The associate degree curriculum in women’s studies is a liberal arts major which is designed to meet the following needs:
✓ To help women develop a perspective pertaining to their own self-interest and relate those views to social and cultural factors such as economic necessity, political participation, historical patterns, and ethics; 
✓ To develop their self-awareness in relation to others; 
✓ To develop skills of communication and analysis;
To prepare for transfer to four-year colleges and schools of professional training; 
✓ To enrich women’s knowledge of their culture and the rapid developments that are taking place within it.

Learning Outcome(s):

✓ Students will be able to utilize a feminist theoretical analysis of social interactions and social structures, explaining the formation, maintenance, and change of socio-cultural identities

The Associate of Science degree in Maintenance Mechanic provides the related and supplemental instruction required for the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) Maintenance Mechanic apprentices who have been selected by the apprenticeship committee. Those interested should contact the Maintenance Mechanic apprenticeship committee or the Apprenticeship Office at Santiago Canyon College.

Learning Outcomes
✔ Begin a career as a journeyworker maintenance mechanic.
✔ Have a basis for further college education.

The Associate of Science degree in Maintenance Electrician provides the related and supplemental instruction required for the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) Maintenance Electrician apprentices who have been selected by the apprenticeship committee. Those interested should contact the Maintenance Electrician apprenticeship committee or the Apprenticeship Office at Santiago Canyon College.

Learning Outcomes
✔ Begin a career as a journeyworker maintenance electrician.
✔ Have a basis for further college education.

The integrated curriculum of the Liberal Arts degree provides a broad exposure to the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences, while offering the opportunity for depth of knowledge within an area of emphasis. The program will enable students to develop an appreciation and understanding of the logic, aesthetic, and ethical values that have shaped and enriched our culture and to develop intellectual maturity, a deeper understanding of themselves, others, and the world. The curriculum provides a basic framework for lifelong individual study as well as preparation for university study. Courses in this category emphasize the connection between human behavior and social, political and economic institutions and promote an understanding of how societies and social subgroups operate. Students will be encouraged to apply critical thinking techniques as they evaluate the way individuals act and have acted in response to their societies. The courses will ensure opportunities for students to develop an understanding of the perspectives and methods of inquiry used in the social and behavioral sciences. This area of emphasis will provide students with lower-division major preparation for many disciplines within the social sciences including Criminal Justice, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and History. Complete general education Plan A (associate degree only, non-transfer), Plan B (CSU-GE Breadth, CSU transfer) or Plan C (IGETC, UC or CSU transfer). Students are advised to meet with a counselor to select a general education pattern most appropriate to their educational goals. Units used to satisfy an area of emphasis may be used to satisfy general education requirements.

Learning Outcomes
✔ Think critically about how individuals are influenced by political, economic, cultural and family institutions in various cultural settings.
✔ Experience using social science methods of data collection and analysis in order to draw logical conclusions about individuals and society.
✔ Discuss, compare and contrast, and analyze U.S. and world political systems in various historical periods.

The integrated curriculum of the Liberal Arts degree provides a broad exposure to the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences, while offering the opportunity for depth of knowledge within an area of emphasis. The program will enable students to develop an appreciation and understanding of the logic, aesthetic, and ethical values that have shaped and enriched our culture and to develop intellectual maturity, a deeper understanding of themselves, others, and the world. The curriculum provides a basic framework for lifelong individual study as well as preparation for university study. These inter-disciplinary courses promote an appreciation of multi-cultural influences in contemporary society. Courses in this category encourage students to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitude needed to function effectively in a pluralistic democratic society and to interact, negotiate and communicate with peoples from diverse groups in order to create a civic and moral community that works for the common good. This emphasis will provide students with lower-division major preparation for disciplines within the area of study devoted to culture and society. These majors include Chicano Studies, Ethnic Studies, Foreign Language, Global Studies, International Development and Women's Studies. Complete general education Plan A (associate degree only, non-transfer), Plan B (CSU-GE Breadth, CSU transfer) or Plan C (IGETC, UC or CSU transfer). Students are advised to meet with a counselor to select a general education pattern most appropriate to their educational goals. Units used to satisfy an area of emphasis may be used to satisfy general education requirements.

Learning Outcomes
✔ Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and attitudes to function positively and productively within a diverse society and in upper division coursework.
✔ Communicate effectively with individuals and groups from diverse populations.
✔ Appreciate the multi-cultural influences on our contemporary culture and society.

