Carrington College Phoenix: Programs and Courses Overview

Carrington College's Phoenix campus and online programs offer a variety of courses designed to prepare students for diverse professional careers. The college emphasizes hands-on training and real-world experience, aiming to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their chosen fields. While the Phoenix Trades Education Center is no longer enrolling new students, Carrington College continues to offer a range of medical, professional, and general education courses.

Campus Environment and Resources

The Carrington College Phoenix campus, centrally located just east of the Black Canyon Freeway on Dunlap Avenue, provides a supportive learning environment. Sharing a 120,000-square-foot space with another accredited institution, the campus offers students access to valuable resources, including:

A student success center
Computer labs
A cafeteria
Two student lounges
A simulation retail pharmacy laboratory
Modern lecture classrooms with ceiling-mounted LCD projectors
A learning laboratory
Science labs
A medical library equipped with reference materials, textbooks, and journals.

The college prides itself on offering a small college experience, where instructors know students by name and bring practical working experience from their respective fields into the classroom. This personalized approach aims to ensure that students receive the attention they deserve and are well-prepared for their future careers.

Program Overview

Carrington College offers certificate and associate degree programs designed to prepare students for a diverse range of professional careers. The college also offers general education courses to help students meet prerequisite requirements for other programs and bypass the waitlists for general education courses found at other schools.

Medical and Dental Programs

Carrington College offers a variety of medical and dental programs, including:

Read also: Accreditation Details

Associate Degree in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
Dental Assisting
Dental Hygiene
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Massage Therapy
Medical Assisting
Medical Office Administration
Nursing Bridge or LVN to ADN
Pharmacy Technology
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy Technology
Practical Nursing
Respiratory Care / Respiratory Therapy
Surgical Technology

Veterinary Programs

Carrington College also offers veterinary programs, including:

Veterinary Assisting / Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Technology

Online Programs

Carrington College offers a variety of online programs, including Certificate of Achievement, Associate of Science, and Bachelor degree programs.

General Education Courses

Carrington College offers general education courses to help students meet prerequisite requirements for other programs. These courses are offered frequently, approximately every 2 months, and delivered using an approach to engage students and encourage interaction and participation. Prerequisite courses or “prereqs” are courses that must be completed prior to enrolling in specific Carrington College programs or programs at another institution. Not all Carrington College programs have prerequisites, and prerequisite courses may vary by program. Some general education (GE) courses may also be available online. Completion of a program’s general education requirements at Carrington College does not guarantee entry into any of the programs.

If you intend to transfer Carrington College courses to another institution, you must contact that institution directly to determine the transferability of units. Accepting transfer credits is always and only up to the receiving institution.

Science Emphasis General Education Courses

Science emphasis general education courses are offered at the Sacramento campus. These courses are 16 weeks in length. The following science courses are offered:

BIO14 Microbiology with Lab
BIO25 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 with Lab
BIO26 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 with Lab
CHEM6 Inorganic Chemistry with Lab
CHEM8.1 Organic and Biological Chemistry with Lab

10 week science courses are available at Ontario, Rancho Mirage and Visalia. The following science courses are offered:

BIOL10 Human Anatomy with lab
BIOL14 Microbiology with lab
BIOL45 Human Physiology with lab
CHE3 General Chemistry with lab
CHE4 Intro to Organic and Biochemistry with Lab

16 week science courses are available at Sacramento and San Jose. The following science courses are offered:

BIO14 Microbiology with Lab
BIO25 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 with Lab
BIO26 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 with Lab
CHEM6 Inorganic Chemistry with Lab
CHEM8.1 Organic and Biological Chemistry with Lab

Dates for Science Courses

Sacramento

June 9, 2025 - September 26, 2025
September 29, 2025 - January 23, 2026
January 26, 2026 - May 15, 2026
May 25, 2026 - September 11, 2026

San Jose

June 23, 2025 - October 10, 2025
October 13, 2025 - February 6, 2026
February 9, 2026 - May 29, 2026
June 8, 2026 - September 25, 2026

Ontario

July 14, 2025 - September 21, 2025
September 29, 2025 - December 14, 2025
January 5, 2026 - March 15, 2026

Rancho Mirage

July 14, 2025 - September 21, 2025
September 29, 2025 - December 14, 2025
December 15, 2026 - February 26, 2026

Visalia

July 1, 2025 - September 7, 2025
September 16, 2025 - November 23, 2025
December 2, 2025 - February 15, 2026

Online General Education Courses

Online general education courses are six weeks in length and are offered online and conferred from the Sacramento Campus.

Partnered with Lowe’s Generation T Program

Carrington College is proud to be partnered with Lowe’s and their Generation T program, which aims to increase workers in the skilled trades.

Getting Started

To learn more about Carrington College's programs and courses, prospective students are encouraged to:

Request Information
Schedule a 1 on 1 career planning session to discuss your goals and explore your options.
Speak with an Enrollment Services Representative to help match your skills and passions with the program that interests you most.

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