American River College (ARC)
Overview
- OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00123200
- President: David Viar
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 33,440
- College Alias: ARC
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American River College (ARC) is a two-year public college that is part of the Los Rios Community College District in the five-county region of Sacramento, California. The other community colleges in this district include Cosumnes River College, Folsom Lake College and Sacramento City College. ARC grants occupational certificates and technical education as well as associate's degrees. There are also online classes and e-services available. ARC offers excellent post-secondary education to students seeking to transfer to four-year institutions.
Known for its innovative programs, ARC is also one of the largest community colleges in California. It transfers a significant number of students to UC Davis and California State University - Sacramento.
History
In 1942, Sacramento's Grant Union Junior College was opened to train civilians for service in World War II. It grew as a technical college and the name was changed in 1945, and again in 1955, when it became American River Junior College District. In 1965, the college was renamed American River College (ARC) and became part of the Los Rios Community College District.
ARC began providing training for Sacramento police, sheriff, fire personnel, and the basic police academy at the Sacramento Regional Public Safety Training Center.
Academics
American River College follows the semester system, offering a fall, spring and summer semester.
In addition to running the Sacramento Regional Public Safety Training Center, ARC offers numerous programs of study on its main campus.
ARC Programs of Study:
- Behavioral & Social Sciences
- Computer Science & Information Technology
- English
- Fine & Applied Arts
- Health & Education
- Humanities
- Mathematics
- Physical Education & Athletics
- Science & Engineering
- Technical Education
Student Life
American River College serves a large and diverse student body, and offers many student programs and support services including:
- Accelerated College Education (ACE)
- CalWORKS (California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids)
- Career Center
- Child Development Centers
- Cooperative Agencies Resources Education (CARE)
- Counseling Center
- Disabled Students Programs and Services
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Center
- EOPS (Extended Opportunity Programs and Services)
- Foster and Kinship Care Education - Independent Living Program
- Four Directions College Success Program (FDCSP)
- Honors Program
- Journey
- Learning Communities
- Learning Disabilities (LD) Program
- Learning Resource Center (LRC)
- Library
- Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement Program (MESA)
- Math Multimedia Learning Center (MMLC)
- Partnership to Assure College Entry (PACE)
- Puente Program
- Reading Across Disciplines (RAD)
- Reading Center
- Re-entry and Veterans Information Center
- Science Skills Center
- Tutorial Center
- Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC)
There are many ARC campus events and recreational activities available to ARC students that include theatre and music performances, sports events, career fairs and workshops, as well as "College Hour," which offers a calendar of various talks, panels and discussions of timely issues.
Traditions
The "stately" oak tree is the college's official symbol and the beaver its official mascot (nicknamed "Igor" for "eager-beaver".)
Athletics
The American River College's Beaver Teams are active in many intercollegiate athletics including:
Men's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Soccer
- Water Polo
- Baseball
- Golf
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track & Field
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Softball
- Swimming
- Track & Field
- Tennis
Satellite Campuses
American River College has several Off-Campus Centers offering classes around the Sacramento metro area that include:
- Ethan Way Center
- Mather Center
- McClellan Center
- Natomas Center
- San Juan Center
- Twin Rivers Pre-Apprenticeship Training Center
Community Life
American River College's Community and Diversity Center Initiative (CDCI) was established to provide bridges between its students and the community. The CDCI offers resources for opportunities to meet other students and community members to build a support network. Its mission is to help students and community expand and grow with "cross-cultural understanding, awareness and responsiveness."
Student Services Offered
- Remedial Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services
- Employment Services
- Placement Assistance For Graduates
- On-Campus Day Care Available
Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning
- Study Abroad
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Mission Statement
Vision: American River College is a premier learning community that transforms and enriches people's lives.
