Los Rios Community College District
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Spring 2027 Classes
Discover our class offerings for Spring 2027! Enrollment begins November 23.
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Transition to Nelnet
Los Rios is transitioning from BankMobile to Nelnet for student disbursements and refunds. See immediate next steps and FAQ for students.
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Native American Heritage Month
Join us this November to observe Native American Heritage Month with events around the district.
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Accounting
Our accounting programs train students for careers as bookkeepers or tax specialists in private industry, government, or self-employment.
Accounting
Administration of Justice
Administration of justice prepares students for careers in law enforcement, such as police officer, parole officer, or detective.
Administration of Justice
Advertising/Public Relations
Our advertising and PR programs prepares students to be public information officers, community relations specialists, and media consultants.
Advertising/Public Relations
Agriculture
Our agriculture program covers farming, the cultivation of soil for growing crops, and raising animals to provide food and other products.
Agriculture
Agriculture Business
Agriculture business is the farming, management, production, and marketing of agricultural commodities, such as livestock and crops.
Agriculture Business
Animal Science
Our animal science program focuses on the study of horses and their care. Careers fields include medicine, tourism, and breeding.
Animal Science
Anthropology
Anthropology is the study of human societies and cultures and their development. Learn about the people and world around you.
Anthropology
Apprenticeship
We offer apprenticeships in carpentry, drywall/lathing, electrical, ironworking, sheet metal, utilities, and more.
Apprenticeship
Architectural Design Technology
Our architectural design technology program includes interior building architecture and building information modeling.
Architectural Design Technology
Architecture
The architecture program trains students in architectural drafting, construction techniques, design, rendering, and energy systems.
Architecture
Art & Art History
Learn skills in drawing, painting, digital art, photography, sculpture, ceramics, and printmaking as well as art history.
Art & Art History
American Sign Language (ASL) - English Interpreter
American Sign Language (ASL)/English interpretation focuses on human relations, language skills, interpreting skills, and professionalism.
American Sign Language (ASL) - English Interpreter
Automotive Collision Technology
Automotive collision technology covers repairing and refinishing as well as systems such as heating, air conditioning, and steering.
Automotive Collision Technology
Automotive Technology
Automotive technology prepares students for careers in all phases of automotive service and repair on all types of cars.
Automotive Technology
Biology & Biotechnology
Biology is the scientific study of living organisms including their structure, function, evolution, and interactions with other organisms...
Biology & Biotechnology
Broadcast Journalism
The Broadcast Journalism program introduces students to news reporting that is delivered electronically instead of being published in...
Broadcast Journalism
Building Inspection Technology
The Building Inspection Technology program prepares students for employment by contractors, government agencies, architects, finance...
Building Inspection Technology
Business Technology
Businesses rely on technology to streamline processes, generate efficiency, and fuel innovation. Our business technology programs provide...
Business Technology
Communication Studies
Communication Studies focuses on the creation, application, and understanding of messages in between individuals, interculturally, and in...
Communication Studies
Community Services Education
Community Services offerings enable you to improve the quality of your life through lifelong learning. This program of fee-based classes is...
Community Services Education
Community Studies
Community Studies is an applied sociology program that provides a foundation for students to explore the social services, community...
Community Studies
Computer Information Science
Our Computer Information Science programs include computer programming, information systems security, computer networking, management...
Computer Information Science
Construction
The Construction program prepares students for work in construction, remodeling, and energy auditing industries. Students train at the...
Construction
Construction Management Technology
The Construction Management program trains management-level employees for the construction industry, as well as preparation for transfer to...
Construction Management Technology
Cosmetology
The Cosmetology program trains students to become cosmetologists and nail technicians.
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management
The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management programs at Cosumnes River College and American River College provide professional training...
Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management
Deaf Culture and American Sign Language Studies
Our Deaf and American Sign Language (ASL) programs provides coursework in a deaf-centered framework that encourages students to embrace an...
Deaf Culture and American Sign Language Studies
Dental Assisting
The Dental Assisting program of study is an 11-month program and provides the opportunity to acquire a Certificate or an Associate of...
Dental Assisting
Design and Engineering Technology
The Design and Engineering programs at American River College and Sacramento City College emphasize the knowledge and skills required for...
Design and Engineering Technology
Diesel/Clean Diesel Technology
The Diesel/Clean Diesel Technology program includes an introduction to diesel technology, diesel engine repair, basic hydraulic principles...
Diesel/Clean Diesel Technology
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Diagnostic Medical Sonography, also called ultrasound technology is one of the fastest growing imaging modalities in the allied health...
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Early Childhood Education
The early childhood education programs offer an interactive approach to acquiring the knowledge, skills, and disposition necessary to work...
