The AS Degree in Earth Science prepares students with the skills needed to succeed in entry-level technical positions in the geological profession, including such fields as geologist, earth scientist, conservation scientist (land use), environmental scientist (environmental assessment and mitigation, including air & water quality analysis), mining, hydrology, agronomy, or serving as a lab tech. Completion of this coursework will also help students complete the coursework needed to transfer to a 4 year and obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Earth Science or Geology which will provide additional professional opportunities. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on specific university admission and transfer requirements so that the courses you select best match with your transfer goals.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

✓ Demonstrate the ability to use appropriate mathematical concepts and methods to understand, analyze, and communicate issues within geology in quantitative terms.
✓ Think and reason scientifically in order to analyze data/information in addressing & evaluating problems and issues pertaining to geology.
✓ Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of scientific inquiry and the implications and applications of basic scientific principles within the field of geology.

Chicana/o Studies is the study of the diverse Chicano/Latino community in terms of their social, cultural, historical, political, educational, ecological, and health experiences and social movements. The goal is to develop academic, career, and leadership skills to improve the conditions of the Chicano/Latino community, support the cultural and educational projects within the community, and raise awareness and commitment to equity and social justice. The Chicana/o Studies Associate in Arts is designed to create a transfer pathway to the Chicana/Chicano Studies major at UC Davis, but this degree can also provide useful skills and knowledge to students who are interested in careers in education, social work, public service, community development, the arts, and natural resources. Most career options require more than two years of college study. Students who plan to transfer should consult with a counselor to ensure all transfer requirements are met outside of the major.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

✓ Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of historical inequalities on the experience and social-political status of Indigenous Latinxs, Mexican Americans, Chicanxs, and/or Latina/o Americans in schools and society.
✓ Express the Indigenous Latinx, Mexican American, Chicanx, and/or Latina/o American cultural experience in a written, oral, and artistic ways.
✓ Attend educational, cultural, or political activities related to the Indigenous Latinx, Mexican American, Chicanx, and/or Latina/o American communities.
✓ Develop and apply knowledge and leadership skills to improving the conditions of Indigenous Latinxs, Mexican Americans, Chicanxs, or Latina/o Americans in schools and society.
✓ Complete transfer requirements for further study in Chicana/o Studies and/or related fields.

This degree covers all aspects of drinking water treatment, drinking water distribution and wastewater treatment. Topics covered will include drinking water sources, water quality/contaminants, water sampling/testing, drinking water treatment techniques, drinking water regulations, record-keeping, safety, customer relations and local government basics. The degree also covers drinking water distribution system installation and maintenance of pipes, valves, meters, fire hydrants and storage tanks. Wastewater classes will cover wastewater collection, sampling/testing, pre-treatment, advanced treatment techniques, effluent disinfection, sludge/effluent disposal, regulations, laboratory procedure and administration. This degree is designed to prepare students to take mid-level operator certification exams through the state of California to become water and wastewater operators, which is the first step for working in the water/wastewater utility industry. The Associate in Science in Drinking Water and Wastewater Technology prepares students to become supervisors and managers at water districts and water treatment operating companies.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

✓ Explain the purpose and intent of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and the Clean Water Act.
✓ Students will be able to explain the purpose and intent of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and the Clean Water Act.
✓ Determine the flow measurements, time and disinfection concentration math formulas necessary to treat and deliver safe drinking water and to treat and dispose of collected wastewater.
✓ Students will be able to determine the flow measurements, time and disinfection concentration math formulas necessary to treat and deliver safe drinking water and to treat and dispose of collected wastewater.
✓ Identify contaminants that may be in raw water sources, the methods needed to treat contaminated water for human consumption, and the methods of safe drinking water delivery to the public.
✓ Students will be able to identify contaminants that may be in raw water sources, the methods needed to treat contaminated water for human consumption, and the methods of safe drinking water delivery to the public.
✓ Solve problems related to the need for collection, treatment and disposal of wastewater in accordance with state and federal law, in order to protect the public health.
✓ Students will be capable of solving problems related to the need for collection, treatment and disposal of wastewater in accordance with state and federal law, in order to protect the public health.

