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	Topics Santa Monica College Topic Home Santa Monica College is a two-year public community collegeCommunity college In Canada and the United States, a community college, sometimes called a technical college, county college, j... located in Santa MonicaSanta Monica, California Santa Monica is a coastal city in western Los Angeles County, California, USA.... in Los Angeles County, CaliforniaCalifornia California is a state spanning the southern half of the west coast of the contiguous United States.... . Santa Monica College was first opened in 1929 as Santa Monica Junior College. Current enrollment is 32,000 students in more than 90 fields of study. The college also has one of the largest international student populations of any community college in the US, with approximately 3,000 from more than 100 countries. Santa Monica College is ranked number one among California's community colleges in transfers to the University of CaliforniaUniversity of California The University of California is a public university system in the state of California.... , University of Southern CaliforniaUniversity of Southern California The University of Southern California , located in the downtown district of Los Angeles, California, was founded in 1880, ma... , Loyola Marymount UniversityLoyola Marymount University Loyola Marymount University is a comprehensive co-educational private Roman Catholic Jesuit university in Los Angeles, Calif... , and other four-year campuses. Transfer courses are offered in such fields as business administration, journalismJournalism Journalism is a discipline of collecting, analyzing, verifying, and presenting news regarding current events, trends, issues... , fine arts, health sciences, Computer ScienceComputer science Computer science, or computing science, is the study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation and... ,and the liberal artsLiberal arts Overview The term liberal arts has come to mean studies that are intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills, rathe... . The Santa Monica College Arts Mentor Program provides certain students in the fine and applied arts with graduate-level training by professionals in their specialized fields. The program was designed for select individuals whose talents exceed the scope of the traditional curriculum at the College. Santa Monica College offers a variety of occupational certificate programs, including Accounting, Fashion Design, Office Information Systems, and its Academy of Entertainment Technology (which offers certificates in Interactive Media and in Animation). Santa Monica College is also the home of KCRWKCRW KCRW is a public radio station broadcasting from the campus of Santa Monica College in Santa Monica, California that carries... (89.9 FM), a leading public radio station in the US which broadcasts throughout Los Angeles and OrangeOrange County, California Summary Orange County is a county in Southern California, United States.... counties to an estimated 450,000 listeners. The station is the broadcast home of Morning Becomes EclecticMorning Becomes Eclectic *Morning Becomes Eclectic* is a three-hour music radio program broadcast every weekday from Village Recorders in Santa Mon... and Harry ShearerFacts About Harry Shearer Harry Julius Shearer is an American comedic actor and writer.... 's Le ShowLe Show *Le Show* is a weekly syndicated public radio show hosted by satirist Harry Shearer and carried on many National Public Ra... . Athletics Santa Monica College fields and competes in the Western State ConferenceWestern State Conference The Western State Conference is a college athletic conference that is affliated with the California Communnity College - Com... . The mascot for SMC is the CorsairFacts About Corsair Depending on context, Corsair can refer to:... . SMC fields both men's and women's teams in basketballBasketball Basketball is a sport in which two teams of five players each try to score points on one another by throwing a ball through ... , cross countryCross country running Cross-country running is a sport in which teams of runners compete to complete a course over open or rough terrain faster th... , swimmingSwimming Swimming is a technique that humans, and other animals, use to move through water using only movements of the body.... , track and field, volleyballVolleyball Summary Volleyball is an Olympic sport in which two teams separated by a high net use their hands, arms, or other parts of their bo... , and water poloWater polo Water polo is a team water sport, which can be best described as a combination of swimming, football , basketball, ice hock... . SMC fields men's teams in American footballAmerican football American football, known in the United States and Canada simply as football, is a competitive team sport.... team, and women's softballSoftball Softball is a team sport in which a ball, eleven to twelve inches in circumference, is thrown by a player called a pitcher a... , soccer, and tennisTennis Tennis is a game played between either two players or two teams of two players .... teams. Corsair Field (4,850) built in 1948, is home to football and track and field. Corsair Pavilion (1,600) is home to men's and women's basketball and volleyball teams, as well as the Hollywood FameHollywood Fame The Hollywood Fame is a team of the American Basketball Association based in the Los Angeles, California.... of the American Basketball Association The Santa Monica Swim Center is home to men's and women's swimming and water polo teams. Demographics (http://www.smc.edu/orient/) SMC Students There are approximately 29,960 students enrolled at SMC. 34% of these students are full time. 66% are part time. 56% are women. 44% are men. Age Composition The average age is 25 years. under 18: 15% 18-24: 55% 25-34: 18% 35+ : 12% Ethnic Composition SMC is also well known for its ethnic diversity on campus. Asian: 18% Black: 10% Hispanic: 25% White, Non-Hispanic: 32% Other: 7% Computer Science and Information Systems programs offer instruction in Programming, Databases, Networking, Technology Project Management, Robotics, Web Site Development, Computer Graphics, and Business Office Computer Skills. Computer Science department offers career certificates in following disciplines: 1. Computer Science 2. Computer Programming 3. Database Applications Developer 4. Web Programmer Apart from career certificates the certificates of completion are available in the following areas: 1. Computer Programming 2. Information Systems Management 3. Networking 4. Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Generally, career certificates require about 30 units of coursework, whereas certificate of completion requires about 12 to 17 units of courswork. Notable alumni Steven BlumSteven Blum Steven Jay Blum is a voice actor known primarily for his work in anime dubs and video games.... , Voice Actor Lloyd Avery IILloyd Avery II Lloyd Fernandez Avery II was a Black American actor born in Los Angeles, California.... , Actor Laila AliLaila Ali Laila Ali, is the daughter of the boxer Muhammad Ali and Veronica Porsche Ali.... , Boxer Isaac BruceIsaac Bruce Isaac Isidore Bruce is an American football wide receiver.... , Professional NFLNational Football League The National Football League is the largest professional American football league, consisting of thirty-two teams from Amer... player ChikezieChikezie Chikezie Ndubuisi Eze , more commonly referred to as Chikezie, is an American singer of Nigerian heritage and the tent... , Musician American Idol (season 7)American Idol (season 7) The seventh season of *American Idol, the annual reality show and singing competition, began on January 15, 2008 an... Finalist Glenn CowanGlenn Cowan Glenn Cowan, American table tennis player, and arguably one of the two critical personalities, another one being the Chinese... , Table TennisTable tennis Table tennis* is one of the most popular sports in the world in terms of player numbers, as well as being one of the newest o... player and Sino-Amerian diplomat, Ping Pong DiplomacyPing Pong Diplomacy *Ping Pong Diplomacy* refers to the cultural exchange of ping pong players of the United States and People's Republic of C... Walter CunninghamWalter Cunningham Ronnie Walter "Walt" Cunningham was an American astronaut.... , Astronaut Rivers CuomoRivers Cuomo Rivers Cuomo, is a singer, songwriter and guitarist.... , Musician Phire DawsonPhire Dawson Phire Dawson is an American model.... , Game show model, one of Barker's BeautiesBarker's Beauties Barker's Beauties is a term, coined by Mark Goodson, referring to the models on the American game show The Price Is Right'... James DeanJames Dean Overview James Byron Dean was an American film actor who epitomized youthful angst.... , Actor Cliff EidelmanCliff Eidelman Cliff Eidelman is an American film score composer and conductor who scored films such as Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered C... , Musician Dustin HoffmanDustin Hoffman Dustin Lee Hoffman is a two-time Oscar winning American film actor.... , Actor Barry JaeckelBarry Jaeckel Barry Jaeckel is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour.... , professional golfer Chad JohnsonChad Johnson Chad Johnson, is an American football wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League.... - Cincinnati BengalsCincinnati Bengals The Cincinnati Bengals are a professional American football team based in Cincinnati, Ohio.... wide receiver Rickie Lee JonesRickie Lee Jones Rickie Lee Jones is a vocalist and songwriter from the United States.... , Musician Brian KingmanBrian Kingman Overview Brian Paul Kingman was a Major League Baseball pitcher from 1979 to 1983 for the Oakland Athletics and San Francisco Giants.... ,Major League Pitcher, Oakland AthleticsOakland Athletics The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California.... Lenny KrayzelburgLenny Krayzelburg Overview Lenny Krayzelburg is an American backstroke swimmer.... , Swimmer (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration 1998 at the University of Southern CaliforniaUniversity of Southern California The University of Southern California , located in the downtown district of Los Angeles, California, was founded in 1880, ma... ) Robby KriegerRobby Krieger *Robert Alan Krieger* is an American rock and roll guitarist and songwriter from Los Angeles, California.... , Musician Monica LewinskyMonica Lewinsky Monica Samille Lewinsky is an American woman who was thrust into the limelight after having an affair with President Bill C... , White House intern Alison LohmanAlison Lohman Alison Marion Lohman is an American actress.... , Actress Candice MichelleCandice Michelle Candice Michelle Beckham-Ehrlich, better known as Candice Michelle or just Candice, is an American model, actres... , Professional Wrestler Kel MitchellKel Mitchell Kel Johari Rice Mitchell is an American actor.... , Actor Mike MuirMike Muir Mike Muir is the singer for Suicidal Tendencies and Infectious Grooves.... , Musician Nathan MyhrvoldFacts About Nathan Myhrvold Nathan Myhrvold, formerly Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft, is co-founder of Intellectual Ventures.... , former MicrosoftMicrosoft company_name = Microsoft Corporation\| company_logo = ... chief technology officer Mac O'GradyMac O'Grady Phillip McClelland "Mac" O'Grady is an American professional golfer and golf teaching professional who played on the PGA Tou... , professional golfer Sean PennSean Penn Sean Justin Penn is an Academy Award-winning American film actor.... , Actor Kenneth PriceKenneth Price Kenneth Price is an American ceramic artist and printmaker who was born in Los Angeles, California in 1935.... , Ceramic artist and printmaker (Bachelor of Fine Arts 1956 at the University of Southern California) Nick SaganNick Sagan Overview Nick Sagan is an American novelist and screenwriter.... , Novelist and screenwriter Kentaro SatoFacts About Kentaro Sato Kentaro Sato is a Los Angeles-based composer of media music and concert music.... , Composer Arnold SchwarzeneggerArnold Schwarzenegger Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger is an Austrian-born bodybuilder, actor and Republican politician, currently serving as the 38t... , 38th Governor of CaliforniaGovernor of California The Governor of California is the highest executive authority in the state government, whose responsibilities include making... . Schwarzenegger gave the commencement address in 2005. Steve SmithFacts About Steve Smith (NFL) Stevonne L. Smith is an American football wide receiver who currently plays for the Carolina Panthers of the National Footba... - Carolina PanthersCarolina Panthers The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina.... wide receiver SNoWSnow Snow is precipitation in the form of crystalline water ice, consisting of a multitude of snowflakes.... , Musician Gloria StuartGloria Stuart Gloria Stuart is an American stage, television and film actress and artist.... , Actress Hilary SwankHilary Swank Overview Hilary Ann Swank is a two-time Academy Award-winning American actress.... , Actress Kenan ThompsonKenan Thompson Kenan Thompson is an American television and film actor. ... , Actor Sidney WicksSidney Wicks Sidney Wicks is a retired American basketball player.... - Four-time NBA All-star and 1972 NBA Rookie of the Year Santa Monica College was made popular during a fictionalized television show "The Parkers" a spin-off of UPN's "Moesha" External links .