Riverside City College

Accounting Basics for Small Business

Acting

The Acting Program at Riverside City College is an engaging program designed to prepare highly talented students for work in both professional and educational theatre.

Acute Care Nursing Assistant

Administration and Information Systems

Administration/Information Systems entails the study of theories, procedures and practices and the acquisition of skills necessary to function productively and effectively in an administrative work environment.

Administration of Justice

This degree is designed to facilitate the student's passage from Riverside City College to the California State University System with an Associate Degree in Administration of Justice. This degree will satisfy the lower division requirements for the eventual conferral of the Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice at a CSU.

Administration of Justice (AS)

This degree is designed to facilitate the student's passage from Riverside City College to the California State University System with an Associate Degree in Administration of Justice. This degree will satisfy the lower division requirements for the eventual conferral of the Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice at a CSU.

Administration of Justice (AS-T)

This degree is designed to facilitate the student's passage from Riverside City College to the California State University System with an Associate Degree in Administration of Justice. This degree will satisfy the lower division requirements for the eventual conferral of the Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice at a CSU.

Advanced American College English

Advanced Professional Skills in Baking & Pastry Arts

The Baking & Pastry Program at Riverside City College focuses on professional learning objectives through our Career & Technical Education division. Students learn the fundamentals of baking and pastry arts, from yeast dough formulation to cakes and pastries from around the globe.

Advanced Professional Skills in Baking & Pastry Arts Non-Credit

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Computing

The Cloud Computing program develops skills for the occupation of cloud architect and cloud technicians using Amazon Web Services (AWS), the leading cloud computing provider.

American Studies

American Studies examines the American experience from the colonial period of the United States to the present. Students will study, interpret, and evaluate events, cultural products, and trends in American economic, political, and social history as well as in American architecture, art, literature, music, religion.

Anesthesia Technology

A Associate in Science program in Anesthesia Technology offered at Riverside City College.

Anesthesia Technology

A Certificate of Achievement program in Anesthesia Technology offered at Riverside City College.

Animation

This program prepares individuals to communicate information, entertainment, and ideas through animation and cinematic arts. This includes practical, hands-on instruction in how to plan and produce a variety of animated works seeing the project through from concept to practice including story boarding, directing, editing, and all aspects of animation film production.

Anthropology

The Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer Degree is designed to prepare the student for transfer to institutions of higher education and specifically intended to satisfy the lower division requirements for the baccalaureate degree in Anthropology at a California State University.

Art History

The Associate in Arts in Art History for Transfer degree is designed to facilitate the student's passage from Riverside City College to the California State University System with an emphasis on art history. This degree is intended to satisfy the lower division requirements for the Baccalaureate Degree in Studio Art, Art History track at a CSU.

ASE Engine Performance and Electric Specialist

ASE Powertrain Specialist

ASE Undercar Specialist

Audio and Music Technology

The Associate of Arts Degree in Audio and Music Technology is designed to prepare the student for transfer to institutions of higher education and intended to satisfy the lower division requirements for the Baccalaureate in Arts or Science Degree in Music Industry Studies, Music Technology, or Recording Arts at a CSU.

Automotive Electrical and Electronics Specialist

The Automotive Technology - Electrical and Electronics Specialist certificate/degree prepares students to apply technical knowledge related to service, diagnosis and repair of electrical, electronic and climate control systems found on modern automobiles.

Automotive Electrical and Electronics Specialist

The Automotive Technology - Electrical and Electronics Specialist certificate/degree prepares students to apply technical knowledge related to service, diagnosis and repair of electrical, electronic and climate control systems found on modern automobiles.

Automotive Engine Performance Specialist

The Automotive Engine Performance Specialist certificate/degree prepares students to apply technical knowledge related to service, diagnosis and repair of Engine Performance and emission Control systems found on modern automobiles. Emphasis placed on fuel injection, ignition, emission, and computer control systems.

Automotive Engine Performance Specialist

The Automotive Engine Performance Specialist certificate/degree prepares students to apply technical knowledge related to service, diagnosis and repair of Engine Performance and emission Control systems found on modern automobiles. Emphasis placed on fuel injection, ignition, emission, and computer control systems.

Automotive Hybrid and Electrical Vehicle

This program prepares students to apply technical knowledge of the service, diagnosis, and repair of modern hybrid and electric vehicles. Emphasis placed on high voltage battery packs, propulsion systems, charging systems, and related hybrid/EV control systems.

Automotive Hybrid and Electrical Vehicle

This program prepares students to apply technical knowledge of the service, diagnosis, and repair of modern hybrid and electric vehicles. Emphasis placed on high voltage battery packs, propulsion systems, charging systems, and related hybrid/EV control systems.

Automotive Powertrain Specialist

The Automotive Powertrain Specialist certificate/degree prepares students to apply technical knowledge related to service, diagnosis and repair of Engine, Transmission and Drivetrain systems found on modern automobiles. Emphasis on engine and transmission rebuild procedures.

Automotive Powertrain Specialist

The Automotive Powertrain Specialist certificate/degree prepares students to apply technical knowledge related to service, diagnosis and repair of Engine, Transmission and Drivetrain systems found on modern automobiles. Emphasis on engine and transmission rebuild procedures.

