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Career Education

Your path starts here! Riverside City College offers superior learning experiences through our eight instructional pathways. You have the flexibility to explore educational paths and career options that are just right for you. Our diverse student population make RCC a great place to learn, grow, and thrive. The eight instructional pathways help guide students in achieving their goals and dreams.

Our Career Training CertificateS

Architecture, Construction & Engineering

If you’re looking for a job that pays well and will always be challenging, welding offers a wide variety of choices. If you’d like even more responsibility some day, there’s plenty of room for growth. Welding Technology touches on every profession and industry that uses metal.

Welding Technology Certificate and Associate Degree AS
Pipe Welding Certificate
Stick Welding (SMAW) Certificate
TIG Welding (GTAW) Certificate
Wire Welding (FCAW, GMAW) Certificate

Animation

This program prepares you to communicate information, entertainment, and ideas through animation and cinematic arts.

Animation Certificate

Applied Digital Media and Printing

Program provides you with technical knowledge and industry skills in preparation for a wide variety of careers in graphic design, graphic communications, visual technology, and commercial printing.

Basic Graphic Communication Certificate
Basic Graphic Design Certificate
Electronic Publishing and Design Certificate
Graphic Design and Digital Media Certificate and Associate Degree AS
Graphic Design and Printing Certificate and Associate Degree AS
Motion Graphics and 3D Animation Certificate

Film, TV & Video Production

Learn to communicate information, entertainment and ideas through film and television. Plan and produce a variety of genre in film and television.

Basic Television Production Certificate
Film, Television, & Electronic Media Associate Degree for Transfe ADT
Film,TV & Video Production Specialist Certificate & Associate Degree AS

Theater Arts

This program prepares you to communicate information, entertainment, and ideas through animation and cinematic arts.

Theater Arts Certificate

Technical Certificate

Photography

Focus on the principles and techniques of communicating information, ideas and emotion through digital and film photography. Instruction of camera equipment, digital and film media, printing media, film developing, light and composition, color and special effects, photography as art, the history of photography, and the use of computer applications to refine and organize photographic images.

Crime Scene Photography Essentials Certificate
Entrepreneurial Photograph Certificate and Associate Degree AS
Photography Certificate and Associate Degree AS
Professional Photography Essentials Certificate
Special Event Photography Essentials Certificate

Business, Law, and Computer Information Systems

The Business, Law, and Computer Information Systems instructional pathway provides you with education in business administration, management, entrepreneurship, cyber security, computer programming, computer information systems, web development, networking, paralegal and pathway to law, or real estate. 

Administration and Information Systems Associate Degree AA
Business Administration Certificate, Associate Degree AS Associate Degree for Transfer AD-T
Computer Applications & Office Technology Certificate and Associate Degree AS
Computer Information Systems Certificate and Associate Degree AS
Computer Science Associate Degree for Transfer AD-T
Entrepreneurship Certificate and Associate Degree AS
Law Associate Degree AA
Paralegal StudiesAssociate Degree AS

Cosmetology

Learn professional cosmetic services in salons, resorts, casinos, dermatologist’s offices and other related industry establishments. This includes courses in hair design, hair sculpting, chemical, esthetic and other cosmetic services, safety and sanitation, management, customer service, and preparation for practicing as licensed cosmetologist in the state of California.

Cosmetology Business Administration

You can receive the Cosmetology Business Administration Certificate as a graduate of the Cosmetology Program or if you are a Cosmetology License holder. In this program you will learn business and entrepreneurial practices.

Entrepreneurial Concentration Certificate and Associate Degree AS
Management and Supervision Concentration Certificate and Associate Degree AS

Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education program provides an educational and practical foundation for working with children from infancy through third grade. In addition to theoretical principles, the curriculum offers practical skills and on-site training that will prepare you for employment in the field of Early Childhood Education.

Early Childhood Education Associate Degree for Transfer ADT
Early Childhood Education Certificate and Associate Degree AS
Assistant Teacher Certificate
Associate Teacher Certificate
Early Childhood Intervention Assistant Education Certificate and Associate Degree AS
Infant & Toddler ​Specialization​ Certification

Education and Teacher Preparation

The Education and Teacher Preparation instructional pathway is designed for you if you are  interested in education and/or teaching in early childhood, elementary or special education.

