San Joaquin Valley College - Rancho Cucamonga
- 10641 Church St.,
- Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
San Joaquin Valley College
San Joaquin Valley College
Overview
San Joaquin Valley College is an accredited private junior college committed to the professional success of its students and graduates. Founded in 1977, SJVC has campuses located throughout California-including an Online division and offers 20 accelerated Certificate and Associate of Science degree programs in the business, medical and technical fields.
Students benefit from a balance of class-room instruction and real-world experience, learning the skills they need to go straight to work in today's competitive job market.
Why SJVC?
Ask one of our graduates about their SJVC experience; they'll describe it as a life change - not just a step in their career development. SJVC offers:
Degree Programs with Hands-On Career Training
With a core of general education courses alongside specialized career training, SJVC enables graduates to receive their Associate of Science degree in addition to career specific certifications and licensure preparedness. Students get the classroom instruction and real-world experience they need to compete in today's job market.
Flexible, Accelerated Learning
SJVC courses are offered year-round, with flexible hours in morning, afternoon and evening classes to accommodate working students. Most courses of study can be completed in only 15 to 18 months.
Accreditation
San Joaquin Valley College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 10 Commercial Blvd., Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949, (415) 506-0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available to qualified students in the form of federal and state grants, loans, work-study, scholarships and institutional payment plans.
Dental Hygiene - Associate's
An In-Demand Career That Offers Flexible Schedules
Looking for a career in the medical field but don't want to spend years and years in school? Dental hygiene may be a career field for you. It ranks as one of the fastest growing occupations and many jobs flexible scheduling.
SJVC's Dental Hygiene Program, offered at the Rancho Cucamonga and Visalia campuses, prepares students to work as a registered dental hygienist.
Graduates earn an Associate of Science degree and are eligible to take the National Board written examination and a State and/or Regional Board Examination for licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist.
Upon completion of the program, graduates will also be prepared to work in private dental offices and enjoy a high salary, flexible hours, a professional work environment and job security. Other career opportunities include working in public health agencies, clinics and nursing home facilities, as well as pharmaceutical or dental supply sales or education.
The Chance to Be Your Very Best
Students receive extensive clinical training in an on-site facility, to gain real-world professional experience in:
- Performing clinical exams
- Removing plaque and calculus from teeth
- Processing x-rays
- Administering local anesthetics
- Providing compassionate patient care
SLVC's Dental Hygiene graduates have an Average Pass Rate of 97.7% on the NATIONAL BOARD DENTAL HYGIENE EXAMINATION and an Average Pass Rate of 91.3% on the CALIFORNIA STATE BOARD DENTAL HYGIENE CLINICAL EXAMINATION.
For more information about graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit http://www.sjvcdisclosures.com/.