Automotive Refinishing and Paint

This program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, reconstruct and finish automobile bodies, fenders, and external features. This includes instruction in structure analysis, damage repair, mechanical and electrical components, plastics and adhesives, painting and refinishing techniques, and estimating.

Automotive Refinishing and Paint

This program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, reconstruct and finish automobile bodies, fenders, and external features. This includes instruction in structure analysis, damage repair, mechanical and electrical components, plastics and adhesives, painting and refinishing techniques, and estimating.

Automotive Technology - Automotive Trim and Upholstery

This program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install springs, filling, padding, covering and finishing (trim) on automobile-related products.

Automotive Technology - Automotive Trim and Upholstery

This program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install springs, filling, padding, covering and finishing (trim) on automobile-related products.

Automotive Technology Collision Repair

This program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, reconstruct and finish automobile bodies, fenders, and external features, including structure analysis, damage repair, mechanical and electrical components, plastics and adhesives, painting and refinishing techniques, and estimating.

Automotive Technology Collision Repair

This program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, reconstruct and finish automobile bodies, fenders, and external features, including structure analysis, damage repair, mechanical and electrical components, plastics and adhesives, painting and refinishing techniques, and estimating.

Automotive Undercar Specialist

The Automotive Undercar Specialist certificate/degree prepares students to apply technical knowledge related to service, diagnosis and repair of Braking, Steering, and Suspension systems found on modern automobiles. Emphasis was placed on hydraulics, wheel alignment, and vibration correction procedures.

Automotive Undercar Specialist

The Automotive Undercar Specialist certificate/degree prepares students to apply technical knowledge related to service, diagnosis and repair of Braking, Steering, and Suspension systems found on modern automobiles. Emphasis was placed on hydraulics, wheel alignment, and vibration correction procedures.

Baking & Pastry Arts

The Baking & Pastry Program at Riverside City College focuses on professional learning objectives through our Career & Technical Education division. Students learn the fundamentals of baking and pastry arts, from yeast dough formulation to cakes and pastries from around the globe.

Baking & Pastry Arts

The Baking & Pastry Program at Riverside City College focuses on professional learning objectives through our Career & Technical Education division. Students learn the fundamentals of baking and pastry arts, from yeast dough formulation to cakes and pastries from around the globe.

Barbering Concepts

The Barbering Concepts program prepares individuals to provide professional cosmetic services in barber shops, salons, resorts, casinos and other related industry establishments.

Barbering Concepts

The Barbering Concepts program prepares individuals to provide professional cosmetic services in barber shops, salons, resorts, casinos and other related industry establishments.

Basic Graphic Communication

This program prepares students for basic careers in Graphic Communication. This includes instruction in all phases of project creation and production, using the latest equipment and software available. Classes are structured to give strong academic and hands-on experience into print design, production, and finishing.

Basic Graphic Design

This certificate prepares students for a career in 2-dimensional graphic design, emphasizing layout, typography, and correct color models. Students produce real-world projects in the environment of a live, production facility with strong emphasis on deadlines and intended market.

Basic Television Production

The basic certificate is a one-year program. After completing this program, students should be able to produce film or video content from idea to finished project ready for their student portfolio or exhibition via digital streaming platforms.

Beginning American College English

Biology

The Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer Degree (AS-T in Biology) introduces the concepts and principles upon which biologic knowledge is based, including the biochemistry, structure and function, ecology and evolution of organisms, from the levels of cells through the biosphere.

Building Automation Control

This program provides students with the technical knowledge and skill handling air conditioning refrigerants, proper methods of wiring controls, and the ability to calculate circuit loads used in the HVAC industry.

Building Energy Systems Professional in HVAC Technology

This program offers the students the opportunity to learn the academic, occupational, communication, and technical training skills needed by entry-level technicians in the residential and commercial Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) industry.

Building Inspection Technology

This program provides students with the technical knowledge and skill of reading and interpreting building codes, understanding materials used to meet the demands of the codes and the documentation needed to comply with inspections taking place during construction, remodel or maintenance of structures.

Business Administration 2.0

This degree is designed to facilitate the student's passage from Riverside City College to the CSU System with an Associate in Science in Business Administration for Transfer degree 2.0. This degree will satisfy the lower division requirements for the eventual conferral of the Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration at a CSU.

Business Administration: Accounting Concentration

This program prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions, including instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, reporting procedures, and statement analysis.

Business Administration: Accounting Concentration

This program prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions, including instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, reporting procedures, and statement analysis.

Business Administration: General Business Concentration

This program prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions, including instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, reporting procedures, and statement analysis.

Business Administration: General Business Concentration

This program prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions, including instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, reporting procedures, and statement analysis.

Business Administration: Global Enterprise

This program prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions, including instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, reporting procedures, and statement analysis.

Business Administration: Global Enterprise

This program prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions, including instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, reporting procedures, and statement analysis.

Business Administration: Human Resources

This program prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions, including instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, reporting procedures, and statement analysis.

Business Administration: Human Resources

This program prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions, including instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, reporting procedures, and statement analysis.

Business Administration: Management

This program prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions, including instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, reporting procedures, and statement analysis.

Business Administration: Management

This program prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions, including instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, reporting procedures, and statement analysis.

