San Joaquin Valley College |
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Accreditation
Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Calendar Type
Each course is five weeks long and new classes start every five weeks
Credit Transfer
Credits can be transferred from regionally accredited institutes with a minimum grade of 'C' (2.0). A total of 30 credits are transferable. Some science courses required the completion within the last 7 years, other credit transfer includes Examinations and Advanced Placement Courses (CLEP (College Level Examination Program, DSST (DANTES Subject Standardized Test, EXCELSIOR COLLEGE EXAMINATIONS (formerly Regents or ACT/PEP)
Location(s)
8 campuses within California and an option for online education.
- California - CA (Bakersfield | Fresno | Hanford | Hesperia | Modesto | Rancho Cordova | Rancho Cucamonga | Visalia)
- California - CA (Bakersfield | Fresno | Hanford | Hesperia | Modesto | Rancho Cordova | Rancho Cucamonga | Visalia)
Delivery Format
Campus and Online Education (Online: ANGEL Learning platform)
Financial Support
Federal Grants, Loans, Work study, Scholarships and Institutional payment plans. For details, click on 'Financial Aid' tab below.
SJVC FAFSA Code: 014741
SJVC FAFSA Code: 014741
Geographical Limitation
US residents only
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Certificate Programs / Continuing Education
The San Joaquin Valley College was founded in 1977 and has 9 campuses located in California plus an Online division. It offers more than 20 certificates and Associate of Science Degree programs in technical, medical and business fields.
Students of San Joaquin Valley College get benefit from a balance of classroom instructions and real world experiences needed for success in today’s competitive environment.
SUCCESS
The college is committed to the academic, professional and personal success of its students, employees and graduates by the provision of high quality programs, support services, professional development programs and instructions.
INTEGRITY
The San Joaquin Valley College pays regard to professional and personal integrity in the fulfillment of its mission.
EXCELLENCE
The college also pays regard to excellence as a standard in all the areas of its operations.
DIVERSITY
The college embraces diversity and emphasizes on open dialogue and inclusion.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
The college corroborates the involvement of its students and employees in their respective communities in order to hone personal, civic and intellectual development.
LIFE LONG LEARNING
The college fosters an environment which is likely to support the lifelong learning of its students and employees.
In order to confirm the high standards of educational excellence, the accreditation agencies continuously evaluate the integrity, continuous improvement, accountability and open communication of the institutions which reside on their rosters.
The accreditation instills confidence in the educational community and institutions' constituencies. In order to evaluate the transfers of credit and applications for postgraduate study, the colleges and universities also rely on the accreditation status.
The San Joaquin Valley College savors the honor of being regionally accredited by the following.
Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
With the help of SJVC Online, the students become able to take classes wherever they want.
The career services include the following.
Emergency Services and Safety Management
Registered Nursing
Respiratory Therapy
Reviews / Comments on San Joaquin Valley College
Degree Programs
Online Programs
Associate of Science (AS)- Administrative Healthcare Management
- Business Administration
- Clinical Medical Assisting
- Construction Management
- Human Resource Administration
- Administrative Healthcare Management
- Business Administration
- Clinical Medical Assisting
Campus Programs
Associate of Science (AS)- Aircraft Mechanic
- Business Administration
- Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting
- Criminal Justice- Corrections
- Dental Assisting
- Health Care Administration
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
- Pharmacy Technology
- Surgical Technology
- Veterinary Technology
- Respiratory Therapy
- Administrative Health Care Management
- Clinical Medical Assisting
- Construction Management
- Respiratory Therapy
- Computer Support Technology
- Human Resource Adminstration
Certificate Programs / Continuing Education
- Business Administration
- Clinical Medical Assisting
- Dental Assisting
- Industrial Technology
- Administrative Health Care Management
- Computer Support Technology
- Dental Assisting
- Human Resource Adminstration
- Respiratory Therapy
Why SJVC
- Serving since 1977
- Convenient morning, afternoon evening classes
- Small classes and personal attention
- 5-Week, content rich career-focused programs
- Graduate job placement assistance
- 8 campuses across California
- Online Education
- Hands-on training
- Accredited by WASC
- Federal and state grants, loans, work-study, scholarships and institutional payment plans.
- 20 Accelerated Certificate and Associate of Science (14 months) degree programs
About
ABOUT SJVC
The San Joaquin Valley College is an accredited private junior college that provides career-oriented curriculum and instructions to its students. The college has savored the honor of preparing more than 20000 graduates for professional success in their chosen fields.The San Joaquin Valley College was founded in 1977 and has 9 campuses located in California plus an Online division. It offers more than 20 certificates and Associate of Science Degree programs in technical, medical and business fields.
