This program is designed to prepare students for free-lance employment in song-publishing, submission of songs to major recording artists, composition of jingles for advertising agencies, arranging music for schools and churches, and song demo production using MIDI techniques.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

✔ compose music and words for songs found in contemporary commercial styles.

✔ create arrangements of songs for small ensembles.

✔ record basic audio and MIDI tracks for demo purposes.

✔ demonstrate basic knowledge concerning music contracts, copyrights, and royalties.

This program is designed to prepare students to perform in the styles of popular music most often heard on radio, television, and in live concert venues.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

✔ demonstrate performance ability on a chosen instrument(s).

✔ demonstrate knowledge of contemporary musical styles.

✔ demonstrate basic knowledge of the audio recording process.

✔ participate in an audio recording session as a performer.

✔ demonstrate basic improvisational techniques.

✔ design and implement a practice routine for maintaining and improving performance skills.

This program is designed as introductory preparation for employment in audio engineering. Courses in the theory and practice of recording techniques are offered to give students a well-rounded foundation to begin work or to pursue a four-year degree.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

✔ operate music recording equipment using various music recording workflows.

✔ describe the processes involved in recording music groups in the semi-professional or home recording studio.

✔ display skills needed to conduct a professional music recording session.

✔ properly use the equipment found in recording studios to achieve successful outcomes to a variety of activities common to the music recording workflow.

✔ successfully complete projects in music mixing and audio post-production using both analog and digital platforms.

Completion of this degree provides a basic foundation in music. Program offerings include course work in music theory and aural skills, applied instrumental and vocal instruction, and ensemble performance.

The Associate in Arts in Music 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 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:

✔ analyze musical compositions and scores.

✔ understand the elements of music: melody, rhythm, harmony, and form.

✔ apply the elements of music to performance and analysis.

✔ perform music at a level appropriate to the area of specialization.

✔ critically analyze music performances, whether personal or performed by other musicians.

The mathematics program provides students the opportunity to complete the lower-division coursework required for four-year programs in mathematics. For students who plan to transfer, completion of the CSU General-Breadth or IGETC general education pattern is encouraged. It is highly recommended that students meet with a counselor because major and general education requirements vary for each college or university. These courses also fulfill general education requirements for allied health, biological sciences, physical sciences, computer science, and engineering.

Note: Students planning to transfer to four-year institutions are advised to meet with a counselor for general education requirements.

Note: The University of California has a credit restriction on certain combinations of mathematics courses. See counselor for detailed information on current UC Transferable Course Agreement.

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.

✔ write logical proofs of basic theorems.

✔ analyze and evaluate various theoretical and real-world problems and analyze existing solutions or create and evaluate novel solutions using mathematics, logic, and technology as appropriate.

The Library and Information Technology program is designed to assist students in the development of a wide range of technical skills in both library and media services that can lead to or enhance employment in the library field for paraprofessionals. Additionally, the curriculum is a valuable introduction to the field for students who plan to go into graduate studies to become librarians.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

✔ describe the philosophical and legal foundations of libraries and the history, mission, roles, and organization of various types of libraries and networks.

✔ examine and analyze the ethical, legal, and socio-political issues surrounding information and information technology and the basic laws, standards, and governance that pertain specifically to libraries and the Internet.

✔ evaluate materials and electronic resources, construct and implement effective search strategies, and select the most appropriate information retrieval systems to meet library user needs.

✔ apply standard methods of selecting/deselecting, acquiring, preparing, organizing (cataloging and classifying), maintaining, and circulating library materials.

✔ describe the role technology plays in the creation, retrieval, and delivery of library resources and services.

✔ select, use, and maintain appropriate equipment for library functions and services; perform basic troubleshooting.

✔ manage a small library, a school library media center, or a department within a library.

✔ understand the history of the Internet, how it functions, ethical issues relating to it, and how to use informational resources on the Internet to do research.

