{"id":4084,"date":"2023-03-16T09:25:14","date_gmt":"2023-03-16T09:25:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emonovo.com\/study-at\/college-of-the-canyons\/"},"modified":"2024-04-28T15:53:48","modified_gmt":"2024-04-28T15:53:48","slug":"college-of-the-canyons","status":"publish","type":"university","link":"https:\/\/www.emonovo.com\/en\/study-at\/college-of-the-canyons","title":{"rendered":"College of the Canyons"},"featured_media":4086,"template":"","regions":[75,76],"class_list":["post-4084","university","type-university","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","regions-north-america","regions-united-states-of-america-usa"],"acf":{"internal_comments":"https:\/\/www.canyons.edu\/","related_faculties":[4854,4856,4855,4851,4852,4853,4850],"cover_image":4085,"university_website":"https:\/\/www.canyons.edu\/","video_link":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dqEeUg6rQ0U","apply_url":"https:\/\/www.emonovo.com\/apply?uni=College%20of%20the%20Canyons&logo=4086","university_location":[75,76],"address":"26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355, United States","location_info":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Facts about California <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \n\n <ul>\n   <li>Located on the west coast of the US; borders with Oregon to the north, Nevada and Arizona to the east, Mexico to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west<\/li>\n   <li>State capital is Sacramento and largest city is Los Angeles<\/li>\n   <li>Total population is around 39.5 million, the largest population of any single US state and approximately 12 percent of all US residents<\/li>\n   <li>State motto is Eureka!<\/li>\n   <li>You will likely spend between $9,800 \u2013 11,100 on room and board per academic year while you study in California.<\/li>\n   <li>About 45 percent of California\u2019s total surface area is covered by forests<\/li>\n   <li>Of the thousands of companies headquartered in Silicon Valley, those in the Fortune 1000 include Apple Inc., Adobe, eBay, Google, Facebook, Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Netflix and Yahoo!<\/li>\n   <li>California cultivates at least half of the fresh fruit produced in the US<\/li>\n   <li>It has the largest trees (giant sequoia), the tallest trees (coast or California redwood) and the oldest trees (bristlecone pine) in the world<\/li>\n   <li>Per capita energy use is one of the lowest of any US state<\/li>\n   <li>Fastest growing solar energy market in the US \u2013 with several solar power plants and the capacity for 1.2 gigawatts, the equivalent of two large conventional power plants<\/li>\n   <li>Several dams across the state provide hydro-electric power<\/li>\n   <li>Contains both the highest and lowest points in the contiguous United States<\/li>\n   <li>Known for its car culture, California\u2019s well-known Golden Gate Bridge was once the longest suspension bridge main span in the world<\/li>\n   <li>Famous actors and actresses born in California include Jennifer Aniston, Cameron Diaz, Leonardo DiCaprio, Dustin Hoffman, Tom Hanks, Clint Eastwood and Gwyneth Paltrow<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n Choose to study in California and you really will be spoilt for choice in all kinds of way \u2013 from great universities, to activity-packed cities, and diverse post-graduation employment prospects.","intake_type":"Defined intakes","uni_intakes":["Aug","Feb","Jun"],"intake_note":"","deadline_type":"Always open","uni_deadline":[""],"deadline_note":"","about":"<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Philosophy<\/strong><\/span>\n <span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">We believe in the following values:<\/span>\n <ul>\n   <li><strong>Teaching and Learning<\/strong>\n We honor and reward high performance in teaching and learning.<\/li>\n   <li><strong>Respect for All People<\/strong>\n We foster a climate characterized by civility, collegiality and acceptance. We expect honesty, integrity, social responsibility and ethical behavior.<\/li>\n   <li><strong>Partnership with Community<\/strong>\n We create relationships providing the foundation of success for chosen current and future partnerships with local schools, colleges and universities, businesses, government, and social agencies. These partnerships advance the educational, intellectual, artistic, civic, cultural, and economic aspirations of our surrounding community.<\/li>\n   <li><strong>Excellence<\/strong>\n We set the highest standards for ourselves and support the professional development of faculty, staff and administrators.<\/li>\n   <li><strong>Creativity and Innovation<\/strong>\n We are an innovative and creative community college. We encourage members of the college community to be entrepreneurial, forward thinking, creative, persistent, spontaneous and welcome changes that will enhance the college\u2019s ability to fulfill its mission.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Strategic Goals: Access, Engagement and Success <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Foundational Institutional Commitments<\/strong><\/span>\n <ul>\n   <li><strong>Teaching and Learning<\/strong>\n College of the Canyons will provide a positive environment and necessary resources to support excellent teaching, student learning, and the completion of students\u2019 goals including attaining degrees and certificates and transfer.<\/li>\n   <li><strong>Student Support<\/strong>\n College of the Canyons will provide student support to facilitate equitable student success and maximize opportunity for all students.<\/li>\n   <li><strong>Cultural Diversity<\/strong>\n College of the Canyons will promote, encourage, and celebrate the diversity of students and staff in our campus community.