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Accounting
Prepare for careers in various accounting professions and develop a foundation in accounting and business.
Accounting
Administration of Justice
Learn the prevention, discovery, control, and treatment of crimes, and prepare for the administration of justice field.
Administration of Justice
Anthropology
Study humankind around the world and throughout time to understand our evolutionary origins and our diverse cultures.
Anthropology
Apprenticeship
Gain occupational training that combines paid employment, on-the-job training, and job-related college instruction.
Apprenticeship
Art
Take art classes including ceramics, photography, figure and portrait drawing, blacksmithing, sculpture, printmaking, and more.
Art
Art History
Our Art History degree is designed to give students the foundation in art history necessary for transfer to a four-year college or...
Art History
Art New Media
A digital art and design education honoring traditional art foundations. Learn the latest tools and techniques in multiple areas.
Art New Media
ASL-English Interpreting
Prepare for entry-level positions with integrated coursework in American Sign Language (ASL) and ASL-English interpretation.
ASL-English Interpreting
Astronomy
Take Intro to Astronomy, Astronomy Lab, The Solar System, Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology, and more.
Astronomy
Automotive Collision Technology
The Automotive Tech Programs combine classroom and hands-on shop experience to prepare for careers in the transportation industry.
Automotive Collision Technology
Automotive Technology
Receive combined classroom and hands-on shop experiences to prepare for automotive service careers and repair all types of cars.
Automotive Technology
Biology and Biotechnology
Understand the living world. Meet the challenges of the future, improve the quality of human life, and preserve biodiversity.
Biology and Biotechnology
Business
Find immediate employment and career advancement, including finances, entrepreneurship, managing, public administration, and more.
Business
Business Technology
Prepare for first-time employment, re-entry, or career advancement in a variety of administrative and office settings.
Business Technology
Chemistry
Enjoy interactive classes that cover all aspects of chemistry and access Beacon, nationally award-winning peer-assisted tutoring.
Chemistry
Communication
Communication is essential for personal and professional growth. Learn theory and practice public speaking and critical thinking.
Communication
Community Services Education
Enjoy lifelong learning with fee-based classes, designed for educational goals that do not require college credit.
Community Services Education
Computer Information Science
Take courses from multiple categories including computer applications, networking, programming, computer security, and web.
Computer Information Science
Dance
ARC's Dance program offers a diverse line-up of courses, including ballet, modern dance, ballroom dance, hip hop, and more.
Dance
Deaf Culture and American Sign Language Studies
Take classes with a deaf-centered framework that embrace an empowered collaboration with people with deafness.
Deaf Culture and American Sign Language Studies
Design & Engineering Technology
Using real-world applications, get the knowledge and skills for architectural, civil, and mechanical engineering careers.
Design & Engineering Technology
Diesel/Clean Diesel Technology
Diesel/Clean Diesel Technology combines classroom and hands-on shop experiences for careers in the transportation industry.
Diesel/Clean Diesel Technology
Early Childhood Education
The earliest years of life are critical to building a foundation for lifelong learning. Young children need settings in which they can...
Early Childhood Education
Economics
Study how individuals and societies use limited resources to produce and distribute goods and services for consumption.
Economics
Education/Teaching
Our Education/Teaching programs equip students with the foundational principles, practices, and skills necessary for teaching California’s...
Education/Teaching
Electrician Trainee Program
The electrician trainee program provides instruction in the installation, operation, and maintenance of residential and commercial...
Electrician Trainee Program
Electronics Technology
Electronic and telecommunications training with specialties including robotics, fiber optics, and programmable controllers.
Electronics Technology
Emergency Medical Technology
Emergency Medical Technology is an allied health specialty whose practitioners respond to emergencies and render basic and advanced medical...
Emergency Medical Technology
Energy
Training in solar photovoltaic (PV) system design, including cost estimation, sales, installation, and management skills.
Energy
Engineering
Get the foundation in math, physics, and engineering to transfer to a four-year institution and complete a BA in engineering.
Engineering
English
Study written and spoken English including composition and technical writing, literature, reading, creative writing, and education.
English
English as a Second Language
English as a Second Language (ESL) helps non-native speakers learn English to pursue their career and educational goals.
English as a Second Language
Ethnic Studies
Ethnic Studies is an interdisciplinary and diverse field that gives voice to historically marginalized peoples and their perspectives by...
Ethnic Studies
Fashion
Fashion-related industries are the nation's largest employer. Get current, marketable, and competitive skills for this job market.
Fashion
Fire Technology
Take intensive training courses for a certificate or an associate degree. Instructors are experienced members of the fire service.
Fire Technology
Funeral Service Education
Gain employment as funeral directors and embalmers. Courses include biology, funeral service management, and embalming.
Funeral Service Education
General Education - Transfer
ARC offers a certificate of achievement to satisfy the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements.
General Education - Transfer
General Science
A broad study in biological and physical sciences for transfer and continuing studies in upper division science courses.
General Science
Geography and GIS
Geography is the science of space and place on Earth's surface. GIS is a computer-based technology used to map, manage, analyze, and model...
Geography and GIS
Geology
Geology is the study of the origin and evolution of the Earth using the principles of mathematics, chemistry, physics, and biology.
Geology
Gerontology
Start a career in aging with a nationally accredited Gerontology program at American River College. Pursue a degree or a program of merit...
Gerontology
Global Studies
Understand international issues including the impact of globalization, trade, economics, war, foreign relations, and diplomacy.
Global Studies
Health Education
Obtain the essential information for the evaluation and maintenance of individual health.
Health Education
Healthcare Interpreting
Bilingual students can prepare for effective language interpretation and cultural brokering in the healthcare setting.
