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Riverside City College
Riverside, CA
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available100
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio24:1
- Retention Rate69%
AP Credit Policy
Advanced Placement Riverside Community College District recognizes the Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board. Students will be granted credit for Advanced Placement examinations with a score of three, four or five in specified subject areas.
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 & 2 |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | Biology 1 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | Math 1A |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 | Math 1A and 1B |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 3 | 4 | Math 1A |
| Chemistry | 3 | 10 | Chemistry 1A & 1B |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 10 | Chinese 1 and 2 |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | Pol Sc 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 | 7 | English 1A and English Literature Elective |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | Bio 19 |
| European History | 3 | 3 | History 5 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 10 | French 1 & 2 |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 10 | German 1 & 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 | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| 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 & 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
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
- Anthropology
- Architectural Technology/Technician
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
B
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- Chemistry, General
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General
- Computer Science
- Computer Support specialist
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
- Corrections
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
D
- Dance, General
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Science
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
- Forensic Science and Technology
G
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Graphic Design
- Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
H
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
- History, General
- Human Services, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
I
- Information Science/Studies
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
J
- Journalism
L
- Language Interpretation and Translation
- Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Legal Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
M
- Mathematics, General
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Music, General
N
- Network and System Administration/Administrator
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
O
- Office Management and Supervision
P
- Philosophy
- Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician
- Physical Fitness Technician
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
- Psychology, General
R
- Radio and Television
- Real Estate
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Retail Management
S
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
- Small Business Administration/Management
- Social Sciences, General
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
T
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
- Technical Theater/Theater Design and Technology
U
- Upholstery/Upholsterer
V
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
W
- Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
- Welding Technology/Welder
Need Help Choosing a Major?
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Special Academics Program
- Distance Learning
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- ROTC, Navy
- Study Abroad
- Weekend College
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