The Associate of Science degree in Apprenticeship Electricity Sound Technician provides related and supplemental instruction for electrical apprentices who have been recommended by the Joint Apprenticeship Committee. Interested apprentices should contact the committee and the Apprenticeship Office at Santiago Canyon College. Successful completion may lead to state journeyworker certification.

The Associate of Science degree in Apprenticeship Electricity Sound Installer provides related and supplemental instruction for electrical apprentices who have been recommended by the Joint Apprenticeship Committee. Interested apprentices should contact the committee and the Apprenticeship Office at Santiago Canyon College. Successful completion may lead to state journey worker certification.

The Associate of Science degree in Apprenticeship Electricity Intelligent Transportation Systems Electrician provides related and supplemental instruction for electrical apprentices. The program is designed to train apprentices in the process of planning, installing and maintaining intelligent transportation signal systems beginning with the rudimentary elements of construction housekeeping and safety, and then continuing on through the more advanced techniques of job planning, layout, installation and start-up. Apprentices will learn to use the National Electrical Safety codes, Caltrans installation plans and specifications and IMSA standards and practices. Apprentices will receive hand-on training as well as instruction in electrical theory. Apprentices who successfully complete this program will be eligible for Intelligent Transportation Systems Electrician Journey worker status. They will have the skills necessary to work for signatory Intelligent Transportation/Traffic Signal contractors and will be qualified to train apprentices.

The Associate of Science degree in Apprenticeship Electricity Industrial provides the required related and supplemental instruction for state-indentured electrical inside wiremen apprentices.  They install conduit, electrical wiring, fixtures and electrical apparatus inside commercial buildings and in a multitude of industrial settings. They use many different kinds of tools, ranging from simple one- and two-hand tools to power-assisted tools. Interested apprentices should contact the Orange County Electrical Apprenticeship Training Committee and the Apprenticeship Office at Santiago Canyon College.  Successful completion may result in journey worker status.  Meets the state requirements as an electrician trainee program.

The Associate of Science degree in Apprenticeship Carpentry, Tilt-Up is designed to provide related and supplemental instruction including the technical skills and knowledge required in the trade.  Tilt-up apprentices work with slabs of concrete which, after attaining proper strength, are lifted (tilted) with a crane and set on prepared foundations to form the exterior walls of a building.  The erected panels are temporarily braced, connected, and the joints between them caulked. Tilt-up workers may construct and attach the roof structure to the walls to complete the building shell. Tilt-up construction is used for nearly every type of one- to four-story building.  Successful completion may result in journey worker status.  Interested apprentices should contact the Carpentry Apprenticeship Committee and the Apprenticeship Office at Santiago Canyon College.

The Associate of Science degree in Apprenticeship Carpentry, Plastering provides the required related and supplemental instruction for apprentice plasterers in the technical skills and knowledge required in the trade.  Plasterers apply various wet materials over surfaces on both exterior and interior walls, ceilings and other surfaces in the construction industry.  Successful completion may result in journeyworker status.  Those interested should contact the Carpentry Apprenticeship Committee and the Apprenticeship Office at Santiago Canyon College.

The Theatre Design Associate in Science Degree is designed to prepare the student with a fundamental understanding and acquisition of knowledge in the theatre arts discipline with an emphasis on production through set design, construction and costuming with attention to stagecraft, function, and aesthetics. To earn an Associate Degree students must complete: (1) all major course requirements with a grade of C or better; (2) Cypress College Native General Education requirements; California State University General Education Breadth requirements (CSU GE Breadth) or IGETC General Education requirements; (3) social justice, equity, and sustainability and reading requirements; (4) any elective courses to complete a minimum of 60 units; and, (5) have a minimum GPA of 2.0. At least 50% of all major course work must be completed at Cypress College. Courses that fulfill major requirements for an Associate Degree at Cypress College might not be the same as those required for completing the major at a transfer institution offering a Baccalaureate Degree. For information on specific university requirements, please consult with your counselor, or visit the Transfer Center. This degree requires 25-26 units in the major, in addition to other degree requirements.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Upon completion of the design degree students should be able to demonstrate entry-level knowledge in the theatre design emphasis of their choosing. This includes lighting, scenery, projections, sound, costumes and makeup.

🗸 Upon completion of this degree students should be able to demonstrate knowledge in current theatre design equipment/gear, and produce industry standard work.

The Theatre Arts Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer is designed to provide an opportunity for the Theatre major to achieve an Associate in Arts in Theatre for Transfer (AA-T in Theatre) which completes the first and second-year requirements for transfer to a four-year public California institution. While at least a baccalaureate degree is recommended preparation for those considering professional careers, completion of this curriculum will demonstrate commitment to the field and provide comprehensive preparation for further academic study through upper-division coursework. The study of theatre combines a critical study of theatre with experiential practice in one or more of its component parts. Students explore the various areas of theatre to build a foundation for future creative work. This curriculum specifically prepares the prospective transfer student for upper-division coursework in Theatre or a similar major at a California State University (CSU) campus. Students should consult a counselor, the Transfer Center and the catalog of the transfer college or university to plan a specific program of study to meet the college or university's requirements. 