Healthcare Interpreting
History
Study history and gain cultural literacy, critical thinking, and well-informed perspectives on today's world.
History
Homeland Security
Examine terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, intelligence analysis, natural disasters, negotiations, and conflict resolution.
Homeland Security
Honors
Join our Honors community, dedicated to intellectual and personal enrichment in a diverse and challenging academic environment.
Honors
Horticulture
Horticulture improves plant culture methods, environmental sustainability, economic vitality, and quality of life.
Horticulture
Hospitality Management
From business theory to hands-on cooking, our classes focus on job skills and professional fine dining. And, work in our 4-star restaurant.
Hospitality Management
Human Career Development
Classes include study skills, career exploration, transferring, life skills, peer mentoring, and learning strategies.
Human Career Development
Human Services
Become a paraprofessional aide with agencies such as correctional institutions, welfare, mental health, schools, and childcare centers.
Human Services
Humanities and Religious Studies
Explore the dynamics of difference through interdisciplinary study, appreciation, and analysis of world cultures from ancient times to the...
Humanities and Religious Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies
Study literature and verbal and written communication skills. Gain a background in communication skills used in the workplace
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interior Design
Do you love wandering the aisles of home decor stores or spending hours creating the perfect dream home inspiration board? Our Interior...
Interior Design
Journalism
Receive a strong introduction to both general studies and a journalism or mass communication major.
Journalism
Kinesiology and Athletics
Take a wide variety of courses that improve physical fitness, sports skills, and dance performance abilities.
Kinesiology and Athletics
Learning Resource Center
The LRC is an instructional facility that provides classrooms, a quiet learning environment, and instructional support services.
Learning Resource Center
Legal Studies
We are approved by the American Bar Association and have been preparing students for entry-level jobs in law for over 30 years.
Legal Studies
Library
Learn research skills and how to find and evaluate information from a wide variety of sources.
Library
Management
From communication to human resources, our strong management focus provides the knowledge and skills you need to achieve a management...
Management
Marketing
Acquire knowledge and training for careers in sales, advertising, and marketing and receive training for management positions.
Marketing
Mathematics and Statistics
Take math classes for your graduation requirements, or earn an AS in math to transfer to a four-year program in math or statistics.
Mathematics and Statistics
Music
Receive a rich foundation to develop as a professional musician through music theory, history, performance, and production.
Music
Natural Resources
Understand ecological systems and their interrelationships. Receive unique opportunities for hands-on, real-world field experience.
Natural Resources
Nursing and Allied Health
Take general education and nursing courses with related lab experience in local health agencies. Work to become a registered nurse.
Nursing and Allied Health
Nutrition and Foods
Apply nutrition principles to improve health and quality of life. Prepare for transfer programs such as dietetics and health sciences.
Nutrition and Foods
Paralegal Studies
Paralegal Studies program at ARC.
Paralegal Studies
Paramedic
Classroom, clinical, and field internship training prepares paramedics to assess and treat a wide variety of medical emergencies.
Paramedic
Philosophy
Philosophy is the critical, rational examination of fundamental issues such as the scope and limits of human knowledge, the nature of the...
Philosophy
Physics
If you wish to pursue a career in physics or a related field, ARC's Physics program offers you a strong foundation.
Physics
Political Science
Take courses including U.S. government, foreign government, Constitutional rights, international relations, and law and society.
Political Science
Psychology
Courses include psychology of death and dying, abnormal behavior, human development, human sexuality, and psychology of aging.
Psychology
Real Estate
Learn practical applications in real estate, including legal aspects, practice, finance, economics, and appraisal.
Real Estate
Recreation
ARC's recreation program offers an associate degree that provides training for an entry-level career in the field of recreation and leisure...
Recreation
Regional Public Safety Training Center
Receive high-quality, entry-level and advanced in-service training and educational programs for public safety personnel.
Regional Public Safety Training Center
Respiratory Care
Become a CA licensed registered respiratory therapist and learn diagnostic procedures, treatment, and patient management.
Respiratory Care
Social Justice Studies
The Associate in Arts in Social Justice Studies: Race and Ethnicity for Transfer degree provides students with a major that fulfills the...
Social Justice Studies
Social Science
Study scientific disciplines to see how events are shaped by socio-economic, political, ecological, and geographical forces.
Social Science
Social Work and Chemical Dependency
This program prepares students for employment as paraprofessional aides with agencies such as correctional institutions, parole, probation...
Social Work and Chemical Dependency
Sociology
Study human behavior in society by focusing on systems and how individuals live, work, and interact with them.
Sociology
Speech-Language Pathology
Learn to assist speech-language pathologists in treating communication disorders including articulation, voice, fluency, and hearing.
Speech-Language Pathology
Student Government
Participate in faculty and administrative committees. Learn leadership skills and gain practical experience in student government.
Student Government
Theatre Arts
Take classes in all areas of theatre and an expanding Film Studies Program. Enjoy a busy production schedule and our new facility.
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts Film
ARC's Theatre Arts Film offerings include a variety of classes as well as degree and certificate programs.
Theatre Arts Film
Theatre Arts Performance
ARC's Theatre Arts Performance classes give you real-world experience acting on stage or working behind the scenes.
Theatre Arts Performance
Welding Technology
Gain skills and knowledge in manual and semi-automatic welding processes used in the metal fabrication and construction industries.
Welding Technology
Work Experience
Our experiential academic program is where students apply what they have learned in the classroom to a work environment.
Work Experience
World Languages
Take courses in World Languages and develop a command of many languages necessary to pursue career, transfer, and degree goals.
World Languages
Accounting
Prepare for careers in various accounting professions and develop a foundation in accounting and business.
