Shasta College Campuses

The Redding Main Campus of Shasta College offers a comprehensive array of academic and vocational programs designed to prepare students for transfer to four-year universities or direct entry into the workforce. As the primary hub, it hosts a wide range of courses across multiple disciplines.

• Arts and Humanities: Including English literature, history, philosophy, music, theater arts, and visual arts, with hands-on studio classes in painting, sculpture, and digital media.
• Business and Technology: Programs in accounting, business administration, computer information systems, office technology, and entrepreneurship, featuring software training in Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and web development.
• Health Sciences: Nursing, emergency medical services, medical assisting, and dental hygiene, with clinical simulations and partnerships for internships.
• Social Sciences: Psychology, sociology, anthropology, political science, and economics, emphasizing critical thinking and research methods.
• Science and Mathematics: Biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, mathematics, and engineering fundamentals, supported by modern labs and fieldwork opportunities.
• Vocational and Technical: Automotive technology, welding, construction management, culinary arts, and agriculture, providing practical skills through workshops and industry certifications.
• Education and Early Childhood: Teacher preparation, child development, and education paraprofessional training.
• Public Safety: Fire technology, law enforcement, and criminal justice, with scenario-based training.

Additionally, the campus supports continuing education, ESL classes, and workforce development workshops. Students benefit from small class sizes, dedicated faculty, and resources like the library, tutoring centers, and career services. Transfer agreements with CSU and UC systems ensure seamless progression. The curriculum evolves with community needs, incorporating emerging fields like cybersecurity, sustainable agriculture, and renewable energy technologies. Overall, the Redding Campus fosters holistic student success through diverse, high-quality educational offerings that blend theory with real-world application, empowering over 8,000 students annually to achieve their goals in a supportive environment.

The Tehama Campus in Red Bluff serves as a vital extension of Shasta College, offering accessible education to residents in Tehama County with a focus on core academic and career-oriented programs tailored to regional demands in agriculture, healthcare, and trades.

• General Education: Transferable courses in English composition, mathematics, natural sciences, and social sciences, preparing students for university-level studies.
• Agriculture and Natural Resources: Specialized training in agribusiness, crop production, animal science, viticulture, and environmental horticulture, reflecting the area's farming heritage with practical field labs.
• Business and Administration: Basics in accounting, management, marketing, and computer applications, including small business development for local entrepreneurs.
• Health and Human Services: Medical terminology, healthcare aide certification, and community health worker programs, with emphasis on rural healthcare needs.
• Vocational Trades: Welding technology, automotive repair, construction trades, and industrial maintenance, featuring hands-on facilities for skill-building and certifications like AWS welding.
• Early Childhood Education: Child development courses and preschool teacher preparation, supporting family-oriented community services.
• Liberal Arts: Introductory classes in history, psychology, communications, and fine arts to broaden educational horizons.
• Workforce Development: Short-term certificates in office skills, customer service, and basic IT, plus ESL and GED preparation for adult learners.

This campus emphasizes flexible scheduling, including evenings and online hybrids, to accommodate working students. With modern classrooms, a learning resource center, and counseling services, it promotes student retention and success. Partnerships with local industries provide internships in agriculture and manufacturing. The curriculum addresses regional economic drivers, such as sustainable farming practices and renewable energy in rural settings. By offering affordable, high-quality education close to home, the Tehama Campus empowers approximately 1,500 students each year to gain credentials, advance careers, or transfer seamlessly, contributing to the vitality of Tehama County's workforce and economy through targeted, community-responsive programming.