About Us
Learn About Us!
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.
2024/2025 Year in ReviewContinuing Education Information
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 degrees 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 Commission 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.
Dive Deeper into SAC Administrative Leadership
| Name & Position | Departments |
|---|---|
| James Kennedy, Ed.D., Vice President | Continuing Education, Employee Services |
| Christine Kosko, Dean | ESL, Older Adults Program, Parenting Education, Substantial Disabilities Program |
| Jesús Miranda, Ph.D., Dean | Adult Basic Education, Bridge Programs, Citizenship, Counseling, Distance Education, 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 |
| Janet Cruz-Teposte, Ed.D., Director | Basic Needs, Welcome Center |
Faculty Leadership
| Name & Position | Department |
|---|---|
| Fleur Fong, Faculty Coordinator | Active Adults |
| Adrianna Gonzalez, Ed.D., Department Chair | Adult Basic Education |
| Osiel Madrigal, Ed.D., Department Chair | Career Education |
| Henry Kim, Department Chair | English as a Second Language |
| Jose Lopez-Mercedes, Ed.D., Department Co-Chair | English as a Second Language |
| Reza Mirbeik, Ed.D., Department Co-Chair | High School Diploma |
| John Tashima, Department Co-Chair | High School Diploma |
| Juliana Saldivar, Faculty Lead | High School Equivalency |
| Alejandro Moreno, Department Chair | Counseling |
| Patty Siguenza, Department Chair | Counseling |
View the full list of the Santa Ana College Continuing Education Faculty Here