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ASSOCIATEDEGREE
PROGRAMS &CERTIFICATES
ACCOUNTINGAccounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v . . . . . . .uBookkeeping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .u
ARTDrawing and Painting . . . . . . . . . .vGraphic Design (Transfer) . . . . . . .v
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY . . . . .v . . . . . . .uAdvanced Engine Performance and Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .u
ASEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vASSET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vBrakes and Front-End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .uEngine Performance and Drive Train . . . . . . . . .u
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES . . . . . . . . .v
BUSINESSBusiness Administration . . . . . . . .v . . . . . . .uBusiness Data Management . . . . .v . . . . . . .uBusiness-General . . . . . . . . . . . . .v . . . . . . .uDatabase Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Q
BUSINESS OFFICE TECHNOLOGY .v . . . . . . .uAdministrative Assistant . . . . . . . . .v . . . . . . .uExecutive Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . .v . . . . . . .uOffice Assistant Level I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .QOffice Assistant Level II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .QOffice Professional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .QOffice Software Specialist Level I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .QOffice Software Specialist Level II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Q
CADD TECHNOLOGYBuilding Design Industry . . . . . . . .v . . . . . . .uManufacturing Industry . . . . . . . . .v . . . . . . .u
CHEMISTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v
CHILD DEVELOPMENTInfants and Toddlers . . . . . . . . . . .v . . . . . . .uPreschool Children . . . . . . . . . . . . .v . . . . . . .uSchool Age Child Care . . . . . . . . .v . . . . . . .uEarly Childhood Intervention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .QRecreational Leadership-
Outdoor Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Q
COMMUNICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v
COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCE . . . . . .v . . . . . . .u
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCEComputer Network Administration .v . . . . . . .uTelecommunications Networking
Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vTelecommunications Networking
Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .uWeb Development . . . . . . . . . . . . .v . . . . . . .uCisco Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .QComputer Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .QNetwork Servicing Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .QOperating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .QTelecommunications Servicing
Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .QWeb Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .QWeb Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .QWeb Server Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Q
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION . . . . . . .v
ENGINEERINGCivil Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v . . . . . . .uElectrical & Computer Engineering .v . . . . . . .uMechanical & Aerospace Engineering v . . . . . . .uMechatronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Q
ENGLISH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v . . . . . . .uENTREPRENEURSHIP-SMALL
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT . . . . . .v . . . . . . .uENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND
SAFETY MANAGEMENTEnvironmental Management . . . . .vEnvironmental Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .uOccupational Safety and Health
(OSH) Management . . . . . . . . . .vOccupational Safety and Health
(OSH) Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .uEXERCISE SCIENCE . . . . . . . . . . . .v
Recreational Leadership-School-Based Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Q
GENERAL STUDIES . . . . . . . . . . . . .vGRAPHIC DESIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v . . . . . . .u
Digital Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .QWeb Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Q
HISTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vKUMEYAAY STUDIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .QMANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v . . . . . . .uMATHEMATICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v . . . . . . .uMUSIC
Music Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vMusic Industry Studies . . . . . . . . .v
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTUREArboriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v . . . . . . .uFloral Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v . . . . . . .uGolf Course and
Sports Turf Management . . . . . . .v . . . . . . .uIrrigation Technology . . . . . . . . . . .v . . . . . . .uLandscape Design . . . . . . . . . . . .v . . . . . . .uLandscape Technology . . . . . . . . .v . . . . . . .uNursery Technology . . . . . . . . . . . .v . . . . . . .u
PARALEGAL STUDIES . . . . . . . . . . .vPHYSICAL SCIENCE . . . . . . . . . . . .vPHYSICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vREAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v . . . . . . .u
Escrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .uSOCIAL WORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vSPANISH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v . . . . . . .uSURVEYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v . . . . . . .uUNIVERSITY STUDIES
California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE) . . .v . . . . . . .u
Intersegmental General EducationTransfer Curriculum (IGETC) . . . .v . . . . . . .u
WATER/WASTEWATER TECHNOLOGYCross Connection Control Systems .v . . . . . . .uWater Distribution Systems . . . . . .v . . . . . . .uWater Treatment Plant Operator . .v . . . . . . .uWastewater Collection Systems . . .v . . . . . . .uWastewater Treatment Operator . .v . . . . . . .u
Associate Certificate of Certificate ofProgram Degree Achievement Specialization
Associate Certificate of Certificate ofProgram Degree Achievement Specialization
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ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS & CERTIFICATES
NOTE: Course choices for transfer and the Associate Degree may differ between Cuyamaca and Grossmont Colleges. Each college strongly recommendsthat students visit the Counseling Centers for specific information if they plan to attend both campuses.
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ACCOUNTINGThis degree program is designed to preparestudents to enter the workforce as accountingtechnicians or tax technicians. The curriculum issupported by related business courses and astrong general education program for studentsinterested in qualifying for responsible positionsin accounting. Designed for a two-year degreeor certificate. Students interested in pursuinga bachelor’s degree in accounting shouldconsult the catalog of the transfer institutionfor specific requirements.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES* Auditor* Budgeter* Bank Examiner
Bookkeeper* Cost Accountant* Certified Accountant * Controller
Credit Card ClerkSecurities Clerk
* Systems Analyst* Tax Specialist/Accountant* Treasurer
* Bachelor Degree or higher required
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsBUS 120 Financial Accounting 4BUS 121 Managerial Accounting 4BUS 122 Intermediate Accounting 4BUS 124 Auditing 3BUS 125 Business Law: Legal Environment of
Business 3BUS 128 Business Communication 3BUS 150 Individual Income Tax Accounting 3BUS 162 Analysis of Financial Statements 3BUS 176 Computerized Accounting
Applications 2CIS 110 Principles of Information Systems 4
Total Required 33Plus General Education Requirements
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete only the majorrequirements above qualify for a Certificate inAccounting. An official request must be filed withthe Admissions and Records Office prior to thedeadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.
BOOKKEEPING CERTIFICATEThis certificate is for students who need veryspecific training in the area of bookkeeping/accounting, either to obtain the necessary skillsfor an entry level office position, or to providetechnical competence for advancement withinthe office environment.
Certificate Requirements:
Course Title UnitsBOT 123-125 Comprehensive Excel Levels I-III 3BUS 109 Elementary Accounting 3
orBUS 120 Financial Accounting 4BUS 121 Managerial Accounting 4BUS 128 Business Communication 3BUS 129 Payroll Accounting and Business
Taxes 2BUS 176 Computerized Accounting
Applications 2CIS 105 Introduction to Computing 3
Total Required 20-21
NOTE: BUS 109 may be taken instead of BUS120 for the Bookkeeping certificate only.
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete the requirements abovequalify for a Certificate in Bookkeeping. Anofficial request must be filed with theAdmissions and Records Office prior to thedeadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.
ARTI. ART–DRAWING AND PAINTINGThis degree program is designed to provide afundamental background in two-dimensionalstudio arts, emphasizing both technique andaesthetic awareness. The curriculum consists ofcourses in both studio techniques and arthistory. Students will develop their ability tocontrol line, value, shape, color, perspective andcomposition in various mediums. The majorprovides preparation for transfer to a four-yearcollege in fine art or a vocational area related toart.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES* Advertising Specialist
Antique Dealer* Art Conservator* Art Therapist
Arts AdministrationCartoonist
* CuratorDisplay Manager
* Fashion DesignerGallery OwnerIllustratorIndependent Artist
* Interior DesignJewelry DesignerMuseum TechnicianPainterPolice ArtistSet Designer
* Teacher/Professor
* Bachelor Degree or higher required
Associate in Arts Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsART 120 Two-Dimensional Design 3ART 121 Painting I 3ART 124 Drawing I 3ART 125 Drawing II 3ART 140 History of Western Art I:
Prehistoric to 1250 A.D. 3ART 141 History of Western Art II:
1250 A.D. to Present Time 3ART 230 Figure Drawing I 3GD 105 Fundamentals of Digital Media 3
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Select six units from the following:ART 129* Three-Dimensional Design 3ART 135 Watercolor I 3ART 145 Contemporary Art History:
1945-Present 3ART 220 Painting II 3ART 231 Figure Drawing II 3GD 126ABCD Photoshop Digital Imaging 3GD 225 Digital Illustration 3
6Total Required 30Plus General Education Requirements
Recommended Electives:FREN 120, HIST 105, HUM 155, RELG 120
*Offered at Grossmont College
II. ART–GRAPHIC DESIGN (Transfer)This degree program emphasizes aesthetics,design and craft using manual and digitalmediums. Students will develop their ability tothink spatially in two and three dimensions andto use creative problem-solving techniquesusing images and letter forms. Students willdevelop a professional portfolio for placement ata four-year university. Designed for studentsinterested in pursuing a bachelor's degree inGraphic Design. Students should consult thecatalog of the transfer institution for specificrequirements. Students interested in pursuingthe entry level, two-year associate degree orcertificate in graphic design should refer to the"Graphic Design" program.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES* Advertising Director
Advertising* Art Director
Desktop PublishingDisplay DesignerGraphic DesignerIllustrator
* Marketing DirectorMultimediaPackage DesignerWeb Page Designer
* Bachelor Degree or higher required
Associate in Arts Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsART 120 Two-Dimensional Design 3ART 121 Painting I 3ART 124 Drawing I 3ART 125 Drawing II 3ART 129* Three-Dimensional Design 3ART 140 History of Western Art I:
Prehistoric to 1250 A.D. 3ART 141 History of Western Art II:
1250 A.D. to Present Time 3ART 230 Figure Drawing I 3GD 105 Fundamentals of Digital Media 3GD 110 Graphic Design Principles 3GD 125 Typography 3
Total Required 33Plus General Education Requirements
Recommended Electives:ART 150*, BUS 110, GD 230
*Offered at Grossmont College
AUTOMOTIVETECHNOLOGYThe automotive technology curriculum providesfor entry level skills in the automotive field. Theprogram is designed to impart in-depthtechnical skills as required in today’s highlytechnical automotive field. It prepares studentsfor employment in the automotive and/ortransportation trades. For those currentlyemployed, upgrading and specialization skillswill be stressed. The major emphasizespractical experience in actual repairs undersimulated shop conditions.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIESAuto ElectricianAuto Parts SalespersonAutomotive Air Conditioning TechnicianBrake and Front-End TechnicianComputerized Engine Control SpecialistEngine MachinistGeneral Repair TechnicianHigh Performance and Racing SpecialistLicensed Smog Technician
Manufacturer Service EngineerService AdvisorService ManagerTechnical InstructorTechnical Sales RepresentativeTransmission TechnicianTune-up Technician
I. AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsAUTO 120 Engine Performance I - Mechanical
and Ignition Systems 5AUTO 121 Emission Control License 5AUTO 122 Automotive Electrical Systems 5AUTO 123 Engine Performance II - Fuel
Systems 5AUTO 124 Engine Performance III - Drivability 5AUTO 180 Automotive Service Advisor 1AUTO 182 Automotive Work Experience 3
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Select two of the following:AUTO 129 Introduction to Alternative Fuels 3.5AUTO 130 Automotive Brakes and Brake
License 5AUTO 140 Four-Wheel Alignment 5AUTO 152 Drive Train Systems 4AUTO 160 Air Conditioning and Heating
Systems 3AUTO 170 Engine Overhaul 5
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Select one of the following:AUTO 127 Advanced Automotive Electrical
Systems 5AUTO 135 Advanced Brakes 5AUTO 145 Advanced Four-Wheel Alignment 5AUTO 155 Advanced Drive Train Systems 4AUTO 165 Advanced Air Conditioning and
Heating Systems 3AUTO 175 Advanced Engine Overhaul 5AUTO 176 Engine Machining 5
3-5Total Required 38.5-44Plus General Education Requirements
FOR ALL CLASSES: Students are required toprovide their own hand tools as required.Students are also required to provide ANSI Z-87.1 (1979) eye protection.
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete only the majorrequirements above qualify for a Certificate inAutomotive Technology. An official request mustbe filed with the Admissions and Records Officeprior to the deadline as stated in the AcademicCalendar.
II. AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY–ADVANCED ENGINE PERFORMANCEAND EMISSIONS
Certificate Requirements:
Course Title UnitsAUTO 120 Engine Performance I - Mechanical
and Ignition Systems 5AUTO 121 Emission Control License 5AUTO 122 Automotive Electrical Systems 5AUTO 123 Engine Performance II - Fuel
Systems 5AUTO 124 Engine Performance III - Drivability 5
Total Required 25
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete the requirements abovequalify for a Certificate in AutomotiveTechnology–Advanced Engine Performanceand Emissions. An official request must be filedwith the Admissions and Records Office prior tothe deadline as stated in the AcademicCalendar.
III. AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY–ASEPThe General Motors sponsored ASEP degreeprogram offers a unique job training opportunityto those students who are accepted. Trainingincludes all systems of the sponsoringmanufacturers’ automobiles. In addition,students will be required to further their studiesin a sponsoring dealership as a paid (workexperience) technician. Students mustcomplete the general education requirements inaddition to the requirements listed below.Candidates who successfully complete theserequirements will be granted an associatedegree.
1. Grade point average of “C” (2.0) is requiredfor the major.
2. Students who test low in English, reading ormath assessment scores (and are acceptedinto the program) will be required to takeremedial courses in those areas in additionto the general education courses.
3. Students who have previous college creditor an associate degree or higher may beexempt from all or part of the generaleducation requirements. Students shouldsee a counselor to have their generaleducation requirements evaluated.
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsAUTO 121 Emission Control License 5AUTO 200 ASEP–Orientation 1AUTO 201 ASEP–Electrical 6AUTO 202 ASEP–Brakes and Alignment 7AUTO 203 ASEP–Engine Repair 4.5AUTO 204 ASEP–Power Train 7AUTO 205 ASEP–Engine Performance and
Air Conditioning 737.5
Work Experience:AUTO 206* ASEP–Work Experience 15
Total Required 52.5Plus General Education Requirements
* Must be repeated five times for a total of 15 units
IV. AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY–ASSETThe Ford sponsored ASSET degree programoffers a unique job training opportunity to thosestudents who are accepted. Training includes allsystems of the sponsoring manufacturers’automobiles. In addition, students will berequired to further their studies in a sponsoringdealership as a paid (work experience)technician. Students must complete the generaleducation requirements in addition to therequirements listed below. Candidates whosuccessfully complete these requirements willbe granted an associate degree.
1. Grade point average of “C” (2.0) is requiredfor the major.
2. Students who test low in English, reading ormath assessment scores (and are acceptedinto the program) will be required to takeremedial courses in those areas in additionto the general education courses.
3. Students who have previous college creditor an associate degree or higher may beexempt from all or part of the general
education requirements. Students shouldsee a counselor to have their generaleducation requirements evaluated.
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsAUTO 121 Emission Control License 5AUTO 190 ASSET–Orientation, PDI and
Lubrication 2AUTO 191 ASSET–Brakes and Alignment 7AUTO 192 ASSET–Drive Train 8AUTO 193 ASSET–Engine Repair 4.5AUTO 195 ASSET–Electronic Engine Controls 7AUTO 196 ASSET–Electrical, Accessories and
Air Conditioning 538.5
Work Experience:AUTO 197* ASSET–Work Experience 13
Total Required 51.5Plus General Education Requirements
* Must be repeated five times for a total of 13 units
V. AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY–BRAKES AND FRONT-END
Certificate Requirements:
Course Title UnitsAUTO 130 Automotive Brakes and Brake
License 5AUTO 140 Four-Wheel Alignment 5AUTO 145 Advanced Four-Wheel Alignment 5AUTO 180 Automotive Service Advisor 1AUTO 182 Automotive Work Experience 3
Total Required 19
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete the requirements abovequalify for a Certificate in AutomotiveTechnology–Brakes and Front-End. An officialrequest must be filed with the Admissions andRecords Office prior to the deadline as stated inthe Academic Calendar.
VI. AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY–ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND DRIVE TRAIN
Certificate Requirements:
Course Title UnitsAUTO 120 Engine Performance I - Mechanical
and Ignition Systems 5AUTO 152 Drive Train Systems 4AUTO 170 Engine Overhaul 5AUTO 180 Automotive Service Advisor 1AUTO 182 Automotive Work Experience 3
Total Required 18
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete the requirements abovequalify for a Certificate in AutomotiveTechnology–Engine Performance and DriveTrain. An official request must be filed with theAdmissions and Records Office prior to thedeadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.
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BIOLOGICALSCIENCESThis degree program is designed to provide atwo-year transfer program with emphasis on theuniformity and diversity of life. The curriculumfulfills the lower division requirements for majorsin biology, dentistry, medicine, nursing,pharmacy, environmental health, microbiologyand ecology.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES* Aquatic Biologist* Athletic Trainer * Biologist* Biochemical Engineer
Biological TechnicianBiomedical Equipment TechnicianBiotechnologist
* BotanistClinical Lab Technologist
* Cytologist* Ecologist* Environmental Engineer
Environmental Technician* Environmental Microbiologist
Genetic Engineering TechnicianGreenhouse AssistantLaboratory Technician
* Physical Therapist* Public Health Biologist
Purification TechnicianResearch AssistantSafety Specialist
* TeacherTechnical WriterWaste Management Technician
* Bachelor Degree or higher required
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsBIO 210 Biology II 4BIO 215 Statistics for Life Sciences 3BIO 220 Principles of Molecular, Cellular
and Evolutionary Biology 3BIO 221 Principles of Molecular, Cellular and
Evolutionary Biology Laboratory 1CHEM 141 General Chemistry I 5CHEM 142 General Chemistry II 5CHEM 231 Organic Chemistry I 5MATH 180 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 5PHYC 130 Fundamentals of Physics 4PHYC 131 Fundamentals of Physics 4
Total Required 39Plus General Education Requirements
BUSINESSI. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONThis degree program is designed to give studentswho choose to work toward a bachelor’s degree awell-balanced introduction to a professional careerin business. The curriculum fulfills the lowerdivision requirements for most majors in theSchool of Business Administration at San DiegoState University and is typical of requirements atother four-year schools. For specificrequirements, transfer students should consultthe catalog of their selected institution.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES* Advertising/Marketing Manager* Agricultural Marketing Specialist* Banker* Broker
Consultant* Computer Operations Specialist
Credit Investigator* Economic Forecaster* Financial Analyst* Hospital Administrator
Import/Export Agent* Market Research Analyst* Personnel Manager
Real Estate Broker/AgentRetail Manager
* Securities Analyst/Trader
* Bachelor Degree or higher required
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsBUS 120 Financial Accounting 4BUS 121 Managerial Accounting 4BUS 125 Business Law: Legal Environment
of Business 3BUS 128 Business Communication 3CIS 110 Principles of Information Systems 4ECON 120 Principles of Macroeconomics 3ECON 121 Principles of Microeconomics 3MATH 160 Elementary Statistics 3MATH 178 Calculus for Business, Social and
Behavioral Sciences 4Total Required 31Plus General Education Requirements
Recommended Electives:BUS 146, 156
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete only the majorrequirements above qualify for a Certificate inBusiness Administration. An official requestmust be filed with the Admissions and RecordsOffice prior to the deadline as stated in theAcademic Calendar.
