Golden West College
Institutional Data
Return on Investment Metric Years to Recoup Expected Net Costs
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0.5 Years to Recoup Costs
Student Achievement Data
Participates in Title IV Federal Student Aid Programs
Institutional Information
Address
15744 Goldenwest Street Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Phone
714-892-7711
Website
System
Coast CCD
Staff Liaison
Kevin Bontenbal
Degrees
A.A., A.A.T., A.S., A.S.T., C.Achievement, C.Competence, C.Completion
Total Enrollment
11,293
Academic calendar
Semester Plan
Institutional Type
Public (state/local) two-year
Accreditation Information
Accreditation Status
Accredited
Most Recent Commission Action
June 15, 2023
Initial Accreditation
1969
| Name | Position | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Ms. Meridith Randall | President | Chief Executive Officer (CEO) |
| Dr. Jennifer Kalfsbeek-Goetz | Vice President of Instruction | Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) |
| Dr. Elizabeth Dorn Parker | Board President | Board Chair |
| Mr. Rick Hicks | Vice President Administrative Services | Chief Business Officer (CBO) |
| Justin Smith | Academic Senate President | Chief Faculty Senate (CFS) |
| Dr. Jennifer Kalfsbeek-Goetz | Vice President of Instruction | Chief Academic Officer (CAO) |
| Dr. Jennifer Kalfsbeek-Goetz | Vice President of Instruction | Chief Instructional Officer (CIO) |
| Name | Address | Location Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden West College | 15744 Goldenwest Street Huntington Beach, CA 92647 US |
Main Campus | Active |
| Program Name | Degree Type | Method of Assessment | Credits required for Program Completion | Title IV | Distance Education | Correspondence Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Performance and Emissions Specialist | Associate of Science | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Nursing LVN to RN | Associate of Science | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Nursing-Registered Nurse | Associate of Science | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Administration of Justice | Associate of Science for Transfer | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Associate of Science for Transfer | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business Administration 2.0 | Associate of Science for Transfer | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Associate of Science for Transfer | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Associate of Science for Transfer | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Associate of Science for Transfer | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Esthetician | Associate of Science for Transfer | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Geology | Associate of Science for Transfer | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Associate of Science for Transfer | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Public Health Science | Associate of Science for Transfer | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Accounting | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Administration of Justice | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| American Sign Language Interpreting | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Automotive | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using clock hour | 60-60 | No | No | No |
| Computer Aided Design and Drafting | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Cosmetology | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using clock hour | 0-0 | No | No | No |
| Dance | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Digital Arts | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| General Biology | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Arts and Humanities | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts: Emphasis in Social and Behavioral Science | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Studies for Elementary Education | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Marketing | Associate of Arts | Direct assessment of competencies (in lieu of credit or clock hours) | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Music | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Political Science | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Spanish | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Theater Arts | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Vietnamese Language | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| World Language | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Anthropology | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Art | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Art History | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Child and Adolescent Development | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Communication Studies 2.0 | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Elementary Teacher Education | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| English | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Geography | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Global Studies | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| History | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Kinesiology | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Law, Public Policy and Society | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Music | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Philosophy | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Political Science | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Social Justice Studies | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Social Work and Human Services | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Sociology | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Software Development | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Spanish | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Studio Arts | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Theater Arts | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using clock hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| American Sign Language Interpreting | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using clock hour | 29 | No | No | No |
| Automotive | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using clock hour | 16 | No | No | No |
| Automotive HVAC Specialist | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using clock hour | 18 | No | No | No |
