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Associate of Arts Degree Division of Communications & Languages
Associate of Science Degree English and Literature................................................ 100
Mass Communications: Mass Media....................... 124
Division of Arts & Cultural Programs Mass Communications: Print Media........................ 125
Animation...................................................................... 68
Art .................................................................................. 72 Division of Health Science & Nursing
Commercial Art............................................................. 87 Nursing Program Overview...............................128-138
Music............................................................................. 127 Nursing..................................................................140-143
Photography................................................................ 147
Theatre Arts................................................................. 157 Division of Mathematics & Sciences
Biology............................................................................ 78
Division of Behavioral & Social Sciences
Environmental Science............................................... 100
Chicano Studies............................................................. 81
Environmental Technology....................................... 102
Child Development....................................................... 82
Drug Studies.................................................................. 93
Division of Public Safety
Philosophy................................................................... 145
Administration of Justice............................................. 62
Division of Business Corrections..................................................................... 92
Accounting..................................................................... 60 Fire Technology............................................................. 99
Business Administration.............................................. 78 Wildland Fire Technology.......................................... 158
Business Marketing....................................................... 80
Computer Information Technology: General Studies
Computer Systems Option................................... 90 Emphasis in Arts and Human Expression.............. 107
Computer Information Technology: Emphasis in Social Behavior and
Microcomputer Specialist..................................... 91 Self-Development................................................ 108
International Business................................................ 118 Emphasis in Social Sciences....................................... 109
Logistics Management................................................ 122 Emphasis in Science and Mathematics.................... 111
Management and Supervision.................................. 123 Certificate of Achievement
Small Business/Entrepreneuralism........................... 152
Division of Behavioral & Social Sciences
Division of Career & Technical Education Child Development....................................................... 83
Advanced Engine Performance.................................. 64 Drug Studies.................................................................. 93
Alternative Energy Technology.................................. 66 Preschool Teacher.......................................................... 94
Alternative Fuels/Advanced Transportation
Technology............................................................. 67 Division of Business
Architecture................................................................... 70 Accounting..................................................................... 60
Architectural Design & Drawing................................ 71 Business Marketing....................................................... 80
Automotive Collision Repair & Painting................... 74 Computer Information Technology:
Automotive Technology............................................... 75 Computer Systems Option................................... 90
Civil Design Technology.............................................. 85 Computer Information Technology:
Electronics Technology................................................. 95 Microcomputer Specialist..................................... 91
Engineering Design Drafting...................................... 98 International Business................................................ 118
Heavy Equipment Technology.................................. 113 Logistics Management................................................ 122
Honda Professional Career Training Program Management and Supervision.................................. 123
Specialization (PACT)......................................... 115 Retail Management..................................................... 152
Welding Technology................................................... 157 Small Business/Entrepreneuralism........................... 152
Accounting • • 62
Administration of Justice • 62
Administration of Justice for Transfer • 63
Advanced Engine Performance • • 64
Advanced Engine Performance-Technician • 65
Alternative Energy Technology • • 66
Alternative Fuels & Advanced Transportation Technology • • 67
Animation • 68
Anthropology for Transfer • 69
Architecture • 70
Architectural Design & Drawing • 71
Architectural Design & Drawing-Technician • 71
Art • 72
Art History for Transfer • 73
Associate Degree Nursing • 140
Automotive Collision Repair & Painting • • 74
Automotive Technology • 75
Biology • 78
Brake and Suspension Service • 76
Business Administration • 78
Business Administration for Transfer • 79
Business Marketing • • 80
Chicano Studies • 81
Child Development • • 82-83
Civil Design Technology • • 85-86
Civil Design & Drawing • 87
Commercial Art • 87
Communication Studies for Transfer • 88
Computer Information Technology: Computer Systems Option • • 90
Computer Information Technology: Microcomputer Specialist • • 91
Corrections • 92
Diesel Fuel & Emission Systems • 76
Drug Studies • • 93
Early Childhood Education for Transfer • 94
Electronics Technology • • 95
Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer • 96
Engine Repair • 77
Engineering Design Drafting • 98
Engineering Design Drafting - Technician • 98
English and Literature • 100
English for Transfer • 99
Environmental Science • 101
Environmental Technology • • 102-3
Fire Technology • • 104
Fitness Specialist • 106
Fuel Injection Systems • 77
General Automotive Service • 75
General Service Technician • 75
Skill Proficiency and Career Certificates are Division issued certificates only and are not listed on a student’s transcript.
CAREER CERTIFICATE
Accounting for Government and
Nonprofit Organizations
The Accounting for Government and Nonprofit
Organizations Career Certificate program is designed for
individuals desiring employment in government or not-
for-profit organizations. Upon successful completion of this
certificate, candidates will be proficient in fund and not-for-
profit accounting and possess the ability to perform basic
accounting functions in a government and/or not-for-profit
organization.
