The Spanish Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer, also called the Spanish AA-T, prepares students to transfer to CSU campuses that offer bachelor's degrees in Spanish. The Spanish AA-T degree requires a total of 21-24 units. This degree is designed to develop advanced communicative competence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish, and introduce Spanish and Latin American literature and culture. While a baccalaureate degree is recommended preparation for those considering careers in fields such as teaching, education, international business, translation and interpretation, journalism, law, writing, training and development, sales, community relations, nonprofit organizations and government, completion of this curriculum will demonstrate commitment to the field and provide comprehensive preparation for upper-division work. Pursuant to SB1440, section 66746 states that students earning the Spanish AA-T degree will be granted priority for admission as Spanish majors to a local CSU, as determined by the CSU campus to which the student applies. The core courses include SPAN 101 F or 101HF, SPAN 102 F or 102HF, SPAN 203 F and SPAN 204 F for a total of 18 units. Students who take SPAN 201 F, Spanish for Natives (instead of SPAN 101 F + SPAN 102 F + SPAN 203 F) and then take SPAN 204 F for a total of 9 units must select at least 9 units from the substitution list to attain the minimum 18 core units. Students who obtain High School credit for SPAN 101 F and 102 F must select 10 units from the substitution list to attain the minimum 18 core units. This degree is designed to develop advanced communicative competence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish, and introduce Spanish and Latin American literature and culture. While a baccalaureate degree is recommended preparation for those considering careers in fields such as teaching, education, international business, translation and interpretation, journalism, law, writing, training and development, sales, community relations, nonprofit organizations and government, completion of this curriculum will demonstrate commitment to the field and provide comprehensive preparation for upper-division work. Pursuant to SB1440, section 66746 states that students earning the Spanish AAT/ADT Degree will be granted priority for admission as Spanish majors to a local CSU, as determined by the CSU campus to which the student applies. The following is required for all AA-T, ADT, or AST degrees, and there are no additional graduation requirements: (1) 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. (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. (2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. (3) 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:

🗸 Refine Spanish oral and written production in response to discourse related to self, family, social situations, school, work and societal issues.

🗸 Refine Spanish oral and written production in response to written materials in Spanish.

🗸 Interpret similarities and differences between the cultural practices and perspectives of the target language and those of other cultures.

The Sociology Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer, also called the Sociology AA-T Degree, prepares students to transfer to CSU campuses and/or other colleges/universities that offer bachelor's degrees in sociology. Ed Code Section 66746-66749 states students earning the Sociology AA-T Degree will be granted priority for admission as a sociology major to a local CSU, as determined by the CSU campus to which the student applies. The Sociology AA-T includes coursework in Sociology, the systematic, scientific study of society and social behavior. Sociologists look beyond individual events and experiences to the broader social patterns and variables that influence individuals. Sociologists study individual and group behaviors and social structures such as racism, sexism, poverty, health care, family, crime and deviance, population, and the environment. The sociology major is designed to provide preparation leading to careers in sociology, social work, law, criminal justice, marketing research and counseling. The Sociology Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer requires a total of 19 units. The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees, and there are no additional graduation requirements: 1. 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. (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. 2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. 3. 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:

🗸 Assess the power dynamics that produce stratification and inequality and be able to examine how time and space shape these processes.

🗸 Evaluate key sociological theories and concepts, explain the development of these theories and concepts in their specific historical contexts, and apply them in explaining past and current social phenomena.

🗸 Appraise research, including assessing the theoretical ground on which it is based, interpreting the literature review, and critically evaluating the project's methodological strengths and limitations, and ethical and political implications.

The Marketing Degree program is designed to prepare students for careers in today’s marketing field. New career opportunities in marketing will be highlighted throughout the program. The courses include the latest concepts, techniques and technology used to successfully develop, price, promote and distribute products and services in a global economy. The program provides students with cutting-edge marketing skills for New Media Marketing opportunities.

Learning Outcome(s):

🗸 Perform the practical skills needed to work with businesses that have marketing functions.

🗸 Analyze given products or services for marketing decisions.

🗸 Describe marketing distribution channels.

🗸 Make pricing decisions based on market research.

🗸 Create marketing plans for product promotion and advertising.

