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Associate of Computer Programming

Riverside City College

  • Riverside, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Associate

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About the program

Two-year diploma in programming for web, Software and mobile applications.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Computer Programming. Apply concepts related to four-term programme including database essentials in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.

Career outcomes

  • Database developer
  • Full stack developer
  • Hardware and software support specialist
  • Mobile application developer
  • Project manager
  • Software engineer
  • Web developer

Curriculum

  • Four-term programme including database essentials
  • Web authoring
  • Script programming
  • Software development
  • Object-oriented development
  • Data science scripting
  • Client-server solutions
  • Operating systems and networking
  • Design patterns
  • Multi-platform and mobile API development
  • Network security and a community-sponsored project.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Or age over 18 (minors by special admission)
  • Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 45
  • IELTS 4.5
  • Duolingo 75 or other accepted proof
  • Exemptions listed)
  • Passport and Proof of Funding Form for the I-20
  • No GPA or SAT/ACT stated.

Accepted academic background

High school diploma or equivalent, Or age over 18 (minors by special admission), Proof of funds for the I-20, Certified English translation of diploma if not in English, Transcripts of prior US college work if any.

Language tests

  • IELTS 4.5
  • TOEFL iBT 45
  • TOEFL PBT 450
  • PTE Academic 30
  • Duolingo 75
  • IELTS Academic 4.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport copy
  • Academic transcripts
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Personal statement or essay where required
  • Recommendations where required
  • Financial support evidence for immigration documentation.

How to apply

  1. Visit the official website. Review the international student entry requirements and term deadline. Complete the online college application and pay the application fee. Submit passport details
  2. Proof of funding
  3. English proficiency evidence
  4. required academic records. Wait for admission and receive the I-20. Apply for the F-1 student visa with the required financial evidence. Complete health insurance and enrollment requirements before study begins.

Other costs

Tuition per year$12,336 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusRiverside City College (main campus)
Faculty or schoolBusiness, Law, And Computer Information Systems
DepartmentComputer Information Systems
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value17
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteRiverside City College offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    1 Dec 2026

    17 days left
  • Program starts

    June 2027

    Apply by

    1 May 2027

    168 days left
  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 Jul 2027

    229 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.