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Ventura, California is home to Ventura Adult And Continuing Education. Ventura is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Ventura Adult And Continuing Education go up to the Certificate.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students commonly pursue studies in media and office and administration.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
Ventura Adult And Continuing Education has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 168 enrolled students (as of 2005). A large number of students at Ventura Adult And Continuing Education are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Ventura Adult and Continuing Education is to enhance the lives of our students by providing diverse, accessible, lifelong learning opportunities. Student's vocational, educational and personal goals are met by staff who promote self worth in a safe, supportive and innovative learning environment."
More complete details are provided below.
Ventura Adult And Continuing Education
5200 Valentine Rd
Ventura, CA 93003-0000
General Phone: (805) 676-7310
Admissions Phone: (805) 676-7310
Financial Aid Phone: (805) 676-7317
Ventura Adult And Continuing Education awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 40 | medical assistant, pharmacy tech |
| Business And Management | 37 | business management, accounting, accounting and related services, human resources management, business administration |
| Office And Administration | 24 | general office occupations, administrative assistant, receptionist, business support services |
| Engineering Technician | 20 | electrical drafting, drafting and design tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 15 | computer repair, electrical installation and repair |
| Medical Adminstration | 13 | medical records admin, medical records tech, medical transcription |
| Media | 12 | radio and television |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 6 | commercial art |
| Therapy And Counseling | 3 | physical therapist assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | data processing tech |
| Law | 0 | legal secretary |
Number of programs and degrees for Ventura Adult And Continuing Education in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 163 | 23 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 8 | 2 |
In 2005, Ventura Adult And Continuing Education had a total enrollment of 168 students (153 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 37% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 5% |
| 20-21 | 7% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 22% |
| 50-64 | 17% |
| 65+ | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 92 % |
| Part-Time | 77 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 79% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Ventura, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (805) 676-7310
Financial Aid:
Ventura Adult And Continuing Education participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3084700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (805) 676-7317
Ventura Adult And Continuing Education has a tenure system for faculty.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Elect CAD/CADD
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Receptionist
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ventura Adult And Continuing Education Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study Tenure system for quality teaching
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