The Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer (AA-T in Music) is designed to provide a thorough and high-quality course of study for the transferring music major, as well as opportunities for students in other fields to learn about music through courses and through participation in performing groups. Courses offered in the music curriculum meet major transfer requirements, and many also meet general education requirements in the arts. The curriculum includes courses in music performance, theory, as well as a variety of fine vocal and instrumental ensembles. Additionally, courses of instruction are offered in guitar, piano, and voice.

Students in the major will receive leveled performance training on their given instrument with emphasis on technical skills and stylistic context. Instruction focuses on developing a connection with the expressive and creative self.

Pursuant to SB1440, section 66756, to earn an AA-T in Music degree, students must:

🗸 Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of degree-applicable courses,

🗸 Minimum overall grade point average of 2.0,

🗸 Minimum grade of “C” (or “P”) for each course in the major, and

🗸 Completion of IGETC and/or CSU GE-Breadth.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Demonstrate literacy both in music notation and discourse about music and develop an understanding of the historical and cultural context.

The completion of the Associate in Science degree in mathematics demonstrates commitment to the field and provides comprehensive preparation for upper division courses in most professional careers related to mathematics.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Define, understand, and apply concepts of limits, differentiation, and integration to real world application problems.

🗸 Apply methods of matrix transformations to solve both practical and theoretical problems.

🗸 Determine whether a theorem or definition applies in a given situation and use it appropriately.

🗸 Solve real world applications including estimating solutions and rejecting unreasonable results.

🗸 Interpret the solution of an application problem and provide an answer appropriate to the context of the problem.

🗸 Demonstrate the ability to use symbolic, graphical, numerical, and written representations of mathematical ideas.

🗸 Use technology in the problem solving process, when appropriate.

The Mathematics Department at Irvine Valley College offers a wide range of courses to meet the varied needs of students pursuing their academic and vocational goals. The department offers a comprehensive curriculum for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. In addition, the department offers developmental courses taught in a variety of formats. Students can enroll in these courses for personal enrichment and/or to get ready to take courses at the college level. The department offers support for all mathematics students in the Mathematics Center, a facility staffed by faculty and tutors.

The completion of an Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer (AS-T in Mathematics) degree demonstrates commitment to the field and provides comprehensive preparation for upper-division courses in most professional careers related to mathematics.

Pursuant to SB1440, section 66756, to earn an AS-T in Mathematics, students must:

🗸 Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of degree-applicable courses,

🗸 Minimum overall grade point average of 2.0,

🗸 Minimum grade of “C” (or “P”) for each course in the major, and

🗸 Completion of IGETC and/or CSU GE-Breadth.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Define, understand, and apply concepts of limits, differentiation, and integration to real world application problems.

🗸 Determine whether a theorem or definition applies in a given situation and use it appropriately.

🗸 Solve real world applications including estimating solutions and rejecting unreasonable results.

🗸 Interpret the solution of an application problem and provide an answer appropriate to the context of the problem.

🗸 Demonstrate the ability to use symbolic, graphical, numerical, and written representations of mathematical ideas.

🗸 Use technology in the problem solving process, when appropriate.

The ability to understand, speak, read, and write in another language is increasingly important as global interaction expands.  The Spanish curriculum includes courses appropriate for a general liberal arts education and for the major in Spanish.

Completion of Spanish courses will assist students in meeting their career, transfer and life-long learning goals and prepare them to interact with Spanish-speaking communities. Additionally, students who complete the Spanish program will gain valuable insights into the process of language learning, empowering them to pursue future language study.  The study of Spanish is relevant to student’s lives today and provides them with skills needed to communicate effectively as global citizens.  Extra-curricular cultural events enhance student understanding of language and culture.

Upon completion of the Spanish Program, students will be able to interpret native spoken Spanish in a variety of contexts and formats and use grammar effectively to communicate with native speakers. In addition, students will also be able to read and interpret written material of at least six paragraphs in length and write a clear and accurate, four-paragraph essay in Spanish, in a variety of contexts.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Interpret a passage of native spoken Spanish in a variety of contexts and formats.

🗸 Read and interpret written material in Spanish of at least four paragraphs in length.

🗸 Write a four-paragraph essay in Spanish, clearly and accurately, in a variety of contexts.

The ability to understand, speak, read and write in another language is increasingly important as global interaction expands.  The Spanish curriculum includes courses appropriate for a general liberal arts education and for the major in Spanish.

Completion of Spanish courses will assist students in meeting their career, transfer and life-long learning goals and prepare them to interact with Spanish-speaking communities. Additionally, students who complete the Spanish program will gain valuable insights into the process of language learning, empowering them to pursue future language study.  The study of Spanish is relevant to student’s lives today and provides them with skills needed to communicate effectively as global citizens.  Extra-curricular cultural events enhance student understanding of language and culture.

Upon completion of the Spanish Program, students will be able to interpret native spoken Spanish in a variety of contexts and formats and use grammar effectively to communicate with native speakers. In addition, students will also be able to read and interpret written material of at least six paragraphs in length and write a clear and accurate, four-paragraph essay in Spanish, in a variety of contexts.

The Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer is to assist students in the seamless transferring to a CSU (California State University).

Pursuant to SB1440, section 66756, to earn an AA-T in Spanish, students must:

🗸 Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of degree-applicable courses,

🗸 Minimum overall grade point average of 2.0,

🗸 Minimum grade of “C” (or “P”) for each course in the major, and

🗸 Completion of IGETC and/or CSU GE-Breadth.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Interpret native spoken Spanish in a variety of contexts and formats.

