Explore HomeBase Pathway Communities
HomeBase Pathway Communities are welcoming spaces where students pursuing related majors/programs have access to a Success Team of Counselors, Peer Mentors, Staff, and Faculty. Explore our HomeBases to learn about your options.
Explore HomeBases
Business HomeBase
The Business HomeBase includes programs that prepare students to work in fields such as Accounting, Business, Business Technology, Economics, Legal Studies, Management, Marketing, Real Estate, and Technical Communication.
STEM HomeBase
Programs that prepare students to work in fields such as Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Information Science, Engineering, Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Geology, Mathematics, Natural Resources, Physical Science, and Physics.
Arts HomeBase
Programs that prepare students to work in fields such as Art, Art New Media, Fashion, Hospitality Management, Interior Design, Music, Music Recording/Business, Theatre Arts, and Theatre Arts Film.
Language and People HomeBase
Programs that prepare students to work in fields such as Anthropology, Art History, ASL-English Interpreter Preparation, Communication, Deaf Culture and ASL, Early Childhood Education, Education/Teaching, English, English as a Second Language, History, Humanities, International Studies, Journalism, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Social Justice Studies, Social Science, Sociology, and World Languages.
Health and Service HomeBase
Programs that prepare students to work in fields such as Administration of Justice, Dance, Fire Technology, Funeral Service Education, General Science, Gerontology, Healthcare Interpreting, Homeland Security, Human Services, Kinesiology and Athletics, Nursing and Allied Health, Nutrition, Paramedic and EMT, Public Safety, Recreation, Respiratory Care, and Speech-Language Pathology.
Manufacturing, Construction, and Transportation HomeBase
Programs that prepare students to work in fields such as Apprenticeship, Automotive Collision Technology, Automotive Technology, Design and Engineering Technology, Diesel/Clean Diesel Technology, Electronics, Horticulture, and Welding.
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PathwayU Career Exploration
Choosing a career path and program of study in higher education can be difficult. PathwayU can help!

PathwayU is a free tool for current and prospective Los Rios students to explore where their interests, values, personality, and workplace preferences intersect with career fields and programs of study available at American River College.
Start by completing the simple PathwayU assessments and see where the results take you! If you have a student ID and password, then you can log in to PathwayU and get started today.
If you do not have a student ID or password, then we encourage you to apply to American River College today. To access PathwayU as a prospective student, create a PathwayU account using your personal email account.
In addition to the PathwayU assessment, you will have access to:
- Informative descriptions of careers, including average salaries and the knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to a job
- Tools to help complete essential tasks, such as writing a resume and cover letter, finding networking opportunities, and preparing for job interviews
- A step-by-step journey designed to support student success at Los Rios