The integrated curriculum of the Liberal Arts degree provides a broad exposure to the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences, while offering the opportunity for depth of knowledge within an area of emphasis. The program will enable students to develop an appreciation and understanding of the logic, aesthetic, and ethical values that have shaped and enriched our culture and to develop intellectual maturity, a deeper understanding of themselves, others, and the world. The curriculum provides a basic framework for lifelong individual study as well as preparation for university study.The science courses in this category examine the physical universe, its life forms and its natural phenomena. These courses will assist the student in developing an appreciation of the scientific method and encourage an understanding of the relationships between science and other human activities. The mathematics courses will encourage the understanding of mathematical concepts through the development of quantitative reasoning skills. Students are required to complete at least one mathematics course within this area of emphasis. This area of emphasis will provide students with lower-division preparation for a variety of majors within the scientific disciplines, including Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Geology and Physics and will provide preparation for Mathematics majors. Additionally, students may undertake preparation for Nursing, Kinesiology, Public Health and other Health Science majors. Many of the courses will also assist students in prerequisite preparation for graduate programs within Health Sciences.In addition to the area of emphasis, students are required to complete a general education pattern (Plan A, B, or C). Students are advised to meet with a counselor to select the general education pattern most appropriate to their educational goals.Units used to satisfy an area of emphasis may be used to satisfy general education requirements.

Learning Outcomes

✔ Analyze and evaluate scientific and mathematical topics.
✔ Clearly communicate scientific and mathematical reasoning and qualitative problem solving skills using appropriate vocabulary, methodologies and diverse technologies.

The integrated curriculum of the Liberal Arts degree provides a broad exposure to the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences, while offering the opportunity for depth of knowledge within an area of emphasis. The program will enable students to develop an appreciation and understanding of the logic, aesthetic, and ethical values that have shaped and enriched our culture and to develop intellectual maturity, a deeper understanding of themselves, others, and the world. The curriculum provides a basic framework for lifelong individual study as well as preparation for university study. These courses emphasize the study of cultural literacy, humanistic activities and the artistic expression of human beings. Students will evaluate and interpret the ways in which people through the ages in different cultures have responded to themselves and the world around them in artistic and cultural creation. Students will also learn to value aesthetic understanding and incorporate these concepts when constructing value judgments. This area of emphasis will prepare students for a variety of majors within the Humanities discipline including Creative Writing, English, Foreign Language, Humanities and Art, and Philosophy. It will also provide lower-division preparation for a wide range of majors within the Communications discipline. Complete general education Plan A (associate degree only, non-transfer), Plan B (CSU-GE Breadth, CSU transfer) or Plan C (IGETC, UC or CSU transfer). Students are advised to meet with a counselor to select a general education pattern most appropriate to their educational goals. Units used to satisfy an area of emphasis may be used to satisfy general education requirements.

Learning Outcomes
✔ Think critically in terms of constructing arguments and presenting evidence to support their views through oral, artistic and written communication.
✔ Demonstrate an understanding and articulate how culture, society, and diversity shape the role of the individual within society and human relations across cultures and disciplines.

Associate of Science degree in Land SurveyingThe Associate of Science degree in Land Surveying provides the student a thorough background in land surveying and mapping in addition to an introduction to collection, manipulation, formatting and mapping of geospatial data. The successful graduate of this program will have the technical expertise necessary for an entry level position in the fields of Geographic Information Systems, Land Surveying, and Digital Photogrammetry. The program also assists those students preparing for the State Land Surveyor-In-Training and Land Surveyor’s Exams. The State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors will grant one year of experience credit for students completing an Associate Degree in Survey/Mapping Sciences.

Learning Outcomes
Be prepared for careers in Geographical Information Systems, Land Surveying, and Digital Photogrammetry.

The Associate in Science degree in Kinesiology - Sport Studies provides students with a qualification in Kinesiology and may also be used in transferring to a CSU or private institution for completion of a 4-year degree.

Please consult a counselor regarding specific course requirements for transfer.  

Upon completion of the Associate in Science degree in Kinesiology - Sport Studies, students will have a general understanding of kinesthetic forms, processes, and structures as they apply to the personal expression and culture of human movement, and be able to apply fitness-based concepts.

Learning Outcomes
✔ Demonstrate knowledge of kinesthetic forms, processes and structures as they apply to the personal expression and culture of human movement.
✔ Demonstrate practical application of fitness concepts.

The Associate in Science degree in Kinesiology - Health Promotion provides students with a qualification in Kinesiology, and may also be used in transferring to a CSU or private institution for completion of a 4-year degree.

Please consult a counselor regarding specific course requirements for transfer.  

Upon completion of the Associate in Science degree in Kinesiology - Health Promotion, students will have a general understanding of Kinesiology and Health Promotion and be able to apply fitness-based concepts.

Learning Outcomes
✔ Demonstrate knowledge of the broad content within the disciplines of kinesiology and health promotion, and develop skills to enable the synthesis of concepts within and across those disciplines.
✔ Demonstrate practical application of fitness concepts.