Los Rios Community College District

Programme overview

Design and Engineering Technology is offered within the Los Rios Community College District as associate (AA, AS) and certificate credentials. The program is available at American River College (ARC) and Sacramento City College (SCC) and focuses on applied design and engineering technology education delivered at the community-college level.

What you'll study

Coursework is oriented toward technical and design skills appropriate to associate degrees and short technical certificates. The district catalog lists the program under AA, AS, and certificate pathways, indicating options for both broader general-education plus technical study (AA/AS) and more concentrated technical training (certificate).

Entry requirements

The listing identifies the program locations but does not specify course-level prerequisites or admission requirements. Typical community-college practice allows enrollment in program courses through college registration; prospective students should consult the ARC or SCC program pages or admissions offices for exact placement, prerequisites, and certificate/degree pathway details.

Career prospects

Graduates from associate or certificate programs in design and engineering technology commonly move into technician and support roles in engineering, CAD/design drafting, manufacturing technology, or construction-related technical positions, or use the credential as preparation for transfer to a four-year engineering or design program. Specific job titles and outcomes are not detailed in the district listing.

Scholarships & funding angle

The program entry in the Los Rios catalog does not list scholarship specifics. Students should explore college financial aid offices, district-level scholarships, workforce development grants, and local industry partnerships at ARC and SCC to identify funding opportunities for associate degrees and certificate studies.