Antelope Valley College

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• The mission of the Antelope Valley Community College District is to provide a comprehensive education to a diverse community of learners by placing student success and student-centered learning as our number one priority through high quality educational standards and innovative programs and services in a professional, team-driven environment. Antelope Valley College takes pride in providing a quality, comprehensive education for a diverse community of learners. We are committed to student success, offering value and opportunity to all members of our community. We offer: Associate Degree Programs Associate degree programs comprised of general education courses, proficiency requirements, designated courses in a specific major or area of emphasis. Associate degrees provide students with the ability to think and to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing; to use mathematics; to understand the modes of inquiry of the major disciplines; to be aware of other cultures and times; to achieve insights gained through experience in thinking about ethical problems; and to develop the capacity for self-understanding. Career Technical Programs Certificate and degree programs comprised of essential career technical instruction in a variety of business, technical, and occupational courses designed to enhance students knowledge and skills leading to employment, career advancement, certification, and state or federal licensure. We award both Chancellors Office approved Certificates of Achievement and locally approved Certificates of Proficiency. Transfer/General Education Courses Transfer/general education courses in communication and critical thinking, the physical and biological sciences, arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and technical education. Completion of these courses allows students to fulfill degree requirements or enroll in upper division courses and programs at accredited four-year institutions through our articulation agreements. Basic Skills Courses Basic skills courses in reading, writing, mathematics, English as a Second Language, and learning and study skills. These courses offer students essential foundation skills that are necessary for success in college-level degree applicable courses. Student Support and Instructional Support A variety of services in academic, career, and personal counseling, in library instruction and course support, in learning assistance. These services support the needs of students in pursuing and achieving their educational goals. Workforce Preparation and Economic Development Workforce programs, job preparation courses (non-degree applicable) and a variety of services that contribute to the educational and economic well being of the community. Personal Enrichment and Professional Development Community service offerings, non-credit, not-for-credit classes and services that develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for students to be effective members of the community. These classes enhance the communitys social, cultural, and economic well being. Non-credit course offerings may lead to a Certificate of Completion and/or Certificate of Competency.
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  Headquarters:3041 West Avenue , Lancaster, California, United States

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  Phone Number: +1 661-949-5000

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  Website: https://www.avc.edu

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  Employees:514

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  Revenue:$100 - 250M

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  Legal Name:Antelope Valley College

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