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Associate in Science Degrees and Certificates of Achievement Major Requirements
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
| REQUIRED COURSES: | Units | |
| CD V24 | Child Nutrition, Health and Safety | 3 |
| CD V61 | Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| CD V62 | Introduction to Early Childhood Programs and Curricula | 3 |
| HEC V23 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM COURSES: | ||
| CD V11 | Language Arts and Literacy Experiences for Young Children | 1.5 |
| CD V12 | Math Experiences for Young Children | 1.5 |
| CD V13 | Social Studies Experiences for Young Children | 1.5 |
| CD V14 | Creative Arts Experiences for Young Children | 1.5 |
| CD V15 | Science Experiences for Young Children | 1.5 |
| CD V16 | Behavior and Classroom Management in Child Development | 1.5 |
| CD V17 | Family and Parent Involvement in Child Development | 1.5 |
| CD V18 | Special Needs Children | 1.5 |
| REQUIRED DIRECTED TEACHING COURSE: | ||
| CD V64 | Field Experiences In Child Development | 4 |
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| Recommended courses: ART V11A; BUS V11; CD V26, V28,
V65; HEC V22; SPCH V01. California State Child Development permits are awarded at six different levels. These are: assistant, associate teacher, teacher, master teacher, site supervisor, and program director. See CD department or counselor for further information. Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related disciplines differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to transfer, consult your counselor. |
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CLERICAL
| REQUIRED COURSES: | Units | |
| BUS V03 | Introduction to Accounting | 3 |
| BUS V06 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| BUS V07A | Business Calculations Using the Calculating Machine | 2.5 |
| BUS V07B | Business Calculations On Microcomputers | 2.5 |
| BUS V44/SUP V81 | Business English | 3 |
| BIS V44A-V44B | Word Processing I & II | 1-2/1-2 |
| REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES: Select one (1) of the following courses: |
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| BUS V04 | Computerized Payroll Accounting | 3 |
| BUS V05 | Payroll Accounting | 2 |
| Select three (3) units from the following course or demonstrate ability to type 50 wpm: | ||
| BUS V12 | Intermediate Keyboarding | 1-3 |
| 18-24 | ||
| Recommended courses: BUS V01A, V01B, V30, V33, V53;
CS V04, V20. Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related disciplines differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to transfer, consult your counselor. |
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COMMERCIAL ART
| REQUIRED COURSES: | Units | |
| ART V11A | Color and Design: Two-Dimensional Design | 3 |
| ART V11B | Color and Design: Color Theory and Practice | 3 |
| ART V12A | Drawing and Composition I | 3 |
| ART V28A-V28B | Graphic Communications I & II | 3-3 |
| ART V29A-V29B | Commercial Illustration and Layout I & II | 3-3 |
| ART 71/JOUR V16 | Computer Graphics and Design I | 3 |
| ART V72 | Computer Graphics and Design II | 3 |
| PHOT V01 | Beginning Photography | 3 |
| REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES: Select one (1) of the following courses: |
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| ART V02A-V02B | Introduction to the History of Art I & II | 3-3 |
| Select one (1) of the following courses: | ||
| ART V13A | Life Drawing I | 3 |
| ART V18A/FDM V18A | Figure Illustration I | 3 |
| ART V49 | Commercial Art Portfolio Development | 3 |
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| Recommended courses: ART V06, V12B, V13B, V13C, V18B,
V28C, V29C, V32A, V37A, V43A, V44A, V46A, V46B, V48, V73, V74, V79;
FDM V18B; PHOT V04A, V73. Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related disciplines differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to transfer, consult your counselor. |
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COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
| REQUIRED COURSES: | Units | |
| CIS V01 | Introduction to Oracle and SQL* Plus | 3 |
| CIS V03 | Oracle PL/SQL Programming | 3 |
| CIS V58-V59 | Cisco Networking Academy Program CCNA I & II | 4-4 |
| CIS V62 | Microsoft Network Operating System | 3 |
| CIS V74 | CompTIA A+ Certification Preparation Training | 3 |
| CS V04 | Introduction to Computers and Computer Literacy | 3 |
| CS V11 | Programming Fundamentals | 3 |
| CS V20 | Beginning Visual Basic | 3 |
| CS V82 | UNIX Systems Programming | 3 |
| 32 | ||
| Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related disciplines differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to transfer, consult your counselor. | ||
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
CISCO NETWORKING ASSOCIATE
(AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT)
| REQUIRED COURSES: | Units | |
| CIS V58-V59 | Cisco Networking Academy Program CCNA I & II | 4-4 |
| CIS V75 | Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) Exam Review | 4 |
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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
ORACLE DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
(AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT)
| REQUIRED COURSES: | Units | |
| CIS V01 | Introduction to Oracle and SQL* Plus | 3 |
| CIS V03 | Oracle PL/SQL Programming | 3 |
| CIS V25 | Oracle Database Administrator: Architecture and Administration | 3 |
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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
| REQUIRED COURSES: | Units |
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| CS V11 | Programming Fundamentals | 3 |
| CS V13 | Object-Oriented Programming | 3 |
| CS V15 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 |
| CS V17/MATH V52 | Discrete Structures | 3 |
| CS V19 | Computer Architecture and Organization | 3 |
| REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES: Select two (2) courses from any of the following courses in addition to the option selected: 5-8 |
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| REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES FOR OPTION: Select one (1) of the following options and complete all courses listed: |
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| BIOINFORMATICS OPTION: | ||
| BIOL V30 | Introduction to Biotechnology and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| MM V66 | Professional Web Page Development | 3 |
| MM V82 | Vector-Based Animation | 3 |
| C OPTION: | ||
| CS V80 | Beginning C | 3 |
| CS V82 | UNIX Systems Programming | 3 |
| C++ OPTION: | ||
| CS V30 | Beginning C++ | 3 |
| CS V32 | Intermediate C++ | 3 |
| CS V34 | Advanced C++ | 3 |
| DATABASE PROGRAMMING OPTION: | ||
| CIS V03 | Oracle PL/SQL Programming | 3 |
| Select one (1) of the following courses: | ||
| CIS V01 | Introduction to Oracle and SQL* Plus | 3 |
| CIS V02 | Introduction to Oracle for Experienced SQL Users | 2 |
| JAVA OPTION: | ||
| CS V40 | Beginning Java | 3 |
| CS V42 | Intermediate Java | 3 |
| CS V44 | Advanced Java | 3 |
| MULTIMEDIA PROGRAMMING FOR GAMING OPTION: | ||
| CS V30 | Beginning C++ | 3 |
| CS V32 | Intermediate C++ | 3 |
| MM V61 | Introduction to 3D Animation and Modeling for Multimedia | 3 |
| VISUAL BASIC OPTION: | ||
| CS V20 | Beginning Visual Basic | 3 |
| CS V22 | Intermediate Visual Basic | 3 |
| CS V24 | Advanced Visual Basic | 3 |
| WEB PROGRAMMING OPTION: | ||
| MM V63 | Multimedia Programming: 3D Graphics and Animation with C++ | 4 |
| MM V64 | Multimedia and 3D Web Development | 4 |
| MM V66 | Professional Web Page Development | 3 |
25-34 |
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| Recommended courses: MATH V21A, V21B; PHYS V04-V04L,
V05-V05L. Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related disciplines differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to transfer, consult your counselor. |
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CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY - Building Inspection Option
| REQUIRED COURSES: | Units | |
| CT V59/ARCH V59 | Uniform Building Code | 3 |
| CT V66 | National Electrical Code | 3 |
| CT V71 | Uniform Plumbing Code | 3 |
| CT V72 | Uniform Mechanical Code | 3 |
| REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES: Select six (6) of the following courses: |
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| CT V20/ARCH V11/DRFT V02B | Blueprint Reading: Architectural/Construction | 3 |
| CT V40 | ICBO Building Code Certification Preparation | 2 |
| CT V41 | ICBO/IAPMO Plumbing Code Certification Preparation | 2 |
| CT V42 | ICBO Mechanical Code Certification Preparation | 2 |
| CT V43 | ICBO Electrical Code Certification Preparation | 2 |
| CT V45 | ICBO Plans Examiner Certification Preparation | 2 |
| CT V60/ARCH V60 | Simplified Engineering for Building Construction | 3 |
| CT V61 | Public Works Construction | 3 |
| CT V62 | Structural Masonry Construction | 3 |
| CT V63 | Reinforced Concrete Construction | 3 |
| CT V65/WEL V65 | Structural Steel and Welding Construction | 3 |
| CT V67/ARCH V67 | Building Accessibility Regulations | 2 |
| CT V69 | California Energy Regulations | 2 |
| May select three (3) units from the following courses as part of the six (6) courses additionally required: | ||
