This program trains students for an industry that is one of the largest employers in the nation. CRC's construction program is designed to provide students with basic and applied technical skills and knowledge necessary for employment in the building and construction industry. Standard construction procedures are emphasized throughout the program.

HIGHLIGHTS

🗸 Articulation agreements for transfer to specific four-year institutions

🗸 Field trips to a variety of new and existing construction structures for study and appreciation

Student Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 PSLO #1: Career Options and Goals- Summarize career options in the industry, and formulate initial career goals.

🗸 PSLO #2: Tools- Identify common hand and power tools used in the trades and residential building science, and demonstrate competence in their safe and efficient use.

🗸 PSLO #3: Analysis of building materials- Examine various building materials, and compare their strengths and weaknesses as they relate to structural integrity, sustainability, and environmental impact.

🗸 PSLO #4: Safety- Explain the relevance of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and interpret those regulations specific to the construction industry

🗸 PSLO #5: Building principles- Utilize fundamental building principles to layout and construct residential and light carpentry structures

🗸 PSLO #6: Analysis of Sustainability- Understand the principles of Green Building and compare and contrast emerging techniques with traditional production building methods.

🗸 PSLO #7: Building Performance Testing- Perform shell and duct diagnostics, and prescribe measures that can be tested and retested for marked improvement in the energy efficiency of the home.

Career Information

Building and Construction Tradesperson; General Contracting; Estimators; Construction Supervisors; Material Salespersons; Building Inspection; Construction Apprenticeship programs. 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 for preparation for transfer to a university program.

The French Program offers lower-division preparation for students who plan on transferring to pursue a bachelor’s degree in French. The main objective of the AA program in French is to enable students to develop competence in the ability to understand, speak, read, and write French, and to acquire an understanding and appreciation of the multicultural French speaking world. Students planning to transfer and/or earn this associate degree may also need to complete additional requirements or electives required by the transfer institution, as many have unique admissions and preparation-for-the-major requirements. Students should meet with a counselor to identify required courses and to develop a written plan for their targeted university.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

✔ demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of French vocabulary.

✔ use proficient conversational skills in French.

✔ read and write in French.

✔ demonstrate introductory cultural and historic knowledge of French speaking people.

The Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer degree (AA-T) will help students develop proficiency in the following five skills: comprehension, speaking, reading, writing, and understanding of the people and culture of the Spanish-speaking countries. It is designed to provide a seamless transfer pathway for students interested in pursuing a Spanish degree in the California State University (CSU) system. 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 because degree options and general education requirements vary for each university.

The Associate Degree for Transfer 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 GE Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University GE–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:

✔ demonstrate proficiency in the five skills as mandated by the competency guidelines of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign 
✔ Languages (ACTFL): comprehension, speaking, reading, writing, and understanding the people and culture of the Spanish-speaking countries.

✔ utilize correct grammatical structures of standard Spanish.

✔ read Spanish proficiently as found, for example, in Spanish language newspapers, magazines, short stories, essays, and selections of poetry 

✔ written by Spanish, Spanish-American, and Chicano authors.

✔ write analytically and critically about assigned readings, demonstrating appropriate writing and composition skills.

✔ examine Latin American literature in a historical context.

✔ analyze and discuss major historical events and periods in the history of Spanish-speaking countries.

✔ analyze aspects of the Spanish-speaking culture that differ significantly from contemporary United States culture.

The Kinesiology, Physical Education, Health Education, Mathematics, Nutrition, and Science courses provide a framework around which Kinesiology-Exercise students may structure a program to prepare them for transfer to a four-year institution. Students are encouraged to refer to requirements from their designated transfer institution to assist them in planning their specific program of study.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

✔ demonstrate an understanding of human development, both normal and abnormal, and the implications for program design.

✔ identify and apply standards required by the profession of choice.

✔ demonstrate an understanding of the basic structure of the human body and how its various systems respond.

✔ demonstrate oral and written competence in the major field.