II. BUSINESS–GENERALThis degree program is designed to developand foster those skills and understandingswhich can be utilized for employment in anincreasingly challenging business environment.The curriculum provides students with a broadpreparation for a career in business. Businesscourses are included which provide a solidbackground for future promotion in a chosenoccupational area. The degree is designed forstudents who do not plan to transfer to a four-year college or university.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIESAdministrative AssistantBookkeeper
* Budget ConsultantBuyerConciliator
* Credit AnalystEmployment Interviewer
* Hospital AdministratorSales Agent
* Trust Officer
* Bachelor Degree or higher required
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsBUS 109 Elementary Accounting 3
orBUS 120 Financial Accounting 4BUS 110 Introduction to Business 3BUS 115 Human Relations in Business 3BUS 125 Business Law: Legal Environment
of Business 3BOT 110* Business English and
Communication 3or
BUS 128 Business Communication 3BUS 146 Marketing 3BUS 152 Business Mathematics 2
BUS 195 Personal Finance 3CIS 105 Introduction to Computing 3
orCIS 110 Principles of Information Systems 4ECON 120 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
Total Required 29-31Plus General Education Requirements
*Offered at Grossmont College
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete only the majorrequirements above qualify for a Certificate inBusiness–General. An official request must befiled with the Admissions and Records Officeprior to the deadline as stated in the AcademicCalendar.
III. BUSINESS DATA MANAGEMENTThis degree program prepares students forcareers in business using informationtechnology to organize and promote advancedbusiness management policies. Preparation forthe Microsoft Certified Database Administratorexams.
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsBUS 128 Business Communication 3BUS 240 SQL for Business Applications 3BUS 242 Data Mining 3CIS 110 Principles of Information Systems 4CIS 140 Databases 3CIS 190 Windows Operating System 3CIS 240 Advanced Databases 3CIS 242 Database Design 3
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Select one from the following:COMM 120 Interpersonal Communication 3COMM 122 Public Speaking 3
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Select one from the following:CIS 216 Active Server Pages 3CIS 290 Windows System Administration 3CS180ABCD Introduction to Visual Basic
Programming 43-4
Total Required 31-32Plus General Education Requirements
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete only the majorrequirements above qualify for a Certificate inBusiness Data Management. An official requestmust be filed with the Admissions and RecordsOffice prior to the deadline as stated in theAcademic Calendar.
CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION:
DATABASE ADMINISTRATION
Certificate Requirements:
Course Title UnitsBUS 240 SQL for Business Applications 3BUS 242 Data Mining 3CIS 140 Databases 3CIS 240 Advanced Databases 3CIS 242 Database Design 3
Total Required 15
Students who complete the requirements abovequalify for a Certificate in DatabaseAdministration. An official request must be filedwith the Admissions and Records Office prior tothe deadline as stated in the AcademicCalendar.
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BUSINESS OFFICETECHNOLOGY I. BUSINESS OFFICE TECHNOLOGYThis degree program prepares students foremployment in today’s business offices whichare technology intensive. The curriculum is alsoappropriate for those wishing to update currentskills. Emphasis is on the computerized officeand development into supervisory positions.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIESAccount ClerkAdministrative AssistantBank TellerBilling ClerkBookkeeperBrokerage ClerkComputer OperatorCourt ClerkCustomer Service RepresentativeExecutive AssistantExecutive SecretaryFile ClerkGeneral Office ClerkHotel/Motel Desk ClerkInformation ClerkInsurance ClerkLegal SecretaryLoan/Credit ClerkMedical SecretaryOffice ManagerPersonnel ClerkReal Estate ClerkSecretaryWord Processing Specialist
Course Equivalencies:The following Cuyamaca and GrossmontCollege courses are considered similar enoughto be treated as equivalent. Modification ofMajor forms are not required.
SimilarCuyamaca GrossmontCourse CourseBOT 120 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSIS 120BOT 120+121+122 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSIS 173BOT 121 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSIS 121BOT 122 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSIS 122BOT 123 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSIS 123BOT 123+124+125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSIS 175BOT 124 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSIS 124BOT 125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSIS 125BOT 126 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSIS 126BOT 127 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSIS 127BOT 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSIS 128BOT 129 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSIS 129BOT 130 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSIS 130BOT 131 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSIS 131
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsBOT 100 Basic Keyboarding 1BOT 101AB Keyboarding/Document Processing 3BOT 102AB Intermediate Keyboarding/
Document Processing I-II 3BOT 107 Office Systems and Procedures 2BOT 120-122 Comprehensive Word Levels I-III 3BUS 128 Business Communication 3CIS 105 Introduction to Computing 3
orCIS 110 Principles of Information Systems 4
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Select at least six units from the following:BOT 108 Using Calculators to Solve
Business Problems 1BOT 123-125 Comprehensive Excel Levels I-III 3BUS 109 Elementary Accounting 3
orBUS 120 Financial Accounting 4BUS 156 Principles of Management 3BUS 157 Principles of Leadership 3BUS 176 Computerized Accounting Applications 2CIS 140 Databases 3
6Total Required 24-25Plus General Education Requirements
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete only the majorrequirements above qualify for a Certificate inBusiness Office Technology. An official requestmust be filed with the Admissions and RecordsOffice prior to the deadline as stated in theAcademic Calendar.
II. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsBOT 102AB Intermediate Keyboarding/
Document Processing I-II 3BOT 104 Filing and Records Management 1BOT 107 Office Systems and Procedures 2BOT 108 Using Calculators to Solve
Business Problems 1BOT 114 Essential Word 1
orBOT 120-122 Comprehensive Word Levels I-III 3BOT 115 Essential Excel 1
orBOT 123-125 Comprehensive Excel Levels I-III 3BOT 116 Essential Access 1
orBOT 126-128 Comprehensive Access Levels I-III 3BOT 117 Essential PowerPoint 1
orBOT 129-131 Comprehensive PowerPoint
Levels I-III 3BOT 118 Integrated Office Projects 1BOT223-225 Office Work Experience 1-3BUS 114 Effective Job Search 1BUS 128 Business Communication 3
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Select at least three units from the following:BOT 103ABC Building Keyboarding Skill I, II, III .5BOT 105 Data Entry Skills 1BOT 150 Using Microsoft Publisher 1BOT 151 Using Microsoft Outlook 1BUS 109 Elementary Accounting 3
3Total Required 20-30Plus General Education Requirements
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete only the majorrequirements above qualify for a Certificate inAdministrative Assistant. An official requestmust be filed with the Admissions and RecordsOffice prior to the deadline as stated in theAcademic Calendar.
III. EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsBOT 120-122 Comprehensive Word Levels I-III 3BOT 123-125 Comprehensive Excel Levels I-III 3BOT 126-128 Comprehensive Access Levels I-III 3
orCIS 140 Databases 3BOT 129-131 Comprehensive PowerPoint
Levels I-III 3
BOT 151 Using Microsoft Outlook 1BOT 201 Advanced Keyboarding/Document
Processing 3BOT 203 Office Project Coordination 1BUS 128 Business Communication 3
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Select at least three units from the following:BUS 109 Elementary Accounting 3BUS 110 Introduction to Business 3BUS 115 Human Relations in Business 3BUS 120 Financial Accounting 4BUS 125 Business Law: Legal Environment
of Business 33
Select at least three units from the following:BOT 103ABC Building Keyboarding Skill I, II, III .5BOT 150 Using Microsoft Publisher 1BOT 280ABC Preparing for Performance
Examinations in Microsoft Word .5BOT 281ABC Preparing for Performance
Examinations in Microsoft Excel .5BOT 282ABC Preparing for Performance
Examinations in Microsoft Access .5BOT 283ABC Preparing for Performance
Examinations in Microsoft PowerPoint .5
CIS 240 Advanced Databases 33
Total Required 26Plus General Education Requirements
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete only the majorrequirements above qualify for a Certificate inExecutive Assistant. An official request must befiled with the Admissions and Records Officeprior to the deadline as stated in the AcademicCalendar.
CERTIFICATES OF SPECIALIZATION:Students who complete the requirements belowqualify for a certificate in that area of emphasis.An official request must be filed with theAdmissions and Records Office prior to thedeadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.
I. OFFICE ASSISTANT LEVEL IThis certificate prepares students for positionsthat require keyboarding skills, basic knowledgeof filing, and basic computer skills. It isdesigned for students with no prior computertraining and who lack general office backgroundand experience. Upon completion, students willqualify for positions as data entry clerks or otherentry level office clerical positions.
Certificate Requirements:
Course Title UnitsBOT 096 Computer Basics for the Office 1BOT 097 Windows Basics for the Office 1BOT 100 Basic Keyboarding 1BOT 101AB Keyboarding/Document Processing 3BOT 104 Filing and Records Management 1BOT 105 Data Entry Skills 1BUS 114 Effective Job Search 1
Total Required 9
II. OFFICE ASSISTANT LEVEL IIThis certificate is designed for students whohave completed the Office Assistant Level Icertificate or have the equivalent in keyboardingand computer skills. It prepares students foradvancement in office careers in whichknowledge of Microsoft Office applications isrequired.
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Certificate Requirements:
Course Title UnitsBOT 102AB Intermediate Keyboarding/
Document Processing I-II 3BOT 107 Office Systems and Procedures 2BOT 114 Essential Word 1BOT 115 Essential Excel 1BOT 116 Essential Access 1BOT 117 Essential PowerPoint 1
Total Required 9
III. OFFICE PROFESSIONALThis certificate is designed for studentsinterested in entry-level positions in a broadspectrum of office environments. Utilizing ashort-term, intensive format, students areprovided with the basic skills necessary to beproductive employees. The curriculum providesthe foundation for further study andadvancement in the clerical field, which is one ofthe largest employment areas in our informationprocessing society.
Certificate Requirements:
Course Title UnitsBOT 100 Basic Keyboarding 1
orBOT 101AB Keyboarding/Document Processing 3
orBOT 102AB Intermediate Keyboarding/
Document Processing I-II 3BOT 107 Office Systems and Procedures 2BOT 114 Essential Word 1BOT 115 Essential Excel 1BOT 223 Office Work Experience 1BUS 110 Introduction to Business 3BUS 128 Business Communication 3
Total Required 12-14
IV. OFFICE SOFTWARE SPECIALIST LEVEL IThis certificate is designed for studentsinterested in working in an administrativesupport capacity who need working knowledgeof word processing, electronic spreadsheet,database and presentation software. Thesecourses may also be applied to the OfficeAssistant Level II certificate. All courses must becompleted with a grade of “C” or better.
Certificate Requirements:
Course Title UnitsBOT 100 Basic Keyboarding 1BOT 114 Essential Word 1
orBOT 120-121 Comprehensive Word, Levels I-II 2BOT 115 Essential Excel 1
orBOT 123-124 Comprehensive Excel, Levels I-II 2BOT 116 Essential Access 1
orBOT 126-127 Comprehensive Access, Levels I-II 2BOT 117 Essential PowerPoint 1
orBOT 129-130 Comprehensive PowerPoint,
Levels I-II 2Total Required 5-9
V. OFFICE SOFTWARE SPECIALIST LEVEL IIThis certificate is designed for studentsinterested in working in an administrativesupport capacity who need working knowledgeof word processing, electronic spreadsheet,database and presentation software as well assoftware integration techniques. Students whocomplete the certificate may continue takingcourses to earn the Executive AssistantCertificate of Achievement. All courses must becompleted with a grade of “C” or better.
Certificate Requirements:
Course Title UnitsBOT 100 Basic Keyboarding 1BOT 118 Integrated Office Projects 1BOT 120 Comprehensive Word, Level I 1
orBOT 114 Essential Word 1BOT 121 Comprehensive Word, Level II 1BOT 122 Comprehensive Word, Level III 1BOT 123 Comprehensive Excel, Level I 1
orBOT 115 Essential Excel 1BOT 124 Comprehensive Excel, Level II 1BOT 125 Comprehensive Excel, Level III 1BOT 126 Comprehensive Access, Level I 1
orBOT 116 Essential Access 1BOT 127 Comprehensive Access, Level II 1BOT 129 Comprehensive PowerPoint, Level I 1
orBOT 117 Essential PowerPoint 1BOT 130 Comprehensive PowerPoint, Level II 1
Total Required 12
CADD TECHNOLOGYOccupational preparation in Computer-AidedDrafting and Design is the primary purpose ofthe CADD Technology degree program.Students are required to complete two corecourses and to select from two potential careerpaths: Building Design Industry orManufacturing Industry. Adherence to industrialpractices and standards is stressed withproblem solving in a simulated industrialenvironment. Lower division requirements fortransfer to the Engineering Program at SDSUmay also be met.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIESCAD Technician in the field of Architecture andCivil, Electronic, Mechanical, Structural, andSurveying Engineering
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Core Curriculum
Course Title UnitsCADD 115 Engineering Graphics 3CADD 120 Introduction to Computer-Aided
Drafting and Design 36
Areas of Emphasis:
A. BUILDING DESIGN INDUSTRYCADD 127 Survey Drafting Technology 3CADD 131 Architectural Computer-Aided
Drafting and Design 3CADD 132 Advanced Computer-Aided
Drafting and Design 3CADD 133 Advanced Architectural Computer-
Aided Drafting and Design 312
Select two of the following:CADD 125 3D Solid Modeling 3
orENGR 125 Solid Modeling 3CADD 126 Electronic Drafting 3CADD 128 Dimensioning and Tolerancing 3
6Total Required Including Core Classes 24Plus General Education Requirement
B. MANUFACTURING INDUSTRYCADD 125 3D Solid Modeling 3
orENGR 125 Solid Modeling 3
CADD 126 Electronic Drafting 3CADD 128 Dimensioning and Tolerancing 3
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Select two of the following:CADD 127 Survey Drafting Technology 3CADD 131 Architectural Computer-Aided
Drafting and Design 3CADD 132 Advanced Computer-Aided
Drafting and Design 3CADD 133 Advanced Architectural Computer-
Aided Drafting and Design 36
Total Required Including Core Classes 21Plus General Education Requirements
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete only the coursesrequired for the major including an area ofemphasis qualify for a Certificate in CADDTechnology in that area of emphasis. An officialrequest must be filed with the Admissions andRecords Office prior to the deadline as stated inthe Academic Calendar.
CHEMISTRYThe chemistry curriculum is designed to providestudents who choose to work toward abachelor’s degree a well-balanced, lowerdivision program with a strong emphasis onfundamentals and problem solving. This majorfulfills the lower division requirements (exceptfor analytical chemistry) for chemistry majorsand is typical of the requirements at four-yearcolleges and universities.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIESChemists work in a variety of fields, primarilythose of the chemical, biotechnological,environmental, biomedical, pharmaceutical,electronics, forensic, agricultural and foodindustries. They usually work in analysis,research, development or production ofmaterials. Management, marketing andteaching opportunities are also available.
* Agricultural Chemist* Air Quality Control* Analytical Chemist* Biochemist* Chemistry Teacher* Dietician* Environmental Technologist
Fishery Specialist* Food And Drug Inspector* Forensic Specialist
Laboratory Technician* Materials Scientist
Medical Technologist* Microbiologist* Organic Chemist* Physician* Polymer Chemist
Sales RepresentativeSanitarian Technician
* Bachelor Degree or higher required
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsCHEM 141 General Chemistry I 5CHEM 142 General Chemistry II 5CHEM 231 Organic Chemistry I 5MATH 180 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 5MATH 280 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 4MATH 281 Intermediate Calculus 4PHYC 190 Mechanics and Heat 5PHYC 200 Electricity and Magnetism 5PHYC 210 Wave Motion and Modern Physics 5
Total Required 43Plus General Education Requirements
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biochemistry should also take the followingcourses: BIO 210, 220, 221.
2. Students who intend to enroll at UCSDshould take MATH 285 and check with theCounseling Center regarding programoptions.
CHILD DEVELOPMENTThe child development curriculum is designedto prepare students for employment asteachers, directors and aides in preschools andchild care centers, including infant/toddler andextended day facilities. Course work meets theeducational components of the Department ofSocial Services license regulations for child careprograms. The degree meets the educationalrequirements of the Teacher, Master Teacherand Site Supervisor Child DevelopmentPermits. The curriculum is also appropriate forparents, administrators, health careprofessionals, and others working with children,and is designed to partially meet lower divisioncourse preparation for students planning toobtain a bachelor’s degree in ChildDevelopment.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES* Adoption Counselor
Camping GuideChild Care Specialist
* Child PsychologistCurriculum Development
* Development Specialist (Child, Adolescentand Family)
* Early Intervention Aide* Educational Consultant
Infant/Toddler TeacherOutdoor Education SpecialistPreschool DirectorPreschool TeacherRecreation Leader
* Recreation SpecialistSchool Age Child Care Teacher
* Social Service SpecialistSpecial Education Assistant – Children with
Special Needs
* Bachelor Degree or higher required
I. CHILD DEVELOPMENTThe major consists of 27 units of corecurriculum; remaining units are taken in an areaof emphasis. Students must choose at least onearea of emphasis. All courses must becompleted with a grade of “C” or better.