Students of San Joaquin Valley College get benefit from a balance of classroom instructions and real world experiences needed for success in today’s competitive environment.
COLLEGE MISSION
The college serves a diverse population of students with a common interest in professional development through career-oriented education. The San Joaquin Valley College is dedicated to the student development by keeping in context measureable learning outcomes while emphasizing on the maintenance of balance between academic instructions and hand-on training. The college shows sensitivity to the employment needs of the students and is committed to the success of every student.CORE VALUES
The San Joaquin Valley College pays regard to the following core values.SUCCESS
The college is committed to the academic, professional and personal success of its students, employees and graduates by the provision of high quality programs, support services, professional development programs and instructions.
INTEGRITY
The San Joaquin Valley College pays regard to professional and personal integrity in the fulfillment of its mission.
EXCELLENCE
The college also pays regard to excellence as a standard in all the areas of its operations.
DIVERSITY
The college embraces diversity and emphasizes on open dialogue and inclusion.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
The college corroborates the involvement of its students and employees in their respective communities in order to hone personal, civic and intellectual development.
LIFE LONG LEARNING
The college fosters an environment which is likely to support the lifelong learning of its students and employees.
ACCREDITATIONS
Accreditation is reckoned as a standard against which the schools, colleges and universities are evaluated in context of the quality of education, and the operating practices.In order to confirm the high standards of educational excellence, the accreditation agencies continuously evaluate the integrity, continuous improvement, accountability and open communication of the institutions which reside on their rosters.
The accreditation instills confidence in the educational community and institutions' constituencies. In order to evaluate the transfers of credit and applications for postgraduate study, the colleges and universities also rely on the accreditation status.
The San Joaquin Valley College savors the honor of being regionally accredited by the following.
Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
PROGRAMMATIC ACCREDITATIONS
Following are the programmatic accreditations of San Joaquin Valley College.| Program | Accreditation |
| Aviation Maintenance Technology | Federal Aviation Administration, US Department of Transportation |
| Criminal Justice: Corrections | California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) |
| Dental Assisting | Dental Board of California |
| Dental Hygiene | American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). |
| Emergency Services and Safety Management | California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and the Bureau of Security and Investigative Service (BSIS). |
| Registered Nursing | California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) |
| Respiratory Therapy | Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) |
| Surgical Technology | Commission on Accreditation of Allied health Education Programs (CAAHEP) |
| Vocational Nursing | California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) |
SJVC ONLINE
SJVC Online offers a variety of online learning programs in medical and business fields. The online business school of SJVC is reasonable to consider by the students looking for online courses in health care management, business administration and human resources. These programs are likely to become a source of developing skills necessary to get ahead in the business world.With the help of SJVC Online, the students become able to take classes wherever they want.
CAREER SERVICES
A wide range career services are provided by San Joaquin Valley College to the students and alumni, through its career services department. The career services staff also host career information panels, workshops and programs.The career services include the following.
- Interviewing techniques
- Resume preparation and development
- Job leads
- Job search assistance
PLACEMENT RATES AND ON-TIME COMPLETION RATES
Following are the placement rates and On-time Completion rates of the different programs offered by San Joaquin Valley College.| Programs | Placement Rates | On-time Completion |
| Administrative Health Care Management - Certificate | 41% | 68% |
| Administrative Health Care Management - Degree | 58% | 61% |
| Aviation Maintenance Technology - Degree | 100% | 64% |
| Business Administration - Certificate | 47% | 75% |
| Business Administration - Degree | 75% | 60% |
| Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting - Degree | 58% | 61% |
| Clinical Medical Assisting - Certificate | 41% | 68% |
| Clinical Medical Assisting - Degree | 58% | 61% |
| Computer Systems Administration - Degree | 34% | 71% |
| Construction Management - Degree | 81% | 73% |
