About Us
South Coast College specializes in programs that can help the community - that can help people. We can help you begin your journey to a new career. You can play a role in assisting your community by earning an education and training from South Coast College.
We offer the following career-focused programs:
- Court Reporting
- Legal Administrative Assistant
- Medical Assisting
- Medical Transcription
- Paralegal Studies
We can give you the skills and tools needed to be successful in these careers. We truly care about your education, and our primary goal is your continued success after graduation. Contact us today and find out how South Coast College can help you.
Programs
South Coast College offers programs in the important and growing fields of legal studies and healthcare. Our programs are designed for motivated and diverse students who want to become career professionals.
Programs include:
Court Reporting: You care learn the skills you need to pass the Certified Shorthand Reporter exam, which can prepare you for a career in court reporting or as a high-speed data entry specialist.
Legal Administrative Assistant: You can learn about the legal field and how to operate in public, private, corporate and government legal departments. This program also contains an externship for practical experience.
Paralegal Studies: You can learn about the core aspects of law, how to conduct legal research and about the litigation process in our Paralegal Studies program. You can prepare for a career working in a law office, legal department or government agency.
Medical Assisting: You can learn how to document medical transactions, assist in patient care, perform administrative and clinical duties, plus so much more! Learn more about our Medical Assisting program!
Medical Transcription: You can learn medical terminology, rapid data entry, the technical demands of hospitals and how to work with transcription agencies! You can prepare for a healthcare career at South Coast College!
Student Services
Students matter at South Coast College! So we offer a number of important services to benefit students not only while they're in school, but also after graduation!
Learn more about:
- New student orientation
- Financial planning and assistance - Finanical aid is available for those who qualify
- On-the-job externships
- Part-time job placement for current students
- Job placement assistance for graduates
Our Career Services department can be there to help you learn how to write effective cover letters, polish your resume and practice your interviewing skills. We can also provide job-hunting resources - including helping current students find part-time work if they so desire!
Accreditation
South Coast College is a degree-granting institute accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). We are proud of our commitment to excellence and continuing improvement.
As an ACICS-accredited member, we continue to meet specific levels of quality and provide our students with valuable career-focused training programs, designed to help them prepare for legal and medical careers.
South Coast College is also approved by the:
- State of California Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education
- National Court Reporters Association
- Veterans Administration
- Social Security Administration
- California State Department of Rehabilitation
- Court Reporters Board of California
- Department of Consumer Affairs