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Core Curriculum
Course Title UnitsCD 123 Introduction to Programs and
Curriculum for Young Children 3CD 125 Child Growth and Development 3CD 126 Art for Child Development 3CD 127 Science and Mathematics for
Child Development 3CD 128 Music and Movement for Child
Development 3CD 129 Language and Literature for
Child Development 3CD 131 Child, Family and Community 3CD 134 Health, Safety and Nutrition for
Teachers of Young Children 3CD 141 Working with Children with
Special Needs 327
Areas of Emphasis:
A. INFANTS AND TODDLERSCD 124 Infant and Toddler Development 3CD 132 Field Experience Seminar 3CD 143 Infant/Toddler Curriculum 3CD 170 Field Experience-Infants & Toddlers 2
11Total Required Including Core Classes 38Plus General Education Requirements
B. PRESCHOOL CHILDRENCD 130 Curriculum: Developmentally
Appropriate Practices 3CD 132 Field Experience Seminar 3CD 133 Field Experience for Child
Development 28
Total Required Including Core Classes 35Plus General Education Requirements
Recommended Electives and ContinuingEducation Units:CD 124 Infant and Toddler Development 3CD 135 Parent-Child Interaction 3CD 139 Infant/Parent Development 2CD 145 Child Abuse and Family Violence
in our Society 3CD 157 Food and Nutrition for Children 3
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete only the coursesrequired for the major including an area ofemphasis qualify for a Certificate in ChildDevelopment in that area of emphasis. Anofficial request must be filed with theAdmissions and Records Office prior to thedeadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.
II. SCHOOL AGE CHILD CAREThis major is designed to prepare students foremployment in child care programs forelementary school age children. The certificatemeets the Title 22 licensing standards forteachers in school age child care programs.Some courses also meet prerequisites forstudents who wish to transfer to elementaryeducation programs. All courses must becompleted with a grade of "C" or better.
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsCD 125 Child Growth and Development 3CD 131 Child, Family and Community 3CD 132 Field Experience Seminar 3CD 134 Health, Safety and Nutrition for
Teachers of Young Children 3CD 148 Curriculum for School Age Child Care 3CD 149 School Age Child Care Program
Planning 3CD 150 Field Experience for School Age
Child Care 220
Select one of the following:CD 137 Administration of Child Development
Programs I 3CD 141 Working with Children with Special
Needs 3CD 145 Child Abuse and Family Violence
in our Society 3CD 157 Food and Nutrition for Children 3ED 110 Introduction to American Education 3ES 253 Physical Education in Elementary
Schools 3MATH 125 Structure and Concepts of
Elementary Mathematics I 3
MATH 126 Structure and Concepts of Elementary Mathematics II 3
MUS 118 Introduction to Music 43-4
Total Required 23-24Plus General Education Requirements
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete only the majorrequirements above qualify for a Certificate inSchool Age Child Care. An official request mustbe filed with the Admissions and Records Officeprior to the deadline as stated in the AcademicCalendar.
CERTIFICATES OF SPECIALIZATION:Students who complete the requirements belowqualify for a certificate in that area of emphasis.An official request must be filed with theAdmissions and Records Office prior to thedeadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.
I. EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTIONThis certificate prepares students for entry-levelpositions and greater opportunities foradvancement in the early childhood field. It isdesigned to demonstrate an area of expertise inworking with young children with special needsin typical early childhood programs or thosespecifically designed for young children withspecial needs. All courses must be completedwith a grade of “C” or better.
Career OpportunitiesStudents completing the certificate may findemployment as an inclusion specialist, inclusionaide, or intervention assistant in a wide variety ofprograms serving young children with specialneeds. These programs include but are notlimited to Head Start, state preschools, specialday classes, intervention programs, home visitprograms, community-based programs such aspark, recreation and camping programs, andfaith-based early childhood programs.
Certificate Requirements:
Course Title UnitsCD 125* Child Growth and Development 3CD 134 Health, Safety and Nutrition for
Teachers of Young Children 3CD 141 Working with Children with Special
Needs 39
Select two of the following:CD 126* Art for Child Development 3CD 127* Science and Mathematics for
Child Development 3CD 128* Music and Movement for
Child Development 3CD 129* Language and Literature for
Child Development 3CD 131* Child, Family and Community 3
6Total Required 15
*Meets the educational components of theDepartment of Social Services licenseregulations for child care programs.
II. RECREATIONAL LEADERSHIP–OUTDOOR PROGRAMS
This certificate offers specific training for entry-level positions or for advancement in child careand outdoor programs for children and families.It is designed to demonstrate an area ofexpertise that may be used to attainemployment in outdoor recreational programs.Students who complete the requirements below
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and hold a current First Aid/CPR certificationqualify for the certificate.
Career OpportunitiesStudents completing the certificate may findemployment with school age child careprograms and with public, private andcommercial park and recreation agencies. Theymay work with agencies serving youth andfamilies, and with leisure-related businessesand tourism agencies. Career opportunitiesinclude naturalists, outdoor educationspecialists, park interpreters, camping guides,arts and crafts leaders, and park and recreationclass teachers and aides.
Certificate Requirements:
Course Title UnitsCD 125 Child Growth and Development 3CD 157 Food and Nutrition for Children 3CD 200 Introduction to Outdoor Education
Programs 1CD 201 Creative Activities for Outdoor
Programs 1CD 202 Field Experience for Recreational
Leadership 1ES 253 Physical Education in Elementary
Schools 3ES 270 Cooperative Games 1
Total Required 13
COMMUNICATIONThis degree program is designed to providestudents with a broad base of communicationclasses that provide training for entry intooccupations in which verbal skills are important.Major requirements for the four-year degree inCommunication vary from institution toinstitution. Students should consult the catalogof the transfer institution for specificrequirements.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIESAdvertising AssistantAnnouncerArts AdministratorCollege ProfessorCommunication ConsultantJournalistLawyerLobbyistNarratorPersonnel TrainerPoliticianProofreaderPublic Relations AssistantResearcherSales ManagerTeacher/Instructor
Associate in Arts Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsCOMM 110 Introduction to Mass Communication 3COMM 120 Interpersonal Communication 3COMM 122 Public Speaking 3COMM 123 Advanced Public Speaking 3COMM 145 Argumentation 3
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Select three courses from the following:COMM 124 Intercultural Communication 3COMM 128* Global Communication 3COMM 135 Oral Interpretation of Literature 3COMM 136 Readers Theatre 3COMM 137 Critical Thinking in Group
Communication 3COMM 144* Communication Studies: Race and
Ethnicity 3COMM 240A Intercollegiate Forensics 3
COMM 240B Intercollegiate Forensics 3COMM 240C Intercollegiate Forensics 3COMM 240D Intercollegiate Forensics 3
9Total Required 24Plus General Education Requirements
*Offered at Grossmont College
COMPUTATIONALSCIENCETo meet the needs of the successful computerscience, computational science or appliedmathematics graduate, this degree programintegrates the study of mathematical andcomputer sciences and prepares the student forimmediate entry into a vocational field related tocomputer programming and/or further study incomputer science, computational science orapplied mathematics.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES* Actuary* Computational Scientist* Computer Engineer* Mathematician* Programmer Analyst
Semiconductor Technician* Software Engineer
Software Technician* Statistician†Systems Analyst* Systems Engineer
Technical Support Representative
* Bachelor Degree or higher required†Bachelor Degree normally recommended
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsCS 182 Introduction to Java Programming 4CS 282 Intermediate Java Programming and
Fundamental Data Structures 4CS 289 Computer Organization and
Systems Programming 4MATH 180 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 5MATH 245 Discrete Mathematics 3MATH 280 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 4MATH 284 Linear Algebra 3
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Select one of the following:MATH 150 Introduction to Computer
Programming Applications inMathematics 3
MATH 160 Elementary Statistics 3MATH 281 Intermediate Calculus 4
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Select one of the following sequences:BIO 130* General Biology I 3BIO 131* General Biology I Laboratory 1BIO 210 Biology II 4
orCHEM 141 General Chemistry I 5CHEM 142 General Chemistry II 5
orPHYC 190 Mechanics and Heat 5PHYC 200 Electricity and Magnetism 5PHYC 210 Wave Motion and Modern Physics 5
8-15Total Required 38-46Plus General Education Requirements
*BIO 220 and 221 may be substituted for BIO130 and 131.
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete only the majorrequirements above qualify for a Certificate in
Computational Science. An official request mustbe filed with the Admissions and Records Officeprior to the deadline as stated in the AcademicCalendar.
COMPUTER ANDINFORMATIONSCIENCE Students who wish to enroll in specificMicrosoft applications (e.g. Word, PowerPoint)should refer to Business Office Technology.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIESCommunications SpecialistComputer Game ProgrammerComputer Graphics DesignerComputer Hardware SpecialistComputer Help Desk TechnicianComputer Maintenance TechnicianComputer Software Technician
* Computer Systems Engineer* Computing Analyst
Cyber Café Owner* Database Manager
GIS (Geographic Information Systems)Specialist
Information Specialist* Information Systems Programmer
LAN/WAN ManagerManufacturer’s RepresentativeMultimedia DesignerNetwork Administrator
* Network AnalystNetwork ConsultantNetwork Control TechnicianNetwork Training and Support Specialist
* Programmer AnalystSales and Service
* Scientific ProgrammerSoftware Consultant
* Software Engineer/Designer* Systems Analyst* Systems Programmer
Technical Support Representative* Telecommunications Programmer
Telecommunications Technician* Telecommunications Technical Engineer
Training SpecialistVirtual Reality DeveloperWeb MasterWeb Page Designer
* Bachelor Degree or higher required
Course Equivalencies:The following Cuyamaca and GrossmontCollege courses are considered similar enoughto be treated as equivalent. Modification ofMajor forms are not required.
SimilarCuyamaca GrossmontCourse CourseCIS 105 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSIS 172CIS 110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSIS 110CIS 120 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSIS 114CIS 140 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSIS 174CIS 170A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSIS 151DCIS 190 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSIS 112CIS 191 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSIS 113CIS 201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*CSIS 140CIS 211 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSIS 134CIS 212 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSIS 133CIS 215 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSIS 135CIS 216 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSIS 136CIS 221 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSIS 190CIS 240 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSIS 276CIS 291 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSIS 213CS 119 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSIS 119CS 180ABCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSIS 115
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CS 181 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSIS 296CS 182 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSIS 293CS 280ABCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSIS 155CS 281 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSIS 297CS 282 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSIS 294CS 289 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSIS 165GD 217 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSIS 217GD 222 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSIS 137
*Does not satisfy prerequisite to CIS 202
I. COMPUTER NETWORK ADMINISTRATION This degree program prepares students forcareers in computer networking and relatedfields. Upon completion, students may findentry-level positions as network administrators,hardware technicians, data/voice/video cablingtechnicians, project managers, designers/estimators or technical support personnel. Themajor prepares students to work as teammembers in an information technology groupwhich designs, evaluates, tests, installs andmaintains corporate networks. Preparation forthe following industry certifications: A+,Security+ and CCNA (Cisco Certified NetworkAssociate).
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsCIS 120 Computer Maintenance and
A+ Certification 3CIS 121 Network Cabling Systems 3CIS 140 Databases 3CIS 190 Windows Operating System 3CIS 191 Linux Operating Systems 3CIS 201 Cisco Networking Academy I
Exploration 3CIS 202 Cisco Networking Academy II 3
orCIS 125 Network+ Certification 3CIS 263 Fundamentals of Network Security 3
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Select one of the following:CIS 292 UNIX Shell Programming 2CS 119 Program Design and Development 3CS 180ABCD Introduction to Visual Basic
Programming 4CS 182 Introduction to Java Programming 4
2-4
Select three of the following:CIS 203 Cisco Networking Academy III 3CIS 204 Cisco Networking Academy IV 3CIS 205 Cisco Networking Academy V 3CIS 212 Introduction to Web Development 3CIS 214 Web Server Management 3CIS 240 Advanced Databases 3CIS 262 Fundamentals of Wireless LANs 3CIS 290 Windows System Administration 3CIS 291 Linux System Administration 3
9Total Required 35-37Plus General Education Requirements
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete only the majorrequirements above qualify for a Certificate inComputer Network Administration. An officialrequest must be filed with the Admissions andRecords Office prior to the deadline as stated inthe Academic Calendar.
II. TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKINGTECHNOLOGY
This degree program prepares students with thetechnical and management skills necessary toenter careers in design, application, installation,management, operation and/or maintenance ofcomputer and telecommunications networkingsystems including convergent voice, data andvideo communications over IP networks.
Graduates will have specific strengths in thebuilding, testing, operation and maintenance ofcomputer and telecommunications networkingsystems.
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsCIS 120 Computer Maintenance and
A+ Certification 3CIS 121 Network Cabling Systems 3CIS 161 Fundamentals of Telecommunications 3CIS 162 Technical Diagramming Using
Microsoft Visio 1CIS 190 Windows Operating System 3
orCIS 191 Linux Operating Systems 3CIS 201 Cisco Networking Academy I
Exploration 3CIS 202 Cisco Networking Academy II 3
orCIS 125 Network+ Certification 3CIS 261 Telecommunications and
Convergence Technologies 3CIS 262 Fundamentals of Wireless LANs 3CIS 263 Fundamentals of Network Security 3ENGR 270 Digital Systems 4ET 110 Introduction to Basic Electronics 4MATH 180 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 5
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Select one of the following:CS 119 Program Design and Development 3CS 180ABCD Introduction to Visual Basic
Programming 4CS 182 Introduction to Java Programming 4
3-4Total Required 44-45Plus General Education Requirements
III. TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKINGTECHNICIAN
Certificate recipients will work in areas such asresearch, design, field service and technicalsupport for telephone companies, low voltagecable installers, Internet service providers,cable and wireless communications companies,and communications equipment manufacturers.
Certificate Requirements:
Course Title UnitsCIS 120 Computer Maintenance and
A+ Certification 3CIS 121 Network Cabling Systems 3CIS 161 Fundamentals of Telecommunications 3CIS 162 Technical Diagramming Using
Microsoft Visio 1CIS 190 Windows Operating System 3
orCIS 191 Linux Operating Systems 3CIS 201 Cisco Networking Academy I
Exploration 3CIS 202 Cisco Networking Academy II 3
orCIS 125 Network+ Certification 3CIS 261 Telecommunications and
Convergence Technologies 3CIS 262 Fundamentals of Wireless LANs 3CIS 263 Fundamentals of Network Security 3ET 110 Introduction to Basic Electronics 4
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Select one of the following:CS 119 Program Design and Development 3CS 180ABCD Introduction to Visual Basic
Programming 4CS 182 Introduction to Java Programming 4
3-4Total Required 35-36
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete the requirements abovequalify for a Certificate in TelecommunicationsNetworking Technician. An official request mustbe filed with the Admissions and Records Officeprior to the deadline as stated in the AcademicCalendar.
IV. WEB DEVELOPMENTThis degree program provides students withpractical experience creating websites andprepares them for entry-level positions as webdesigners, web programmers or web serveradministrators. The curriculum uses state of theart software and hardware typically found in thefield of professional web development.
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsCIS 140 Databases 3CIS 211 Web Markup Languages 3CIS 212 Introduction to Web Development 3CIS 213 Advanced Web Development 3
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Select two of the following:CIS 110 Principles of Information Systems 4CIS 190 Windows Operating System 3CIS 191 Linux Operating Systems 3CIS 214 Web Server Management 3CIS 290 Windows System Administration 3
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Select two of the following:CIS 215 JavaScript Programming 3CIS 216 Active Server Pages 3CIS 219 PHP/MySQL Dynamic Web-Based
Applications 3CS 119 Program Design and Development 3CS 180ABCD Introduction to Visual Basic
Programming 46-7
Select three of the following:CIS 221 Digital Video Editing and DVD
Production 3CIS 240 Advanced Databases 3CIS 267 Directed Work Experience in CIS 1-4GD 126ABCD Photoshop Digital Imaging 3GD 130 Professional Business Practices 3GD 210 Professional Digital Photography I 3GD 217 Web Graphics 3GD 222 Flash Web Animation 3GD 223 Advanced Flash Web Animation 3
7-10Total Required 31-36Plus General Education Requirements
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete only the majorrequirements above qualify for a Certificate inWeb Development. An official request must befiled with the Admissions and Records Officeprior to the deadline as stated in the AcademicCalendar.
CERTIFICATES OF SPECIALIZATION:These certificates offer specific training for eitherentry-level positions or to augment relatedprograms such as Computer NetworkAdministration, Web Development, BusinessOffice Technology or Graphic Design. Thecertificates are designed to demonstrate arelatively narrow expertise or skill area that maybe used to attain a computer industry “niche” job.
Students who complete the requirements belowqualify for a certificate in that area of emphasis.An official request must be filed with theAdmissions and Records Office prior to thedeadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.