Business Administration: Marketing Concentration

This program prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions, including instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, reporting procedures, and statement analysis.

Business Administration: Marketing Concentration

This program prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions, including instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, reporting procedures, and statement analysis.

Business Administration - Real Estate Concentration

This program prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions, including instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, reporting procedures, and statement analysis.

Business Administration - Real Estate Concentration

This program prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions, including instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, reporting procedures, and statement analysis.

Business Information Worker

The Business Information Worker Certificate of Achievement is designed to prepare students for entry-level and administrative support in a variety of fields and businesses.

Business Information Worker Essential Preparation: Workplace Communication

Business Information Worker Essential Preparation: Workplace Decision Making and Time Management

Business Skills Bootcamp

Business Skills - MOSPrep: Microsoft Office Specialist

Chemistry

The Associate in Science in Chemistry for Transfer Degree (AS-T in Chemistry) introduces the concepts and principles upon which chemical knowledge is based, including chemical structures and nomenclature, stoichiometry, the thermodynamics of chemical reactions, and theories of chemical bonding.

Child and Adolescent Development

A Associate in Arts for Transfer program in Child and Adolescent Development offered at Riverside City College.

CISCO Networking

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certificate validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium size router and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN.

CODING PREP

College Career Readiness and Student Educational Planning

College Student Success

Communication, Media and Languages

Communications is the study of how humans construct meanings through interactions. Courses may focus on the knowledge and skills needed to communicate effectively in oral, written, or visual forms; on the study of language and culture; and/or on a critical understanding of the structures and patterns of different kinds of communication.

Communication Studies 2.0

The Associate in Arts in Communication Studies 2.0 for transfer degree provides opportunity for students to transfer to a CSU with junior standing. The degree encourages students to examine and evaluate human communication across and within various contexts for the purpose of increasing competence.

Community Action and Leadership Academy

This certificate program is tailored to the Community Action Leadership Academy (CALA), to which students must apply and be accepted. CALA is open to all majors. This program of courses will satisfy the 'learn' aspect of the 'learn and earn' model that is the foundation of the CALA internship experience.

Computer Programming

This program focuses on the general writing and implementation of generic and customized programs to drive operating systems that generally prepare individuals to apply the methods and procedures of software design and programming to software installation and maintenance.

Computer Programming

This program focuses on the general writing and implementation of generic and customized programs to drive operating systems that generally prepare individuals to apply the methods and procedures of software design and programming to software installation and maintenance.

Computer Science

The Associate in Science in Computer Science for Transfer degree provides a solid preparation for transfer majors in computer science, including an emphasis on object-oriented programming logic in C++, computer architecture, calculus and calculus-based physics.

Corrections

This certificate in Corrections provides students with the knowledge and exposure to the legal considerations and best practices of correctional administration while also preparing students to the fundamental professional principles within the field of corrections.

Cosmetology

This program prepares individuals to provide professional cosmetic services in salons, resorts, casinos, dermatologist's offices and other related industry establishments.

Cosmetology

This program prepares individuals to provide professional cosmetic services in salons, resorts, casinos, dermatologist's offices and other related industry establishments.

Cosmetology Business Administration - Entrepreneurial Concentration

This program prepares the skilled cosmetologist to develop and operate their own cosmetology business. It will enable them to understand the market needs and how to adapt their business to the current trends, establishing pricing and marketing strategies to improve the likelihood of business success.

Cosmetology Business Administration - Entrepreneurial Concentration

This program prepares the skilled cosmetologist to develop and operate their own cosmetology business. It will enable them to understand the market needs and how to adapt their business to the current trends, establishing pricing and marketing strategies to improve the likelihood of business success.

Cosmetology Business Administration - Management & Supervision Concentration

This program prepares the skilled cosmetologist to develop and operate their own cosmetology business. It will enable them to understand the market needs and how to adapt their business to the current trends, establishing pricing and marketing strategies to improve the likelihood of business success.

Cosmetology Business Administration - Management & Supervision Concentration

This program prepares the skilled cosmetologist to develop and operate their own cosmetology business. It will enable them to understand the market needs and how to adapt their business to the current trends, establishing pricing and marketing strategies to improve the likelihood of business success.

Cosmetology Concepts

This program prepares individuals to provide professional cosmetic services in salons, resorts, casinos, dermatologist's offices and other related industry establishments.

Cosmetology Concepts

This program prepares individuals to provide professional cosmetic services in salons, resorts, casinos, dermatologist's offices and other related industry establishments.

Cosmetology Instructor Training

Cosmetology instructor pedagogy, California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Act and Regulations, and the practice of Cosmetology instructor principles. Theory subjects include basic learning styles and principles, learning environments and teaching plans.

C++ Programming

Completion of this certificate provides the student with a minimum entry level skill set employed in creating C++ applications.

Crime Scene Investigation

This certificate is designed to provide a strong academic and skill-building pattern of coursework to prepare participants to enter the professional field with academic and technical knowledge and skill in the forensic and criminal investigative techniques used within crime scene investigations.

Crime Scene Photography Essentials

The Crime Scene Photography Essentials certificate provides students with the necessary skills to become a professional special event photographer, learning to manually operate a camera in a vast array of lighting situations, start and operate a photographic business, and create a cohesive photographic style.

