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List of Programs
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- Accounting
- Administration of Justice
- Anthropology
- Apprenticeship
- Art
- Art History
- Art New Media
- ASL-English Interpreting
- Astronomy
- Automotive Collision Technology
- Automotive Technology
- Biology and Biotechnology
- Business
- Business Technology
- Chemistry
- Communication
- Community Services Education
- Computer Information Science
- Dance
- Deaf Culture and ASL Studies
- Design and Engineering Technology
- Diesel/Clean Diesel Technology
- Early Childhood Education
- Economics
- Education/Teaching
- Electrician Trainee Program
- Electronics Technology
- Emergency Medical Technology
- Energy
- Engineering
- English
- English Course Sequence
- English as a Second Language
- ESL Course Sequence
- Ethnic Studies
- Fashion
- Fire Technology
- Funeral Service Education
- General Education - Transfer
- General Science
- Geography and GIS
- Geology
- Gerontology
- Health Education
- Healthcare Interpreting
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- Nutrition and Foods
- Paramedic
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- Political Science
- Psychology
- Real Estate
- Recreation
- Regional Public Safety Training Center
- Respiratory Care
- Social Justice Studies
- Social Science
- Sociology
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- Welding Technology
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- World Languages
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How to Use This Catalog
An Important Resource
This college catalog is a vital resource for you as a student at American River College. Please spend some time becoming familiar with the information in this catalog – it can be a key tool in your academic success.
Changes
It's important to keep in mind that policies and regulations are subject to change. Many of these changes are dictated by the State of California or federal agencies. This catalog captures the latest information as of the publish date, but changes happen on a regular basis. For updated information, please consult the college website.
Official Updates
If there are significant changes – such as new courses, programs, or regulations – the college will publish a catalog update online (similar to an "addendum" in a print catalog). If updates are published, then they will typically appear in September and/or November of each year, but may be added at other times if critical content updates are necessary. Throughout the year, the catalog website will always include the most current catalog content.
Career Education Program Changes
Please be aware that the required courses for career education (formerly career and technical education, or CTE) programs are subject to change due to state, regional, and federal agencies. It's important to meet with a counselor to stay on top of any potential changes to these programs.
About This Catalog
Every effort has been made to ensure that what is stated in this catalog is accurate. The courses and programs we offer, together with other information contained in this online catalog, are subject to change without notice by the administration of the Los Rios Community College District and American River College for reasons related to student enrollment, level of financial support, or for any other reason, at the discretion of the district and American River College The district and American River College further reserve the right to add, amend, or repeal any of their rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.