✔ develop and articulate a statement of values or code of ethics related to the major that reflects one's respect for different ideas, peoples, and 
✔ cultures and an understanding of the responsible uses of technology.

✔ demonstrate continued personal and professional development by reviewing current literature, participating in associations, or sharing knowledge and experience with others.

The Kinesiology, Physical Education, Health Education, Mathematics, Nutrition, and Science courses provide a framework around which Kinesiology-Exercise students may structure a program to prepare them for obtaining a degree at a 4 year institution. Additionally, specific elective courses are designed to provide students professional development opportunities as well as to prepare them to pass the exams necessary to become fitness professionals; these courses will allow students the opportunity to seek entry level positions as personal trainers, group exercise instructors, and strength and conditioning instructors, or to seek employment at a fitness center or health club. Students are encouraged to refer to requirements from their designated transfer institution to assist them in planning their specific program of study.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

✔ demonstrate an understanding of human development, both normal and abnormal, and the implications for program design.

✔ identify and apply standards required by the profession of choice.

✔ demonstrate an understanding of the basic structure of the human body and how its various systems respond.

✔ demonstrate oral and written competence in the major field.

✔ develop and articulate a statement of values or code of ethics related to the major that reflects one's respect for different ideas, peoples, and 
✔ cultures and an understanding of the responsible uses of technology.

✔ demonstrate continued personal and professional development by reviewing current literature, participating in associations, or sharing knowledge and experience with others.

This Kinesiology program is designed to provide an opportunity for students to complete the lower division coursework required for four-year programs in at least one kinesiology/physical education degree option. This program is for students who plan to transfer to a California State University (CSU). Completion of the CSU General-Breadth or IGETC general education pattern is required. It is highly recommended that students meet with a counselor because the degree options and general education requirements vary for each college/university.

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:

✔ identify and apply standards required by the profession of choice.

✔ demonstrate and articulate a statement of values or code of ethics related to the major that reflects his or her respect for different ideas, peoples, and cultures.

✔ develop an understanding of the uses of technology in kinesiology, physical education, and sports analysis, research, and results.

✔ demonstrate continued personal and professional development by reviewing current literature, participating in associations, or sharing  knowledge and experience with others.

✔ demonstrate an understanding of human development, both normal and abnormal, and the implications for program design.

✔ demonstrate an understanding of the basic structure of the human body and how its various systems respond.

✔ apply knowledge of the human body to develop appropriate fitness programs and fitness assessments to evaluate and analyze program and student success.

The Journalism A.A. degree is for students who have a goal of becoming media professionals, for which a degree is now expected. Some students pursuing this degree are non-CSU transfers who plan to major or minor in journalism at a four-year university and can complete lower-division major requirements through the associate degree. Other students are re-entry students with four-year degrees and want to add an associate degree in journalism to their resume so they can obtain multimedia skills, which are a necessity in today's journalism. Other re-entry students desire a journalism A.A. that will provide them with the skills to work in journalism. A major in journalism offers students the opportunity to take courses in media theories, news writing and reporting, AP style, and writing for publication, which readies them for the following courses that offer hands-on experience in three award-winning, student-produced publications: the Express, a biweekly print newspaper; Mainline, a magazine published once a semester; and saccityexpress.com, the online news publication. The Journalism degree prepares students for university-level studies in Journalism and leads to entry-level employment and careers in print, broadcast, and online news media.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

✔ write clear and concise stories that adhere to journalistic conventions.

✔ conduct research and evaluate information using appropriate methods.

✔ demonstrate an understanding of basic news, feature writing, and reporting in print and online media.

✔ evaluate their own work and that of others for accuracy, fairness, appropriate style, and grammatical correctness.

✔ produce news and feature articles, photographs, and multimedia packages for publication in a newspaper, magazine, or on-line publication.

✔ understand and apply the principles of the First Amendment and other laws appropriate to professional practice.

✔ apply ethical principles in pursuit of truth, accuracy, fairness, and diversity.