| CT V95-V96 | Construction Technology Internship I & II | 1-4/1-4 |
| 24-30 | ||
| Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related disciplines differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to transfer, consult your counselor. | ||
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY - Construction Management Option
| REQUIRED COURSES: | Units | |
| CT V20/ARCH V11/ DRFT V02B | Blueprint Reading: Architectural/Construction | 3 |
| CT V64/ARCH V64 | Building Construction: Materials and Methods | 3 |
| CT V75/ARCH V75 | Introduction to Electrical, Plumbing and | |
| Mechanical Systems | 3 | |
| CT V77 | Construction Business Management | 3 |
| CT V79 | Construction Estimating | 3 |
| REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES: Select five (5) of the following courses: |
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| ARCH V31 | Architectural Practice I | 3 |
| BUS V03 | Introduction to Accounting | 3 |
| BUS V31/SUP V94 | Organization and Management | 3 |
| BUS V38/ CD V38 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| CT V30 | Machine Woodworking | 3 |
| CT V37/HORT V37 | Landscape Construction | 3 |
| CT V50 | Construction Contractor License Preparation | 3 |
| CT V52 | Property Inspection | 2 |
| CT V59/ARCH V59 | Uniform Building Code | 3 |
| CT V80 | Computer Applications for Contractors | 2 |
| SUP V90 | Elements of Supervision | 3 |
| May select one (1) of the following courses as part of the five (5) courses additionally required: | ||
| BUS V33 | Business Law | 3 |
| BUS V53 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| May select three (3) units from the following courses as part of the five (5) courses additionally required: | ||
| CT V95-V96 | Construction Technology Internship I & II | 1-4/1-4 |
| 28-30 | ||
| Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related disciplines differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to transfer, consult your counselor. | ||
CRIMINAL JUSTICE - Academic Option
| REQUIRED COURSES: | Units | |
| CJ V01 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ V02A | Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJ V03 | Community Relations | 3 |
| CJ V05 | Criminal Procedures | 3 |
| REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES: Select nine (9) units from the following courses: |
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| CJ V02B | California Penal Code | 3 |
| CJ V04 | Legal Aspects of Evidence | 3 |
| CJ V06 | Criminal Justice Report Writing | 3 |
| CJ V07 | Patrol Procedures | 3 |
| CJ V08 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| CJ V13 | Traffic Control and Investigation | 3 |
| CJ V14 | Juvenile Procedures | 3 |
| CJ V18 | Drug Investigation and Enforcement | 3 |
| CJ V25 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| CJ V26 | Correctional Management | 3 |
| CJ V27 | Introduction to Probation and Parole | 3 |
| CJ V28 | Fundamentals of Criminology | 3 |
| CJ V29 | Legal Aspects of Corrections | 3 |
| CJ V30 | Victimology | 3 |
| CJ V34 | Correctional Interviewing and Counseling | 3 |
| May select a maximum of three (3) units from the following courses as part of the nine (9) units additionally required: | ||
| CJ V90 | Directed Studies in Criminal Justice | 1-6 |
| CJ V95-V96 | Criminal Justice Internship I & II | 1-4/1-4 |
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE - Academy Option
| REQUIRED COURSES: | Units | |
| CJ V02A | Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJ V05 | Criminal Procedures | 3 |
| CJ V80 | P.O.S.T. Regular Basic Course | 30 |
| CJ V81 | Orientation for P.O.S.T. Regular Basic Course | .5-5 |
| REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSE: Select one (1) of the following courses: |
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| CJ V04 | Legal Aspects of Evidence | 3 |
| CJ V14 | Juvenile Procedures | 3 |
| CJ V18 | Drug Investigation and Enforcement | 3 |
| CJ V28 | Fundamentals of Criminology | 3 |
| CJ V30 | Victimology | 3 |
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| Recommended courses for both options: AES V11; BUS V44,
V45; CS V04; CJ V09, V11, V12A; PHOT V01; PE V32, V33; PSY V15; SOC
V03; SPCH V01; SUP V81. The Criminal Justice program is designed to prepare students to successfully complete the training and testing procedures required to enter law enforcement and corrections academies, or to work within the private sector. Major requirements for transfer students in this field and related disciplines differ from associate degree requirements; if you plan to transfer, consult your counselor. |
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