Cerro Coso Community College
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Cerro Coso Community College was established in 1973 and is located in the Eastern Sierra region of Southern California
, as a separate college
within the Kern Community College District. The College offers traditional and online
courses
and 2 year degree
s. Cerro Coso Community College is one of the largest community college
districts in the United States, covering an area of nearly 18,000 square miles. Cerro Coso has five instructional site
s (Eastern Sierra Center Bishop
& Mammoth
, Indian Wells Valley
, Kern River Valley, and South Kern)
al opportunities to its students.
The 420 acres (1.7 km²) Indian Wells Valley
Campus (IWV) is located in the upper Mojave Desert
near Ridgecrest, California
, 160 miles (257.5 km) northeast of Los Angeles
. The IWV Campus
is the largest of the Cerro Coso campuses. It serves a population
of about 28,000. The College serves the communities of Ridgecrest, China Lake
, Inyokern
, and Trona
. This center provides educational services to military and civilian personnel on the base.
Campus currently has the following club(s)
The 150 acres (60.7 ha) Kern River Valley Campus is located in Lake Isabella, California
. The Campus serves the communities of Lake Isabella, Kernville
, Wofford Heights
, and Weldon
. It serves a population of about 5,000.
The 50 acres (20.2 ha) South Kern Campus is located at Edwards Air Force Base
. The Campus serves a population of about 1,000. The College serves the communities of Edwards Air Force Base, Mojave
, Boron
, and California City
as well as a number of other locations in San Bernardino
and Kern
counties.
The Eastern Sierra Campus serves Bishop
, Mammoth Lakes
, Big Pine
, Lone Pine
, Independence
, Death Valley
. The Campus is one of the newest college
centers, is a full service campus offering the opportunity to advance education
by taking classes
for transfer, fulfillment of career, technical
education or simply for personal fulfillment.
Southern California
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, as a separate college
College
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within the Kern Community College District. The College offers traditional and online
ONLINE
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courses
Course (education)
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and 2 year degree
Academic degree
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s. Cerro Coso Community College is one of the largest community college
Community college
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districts in the United States, covering an area of nearly 18,000 square miles. Cerro Coso has five instructional site
Location (geography)
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s (Eastern Sierra Center Bishop
Bishop
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& Mammoth
Mammoth
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, Indian Wells Valley
Indian Wells Valley
Indian Wells Valley is an arid north-south basin in east-central California. In the geologic sense, it is a southern extension of Owens Valley to the north, with the recent volcanics of the Coso Range being the separator...
, Kern River Valley, and South Kern)
Academic programs and departments
Cerro Coso Community College offers a wide variety of educationEducation
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al opportunities to its students.
Indian Wells Valley Campus
- Indian Wells Valley: 3000 College Heights Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555
The 420 acres (1.7 km²) Indian Wells Valley
Indian Wells Valley
Indian Wells Valley is an arid north-south basin in east-central California. In the geologic sense, it is a southern extension of Owens Valley to the north, with the recent volcanics of the Coso Range being the separator...
Campus (IWV) is located in the upper Mojave Desert
Mojave Desert
The Mojave Desert occupies a significant portion of southeastern California and smaller parts of central California, southern Nevada, southwestern Utah and northwestern Arizona, in the United States...
near Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, formerly known as Crumville, was incorporated as a city in 1913. It is located in the Indian Wells Valley in northeastern Kern County, California, adjacent to the Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake . Ridgecrest is the only incorporated city along US 395 in Kern County...
, 160 miles (257.5 km) northeast of Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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. The IWV Campus
Campus
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is the largest of the Cerro Coso campuses. It serves a population
Population
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of about 28,000. The College serves the communities of Ridgecrest, China Lake
Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake
- About : is part of under Commander, Navy Installation Command and is located in the Western Mojave Desert region of California, approximately north of Los Angeles. Occupying three counties – Kern, San Bernardino and Inyo – the installation’s closest neighbors are the cities of Ridgecrest,...
, Inyokern
Inyokern, California
Inyokern is a census-designated place in Kern County, California, United States. Inyokern is located west of Ridgecrest, at an elevation of 2434 feet . Located in the Indian Wells Valley. The population was 1,099 at the 2010 census, up from 984 at the 2000 census...
, and Trona
Trona
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. This center provides educational services to military and civilian personnel on the base.
Clubs
The Indian Wells ValleyIndian Wells Valley
Indian Wells Valley is an arid north-south basin in east-central California. In the geologic sense, it is a southern extension of Owens Valley to the north, with the recent volcanics of the Coso Range being the separator...