Units Required 24
To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Advanced To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Advanced
Engine Performance, it is necessary to complete the Engine Performance, it is necessary to complete the
graduation requirements of the College along with the following courses with a grade of “C” or better:
following courses with a grade of “C” or better:
Required Courses Units
Required Courses Units AUTO 065 Smog Technician Diagnostic
AUTO 065 Smog Technician Diagnostic and Repair Procedures.......................... 3
and Repair Procedures.......................... 3 AUTO 106 Automotive Electrical Tools and
AUTO 106 Automotive Electrical Tools and Diagnostic Procedures...........................3
Diagnostic Procedures...........................3 AUTO 110 *Introduction to Engine Diagnosis
AUTO 110 *Introduction to Engine Diagnosis and Tune-Up........................................... 3
and Tune-Up........................................... 3 AUTO 120 *Engine Tune-Up/Performance.................4
AUTO 120 *Engine Tune-Up/Performance.................4 AUTO 130 Level-I Smog Technician Training
AUTO 130 Level-I Smog Technician Training Course: Engine and Emission
Course: Engine and Emission Control Fundamentals...........................3
Control Fundamentals...........................3 AUTO 135 Level-II Smog Technician Training
AUTO 135 Level-II Smog Technician Training Course: Smog Check Inspection
Course: Smog Check Inspection Procedures...............................................3
Procedures...............................................3 AUTO 155 *Automotive On-Board Diagnostics
AUTO 155 *Automotive On-Board Diagnostics Generations One and Two
Generations One and Two (OBD I & OBD II)....................................3
(OBD I & OBD II)....................................3 AUTO 157 Automotive Specialized Electronics
AUTO 157 Automotive Specialized Electronics Training....................................................4
Training....................................................4
In addition, students must complete TWO of the following:
In addition, students must complete TWO of the following: AUTO 115 *Computerized Engine Controls
AUTO 115 *Computerized Engine Controls and Diagnostics.......................................3
and Diagnostics.......................................3 AUTO 150 *Engine Electrical Systems........................4
AUTO 150 *Engine Electrical Systems........................4 AUTO 180 *Advanced Automotive
AUTO 180 *Advanced Automotive Diagnostic Procedures and Practices...3
Diagnostic Procedures and Practices...3 AUTO 256 *Automotive Scantools and Vehicle
AUTO 256 *Automotive Scantools and Vehicle Network Systems...................................3
Network Systems....................................3
Units Required 32 or 33
Units Required 32 or 33 *Prerequisite
*Prerequisite
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
This Certificate of Achievement is designed for the Required Courses Units
experienced Automotive Technician who desires to expand AUTO 065 Smog Technician Diagnostic and
and upgrade his/her skill level to include the ability to Repair Procedures..................................3
complete the industry-recognized Automotive Service AUTO 130 Level-I Smog Technician Training Course:
Excellence (ASE) Certification Test A6 (Electrical/Electronic Engine and Emission Control
Systems), A8 (Engine Performance) and L1 (Advanced Fundamentals.........................................3
Engine Performance) within the California Tune-Up and AUTO 135 Level-II Smog Technician Training
Driveability and Smog Check Program. The certificate Course: Smog Check Inspection
is designed to prepare an individual for entry-level Procedures...............................................3
employment as a State Certified Smog Check Technician. AUTO 155 *Automotive On-Board Diagnostics
Generations One and Two
To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Advanced (OBD-I & OBD-II)...................................3
Engine Performance Technician, it is necessary to complete
the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: Units Required 12
*Prerequisite
Units Required 34
*Prerequisite
Units Required 32
Total Units 60
*Prerequisite
Units Required 36
*Prerequisite
Units Required 41
*Prerequisite
Units Required 24
*Prerequisite
Units Required 12
*Prerequisite
Units Required 14
*Prerequisite
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Fuel Injection Systems
The courses listed in this certificate compile a comprehensive
list of job-related skills needed to enter the automotive field.
The skills acquired during class will help one complete the
ASE Certification Test in the areas of A-6 Electrical/Electronic
Systems and/or A-8 Engine Performance. The certificate is
designed to prepare an individual for entry-level employment
as an Electrical/Electronic Systems and/or a Fuel Injection
Systems Service/Repair Technician.
Units Required 16
*Prerequisite
The Associate of Science degree in Biology prepares students Required Courses Units
who are intending to transfer to a four-year institution BIOL 200 *Principles of Biology I..............................5
that offers a baccalaureate degree in Biological Sciences. BIOL 201 *Principles of Biology II.............................5
This degree provides for the completion of general lower- CHEM 130 *General Chemistry...................................5
division course work associated with the requirements for a CHEM 140 *General Chemistry...................................5
bachelor degree in biology, biochemistry, botany, ecology, MATH 190 or
forestry, zoology, microbiology, medicine, etc. The degree MATH 190H *Calculus I...................................................4
is specifically designed for students intending to transfer MATH 191 or *Calculus II..................................................4
to a CSU or UC campus. Students completing the degree MATH 130 or
will take specific courses in chemistry, biology, physics and MATH 130H *Statistics.....................................................4
mathematics in addition to a general education preparation PHY 150 or *General Physics I......................................4
such as the CSU general education plan or IGETC. PHY 211 *Physics for Scientists and
Engineers I................................................4
To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Biology, it PHY 160 or *General Physics II.....................................4
is necessary to complete the graduation requirements of the PHY 212 *Physics for Scientists and
College along with the following courses: Engineers II..............................................4
Units Required 36
* Prerequisite
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
DIVISION OF BUSINESS
ASSOCIATE OF ARTSASSOCIATE
DEGREE OF ARTS DEGREE
Required Courses Units
This is a transfer degree which allows students to fulfill ACCT 101 Financial Accounting.................................4
lower division pre-business requirements for the California ACCT 102 *Managerial Accounting...........................4
State University System. Students should work closely with BUSL 110 Legal Environment of
counselors to select the appropriate math course and other Business...................................................3
lower division courses which are required by the four-year CIT 101 Introduction to Information
college of their choice. Systems....................................................3
ECON 101 Principles of Economics............................3
To acquire the Associate of Arts Degree in Business ECON 102 Principles of Economics............................3
Administration, it is necessary to complete the graduation MATH 120 or *Finite Mathematics...................................4
requirements of the College along with the following MATH 130 or
courses: MATH 130H or *Statistics.....................................................4
MATH 170 *Elements of Calculus................................4
Units Required 24
*Prerequisite
Students should work closely with counselors to select the Required Subtotal ...................................................... 27-28
appropriate math courses and other lower division courses
which are required by the four-year college of their choice. CSU GE or IGETC Pattern...........................................Varies
Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)
In addition to the courses listed below, the following
additional requirements must be met for completion of Degree Total 60
the AS-T Degree in Business Administration: *Prerequisite
The degree is a two-year program designed to prepare This certificate of achievement can be used to upgrade
students to enter the workforce or explore additional marketing skills for professionals already working in
education options. This comprehensive program can marketing positions or to develop new skills for those
prepare students to be effective in a variety of marketing students wanting to explore marketing careers. This
careers including: sales and sales management, retail comprehensive program can prepare students to be effective
management, advertising, promotion, consumer behavior in a variety of marketing careers including: sales and sales
research, customer service, and small business marketing. management, retail management, advertising, promotion,
consumer behavior research, customer service, and small
To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Business business marketing.