| Bookkeeping | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using clock hour | 18 | No | No | No |
| Business & Management | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using clock hour | 19 | No | No | No |
| Business Administration | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using clock hour | 25 | No | No | No |
| Business Fundamentals | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using clock hour | 16 | No | No | No |
| Chassis Specialist | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using clock hour | 19 | No | No | No |
| Comprehensive Automotive Technician | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using clock hour | 50 | No | No | No |
| Computer Aided Design and Drafting | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using clock hour | 12 | No | No | No |
| Cosmetology | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using clock hour | 38 | No | No | No |
| Costume Production and Wardrobe Technician | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using clock hour | 17 | No | No | No |
| Digital Art Production | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using clock hour | 18 | No | No | No |
| Engine Performance & Emission Specialist | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using clock hour | 24 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Enrolled Tax Agent Specialist | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using clock hour | 16 | Yes | No | No |
| Entrepreneurship II Small Business Ownership and Expansion | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using clock hour | 16 | Yes | No | No |
| Esthetician | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using clock hour | 22 | Yes | No | No |
| Gender and Queer Studies | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using clock hour | 18 | Yes | No | No |
| Global Studies | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using clock hour | 15 | Yes | No | No |
| Graphic Design and Production Option | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using clock hour | 16 | Yes | No | No |
| Human Resources Management | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using clock hour | 16 | Yes | No | No |
| Law Enforcement | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using clock hour | 33 | Yes | No | No |
| Marketing | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using clock hour | 16 | Yes | No | No |
| Powertrain Specialist | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using clock hour | 22 | Yes | No | No |
| Pre-Health Science | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using clock hour | 19 | Yes | No | No |
| Pre-Occupational Therapy | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using clock hour | 20 | Yes | No | No |
| Pre-Physical Therapy | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using clock hour | 30 | Yes | No | No |
| Pre-Physician Assistant | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using clock hour | 32 | Yes | No | No |
| Retail Management | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using clock hour | 25 | Yes | No | No |
| Scenic, Lighting, and Projection Design Technician | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using clock hour | 17 | Yes | No | No |
| Security Guard | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using clock hour | 18 | Yes | No | No |
| Smog Technician Specialist | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using clock hour | 24 | Yes | No | No |
| Software Development | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using clock hour | 17 | Yes | No | No |
| Staff Accountant | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using clock hour | 18 | Yes | No | No |
| University Core | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using clock hour | 18 | Yes | No | No |
| UX and Web Design | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using clock hour | 16 | Yes | No | No |
| English for Citizenship | Certificate of Competence | Credit-based using clock hour | 12 | Yes | No | No |
| English Life Skills 1 | Certificate of Competence | Credit-based using clock hour | 12 | Yes | No | No |
| English Life Skills 2 | Certificate of Competence | Credit-based using clock hour | 12 | Yes | No | No |
| English Life Skills 3 | Certificate of Competence | Credit-based using clock hour | 12 | Yes | No | No |
| Entrepreneurship I Small Business Startup Essentials | Certificate of Competence | Credit-based using clock hour | 12 | Yes | No | No |
| GED Preparation | Certificate of Competence | Credit-based using clock hour | 10 | Yes | No | No |
| Support for Calculus | Certificate of Competence | Credit-based using clock hour | 12 | Yes | No | No |
| Automotive Lube Technician | Certificate of Completion | Direct assessment of competencies (in lieu of credit or clock hours) | 12 | No | No | No |
| Automotive Tire and Wheel Technician | Certificate of Completion | Direct assessment of competencies (in lieu of credit or clock hours) | 12 | No | No | No |
| Certified Nurse Assistant | Certificate of Completion | Direct assessment of competencies (in lieu of credit or clock hours) | 12 | No | No | No |
| Chassis and Drivetrain Specialist | Certificate of Completion | Direct assessment of competencies (in lieu of credit or clock hours) | 23 | No | No | No |
| Computer Literacy I | Certificate of Completion | Direct assessment of competencies (in lieu of credit or clock hours) | 10 | No | No | No |
| Computer Literacy II | Certificate of Completion | Direct assessment of competencies (in lieu of credit or clock hours) | 12 | No | No | No |
| Introduction to Academic English for Multilingual Students | Certificate of Completion | Direct assessment of competencies (in lieu of credit or clock hours) | 16 | No | No | No |
| LVN 30 Unit Option | Certificate of Completion | Credit-based using clock hour | 32 | No | No | No |
| Senior Healthcare Technician | Certificate of Completion | Direct assessment of competencies (in lieu of credit or clock hours) | 12 | No | No | No |
| Smog Inspector | Certificate of Completion | Direct assessment of competencies (in lieu of credit or clock hours) | 10 | No | No | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance Specialist | Certificate of Completion | Direct assessment of competencies (in lieu of credit or clock hours) | 10 | No | No | No |
| Review Type | Commission Review |
|---|---|
| Comprehensive Peer Review | June 2026 |
