At succeed - Los Angeles City College

LACC has
fer to competitive universities as juniors, enter highpaying
careers and advance on the job since 1929.
The classroom experience at LACC is more intimate than large
universities where you can get lost in the crowd. Small class
sizes allow for more student/teacher interaction. And, our faculty
are interested in your success. They are experienced teaching
professionals, many of whom started at community colleges before
graduating from prestigious universities including UCLA,
Berkeley, Stanford, USC, Otis Art Institute, Julliard, Claremont,
Cornell, Howard, and Yale.
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AT LACC, YOU PICK YOUR PROGRAM & PACE:
1. ADVANCED PROGRAMS
LACC’s Honors Transfer Program is a concentrated set of
classes allowing participants to advance to 4-year colleges
as juniors and receive priority admissions consideration to
major universities including UCLA. Other programs of interest
include LACC’s nationally recognized Math and Debate
teams.
2. TRADITIONAL CAREER & TRANSFER PROGRAMS
Complete the first half of your BA degree or prepare for a highpaying
career in as little as two years.Even part-time students
can complete transfer and career programs by attending
Summer and Winter sessions in addition to Fall and Spring.
For students who want to move at a slower pace, there are
many part-time options.
3. GETTING UP TO SPEED
For students who struggled in high school, LACC has basic
skills classes, tutoring and other support programs to ready
you for college level courses.
IN ADDITION TO AN OUTSTANDING EDUCATION, LACC
STUDENTS ENJOY FUN AND ENRICHING ACTIVITIES
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Cultural, social and academic clubs and student government
Performance opportunities in dance, music and theatre
Exhibition opportunities in art, photography and film
Sports—women’s and men’s competitive and just-for-fun, plus
access to a fully-equipped fitness center
www.lacitycollege.edu | 855 N. Vermont. Los Angeles CA. 90029 | 1(888) 930 - LACC

Los Angeles City College
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WHERE WE ARE
Between Melrose and Santa Monica Blvd in east
Hollywood, minutes from Hollywood entertainment,
Universal Studios City Walk and Downtown by car or
MTA/Metro. 855 N. Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA
90029.
ADMISSIONS
You must be 18 years of age or older with an interest
in advancing
OR, a high school graduate
OR, a student under 18 and not a high school graduate
under special programs
You do not have to be a California resident or US
Citizen to apply.
TUITION & FEES
Because LACC is a public college, we can keep
tuition low and quality high.
CA Resident Tuition $20/unit
Non-Resident Tuition $159/unit
International Students $189/unit
ASO Fee $7; Student Representation Fee $1; Health
Fee $11
• Over 75% of LACC students qualify for fee
waivers that’s $0 tuition!
• Scholarships, Federal & State Grants and
Low Interest Loans Available.
• Contact Financial Aid for more information
and assistance.
DIVERSITY
LACC is uniquely located at the intersection of multiple
ethnic and cultural communities providing students with
a rich learning environment. Our campus is one of the
most diverse in the country with all ethnic groups
significantly represented and a balanced number of
traditional-age and older students.
ABOUT HOUSING
Like most California community colleges, LACC does
not offer campus housing. However, we are surrounded
by apartment buildings and rooms for rent.
Need help selecting a major?
career? the right classes?
LACC’S counselors and career center can elp you
find the direction that is right for you and plan
your academic path.
Over 90%
of students
recently
surveyed
said
reputation
for good
teaching
was
important
in
selecting
LACC
ALUMNI
Our alumni are notable educators; civic leaders and
politicians; business leaders; Oscar, Emmy and
Grammy winners; medical and technology
professionals; and front- line staffers.
WINNERS—ACADEMIC & ATHLETIC
Our math and debate teams are nationally recognized and
our basketball program has been rated one of the best in
thecountry. Works by our Cinema students are frequently
featured in prominent film festivals and 100% of our
Radiologic Technician graduating classes consistently pass
the professional exam.