CSU General Education

Culinary Arts

This program prepares individuals to provide professional chefs and related hospitality services in restaurants and other commercial food establishments.

Culinary Arts

This program prepares individuals to provide professional chefs and related hospitality services in restaurants and other commercial food establishments.

Customer Relations

Cyber Defense

This program will provide students with a strong foundation needed in the field of information security and cyber defense, focusing on established methodologies in cyber defense with applicable skills in Windows and Linux operating systems security, secure network design, web security, and ethical hacking.

Cyberpreneurship

The Cyberpreneurship pathway programs will prepare students with the knowledge and skills to establish their own cybersecurity business/practice. Students will learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur and establish and run their own business within the cybersecurity technology space.

Cyberpreneurship

The Cyberpreneurship pathway programs will prepare students with the knowledge and skills to establish their own cybersecurity business/practice. Students will learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur and establish and run their own business within the cybersecurity technology space.

Dance

The Associate in Arts in Dance is designed to prepare students to demonstrate competence and discipline in the study of dance technique, performance, and choreography, and to demonstrate proficiency in group choreography and solo dance skills.

Data Analytics

Data Analytics Certificate of Achievement provides students with a foundation in data analysis, in which students will model, synthesize, and present large data sets for business decision making.

Data Quick Start

The Data Quick Start Certificate of Achievement provides students short-term, foundational data skills using spreadsheet and database software, providing beginning through advanced spreadsheet and comprehensive database skills, as well as application of these skills for data analysis of common business cases.

Data Science

Associate Degree of Science in Data Science provides students with a foundation in data analysis, in which students will model, synthesize, and present large data sets for business decision making.

Digital Forensic Investigation

This certificate is designed to provide a basic introductory pattern of coursework to prepare participants to enter the professional field with academic and technical knowledge and skill in criminal investigations involving the collection and analysis of digital evidence.

Early Childhood Education

This program focuses on the theory and practice of early childhood care and education for children from birth to age eight for occupational preparation.

Early Childhood Education (AA-T)

This program focuses on the theory and practice of early childhood care and education for children from birth to age eight for occupational preparation.

Early Childhood Education (AS)

This program focuses on the theory and practice of early childhood care and education for children from birth to age eight for occupational preparation.

Early Childhood Intervention Assistant

This certificate is appropriate for students interested in working as an assistant or a paraprofessional in early intervention, early childhood special education, and community child development programs serving children with special needs.

Early Childhood Intervention Assistant

This certificate is appropriate for students interested in working as an assistant or a paraprofessional in early intervention, early childhood special education, and community child development programs serving children with special needs.

Economics

The Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer degree is a curricular pattern designed specifically to transfer students as Economics majors with junior status to the CSU system.

Education, Human Development and Special Needs

The Associate of Arts in Education, Human Development, and Special Needs offers lower division coursework that provides an introduction to issues, policies, and practices of education, with an emphasis on special education.

Education Paraprofessional

This program prepares individuals to assist a teacher in regular classroom settings or in providing instruction and supervision to special student populations, such as bilingual/bicultural students, special education students, adult learners, and students learning English.

Education Paraprofessional

This program prepares individuals to assist a teacher in regular classroom settings or in providing instruction and supervision to special student populations, such as bilingual/bicultural students, special education students, adult learners, and students learning English.

Electronic Publishing and Design

This certificate prepares students for careers in electronic publishing and web design, including instruction in basic web design, page layout, vector graphics, photo manipulation, file preparation, epublishing and interactive design.

Elementary Teacher Education

A Associate in Arts for Transfer program in Elementary Teacher Education offered at Riverside City College.

Emerging Leaders

English

The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer degree is a curricular pattern designed specifically to transfer students as English majors with junior status to the CSU system.

English and Reading Support

Enterprise Communication

Entrepreneurial Essentials

A Certificate of Achievement program in Entrepreneurial Essentials offered at Riverside City College.

Entrepreneurial Foundations

A Certificate of Achievement program in Entrepreneurial Foundations offered at Riverside City College.

Entrepreneurial Photography

The Entrepreneurial Photography program focuses on the principles and techniques of contemporary photography and the preparation of professional photographic practices, preparing individuals for a photographic entrepreneurial environment where they can create a photography business or complete freelance work.

Entrepreneurial Photography

The Entrepreneurial Photography program focuses on the principles and techniques of contemporary photography and the preparation of professional photographic practices, preparing individuals for a photographic entrepreneurial environment where they can create a photography business or complete freelance work.

Entrepreneurship

This program prepares individuals to start and successfully operate their own businesses. The program focuses on the assessment of the market need, and the necessary skills for successful entry, operation and exit.

Entrepreneurship

This program prepares individuals to start and successfully operate their own businesses. The program focuses on the assessment of the market need, and the necessary skills for successful entry, operation and exit.

Entrepreneurship and the Team

This program prepares individuals to start and successfully operate their own businesses. The program focuses on the assessment of the market need, and the necessary skills for successful entry, operation and exit.

Environmental Science

A Associate in Science for Transfer program in Environmental Science offered at Riverside City College.

Esthetician

In depth study of skin care and related sciences.

Esthetician Concepts

The Esthetician Concepts program prepares individuals to provide professional cosmetic services in salons, spas, resorts, casinos and other related industry establishments.

