Los Medanos College

Los Medanos College (LMC) is a public community college in Pittsburg, California. Established in 1974, LMC has an extension in Brentwood and is part of the Contra Costa Community College District. History The name, meaning "inland sand dunes" in Spanish, refers to the sand dunes that characterize its location in eastern Contra Costa County along the Sacramento River and in the foothills of Mt. Diablo. Opened in 1974, the college is part of Contra Costa Community College District, along with Contra Costa College and Diablo Valley College. Enrollment was 8,658 students in Spring 2017. Academics There were 35 associate degrees and 23 certificates of achievement available in the 2011–2012 academic year. Facilities Several notable programs include: Fire Academy (approved by the California State Fire Marshal) Honors Transfer Program Puente: improving college success and accessibility for Latino students MESA (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement Program): facilitating transfer to four-year institutions with majors and bachelor's degrees in science, engineering, computer science and other math-based fields. Umoja Scholars: focuses on enriching, fostering, and nurturing the educational experience of African American students. AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination): prepares students to transfer to a four-year school. PTEC (Process Technology): aids and prepares students for a career in chemical processing and oil refinery work.