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ACCEPTANCE RATE

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FINANCIAL AID RATE

42%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

29:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

6

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$3,143

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

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Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at De Anza College prepares students for careers as a medical assistant, clinical medical assistant, specialized medical assistant, medical receptionist, front office administration, clinical supervisor, medical office manager, and health services manager. The program focuses on providing medical office administrative services and performing clinical duties. Program courses include: basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, patient psychology and communications, medical office procedures, and clinical diagnostics, examination, testing and treatment procedures. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer medical assistant program.

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De Anza College

9200 Valley View, Cypress, CA

De Anza College is a two-year community college located on a 116-acre campus in Cupertino, California. It offers associate's degrees in 60 academic programs, and certificates of completion in 125 vocational training and academic programs. De Anza also offers special study programs for students planning to transfer to four-year universities, and has a very high rate for successful transfers. It offers lifelong learning courses, an honors program, and distance learning programs through online courses.

Some of the many career training fields offered at De Anza are accounting, animation, business administration, child development, film and television production, health technologies, law enforcement, marketing, medical assisting, network design, nursing, real estate, wildlife management, and more.

De Anza College is known for the cultural and ethnic diversity of its students and the communities it serves. There are also diverse education opportunities at De Anza, with many interdisciplinary courses and collaborative learning. Classes in basic skills English and English as a Second Language (ESL) are offered, as well as an International Students program.

History

De Anza College was founded in 1962, and its first classes were held in 1967.

Academics

The academic calendar for De Anza College follows the quarterly format, with fall, winter, and spring quarters, and a summer "session."

Colleges and Schools

De Anza College divides it academic areas into instructional departments that cover a wide range of topics. Its degrees and certificate programs, or areas of study are:

  • Accounting
  • Administration of Justice 
  • Art
  • Automotive Technology
  • Biological Sciences
  • Business Administration
  • Business Software Applications
  • Child Development
  • Computer Aided Design
  • Computer Information Systems
  • English
  • Environmental Studies
  • Film/TV Production
  • Global Studies
  • Graphic and Interactive Design
  • Health Technologies
  • Intercultural Studies
  • Journalism
  • Kinesiology
  • Leadership and Social Change
  • Liberal Arts
  • Management
  • Manufacturing and CNC
  • Massage Therapy
  • Medical Laboratory Technology
  • Museum Studies
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Paralegal Studies
  • Photographic Arts
  • Professional Photography
  • Project Management Practitioner
  • Real Estate
  • Speech Communication
  • Technical Writing

Student Life

Students at De Anza College can take advantage of a very dynamic activities program, with more than 60 student clubs representing a range of interests, and intramural team sports, student government, cultural events, performing arts, and more.

Student services include programs like "First Year Experience," "Summer Bridge," and others that promote student success and retention. Financial aid is available, as is health care, career services, open computer labs, media labs, a library, and more.

The Euphrat Museum of Art at De Anza College is a center for art and creativity, as well as learning and social engagement. The museum has an award-winning arts and schools program, a student intern program, and campus programs and presentations.

Traditions

The school colors are crimson and gold, and the school mascot is the Don. The origin and characterization of the "Don" is unclear, and De Anza College has considered selecting another mascot in recent years.

Athletics

De Anza College's 19 award-winning athletic teams compete in many intercollegiate sports, including:

Men's Sports:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Water Polo 

Women's Sports:

  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo

Satellite Campuses

De Anza College has one campus, and is one of two community colleges in the Foothill-De Anza College District.

Community Life

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, south of San Francisco, De Anza College serves the communities of Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale and portions of San Jose.

De Anza College is committed to providing services and partnerships that benefit the communities it serves. It offers short courses to community members, performances, exhibits and events that are open to the public. Many campus facilities are available for rent to support community events and organizations.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. De Anza College has offered the following program levels for students:

  • Less Than One Year Certificate
  • Less Than Two-Year Award
  • Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Less Than One Year Certificate28
Less Than Two-Year Award6
Associate's Degree8

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male0
Female42

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian23
Black2
Hispanic5
White12

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Medical Assistant program at De Anza College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Medical Assistants

Description

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 23.5% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the candidates De Anza College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, De Anza College may provide services to students like:

  • Online classes
  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Remedial courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Assistance to find work
  • Day care

Intercollegiate Athletics

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo
  • Badminton
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