Marketing, it is necessary to complete the general education
requirements of the college along with the following To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Business
courses: Marketing, it is necessary to complete the following
courses:
Required Courses Units
BUSL 110 Legal Environment of Business............3 Required Courses Units
MGMT 101 Introduction to Business.......................3 MGMT 101 Introduction to Business.......................3
MGMT 108 Business Writing.....................................3 MRKT 170 Elements of Marketing..........................3
MGMT 150 Principles of Management...................3
MRKT 170 Elements of Marketing..........................3 Choose four courses from the following:
GIS 120 *Introduction to Geographic
Choose four courses from the following: Information Systems and
GIS 120 *Introduction to Geographic Spatial Analysis..................................4
Information Systems and LOG 101 Supply Chain Management..................3
Spatial Analysis..................................4 MGMT 141 International Marketing........................3
LOG 101 Supply Chain Management..................3 MRKT 171 Consumer Behavior...............................3
MGMT 141 International Marketing........................3 MRKT 172 Advertising and Promotion..................3
MRKT 171 Consumer Behavior...............................3 MRKT 173 Principles of Selling...............................3
MRKT 172 Advertising and Promotion..................3 MRKT 174 Small Business Marketing
MRKT 173 Principles of Selling...............................3 and Advertising..................................3
MRKT 174 Small Business Marketing MRKT 175 Retail Management................................3
and Advertising..................................3
MRKT 175 Retail Management................................3 Units Required 18-19
*Prerequisite
Units Required 27-28
*Prerequisite
Units Required 27
*Prerequisite
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Units Required 47
*Prerequisite
This certificate is designed for civil engineering careers and This certificate is designed for surveying careers and leads
leads to employment in civil design applications, public to employment in civil design applications, public work,
works, utilities and CADD/Drafting-related industries. utilities and CADD/Drafting-related industries.
To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Civil Design To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Surveying,
& Drawing, it is necessary to complete the following Mapping & Drawing, it is necessary to complete the
courses: following courses:
COMMERCIAL ART
DIVISION OF ARTS & CULTURAL PROGRAMS
Units Required 9
To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Computer To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Computer
Information Technology: Computer Systems Option, it is Information Technology: Computer Systems Option, it is
necessary to complete the graduation requirements of the necessary to complete the following courses:
College along with the following courses:
Required Courses Units
Required Courses Units ACCT 090 Introduction to Accounting......................3
ACCT 090 Introduction to Accounting......................3 CIT 101 Introduction to Computer
CIT 101 Introduction to Computer Information Technology........................3
Information Technology........................3 CIT 109 Microsoft® Access®...................................3
CIT 109 Microsoft® Access®...................................3 CIT 111 Introduction to Programming..................3
CIT 111 Introduction to Programming..................3 CIT 200 Systems Analysis and Design...................3
CIT 200 Systems Analysis and Design...................3 CIT 210 Cisco® Networking I.................................3
CIT 210 Cisco® Networking I.................................3 MGMT 101 Introduction to Business...........................3
MGMT 101 Introduction to Business...........................3 MGMT 108 Business Writing........................................3
MGMT 108 Business Writing........................................3
Choose one area of specialization below:
Choose one area of specialization below: C++ Programming option
C++ Programming option CIT 125 C++ Programming - Introduction............4
CIT 125 C++ Programming – Introduction............4 CIT 126 C++ Programming - Advanced.................4
CIT 126 C++ Programming - Advanced.................4
Java Programming option
Java Programming option CIT 135 Introduction to Java Programming.........4
CIT 135 Introduction to Java Programming.........4 CIT 136 Advanced Java Programming..................4
CIT 136 Advanced Java Programming..................4
Units Required 32
Units Required 32 *Prerequisite
*Prerequisite
Units Required 36 - 37
*Prerequisite
Units Required 8
*Prerequisite
Units Required 36
*Prerequisite
List B: Choose one course from List A (above) not used or choose
one course from List B (below) (3 units)
LIT 141 Introduction to Poetry...........................3
Associate in Arts in LIT 117 or Mexican Literature in Translation
LIT 117H *Mexican Literature in Translation
English for Transfer Honors
ENGL 127 or *Language Structure and Language Use:
The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer (AA-T) Degree Introduction to Linguistics
is designed to provide foundation studies in English (or ENGL 127H *Language Structure & Language Use:
similar majors) for those interested in working toward a Introduction to Linguistics Honors.3
Bachelor’s Degree in English (or similar majors) from a ENGL 131 *Creative Writing...................................3
four-year college or university. The degree program is also
relevant for those interested in developing critical thinking, List C: Choose any course from List A or B not used above or any
interpretive reading, analytical and research writing, and of the following courses (3-4 units)
presentation skills to apply to broader educational and ENGL 125 *Grammar and Usage............................3
professional goals. ENGL 126 Languages of the World........................3
LIT 114 or Children’s and Adolescent Literature
In addition to the courses listed below, the following LIT 114H *Children’s and Adolescent Literature
additional requirements must be met for completion of Honors.................................................3
the AA-T Degree in English (and similar majors): LIT 130 or *Women in Literature............................3
LIT 130H *Women in Literature Honors
1. Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units. LIT 140 or *Introduction to the Novel
LIT 140H *Introduction to the Novel Honors.....3
2. Achievement of a minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all LIT 142 or *Introduction to Shakespeare
CSU-transferable coursework. (Students should consult LIT 142H *Introduction to Shakespeare
with a counselor for more information.) Honors.................................................3
LIT 145 or *Introduction to the Short Story
3. Completion of the 18.5-19.5 semester units in the major LIT 145H *Introduction to the Short Story
with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” if the course is Honors.................................................3
taken on a pass-no pass basis. LIT 147 *Cinema as Literature............................3
LIT 148 Introduction to Dramatic Literature....3
4. Certified completion of the California State University LIT 149 Introduction to Chicana/
General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) pattern; OR the Chicano Literature.............................3
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum LIT 299 Directed Study: Literature....................3
(IGETC) pattern. FR 201 *French III................................................4
FR 202 *French IV................................................4
Students are advised to check with the Counseling FR 299 Directed Study: French..........................4
Department or Transfer Center for the courses accepted into SPAN 201 or *Spanish III
the English (or similar majors) at the CSU where they seek SPAN 201H *Spanish III Honors................................4
transfer. SPAN 202 *Spanish IV..............................................4
SPAN 299 Directed Study: Spanish........................3
Required Courses Units JOUR 120 Communications Reporting
ENGL 201 or *Advanced Composition and Critical and Writing.........................................3
Thinking SPCH 130 Oral Interpretation.................................3
ENGL 201H *Advanced Composition and Critical HUM 110 Survey of Humanities............................3
Thinking Honors.............................3.5 HUM 111 Survey of Humanities............................3
LIT 102 or *Approaches to Literature
LIT 102H *Approaches to Literature Honors......3 Required Subtotal ................................................ 18.5-19.5
List A: Choose two courses from the following list (6 units) CSU GE or IGETC Pattern...........................................Varies
LIT 112A or *American Literature Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)
112AH *American Literature Honors...............3
LIT 112B or American Literature Degree Total 60
112BH *American Literature Honors...............3 *Prerequisite
LIT 144A World Literature.....................................3
LIT 144B World Literature.....................................3
Units Required 28
*Prerequisite
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
a. fully paid members of fully paid governmental or 4. Students with the same number of credit units in Fire
industrial fire protection or fire prevention agencies, Technology courses will be prioritized based on the grade
point average of the Fire Technology courses.
