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GENERAL STUDIES

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE ART 120 Two Dimensional Design.......................................3
ART 121 Three Dimensional Design.....................................3
The General Studies degree with an area of emphasis is ART 130 Freehand Drawing I................................................3
designed to give students a broad introduction to an area of ART 135 Beginning Painting..................................................3
knowledge represented by related disciplines and topics. This ART 140 Ceramics I.................................................................3
degree is intended for students who may not be intending to DANC 179 or Dance History..........................................................3
pursue a specific occupational major, nor are they necessarily DANC 179H *Dance History Honors..........................................3
planning to transfer. However, careful educational planning DANC 199 or Dance Appreciation................................................3
with a counselor will help to ensure that, if a student did decide DANC 199H *Dance Appreciation..............................................3
at a later date to transfer to a university, they would have a MUS 101 Fundamentals of Music..........................................3
foundation in the transfer planning process. Students will MUS 129 Music in Latin American
select an “Area of Emphasis” from the following four options Culture...................................................................3
based on their interests and educational goals.

General Studies with an Emphasis in MUS 130 Music History and Literature
Arts and Human Expression: Before 1750...........................................................3
MUS 131 Music History and Literature
These courses emphasize the study of cultural, literary, After 1750..............................................................3
humanistic activities and artistic expression of human beings. MUS 132 History of Rock and Roll........................................3
Students will evaluate and interpret the ways in which people MUS 133 Music Appreciation.................................................3
through the ages in different cultures have responded to them- MUS 134 Chamber Singers.....................................................2
selves and the world around them in artistic and cultural cre- MUS 135 Music in Film...........................................................3
ation. Students will also learn to value aesthetic understanding MUS 136 History of Jazz..........................................................3
and incorporate these concepts when constructing value MUS 141 History of Rap Music and
judgments. This emphasis includes lower division coursework Hip Hop Culture..................................................3
that prepares students for potential careers in fine arts, foreign PHTO 190 Beginning Photography..........................................3
languages, literature, and philosophy. THTR 101 Theatre Arts Appreciation......................................3
THTR 105 or The History and Development
of the Theatre........................................................3
To acquire the Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies THTR 105H *The History and Development
with an Emphasis in Arts and Human Expression, students of the Theatre Honors.........................................3
must complete the required major courses below with a grade THTR 110 Principles of Acting.................................................3
of “C” or better along with one of the following: Rio Hondo THTR 150 Stagecraft I for Theatre, TV, and Film..................3
College General Education and Proficiency requirements,
California State University General Education Breadth (CSU B) HUMAN EXPRESSION
GE), or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curricu- ASL 101 American Sign Language I.....................................4
lum (IGETC). CHIN 101 Chinese I.................................................................4.5

Choose at least one course from each category (A and B) and CHIN 102 *Chinese II..............................................................4.5
then complete additional courses in categories A and/or B to CHST 146 The Mexican American in the
total 18 units of coursework from the following list: History of the U.S................................................3
ENGL 126 Languages of the World .........................................3
FR 101 French I...................................................................4.5
A) ARTS FR 102 *French II................................................................4.5
ART 101 Introduction to Studio Arts...................................3
ART 104 Art of the Ancient Americas..................................3 FR 201 *French III..............................................................4.5
FR 202 *French IV..............................................................4.5
ART 105 or Survey of Western Art: Prehistory HIST 101 History of World Civilization
through the Middle Ages....................................3
ART 105H Survey of Western Art: Prehistory to the 17th Century..............................................3
HIST 102 History of World Civilization,
through the Middle Ages Honors......................3 1500 to the Present..............................................3
ART 106 or Survey of Western Art:
Renaissance to Contemporary...........................3 HIST 122 History of Mexico....................................................3
HIST 131 History of the North American
ART106H Survey of Western Art: Indian....................................................................3
Renaissance to Contemporary
Honors...................................................................3 HIST 143 or *History of the United States
to 1877...................................................................3
ART 107 The Art of Asia.........................................................3 HIST 143H *History of the United States
ART 108 The Art of Mexico...................................................3
ART 109 History of American Art........................................3 to 1877 Honors.....................................................3
HIST 144 or *History of the United States
ART 110 Understanding Visual Art......................................3 Since 1865.............................................................3
ART 112 Visual Art in the Modern Era................................3
ART 113 The History of Photography..................................3 HIST 144H *History of the United States
Since 1865 Honors...............................................3
ART 115 The Art of Film........................................................3

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HIST 156 Black American Experience to 1865.....................3 POLS 128 or Introduction to Political Philosophy....................3
HIST 157 Black American Experience since 1865................3 POLS 128H *Introduction to Political Philosophy Honors....3
HIST 158 US Comparative History of American Indians SPAN 101 Spanish I.................................................................4.5
and Black Americans...........................................3 SPAN 102 *Spanish II..............................................................4.5
HIST 159 or US Comparative History of Mexican and SPAN 101S Spanish for Spanish Speakers I............................4.5
Asian Americans and Women...........................3 SPAN 102S *Spanish for Spanish Speakers II.........................4.5
HIST 159H *US Comparative History of Mexican and SPAN 201 or *Spanish III.............................................................4.5
Asian Americans and Women Honors.............3 SPAN 201H *Spanish III Honors..............................................4.5
HIST 167 History of California...............................................3 SPAN 202 *Spanish IV............................................................4.5
HIST 170 Women in American History................................3 SPCH 130 Oral Interpretation..................................................3
HUM 110 Survey of Humanities.............................................3 SPCH 132 Readers Theatre.......................................................3
HUM 111 Survey of Humanities.............................................3
HUM 125 or Introduction to Mexican Culture..........................3 General Studies with an Emphasis in
HUM 125H *Introduction to Mexican Culture Honors.........3 Social Behavior and Self-Development
HUM 130 Contemporary Mexican-American Culture .......3
JAPN 101 Japanese I................................................................4.5 These courses provide students knowledge and understanding
JAPN 102 *Japanese II.............................................................4.5 of social behavior and self-development. This area of emphasis
LATN 101 Latin I........................................................................4 is designed to prepare students to use their understanding of
LATN 102 *Latin II.....................................................................4 themselves and others to communicate and collaborate more
LIT 102 or Approaches to Literature........................................3 effectively. It combines knowledge of theory with attention to
LIT 102H *Approaches to Literature Honors.......................3 personal growth and purpose, as well as health and wellness.
LIT 112A or American Literature through 1865.......................3 Students learn to become citizens who care for themselves
LIT 112AH *American Literature through 1865 Honors.......3 and others, ready to work with people in their communities.
LIT 112B or American Literature after 1865 Honors...............3 Participation in group activities and collaborative projects is
LIT 112BH *American Literature after 1865 Honors.............3 a central focus of this emphasis, allowing students to experi-
LIT 114 or Children’s and Adolescent Literature...................3 ence group interactions in a variety of contexts. This emphasis
LIT 114H *Children’s and Adolescent Literature Honors..3 includes lower division coursework that prepares students for
LIT 117 or Mexican Literature in Translation........................3 potential careers in people/community-oriented professions
LIT 117H *Mexican Literature in Translation Honors........3 including social, health and recreational services.
LIT 130 or *Women and Literature.........................................3
LIT 130H *Women and Literature Honors...........................3 To acquire the Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies
LIT 140 or *Introduction to the Novel.....................................3 with an Emphasis in Social Behavior and Self-Development,
LIT 140H *Introduction to the Novel Honors......................3 students must complete the required major courses below with
LIT 141 *Introduction to Poetry..........................................3 a grade of “C” or better along with one of the following: Rio
LIT 142 or *Introduction to Shakespeare................................3 Hondo College General Education and Proficiency require-
LIT 142H *Introduction to Shakespeare Honors..................3 ments, California State University General Education Breadth
LIT 144A *World Literature: Antiquity through (CSU GE), or Intersegmental General Education Transfer
the 16th Century..................................................3 Curriculum (IGETC).
LIT 144B *World Literature: 16th Century
to the present........................................................3
LIT 145 or *Introduction to the Short Story...........................3 Choose at least one course from each category below (A and B).
LIT 145H *Introduction to the Short Story Honors.............3 Then complete additional courses from categories A and B to
LIT 146A or *British Literature through 1785...........................3 reach a total of 18 units from the following list:

LIT 146AH *British Literature through 1785 Honors............3 A) Theory and Knowledge
L IT 146B or *British Literature after 1785.................................3
LIT 146BH *British Literature after 1785 Honors...................3 ANTH 101 or Introduction to Physical Anthropology...............3
ANTH 101H *Introduction to Physical Anthropology
LIT 147 *Cinema as Literature ............................................3 Honors...................................................................3
LIT 148 Introduction to Dramatic
Literature ..............................................................3 ANTH 102 or Introduction to Cultural Anthropology...............3
ANTH 102H *Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
LIT 149 Introduction to Chicana/Chicano Honors...................................................................3
Literature ..............................................................3
PHIL 101 or Introduction to Philosophy....................................3 ANTH 103 Introduction to Archaeology.................................3
ANTH 104 Introduction to Language and Culture................3
PHIL 101H *Introduction to Philosophy Honors...................3 ANTH 110 Human Sexuality from a
PHIL 120 Introduction to Ethics.............................................3
PHIL 124 History of Philosophy: Ancient.............................3 Cross-Cultural Perspective ................................3
ANTH 115 Introduction to Medical Anthropology...............3
PHIL 126 History of Philosophy: Modern.............................3 ANTH 125 Religion, Magic, Witchcraft, and
PHIL 128 or Introduction to Political Philosophy....................3
PHIL 128H *Introduction to Political Philosophy Honors....3 the Supernatural...................................................3
CHST 101 Introduction to Chicano Studies...........................3
PHIL 135 Philosophy & Contemporary Issues.....................3 CHST 146 The Mexican American in the
PHIL 140 Philosophy of Religion............................................3
History of the U.S................................................3

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CHST 148 La Chicana: The Contemporary PSY 200 *Research Methods in Psychology........................3
Mexican-American Female................................3 READ 101 *Critical Reading.....................................................3
CHST 150 Chicano Politics.......................................................3 SOC 101 or Introduction to Sociology......................................3
CD 106 Child Growth and Development...........................3 SOC 101H *Introduction to Sociology Honors......................3
CD 208 Child, Family and Community.............................3 SOC 102 Major Social Problems............................................3
ECON 101 or *Principles of Macroeconomics............................3 SOC 105 Introduction to Human Sexuality.........................3
ECON 101H *Principles of Macroeconomics Honors..............3 SOC 110 Human Sexuality from a
ECON 102 or *Principles of Microeconomics.............................3 Cross-Cultural Perspective.................................3
ECON 102H *Principles of Microeconomics Honors...............3 SOC 114 Marriage, Family and Intimate Relationships.....3
ECON 106 Economics of Contemporary Issues.....................3 SOC 116 Introduction to Race and Ethnic Relations.........3
ECON 135 International Political Economy...........................3 SOC 120 Perspectives of Sex and Gender.............................3
GEOG 102 Introduction to Cultural Geography....................3 SOC 127 Introduction to Criminology.................................3
GEOG 103 World Regional Geography...................................3 SOC 148 La Chicana: The Contemporary
HIST 101 History of World Civilization to Mexican-American Female................................3
the 17th Century..................................................3 SPCH 100 Interpersonal Communications............................3
HIST 102 History of World Civilization, SPCH 101 or Public Speaking........................................................3
1500 to the Present..............................................3 SPCH 101H *Public Speaking Honors.......................................3
HIST 122 History of Mexico....................................................3 SPCH 140 Argumentation and Debate...................................3
HIST 131 History of the North American Indian................3 SPCH 150 Intercultural Communications..............................3
HIST 143 or History of the United States to 1877.....................3
HIST 143H *History of the United States
to 1877 Honors.....................................................3 B) Growth and Purpose/Health and Wellness
HIST 144 or History of the United States Since 1865...............3 ANTH 110 Human Sexuality from a Cross-Cultural
Perspective............................................................3
HIST 144H *History of the United States CD 106 Child Growth and Development...........................3
Since 1865 Honors...............................................3 COUN 101 College and Life Success.........................................3
HIST 156 Black American Experience to 1865.....................3 COUN 151 Career Exploration & Life Planning.....................3
HIST 157 Black American Experience since 1865................3 EDEV 101 College and Life Success.........................................3
HIST 158 US Comparative History of American Indians HUSR 123 Drug Education and Prevention...........................3
and Black Americans...........................................3 KIN 191 Health: Personal Issues...........................................3
HIST 159 or US Comparative History of Mexican and KIN 192 Health: Women’s Personal Health........................3
Asian Americans & Women..............................3 KIN 196 Health: Fitness and Wellness.................................3
HIST 159H *US Comparative History of Mexican and NUTR 110 Introduction to Nutrition Science........................3
Asian Americans & Women Honors................3 PSY 112 Lifespan Development............................................3
HIST 167 History of California...............................................3 PSY 121 Drugs, Society, and Behavior.................................3
HIST 170 Women in American History................................3 SOC 105 Introduction to Human Sexuality.........................3
HUM 110 Survey of Humanities.............................................3 SOC 110 Human Sexuality from a Cross-Cultural
HUM 111 Survey of Humanities.............................................3 Perspective............................................................3
HUM 125 or Introduction to Mexican Culture..........................3
HUM 125H *Introduction to Mexican Culture Honors.........3 *Prerequisite

HUM 130 Contemporary Mexican-American Culture........3 General Studies with an Emphasis in
HUSR 123 Drug Education and Prevention...........................3 Social Sciences:
MSCM 128 Mass Media in Modern Society.............................3
PHIL 128 or Introduction to Political Philosophy....................3 These courses emphasize the perspective, concepts, theories
PHIL 128H *Introduction to Political Philosophy Honors....3 and methodologies of the variety of disciplines that comprise
POLS 110 or Government of the United States..........................3 study in the social sciences. Students will study human experi-
POLS 110H *Government of the United States Honors.........3 ence in the context of the larger society. Students will study
POLS 125 Law and Democracy................................................3 how individuals, social subgroups, and societies operate in
POLS 128 or Introduction to Political Philosophy....................3 relation to each other. This emphasis includes lower division
POLS 128H *Introduction to Political Philosophy Honors....3 coursework that prepares students for potential careers in the
POLS 130 Comparative Government.....................................3 helping professions such as teaching, business, government,
POLS 135 International Political Economy...........................3 social work, and non-profit organizations.
POLS 140 International Relations...........................................3 To acquire the Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies
POLS 150 Chicano Politics.......................................................3 with an Emphasis in Social Sciences, students must complete
PSY 101 or Introductory Psychology........................................3 the required major courses below with a grade of “C” or better
PSY 101H *Introductory Psychology Honors........................3 along with one of the following: Rio Hondo College General
PSY 112 Lifespan Development............................................3 Education and Proficiency requirements, California State Uni-
PSY 114 Introduction to Abnormal Psychology................3 versity General Education Breadth (CSU GE), or Intersegmen-
PSY 121 Drugs, Society, and Behavior.................................3 tal General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).
HUSR 123 Drug Education and Prevention...........................3
PSY 170 Introduction to Learning and Memory................3
PSY 180 Positive Psychology.................................................3

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Choose 18 units of coursework including two or more disciplines POLS 110 or Government of the United States..........................3
POLS 110H *Government of the United States Honors.........3
from the following list: POLS 125 Law and Democracy................................................3
ANTH 101 or Introduction to Physical Anthropology...............3 POLS 128 or Introdoction to Political Philosophy....................3
ANTH 101H *Introduction to Physical Anthropology
Honors...................................................................3 POLS 128H *Introduction to Political Philosophy Honors....3
ANTH 102 or Introduction to Cultural Anthropology...............3 POLS 130 Comparative Government.....................................3
ANTH 102H *Introduction to Cultural POLS 135 International Political Economy...........................3
Anthropology Honors.........................................3 POLS 140 International Relations...........................................3
ANTH 103 Introduction of Archaeology.................................3 POLS 150 Chicano Politics.......................................................3
ANTH 104 Introduction to Language and Culture................3 PSY 101 or Introductory Psychology........................................3
ANTH 110 Human Sexuality from a PSY 101H *Introductory Psychology Honors........................3
Cross-Cultural Perspective.................................3 PSY 112 Lifespan Development............................................3
ANTH 115 Introduction to Medical Anthropology...............3 PSY 114 Introduction to Abnormal Psychology................3
ANTH 125 Religion, Magic, Witchcraft, and PSY 170 Introduction to Learning and Memory................3
the Supernatural...................................................3 PSY 180 Positive Psychology.................................................3
CD 106 Child Growth and Development...........................3 PSY 200 *Research Methods in Psychology........................3
CD 208 Child, Family and Community.............................3 SOC 101 or Introduction to Sociology......................................3
CHST 101 Introduction to Chicano Studies...........................3 SOC 101H *Introduction to Sociology Honors......................3
CHST 146 The Mexican American in the SOC 102 Major Social Problems............................................3
History of the U.S................................................3 SOC 105 Introduction to Human Sexuality.........................3
CHST 148 La Chicana: The Contemporary SOC 110 Human Sexuality from a
Mexican-American Female................................3 Cross-Cultural Perspective.................................3
CHST 150 Chicano Politics.......................................................3 SOC 114 Marriage, Family and Intimate
ECON 101 or Principles of Macroeconomics..............................3 Relationships........................................................3
ECON 101H *Principles of Macroeconomics Honors..............3 SOC 116 Introduction to Race and Ethnic
ECON 102 or Principles of Microeconomics...............................3 Relationships........................................................3
ECON 102H *Principles of Microeconomics Honors...............3 SOC 120 Perspectives of Sex & Gender................................3
ECON 106 Economics of Contemporary Issues.....................3 SOC 127 Introduction to Criminology.................................3
ECON 135 International Political Economy...........................3 SOC 148 La Chicana: The Contemporary
GEOG 102 Introduction to Cultural Geography....................3 Mexican-American Female................................3
GEOG 103 World Regional Geography...................................3 SPCH 150 Intercultural Communications..............................3
HIST 101 History of World Civilization to
the 17th Century..................................................3
HIST 102 History of World Civilization, General Studies with an Emphasis in
1500 to the Present..............................................3 Science and Mathematics:

