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West Valley College

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Return on Investment Metric
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0.2 Years to Recoup Costs

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Participates in Title IV Federal Student Aid Programs

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Institutional Information

Address

14000 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070

Phone

(408) 867-2200

Website

Website

System

West Valley-Mission CCD

Staff Liaison

Kristin Charles

Degrees

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

Total Enrollment

10,200

Academic calendar

Semester Plan

Institutional Type

Public (state/local) two-year

Accreditation Information

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Most Recent Commission Action

June 12, 2024

Initial Accreditation

1966

Name Position Role
Dr. Shusaku Horibe Dean of Institutional Effectiveness & Research Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO)
Dr. Jennifer Taylor-Mendoza President Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Joseph Morello Vice President, Instruction (Interim) Chief Academic Officer (CAO)
Anthony Djedi Vice President, Administrative Services Chief Business Officer (CBO)
Meg Farrell Academic Senate President Chief Faculty Senate (CFS)
Anne Kepner President, Board of Trustees Board Chair
Name Address Location Type Status
West Valley College 14000 Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
US		 Main Campus Active
Program Name Degree Type Method of Assessment Credits required for Program Completion Title IV Distance Education Correspondence Education
Administration of Justice: Law Enforcement Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Apparel Design Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Applied Physics Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Architecture Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 69-79 Yes Yes No
Biological Sciences Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Business Administration Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Data Science Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Early Childhood Education Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Ecology, Biodiversity & Conservation Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Engineering Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Interior Design Fundamentals Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Mathematics Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Medical Assistant Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 64 Yes Yes No
Paralegal Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Park Management Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Unmanned Aircraft 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
Biology Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes 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 & Dietetics Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Physics 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
Anthropology Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Communication Studies Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Economics Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
English 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
French Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Geography Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
History Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Italian Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Kinesiology Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Liberal Arts Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Music, Professional Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 68-70 Yes Yes No
Political Science Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Psychology Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Sociology Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Spanish Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Theater Arts Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
UX Design Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Women, Gender & Queer Studies 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
Child and Adolescent Development Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Communication Studies 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
Law, Public Policy and Society 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: General Studies 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
Theater Arts Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Accounting Specialist Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 20 Yes Yes No
Apparel Design Level 1 Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 23 Yes Yes No
Apparel Design Level 2 Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 29 Yes Yes No
Architecture Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 33 Yes Yes No
Clinical Assistant Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 34.5 Yes Yes No
Commercial Music* Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16-18 Yes Yes No
Computer Aided Drafting & Design Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 12 No Yes No
Computer Science Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes Yes No
Early Childhood Program Director Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 12 No Yes No
Early Childhood Teacher Level 1 Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 21 Yes Yes No
Early Childhood Teacher Level 2 Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 21 Yes Yes No
Geospatial Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes Yes No
Graphic Design Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 25 Yes Yes No
Inclusion Teacher Assistant Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 21 Yes Yes No
Insurance Billing Specialist Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 23 Yes Yes No
Interior Design Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 35 Yes Yes No
Interior Design Professional Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Mathematics Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18-23 Yes Yes No
Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 25.5 Yes Yes No
Medical Assistant Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 42 Yes Yes No
Musical Theater Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 44 Yes Yes No
Orthopedic Technician Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 17 Yes Yes No
Paralegal Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 35 Yes Yes No
Park Management Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 38-39 Yes Yes No
Pilates Instructor Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 13 No Yes No
Portfolio Development in Studio Arts Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24-27 Yes Yes No
Professional & Workplace Communication Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 12 No Yes No
Real Estate Broker License Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes Yes No
Real Estate Salesperson License Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 9 No Yes No
Regenerative Agriculture Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 22 Yes Yes No
Stylist Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 12 No Yes No
Transfer Studies - CSU GE-B Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 39 No Yes No
Transfer Studies - IGETC Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 37-39 No Yes No
Unmanned Aircraft System Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
UX Design Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 25 Yes Yes No
Review Type Commission Review
Comprehensive Peer Review June 2027