The Woodland Community College English Program is dedicated to promoting an appreciation of the English language and its literatures, and to cultivating its effective use in creative expression and day-to-day life. Students in the English program learn to read thoughtfully, think critically, and express themselves clearly and persuasively.

The study of composition, literature, and creative writing fosters creative and critical abilities, promotes multiculturalism and tolerance in a globalized world, and cultivates understanding of the cultural, historical, ethical, aesthetic, and linguistic forces that shape our lives. Students will develop essential writing proficiencies as they engage in learning across the disciplines and prepare to enter careers and involve themselves in their communities. The English department supports the annual publication of the student-run literary magazine, Ink, A Literary Arts Magazine.

The English department offers the Associate in Arts in English for Transfer degree, which is designed to provide a clear pathway to a California State University for students transferring in English or a related major. Students who complete an Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) will receive priority admission with junior status to the California State University System and priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses. Students should consult with a counselor for more information on specific university major admission and transfer requirements. The following are required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:

🗸 Minimum of 60 CSU transferrable semester units;
🗸 Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all
🗸 CSU-transferable coursework; Completion of all courses in the major with grade of C or better or a P if the course is taken on a pass-no-pass basis; Certified completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth) or the Intersegmental General
🗸 Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

✓ Interpret, analyze, or respond to the writing of others and incorporate the ideas of others in one’s own writing.
✓ Write clearly and concisely on assigned topics consistent with and appropriate for the intended audience and purpose.
✓ Critically reflect upon and respectfully engage with diverse writers’ perspectives.

Economics is the study of how the individual or society allocates scarce resources to satisfy unlimited wants. The Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Economics or similar major. For economics majors with the goal of applying to CSU as well as UC, there’s a lot of overlap in coursework; students who are applying to UC should opt to take both MATH 1A and 1B. Students completing a bachelor’s or more advanced degree in Economics may find employment as market researchers, educators, budget analysts, statisticians, economists, or government or banking employees.

Students who complete an Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) will receive priority admission with junior status to the California State University System and priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses. Students should consult with a counselor for more information on specific university major admission and transfer requirements.

The following are required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:

🗸 Minimum of 60 CSU transferrable semester units
🗸 Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework
🗸 Completion of all courses in the major with grade of C or better or a P if the course is taken on a pass-no-pass basis
🗸 Certified completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

✓ Explain terms and concepts used in macroeconomics and microeconomics.
✓ Apply critical thinking skills to evaluate the credibility of economic theories, concepts, and research.
✓ Solve problems requiring the application of economics, statistics, and mathematics.

This degree prepares students for a variety of careers in Early Childhood Care and Education. The degree includes General Education courses, which are required for most California Child Development Permits, and can lead to higher wages and more opportunities for career advancement. Positions are available nationwide in preschools, childcare facilities, private homes, recreation programs, child development centers on K-12 school sites, and human service agencies.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

✓ Evaluate and analyze the use of different developmental theories and instructional strategies that encourage the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and performance skills when working with children and families.
✓ Develop and refine both non-verbal and verbal communication skills to enhance professionalism when working with children, families, and co-workers in the childcare field.
✓ Students will learn and practice professional ethics, personal and social responsibility, and effective team membership in their work as childcare professionals.

The Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related major at a CSU campus.

Students who complete an Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) will receive priority admission with junior status to the California State University System and priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses. Students should consult with a counselor for more information on specific university major admission and transfer requirements.

