Los Angeles Valley College offers a variety educational and training programs, and programs and services for students.
For semester-by-semester class schedule recommendations for each degree and certificate program, visit the LAVC Program Mapper webpage.
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS
The following is a menu of the academic subjects/disciplines within each academic departments at Los Angeles Valley College:
- Anatomy
- Biology
- Microbiology
- Physiology
- Accounting
- Business
- Finance
- International Business
- Law
- Management
- Marketing
- Real Estate
- Chemistry
- Physical Science
- Physics
- Computer Science (CS)
- Computer Applications and Office Technologies (CAOT)
- Computer Information Systems (CIS)
- Counseling
- Personal Development
- Astronomy
- Geography
- Geology
- Meteorology
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Oceanography
- Administration of Justice
- Fire Technology
- French
- German
- Italian
- Spanish
- Linguistics
- Nursing Science
- Respiratory Therapy
- History
- Humanities
- Law
- Political Science
Kinesiology Department
Library Department
- Broadcasting
- Cinema
- Journalism
- Media Arts
- Photography
- Economics
- Hebrew
- Jewish Studies
- Philosophy
- Developmental Communications
- Statistics
- Psychology
- African American Studies
- Chicano Studies
- Sociology
- Architecture
- Electronics
- Engineering
- Machine Shop – CNC
- Numerical Control
- Tool and Manufacturing Technology
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
The following is a alphabetical menu of the programs and services at Los Angeles Valley College:
Academic support services for LAVC students
College-level classes for high school students
LAVC athletic teams:
Education & training program for students receiving Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) benefits.
Career/Transfer Center
Resources to assist students with transferring to a university and career planning. This includes major/career exploration, access to college reps, career planning workshops, and transfer workshops.
Open computer lab with Internet access, MS Office suite, specialized software, and headphones and flash drives. It also has black/white and color printers, black and white copier, and 4800 dpi scanner.
- ESL Noncredit
- Learning Skills
- Parenting
- Vocational Education
College credit for internship or work experience
Child Development Center
- Day Preschool Program
- Afternoon After-Kindergarten Program
- Evening School Age Program
Lifelong learning courses for the community
Distance Education Program
Support for LAVC students who are parents, including a Student Parent Program, kid-friendly study lounge, Infant Toddler Playgroups, and more.
Library materials & services including research help (print & online books, database of online articles databases, etc.)
Shared reading experience in academic classes.
Support services for students with disabilities
Extra credit for volunteer experience
Study abroad programs for LAVC students
Workshops, activities and internship opportunities for students interested in Science/Technology/ Engineering/Math (STEM) careers.
Workshops and trainings to help faculty redesign courses to enhance student retention and success.
LAVC honors program
Academic support program for qualified LAUSD high school students.
Workforce Development
Classes with free textbook cost