This program provides a broad study in the fields of biological and physical sciences in preparation for transfer to a four-year program and continuation of studies in upper division science courses.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ evaluate new and accepted ideas about the natural universe using scientific methods.
✔ analyze a wide variety of natural phenomena using basic definitions and fundamental theories of biological or physical sciences.
✔ apply appropriate quantitative and qualitative methods to interpret and analyze pertinent data.
✔ outline the basic concepts and fundamental theories of a natural science.
✔ articulate orally and/or in writing the importance of continuous examination and modification of accepted ideas as a fundamental element in the progress of science.
✔ discuss ethical components of scientific decision making and apply personal and social values within the process of decision making in scientific endeavors.

Geology is an interdisciplinary science that combines geological observations and concepts with those of biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. Its goals are to study rocks, minerals, fossils, energy and water resources, and to understand geologic principles and processes that shape Earth and its environments.
The Associate in Science in Geology for Transfer provides students with a major that fulfills the general requirements of the California State University for transfer. Students with this degree will receive priority admission with junior status to the California State University system.
The Geology transfer degree is designed to facilitate students' successful transfer to four-year colleges that prepare them for advanced study in a variety of graduate programs as well as a variety of career opportunities in the fields of environmental monitoring, protection and remediation, energy and mineral exploration, paleontology, vulcanology, seismology, climatology, teaching, and research.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ evaluate new and accepted ideas about the natural universe using testable methodology.
✔ articulate orally and/or in writing the importance of continuous examination and modification of accepted ideas as a fundamental element in the progress of science.
✔ sort, arrange, and quantify objects using the international system of measurement (metric) as the standard.
✔ analyze a wide variety of natural phenomena using basic definitions and fundamental theories of natural science.
✔ compare the scales at which geologic processes work.
✔ apply knowledge of current geologic processes to the understanding of Earth's past geologic history.

This degree provides students with a solid foundation in Geography as well as the standard prerequisites for upper-division coursework leading to a baccalaureate degree. The required and elective coursework covers a broad spectrum of Physical Geography, Human Geography, and GIS.
The opportunities for geographers are as varied as the scope of geography itself. Geographers are found throughout the public and private sector, though rarely in positions with the title of Geographer. When combined with appropriate internships and/or other work experience, a baccalaureate degree in geography is excellent preparation for careers in natural resource management, environmental consulting, urban and regional planning, and elementary and secondary teaching. Geographic skills and knowledge are also quite valuable in diverse fields such as real estate, marketing, and demography.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ describe the general content and scope of collegiate level geography studies.
✔ compare and contrast the general biophysical and sociocultural differences and similarities among world regions.
✔ interpret maps and mapped data utilizing basic map elements including scales, coordinate systems, and symbols.
✔ compare and contrast common geographic information technologies such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS), and Remote Sensing.
✔ evaluate and analyze geographic problems and their solutions.
✔ list and describe at least three career options for geographers.

This program provides a broad study in the fields of biological and physical sciences in preparation for transfer to a four-year program and continuation of studies in upper division science courses.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ evaluate new and accepted ideas about the natural universe using scientific methods.
✔ analyze a wide variety of natural phenomena using basic definitions and fundamental theories of biological or physical sciences.
✔ apply appropriate quantitative and qualitative methods to interpret and analyze pertinent data.
✔ outline the basic concepts and fundamental theories of a natural science.
✔ articulate orally and/or in writing the importance of continuous examination and modification of accepted ideas as a fundamental element in the progress of science.
✔ discuss ethical components of scientific decision making and apply personal and social values within the process of decision making in scientific endeavors.

The Associate in Arts in Geography for Transfer degree provides students with a major that fulfills the general requirements of the California State University for transfer. Students with this degree will receive priority admission with junior status to the California State University system. The Associate in Arts in Geography for Transfer (AA-T) degree may be obtained by the completion of 60 transferable, semester units with a minimum 2.0 GPA, including (a) the major or area of emphasis described in the Required Program outlined below (earning a C or better in these courses) and (b) either the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education Breadth Requirements.
The opportunities for geographers are as varied as the scope of geography itself. Geographers are found throughout the public and private sector, though rarely in positions with the title of Geographer. When combined with appropriate internships and/or other work experience, a baccalaureate degree in geography is excellent preparation for careers in natural resource management, environmental consulting, urban and regional planning, and elementary and secondary teaching. Geographic skills and knowledge are also quite valuable in diverse fields such as real estate, marketing, and demography.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ describe the general content and scope of baccalaureate-level geography studies.
✔ compare and contrast the general biophysical and sociocultural differences and similarities among world regions.
✔ interpret maps and mapped data utilizing basic map elements, including scales, common coordinate systems, and map symbols.
✔ compare and contrast common geospatial technologies such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS), and remote sensing.
✔ evaluate and analyze common geographic problems and their solutions.
✔ list and describe at least three career options for geographers.