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I. CISCO SYSTEMS
Certificate Requirements:
Course Title UnitsCIS 201 Cisco Networking Academy I
Exploration 3CIS 202 Cisco Networking Academy II 3CIS 203 Cisco Networking Academy III 3CIS 204 Cisco Networking Academy IV 3
Total Required 12
II. COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Certificate Requirements:
Course Title UnitsCS 180ABCD Introduction to Visual Basic
Programming 4CS 182 Introduction to Java Programming 4CS 280ABCD Intermediate Visual Basic
Programming 4CS 282 Intermediate Java Programming and
Fundamental Data Structures 4Total Required 16
III. NETWORK SERVICING TECHNOLOGY
Certificate Requirements:
Course Title UnitsCIS 120 Computer Maintenance and
A+ Certification 3CIS 121 Network Cabling Systems 3CIS 201 Cisco Networking Academy I
Exploration 3CIS 202 Cisco Networking Academy II 3
orCIS 125 Network+ Certification 3
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Select one of the following:CIS 190 Windows Operating System 3CIS 191 Linux Operating Systems 3
3Total Required 15
IV. OPERATING SYSTEMS
Certificate Requirements:
Course Title UnitsCIS 190 Windows Operating System 3CIS 191 Linux Operating Systems 3CIS 290 Windows System Administration 3CIS 291 Linux System Administration 3CIS 292 UNIX Shell Programming 2
Total Required 14
V. TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICINGTECHNOLOGY
Certificate Requirements:
Course Title UnitsCIS 120 Computer Maintenance and
A+ Certification 3CIS 121 Network Cabling Systems 3CIS 161 Fundamentals of Telecommunications 3CIS 201 Cisco Networking Academy I
Exploration 3CIS 202 Cisco Networking Academy II 3
orCIS 125 Network+ Certification 3
Total Required 15
VI. WEB DESIGN
Certificate Requirements:
Course Title UnitsCIS 211 Web Markup Languages 3CIS 212 Introduction to Web Development 3CIS 213 Advanced Web Development 3
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Select two of the following:CIS 215 JavaScript Programming 3GD 126ABCD Photoshop Digital Imaging 3GD 210 Professional Digital Photography I 3GD 217 Web Graphics 3GD 222 Flash Web Animation 3GD 223 Advanced Flash Web Animation 3
6Total Required 15
VII. WEB PROGRAMMING
Certificate Requirements:
Course Title UnitsCIS 140 Databases 3CIS 211 Web Markup Languages 3
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Select three of the following:CIS 215 JavaScript Programming 3CIS 216 Active Server Pages 3CIS 219 PHP/MySQL Dynamic Web-Based
Applications 3CIS 240 Advanced Databases 3CS 119 Program Design and Development 3
andCS 119L Program Design and Development
Lab 1GD 223 Advanced Flash Web Animation 3
9-10Total Required 15-16
VIII. WEB SERVER MANAGEMENT
Certificate Requirements:
Course Title UnitsCIS 191 Linux Operating Systems 3CIS 211 Web Markup Languages 3CIS 290 Windows System Administration 3
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Select one of the following:CIS 125 Network+ Certification 3CIS 201 Cisco Networking Academy I
Exploration 33
Select one of the following:CIS 215 JavaScript Programming 3CIS 216 Active Server Pages 3CIS 219 PHP/MySQL Dynamic Web-Based
Applications 33
Total Required 15
ELEMENTARYEDUCATIONThis degree program is designed to providelower division preparation for transfer to SanDiego State University as a Liberal Studiesmajor. Because the degree emphasizes a stronggeneral education approach, it may be anappropriate major for a variety of career options.Students are encouraged to refer to the SanDiego State University catalog and/or consultwith an academic advisor before selecting thevarious options listed below. Upon completion,students may request certification of lowerdivision general education course work requiredby the California State University system.Students interested in transferring to anothercollege or university should check therequirements of that institution. All coursesincluding Exercise Science (ES) activity coursesmust be taken for a letter grade.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES* Administrator
Audiovisual SpecialistSchool Clerical Worker
* Counselor* Educational Consultant* Educational Psychologist* Educational Therapist* Educational Writer
Food Service* Guidance Worker* Librarian
Library Technician* Social Psychologist* Speech Pathologist/Audiologist* Teacher
Teacher’s AideTutor
* Bachelor Degree or higher required
Associate in Arts Degree Requirements:
Course Title Units
COMPOSITION, ORAL COMMUNICATION,AND LITERATURE
1. Composition (minimum six units)ENGL 120 College Composition and Reading 3
andENGL 124* Advanced Composition: Critical
Reasoning and Writing 3or
PHIL 125 Critical Thinking 3or
PHIL 130 Logic 3
*Preferred
2. Communication (minimum three units)COMM 120 Interpersonal Communication 3COMM 122 Public Speaking 3
3. Literature (minimum three units)ENGL 122 Introduction to Literature 3ENGL 270 World Literature I 3ENGL 271 World Literature II 3
MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCES
4. MathematicsMATH 125 Structure and Concepts of
Elementary Mathematics I 3MATH 126 Structure and Concepts of
Elementary Mathematics II 3MATH 128 Children’s Mathematical Thinking 1.5
5. Biological SciencesBIO 128 Principles of Biology for Future
Educators 4or
BIO 130 General Biology I 3and
BIO 131 General Biology I Laboratory 1
6. Physical SciencesGEOL 104 Earth Science 3
SOCIAL SCIENCE AND HISTORY
7. Global PerspectiveGEOG 106 World Regional Geography 3
8. American Institutions (minimum six units)HIST 108 Early American History 3
andHIST 109 Modern American History 3For other options, see a counselor
9. CivilizationsHIST 100 Early World History 3
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS/HUMANITIES
10. Music (minimum four units)MUS 001 Music Fundamentals 4MUS 118 Introduction to Music 4
11. Art/HumanitiesART 100 Art Appreciation 3
12. Human Growth and Development(choose one option):
Option I:CD 125 Child Growth and Development 3
Option II:PSY 120 Introductory Psychology 3
andPSY 165 Developmental Psychology 3
13. General Education/Humanities (choose one option):
Option I: ARBC 121, ASL 121, FREN 121, ITAL121 or SPAN 121
Option II: PHIL 140 or RELG 120 or RELG 130(choose this option only if 3 years of foreignlanguage have been taken in high school)
Option III: ARBC 220, ASL 220, FREN 220, ITAL220 or SPAN 220 (choose this option only if 3years of foreign language have been taken inhigh school)
14. Additional RequirementsED 200 Teaching as a Profession 3ES 253 Physical Education in Elementary
Schools 3HED 105 Health Education for Teachers 1ES Activity (At least two courses) 2-3
Total Required 60.5-66.5
ENGINEERINGThis degree program is designed to cover thefirst two years of a four-year program leading tothe bachelor’s degree in engineering at mostfour-year colleges and universities. While thebachelor’s degree is usually the minimumneeded to practice as an engineer, theassociate degree will permit an individual to findwork in most engineering firms as anengineering aide. The certificate will permit anindividual to work as an engineering technician.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES* Aerospace Engineer* Agricultural Engineer* Architectural Engineer* Biomedical Engineer* CAD/CAM Engineer* Chemical Engineer* Civil Engineer
Civil Engineering Technician* Computer Engineer* Electrical Engineer
Electrical Engineering Technician* Environmental Engineer* Geological Engineer* Industrial Engineer
Industrial Engineering Technician* Manufacturing Engineer* Marine Engineer* Materials Engineer* Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineering Technician* Mining Engineer* Nuclear Engineer* Petroleum Engineer* Structural Engineer* Systems Engineer* Robotics Engineer
* Bachelor’s degree or higher required
I. CIVIL ENGINEERING
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsCHEM 141 General Chemistry I 5ENGR 100 Introduction to Engineering and
Design 3or
CADD 115 Engineering Graphics 3ENGR 119 Basic Engineering CAD 3
orCADD 120 Introduction to Computer-Aided
Drafting and Design 3ENGR 120 Engineering Computer Applications 3ENGR 200 Engineering Mechanics–Statics 3ENGR 218 Plane Surveying 4
orSURV 218 Plane Surveying 4ENGR 220 Engineering Mechanics–Dynamics 3MATH 160 Elementary Statistics 3MATH 180 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 5MATH 280 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 4MATH 281 Intermediate Calculus 4MATH 285 Differential Equations 3PHYC 190 Mechanics and Heat 5PHYC 200 Electricity and Magnetism 5
Total Required 53Plus General Education Requirements
II. CIVIL ENGINEERING
Certificate Requirements:
Course Title UnitsCADD 127 Survey Drafting Technology 3CHEM 141 General Chemistry I 5ENGR 100 Introduction to Engineering and
Design 3or
CADD 115 Engineering Graphics 3ENGR 119 Basic Engineering CAD 3
orCADD 120 Introduction to Computer-Aided
Drafting and Design 3ENGR 120 Engineering Computer Applications 3ENGR 200 Engineering Mechanics–Statics 3ENGR 218 Plane Surveying 4
orSURV 218 Plane Surveying 4ENGR 220 Engineering Mechanics–Dynamics 3MATH 180 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 5MATH 280 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 4PHYC 190 Mechanics and Heat 5
Total Required 41
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete the certificaterequirements above qualify for a Certificate inCivil Engineering. An official request must befiled with the Admissions and Records Officeprior to the deadline as stated in the AcademicCalendar.
III. ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTERENGINEERING
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsCHEM 141 General Chemistry I 5CS 181 Introduction to C++ Programming 4
orCS 182 Introduction to Java Programming 4CS 281 Intermediate C++ Programming 4
orCS 282 Intermediate Java Programming and
Fundamental Data Structures 4ENGR 100 Introduction to Engineering and
Design 3or
CADD 115 Engineering Graphics 3ENGR 210 Electric Circuits 3
ENGR 270 Digital Systems 4MATH 180 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 5MATH 280 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 4MATH 281 Intermediate Calculus 4MATH 284 Linear Algebra 3MATH 285 Differential Equations 3PHYC 190 Mechanics and Heat 5PHYC 200 Electricity and Magnetism 5
Total Required 52Plus General Education Requirements
IV. ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTERENGINEERING
Certificate Requirements:
Course Title UnitsCADD 126 Electronic Drafting 3CS 181 Introduction to C++ Programming 4
orCS 182 Introduction to Java Programming 4CS 281 Intermediate C++ Programming 4
orCS 282 Intermediate Java Programming and
Functional Data Structures 4ENGR 100 Introduction to Engineering and
Design 3or
CADD 115 Engineering Graphics 3ENGR 119 Basic Engineering CAD 3
orCADD 120 Introduction to Computer-Aided
Drafting and Design 3ENGR 210 Electric Circuits 3ENGR 270 Digital Systems 4ET 110 Introduction to Basic Electronics 4MATH 180 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 5MATH 280 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 4MATH 284 Linear Algebra 3PHYC 190 Mechanics and Heat 5PHYC 200 Electricity and Magnetism 5
Total Required 50
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete the certificaterequirements above qualify for a Certificate inElectrical and Computer Engineering. An officialrequest must be filed with the Admissions andRecords Office prior to the deadline as stated inthe Academic Calendar.
V. MECHANICAL AND AEROSPACEENGINEERING
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsCHEM 141 General Chemistry I 5ENGR 100 Introduction to Engineering
and Design 3or
CADD 115 Engineering Graphics 3ENGR 119 Basic Engineering CAD 3
orCADD 120 Introduction to Computer-Aided
Drafting and Design 3ENGR 120 Engineering Computer Applications 3ENGR 200 Engineering Mechanics–Statics 3ENGR 210 Electric Circuits 3ENGR 220 Engineering Mechanics–Dynamics 3ENGR 260 Engineering Materials 3MATH 180 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 5MATH 280 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 4MATH 281 Intermediate Calculus 4MATH 285 Differential Equations 3PHYC 190 Mechanics and Heat 5PHYC 200 Electricity and Magnetism 5PHYC 210 Wave Motion and Modern Physics 5
Total Required 57Plus General Education Requirements
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Certificate Requirements:
Course Title UnitsCHEM 141 General Chemistry I 5ENGR 100 Introduction to Engineering and
Design 3or
CADD 115 Engineering Graphics 3ENGR 119 Basic Engineering CAD 3
orCADD 120 Introduction to Computer-Aided
Drafting and Design 3ENGR 120 Engineering Computer Applications 3ENGR 125 Solid Modeling 3
orCADD 125 3D Solid Modeling 3ENGR 200 Engineering Mechanics–Statics 3ENGR 220 Engineering Mechanics–Dynamics 3ENGR 260 Engineering Materials 3MATH 180 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 5MATH 280 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 4PHYC 190 Mechanics and Heat 5
Total Required 40
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete the certificaterequirements above qualify for a Certificate inMechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Anofficial request must be filed with theAdmissions and Records Office prior to thedeadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.
CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION:
MECHATRONICSThis certificate is designed for studentsinterested in designing automaticelectromechanical devices and systems. Thecurriculum provides the foundation for furtherstudies in electrical and mechanicalengineering.
Certificate Requirements:
Course Title UnitsENGR 170 Mechatronics: Introduction to
Microcontrollers 2ENGR 171 Mechatronics: Introduction to
Robotics 2ENGR 172 Mechatronics: Intermediate
Microcontrollers 2ENGR 173 Mechatronics: Intermediate
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Students who complete the requirements abovequalify for a Certificate in Mechatronics. Anofficial request must be filed with theAdmissions and Records Office prior to thedeadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.
ENGLISHThis major fulfills lower division requirements atmost four-year colleges and universities andthus provides a broad-based foundation fortransfer. For particular requirements, transferstudents should consult the appropriate four-year college or university catalog.
The study of English gives lifelong pleasure tostudents in exploring and understanding howlanguage works to express human ideas andfeelings. English course work also helps peoplesucceed in such diverse fields as teaching,writing, editing, journalism, advertising, publicrelations, law, film and video work, politics,business and medicine.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIESActor/Actress
* College English Professor* Copywriter* Editor
Fiction/Nonfiction WriterForeign Service Officer
†Freelance Writer* Lawyer* Librarian* Media Planner* Museum Curator†Newscaster†Playwright* Publisher* Reporter* Researcher* Secondary School Teacher
* Bachelor Degree or higher required†Bachelor Degree normally recommended
Associate in Arts Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsENGL 120 College Composition and Reading 3ENGL 122 Introduction to Literature 3ENGL 124 Advanced Composition:
Critical Reasoning and Writing 3ENGL 126 Creative Writing 3ENGL 270 World Literature I 3ENGL 271 World Literature II 3
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Select two of the following:ENGL 221 British Literature I 3ENGL 222 British Literature II 3ENGL 231 American Literature I 3ENGL 232 American Literature II 3ENGL 275 Literary Period 3ENGL 276 Major Author 3ENGL 277 Literary Theme 3
6
Select one of the following:ENGL 201 Introduction to Images of
Women in Literature 3ENGL 202 Introduction to Film as Literature 3ENGL 207 Romantic Fiction 3ENGL 214 Masterpieces of Drama 3ENGL 217 Fantasy and Science Fiction 3
3
Select one of the following:ANTH 120 Cultural Anthropology 3HIST 100 Early World History 3HIST 101 Modern World History 3HIST 105 Early Western Civilization 3HIST 106 Modern Western Civilization 3HUM 120 European Humanities 3HUM 140 American Humanities 3HUM 155 Mythology 3PHIL 115 History of Philosophy I:
Ancient and Medieval 3PHIL 117 History of Philosophy II:
Modern and Contemporary 3RELG 215 Introduction to the New Testament 3
3Total Required 30Plus General Education Requirements
Recommended Electives:Students planning to transfer to four-yearinstitutions to complete a bachelor’s degree inEnglish are STRONGLY urged to take thefollowing courses, depending on therequirements at those schools:
Two sequential semesters of a single foreign language 10
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete only the majorrequirements above qualify for a Certificate inEnglish. An official request must be filed with theAdmissions and Records Office prior to thedeadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP–SMALL BUSINESSMANAGEMENTThis degree program provides a course of studyfor students who are interested in workingtoward an associate degree or certificate whiledeveloping an appreciation and understandingof the functional areas within the small businessenvironment. The degree provides a workingknowledge of small business operations to boththe prospective business person as well as theowner/manager of an existing business, and isco-sponsored by the Small BusinessAdministration.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIESAdministrative AssistantAssistant ManagerBookkeeperSmall Business Owner/Manager
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsBUS 109 Elementary Accounting 3
orBUS 120 Financial Accounting 4BUS 110 Introduction to Business 3BUS 111 Entrepreneurship: Starting and
Developing a Business 3BUS 125 Business Law:
Legal Environment of Business 3BUS 128 Business Communication 3
15-16
Select two of the following:BUS 112 Entrepreneurship: Successful
Marketing 3BUS 141 Entrepreneurship:
Managing a New Business 3BUS 146 Marketing 3BUS 156 Principles of Management 3BUS 176 Computerized Accounting
Applications 2CIS 212 Introduction to Web Development 3
5-6
Select at least three units from the following:BOT 100 Basic Keyboarding 1BOT 101AB Keyboarding/Document Processing 1.5BOT 102AB Intermediate Keyboarding/
Document Processing I-II 3BOT 114 Essential Word 1BOT 115 Essential Excel 1BOT 116 Essential Access 1BOT 117 Essential PowerPoint 1CIS 105 Introduction to Computing 3CIS 110 Principles of Information Systems 4
3Total Required 23-25Plus General Education Requirements
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete only the majorrequirements above qualify for a Certificate inEntrepreneurship–Small Business Management.An official request must be filed with theAdmissions and Records Office prior to thedeadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.