HIST 122 History of Mexico....................................................3 These courses emphasize the natural sciences, which examine
HIST 131 History of the North American Indian................3 the physical universe, its life forms and its natural phenom-
HIST 143 or History of the United States to 1877.....................3 ena. As mathematics is the language of science, courses in
HIST 143H *History of the United States to 1877 Honors.....3 mathematics help students develop quantitative reasoning
HIST 144 or History of the United States Since 1865...............3 skills beyond the level of intermediate algebra. Students will be
HIST 144H *History of the United States able to demonstrate an understanding of the methodologies
Since 1865 Honors...............................................3 of science as investigative tools. Students will also examine
HIST 156 Black American Experience to 1865.....................3 the influence that the acquisition of scientific knowledge has
HIST 157 Black American Experience after 1865.................3 on human experience. This emphasis includes lower-division
HIST 158 US Comparative History of American coursework that prepares students for potential careers in sci-
Indians and Black Americans............................3 ence, engineering, math, and health-related fields.
HIST 159 or US Comparative History of Mexican and To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in General Stud-
Asian Americans and Women...........................3 ies with an Emphasis in Science and Mathematics, students
HIST 159H *US Comparative History of Mexican and must complete the required major courses below with a grade
Asian Americans and Women Honors.............3 of “C” or better along with one of the following: Rio Hondo
HIST 167 History of California...............................................3 College General Education and Proficiency requirements,
HIST 170 Women in American History................................3 California State University General Education Breadth (CSU
HUM 110 Survey of Humanities.............................................3 GE), or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curricu-
HUM 111 Survey of Humanities.............................................3 lum (IGETC).
HUM 125 or Introduction to Mexican Culture..........................3
HUM 125H *Introduction to Mexican Culture........................3
HUM 130 Contemporary Mexican-American Culture........3
MSCM 128 Mass Media in Modern Society.............................3
PHIL 128 or Introduction to Political Philosophy....................3
PHIL 128H *Introduction to Political Philosophy Honors....3

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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE

Choose at least one course from each category (A, B and C) and C) Mathematics
then complete additional courses in any category to total 18 units MATH 130 or *Statistics..................................................................4
from the following list. Among these courses the student must MATH 130H *Statistics Honors....................................................4
complete at least one laboratory course. MATH 140 *Mathematics for Elementary Teachers...............4
MATH 160 *College Algebra......................................................4
MATH 170 *Elements of Calculus.............................................4
A) Life Sciences
ANTH 101 or Introduction to Physical Anthropology...............3 MATH 175 *Plane Trigonometry..............................................3
ANTH 101H *Introduction to Physical MATH 180 *Pre-Calculus...........................................................4
Anthropology Honors.........................................3 MATH 190 or *Calculus I................................................................4
ANTH 101L Physical Anthropology Lab....................................1 MATH 190H *Calculus I Honors..................................................4
BIOL 101 General Biology.......................................................4 MATH 191 *Calculus II...............................................................4
BIOL 105 Human Biology........................................................3 MATH 250 *Calculus III.............................................................4
BIOL 105L *Human Biology Laboratory.................................1 MATH 260 *Linear Algebra........................................................4
BIOL 111 Marine Biology........................................................3 MATH 270 *Differential Equations...........................................4
BIOL 111L *Marine Biology Laboratory..................................1 PSY 190 *Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences..................4
BIOL 112 Outdoor Biology......................................................3
BIOL 120 Environmental Biology...........................................3 *Prerequisite
BIOL 120L *Environmental Biology Laboratory....................1
BIOL 200 *Principles of Biology 1
(Molecular and Cellular Biology)......................5
BIOL 201 *Principles of Biology 2
(Diversity and Ecology) .....................................5
BIOL 206 *Principles of Genetics...........................................3
BIOL 222 *Microbiology..........................................................5
BIOL 226 *Human Physiology................................................4
PSY 210 or *Biological Psychoogy.............................................3
PSY 210H *Biological Psychology Honors.............................3

B) Physical Sciences
ASTR 110 or General Astronomy.................................................3
ASTR 110H *General Astronomy Honors................................3
ASTR 112 *Observational Astronomy....................................1
CHEM 110 *Chemistry for Allied Health Majors...................5
CHEM 120 *Introduction to Chemistry...................................5
CHEM 130 *General Chemistry I..............................................5
CHEM 140 *General Chemistry II.............................................5
CHEM 230 *Organic Chemistry I..............................................5
CHEM 231 *Organic Chemistry II............................................5
GEOG 101 Introduction to Physical Geography....................3
GEOG 101L *Introduction to Physical
Geography Laboratory........................................1
GEOL 150 Physical Geology......................................................3
GEOL 151 *Physical Geology Laboratory...............................1
PHY 120 *Physics for Everyday Use......................................4
PHY 150 *General Physics-I...................................................4
PHY 160 *General Physics-II.................................................4
PHY 211 *Physics for Scientists and
Engineers-I............................................................4
PHY 212 *Physics for Scientists and
Engineers-II..........................................................4
PHY 213 *Physics for Scientists and
Engineers-III.........................................................4

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SYSTEMS/APPLIED GEOGRAPHIC
INFORMATION SYSTEMS

DIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE

The courses listed will lead to the Associate of Science in Required Courses Units
Applied Geographic Information Systems. The degree prepares GIS 120 Introduction to Geographic Information
students for either technician or analyst careers using GIS in Systems and Spatial Analysis..............................4
the fields of civil engineering, biology, public safety, planning GIS 220 * GIS Applications ..................................................4
and landscape architecture, public health, social sciences, and GIS 221 * Cartography Design and Geographic
public administration. Completion of this program is designed Information Systems .........................................4
to prepare students to transfer into a bachelor’s degree pro- GIS 280 * Geospatial Programming and Web Services ...4
gram. GIS 290 Cooperative Work Experience/Internship
for GIS Related Fields.......................................1-4

To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Applied Choose two courses from one of the following Specialization tracks:
Geographic Information Systems, students must complete
the required major courses below with a grade of “C” or better Civil Engineering Specialization Track
along with one of the following: Rio Hondo College General ENGT 150 or AutoCAD for Basic CADD Applications ...........4
Education and Proficiency requirements, California State Uni- ENGT 170 MicroStation for Basic CADD Applications ......4
versity General Education Breadth (CSU GE), or Intersegmen- GIS 130 *Field Data Applications for GIS .........................4
tal General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). CIV 142 Introduction to Land Surveying and GPS ..........4

Environmental Specialization Track
GIS 230 * Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
in Environmental Technology ..........................3
GIS 130 *Field Data Applications for GIS .........................4

Data Analyst Specialization Track
GIS 281 Crime Mapping and Analysis ...............................4
PSY 190 *Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences .................4

Units Required 24-25
*Prerequisite

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SYSTEMS

DIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

This Certificate of Achievement in Geographic Information Required Courses Units
Systems (GIS) targets students interested in becoming a GIS GIS 120 Introduction to Geographic Information
Technician. A GIS technician utilizes standard GIS tools Systems and Spatial Analysis..............................4
and utilities to enter and correct data in GIS databases such GIS 220 *GIS Applications....................................................4
as locating addresses, georeferencing scanned maps, digitiz- GIS 221 *Cartography Design and Geographic
ing and collecting and processing data from the field. Most Information Systems...........................................4
duties assigned to GIS Technicians are routine with a heavy ENGT 150 or AutoCAD for Basic CADD Applications ...........4
amount of database entry and management with eventual ENGT 170 MicroStation for Basic CADD Applications.......4
generation of maps from data. A GIS Technician performs no
data interpretation after data has been stored unless under the Select one of the following focus areas below:
guidance of the analyst. Many students enrolled in GIS at Rio
Hondo College have degrees in a variety of disciplines. After GIS 230 *Geographic Information Systems in
completing the GIS courses, these students could be labeled as Environmental Technology................................3
the GIS Analyst within their area of discipline (Crime Analyst, CIV 142 Introduction to Surveying and GPS.....................4
Environmental Planner, etc.) GIS 281 Crime Mapping and Analysis................................4

To acquire the Geographic Information Systems Certificate Units Required 19 - 20
of Achievement, you must complete the following courses: *Prerequisite

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GEOLOGY

DIVISION OF MATHEMATICS, SCIENCES, AND ENGINEERING

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE IN GEOLOGY FOR TRANSFER

Required Courses Units
GEOL 150 Physical Geology......................................................3
GEOL 151 *Physical Geology Laboratory...............................1
GEOL 152 Historical Geology...................................................3
GEOL 152L *Historical Geology Lab.........................................1
CHEM 130 *General Chemistry I..............................................5
CHEM 140 *General Chemistry II.............................................5
MATH 190 or *Calculus I................................................................4
MATH 190H *Calculus I Honors..................................................4
Associate in Science in MATH 191 *Calculus II...............................................................4
Geology for Transfer
Required Subtotal............................................................26
The Associate in Science in Geology for Transfer (AS-T) CSU GE or IGETC Pattern ..................................................... Varies
Degree is intended to meet the lower division requirements Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)
for Geology majors (or similar majors) at a CSU campus that
offers a Geology baccalaureate degree. It will prepare students Total Units Required 60
who are intending to transfer to any CSU with an introductory *Prerequisite
background in geology and the history of our earth, as well as
the mathematical tools and qualitative and quantitative think-
ing skills necessary to understand our beautiful planet.

In addition to the courses listed below, the following additional
requirements must be met for completion of the AS-T Degree
in Geology:

1. Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
2. Achievement of a minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all

CSU- transferable coursework. (Some majors may require
a higher GPA. Students should consult with a counselor
for more information.)
3. Completion of the 26 semester units in the major with a
grade of “C” or better or a “P” if the course is taken on a
pass-no pass basis.
4. Certified completion of the California State University
General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) pattern; OR the
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum
(IGETC) pattern.

Students are advised to check with the Counseling Department
or Transfer Center for the courses accepted into the Geology
program at the CSU where they seek transfer.

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GRAPHIC ART AND DESIGN

DIVISION OF ARTS & CULTURAL PROGRAMS

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE Required Courses Units
ART 106 or Survey of Western Art: Renaissance to
The Associate of Arts Degree in Graphic Art and Design is Contemporary......................................................3
designed for students interested in visual arts and graphic ART 106H *Survey of Western Art: Renaissance to
design. This degree combines traditional visual art topics with Contemporary Honors.......................................3
practical graphic design skills. Students will learn to produce ART 120 Two-Dimensional Design......................................3
solutions to visual communication problems. The form of the ART 124 Color Theory............................................................3
communication can be print or digital, and include photo- PHTO 185 Introduction to Digital Photography...................3
graphs, typography, illustration and other graphic forms. GDSN 110 History of Graphic Design.....................................3
The work produced includes branding and identity designs, GDSN 150 Typography..............................................................3
publication designs, advertising, packaging, motion graphics, GDSN 162 Introduction to Web Design: User Experience
websites, information architecture, and other types of com- Design (UX).........................................................3
munication design. Students will explore both art and design GDSN 164 Digital Illustration Design......................................3
history and learn the principles and elements of design. GDSN 178 Digital Imaging Design...........................................3

To acquire the Associate of Arts Degree in Graphic Art and Units Required 27
Design, students must complete the required major courses *Prerequisite
below with a grade of “C” or better along with one of the fol-
lowing: Rio Hondo College General Education and Proficiency
requirements, California State University General Education
Breadth (CSU GE), or Intersegmental General Education
Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).

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GRAPHIC DESIGN

DIVISION OF ARTS & CULTURAL PROGRAMS

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

The Associate of Science Degree in Graphic Design prepares The courses required in this certificate provide the founda-
students for entry in graphic design and associated com- tional skills needed to create effective Graphic Design solu-
munication design industries and assists students seeking tions. Print and digital graphic design solutions require the
an undergraduate degree at a four-year institution. Courses designer to be versed in the manipulation of visual imagery,
listed in the degree provide the student with the technical and the use of typography as well as the Principles and Elements of
critical-thinking skills needed to produce and present visual design. Research and development of both the client and audi-
communication solutions. This degree will enable students to ence are also essential components in creating effective graphic
build a portfolio of graphic design work in-line with industry design solution concepts.
standards and expectations including (but not limited to)
branding and identity design, publication design, advertising To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Graphic Design,
and entertainment design, package design, website and interac- it is necessary to complete the following courses:
tion design, and other types of communication design.

NOTE: Students interested in transferring as a Graphic Design Required Courses Units
major should consult with a counselor for appropriate general GDSN 110 History of Graphic Design.....................................3
education & major preparation counseling. GDSN 150 Typography..............................................................3
To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Graphic GDSN 162 Introduction to Web Design:
Design, students must complete the required major courses User Experience Design (UX)............................3
below with a grade of “C” or better along with one of the fol- GDSN 164 Digital Illustration Design......................................3
lowing: Rio Hondo College General Education and Proficiency GDSN 172 Publication Design..................................................3
requirements, California State University General Education GDSN 178 Digital Imaging Design...........................................3
Breadth (CSU GE), or Intersegmental General Education
Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). Units Required 18
*Prerequisite

Required Courses Units
ART 124 Color Theory............................................................3
GDSN 110 History of Graphic Design.....................................3
GDSN 150 Typography..............................................................3
GDSN 162 Introduction to Web Design:
User Experience Design (UX)............................3
GDSN 163 *Intermediate Web Design:
Interactive Design................................................3
GDSN 164 Digital Illustration Design......................................3
GDSN 165 *Branding and Identity Design..............................3
GDSN 172 Publication Design..................................................3
GDSN 178 Digital Imaging Design...........................................3
GDSN 179 *Advanced Digital Imaging Design......................3

Units Required 30
*Prerequisite

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GRAPHIC DESIGN

DIVISION OF ARTS & CULTURAL PROGRAMS

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
ADVERTISING DESIGN BRANDING IDENTITY & DESIGN

Students are taught the foundational skills needed to create Students are taught the foundational skills needed to create
effective Advertising Design solutions. Print and digital adver- effective Branding & Identity Design solutions. Print and
tising require the designer to be versed in the manipulation of digital Branding & Identity solutions require the designer to
visual imagery, the use of typography, as well as the principles be versed in the manipulation of visual imagery, the use of
and elements of design. Research and development of both the typography, as well as the principles and elements of design.
client and audience are also essential components in creating Research and development of both the client and audience
effective advertising solution concepts. are also essential components in creating effective Branding &
To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Graphic Identity solution concepts.
Design: Advertising Design, it is necessary to complete the
following courses with a grade of “C” or better: To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Graphic
Design: Branding Identity, it is necessary to complete the
Required Courses Units following courses with a grade of “C” or better:

GDSN 150 Typography..............................................................3 Required Courses Units
GDSN 164 Digital Illustration Design......................................3
GDSN 178 Digital Imaging Design...........................................3 GDSN 150 Typography..............................................................3
GDSN 162 Introduction to Web Design:
GDSN 179 *Advanced Digital Imaging...................................3 USER Experience Design (UX)..........................3

GDSN 164 Digital Illustration Design......................................3
Units Required 12 GDSN 165 *Branding & Identity Design.................................3
*Prerequisite

Units Required 12
*Prerequisite

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

ENTREPRENEURIAL GRAPHIC DESIGN Choose a minimum of 9 units from the following:
GDSN 110 History of Graphic Design.....................................3
The curriculum in this certificate provides foundational GDSN 151 *Typographic Design..............................................3
entrepreneurial preparation for students entering a freelance GDSN 163 *Intermediate Web Design: Interactive
graphic design career and/or starting a small graphic design Design...................................................................3
business. The certificate combines the entry-level small- GDSN 165 *Branding and Identity Design..............................3
business management and marketing skills and intermediate/ GDSN 174 *Packaging Design...................................................3
advanced graphic design skills needed to participate as an
entrepreneur in the graphic design profession. Units Required 21
*Prerequisite
To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Entrepreneur-
ial Graphic Design, it is necessary to complete the following
courses:

Required Courses Units
MGMT 130 Small Business Management-
Entrepreneurship.................................................3
MRKT 174 Small Business Marketing and
Advertising............................................................3
GDSN 290 Cooperative Work Experience/Internship
for Graphic Design Related Fields.....................3
GDSN 299 Directed Study in Graphic Design........................3

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GRAPHIC DESIGN

DIVISION OF ARTS & CULTURAL PROGRAMS

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

PACKAGING DESIGN PUBLICATION DESIGN

The courses required in this certificate provide the foun- Students are taught the foundational skills needed to create
dational skills needed to create effective Packaging Design effective Publication Design solutions. Print and digital Pub-
solutions. Print and digital packaging require the designer to lication Design solutions require the designer to be versed in
be versed in the manipulation of visual imagery, the use of the manipulation of visual imagery, the use of typography, as
typography as well as the principles and elements of design. well as the principles and elements of design. Research and
Research and development of both the client and audience are development of both the client and audience are also essential
also essential components in creating effective packaging solu- components in creating effective Publication Design solution
tion concepts. concepts.

