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0.4 Years to Recoup Costs

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Participates in Title IV Federal Student Aid Programs

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Institutional Information

Address

4667 Telegraph Road Ventura, CA 93003

Phone

805-289-6000

Website

Website

System

Ventura County CCD

Staff Liaison

Kevin Bontenbal

Degrees

Associate of Science, Associate of Science for Transfer, Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts for Transfer, Certificate of Achievement

Total Enrollment

12,665

Academic calendar

Semester Plan

Institutional Type

Public (state/local) two-year

Accreditation Information

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Most Recent Commission Action

June 27, 2025

Initial Accreditation

1952

Name Position Role
Dr. Steven Hall Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO)
Dr. Luca E. Lewis Interim President Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
James Zavas Vice President of Business and Admin. Services Chief Business Officer (CBO)
Dr. Steven Hall Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs Chief Academic Officer (CAO)
Dr. Steven Hall Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs Chief Instructional Officer (CIO)
Jennifer Garner Academic Senate President Chief Faculty Senate (CFS)
Name Address Location Type Status
Ventura College 4667 Telegraph Road
Ventura, CA 93003
US		 Main Campus Active
Ventura College East Campus 957 Faulkner Road, 106
Santa Paula, CA 93060
US		 Additional Location Active
Program Name Degree Type Method of Assessment Credits required for Program Completion Title IV Distance Education Correspondence Education
Accounting Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Accounting Technician Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Administrative Office Assistant Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Advanced Manufacturing Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Architectural Design Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Architectural Science Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Automotive Career Education Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 71 Yes Yes No
Basic Law Enforcement Academy Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 64.5 No Yes No
Business Management Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Child Development Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Construction Technology - Building Inspection Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Construction Technology - Construction Management Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Criminal Justice- Academic Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Diesel Mechanics Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 65 Yes Yes No
Drafting Technology: Industrial Design & Manufacturing Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic Studies Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 66 Yes Yes No
Engineering Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 68-70 Yes Yes No
Food Safety Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Health Sciences Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Medical Assistant - Multi-Skilled Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Medical Assistant-Administrative Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Nursing Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 83-85 Yes Yes No
Physical Science: Engineering Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 62 Yes Yes No
Social Media Marketing, AS Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Supervision Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Veterinary Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 81 Yes Yes No
Water Science: Wastewater Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Water Science: Water Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Welding Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Administration of Justice Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Agriculture Business Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Agriculture Plant Science Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Biology Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Business Administration Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 No Yes No
Business Administration 2.0 Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Early Childhood Education Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Film, Television, and Electronic Media Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Geology Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Mathematics Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Nutrition and Dietetics Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Public Health Science Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Bilingual/Cross-Cultural Studies Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Ceramics Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Chicana/o Studies Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Film Studies Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Fine Art Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
General Studies Pattern I - Natural Sciences Emphasis Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
General Studies Patterns II/III - Arts and Humanities Emphasis Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
General Studies Patterns II/III - Arts and Humanities Emphasis Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
General Studies Patterns II/III - Liberal Studies Emphasis Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
General Studies Patterns II/III - Liberal Studies Emphasis Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
General Studies Patterns II/III - Social and Behavioral Sciences Emphasis Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
General Studies Patterns II/III - Social and Behavioral Sciences Emphasis Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
General Studies Patterns II/III � Natural Sciences or Mathematics Emphasis Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
General Studies Patterns II/III � Natural Sciences or Mathematics Emphasis Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
General Studies: Arts & Humanities (Pattern 1) Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
General Studies: Holistic Studies (Pattern 1) Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
General Studies: Social & Behavioral Sciences (Pattern 1) Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Global and International Studies Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Music Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Photography Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Social Work/Human Services Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Anthropology Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Art History Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Communication Studies 2.0 Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Economics Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Elementary Teacher Education Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
English Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Geography Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
History Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Kinesiology Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Music Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Philosophy Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Political Science Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Psychology Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Social Justice Studies, Chicano Studies Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Social Work and Human Services Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Sociology Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Spanish Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Studio Arts Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Theatre Arts Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Accounting Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 20 Yes Yes No
Accounting Technician Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 20 Yes Yes No
Administrative Office Assistant Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Agriculture Business Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24-25 Yes Yes No
Agriculture Pest Control Adviser Preparation Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 42 No Yes No
Analog Photography Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 21-21 Yes No No
Antiracism in Teaching Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 No Yes No
Architectural Design Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 19-20 Yes Yes No
Architectural Science Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 25 Yes Yes No
Athletic Coaching Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16-16 Yes Yes No
Automotive Career Education Expert Technician Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 52 No Yes No
Automotive Performance Technician Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 34 Yes Yes No
Automotive Repair Technician Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 22 Yes Yes No
Automotive Service Technician Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 35.5 No Yes No
Bilingual/Cross-Cultural Studies Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 34 No Yes No
Business Management Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 21 Yes Yes No
Ceramics Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 33 Yes Yes No
Child Development Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 27 Yes Yes No
CNC Machine Operator Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 No Yes No
Community Health and Health Education Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 19 No Yes No
Construction Technology - Building Inspection Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 28-30 Yes Yes No
Construction Technology - Construction Management Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 30 Yes Yes No
Creative Writing Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 19 No Yes No
Criminal Justice- Academic Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 21-22 Yes Yes No
CSU General Education: Breadth Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 39 Yes Yes No
Diesel Engine Repair Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 20 Yes Yes No
Drafting Technology: Industrial Design & Manufacturing Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 29 Yes Yes No
Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic Studies Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 37 Yes Yes No
Engineering Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 45-47 Yes Yes No
Family Child Care Teaching Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 20 No Yes No
Fine Art Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 33 Yes Yes No
Food Safety Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Forensic Science Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 45-45 Yes Yes No
Heavy Equipment and Industrial Systems Operation and Maintenance Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 29 Yes Yes No
Holistic Health Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 19 Yes Yes No
IGETC Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 37 Yes Yes No
Industrial Technology and Fabrication Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 29 No Yes No
Infant and Toddler Teaching Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 No Yes No
Intercollegiate Athletics Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 28-28 Yes No No
Medical Assistant - Multi-Skilled Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 25 Yes Yes No
Medical Assistant-Administrative Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 21 Yes Yes No
Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Repair Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 20 Yes Yes No
Music Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 29 Yes Yes No
Pathway to Law School Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24 No Yes No
Photography Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 27 Yes Yes No
Physical Science: Engineering Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 34 Yes Yes No
Plant Science Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 21-23 Yes Yes No
Pre-Allied Health Sciences Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 17 Yes Yes No
Preschool to Third Grade Teaching Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 19 No Yes No
Public Administration Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 22 Yes Yes No
Social Media Marketing Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Social Work/Human Services Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 29-31 Yes Yes No
Supervision Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Veterinary Assistant Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 27.5 Yes Yes No
Water Science: Wastewater Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 28 Yes Yes No
Water Science: Water Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 28 Yes Yes No
Welding Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 32 Yes Yes No
Review Type Commission Review
Midterm Report January 2028
Comprehensive Peer Review January 2031