The A.S. in Manufacturing Technology is a comprehensive program of instruction designed to develop knowledge of scientific principles, mathematical concepts, and technical skills. The program will provide students with laboratory experiences found in machining, welding, and related technologies. These experiences will enable the student to enter the industry with problem-solving skills in design, production planning, materials handling, quality control, inspection, and programming with computer-aided controls. The student, upon the successful completion of the program, will have entry-level job skills.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

🗸 Demonstrate skill in the use of manual machine tools.
🗸 Demonstrate skilled use of Advanced Manufacturing tools.
🗸 Demonstrate knowledge of proper working habits and safety practices in an industrial environment.
🗸 Demonstrate knowledge of interpreting shop drawings and prints.

The Kinesiology Associate in Arts degree provides an opportunity for students to explore the areas of health, fitness, and kinesiology. This degree is designed to provide an introductory foundation in these areas and to prepare students for life in the global community by developing a core of knowledge, skills and attitudes essential for personal and professional success. The health and nutrition courses emphasize practical and theoretical knowledge necessary for maintenance of physical and mental health. Students will develop and learn to promote an active and healthy lifestyle. This Kinesiology AA does not guarantee transfer to a CSU or UC.

This degree in Kinesiology can lead to job opportunities in personal training, health education, coaching and employment at fitness
clubs. Students transferring to a four-year institution are advised to meet with a counselor for appropriate specific general education course requirements needed for the many careers associated with a Kinesiology degree before selecting courses.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

🗸 Examine and evaluate physical activities and their relationship to wellness and fitness.
🗸 Demonstrate proficiency of skills needed in activities commonly included in human movement programs.
🗸 Analyze theoretical approaches and major concepts of health and nutrition.
🗸 Demonstrate knowledge and apply the fundamental rules and regulations of a variety of sports.

The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer degree is designed to prepare students with the opportunity to complete their freshman/ sophomore level classes required for a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology within the California State University System (CSU). Upon completion of the Associate in Arts in Kinesiology degree, students will be prepared for transfer to a CSU for studies in Physical Therapy, Kinesiology, Pre-Medicine, and Exercise Science programs.

Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer requirements (as stated in SB1440 law) requires students to also complete the following:

🗸 a minimum of 18 semester units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district
🗸 60 semester CSU transferable units
🗸 California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) pattern of 39 units; OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern of 37 units.
🗸 Obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
🗸 Earn a grade of “C” or better, or a P (Pass), in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

🗸 Demonstrate proficiency of skills needed in activities commonly included in human movement programs
🗸 Examine and evaluate physical activities and their relationship to wellness and fitness.
🗸 Analyze theoretical approaches and major concepts of health and nutrition.
🗸 Demonstrate knowledge and apply the fundamental rules and regulations of a variety of sports.

The Chemical Dependency Counseling program develops and strengthens specific skills and abilities needed to provide comprehensive chemical dependency treatment. Coursework addresses a wide range of issues and ethics in chemical dependency treatment, including the twelve counselor core functions: screening, intake, assessment, client orientation, treatment planning, counseling, case management, crisis intervention, client education, referral, report and record keeping, and consultation with other professionals. Chemical Dependency Counselors support individuals with addressing and maintaining sobriety. The Chemical Dependency Counseling Associate degree exceeds the minimum standards for entry into certification as a Certified Addictions Treatment Counselor II (CATC II), established by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and certification agencies in the State of California and includes a 260-hour supervised internship. Degree completers will qualify to apply for certification as a CATC II through state-approved certification boards.

Completion of the Associate of Science degree will assist students in obtaining multiple career opportunities including but not limited to, Behavioral Health and Chemical Dependence Case Manager, Behavioral Health Counselor, Chemical Dependency Counselor and Treatment Facilities Counselor.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

🗸 Demonstrate skills and abilities and appropriately apply knowledge to chemical dependency counseling settings and situations.
🗸 Acquire sufficient hours of experience in the twelve core counseling functions as required by California certification agencies in the context of a fieldwork placement.
🗸 Demonstrate communication skills (verbal, non-verbal, and written) the ensure that they can work effectively with clients and other professionals in diverse communities.
🗸 Understand and demonstrate ethical behavior in a variety of challenging and diverse environments and situations.
🗸 Display an appreciation and respect for people from diverse backgrounds, including, but not limited to, cultural elements, gender, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation/identification, religion, ability/ disability, and socio-economic status.