b. sponsored Reserve/Auxiliary members of Fire
Departments, 5. In the event two or more students have an equal grade
point average and have completed the same number of
c. volunteers of a fire protection or fire prevention Fire Technology units, priority will be based on the total
agency who have been a member of such number of units completed in accredited colleges or
organization for a minimum of one year and have institutions.
completed a minimum of fifteen (15) units of Fire
Technology in an accredited college or institution 6. Students with the same number of completed Fire
with a grade in each course of “C” or better. Technology units, the same grade point average in the
Explorer Scouts DO NOT qualify for in-service Fire Technology units and the same number of total units
status. completed in accredited colleges or institutions will be
prioritized based on the grade point average of all college
It must be the intent of any person filing an application units completed.
as an in-service member to return to the sponsoring
organization upon completion of the academy training. 7. It will be the responsibility of the student to have on file
It must be the intent of the department sponsoring such with the Regional Training Center Office the application
member to utilize the skills and knowledge acquired and official transcripts verifying completed course work
by the member in the day-to-day operation of the results on or before the closing date for applications.
department.
8. Registration for the Fire Academy based on priorities
established will occur at least five working days prior
to start of the Academy to allow time to obtain required
materials.
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Fitness Specialist To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Fitness
Specialist, it is necessary to complete the following courses
The Fitness Specialist Certificate Program is designed to with a grade of “C” or better:
prepare students for employment as fitness instructors
and a career in the rapidly expanding health and fitness Required Courses Units
industry. Students will gain academic knowledge and KIN 115 *Fitness Specialist Internship................2
fitness skills through the required course work, as well KIN 122 Nutrition for Sport and Fitness............3
as develop the skills necessary to apply this knowledge KIN 126 Principles of Strength and
in a vocational setting. The certificate is designed to Conditioning........................................3
be completed in one calendar year for students who KIN 127 Exercise Physiology...............................3
attend full-time and may lead to immediate employment KIN 128 Fitness Testing and Exercise
opportunities. The curriculum has been designed to equip Prescription..........................................3
the student with the scientific background, both theoretical KIN 131 Structure and Analysis of
and practical, to successfully customize fitness programs Movement............................................3
that include education and guidance on nutrition, weight KIN 145 Theory and Analysis
control, flexibility, core strength, cardiovascular exercise of Fitness Instruction..........................2
and resistance training. Students will also be prepared to KIN 146 Training Principles for Special
pass national certification exams in health, fitness, strength Populations..........................................2
and conditioning. The program will prepare students for
transfer to a university in order to pursue a higher degree in Choose two courses from the list below:
various areas of study. KINA 130 Lifelong Fitness Laboratory..................1
KINA 136 Pilates Mat I............................................1
KINA 158 Yoga I.......................................................1
Units Required 23
*Prerequisite
GAME DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ARTS & CULTURAL PROGRAM
Units Required 15
General Studies with an Emphasis in MUS 130 Music History and Literature
Before 1750........................................ 3
Arts and Human Expression: MUS 131 Music History and Literature
After 1750......................................... 3
These courses emphasize the study of cultural, literary, MUS 132 History of Rock and Roll.................... 3
humanistic activities and artistic expression of human MUS 133 Music Appreciation............................ 3
beings. Students will evaluate and interpret the ways in MUS 134 Rio Hondo College Singers I............. 2
which people through the ages in different cultures have MUS 135 Music in Film....................................... 3
responded to themselves and the world around them in MUS 136 History of Jazz..................................... 3
artistic and cultural creation. Students will also learn to MUS 155 Music for Dance.................................. 3
value aesthetic understanding and incorporate these con- PHTO 190 Beginning Photography..................... 3
cepts when constructing value judgments. This emphasis THTR 101 Theatre Arts Appreciation................. 3
includes lower division coursework that prepares students THTR 105 or
for potential careers in fine arts, foreign languages, litera- THTR 105H *The History and Development
ture, and philosophy. of the Theatre.................................... 3
THTR 110 Principles of Acting............................. 3
To acquire the Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies THTR 150 Theatre Crafts...................................... 3
with an Emphasis in Arts and Human Expression, it is
necessary to complete the graduation requirements of the B) HUMAN EXPRESSION
College along with the following courses: ASL 149 American Sign Language I................ 4
CHIN 101 Chinese I............................................... 4
Choose at least one course from each category (A and B) CHIN 102 Chinese II.............................................. 4
and then complete additional courses in categories A and/or ENGL 126 Languages of the World .................... 3
B to total 18 units of coursework from the following list: FR 101 French I................................................. 4
FR 102 French II................................................ 4
A) ARTS FR 201 French III.............................................. 4
ART 101 Introduction to the Fine Arts............. 3 FR 202 French IV.............................................. 4
ART 104 Art of the Ancient Americas.............. 3 HIST 101 History of World Civilization
ART 105 or to the 17th Century.......................... 3
ART 105H *Survey of Western Art: Prehistory HIST 102 History of World Civilization,
ART 106 or through the Middle Ages................... 3 1500 to the Present........................... 3
ART 106H *Survey of Western Art: HIST 122 History of Mexico................................ 3
Renaissance to Contemporary...... 3 HIST 131 History of the North American
ART 107 The Art of Asia..................................... 3 Indian................................................. 3
ART 108 The Art of Mexico................................ 3 HIST 143 or History of the United States
ART 109 American Art History......................... 3 HIST 143H to 1877................................................ 3
ART 110 Understanding Visual Art.................. 3 HIST 144 or
ART 112 Visual Art in the Modern Era............ 3 HIST 144H *History of the United States
ART 113 The History of Photography.............. 3 Since 1865.......................................... 3
ART 115 The Art of Film.................................... 3 HIST 158 History of Minorities: African
ART 120 Two Dimensional Design................... 3 Americans and American