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ENVIRONMENTALHEALTH AND SAFETYMANAGEMENTThis degree and certificate program providesentry level skills as well as upgrading and/orrefining of existing skills of individuals employedin the field of Environmental Health and SafetyManagement. The curriculum prepares studentsfor transfer to four-year institutions in anenvironmental technology or related major.Courses are designed for students pursuingcareers in Environmental Management andOccupational Safety and Health with anemphasis on training, regulatory complianceand program development, consulting, pollutionprevention, recycling, remediation, conservationand program management.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES* Air Quality Engineer
Asbestos Materials Building RemoverAssociate Toxic Waste SpecialistChemical Handler
* Environmental EngineerEnvironmental Hazardous Material TechnicianEnvironmental Health and Safety Specialist
* Environmental Journalist* Environmental Lawyer
Environmental Manager* Environmental Protection Specialist
Environmental Research – Test TechnicianGame or Fishery Technician
* GeologistHealth and Safety TechnicianIndustrial Hygiene TechnicianLand Use and Planning TechnicianMold Remediation TechnicianOccupational Health and Safety TechnicianPollution Control TechnicianRecycling CoordinatorRisk Management OfficerRisk Management TechnicianSafety OfficerSafety Specialist
* Soils AnalystSolar Energy InstallerWastewater Treatment OperatorWater Treatment Operator
* Bachelor Degree or higher required
I. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsBIO 112 Contemporary Issues in
Environmental Resources 3BIO 130 General Biology I 3BIO 131 General Biology I Laboratory 1CHEM 115 Fundamentals of Chemistry 4EHSM 100 Introduction to Environmental and
Occupational Safety and Health(OSH) Technology 4
EHSM 110 Pollution Prevention 3EHSM 150 Hazardous Waste Management
Applications 4EHSM 200 Hazardous Materials Management
(HMM) Applications 4EHSM 210 Industrial Wastewater and
Stormwater Management 4EHSM 215 Air Quality Management 3EHSM 230 Safety and Emergency Response 4EHSM 240* Cooperative Work Experience 1-4
38-41
Select one of the following:CIS 110 Principles of Information Systems 4COMM 122 Public Speaking 3SPAN 120 Spanish I 5
3-5Total Required 41-46Plus General Education Requirements
* Student must complete EHSM 100 to beeligible for this course.
II. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN
Certificate Requirements:
Course Title UnitsEHSM 100 Introduction to Environmental and
Occupational Safety and Health(OSH) Technology 4
EHSM 110 Pollution Prevention 3EHSM 150 Hazardous Waste Management
Applications 4EHSM 200 Hazardous Materials Management
(HMM) Applications 4EHSM 210 Industrial Wastewater and
Stormwater Management 4EHSM 215 Air Quality Management 3EHSM 230 Safety and Emergency Response 4EHSM 240* Cooperative Work Experience 1-3
Total Required 27-29
* Student must complete EHSM 100 to be eligiblefor this course.
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete the requirements abovequalify for a Certificate in EnvironmentalTechnician. An official request must be filed withthe Admissions and Records Office prior to thedeadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.
III. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (OSH) MANAGEMENT
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsBIO 130 General Biology I 3BIO 131 General Biology I Laboratory 1CHEM 115 Fundamentals of Chemistry 4EHSM 100 Introduction to Environmental and
Occupational Safety and Health(OSH) Technology 4
EHSM 130 Environmental/Occupational HealthEffects of Hazardous Materials 3
EHSM 135 General Industry Safety Standards 3EHSM 145 Construction Safety Standards 3EHSM 200 Hazardous Materials Management
(HMM) Applications 4EHSM 201 Introduction to Industrial Hygiene
and Occupational Health 4EHSM 205 Safety and Risk Management
Administration 4EHSM 230 Safety and Emergency Response 4EHSM 240* Cooperative Work Experience 1-4
38-41
Select one of the following:CIS 110 Principles of Information Systems 4COMM 122 Public Speaking 3SPAN 120 Spanish I 5
3-5Total Required 41-46Plus General Education Requirements
* Student must complete EHSM 100 to beeligible for this course.
IV. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH(OSH) TECHNICIAN
Certificate Requirements:
Course Title UnitsEHSM 100 Introduction to Environmental and
Occupational Safety and Health(OSH) Technology 4
EHSM 130 Environmental/Occupational HealthEffects of Hazardous Materials 3
EHSM 135 General Industry Safety Standards 3EHSM 200 Hazardous Materials Management
(HMM) Applications 4EHSM 201 Introduction to Industrial Hygiene
and Occupational Health 4EHSM 240* Cooperative Work Experience 1-4
19-22Select two of the following:EHSM 145 Construction Safety Standards 3EHSM 205 Safety and Risk Management
Administration 4EHSM 230 Safety and Emergency Response 4
7-8Total Required 26-30
* Student must complete EHSM 100 to beeligible for this course.
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete the requirements abovequalify for a Certificate in Occupational Safetyand Health (OSH) Technician. An official requestmust be filed with the Admissions and RecordsOffice prior to the deadline as stated in theAcademic Calendar.
EXERCISE SCIENCEThis degree program is designed to preparestudents for a variety of careers includingeducation, physical therapy, coaching, personaltraining and other allied health professions byproviding classes oriented toward fitness,wellness and health promotion throughout thelifespan. The major also provides preparation fortransfer to a four-year college in physicaleducation, exercise physiology, kinesiology,nutrition or athletic training, as well as teachercredentialing programs.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIESAerobics InstructorAthletics Coach
* Athletics Trainer* Cardiovascular Rehabilitation* College Professor* Elementary School Teacher* Exercise Physiologist* Health Club Manager
Personal Trainer* Physical Therapist/ Assistant*Registered Dietician* Secondary School Teacher*Teaching
* Bachelor Degree or higher required
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsBIO 130 General Biology I 3BIO 131 General Biology I Laboratory 1BIO 140 Human Anatomy 5CHEM 115 Fundamentals of Chemistry 4COMM 122 Public Speaking 3ES 014ABC Body Building 1.5ES 250 Introduction to Physical Education 2ES 255 Care and Prevention of Athletic
Injuries 3
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HED 158 Nutrition for Athletes 3or
HED 255* Science of Nutrition 3PSY 120 Introductory Psychology 3SOC 120 Introductory Sociology 3
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Select one of the following:BIO 215 Statistics for Life Sciences 3MATH 160 Elementary Statistics 3PSY 215 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences 3
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Select two of the following (fulfills the activityrequirement for the associate degree):ES 001 Adapted Physical Exercise 1ES 009 Aerobic Dance Exercise 1ES 019ABC Physical Fitness 1.5ES 060ABC Badminton 1ES 076ABC Tennis 1ES 125ABC Golf 1ES 155ABC Basketball 1ES 170ABC Soccer 1ES 171ABC Softball 1ES 175ABC Volleyball 1
2-2.5Total Required 36.5-37Plus General Education Requirements
* HED 255 must be taken for SDSU and severalother transfer institutions. Please check withtransfer institution for specific requirements.
CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION:
RECREATIONAL LEADERSHIP– SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMSThis certificate offers specific training for entry-level positions or for advancement in child careand outdoor programs for children and families.It is designed to demonstrate an area ofexpertise that may be used to attainemployment in areas of school-based recreationand fitness programs.
Career OpportunitiesThe certificate is designed to prepare anindividual for a position in an elementary ormiddle school, YMCA, recreation center, day orresidential camp, or after school day careprogram. This is a great “stepping-stone”training for anyone who wants to major inexercise science, recreation, elementaryeducation or child development, providing thestudent with the expertise to enter the entry-leveljob market with knowledge of sound principlesof fitness and developmentally appropriaterecreation.
Students who complete the requirements belowand hold a current First Aid/CPR certificationqualify for a Certificate in RecreationalLeadership–School-Based Programs. An officialrequest must be filed with the Admissions andRecords Office prior to the deadline as stated inthe Academic Calendar.
Certificate Requirements:
Course Title UnitsCD 125 Child Growth and Development 3CD 157 Food and Nutrition for Children 3ES 253 Physical Education in Elementary
Schools 3ES 270 Cooperative Games 1ES 271 Fitness Walking with Children 1ES 272 Issues in Childhood Obesity 1ES 273 Field Experience in School-Based
Recreational Leadership 1Total Required 13
GENERAL STUDIESThe General Studies Associate Degree providesan opportunity for students to design a programof study meaningful and appropriate to their ownneeds and academic interests. The degreeincludes general education and a focused areaof study. Students may choose to earn thisdegree for preparation for employment or forpersonal development.
REQUIREMENTSTo meet the General Studies degreerequirements, a student must complete thefollowing:
I. AS or AA General EducationRequirements (see Transfer section)
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II. Areas of EmphasisChoose a minimum of 18 units from oneArea of Emphasis.
A. Business and TechnologyB. Communication and Language ArtsC. Humanities and Fine ArtsD. Science and MathematicsE. Social and Behavioral SciencesF. Lifelong Health and Fitness
A. Business and TechnologyThe Associate in Science in General Studies withan Emphasis in Business and Technology will beawarded to students upon completion of generaleducation degree requirements and 18 units inthis area. Courses in this area must be taken fora letter grade. These courses emphasize thestudy of business transaction theory andpractice, the operations and strategies ofbusiness decisions, legal concepts, and theplace of business in the American and globaleconomy as a whole. Students applymathematical and quantitative reasoning skills tothe discipline’s methodologies, and evaluate andinterpret basic economic principles and theoriesrelated to performance and specific economicsectors. Students must take a minimum of threeunits from each area. The remaining units maybe taken from any area.
BusinessBUS 109, 110, 111, 112, 114, 115, 119, 120,121, 122, 124, 125, 128, 129, 141, 146, 150,154, 155, 156, 157, 159ABCD, 162, 176, 195,240, 242
Computer and Information Science CIS 105, 110, 120, 121, 125, 140, 161, 162,170ABCD, 190, 191, 200ABCD, 201, 202, 203,204, 205, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 219,221, 230ABCD, 240, 242, 261, 262, 263,270ABCD, 290, 291, 292
EconomicsECON 110, 120, 121
MathematicsMATH 160, 178, 180
B. Communication and Language ArtsThe Associate in Arts in General Studies with anEmphasis in Communication and Language Artswill be awarded to students upon completion ofgeneral education degree requirements and 18units in this area. Courses in this area must betaken for a letter grade. These coursesemphasize the study of how language works toexpress human ideas and feelings. Studentsexplore and analyze written and verbalcommunication methods, as well as develop
and advance their oral and writtencommunication skills. Students must complete aminimum of six units in Communication and sixunits in Language Arts. The remaining six unitsmay be taken from either category.
CommunicationCOMM 110, 120, 122, 123, 124, 135, 136, 137,145
Language ArtsARAM 120, 121, 220, 221ARBC 120, 121, 220, 221, 250, 251ASL 120, 121, 220, 221ENGL 100, 110R, 120, 120R, 122, 124, 126,135-138, 150, 201, 202, 207, 214, 217, 221,222, 231, 232, 270, 271, 275, 276, 277FREN 120, 121, 220, 221, 250, 251ITAL 120, 121, 220NAKY 120, 121, 220, 221SPAN 120, 120A, 120B, 121, 220, 221, 250,251
C. Humanities and Fine ArtsThe Associate in Arts in General Studies with anEmphasis in Humanities and Fine Arts will beawarded to students upon completion ofgeneral education degree requirements and 18units in this area. Courses in this area must betaken for a letter grade. These coursesemphasize the study of cultural, humanisticactivities and artistic expression of humanbeings. Students evaluate and interpret theways in which people through the ages indifferent cultures have responded to themselvesand the world around them through artistic andcultural creation. Students develop an aestheticawareness and incorporate these conceptswhen constructing value judgments. Studentsmust complete a minimum of six units inHumanities and six units in Fine Arts. Theremaining six units may be taken from eithercategory.
HumanitiesARAM 120, 121, 220, 221ARBC 120, 121, 220, 221, 250, 251ASL 120, 121, 220, 221COMM 124ENGL 201, 202, 207, 214, 217, 221, 222, 231,232, 270, 271, 275, 276, 277FREN 120, 121, 220, 221, 250, 251HIST 100, 101, 105, 106HUM 110, 120, 140, 155ITAL 120, 121, 220NAKY 120, 121, 220, 221PHIL 110, 115, 117RELG 100, 120, 130, 140, 150, 200, 210, 215SPAN 120, 120A, 120B, 121, 220, 221, 250,251
Fine ArtsART 100, 120, 121, 124, 125, 129, 135, 140,141, 144, 145, 220, 221, 222, 224, 225, 230,231, 232, 233, 235, 236MUS 110, 111, 114, 115, 116, 117THTR 110, 120, 121
D. Science and MathematicsThe Associate in Science in General Studieswith an Emphasis in Science and Mathematicswill be awarded to students upon completion ofgeneral education degree requirements and 18units in this area. Courses in this area must betaken for a letter grade. These coursesemphasize the study of mathematical andquantitative reasoning skills and apply the factsand principles that form the foundations of livingand non-living systems. Students recognize andutilize the methodologies of science asinvestigative tools, as well as the limitations ofscience. Students use basic mathematical skills
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to solve numerical problems encountered indaily life, and more advanced skills forapplications in the physical and life sciences.Students must complete a minimum of six unitsin Science and six units in Mathematics. Theremaining six units may be taken from anycategory.
ScienceANTH 130ASTR 110, 112BIO 112, 115, 122, 128, 130, 131, 140, 141,141L, 152, 210, 220, 221CHEM 102, 115, 116, 120, 141, 142, 231ET 110GEOG 120, 121GEOL 104, 110, 111OCEA 112, 113PHYC 110, 120, 121, 130, 131, 190, 200, 210PSC 110, 111
MathematicsBIO 215MATH 103, 110, 120, 125, 126, 160, 178, 180,245, 280, 281, 284, 285PSY 215
Computer ScienceCS 119,119L,180ABCD, 181, 182, 280ABCD,281, 282, 289
EngineeringENGR 100, 120, 125, 200, 210, 218, 220, 260,270
E. Social and Behavioral SciencesThe Associate in Arts in General Studies with anEmphasis in Social and Behavioral Sciences willbe awarded to students upon completion ofgeneral education degree requirements and 18units in this area. Courses in this area must betaken for a letter grade. These coursesemphasize the study and understanding ofhuman behavior. Students evaluate andinterpret human societies; the institutions,organizations and groups that form them; andthe ways in which individuals and groups relateto one another. Students will also evaluatevarious approaches and methodologies of thedisciplines. Students must complete a minimumof six units in Social Science and six units inBehavioral Science. The remaining six units maybe taken from either category.
Social ScienceANTH 120ARBC 145COMM 110ECON 110, 120, 121, 124GEOG 106, 122, 130, 132HIST 108, 109, 114, 115, 118, 119, 122, 123,124, 130, 131, 132, 180, 181, 210, 271, 276,277POSC 120, 121, 124, 130, 140SOC 120, 130
Behavioral ScienceCD 115, 125PSY 120, 125, 134, 138, 140, 165, 170, 220
F. Lifelong Health and FitnessThe Associate in Arts in General Studies with anEmphasis in Lifelong Health and Fitness will beawarded to students upon completion ofgeneral education degree requirements and 18units in this area. Courses in this area must betaken for a letter grade. These courses focus onthe improvement of the health and well-being ofpeople and are designed to provide knowledgeof how to obtain optimal health, physical skill,and fitness throughout the lifespan. Potentialcareer fields that students will be prepared forupon completion include recreation leaders,
personal trainers, and commercial fitness centerstaff. Students must take a minimum of six unitsin Health, six units in Exercise Science, andthree units of Nutrition. The remaining three unitsmay be taken from any category.
HealthHED 105, 120, 122, 201, 251
Exercise ScienceES 250, 253, 254, 254L, 255, 270, 271, 272,273
NutritionHED 155, 158, 255
GRAPHIC DESIGNStudents in this degree program develop entrylevel skills in design aesthetics, typography,illustration, digital imaging, page layout, webdesign and professional business practices.The course work provides training with state ofthe art computer hardware and software used inthe graphic design profession. Studentsdevelop a professional portfolio for jobinterviews. Designed for a two-year degree orcertificate only. Students interested inpursuing a bachelor's degree should refer tothe “Art–Graphic Design (Transfer)” degree.Students should also consult the catalog ofthe transfer institution for specificrequirements.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES* Advertising Director* Art Director
CartoonistDesktop PublisherDisplay DesignerGraphic DesignerIllustrator
* Marketing DirectorMultimedia DesignerPackage DesignerTechnical IllustratorWeb Page Designer
* Bachelor Degree or higher required
Course Equivalencies:The following Cuyamaca and GrossmontCollege courses are considered similar enoughto be treated as equivalent. Modification ofMajor forms are not required.
SimilarCuyamaca GrossmontCourse CourseGD 217 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSIS 217GD 222 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSIS 137
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsART 124 Drawing I 3CIS 212 Introduction to Web Development 3GD 105 Fundamentals of Digital Media 3GD 110 Graphic Design Principles 3GD 125 Typography 3GD 126ABCD Photoshop Digital Imaging 3GD 129 Page Layout 3GD 130 Professional Business Practices 3GD 225 Digital Illustration 3
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GD 223 Advanced Flash Web Animation 3GD 230 Graphic Design Internship 1-4
7-10Total Required 34-37Plus General Education Requirements
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete only the majorrequirements above qualify for a Certificate inGraphic Design. An official request must be filedwith the Admissions and Records Office prior tothe deadline as stated in the AcademicCalendar.
CERTIFICATES OF SPECIALIZATION:These certificates offer specific training eitherfor entry-level positions or to augment relatedprograms such as Web Development orGraphic Design. They are designed todemonstrate a relatively narrow expertise or skillarea that may be used to attain a graphic design“niche” job.
Students who complete the requirements belowqualify for a certificate in that area of emphasis.An official request must be filed with theAdmissions and Records Office prior to thedeadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.
I. DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Certificate Requirements:
Course Title UnitsGD 110 Graphic Design Principles 3GD 126ABCD Photoshop Digital Imaging 3GD 130 Professional Business Practices 3GD 210 Professional Digital Photography I 3GD 211 Professional Digital Photography II 3
Total Required 15
II. WEB GRAPHICS
Certificate Requirements:
Course Title UnitsCIS 212 Introduction to Web Development 3GD 110 Graphic Design Principles 3GD 210 Professional Digital Photography I 3GD 217 Web Graphics 3GD 222 Flash Web Animation 3
Total Required 15
HISTORYThis major prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions for continued study in the fieldof history. The degree program fulfills the lowerdivision requirements for most majors in theHistory Department at San Diego StateUniversity and is typical of requirements at otherfour-year schools. For special requirements,transfer students should consult the catalog ofthe college or university of their choice. Historyclasses provide useful background for studentsin such fields as history, education, politicalscience and law.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES* Anthropologist* Archaeologist
Attorney* Cartographer* College History Professor* Historian* Intelligence Analyst* Journalist
Legislative AssistantPolitician
* Research Historian* Secondary School Teacher
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* Textbook Writer/Editor
* Bachelor Degree or higher required
Associate in Arts Degree Requirements:
Select twelve units from any two of thefollowing sequences:
Course Title UnitsHIST 100 Early World HistoryHIST 101 Modern World History 6
HIST 105 Early Western CivilizationHIST 106 Modern Western Civilization 6
HIST 108 Early American HistoryHIST 109 Modern American History 6
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Select six units from the following:HIST 118 U.S. History: Chicano/Chicana
Perspectives I 3HIST 119 U.S. History: Chicano/Chicana
Perspectives II 3HIST 122 Women in Early American History 3HIST 123 Women in Modern American History 3HIST 124 History of California 3HIST 180 U.S. History: Black Perspectives I 3HIST 181 U.S. History: Black Perspectives II 3HIST 210 Women in Western Civilization 3
6Total Required 18Plus General Education Requirements
Recommended Electives:ART 140, 141; ENGL 221, 222, 231, 232;GEOG 130; POSC 121, 124, 140; RELG 120,130
KUMEYAAY STUDIESCertificate of SpecializationStudents who complete the requirements belowqualify for a Certificate in Kumeyaay Studies. Anofficial request must be filed with theAdmissions and Records Office prior to thedeadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.
Select sixteen units from the following:
Course Title UnitsGEOG 132 Cultural Ethnobotany 3HIST 132 Kumeyaay History I: Precontact-1900 3HIST 133 Kumeyaay History II: 1900- Present 3NAKY 120 Kumeyaay I 5NAKY 121 Kumeyaay II 5NAKY 220 Kumeyaay III 5NAKY 221 Kumeyaay IV 5
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MANAGEMENTThis degree program is designed to providestudents with the skills necessary to besuccessful as a manager in today's demandingorganizational climate. The curriculum isbeneficial to men or women who aspire to mid-level or higher management positions in anytype of organization including business,government and service organizations.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES* Bank Officer
Claim Adjuster†Computer Operations Supervisor* Director, Research and Development
Employment InterviewerFinancial Planner
* Hospital AdministratorImport-Export AgentManagement Trainee
†Management ConsultantOffice ManagerStock Broker
* Teacher, College
* Bachelor Degree or higher required†Bachelor Degree normally recommended
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsBUS 115 Human Relations in Business 3BUS 120 Financial Accounting 4BUS 125 Business Law: Legal Environment of
Business 3BUS 128 Business Communication 3BUS 155 Human Resources Management 3BUS 156 Principles of Management 3COMM 122 Public Speaking 3
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Select two of the following:BOT 123-125 Comprehensive Excel Levels I–III 3BUS 176 Computerized Accounting
Applications 2CIS 105 Introduction to Computing 3CIS 110 Principles of Information Systems 4
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Select one of the following:BUS 110 Introduction to Business 3BUS 121 Managerial Accounting 4BUS 146 Marketing 3BUS 154 Diversity in the Workplace 3BUS 157 Principles of Leadership 3BUS 159 Management Internship 3BUS 195 Personal Finance 3ECON 120 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
3-4Total Required 30-33Plus General Education Requirements
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete only the majorrequirements above qualify for a Certificate inManagement. An official request must be filedwith the Admissions and Records Office prior tothe deadline as stated in the AcademicCalendar.
MATHEMATICSSince jobs requiring mathematical skills such asdata analysis, problem solving, patternrecognition, statistics, and probability aregrowing at nearly double the rate of overallemployment, the mathematics major maybenefit both educationally and economicallyfrom developing and pursuing an interest inmathematics. Mathematical skills and statisticalmethods are employed regularly by researcherstesting hypotheses, by workers applying qualitycontrol in manufacturing, and by informedcitizens who must evaluate information from themedia in tabular, graphical, and report form inorder to reach solutions. This major offers afoundation in these necessary skills. Theemphasis is to prepare students for transfer to afour-year institution and/or for career preparationin a vocational or professional field.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES* Accountant* Actuary
Air Traffic Controller* Auditor†Bank Officer* Budget Analyst
Computer Operator
* Computer Programmer†Cost Estimator†Credit and Collection Manager
Data Processing Manager* Economist* Engineer* Financial Planner
Insurance Agent/BrokerInsurance Claim ExaminerLaboratory ExaminerLoan Officer
* Market Research Analyst* Mathematician* Mathematics Teacher* Securities Trader
Semiconductor Technician* Statistician
Surveyor* Systems Analyst
* Bachelor Degree or higher required†Bachelor Degree normally recommended
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsMATH 180 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 5MATH 280 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 4MATH 281 Intermediate Calculus 4MATH 284 Linear Algebra 3
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Select one of the following:MATH 245 Discrete Math 3MATH 285 Differential Equations 3
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Select one of the following:ENGR 120 Engineering Computer Applications 3MATH 160 Elementary Statistics 3PHYC 190 Mechanics and Heat 5PHYC 200 Electricity and Magnetism 5PHYC 210 Wave Motion and Modern Physics 5
3-5Total Required 22-24Plus General Education Requirements
Recommended Electives:Students planning to transfer to four-yearinstitutions to complete a bachelor’s degree inPure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, orStatistics should select an emphasis in anapplied discipline such as accounting,chemistry, computer science, economics,engineering, or physics. In particular, transferstudents are strongly urged to elect thefollowing physics courses: PHYC 190, 200, 210.Students preparing for a vocational orprofessional career are strongly encouraged toselect an emphasis in a vocational/professionaldiscipline such as business, computer andinformation science, CADD technology,electronics technology, or environmental healthand safety management.
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete only the majorrequirements above qualify for a Certificate inMathematics. An official request must be filedwith the Admissions and Records Office prior tothe deadline as stated in the AcademicCalendar.
MUSIC
I. MUSIC EDUCATIONThis degree program offers lower divisionpreparation for students who want to pursue abachelor’s degree in music education and aCalifornia teaching credential in music. The
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primary emphasis is to prepare students fortransfer to four-year music education programs.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES * Arranger* Choral Director* Composer* Conductor
Copyist* Critic
Instrumentalist* Music Instructor/Professor* Music Librarian* Music Therapist
Music TypographerPerformer, VocalistRadio ProgrammerRecording Company Representative
* Teacher
* Bachelor Degree or higher required
Associate in Arts Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsMUS 105 Music Theory and Practice I 4MUS 106 Music Theory and Practice II 4MUS 110 Great Music Listening 3MUS 116 Introduction to World Music 3MUS 119 Cooperative Work Experience in
Music Education 1MUS 120 Introduction to Music Technology 3MUS 126 Class Guitar I 2MUS 132 Class Piano I 3MUS 133 Class Piano II 3MUS 170 Class Voice 2MUS 190 Performance Studies 1MUS 191 Performance Studies 1MUS 232 Class Piano III 3MUS 233 Class Piano IV 3MUS 290 Performance Studies 1MUS 291 Performance Studies 1
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Select four units from the following:MUS 108 Rock, Pop and Soul Ensemble 1MUS 109 Rock, Pop and Soul Ensemble 1MUS 136 Chamber Singers 1MUS 137 Chamber Singers 1MUS 152 Concert Band 1MUS 153 Concert Band 1MUS 156 Jazz Ensemble 1MUS 157 Jazz Ensemble 1MUS 158 Chorus 1MUS 159 Chorus 1MUS 208 Rock, Pop and Soul Ensemble 1MUS 209 Rock, Pop and Soul Ensemble 1MUS 236 Chamber Singers 1MUS 237 Chamber Singers 1MUS 252 Concert Band 1MUS 253 Concert Band 1MUS 256 Jazz Ensemble 1MUS 257 Jazz Ensemble 1MUS 258 Chorus 1MUS 259 Chorus 1
Total Required 42Plus General Education Requirements
II. MUSIC INDUSTRY STUDIESThis degree program provides lower divisionpreparation for students wishing to transfer to afour-year program in Music Industry Studies.The curriculum combines training in musictheory, literature and performance with studiesin music technology and business. Transferstudents should select the CSU GE Breadth orthe IGETC transfer pattern (see Transfersection).
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES * Advertising Jingle Writer* Arranger* Artist and Repertoire Manager
Artist Representative* Arts Administrator* Attorney specializing in Performing Arts* Composer* Concert Producer
CopyistInstrumentalistMusical Instrument Manufacturer
Representative* Music Publisher
Music Retail Manager* Professional Songwriter
PublicistRadio Programmer
* Record Company representative* Record Producer* Recording Studio Engineer* Teacher
Video Game ComposerVocalist
*Bachelor Degree or higher required
Associate in Art Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsMUS 104 Introduction to the Music Industry 3MUS 105 Music Theory and Practice I 4MUS 106 Music Theory and Practice II 4MUS 120 Introduction to Music Technology 3MUS 121 Music Industry Seminar 1MUS 122 Music Industry Seminar 1MUS 132 Class Piano I 3MUS 133 Class Piano II 3MUS 161 Cooperative Work Experience in
Music Industry 1MUS 221 Music Industry Seminar 1MUS 222 Music Industry Seminar 1MUS 232 Class Piano III 3MUS 233 Class Piano IV 3
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Select two of the following:MUS 110 Great Music Listening 3MUS 111 History of Jazz 3MUS 114 Music in the United States 3MUS 115 History of Rock Music 3MUS 116 Introduction to World Music 3MUS 117 Introduction to Music History and
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Select one of the following:BUS 120 Financial Accounting 4BUS 125 Business Law: Legal Environment
of Business 33-4
Select four of the following:MUS 108 Rock, Pop and Soul Ensemble 1MUS 109 Rock, Pop and Soul Ensemble 1MUS 136 Chamber Singers 1MUS 137 Chamber Singers 1MUS 152 Concert Band 1MUS 153 Concert Band 1MUS 156 Jazz Ensemble 1MUS 157 Jazz Ensemble 1MUS 158 Chorus 1MUS 159 Chorus 1MUS 190 Performance Studies 1MUS 191 Performance Studies 1MUS 208 Rock, Pop and Soul Ensemble 1MUS 209 Rock, Pop and Soul Ensemble 1MUS 236 Chamber Singers 1MUS 237 Chamber Singers 1MUS 252 Concert Band 1MUS 253 Concert Band 1MUS 256 Jazz Ensemble 1MUS 257 Jazz Ensemble 1
MUS 258 Chorus 1MUS 259 Chorus 1MUS 290 Performance Studies 1MUS 291 Performance Studies 1
4Total Required 36-38Plus General Education Requirements
ORNAMENTALHORTICULTUREThis degree program provides students withentry level skills, upgrading of existing skills,and preparation for further training. It isdesigned for those interested in careers innursery and greenhouse management,landscape design and construction, groundsmanagement, retail nursery operations,irrigation system design, installation andmaintenance of interior plantscaping,arboriculture and other related fields. Studentswill learn modern horticultural methods andprocedures as well as the use of tools andequipment common to the field.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES†Agricultural Inspector* Agricultural Researcher†Arboretum/Park Director
Arboriculture TechnicianBotanical Illustrator
†County/State Agricultural Advisor* Environmental Designer
Floral DesignerFlower Shop ManagerGolf Course SuperintendentGolf Course WorkerGreenhouse ManagerGrounds Maintenance ManagerGrower/Production Manager
†Horticultural JournalistIrrigation Consultant
†Landscape ArchitectLandscape ContractorLandscape DesignerLandscape TechnicianNursery/Garden Center Manager
†Park Planner/ManagerPlant Breeder/PropagatorSports Field ManagerTurf ManagerUrban ForesterWater Auditor
†Water Conservationist
* Bachelor Degree or higher required.†Bachelor Degree normally recommended.
I. ARBORICULTUREThis major encompasses urban forestry,professional tree care and tree trimming.Students will learn care and pruning oflandscape trees, palms and related plants aswell as common fruit trees. Course workincludes skill development in tree climbing andpruning techniques, basic tree maintenanceand principles of urban forestry. Graduates areemployed by private tree care companies,public agencies or may be self-employed.
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsOH 120 Fundamentals of Ornamental
Horticulture 3OH 130 Plant Pest Control 3OH 140 Soils 3OH 170 Plant Materials: Trees and Shrubs 3OH 260 Arboriculture 3OH 261 Tree Surgery and Specialized
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OH 262 Arboriculture: Palms and RelatedPlants 1
OH 263 Urban Forestry 1OH 275 Diagnosing Horticultural Problems 1.5OH 290* Cooperative Work Experience
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Select eleven units from the following:OH 102 Xeriscape: Water Conservation
in the Landscape 2OH 172 Introduction to Landscape Design 3OH 235 Principles of Landscape Irrigation 4OH 276 Horticultural Equipment Repair
and Maintenance 3OH 278 Business Management for
Ornamental Horticulture 3SPAN 120 Spanish I 5
11Total Required 33.5Plus General Education Requirements
*Student must complete six units within themajor at Cuyamaca College to be eligible forthis course.
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete only the majorrequirements above qualify for a Certificate inArboriculture. An official request must be filedwith the Admissions and Records Office prior tothe deadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.
II. FLORAL DESIGN This degree program is designed for thoseindividuals seeking careers in the floral industry,or for those seeking to upgrade their existingskills and prepare for further training. Coursework is directed toward skills, concepts andpractices used in the commercial floral industrywith an emphasis in hands-on training.
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsOH 114 Floral Design I 3OH 116 Floral Design II 3OH 117 Wedding Design I 3OH 118 Special Occasion Floral Design 3OH 119 Wedding Design II 3OH 120 Fundamentals of Ornamental
Horticulture 3OH 278 Business Management for
Ornamental Horticulture 3OH 290* Cooperative Work Experience
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Select nine units from the following:ART 100 Art Appreciation 3ART 120 Two-Dimensional Design 3ART 124 Drawing I 3ART 141 History of Western Art II:
1250 A.D. to Present Time 3ART 145 Contemporary Art History:
1945-Present 3OH 170 Plant Materials: Trees and Shrubs 3OH 180 Plant Materials: Annuals and
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Total Required 33Plus General Education Requirements
*Student must complete six units within themajor at Cuyamaca College to be eligible forthis course.
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete only the majorrequirements above qualify for a Certificate inFloral Design. An official request must be filedwith the Admissions and Records Office prior to
the deadline as stated in the AcademicCalendar.
III. GOLF COURSE AND SPORTS TURFMANAGEMENT
Students in this major pursue careers as golfcourse superintendents or sports turf managers.The program is intended for those individualswishing to enter the field as well as those whodesire to upgrade their existing skills. Studentsmay also transfer to a four-year degree programin agronomy, turf management or related field.Course work is designed to studyenvironmentally sound solutions for the efficientproduction and management of golf and sportsturf.
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsBUS 156 Principles of Management 3OH 120 Fundamentals of Ornamental
Horticulture 3OH 130 Plant Pest Control 3OH 140 Soils 3OH 170 Plant Materials: Trees and Shrubs 3OH 174 Turf and Ground Cover Management 3OH 220 Landscape Construction:
Concrete and Masonry 3OH 235 Principles of Landscape Irrigation 4OH 265 Golf Course and Sports Turf
Management 3OH 276 Horticultural Equipment Repair
and Maintenance 3OH 290* Cooperative Work Experience
Education 5Total Required 36Plus General Education Requirements
*Student must complete six units within themajor at Cuyamaca College to be eligible forthis course.
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete only the majorrequirements above qualify for a Certificate inGolf Course and Sports Turf Management. Anofficial request must be filed with theAdmissions and Records Office prior to thedeadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.
IV. IRRIGATION TECHNOLOGYThis specialized field focuses on the design,installation and management of landscapeirrigation systems. The program is designed forentry level students, those seeking to upgradeexisting skills, or those wishing to transfer to afour-year degree program at Cal Poly or otherinstitution. The use of current design theory,installation techniques, and managementprograms form the heart of the curriculum.Graduates are employed by landscapearchitects, irrigation consultants, landscapecontractors, public agencies or may be self-employed.
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsOH 102 Xeriscape: Water Conservation
in the Landscape 2OH 120 Fundamentals of Ornamental
Horticulture 3OH 140 Soils 3OH 174 Turf and Ground Cover Management 3OH 221 Landscape Construction:
Irrigation and Carpentry 3OH 235 Principles of Landscape Irrigation 4OH 238 Irrigation System Design 3OH 290* Cooperative Work Experience
Education 324
Select nine units from the following:ENGR/SURV 218 Plane Surveying 4OH 130 Plant Pest Control 3OH 171 Landscape Drafting 1OH 172 Introduction to Landscape Design 3OH 200** Introduction to Computer Aided
Landscape Design 3OH 225 Landscape Contracting 3OH 276 Horticultural Equipment Repair
and Maintenance 3SPAN 120 Spanish I 5
9Total Required 33Plus General Education Requirements
*Student must complete six units within themajor at Cuyamaca College to be eligible forthis course.** May also be offered at Southwestern Collegeas LA 200.
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete only the majorrequirements above qualify for a Certificate inIrrigation Technology. An official request mustbe filed with the Admissions and Records Officeprior to the deadline as stated in the AcademicCalendar.
V. LANDSCAPE DESIGNThis major provides students with a systematic,process-oriented approach to landscapedesign for residential landscapes. Thecurriculum is designed to investigate the currenttrends in landscape design with thetechnologies used in the construction of theprojects. Course work is designed for entry levelskills, upgrading of existing skills, and fortransfer to four-year degree programs.Graduates are employed by landscapearchitects, landscape contractors, publicagencies or may be self-employed.
