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Request to Teach a Course

Do you see a need for a class that is not offered? Do you have a special interest or talent that you think others might be interested in learning? Irvine Valley College is always looking for instructors with developed courses in Arts & Crafts, Music, Health & Nutrition, Languages, Business & Careers and more. If you have an idea for a new class, please send an email requesting a course proposal form.

Online Classes

These fee-based online classes are for personal enrichment only - no college units are awarded for these classes. Update your skills, discover a new talent, or chart a career path at your convenience with our online classes.

Ed2Go

Ed2Go offers a wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely over the Internet. All courses are led by expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors in their fields.  Online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you. 

English Language Center (ELC)

The English Language Center provides tutoring, training, and resources for ESL students at IVC. If you need direct support, contact the ELC Technician at 949-451-5580, or stop by room A 203.

The ELC was previously known as the LAC (Language Acquisition Center). World Language students who need help can reach out directly to their professor or department chair in the School of Languages and Learning Resources.

Honors Program

The Irvine Valley College Honors Program provides a supportive learning community that nurtures academic, professional, and personal growth in highly motivated students from all backgrounds. The program offers eligible students access to the following opportunities:

Honors Curriculum (Faculty Only)

Characteristics of an IVC Honors Course

Honors courses at Irvine Valley College are designed to provide students with academic experiences and requirements not normally available in a conventional course. What typically distinguishes an Honors course from a non-honors course is not the quantity of work required but the attainment of a higher level of quality and sophistication that comes about from more intense student involvement in class discussions, a wider exposure to the critical literature, and more sophisticated analyses of a given topic.