Accounting
Administration of Justice
Learn the prevention, discovery, control, and treatment of crimes, and prepare for the administration of justice field.
Administration of Justice
Anthropology
Study humankind around the world and throughout time to understand our evolutionary origins and our diverse cultures.
Anthropology
Apprenticeship
Gain occupational training that combines paid employment, on-the-job training, and job-related college instruction.
Apprenticeship
Art
Take art classes including ceramics, photography, figure and portrait drawing, blacksmithing, sculpture, printmaking, and more.
Art
Art History
Our Art History degree is designed to give students the foundation in art history necessary for transfer to a four-year college or...
Art History
Art New Media
A digital art and design education honoring traditional art foundations. Learn the latest tools and techniques in multiple areas.
Art New Media
ASL-English Interpreting
Prepare for entry-level positions with integrated coursework in American Sign Language (ASL) and ASL-English interpretation.
ASL-English Interpreting
Astronomy
Take Intro to Astronomy, Astronomy Lab, The Solar System, Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology, and more.
Astronomy
Automotive Collision Technology
The Automotive Tech Programs combine classroom and hands-on shop experience to prepare for careers in the transportation industry.
Automotive Collision Technology
Automotive Technology
Receive combined classroom and hands-on shop experiences to prepare for automotive service careers and repair all types of cars.
Automotive Technology
Biology and Biotechnology
Understand the living world. Meet the challenges of the future, improve the quality of human life, and preserve biodiversity.
Biology and Biotechnology
Business
Find immediate employment and career advancement, including finances, entrepreneurship, managing, public administration, and more.
Business
Business Technology
Prepare for first-time employment, re-entry, or career advancement in a variety of administrative and office settings.
Business Technology
Chemistry
Enjoy interactive classes that cover all aspects of chemistry and access Beacon, nationally award-winning peer-assisted tutoring.
Chemistry
Communication
Communication is essential for personal and professional growth. Learn theory and practice public speaking and critical thinking.
Communication
Community Services Education
Enjoy lifelong learning with fee-based classes, designed for educational goals that do not require college credit.
Community Services Education
Computer Information Science
Take courses from multiple categories including computer applications, networking, programming, computer security, and web.
Computer Information Science
Dance
ARC's Dance program offers a diverse line-up of courses, including ballet, modern dance, ballroom dance, hip hop, and more.
Dance
Deaf Culture and American Sign Language Studies
Take classes with a deaf-centered framework that embrace an empowered collaboration with people with deafness.
Deaf Culture and American Sign Language Studies
Design & Engineering Technology
Using real-world applications, get the knowledge and skills for architectural, civil, and mechanical engineering careers.
Design & Engineering Technology
Diesel/Clean Diesel Technology
Diesel/Clean Diesel Technology combines classroom and hands-on shop experiences for careers in the transportation industry.
Diesel/Clean Diesel Technology
Early Childhood Education
The earliest years of life are critical to building a foundation for lifelong learning. Young children need settings in which they can...
Early Childhood Education
Economics
Study how individuals and societies use limited resources to produce and distribute goods and services for consumption.
Economics
Education/Teaching
Our Education/Teaching programs equip students with the foundational principles, practices, and skills necessary for teaching California’s...
Education/Teaching
Electrician Trainee Program
The electrician trainee program provides instruction in the installation, operation, and maintenance of residential and commercial...
Electrician Trainee Program
Electronics Technology
Electronic and telecommunications training with specialties including robotics, fiber optics, and programmable controllers.
Electronics Technology
Emergency Medical Technology
Emergency Medical Technology is an allied health specialty whose practitioners respond to emergencies and render basic and advanced medical...
Emergency Medical Technology
Energy
Training in solar photovoltaic (PV) system design, including cost estimation, sales, installation, and management skills.
Energy
Engineering
Get the foundation in math, physics, and engineering to transfer to a four-year institution and complete a BA in engineering.
Engineering
English
Study written and spoken English including composition and technical writing, literature, reading, creative writing, and education.
English
English as a Second Language
English as a Second Language (ESL) helps non-native speakers learn English to pursue their career and educational goals.
English as a Second Language
Ethnic Studies
Ethnic Studies is an interdisciplinary and diverse field that gives voice to historically marginalized peoples and their perspectives by...
Ethnic Studies
Fashion
Fashion-related industries are the nation's largest employer. Get current, marketable, and competitive skills for this job market.
Fashion
Fire Technology
Take intensive training courses for a certificate or an associate degree. Instructors are experienced members of the fire service.
Fire Technology
Funeral Service Education
Gain employment as funeral directors and embalmers. Courses include biology, funeral service management, and embalming.
Funeral Service Education
General Education - Transfer
ARC offers a certificate of achievement to satisfy the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements.
General Education - Transfer
General Science
A broad study in biological and physical sciences for transfer and continuing studies in upper division science courses.
General Science
Geography and GIS
Geography is the science of space and place on Earth's surface. GIS is a computer-based technology used to map, manage, analyze, and model...
Geography and GIS
Geology
Geology is the study of the origin and evolution of the Earth using the principles of mathematics, chemistry, physics, and biology.
Geology
Gerontology
Start a career in aging with a nationally accredited Gerontology program at American River College. Pursue a degree or a program of merit...
Gerontology
Global Studies
Understand international issues including the impact of globalization, trade, economics, war, foreign relations, and diplomacy.
Global Studies
Health Education
Obtain the essential information for the evaluation and maintenance of individual health.
Health Education
Healthcare Interpreting
Bilingual students can prepare for effective language interpretation and cultural brokering in the healthcare setting.
Healthcare Interpreting
History
Study history and gain cultural literacy, critical thinking, and well-informed perspectives on today's world.
