Foothill and De Anza Community College District
Fast Facts
Gründung: 1957
Lage: San Fransisco Bay Area, im Sillicon Valley
Anzahl der Studierenden: 43.000
Anzahl der internationalen Studierenden: ca. 2.000
Semesterstart: Januar, April, September 2012: 09. April und 24. September 2012
Studiengebühren pro Quarter: 1.764 USD (ca. 1.189 EUR, Stand 05/2011), pro akadmisches Jahr (3 Quarter): 5.459 USD (ca. 4.210 EUR, Stand 12/2011)
IEC vermittelt folgende Programme: Undergraduate & Associate Degrees mit Transfermöglichkeit zum Universitätsstudium, Auslandssemester (Quarter) im Bachelor
Website: www.fhda.edu
Fakultätsprofile
Studienprogramme
- Undergraduate Studies (inkl. Bachelor)
Da Anza:
Accounting Certificate
Bookkeeping Certificate
Practice Emphasis Degree and Certificate
Taxation Emphasis Degree and Certificate
Tax Practitioner Certificate
Administration of Justice Degree and Certificate
Corrections/Probation Degree
Law Enforcement Degree
Private Security Degree and Certificate
Art Degree and Certificate
Art History Degree and Certificate
Ceramics Degree and Certificate
Museum Studies Certificate
Painting Degree and Certificate
Sculpture Degree and Certificate
Automotive Technician Degree and Certificate
Automotive Technology Degree and Certificate
Biological Sciences Degree
Business Administration Degree and Certificate
Entrepreneurship Certificate
Business Software Applications Degree and Certificate
Child Development Degree and Certificate
Early Childhood Mental Health Certificate
Computer Systems Security Degree and Certificate
Database Design Certificate
Network Design and Administration Degree and Certificate
Programming/Network Programming Degree and Certificate
Technical Support/Systems Support Degree and Certificate
English Degree
Environmental Studies Degree and Certificate
Biodiversity Specialist Degree and Certificate
Energy Management and Climate Policy Degree and Certificate
Environmental Compliance and Pollution Prevention Degree and Certificate
Environmental Education and Nature-Based Learning Certificate
Environmental Stewardship Degree
Wildlife Corridor Technician Certificate
Film Production
Film/TV Production: Animation Degree and Certificate
Film/Television Production: Screenwriting Degree
Film/Television Production: TV Emphasis Degree and Certificate
Global Studiies Degree and Certificate
Graphic and Interactive Design Degree and Certificate
Business Office Clerk Certificate
Insurance and Coding Certificate
Lab Assisting Certificate
Medical Assisting Degree and Certificate
Medical File Clerk Certificate
Medical Reception Degree and Certificate
Medical Records Clerk Certificate
Medical Secretary Certificate
Medical Transcription Certificate
Phlebotomy Technician I Certificate
Intercultural Studies
Journalism Degree
Kinesiology Degree
Leadership and Social Change Certificate
Liberal Arts Degree
Management Degree
Manufacturing and CNC Degree and Certificate
CNC Machine Operator Degree
CNC Machinist Certificate
CNC Research and Development Machinist Degree and Certificate
Manufacturing Systems Technician Certificate
Product Model Making Degree and Certificate
Marketing Management Degree and Certificate
Massage Therapy Degree and Certificate
Medical Laboratory Technology Degree and Certificate
Music Degree
LVN (Licensed Vocational Nursing) Degree
Registered Nurse Degree
Paralegal Studies Degree and Certificate
Photographic Arts Degree and Certificate
Photography-Professional Degree and Certificate
Project Management Degree and Certificate
Real Estate Certificate
Speech Communication Degree and Certificate
Technical Writing Degree and Certificate
Foothill:
Accounting AA CA CP CCC UT
Graphic and Interactive Design AA CA SC
Adaptive Aquatics CCC
History AA
Adaptive Fitness Therapy AA CA
Humanities AA
American Studies AA
Informatics AS CA SC
Anthropology AA CP
Interactive and Multimedia Technologies AS CA SC
Apprenticeship - Elevator Constructors CCC
Internet Technology AS CA CP SC
Apprenticeship - Pipe Trades CA CCC
Japanese AA CS CCC
Apprenticeship - Sheet Metal CA CCC
Law and Society (Pre-Law) AA
Apprenticeship - Sound and Communication CP
Leadership and Service CP
Art General AA CS
