Western Career College (WCC) was founded in 1967 with the purpose of providing high quality health care, legal and technical training and education to the local residents of Sacrament, California. The school has recently changed its name to Carrington College California and is now operated by Carrington Colleges Group, a subsidiary of DeVry Incorporated. Carrington College (or Western Career College) offers courses in the fields of Medical Assisting and Pharmacy Tech, Criminal Justice, Graphics Design, Nursing and Dental Hygiene through its nine satellite campuses and through online learning.
Through WCC / Carrington College California’s online arm, students are able to complete their Associate of Science Degrees online. The online AS degrees are in the areas of Accounting, Business, Criminal Justice, General Studies, Graphic Design, Healthcare Administration, Health Information Technology, and Sales and Marketing. Students are also able to complete their online Associate Degrees faster through WCC / Carrington College’s Expedited Class Schedule. Through this, online AS degrees may be completed in as short as 18 months. For information on WCC’s online programs and the expedited class schedule, visit the WCC website.
Online tuition fees vary however, there are several financial aid options in place to make the cost of completing an online AS degree more affordable. Financial aid options include grants, scholarships, private loans and federal financial aid. For information on how to take advantage of the financial aid options, contact the Financial Aid office or visit the WCC / Carrington College website.
Western Career College / Carrington College California (Online) is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Application information can be requested from the Admissions Office or by visiting the WCC website.
