The Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer degree is designed for students who wish to transfer to the California State University system. Successful completion of the transfer degree in Spanish guarantees the student acceptance to the California State University campus leading to a baccalaureate degree in Spanish or similar major.  The Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer Degree develops competence in the ability to understand, read, write and speak Spanish. In addition, it provides the foundation for student to acquire a better understanding and appreciation of the Spanish language and cultures of all Spanish speaking countries. Upon successful completion of the degree, student is also prepared to pursue a career in healthcare, law enforcement, public safety, public service, education, U.S. government, translation and/or interpreting, business, international relations, food services, teaching English in Spanish speaking countries, hospitality, travel industry, and other related fields. 

Learning Outcomes
✔ Demonstrate understanding of the cultural perspectives and mores of Spanish speakers in Latin America and Spain.
✔ Demonstrate understanding of the Spanish language through the synthesis, analysis and evaluation of the target language to derive meaning of implicit and explicit written material and spoken messages in authentic cultural context.

The Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer degree is an interdisciplinary social science program providing students an intersectional understanding of social behavior, social interaction, and social structure and a critical analysis of contemporary social life. Successful completion of the transfer degree in Sociology guarantees the student acceptance to a local California State University to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Sociology or a related field. The SCC Sociology degree aligns with the Sociology UC Transfer Pathway.

Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate familiarity with the theoretical perspectives, concepts, findings, problems, institutions, history, and trends in the field of sociology.

The Associate of Arts degree in Sociology is an interdisciplinary social science program providing students an understanding of behavior and social structure, a critical appreciation of contemporary social life, a form of reference for an analysis of human behavior. Completion of the associate in arts degree prepares students to move into a curriculum at a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree.

Learning Outcomes
✔ Demonstrate familiarity with the theoretical perspectives, concepts, findings, problems, institutions, history, and trends in the field of sociology.
✔ Learn to implement perspectives in dealing with social dynamics.
✔ Learn the application of research methods in investigating social problems.
✔ Understand group interaction, including gender, ethnicity, age differences, and social class.

The Social Work and Human Services Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer provides an interdisciplinary exploration of courses and content that prepares students to transfer to a four-year university as either Social Work or Human Services majors. This program allows students to blend theory with fieldwork experience while incorporating critical thinking and self-exploration. Successful completion of this degree will guarantee admission to a California State University that has a similar degree program, but not to a particular campus, and allow students to complete a bachelors degree. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with a counselor to discuss transfer options.

Learning Outcomes
✔ Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of theoretical perspectives, legal and ethical principles and social issues related to Social Work and Human Services fields.
✔ Develop communication skills and cultural competencies as a foundation to success in the fields of Social Work and Human Services.

The Associate of Arts in Social Justice for Transfer degree is an interdisciplinary social science and humanities program providing students an understanding of intersectional identities, marginalized groups, social structure, critical race studies, gender and women's studies, and ethnic studies through both a historic and contemporary lens. This degree will enable students to understand and critique systematic oppression within social structures. Successful completion of the transfer degree in Social Justice guarantees the student acceptance into the California State University system to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Social Justice or a related field.

Learning Outcomes
✔ Demonstrate familiarity with theories and theoretical perspectives, concepts, findings, assessments, problems, institutions, history, and trends within the field of Social Justice.
✔ Articulate perspectives of social justice, institutional oppression, marginalized groups, intersectional identities, and social institutions.

The Associate of Arts in Social Justice Studies: Gender Studies for Transfer degree is an interdisciplinary social science and humanities program providing students with an intersectional understanding of gender studies through both a historic and contemporary lens. This degree will enable students to use a gendered lens to understand and critique multiple forms of oppression within social structures. Successful completion of the transfer degree in Social Justice guarantees the student acceptance into the California State University system to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Social Justice or a related field.

Learning Outcomes
✔ Demonstrate familiarity with gender theories, concepts, findings, assessments, problems, institutions, history, and trends within the field of Social Justice and Gender Studies.
✔ Articulate perspectives of social justice, institutional oppression, marginalized groups, intersectional identities, and social institutions through a gendered lens.

The Associate of Arts in Social Justice: Ethnic Studies for Transfer degree is an interdisciplinary social science and humanities program providing students an understanding of intersectional identities, marginalized groups, social structure, critical race studies, intersectional feminist studies, and ethnic studies through both a historic and contemporary lens. This degree will enable students to understand and critique systematic oppression within social structures. Successful completion of the transfer degree in Social Justice: Ethnic Studies guarantees the student acceptance into the California State University system to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Social Justice or a related field.

Learning Outcomes
✔ Demonstrate familiarity with theories and theoretical perspectives, concepts, findings, assessments, problems, institutions, history, and trends within the field of Social Justice: Ethnic Studies.
✔ Articulate theoretical perspectives of social justice in ethnic studies, institutional oppression, marginalized groups, intersectional identities, decolonialism, and social institutions.

The Associate of Science degree in Real Estate is designed for individuals interested in careers in real estate as salespersons, brokers, and real estate industry professionals including mortgage brokers, property managers, title officers, developers and as government employees. The program is intended to meet the mandatory and elective course requirements students need to sit for the California real estate sales license exam.

Learning Outcomes
✔ Be prepared to pass the California Real Estate Sales Associate Exam.
✔ Be prepared to obtain an entry-level job in a Real Estate field of their choice.
✔ Transfer to a four-year institution.

The Associate in Science in Public Administration provides students with the coursework necessary for employment in the public sector such as civil service, community relations, education, health care, nonprofits, and any governmental agency (federal, state, county, or city).  Using practical management skills, students will be able to pursue the public interest using various models of decision-making.  Students will learn to lead, manage, and serve in a diverse community.

Learning Outcomes
✔ Be eligible for employment in a high-wage, high-growth career in a civil service, government, school district, city, county work position.
✔ Be eligible for civil service promotions due to having a broad understanding of government work and functions in all classifications.

The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree for specialization in any of more than twenty branches of psychology including: child, clinical, personality, vocational, marriage and family counseling, industrial, mental health, and college teaching. Completion of the two-year program is appropriate for students whose vocational plans include helping people, i.e., teaching, social welfare, probation, criminology, nursing, law, and personnel work.  Successful completion of the transfer degree in Psychology guarantees the student acceptance to a local California State University to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Psychology or a related field.

Learning Outcomes
✔ Demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
✔ Respect and use critical thinking, skeptical inquiry, and when possible, the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes.
✔ Develop insight into their own and others' behavior and mental processes and apply effective strategies for self-management and selfimprovement.