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Meet Santa Ana College

School of Continuing Education

Santa Ana College's School of Continuing Education (SCE) is one of California's largest providers of free, noncredit education for adults. Learn English, earn your high school diploma, prepare for a new career, or explore lifelong learning—with flexible options online, in-person, and hybrid to fit your life.

Continuing Education 2024-25 Fact Sheet

Continuing Education is the noncredit division of Santa Ana College. The benefits of noncredit programs include:

Tuition-Free Education
Flexible Learning Options
Dual Enrollment
Free Student Support
Industry-Recognized Certificates
Multilingual Services

Continuing Education Impact
Santa Ana College School of Continuing Education is proudly serving over 30,000 students this year across 64 locations, offering more than 2,500 class sections. With 7,262 FTES and a strong commitment to accessibility, Continuing Education continues to lead in adult education and workforce development.

Student Success

In 2025, Continuing Education learners achieved remarkable milestones:

35,670 course completions
Over 350 high school graduates
1,434 certificates of competency awarded

Our digital reach continues to grow, with 1.39 million website views and over 20,000 social media followers.

Our programs and services are designed for adult learners. Choose from 100% online, hybrid, or in-person classes at our locations throughout Santa Ana. All courses are tuition-free for California residents.

Academic Programs

English as a Second Language (ESL) - Improve your English for work, school, and everyday life
High School Diploma & Equivalency (GED/HiSET) - Finish your diploma and open doors to college and careers
Career Education (CTE) - Get job-ready skills in healthcare, business, technology, and more
Citizenship Preparation - Prepare to pass the U.S. citizenship exam
Adult Basic Education & Skills for Success - Build foundational reading, writing, and math skills
Older Adults Program - Stay engaged with arts, fitness, and lifelong learning classes

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Student Services

We provide support services to help you succeed:

Academic counseling and education planning
Career center with job search assistance
Welcome center for new students
Basic needs support and community resource connections
Technology access and computer labs
Disability services and accommodations

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Santa Ana College (SAC) is one of California's oldest community colleges and part of the California Community College System.

SAC is known for strong academic programs and top-ranked in online education and student services. Choose from a wide variety of courses in:

Business
Mathematics and Sciences
Arts and Humanities
Career and Technical Education

Degrees and Certificates:
SAC offers 253 degrees and certificates in credit programs, including 31 Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT). Santa Ana College (SAC) also offers 3 bachelor's degree programs, marking it as a leader in baccalaureate degree programs among California Community Colleges as of late 2024. The degreees offered are in Occupational Studies, Paralegal Studies, and Automotive Technology.

National Recognition:

Santa Ana College was just ranked 28th in Newsweek's best online colleges in the United States, and the #1 community college in California. Our faculty have built online classes that work for adult learners: flexible schedules, real support, quality instruction. Whether you're learning English, earning a certificate, or preparing for college, our online programs meet where you are.

Accreditation:

Santa Ana College is accredited by the Accrediting Commision for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. This institutional accreditation has been continuously held since 1952.

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Meet Our Leadership Team

Name, Position	Name
James Kennedy, Ed.D., Vice President	Continuing Education, Employee Services
Christine Kosko, Dean	ESL, Older Adults Program, Parenting Education, Substancial Disabilities Program
Jesús Miranda, Ph.D., Dean	Adult Basic Education, Citizenship, Counseling, High School Diploma, High School Equivalency
Lorena Chavez, Dean	Career Education, Community Education, Inmate Education, Project Rise/Rising Scholars, SCE Curriculum/WIOA
Jennifer Hoeger, Associate Dean	Communications, Marketing/Social Media, Outreach, Professional Development, Website/Intranet
Nicole Gallegos, Associate Dean	ASG, Equity/Community Partnerships, Facilities, Purchasing, Welcome Center
Pilar Traslavina, Registrar	Admissions & Records, Data Integrity, Graduation Services
Maximiliano Rosas, Ed.D., Director	Assessment, ELL Workforce Development, Pathway Development, Student Metrics & Data
Susana Cardenas, Director	Advisory Boards, Apprenticeship Programs, Career Center, Grants Management

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