ART 121 Three Dimensional Design................ 3 Indians............................................... 3
ART 130 Freehand Drawing I............................ 3 HIST 159 or
ART 135 Beginning Painting.............................. 3 HIST 159H *History of Minorities: Mexican
ART 140 Ceramics I............................................. 3 Americans, Asian Americans
DANC 199 Dance Appreciation............................ 3 and American Women..................... 3
MUS 101 Fundamentals of Music...................... 3 HIST 167 History of California........................... 3
MUS 120 Vocal Arts Ensemble........................... 2 HIST 170 Women in American History............ 3
MUS 129 Music in Latin American HUM 110 Survey of Humanities......................... 3
Culture.............................................. 3 HUM 111 Survey of Humanities......................... 3
2015-2016 Catalog Rio Hondo College / 107
GENERAL STUDIES C ONTINUED
HUM 125 or
HUM 125H *Introduction to Mexican General Studies with an Emphasis in
Culture............................................... 3
ITAL 101 Italian 101............................................. 4 Social Behavior and Self-Development
ITAL 102 Italian 102............................................. 4
JAPN 101 Japanese I.............................................. 4 These courses provide students knowledge and
JAPN 102 Japanese II............................................ 4 understanding of social behavior and self-development. This
LATN 101 Latin I.................................................... 4 area of emphasis is designed to prepare students to use their
LATN 102 *Latin II................................................. 4 understanding of themselves and others to communicate
LIT 102 or and collaborate more effectively. It combines knowledge
LIT 102H *Approaches to Literature................. 3 of theory with attention to personal growth and purpose,
LIT 112A or
as well as health and wellness. Students learn to become
LIT 112AH *American Literature.......................... 3
LIT 112B or citizens who care for themselves and others, ready to work
LIT 112BH *American Literature.......................... 3 with people in their communities. Participation in group
LIT 114 Elementary and Adolescent activities and collaborative projects is a central focus of this
Literature........................................... 3 emphasis, allowing students to experience group interactions
LIT 117 or Mexican Literature in in a variety of contexts. This emphasis includes lower
LIT 117H Translation........................................ 3 division coursework that prepares students for potential
LIT 140 or careers in people/community-oriented professions including
LIT 140H *Introduction to the Novel................. 3 social, health and recreational services.
LIT 141 *Introduction to Poetry...................... 3
LIT 142 or To acquire the Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies
LIT 142H *Introduction to Shakespeare............ 3 with an Emphasis in Social Behavior and Self-Develop-
LIT 144A *World Literature................................ 3
ment, it is necessary to complete the graduation requirements
LIT 144B *World Literature................................ 3
LIT 145 or of the College along with the following courses:
LIT 145H *Introduction to the Short
Story.................................................. 3 Choose at least one course from each category below (A and B).
LIT 146A or Then complete additional courses from categories A and B to reach a
LIT 146AH *British Literature................................ 3 total of 18 units from the following list:
LIT 146B or
LIT 146BH *British Literature ............................... 3 A) Theory and Knowledge
LIT 147 *Cinema as Literature ........................ 3 ANTH 101 or Introduction to Physical
LIT 148 Introduction to Dramatic ANTH 101H Anthropology.......................................3
Literature .......................................... 3 ANTH 102 or
LIT 149 Introduction to Chicana/Chicano ANTH 102H *Introduction to Cultural
Literature ......................................... 3 Anthropology.........................................3
PHIL 101 or
ANTH 103 Introduction to Archaeology..................3
PHIL 101H *Introduction to Philosophy.............. 3
PHIL 120 Introduction to Ethics......................... 3 ANTH 110 Human Sexuality from a
PHIL 124 History of Philosophy: Cross-Cultural Perspective .................3
Ancient............................................... 3 ANTH 115 *Introduction to Medical
PHIL 126 History of Philosophy: Anthropology.........................................3
Modern............................................. 3 ANTH 125 Religion, Magic, Witchcraft, and
PHIL 128 Introduction to Political the Supernatural....................................3
Philosophy........................................ 3 CHST 101 Introduction to Chicano Studies............3
PHIL 135 Philosophy & Contemporary CHST 146 The Mexican American in the
Issues.................................................. 3 History of the U.S.................................3
PHIL 140 Philosophy of Religion....................... 3 CHST 148 La Chicana: The Contemporary
PHIL 150 Introduction to World Mexican-American Female................3
Religions............................................ 3
CHST 150 Chicano Politics........................................3
POLS 128 Introduction to Political
Philosophy........................................ 3 CD 106 Child Growth and Development..........3
SPAN 101 Spanish I............................................... 4 CD 208 Child, Family and Community.............3
SPAN 102 *Spanish II............................................ 4 ECON 101 or
SPAN 130 Spanish for Heritage Speakers I........ 3 ECON 101H Principles of Macroeconomics...............3
SPAN 131 *Spanish for Heritage Speakers II..... 3 ECON 102 or
SPAN 201 or ECON 102H *Principles of Microeconomics..............3
SPAN 201H *Spanish III........................................... 4 ECON 106 Economics of Contemporary
SPAN 202 *Spanish IV........................................... 4 Issues......................................................3
SPCH 130 Oral Interpretation.............................. 3 HIST 101 History of World Civilization to
SPCH 132 Readers Theatre................................... 3 the 17th Century....................................3
HIST 102 History of World Civilization,
*Prerequisite 1500 to the Present................................3
*Prerequisite
B) Physical Sciences
General Studies with an Emphasis in ASTR 110 or
Science and Mathematics: ASTR 110H General Astronomy................................3
ASTR 112 *Observational Astronomy...................1
These courses emphasize the natural sciences, which ASTR 114 *Observational Astronomy...................1
examine the physical universe, its life forms and its natural CHEM 101 Chemistry and Our World....................3
phenomena. As mathematics is the language of science, CHEM 101L *Chemistry and Our World
courses in mathematics help students develop quantitative Laboratory............................................1
reasoning skills beyond the level of intermediate algebra. CHEM 110 *Chemistry for Allied Health
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of Majors...................................................5
the methodologies of science as investigative tools. Stu- CHEM 120 *Introduction to Chemistry...................5
dents will also examine the influence that the acquisition CHEM 130 *General Chemistry...............................5
of scientific knowledge has on human experience. This CHEM 140 *General Chemistry...............................5
