The Associate in Arts in Law, Public Policy, and Society for Transfer degree offers courses that satisfy lower-division General Education requirements in both the physical and social sciences, providing students with a solid foundation in Law, Public Policy, and Society as well as the standard prerequisites for upper-division coursework leading to the baccalaureate degree. Students planning to transfer to a CSU with a major in Law, Public Policy, and Society should consult the lower division requirements at the university they plan to attend. Through interdisciplinary studies in the administration of justice, political science, business, history, economics, sociology, global studies, and communications, students will acquire skills in critical thinking, persuasive communication, analytical writing, and a foundational understanding of the behavioral and social sciences.

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

✔ Completion of 60-semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:

✔ The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements (CSU GE-Breadth).

✔ A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.

✔ 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 discuss the legal framework for American institutions and systems of justice.

✔ critically analyze issues in public policy consistent with constitutional legal standards and mandates.

✔ demonstrate knowledge of practical applications and evaluations of policy outcomes in civic culture.

✔ analyze, investigate, and compare ideological approaches to governmental systems.

✔ research specific topics of discussion in local, state, national, and international politics.

✔ identify and demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills, both verbal and nonverbal, in a variety of communication contexts and with diverse populations.

The Full Charge Bookkeeper certificate program provides advanced occupational training in accounting. The program provides a strong background in financial and managerial accounting, basic business principles, and business technology.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

✔ identify, analyze, record, and report the financial transactions of an organization using manual and computerized accounting systems.

✔ measure and categorize costs within a business organization.

✔ develop information useful to management in the budgeting, planning, and decision-making processes of an organization.

✔ calculate basic federal and California payroll taxes.

✔ demonstrate proficiency in the use of spreadsheet software.

The Accounting Clerk certificate provides fundamental occupational training and preparation for entry-level accounting clerk positions. The program includes basic accounting courses and specialized courses designed for the accounting workplace, including basic computer and business principles courses.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

✔ analyze and record accounting transactions in both manual and computerized accounting systems.

✔ prepare financial statements manually and using a computerized accounting system.

✔ solve basic business math problems.

✔ demonstrate proficiency in the use of word processing and spreadsheet software.

The Accounting degree is designed for students planning to seek accounting positions in business, industry, or government upon completion of the required course of study. The program also meets the needs of employed individuals seeking to learn applications of accounting theory as practiced in the field. The program provides the foundation for individuals to prepare financial statements and record business transactions for all types of business and industry. Students develop a strong knowledge base of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting procedures. Communication skills, teamwork, computer technology, and ethical behavior are also emphasized.

For those students interested in transferring to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor's degree in this major, it is critical that students meet with an SCC counselor to select and plan the courses to fulfill major requirements. Schools vary widely in terms of the required preparation. The courses that SCC requires for an A.S. degree in this major may be different from the requirements needed for a Bachelor's degree.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

✔ record, classify, summarize, and report the business transactions of a company.

✔ prepare financial statements in conformity with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

✔ explain and integrate the role of ethics and standards of professional conduct in the accounting profession.

✔ demonstrate the ability to support management functions through budgeting, planning, and decision-making.

✔ integrate the principles of business, business law, and economics into accounting functions.

✔ apply principles of accounting to more advanced topics such as, but not limited to: individual taxation, auditing, governmental accounting, cost accounting, and payroll accounting.

The Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education (ECE) is designed for students desiring an occupational or transfer course of study, providing more depth than the ECE transfer degree (ADT). This occupational course of study prepares students to work with children from birth through age eight in a variety of settings.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

🗸 Graduate from ECE with a clear understanding of developmentally and culturally appropriate practices and what it means to successfully work with children, families, and the community in an early care and education setting. 

The Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer degree provides the opportunity for students to complete their freshman/sophomore level classes needed for a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Teacher Education with the California State University System.

