The Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer degree (AA-T in Studio Arts) is designed to provide lower division education to students planning to transfer to a CSU institution in pursuit of a baccalaureate degree in Art, Visual and Public Art or Visual and Performing Arts. Students must complete the following requirements: 1. 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units 2. the California State University-General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern. 3. a minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district. 4. obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. 5. earn a grade of C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program a student will be able to:

🗸 Create drawings that demonstrate proportion, value, volume, composition, chiaroscuro and perspective and techniques of pencil, ink and charcoal application.
🗸 Create an art project that uses the elements of design point, line, plane, value, and other design principles of organization.
🗸 Examine and evaluate artwork in terms of strengths and goals.

The Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer Degree (AA-T in Anthropology) is a 60 unit program which is designed to provide lower-division education to students planning to transfer to a CSU institution in pursuit of a baccalaureate degree in Anthropology. Students must complete the following ADT requirements: 1. 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units 2. the California State University-General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth); OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern. 3. a minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district. 4. obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. 5. earn a grade of C (or P) or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program a student will be able to:

🗸 Apply scientific methodologies, including descriptive, quantitative, or qualitative.
🗸 Demonstrate a holistic perspective on cultural, environmental, and/or biological systems that addresses cultural values, change, and interactions.

The Associate of Arts in Anthropology Degree (AA in Anthropology) is designed to provide lower-division education to students planning to transfer to a four-year institution in pursuit of a baccalaureate degree in Anthropology.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program a student will be able to:

🗸 Demonstrate a holistic perspective on cultural, environmental, and/or biological systems that addresses cultural values, change, and interactions.
🗸 Apply scientific methodologies, including descriptive, quantitative, or qualitative.
🗸 Articulate key concepts and events in the process of human evolution
🗸 Demonstrate a core knowledge base in anthropology appreciating and reflecting on human diversity in the past and present

The associate of art degree in drama is a two-year course of study that prepares students for transfer to four-year drama programs and professional training schools, as well as entry level opportunities in community and professional theater. To prepare students for this competitive field, the associate of art degree in drama offers students two areas of specialization from which to choose: Acting or Musical Theater. Intensive, hands-on experience is gained through course work and supporting drama productions presented in the Performing Arts Center and the Arena Theater.

Completion of a B.A. or B.F.A. in theater arts can lead to professional careers in acting, musical theater, technical theater, directing, and design.

Students completing the associate of art degree in drama will be well prepared for both the competitive process of gaining entrance into an advanced course of study in drama at a four year or professional training school, and successfully working as an actor.

Program Learning Outcomes

✔ analyze the important impact of historical and current acting training techniques in the American theater.

✔ demonstrate professional acting techniques and character development.

✔ analyze the sociological, political, and economic factors that have impacted American theater throughout history.

✔ demonstrate correct audition techniques for stage.

The Associate in Arts in Law, Public Policy, and Society for Transfer Degree, also called the Law, Public Policy, and Society AA-T or ADT, prepares students to transfer to CSU campuses that offer bachelor's degrees in Law, Public Policy, and Society. Education Code Section 66746-66749 states students earning the Law, Public Policy, and Society AA-T degree will be granted priority for admission as a Law, Public Policy, and Society major to a local CSU, as determined by the CSU campus to which the student applies. The Law, Public Policy and Society ADT focuses on the development of communication skills, introduces students to the legal field, and prepares students for transfer to a CSU. In the program, students will learn to analyze social science and theories, evaluate diverse viewpoints related to the human experience, and produce evidence-based arguments. Students who choose to pursue an ADT In Law, Public Policy and Society will be prepared to go into a variety of majors such as Political Science, Communication Studies, Economics, Philosophy, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.

To complete this Associate Degree for Transfer, a student must:

🗸 Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
• The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or The California State University General Education – Breadth Requirements.
• A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
🗸 Complete all courses in the major with a grade of “C” or better, or “P” if the course is taken as “pass/no pass.”
🗸 Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

Program Learning Outcomes

🗸 Analyze social science concepts and theories using critical thinking.
🗸 Evaluate diverse viewpoints related to human experience and produce evidence-based arguments.
🗸 Identify and explain the institutions that make up the American political system including the legal fields.
🗸 Develop communication skills and demonstrate the ability to write and speak to persuade a diversity of audiences.

The Liberal Arts and Sciences: Business AA courses emphasize the integration of theory and practice within the field of business. Students will develop the ability to effectively manage and lead organizations. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the place of business within the global economy. Students will critically apply ethical standards to business practices and decisions.

Program Outcomes

- Upon completion of the AA in Liberal Arts & Sciences: Business, students are able to compare, contrast, and apply ethical standards and use best practices regarding the social responsibility of a business.

- Upon completion of the AA in Liberal Arts & Sciences: Business, students are able to describe the significance of marketing functions including Price, Product, Place and Promotion in a product life cycle.

- Upon completion of the AA in Liberal Arts & Sciences: Business, students are able to identify and describe types of business organizations and operations, as well as the effects of legal environments, when making a selection.

