The Associate in Science in Physics for Transfer (A.S.-T) prepares students to transfer in to the CSU system leading to a baccalaureate degree in Physics. Please consult a counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution. Completion of the A.S.-T degree also provides guaranteed admission to the CSU system, although does not guarantee admission to a specific campus or major. See Associate Degrees for Transfer for a list of additional requirements for all associate in arts for transfer (A.A.-T) and associate in science for transfer (A.S.-T) degrees. In addition to the A.S-T degree requirements, students are encouraged to complete additional courses, that may be articulated as major preparation, prior to transfer. Some typical courses that may be articulated are Mathematics 287, Mathematics 290, Chemistry 219, and Computer Science 120. While these additional courses are not required for this degree, they will better prepare students for upper-division Physics coursework at a CSU. Upon completion of the A.S-T, students will become grounded in the fundamental physical laws as well as quantitative and analytical reasoning. Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree in Physics, students may then move in to careers in applied physics, education, and/or as assistant research scientists.

Learning Outcome(s):

🗸 Students will develop communication via coherent and succinct scientific writing, creative and critical thought for problem-solving, and technological competence in the use of computerized sensors, software, and programming for scientific purposes.

The associate degree curriculum in philosophy prepares students to move into a curriculum at a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree. The baccalaureate degree is intended for those students who plan to teach philosophy, or for pre-professional students in such areas as theology and law, and as a foundation for graduate studies in the areas of library science, diplomacy, theoretical physical science, and specialized historical studies.

Learning Outcome(s):

🗸 demonstrate strong skills in critical thinking, logical analysis, and analytical writing

🗸 demonstrate an understanding of the core historical and contemporary ideas central to the discipline

The Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer (A.A.-T in Philosophy)is designed to prepare students for transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Philosophy. Please consult a counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution. Completion of the A.A.-T degree also provides guaranteed admission with junior status to the CSU system, although does not guarantee admission to a specific campus or major. See Associate Degrees for Transfer for a list of additional requirements for all Associate in Arts for Transfer (A.A.-T) and Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) degrees. Upon completion of the A.A.-T in Philosophy, students will have an understanding of the core historical and contemporary ideas central to the discipline of philosophy. Students will also have the critical thinking, logical analysis, and analytical writing skills instrumental for success across academic disciplines.

Learning Outcome(s):

🗸 demonstrate strong skills in critical thinking, logical analysis, and analytical writing

🗸 demonstrate an understanding of the core historical and contemporary ideas central to the discipline

he American Indian and Indigenous Studies Associate in Arts Degree is designed to provide students a holistic and transdisciplinary education with a focus on the historical and contemporary experiences of Indigenous peoples of North America. American Indian and Indigenous Studies (AIIS) is committed to critical theorizations of settler colonialism, indigeneity, gender, sexuality, and sovereignty and to the interrogation of interlocking systems of oppression in order to unsettle and disrupt them.

AIIS cultivates activist-scholars by providing students opportunities to bridge academic study with community engagement. Graduates develop a decolonial and liberatory vision for social change, an understanding of Indigenous core values and leadership models, and acquire skills in media literacy, critical and creative thinking, and an ability to advance sovereignty for Indigenous peoples.

The major prepares students for transfer and career pathways that serve Indigenous populations in areas/fields such as education and research, cultural and resource management, health and human services, marketing and communications, tribal law and policy, fine and performing arts, American Indian affairs, and more. This degree requires a total of 18 units.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Summarize the key terminology, theoretical orientations, principles and methods used in the field of American Indian & Indigenous Studies.

🗸 Identify and explain historical trends and common themes in American Indian and Indigenous history.

🗸 Construct a coherent and well-informed viewpoint about contemporary issues affecting Indigenous peoples in North America.

The Africana Studies Associate in Arts Degree provides students a holistic and transdisciplinary education with a focus on the historical and contemporary experiences of persons of African descent in the United States and globally. AFRS is committed to critical theorizations of race, ethnicity, class, gender, and sexuality and interrogating interlocking systems of oppression in order to unsettle and disrupt them. AFRS curriculum confronts unethical educational approaches, recovers and analyzes lost and distorted histories, and expands and imparts knowledge through critical and theoretical inquiry, scholarly research, creative production, and policy analysis. Africana Studies cultivates activist-scholars by providing students opportunities to bridge academic study with community engagement. Students will analyze issues about the African and African diasporic communities while developing a critical and intersectional understanding of race, ethnicity, class, gender, and power in American society and globally. Graduates develop a liberatory vision for social change and acquire skills in community-centered leadership, media literacy, critical and creative thinking, and an ability to advance social justice for African and African diasporic communities. The major prepares students for transfer and career pathways that serve Africana populations in areas/fields such as education and research, community advocacy and organizing, city planning, health and human services, conflict resolution, marketing and communications, law and policy, fine and performing arts, multicultural affairs, and more. This degree requires a total of 18 units.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Summarize the key terminology, theoretical orientations, principles and methods used in the field of Africana Studies.

🗸 Identify and explain historical trends and common themes in African-American history from pre-colonial Africa to the present.

🗸 Identify the culture, political and socioeconomic heterogeneity that exists within and between Africana communities.