History
Homeland Security
Examine terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, intelligence analysis, natural disasters, negotiations, and conflict resolution.
Homeland Security
Honors
Join our Honors community, dedicated to intellectual and personal enrichment in a diverse and challenging academic environment.
Honors
Horticulture
Horticulture improves plant culture methods, environmental sustainability, economic vitality, and quality of life.
Horticulture
Hospitality Management
From business theory to hands-on cooking, our classes focus on job skills and professional fine dining. And, work in our 4-star restaurant.
Hospitality Management
Human Career Development
Classes include study skills, career exploration, transferring, life skills, peer mentoring, and learning strategies.
Human Career Development
Human Services
Become a paraprofessional aide with agencies such as correctional institutions, welfare, mental health, schools, and childcare centers.
Human Services
Humanities and Religious Studies
Explore the dynamics of difference through interdisciplinary study, appreciation, and analysis of world cultures from ancient times to the...
Humanities and Religious Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies
Study literature and verbal and written communication skills. Gain a background in communication skills used in the workplace
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interior Design
Do you love wandering the aisles of home decor stores or spending hours creating the perfect dream home inspiration board? Our Interior...
Interior Design
Journalism
Receive a strong introduction to both general studies and a journalism or mass communication major.
Journalism
Kinesiology and Athletics
Take a wide variety of courses that improve physical fitness, sports skills, and dance performance abilities.
Kinesiology and Athletics
Learning Resource Center
The LRC is an instructional facility that provides classrooms, a quiet learning environment, and instructional support services.
Learning Resource Center
Legal Studies
We are approved by the American Bar Association and have been preparing students for entry-level jobs in law for over 30 years.
Legal Studies
Library
Learn research skills and how to find and evaluate information from a wide variety of sources.
Library
Management
From communication to human resources, our strong management focus provides the knowledge and skills you need to achieve a management...
Management
Marketing
Acquire knowledge and training for careers in sales, advertising, and marketing and receive training for management positions.
Marketing
Mathematics and Statistics
Take math classes for your graduation requirements, or earn an AS in math to transfer to a four-year program in math or statistics.
Mathematics and Statistics
Music
Receive a rich foundation to develop as a professional musician through music theory, history, performance, and production.
Music
Natural Resources
Understand ecological systems and their interrelationships. Receive unique opportunities for hands-on, real-world field experience.
Natural Resources
Nursing and Allied Health
Take general education and nursing courses with related lab experience in local health agencies. Work to become a registered nurse.
Nursing and Allied Health
Nutrition and Foods
Apply nutrition principles to improve health and quality of life. Prepare for transfer programs such as dietetics and health sciences.
Nutrition and Foods
Paralegal Studies
Paralegal Studies program at ARC.
Paralegal Studies
Paramedic
Classroom, clinical, and field internship training prepares paramedics to assess and treat a wide variety of medical emergencies.
Paramedic
Philosophy
Philosophy is the critical, rational examination of fundamental issues such as the scope and limits of human knowledge, the nature of the...
Philosophy
Physics
If you wish to pursue a career in physics or a related field, ARC's Physics program offers you a strong foundation.
Physics
Political Science
Take courses including U.S. government, foreign government, Constitutional rights, international relations, and law and society.
Political Science
Psychology
Courses include psychology of death and dying, abnormal behavior, human development, human sexuality, and psychology of aging.
Psychology
Real Estate
Learn practical applications in real estate, including legal aspects, practice, finance, economics, and appraisal.
Real Estate
Recreation
ARC's recreation program offers an associate degree that provides training for an entry-level career in the field of recreation and leisure...
Recreation
Regional Public Safety Training Center
Receive high-quality, entry-level and advanced in-service training and educational programs for public safety personnel.
Regional Public Safety Training Center
Respiratory Care
Become a CA licensed registered respiratory therapist and learn diagnostic procedures, treatment, and patient management.
Respiratory Care
Social Justice Studies
The Associate in Arts in Social Justice Studies: Race and Ethnicity for Transfer degree provides students with a major that fulfills the...
Social Justice Studies
Social Science
Study scientific disciplines to see how events are shaped by socio-economic, political, ecological, and geographical forces.
Social Science
Social Work and Chemical Dependency
This program prepares students for employment as paraprofessional aides with agencies such as correctional institutions, parole, probation...
Social Work and Chemical Dependency
Sociology
Study human behavior in society by focusing on systems and how individuals live, work, and interact with them.
Sociology
Speech-Language Pathology
Learn to assist speech-language pathologists in treating communication disorders including articulation, voice, fluency, and hearing.
Speech-Language Pathology
Student Government
Participate in faculty and administrative committees. Learn leadership skills and gain practical experience in student government.
Student Government
Theatre Arts
Take classes in all areas of theatre and an expanding Film Studies Program. Enjoy a busy production schedule and our new facility.
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts Film
ARC's Theatre Arts Film offerings include a variety of classes as well as degree and certificate programs.
Theatre Arts Film
Theatre Arts Performance
ARC's Theatre Arts Performance classes give you real-world experience acting on stage or working behind the scenes.
Theatre Arts Performance
Welding Technology
Gain skills and knowledge in manual and semi-automatic welding processes used in the metal fabrication and construction industries.
Welding Technology
Work Experience
Our experiential academic program is where students apply what they have learned in the classroom to a work environment.
Work Experience
World Languages
Take courses in World Languages and develop a command of many languages necessary to pursue career, transfer, and degree goals.
World Languages
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Accounting
Prepare for careers in various accounting professions and develop a foundation in accounting and business.
Accounting
Administration of Justice
Learn the prevention, discovery, control, and treatment of crimes, and prepare for the administration of justice field.