Esthetician Concepts

The Esthetician Concepts program prepares individuals to provide professional cosmetic services in salons, spas, resorts, casinos and other related industry establishments.

Executive Office Management

This program prepares individuals to supervise and manage operations and personnel of business offices, including supervision, budget preparation, scheduling, office systems, and records.

Executive Office Management

This program prepares individuals to supervise and manage operations and personnel of business offices, including supervision, budget preparation, scheduling, office systems, and records.

Exercise, Sport and Wellness - Fitness Professions

A Associate in Science program in Exercise, Sport and Wellness - Fitness Professions offered at Riverside City College.

Exercise, Sport and Wellness - Fitness Professions

A Certificate of Achievement program in Exercise, Sport and Wellness - Fitness Professions offered at Riverside City College.

Exercise, Sports & Wellness: Athletic Training

This program prepares individuals to apply business, coaching, and physical education principles to the organization, administration, and management of athletic programs and teams, fitness/rehabilitation facilities and health clubs, sport recreation services, and athletic training programs.

Exercise, Sports & Wellness: Athletic Training

This program prepares individuals to apply business, coaching, and physical education principles to the organization, administration, and management of athletic programs and teams, fitness/rehabilitation facilities and health clubs, sport recreation services, and athletic training programs.

Exercise, Sports & Wellness: Coaching

This program prepares individuals to apply business, coaching, and physical education principles to the organization, administration, and management of athletic programs and teams, fitness/rehabilitation facilities and health clubs, sport recreation services, and athletic training programs.

Exercise, Sports & Wellness: Coaching

This program prepares individuals to apply business, coaching, and physical education principles to the organization, administration, and management of athletic programs and teams, fitness/rehabilitation facilities and health clubs, sport recreation services, and athletic training programs.

Family Child Care Provider

Film, Television, and Electronic Media

The Associate in Arts in Film, Television, and Electronic Media for Transfer degree is designed to prepare students to successfully transfer to the California State University System.

Film, Television and Video Production Specialist

The program prepares individuals to communicate information, entertainment, and ideas through film, television, and video, including practical, hands-on instruction in how to plan and produce a variety of genres, crew responsibilities and production techniques, and equipment operation.

Film, Television and Video Production Specialist

The program prepares individuals to communicate information, entertainment, and ideas through film, television, and video, including practical, hands-on instruction in how to plan and produce a variety of genres, crew responsibilities and production techniques, and equipment operation.

Financial Literacy

Fine and Applied Arts

The Associate Degree in Fine and Applied Arts offers a rich variety of courses to acquaint students with the creation of and performance in the arts from a global perspective. The courses examine the nature of the fine and applied arts through analysis, synthesis, composition, performance and technical development.

Food Service Career and Certification Preparation

Foundational Culinary Arts

This program prepares individuals to provide professional chefs and related hospitality services in restaurants and other commercial food establishments.

General Business

The program will prepare individuals to apply business principles and techniques in various career settings and to gain an understanding of business situations that affect their personal and working lives. Fulfills a portion of the Associate of Science degree in Business with a Major Concentration in General Business.

Geography

Geography ADT students will learn and practice applying knowledge of how Earth's environment, culture, politics, and economics are interconnected in today's globalized world. Geographers apply their knowledge and skills to solve problems and improve people's lives across California, the US, and around the world.

Geology

The Associate Degree for Transfer in Geology prepares students for success in a baccalaureate degree in Geology with the lower division course work required to transfer into the CSU system, preparing them to transfer to a CSU as juniors.

Gig: The Solopreneurs Adventure

Global Industry

Prepares individuals to be able to understand how global business operates in the areas of management, marketing and trade, and to prepare individuals for professions in the field of global business. Fulfills all the global courses required for the Associates Degree in Business Administration Global Enterprise Concentration.

Graphic Art and Visual Storytelling

This certificate prepares students for entry level careers in the Graphic Arts with an emphasis on Visual Storytelling, including skill building instruction in concept development, character design, narrative illustration, story structure, and sequential art for graphic novels.

Graphic Design and Digital Media

This program prepares students for a wide variety of careers in graphic design and digital media production, including instruction in graphic design, typography, digital illustration, photo manipulation, web design, animation, motion graphics, advertising design, entertainment graphics, and production art.

Graphic Design and Digital Media

This program prepares students for a wide variety of careers in graphic design and digital media production, including instruction in graphic design, typography, digital illustration, photo manipulation, web design, animation, motion graphics, advertising design, entertainment graphics, and production art.

Graphic Design and Printing

This program prepares students for a wide variety of careers in graphic design and commercial printing, including instruction in graphic design, production graphics, electronic prepress, digital printing, offset printing, screen printing, finishing, bindery, and business management within a live production facility.

Graphic Design and Printing

This program prepares students for a wide variety of careers in graphic design and commercial printing, including instruction in graphic design, production graphics, electronic prepress, digital printing, offset printing, screen printing, finishing, bindery, and business management within a live production facility.

Graphic Design and Promotional Printing Entrepreneur

Hairstyling Concepts

This program prepares individuals to provide professional cosmetic services in salons, resorts, casinos, and other related industry establishments, including courses in hair design, hair sculpting, chemical and other cosmetic services, safety and sanitation, management, and customer service.

