College News

As an advisor I am often asked, “What is a prerequisite?” Both academic programs and courses can have prerequisites. In higher education, the meaning is used to define a prior requirement needed to gain entry to a specific course or program.

The Higher Learning Commission has approved Rio Salado College’s request to offer a Bachelor of Arts in Education with dual certification in Elementary/Special Education and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Safety Administration.

2022 is turning out to be a remarkable year for Horizon High School senior Caden Kelleher and Rio Salado’s dual enrollment program. See how the two are linked.

Winter is a season of giving, and in that spirit of generosity Mother Nature is happy to hand out colds and flus to everybody. If you’re wondering why everyone you know seems to be coming down with something and what you can do to avoid it, read our latest Wellness Wednesday.

Rio Salado has joined a consortium of schools to help provide nanotechnology training to military students and veterans. Find out more about this initiative and the growing field of nanotechnology.

As we are set to welcome 2023, we want to take a moment and reflect on the accomplishments and achievements of Rio Salado College and our students in 2022.

Working from home can be rewarding but cutting out the distractions and staying on task can be tricky. For our latest career piece, we look at how you can work from home without making your home feel like work.

Do you ever find your mood taking a turn during the winter months? Feeling moody and low-energy as the days get shorter? Some folks with these traits may be experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder. For our latest Wellness Wednesday we look at what it’s like to feel SAD and how to deal with it.

Rio Salado College proudly supports the next generation of business leaders by providing an educational foundation for budding entrepreneurs to realize their business dreams.

Holidays are coming and you know what that means: food, and lots of it! Don’t stress about putting on some holiday pounds; try some of our Wellness Wednesday tips on how to have a guilt-free feast.

On Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, Rio Salado College (RSC) students and staff gathered at the college’s location on Thomas Avenue in west Phoenix to celebrate its 10 years of serving the community.

Rio Salado and American Public University System (APUS) will host its quarterly DEIB event 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, in honor of National Native American Heritage Month. For more information about the event and Kyle Mitchell, our keynote speaker, check out our blog.