Campus currently has the following club(s)
Kern River Valley Campus
Kern River Valley: 5520 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240The 150 acres (60.7 ha) Kern River Valley Campus is located in Lake Isabella, California
Lake Isabella, California
Lake Isabella is a census-designated place in the southern Sierra Nevadas, in Kern County, California, United States, located near Lake Isabella. Lake Isabella is located east-northeast of Bakersfield, at an elevation of 2513 feet...
. The Campus serves the communities of Lake Isabella, Kernville
Kernville, California
Kernville is a census-designated place in the southern Sierra Nevadas, in Kern County, California, United States. Kernville is located northeast of Bakersfield, at an elevation of 2667 feet...
, Wofford Heights
Wofford Heights, California
Wofford Heights is a census-designated place the southern Sierra Nevadas, in Kern County, California, United States. Wofford Heights is located south-southwest of Kernville, at an elevation of 2684 feet...
, and Weldon
Weldon, California
Weldon is a census-designated place in Kern County, California, United States. It sits at the southeast tip of Lake Isabella. Weldon is located east-southeast of Wofford Heights, at an elevation of 2654 feet...
. It serves a population of about 5,000.
South Kern Campus
South Kern: 140 Methusa Ave. Bldg. 2453 - Edwards AFB, CA 93524The 50 acres (20.2 ha) South Kern Campus is located at Edwards Air Force Base
Edwards Air Force Base
Edwards Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base located on the border of Kern County, Los Angeles County, and San Bernardino County, California, in the Antelope Valley. It is southwest of the central business district of North Edwards, California and due east of Rosamond.It is named in...
. The Campus serves a population of about 1,000. The College serves the communities of Edwards Air Force Base, Mojave
Mojave, California
Mojave is a census-designated place in Kern County, California, United States. Mojave is located east of Bakersfield, at an elevation of 2762 feet...
, Boron
Boron, California
Boron is a census-designated place in Kern County, California, United States. Boron is located east-southeast of Castle Butte, at an elevation of 2467 feet . The population was 2,253 at the 2010 census, up from 2,025 at the 2000 census...
, and California City
California City, California
-2000:According to the census of 2000, there were 8,385 people, 3,067 households, and 2,257 families residing in the city. As of 2006 the city's population grew 8.9% from 12,106 to 13,219. California City outpaced rivals Palmdale and Lancaster, making the city the 12th fastest growing city in...
as well as a number of other locations in San Bernardino
San Bernardino County, California
San Bernardino County is a county in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,035,210, up from 1,709,434 as of the 2000 census...
and Kern
Kern County, California
Spreading across the southern end of the California Central Valley, Kern County is the fifth-largest county by population in California. Its economy is heavily linked to agriculture and to petroleum extraction, and there is a strong aviation and space presence. Politically, it has generally...
counties.
Eastern Sierra Campus
- Bishop: 4090 W Line St. Bishop, CA 93514
- Mammoth: 101 College Parkway Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
The Eastern Sierra Campus serves Bishop
Bishop
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, Mammoth Lakes
Mammoth Lakes, California
-History:The European history of Mammoth Lakes started in 1877, when four prospectors staked a claim on Mineral Hill, south of the current town, along Old Mammoth Road. In 1878, the Mammoth Mining Company was organized to mine Mineral Hill, which caused a gold rush. By the end of 1878, 1500 people...
, Big Pine
Big Pine, California
Big Pine is a census-designated place in Inyo County, California, United States. Big Pine is located south-southeast of Bishop, at an elevation of 3990 feet . The population was 1,756 at the 2010 census, up from 1,350 at the 2000 census...
, Lone Pine
Lone Pine, California
Lone Pine is a census-designated place in Inyo County, California, United States. Lone Pine is located south-southeast of Independence, at an elevation of 3727 feet . The population was 2,035 at the 2010 census, up from 1,655 at the 2000 census. The town is located in the Owens Valley, near the...
, Independence
Independence
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, Death Valley
Death Valley
Death Valley is a desert valley located in Eastern California. Situated within the Mojave Desert, it features the lowest, driest, and hottest locations in North America. Badwater, a basin located in Death Valley, is the specific location of the lowest elevation in North America at 282 feet below...
. The Campus is one of the newest college
College
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centers, is a full service campus offering the opportunity to advance education
Education
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by taking classes
Class (education)
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for transfer, fulfillment of career, technical
Vocational education
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education or simply for personal fulfillment.