Norco College
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available68
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio26:1
- Retention Rate69%
AP Credit Policy
Students will be granted credit for Advanced Placement examinations with a score of 3, 4 or 5 in specified subject areas. Advanced Placement subject credit is granted for the fulfilment of Riverside Community College District programs only. Other colleges or universities may have different policies concerning Advanced Placement. Therefore, the transfer institution will reevaluate the Advanced Placement scores based upon their own college policies.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | Art 22 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | Art 24 |
| Art History | 3 | 6 | Art 1 and 2 |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | Biology 1 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | Math 1A |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 | Math 1A and 1B |
| Chemistry | 3 | 10 | Chemistry 1A and 1B |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 10 | Chinese 1 and 2 |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | Political Science 2 |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | Art 17 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 4 | English 1A |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 8 | English 1A and 1B |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | Biology 36 |
| European History | 3 | 3 | History 5 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 10 | French 1 and 2 |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 10 | German 1 and 2 |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | Geography 2 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 10 | Italian 1 and 2 |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 10 | Japanese 1 and 2 |
| Latin | 3 | 10 | Latin 1 and 2 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | Economics 7 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | Economics 8 |
| Music Theory | 4 | 4 | Music 3 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | Physics 10 and 11 |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | Physics 10 and 11 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | Physics 4B |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | Physics 4A |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | Psychology 1 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 10 | Spanish 1 and 2 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Statistics | 3 | 4 | Math 12 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | Political Science 1 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | History 6 and 7 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 6 | History 1 and 2 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate
A
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
- Anthropology
- Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Architectural Technology/Technician
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
B
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
- Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Chemistry, General
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
D
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
E
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General
- Electrician
- Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
- Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Science
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
- Evolutionary Biology
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Forensic Science and Technology
G
- Game and Interactive Media Design
H
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
- History, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
L
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
M
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music, General
P
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Engineering
- Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
- Psychology, General
R
- Real Estate
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician
- Retail Management
S
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
- Small Business Administration/Management
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
T
- Taxation
- Telecommunications Technology/Technician
V
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
W
- Women's Studies
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Special Academics Program
- Distance Learning
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Study Abroad
- Weekend College
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