The Multimedia Studies Web Design and Development Degree is a hands-on program providing instruction in the technical and aesthetic aspects of creating and managing websites. Web designers and developers are responsible for both the appearance and performance of a website. Web Designers can also create and organize a website’s content. Production and software skills are developed through the research, design, development, and testing of both hand-coded and content-managed websites. Other skills include visual design, search engine optimization, social media marketing, UX/UI design, HTML, Cascading Style Sheets, JavaScript, databases, portfolio production, and industry internships.

Program Learning Outcomes

🗸 Effectively communicate ideas on a web page using visual contrast, proportion, and harmony.
🗸 Design and code websites using HTML and CSS and modern CSS frameworks.
🗸 Markup responsive web pages that look good and work well on all devices.
🗸 Demonstrate understanding of design terminology and comprehension during discussions, presentations, and critiques.
🗸 Submit accurate, finished assignments and projects suitable for inclusion within a personal portfolio of design work.
🗸 Use visual composition to balance the form and function of web page components.

A major reason for studying the Italian language is the enrichment of one’s intellectual growth in the context of the rest of the world. In learning Italian one also learns about the culture, philosophy, and civilization of another people, thereby broadening understanding of the world. On the practical side, any field of specialization (journalism, medicine, law, business, teaching) is enhanced if one can speak another language. In California, knowledge of a modern language is now required in many jobs that deal with the public such as Civil Service, social work, nursing, and other service-oriented fields.

Policy Statement Regarding Sequence of Enrollment in Italian Language Classes

Although students are advised to enroll in language courses sequentially, they will not be precluded from enrolling in lower-level language classes after completion of more advanced courses. Students should be aware, however, that units resulting from the lower level courses may not be accepted at transfer institutions as a part of the required transferring units.

Program Learning Outcomes

🗸 Understand Italian as spoken at a natural speed by a native Italian speaker discussing a wide range of common topics.
🗸 Speak Italian with ease and correctness to a native speaker about many subjects, including school, work, travel, current events and culture, with effective use of grammar and good pronunciation.
🗸 Read authentic texts in Italian, including newspapers, printed and electronic articles and letters, and literature, by explaining the main ideas and themes both orally and in writing.
🗸 Write grammatically correct and well-organized short essays in Italian, on topics ranging from daily life to cultural and news stories.

This degree is intended for students who plan to transfer to the California State University (CSU) with a major in Nutrition and Dietetics or Food Sciences.

To complete this Associate Degree for Transfer, a student must:

1. Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
 🗸 The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or The California State University General Education – Breadth Requirements.
 🗸 A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
2. Complete all courses in the major with a grade of “C” or better, or “P” if the course is taken as “pass/no pass.”
3. Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

Program Learning Outcomes

🗸 Demonstrate critical thinking skills related to both biological and psycho-social factors contributing to overall health, wellness and fitness.
🗸 Demonstrate and articulate a comprehensive knowledge of the relationship of nutrients and lifestyle factors in health and fitness and the associated risk of degenerative diseases in the human body integrating scientific concepts of biology and chemistry.
🗸 Recognize and separate scientifically supported information from misinformation and identify ways in which social factors influence health including but not limited to food-related choices, practices and beliefs.
🗸 Demonstrate knowledge of physiological processes such as digestion, absorption, transport and metabolism of nutrients.

The Associate in Arts in Social Justice Studies: LGBTQ Studies for Transfer is intended to meet the minimum requirements for guaranteed admission to a California State University (CSU) Bachelor of Arts degree program in LGBTQ Studies, Queer Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Feminist Studies or a related major. The degree is an interdisciplinary academic program of study that deepens students' comprehension and awareness of how race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, national origin, gender, and sexual orientation intersect within the diverse cultures and experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and gender non-conforming people and communities. Integrating both historical and contemporary contexts, students incorporate intersectional methods and analyses informed by LGBT+, queer, feminist, and ethnic studies research. The degree provides students with a foundational set of preparatory courses designed to maximize their transfer success as they pursue a Baccalaureate degree at CSU in Gender and Sexuality Studies, LGBTQ Studies, Feminist Studies, Queer Studies, and other related disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. Common career opportunities with a baccalaureate degree include: LGBTQ+ non-profit agencies, community advocacy, law, local and national politics, health care settings, counseling centers, human resources, journalism, news media, theatre, film, fine arts, social work, and education. Students must complete the Associate Degree for Transfer requirements to earn the AA-T degree.

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

🗸 Describe and analyze LGBTQ+ social activism, community organizing, and political participation and compare historical and contemporary contexts in the U.S. and globally.
🗸 Explain and apply foundational LGBTQ+ Studies terminologies, frameworks, and concepts and compare and analyze queer, trans, and feminist theories of gender and sexuality.
🗸 Explain and analyze how multiple dimensions of human identity and experience are shaped by sexuality and gender and how intersecting systems of social power variously impact diverse LGBTQ+ communities and individuals.
🗸Interpret and compare the diversities of cultures, thought, perspectives, and literatures of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer people and communities.