✔ identify and explain the processes, elements, history, and theory of modern mass media in society and how it influences society.

✔ demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of mass media theories, concepts, and practices as they relate to gender, ethnicity, and class constructs.

The Associate in Arts in Journalism for Transfer (AA-T) can provide students with the foundational knowledge necessary for transfer to a California State University (CSU). The Associate in Arts in Journalism for Transfer (AA-T) offers students the opportunity to take courses in media theories, news writing and reporting, Associated Press style, and writing for publication. It is designed to provide a seamless transfer pathway for students interested in pursuing a journalism degree in the California State University (CSU) system.

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.

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:

✔ write clear and concise stories that adhere to journalistic conventions.

✔ conduct research and evaluate information using appropriate methods.

✔ demonstrate an understanding of basic news and feature writing in print, broadcast, and online media.

✔ evaluate his or her own work and that of others for accuracy, fairness, appropriate style, and grammatical correctness.

✔ produce news and feature articles, photographs, and multimedia packages for publication in a newspaper or online publication.

✔ understand and apply the principles of the First Amendment and other laws appropriate to professional practice.

✔ apply ethical principles in pursuit of truth, accuracy, fairness, and diversity.

✔ identify and explain the processes, elements, history, theory, and effect of modern mass media in society.

The major consists of a core of 29.5-33 units, which satisfy university transfer requirements. Elective courses allow students to pursue interests in languages, culture, business, philosophy, history, fine arts, literature, and other studies. Students who undertake the ISP major will prepare for transfer to universities that offer International Studies Majors or related fields; engage in course work that will broaden their perspective and skills in the field of international relations; have access to individual counseling for program planning and career development through a mentoring program with the Program Director; and be afforded the opportunity to develop foreign language proficiency.

Recommended High School Preparation: Standard college preparatory program.

Four Year Transfer Information: UC/CSU systems require standard/basic preparatory course work prior to transfer. The ISP core courses (30 units) are designed to meet articulation and transferability to International Studies, International Relations, and International Business major requirements.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

✔ evaluate, examine, and explain the role of the individual and society within the context of global interdependence.

✔ formulate a critical understanding of social, political, and economic global issues and problems within a global context that is relevant to local experience.

✔ evaluate, analyze, and critique various social science and humanities perspectives that explain human and environmental history in a global context.

✔ investigate, analyze, and describe the causes and consequences of economic, political, and cultural globalization through a variety of social science perspectives.

✔ detect, analyze, and discuss human difference, including difference based on socio-economic, political, cultural, and geographic status.

✔ investigate, analyze, and discuss the effects of power imbalance in social and political contestation, historically and contemporaneously, with a focus on the experiences of actors who wield relatively less power in specific global contexts.

✔ demonstrate basic oral and writing skills in a second language.

The Interdisciplinary Studies degree is designed for students who wish to obtain a broad knowledge of arts and sciences plus additional coursework in a prescribed “Area of Emphasis”. This program is a good choice for students planning on transferring to the California State University or University of California. The student will be able to satisfy general education requirements, plus focus on transferable course work that relates to a specific major and/or individual interest. This degree will have an "Area of Emphasis" in Math and Science. These courses emphasize the natural sciences which examine the physical universe, its life forms and its natural phenomena. Courses in math emphasize the development of mathematical and quantitative reasoning skills beyond the level of intermediate algebra. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the methodologies of science as investigative tools. Students will also examine the influence that the acquisition of scientific knowledge has on the development of the world's civilizations. Possible majors at a four-year institution include, but are not limited to: mathematics, biology, chemistry, and physical science.

It is highly recommended that students consult a counselor to determine the classes within each area that will best prepare them for their intended transfer major.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

✔ demonstrate an understanding of scientific methodologies.

✔ demonstrate quantitative reasoning skills.

✔ apply scientific theories in the interpretation and analysis of the physical universe, its life forms, and its natural phenomena.