Course Descriptions
Courses approved as UC Transferable
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Addendum 1 | ||
| BIO-120 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| ENGL-140 | Poetry Writing I | 3 |
| ENGR-230 | Basics of Mechatronics | 3 |
| ETHN-120 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| ETHN-128 | Introduction to Chicana/o Studies | 3 |
| ETHN-145 | Introduction to Black Studies * | 3 |
| ES-061A | Beginning Pickleball | 1 |
| ES-061B | Intermediate Pickleball | 1 |
| ES-061C | Advanced Pickleball | 1 |
| ES-121 | Introduction to Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology | 3 |
| GEND-116 | Introduction to Women's Studies | 3 |
| GEND-117 | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | 3 |
| HIST-157 | History Through Comics | 3 |
| MUS-263 | Brass Methods | 1 |
| MUS-272 | String Methods | 1 |
| MUS-273 | Percussion Methods | 1 |
| RELG-135 | Religion in the Middle East | 3 |
| RELG-175 | Religion, Government, and Politics in America | 3 |
Addendum 1 Comment
Courses listed above are UC Transferable.
Effective: Fall 2024 as of 10/03/2024, and *10/28/2024.
Work Experience Education Courses
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Addendum 2 | ||
| AUTO-212 | Automotive Work Experience (Students who seek employment in automotive businesses, full-time or part-time, and are able to work specified hours during the semester, are eligible to enroll in this course. Assessment of students will be performed by the instructor using surveys of the mentor and manager, and student self-reflection based on the agreed upon objectives of the course. Work experience compliments classroom curriculum, and is considered essential for student competency. Occupational cooperative work experience credit may accrue at the rate of one to four units per semester for a total of sixteen units, and students must work 54 paid hours or unpaid hours per unit earned. This course may be elected up to five times for a maximum of 16 units. 54 hours paid or unpaid work experience per unit, 1-4 units.) | 1-4 |
| AUTO-213 | ASCCA - Work Experience (Automotive Service Councils of California (ASCCA) work experience. Students will attain a sponsoring automotive repair business or approved affiliated business at the start of the training program. This course may be paid work experience at the sponsoring Automotive Repair Dealer (ARD). Students work in the area of emphasis that is concurrent with area of training most recently completed at the college, in order to develop skills attained in the ASE content. Occupational cooperative work experience credit may accrue at the rate of one to eight units per semester for a total of twelve - sixteen units, and students must work 54 paid hours per unit earned. Twelve - sixteen units must accrue for graduation or certification. 54 hours paid work experience per unit, 1-4 units.) | 1-4 |
| AUTO-214 | General Motors ASEP Work Experience (General Motors ASEP work experience. Students will be placed with a sponsoring dealer at the start of the training program. This course is based on paid work experience at the sponsoring dealership. Assessment of students will be performed by the ASEP coordinator in discussion with appropriate dealership personnel. Students are expected to work in the area of emphasis that is concurrent with area of training most recently completed at the college in order to further develop skills attained in the classroom setting. Occupational cooperative work experience credit may accrue at the rate of one to eight units per semester for a total of sixteen units, and students must work 54 paid hours per unit earned. Must be taken for a total 12-16 units. 54 hours paid work experience per unit, 1-4 units.) | 1-4 |
| AUTO-215 | Ford ASSET-Work Experience (Ford ASSET work experience. Students are responsible for attaining sponsoring dealership employment before enrollment in the work experience course. This course is based on paid work experience at the sponsoring Ford dealership. Assessment of students will be performed by the ASSET Instructor with dealership personnel, including the lead technicians, shop foreman, service manager, and through student self-evaluation reflections. Students are expected to work in the content area of diagnosis and repair concurrent with the content area of instruction in order to further develop skills attained in the classroom setting. Ford certifications will not be attained without documentation completed and signed by the student and evaluators in the work experience record book. Each student is required to use a digital portfolio to document competencies and ASE tasks. Occupational cooperative work experience credit may accrue at the rate of one to eight units per semester for a total of twelve – sixteen units, and students must work 54 paid hours per unit earned. 54 hours paid work experience per unit, 1-4 units.) | 1-4 |
| BOT-223 | Office Work Experience (Work experience in an office setting. Occupational cooperative work experience credit may accrue at the rate of one to eight units per semester for a total of sixteen units, and students must work 54 paid hours or unpaid hours per unit earned. 54 hours paid or unpaid work experience per semester, 1 unit.) | 1 |
| BOT-224 | Office Work Experience (Work experience in an office setting. Occupational cooperative work experience credit may accrue at the rate of one to eight units per semester for a maximum total of sixteen units, and students must work 54 paid hours or unpaid hours per unit earned. A student taking this course for 2 units must work 108 hours paid or unpaid. 108 hours paid or unpaid work experience per semester, 2 units.) | 2 |
| BOT-225 | Office Work Experience (Work experience in an office setting. Occupational cooperative work experience credit may accrue at the rate of one to eight units per semester for a maximum total of sixteen units, and students must work 54 paid hours or unpaid hours per unit earned. A student taking this course for 3 units must work 162 hours paid or unpaid. 162 hours paid or unpaid work experience per semester, 3 units.) | 3 |