This program provides a broad study in the fields of biological and physical sciences in preparation for transfer to a four-year program and continuation of studies in upper division science courses.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ evaluate new and accepted ideas about the natural universe using scientific methods.
✔ analyze a wide variety of natural phenomena using basic definitions and fundamental theories of biological or physical sciences.
✔ apply appropriate quantitative and qualitative methods to interpret and analyze pertinent data.
✔ outline the basic concepts and fundamental theories of a natural science.
✔ articulate orally and/or in writing the importance of continuous examination and modification of accepted ideas as a fundamental element in the progress of science.
✔ discuss ethical components of scientific decision making and apply personal and social values within the process of decision making in scientific endeavors.

The CRC Medical Assisting program is designed to prepare competent entry-level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. Upon completion of the Medical Assisting program, students may take the CMA (AAMA) certification exam administered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).

Highlights include:

🗸 According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook published by the Department of Labor's Bureau of Statistics, "Medical Assisting employment is projected to grow much faster than average, ranking medical assistants among some of the fastest growing occupations over the 2023–32 decade. Job opportunities should be excellent, particularly for those with formal training or experience, and certification."

🗸 Eligibility to become members of AAMA and CSMA

🗸 Preparation for national board exams; CRC students have exceeded national averages in the top 5 percent consistently for the past 20 years

🗸 Provides multiple skills for the entry-level healthcare professional

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

🗸 Enter the allied health workforce as a competent, entry-level Medical Assistant trained in the cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains of the occupation (PSLO #1).

🗸 Declare eligibility for the AAMA national certification examination with the goal of obtaining the CMA (AAMA) credential (PSLO #2).

Career Information

Administrative Medical Assistant; Clinical Medical Assistant

This degree is designed to provide a foundation in mathematics and to meet common lower-division requirements for a major in Mathematics or Statistics at many four-year institutions. It is highly recommended that students meet with a counselor because major and general education requirements vary for each college/university.

NOTE TO TRANSFER STUDENTS:

If you are interested in transferring to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, it is critical that you meet with a CRC counselor to select and plan the courses for your major. Schools vary widely in terms of the required preparation. The courses that CRC requires for an Associate’s degree in Mathematics may be different from the courses required for the Bachelor’s degree.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

🗸 Explain and apply basic concepts of single variable calculus including various forms of derivatives and integrals, their interconnections, and their uses in analyzing and solving real-world problems.(P-SLO #1)

🗸 Explain and apply basic concepts of multivariable calculus, linear algebra, or differential equation techniques, their interconnections, and their uses in analyzing and solving real-world problems. (P-SLO #2)

🗸 Prepare logical arguments and use them to prove basic mathematical theorems. (P-SLO #3)

🗸 Solve real-world application problems using appropriate mathematical problem-solving skills. (P-SLO #4)

🗸 Use mathematics in the context of computer programming or statistics. (P-SLO #5)

Career Information

Mathematicians work as statisticians, analysts, computer programmers, actuaries, researchers, planners, and educators. Most of these careers require education beyond the two-year college level.

The Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer degree is designed to meet common lower-division requirements for a major in mathematics at most California State University (CSU) campuses. Satisfactory completion of the CRC Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer (AS-T) degree provides a solid foundation and satisfies the standard prerequisites for upper division coursework for mathematics majors at most CSU and other four-year universities. However, it is highly recommended that students meet with a counselor since major and general education requirements vary for each college/university.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

🗸 Explain and apply basic concepts of single variable calculus including various forms of derivatives and integrals, their interconnections, and their uses in analyzing and solving real-world problems.

🗸 Explain and apply basic concepts of multivariable calculus, linear algebra, or differential equation techniques, their interconnections, and their uses in analyzing and solving real-world problems.

🗸 Prepare logical arguments and use them to prove basic mathematical theorems.

🗸 Solve real-world application problems using appropriate mathematical problem-solving skills.

Career Information

Mathematicians work as statisticians, analysts, computer programmers, actuaries, researchers, planners, and educators. NOTE TO TRANSFER STUDENTS: The Associate Degree for Transfer program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a campus of the California State University (CSU). Other than the required core, the courses you choose to complete this degree will depend to some extent on the selected CSU for transfer. In addition, some CSU-GE Breadth or IGETC requirements can also be completed using courses required for this associate degree for transfer major (known as "double-counting"). Meeting with a counselor to determine the most appropriate course choices will facilitate efficient completion of your transfer requirements. For students wishing to transfer to other universities (UC System, private, or out-of-state), the Associate Degree for Transfer may not provide adequate preparation for upper-division transfer admissions; it is critical that you meet with a CRC counselor to select and plan the courses for the major, as programs vary widely in terms of the required preparation.

This program is intended to prepare students for transfer into baccalaureate philosophy programs at the California State University. It provides essential lower division work and offers a broad selection of elective courses. It also offers the opportunity to develop general skills, such as critical thinking, comprehending challenging reading materials, and producing clear and precise argumentative writing, which are useful in a broad range of endeavors.

The Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) student completion requirements (as stated in SB1440 law):

(1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
(A) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements (CSU GE-Breadth).
(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.

(2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

ADTs also require that students must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A "P" (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

✔ comprehend texts on both literal and inferential levels.

✔ articulate ideas and arguments in a clear and precise manner.

✔ defend their own views with careful and compelling reasoning.

✔ express the perspectives and arguments of others in an accurate and nuanced manner.