Los Angeles City College
TRANSFER
TRANSFER Most universities and majors require you to complete a set of general education” classes or
“GEs.” At LACC, you can complete your GEs at a tremendous savings and at a pace
appropriate for you. Students interested in focused or accelerated programs can sign-up for the
Honors Program or Fast Track Transfer.
Students who want to design their own program can work with a counselor, and/or the school
catalog and class schedule to select an academic plan that works for them. EOP&S is also available
to assist low income and non-traditional students through priority registration, counseling,
workshops, feild-trips and more.
FAST TRACK TRANSFER
HONORS PROGRAM
(323) 953-4000 ext. 2062 - AD
208B Accelerated Program for
Transfer (APFT) is a part-time,
accelerated program designed to
meet the needs of working
adults. APFT students attend
classes in the evening one night
per week, and approximately every other Saturday. The program
takes 2.5 years or less. Study options include Business and
Teachers Preparation programs.
TRAIN
TRAIN
For thousands of dollars less than you’d pay at private career
colleges, you can receive outstanding training for high paying
careers in health care, technology, entertainment, child development,
law enforcement, business, graphics and more. Several of our
programs have been recognized for outstanding curriculum design.
The LACC Dental Technology program is one of only two accredited
public programs in Southern California. Child Development now offers
students the opportunity to complete their AA and part of their BA
program all at LACC. The last year is completed at CSULA. The Theater
and Cinema program have remarkable track records of getting students
to work in the entertainment industry. Photography and art/graphics
are taught by professionals with years of real-world professional
experience. Many continue to work and exhibit in the private sector.
And,100% of the Radiologic Technology graduating classes consistently
pass their professional exams.
CERTIFICATE & DEGREE PROGRAMS
Most LACC certificate and degree programs can be completed
in 2 years or less for full-time students. Certificate programs
may be completed in as few as 6 months to a year (see list to
the right).
(323) 953-4000 EXT. 2338 - CC 186 Students who complete the LACC Honors Program receive
benefits when they transfer to participating fouryear colleges and universities. Benefits include
priority admission, scholarships, guaranteed housing, and admission into honors programs. While
at LACC, the students may benefit from library privileges, campus visits, and cultural events.
Current participating schools are UCLA, UCI, UCR, UCSC, CSU Fullerton and Long Beach, SDSU,
Occidental, Chapman, La Sierra, Pacific, Pitzer, Pomona, and Whitman.
UNVERSITY TRANSFER CENTER
(323) 953-4000 ext. 2215 - AD 109
• How to transfer workshops and individual
counseling
• On-Campus Transfer Fairs
• Assistance with selecting a university, a
major, completing
• Field Trips to Universities applications and
identifying financial and student support
resource
CAREER GUIDANCE
The LACC Career Center regularly sponsors Career Fairs to
connect you with employers.The Center can also help you
• Select a career path
• Prepare a resume
• Learn how to interview
• And so much more
“I would definitely recommend LACC for anyone wanting to learn computer
science and electronics. I learned everything I know in the field at the
college.” —26-year old Billy Hernandez. He founded a successful computer,
web development and graphics company—Computacion Para Ti—with a
large Spanish-speaking clientel. Three of his five employees are fellow
LACC alumni.