Administration of Justice
Anthropology
Study humankind around the world and throughout time to understand our evolutionary origins and our diverse cultures.
Anthropology
Apprenticeship
Gain occupational training that combines paid employment, on-the-job training, and job-related college instruction.
Apprenticeship
Art
Take art classes including ceramics, photography, figure and portrait drawing, blacksmithing, sculpture, printmaking, and more.
Art
Art History
Our Art History degree is designed to give students the foundation in art history necessary for transfer to a four-year college or...
Art History
Art New Media
A digital art and design education honoring traditional art foundations. Learn the latest tools and techniques in multiple areas.
Art New Media
ASL-English Interpreting
Prepare for entry-level positions with integrated coursework in American Sign Language (ASL) and ASL-English interpretation.
ASL-English Interpreting
Astronomy
Take Intro to Astronomy, Astronomy Lab, The Solar System, Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology, and more.
Astronomy
Automotive Collision Technology
The Automotive Tech Programs combine classroom and hands-on shop experience to prepare for careers in the transportation industry.
Automotive Collision Technology
Automotive Technology
Receive combined classroom and hands-on shop experiences to prepare for automotive service careers and repair all types of cars.
Automotive Technology
Biology and Biotechnology
Understand the living world. Meet the challenges of the future, improve the quality of human life, and preserve biodiversity.
Biology and Biotechnology
Business
Find immediate employment and career advancement, including finances, entrepreneurship, managing, public administration, and more.
Business
Business Technology
Prepare for first-time employment, re-entry, or career advancement in a variety of administrative and office settings.
Business Technology
Chemistry
Enjoy interactive classes that cover all aspects of chemistry and access Beacon, nationally award-winning peer-assisted tutoring.
Chemistry
Communication
Communication is essential for personal and professional growth. Learn theory and practice public speaking and critical thinking.
Communication
Community Services Education
Enjoy lifelong learning with fee-based classes, designed for educational goals that do not require college credit.
Community Services Education
Computer Information Science
Take courses from multiple categories including computer applications, networking, programming, computer security, and web.
Computer Information Science
Dance
ARC's Dance program offers a diverse line-up of courses, including ballet, modern dance, ballroom dance, hip hop, and more.
Dance
Deaf Culture and American Sign Language Studies
Take classes with a deaf-centered framework that embrace an empowered collaboration with people with deafness.
Deaf Culture and American Sign Language Studies
Design & Engineering Technology
Using real-world applications, get the knowledge and skills for architectural, civil, and mechanical engineering careers.
Design & Engineering Technology
Diesel/Clean Diesel Technology
Diesel/Clean Diesel Technology combines classroom and hands-on shop experiences for careers in the transportation industry.
Diesel/Clean Diesel Technology
Early Childhood Education
The earliest years of life are critical to building a foundation for lifelong learning. Young children need settings in which they can...
Early Childhood Education
Economics
Study how individuals and societies use limited resources to produce and distribute goods and services for consumption.
Economics
Education/Teaching
Our Education/Teaching programs equip students with the foundational principles, practices, and skills necessary for teaching California’s...
Education/Teaching
Electrician Trainee Program
The electrician trainee program provides instruction in the installation, operation, and maintenance of residential and commercial...
Electrician Trainee Program
Electronics Technology
Electronic and telecommunications training with specialties including robotics, fiber optics, and programmable controllers.
Electronics Technology
Emergency Medical Technology
Emergency Medical Technology is an allied health specialty whose practitioners respond to emergencies and render basic and advanced medical...
Emergency Medical Technology
Energy
Training in solar photovoltaic (PV) system design, including cost estimation, sales, installation, and management skills.
Energy
Engineering
Get the foundation in math, physics, and engineering to transfer to a four-year institution and complete a BA in engineering.
Engineering
English
Study written and spoken English including composition and technical writing, literature, reading, creative writing, and education.
English
English as a Second Language
English as a Second Language (ESL) helps non-native speakers learn English to pursue their career and educational goals.
English as a Second Language
Ethnic Studies
Ethnic Studies is an interdisciplinary and diverse field that gives voice to historically marginalized peoples and their perspectives by...
Ethnic Studies
Fashion
Fashion-related industries are the nation's largest employer. Get current, marketable, and competitive skills for this job market.
Fashion
Fire Technology
Take intensive training courses for a certificate or an associate degree. Instructors are experienced members of the fire service.
Fire Technology
Funeral Service Education
Gain employment as funeral directors and embalmers. Courses include biology, funeral service management, and embalming.
Funeral Service Education
General Education - Transfer
ARC offers a certificate of achievement to satisfy the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements.
General Education - Transfer
General Science
A broad study in biological and physical sciences for transfer and continuing studies in upper division science courses.
General Science
Geography and GIS
Geography is the science of space and place on Earth's surface. GIS is a computer-based technology used to map, manage, analyze, and model...
Geography and GIS
Geology
Geology is the study of the origin and evolution of the Earth using the principles of mathematics, chemistry, physics, and biology.
Geology
Gerontology
Start a career in aging with a nationally accredited Gerontology program at American River College. Pursue a degree or a program of merit...
Gerontology
Global Studies
Understand international issues including the impact of globalization, trade, economics, war, foreign relations, and diplomacy.
Global Studies
Health Education
Obtain the essential information for the evaluation and maintenance of individual health.
Health Education
Healthcare Interpreting
Bilingual students can prepare for effective language interpretation and cultural brokering in the healthcare setting.
Healthcare Interpreting
History
Study history and gain cultural literacy, critical thinking, and well-informed perspectives on today's world.
History
Homeland Security
Examine terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, intelligence analysis, natural disasters, negotiations, and conflict resolution.