History

The Associate in Arts in History for Transfer Degree is designed to prepare the student for transfer to institutions of higher education and specifically intended to satisfy the lower division requirements for the Baccalaureate in Arts in History at a California State University.

Humanities, Philosophy & Arts

Humanities, Philosophy, and Arts examines human values and experience within a wide range of cultures, across the globe, and over the course of history. Students will study, interpret, and evaluate classic works in architecture, art, literature, music, philosophy, religion, rhetoric and the theater.

HVAC Commercial Technology

This program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, install, service, and maintain the operating condition of commercial HVAC systems, including diagnostic techniques, the use of testing equipment, and the principles of mechanics, electricity, and electronics.

HVAC Commercial Technology

This program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, install, service, and maintain the operating condition of commercial HVAC systems, including diagnostic techniques, the use of testing equipment, and the principles of mechanics, electricity, and electronics.

HVAC Residential Technology

This program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, install, service, and maintain the operating condition of air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

HVAC Residential Technology

This program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, install, service, and maintain the operating condition of air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

IGETC

Industry Marketing

Prepares individuals in the main areas of marketing: marketing management, digital marketing, advertising, retail management and sales. Fulfills all marketing courses required in the Associates of Science Business Administration Marketing Concentration.

Information Security and Cyber Defense

The Information Systems: Information Security Certificate will give the students the basic skills needed in the field of Computer and Information Security. The focus on Cyber Security will provide students with the basic skills needed for an entry-level career in Cyber Security.

Information Systems: Cyber-Skills

Information Technology

The Information Technology model curriculum provides students with proficiency in the areas of computer system support, troubleshooting hardware and software, network configuration, infrastructure maintenance, and security assessment of business information systems.

Intermediate Professional Skills in Baking & Pastry Arts

The Baking & Pastry Program at Riverside City College focuses on professional learning objectives through our Career & Technical Education division. Students learn the fundamentals of baking and pastry arts, from yeast dough formulation to cakes and pastries from around the globe.

Intermediate Professional Skills in Baking & Pastry Arts Non-Credit

Introduction to Basic Computer and IT Careers for ESL Students

Introduction to Professional Skills in Baking & Pastry Arts

The Baking & Pastry Program at Riverside City College focuses on professional learning objectives through our Career & Technical Education division. Students learn the fundamentals of baking and pastry arts, from yeast dough formulation to cakes and pastries from around the globe.

Introduction to Professional Skills in Baking & Pastry Arts Non-Credit

Introduction to Python Programming

Investigative Technician

This certificate is designed to offer a basic pattern of coursework that will prepare the participant to enter the professional fields of criminal and forensic investigations or evidence/property technician roles at an assistant level.

IT Technician Pathway: IT Systems Support and Sales

The IT Systems Support and Sales certificate will provide students with proficiency in the areas of computer hardware and software troubleshooting, operating systems configuration, practical networking and security, customer service, user support, and business retail practices.

Java Programming

Completion of this certificate provides the student with a minimum entry level skill set employed in creating Java applications.

Jazz Performance

Prepares individuals for a career in music as jazz performers. Fulfills a portion of the Associate of Arts degree in Music.

Journalism

This degree is designed to facilitate the student's passage from Riverside City College to the California State University System with an Associate in Arts in Journalism for Transfer Degree (AA-T in Journalism), satisfying the lower division requirements for the eventual conferral of the Bachelor's Degree in Journalism at CSU.

Kinesiology

The Associate Degree for Transfer in Kinesiology is a 60-unit degree program that provides lower division preparation for students planning to transfer to a CSU for a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, providing a general preparation for Kinesiology majors to enter any four-year university.

Kinesiology, Health and Wellness

Kinesiology, Health and Wellness is a collection of courses that emphasize the principles for the growth and development of a healthy lifestyle. Students will acquire knowledge to integrate, apply and promote personal or group behavior conducive to the maintenance or restoration of mental and physical health.

Law, Public Policy, and Society

This interdisciplinary degree is designed to facilitate the student's seamless transfer from Riverside City College to the California State University (CSU) System with an Associate in Arts in Law, Public Policy, and Society for Transfer degree.

Management

This program will prepare individuals seeking management positions to be better candidates for promotion, and those already in management positions to improve their management skills and effectiveness. Fulfills a portion of the Associate of Science Degree in Business with a Major Concentration in Management.

Manicuring Concepts

The Manicuring Concepts program prepares individuals to provide professional cosmetic services in nail shops, salons, resorts, casinos and other related industry establishments.

Math

The Associate in Science Degree in Mathematics for Transfer is designed to prepare the student for transfer to institutions of higher education and specifically intended to satisfy the lower division requirements for the Baccalaureate Degree in Mathematics at a California State University.

Math and Science

These courses emphasize the natural sciences, which examine the physical universe, its life forms, and its natural phenomena. Courses in math emphasize mathematical, analytical, and reasoning skills beyond the level of intermediate algebra. Courses in science emphasize an understanding of the scientific method.

Mathematics Readiness

Math Skills for the Professional Baker

Medical Secretary

The Medical Secretary Certificate of Achievement program prepares individuals to perform the duties of secretaries for practicing physicians and nurses, health care facilities and services administrators, and other health care professionals. Includes instruction in business communications, software applications, scheduling and meeting planning.