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SUCCEED
SUCCEED
DEGREES &
CERTIFICATES
ACCOUNTING
Degrees: Accounting, Bookkeeping
Certificates: Accounting Technician,
Automated Accounting
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE
Degrees: Administration Of Justice,
AJ - Specializing in Forensics
Certificates: Correctional Institution OfficerTraining,
Evidence Technician/Forensics, Finger
Print Classification, Fire Arms Training,
Private Investigation
ART
Degrees: Art-General, Art- Graphic Design
BUSINESS
Degrees: Advertising, Business Administration,
Finance and Banking, Management,
Managemen – Business Offices,
Managemen-Small Business,
Marketing/Sales
Certificates: Business Administration,
Microcomputer Business Appilcations,
Finance and Banking, Management,
Management – Retail, Management -
Small Business, Marketing/Sales
CHEMISTRY
Degree: Chemistry - General
CHICANO STUDIES
Degree: Chicano Studies
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Degrees: Child Development Plan A or B
Certificates: Child Development Teacher, Master
Teacher, Site Supervisor, Associate
Teacher, Children with Special Needs,
Infant & Toddler Studies, School Age
Programs
CINEMA
Degrees: Cinema Production, Television
Production
Certificates: Cinema Production, TV Production,
Cinema/ Video Production, Beg
Cinema & TV Production,
Cinema Post-Production,
Cinematography, TV Studio
Production -Level 1
LEADERSHIP The Associated Student Organization (ASO) and the clubs under its umbrella offer the opportunity
to be active and take leadership roles on campus.
FINANCIAL AID Fee waivers, grants, scholarships and low interest loans are available to US residents to
assist with tuition, books and living expenses. Students of any age, full or part-time, dependent or independent
may be eligible.
LOW-INCOME STUDENTS EOP&S, TRIO, CalWORKs and Workforce offer services including priority
registration, counseling, financial aid, skills/information workshops, special courses, and cultural activities/field
trips for students pursuing university transfer or career training goals.
STUDENTS WITH CHILDREN The Campus Child Development Center
offers a preschool program for children age 3 to 5. There is also an evening program for children age 5 to 10.
Low income single parents may be eligible for special academic and financial support including meals and gas
subsidies through CARE.
HEALTH SERVICES All enrolled students are eligible for basic primary and non-emergency care and referrals
through the LACC Health Center. Services include family planning, emotional counseling, and select laboratory
tests and immunizations.
GENERAL ACADEMIC COUNSELING & STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Experienced LACC counselors can help you figure out where
you want to go and plan the academic path to get you there. Our Office of Special Services provides similar services for students with physical or
learning disabilities as well as arranging for special accommodations in and out of the classroom.
CAREER & TRANSFER CENTERS See “Transfer” and “Train” (panels at left).
COMPUTER APPS & OFFICE
TECHNOLOGY
Degrees: Administrative Office Assistant,
Computer Applications Specialist,
Legal Office Assistant, Medical Office
Assistant
Certificates: Administrative Office Assistant,
Computer Applications Specialist,
Legal Office Assistant, Medical Office
Assistant, Clerical Office Assistant
Basic
Certificates: Administrative Office Assistant,
Computer Applications, Legal Office,
Medical Administrative/Billing/
Transcription, Office
Communications, Web Page Design,
Word Processing
COMPUTER SCIENCES /
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (CSIT)
Degrees: Computer Science/Information Tech,
Computer Information Systems
Certificates: Computer Science/Information Tech,
Computer Information Systems,
Applications Software, Programming
Languages, UNIX Operating System,
Computer Networking, Database
Administration, Operating Systems,
Web Client Technologies, Web Server
Technologies
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
Degree: Computer Technology
Certificates: Computer Technology, CompTIA A+
Certification, CompTIA Network+
Certification
DENTAL TECHNOLOGY
Degree & Certificate: Dental Technology
ELECTRONICS
Degree: Electronic Systems Technology
(Traditional & Fast Track)
Certificates: Electronics – Basic,
Electronic Systems Technology,
Electronic Sys Tech - Fast Track
ENGLISH
Degree: English
FAMILY & CONSUMER STUDIES
(DIETETICS)
Degree: Dietetic Technician
Certificates: Dietetic Service Supervisor
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Degrees: Chinese, French, German, Italian,
Japanese, Korean, Spanish
HUMANITIES
Degree: Humanities
JOURNALISM
Degree: Journalism
LAW
Degrees: Paralegal Studies, Business Law
LIBERAL ARTS
Degree: Liberal Arts
MATHEMATICS
Degree: Mathematics
MUSIC
Degree: Music
Certificates: Music Copyist, Music Technology,
Orchestrator/Arranger, Vocal
Performer Instrumental Performer
(Brass, Guitar, Organ, Percussion,
Piano, Strings, Woodwinds)
NURSING
Degrees: Nursing, Registered
Certificates: Certified Nurse Assistant, Home
Health Aide
PHOTOGRAPHY
Degree: Applied Photography
Certificates: Photography – Commercial,
Photography- Freelance
PHYSICS
Degree: Physics - General
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Degree: Modern Political Studies
PSYCHOLOGY
Degrees: Human Services (Generalist & Drug/
Alcohol)
Certificates: Human Services (Generalist & Drug/
Alcohol)
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
Degree: Radiologic Technology
REAL ESTATE
Degree: Real Estate
Certificates: Real Estate (Finance, Investment,
Marketing)
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Degree: Latin American Studies
THEATER
Degrees: Theater, Theatre
Academy (Acting,
Advanced Acting,
Costuming, Technical
Theater)
Certificates: Professional Technical
Theater, Professiona Costuming
Design

ST STAR ST AR ART AR T COLLEGE
COLLEGE
Concurrent Enrollment
Start your college career now and earn high school credit too.
Upward Bound
Provides high school students with career and college advisement, personal and academic skills development
and monthly visits to local universities.
Learning Skills
Helps you improve in subjects like math fundamentals, algebra, reading comprehension, essay writing and GED
test preparation. One-on-one and small group instruction is available.
OR
OR
“I improved in algebra and can understand it better.”
— Fairfax High School Student, Class of 2008
The (Upward Bound) program helped me to catch up on high
school and I was able to get a head start on college classes.”
— Former Manual Arts Student now attending UC Santa Cruz
OR MAKE MAKE A A SMOO SMOOTH SMOO TH TRANSITION
TRANSITION
LACC offers a Summer Bridge program for students coming out of high school. It’s designed to help
students have a more successful first year. Get help selecting a major and choosing the right classes.
Find out how to take advantage of campus services and resources. Learn where things are. Take
field trips to universities and learn about how to transfer. And, make new friends.
Los Angeles City College
1-888-930-LACC
LACityCollege.edu
855 N. Vermont Ave., LA CA 90029
IN HIGH SCHOOL