West Valley College
Institutional Data
Return on Investment Metric Years to Recoup Expected Net Costs
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0.2 Years to Recoup Costs
Student Achievement Data
Participates in Title IV Federal Student Aid Programs
Institutional Information
Address
14000 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070
Phone
(408) 867-2200
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 |