<\/li>\n   <li><strong>Human Resources<\/strong>\n College of the Canyons will select and develop high-quality staff.<\/li>\n   <li><strong>Institutional Advancement<\/strong>\n College of the Canyons will generate support, resources, networks and information to enhance the college\u2019s success.<\/li>\n   <li><strong>Institutional Effectiveness<\/strong>\n College of the Canyons will use outcomes data on progress being made towards college goals \u2013 including student learning outcomes, administrative unit outcomes, and other accountability measures \u2013 on a regular basis to inform planning and decisions.<\/li>\n   <li><strong>Financial Stability<\/strong>\n College of the Canyons will provide support, direction and oversight for all district financial resources to ensure fiscal compliance, proper accounting and positive audits and develop financial resources to maintain and improve programs and services consistent with institutional commitments (mission, goals, and objectives) and in alignment with our enrollment management plans.<\/li>\n   <li><strong>Technological Advancement<\/strong>\n College of the Canyons will utilize state-of-the-art technologies to enhance programs, services and operations.<\/li>\n   <li><strong>Physical Resources<\/strong>\n College of the Canyons will provide facilities that are clean, efficient, safe, and aesthetically pleasing to support College programs and services.<\/li>\n   <li><strong>Innovation<\/strong>\n College of the Canyons will dare to dream and make it happen!<\/li>\n   <li><strong>Campus Climate<\/strong>\n College of the Canyons will enhance and support a sense of community and cooperation on campus.<\/li>\n   <li><strong>Leadership<\/strong>\n College of the Canyons will assert its leadership to increase educational, economic, and cultural opportunities for the community including businesses, industry, arts groups, and community-based organizations in the region.<\/li>\n <\/ul>","reasons_to_study_here":"<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>College of the Canyons (COC) is your gateway to a complete American university education.<\/strong><\/span>\n <ul>\n   <li><strong>99.9%<\/strong> of COC international students, who follow their education plan and want to transfer, transfer to a<strong> four-year college or university.<\/strong><\/li>\n   <li>COC is located in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.santa-clarita.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Santa Clarita<\/a><\/strong> - a safe, beautiful community located nearby some of California's most famous attractions, such as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixflags.com\/magicmountain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Six Flags Magic Mountain<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitcalifornia.com\/places-to-visit\/hollywood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hollywood<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.beverlyhills.org\/tags\/events\/web.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beverly Hills<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/disneyland.disney.go.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Disneyland<\/a><\/strong>, and many more.<\/li>\n   <li>College of the Canyons' cost of attendance is consistently less than surrounding community colleges.<\/li>\n   <li>College of the Canyons offers flexible class schedules, with more than <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canyons.edu\/academics\/schools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">60 fields of study<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n   <li>Our International Service &amp; Programs office has a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canyons.edu\/academics\/isp\/about\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trained staff<\/a><\/strong> that is dedicated to the student's needs as well as help with the process along the way.<\/li>\n   <li>At COC we enroll students all year long with multiple enrolling dates.<\/li>\n   <li>We have an <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canyons.edu\/academics\/isp\/applicants\/apply.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">easy application process<\/a> with no application fee<\/strong>.<\/li>\n   <li>Here at COC, we offer <strong>high quality education at a low cost<\/strong>.<\/li>\n   <li>At College of the Canyons, we understand that it's not easy to leave your family and friends at home to study in America, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canyons.edu\/academics\/isp\/about\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>our staff<\/strong><\/a> is trained to help you manage those concerns.<\/li>\n   <li>From the day we receive your application until the time you graduate or transfer to a four-year university, we will help you with things such as the visa process and finding housing. College of the Canyons wants you to be comfortable in your academic and social communities.<\/li>\n   <li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canyons.edu\/academics\/isp\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Services and Programs (ISP)<\/a><\/strong> sponsors learning and social activities on and off campus, offering opportunities for making friends in America and from other countries throughout the world.<\/li>\n <\/ul>","career":"<strong>Jobseekers<\/strong>\n College of the Canyons faculty, staff and administrators help make it one of the best colleges in California and the nation.