Early Childhood Education
Education & Teaching
Our education and teaching programs prepare students to be teachers in public and private elementary schools.
Education & Teaching
Electronics Technology
The Electronics Technology program combines broad based Electronic and Telecommunications training with the newest specialty areas. By...
Electronics Technology
Emergency Medical Technology and Emergency Services
Emergency Medical Technology and Emergency Services are specialty programs whose practitioners respond to emergencies before a patient...
Emergency Medical Technology and Emergency Services
Engineering
Our Engineering programs provide the foundation in mathematics, physics, and engineering necessary to transfer to a university and complete...
Engineering
Environmental Technology
Folsom Lake College offers courses and/or programs in environmental technology (ENVT) in two areas: Environmental Technology and...
Environmental Technology
English as a Second Language
Our English as a Second Language (ESL) classes offer language classes at multiple levels, from beginning to advanced. We serve multilingual...
English as a Second Language
Ethnic Studies
Our Ethnic Studies programs offer a broad array of courses in African American Studies, Asian American Studies, Mexican American/Chicano...
Ethnic Studies
Family & Consumer Science
The mission of our Family and Consumer Science programs is to prepare students to function effectively in changing family, community, and...
Family & Consumer Science
Film/Digital Cinema Production
This program is designed to provide skills in film production, digital cinema, and television through the preparation of projects for...
Film/Digital Cinema Production
Film & Media Studies
Film and Media Studies is designed to develop critical thinking and screenwriting skills while fostering a humanistic and social scientific...
Film & Media Studies
Fire Technology
The fire service is one of the most dynamic employers in the country. Our fire programs are designed to provide students with updated...
Fire Technology
Foreign Languages
Our foreign language programs strive to educate students to their highest level of linguistic potential. Our courses help students acquire...
Foreign Languages
Funeral Service Education
The Funeral Service Education program prepares students for entry-level positions in funeral service. It is designed to meet the...
Funeral Service Education
General Education
The General Education program offers certificates of achievement to satisfy the general education requirements for the California State...
General Education
Geography & GIS
Geography is the science of place and space. Geographers study the relationships among geographic places, natural systems, society...
Geography & GIS
Gerontology
Our Gerontology programs prepare students to assist seniors in managing their health and psychological and social needs unique to the...
Gerontology
Graphic Design and Digital Media
Graphic Design and Digital Media focuses on visual arts produced in a digital environment, including graphic design and 3D animation.
Graphic Design and Digital Media
Health Education
Our health education programs seek to identify the health education needs of local businesses, organizations, and individuals in the...
Health Education
Health Information Technology
Cosumnes River College's health information technology program is designed to train health information professionals with the knowledge and...
Health Information Technology
Healthcare Interpreting
American River College's healthcare interpreter certificate program is designed to prepare bilingual individuals for effective language...
Healthcare Interpreting
Homeland Security
The Homeland Security program examines the roots of terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, intelligence analysis, response methods...
Homeland Security
Horticulture
Horticulture is the art or practice of garden cultivation and management. Horticulture includes arboriculture, floriculture, landscape...
Horticulture
Human Career Development
Our Human Career Development courses are designed to help students achieve success in college through a variety of classes, including study...
Human Career Development
Humanities
The humanities are the study of how people process and document the human experience. Humans have long used philosophy, literature...
Humanities
Intercultural Studies
The Intercultural Studies Associate in Arts degree prepares students for careers in which they will interact with people from a variety of...
Intercultural Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies
Our interdisciplinary studies programs are intended for students who want a general background in the areas of arts and humanities...
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interior Design
American River College's interior design program provides a foundation of education and skills in the expanding field of interior design...
Interior Design
Journalism
Journalism is the activity or profession of writing for newspapers, magazines, or news websites or preparing news to be broadcast.
Journalism
Kinesiology & Athletics
Our physical education and athletics programs encourage students to hone skills in their personal management of life-long health and...
Kinesiology & Athletics
Learning, Tutoring and Academic Technology
Learning, tutoring, and academic technology courses are designed to help students become more effective at solving academic problems across...
Learning, Tutoring and Academic Technology
Legal Studies
Legal studies curriculum creates opportunities in the legal profession as lawyer, judge, mediator, paralegal, consultant, educator...
Legal Studies
Liberal Arts
The liberal arts degree is designed for students who to gain broad knowledge of liberal arts and sciences, plus additional studies in one...
Liberal Arts
Management
Managers help organizations achieve their objectives through effective planning, organizing, directing, and controlling. Our management...
Management
Math & Statistics
The study of mathematics provides students with the ability to think logically and abstractly and to use problem-solving and computational...
