This degree provides training in a multi-disciplinary field focusing on industrial automation. Topics include electricity, electronics, industrial motor controls, programmable logic controllers, robotics, AC/DC drives, mechanical design, and manufacturing technologies.
This degree prepares students for the following technical and supervisory career opportunities: industrial mechanical/electrical systems technician, food processing machine service technician, facilities systems technician, waste water systems technician, manufacturing coordinator, field service technician, and mechanical electrical machine systems installer.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ integrate the principles of mechanical, electronic, and electrical technologies into the design of mechatronic systems.
✔ evaluate mechanical and electrical solutions to technological problems.
✔ apply industry-appropriate design techniques to develop technical design documents from a conceptual design.
✔ design robotic and machine automation systems using mechatronic principles.
✔ evaluate welding projects in accordance with welding procedures and specifications.
✔ contrast DC, AC, brushless, servo, and stepper motor operation.
✔ create technical documentation/presentations of models from the mechanical engineering discipline in both technically correct and visually pleasing solid, orthographic, and section view formats.
✔ design programmable logic controller (PLC) programs demonstrating input/output capabilities.
✔ design programs for an operator interface terminal (OIT) demonstrating input/output capabilities.

Anyone who has read a great deal can imagine the new world that opened. Let me tell you something: from then until I left that prison, in every free moment I had, if I was not reading in the library, I was reading on my bunk. You couldn't have gotten me out of books with a wedge . . . Up to then, I never had been so truly free in my life” ~ Malcolm X.

The CRC English department teaches skills that are universal to every other discipline. Taking courses in English increases the student's chances of success in every other area the student chooses to pursue. The ability to read effectively and to write expressively will prove invaluable for any CRC student.

The English major offers courses in literature, composition, and creative writing designed to enhance communication skills, deepen cultural awareness, provide a breadth of knowledge appropriate for many degree and vocational programs, and prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions, and for a baccalaureate major in English or related majors.

HIGHLIGHTS

🗸 Numerous composition and literature courses
🗸 Composition designed for all levels of ability
🗸 Creative writing and writing for publication
🗸 Exemplary faculty: creative, dedicated and innovative

Student Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 function successfully and completely at the university, in the workplace, and in diverse cultural settings with the academic literacy skills they have obtained. (P-SLO #1: Diversity)

🗸 recognize the ethical implications of various modes of communication and the need to use this knowledge responsibly. (P-SLO #2: Ethics)

🗸 become self-reliant, evaluative readers and writers, able to use critical thinking skills to read and write effectively and in academic and workplace settings. (P-SLO #3: Critical thinking)

🗸 develop academic literacy skills, to utilize reading and writing processes, to find and comprehend information, and to apply that knowledge in myriad rhetorical situations. (P-SLO #4: Analytical thinking)

🗸 obtain the necessary reading and writing skills for university-level courses. (P-SLO #5: Communication)

Career Information

Advertising; Business; Civil Servant; Columnist/Journalist; Contract Specialist; Editor/Evaluator; Information Specialist; Insurance; Interpreter; Lawyer; Lexicographer; Legislative Assistant; Librarian; Manager; Methods Analyst; Program Developer; Public Relations; Publisher; Researcher; Teacher; Technical Writer; Writing Consultant Some career options may require more than two years of college study.

The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer Degree (AA-T) is designed to provide a seamless transfer pathway for students interested in pursuing at least one English degree option in the California State University (CSU) system. Students must complete the core curriculum and electives to meet a total of 60 transferable units with a minimum 2.0 GPA, which includes the CSU General Education Breadth or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern. 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.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 function successfully and completely at the university, in the workplace, and in diverse cultural settings with the academic literacy skills they have obtained. (P-SLO #1: Diversity)

🗸 recognize the ethical implications of various modes of communication and the need to use this knowledge responsibly. (P-SLO #2: Ethics)

🗸 become self-reliant, evaluative readers and writers, able to use critical thinking skills to read and write effectively and in academic and workplace settings. (P-SLO #3: Critical thinking)

🗸 develop academic literacy skills, to utilize reading and writing processes, to find and comprehend information, and to apply that knowledge in myriad rhetorical situations. (P-SLO #4: Analytical thinking)

🗸 obtain the necessary reading and writing skills for university-level courses. (P-SLO #5: Communication)

Career Information

The AA-T in English can provide students with the foundational knowledge necessary for transfer to a 4-year Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree program. Career opportunities for students who have earned BS or BA degrees in English include but are not limited to: Advertising; Business; Civil Servant; Columnist/Journalist; Contract Specialist; Editor/Evaluator; Information Specialist; Insurance; Interpreter; Lawyer; Lexicographer; Legislative Assistant; Librarian; Manager; Methods Analyst; Program Developer; Public Relations; Publisher; Researcher; Teacher; Technical Writer; Writing Consultant Some careers may require additional training.

