Antelope Valley College is dedicated to providing educational programs and services as expressed in the California Master Plan for High Education. AVC is committed to equal education opportunities and reinforces committment through a program of active affirmation of diversity.
Academic Disciplines
Business, Computer Studies, and Economic Development
Preparation for careers in a variety of business-related fields starts with a two-prong approach in Antelope Valley College's Business and Computer Studies Division. Students get the hands-on training needed for certification while learning the fundamentals required for people to be well educated in a particular discipline.
Health Sciences
The Health Sciences Division is geared toward preparing students for
a professional role in health related fields including registered
nursing (RN), licensed vocational nursing (LVN), respiratory care,
radiologic technology, emergency medical technician (EMT), nurse aide/
home health aide, nutrition and foods, and medical assisting.
Instructional Resources and Extended Services
The Instructional and Extended Services (IR/ES) Division of Antelope Valley College promotes a culture of academic success and lifelong learning by providing instruction, information resources, and support services to students, faculty, and staff.
Language Arts
Language Arts includes many of the core areas of the humanities, including Chinese, communication, composition, creative writing, deaf studies, English, English as a second language (ESL), forensics, French, German, journalism, Latin, reading and Spanish.
Math, Science, and Engineering
The Math, Science and Engineering Division provides students with a broad selection of courses in the sciences and mathematics to serve as a foundation for transfer to four-year universities and increasing one’s own understanding.
Physical Education and Athletics
Physical Education provides a service program designed to accommodate all students through physical activity courses, health education courses, intramural sports, and intercollegiate athletics. The division also provides a program of professional preparation courses for those students who are majoring in PE.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Social sciences encompasses the study of subjects leading to a better understanding of ourselves and of the world in which we live.
Technical Education
Preparation for entry-level positions in a number of exciting careers is available through the Technical Education Division at Antelope Valley College.
Visual and Performing Arts
Whether students are interested in performing on the stage or creating graphics and animations on the computer, the Visual and Performing Arts has great programs available.
Other Academic Programs
AV SOAR High School
SOAR (Students on the Academic Rise) High School is a specialized high school located on the Antelope Valley College campus but it is part of the Antelope Valley Joint Union High School District.
Corporate and Community Services
Antelope Valley College Corporate and Community Services offers a wide range of educational seminars and professional development programs. These programs provide educational and personal services to the community, and professional development seminars to the businesses in our community.
GED
The General Education Development Program (GED) is a series of non-credit courses that prepares students to take the GED Test in literature and arts, writing, math, science and social studies.
Honors Program
The Honors Transfer Alliance Program offers the opportunity for priority admission to many major universities throughout the state. A seminar-like atmosphere sterns from the small class size (maximum of 15), leading to lively discussions between students and professors. Students are encouraged to work closely with faculty to pursue creative and/or independent projects. The program also stresses writing, research and critical thinking skills. The course offerings arc designed to facilitate transfer to a four-year university, and we offer the services of an honors counselor to assist students in planning their courses.
Pathways
The Pathways Program offers an innovative and research-based curriculum that helps both college students and current teachers learn how to effectively teach mathematics and science using hands-on methods and technology-based equipment.
Title V - Hispanic Serving Institution Grants
funded by the US Department of Education.
Title V
includes programs such as: