Degree and Certificate Policies

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DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE POLICIES

[We need to look at Board Rules 6200 and 6700 to make sure we list all degree-related policies here.]

All Associate in Arts (AA) and Science (AS) degrees require the completion of one of the following general education (GE) plans: the Los Angeles Community College District GE plan (LACCD GE), the California State University GE plan (CSU GE), or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum plan (IGETC). Students wishing to transfer to the CSU are advised to use either the CSU GE or IGETC plan. Those wishing to transfer to the UC are advised to use the IGETC plan.

As per LACCD Board Rule 6200, students who elect the LACCD GE plan may, as part of the graduation petition, request to waive Area E for AA/AS degrees requiring greater than 41 units in the major.

The completion of any GE plan may be applied to any award that requires it.

Major course units may be double-counted toward any one GE area per GE planfor which the course has been approved.

Major units earned in one award may be applied to any other award.

All degrees require a minimum of 60 units. If the sum of GE requirements plus major requirements minus units in the major that may be double-counted as GE is less than 60, the balance in degree-applicable course units is required.

Any number of degrees/certificates may be awarded simultaneously.

Certificates of Achievement, Competency, and Completion whose requirements are subsets of degree requirements will be awarded automatically upon completion of the corresponding degree.

A Certificate of Achievement in CSU GE and/or IGETC will be awarded automatically upon certification of the completion of the corresponding general education plan.

Students must see a counselor for advisement before beginning any program.

PROGRAM LISTINGS

TITLE: the title will begin with the award type (degree/certificate) followed by the subject title. Degree types include Associate in Arts/Science for Transfer Degrees (AAT/AST), Associate in Arts/Science Degrees (AA/AS) Certificates of Achievement (CA), and Skills Certificates (SC).

Major Code: this code identifies the program major in the Student Information System.

Description: this describes the general content and purpose of the program, as well as any entrance requirements or special characteristics. It may also summarize the program requirements.

Program Learning Outcomes: these are intended outcomes for the program: knowledge, skills, and competencies the students will have acquired upon successful completion of the program.

Degree/certificate requirement categories and their total units are summarized in a highlighted section for quick reference. The numbers in the right hand column represent the units required for each category.

The first category shows the units required for the major (or the total units for the certificate), possibly listing sub-categories (components, core/electives, lists A, B, C, etc.)

Major or Total (sub-categories)units

The next category shows the minimum general education (GE) requirements, if applicable. Note: AAT/AST degrees require either the CSU GE or IGETC plans, depending on the information listed. AA/AS degrees require, at a minimum, the LACCD GE plan, but may also use the CSU GE or IGETC plans. Units for LACCD GE Plan Area E that may be waived (via graduation petition for degrees requiring greater than 41 major units) have been omitted LACCD GE units listed. Major units that satisfy a GE requirements have been omitted.

Additional GE Requirementsunits

Certificates do not require a GE plan, but may list some general education requirements such as Communication Studies, English, and/or Math. These courses are listed as “additional requirements.”

Additional Requirementsunits

Units from the GE requirements plus the major requirements minus any that count as GEmust equal a minimum of 60. If this total is less than 60, the difference shows as “additional degree-applicable requirements” which must be made up by units from any additional degree-applicable courses.

Additional Degree-applicable Requirements units

The total units required for an award are listed last.

Totalunits

Course lists: these list specific courses required or allowed for each requirement category listed in the summary. When courses are listed under a heading followed by a unit value only, all courses in that list are required. When one course may be chosen as an alternative for another, the word “or” appears before---- the alternative course. When courses appear under a heading followed by “choose n units,” any one or more courses may be chosen to equal or exceed that figure.

OTHER PROGRAM LISTING POLICIES AND CONVENTIONS

Courses listed may not be offered every term.
Below college-level prerequisite courses may not appear in the program requirements.
Pre/corequisites for GE courses do not appear under GE plan requirements.
Program Learning Outcomes may be updated without notice and listed on the Assessment websites: and/or
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INDEX OF DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

By degree/certificate type

[We should also indicate which certificate programs are subsets of degrees. This will allow graduation auditors to simultaneously award subset certificates.]