Math & Statistics
Mechanical-Electrical Technology
Sacramento City College's mechanical-electrical technology programs has courses in design, installing, operating and maintenance of...
Mechanical-Electrical Technology
Medical Assisting
Cosumnes River College's medical assisting program prepares competent entry-level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge...
Medical Assisting
Medical Technology
The medical laboratory technician (MLT) program at Folsom Lake College is designed to prepare students to qualify for and pass the National...
Medical Technology
Modern Making
The modern making curriculum at Folsom Lake College is ideal for makers, artists, entrepreneurs, educators, hobbyists, inventors, and...
Modern Making
Natural Resources
American River College's natural resources program focuses on environmental conservation. Environmental conservation is an...
Natural Resources
Nutrition and Food
Our nutrition, dietetics, and foods programs teach students about food and its effect on our health. Students learn about food preparation...
Nutrition and Food
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy assistants work with people of all ages who, because of physical, cognitive, developmental, social, or emotional...
Occupational Therapy
Pharmacy Technology
Cosumnes River College's pharmacy technology program includes didactic, laboratory, and practicum components that are structured to...
Pharmacy Technology
Philosophy
Philosophy is the logical examination of the fundamental issues people have pondered for over 2,500 years. What is reality and what is...
Philosophy
Photography
Ous photography programs teach entry-level skills for careers in the photographic industry. Students interested in photography as visual...
Photography
Physical Science
The Physical Science program is meant to give the student a comprehensive breadth of the field of physical science and a hands-on learning...
Physical Science
Physical Therapy
Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) are licensed health care providers who provide physical therapy services under the supervision of a...
Physical Therapy
Political Science
Political science is the study of the systems people set up to organize their societies, from neighborhoods to nations. Politics affect...
Political Science
Project Management
The project management curriculum is highly relevant to the emerging market of project management in professional services like health...
Project Management
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the way humans and animals act, feel, think, and learn. Part of psychology's appeal and fascination is the fact...
Psychology
Regional Public Safety Training Center
The Regional Public Safety Training Center (RPSTC), operated by American River College, provides high-quality training and educational...
Regional Public Safety Training Center
Radio Production
Cosumnes River College's radio production program concentrates on the audio portion of broadcasting, with emphasis on performing, editing...
Radio Production
Radio, Television, & Film Production
This instructional program is designed to train students for skills needed in jobs requiring basic knowledge in radio, television, or film...
Radio, Television, & Film Production
Real Estate
Our real estate programs offer a variety of courses that satisfy State of California prerequisites for Real Estate Salesperson and Real...
Real Estate
Recreation
We offer programs and courses in recreation management for those who are seeking a future in the recreation field. Our programs explore the...
Recreation
Respiratory Care
American River College's respiratory care program prepares students for licensure as respiratory care practitioners in the state of...
Respiratory Care
Social Science & International Studies
Our social science programs are designed to highlight the interconnectedness of various scientific disciplines. The curriculum enables...
Social Science & International Studies
Social Work, Chemical Dependency, and Human Services
Our social work and human services programs prepare students for employment as para-professionals and also prepare students for transfer to...
Social Work, Chemical Dependency, and Human Services
Speech Communication
Speech Communication courses offer instruction and practice in a variety of communication settings. The program includes theory and...
Speech Communication
Speech/Language Pathology
American River College's speech/language pathology program prepares students to assist speech-language pathologists in treating disorders...
Speech/Language Pathology
Student Government
Student government courses are designed for students interested in developing their leadership skills and participating in planning and...
Student Government
Television Production
Cosumnes River College's television production program is designed to provide skills in television and film production through the...
Television Production
Theatre Arts
Our theatre arts programs provide a broad foundation in various aspects of theatre including history, diversity, and production. Students...
Theatre Arts
Veterinary Technology
Our Veterinary Technology program provides a rigorous academic curriculum with ample hands-on experience. Students gain a working knowledge...
Veterinary Technology
Viticulture
Viticulture is the study and production of grapes, often for the purpose of making wine. This program prepares students for work in...
Viticulture
Women & Gender Studies
The women and gender studies program provides students with critical thinking skills through the lens of women’s experiences and feminist...
Women & Gender Studies
Work Experience
Our cooperative work experience education and internship program is a unique educational plan. It provides students with the opportunity to...
Work Experience
Automotive Collision Technology
Automotive collision technology covers repairing and refinishing as well as systems such as heating, air conditioning, and steering.
Automotive Collision Technology
Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management
The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management programs at Cosumnes River College and American River College provide professional training...
Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management
Foreign Languages
Our foreign language programs strive to educate students to their highest level of linguistic potential. Our courses help students acquire...
Foreign LanguagesNews
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