✔ prepare for a job search in the library profession, create related application materials such as a resume and cover letter, and practice interviewing for a library position.

Geography is the science of place and space. Geographers study the relationships among geographic places, natural systems, society, cultural activities, and the interdependence of all these over space.

There are two main branches of geography: human geography and physical geography. Human geography is concerned with the spatial aspects of human existence – how people and their activities are distributed in space, how people use and perceive space, and how people create and sustain the places that make up Earth’s surface. Physical geographers study the physical elements and spatial processes that make up and shape the environment, including energy, air, water, weather, climate, landforms, soils, animals, plants, etc. Many human and physical geographers have skills in cartography and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Geographers also study the linkages between human activity and natural systems. Geographers were, in fact, among the first scientists to sound the alarm that human-induced changes to the environment were beginning to threaten the balance of life itself. Geographers today are active in the study of global warming, desertification, deforestation, loss of biodiversity, groundwater pollution, flooding, and more.

The CRC Geography program offers courses that satisfy lower division General Education requirements in both the physical and social sciences. In addition, the program offers an Associate Degree in Geography that provides students with a solid foundation in geography as well as the standard prerequisites for upper-division coursework leading to the baccalaureate degree. Students may also earn a certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Students planning to transfer to a four-year school with a major in Geography should consult the lower division requirements at the university they plan to attend.

Note to Transfer Students:

If you are interested in transferring to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor’s degree in this major, 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 this major may be different from the requirements needed for the Bachelor’s degree.

Highlights include:

🗸 Comprehensive course offerings including a Physical Laboratory as well as specialized training in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
🗸 Program’s students have won top awards at state-level competitions annually since 1999
🗸 Field study courses to Yosemite, Pt. Reyes, Monterey/Big Sur, Tahoe, and the Eastern Sierra
🗸 Internships available with State of California, County of Sacramento, and Federal Land Management Agencies
🗸 Three courses fulfill the CRC and CSU multicultural requirement
🗸 Day, evening, and online sections

Career Information

Natural Resource Management; Environmental Conservation; International Development; Urban and Regional Planning; Education (K-12 through University); Tourism; Cartographer; Climatologist; Park Ranger; Transportation Specialist; Real Estate Analyst; International Business; Marketing Analyst; Land Surveyor; Research Scientist; Remote Sensing Specialist; Demographer; GIS Analyst; and many more (please contact the program for additional information). Some career options may require more than two years of college study.

The Environmental Studies & Sustainability Associate of Science degree is an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary program of study that presents a broad overview of ecological issues from a variety of perspectives in the natural, physical, and social sciences. The coursework examines the interplay between natural and social systems, and the ideological foundations of humankind's attitudes and behaviors with respect to their ever-changing environment. This program is designed to prepare students to research, analyze, and propose solutions to the myriad environmental challenges facing the world today.

This degree is designed to correlate with the lower division courses required to transfer into an Environmental Studies program at many four-year institutions as well as provide broad-based environmental education for transfer in related disciplines.

The disciplines of environmental studies and geography are complementary fields, both focused on aspects of human-environment interaction. This complementarity is reflected in the many 4-year institutions that house combined Geography and Environmental Study programs. Students interested in double-majoring in these two closely-related disciplines, and/or simultaneously earning a Certificate in Geographic Information Systems, are encouraged to examine the required coursework and plan their program of study accordingly.

Career Information

Natural Resource Management; Forestry; Range Management; Park Ranger; Wildlife Biology; Agriculture; Soil and Water Conservation; Land Use Planning; Waste Management; Environmental Education; Environmental Policy And Planning; Environmental Law; Environmental Consulting; Environmental Lobbying; Environmental Planning; Environmental Protection; Environmental Compliance; Environmental Engineering; Air Quality Control; Landscape Architecture; Urban and Regional Planning; Alternative Energy Development; Risk Analysis; Contaminated Lands Reclamation; Research; Consulting

Geography is the science of place and space. Geographers study the relationships among geographic places, natural systems, society, cultural activities, and the interdependence of all these over space.

