Richland College offers a two-year transfer associate degree and a one-year fast track associate degree. Students can also opt to receive an associate degree or one-year certification in a variety of fields of study including Academic Enrichment Programs; Engineering, Business, and Technology; Ethnic Studies, Social Science and Physical Education; Human and Academic Development; Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts; Mathematics, Science, and Health Professions; Teacher Preparation and World Languages, Cultures, and Communications.
Richland College follows traditional fall and spring 15-week semesters plus summer and winter terms. Financial-aid programs are available in the form of work study, scholarships and short-term loans.
Students at Brookhaven College have a variety of higher-education learning options, including Core Curriculum, Career Technical Education and Continuing Education. Core Curriculum allows students to complete foundational college courses before transferring to a four-year university. Those looking to enter the workforce immediately can consider Brookhaven's Career Technical Education program, which offers a wide array of one-year certification courses. Continuing Education programs are offered on a non-credit basis and open to anyone over the age of 18. Courses include Arts Academy, various certifications, Corporate Training Solutions, English for Speakers of Other Languages and Health Care Careers.
Students at Mountain View College can complete core college courses before transferring to a four-year university or they can study toward an Associate in Arts, Associate in Sciences or Associate of Arts in Teaching degree. Other degrees and certifications are also available. Day, evening, weekend and online courses are available. The college follows the traditional 15-week semester along with other flexible options including summer, winter, May and fast-track terms. Mountain View College offers a variety of programs to help students with financial assistance including loans, grants, scholarship and part-time employment.
El Centro College offers freshman and sophomore college courses in liberal arts as well as workforce education programs that lead to associate degrees or certifications. Continuing education and basic skills courses are also available. Those needing a flexible schedule can consider El Centro's Distance Learning programs which offer online and video classes or a combination of classroom and Internet-based work.