To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Graphic Design: To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Graphic Design:
Packaging Design, it is necessary to complete the following Publication Design, it is necessary to complete the following
courses: courses with a grade of “C” or better:

Required Courses Units Required Courses Units
GDSN 150 Typography..............................................................3 GDSN 150 Typography..............................................................3
GDSN 164 Digital Illustration Design......................................3 GDSN 151 *Typographic Design..............................................3
GDSN 174 *Packaging Design...................................................3 GDSN 164 Digital Illustration Design......................................3
GDSN 178 Digital Imaging Design...........................................3 GDSN 172 Publication Design..................................................3

Units Required 12 Units Required 12
*Prerequisite *Prerequisite

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
WEBSITE DESIGN

Students are taught the foundational skills needed to create
effective Website Design and Digital Media solutions. Web-
site Design and Digital Media solutions require the designer
to be versed in the manipulation of visual imagery, the use of
typography, as well as the principles and elements of design.
Research and development of both the client and audience are
also essential components in creating effective Website Design
and Digital Media solution concepts.

To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Graphic Design:
Website Design, it is necessary to complete the following
courses with a grade of “C” or better:

Required Courses Units
GDSN 150 Typography..............................................................3
GDSN 162 Introduction to Website Design:
USER Experience Design (UX)..........................3
GDSN 163 *Intermediate Website Design..............................3
GDSN 178 Digital Imaging Design...........................................3

Units Required 12
*Prerequisite

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HEALTH SCIENCE PREPARATION

DIVISION OF MATHEMATICS, SCIENCES, AND ENGINEERING

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

The Certificate of Achievement in Health Science Preparation
will provide students with all the courses necessary to pursue
further education in a variety of health science programs such
as nursing, dental hygiene, physical therapy, occupational ther-
apy, medical laboratory technicians, and radiological sciences.
In order to earn this Certificate of Achievement, students must
complete all required courses with a grade of “C” or higher.
To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Health Science
Preparation, it is necessary to complete the following courses:

Required Courses Units
BIOL 125 Human Anatomy.....................................................4
BIOL 222 *Microbiology..........................................................5
BIOL 226 *Human Physiology................................................4
CHEM 110 or *Chemistry for Allied Health Majors...................5
CHEM 120 *Introduction to Chemistry...................................5
ENGL 101 *College Composition and Research..................3.5

Units Required 21.5
*Prerequisite

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HEAT AND FROST INSULATORS

DIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

The Heat and Frost Insulators Associate of Science Degree is The Heat and Frost Insulators Certificate is designed to prepare
designed to prepare students to meet the needs of the State students to meet the needs of the State Indentured Apprentice-
Indentured Apprenticeship (program/system/standards) ship (program/system/standards) within the State of California
within the State of California who are interested in careers in who are interested in careers in the Heat and Frost Insulators
the Heat and Frost Insulators industry. industry.

Students will gain the skills and knowledge that allow a person Students will gain the skills and knowledge that allow a person
to work in the Heat and Frost Insulation field in compliance to work in the Heat and Frost Insulation field in compliance
with governmental regulations and at the same time protect with governmental regulations and at the same time protect
human health and the environment. human health and the environment.
To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Heat and Frost
To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Heat and Frost Insulators, it is necessary to complete the following courses
Insulators, students must complete the required major courses with a grade of “C” or better:
below with a grade of “C” or better along with one of the fol-
lowing: Rio Hondo College General Education and Proficiency Required Courses Units
requirements, California State University General Education HEFR 040 *Insulation Industry Orientation..........................3
Breadth (CSU GE), or Intersegmental General Education HEFR 041 *Mechanical Piping Systems..................................3
Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).

Required Courses Units HEFR 042 *Boiler Insulation....................................................3
HEFR 043 *Construction Mathematics...................................3
HEFR 040 *Insulation Industry Orientation..........................3 HEFR 044 *Mechanical Piping Insulation..............................3
HEFR 041 *Mechanical Piping Systems..................................3
HEFR 042 *Boiler Insulation....................................................3 HEFR 045 *Foam and Firestopping Insulation......................3
HEFR 046 *Blueprint Reading..................................................3
HEFR 043 *Construction Mathematics...................................3 HEFR 047 *Prefabricated Buildings.........................................3
HEFR 044 *Mechanical Piping Insulation..............................3
HEFR 045 *Foam and Firestopping Insulation......................3 HEFR 048 *Firestop Applications............................................3
HEFR 049 *Advanced Life Safety Firestop Applications......3
HEFR 046 *Blueprint Reading..................................................3 HEFR 290 *Work Experience in Heat and
HEFR 047 *Prefabricated Buildings.........................................3
HEFR 048 *Firestop Applications............................................3 Frost Insulator Apprenticeship....................8-12

HEFR 049 *Advanced Life Safety Firestop Applications.....3 Units Required 38-42
HEFR 290 *Work Experience in Heat and *Prerequisite
Frost Insulator Apprenticeship....................8-12

Units Required 38-42
*Prerequisite

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HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY

DIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Heavy Equipment Service Technician
The courses listed in the Associate of Science Degree are com-
prised of a comprehensive list of job skills needed to enter the The courses listed in the Certificate of Achievement are com-
heavy equipment field. The skills developed during class will prised of a comprehensive list of job skills needed to enter the
prepare an individual for entry-level employment as a Heavy heavy equipment field. The skills developed during class will
Equipment Service Technician at a modern heavy equipment prepare an individual for entry-level employment as a Heavy
and machinery facility. Equipment Service Technician at a modern heavy equipment
and machinery facility.
To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Heavy Equip- To acquire the Heavy Equipment Service Technician Certifi-
ment Technology, students must complete the required major cate, it is necessary to complete the following courses with a
courses below with a grade of “C” or better along with one grade of “C” or better:
of the following: Rio Hondo College General Education and
Proficiency requirements, California State University General Required Courses Units
Education Breadth (CSU GE), or Intersegmental General Edu- HET 140 *Heavy Equipment
cation Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).

Required Courses Units Electrical Diagnostics.................................. 4
HET 140 *Heavy Equipment
HET 150 *Heavy Equipment Fuel
Electrical Diagnostics..........................................4 Systems and Emissions................................ 4
HET 150 *Heavy Equipment Fuel HET 160 *Heavy Equipment Diesel Engines................ 4
Systems and Emissions........................................4 HET 200 *Heavy Equipment Hydraulic
Fundamentals............................................... 4
HET 160 *Heavy Equipment Diesel Engines.......................4 HET 210 *Heavy Equipment Hydraulic Diagnostics... 4
HET 200 *Heavy Equipment Hydraulic
Fundamentals.......................................................4 HET 220 *Heavy Equipment Powertrains I................... 4
HET 230 *Heavy Equipment Powertrains II................. 4
HET 210 *Heavy Equipment Hydraulic Diagnostics..........4 HET 240 *Heavy Equipment Heating, Ventilation,
HET 220 *Heavy Equipment Powertrains I.........................4
HET 230 *Heavy Equipment Powertrains II........................4 and Air Conditioning.................................. 4

HET 240 *Heavy Equipment Heating, Ventilation, Units Required 32
and Air Conditioning..........................................4 *Prerequisite

Units Required 32
*Prerequisite

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HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY

DIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

Heavy Equipment Heavy Equipment
Diesel Engines Technician Electronics Technician

The courses listed in this certificate compile a comprehensive The courses listed in this certificate compile a comprehensive
list of job-related skills needed to enter the heavy equipment list of job-related skills needed to enter the heavy equipment
field. The skills acquired during class will prepare an individual field. The skills acquired during class will help one pass the
for entry-level employment as a heavy equipment diesel engine certification license (EPA Rule 1411) for Motor Vehicle Air
service technician at a modern heavy equipment and machin- Conditioning Service. The certificate is designed to prepare an
ery repair facility. individual for entry-level employment as a Heavy Equipment
Electrical/Electronic Systems and/or Heating, Ventilation and
To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Heavy Equip- Air Conditioning Service/Repair technician.
ment Diesel Engines Technician, it is necessary to complete
the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Heavy Equip-
ment Electronics Technician, it is necessary to complete the
Required Courses Units following courses with a grade of “C” or better:
HET 107 *Heavy Equipment Operation, Performance
Testing and Adjusting.........................................4
Required Courses Units
HET 150 *Heavy Equipment Fuel Systems and HET 107 *Heavy Equipment Operation, Performance
Emissions..............................................................4 Testing and Adjusting.........................................4
HET 160 *Heavy Equipment Diesel Engines.......................4 HET 140 *Heavy Equipment Electrical
Diagnostics............................................................4
HET 240 *Heavy Equipment Heating, Ventilation
Units Required 12 and Air Conditioning..........................................4
*Prerequisite

Units Required 12
*Prerequisite

Heavy Equipment Heavy Equipment
General Service Technician Hydraulics Technician

The courses required in this Certificate of Achievement are The courses listed in this certificate compile a comprehensive
comprised of a comprehensive list of job-related skills needed list of job-related skills needed to enter the heavy equipment
to acquire general heavy equipment skills. The skills acquired field. The skills acquired during class will prepare an individual
during class will prepare an individual for entry-level employ- for entry-level employment as a heavy equipment hydraulics
ment as a general heavy equipment service technician, such as technician at a modern heavy equipment and machinery repair
a Lube or Periodic Maintenance technician or other positions facility.
within a heavy equipment repair facility.
To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Heavy Equip-
To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Heavy Equip- ment Hydraulics Technician, it is necessary to complete the
ment General Service Technician, it is necessary to complete following courses with a grade of “C” or better:
the following courses with a grade of “C” or better:
Required Course Units
HET 107 *Heavy Equipment Operation, Performance
Required Courses Units Testing and Adjusting.........................................4
HET 101 Introduction to Heavy
Equipment Technology.......................................4 HET 200 *Heavy Equipment Hydraulic
HET 106 Heavy Equipment Electrical Fundamentals........4 Fundamentals.......................................................4
HET 107 *Heavy Equipment Operation, HET 210 *Heavy Equipment Hydraulic
Performance Testing and Adjusting.................4 Diagnostics............................................................4
HET 290 Cooperative Work Experience/Internship
for Heavy Equipment Technology Units Required 12
Related Fields........................................................1 *Prerequisite
WELD 040 Introduction to Welding Processes......................2

Units Required 15 Rio Hondo College / 165
*Prerequisite

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HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY

DIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

Heavy Equipment
Powertrains Technician

The courses listed in this certificate compile a comprehensive
list of job-related skills needed to enter the heavy equipment
field. The skills acquired during class will prepare an individual
for entry-level employment as a heavy equipment powertrain
systems service technician at a modern heavy equipment and
machinery repair facility.

To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Heavy Equip-
ment Powertrains Technician, it is necessary to complete the
following courses with a grade of “C” or better:

Required Courses Units
HET 107 *Heavy Equipment Operation, Performance
Testing and Adjusting.........................................4
HET 220 *Heavy Equipment Powertrains I.........................4
HET 230 *Heavy Equipment Powertrains II........................4

Units Required 12
*Prerequisite

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HISTORY

DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL & SOCIAL SCIENCE

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN HISTORY FOR TRANSFER

Required Courses Units
HIST 101 History of World Civilization
to the 17th Century..............................................3
HIST 102 History of World Civilization,
1500 to the Present .............................................3
HIST 143 or History of the United States to 1877
HIST 143H *History of the United States to 1877 Honors.....3
HIST 144 or History of the United States Since 1865
Associate in Arts in HIST 144H *History of the United States Since 1865
History for Transfer Honors...................................................................3

The Associate in Arts in History for Transfer (AA-T) Degree Choose one course from the following list:
is intended to meet the lower division requirements for History HIST 131 History of the North American Indian................3
majors (or similar majors) at a CSU campus that offers a bac- HIST 156 Black American Experience to 1865.....................3
calaureate degree. The Associate in Arts in History for Trans- HIST 157 Black American Experience Since 1865...............3
fer Degree is designed to enable students to explore a broad HIST 158 US Comparative History of American
understanding of the social, political, cultural and economic Indians and Black Americans............................3
events and forces that have shaped our nation’s past, present HIST 159 or US Comparative History of Mexican
and future. In addition to studying the history of the United and Asian Americans & Women.......................3
States, history majors will study other civilizations and cultures HIST 159H *US Comparative History of Mexican and
gaining a broader perspective and better understanding of the Asian Americans & Women Honors................3
contemporary world. Through a diverse curriculum, students HIST 170 Women in American History................................3
learn to gather, synthesize, analyze and interpret historical HIST 122 History of Mexico....................................................3
evidence, building a strong foundation that prepares students
to either transfer to a four-year college or succeed in numerous Choose one course from the following list:
career paths, such as teaching, law, business administration, HIST 167 History of California...............................................3
journalism and public service. ECON 101 or *Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON101H *Principles of Macroeconomics Honors..............3
In addition to the courses listed below, the following ECON 102 or *Principles of Microeconomics
additional requirements must be met for completion of the ECON102H *Principles of Microeconomics Honors...............3
AA-T Degree in History. GEOG 102 Introduction to Cultural Geography....................3
PHIL 101 or Introduction to Philosophy
1. Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units. PHIL 101H *Introduction to Philosophy Honors...................3
2. Achievement of a minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all POLS 110 or Government of the United States
POLS110H *Government of the United States Honors.........3
CSU-transferable coursework. (Some majors may require POLS 150/
a higher GPA. Students should consult with a counselor CHST150 Chicano Politics.......................................................3
for more information.)
3. Completion of the 18 semester units in the major with a Required Subtotal ............................................................18
grade of “C” or better. CSU GE or IGETC Pattern....................................................... Varies
4. Certified completion of the California State University Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)
General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) pattern; OR the
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum Degree Total 60
(IGETC) pattern. *Prerequisite

Students are advised to check with the Counseling Department
or Transfer Center for the courses accepted into the History
major at the CSU where they seek transfer.

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HOMELAND SECURITY

DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

The Associate of Science Degree in Homeland Security is The Certificate of Achievement in Homeland Security is
designed to prepare students to meet the needs of entry-level designed to prepare students to meet the needs of entry-level
positions in the Homeland Security career fields. The curricu- positions in the Homeland Security career fields. The curricu-
lum will prepare students with a foundation of the Homeland lum will prepare students with a foundation of the Homeland
Security Enterprise and provide them with the knowledge Security Enterprise and provide them with the knowledge
to enter varied career fields that plan for and respond to the to enter varied career fields that plan for and respond to the
security of people, places and programs. The skills developed security of people, places and programs. The skills developed
during class will enhance the student’s ability by completing during class will enhance the student’s ability by completing
industry-recognized third-party Federal Emergency Manage- industry-recognized third-party Federal Emergency Manage-
ment Agency (FEMA) certification courses as part of each class ment Agency (FEMA) certification courses as part of each
in the core program. The Homeland Security Degree program class in the core program. The Homeland Security program is
is designed for First Responders, government officials, emer- designed for First Responders, government officials, emer-
gency managers as well as the citizen interested in personal gency managers as well as the citizen interested in personal
and community safety and security. and community safety and security.

