The Associate of Science degree in Apprenticeship Carpentry, Finish Carpentry provides the related and supplemental instruction required in the trade.  Finish carpenters cut, shape and assemble wood products, including moldings, panels and furniture.  They also fabricate store fixtures, which includes the use of metal, plastics, and glass.  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, Drywall Finisher is designed to provide related and supplemental instruction including the technical skills required in the trade. 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, Drywall/Lather provides the related and supplemental instruction required for interior systems apprentices. Drywall/Lathers install metal stud framing, drywall, and lath according to layout plans, blueprints, and specifications. They frame and construct walls and ceilings to the necessary height and dimensions, and complete the construction for the interior/exterior of a building including the heavy gage framing and application for the exterior of the project. 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, Acoustical Installer provides the required related and supplemental instruction for interior systems apprentices in the technical skills required in the trade.  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 in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer (A.S.-T) prepares students to move into a curriculum at a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree in Criminal Justice. Please consult a counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution. Completion of the A.S.-T degree also provides guaranteed admission with junior status to the CSU system, along with priority admission to the local CSU in the Criminal Justice major. See the Santa Ana College Course catalog for a list of additional requirements for all Associate in Arts for Transfer (A.A.-T) and Associate in Science for Transfer (A.S.-T) degrees. Upon completion of the A.S.-T in Administration of Justice, students will have a greater understanding of illegal behavior and how their behavior interacts with the criminal justice system. The student will also learn the operation of the criminal justice system from arrest, trial, corrections and release into the community.

The Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer degree is designed to provide students with an understanding of the scientific and humanistic study of past and present cultures, nonhuman primate relatives and archaeology. Courses in this program explore the influence of anthropology on various professional areas such as archeology, ethnography, linguistics, physical anthropology, museology, elementary and secondary social science education, art, economics, history, international relations, music, law, political science, psychology, religion, social work and foreign service. Successful completion of the transfer degree in Anthropology guarantees the student acceptance to a local California State University to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Anthropology or a related field.

The Associate of Arts degree in Anthropology is designed as a program of basic courses for students considering professional careers as archeologists, ethnographers, linguists, physical anthropologists; for those preparing to become social science teachers in elementary or secondary schools; for such diverse fields as psychology, medicine, law, political science, international relations, economics, or history; and for individuals who plan public service careers in social work, health and welfare programs, and foreign service. Students should consult with faculty members for advice in selecting course offerings best suited to the individual’s particular career objectives. The associate of arts degree prepares the student to move into a curriculum at a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree in these careers.

The Criminal Justice Option Degree curriculum is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in local, state, federal, or private sector criminal justice agencies that do not require bachelor’s degrees, and to provide students who wish to transfer to a four-year academic institution with 27 units of criminal justice course work. This degree prepares students for careers in the fields of law enforcement, probation, corrections, courts, and private security​​

The After School Program Associate Teacher Certificate is intended to provide students with skills necessary to work with K-12 students in an after-school setting, provide tutoring or homework assistance, or assist in academic enrichment programs. Completion of the required courses for this certificate plus 50 days of field experience (minimum of 3 hours per day) can qualify you for the California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit with a school age​ emphasis. Contact Career Education counselors at SAC for additional assistance in planning your School-Age profession (714-564-6254).

Learning Outcome(s):

✓ Students will demonstrate a knowledge base of theory specific to childhood (1st-6th grade) education.

✓ Students will apply the knowledge base of theory to practice through thoughtful reflections on classroom observations.

✓ Students will understand and be conversant about the main philosophical and sociological ideas and trends that have influenced education as well as be able to analyze their application and importance for teaching today

The Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer (A.A.-T) prepares students to transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Liberal Studies and into a multiple-subject teaching credential program. Please consult a counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution. Completion of the A.A.-T degree also provides guaranteed admission with junior status to the CSU system, along with priority admission to the local CSU in the Liberal Studies major. See the college catalog for a list of additional requirements for all Associate in Arts for Transfer (A.A.-T) and Associate in Science for Transfer (A.S.-T) degrees. Upon completion of the A.A.-T in Elementary Teacher Education, students will have a strong foundation in introductory content area subject matter requirements for teaching at the elementary school level. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in supervised fieldwork in K-12 settings.

Learning Outcome(s):

✓ Students will demonstrate a knowledge base of theory specific to childhood (1st-6th grade) education.

✓ Students will apply the knowledge base of theory to practice through thoughtful reflections on classroom observations.

✓ Students will understand and be conversant about the main philosophical and sociological ideas and trends that have influenced education as well as be able to analyze their application and importance for teaching today.