Motion Graphics and 3D Animation

This certificate prepares students for careers in multimedia graphics and computer animation, including instruction in photo manipulation, web animation, motion graphics, compositing, basic modeling and 3D animation using the latest equipment and software available.

Music (AA)

The Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer Degree is designed to prepare the student for transfer to four-year institutions of higher education and specifically intended to satisfy the lower division requirements for the Baccalaureate in Arts in Music at the California State University.

Music (AA-T)

The Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer Degree is designed to prepare the student for transfer to four-year institutions of higher education and specifically intended to satisfy the lower division requirements for the Baccalaureate in Arts in Music at the California State University.

Musical Theatre

The Musical Theatre Program is a dynamic training experience for students who seek a professional career in Musical Theatre. The curriculum is fundamentally craft-based, offering rich and intensive courses in singing, acting, music, and dancing.

Music Performance

The Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer Degree is designed to prepare the student for transfer to four-year institutions of higher education and specifically intended to satisfy the lower division requirements for the Baccalaureate in Arts in Music at the California State University.

Music Technology

The Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer Degree is designed to prepare the student for transfer to four-year institutions of higher education and specifically intended to satisfy the lower division requirements for the Baccalaureate in Arts in Music at the California State University.

Non-Credit Entrepreneurial Essentials

Non-Credit Entrepreneurial Foundations

Non-Credit Entrepreneurship and the Team

Non-Credit Global Industry

Nutrition and Dietetics

The Associate Degree for Transfer in Nutrition and Dietetics prepares students for success in a baccalaureate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics with the lower division course work required to transfer into the CSU system.

Packaging Design and Printing

This certificate prepares students for entry level careers in Packaging Design and commercial printing, including instruction in all phases of project creation and production, with strong academic and hands-on experience in packaging design, print production, and finishing.

Paralegal Studies

This program prepares individuals to perform research, drafting, investigatory activities, record-keeping and related Paralegal administrative functions under the supervision of an attorney in a law firm, public or private entity, and/or within a courtroom setting.

Philosophy

The Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer degree is designed to prepare the student for transfer to institutions of higher education and specifically intended to satisfy the lower division requirements for the Baccalaureate in Arts in Philosophy at the California State University.

Photography

This program focuses on the principles and techniques of contemporary photography and the preparation of professional photographic practices. The goal is to prepare individuals for professional photographic industries, where they can stand out from the competition with cutting edge contemporary experience and knowledge.

Photography

This program focuses on the principles and techniques of contemporary photography and the preparation of professional photographic practices. The goal is to prepare individuals for professional photographic industries, where they can stand out from the competition with cutting edge contemporary experience and knowledge.

Photojournalism Essentials

The Photojournalism Essentials certificate provides students with the necessary skills to become a photojournalist or a freelance photographer for publications, public relations, and other professional fields.

Physics

A Associate in Science for Transfer program in Physics offered at Riverside City College.

Piano Performance

Prepares individuals for a career in music as piano performers. Fulfills a portion of the Associate of Arts degree in Music.

Pilates Dance/Conditioning Instructor

The Pilates/Dance Conditioning Instructor certificate is designed to prepare individuals to teach the Pilates Method of body conditioning using the full range of Pilates apparatus as well as the mat work repertoire, the foundation of the Pilates Method.

Pipe Welding, (SMAW, GMAW)

A Certificate of Achievement program in Pipe Welding, (SMAW, GMAW) offered at Riverside City College.

Political Science

The Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer Degree is designed to prepare the student for transfer to four-year institutions of higher education and specifically intended to satisfy the lower division requirements for the Baccalaureate in Arts in Political Science at the California State University.

Professional Photography Essentials

The Professional Photography Essentials certificate provides students with the necessary skills to become a professional special event photographer, learning to manually operate a camera in a vast array of lighting situations, start and operate a photographic business, and create a cohesive photographic style.

Professional Skills of Baking & Pastry Arts

The Baking & Pastry Program at Riverside City College focuses on professional learning objectives through our Career & Technical Education division. Students learn the fundamentals of baking and pastry arts, from yeast dough formulation to cakes and pastries from around the globe.

Professional Skills of Baking & Pastry Arts Non-Credit

Psychology

A Associate in Arts for Transfer program in Psychology offered at Riverside City College.

Public Health

The Associate in Science in Public Health for Transfer focuses on an understanding of the health of populations. This degree is designed to prepare students in the study of public health and provide comprehensive preparation for upper-division work.

Registered Nursing

The School of Nursing is a vital component of Riverside City College (RCC) and embraces the mission, values, and traditions of both the RCC District and the College. The School of Nursing prepares quality nursing healthcare providers using a student-centered approach through teaching excellence in an environment conducive to learning.

Remote Work Productivity Essentials

Residential Installation

This program prepares students with basic knowledge of the safe installation of residential and light commercial HVAC systems. Students will learn terminology and commonly used system drawings, preparing them for an entry-level position in the HVAC field.

Sales Techniques

Sign Language Interpreting

This program prepares individuals to function as simultaneous and consecutive interpreters as well as translators of American Sign Language (ASL) and other signing systems employed to assist deaf and hard-of-hearing people, both voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice interpretation.