To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Homeland To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Homeland
Security, students must complete the required major courses Security, it is necessary to complete the following courses with
below with a grade of “C” or better along with one of the fol- a grade of “C” or better:
lowing: Rio Hondo College General Education and Proficiency
requirements, California State University General Education Required Courses Units
Breadth (CSU GE), or Intersegmental General Education HMLD 101 Introduction to Homeland Security.....................3
Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). HMLD 102 Introduction to Emergency Management...........3

Required Courses Units HMLD 103 Terrorism & Violence in Society...........................3
HMLD 104 Emergency Planning & Response.........................3
HMLD 101 Introduction to Homeland Security.....................3 HMLD 105 Mitigating Hazards in Emergency
HMLD 102 Introduction to Emergency Management...........3
HMLD 103 Terrorism & Violence in Society...........................3 Management.........................................................3

HMLD 104 Emergency Planning & Response.........................3 Choose one course from the following:
HMLD 105 Mitigating Hazards in Emergency
Management.........................................................3 AJ 101 Introduction to Administration of Justice...........3
FTEC 101 Fire Protection Organization.................................3
Choose a minimum of 9 units from the following: WFT 101 Wildland Fire Behavior..........................................3
AJ 101 Introduction to Administration of Justice.......3 GIS 281 Crime Mapping and Analysis................................4
AJ 102 Criminal Procedures...........................................3
AJ 104 Legal Aspects of Evidence...................................3 Units Required 18-19
AJ 105 Community Relations/Multi-Cultural Issues *Prerequisite
within Public Service..........................................3
AJ 106 *Criminal Law......................................................3
AJ 107 *Criminal Law II..................................................3
GIS 281 Crime Mapping and Analysis............................4

FTEC 101 OR
Fire Protection Organization.................................3
FTEC 102 Principles of Fire & Emergency
Services Safety & Survival...................................3
FTEC 103 Fire Behavior and Combustion.............................3
FTEC 104 Fire Prevention Technology..................................3
FTEC 105 Building Construction for Fire Protection...........
FTEC 106 Fire Protection Equipment and Systems..............3
WFT 101 Wildland Fire Behavior..........................................3
WFT 102 Wildland Fire Fighter Safety and Survival...........3
WFT 103 Wildland Fire Operations (Ground/Air).............3
WFT 104 Wildland Fire Investigation, Prevention
and Public Information.......................................3
WFT 105 Wildland Fire Logistics, Finance and
Planning................................................................3

Units Required 24-25

*Prerequisite

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HONDA PROFESSIONAL
AUTOMOTIVE CAREER TRAINING
PROGRAM SPECIALIZATION (PACT)

DIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE

The courses listed in the Associate of Science Degree are com- Required Courses Units
prised of a comprehensive list of job skills needed to enter the AUTO 045 *Honda/Acura Express Service.............................4
automotive field. The skills developed during class will enhance AUTO 0451 *Honda/Acura Chassis Electrical Systems...........4
the student’s ability to complete the (ASE) Automotive Service AUTO 046 Honda/Acura
Excellence Certification Tests A-1 through A-8, Automo- Automatic Transmission Systems.....................4
tive Technician and to become a specialist for Honda/Acura AUTO 0461 Honda/Acura Occupant Safety Systems..............4
vehicles. The Degree is designed to prepare an individual for AUTO 102 Introduction to Honda/Acura
transfer and/or entry-level employment as an Automotive Service and Repair...............................................3
Technician within a Honda/Acura Dealer. This is a full-time AUTO 125 *Power Train System Service and
two-year accelerated training and career placement program. Transmission Diagnostics...................................4
AUTO 140 *Body and Chassis Electrical Systems..................4
To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Honda Profes- AUTO 150 *Engine Electrical Systems.....................................4
sional Automotive Career Training Program Specialization, AUTO 160 *Upper End Engine Rebuilding
students must complete the required major courses below with and Machining.....................................................4
a grade of “C” or better along with one of the following: Rio AUTO 201 *Automotive Brake and Suspension Service.......4
Hondo College General Education and Proficiency require- AUTO 240 *Heating and Air Conditioning.............................4
ments, California State University General Education Breadth
(CSU GE), or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Units Required 43
Curriculum (IGETC). *Prerequisite

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HONDA PROFESSIONAL CAREER
TRAINING PROGRAM
SPECIALIZATION (PACT)

DIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

Honda/Acura Air Conditioning and Honda/Acura Brakes, Suspension, and
Supplemental Restraint Systems Electronic Systems

The courses listed in this certificate together complete a com- The courses listed in this certificate together complete a
prehensive training package for students that include both comprehensive training package for students that include
cognitive and skill-based training activities. The training from both cognitive and skill-based training activities. The training
these courses helps to prepare students for ASE Certification from these courses helps to prepare students for ASE Certifica-
areas A-6 Electrical/Electronic Systems and A-7 Heating and tion areas A-4 Suspension and Steering, A-5 Brakes, and A-6
Air Conditioning. Students also develop skill-based training Electrical/Electronic Systems. Students also develop skill-based
techniques that reflect hands-on work experience. The courses training techniques that reflect hands-on work experience.
are structured to prepare Honda Professional Automotive The courses are structured to prepare Honda Professional
Career Training (PACT) students for occupations within the Automotive Career Training (PACT) students for occupations
Honda/Acura Dealership network as express service techni- within the Honda/Acura Dealership network as express service
cians and/or entry-level repair technicians. technicians and/or entry-level repair technicians.

To acquire the Certificate of Achievement Honda/Acura To acquire the Certificate of Achievement Honda/Acura
Air 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
AUTO 102 Introduction to Honda/Acura
Required Courses Units
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 Systems..............4 AUTO 201 *Automotive Brake and Suspension 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
Units Required 14 *Prerequisite
*Prerequisite

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HONDA PROFESSIONAL CAREER
TRAINING PROGRAM
SPECIALIZATION (PACT)

DIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Honda/Acura Engine Repair and Chassis
Honda/Acura Power Train
Electrical Systems and Transmission Systems

The courses listed in this certificate together complete a com- The courses listed in this certificate together complete a com-
prehensive training package for students that include both prehensive training package for students that include both
cognitive and skill-based training activities. The training from cognitive and skill-based training activities. The training from
these courses helps to prepare students for ASE Certification these courses helps to prepare students for ASE Certification
areas A-1 Engine Repair, A-6 Electrical/Electronic Systems, areas A-2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle, A-3 Manual
and A-8 Engine Performance. Students also develop skill-based Drive Train and Axles, and A-6 Electrical/Electronic Systems.
training techniques that reflect hands-on work experience. Students also develop skill-based training techniques that
The courses are structured to prepare Honda Professional reflect hands-on work experience. The courses are structured
Automotive Career Training (PACT) students for occupations to prepare Honda Professional Automotive Career Training
within the Honda/Acura Dealership network as express service (PACT) students for occupations within the Honda/Acura
technicians and/or entry-level repair technicians. Dealership network as express service technicians and/or
entry-level repair technicians.
To acquire the Certificate of Achievement Honda/Acura
Engine Repair and Chassis Electrical Systems, it is necessary To acquire the Certificate of Achievement Honda/Acura
to complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: Power Train and Transmission Systems, it is necessary to
complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better:

Required Courses Units
AUTO 102 Introduction to Honda/
Acura Service and Repair....................................3 Required Courses Units
AUTO 102 Introduction to Honda/Acura
AUTO 0451 Honda/Acura Chassis Electrical Systems.............4 Service and Repair...............................................3
AUTO 150 *Engine Electrical Systems.....................................4 AUTO 046 Honda/Acura Automatic Transmission
AUTO 160 *Upper End Engine Rebuilding and Systems..................................................................4
Machining.............................................................4 AUTO 125 *Power Train System Service and
Transmission Diagnostics......................................4
AUTO 106 or Automotive Electrical Tools and
Units Required 15 Diagnostic Procedures........................................3
*Prerequisite AUTO 290 Cooperative Work Experience/

Internship for Automotive Technology
Related Fields........................................................3

Units Required 14
*Prerequisite

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HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

DIVISION OF CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT FOR TRANSFER

Required Courses (3 units) Units
HOSP 101 Introduction to the Hospitality
Industry.................................................................3

Associate in Science in List A
Hospitality Management for Transfer
Choose 9 units or 3 courses from the following list:
The Associate in Science in Hospitality Management for ECON 102 or *Principles of Microeconomics.............................3
Transfer (AS-T) Degree is intended to meet the lower division ECON 102H *Principles of Microeconomics
requirements for Hospitality majors (or similar majors) at a Honors...................................................................3
CSU campus that offers a Hospitality Management baccalaure- HOSP 102 Introduction to Hotel Operations.........................3
ate degree. This degree is designed for students interested in HOSP 103 Sanitation and Safety...............................................3
gaining the basic concepts of Hospitality Management and to HOSP 104 Introduction to Food and
prepare them for jobs with local and global hotels, restaurants, Beverage Management........................................3
airlines, cruise lines, sports arenas, entertainment, and amuse- HOSP 201 Hospitality Law........................................................3
ment parks. On completion, students are ready to transfer
seamlessly into Hospitality Management and related degree List B
programs at a CSU.
Choose 6 units or 2 courses from the following list:
ACCT 101 or Financial Accounting..............................................4
ACCT 101H *Financial Accounting Honors.............................4
ECON 101 or *Principles of Macroeconomics............................3
ECON 101H *Principles of Macroeconomics Honors..............3

Required Subtotal ...................................................... 18-19

In addition to the courses listed below, the following addi- CSU GE or IGETC Pattern ...................................................... Varies
tional requirements must be met for completion of the AS-T Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)
Degree in Hospitality Management:
Total Units Required 60
1. Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units. *Prerequisite
2. Achievement of a minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all

CSU- transferable coursework. (Some majors may require
a higher GPA. Students should consult with a counselor
for more information.)
3. Completion of the 18-19 semester units in the major with
a grade of “C” or better.
4. Certified completion of the California State University
General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) pattern; OR the
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum
(IGETC) pattern.

Students are advised to check with the Counseling Department
or Transfer Center for the courses accepted into the Hospitality
major at the CSU where they seek transfer.

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HUMAN SERVICES

DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL & SOCIAL SCIENCES

CERTIFICATE OF SKILL PROFICIENCY

The required courses for the Human Services Certificate pro- Required Courses Units
vide applied, theoretical and practical knowledge to students HUSR 111 Human Services in Contemporary Society..........3
interested in the helping professions. In addition, the student HUSR 122 Introduction to Group Leadership
develops the skills needed for employment in the human ser- and Process...........................................................3
vices field, such as the ability to manage and document client HUSR 124 Introduction to Case Management
cases, lead groups, and make referrals. A required component and Documentation.............................................3
of this Certificate is a field work class which provides the HUSR 199A *Seminar in Human Services.................................1
student with experience and exposure to work in the human HUSR 199B *Fieldwork in Human Services............................2-3
services field. SOC 102 Major Social Problems............................................3

The Human Services Certificate is designed to provide the Units Required 15-16
student with the academic background and work experience *Prerequisite
that would make them competitive for entry-level positions in
human services agencies and organizations.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

DIVISION OF BUSINESS

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

The Degree in International Business Management is designed International Business
for students who wish to pursue a career in business and desire
to work with businesses in other countries. The program is also This Certificate of Achievement is designed for those students
for students already employed in the international business who wish to pursue a career in international business. This
field who wish to improve their international management and program is also for those students already employed in the
organizational skills. The program also prepares students for international field who wish to improve on their international
management positions in international business. management and organizational skills which can lead to a
management position in international business.
To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in International
Business Management, students must complete the required To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in International
major courses below with a grade of “C” or better along with Business, it is necessary to complete the following courses:
one of the following: Rio Hondo College General Education
and Proficiency requirements, California State University Gen- Required Courses Units
eral Education Breadth (CSU GE), or Intersegmental General MGMT 140 Introduction to International Business................3
Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). MGMT 141 International Marketing.........................................3

MGMT 142 International Management....................................3
MGMT 143 Import & Export Business......................................3
Required Courses Units MGMT 144 International Banking & Finance..........................3
ACCT 101 or Financial Accounting..............................................4
ACCT 101H *Financial Accounting Honors.............................4
BUSL 110 Legal Environment of Business.............................3
Choose a minimum of 3 units from the following:
LOG 101 Supply Chain Management....................................3 MGMT 108 Business Writing.....................................................3
MGMT 108 Business Writing......................................................3 MGMT 208 *Business Communication.....................................3
MGMT 140 Introduction to International Business................3 BUSL 110 Legal Environment of Business.............................3
MGMT 141 International Marketing.........................................3
MGMT 142 International Management....................................3
MGMT 143 Import and Export Business..................................3 Units Required 18
MGMT 144 International Banking & Finance..........................3 *Prerequisite

Units Required 28

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JOURNALISM

DIVISION OF COMMUNICATIONS & LANGUAGES

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN JOURNALISM FOR TRANSFER

Required Courses Units
MSCM 128 Mass Media In Modern Society.............................3
JOUR 120 Communications Reporting
and Writing...........................................................3
JOUR 241 or *Newspaper Production I ......................................4
JOUR 242 *Digital Newspaper I...............................................4

LIST A: Select one (3-4 units)
JOUR 110 Digital Photojournalism I......................................3
Associate in Arts in JOUR 243 or *Newspaper Production II.....................................4
Journalism for Transfer JOUR 244 *Digital Newspaper Production II........................4

The Associate in Arts in Journalism for Transfer (AA-T) LIST B: Select two (6-8 units)
Degree is intended to meet the lower division requirements for GDSN 172 Publication Design..................................................3
Journalism majors (or similar majors) at a CSU campus that ECON 101 or *Principles of Macroeconomics............................3
offers a Journalism baccalaureate degree. ECON 101H *Principles of Macroeconomics Honors..............3
ENGL 201 or *Advanced Composition......................................3.5
This degree is designed for students interested in an introduc- ENGL 201H *Advanced Composition Honors.......................3.5
tion to the field of Journalism and for students looking to JOUR 147 Broadcast News........................................................3
further their education in the field of Journalism to best be MATH 130 or *Statistics..................................................................4
prepared to enter the job market. Students will demonstrate MATH 130H or *Statistics Honors................................................4
a wide breadth and depth of understanding of mass media PSY 190 *Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences..................4
theories, methods and concepts. The degree is intended for PHIL 112 or Introduction to Logic..............................................3
students who are interested in Journalism and are planning PHIL 112H *Introduction to Logic Honors.............................3
on transferring to a California State University and majoring PHTO 190 Beginning Photography..........................................3
in Journalism or Mass Communications. Other similar Mass POLS 110 or Government of the United States..........................3
Communication concentrations are Broadcast Journalism, POLS 110H *Government of the United States Honors.........3
Entertainment Studies, Photo Communications and Public POLS 130 Comparative Government.....................................3
Relations. SPCH 140 or Argumentation and Debate...................................3
SPCH 240 *Argumentation and Discussion...........................3
In addition to the courses listed below, the following
additional requirements must be met for completion of the If not chosen above, the following courses may be used to satisfy
AA-T Degree in Journalism:
the List B requirement:
1. Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units. JOUR 110 Digital Photojournalism I......................................3
2. Achievement of a minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all JOUR 243 or *Newspaper Production II.....................................4
JOUR 244 *Digital Newspaper Production II........................4
CSU-transferable coursework. (Some majors may require
a higher GPA. Students should consult with a counselor Required Subtotal....................................................19-21.5
for more information.) CSU GE or IGETC Pattern....................................................... Varies
3. Completion of the 19-21.5 semester units in the major Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)
with a grade of “C” or better.
4. Certified completion of the California State University Degree Total 60
General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) pattern; OR the *Prerequisite
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum
(IGETC) pattern.

Students are advised to check with the Counseling Department
or Transfer Center for the courses accepted into the Journal-
ism major at the CSU where they seek transfer.

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KINESIOLOGY

DIVISION OF KINESIOLOGY, DANCE, AND ATHLETICS

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN KINESIOLOGY FOR TRANSFER

Required Courses Units
BIOL 125 Human Anatomy.....................................................4
BIOL 226 *Human Physiology................................................4
KIN 194 Introduction to Kinesiology...................................3

Associate in Arts in Movement Based Courses - Select a maximum of one (1) course
Kinesiology for Transfer from any three (3) of the following areas for a minimum of three
(3) units:
The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer is designed
to provide students preparing to transfer with the founda- AQUATICS
tion to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology. Students KINA 117 Swimming I..............................................................1
will be able to pursue careers in teaching, coaching, physical KINA 217 Swimming II ............................................................1
therapy, athletic training, and adaptive physical education.
COMBATIVE Self-Defense .............................................................1
The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer (AA-T) KINA 124
Degree is intended to meet the lower division requirements for
Kinesiology majors (or similar majors) at a CSU campus that DANCE Introduction to World Dance................................1
offers a Kinesiology baccalaureate degree. DANC 150 Modern Dance I.......................................................1
DANC 151 Ballet I.......................................................................1
This degree is designed for the transfer-oriented student who DANC 153 Jazz Dance I..............................................................1
seeks to explore Kinesiology in preparation for a Bachelor’s DANC 154 Hip-Hop Dance.......................................................1
degree. Students will gain information and experience in areas DANC 157 Latin Social Dance...................................................1
that will prepare them for a job or a career in the field of teach- DANC 168 Modern Dance II.....................................................1
ing, youth or professional sports, coaching, fitness and health DANC 251 Ballet II......................................................................1
industry, physical therapy, athletic training, sports manage- DANC 253 Jazz Dance II............................................................1
ment, and lifesaving skills in First Aid and C.P.R. The degree DANC 254
will provide students the opportunity to pursue work in: youth
sports and summer camps, in the fitness industry, assisting FITNESS
physical education professionals and creating new business DANC 114 Conditioning and Alignment for the Dancer......1
opportunities in the area of physical activity and sports. KINA 120 Swim for Fitness......................................................1
KINA 130 Lifelong Fitness Laboratory...................................1
In addition to the courses listed below, the following KINA 132 Aqua Aerobics..........................................................1
additional requirements must be met for completion of the KINA 134 Cardio Boot Camp..................................................1
AA-T Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer: KINA 136 Pilates Mat I..............................................................1
KINA 139 Cross Training for Fitness......................................1
1. Completion of 60 CSU-transferable units. KINA 140 Walking for Fitness.................................................1
2. Achievement of a minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all KINA 148 Strength Training....................................................1
KINA 158 Yoga...........................................................................1
CSU-transferable coursework. (Some majors may require KINA 230 Lifelong Fitness Center II:
a higher GPA. Students should consult with a counselor Cardiovascular Fitness........................................1
for more information.) KINA 258 Yoga II.......................................................................1
3. Completion of the 21-23 semester units in the major with
a grade of “C” or better. INDIVIDUAL SPORTS
4. Certified completion of the California State University KINA 101 Tennis I.....................................................................1
General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) pattern; OR the KINA 107 Badminton I.............................................................1
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum KINA 113 Golf I.........................................................................1
(IGETC) pattern.
TEAM SPORTS
Students are advised to check with the Counseling Department KINA 103 Softball I....................................................................1
or Transfer Center for the courses accepted into the Kinesiol- KINA 104 Volleyball I ..............................................................1
ogy major at the CSU where they seek transfer. KINA 105 Basketball I...............................................................1
KINA 109 Soccer I .....................................................................1
KINA 110 Futsal (Indoor Soccer)............................................1
KINA 133 Wrestling I................................................................1
KINA 201 Tennis II....................................................................1
KINA 204 Volleyball II..............................................................1

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KINESIOLOGY

DIVISION OF KINESIOLOGY, DANCE, AND ATHLETICS

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN KINESIOLOGY FOR TRANSFER - CONTINUED

KINA205 Basketball II..............................................................1
KINA207 Badminton II............................................................1
KINA 209 Soccer II....................................................................1
KINA 213 Golf II........................................................................1

Choose 2 courses from the following:
MATH 130 or *Statistics..................................................................4
MATH 130H or *Statistics Honors................................................4
PSY 190 *Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences..................4
CHEM 130 *General Chemistry I..............................................5
PHY 150 or *General Physics I ..................................................4
PHY 211 *Physics for Scientists and Engineers I.................4
KIN 193 Standard First Aid and C.P.R................................3

Required Subtotal...................................................... 21-23
CSU GE or IGETC Pattern ...................................................... Varies
Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)

Degree Total 60
*Prerequisite

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KINESIOLOGY/SPORTS MEDICINE

DIVISION OF KINESIOLOGY, DANCE, AND ATHLETICS

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE

The Associate of Science Degree is designed to give students Required Courses Units
interested in a career in sports medicine, athletic training KIN 197 Prevention and Treatment of
or physical therapy an opportunity to develop, practice and Athletic Injuries...................................................3
implement fundamental skills in the prevention, treatment KIN 297 *Advanced Athletic Training.................................3
and rehabilitation of various athletic/orthopedic injuries and KIN 290 *CWE/Internship for Athletic
related medical conditions. Using a combination of dynamic Training Related Fields.......................................4
classroom learning and clinical experience, this program will KIN 193 Standard First Aid and CPR..................................3
set a foundation that will aid in the pursuit of a multitude of KIN 122 Nutrition for Sport and Fitness.............................3
allied healthcare professions. Completion of this degree will KIN 126 Principles of Strength and
also prepare students for further study or to obtain employ- Conditioning........................................................3
ment as an entry-level rehabilitation/allied health paraprofes- PSY 101 Introductory Psychology........................................3
sional. Earning this degree may facilitate the student’s transfer BIOL 125 Human Anatomy.....................................................4
to a CSU and/or professional program. Students must attain a BIOL 226 *Human Physiology................................................4
grade of “C” or higher in each course for successful completion
of the degree. Degree Total/Units Required 30
To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Kinesiology/ *Prerequisite
Sports Medicine, students must complete the required major
courses below with a grade of “C” or better along with one
of the following: Rio Hondo College General Education and
Proficiency requirements, California State University General
Education Breadth (CSU GE), or Intersegmental General Edu-
cation Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).

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KINESIOLOGY

DIVISION OF KINESIOLOGY, DANCE, AND ATHLETICS

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

Coaching of Sports Community Health Worker

The Coaching of Sports Certificate of Achievement is The Community Health Worker Certificate of Achievement
designed to prepare students for employment as a coach in is designed to prepare students for employment as a health
the sporting/athletic career field. It is possible to complete professional in the medical, education, and health and wellness
this certificate in one calendar year. The curriculum has been career field. It is possible to complete this certificate in one
designed to equip the student with the background, both theo- calendar year. The curriculum has been designed to equip the
retical and practical to pursue a job as a coach. Students will student with the background, both theoretical and practical
be prepared to take the mandatory C.I.F. test for employment. to pursue a job promoting community health and education.
Courses in nutrition, strength and conditioning, first aid or Courses in nutrition, special populations, psychology/sociol-
athletic training will prepare the student for responsibilities in ogy, first aid, and lifelong physical activity will prepare the stu-
the field of coaching. The intent of this program is to pre- dent for responsibilities in the field of health. The program will
pare students in field of physical activity so they may pursue a also expose students to other areas such as health education,
career in coaching. The classes offered will help student as they healthcare services, gerontology, wellness promotion, pre-
continue to pursue this career path. The program will prepare allied health, nutritional science, counseling/social advocacy
students for immediate entry-level employment in the field of services, public health, and medical fields.
coaching.
To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Community
Required Courses: Units Health Worker, it is necessary to complete the following
KIN 122 Nutrition for Sport and Fitness.............................3 courses:
KIN 126 Principles of Strength and
Conditioning........................................................3
KIN 159 Leadership Empowerment of Sports....................3 Required Courses Units
KIN 122 Nutrition for Sport and Fitness.............................3
KIN 188 Theory and Practice of Coaching..........................3 KIN 146 Training Principles for Special Populations........2
KIN 195 Social Issues/Media in Sport..................................3 KIN 193 Standard First Aid and CPR..................................3
KIN 193 or Standard First Aid and CPR..................................3 KIN 197 Prevention and Treatment of Athletic
KIN 197 Prevention and Treatment of Injuries...................................................................3
Athletic Injuries...................................................3 KIN 191 or Health: Personal Issues...........................................3
KIN 192 or Health: Women’s Personal Health........................3
Units Required 18 KIN 196 Health: Fitness and Wellness.................................3
PSY 180 or Positive Psychology..................................................
SOC 102 Major Social Problems............................................3
CWEG 290 Cooperative Work Experience/General...............1

Choose two courses from the list below:
KINA 120 Swim for Fitness......................................................1
KINA 130 Lifelong Fitness Laboratory...................................1
KINA 132 Aqua Aerobics..........................................................1
KINA 136 Pilates Mat I..............................................................1
KINA 139 Cross Training for Fitness......................................1
KINA 140 Walking for Fitness.................................................1
KINA 158 Yoga I........................................................................1

Units Required 20
*Prerequisite

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KINESIOLOGY

DIVISION OF KINESIOLOGY, DANCE, AND ATHLETICS

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

Fitness Specialist Strength and Performance Coach

The Fitness Specialist Certificate Program is designed to The Strength and Performance Coach Certificate of
prepare students for employment as fitness instructors and Achievement is designed to prepare students for employment
a career in the rapidly expanding health and fitness indus- as a professional to enhance the performance of sport and
try. Students will gain academic knowledge and fitness skills tactical (police, fire, military) athletes. It is possible to com-
through the required coursework, as well as develop the skills plete this certificate in one calendar year. The curriculum has
necessary to apply this knowledge in a vocational setting. The been designed to equip the student with the background, both
certificate is designed to be completed in one calendar year theoretical and practical, to pursue a job promoting the physi-
for students who attend full-time and may lead to immedi- cal conditioning of athletes. Strength and conditioning coaches
ate employment opportunities. The curriculum has been also assist with the injury prevention and proper mechanics of
designed to equip the student with the scientific background, athletes within their specific sport.
both theoretical and practical, to successfully customize fitness Courses in nutrition, exercise physiology, exercise testing and
programs that include education and guidance on nutrition, prescription, first aid, strength and conditioning biomechan-
weight control, flexibility, core strength, cardiovascular exer- ics/anatomy, and injury prevention will prepare the student
cise and resistance training. Students will also be prepared to for responsibilities in the field of strength and conditioning.
pass national certification exams in health, fitness, strength and The program will also expose students to other areas such as
conditioning. The program will prepare students for transfer fitness, health promotion, coaching, pre-allied health, and
to a university in order to pursue a higher degree in various medical fields.
areas of study.

To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Fitness Special- To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Strength and
ist, it is necessary to complete the following courses with a Performance Coach, it is necessary to complete the following
grade of “C” or better: courses:

Required Courses Units Required Courses: Units
KIN 115 *Fitness Specialist Internship.................................2
KIN 122 Nutrition for Sport and Fitness.............................3 KIN 122 Nutrition for Sport and Fitness.............................3
KIN 126 Principles of Strength and Conditioning.............3
KIN 126 Principles of Strength and KIN 127 Exercise Physiology.................................................3
Conditioning........................................................3
KIN 127 Exercise Physiology.................................................3 KIN 128 Fitness Testing and Exercise Prescription...........3
KIN 188 or Theory and Practice of Coaching..........................3
KIN 128 Fitness Testing and Exercise KIN 159 Leadership Empowerment of Sport......................3
Prescription..........................................................3
KIN 131 Functional Anatomy of Movement......................3 KIN 193 or Standard First Aid and C.P.R................................3
KIN 197 Prevention and Treatment of Athletic
KIN 145 Theory and Analysis Injuries...................................................................3
of Fitness Instruction...........................................2
KIN 146 Training Principles for Special KIN 226 *Advanced Training Principles for Sport
and Tactical Athletes...........................................3
Populations...........................................................2 KIN 290 *Cooperative Work Experience/Internship

Choose two courses from the list below: for Athletic Training...........................................1

KINA 130 Lifelong Fitness Laboratory...................................1 Units Required 22
KINA 134 Cardio Boot Camp..................................................1 *Prerequisite
KINA 136 Pilates Mat I..............................................................1
KINA 158 Yoga I........................................................................1
KINA 230 *Lifelong Fitness Center II
Cardiovascular Fitness........................................1
KINA 258 *Yoga II.....................................................................1
DANC 114 Conditioning and Alignment
for the Dancer.......................................................1
DANC 167 Latin Dance for Fitness...........................................1

Units Required 23
*Prerequisite

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KINESIOLOGY

DIVISION OF KINESIOLOGY, DANCE, AND ATHLETICS

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

Yoga Teacher Training Certification

The Yoga Teacher Training Certificate Program prepares
students for employment as a certified yoga instructor to
lead both group classes and private individual sessions. It is
possible to complete this certificate in one calendar year. The
curriculum has been designed to equip the student with the
background, both theoretical and practical, to pursue a job in
gyms, recreational centers, colleges, after school programs, and
private studios. Courses include yoga laboratories, anatomy,
movement analysis, instructional theory, foundational and
methodological aspects of yoga, asanas (poses), sequencing,
delivery, body alignment, philosophy, and working with people
who have special medical needs or injuries. Yoga instructors
also implement a mind-body-spirit connection, providing a
supportive and nurturing environment while being mindful
of individualized needs to engage the physical, mental, and
spiritual bodies. The program will enable students to become
Yoga Alliance certified at the 200-hour level.
To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Yoga Teacher
Training Certification, it is necessary to complete the follow-
ing courses:

Required Courses Units
KIN 145 Theory and Analysis of Fitness Instruction.........2
KIN 146 Training Principles for Special Populations........2
KIN 058 *Yoga Teacher Training I: Foundations..............3
KIN 059 *Yoga Teacher Training II: Methodologies.........3
KINA 158 Yoga I........................................................................1
KINA 258 *Yoga II.....................................................................1

Units Required 12
*Prerequisite

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KINESIOLOGY

DIVISION OF KINESIOLOGY, DANCE, AND ATHLETICS

CAREER CERTIFICATE

Athletic Trainer’s Aide Required Courses Units
KIN 290 *Internship for Athletic
The Athletic Trainer’s Aide Certificate is designed to develop, Training.................................................................4
practice and implement basic skills in the prevention, treatment KIN 193 Standard First Aid and CPR..................................3
and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. These courses will set a KIN 194 Introduction to Kinesiology...................................3
foundation that will aid in the pursuit of a career in the sports KIN 197 Prevention and Treatment of
medicine and health care industries. This program will better Athletic Injuries...................................................3
prepare students for transfer into an accredited athletic training KIN 297 *Advanced Athletic Training.................................3
education program at the four- year university level or increase
the breadth of education for those seeking a career in other allied Units Required 16
healthcare fields. The student must attain a grade of “C” or *Prerequisite
higher in each course for completion.

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LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

DIVISION OF BUSINESS

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

This program is designed to prepare students for employ- This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level
ment as logistics planners, transportation analysts, inventory employment in logistics, transportation, inventory manage-
planners, and purchasing analysts. The program will allow ment, and purchasing. The certificate will allow the student to
the student to develop organizational skills which can lead develop organizational skills which can lead to advancement in
to advancement in operations management, transportation, operations management, transportation, purchasing, materials
purchasing, materials management, and related areas. The management, and related areas. The sequence of courses will
sequence of courses will provide the student the opportunity provide the student the opportunity to acquire the knowledge
to acquire the knowledge and skills demanded of the modern and skills demanded of the modern logistics specialist. The
logistics specialist. The sequence in which courses are taken sequence in which courses are taken may be modified to meet
may be modified to meet individual needs. individual needs.

To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Logistics Man- To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Logistics Man-
agement, istudents must complete the required major courses agement, it is necessary to complete the following courses:
below with a grade of “C” or better along with one of the fol-
lowing: Rio Hondo College General Education and Proficiency Required Courses Units
requirements, California State University General Education LOG 101 Supply Chain Management....................................3
Breadth (CSU GE), or Intersegmental General Education LOG 105 Purchasing Management........................................3
Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). LOG 110 Warehouse Management.......................................3
LOG 115 Inventory Management..........................................3

Required Courses Units
BUSL 110 Legal Environment of Business......................................3
LOG 101 Supply Chain Management....................................3 Choose two of the following courses:
LOG 120 Transportation Management.................................3
LOG 105 Purchasing Management........................................3 LOG 125 Contract Management............................................2
LOG 110 Warehouse Management.......................................3
LOG 115 Inventory Management..........................................3 MGMT 101 Introduction to Business........................................3
MGMT 140 Introduction to International Business................3
MGMT 101 Introduction to Business........................................3 MGMT 142 International Management....................................3
CIT 101 or Introduction to Computer
Information Technology.....................................3 MGMT 143 Import & Export Business......................................3
MGMT 150 Principles of Management.....................................3
LOG 130 Computerized Logistics..........................................3

Choose one of the following classes: Units Required 17-18
ACCT 100 or Introduction to Accounting...................................3
ACCT 101 or Financial Accounting..............................................4
ACCT 101H *Financial Accounting Honors.............................4

Required Subtotal..................................................24 or 25

In addition to the Required Courses, students will choose from

one of the following specializations or select one course from each

specialization.

