This program is approved by the Western Association of Food Chains and persons completing the prescribed courses are eligible to receive both the OCC Certificate of Achievement and the WAFC Retail Management Certificate.

Complete the Retail Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.

Program Outcomes

✓ Function effectively as a manager in a retail environment using the skills, principles, and tools they have acquired.

✓ Apply the retail principles they have learned in their professional lives.

✓ Analyze the ethical dimensions of effective retail managers in everyday conduct and decision-making.

✓ Demonstrate effective written and/or oral skills.

Respiratory Care is an allied health specialty dealing with the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with acute and chronic diseases affecting the pulmonary system. Respiratory Care Practitioners/Respiratory Therapists work in all areas within the
hospital, especially within the critical care areas with patients who are in a life-threatening phase of their illness. Additionally, some Respiratory Care Practitioners/Respiratory Therapists work with home care agencies to treat patients in their homes. Duties include analysis of pulmonary function and arterial blood gases, life support ventilation, CPR, assessment of pulmonary status, airway care, plus other related duties. Specialties in Respiratory Care include adult critical care, neonatal and pediatric critical care, pulmonary function testing, home care and rehabilitation, management, and education.

The Respiratory Care program at Orange Coast College is a two-year Associate in Science Degree program beginning each fall semester. Courses within the program include lectures, skills application of procedures and techniques in a laboratory setting on campus, and approximately 1000 hours of clinical practice. Clinical practice is within area hospitals performing the latest procedures in medicine. There is also a series including discussions with physicians.

Program Outcome

✓ The outcome of the program is to prepare students as competent Respiratory Care Practitioners for employment in the field as respiratory care professionals providing cognitive, psychomotor, and affective qualities to meet community needs.

Employment possibilities include:

✓ Registered Respiratory Therapist

✓ Respiratory Therapy Specialist

✓ Respiratory Care Practitioner

The Religious Studies program at Orange Coast College is designed to provide students with a broad introduction to the academic study of religion. Students transferring to Religious Studies programs at four-year colleges will have a strong background for upper division work in the major. Non-majors will find most Religious Studies fulfill area requirements for AA and transfer degrees.

Program Outcome

✓ Students will be able to analyze dimensions of various religions utilizing methodologies appropriate to the academic study of religion.

The General Studies Associate Degree with an emphasis in the Social & Behavioral Sciences provides an opportunity for students to design a program of study meaningful and appropriate to their own needs and academic interests. The degree, which is multidisciplinary in nature, seeks to provide an understanding of the interrelationships, principles and methodologies of its many subject areas and to provide a broad understanding of the diverse social and cultural world in which we live. While an associate degree may support attempts to gain entry-level employment or promotion, a baccalaureate or higher degree is recommended for those considering professional careers, pursuit of which can be achieved through transfer.

The General Studies Associate Degree with an area of emphasis in the Natural Sciences provides an opportunity for students to design a program of study meaningful and appropriate to their own needs and academic interests. This degree, which is multidisciplinary in nature, provides a broad foundation in the natural sciences and seeks to examine the physical universe, its life forms and its natural phenomena.

Students who complete the Real Estate-Broker Certificate of Achievement are equipped with immediately marketable skills and also the coursework necessary to sit for the California Real Estate Broker’s Examination.

Program Outcomes

✓ Function effectively in an entry-level real estate position using the skills, principles, and tools they have acquired.

✓ Communicate effectively in personal organizational and real estate environments.

✓ Apply the real estate principles they have learned to effectively facilitate real estate transactions in a variety of settings.

✓ Be prepared to sit for the California Real Estate Broker’s Exam.

The General Studies Associate Degree with an area of emphasis in the Arts & Humanities provides an opportunity for students to design a program of study meaningful and appropriate to their own needs and academic interests. This degree, which is multidisciplinary in nature, provides a broad understanding of the contemporary world, its people, and cultures. This degree also seeks to examine the study of cultural, literary, humanistic activities and the artistic expression of human beings.

The Radiologic Technologist captures images of human anatomy utilizing digital, x-ray film, or video for diagnostic use by a radiologist or other medical specialist. Graduates of the program are eligible for examination by the American Registry of Radiologist Technologists. Successful applicants have the right to use the title “Registered Radiologic Technologist” (RT)(R)(ARRT). In order to practice in California, the R.T. must also apply for licensure by the Department of Health Services in Sacramento. Completion of the Associate in Science degree a program qualifies the student for eligibility for the state C.R.T. Examination. A bachelor degree program has been articulated with CSU Northridge. The Orange Coast College Radiologic Technology program is accredited by:

The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
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And approved by the California Department of Public Health and is affiliated with numerous hospitals in Orange County. Classrooms are well equipped and include on-campus energized x-ray laboratories.

Program application process is accomplished by taking the program prerequisite, Allied Health A010. This short-term course is mandatory for all prospective program applicants. The Radiologic Technology program starts only in the fall semester of every school year.

The Radiologic Technology program is a full-time (two years including one summer session and two intersessions) program. Successful program completion requires the following:

✓ completion of all required radiologic technology courses as outlined in the catalog,

✓ completion of approximately 1850 clinical hours, and

✓ completion of all requirements for an Associate in Science degree as required by Orange Coast College.

These specific program completion requirements must be satisfied within the two-year time frame of the Radiologic Technology program. Eligibility for the post program state and registry examinations is dependent upon meeting these requirements.

This program requires the student to participate in clinical experience concurrent with classroom courses. Clinical responsibilities will be arranged by the Radiologic Technology faculty and will include evening and/or weekend assignments. The student receives no salary for this clinical experience but will receive course credit toward program completion. Clinical sites will be within a 30 mile radius of the school and transportation is the responsibility of the student and may include parking fees.

Radiologic Technology is a rapidly expanding allied health profession.  Employment possibilities include hospitals, imaging centers, industry, and sales.

Program Outcomes

✓ Graduate students who are clinically competent and ready to begin a successful career in the Radiologic Sciences.

✓ Students will be able to demonstrate professional and ethical behaviors.

✓ Students will exhibit the communication skills necessary to effectively perform the duties of a Radiographer in a variety of health care environments.

✓ Students will demonstrate independent critical thinking skills to solve clinical practice related problems to optimize diagnostic outcomes.

The curriculum in the Gender and Sexuality Studies program is designed to provide the transfer student with a critical understanding of how gender and sexuality as socially constructed forms of identity rooted in belief structures, historical processes, political systems and social and economic institutions interact with other systems of inequality and privilege such as race, class, ethnicity, nationality, religion, and ability to shape the lives of women, men, and non-binary persons in the United States and around the world. It offers the opportunity to achieve an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Gender and Sexuality Studies by providing the necessary breadth in the field, an introduction to the methods used in the study of gender and sexuality, and the ability to complete both major preparatory coursework along with courses required for general education. While a baccalaureate or higher degree is recommended for those considering this major, earning an Associate degree may support entry-level positions as a staff member in human services departments, advocate for survivors of domestic violence and hate crimes; and a staff member in a women’s health clinic, social service agency, or human rights organization.

The curriculum in the English Literature Associate Degree program is designed to provide the transfer student the opportunity to achieve an Associate degree. While a baccalaureate or higher degree is recommended for those considering majors related to this field, earning the Associate degree would demonstrate achievement and may support attempts to gain entry-level employment and promotion. Students earning the English Literature Associate of Arts degree may transfer into degree programs such as: English, English Literature, and English Education.