Homeland Security
Honors
Join our Honors community, dedicated to intellectual and personal enrichment in a diverse and challenging academic environment.
Honors
Horticulture
Horticulture improves plant culture methods, environmental sustainability, economic vitality, and quality of life.
Horticulture
Hospitality Management
From business theory to hands-on cooking, our classes focus on job skills and professional fine dining. And, work in our 4-star restaurant.
Hospitality Management
Human Career Development
Classes include study skills, career exploration, transferring, life skills, peer mentoring, and learning strategies.
Human Career Development
Human Services
Become a paraprofessional aide with agencies such as correctional institutions, welfare, mental health, schools, and childcare centers.
Human Services
Humanities and Religious Studies
Explore the dynamics of difference through interdisciplinary study, appreciation, and analysis of world cultures from ancient times to the...
Humanities and Religious Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies
Study literature and verbal and written communication skills. Gain a background in communication skills used in the workplace
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interior Design
Do you love wandering the aisles of home decor stores or spending hours creating the perfect dream home inspiration board? Our Interior...
Interior Design
Journalism
Receive a strong introduction to both general studies and a journalism or mass communication major.
Journalism
Kinesiology and Athletics
Take a wide variety of courses that improve physical fitness, sports skills, and dance performance abilities.
Kinesiology and Athletics
Learning Resource Center
The LRC is an instructional facility that provides classrooms, a quiet learning environment, and instructional support services.
Learning Resource Center
Legal Studies
We are approved by the American Bar Association and have been preparing students for entry-level jobs in law for over 30 years.
Legal Studies
Library
Learn research skills and how to find and evaluate information from a wide variety of sources.
Library
Management
From communication to human resources, our strong management focus provides the knowledge and skills you need to achieve a management...
Management
Marketing
Acquire knowledge and training for careers in sales, advertising, and marketing and receive training for management positions.
Marketing
Mathematics and Statistics
Take math classes for your graduation requirements, or earn an AS in math to transfer to a four-year program in math or statistics.
Mathematics and Statistics
Music
Receive a rich foundation to develop as a professional musician through music theory, history, performance, and production.
Music
Natural Resources
Understand ecological systems and their interrelationships. Receive unique opportunities for hands-on, real-world field experience.
Natural Resources
Nursing and Allied Health
Take general education and nursing courses with related lab experience in local health agencies. Work to become a registered nurse.
Nursing and Allied Health
Nutrition and Foods
Apply nutrition principles to improve health and quality of life. Prepare for transfer programs such as dietetics and health sciences.
Nutrition and Foods
Paralegal Studies
Paralegal Studies program at ARC.
Paralegal Studies
Paramedic
Classroom, clinical, and field internship training prepares paramedics to assess and treat a wide variety of medical emergencies.
Paramedic
Philosophy
Philosophy is the critical, rational examination of fundamental issues such as the scope and limits of human knowledge, the nature of the...
Philosophy
Physics
If you wish to pursue a career in physics or a related field, ARC's Physics program offers you a strong foundation.
Physics
Political Science
Take courses including U.S. government, foreign government, Constitutional rights, international relations, and law and society.
Political Science
Psychology
Courses include psychology of death and dying, abnormal behavior, human development, human sexuality, and psychology of aging.
Psychology
Real Estate
Learn practical applications in real estate, including legal aspects, practice, finance, economics, and appraisal.
Real Estate
Recreation
ARC's recreation program offers an associate degree that provides training for an entry-level career in the field of recreation and leisure...
Recreation
Regional Public Safety Training Center
Receive high-quality, entry-level and advanced in-service training and educational programs for public safety personnel.
Regional Public Safety Training Center
Respiratory Care
Become a CA licensed registered respiratory therapist and learn diagnostic procedures, treatment, and patient management.
Respiratory Care
Social Justice Studies
The Associate in Arts in Social Justice Studies: Race and Ethnicity for Transfer degree provides students with a major that fulfills the...
Social Justice Studies
Social Science
Study scientific disciplines to see how events are shaped by socio-economic, political, ecological, and geographical forces.
Social Science
Social Work and Chemical Dependency
This program prepares students for employment as paraprofessional aides with agencies such as correctional institutions, parole, probation...
Social Work and Chemical Dependency
Sociology
Study human behavior in society by focusing on systems and how individuals live, work, and interact with them.
Sociology
Speech-Language Pathology
Learn to assist speech-language pathologists in treating communication disorders including articulation, voice, fluency, and hearing.
Speech-Language Pathology
Student Government
Participate in faculty and administrative committees. Learn leadership skills and gain practical experience in student government.
Student Government
Theatre Arts
Take classes in all areas of theatre and an expanding Film Studies Program. Enjoy a busy production schedule and our new facility.
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts Film
ARC's Theatre Arts Film offerings include a variety of classes as well as degree and certificate programs.
Theatre Arts Film
Theatre Arts Performance
ARC's Theatre Arts Performance classes give you real-world experience acting on stage or working behind the scenes.
Theatre Arts Performance
Welding Technology
Gain skills and knowledge in manual and semi-automatic welding processes used in the metal fabrication and construction industries.
Welding Technology
Work Experience
Our experiential academic program is where students apply what they have learned in the classroom to a work environment.
Work Experience
World Languages
Take courses in World Languages and develop a command of many languages necessary to pursue career, transfer, and degree goals.
World Languages
Accounting
Prepare for careers in various accounting professions and develop a foundation in accounting and business.
Accounting
Administration of Justice
Learn the prevention, discovery, control, and treatment of crimes, and prepare for the administration of justice field.
Administration of Justice
Anthropology
Study humankind around the world and throughout time to understand our evolutionary origins and our diverse cultures.