Upon completion of the Associate in Arts in History, students will be able to use knowledge of the past and accumulated analytical and critical thinking skills to gain perspective on current social, political, and economic dynamics and apply any conclusions about the past and present to the process of creating better local, national, and global societies.

History is a study of the past. The past not only defines our lives, society, and the world we live in today, but shapes the pathway to the future. Students of history study individuals, groups, communities, nations, people, and cultures from different times and places. Many different methods are applied to effectively learn about history. History students examine the past through different perspectives and apply various analytical techniques to raise questions and think critically about the past. In addition to learning about amazing events, history provides us with a better understanding of our present lives.

The Associate in Arts in History requires students to also complete the
following:

🗸 Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units.
🗸 Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
🗸 Earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
🗸 A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or
area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

🗸 Demonstrate a breadth and depth of historical knowledge including but not limited to analysis of historical evidence to evaluate the causes and effects of key turning points in the human experience.
🗸 Examine the experiences of various people throughout time and space and their significance to global development.
🗸 Demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which modern-day people are profoundly impacted by historical events and how an appreciation of the past should inform how we approach contemporary issues.

The Associate in Arts in History for Transfer degree provides students with the opportunity to complete the freshman/sophomore level classes needed for a Bachelors degree in History within the California State University System. Upon completion of the Associate in Arts in History for a Transfer degree, students will be able to use knowledge of the past and accumulated analytical and critical thinking skills to gain perspective on current social, political, and economic dynamics and apply any conclusions about the past and present to the process of creating better local, national, and global societies.

History is a study of the past. The past not only defines our lives, society, and the world we live in today, but shapes the pathway to the future. Students of history study individuals, groups, communities, nations, people, and cultures from different times and places. Many different methods are applied to effectively learn about history. History students examine the past through different perspectives and apply various analytical techniques to raise questions and think critically about the past. In addition to learning about amazing events, history provides us with a better understanding of our present lives.

The Associate in Arts in History for Transfer requirements (as stated in SB 1440) requires students to also complete the following:

🗸 Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University.
🗸 The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements.
🗸 Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
🗸 Earn a grade of “C” grade or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
🗸 A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

🗸 Analyze evidence of key turning points in history.
🗸 Examine the experiences of people upon global development.
🗸 Recognize the impact of historical events on contemporary issues.

Geology is an interdisciplinary science that combines geological observations and concepts with those of physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics in order to study the earth, its physical environments, and its history. By studying rocks, fossils, and minerals, and by learning to read and interpret maps, geologists seek to understand those geologic principles and processes that shape the earth and its environments.

Associates in Science in Geology for Transfer requirements (as stated in SB1440 law) require students to complete the following:

1. Completion of 60 semester 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.
    b. Minimum of 18 semester 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.
3. Students must earn a “C” grade or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. 
 

Students who complete this program should be able to:

🗸 Identify basic rock types and describe the formation environment.
🗸 Describe the geologic time scale and significant earth events that define eras, periods, and epochs.
🗸 Describe the unique tectonic evolution of California and its major geologic provinces.

This degree emphasizes the perspective, concepts, theories and methodologies of the disciplines typically found in the vast variety of disciplines that comprise study in the Social and Behavioral Sciences. Students will study about themselves and as members of a larger society. Topics and discussions to stimulate critical thinking about ways people have acted in response to their societies will allow students to evaluate how societies and social subgroups operate.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

🗸 Employ concepts and research methodologies from a variety of social and behavioral science disciplines.
🗸 Demonstrate an understanding of how the self is shaped by membership in modern society.
🗸 Demonstrate understanding of and ability to delineate how different social subgroups have responded to their societies under different historical and cultural conditions.

This degree allows the student to take courses that will prepare them for possible majors within the fields of science, including the allied health fields, nursing preparation, health science and related fields, premed and more.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

🗸 Analyze data effectively using current technology.
🗸 Communicate scientific ideas and principles clearly and effectively.
🗸 Analyze and apply fundamental mathematical, physical, and chemical concepts and techniques to scientific issues.
🗸 Apply fundamental concepts and techniques.

This degree emphasizes the study of cultural, literary, and humanistic activities and artistic expression of human beings. Students will
evaluate and interpret the ways in which people of different ages and cultures have responded to themselves and the world around them in artistic and cultural creation. Students will learn to value aesthetic understanding and incorporate these concepts when constructing value judgments.