| BUS-161 | Business Internship (A work experience course to enable students in various specialty areas of business to gain practical experience and to apply knowledge gained in their business courses. This course is available to any Accounting, Business, Entrepreneurship, or Management major. Students will meet at least twice during the semester to compare field experiences and submit paperwork. It is recommended that students have completed at least 12 units of Business courses prior to registering for this class. Occupational cooperative work experience credit may accrue at the rate of one to eight units per semester for a total of sixteen units, and students must work 54 paid hours or unpaid hours per unit earned. 54 hours paid or unpaid work experience per unit, 1-3 units.) | 1-3 |
| CADD-150 | Occupational Work Experience in CADD Technology/Manufacturing (This course is designed to provide a broad range of hands-on technical experience in CADD/CAM Technology/Manufacturing. It prepares students for full-time employment in an appropriate CADD industry setting. Students learn how to work safely in the work environment and apply skills attained in the classroom setting. Occupational cooperative work experience credit may accrue at the rate of one to eight units per semester for a total of sixteen units, and students must work 54 paid hours or unpaid hours per unit earned. 54 hours paid or unpaid work experience per unit, 1-4 units.) | 1-4 |
| CD-133 | Practicum-Field Experience: Student Teaching (Under supervision at approved field placement sites, student teachers will design, implement, and evaluate curriculum experiences, apply previous coursework to make connections between theory and practice, demonstrate professional behavior, and build a comprehensive understanding of children in the group environment. Respectful workplace relationships among children and adults that serve as a foundation for co-construction of curriculum and positive guidance will be emphasized. Occupational cooperative work experience credit may accrue at the rate of one to eight units per semester for a total of sixteen units, and students must work 54 paid hours or unpaid hours per unit earned. 54 hours paid or unpaid work experience per unit, 2 units.) | 2 |
| CD-170 | Practicum: Field Experience with Infants and Toddlers (Under supervision at an approved field placement site, students will participate in all classroom activities and will design and modify the environment, develop and supervise learning experiences, handle routines, and respond to individual and group needs of children under three years of age. Occupational cooperative work experience credit may accrue at the rate of one to eight units per semester for a total of sixteen units, and students must work 54 paid hours or unpaid hours per unit earned. 54 hours paid or unpaid work experience per unit, 2 units.) | 2 |
| CIS-267 | Directed Work Experience in CIS (Work experience at a designated industry site in an information and communication technology (ICT) occupation category for students seeking job experience in the ICT industry. Occupational cooperative work experience credit may accrue at the rate of one to eight units per semester for a total of sixteen units, and students must work 54 paid hours or unpaid hours per unit earned. May be taken for a maximum of 12 units. 54 hours paid or unpaid work experience per unit, 1-4 units.) | 1-4 |
| CWS-290 | Cooperative Work Experience (Practical application of principles and procedures learned in the classroom to the various phases of water and wastewater treatment, distribution or collection. Work experience will be paid or non-paid at appropriate curriculum-related work sites. Two on-campus sessions will be scheduled. Occupational cooperative work experience credit may accrue at the rate of one to eight units per semester for a total of sixteen units, and students must work 54 paid hours or unpaid hours per unit earned. May be taken for a maximum of 12 units. 54 hours paid or unpaid work experience per unit, 1-4 units.) | 1-4 |
| EHSM-240 | Cooperative Work Experience (Practical application of principles and procedures learned in the classroom to various phases of Environmental Health and Safety Management (EHSM). Work experience will be paid or volunteer positions at local industries or governmental agencies that regulate environmental industries. Placement assistance will be provided, but students are required to select and secure a placement site. Minimum of one unit of work experience is required to complete the EHSM certificate/degree. Occupational cooperative work experience credit may accrue at the rate of one to 8 units per semester for a total of sixteen units, and students must work 54 paid hours or unpaid hours per unit earned. May be taken for a maximum of 8 units in EHSM. 54 hours paid or unpaid work experience per unit, 1-4 units.) | 1-4 |
| ENGL-200 | Cooperative Work Experience in English (Practical application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities from English classes in a job or career setting. Work experience will be paid or unpaid at local businesses, organizations, or educational institutions that are relevant to career options for English majors. Placement assistance will be provided and done in collaboration between the faculty member and student. Two on-campus sessions will be scheduled. Occupational cooperative work experience credit may accrue at the rate of one to eight units per semester for a total of sixteen units, and students must work 54 paid hours or unpaid hours per unit earned. May be taken for a maximum of 12 units. 54 hours paid or unpaid work experience per unit, 1-4 units.) | 1-4 |