The following are required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:

🗸 Minimum of 60 CSU transferrable semester units
🗸 Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework
🗸 Completion of all courses in the major with grade of C or better or a P if the course is taken on a pass-no-pass basis
🗸 Certified completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

✓ Develop and refine both non-verbal and verbal communication skills to enhance professionalism when working with children, families, and co-workers in the childcare field.
✓ Evaluate and analyze the use of different developmental theories and instructional strategies that encourage the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and performance skills when working with children and families.
✓ Students will learn and practice professional ethics, personal and social responsibility, and effective team membership in their work as childcare professionals

This degree will provide students with the skills and abilities necessary to obtain employment in the bakery, restaurant, and hospitality industry. The industry includes restaurants, hotels, casinos, bakeries, and many other food service establishments. Students will learn food safety and handling, recipe conversions, equipment selections, French techniques for pastry and dessert components, and a variety of modern cooking methods and techniques in one of our culinary facilities. The Culinary Arts Associate of Arts prepares students with the skills to be the future Line Cooks, Lead Cooks, Sous/Executive Chefs, Restaurant Managers, and Foodservice Business Owners in the food service industry. This program gives students the complete culinary skillset to be successful in entering the industry with an accredited culinary degree.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

✓ Student will understand and utilize the appropriate cooking methods and techniques according to industry standards.
✓ Students can create two seasonal sustainable 5-course menus using seafood from the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s seafood watch program, local seasonal produce and proteins.
✓ Students can successfully cost a culinary menu item and find its accurate selling cost.
✓ Students will demonstrate professionalism in appearance, teamwork and promptness.
✓ Student will understand and demonstrate the ability to clean, organize and sanitize according to industry standards in food handling, and restaurant service.
✓ Students can use a point-of-sale system to input on order at a culinary restaurant

The WCC Communication Studies 2.0 program is designed to nurture an understanding and examination of the crucial role of communication in human relationships, cultures, society, and civic affairs, as well as, developing students’ personal and professional communication skills. The Communication Studies 2.0 program at WCC offers curriculum that provide students with a foundation in communication theory and practice. Courses offered in this program fulfill general education and transfer requirements that prepare students for further study that may lead to Bachelor in Arts, Master in Arts, and/or other advanced degrees. The Associate in Arts in Communication Studies 2.0 degree for Transfer (AA-T) is designed specifically for students planning to transfer to the CSU system.

Students who complete an Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) will receive priority admission with junior status to the California State University System and priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses. Students should consult with a counselor for more information on specific university major admission and transfer requirements.

The following are required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:

🗸 Minimum of 60 CSU transferrable semester units
🗸 Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework
🗸 Completion of all courses in the major with grade of C or better or a P if the course is taken on a pass-no-pass basis
🗸 Certified completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

✓ The student upon completion of this program will be able to demonstrate and apply critical thinking skills in a variety of communication studies context.
✓ The student upon completion of this program will be able to demonstrate the communication skills necessary to engage in personal, professional, civic, and social relationship.

Chemistry is the science that studies the composition and properties of substances and the changes they undergo. The Associate in Science in Chemistry for Transfer (AS-T in Chemistry) is designed to allow students to complete the first and second year requirements to transfer to the California State University campus in Chemistry or a related major. Students with a degree in chemistry may pursue careers in a variety of fields such as pharmacy, medicine, engineering, teaching, biotechnology, patent law, and forensic science.  While at least a baccalaureate degree is recommended preparation for those considering professional careers, completion of this curriculum will demonstrate commitment to the field and provide comprehensive preparation for further academic study through upper-division coursework. For chemistry majors with the goal of applying to CSU as well as UC, there’s a lot of overlap in coursework; students applying to UC will be expected to complete multivariable calculus and differential equations. Students are advised to follow the IGETC for STEM pattern to complete the degree in 60 units.  Please consult with a counselor for further information.

Students who complete an Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) will receive priority admission with junior status to the California State University System and priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses. Students should consult with a counselor for more information on specific university major admission and transfer requirements.

The following are required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:

🗸 Minimum of 60 CSU transferrable semester units
🗸 Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework
🗸 Completion of all courses in the major with grade of C or better or a P if the course is taken on a pass-no pass basis
🗸 Certified completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

✓ Use mathematical calculations in chemistry problem-solving.
✓ Think and reason scientifically to solve real-life problems.