There are two main branches of geography: human geography and physical geography. Human geography is concerned with the spatial aspects of human existence – how people and their activities are distributed in space, how people use and perceive space, and how people create and sustain the places that make up Earth’s surface. Physical geographers study the physical elements and spatial processes that make up and shape the environment, including energy, air, water, weather, climate, landforms, soils, animals, plants, etc. Many human and physical geographers have skills in cartography and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Geographers also study the linkages between human activity and natural systems. Geographers were, in fact, among the first scientists to sound the alarm that human-induced changes to the environment were beginning to threaten the balance of life itself. Geographers today are active in the study of global warming, desertification, deforestation, loss of biodiversity, groundwater pollution, flooding, and more.

The Associate in Arts in Geography for Transfer Degree (AA-T) is designed to provide a seamless transfer pathway for students interested in pursuing a Geography degree in the California State University (CSU) system. The required and elective coursework surveys a broad spectrum of physical geography, human geography, geospatial technologies (e.g. GIS, the Global Positioning System, remote sensing), and related disciplines. The degree is comprised of lower-division coursework typically required by CSU institutions. Students must complete a total of 60 transferable semester units with a minimum 2.0 GPA, including either the California State University General Education Breadth pattern or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum; students must also earn a grade of C or better in all the courses for the major as described in the Required Program. Upon successful completion of the degree requirements, students will be guaranteed admission to the CSU system with junior status and will not have to repeat lower-division coursework. Students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to develop their educational plans as degree options and general education requirements vary for each university.

Career Information

The AA-T in Geography provides students with the foundational knowledge necessary for transfer to a 4-year Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree program. Career opportunities for geographers are as varied as the scope of geography itself. Geographers are found throughout the public and private sectors, 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 Conservation; International Development; Urban and Regional Planning; Education (K-12 through University); Tourism; International Business; Cartography; Climatology; Transportation Planning; Real Estate; International Business; Marketing; Land Surveying; Demography; and many other fields (please contact the program for additional information). Some careers may require additional training.

The fire service is one of the most dynamic employers in the country. This CRC program is designed to provide the student with updated skills and knowledge necessary to complete and successfully apply for fire service positions. The curriculum serves as an Inservice program as well as a pre-employment program for students seeking employment or advancement in the profession of urban fire fighting and fire suppression.

HIGHLIGHTS

🗸 Up-to-date technical information
🗸 Field trips to a variety of fire service locations
🗸 Networking with other fire service members
🗸 Fire Technology work experience internships (Fire Technology 498 for on-the-job experience)

NOTE TO TRANSFER STUDENTS: 

If you are interested in transferring to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor’s degree in this major, 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 this major may be different from the requirements needed for the Bachelor’s degree.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 PSLO #1: Comprehend the qualifications for entry-level skills, the discipline and evaluation process, fire service structure, history, and culture for the field of fire technology.

• Analyze, appraise, and evaluate fire incidents and components of emergency management and firefighter safety.

🗸 PSLO #2: Comprehend laws, regulations, codes, standards and the regulatory and advisory organizations that influence fire department operations.

🗸 PSLO #3: Analyze and determine the causes of fire, extinguishing agents, stages of fire, fire development, and methods of heat transfer.

• Synthesize and determine the appropriate use and flow requirement of hydraulic fire apparatus.

• Describe the appropriate uses and maintenance for apparatus and equipment used in the fire service.

🗸 PSLO #4: Evaluate the common types of building construction and conditions associated with structural collapse and firefighter safety.

• Evaluate fire detection and fire suppression systems.

Career Information

Firefighter; Inspector; Investigator; Supervisor; Manager Some career options may require more than two years of college study. Classes beyond the associate degree may be required to fulfill some career options or to prepare for transfer to a university program.