🗸 Identify and produce grammatical elements of Spanish using the structures learned.

🗸 Read and interpret written material in Spanish of at least six paragraphs in length.

🗸 Write a clear and accurate, four-paragraph essay in Spanish, in a variety of contexts.

The ability to understand, speak, read, and write in another language provides a competitive edge in career choices as the world becomes a more open and interconnected space. The Japanese program prepares students to be not only linguistically but also culturally equipped to have a successful cross-cultural communication in Japanese as committed global citizens. Our courses are designed to build a solid foundation of Japanese language proficiency and promote further development of all four language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, while helping students attain and embrace a profound understanding of Japanese culture. Completion of Japanese courses will assist students in meeting their career and transfer goals, and open up a world of opportunities. Additionally, students who complete the Japanese program will gain valuable skills in managing cultural diversity in their life and work environments, allowing them to communicate effectively with Japanese speakers. Upon completion of the Japanese program, along with a good understanding of Japanese culture and its people, students will be able to communicate effectively in spoken Japanese by using appropriate language, styles, and levels of formality in various situations. Students will also be able to communicate clearly and accurately in written Japanese in a variety of contexts and formats.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in spoken Japanese in various situations by using appropriate language, styles, and levels of formality.

🗸 Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and accurately in written Japanese in a variety of contexts and formats.

🗸 Students will be able to recognize aspects of Japanese culture and be able to identify cultural differences and similarities.

In our global world, knowledge of another language is increasingly relevant lending speakers a competitive edge on the job market, and expanding their reach. French courses prepare students for a liberal arts education, for a major in French and for being global citizens. French courses help students transfer, further their career, continue their personal development and interact with the French-speaking world. Students who complete the French Program will gain insights into language and the language learning process, allowing them to continue the study of languages. Upon completion of the French Program, students will be able to interpret native spoken French and effectively communicate with native speakers in a variety of contexts and formats. Students will also be able to read and interpret written material in French of at least six paragraphs and write a four-paragraph essay in French, clearly and accurately, in a variety of contexts and formats.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Interpret native spoken French language at the high intermediate level.

🗸 Read and interpret material written in French of at least six paragraphs in length.

🗸 Correctly identify course-pertinent vocabulary at the intermediate level as illustrated in readings from various sources.

The Chinese program provides students opportunities to acquire Chinese language proficiency, cultural awareness, and critical thinking skills so that they can be global citizens and succeed in various professions in the United States and abroad. Additionally, all of the courses meet general education and/or major requirements at the four-year universities.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Interpret a passage of native spoken Chinese in a variety of contexts and formats.

🗸 Read and interpret written material in Chinese of at least four paragraphs in length.

🗸 Write a four-paragraph essay in Chinese, clearly and accurately, in a variety of contexts.

American Sign Language (also known as ASL) is a program designed to enhance student knowledge of Deaf culture and community as well as emerging skills in the language. The program also introduces students to the study of issues and perspectives of the Deaf community while providing certain tools and techniques necessary to become a positive influence in society. Gaining an aptitude in language use will not only enable students to communicate with Deaf people, but prepare them for careers in advocacy, interpreting, social work, and other related work.

The goal of the American Sign Language (ASL) Program at Irvine Valley College is to prepare students for further work in community advocacy, communication access, and bridging cultures through the study of other cultures, social, economic, and political systems, world history and geography, and conflict resolution. The program is designed to encourage students to think beyond local perspectives and promote awareness both on campus and in the larger Orange County community. Students will learn how to relate their knowledge and language competence to the larger trends and issues that affect the community as a whole. The program prepares students to transfer to a California State University, University of California, or other private university to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Deaf studies, Deaf education, interpreting or social work.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Produce American Sign Language (ASL) narratives at the high intermediate level.

🗸 Understand ASL narratives between three and five minutes long and to produce retelling narratives and/or related narratives with similar themes.

🗸 Correctly recognize and use ASL grammar functions (e.g., classifiers, use of space, role shifting) to enhance understanding and communication in the language.

This curriculum is designed to provide an opportunity for the Public Health major to achieve an Associate in Arts in Public Health for Transfer (AS-T in Public Health Science) 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 Irvine Valley 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). Possible career paths for students in Public Health include 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.

Pursuant to SB1440, section 66756, to earn an AS-T in Public Health degree students must:

🗸 Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of degree-applicable courses,

🗸 Minimum overall grade point average of 2.0,

🗸 Minimum grade of “C” (or “P”) for each course in the major, and

🗸 Completion of IGETC and/or CSU GE-Breadth.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Describe the core functions of public health.

🗸 Identify various career opportunities within the field of public health.

🗸 Apply critical analysis skills to contemporary health issues.

🗸 Assess the fundamental characteristics and organizational structures of the U.S. health system and note significant differences in systems in other countries.

🗸 Discuss the role of community engagement in promoting public health and social justice.

🗸 Describe risk factors and modes of transmission for infectious and chronic diseases and how these diseases affect both personal and public health.

🗸 Appreciate the multiple determinants of health, including sociological, economic, genetic, behavioral, environmental, and other factors that impact human health and health disparities.

🗸 Apply the basic concepts, methods, and tools of public health data collection, use, and analysis and explain why evidence-based approaches are an essential part of public health practice.

🗸 Endorse lifestyle behaviors that promote individual and public health and well-being.

🗸 Value multicultural perspectives and sensitivities on health.