Transportation Specialization Courses: Units
GIS 120 Introduction to Geographic
Information Systems and Spatial Analysis.......4
LOG 120 Transportation Management................................3
LOG 125 Contract Management............................................2

TOTAL UNITS 33 or 34

International Trade Specialization Courses: Units
MGMT 140 Introduction to International Business................3
MGMT 142 International Management....................................3
MGMT 143 Import and Export Business..................................3

TOTAL UNITS 33 or 34

Operations Management Specialization Units
LOG 135 Quality Management Concepts.............................3
MGMT 150 Principles of Management.....................................3
MGMT 155 Principles of Leadership.........................................3

TOTAL UNITS 33 or 34

Selecting one course from each specialization:
TOTAL UNITS 32-35

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MASS COMMUNICATIONS/MASS MEDIA

DIVISION OF COMMUNICATIONS & LANGUAGES

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Mass Media
To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Mass Commu-
nications: Mass Media, students must complete the required The Mass Communications:Mass Media Certificate is designed
major courses below with a grade of “C” or better along with to provide a general technical background which will enable
one of the following: Rio Hondo College General Education the student to make intelligent and realistic career decisions in
and Proficiency requirements, California State University Gen- mass communications; to provide a broad background which
eral Education Breadth (CSU GE), or Intersegmental General will afford the currently employed student an opportunity for
Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). upward mobility or career advancement; to provide a program
to meet both the entry-level and skill upgrading needs of the
Required Courses Units local mass communications industry.
ART 115 Art of Film................................................................3 To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Mass Commu-
JOUR 110 Digital Photojournalism I......................................3 nications: Mass Media, it is necessary to complete the follow-
JOUR 120 Communications Reporting ing courses:
& Writing..............................................................3
JOUR 147 Broadcast News........................................................3
LIT 147 *Cinema as Literature.............................................3
MSCM 103 Survey of Motion Picture, Required Courses Units
ART 115 Art of Film................................................................3
Radio and Television...........................................3 JOUR 110 Digital Photojournalism I......................................3
MSCM 128 Mass Media in Modern Society.............................3
MSCM 134 Documentary Film..................................................3 JOUR 120 *Communications Reporting
& Writing..............................................................3
RDIO 104 Introduction to Broadcasting................................3 JOUR 147 Broadcast News........................................................3
TV 135 Creative Digital Video ...........................................3
JOUR 290 or *CWE/Internship for Journalism LIT 147 *Cinema as Literature.............................................3
MSCM 103 Survey of Motion Picture,
Related Fields........................................................1 Radio and Television...........................................3
RDIO 290 *CWE/Internship for Radio
Related Fields........................................................1 MSCM 128 Mass Media in Modern
Society....................................................................3
MSCM 134 Documentary Film..................................................3
Units Required 31 RDIO 104 Introduction to Broadcasting................................3
*Prerequisite TV 135 Creative Digital Video ...........................................3
JOUR 290 or *CWE/Internship for Journalism
Related Fields........................................................1
RDIO 290 *CWE/Internship for Radio
Related Fields........................................................1


Units Required 31

*Prerequisite

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MASS COMMUNICATIONS/
PRINT MEDIA SPECIALIZATION

DIVISION OF COMMUNICATIONS & LANGUAGES

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Mass Com- Print Media Specialization
munications: Print Media Specialization, students must
complete the required major courses below with a grade of “C” The Mass Communications: Print Media Specialization Cer-
or better along with one of the following: Rio Hondo College tificate is designed to provide a general technical background
General Education and Proficiency requirements, Califor- which will enable the student to make intelligent and realistic
nia State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE), career decisions in mass communications; to provide a broad
or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum background which will afford the currently employed student
(IGETC). an opportunity for upward mobility or career advancement;
to provide a program to meet both the entry-level and skill
Required Courses Units upgrading needs of the local mass communications industry.
JOUR 110 Digital Photojournalism I......................................3 To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Mass Com-
JOUR 120 Communications Reporting & Writing...............3 munications: Print Media Specialization, it is necessary to
JOUR 147 Broadcast News........................................................3 complete the following courses:
JOUR 220 *Advanced Reporting & Writing..........................3
JOUR 230 *Magazine Production............................................3
JOUR 231 Digital Magazine Production.................................3
JOUR 241 *Newspaper Production I.......................................4 Required Courses Units
JOUR 110 Digital Photojournalism I......................................3
JOUR 242 *Digital Newspaper Production I..........................4 JOUR 120 Communications Reporting & Writing...............3
JOUR 243 *Newspaper Production II.....................................4
JOUR 244 *Digital Newspaper Production II........................4 JOUR 147 Broadcast News........................................................3
JOUR 220 *Advanced Reporting & Writing..........................3
MSCM 128 Mass Media in Modern Society.............................3 JOUR 230 *Magazine Production............................................3
JOUR 290 or *CWE/Internship for Journalism
Related Fields........................................................1 JOUR 231 Digital Magazine Production.................................3
JOUR 241 *Newspaper Production I ......................................4
RDIO 290 *CWE/Internship for Radio JOUR 242 *Digital Newspaper Production I..........................4
Related Fields........................................................1
JOUR 243 *Newspaper Production II ....................................4
JOUR 244 *Digital Newspaper Production II........................4
Units Required 38 MSCM 128 Mass Media in Modern Society.............................3
*Prerequisite JOUR 290 or *CWE/Internship for Journalism
Related Fields........................................................1
RDIO 290 *CWE/Internship for Radio
Related Fields........................................................1

Units Required 38
*Prerequisite

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MATHEMATICS

DIVISION OF MATHEMATICS, SCIENCES, AND ENGINEERING

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS FOR TRANSFER

Required Courses Units
MATH 190 or *Calculus I................................................................4
MATH 190H *Calculus I Honors..................................................4
MATH 191 *Calculus II...............................................................4
MATH 250 *Calculus III.............................................................4

Associate in Science in Students must also choose 2 courses from the following list:
Mathematics for Transfer MATH 260 *Linear Algebra........................................................4
MATH 270 *Differential Equations...........................................4
The Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer (AS-T)
Degree is intended to meet the lower division requirements for or replace MATH 260 or MATH 270 with one course below:
Mathematics majors at a CSU campus that offers a Mathemat- MATH 130 or *Statistics..................................................................4
ics baccalaureate degree. MATH 130H *Statistics Honors....................................................4
PHY 211 *Physics for Scientists and Engineers I.................4
Mathematics is the language of the physical and technical
sciences. As such, this Degree also satisfies the lower division Required Subtotal............................................................20
requirements for a variety of baccalaureate degrees including CSU GE or IGETC Pattern ...................................................... Varies
Engineering, Physics, Computer Science and Chemistry. Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)

In addition to the courses listed below, the following Degree Total 60
additional requirements must be met for completion of the *Prerequisite
Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer:

1. Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
2. Achievement of a minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all

CSU-transferable coursework. (Some majors may require
a higher GPA. Students should consult with a counselor
for more information).
3. Completion of the 20 semester units in the major with a
grade of “C” or better.
4. Certified completion of the California State University
General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) pattern; OR the
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum
(IGETC) pattern.

Students are advised to check with the Counseling Department
or Transfer Center for the courses accepted into the Math-
ematics major at the CSU where they seek transfer.

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MUSIC

DIVISION OF ARTS & CULTURAL PROGRAMS

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE

The Associate of Arts Degree in Music is a two-year program Required Courses Units
designed to prepare students for the continued study of music MUST 101 Introduction to Music Technology.......................3
and/or future professional employment in the field of music. MUS 103 Music Theory I.........................................................3
Students entering the program with the intent to perform and/ MUS 104 *Music Theory II......................................................3
or compose will gain valuable experience and performance MUS 105 *Music Theory III....................................................3
skills performing in, and composing for our various choirs and MUS 206 *Music Theory IV....................................................3
our unique multi-instrument ensembles. The various levels of MUS 106 Musicianship I.........................................................1
study in vocal, instrumental, theory, musicianship, keyboard MUS 107 *Musicianship II......................................................1
skills, music technology, and composition will supply students MUS 156 *Musicianship III.....................................................1
with the necessary abilities to excel in those areas when they MUS 157 *Musicianship IV.....................................................1
complete the music program at Rio Hondo College. MUS 145 Piano I.......................................................................1
To acquire the Associate of Arts Degree in Music, students MUS 146 *Piano II....................................................................1
must complete the required major courses below with a grade MUS 147 *Piano III..................................................................1
of “C” or better along with one of the following: Rio Hondo
College General Education and Proficiency requirements, Cali- Choose 1 course from the following:
fornia State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE),
or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum Each of the following is a 2 unit course that must be taken 4 times:
(IGETC). MUS 216 *Industrial Orchestra..............................................8
(Must be taken 4 times)
MUS 134 Chamber Singers....................................................8
(Must be taken 4 times)
MUS 234 *Advanced Chamber Singers.............................8
(Must be taken 4 times)

Units Required 30
*Prerequisite

The Music Department also recommends the completion of the

following classes in History and Performance:
MUS 130 Music History and Literature
before 1750............................................................3
MUS 131 Music History and Literature
after 1750...............................................................3
MUS 181 *Applied Music......................................................(.5)

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MUSIC

DIVISION OF ARTS & CULTURAL PROGRAMS

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS IN MUSIC FOR TRANSFER

The following large ensemble must be taken 4 times, for a total of

4 units (1 unit each semester):
MUS 116 or *Diverse Instruments Ensemble............................1
MUS 120 *Concert Choir I......................................................1

Associate in Arts in Music Required Subtotal............................................................21
for Transfer
CSU GE or IGETC Pattern ...................................................... Varies
The Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer (AA-T) Degree Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)
is intended to meet the lower division requirements for music
majors (or similar majors) at a CSU campus that offers a music Degree Total 60
baccalaureate degree. This degree prepares students to transfer *Prerequisite
to a Bachelor of Arts degree program, a capstone or terminal
liberal arts degree with an emphasis in music. Students develop The Music Department also recommends the completion of
musical proficiency in theory, musicianship, and performance the following classes in Piano and History, in preparation for
on their primary instrument or voice. transfer to a California State University:

In addition to the courses listed below, the following History (choose one)
additional requirements must be met for completion of the MUS 130 – Music History Before 1750
AA-T Degree in music: MUS 131 – Music History After 1750

1. Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units. Piano Skills:
2. Achievement of a minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all MUS 145 – Piano I
MUS 146 – *Piano II
CSU-transferable coursework (some majors may require a MUS 147 – *Piano III
higher GPA; students should consult with a counselor for MUS 148 – *Piano IV
more information).
3. Completion of the 21 semester units in the major with a
grade of “C” or better or a “P” if the course is taken on a
pass-no pass basis.
4. Certified completion of the California State University
General Education-Breadth (CSUGE) pattern; OR the
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum
(IGETC) pattern

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Required Courses Units
MUS 103 Music Theory I.........................................................3
MUS 104 *Music Theory II......................................................3
MUS 105 *Music Theory III....................................................3
MUS 106 Musicianship I.........................................................1
MUS 107 *Musicianship II......................................................1
MUS 156 *Musicianship III.....................................................1
MUS 181 *Applied Music........................................................2
(Must be taken 4 times, for a total of 2 units
(.5 units each semester)
MUST 101 Introduction to Music Technology.......................3

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NURSING PROGRAMS OVERVIEW

DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCE AND NURSING

The Division of Health Associate Degree Nursing long-term care setting utilizing skills
Science and Nursing (LVN-RN 30-Unit Option) in basic care, emergency care and
The Division of Health Science and Program communication. The student will gain
Nursing offers two different types of Licensed Vocational Nurses wishing a general core knowledge of entry-
programs: Associate Degree Nursing to qualify for licensure examination level nursing skills through classroom
Program and Vocational Nursing as a Registered Nurse but not obtain instruction and hands on clinical time.
Program. The division also offers three a degree may consider this 30-unit
career certificates: Pre-Certification option. Career Certificate for Acute
Nursing Assistant Course, Acute Care Certified Nursing
Care, and Home Health Aide. All The Vocational Nursing (VN) Assistant
three programs have exceptional pass Program This Career Certificate is designed for
rates on national exams and or state The Vocational Nursing Program is a the student who already has their CNA
certification exams. three-semester program following the Certificate wishing to gain employ-
completion of prerequisite courses. ment in the Acute Care Hospital
Associate Degree Nursing It is designed to prepare students for setting. Areas of emphasis will include
(ADN) Program employment as a Vocational Nurse, taking care of patients in the acute care
The ADN program is a two-year giving care to patients in a variety setting utilizing skills in basic care,
program designed to prepare students of settings, such as acute hospitals, emergency care, communication skills,
for employment as a registered nurse extended care facilities, home health patient assessment, observation and
providing direct care to patients. The care, surgical centers and medical reporting, with additional emphasis
program is approved by the California offices. The program is approved on the specialized acute care areas
State Board of Registered Nursing. by the California State Board of of medical/surgical/orthopedics,
Graduates receive an Associate in Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric pediatrics and obstetrics. Students will
Science Degree of Nursing. Students Technicians. Students, who complete gain general core knowledge of entry-
who complete the program are the curriculum and achieve the career level nursing skills through classroom
qualified to take the examination certificate are qualified to apply for the instruction and hands on clinical time.
leading to licensure as a Registered examination leading to licensure as a
Nurse. In addition to the ADN Licensed Vocational Nurse. Students Career Certificate for Home
program, we offer LVN to ADN also have the option of obtaining Health Aide
Transition and a LVN-RN 30 Unit an Associate of Science degree in This Career Certificate is designed
Option. Vocational Nursing. for the student who already has their
CNA Certificate wishing to gain
Associate Degree Nursing Career Certificates Pre- employment in the home care setting.
(LVN to ADN) Program Certification Nursing Areas of emphasis will include taking
Licensed Vocational Nurses wishing Assistant care of patients in the home care
to earn their Associate Degree in This Career Certificate is designed setting utilizing skills in basic care,
Nursing so they may qualify to take for the student wishing to gain emergency care, communication skills,
the examination for licensure as a employment in the Acute Care, Long- patient assessment, observation and
Registered Nurse may enter the LVN Term Care or Assisted Living settings. reporting, with additional emphasis
to ADN Transition Program. This Areas of emphasis will include on rehabilitative nursing care, and
program is 2-1/2 semesters. taking care of geriatric patients in a family relationships. Students will
gain general core knowledge of entry-
level nursing skills through classroom
instruction and hands on clinical time.

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ADN Program Mission Statement student achievements. Additionally, the faculty believes
The Associate Degree Nursing Program (ADN) is that curriculum should be developed and implemented
committed to preparing students for the professional role based on Knowles’s Theory of Adult Learning, which
of the registered nurse at the entry level. In addition, the holds that the adult is self-directed and a lifelong learner.
aim of the program is to prepare the nursing student for Learning progress is based on the student’s mastery of
academic advancement. course competencies. Mastery results in graduates that have
achieved success in meeting program outcomes and are
ADN Program Philosophy able to successfully pass the national licensing exam. These
The philosophy of the nursing program is in harmony graduates are now prepared to transition into the health
with the mission, vision, and goals of Rio Hondo College. care system ready for job placement or advanced degrees.
The Associate Degree Nursing Program strives to be an
exemplary nursing program that provides opportunities ADN Program Outcomes
for students from diverse backgrounds, ethnicities and At the completion of the program, the graduate will meet the
cultures, to be educated, responsible and caring community following outcomes while carrying out the roles of the nurse:
members. Graduates are prepared for licensure as 1. Planner of Care: The student will be able to utilize the
registered nurses. The faculty recognizes the importance
of also preparing students to practice in a variety of Systems Developmental Stress Model and the Nursing
settings as health care delivery evolves. Teaching/learning Process to plan for and provide cultural, gender, and
strategies will embrace student-centered, competency- age appropriate patient care to a team of patients utiliz-
based instruction. In addition, the program has established ing appropriate resources in an effective manner.
quality improvement measures to assure that educational 2. Provider of Safe Skilled Care: The student will be
competencies have been met. able to provide safe care to a group of patients in col-
laboration with other healthcare team members while
This nursing program embraces four major concepts to delegating appropriately.
provide an organizational framework for the curriculum. 3. Communicator: The student will be able to effectively
The major concepts are: The Systems Developmental communicate with the patient, family, healthcare pro-
Stress Model, The Nursing Process, Erikson’s Psycho- viders, and faculty and document according to clinical
Social Theory of Human Development, and Quality Safety site parameters.
Education for Nurses. 4. Educator: The student will be able to identify educa-
tional needs, create and deliver a teaching plan specific
The curriculum is designed to prepare the graduate to carry to the needs of the patient and family.
out their roles as a nurse: planner of care; provider of safe 5. Member of the Profession: The student will display a
and skilled care; communicator; client teacher; and member professionalism while delivering care with caring and
of the profession. The faculty believes it is essential for the advocacy, mindful of ethical and legal obligations as a
new graduate to be able to carry out evidence-based care nurse.
with efficient use of resources. The graduate will provide
continuity of care as the client moves from acute hospital- ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING
based care to care in transitional units and other healthcare PROGRAM (RN) – GENERIC
settings in the community.
A. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The conceptual threads are interlaced throughout the
program and are the essential core components and 1. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR
competencies. These competencies include: critical thinking, PROGRAM APPLICATION
personal hygiene, patient protection and safety, pain a. Proof of graduation from an accredited high school
management, human sexuality, client abuse, pharmacology, in the U.S.A. by transcript, diploma, or official
nutrition, patient advocacy, legal, social and ethical aspects international evaluation; Baccalaureate degree from
of nursing, and nursing leadership and management. an accredited institution of higher education in the
U.S.A.; or documentation of passing score on the
Theoretical concepts will be presented from simple to GED (General Education Development) exam.
complex, building on learning acquisition. The faculty b. Students must meet the admission requirements for
believes that students need to apply standards of critical Rio Hondo College.
thinking and competency-based learning in order to c. Completion of all three science prerequisites (Human
formulate sound clinical judgments. Students are offered Anatomy, Human Physiology, and Microbiology)
a number of approaches to learning, including technology with an overall Science GPA of at least a 2.5 with no
and computer-assisted instruction in order to apply theory grade less than “C” for each course. The student is
to a variety of clinical situations. Also, opportunities limited to one repeat in any of the science courses
for learning are provided to students through clinical to improve the grade. All science courses must be
assignments in acute care, community facilities, the health completed within 7 years from application.
science skill center, online, technology, and simulation. d. A cumulative college grade point average (GPA) of at
Learning may be facilitated by referral to support services least 2.5 for all college coursework taken.
provided by the college such as financial aid, remediation, e. Applicants must meet graduate proficiency
tutoring, psychological counseling, and health services. requirements for math and reading either by
A student-centered approach to learning will be supported completing the minimal required courses or
by contemporary approaches to education, which provide demonstrate proficiency as evaluated by a Rio Hondo
a variety of techniques to appeal to varied learning styles. College counselor.
Student learning outcomes and competencies will measure

