Overview

Founded in 1965, Golden West College is included in the California Community College system. It is home to over 10,000 students representing 36 countries. The college is esteemed for its academic excellence, innovation and learning-centred programs. To ensure this, it continues to raise its standards by setting high expectations from its faculty, staff and students and other members of the community.

The college offers a variety of academic and career programs. It provides an Associate Degree in most subjects, an excellent university transfer program, in addition to a wide variety of short-term vocational options. The courses prepare students for entry to a university of their choice and equip them with advanced knowledge and skills essential for successful employment.

The college provides state-of-the-art facilities for students to incorporate their activities into meaningful learning. It has an Academic Success Centre with free resources to help students thrive in their classes, including writing assistance, math assistance, peer tutoring and workshops. It has a STEM centre where students can study independently, engage in study groups and interact with highly accommodating STEM faculty and staff. Students can also engage in STEM-related research and internship programs at local universities, as well as at public and private industry partners. Various activities and events like sports, intercultural events and club activities will help them socialise with other students and have the chance to build their network.

The college campus is in Huntington Beach, known as Surf City, USA. It is a suburban area that offers tranquillity and safety near the excitement of a city centre. It has miles of beautiful beaches and a sunny and warm Southern California climate. Its comfortable, welcoming, culturally diverse and vibrant community will make students feel at home. The city also offers excellent dining, shopping and entertainment options.

Programs Offered in EDUCO - Golden West College

Highlights

• Serving over 10,000 students representing 36 countries
• Recently named amongst the top 150 U.S. community colleges eligible for the 2021 Aspen prize, hotcoursesabroad.com
• 29 to 1 student to faculty ratio, hotcoursesabroad.com
• Ranking highlights - College Factual 2022 Quality Rankings
  • #305 out of 2,576 Best Schools Ranking
  • #1 out of 8 Best Value General Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • #1 out of 592 Best Homeland Security and Law Enforcement
• Best for the Money Rankings 2022
  • # 249 out of 2,540 Best Colleges for the Money Ranking
  • # 22 Best Value Colleges for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement Ranking
• Other rankings
  • #1 out of 67 Highest Paid Homeland Security and Law Enforcement Graduates
  • #2 out of 200 Most Popular Colleges for Liberal Arts/Sciences & Humanities
  • #5 out of 222 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for General Chemistry
  • #6 out of 192 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Biological & Physical Science
  • #7 out of 79 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Special Education
  • #8 out of 118 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
  • #10 out of 553 Most Focused Colleges for Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • # 12 out of 468 Most Popular Colleges for Humanities
  • # 88 out of 1,185 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for General Business Administration and Management
  • #93 out of 977 Best Registered Nursing Associate Degree Schools
  • # 279 out of 1780 Best Registered Nursing Schools.