REASONS TO CHOOSE RICHLAND
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At Richland Community College you can prepare for your dream career or save money by starting here and continuing your education at a four-year university. Learn from the best, thanks to our outstanding faculty and support staff. Our cutting-edge technology and laboratories will enrich your education. You can even get involved in student organizations and campus activities, making a difference for other Richland students and for people in our community. Choose to make the most of your education. Choose Richland.
REASONS TO
CHOOSE RICHLAND
“Richland was the perfect stepping stone into my future. I came here for the opportunities. My advisor helped me understand how easy the transfer process could be.”
– Chandler Hill, 2016 Richland Grad and Future Speech-Language Pathologist
EXTENSIVE COURSE more than 50 OFFERINGS academic programs
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“My instructor set up my internship. I was ready to start my career right after graduation.”
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– Rafael White, 2016 Richland Grad and Future Auto Collision Repair Specialist
INDUSTRY-RECOGNIZED PROGRAMS
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SERVICE LEARNING
“There is so much to do at Richland! I want to go into broadcasting, so I’m in the Media Club. We practice and get experience in real life ways. From politics to entertainment, I’ll be prepared when I start my career.”
– Doniquéa Luter, Richland Media Student and Future On-Air Personality
FACULTY WHO KNOW YOUR NAME
FREE TUTORING
INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION
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“My academics were important to my instructors. I wasn’t just another face in the crowd.”
– Gabrielle Sia, Richland Student and Future Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
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“The Trustees Scholarship made it possible for me to go to Richland.”
– Aliyah Harvey, 2016 Richland Grad and Future Marketing Executive
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YOU WILL LOVE OUR PROGRAMS TRANSFER DEGREES ASSOCIATE IN ARTS, SCIENCE, ENGINEERING SCIENCE, FINE ARTS Accounting African-American Studies Agriculture American Sign Language Anthropology Art Biology Business Business - International Chemistry Communication Computer Science Earth Science Economics Education English Foreign Languages
General Science History Mathematics Media Philosophy Physics Political Science/Pre-Law Pre-Dentistry Pre-Forestry Pre-Medicine Pre-Veterinary Psychology Sequestration Sociology Supply Chain Management Theatre
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAM Accounting Administrative Assistant Agribusiness & Sustainable Agriculture American Sign Language Automotive Technology Business Collision Repair Technology Criminal Justice Culinary Arts Desktop Support Technology Diesel Med/Heavy Truck Technology Drafting and Design Engineering Early Childhood Education
Paraprofessional Education Engineering Technology Fire Science Graphic Arts Health Information Technology Healthcare Documentation Heating, Ventilation, Air and Refrigeration Horticulture Hospitality Management Network Technology Medical Office Specialist Programmer/Analyst Welding Technology
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AD Nursing, including LPN Bridge Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic) Emergency Medical Technology (Basic) Nurse Assistant Pharmacy Technology
Phlebotomy Practical Nursing Radiography Surgical Technology
Truck Driver Training (CDL) Highway Construction
Real Estate Training Richland Dance Program
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