 

Note: Courses that fulfill major requirements for an Associate Degree for Transfer at Cypress College might not be the same as those required for completing the major at all transfer institutions offering a Baccalaureate Degree. The Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act (Senate Bill 1440, now codified in California Education Code sections 66746-66749) guarantees admission to a California State University (CSU) campus for any community college student who completes an "associate degree for transfer", a newly established variation of the associate degrees traditionally offered at a California community college. The AA-T is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing these degrees (AA-T) are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept the AA-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor's degree (unless the major is designated a "high-unit" major). This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. 


The completion of this curriculum will demonstrate commitment to the Theater field and provide comprehensive preparation for upper-division work. To earn an AA-T in Theatre students must complete the following requirements: (1) a minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in the Theater major with a grade of C or better; AP(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(2) California State University General Education Breadth requirements (CSU GE Breadth) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (CSU IGETC); (3) completion of 60 semesters or 90 quarter units of CSU transferable coursework; and (4) have an overall GPA of 2.0.  

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

A student who completes this program (degree/certificate) will

🗸 Upon completion of this degree students will have entry-level knowledge in the world of general theatre, which includes careers in performance and production. This degree also allows them to further their knowledge in a 4-year institution.

The Theatre Arts Performance Associate in Arts Degree is designed to prepare the student with a fundamental understanding and acquisition of knowledge in the theatre arts discipline with an emphasis on acting and performance. To earn an Associate Degree students must complete: (1) all major course requirements with a grade of C or better; (2) Cypress College Native General Education requirements; California State University General Education Breadth requirements (CSU GE Breadth) or IGETC General Education requirements; (3) Social Justice, Equity and Sustainability and reading requirements; (4) any elective courses to complete a minimum of 60 units; and, (5) have a minimum GPA of 2.0. At least 50% of all major course work must be completed at Cypress College. Courses that fulfill major requirements for an Associate Degree at Cypress College might not be the same as those required for completing the major at a transfer institution offering a Baccalaureate Degree. For information on specific university requirements, please consult with your counselor, or visit the Transfer Center. This degree requires a total of 22-24 units, in addition to other degree requirements.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Upon completion students will have comprehensive understanding of story, analysis, and performative obligations. Students will have demonstrated and embodied character, presence, instinct, action, objective, and obstacle.

🗸 Upon completion students will obtain the knowledge necessary to understand the broad theatrical landscape, preparing them for entry into the industry.

The Spanish Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T) is designed to provide an opportunity for the Spanish major to achieve a Spanish Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T in Spanish) which completes the first-and-second year requirements for transfer to a four-year public California institution. While at least a baccalaureate degree is recommended preparation for those considering professional careers, completion of this curriculum will demonstrate commitment to the field and provide comprehensive preparation for further academic study through upper-division course work. This curriculum specifically prepares the prospective transfer student for upper division coursework in Spanish or a similar major at a California State University (CSU) campus. The Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act (Senate Bill 1440, now codified in California Education Code sections 66746-66749) guarantees admission to a California State University (CSU) campus for any community college student who completes an "associate degree for transfer,” a newly established variation of the associate degrees traditionally offered at a California community college. The AA-T is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing these degrees (AA-T) are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept the AA-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor's degree (unless the major is designated "high-unit" major). Students should meet with a counselor regularly to discuss the best option for them. This AA-T in Spanish is designed to provide the student with a fundamental understanding and acquisition of knowledge in the Spanish discipline. The AA-T in Spanish includes (1) the development of reading skills in order to comprehend and interpret social, cultural, and literary authentic texts; (2) the development of speaking skills in order to discuss social, cultural, and literary topics; and (3) the development of writing skills in order to write analytically on professional, academic, and societal issues. The curriculum includes courses in first and second year Spanish, Chicano Studies, and Latin American History. Given the ever-increasing Latino population in California and nation-wide, fluency in Spanish has value in a number of fields, such as customer service, marketing, and public relations. Those who pursue degrees in Spanish can pursue K-12 and college level teaching as career. To earn an AA-T in Spanish students must complete: (1)A minimum of 22-25 semester units or 33-37.5 quarter units in the Spanish major with a minimum grade of "C"; AP(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 (2) California State University General Education Breadth requirements (CSU GE Breadth) or the Intersegmental/General Education Transfer Curriculum )CSU IGETC); (3) Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units of CSU transferable coursework; and (4) have an overall GPA of 2.0. This degree requires a total of 20-23 units in the major in addition to other graduation requirements.