To earn the AA-T degree students must meet the following Associate Degree for Transfer requirements (pursuant to SB 1440 law):

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

Students who complete this program should be able to:

🗸 Evaluate arguments for validity and soundness.
🗸 Demonstrate integrated knowledge of development and major theoretical frameworks.
🗸 Analyze major historical issues and judge their significance to the development of American History up through Reconstruction.

The Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer Degree provides the opportunity for students to complete their freshman/sophomore level classes needed for a Bachelor’s degree in ECE with the California State University System.

To earn this AS-T degree, students must meet the following Associate Degree for Transfer requirements (pursuant to SB1440 law):

🗸 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.
🗸 A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
🗸 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. Note that all courses required for the major are CSU transferable and can count towards the 60 units and the GE Breadth or IGETC requirements.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

🗸 Graduate from ECE with a clear understanding of developmentally and culturally appropriate practices and what it means to successfully work with children, families, and the community in an early care and education setting. Students seeking a baccalaureate in a similar discipline in Early Childhood Education or Child Development will successfully complete the transfer process to a four year institution.
🗸 Proficiently design developmentally appropriate curriculum, and demonstrate effective implementation using intentional teaching methods that scaffold children’s co-construction of knowledge through exploration, risk-taking, reflection, and the respectful inclusion and support of individual life experiences.
🗸 Build partnerships with local, national and international resource organizations in order to advocate effectively for the needs of children and families and to grow in professional skills.
🗸 Promote higher levels of child learning through the use of intentional teaching methods that support the unique development of every child.

This associate degree is intended to provide students with the skills and abilities necessary to obtain employment in the growing restaurant and hospitality industry. Students who earn the degree have the ability to secure employment from restaurants, hotels, casinos, bakeries and other food service establishments. The students will learn: food safety and handling, recipe conversions, knife skills, cooking methods and techniques, menu creation and costing, basic baking methods, general restaurant management procedures and the soft skills necessary to be successful in the industry.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

🗸 Understand and demonstrate the ability to clean, organize and sanitize according to industry standards in food handling, and restaurant service.
🗸 Understand and utilize the appropriate cooking methods and techniques according to industry standards.
🗸 Demonstrate professionalism in appearance, teamwork and promptness.
🗸 Understand and be able to create an employee handbook according to industry standards.
🗸 Understand and be able to calculate beverage pour cost to industry standards.

The AS Degree in Computer Science supports students transferring to CSU, UC and Private Institutions where course requirements do not align directly with the AS-T in Computer Science degree. The primary goal of the local AS degree is to provide a flexible degree format allowing students to complete an AS degree that complies with the target institution’s requirements. The degree allows flexibility in support of degree options including computer engineering, information systems, computer science, and computer graphics. Students may also be able to obtain entry-level employment in computer-related fields with this degree.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

🗸 Demonstrate the theoretical skills necessary to adapt to technological development and changes in the field of Computer Science.
🗸 Demonstrate the ability to design and implement efficient and well organized computer applications.
🗸 Demonstrate the ability to communicate and document ideas and results in an efficient, well-organized manner.

The Computer Science AS-T degree curriculum focuses on computer architecture and object-oriented programming fundamentals including algorithm design, problem analysis, system design, and testing. The Computer Science AS-T degree targets four-year university transfer students interested in software system design and programming as well as those students seeking marketable programming skills aimed towards real-world application and innovation.

Computer Science is a broad field of study with an almost unlimited variety of technical career opportunities in the areas of research, design, technical systems, and network applications. The Computer Science department serves four-year transfer students and those students seeking professional or vocational training. Trained professionals are in high demand due to proficient skills in analytical analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Computer Science students typically transfer to four-year universities to complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or related fields.

Pursuant to SB 1440, students completing an AS-T degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the AS-T in Computer Science will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a Bachelor’s Degree.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

🗸 Demonstrate theoretical skills necessary to adapt to technology development and changes in the field of Computer Science.
🗸 Demonstrate the ability to design and implement efficient and well-organized computer applications.
🗸 Demonstrate the ability to communicate and document ideas and results in an efficient, well-organized manner.