Associate in Arts/Science Degrees for Transfer (AAT/AST)

These degrees are intended for students planning to transfer into a Bachelor of Arts/Science program in the same or related subject at a California State University (CSU); guaranteeing admission to the system (but not to a specific campus), and priority consideration for admission to the equivalent CSU program. A student may earn an Associate in Arts/Science Degree by completing 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the CSU, including a minimum of 18 units in the major and either the Intersegment General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the CSU General Education Breadth (CSU GE) requirements, all with a grade of C or better and a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. These degrees comply with The Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act (Senate Bill 1440).

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Associate in Arts/Science Degrees (AA/AS)

These degrees are intended for students who wish to acquire knowledge, skills, and competencies required for employment in a field related to the major or for transfer to a four year institution. Note: while some or all coursework listed in specific AA/AS degree requirements may be transferable to a CSU/UC, these degrees are not specifically designed to meet transfer requirements. Students in these majors who wish to transfer are advised to use either the CSU GE or IGETC plan requirements, rather than the LACCD GE plan requirements listed.

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Certificates of Achievement (CA)

These certificates are intended for students who wish to acquire knowledge, skills, and competencies required for employment in a field related to the major. Note: the Certificates of Achievement in CSU GE and IGETC are intended to provide general transfer readiness for students wishing to transfer to the CSU or UC. However, earning one of these certificates does not alone constitute transfer eligibility.

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Skills Certificates (SC)

These certificates are intended for students who wish to build skills for personal development or that may be applicable to work in a field related to the major. Note: skills certificates do not appear on student transcripts.

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INDEX OF DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

By title

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LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT GENERAL EDUCATION (LACCD GE) PLAN

(for Associate in Arts/Science Degrees only)

[List plan requirements, one entire page]

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY GENERAL EDUCATION (CSU GE) PLAN

[List plan requirements, one entire page]

INTERSEGMENTAL GENERAL EDUCATION TRANSFER CURRICULUM (IGETC) PLAN

[List plan requirements, one entire page]

Accounting

Associate in Science Degree in Accounting

Major Code: 050200

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The Associate in Science degree program qualifies the student for entry-level accounting positions in business, government, industry and financial institutions. This is not a transfer program. Students wishing to transfer should pursue an AS-T or AA degree in Business Administration with the advice of a counselor.

Program Learning Outcomes[DK1]

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to demonstrate a firm understanding and working knowledge of basic accounting terminology and the process by which transactions are analyzed and transformed into financial statements, demonstrate the ability to identify key issues, select relevant data, and think critically and analytically about the possible solutions for the financial problem encountered, receive and process written and oral financial information and prepare an appropriate response for management, investor, clients, or other fellow professionals, demonstrate effective use of technology applicable to accounting practice and procedures, analyze and interpret financial activities to identify and anticipate problems and find acceptable solutions for the individual or organization served, demonstrate the ability to act with integrity and honesty and choose an ethical course of action in all contacts with employers, clients, co- workers, and general public.

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Major (Components I and II)44

Additional LACCD GE Requirements15-18

(Not including0-3 double-countable major units and3 Area E units that may be waived for this degree via graduation petition. Students wishing to transfer are advised to use either the CSU GE or IGETC plan instead.)

Additional Degree-applicable Requirements0-1

Total60-62

Component I (choose25 units minimum)

Acctg 1Introductory Accounting I (5)

Acctg 2Introductory Accounting II (5)

Acctg 3Intermediate Accounting (3)

Acctg 11Cost Accounting (3)

Acctg 15Tax Accounting I (3)

Acctg 16Tax Accounting II (3)

Bus 5Business Law I (3)

Co Info 16Spreadsheet Applications (3)

Co Info 24Accounting onMicrocomputers (2)

Co Info 64Microcomputer Lab (1)

Component II(choose19 unitsminimum)

Bus 1Introduction to Business (3)

Bus 6Business Law II (3)

Bus 31Business English (3)

Bus 32Business Communications (3)

Bus 38Business Computation (3)

Bus 60KeyboardingFundamentals (1)

Co Info 1Principles of Business ComputerSystems I (3)

Finance 2Investments (3)

Finance 8Personal Finance andInvestments (3)

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Certificate of Achievement in Accounting

Major Code: 050200

This Certificate provides the student with training necessary for entry-level accounting positions in business and other organizations such as government agencies, education and industry.

