What students and graduates say about InterCoast, gathered from Yelp, Google, and Facebook.
InterCoast Colleges is a California vocational college. It has been accredited by ACCET, the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training, since 1988, and is approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. The reviews gathered on this page were written by students and graduates and are published on Yelp, Google, and Facebook, where each one can be read in its original context alongside the reviewer’s own account.
“My experience at InterCoast College was truly outstanding and played a major role in preparing me for a career as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor. From the very beginning, the instructors and staff were supportive, professional, and genuinely invested in my success. Whenever I had questions or needed assistance, someone was always available to provide guidance and encouragement.
One of the things I appreciated most about InterCoast College was the flexibility and understanding they showed toward students who were balancing work, school, and personal responsibilities. As someone managing multiple commitments, I always felt supported and never felt like I was facing challenges alone. The staff consistently worked with me to help me stay on track and achieve my educational goals.
The curriculum was engaging, practical, and directly applicable to the work I now do in the substance use disorder field. The knowledge and skills I gained gave me the confidence to work with individuals in recovery and reinforced my passion for helping others.
I am sincerely grateful to everyone at InterCoast College for their dedication, patience, and commitment to student success. The entire team created a welcoming and encouraging learning environment that made a lasting impact on me. I would highly recommend InterCoast College to anyone considering a career in substance use disorder counseling. It was an amazing educational experience that has helped shape both my professional career and my personal growth.”
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Reviewers on this page studied across three program families, described below in the terms the field itself uses.
Behavioral health and addiction studies. Programs in this area treat substance use disorders as a field of professional practice. Coursework introduces counseling frameworks, ethics, documentation, and the scope of practice that governs the work, and counselors trained in this area apply those frameworks within that scope. The Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies certificate and the Behavioral Health Assistant certificate both sit in this family.
Skilled trades. The electrical and HVAC trades in California are governed by specific state requirements. Coursework introduces the codes, safety standards, and licensing pathways that define each trade. The Electrical Training Program and the HVAC Technician program are delivered in a hybrid format that combines online coursework with labs at a California campus.
Business. Business programs introduce office administration, records management, business communications, and the software used in administrative roles. The Business Office Administration certificate is delivered online.
Every program InterCoast Colleges offers is listed below by family.
Prospective students who want to compare programs can start at the program catalog, which lists entrance requirements, program length, and the campuses where each program is offered. Questions about schedules, transfer credit, or financial aid eligibility are handled by the admissions team, which can be reached through the contact page. Students ready to begin an application can do so on the apply page. InterCoast Colleges does not guarantee employment, licensure, or any specific outcome.