emphasis includes lower-division coursework that prepares CHEM 230 *Organic Chemistry...............................5
students for potential careers in science, engineering, math, CHEM 231 *Organic Chemistry...............................5
and health-related fields. GEOG 101 Introduction to Physical
Geography...........................................3
To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in General GEOG 101L *Introduction to Physical
Studies with an Emphasis in Science and Mathematics, it Geography Laboratory.......................1
is necessary to complete the graduation requirements of the GEOL 150 Physical Geology....................................3
College along with the following courses: GEOL 151 *Physical Geology Laboratory..............1
PHY 120 *Physics for Everyday Use....................4
Choose at least one course from each category (A, B and C) PHY 150 *General Physics-I..................................4
and then complete additional courses in any category to PHY 160 *General Physics-II.................................4
total 18 units from the following list. Among these courses PHY 211 *Physics for Scientists and
the student must complete at least one laboratory course. Engineers-I...........................................4
PHY 212 *Physics for Scientists and
A) Life Sciences Engineers-II..........................................4
ANTH 101 or PHY 213 *Physics for Scientists and
ANTH 101H Introduction to Physical Engineers-III.........................................4
Anthropology......................................3 PHYS 101 Physics and Chemistry for
ANTH 101L Physical Anthropology Lab..................1 Teachers................................................4
BIOL 101 General Biology......................................4 PHYS 102 Earth and Space Sciences for
BIOL 105 Human Biology......................................3 Teachers................................................4
BIOL 111 Marine Biology.......................................3
BIOL 111L *Marine Biology Laboratory.................1 C) Mathematics
BIOL 112 Outdoor Biology.....................................3 MATH 120 *Finite Mathematics...............................4
BIOL 120 Environmental Biology.........................3 MATH 130 or
BIOL 120L *Environmental Biology MATH 130H *Statistics.................................................4
Laboratory...........................................1 MATH 140 *Mathematics for Elementary
BIOL 200 *Principles of Biology 1 Teachers...............................................4
(Molecular and Cellular Biology).....5 MATH 160 *College Algebra....................................4
BIOL 201 *Principles of Biology 2 MATH 170 *Elements of Calculus............................4
(Diversity and Ecology) .....................5 MATH 175 *Plane Trigonometry..............................3
BIOL 222 *Microbiology.........................................5 MATH 180 *Pre-Calculus..........................................4
BIOL 226 *Human Physiology...............................4 MATH 190 or
PSY 210 or MATH 190H *Calculus I...............................................4
PSY 210H *Biological Psychology..........................3 MATH 191 *Calculus II..............................................4
MATH 250 *Calculus III............................................4
MATH 260 *Linear Algebra......................................4
MATH 270 *Differential Equations..........................4
PSY 190 *Statistics for the Behavioral
Sciences................................................4
*Prerequisite
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
This Certificate of Achievement in Geographic Information To acquire the Geographic Information Systems Certificate
Systems (GIS) targets students interested in becoming a GIS of Achievement, you must complete the following courses:
Technician. A GIS technician utilizes standard GIS tools and
utilities to enter and correct data in GIS databases such as Required Courses Units
locating addresses, georeferencing scanned maps, digitizing GIS 120 Introduction to Geographic Information
and collecting and processing data from the field. Most Systems and Spatial Analysis............4
duties assigned to GIS Technicians are routine with a heavy GIS 220 *GIS Applications.....................................4
amount of database entry and management with eventual GIS 221 *Cartography Design and Geographic
generation of maps from data. A GIS Technician performs no Information Systems............................4
data interpretation after data has been stored unless under
the guidance of the analyst. Many students enrolled in GIS ENGT 150 or AutoCAD for Basic CADD
at Rio Hondo College have degrees in a variety of disciplines. Applications .........................................4
After completing the GIS courses, these students could be ENGT 170 MicroStation for Basic CADD
labeled as the GIS Analyst within their area of discipline Applications..........................................4
(Crime Analyst, Environmental Planner, etc.)
Select one of the following focus areas below:
Units Required 19 - 20
*Prerequisite
Units Required 43
*Prerequisite
To acquire the Certificate of Achievement Honda/Acura Air To acquire the Certificate of Achievement Honda/Acura
Conditioning and Supplemental Restraint Systems, it is Brakes, Suspension, and Electronic Systems, it is necessary to
necessary to complete the following courses with a grade of “C” complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better:
or better:
Required Courses Units
Required Courses Units AUTO 102 Introduction to Honda/Acura
AUTO 102 Introduction to Honda/Acura Service and Repair.....................................3
Service and Repair.....................................3 AUTO 140 *Body and Chassis Electrical Systems.........4
AUTO 0461 Honda/Acura Occupant Safety AUTO 201 *Automotive Brake and Suspension .............
Systems........................................................4 Service..........................................................4
AUTO 240 *Heating and Air Conditioning....................4 AUTO 045 or *Honda/Acura Express Service....................4
AUTO 106 or Automotive Electrical Tools and AUTO 290 Cooperative Work Experience/
Diagnostic Procedures...................................3 Internship for Automotive
AUTO 290 Cooperative Work Experience/ Technology-Related Fields.......................4
Internship for Automotive
Technology-Related Fields.......................3 Units Required 15
*Prerequisite
Units Required 14
*Prerequisite
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
DIVISION OF BUSINESS
Units Required 28
CAREER CERTIFICATE
Athletic Trainer’s Aide
Required Courses Units
The Athletic Trainer’s Aide Certificate is designed to develop, KIN 290 *Internship for Athletic
practice and implement basic skills in the prevention, Training...............................................4
treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. These KIN 193 Standard First Aid and CPR.................3
courses will set a foundation that will aid in the pursuit of KIN 194 Introduction to Kinesiology..................3
a career in the sports medicine and health care industries. KIN 197 Prevention and Treatment of
This program will better prepare students for transfer into an Athletic Injuries..................................3
accredited athletic training education program at the four- KIN 297 *Advanced Athletic Training................3
year university level or increase the breadth of education for
those seeking a career in other allied healthcare fields. The Units Required 16
student must attain a grade of “C” or higher in each course *Prerequisite
for completion.