Pre-Professional Transfer Opportunities

CRC's program provides the foundation in mathematics, physics, and engineering necessary to transfer to a university and complete a bachelor's degree in engineering. Engineering involves the application of scientific and mathematical principles needed to solve practical technical problems. Although the first two years of engineering courses for all engineering degrees are similar, students should consult the lower division requirements of the institution to which they wish to transfer.

Highlights include:

🗸 Challenging and rewarding classes that transfer to four-year universities
🗸 A Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement (MESA) program

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.

When choosing whether to take the suggested electives, check university requirements; these courses may be required at some universities.

Career Information

Aerospace Engineer; Architectural Engineer; Chemical Engineer; Civil Engineer; Computer Engineer; Electrical Engineer; Mechanical Engineer, and other types of engineers Most career options require a B.S. degree.

Pre-Professional Transfer Opportunities

CRC's program provides the foundation in mathematics, physics, and engineering necessary to transfer to a university and complete a bachelor's degree in engineering. Engineering involves the application of scientific and mathematical principles needed to solve practical technical problems. Although the first two years of engineering courses for all engineering degrees are similar, students should consult the lower division requirements of the institution to which they wish to transfer.

Highlights include:

🗸 Challenging and rewarding classes that transfer to four-year universities
🗸 A Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement (MESA) program

Note to Transfer Students:

Suppose you are interested in transferring to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor’s degree in this major. In that case, 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.

When choosing whether to take the suggested electives, check university requirements; these courses may be required at some universities.

Career Information

Aerospace Engineer; Architectural Engineer; Chemical Engineer; Civil Engineer; Computer Engineer; Electrical Engineer; Mechanical Engineer, and other types of engineers Most career options require a B.S. degree.

This major is designed for students who wish to be teachers in public and private elementary schools. Further education at the university level will be required to fulfill all requirements for a teaching credential authorizing service in California public schools.

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:

🗸 Apply knowledge, skills and abilities towards successful completion of coursework at transfer institutions.

🗸 Apply knowledge of child development theories to assess the characteristics of teaching practices and learning conditions.

Career Information

Teacher, primary grades; Teacher, intermediate grades; Instructional Assistant Classes beyond the associate degree may be required to fulfill some career options or for preparation for transfer to a university program.

The Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer Degree (AA-T) is designed to provide a seamless transfer pathway for students interested in pursuing at least one Elementary Teacher Education degree option in the California State University (CSU) system. The degree is comprised of lower division coursework typically required by CSU institutions. Students must complete the core curriculum and electives to meet a total of 60 transferable units, which includes the CSU General Education Breadth or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern. 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.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Apply knowledge and skills gained in various disciplines to ensure transfer to a CSU campus in preparation for successful completion of upper division coursework after transfer (PSLO #1)

• Use the scientific methods of inquiry, data collection, quantitative reasoning, and basic mathematical concepts to analyze information in appropriate disciplines

• Apply analytical reading and writing, research, and critical thinking essential for completing of assigned tasks

• Describe the nature of American government and compare and contrast local, state and national political institutions

• Write and speak effectively, demonstrating the ability to evaluate audience and appeal to it persuasively

• Apply knowledge of world history and cultures to identify the values of a culture and work with others of a diverse culture

• Compare and contrast various forms and styles of music, artworks, and theatrical performances

🗸 Evaluate attitudes, actions, and behaviors indicative of a professional educator (PSLO #2)

🗸 Apply knowledge of developmental theories to assess teaching practices and learning conditions in children and classroom situations. (PSLO #3)

Career Information

The AA-T in Elementary Teacher Education provides students with the foundational knowledge necessary for transfer to a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree program, especially at a campus of the California State University (CSU) system. Career opportunities for students who have earned BA degrees in Elementary Teacher Education include but are not limited to: Teacher, primary grades; Teacher, intermediate grades; Teacher, private school; Instructional Assistant. 