The Religious Studies Associate of Arts Degree is designed for those who want a humanities undergraduate background focusing on religion as a preparation for further study in such fields as education, law, social work, counseling and government service; wish to pursue further studies in religion with the aim of teaching and/or doing research in the subject, or are considering a career in various religious ministries or in religious education. Religious Studies examines Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam and other less familiar traditions. Studying religious traditions develops habits of mind that are very important for life in our multicultural society. Familiarity with the world’s religions is necessary for an understanding of church-state issues in America and of geo-political conflicts in South Asia, the Middle East and elsewhere. This degree requires a total of 18 units, in addition to other graduation requirements.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Compare and contrast at least two methods used to study religion

🗸 Compare and contrast at least two of the major religious traditions, focusing on an ethical aspect and on an aspect of worship.

🗸 Identify and explain at least two major theological issues dividing Protestantism, Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy.

🗸 Identify and explain at least two aspects of the world-views held by at least two of the major Asian religious traditions.

The Real Estate Management Associate in Science Degree is designed to prepare students for employment in the real estate industry. Students are offered a wide variety of real estate courses ranging from real estate principles to real estate practices, appraisal, finance, investment, sales, and legal aspects. Additionally, the student will meet the educational requirements to apply for a Real Estate Salesperson License and the Real Estate Brokers’ License with the California Department of Real Estate. A minimum grade of C is required in each course taken. This degree requires 18-19.5 units in the major, in addition to other graduation requirements.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Demonstrate proficiency of the basic principles of California real estate.

🗸 Use a working vocabulary of business terminology.

🗸 Analyze a routine business request and respond with a written letter that illustrates good business writing skills.

The Radio Broadcasting Associate in Arts Degree Program is designed to prepare students for entry level employment in Internet, radio broadcasting, audio production in the Film and Television industries, and/or independent audio production studio work. The Radio Broadcasting AA degree requires a total of 18-19 units of which 15 units are required courses. An additional 3-4 units must be chosen from the restricted elective list below.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Compose an employment package.

🗸 Compose a professional demo as part of a broadcast entity.

The Radio Broadcast News Associate in Arts Degree provides the writing, production and on-air skills necessary for the student to enter the Radio Broadcast News, Traffic Reporting, or Radio Broadcast News field where they may work as producers, writers and broadcasters of newscasts, traffic reports and other on-air content at radio stations, traffic bureaus and production houses, and allows the student to transfer to a four year university. The Radio Broadcast News Associate in Arts Degree requires a total of 18 units chosen from the list below, plus the General Education requirements for this degree.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Compose an employment package for entry-level employment in the radio Broadcast News or Traffic Reporting industry, broadcast entity or audio production company and may continue their studies at a four year university.

The Associate Degree program is approved by the Western Association of Food Chains and persons completing the prescribed courses are eligible to receive both the ECC Certificate of Competence and the WAFC Retail Management Certificate. The WAFC Retail Management Degree is a specially recognized program designed to prepare individuals for the fast-paced retail industry. This program is also intended to help students develop an understanding of the retail manager’s job and the requirements for success in the retail environment.

Learning Outcome(s):

🗸 Students will have a working knowledge of Management, Human Relations, Computer Technology, Marketing, and Budgeting as it applies to the retail industry

The associate degree curriculum in management is designed to prepare students for various management positions in business, government, and public organizations; to aid existing managers in upgrading their skills; and to assist employees for promotion to management/supervision positions. The core of the degree program provides the student with managerial skills and theory including communicating, decision-making, organizing, motivating, and human relations.

Learning Outcome(s):

🗸 Demonstrate an understanding of the core management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.

🗸 Demonstrate a thorough understanding of behavioral theories as they apply to organizations and be able to apply that theory to
real-world situations.

🗸 Demonstrate an ability to apply planning methods to business and organizational situations.

The associate degree curriculum in library technology is designed to successfully prepare students for employment above the beginning clerk level as paraprofessionals in school, public, special, or academic libraries. Course content covers terminology, organization, procedures, standards, and practices. Entry-level positions are available in this field as library technical assistants, library assistants, library technicians, and library media technicians. To receive an AA degree in Library Technology, a grade of “C,” or better is required for each major course.

Learning Outcome(s):

🗸 Apply knowledge and skills gained through all required courses to perform library technician-level tasks in various types of libraries and settings.

🗸 Identify and differentiate library technician roles and be able to perform the job duties of technicians in a library or information management organization.

🗸 Prepare for employment above the beginning level as paraprofessionals in school, public, special, or academic libraries