want to look at the school, which charges less than many schools of its type.
American River Programs and Degrees | General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors |
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| Liberal Arts | 913 | liberal arts and sciences, social services, sign language translation, geography courses, American Sign Language, anthropology, technical and business writing, international relations, ... | | Science | 231 | biological and physical sciences, physical sciences | | Family and Social Work | 167 | child development, human services, adult development and aging, foodservice management, family systems | | Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 100 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, home health aide, nursing assistant, various nursing | | Business and Management | 98 | accounting, business, business management, retail, small business management, sales and marketing, taxation | | Mechanics and Repair | 97 | automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair, industrial electronics tech, diesel mechanics, autobody repair, communications install and repair | | Therapy and Counseling | 66 | substance abuse counseling, psychology | | Design | 48 | interior design, fashion design | | Law | 43 | legal assistant, legal secretary | | Computer Science and Engineering | 40 | computer networking, system administration, webmastering, computer programming, computer science, computer graphics, database administration, web design | | Medical Support and Technology | 30 | respiratory care tech | | Security and Law Enforcement | 28 | fire-fighting | | Engineering Technician | 26 | drafting, engineering technology | | office and Administration | 25 | administrative assistant, data entry, office management | | Cooking and Culinary Arts | 22 | restaurant and catering management, culinary arts | | Mathematics | 20 | mathematics | | Music | 16 | music, music management | | Art Studies | 12 | art studies | | Real Estate and Construction Management | 12 | real estate | | Media | 9 | digital communications, journalism, animation and special effects, advertising | | Production Trades | 9 | welding, sheet metal tech | | Science and Laboratory Technician | 6 | biology tech | | Landscaping and Horticulture | 6 | plant nursery, landscaping, applied horticulture | | Construction Trades | 6 | apparel and textile marketing, carpentry, drywall installation, electrician | | Drama and Performing Arts | 5 | theatre design, drama | | Funeral and Mortuary Science | 4 | funeral and mortuary | | Conservation and Resource Management | 3 | conservation | | Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 1 | parks and recreation studies, sports and fitness management | | Engineering | 0 | engineering | | Photography and Commercial Art | 0 | film studies, photography, drawing | | Education and Teaching | 0 | early childhood special ed |
Contact: American River American River College
4700 College Oak Dr
Sacramento, CA 95841-4286
General Phone: (916) 484-8011
http://www.arc.losrios.edu/
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