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsOH 102 Xeriscape: Water Conservation
in the Landscape 2OH 170 Plant Materials: Trees and Shrubs 3OH 171 Landscape Drafting 1OH 172 Introduction to Landscape Design 3OH 173 Intermediate Landscape Design 3OH 175 Advanced Landscape Design 3OH 180 Plant Materials: Annuals and
Perennials 3OH 200* Introduction to Computer Aided
Landscape Design 3OH 201** Advanced Computer Aided
Landscape Design 3OH 220 Landscape Construction: Concrete
and Masonry 3OH 235 Principles of Landscape Irrigation 4OH 278 Business Management for
Ornamental Horticulture 3OH 290*** Cooperative Work Experience
Education 3Total Required 37Plus General Education Requirements
* May also be offered at Southwestern Collegeas LA 200.** May also be offered at Southwestern Collegeas LA 201.*** Student must complete six units within themajor at Cuyamaca College to be eligible forthis course.
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filed with the Admissions and Records Officeprior to the deadline as stated in the AcademicCalendar.
VI. LANDSCAPE TECHNOLOGYLandscape installation and management formsthe focus of this program. Students learn thelatest methods, materials and techniques in thelandscape industry. Those seeking careers inlandscape technology are entering achallenging career field that requires knowledgeof plant material, turfgrass, landscape andirrigation design, soils, pest control andlandscape construction. A professional in thefield has the opportunity to be involved inworking with people as well as plants as themanager must direct and supervise employees,deal with clients and suppliers, and maybecome involved in professional organizations.Students entering the landscape industry, thosealready employed but seeking to upgrade theirskills, and those wishing to transfer to Cal Polyor other four-year degree programs will benefitfrom the curriculum. Graduates are employedby landscape contractors, public agencies ormay be self-employed.
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsOH 120 Fundamentals of Ornamental
Horticulture 3OH 130 Plant Pest Control 3OH 140 Soils 3OH 170 Plant Materials: Trees and Shrubs 3OH 172 Introduction to Landscape Design 3OH 180 Plant Materials: Annuals and
Perennials 3OH 220 Landscape Construction:
Concrete and Masonry 3OH 235 Principles of Landscape Irrigation 4OH 290* Cooperative Work Experience
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Select five units from the following:OH 102 Xeriscape: Water Conservation
in the Landscape 2OH 173 Intermediate Landscape Design 3OH 174 Turf and Ground Cover Management 3OH 221 Landscape Construction:
Irrigation and Carpentry 3OH 225 Landscape Contracting 3OH 276 Horticultural Equipment Repair
and Maintenance 3OH 278 Business Management for
Ornamental Horticulture 3SPAN 120 Spanish I 5
5Total Required 33Plus General Education Requirements
* Student must complete six units within themajor at Cuyamaca College to be eligible forthis course.
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete only the majorrequirements above qualify for a Certificate inLandscape Technology. An official request mustbe filed with the Admissions and Records Officeprior to the deadline as stated in the AcademicCalendar.
VII. NURSERY TECHNOLOGYStudents enrolled in this major pursue careers inthe wholesale production and retail sales ofhorticultural crops. Course work will focus onplant propagation, greenhouse plantproduction, and horticultural practices related toproduction and sales of landscape and
greenhouse plant material. Students enteringthe nursery industry, those already employedbut seeking upgraded skills, and those wishingto transfer to Cal Poly or other four-year degreeprograms will benefit from the curriculum.Graduates are employed by wholesale andretail nurseries, public agencies or may be selfemployed.
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsOH 120 Fundamentals of Ornamental
Horticulture 3OH 121 Plant Propagation 3OH 130 Plant Pest Control 3OH 140 Soils 3OH 170 Plant Materials: Trees and Shrubs 3OH 180 Plant Materials: Annuals and
Perennials 3OH 240 Greenhouse Plant Production 3OH 290* Cooperative Work Experience
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Select nine units from the following:BIO 122 Plant Structures and Functions 4OH 114 Floral Design I 3OH 172 Introduction to Landscape Design 3OH 276 Horticultural Equipment Repair
and Maintenance 3OH 278 Business Management for
Ornamental Horticulture 3SPAN 120 Spanish I 5
9Total Required 33Plus General Education Requirements
* Student must complete six units within themajor at Cuyamaca College to be eligible forthis course.
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete only the majorrequirements above qualify for a Certificate inNursery Technology. An official request must befiled with the Admissions and Records Officeprior to the deadline as stated in the AcademicCalendar.
PARALEGAL STUDIESThe legal profession has evolved, like themedical profession, into a profession ofspecialties. Based on this development, lawyersneed qualified assistants to better help themprovide legal services to their clients. Paralegalsare trained, professional technicians able toprovide this needed legal assistance.
This degree program is specifically designed toprepare and provide students with the analyticalskills and written abilities necessary to assistattorneys in the practice of law. The technicalcurriculum goals and objectives emphasizethree primary areas:
1. Legal Research, Analysis and Writing 2. Ethics and the Mechanics of Law3. Cooperative Work Experience
The successful paralegal degree candidate willpossess a broad educational background withan opportunity to gain specialized skills inspecific areas of law. The large curriculumoffering also allows practicing paralegals toattend college refresher or new skillsdevelopment courses.
This program does not prepare students for lawschool or the practice of law.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIESClaim ExaminerCompensation and Benefits ManagerCompliance and Enforcement Inspector
†Contract ConsultantForms and Procedures SpecialistFreelance Paralegal
* Labor Relations SpecialistLaw ClerkLegal AideLegal AssistantLegal Research AssistantLegal TechnicianOccupational Safety and Health Worker
†ParalegalPatent AgentTitle Examiner
* Bachelor Degree or higher required†Bachelor Degree normally recommended
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsBOT 120-122 Comprehensive Word Levels I–III 3BUS 125 Business Law: Legal Environment
of Business 3PARA 100 Introduction to Paralegal Studies 3PARA 110 Civil Litigation Practice and
Procedures 3PARA 130 Legal Research and Writing 3PARA 132 Computer Assisted Legal Research
(CALR) 3PARA 135 Bankruptcy Law 3
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Select at least six units from the following:PARA 120 Administrative Law 3PARA 125 Business Organizations 1PARA 140 Criminal Law and Procedures 3PARA 145 Estate Planning 3PARA 150 Family Law 3PARA 155 Insurance Law 3PARA 160 Personal Injury 1PARA 165 Probate Law 3PARA 170 Worker’s Compensation 1PARA 180 Government and Public Contracts 3PARA 250* Internship 1-3
6Total Required 27Plus General Education Requirements
* Student must complete 18 units within themajor to be eligible for this course.
Recommended Electives:BUS 128, ENGL 120
To fulfill G.E. requirements for the ParalegalStudies degree, select from the following:
AREA A – LANGUAGE AND RATIONALITY(Minimum of 6 semester units)One course from each area:
1. Written CommunicationENGL 120
2. Oral Communication and AnalyticalThinkingCOMM 120, 122, 137ENGR 100MATH 103, 110, 120, 125, 150, 160, 170, 175, 176, 178, 180, 245, 280, 281, 284PHIL 125, 130PSY 215
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AREA B – NATURAL SCIENCES(Minimum of 4 semester units)A course that includes a laboratory (laboratorycourses are underlined):
ANTH 130ASTR 110, 112BIO 112, 115, 122, 126, 128, 130, 131, 140,152, 210, 220, 221CHEM 113, 115, 116, 120, 141GEOG 120, 121GEOL 104, 110, 111OCEA 112, 113PHYC 110, 120, 121, 130, 131, 190, 200, 210
AREA C – HUMANITIES(Minimum of 3 semester units)One of the following courses:
ARAM 120, 121, 220ARBC 120, 121, 145, 220, 221, 250, 251ART 100, 120, 140, 141, 144, 145ASL 120COMM 124, 145ENGL 122, 201, 202, 207, 214, 217, 221, 222,231, 232, 270, 271, 275, 276, 277FREN 120, 121, 220, 221, 250, 251HIST 100, 101, 105, 106, 210HUM 110, 120, 140, 155ITAL 120, 121, 220MUS 110, 111, 114, 115, 116, 117PHIL 110, 115, 117, 140, 160, 170RELG 100, 120, 130, 140, 150, 200, 210, 215SPAN 120, 120A & 120B*, 121, 141, 145, 220,221, 250, 251THTR 110, 120, 121
AREA D – SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORALSCIENCES(Minimum of 3 semester units)One of the following courses:
ANTH 120CD 115, 125ECON 110, 120, 121GEOG 106, 130, 132HED 120, 122, 201HIST 108, 109, 114, 115, 118, 119, 122, 123,124, 130, 131, 132, 133, 180, 181POSC 120, 121, 124, 130, 140PSY 120, 125, 134, 138, 140, 165, 170, 220SOC 120, 125, 130
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:(Minimum 6 semester units)Two courses from two different areas:
• Area B - Natural Sciences• Area C - Humanities• Area D - Social and Behavioral Sciences
* Will receive general education credit for SPAN120B only after completion of SPAN 120A.
NOTE: General Education course choices fortransfer and the Associate Degree may differbetween Cuyamaca College and GrossmontCollege. Each college strongly recommends thatstudents visit the Counseling Centers for specificinformation if they plan to attend both campuses.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:Cuyamaca College will confer the Degree ofAssociate in Science in Paralegal Studies uponstudents who successfully complete thefollowing requirements:
1. A minimum of 60 semester units of collegework. English composition course credit:Students may receive credit for only oneEnglish composition course below
transferable freshman composition (ENGL120) toward degree requirements.
2. Competency RequirementsA. Completion of ENGL 120 with a grade of
"C" or better, or a grade of "P"*.B. Completion of MATH 103 or a higher
numbered mathematics class with agrade of "C" or better, or a grade of "P"*or completion of MDTP Assessmentplacing into a class higher than MATH103 or 110.
3. Exercise Science Degree RequirementsTwo activity courses in exercise science arerequired for graduation from CuyamacaCollege. These courses are marked with anasterisk in the “Course Descriptions”section.A. If medical reasons necessitate exclusion
from exercise science, a medicalstatement must be on file with theAdmissions and Records Office.Adaptive exercise science classes areavailable.
B. Veterans who have completed at leastone year of honorable active service willreceive two units of credit for exercisescience which will satisfy the activityrequirement for graduation. To receivecredit for military service, a DD-214 orappropriate military records must besubmitted to the Admissions andRecords Office.
4. Achievement of a "C" average (2.0 GPA) inall college work counted toward degreerequirements.
5. A maximum of 12 "P"* semester units takenin regular course work at this institution maybe counted toward the 60 semester unitsrequired for graduation but shall not beincluded as part of the requirements for themajor.
6. A minimum of 12 semester units of LegalSpecialty courses must be completed atCuyamaca College.
* A grade of "P" (Pass) represents a "C" grade orbetter.
For more information regarding degreerequirements, see “Transfer” section.
PHYSICAL SCIENCEThe physical science major is designed to givestudents working toward a bachelor’s degree awell-balanced, lower division program. Itemphasizes fundamental concepts andproblem solving. The degree requirements aretypical of what four-year colleges anduniversities require; see www.assist.org forrequirements of specific transfer institution.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIESThis degree program trains students for a widevariety of diverse professions such as technicaladministration in industry and government, legalwork with patents, scientific librarianship,scientific journalism and physical scienceteacher.
* AstronomerCartographic Technician
* ChemistGeodetic Technician
* Geologist* Meteorologist
Meteorological Technician* Oceanographer* Patent Lawyer* Physical Science Teacher
Physical Science Technician* Physicist
Range TechnicianSoil Conservation Technician
* Bachelor Degree or higher required
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsASTR 110 Descriptive Astronomy 3CHEM 141 General Chemistry I 5CHEM 142 General Chemistry II 5CHEM 231 Organic Chemistry I 5GEOL 110 General Geology 3MATH 180 Analytical Geometry and Calculus I 5MATH 280 Analytical Geometry and Calculus II 4MATH 281 Intermediate Calculus 4PHYC 190 Mechanics and Heat 5PHYC 200 Electricity and Magnetism 5PHYC 210 Wave Motion and Modern Physics 5
Total Required 49Plus General Education Requirements
PHYSICSPhysics is the study of the relationship betweenmatter and energy in the universe. Thecurriculum is designed to give students workingtoward a bachelor’s degree a well-balanced,lower division program by emphasizingfundamental concepts and problem solving.The degree requirements are typical of whatfour-year colleges and universities require; seewww.assist.org for requirements of specifictransfer institution.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIESAir Pollution Operating Specialist
* Astronomer* Astrophysicist* Biomedical Engineer* Biophysicist* Chemical Physicist
Consumer Safety Officer* Cryogenic Engineer
ElectricianFood and Drug Inspector
* Fusion Engineer* Geophysicist
Government Claims RepresentativeHealth Program Representative
* High Energy PhysicistLaser Specialist
* Metallurgist* Meteorologist* Nuclear Physicist* Physical Oceanographer* Physicist* Plasma Physicist
Quality Control Technician* Quantum Physicist* Seismologist
* Bachelor Degree or higher required
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsCHEM 141 General Chemistry I 5CHEM 142 General Chemistry II 5MATH 180 Analytical Geometry and Calculus I 5MATH 280 Analytical Geometry and Calculus II 4MATH 281 Intermediate Calculus 4PHYC 190 Mechanics and Heat 5PHYC 200 Electricity and Magnetism 5PHYC 210 Wave Motion and Modern Physics 5
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REAL ESTATE I. REAL ESTATEThis degree program is designed to preparestudents for employment in real estate or relatedfields. It also meets the educational requirementsfor the California Real Estate Broker’s Licenseand helps prepare both the salesperson andbroker for the state examination. Most real estateclasses also meet educational requirements forappraisal licensing.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIESAgent
†AppraiserBrokerBuilder/Developer
* EconomistEscrow Officer/Trust ManagerInvestorLender/Financial InstitutionProperty ManagerSalespersonTitle Officer
* Bachelor Degree or higher required†Office of Real Estate Appraisal License required
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsRE 190 Real Estate Principles 3RE 191 Real Estate Practice 3RE 192 Real Estate Finance 3RE 193 Real Estate Legal Aspects 3RE 194 Real Estate Appraisal 3
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Select three of the following including one accounting or economics course:BUS 110* Introduction to Business 3BUS 120 Financial Accounting 4ECON 110 Economic Issues and Policies 3
orECON 120 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
orECON 121 Principles of Microeconomics 3
orRE 197 Real Estate Economics 3RE 201 Real Estate Property Management 3RE 250* Real Estate Internship 1-4RE 294 Advanced Real Estate Appraisal 3Elective (select one elective from below) 3
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Electives:BUS 125 Business Law: Legal Environment
of Business 3RE 125 Escrow Procedures I 3RE 202* Business Opportunities Sales 3RE 204 Real Estate Office Administration 3RE 230* Commercial Real Estate 3RE 292 Mortgage Loan Brokering and
Lending 3
Total Required 22-26Plus General Education Requirements
* Non-Department of Real Estate Licensingcourse
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete only the majorrequirements above qualify for a Certificate inReal Estate. An official request must be filed withthe Admissions and Records Office prior to thedeadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.
BROKER’S LICENSEStudents may satisfy the California StateEducation requirement for a Broker’s License bycompleting the following:
Course Title UnitsRE 190 Real Estate Principles 3RE 191 Real Estate Practice 3RE 192 Real Estate Finance 3RE 193 Real Estate Legal Aspects 3RE 194 Real Estate Appraisal 3One accounting or economics course 3-4Electives (select two electives from above) 6
Total Required 24-25
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Certificate Requirements:
Course Title UnitsRE 125 Escrow Procedures I 3RE 126 Escrow Procedures II 3RE 127 Escrow Procedures III 3RE 190 Real Estate Principles 3RE 192 Real Estate Finance 3RE 193 Real Estate Legal Aspects 3
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Select two of the following:BUS 120 Financial Accounting 4BUS 121 Managerial Accounting 4BUS 125 Business Law: Legal Environment
of Business 3ECON 120 Principles of Macroeconomics 3ECON 121 Principles of Microeconomics 3RE 191 Real Estate Practice 3RE 194 Real Estate Appraisal 3RE 197 Real Estate Economics 3RE 201 Real Estate Property Management 3RE 202 Business Opportunities Sales 3RE 204 Real Estate Office Administration 3
6-8Total Required 24-26
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete the requirements abovequalify for a Certificate in Escrow. An officialrequest must be filed with the Admissions andRecords Office prior to the deadline as stated inthe Academic Calendar.
SOCIAL WORKThe Social Work degree offers lower divisionpreparation for students who want to pursue abachelor’s degree in social work. The programis designed to prepare students for transfer tofour-year social work programs.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES* Administration* Child Welfare
Clinical:*Counseling, Therapy
Community Organizations:*Advocacy, Politics, Education
* Criminal Justice/Corrections* Developmental Disabilities* Gerontology* Health Care
Occupational:*Counseling*Organizational Development*Teaching*Wellness Promotion*Human Resources
Public Welfare:*Social Work
* Research
* Bachelor degree or higher recommended
Associate in Arts Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsBIO 130 General Biology I 3ECON 110 Economic Issues and Policies 3
orECON 120 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
orECON 121 Principles of Microeconomics 3HED 201 Introduction to Public Health 3MATH 160 Elementary Statistics 3
orPSY 215 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences 3
orBIO 215 Statistics for Life Sciences 3PSY 120 Introductory Psychology 3SOC 120 Introductory Sociology 3SW 110 Social Work Fields of Service 3SW 120 Introduction to Social Work 3
Total Required 24Plus General Education Requirements
SPANISHThis degree program is designed to providestudents with communicative skills inunderstanding, speaking, reading, and writingSpanish. It also gives students a greaterunderstanding of Spanish culture andcivilization, and prepares them for greaterinternational and domestic career opportunities.For the suggested sequence of courses to betaken and/or assistance in transferring to a four-year institution, contact the Counseling Centeror the Department of Foreign Languages.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIESBilingual AideBorder Patrol OfficerBuyerCourt InterpreterCounselingCustoms Agent/InspectorForeign Exchange Clerk
* Foreign Student AdvisorInterpreter
* Journalist* Museum Curator* Physician* Scientific Linguist
Tour GuideTutor
* Bachelor Degree or higher required
Associate in Arts Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsSPAN 120 Spanish I 5
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andSPAN 120B Spanish I 2.5SPAN 121 Spanish II 5SPAN 220 Spanish III 5SPAN 221 Spanish IV 5SPAN 250 Conversational Spanish I 3SPAN 251 Conversational Spanish II 3
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Perspectives I 3HIST 119 U.S. History: Chicano/Chicana
Perspectives II 3SPAN 141 Spanish and Latin American Cultures 3SPAN 145 Hispanic Civilizations 3
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Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete only the majorrequirements above qualify for a Certificate inSpanish. An official request must be filed withthe Admissions and Records Office prior to thedeadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.