Anthropology
Apprenticeship
Gain occupational training that combines paid employment, on-the-job training, and job-related college instruction.
Apprenticeship
Art
Take art classes including ceramics, photography, figure and portrait drawing, blacksmithing, sculpture, printmaking, and more.
Art
Art History
Our Art History degree is designed to give students the foundation in art history necessary for transfer to a four-year college or...
Art History
Art New Media
A digital art and design education honoring traditional art foundations. Learn the latest tools and techniques in multiple areas.
Art New Media
ASL-English Interpreting
Prepare for entry-level positions with integrated coursework in American Sign Language (ASL) and ASL-English interpretation.
ASL-English Interpreting
Astronomy
Take Intro to Astronomy, Astronomy Lab, The Solar System, Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology, and more.
Astronomy
Automotive Collision Technology
The Automotive Tech Programs combine classroom and hands-on shop experience to prepare for careers in the transportation industry.
Automotive Collision Technology
Automotive Technology
Receive combined classroom and hands-on shop experiences to prepare for automotive service careers and repair all types of cars.
Automotive Technology
Biology and Biotechnology
Understand the living world. Meet the challenges of the future, improve the quality of human life, and preserve biodiversity.
Biology and Biotechnology
Business
Find immediate employment and career advancement, including finances, entrepreneurship, managing, public administration, and more.
Business
Business Technology
Prepare for first-time employment, re-entry, or career advancement in a variety of administrative and office settings.
Business Technology
Chemistry
Enjoy interactive classes that cover all aspects of chemistry and access Beacon, nationally award-winning peer-assisted tutoring.
Chemistry
Communication
Communication is essential for personal and professional growth. Learn theory and practice public speaking and critical thinking.
Communication
Community Services Education
Enjoy lifelong learning with fee-based classes, designed for educational goals that do not require college credit.
Community Services Education
Computer Information Science
Take courses from multiple categories including computer applications, networking, programming, computer security, and web.
Computer Information Science
Dance
ARC's Dance program offers a diverse line-up of courses, including ballet, modern dance, ballroom dance, hip hop, and more.
Dance
Deaf Culture and American Sign Language Studies
Take classes with a deaf-centered framework that embrace an empowered collaboration with people with deafness.
Deaf Culture and American Sign Language Studies
Design & Engineering Technology
Using real-world applications, get the knowledge and skills for architectural, civil, and mechanical engineering careers.
Design & Engineering Technology
Diesel/Clean Diesel Technology
Diesel/Clean Diesel Technology combines classroom and hands-on shop experiences for careers in the transportation industry.
Diesel/Clean Diesel Technology
Early Childhood Education
The earliest years of life are critical to building a foundation for lifelong learning. Young children need settings in which they can...
Early Childhood Education
Economics
Study how individuals and societies use limited resources to produce and distribute goods and services for consumption.
Economics
Education/Teaching
Our Education/Teaching programs equip students with the foundational principles, practices, and skills necessary for teaching California’s...
Education/Teaching
Electrician Trainee Program
The electrician trainee program provides instruction in the installation, operation, and maintenance of residential and commercial...
Electrician Trainee Program
Electronics Technology
Electronic and telecommunications training with specialties including robotics, fiber optics, and programmable controllers.
Electronics Technology
Emergency Medical Technology
Emergency Medical Technology is an allied health specialty whose practitioners respond to emergencies and render basic and advanced medical...
Emergency Medical Technology
Energy
Training in solar photovoltaic (PV) system design, including cost estimation, sales, installation, and management skills.
Energy
Engineering
Get the foundation in math, physics, and engineering to transfer to a four-year institution and complete a BA in engineering.
Engineering
English
Study written and spoken English including composition and technical writing, literature, reading, creative writing, and education.
English
English as a Second Language
English as a Second Language (ESL) helps non-native speakers learn English to pursue their career and educational goals.
English as a Second Language
Ethnic Studies
Ethnic Studies is an interdisciplinary and diverse field that gives voice to historically marginalized peoples and their perspectives by...
Ethnic Studies
Fashion
Fashion-related industries are the nation's largest employer. Get current, marketable, and competitive skills for this job market.
Fashion
Fire Technology
Take intensive training courses for a certificate or an associate degree. Instructors are experienced members of the fire service.
Fire Technology
Funeral Service Education
Gain employment as funeral directors and embalmers. Courses include biology, funeral service management, and embalming.
Funeral Service Education
General Education - Transfer
ARC offers a certificate of achievement to satisfy the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements.
General Education - Transfer
General Science
A broad study in biological and physical sciences for transfer and continuing studies in upper division science courses.
General Science
Geography and GIS
Geography is the science of space and place on Earth's surface. GIS is a computer-based technology used to map, manage, analyze, and model...
Geography and GIS
Geology
Geology is the study of the origin and evolution of the Earth using the principles of mathematics, chemistry, physics, and biology.
Geology
Gerontology
Start a career in aging with a nationally accredited Gerontology program at American River College. Pursue a degree or a program of merit...
Gerontology
Global Studies
Understand international issues including the impact of globalization, trade, economics, war, foreign relations, and diplomacy.
Global Studies
Health Education
Obtain the essential information for the evaluation and maintenance of individual health.
Health Education
Healthcare Interpreting
Bilingual students can prepare for effective language interpretation and cultural brokering in the healthcare setting.
Healthcare Interpreting
History
Study history and gain cultural literacy, critical thinking, and well-informed perspectives on today's world.
History
Homeland Security
Examine terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, intelligence analysis, natural disasters, negotiations, and conflict resolution.
Homeland Security
Honors
Join our Honors community, dedicated to intellectual and personal enrichment in a diverse and challenging academic environment.