Units Required 38
*Prerequisite
Mathematics is the language of the physical and technical Required Subtotal ............................................................20
sciences. As such, this Degree also satisfies the lower
division requirements for a variety of baccalaureate degrees CSU GE or IGETC Pattern .........................................Varies
including Engineering, Physics, Computer Science and Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)
Chemistry.
Degree Total 60
In addition to the courses listed below, the following *Prerequisite
additional requirements must be met for completion of
the Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer:
1. Completion of 60 CSU-transferable
semester units.
B. ADMISSION PROCEDURE
Determination of Eligibility for Admission 1. Application for admission to the College shall be
to the ADN Program submitted to the Admissions Office.
CAREER CERTIFICATE
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Vocational Nursing–Students FALL SEMESTER UNITS
VN 071L *Introduction to Medical-Surgical
The Vocational Nursing Program is a two-semester Nursing Lab.........................................3.5
program following completion of prerequisite courses. It VN 072L *Intermediate Medical-Surgical
is designed to prepare students for employment as staff Nursing Lab.........................................3.5
nurses, giving care to patients in a variety of settings, VN 073 *Basic Pharmacology................................. 2
such as extended care facilities, home health care, surgical VN 074 *Older Adult and Integumentary/
centers and medical offices. The program is approved Orthopedic Nursing Problems........2.5
by the California State Board of Vocational Nursing and VN 075 *Endocrine Nursing Problems................1
Psychiatric Technicians. Students who complete the VN 076 *Gastrointestinal and Renal
curriculum and achieve the certificate of completion, are Nursing Problems...............................3.5
qualified to take the examination leading to licensure as a VN 077 *Cardiovascular & Respiratory
Licensed Vocational Nurse. Nursing Problems.................................. 3
19
A 2.5 or better grade point average in all college work
attempted is required for completion of the program and SPRING SEMESTER UNITS
qualification to take the examination leading to licensure as VN 081L *Maternal and Pediatric
a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Nursing Lab.........................................2.5
VN 082L *Advanced Medical/
Academic Requirements: Units Surgical Nursing Lab.........................3.5
MATH 030 or *Prealgebra or appropriate VN 083 *Applied Pharmacology...........................2
030D or 033 assessment...............................................4 VN 084 *Maternal & Pediatric
ENGL 035 *Intermediate Composition Nursing.................................................... 4
for Developing Writers or VN 085 *Leadership & Supervision for
appropriate assessment........................ 3 Vocational Nursing............................. .5
READ 023 *Reading College Textbooks or VN 086 *Mental Health & Neurological
appropriate assessment........................ 3 Nursing Problems.................................. 3
10 VN 087 *Cancer Nursing Problems .....................1
Students need 9 units in this section, or may be earned by proficiency 16.5
testing.
Total program units 62
Prerequisites Units *Prerequisite
HS 060 *Health Science Core................................. 5
PSY 101 or Psychology.................................................. 3 See Nursing Program Overview appendix pages - for Philosophy,
PSY 101H Admissions Requirements and Admissions Procedures.
VN 061 *Basic Fundamentals of
Nursing.................................................3.5
VN 061L *Basic Fundamentals of
Nursing Lab............................................ 5
16.5
HS 045 Math for Health Professionals
(optional elective for 1 unit)
(VN 061 and 061L are offered in the spring semester only by permit.
Units Required 18
*Prerequisite
3. Completion of the 18 semester units in the major with a CSU GE or IGETC Pattern ........................................... Varies
grade of “C” or better. Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)
Units Required 29
*Prerequisite
CAREER CERTIFICATE
Basic Police Training Students who have previously earned a Basic POST
(Open to all students) Certificate or who are transferring to Rio Hondo College
from another college as Administration of Justice majors
Several programs at Rio Hondo College are certified by the must meet the college transfer requirements and complete
Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). at least six units of Administration of Justice courses at Rio
There are certain minimum physical requirements for peace Hondo College in addition to regular required courses to be
officers as well as requirements of good moral character. eligible for graduation.
Students may obtain more specific information about these
requirements from the Administration of Justice staff. Required Courses Units
PAC 040 or *Basic Police Recruit Class ...................24
At the Administration of Justice Regional Training Center, PAC 075 B, C, *Basic Police Recruit Classes
a modern and complete law enforcement training facility and D (Level III-I)...........................................22
is maintained. The center is equipped to train in the use of
firearms, obstacle course for physical training, and weight *Prerequisite
training apparatus and driver training exercises. The facility
is equipped to train in other areas related to the field of law
enforcement, security and corrections. If you are interested
in attending the Rio Hondo Police Academy, there are
information meetings being held on a monthly basis. Please
call at (562) 463-7756.
ASSOCIATE
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS
IN ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY
IN POLITICAL FOR
SCIENCE TRANSFER
FOR TRANSFER
Students are advised to check with the Counseling Required Subtotal .......................................................18-19
Department or Transfer Center for the courses accepted
into the Political Science major at the CSU where they seek CSU GE or IGETC Pattern..........................................Varies
transfer. Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)
ASSOCIATE
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN
IN ARTS INPSYCHOLOGY
PSYCHOLOGYFOR
FORTRANSFER
TRANSFER
This degree is designed for students interested in an Choose one course from the following list:
introduction to the field of psychology and for students PHIL 110 *Critical Thinking.................................. 3
looking to further their understanding of the biological, PSY 112 Lifespan Development......................... 3
psychological and environmental influences that guide SOC 101 or Introduction to Sociology
human behavior. These courses will provide students with SOC 101H *Introduction to Sociology
a solid foundation in psychology that will serve them for Honors................................................ 3
either transferring or in the workplace.
Choose one course from the following list:
In addition to the courses listed below, the following PHIL 101 or Introduction to Philosophy
additional requirements must be met for completion of PHIL 101H *Introduction to Philosophy
the Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer Degree: Honors................................................ 3
PSY 114 Abnormal Psychology.......................... 3
1. Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units. PSY 170 Introduction to Learning and
Memory............................................. 3
2. Achievement of a minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in PSY 180 Positive Psychology.............................. 3
all CSU-transferable coursework. (Some majors SOC 102 Social Problems...................................... 3
may require a higher GPA. Students should
consult with a counselor for more information.)