In addition to the general education requirement, the associate degree includes the full-spectrum training required for employment in all pharmacy practice settings. Upon completion of the associate degree, graduates will meet the academic training requirements for licensing with the California State Board of Pharmacy. Graduates will also be well prepared for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam. The major course requirements for the associate degree consist of the same 20.0 units of coursework listed in the Basic Certificate option, including the 2.0 units of outpatient externship rotation. In addition to completing two additional academic courses (PHAR 057 and PHAR 060), students choosing the associate degree must perform 200 additional hours (3 additional units) of externship, involving rotations in inpatient and sterile products pharmacy services. Students will be placed in the hospital and/or home infusion setting to complete these rotations. Background checks, health screenings, and/or drug testing will be required prior to lab classes. Any required investigations are done at the student’s expense. Students are expected to understand and agree to abide by the Program Guidelines, which include technician standards and essential functions for pharmacy technicians.

Learning Outcome(s):

🗸 Apply for the California Board of Pharmacy licensing as a Pharmacy Technician in a timely manner.

🗸 Construct an effective resume for Pharmacy Technician job interviews, highlighting your advanced technical skills and Associate of Science in Pharmacy Technology.

🗸 Apply for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Exam and complete it successfully

The Administration of Justice Associate in Science Degree for Transfer, also called the Administration of Justice AS-T, is designed to prepare the student for transfer to a four-year institution of higher education and is specifically intended to satisfy lower-division requirements for the baccalaureate degree in criminal justice at a California State University. Ed Code Section 66746-66749 states students earning the Administration of Justice AS-T Degree will be granted priority for admission as a Criminal Justice major to a local CSU, as determined by the CSU campus to which the student applies. This degree is designed for students looking to further their understanding of the criminal justice system in America (law enforcement, courts, and corrections) and familiarize students with academic, career and volunteer opportunities in the field. Courses in the degree emphasize writing development, critical thinking, and oral communication skills essential to today’s criminal justice professional. This degree requires a total of 18-19 units

The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees, and there are no additional graduation requirements:

🗸 Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:

    a. The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General     Education – Breadth Requirements (for admissions to CSU, it is necessary that the students meet the "Oral     Communications" requirement when using IGETC for AA-T or AS-T).

    b. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community     college district.

🗸 Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

🗸 ADTs also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A P (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for a course in the major only if the P is defined to be equivalent to a C or better.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Demonstrate an understanding of criminal law and the Judicial process by analyzing various case laws and procedures used in the criminal justice system using methods acceptable per industry recognized standards for entry level positions.

🗸 Demonstrate an understanding of forensics and criminology by analyzing various crimes and criminal behavior using methods acceptable per industry standards for entry level positions.
 

This American Bar Association (ABA) approved program is designed to qualify students to work as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant as defined by section 6450 of the California Business and Professions Code, who are qualified by education, who either contracts with or is employed by an attorney, law firm, corporation, governmental agency, or other entity, and who performs substantial legal work under the direction and supervision of an active member of the State Bar of California, as defined in Section 6060, or an attorney practicing law in the federal courts of this state, that has been specifically delegated by the attorney to him or her.

Learning Outcome(s):

🗸 Make ethical decisions in the workplace Students will complete the PARA 121 Ethics class Students will incorporate ethical standards in the Law Office Management class through problem-solving and discussion board discussions.

🗸 Understand legal concepts Students will demonstrate legal concepts in the legal specialty classes through examination and practical exercises. Students will draft law office memorandum and appellate briefs in the Advanced Legal writing class incorporating analysis of legal concepts.

🗸 Communicate effectively orally and in writing Students will draft law office memorandum. Students will use proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Students will create client correspondence.

🗸 Be proficient in using legal technology Students will demonstrate the use of the Microsoft suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) in their completion of assignments. Students will complete assignments using legal-specific software.

🗸 Have the tools necessary to obtain employment in their field of study in a timely manner

Sequence of Study: Courses taken in the Freshman and Sophomore years, either at Sacramento State, or at a Community College or transfer college, directly contribute to the upper division (Junior-Senior) program. For example, upper division work in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) develops skills introduced in freshman graphics and CAD courses; upper division analytical courses depend on the freshman and sophomore calculus and physics courses. Communication skills learned in the lower division are developed through the writing of reports and oral presentations.

Mechanical Engineering design involves far more than solving the types of problems found in chemistry, physics, and calculus courses; design work involves a large measure of analytical and creative work. The principles of mathematics and science are extremely useful when developing a detailed design solution but contribute little to the critical issues of correctly defining the problem, specifying the solution, and locating and organizing needed information. In addition, the design cannot violate fundamental physical laws and must be built from real materials using real manufacturing methods at a reasonable cost while satisfying safety and environmental factors.

The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program provides a strong foundation in the skills and knowledge necessary for entry-level occupational therapy assistant competencies. Occupational therapy is a discipline that focuses on function as well as quality of life. Occupational therapy assistants provide service to individuals with physical, mental or developmental disabilities, across life phases that need to remediate skills of everyday tasks of self-care, home management, community skills, work, and leisure. The major requires general education courses including biological, social, and behavioral science, in addition to, occupational therapy courses. The program utilizes classroom instruction, online classes and fieldwork experiences to prepare the student to meet certification and employment standards.

Learning Outcome(s):

🗸 Be prepared for employment as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. Pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)certification examination for occupational therapy assistants within 1 year of graduation.