SURVEYINGThis degree program prepares students to enterthe civil engineering field. Competency in careand operation of field instruments, solution ofproblems in the laboratory, drafting of landsurvey maps and civil engineering plans, andapplication of studies to field practice arethoroughly explored.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIESGeodetic SurveyorGeophysical Prospecting SurveyorInstruments Surveyor AssistantLand SurveyorMarine SurveyorMine SurveyorOil-Well Directional Surveyor
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsCADD 115 Engineering Graphics 3
orENGR 100 Introduction to Engineering and
Design 3CADD 120 Introduction to Computer-Aided
Drafting and Design 3CADD 127 Survey Drafting Technology 3MATH 170 Analytic Trigonometry 3PHYC 110 Introductory Physics 4SURV 218 Plane Surveying 4
orENGR 218 Plane Surveying 4SURV 220 Boundary Control and Legal
Principles 3SURV 240 Advanced Surveying 4
Total Required 27Plus General Education Requirements
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete only the majorrequirements above qualify for a Certificate inSurveying. An official request must be filed withthe Admissions and Records Office prior to thedeadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.
UNIVERSITY STUDIESThe Associate Degree in University Studies withArea of Emphasis is intended to accommodatethe differing requirements of a wide variety oftransfer institutions and major options. Becauseadmission and major preparation requirementsvary at each four-year transfer institution,courses used to complete this degree should beselected with the assistance of a counselor. Thecompletion of the University Studies Degreedoes not guarantee acceptance into either abaccalaureate major or a four-year institution.
REQUIREMENTS
I. California State University (CSU)General Education Breadth1. Complete CSU General Education
Breadth (see Transfer section).2. Earn a grade of “C” or better in 30 of the
required 39 semester units of generaleducation to include all courses in AreaA and the Mathematical/QuantitativeReasoning courses in Area B.
3. Complete a minimum of 18 units in anArea of Emphasis (listed below).
4. Complete a minimum of 60 degreeapplicable CSU transferable semesterunits.
5. Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 in allcollege course work completed.
6. Meet Cuyamaca College residencerequirements for graduation (seeAdmission Information).
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II. Intersegmental General EducationTransfer Curriculum (IGETC) for CSU or UC 1. Complete IGETC Certification (see
Transfer section).2. Earn a grade of “C” or better in all IGETC
courses.3. Complete a minimum of 18 units in an
Area of Emphasis (listed below).4. Complete a minimum of 60 degree
applicable UC transferable semesterunits.
5. Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 in allcollege course work completed.
6. Meet Cuyamaca College residencerequirements for graduation (seeAdmission Information).
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III. Area of Emphasis A. Business and EconomicsB. Communication and Language ArtsC. Humanities and Fine ArtsD. Science and Mathematics E. Social and Behavioral Sciences
While 18 units are required in a specific area tomeet the requirements of the degree, it isstrongly recommended that as many lowerdivision preparation for the major courses aspossible be completed at the communitycollege prior to transfer. Some baccalaureatemajors and four-year institutions require a higherGPA than is necessary for the associate degree.Completion of the University Studies degreedoes not guarantee admission to a four-yearinstitution.
A. Business and EconomicsCourses in this Area of Emphasis emphasize thestudy of business transaction theory andpractice, the operations and strategies ofbusiness decisions, legal concepts, and theplace of business in the American and globaleconomy as a whole. Students applymathematical and quantitative reasoning skillsto the discipline’s methodologies, and evaluateand interpret basic economic principles andtheories related to performance and specificeconomic sectors. Students completing thisarea may be interested in the followingbaccalaureate majors: accounting, business,economics, finance, information and decisionsystems, international business, management,and marketing. Students must complete aminimum of six units in Business, six units inEconomics, and six units of electives from thefollowing:
BusinessBUS 110, 120, 121, 125, 128*
EconomicsECON 110, 120, 121
ElectivesCIS 110, MATH 160, 178, 180
B. Communication and Language ArtsCourses in this Area of Emphasis focus on thestudy of how language works to express humanideas and feelings. Students explore andanalyze written and verbal communicationmethods, as well as develop and advance theiroral and written communication skills. Studentscompleting this area may be interested in thefollowing baccalaureate majors:communication, English, foreign language,literature, journalism, and linguistics. Studentsmust complete a minimum of six units inCommunication and six units in Language Arts.The remaining six units may be taken from eithercategory:
CommunicationCOMM 110, 120*, 122, 123, 124, 145
Language ArtsARAM 120, 121, 220ARBC 120, 121, 220, 221ASL 120, 121, 220, 221ENGL 122, 124, 126FREN 120, 121, 220, 221, 250, 251ITAL 120, 121, 220NAKY 120, 121, 220, 221SPAN 120, 120A, 120B, 121, 220, 221, 250, 251
C. Humanities and Fine ArtsCourses in this Area of Emphasis relate to thestudy of cultural, humanistic activities, andartistic expression of human beings. Studentsevaluate and interpret the ways in which peoplethrough the ages in different cultures haveresponded to themselves and the world aroundthem through artistic and cultural creation.Students develop an aesthetic awareness andincorporate these concepts when constructingvalue judgments. Students completing this areamay be interested in the followingbaccalaureate majors: art, humanities, music,philosophy, religious studies, and theatre arts.Students must complete a minimum of six unitsin Humanities and six units in Fine Arts. Theremaining six units may be taken from eithercategory:
HumanitiesARAM 120, 121, 220ARBC 120, 121, 220, 221ART 140, 141, 145ASL 120, 121, 220, 221ENGL 122, 201, 202, 207, 214, 217, 221, 222,231, 232, 270, 271FREN 120, 121, 220, 221HIST 100, 101, 105, 106, 210HUM 110, 120, 155ITAL 120, 121, 220NAKY 120, 121, 220, 221PHIL 110, 115, 117RELG 120, 130, 140, 210, 215SPAN 120, 120A, 120B, 121, 220, 221, 250, 251
Fine ArtsART 120, 124, 125, 140, 141, 145MUS 110, 111, 114, 115, 116, 117THTR 110, 120, 121
D. Science and Mathematics Courses in this Area of Emphasis focus on thestudy of mathematical and quantitativereasoning skills and apply the facts andprinciples that form the foundations of living andnon-living systems. Students recognize andutilize the methodologies of science asinvestigative tools, as well as the limitations ofscience. Students use basic mathematical skillsto solve numerical problems encountered indaily life, and more advanced skills forapplications in the physical and life sciences.Students completing this area may be interested
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in the following baccalaureate majors:astronomy, biological sciences, chemistry,computer science, engineering, geography,geology, mathematics, oceanography, physicalscience, and physics. Students must completea minimum of six units in Science and six unitsin Mathematics. The remaining twelve units maybe taken from either category:
ScienceANTH 130ASTR 110, 112BIO 128, 130, 131, 140, 141, 141L, 152, 210,220, 221CHEM 102, 115, 116, 120, 141, 142, 231CS 119, 119L, 180ABCD, 181, 182, 280ABCD,281, 282, 289GEOG 120, 121GEOL 104, 110, 111OCEA 112, 113PHYC 110, 120, 121, 130, 131, 190, 200, 210PSC 110, 111
MathematicsBIO 215MATH 120, 125, 126, 160, 178, 180, 245, 280,281, 284, 285PSY 215
E. Social and Behavioral SciencesCourses in this Area of Emphasis emphasize thestudy and understanding of human behavior.Students evaluate and interpret humansocieties; the institutions, organizations, and thegroups that form them; and the ways in whichindividuals and groups relate to one another.Students evaluate various approaches andmethodologies of the disciplines. Studentscompleting this area may be interested in thefollowing baccalaureate majors: anthropology,child development, education, history, nutrition,political science, psychology, social work, andsociology. Students must complete a minimumof six units in Social Science and six units inBehavioral Science. The remaining six units maybe taken from either category:
Social ScienceANTH 120ECON 120, 121GEOG 106, 130, 132HIST 108, 109, 114, 115, 118, 119, 122, 123,130, 131, 132, 180, 181POSC 120, 121, 124, 130, 140SOC 120, 130
Behavioral ScienceCD 115, 125PSY 120, 125, 134, 138, 140, 165, 170, 220
*Course not UC-transferable
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT -CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY GENERALEDUCATION BREADTH (CSU GE)The Certificate of Achievement in CaliforniaState University General Education Breadth(CSU GE) may be awarded upon completion ofthe CSU GE Breadth requirements (see Transfersection). Students must complete a minimum of39 units, which are distributed among five areas.CSU GE Breadth requirements are designed tobe taken with a major area of concentration andelective courses in preparation for transfer to theCalifornia State University. Although thiscertificate recognizes the completion of lowerdivision general education requirements for theCSU, it does not guarantee admission to a four-year institution. An official request must be filedwith the Admissions and Records Office prior tothe deadline as stated in the AcademicCalendar.
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT -INTERSEGMENTAL GENERAL EDUCATIONTRANSFER CURRICULUM (IGETC)The Certificate of Achievement inIntersegmental General Education TransferCurriculum (IGETC) may be awarded uponcompletion of the IGETC requirements (seeTransfer section). Students must complete aminimum of 39 units, which are distributedamong six areas. IGETC requirements aredesigned to be taken with a major area ofconcentration and elective courses inpreparation for transfer to the California StateUniversity or the University of California.Although this certificate recognizes thecompletion of lower division general educationrequirements for IGETC, it does not guaranteeadmission to a four-year institution. An officialrequest must be filed with the Admissions andRecords Office prior to the deadline as stated inthe Academic Calendar.
WATER/WASTEWATERTECHNOLOGYThis degree program is designed to preparestudents for employment by municipal drinkingwater and wastewater treatment departments orindustrial treatment facilities. Careers inwater/wastewater technology generally involvethe administration, operation and maintenanceof both drinking water and wastewater treatmentfacilities as well as distribution and collectionsystems.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIESBackflow Program Manager
* ChemistConstruction InspectorCross Connection Control SpecialistElectronic Technician
* Engineer, Civil* Engineer, Electrical
Engineer TechnicianEquipment Maintenance OperatorField Operations SupervisorGIS/Mapping SpecialistInspectorInstrumentation and Control TechnicianInstrumentation and Control SupervisorLaboratory AnalystMachinistMechanical Systems TechnicianMeter Maintenance TechnicianPlant OperatorPlant Process Control ElectricianPlant Process Control SupervisorRecycled Water Inspector
* Safety and Risk ManagerSurvey TechnicianUtility WorkerWastewater Plant OperatorWastewater Treatment Superintendent
* Water Distribution Operator* Water Quality and Treatment Manager
Water Systems Technician
* Bachelor Degree recommended
I. CROSS CONNECTION CONTROLSYSTEMS
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsWWTR 101 Fundamentals of Water/Wastewater
Technology 3WWTR 102 Calculations in Water/Wastewater
Technology 3WWTR 104 Applied Hydraulics 3WWTR 130 Water Distribution Systems 3WWTR 280 Backflow Tester Training 2WWTR 282 Cross Connection Control Specialist 3WWTR 284 Cross Connection Control Specialist–
Recycled Water 320
Select eight to ten units from the following:EHSM 100 Introduction to Environmental and
Occupational Safety and Health(OSH) Technology 4
EHSM 110 Pollution Prevention 3EHSM 210 Industrial Wastewater and
Stormwater Management 4WWTR 110 Laboratory Analysis for
Water/Wastewater 3WWTR 290 Cooperative Work Experience 3
8-10Total Required 28-30Plus General Education Requirements
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete only the majorrequirements above qualify for a Certificate inCross Connection Control Systems. An officialrequest must be filed with the Admissions andRecords Office prior to the deadline as stated inthe Academic Calendar.
II. WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsWWTR 101 Fundamentals of Water/Wastewater
Technology 3WWTR 102 Calculations in Water/Wastewater
Technology 3WWTR 104 Applied Hydraulics 3WWTR 106 Introduction to Electrical and
Instrumentation Processes 3WWTR 130 Water Distribution Systems 3WWTR 134 Mechanical Maintenance 3WWTR 265 Water Distribution Systems II 3
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Select eight to nine units from thefollowing:EHSM 100 Introduction to Environmental and
Occupational Safety and Health(OSH) Technology 4
EHSM 110 Pollution Prevention 3EHSM 210 Industrial Wastewater and
Stormwater Management 4WWTR 112 Basic Plant Operations: Water
Treatment 3WWTR 270 Public Works Supervision 3WWTR 280 Backflow Tester Training 2WWTR 282 Cross Connection Control Specialist 3WWTR 284 Cross Connection Control Specialist–
Recycled Water 3WWTR 290 Cooperative Work Experience 3
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Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete only the majorrequirements above qualify for a Certificate inWater Distribution Systems. An official requestmust be filed with the Admissions and RecordsOffice prior to the deadline as stated in theAcademic Calendar.
III. WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsWWTR 101 Fundamentals of Water/Wastewater
Technology 3WWTR 102 Calculations in Water/Wastewater
Technology 3WWTR 104 Applied Hydraulics 3WWTR 106 Introduction to Electrical and
Instrumentation Processes 3WWTR 110 Laboratory Analysis for
Water/Wastewater 3WWTR 112 Basic Plant Operations:
Water Treatment 3WWTR 117 Advanced Plant Operations:
Water Treatment 321
Select one of the following:WWTR 114 Basic Plant Operations:
Wastewater Treatment 3WWTR 130 Water Distribution Systems 3WWTR 132 Wastewater Collection Systems 3WWTR 134 Mechanical Maintenance 3WWTR 270 Public Works Supervision 3WWTR 290 Cooperative Work Experience 3
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Select two of the following:EHSM 100 Introduction to Environmental and
Occupational Safety and Health(OSH) Technology 4
EHSM 110 Pollution Prevention 3EHSM 210 Industrial Wastewater and
Stormwater Management 4WWTR 280 Backflow Tester Training 2WWTR 282 Cross Connection Control Specialist 3
5-8Total Required 29-32Plus General Education Requirements
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete only the majorrequirements above qualify for a Certificate inWater Treatment Plant Operator. An officialrequest must be filed with the Admissions andRecords Office prior to the deadline as stated inthe Academic Calendar.
IV. WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEMS
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsWWTR 101 Fundamentals of Water/Wastewater
Technology 3WWTR 102 Calculations in Water/Wastewater
Technology 3WWTR 104 Applied Hydraulics 3WWTR 106 Introduction to Electrical and
Instrumentation Processes 3WWTR 132 Wastewater Collection Systems 3WWTR 134 Mechanical Maintenance 3WWTR 267 Wastewater Collection Systems II 3
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Select eight to nine units from thefollowing:EHSM 100 Introduction to Environmental and
Occupational Safety and Health(OSH) Technology 4
EHSM 110 Pollution Prevention 3EHSM 210 Industrial Wastewater and
Stormwater Management 4WWTR 114 Basic Plant Operations: Wastewater
Treatment 3WWTR 270 Public Works Supervision 3WWTR 280 Backflow Tester Training 2WWTR 282 Cross Connection Control Specialist 3WWTR 284 Cross Connection Control Specialist–
Recycled Water 3WWTR 290 Cooperative Work Experience 3
8-9Total Required 29-30Plus General Education Requirements
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete only the majorrequirements above qualify for a Certificate inWastewater Collection Systems. An officialrequest must be filed with the Admissions andRecords Office prior to the deadline as stated inthe Academic Calendar.
V. WASTEWATER TREATMENTOPERATOR
Associate in Science Degree Requirements:
Course Title UnitsWWTR 101 Fundamentals of Water/Wastewater
Technology 3WWTR 102 Calculations in Water/Wastewater
Technology 3WWTR 104 Applied Hydraulics 3WWTR 106 Introduction to Electrical and
Instrumentation Processes 3WWTR 110 Laboratory Analysis for
Water/Wastewater 3WWTR 114 Basic Plant Operations:
Wastewater Treatment 3WWTR 120 Advanced Plant Operations:
Wastewater Treatment 321
Select one of the following:WWTR 112 Basic Plant Operations:
Water Treatment 3WWTR 130 Water Distribution Systems 3WWTR 132 Wastewater Collection Systems 3WWTR 134 Mechanical Maintenance 3WWTR 270 Public Works Supervision 3WWTR 290 Cooperative Work Experience 3
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Select two of the following:EHSM 100 Introduction to Environmental and
Occupational Safety and Health(OSH) Technology 4
EHSM 110 Pollution Prevention 3EHSM 210 Industrial Wastewater and
Stormwater Management 4WWTR 280 Backflow Tester Training 2WWTR 282 Cross Connection Control Specialist 3
5-8Total Required 29-32Plus General Education Requirements
Certificate of AchievementStudents who complete only the majorrequirements above qualify for a Certificate inWastewater Treatment Operator. An officialrequest must be filed with the Admissions andRecords Office prior to the deadline as stated inthe Academic Calendar.
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