Required Subtotal ............................................................ 19
3. Completion of the 19 semester units in the major
with a grade of “C”or better. CSU GE or IGETC Pattern.......................................... Varies
Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)
4. Certified completion of the California State
University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) Degree Total 60
pattern; OR the Intersegmental General Education *Prerequisite
Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern.
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
The Retail Management Certificate Program is a Required Courses Units
comprehensive program designed to prepare students ACCT 090 Introduction to Accounting......................3
for the fast-paced challenges that exist in the competitive CIT 102 Introduction to Microsoft Office..............3
retail industry. This broad program is also intended to MGMT 052 Business Mathematics...............................3
help students develop a clear sense of the scope of the MGMT 108 Business Writing.........................................3
retail manger’s job and an understanding of the basic MGMT 120 Human Relations in Business...................3
requirements for success in the future. MGMT 146 Human Resources Management..............3
MGMT 150 Principles of Management........................3
To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Retail MRKT 170 Elements of Marketing..............................3
Management, it is necessary to complete the following MRKT 175 Retail Management....................................3
courses: SPCH 101 or
SPCH 101H Public Address............................................3
Units Required 30
*Prerequisite
SMALL BUSINESS/
ENTREPRENEURIALISM
DIVISION OF BUSINESS
ASSOCIATEIN
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS
ARTS IN
IN SOCIOLOGY
SOCIOLOGYFOR
FORTRANSFER
TRANSFER
3. Completion of the 18-20 semester units in the major with a Degree Total 60
grade of “C” or better. *Prerequisite
Choose at least one course (3-4 units) from the following list:
Associate in Arts in FR 101 French I.................................................... 4
Spanish for Transfer FR 102 *French II................................................. 4
FR 201 *French III................................................ 4
The Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer (AA-T) Degree FR 202 *French IV................................................ 4
is intended to meet the lower division requirements for HIST 122 History of Mexico................................... 3
Spanish majors (or similar majors) at a California State HUM 125 or *Introduction to Mexican Culture/
University that offers a Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish. HUM 125H Honors..................................................... 3
HUM 130 Contemporary Mexican-American
This degree is designed for students interested in the field Culture................................................. 3
of the Spanish language and for students looking to further LIT 117 or *Mexican Literature in Translation/
their understanding of the cultural and linguistic aspects LIT 117H Honors................................................. 3
of the language as they apply to the workplace. These LIT 149 Introduction to Chicano/Chicana
courses will provide students with a solid foundation in Literature............................................. 3
Spanish language and culture that will be useful either for
transferring or using in the workplace. If a student is waived out of elementary level Spanish courses
from the core, he/she may select courses not taken above or from
In addition to the courses listed below, the following the following list to meet the minimum 18 units required in the
additional requirements must be met for completion of major (per Title 5 regulations):
the AA-T Degree in Spanish: ART 104 Art of the Ancient Americas................. 3
ART 108 The Art of Mexico.................................. 3
1. Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units. ENGL 126 Languages of the World........................ 3
MUS 129 Music in Latin American Culture........ 3
2. Achievement of a minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all SPAN 130 Spanish for Heritage Speakers I........... 3
CSU-transferable coursework. (Some majors may require SPAN 131 *Spanish for Heritage Speakers II........ 3
a higher GPA. Students should consult with a counselor
for more information.)
Required Subtotal .....................................................19 - 20
3. Completion of the 19 - 20 semester units in the major with
a grade of “C” or better. CSU GE or IGETC Pattern...........................................Varies
Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)
4. Certified completion of the California State University
General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) pattern; OR the Degree Total 60
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum *Prerequisite
(IGETC) pattern.
Students who earn an AA-T in Studio Arts demonstrate Choose three courses, 9 units, from the following list:
knowledge and skill in areas including drawing, painting, ART 131 *Freehand Drawing II................................3
ceramics, or photography. Foundational skills and ART 135 Beginning Painting....................................3
knowledge of the studio arts are the springboard for an ART 136 *Intermediate Painting..............................3
array of careers including professional artist, illustrator, ART 140 Ceramics I....................................................3
layout artist, graphic designer, animator, advertising artist, ART 141 *Ceramics II.................................................3
art director, art critic, art educator, art therapist, gallery ART 150 *Beginning Printmaking............................3
and museum curator, gallery assistant and art restorer. ART 230 *Beginning Life Drawing..........................3
The CSU campuses offer a wide range of specialized ART 231 *Intermediate Life Drawing......................3
bachelor’s degrees, including each of the studio arts as well ART 235 *Advanced Painting I..................................3
as art education, art history, photography, digital arts and ART 236 *Advanced Painting II...............................3
multimedia, graphic design and arts technology. ART 242 *Advanced Ceramics.................................3
PHTO 190 Beginning Photography............................3
In addition to the courses listed below, the following
additional requirements must be met for completion of Required Subtotal ................................................................24
the AA-T Degree in Studio Arts:
CSU GE or IGETC Pattern.............................................. Varies
1. Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units. Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)
This degree is designed for students interested in a range If not used in Required Core:
of classes in the theatre arts. Students who earn an AA-T
in Theatre Arts demonstrate knowledge and skill in areas THTR 159 or Stage Crew Activity
including acting, theatre technology, dramaturgy, design (must be taken for 3 units)....................3
(lights, set, costume, and/or make-up), theatre history, and play THTR 170 Rehearsal and Performance......................3
production. Foundational skills and knowledge of theatre is
the springboard for an array of careers including professional Required Subtotal ................................................................18
actor, theatre critic, theatre director, playwright, set, costume,
make-up or light designer, running crew and various film and CSU GE or IGETC Pattern.................................................Varies
television jobs. Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)
To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Theatre Arts, THTR 150 Theatre Crafts I.......................................3
it is necessary to complete the graduation requirements of THTR 151 *Theatre Crafts II....................................3
the College along with the following courses: THTR 170 Theatre Rehearsal &
Performance.........................................3
Required Courses Units THTR 230 *Principles of Directing.........................3
THTR 101 Theatre Arts Appreciation....................3 THTR 231 *Principles of Directing.........................3
THTR 105 or History & Development of
THTR 105H the Theatre (or *Honors)...................3 Units Required 27
THTR 110 Principles of Acting................................3 *Prerequisite
THTR 111 *Principles of Acting..............................3
WELDING TECHNOLOGY
DIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Units Required 28 - 30
* Prerequisite