\n <ul>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canyons.edu\/administration\/humanresources\/employment\/index.php\">Employment Opportunities<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canyons.edu\/administration\/humanresources\/employment\/process.php\">Employment Process<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canyons.edu\/administration\/humanresources\/index.php\">Human Resources<\/a><\/li>\n   <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canyons.edu\/administration\/humanresources\/employment\/minimum.php\">Qualifications and Equivalencies<\/a><\/li>\n <\/ul>","scholarships":"","campus_life":"<strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Our Mission<\/span><\/strong>\n It is the mission of Campus Life &amp; Student Engagement to develop, promote, and provide educational, social, and cultural co-curricular activities that promote Campus Life &amp; Student Engagement, complement academic life for the student beyond the classroom.\n \n\n These various opportunities enhance and develop student leadership, personal growth, interpersonal organizational skills, and civic responsibility.\n \n\n The overall aim of Campus Life &amp; Student Engagement is to engage students with the College and promote student success, retention, and persistence.\n \n\n <strong>What We Do<\/strong>\n <ul>\n   <li><strong>Services Provided<\/strong>\n - ASG Computer Labs\n - Campus Vendors\n - Canyon Country Campus Services<\/li>\n   <li><strong>Programs Offered<\/strong>\n - Associated Student Government (ASG)\n - Clubs &amp; Organizations<\/li>\n   <li><strong>Campus Events<\/strong>\n - Welcome Week\n - Honor Graduate Reception\n - Grad Fair\n - Commencement Ceremony<\/li>\n   <li><strong>We Make<\/strong>\n - Student ID Cards\n - Department Badges<\/li>\n   <li><strong>We Sell<\/strong>\n Discount Movie Tickets\n Discount Theme Park Tickets\n Photo Print Cards<\/li>\n <\/ul>","accommodation":"","ranking_&_accreditation":"<strong>Institutional Self-Evaluation<\/strong>\n \n\n College of the Canyons is accredited by the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.accjc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges<\/a> (ACCJC), Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), 331 J St., Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95814, (415) 506-0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chea.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Council for Higher Education Accreditation<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ed.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Department of Education<\/a>. The public is invited to submit comments about College of the Canyons to our accrediting body by completing a <a href=\"https:\/\/accjc.org\/forms\/complaints-against-member-institutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">third-party comment<\/a> form on the ACCJC website. The college is expected to undergo its next comprehensive visit in spring 2022.\n \n\n In addition to the current ACCJC college-wide accreditation, specified programs at College of the Canyons are also accredited and\/or authorized by the following external organizations:\n <ul>\n   <li>Automotive Technology \u2013 National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF)<\/li>\n   <li>Center for Early Childhood Education \u2013 National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)<\/li>\n   <li>Emergency Medical Technician \u2013 Los Angeles County EMS Agency, State of California and National Registry of EMTs<\/li>\n   <li>Medical Laboratory Technician \u2013 National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)<\/li>\n   <li>Nursing \u2013 National League for Nursing, Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN-CNEA) and California State Board of Registered Nursing<\/li>\n   <li>Paralegal Studies \u2013 American Bar Association (ABA)<\/li>\n <\/ul>"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.emonovo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/university\/4084","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.emonovo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/university"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.emonovo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/university"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.emonovo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/university\/4084\/revisions"}],"acf:term":[{"embeddable":true,"taxonomy":"regions","href":"https:\/\/www.emonovo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/regions\/76"},{"embeddable":true,"taxonomy":"regions","href":"https:\/\/www.emonovo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/regions\/75"}],"acf:post":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.emonovo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/faculty\/4850"},{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.emonovo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/faculty\/4853"},{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.emonovo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/faculty\/4852"},{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.emonovo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/faculty\/4851"},{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.emonovo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/faculty\/4855"},{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.emonovo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/faculty\/4856"},{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.emonovo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/faculty\/4854"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.emonovo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4086"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.emonovo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4084"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"regions","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.emonovo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/regions?post=4084"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}