Mathematics AS
Art History AA CA CS
Music Technology AA CA UT
Art Studio AA CA UT
Music: General AA
Athletic Injury Care - Physical Education AS
Nanoscience AS CA CP
Biological Sciences AS
Non-Credit: Geriatric Home Aide CC
Business Administration AA CS CCC
Non-Credit: Job Readiness CC
Business International Studies AA CA CCC
Non-Credit: Mathematical Foundations CC
Business Technology: Help Desk/Technical Support AS CA
Paramedic AS CA
Business Technology: Office Administration AS CA SC
Pharmacy Technician AS CA
Chemistry AS Philosophy AA
Child Development AA CA CS UT
Photography AA CA SC
Chinese AA CS CCC
Physical Education AA
Communication Studies AA CCC
Physics AS
Computer Science AS
Political Science AA
Computer Software Development AS CA CCC SC
Popular Culture CP
Creative Writing AA CS
Primary Care Associate Program AS CA
Database Management AS CA CP SC
Psychology AA
Dental Assisting AS CA
Radio Broadcasting AA CA SC
Dental Hygiene AS
Radiologic Technology AS
Diagnostic Medical Sonography AS CA
Real Estate AA CA CCC
Economics AA Respiratory Therapy AS
Engineering AS
Sociology AA CS
English AA CS
Spanish AA CP CS CCC
Enterprise Networking AS CP
Special Education AA CA
Environmental Horticulture and Design AS CA SC
Theatre Arts AA CA CP
General Electrician AS CA
Theatre Technology AA CA CCC
General Studies - Science AS
Transfer Studies--CSU GE CA
General Studies - Social Science AA
Transfer Studies--IGETC CA
Geography AS CA CP CCC
Veterinary Technology AS CCC
Gerontology CCC
Women's Studies AA
Program Key
AA = Associate in Arts Degree
AS = Associate in Science Degree
CA = Certificate of Achievement
CC = Certificate of Completion
CP = Certificate of Proficiency
CCC = Career Certificate
SC = Complete this program and earn the Skill Certificate.
CS = Certificate of Specialization
UT = May be transferable to a four - year university
Studium
Die Foothill – De Anza Community Colleges gehören zu den renommiertesten und besten Community Colleges in den USA. Belegt wird ein zweijähriges Programm (Associate Degree), nach dem man in das dritte Studienjahr eines Bachelorprogrammes einer der namhaften US-Universitäten wechseln kann.
Die Zulassungsvoraussetzungen an den Foothill – De Anza Community Colleges sind unkompliziert. Zulassungstests wie ein SAT oder ACT werden nicht verlangt. Auch muss man kein
Überflieger sein, durchschnittliche Abiturnoten sind völlig ausreichend. Die Colleges bieten eine tolle Möglichkeit, einen ersten Hochschulabschluss in den USA zu absolvieren, ohne dass die Studiengebühren den finanziellen Rahmen sprengen: Sie sind nur gut halb so hoch wie an einer Universität – bei gleichen akademischen Standards.
Studieninteressierte können sich auch nur für ein Quarter einschreiben, gleich nach dem deutschen Abitur oder als Auslandsaufenthalt während des Bachelorstudiums.
Das Foothill College befindet sich in Los Altos Hills ca. 40 min. südlich von San Fransisco, nahe der Stanford University. Der wunderschöne parkähnliche Campus mit mehrfache ausgezeichneter Architektur prägt die entspannte Lernatmosphäre. Das Studienangebot ist riesig – es gibt kaum ein Fach, das hier nicht studiert werden kann. Etwa 18.000 Studierende sind hier eingeschrieben. Zahlreiche Clubs, Veranstaltungen und Sportmöglichkeiten sorgen dafür, dass es nicht langweilig wird und man schnell Anschluss findet.
Am De Anza College lernen ca. 22.000 Studierende aus der ganzen Welt. Das College befindet sich im beschaulichen Ort Cupertino im Herzen des Sillicon Valley. Cupertino beheimatet u.a. Apple, Symantic, Sun, Hewlett-Packard und viele andere Hight Tech Unternehmen. Zu den beliebtesten Studiengängen hier gehören u.a.: Accounting, Animation, Automotive Technology, Business, Child Development, Environmental Studies, Film/Television, Graphic Design, Intercultural Studies, Manufacturing and Design Technology, Nursing, Paralegal Studies und Technical Communications.
Beide Colleges befinden sich, ca. zehn Minuten von einander entfernt, südlich von San Francisco im Herzen des Sillicon Valley. Hier sind viele namhafte High-Tech Unternehmen zu Hause, so etwa Apple, Symantic, Sun, Hewlett-Packard und viele andere.