Honors
Horticulture
Horticulture improves plant culture methods, environmental sustainability, economic vitality, and quality of life.
Horticulture
Hospitality Management
From business theory to hands-on cooking, our classes focus on job skills and professional fine dining. And, work in our 4-star restaurant.
Hospitality Management
Human Career Development
Classes include study skills, career exploration, transferring, life skills, peer mentoring, and learning strategies.
Human Career Development
Human Services
Become a paraprofessional aide with agencies such as correctional institutions, welfare, mental health, schools, and childcare centers.
Human Services
Humanities and Religious Studies
Explore the dynamics of difference through interdisciplinary study, appreciation, and analysis of world cultures from ancient times to the...
Humanities and Religious Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies
Study literature and verbal and written communication skills. Gain a background in communication skills used in the workplace
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interior Design
Do you love wandering the aisles of home decor stores or spending hours creating the perfect dream home inspiration board? Our Interior...
Interior Design
Journalism
Receive a strong introduction to both general studies and a journalism or mass communication major.
Journalism
Kinesiology and Athletics
Take a wide variety of courses that improve physical fitness, sports skills, and dance performance abilities.
Kinesiology and Athletics
Learning Resource Center
The LRC is an instructional facility that provides classrooms, a quiet learning environment, and instructional support services.
Learning Resource Center
Legal Studies
We are approved by the American Bar Association and have been preparing students for entry-level jobs in law for over 30 years.
Legal Studies
Library
Learn research skills and how to find and evaluate information from a wide variety of sources.
Library
Management
From communication to human resources, our strong management focus provides the knowledge and skills you need to achieve a management...
Management
Marketing
Acquire knowledge and training for careers in sales, advertising, and marketing and receive training for management positions.
Marketing
Mathematics and Statistics
Take math classes for your graduation requirements, or earn an AS in math to transfer to a four-year program in math or statistics.
Mathematics and Statistics
Music
Receive a rich foundation to develop as a professional musician through music theory, history, performance, and production.
Music
Natural Resources
Understand ecological systems and their interrelationships. Receive unique opportunities for hands-on, real-world field experience.
Natural Resources
Nursing and Allied Health
Take general education and nursing courses with related lab experience in local health agencies. Work to become a registered nurse.
Nursing and Allied Health
Nutrition and Foods
Apply nutrition principles to improve health and quality of life. Prepare for transfer programs such as dietetics and health sciences.
Nutrition and Foods
Paralegal Studies
Paralegal Studies program at ARC.
Paralegal Studies
Paramedic
Classroom, clinical, and field internship training prepares paramedics to assess and treat a wide variety of medical emergencies.
Paramedic
Philosophy
Philosophy is the critical, rational examination of fundamental issues such as the scope and limits of human knowledge, the nature of the...
Philosophy
Physics
If you wish to pursue a career in physics or a related field, ARC's Physics program offers you a strong foundation.
Physics
Political Science
Take courses including U.S. government, foreign government, Constitutional rights, international relations, and law and society.
Political Science
Psychology
Courses include psychology of death and dying, abnormal behavior, human development, human sexuality, and psychology of aging.
Psychology
Real Estate
Learn practical applications in real estate, including legal aspects, practice, finance, economics, and appraisal.
Real Estate
Recreation
ARC's recreation program offers an associate degree that provides training for an entry-level career in the field of recreation and leisure...
Recreation
Regional Public Safety Training Center
Receive high-quality, entry-level and advanced in-service training and educational programs for public safety personnel.
Regional Public Safety Training Center
Respiratory Care
Become a CA licensed registered respiratory therapist and learn diagnostic procedures, treatment, and patient management.
Respiratory Care
Social Justice Studies
The Associate in Arts in Social Justice Studies: Race and Ethnicity for Transfer degree provides students with a major that fulfills the...
Social Justice Studies
Social Science
Study scientific disciplines to see how events are shaped by socio-economic, political, ecological, and geographical forces.
Social Science
Social Work and Chemical Dependency
This program prepares students for employment as paraprofessional aides with agencies such as correctional institutions, parole, probation...
Social Work and Chemical Dependency
Sociology
Study human behavior in society by focusing on systems and how individuals live, work, and interact with them.
Sociology
Speech-Language Pathology
Learn to assist speech-language pathologists in treating communication disorders including articulation, voice, fluency, and hearing.
Speech-Language Pathology
Student Government
Participate in faculty and administrative committees. Learn leadership skills and gain practical experience in student government.
Student Government
Theatre Arts
Take classes in all areas of theatre and an expanding Film Studies Program. Enjoy a busy production schedule and our new facility.
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts Film
ARC's Theatre Arts Film offerings include a variety of classes as well as degree and certificate programs.
Theatre Arts Film
Theatre Arts Performance
ARC's Theatre Arts Performance classes give you real-world experience acting on stage or working behind the scenes.
Theatre Arts Performance
Welding Technology
Gain skills and knowledge in manual and semi-automatic welding processes used in the metal fabrication and construction industries.
Welding Technology
Work Experience
Our experiential academic program is where students apply what they have learned in the classroom to a work environment.
Work Experience
World Languages
Take courses in World Languages and develop a command of many languages necessary to pursue career, transfer, and degree goals.
World Languages
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We acknowledge the land which we occupy at American River College as the traditional home of the Nisenan, Maidu, and Miwok tribal nations. These sovereign people have been the caretakers of this land since time immemorial. Despite centuries of genocide and occupation the Nisenan, Maidu, and Miwok continue as vibrant and resilient tribes and bands, both Federally recognized and unrecognized. We take this opportunity to acknowledge the generations that have gone before as well as the present-day Nisenan, Maidu, and Miwok people.