Academics
As part of the state system of community colleges, San Bernardino Valley College is dedicated to providing educational opportunities at minimum cost. Central to San Bernardino Valley College’s philosophy is the idea of general education - a system of instruction that gives the student a basic competence in written and spoken English, mathematics, history and government; a regard for health, both mental and physical; a grasp of the basic disciplines and methodologies of human and scientific study, and knowledge in some depth of chosen subject area. The college offers degrees in the arts and sciences to students who successfully complete a comprehensive two-year course study. This course study corresponds to the lower division requirements of the University of California and the California State University system, so qualified students can transfer to four-year institutions with junior standing. San Bernardino Valley College transfer students have demonstrated a high success rate in continuing their education at the four-year College and university level. While recognizing the importance of a general education, the college also recognizes an obligation to provide specialized programs leading directly to employment or to improving the skill and knowledge of those already employees in the work force. To achieve this, the college offers more than 40 programs in technical and occupational fields. Courses may be taken individually to improve specific skills or as part of a program leading to an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science and or a Certificate of Completion in specific occupational fields. Qualified students can even combine work and study through work experience programs. San Bernardino Valley College was a pioneer in the work/study concept. In addition to general and occupational programs, San Bernardino Valley College offers developmental programs for students who need to improve basic skills before taking advanced classes, counseling and guidance programs, and service for disabled students, veterans and other adults. San Bernardino Valley College has been a leader in programs for the physically handicapped, including adaptive physical education classes.
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