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f. Must complete English 101 College Composition and educational requirements are met.
Research with a grade of C or higher. 4. Please check the Health Science and Nursing website for

g. Only the first ATI TEAS score taken will be accepted. application deadlines.
If a student has taken the ATI TEAS at another 5. Please bring one official copy of your high school
location, the first score will be accepted and must be a
passing score to be eligible. TEAS test version V.0 will transcripts, diploma or GED.
no longer be accepted for students entering the ADN 6. Official transcripts for college coursework completed to
program after January 1, 2017.
date should be sent to Rio Hondo College Admissions and
2. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS – The applicant must be Records Office. If you graduated from high school and/
free from communicable diseases, infections, psychological or college in another country, please have your transcripts
disorders, and other conditions that would prevent the evaluated by a private international evaluation service and
successful performance of the responsibilities and tasks bring the documentation, as well as official international
required in the education and training of a Registered transcripts, to Rio Hondo College Admissions and Records
Nurse. For patient safety and successful achievement of Office. The international evaluation of college coursework
course objectives, all applicants must be able to hear and should be a detailed report.
see with the use of assistive devices. The program will C. ADMISSION SELECTION
make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations Acceptance to the Associate Degree Nursing Program will
for all applicants. Upon acceptance into the program, be based on selection criteria which includes the following:
the student must satisfactorily pass a health examination 1. Overall Cumulative GPA
by a licensed physician or nurse practitioner and have 2. Cumulative Science GPA
various laboratory tests and immunizations, as needed, to 3. Other College Degrees
determine physical and mental fitness. If a student enrolled 4. Current Health Care Work Experience
in the program has developed a condition that would 5. Current Medical/Nursing certificates/licenses
prevent successful performance of his/her responsibilities 6. Life Experience
and tasks, the Dean of Health Science and Nursing may 7. Other Language Spoken
require the student to be examined by a licensed physician. 8. ATI Results
If the licensed physician verifies the condition, then there Students will be selected on the basis of overall scores with
is sufficient cause for suspension or expulsion from the those having the most points given priority. The student’s
program pursuant to Board Policy. Information on specific overall cumulative GPA for all college coursework taken,
health requirements will be provided to all applicants who grades in the core science courses (anatomy, physiology,
are provisionally selected and those applicants who are and microbiology), completion of college English, and the
alternates to the program. number of repetitions of science core courses will be used
to determine the student’s eligibility. Students who have
3. PATIENT SAFETY AND BACKGROUND CHECKS – at least an overall cumulative GPA of 2.5 for all college
Based on California Board of Registered Nursing, and coursework taken, GPA of 2.5 in the science core courses,
with no grade less than “C” for each course, have no more
clinical facility policies, nursing students must have clear than one repetition of any of the science core courses, and
criminal background checks to participate in clinical completed ENGL 101, with a grade of “C” or better, will be
courses. Specific procedures will be shared with the student considered eligible for admission.
provisionally accepted. The student is responsible for the Students who are accepted to the program will be
cost of the background check. If the background check admitted to ADN 151 by permission of the Health Science
is not clear, the student will be responsible for obtaining and Nursing Division. This course is a prerequisite for
documents showing rehabilitation and/or having the admission to ADN first semester course (ADN 150) and
record corrected. The Dean of Health Science and Nursing is offered in the Spring semester and Summer session.
is responsible for determining if the background check Students who complete ADN 151 with a grade of “C”
meets clinical placement requirements. See the Dean of or better will continue the program in the Fall semester.
Health Science and Nursing with questions concerning Students failing the first course will not be eligible to
this procedure. All students will be required to undergo continue the program and will need to reapply for
drug testing at their expense before caring for patients in admission.
the clinical setting. Specific procedures will be shared with D. EXPENSES – Uniforms, books, health and safety
the students upon admission. Evidence of drug use would screenings and miscellaneous expenses will vary according
jeopardize the admission of the student to the clinical to distributors and medical providers. Cost per units will
setting. depend on college fees. Please see Admissions and Records
B. ADMISSION PROCEDURE for College Fee information. Students are responsible for
1. Obtain a Rio Hondo Student ID number by applying to the providing their own transportation to clinical facilities.
college. Application for admission to the College shall be E. STUDENT SUPPORT: SCHOLARSHIPS AND
submitted to the Admissions Office. FINANCIAL AID – Rio Hondo College participates in
2. Attend an information session: It is recommended that a variety of federal and state financial aid programs. These
applicants to the Associate Degree Nursing Program attend programs are designed to assist students with tuition,
a nursing information session to discuss prerequisites, fees, books/supplies, transportation, and room and board.
general education requirements for the degree, and basic Eligibility is limited to students who are U.S. citizens,
skills testing. permanent residents, or other eligible non-citizens.
3. Applicants must complete and submit an Associate Degree
Nursing Program application to the Health Science and
Nursing Division for admission consideration, when all the

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Additional eligibility requirements apply to each program PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN TO (RN)
and information may be obtained from the Financial Aid ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING
Office. There are numerous scholarships available to Rio
Hondo College nursing students. These scholarships are Determination of Eligibility for Admission
funded and sponsored by a variety of on and off campus to the ADN Program
resources, including community hospital partners of
the nursing program. Scholarships are granted based on Psychiatric Technicians wishing to become registered nurses
a variety of qualifications. Scholarship information is follow the same admission procedures as those applicants for
available in the College Scholarship Office located in the the associate degree nursing program. Psychiatric Technicians
Financial Aid Office or in the Health Science and Nursing must also submit proof of their active California Psychiatric
Division. Short-term loans are available in emergency Technician license. PT-ADN students follow the same course-
situations for books and supplies through the Student work of the ADN program as the Generic ADN students with
Activities Office or the Scholarship Office. the exception of receiving a waiver for ADN 252 and ADN
F. REQUIREMENT FOR LICENSURE – The Board of 252L for prior knowledge and work as a Psychiatric Techni-
Registered Nursing requires a valid social security number cian.
for licensure. The Board of Registered Nursing should be
consulted for qualifications for licensure for legal residents ASSOCIATE DEGREE
without social security cards. The Board of Registered NURSING PROGRAM – LVN TO ADN
Nursing can be reached at 916-322-3350.
G. TRANSFER STUDENTS – All transfer students Determination of Eligibility for Admission
who have taken coursework in nursing at another to the LVN to ADN Program
nursing program will be evaluated on an individual
basis throughout the academic year. Previous nursing A. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
coursework must be no older than three years. The student
must present a letter from the director of the former 1. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR
nursing program, stating the circumstances necessitating PROGRAM APPLICATION –
the transfer, and an evaluation of clinical safety. Students a. Proof of graduation from an accredited high school
who are deemed unsafe in the clinical area are not eligible in the U.S.A. by transcript, diploma, or official
for transfer to the Rio Hondo Associate Degree Nursing international evaluation; Baccalaureate degree from
Program. Transfer students must demonstrate competence an accredited institution of higher education in the
in clinical skills and pass a pharmacology math quiz with a U.S.A.; or documentation of passing score on the
score of 100% before admission to the program. GED (General Education Development) exam.
Above information subject to change b. Students must meet the admission requirements for
Rio Hondo College.
c. Copy of an active California Vocational Nurse
license.
d. Completion of all three science prerequisites
(Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology) with an
overall science GPA of at least a 2.5 and no grade less
than a C. The student is limited to one repeat in any of
the science courses to improve the grade. All science
courses must be completed within the last seven
years.
e. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least
2.5 for all college coursework taken.
f. Applicants must meet the graduate proficiency
requirements for math and reading either by
completing the minimal required coursework or
demonstrate proficiency as evaluated by a Rio
Hondo College counselor prior to application to the
program.
g. Only the first ATI TEAS score taken will be accepted.
If a student has taken the ATI TEAS at another
location, the first score will be accepted and must be a
passing score to be eligible. TEAS test version V.0 will
no longer be accepted.

2. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS – The applicant must be
free from communicable diseases, infections, psychological
disorders, and other conditions that would prevent the
successful performance of the responsibilities and tasks
required in the education and training of a Registered

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Nurse. For patient safety and successful achievement of D. EXPENSES – Uniforms, books, health and safety
course objectives, all applicants must be able to hear and screenings, and miscellaneous expenses will vary according
see with the use of assistive devices. The program will make to distributors and medical providers. Cost per units will
every effort to provide reasonable accommodations for all depend on college fees. Please see Admissions and Records
applicants. Upon acceptance into the program, the student for College Fee information. Students are responsible for
must satisfactorily pass a health examination by a licensed providing their own transportation to clinical facilities.
physician or nurse practitioner and have various laboratory
tests and immunizations, as needed, to determine physical E. STUDENT SUPPORT: SCHOLARSHIPS AND
and mental fitness. If a student enrolled in the program FINANCIAL AID – Rio Hondo College participates in
has developed a condition that would prevent successful
performance of his/her responsibilities and tasks, the Dean a variety of federal and state financial aid programs. These
of Health Science and Nursing may require the student programs are designed to assist students with tuition,
to be examined by a licensed physician. If the licensed fees, books/supplies, transportation, and room and board.
physician verifies the condition, then there is sufficient Eligibility is limited to students who are U.S. citizens,
cause for suspension or expulsion from the program permanent residents, or other eligible non-citizens.
pursuant to Board Policy. Information on specific health Additional eligibility requirements apply to each program
requirements will be provided to all provisionally selected and information may be obtained from the Financial Aid
students and alternates. Office. There are numerous scholarships available to Rio
Hondo College nursing students. These scholarships are
B. ADMISSION PROCEDURE funded and sponsored by a variety of on and off campus
1. Application for admission to the College shall be submitted resources, including community hospital partners of
the nursing program. Scholarships are granted based
to the Admissions Office. on a variety of qualifications. Scholarship information is
2. Applicants to the Associate Degree Nursing Program available in the College Scholarship Office located in the
Financial Aid Office or in the Health Science and Nursing
should attend a nursing information session to discuss Division. Short-term loans are available in emergency
prerequisites, general education requirements for the situations for books and supplies through the Student
degree, and basic skills testing. Applicants must complete Activities Office or the Scholarship Office.
and submit an Associate Degree Nursing Program F. PATIENT SAFETY AND BACKGROUND CHECKS
application to the Health Science and Nursing Division – Based on clinical facility policies, nursing students must
for admission consideration, when all the educational have clear criminal background checks to participate in
requirements are met. clinical courses. Specific procedures will be shared with
3. Please bring one official copy of your high school the student upon admission. The student is responsible
transcripts, diploma or GED. Official transcripts for college for the cost of the background check. If the background
coursework completed to date should be sent to Rio Hondo check is not clear, the student will be responsible for
College Admissions and Records Office. If you graduated obtaining documents showing rehabilitation and/or
from high school and/or college in another country, please having the record corrected. The Dean of Health Science
have your transcripts evaluated by a private international and Nursing is responsible for determining if clinical
evaluation service and bring the documentation, as well placement is appropriate through consultation with the
as official international transcripts, to Rio Hondo College Human Resource Department at the clinical sites. Student
Admissions and Records Office. The international evaluation information will be held in strictest confidence. See
of college coursework should be a detailed report. the Dean of Health Science and Nursing with questions
C. ADMISSION PROCESS – Acceptance to the Associate concerning this procedure.
Degree LVN to ADN Nursing Program will be through the The student will be required to undergo drug testing at
use of an admission’s formula developed by the California their expense before caring for patients in the clinical
Community College Chancellor’s Office. The student’s setting. Specific procedures will be shared with the student
overall cumulative GPA for all college coursework taken, upon admission. Evidence of drug use would jeopardize
grades in the core science courses (anatomy, physiology, the admission of the student to the clinical setting.
and microbiology), completion of college English, and the The Board of Registered Nursing requires the applicant
number of repetitions of science core courses will be used for licensure as a Registered Nurse to disclose prior
to determine the student’s eligibility. Students who have misdemeanor and felony convictions. The applicant must
at least an overall cumulative GPA of 2.5 for all college explain the circumstances of the conviction and provide
coursework taken, GPA of at least 2.5 in the science core documentation of rehabilitation. The Board considers the
courses, with no grade less than “C” for each course, have nature and severity of the offense, subsequent acts, recency
no more than one repetition of any of the science core of acts or crimes, compliance with court sanctions, and
courses, and completed ENGL 101, with a grade of “C” or evidence of rehabilitation in determining eligibility for
better, will be considered eligible for admission. licensure. Questions concerning this requirement may be
ADN 075 – LVN Transition into the Associate Degree directed to the Dean of Health Science and Nursing.
Program is a prerequisite for admission to ADN second
year course (ADN 251) and is offered once a year only.
Following admission, the student will be given a permit
to register for this course. Following completion of this
course, with a grade of “C” or better, the student will
continue the program.

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G. REQUIREMENT FOR LICENSURE – The Board of physician verifies the condition, then there is sufficient
Registered Nursing requires a valid social security number cause for suspension or expulsion from the program
for licensure. The Board of Registered Nursing should be pursuant to Board Policy. Information on specific health
consulted for qualifications for licensure for legal residents requirements will be provided to the provisionally accepted
without social security cards. The Board of Registered student.
Nursing can be reached at 916-322-3350.
B. ADMISSION PROCEDURE
Above information subject to change. 1. Application for admission to the College shall be submitted

NON GRADUATE to the Admissions Office for the purpose of obtaining a
30 UNIT OPTION student ID.
2. It is strongly recommended that all students considering
LVN TO RN the the 30 Unit Option LVN to RN Program should attend
a nursing information session to discuss the restrictions
Determination of Eligibility for of this option and required prerequisites. Applicants must
Admission to the LVN-RN Program complete and submit an application to the Health Science
and Nursing Division for admission consideration to the
A. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 30 unit Option LVN to RN Program.
3. Please bring one official copy of your high school
1. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR transcripts, diploma, or GED. Official transcripts for
PROGRAM APPLICATION – college coursework completed to date should be sent
a. Proof of graduation from an accredited high school to Rio Hondo College Admissions and Records Office.
in the U.S.A. by transcript, diploma, or official If you graduated from high school and/or college in
international evaluation; Associate or Baccalaureate another country, please have your transcripts evaluated
degree from an accredited institution of higher by a private international evaluation service and bring the
education in the U.S.A.; or documentation of passing documentation, as well as official international transcripts,
score on the GED (General Education Development) to the Counseling Department. The international
exam. evaluation of college coursework should be a detailed
b. Students must meet the admission requirements for report.
Rio Hondo College. C. ADMISSION SELECTION – Acceptance to the 30
c. GPA of 2.5 or above in all science prerequisites Unit Option will be through the use of an admission’s
(Physiology and Microbiology), with a grade “C” or formula developed by the California Community College
better. Chancellor’s Office. The student’s overall cumulative
d. Completion of Reading 043, ENGL 035, Math GPA for all college coursework taken, grades in the core
030, or equivalent, with a grade “C” or better, or science courses (physiology and microbiology), and the
demonstration of proficiency as evaluated by a Rio number of repetitions of science core courses will be used
Hondo College counselor. to determine the student’s eligibility. Students who have
e. Current CPR Card (BLS 8-hour class for health at least an overall cumulative GPA of 2.5 for all college
care providers, all ages, 1-person, 2-person rescuer) coursework taken, GPA of at least 2.5 in the science core
provided by the American Heart Association will be courses, with no grade less than “C” for each course, have
required after admission. no more than one repetition of any of the science core
f. Only the first ATI TEAS score taken will be accepted. courses, will be considered eligible for admission.
If a student has taken the ATI TEAS at another ADN 075 – LVN Transition into the Associate Degree
location, the first score will be accepted and must be Program is a prerequisite for admission to ADN second
a passing score to be eligible. TEAS test version V.0 is year course (ADN 251) and is offered only once a year.
no longer accepted. Following admission, the student will be given a permit
to register for this course. Following completion of this
2. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS – The applicant must be course, with a grade of “C” or better, the student will
free from communicable diseases, infections, psychological continue the program.
disorders, and other conditions that would prevent the
successful performance of the responsibilities and tasks
required in the education and training of a Registered
Nurse. For patient safety and successful achievement of
course objectives, all applicants must be able to hear and
see with the use of assistive devices. The program will make
every effort to provide reasonable accommodations for all
applicants. Upon acceptance into the program, the student
must satisfactorily pass a health examination by a licensed
physician or nurse practitioner and have various laboratory
tests and immunizations, as needed, to determine physical
and mental fitness. If a student enrolled in the program
has developed a condition that would prevent successful
performance of his/her responsibilities and tasks, the Dean
of Health Science and Nursing may require the student
to be examined by a licensed physician. If the licensed