| ENGR-182 | Work Experience in Engineering Technology (Students who are employed in the engineering technology industry full-time or part-time (paid or unpaid) and able to work the minimum required hours during the semester are eligible to enroll in this course. Assessment of student will be performed by instructor in discussion with appropriate supervisor at place of employment. Students will further develop skills attained in the classroom setting. Preregistration counseling with the instructor is required. Occupational cooperative work experience may accrue at the rate of one to eight units per semester for a total of sixteen units, and students must work 54 paid hours or unpaid hours per unit earned. 54 hours paid or unpaid work experience per unit, 1-3 units.) | 1-3 |
| GD-230 | Graphic Design Work Experience (Work experience at a designated industry site in a graphic design occupational category for students seeking job experience in graphic design. Occupational cooperative work experience credit may accrue at the rate of one to eight units per semester for a total of sixteen units, and students must work 54 paid hours or unpaid hours per unit earned. May be taken for a maximum of 12 units. 54 hours paid or unpaid work experience per unit, 1-4 units.) | 1-4 |
| HIST-194 | Internships in History (This class provides students an opportunity to explore options and careers related to the field of history while gaining valuable work experience and expanding their citizenship consciousness. This course includes placement in a community-based historical site, archives, museum, institute, research library, or with K-12 history/social studies students. Occupational cooperative work experience credit may accrue at the rate of one to eight units per semester for a total of sixteen units, and students must work 54 paid hours or unpaid hours per unit earned. May be taken for a maximum of 12 units. 54 hours paid or unpaid work experience per unit, 1 unit.) | 1 |
| HUM-194 | Internships in Humanities (This class provides students an opportunity to explore options and careers related to the field of humanities while gaining valuable work experience and expanding their citizenship consciousness. This course includes placement in a community-based organization related to art, music, dance, theater, etc.; museum; historical site or organization; archive; research library; or with K-12 art/music/literature/history/theater students. Occupational cooperative work experience credit may accrue at the rate of one to eight units per semester for a total of sixteen units, and students must work 54 paid hours or unpaid hours per unit earned. May be taken for a maximum of 12 units. 54 hours paid or unpaid work experience per unit, 1 unit.) | 1 |
| MUS-119 | Cooperative Work Experience in Music Education (Practical application of principles and procedures learned in the classroom to the various phases of music education. Work experience will be paid or unpaid at local middle or high school music programs. Placement assistance will be provided. Two on-campus sessions will be scheduled. Occupational cooperative work experience credit may accrue at the rate of one to eight units per semester for a total of sixteen units, and students must work 54 paid hours or unpaid hours per unit earned. May be taken for a maximum of 12 units. 54 hours paid or unpaid work experience per unit, 1-4 units.) | 1-4 |
| MUS-161 | Cooperative Work Experience in Music Industry (Practical application of principles and procedures learned in the classroom to the various phases of the music industry. Work experience will be paid or unpaid at local businesses that are part of the music industry such as recording studios, booking agencies, and music equipment manufacturers/retailers. Placement assistance will be provided. Two on-campus sessions will be scheduled. Occupational cooperative work experience credit may accrue at the rate of one to eight units per semester for a total of sixteen units, and students must work 54 paid hours or unpaid hours per unit earned. May be taken for a maximum of 12 units. 54 hours paid or unpaid work experience per unit, 1-4 units.) | 1-4 |
| OH-290 | Cooperative Work Experience Education (Practical application of principles and procedures learned in the classroom to the various phases of horticulture. Work experience will be paid or unpaid at local nurseries and landscape-related companies. Placement assistance will be provided. Two on-campus sessions will be scheduled. Occupational cooperative work experience credit may accrue at the rate of one to eight units per semester for a total of sixteen units, and students must work 54 paid hours unpaid hours per unit earned. May be taken for a maximum of 12 units. 54 hours paid or unpaid work experience per unit, 1-4 units.) | 1-4 |
| PARA-250 | Internship (Practical work experience in a cooperating law office or corporate legal department. Occupational cooperative work experience credit may accrue at the rate of one to eight units per semester for a total of sixteen units, and students must work 54 paid hours or unpaid hours per unit earned. May be taken for a maximum of nine units in Paralegal. 54 hours paid or unpaid work experience per unit, 1-4 units.) | 1-4 |
| RE-250 | Real Estate Internship (Practical work experience in the real estate industry. Occupational cooperative work experience credit may accrue at the rate of one to eight units per semester for a total of sixteen units, and students must work 54 paid hours or unpaid hours per unit earned. May be taken for a maximum of twelve units in Real Estate. 54 hours paid or unpaid work experience per unit, 1-4 units.) | 1-4 |
| WEX-110 | General Cooperative Work Experience Education (Supervised work experience to assist students in acquiring desirable work habits, transferable soft skills, and career awareness. Jobs may or may not be directly related to students’ educational goals. Occupational cooperative work experience credit may accrue at the rate of one to eight units per semester for a total of sixteen units, and students must work 54 paid hours or unpaid hours per unit earned. May be taken for a maximum of 6 units. 54 paid or unpaid work experience per unit, 1-3 units.) | 1-3 |
Addendum 2 Comment
Work Experience Education, including Internship Courses:
Changed hours per unit to 54 for paid or unpaid work experience as applicable to each course.
Effective: Spring 2025 as of 12/19/2024.