The Associate in Arts degree in Economics 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 in Arts degree in Economics for Transfer (AA-T) 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 Inter-segmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education Breadth Requirements.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 PSLO 1: Describe and apply basic economic principles and concepts to economic issues. This includes the ability to: • Analyze graphical and numerical representations of resource allocation in the presence of scarcity. • Analyze graphical and numerical representations of a microeconomic and macroeconomic equilibrium using the tools of supply and demand and aggregate supply and aggregate demand analysis.

🗸 PSLO 2: Demonstrate the use of numerical methods to quantify common terms used in economics. This includes an ability to: • Calculate GDP and economic growth rates. • Calculate unemployment rates. • Calculate inflation rates using a price index. • Calculate profits, total cost, variable cost, and fixed cost.

🗸 PSLO 3: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and analyze solutions to major economic questions. This includes an ability to: • Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of major macroeconomic policy tools including fiscal and monetary policy. Evaluation of Monetary and Fiscal Policy will focus on the impact on unemployment, GDP, and inflation. • Comparing perfectly competitive markets and imperfectly competitive markets and their effect on profits, prices and quantities produced. •

🗸 PSLO 4: Discuss the global nature of economic issues. This includes an ability to: • Describe the common features of international trade as it is related to GDP. • Analyze different international trade theories and their implications for specialization.

This degree emphasizes the knowledge and skills required for entry level success in the engineering professions. These include a basic preparation within the scientific fields including physics, mathematics, chemistry, and material sciences. These sciences are applied to technical analysis and graphic communication standards and practices. In addition, projects include environmental and sustainable design issues, product economics, and legal considerations. Current computer technologies and various analytical design and documentation software are emphasized throughout the program.

Upon completion of this degree program the engineering technician will be prepared to go directly into the employment market as a technical assistant to engineers, or other technical employment. For every engineer, several support technicians are required. Engineering technicians are needed in the fields of manufacturing, architecture, construction, materials testing, public utilities, and many other fields.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ solve architectural and engineering technical problems by applying design and engineering process methodologies.
✔ apply the appropriate use of representational media, including study and presentation models (electronic and physical), freehand and conceptual drawing, technical documentation, and diagramming.
✔ organize a set of engineering product development documents and technical reports per industry standards.
✔ research and design for engineering products that demonstrate knowledge and understanding of historical, cultural, human, aesthetic, environmental (sustainable) and social issues.
✔ communicate engineering design solutions effectively through individual and cooperative group efforts including speaking, writing, presentation, and the use of various design graphics and technical software.
✔ critique and analyze the success or failure of architectural and engineering design solutions developed through a formal design process

Administration of early care and education programs is the main focus of this degree. Topics include administration, supervision and coordination of staff in early childhood settings. Additionally, it provides the educational coursework that serves as the core curriculum for the early childhood education field. Along with documented experience, this certificate leads to the Site Supervisor Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and is required of those individuals supervising a publicly funded early childhood education site.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 PSLO 1: (Development and Learning) Analyze and synthesize research and theories to support development and learning. Evaluate and implement developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant approaches to teaching and learning which support the whole child including foundational skills and concepts in language and literacy, math, science, art, health and wellness, and social relationships.

🗸 PSLO 2: (Equity and Cultural Sustainability) Construct knowledge based on the principles of anti-bias education in order to design environments that promote justice, equity and inclusion for all children, families, and communities.

🗸 PSLO 3: (Professionalism) Develop competencies, professional skills, and plans for professional growth. Integrate reflective practices to support professional growth as an Early Childhood professional. Understand and integrate the NAEYC Code of Ethics to support children, families, and other educators.

🗸 PSLO 4: (Observation, Documentation and Assessment) Utilize authentic assessment strategies based on observation, reflection, documentation, and interpretation of children’s development to inform teaching practices.

🗸 PSLO 5: (Family Engagement) Incorporate strategies for building respectful and reciprocal relationships with families, children and the community in order to support children's development and learning. Develop knowledge and skills to provide a responsive curriculum and learning environment that reflects the children and the families in the program.

🗸 PSLO 6: (Leadership) Understanding and commitment to leadership development that empowers, encourages, cultivates, and supports self and others to become agents of change and advocate for high-quality early care and education experiences for all children, support for families, and professional stature of educators.

Career Information

Upon completion of this certificate, the student exceeds the minimum requirements to work as a director/site supervisor in a privately funded early care and education program. With documented experience supervising staff, the student also meets the requirements to work as a director/site supervisor in a publicly funded early care and education program.