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Total (Components I and II)31

Component I (choose 16 units minimum)

Acctg 1Introductory Accounting I (5)

Acctg 2Introductory Accounting II (5)

Acctg 3Intermediate Accounting (3)

Acctg 11Cost Accounting (3)

Acctg 15Tax Accounting I (3)

Acctg 16Tax Accounting II (3)

Component II (choose15 units minimum)

Bus 1Introduction to Business (3)

Bus 5Business Law I (3)

Bus 6Business Law II (3)

Bus 31Business English (3)

Bus 32Business Communications (3)

Bus 38Business Computation (3)

Bus 60Keyboarding Fundamentals (1)

Co Info 1Principles of Business Computer Systems I (3)

Co Info 16Spreadsheet Applications – Excel (3)

Co Info 24Accounting on Microcomputers (2)

Finance 2Investments (3)

Finance 8Personal Finance and Investments (3)

Mgmt 2Organization and Management Theory (3)

Real Es 16Income Tax Aspects of Real Estate (3)

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Skills Certificate in Accounting

Major Code: 050200

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Total16

Acctg 1Introductory Accounting I (5)

Acctg 2Introductory Accounting II (5)

Acctg 3Intermediate Accounting (3)

Acctg 11Cost Accounting (3)

orAcctg 15Tax Accounting I (3)

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Skills Certificate in Taxation

Major Code: 050202

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Total16

Acctg 1Introductory Accounting I (5)

Acctg 15Tax Accounting I (3)

Acctg 16Tax Accounting II (3)

Co Info 24Accounting on Microcomputers (2)

Real Es 16Income Tax Aspects ofReal Estate (3)

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Administration of Justice

Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer (AS-T) Degree

Major Code: 210500

The Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer (AS-T) Degree is intended for students planning to transfer into a Bachelor of Science program in Administration of Justice, Law Enforcement, Correctional Science, Social Science, Pre-Law, Criminology, or related areas at a California State University (CSU); guaranteeing admission to the system (but not to a specific campus), and priority consideration for admission to the equivalent CSU program. It will also prepare students for a career in the field of criminal justice, working in law enforcement agencies as police officers, probation officers, county deputy sheriffs, state correctional officers, game wardens, state park rangers, or in private security. A student may earn an Associate in Science in Administration of Justice (AS-T) Degree by completing 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the CSU, including a minimum of 18 units in the major and either the Intersegment General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the CSU General Education Breadth (CSU GE) requirements, all with a grade of C or better and a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. This degree complies with The Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act (Senate Bill 1440).

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to communicate effectively with other agency colleagues and with the public, use critical thinking skills to select an appropriate response to a public safety event, identify relevant solutions to contemporary safety and security concerns, participate effectively in multi-cultural or interagency teams to solve safety problems on a national, state and local level and demonstrate an understanding of ethical issues and values required to make sound decisions about public safety.

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Major (Core and Lists A and B)18

Additional CSU GE or IGETC Requirements28-39

(Not including0-9 double-countable major units)

Additional CSU-Transferable Units3-14

Total60

Core (6 units)

Adm Jus 1Introduction to Administrationof Justice (3)

Adm Jus 2Concepts of Criminal Law (3)

List A (choose 6 units)

Adm Jus 3Legal Aspects of Evidence (3)

Adm Jus 5Criminal Investigation (3)

Adm Jus 8Juvenile Procedures (3)

Adm Jus 37California Criminal Court Procedures (3)

Adm Jus 67Community Relations (3)

Adm Jus 75Introduction to Corrections (3)

List B (choose 6 units)

Any course from List A not already used

Adm Jus 750Ethics in Criminal Justice (3)

Psych 1Introduction to Psychology (3)

Soc 1Introduction to Sociology (3)

Stat 1Elementary Statistics (3)

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Associate in Science Degree in Administration of Justice

Major Code: 210500

Students wanting a transfer major must see a counselor for requirements. The Administration of Justice program prepares students for entry level positions in a variety fields of criminal justice. Courses of study may be selected and scheduled in any order based on course prerequisites, the available class schedule, and/or academic and technical competencies.

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