| Criminal Justice: Corrections - Degree | 59% | 65% |
| Dental Assisting - Degree | 76% | 59% |
| Dental Hygiene - Degree | 86% | 95% |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Certificate | -- | -- |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Degree | 100% | 100% |
| Emergency Services and Safety Management - Degree | 95% | 52% |
| Health Care Administration - Degree | 58% | 61% |
| Health Care Insurance Specialist - Degree | 58% | 61% |
| Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration - Degree | 63% | 66% |
| Human Resource Administration - Certificate | 47% | 75% |
| Human Resource Administration - Degree | 75% | 60% |
| Industrial Technology - Certificate | 49% | 93% |
| Industrial Technology - Degree | 81% | 72% |
| Licensed Vocational Nursing - Degree | 92% | 95% |
| LVN to RN A.S. Degree Program - Certificate | 50% | 100% |
| LVN to RN A.S. Degree Program - Degree | 52% | 100% |
| Pharmacy Technology - Certificate | 40% | 71% |
| Pharmacy Technology - Degree | 42% | 64% |
| Physician Assistant - Degree | 95% | 95% |
| Registered Nursing - Degree | 52% | 100% |
| Respiratory Therapy - Degree | 75% | 71% |
| Surgical Technology - Degree | 84% | 96% |
| Therapeutic Massage - Certificate | 50% | 50% |
| Therapeutic Massage - Degree | 76% | 83% |
| Veterinary Technology - Degree | 82% | 65% |
Careers
Business
Administrative Health Care Management- Front Office Medical Assistant
- Customer Service Representative
- Billing or Insurance Clerk
- Medical Coder
- Medical Secretary
- Executive Assistant
- Administrative Assistant
- Accounts Payable Clerk
- Customer Service Representative
- Collections Officer
- Bookkeeper
- Payroll Clerk
- Account Manager
- Data Entry Clerk
- First line supervisor
- Estimator
- Foreman
- Construction manager
- Project manager
- Site manager
- Corrections Officer
- Detention Officer
- Jail Transport Officer
- Detention Specialist
- Deputy Corrections Officer
Emergency Services and Safety Management
- Community Service Officer
- Security/Safety Officer
- Campus Security
- Armed Alarm Response Agent
- Airport Security
- Transportation Security
- Loss Prevention Officer
- Healthcare Security
- Front office assistant
- Billing or insurance clerk
- Data entry clerk
- Collections clerk
- Admitting clerk
- Medical billing specialist
- Patient account representative
- Health claims examiner
- Insurance coder
- Human Resource Specialist
- Human Resource Generalist
- Compensation or Benefit Analyst
- Training and Development Coordinator
- Payroll Specialist
Medical
Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting- Medical assistant
- Medical records clerk
- Ward clerk
- Medical secretary
- Admissions Clerk
- Clinical Medical Assistant
- Medical Secretary
- Occupational Health Assistant
- Laboratory Assistant
- Private dental offices
- Dental colleges
- Dental laboratories
- Private or government hospitals
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Licensed Vocational Nursing
- LVN to RN A.S. Degree Program
- Franchise pharmacies
- Home health care agencies
- Correctional facilities
- Hospitals
- Pharmaceutical outside sales
Registered Nursing
Respiratory Therapy
- Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT)
- Neonatal-Pediatric Specialist (NPS)
- Clinical Educator/Clinical Specialist
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation/Asthma Specialist
- Biomedical/Research/Sales
- Hospital operating rooms
- Physician's offices
- Surgery centers
- Emergency departments
- Dental surgery offices
- Delivery rooms
- Spas, Medical Spas and Salons
- Athletic and Sports Clubs
- Cruise Ships
- Vacation Resorts and Hotels
- Family Health Clinics and Centers
- Hospitals
- Nursing Homes
- Companion animal clinics
- Emergency medicine
- Animal shelters
- Animal control
- Zoo or wild animal parks
- Biomedical research institutions
- Animal training facilities
- Pet nutrition educators
- Veterinary pharmaceutical representatives
Technical
Aviation Maintenance Technology- Airlines
- Commuter and corporate air fleets
- Airfreight companies
- Aviation inspection positions with the Federal Aviation Administration
- Computer Support Technician
- Help Desk Representative
- Network Administrator
- Hardware Technician
- Network Technician
- Residential heating/cooling (household refrigeration and appliance repair)
- Commercial refrigeration heating and cooling installation (mini marts, retail stores, restaurants, hotels, office complexes, food storage and processing plants)
- Industrial refrigeration (cold storage and manufacturing plants)
- Transport refrigeration (truck/trailer refrigeration, railroad, ocean-going and air freight)
- Maintenance Technician
- Production Supervisor
- Hydraulic Technician
- Machine Operator
- Plant Electrician
Financial Aid
- Federal Pell Grant Program
- Academic Competitiveness Grant
- California Student Aid Commission Grants
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
- Federal Direct Stafford Loans Subsidized
- Federal Direct Stafford Loans Unsubsidized
- Federal Direct PLUS
- Institutional Loan
- Student Scholarships (College awards up to $40,000 annually)
Online Schools
Trades & Careers