Campus Map
Click Here to Launch the Campus Map of American River CollegeGoverning System
- California Community College System
Accreditation
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification
- Undergraduate Classification
- Undergraduate Profile Classification
- Enrollment Classification
- Size Classification
Other Nearby Campus Locations
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Sacramento, CA 95823
14 Miles Away
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Folsom, CA 95630
12 Miles Away
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Sacramento, CA 95822
11 Miles Away
Degrees & Programs
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact American River College directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
Agriculture Operations
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | 6 | 4 | |
| Plant Nursery Operations and Management | 6 | 4 | |
| Horticulture | 4 | - |
Business and Marketing Studies
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant | 64 | 7 | |
| Bookkeeping | 18 | 59 | |
| Business Administration | 6 | 36 | |
| Commerce | 4 | 22 | |
| Office Management | 1 | - | |
| Real Estate | 1 | 6 | |
| Retail Management | - | 4 | |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing | - | 6 | |
| Small Business Administration and Management | - | 7 | |
| Taxation | 2 | - |
Communication Technology
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects | 1 | - | |
| Prepress , Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | - | 11 | |
| Recording Arts Technology | 3 | 11 |
Communications and Journalism
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism | - | 1 |
Computer and Information Sciences
Construction Trades
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Construction Technology | 58 | - | |
| Carpentry | 95 | 3 | |
| Drywall Installation | 79 | 3 | |
| Electrician | 53 | - |
Engineering
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications Engineering | 3 | - |
Engineering Technology
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Technology | 5 | 7 | |
| Drafting and Design | 10 | 7 | |
| Engineering Technology | 1 | 5 |
English Language and Literature
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature | - | 16 | |
| Technical and Business Writing | 1 | - |
Family and Consumer Sciences
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Development and Aging | 61 | 10 | |
| Apparel and Textile Marketing Management | 3 | 11 | |
| Child Care | 3 | - | |
| Child Care Provider | 32 | 43 |
Foreign Languages and Literature
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Sign Language | 1 | 2 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | - | 39 | |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 5 | 18 |
Health and Clinical Professions
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology | - | 12 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology | - | 10 | |
| Home Health Aide | 25 | - | |
| Nursing | - | 90 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | - | 17 | |
| Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling | 7 | 16 | |
| Nursing Assistant | 50 | - |
Interdisciplinary Studies
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | - | 192 |
Legal Professions and Studies
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Administrative Assistant | 2 | - | |
| Paralegal | 15 | 28 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 8 | 594 |
Mathematics and Statistics
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | - | 19 |
Mechanic and Repair Technology
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Mechanics Technology | 52 | 17 | |
| Autobody, Collision and Repair | 9 | 5 | |
| Diesel Mechanics | 8 | 2 | |
| Electrical Equipment Installation and Repair | 45 | 19 | |
| Industrial Electronics Technology | 1 | - |
Natural Resources and Conservation
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources, Conservation | 4 | 1 |
Personal and Culinary Services
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | 16 | - | |
| Funeral Service | - | 22 | |
| Restaurant, Culinary and Catering Management | 6 | 14 |
Physical Sciences
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Sciences | - | 94 |
Precision Production
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet Metal Technology | 48 | 1 | |
| Welding Technology | 13 | 4 |
Psychology
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | - | 56 | |
| Psychology, Other | - | 16 |
Public Administration and Social Services
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Services | 6 | 21 |
Recreation and Fitness Studies
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Physical Education | - | 1 | |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 7 | - |
Security and Protective Services
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection and Safety Technology | 5 | 17 | |
| Police Science | 29 | 1 |
Social Sciences
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | - | 15 | |
| Geography | - | 7 | |
| Geography, Other | 9 | 13 | |
| Political Science | - | 4 | |
| Social Sciences | - | 363 |
Visual and Performing Arts
| Certificate | Associate | More Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drama | 3 | 7 | |
| Fashion and Apparel Design | 22 | 10 | |
| Film Studies | 2 | - | |
| Interior Design | 12 | 9 | |
| Music | - | 2 | |
| Technical Theatre, Design and Technology | 1 | 4 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | - | 4 | |
| Art Studies | - | 15 |