Child and Adolescent Development for Transfer AA-T
Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer AA-T
Education Paraprofessional Certificate and Associate Degree AS
Education, Human Development and Special Needs Associate of Arts AA

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

The air conditioning & refrigeration program provides a great opportunity for career development if you enjoy working with your hands, using tools, and working to understand and correct problems that may occur in an air conditioning and refrigeration system.

Building Automation Control Certificate
Building Energy Systems Professional in HVAC Technology Associate Degree AS
Building Inspection Technology Certificate
HVAC Commercial Technology Associate Degree AS
HVAC Residential Technology Associate Degree AS
Residential Installation Certificate
Zero Net Energy

Administration of Justice

With the Administration of Justice degree, you will study criminal justice theory, including an examination of the constitutional rights, and the application and practice of the theory within the criminal justice system in America.

Administration of Justice Associate Degree for Transfer ADT
Administration of Justice Certificate and Associate Degree AS
Administration of Justice Certificate
Crime Scene Investigation Certificate
Investigative Technician Certificate
Corrections Certification

Exercise, Sport & Wellness

The Health-Related Sciences instructional Pathway is designed to prepare you for careers to promote the health and wellness of individuals and communities such as kinesiology, nursing, nutrition and dietetics, or public health.


Kinesiology, Health and Wellness Associate Degree AS and Associate Degree for Transfer ADT
Nursing Certificate and Associate Degree AS
Nutrition and Dietetics Associate Degree for Transfer ADT

American Sign Language

This includes instruction in American Sign Language (ASL), alternative sign systems, fingerspelling, vocabulary and expressive nuances, oral and text translation skills, cross-cultural communications, slang and colloquialisms, and technical interpretation.

Certificate and Associate Degree AS

Culinary Arts

Discover the art and science of professional culinary and hospitality services, tailored for restaurants and commercial food establishments. Our Culinary Arts curriculum combines hands-on learning with real-world experience, equipping you with the skills and expertise to excel in the fast-paced food service industry.


Advanced Professional Skills in Baking & Pastry Arts Certificate
Cake Decorating Certificate
Culinary Arts Certificate and Associate Degree AS
Baking and Pastry Certificate and Associate Degree AS
Foundational Culinary Arts Certificate
Intermediate Professional Skills in Baking & Pastry Arts Certificate
Introduction Professional Skills in Baking & Pastry Arts Certificate
Professional Skills in Baking & Pastry Arts Certificate

Step by Step Guide

How to apply

  1. Become an RCC Tiger! We are ready to help you start on your path at Riverside City College and achieve your career goals.

  2. Before applying to college, you must first have an OpenCCC account.

    *OpenCCC is a service of the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office.
    This account allows you to access the online services of the California Community Colleges.
    All information in your account is private and secure.

  3. Complete your online orientation

    Once your online application is submitted, you’ll receive information about the Online Orientation and an official welcome email with your MyPortal information.

  4. Explore your options

    Please visit Instructional Pathways , select your pathway, then scroll down the page to find “Explore, While Staying on Track” for a list of suggested courses for your first two terms.

  5. Register for classes

    Log in through MyPortal and you will be able to:
    – Click Placement Summary to see your English and math course placement
    – Find registration dates and deadlines (very important).

Contact us for help or guidance

PHONE | (951) 222-8600
EMAIL |  admissionsriverside@rcc.edu
VISIT | Schedule an appointment

About Riverside City College

Our VISION & mission

Vision
Riverside City College strives to provide excellent educational opportunities that are responsive to the diverse needs of its students and communities, and empowers both to be active participants in shaping the future.

Mission
Riverside City College serves a diverse community of learners by offering certificates, degrees, and transfer programs that help students achieve their educational and career goals. The college strives to improve the social and economic mobility of its students and communities by being ready to meet students where they are, valuing and supporting each student in the successful attainment of their goals and promoting an inclusive, equity-focused environment.

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This regional project is funded by the IEDRC Strong Workforce Program.