Academics
The College, which has three campuses, enrolls approximately 32,000 people. Part of the California Community College system, RCC offers the first two years of a four-year education. Students are prepared to transfer to four-year universities for the final two years of study toward a Baccalaureate degree.
The Center for International Students provides assistance in selecting courses that will be accepted for transfer to California State University and University of California campuses, as well as to private colleges and universities throughout the United States.
More than 2,000 classes are offered each semester in more than 60 majors. In addition to courses that prepare for transfer, the College offers courses leading to the Associate degree, which is awarded after two years (or 60 units) of study. Courses in Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Pre-Engineering, English, and Office Administration are popular with international students. Certificate programs in many occupational fields are also available.
ACADEMIC TRANSFER PROGRAMS
The academic year at RCCD is divided into two 16-week sessions, with Fall semester beginning in September and Spring semester beginning in February. There are also short term sessions in Summer and Winter.
The majority of international students attending RCCD transfer to a four-year university for the last two years, leading to a Baccalaureate degree. To be eligible for transfer to the university as a junior, students must have completed at least 60 units of transferable credit from the community college. In most cases, students may transfer up to 70 semester units of credit from a community college.
International students who plan to transfer should see an academic counselor, on a regular basis, to determine the courses needed to prepare for transfer to a University of California (UC), California State University (CSU) or any private, independent university.
The Counselor in the international office will assist students in choosing courses which meet the requirements for the university they wish to attend. RCCD has agreements with University of California and California State University, making transfer to a university a smooth process. Requirements for transfer vary by major and by campus, and the Counselor will work with each student to reach his or her goal. For students who have not decided on university for transfer, the Counselor will work with them to meet the general lower division requirements until they select a particular university.
Students pursuing high unit majors such as Engineering, Computer Science, Physical or Life Sciences should see the advice of a Counselor prior to selecting general education coursework.
MAJOR AREAS OF STUDY
Agricultural Sciences
Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Science, Botany and Plant Sciences, Conservation, Forestry, Hydrologic Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Nutrition and Food Science, Soil Science, Viticulture and Enology, Zoology and Animal Sciences
Anthropology
Anthropology, Archeology, Cultural Resource
Architecture and Environmental Design
Architectural Engineering, Architecture, City and Regional Planning, Construction Management, Environmental Design, Landscape Architecture, Urban Studies
Art and Design
Apparel Design and Merchandising, Art, Art Education, Art History, Creative Arts, Design, Graphic Communications, Graphic Design, Industrial Arts, Interior Design, Multimedia, Photography, Studio Art, Textiles
Biological Sciences
Agricultural Science, Biochemistry, Bioengineering and Technology, Bioinformatics, Biological Sciences, Biophysics, Botany and Plant Sciences, Cell Biology, Conservation, Developmental Biology, Ecology, Entomology, Exercise Sciences, Genetics, Kinesiology, Marine Biology, Medical Sciences, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Natural Sciences, Neuroscience, Nursing, Nutrition and Food Science, Psychobiology, Toxicology, Zoology and Animal Sciences
Business and Economics
Accounting, Agricultural Business, Apparel Design and Merchandising, Business  Administration, Business Economics, Business Information Systems, Construction Management, E-Business, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance/Financial Services, Health Administration, Hospitality Management, Human Resources, Industrial Engineering and Technology, International Business, Law, Management, Marketing, Public Administration, Real Estate, Statistics, Transportation
Chemistry
Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry
Communications
Communication, Communicative Disorders, Deaf Culture, Graphic Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations
Computer Science
Bioinformatics, Business Information Systems, Cognitive Science, Computer Science and Engineering, Geographic Information Systems, Graphic Communications, Information Systems
Culture and Society
African American Studies, American Studies, Asian American Studies, Asian Studies, Chicano Studies, Child Development, City and Regional Planning, Criminal Justice, Cultural Justice, Cultural Resource, Deaf Culture, Development Studies, Ethnic Studies, European Studies, Family and Consumer Studies and Sciences, Film Studies, Gender Studies, Gerontology, Global Studies, Human Development, Interdisciplinary Studies, Jewish Studies, Labor Studies, Latin American Studies, Liberal Studies, Multicultural Studies, Native American Studies, Near and Middle Eastern Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, Religious Studies, Third World Studies, Translation and Interpretation, Urban Studies, Women’s Studies
Engineering
Agricultural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Aviation and Aerospace Engineering, Bioengineering and Technology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Physics, Engineering Technology, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Structural Engineering
Environmental Studies and Sciences
Conservation, Earth Studies and Sciences, Ecology, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Design, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies and Sciences, Fire Protection Administration, Forestry, Hydrologic Sciences, Marine Biology, Meteorology and Oceanography, Natural Resource Management, Natural Sciences, Policy Analysis
Health and Physical Education
Agricultural Business, Communicative Disorders, Community Health and Human Services, Exercise Science, Health Administration, Health Education, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Nursing, Nutrition and Food Science, Occupational Health, Physical Education, Pre-Physical Therapy, Recreation
History
Art History, History
Humanities
Art History, Classics, Creative Writing, English, Film Studies, Geography, Humanities, Interdisciplinary Studies, Liberal Studies, Religious Studies
Languages and Literature
African Languages, Arabic, Chinese, Classical Languages, Creative Writing, English, French, German , Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Language Studies, Latin, Linguistics, Literature, Modern Languages, Russian, Scandinavian Languages, Slavic Languages, Southeast Asian Languages, Spanish and Portuguese, Translation and Interpretation
Mathematics
Applied Mathematics, Cognitive Science, Mathematics, Statistics
Media/Film and Television
Creative Arts, Creative Writing, Film and Television, Film Studies, Graphic Communications, Multimedia
Performing Arts
Creative Arts, Dance, Music, Music Business, Music Education, Music Performance, Musical Theatre, Theater Arts
Philosophy
Ethics, Philosophy, Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Astronomy, Earth Studies and Sciences, Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Geology, Hydrologic Sciences, Meteorology and Oceanography, Physical Science
Political Science
Development Studies, International Relations, Law, Peace and Conflict Studies, Policy Analysis, Political Science, Public Administration
Psychology
Cognitive Science, Counseling, Psychobiology, Psychology
Sociology and Social Sciences
Behavioral Science, Child Development, Community Health and Human Services, Community Studies, Criminal Justice, Family and Consumer Studies and Sciences, Gerontology, Law, Policy Analysis, Social Ecology, Social Science, Sociology
Teacher Education
Instructional Technology, Liberal Studies and Multiple Subject Preparation, Elementary Education, Single Subject Preparation
OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAMS
Computer Applications/Office Technology
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
Architecture
Chiropractic
Dental Hygiene
Dentistry
Law
Medicine
Optometry
Pharmacy
Physical Therapy
