The Business Management Associate in Science Degree is designed to prepare students for careers in the administration of modern organizations. Focusing on the ways that businesses operate and what it takes to succeed as a manager, the program covers such areas as management, marketing, law, accounting, economics, and the global environment. 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) the 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 29 units in the major in addition to other graduation requirements.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in the administration of modern organizations, including businesses operation, techniques to succeed as a manager, including management, marketing, law, accounting, economics, and the global environment.

The Public Health Science Associate in Science Degree for Transfer is designed to provide an opportunity for the Public Health major to achieve an Associate in Science in Public Health for Transfer (AS-T in Public Health) 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 Public Health 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 AS-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 (AS-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 AS-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). 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. Students with a degree in Public Health may pursue careers in a variety of health-related professions with employment opportunities in private, state, federal, corporate, and non-profit sector. The completion of this curriculum will demonstrate commitment to the field and provide comprehensive preparation for upper-division work. To earn an AS-T in Public Health students must complete the following requirements: (1) 24 to 25 semester units or 36 to 37 quarter units in the Public Health major, (2) earn a grade of C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis, 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 (3) the California State University General Education Breadth requirements (CSU GE-Breadth) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern, (4) 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units, and (5) obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. This degree requires a total of 24-25 units.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

🗸 Acquire knowledge, skills, and competencies in the field of public health, including public health policies and health social justice practices using social determinants of health, necessary for transfer

In addition to the general education requirements, this vocational program provides the technical skills and product background necessary to work in apparel jobs such as pattern making, product development, and technical design in ready-to-wear or theater costumes. Emphasis is placed on developing vocational skills including computer applications current to fashion design manufacturing.

Learning Outcome(s):

🗸 Apply their creative abilities to support their future design careers.

🗸 Determine the manufacturing process to the appropriate design process.

🗸 Solve problems at all levels of the design process.

The Integrative Health and Wellness Studies Associate in Science Degree is an interdisciplinary approach to the study of health. Health is defined as a state of physical, psychological, social, and spiritual wellbeing. Furthermore, health is defined as a state of wholeness, of being whole, and in this respect, we approach the study of health from a perspective of what is holy, and sacred. In approaching a vitalist, and holistic definition of health, we will comprehensively consider sleep, movement, nutrition, resiliency, mind-body practices, our connection to nature, and environment, that allow for the emergence of a whole person perspective of human flourishing and health. 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 major requires a total of 20-25 units, in addition to other graduation requirements.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Acquire the knowledge and skills in integrative health and wellness, including nutrition, movement, psychology, resilience, spirituality, environment, and relationships, which are foundational lifestyle factors in health.

The Associate of Science degree in Apprenticeship Carpentry, Pile Driver is designed to provide the required related and supplemental classroom instruction in the technical skills and knowledge required in the trade.  Pile drivers work with pile-driving rigs--those big machines that look like cranes, but shake the ground as they drive metal, concrete or wood piling into the earth during the early stages of construction. Usually, pile drivers are the first workers at the construction site. They drive metal sheet piling to hold back the dirt during excavations. They drive concrete and metal piling as part of the foundation system upon which skyscrapers are built, and they drive wood and concrete piling to hold up docks, wharfs and bridges. In some cases they work on off-shore oil rigs and as commercial divers involved in underwater construction. Pile drivers are also required to install heavy timbers and weld or cut large metal beams. Successful completion may result in journeyworker 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 Millwrighting provide the required related and supplemental classroom instruction in the technical skills and knowledge required in the trade for state-indentured apprentices. The work of the Millwright involves installing conveyor systems, escalators, gas and steam turbines, and generators. Millwrights install and do maintenance on machinery in factories and do much of the precision work in nuclear power plants. Skilled construction Millwright mechanics study and interpret prints or working drawings, and then apply their knowledge and expertise to move, assemble, and erect machinery and rotating equipment. Interested apprentices should contact the Millwright Apprenticeship and Training Committee and the Apprenticeship Office at Santiago Canyon College.

The Kinesiology Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer is designed to provide an opportunity for the Kinesiology major to achieve a Kinesiology Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T in Kinesiology) 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 Kinesiology 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 AS-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). 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. Students with a degree in Kinesiology may pursue careers in a variety of health science professions including physical training, physical therapy, fitness instruction, coaching and athletics. The completion of this curriculum will demonstrate commitment to the field and provide comprehensive preparation for upper-division work. To earn an AA-T in Kinesiology students must complete the following requirements: (1) a minimum of 21-23 semester units or 31.5-34.5 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district, (2) earn a grade of 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 (3) the California State University General Education Breadth requirements (CSU GE-Breadth) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern, (4) 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units, and (5) obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. This degree requires a total of 21-23 units, in addition to other graduation requirements.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Acquire knowledge, skills, and competencies in the field of kinesiology, including demonstrating human movement science, functional anatomy and physiology, and related kinesiology skills, necessary for transfer to a 4-year institution.

The Associate of Science degree in Apprenticeship Carpentry, Insulator provides the highest quality training to those interested in a career in the various carpentry fields. This training offers a pathway to career opportunities for the next generation of insulators to meet the challenges of the rapidly changing technology in our industry, while achieving broadly marketable skills.

The Kinesiology Associate in Arts Degree is designed to prepare students with a knowledgeable base of physical fitness, health practices, and professional activities for entry into the discipline of physical education/kinesiology/athletics. Further specialization is possible by combining the Associate of Arts Degree with electives chosen from a certificate program in fitness, aquatics, or coaching. A student may also elect to work toward a transfer program preparing for entry to a four-year institution. 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 completion of 18-20 units, in addition to other degree requirements.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Acquire knowledge, skills, and competencies, including physical fitness, health practices, and professional activities for entry into the discipline of physical education/kinesiology/athletics.

The Associate of Science degree in Apprenticeship Carpentry, Framing provides related and supplemental instruction including the technical skills and knowledge required in the trade.  Framers work primarily on residential sites installing floor joists, interior and exterior walls, and roof trusses.  They may also install exterior doors and windows, cornices, outside wall trim, and roof coverings.  Successful completion may result in journey worker status.  Interested apprentices should contact the Carpentry Apprenticeship Committee and the Apprenticeship Office at Santiago Canyon College.