The Vocational Nursing curriculum comprises three semesters of combined didactic and clinical work on campus and at affiliated health care facilities. Upon satisfactory completion of the prerequisites and the nursing courses, a Certificate of Achievement is awarded and the student is then eligible for the National Licensure Examination. An Associate in Arts Degree is also available for those students who complete the Merced College General Education requirements.
Merced College, Main Campus, is a college in Merced, California, offering occupational preparation in Accounting, Associate's Degree in Cybersecurity, Certified Nursing Assistant, HVAC, Medical Assistant, and Network Administration. The campus provides the first two years of study toward a bachelor’s degree, along with more than 80 associate degree majors and more than 50 certificate programs. Its facilities include academic, administrative, athletic, and support spaces, as well as the Downey Learning Resource Center and a Student Services building. The Agricultural and Industrial Technology Complex includes classroom and laboratory space supporting agribusiness, industrial technology, horticulture, HVAC, crop science, and animal science. The campus also includes a Student Union, bookstore, dining options, athletic fields, and resources for academic support and student engagement.