Sign Language Interpreting

This program prepares individuals to function as simultaneous and consecutive interpreters as well as translators of American Sign Language (ASL) and other signing systems employed to assist deaf and hard-of-hearing people, both voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice interpretation.

Social and Behavioral Studies

Social and Behavioral Studies is a collection of academic disciplines dedicated to the scholarly study of the human experience. As a comprehensive and multidisciplinary area of study, it affords the student an opportunity to explore and examine the nature and multitude of interactive relationships between individuals.

Social Justice: African American Studies

American Studies examines the American experience from the colonial period of the United States to the present. Students will study, interpret, and evaluate events, cultural products, and trends in American economic, political, and social history as well as in American architecture, art, literature, music, religion.

Social Justice: Asian American Studies

American Studies examines the American experience from the colonial period of the United States to the present. Students will study, interpret, and evaluate events, cultural products, and trends in American economic, political, and social history as well as in American architecture, art, literature, music, religion.

Social Justice: LGBTQ Studies

The Associate in Arts for Transfer in Social Justice: African American Studies is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU major and baccalaureate programs in Africana Studies/African American Studies/Black Studies/Pan African Studies.

Social Justice: Native American and Indigenous Studies

The Associate in Arts for Transfer in Social Justice: African American Studies is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU major and baccalaureate programs in Africana Studies/African American Studies/Black Studies/Pan African Studies.

Social Justice Studies: Chicano Studies

The Associate in Arts for Transfer in Social Justice Studies: Chicano Studies is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU major and baccalaureate programs in Chicanx/Latinx Studies or Mexican-American Studies.

Social Justice Studies: Ethnic Studies

The Associate in Arts for Transfer in Social Justice Studies: Chicano Studies is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU major and baccalaureate programs in Chicanx/Latinx Studies or Mexican-American Studies.

Social Justice Studies: Gender Studies

The Associate in Arts for Transfer in Social Justice Studies: Chicano Studies is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU major and baccalaureate programs in Chicanx/Latinx Studies or Mexican-American Studies.

Social Justice Studies: General

The Associate in Arts for Transfer in Social Justice Studies: Chicano Studies is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU major and baccalaureate programs in Chicanx/Latinx Studies or Mexican-American Studies.

Social Media for Business

Sociology

The Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer degree is designed to prepare the student for transfer to four-year institutions of higher education and specifically intended to satisfy the lower division requirements for the Baccalaureate Degree in Sociology at a California State University.

Spanish

A Associate in Arts for Transfer program in Spanish offered at Riverside City College.

Special Event Photography Essentials

This program focuses on the principles and techniques of contemporary photography and the preparation of professional photographic practices. The goal is to prepare individuals for professional photographic industries, where they can stand out from the competition with cutting edge contemporary experience and knowledge.

Studio Art

A Associate in Arts for Transfer program in Studio Art offered at Riverside City College.

Successful Career Transitions

Sustainability in Economics and Society

The Associate of Arts in Sustainability offers lower-division coursework that provides an introduction to issues, policies, and practices of sustainability, with an emphasis on a social or economic perspective.

Sustainability in Science and Technology

The Associate of Science in Sustainability in Science and Technology offers lower-division coursework that provides an introduction to issues, policies, and practices of sustainability, with an emphasis on a scientific perspective.

Technical Theatre

This program will provide training in basic technical theatre skills for career employment in production and performance within the Theatre Industry.

Theatre Arts

An Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts degree for Transfer (AA-T) from Riverside City College represents the attainment of the needed proficiency that prepares students to audition and demonstrate design skills for acceptance into private, state college and university departments for careers in the field of Theater.

Visual Communications - Illustration

This program prepares individuals to visually communicate information and ideas through personal expression that features figurative work, including practical, hands-on instruction in how to plan and produce a variety of illustrated works integrating communication goals with a visual message.

Vocational Nursing

The School of Nursing is a vital component of Riverside City College (RCC) and embraces the mission, values, and traditions of both the RCC District and the College. The School of Nursing prepares quality nursing healthcare providers using a student-centered approach through teaching excellence.

Vocational Nursing

The School of Nursing is a vital component of Riverside City College (RCC) and embraces the mission, values, and traditions of both the RCC District and the College. The School of Nursing prepares quality nursing healthcare providers using a student-centered approach through teaching excellence.

Web Master - Web Designer

The Web Master certificate program prepares a student to be a valuable member of a professional web design or development team. The successful student will become a competent HTML and CSS coder, and be proficient enough in Dreamweaver to streamline the development cycle and effectively integrate all the typical technologies within a web site.

Web Master - Web Developer

A Certificate of Achievement program in Web Master - Web Developer offered at Riverside City College.

Welding Technology

This program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills for joining and cutting metallic materials, including instruction in SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, GTAW welding processes; oxyacetylene and plasma cutting; welding metallurgy, structural welding safety, and applicable codes and standards.

Welding Technology

This program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills for joining and cutting metallic materials, including instruction in SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, GTAW welding processes; oxyacetylene and plasma cutting; welding metallurgy, structural welding safety, and applicable codes and standards.

Workplace Essentials

Zero Net Energy

This program provides individuals an overview of progressive measures that improve the energy performance of buildings. Studies focus on energy efficiency in residential and commercial buildings, and California energy codes.