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D. EXPENSES – Uniforms,books, health and safety without social security cards. The Board of Registered
screenings and miscellaneous expenses will vary according Nursing can be reached at 916-322-3350.
to distributors and medical providers. Cost per units will
depend on college fees. Please see Admissions and Records Above information subject to change.
for College Fee information. Students are responsible for
providing their own transportation to clinical facilities. VOCATIONAL
NURSING PROGRAM
E. STUDENT SUPPORT: SCHOLARSHIPS
AND FINANCIAL AID – Rio Hondo College The Vocational Nursing Program is a two and a half
semester program following the completion of prerequisite
participates in a variety of federal and state financial aid courses. It is designed to prepare students for employment
programs. These programs are designed to assist students as a Vocational Nurse, giving care to patients in a variety
with tuition, fees, books/supplies, transportation, and of settings, such as acute hospitals, extended care facilities,
room and board. Eligibility is limited to students who home health care, surgical centers and medical offices.
are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or other eligible The program is accredited by the California State Board of
non-citizens. Additional eligibility requirements apply to Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians. Students,
each program and information may be obtained from the who complete the curriculum and achieve the career
Financial Aid Office. There are numerous scholarships certificate are qualified to apply for the examination leading
available to Rio Hondo College nursing students. These to licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
scholarships are funded and sponsored by a variety of
on and off campus resources, including community Philosophy of the
hospital partners of the nursing program. Scholarships are Vocational Nursing Program
granted based on a variety of qualifications. Scholarship
information is available in the College Scholarship Office The philosophy of the Vocational Nursing Program is in
located in the Financial Aid Office or in the Health Science harmony with the stated philosophy of Rio Hondo College.
and Nursing Division. Short-term loans are available in The faculty recognizes the individual worth and potential of all
emergency situations for books and supplies through the students. Students come from a variety of backgrounds, age,
Student Activities Office or the Scholarship Office sex, culture, lives and educational experience. The application
of theoretical concepts occurs in the Health Science and
F. PATIENT SAFETY AND BACKGROUND CHECKS Nursing Skill Center and the community clinical facilities.
– Based on clinical facility policies, nursing students must College support services include: financial aid, remediation,
have clear criminal background checks to participate in tutoring, psychological counseling and health services.
clinical courses. Specific procedures will be shared with
the student upon admission. The student is responsible The conceptual framework of the Vocational Nursing
for the cost of the background check. If the background curriculum focuses on the Medical Model, utilizing all aspects
check is not clear, the student will be responsible for of the nursing process. The faculty believes that nursing is
obtaining documents showing rehabilitation and/ or concerned with the promotion of health and wellness, and
having the record corrected. The Dean of Health Science strives to provide a maximum quality of life. The Nursing
and Nursing is responsible for determining if clinical curriculum includes the current health care delivery system;
placement is appropriate through consultation with the safety; therapeutic communication; patient teaching;
Human Resource Department at the clinical sites. Student nutrition; pharmacology, cultural diversity, gerontology,
information will be held in strictest confidence. See the human sexuality, mental health, growth and development;
Dean of Health Science and Nursing with questions reproduction; legal and ethical issues, and professional
concerning this procedure. development, as applied to the Vocational Nurse.

The student will be required to undergo drug testing at Nursing is a broad occupational field involving a multiplicity
their expense before caring for patients in the clinical of functions performed by individuals, with varying degrees
setting. Specific procedures will be shared with the student of preparation. It is essential that students be assisted to
upon admission. Evidence of drug use would jeopardize recognize and accept their responsibility and scope of practice.
the admission of the student to the clinical setting.
The nursing faculty believes education is a continuing process
The Board of Registered Nursing requires the applicant and students should be provided with the attitudes, skills
for licensure as a Registered Nurse to disclose prior and knowledge to qualify for licensure as well as an upward
misdemeanor and felony convictions. The applicant must mobility to the Vocational Nursing Program.
explain the circumstances of the conviction and provide
documentation of rehabilitation. The Board considers the
nature and severity of the offense, subsequent acts, recency
of acts or crimes, compliance with court sanctions, and
evidence of rehabilitation in determining eligibility for
licensure. Questions concerning this requirement may be
directed to the Dean of Health Science and Nursing.

G. REQUIREMENT FOR LICENSURE – The Board of
Registered Nursing requires a valid social security number
for licensure. The Board of Registered Nursing should be
consulted for qualifications for licensure for legal residents

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Determination of Eligibility for Admission various laboratory tests and immunizations, as needed,
to the LVN Program to determine physical and mental fitness. If a student
enrolled in the program has developed a condition
A. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS that would prevent successful performance of his/her
1. Educational requirements for program application responsibilities and tasks, the Dean of Health Science
and Nursing may require the student to be examined by
a. Proof of graduation from an accredited high school a licensed physician. If the licensed physician verifies the
in the U.S.A. by transcript, diploma, or official condition, then there is sufficient cause for suspension or
international evaluation; Associate or Baccalaureate expulsion from the program pursuant to Board Policy.
degree from an accredited institution of higher Information on specific health requirements will be
education in the U.S.A.; or documentation of passing provided to the student upon admission to the program.
score on the GED (General Education Development) B. ADMISSION PROCEDURE
exam. 1. Application for admission to the College shall be submitted
to the Admissions Office.
b. Students must meet the admission requirements for 2. Applicants to the Vocational Nursing Program should
Rio Hondo College. attend a nursing information session to discuss
prerequisites, general education requirements for the
c. Completion of HS 60 or Anatomy with a grade of “C” degree, and basic skills testing. Applicants must complete
or better. and submit a Vocational Nursing Program application to
the Health Science and Nursing Division for admission
d. Completion of Psychology 101 with a grade of “C” or consideration, when all the educational requirements are
better. met.
3. The Vocational Nursing Program has once a year entry.
e. Completion of READ 043, ENGL 035, MATH 030, 4. The Counseling Department will evaluate academic
030D or 033 or equivalent, with a grade of “C” or records and complete an admissions card. Please bring one
better, or demonstration of proficiency as evaluated official copy of your high school transcripts, diploma or
by a Rio Hondo College counselor. GED, and transcripts for college work completed to date to
the Health Science and Nursing Division. If you graduated
f. Current CPR Card (BLS 8-hour class for health from high school and/or college in another country, please
care providers, all ages, 1-person, 2-person rescuer) have your transcripts evaluated by a private international
provided by the American Heart Association will be evaluation service and bring the documentation, as well as
required after admission. official international transcripts, to the Health Science and
Nursing Division. The international evaluation of college
2. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS – The applicant must be coursework should be a detailed report.
free from communicable diseases, infections, psychological 5. All applicants will be notified in writing regarding
disorders, and other conditions that would prevent the acceptance.
successful performance of the responsibilities and tasks
required in the education and training of a Licensed
Vocational Nurse. Upon acceptance into the program,
the student must satisfactorily pass a health examination
by a licensed physician or nurse practitioner and have

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C. ADMISSION PROCESS – Acceptance to the the circumstances of the conviction and provide
Vocational Nursing Program is done using a random documentation of rehabilitation. The Board considers the
selection from all qualified applicants. This selection nature and severity of the offense, subsequent acts, recency
process is in accordance with the State Board of of acts or crimes, compliance with court sanctions, and
Vocational and Psychiatric Technicians and the California evidence of rehabilitation in determining eligibility for
Community College Chancellor’s Office. Only applicants licensure. Questions concerning this requirement may be
meeting the requirements will be placed in the pool for directed to the Dean of Health Science and Nursing.
selection. Each class selection will be completed using the G. REQUIREMENT FOR LICENSURE – The Board of
above process. Student will be notified in writing by the Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians requires
Health Science and Nursing Division of permission to a valid social security number for licensure. The Board of
register. Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians should be
consulted for qualifications for licensure for legal residents
D. Uniforms, books, health and safety screenings and without social security cards. The Board of Vocational
miscellaneous expenses will vary according to distributors Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians can be reached at
and medical providers. Cost per units will depend on 916-263-7800.
college fees. Please see Admissions and Records for College
Fee information. Students are responsible for providing H. TRANSFER STUDENTS – All transfer students who
their own transportation to clinical facilities. have taken coursework in nursing at another nursing
program will be evaluated on an individual basis. Previous
E. STUDENT SUPPORT: SCHOLARSHIPS AND nursing coursework must be no older than five years.
FINANCIAL – Rio Hondo College participates in a The student must present a letter from the director of
variety of federal and state financial aid programs. These the former nursing program, stating the circumstances
programs are designed to assist students with tuition, necessitating the transfer, and an evaluation of clinical
fees, books/supplies, transportation and room and board. safety. Students who are deemed unsafe in the clinical area
Eligibility is limited to students who are U.S. citizens, are not eligible for transfer to the Rio Hondo Vocational
permanent residents, or other eligible non-citizens. Nursing Program.
Additional eligibility requirements apply to each program
and information may be obtained from the Financial Aid
Office. There are numerous scholarships available to Rio Above information subject to change.
Hondo College nursing students. These scholarships are
funded and sponsored by a variety of on and off campus Revised August 2016
resources, including community hospital partners of
the nursing program. Scholarships are granted based on
a variety of qualifications. Scholarship information is
available in the College Scholarship Office located in the
Financial Aid Office or in the Health Science and Nursing
Division. Short-term loans are available in emergency
situations for books and supplies through the Student
Activities Office or the Scholarship Office.

F. PATIENT SAFETY AND BACKGROUND CHECKS
– Based on clinical facility policies, nursing students must
have clear criminal background checks to participate in
clinical courses. Specific procedures will be shared with
the student upon admission. The student is responsible
for the cost of the background check. If the background
check is not clear, the student will be responsible for
obtaining documents showing rehabilitation and/or
having the record corrected. The Dean of Health Science
and Nursing is responsible for determining if clinical
placement is appropriate through consultation with the
Human Resource Department at the clinical sites. Student
information will be held in strictest confidence. See the
Dean of Health Science and Nursing with questions
concerning this procedure.

The student will be required to undergo drug testing at
their expense before caring for patients in the clinical
setting. Specific procedures will be shared with the student
upon admission. Evidence of drug use would jeopardize
the admission of the student to the clinical setting.

The Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric
Technicians requires the applicant for licensure as
a Vocational Nurse to disclose prior misdemeanor
and felony convictions. The applicant must explain

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DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCE & NURSING

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE

Generic Student COURSES REQUIRED AFTER PROGRAM
ADMISSION BY PERMIT ONLY
The Associate Degree Nursing Program is a two-year program
designed to prepare students for employment as a Registered FIRST YEAR-FALL SEMESTER Units
Nurse, providing direct care to patients. Graduates receive ADN 150 *Medical/Surgical Nursing I..................................4
an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing. The program is ADN 150L *Medical/Surgical Nursing I Lab...........................4
approved by the California State Board of Registered Nursing. ADN 154 *Pharmacology.........................................................2
Students who complete the curriculum are qualified to take the
examination leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse. ................................................................10

HS 045 Math for Health Professionals

Prerequisites /Corequisites Units (optional elective for 1 unit)

BIOL 125 *Human Anatomy...................................................4 FIRST YEAR-SPRING SEMESTER Units
BIOL 226 *Human Physiology**............................................4
BIOL 222 *Microbiology**.......................................................5 ADN 155 *Nursing Process: Childbearing
Family/Women’s Health.....................................2
ENGL 101 *College Composition ADN 155L *Nursing Process: Childbearing
and Research.......................................................3.5
Family/Women’s Health Lab.............................2
16.5 ADN 156 *Nursing Process Applied

ADN 151 *Clinical Nursing Concepts...................................2 to the Care of Children.......................................2
ADN 151L *Clinical Nursing Concepts Lab............................2 ADN 156L *Nursing Process Applied
to the Care of Children Lab................................2

Offered only once a year. Permit to register given only to students 8
admitted to the program.
SECOND YEAR-FALL SEMESTER Units
ADN 250 *Advanced Pharmacology......................................1
**CHEM 110 is a prerequisite to BIOL 222 and BIOL 226 and ADN 251 *Medical Surgical Nursing II.................................2
meets the AS degree requirement for a natural science with lab. ADN 251L *Medical Surgical Nursing II Lab........................2.5

Other Required Courses Units ADN 252 *Psychiatric/Mental Health
Nursing..................................................................2
MATH 070 or Intermediate Algebra or ADN 252L *Psychiatric/Mental Health
070D or 073 appropriate assessment.......................................4
READ 043 Reading College Textbooks or Nursing Lab........................................................1.5

appropriate assessment ......................................3 9

(Reading proficiency required for graduation) SECOND YEAR-SPRING SEMESTER Units
SOC 101 or Introduction to Sociology......................................3
SOC 101H *Introduction to Sociology Honors......................3 ADN 253 *Medical Surgical Nursing III................................2
ADN 253L *Medical Surgical Nursing III Lab........................3
SPCH 101 Public Speaking or equivalent...............................3 ADN 254 *Leadership and Management
SPCH 101H *Public Speaking or equivalent Honors...............3
PSY 101 or Introductory Psychology........................................3 in Nursing...........................................................1.5
ADN 254L *Leadership and Management
PSY 101H *Introductory Psychology Honors........................3 in Nursing Lab....................................................2.5

AMERICAN 9
INSTITUTIONS (One Course)........................................................3
FINE ARTS (One Course)........................................................3 Total Units 83.5-84.5
HUMANITIES (One Course)........................................................3 *Prerequisite
KINESIOLOGY (2 Activity Courses).............................................2
*The Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requires these courses be
27 completed to be eligible to take the RN licensing examination. All
of these courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
(The Health Science and Nursing Division recommends that
students complete as many courses as possible before admission
to the ADN Program, especially MATH 070 or 070D or 073 and
READ 043, or equivalent.)

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ADN 253 *Medical Surgical Nursing III................................2
DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCE & NURSING
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE

ADN 253L *Medical Surgical Nursing III Lab........................3
ADN 254 *Leadership and Management in Nursing.........1.5
LVN to ADN (OPTION #1) ADN 254L *Leadership and Management in Nursing Lab.2.5

The Associate Degree Nursing Program may be completed Required Subtotal............................................................. 9
by the Licensed Vocational Nurse in one year. It is designed
to prepare students for employment as a Registered Nurse, *Course required by BRN to sit for licensing exam. All of these
providing direct care to patients. Graduates receive an Associ- courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
ate of Science Degree in Nursing. The California State Board
of Registered Nursing approves the program. Students who LICENSED VOCATIONAL
complete the curriculum are qualified to take the examination NON-DEGREE-30 UNIT OPTION
leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse. (OPTION #2) 30 Unit Option LVN to RN

Prerequisites / Corequisites Units This one-year program is for the applicant with a valid Cali-
BIOL 125 *Human Anatomy...................................................4 fornia Vocational Nurse license. The Vocational Nurse who
BIOL 226 *Human Physiology**............................................4 completes thirty additional units beyond the LVN curriculum
BIOL 222 *Microbiology**.......................................................5 qualifies to take the licensing examination as a Registered
ENGL 101 *College Composition Nurse. This option does not lead to an Associate Nursing
and Research.......................................................3.5 Degree.

Required Subtotal..........................................................16.5 The program is designed to prepare students for employment
as a Registered Nurse, providing direct care to patients. The
Other Required Courses Units student should be aware that they may not change their status
as a 30 unit option RN with the Board of Registered Nursing
MATH 070 or Intermediate Algebra or at any time after licensure. Individuals who become licensed
MATH 070D or MATH073 appropriate assessment ....................4 as Registered Nurses using this option may not be eligible for
READ 043 *Reading College Textbooks or licensure in states other than California or for any advanced
appropriate assessment.......................................3 degrees. The program is accredited by the California Board of
Registered Nursing.
(Reading proficiency required for graduation)
SOC 101 or Introduction to Sociology......................................3
SOC 101H *Introduction to Sociology Honors......................3
SPCH 101 or Public Speaking or equivalent...............................3
SPCH 101H *Public Speaking or equivalent Honors...............3
PSY 101 or Introductory Psychology........................................3
PSY 101H *Introductory Psychology Honors........................3 Prerequisites / Corequisites Units
BIOL 226 *Human Physiology**............................................4
BIOL 222 *Microbiology**.......................................................5
AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS (One Course)...................................3
FINE ARTS (One Course)............................................................3 Required Subtotal............................................................. 9
HUMANITIES (One Course)............................................................3 ADN 075 *LVN Transition into the Associate
KINESIOLOGY (2 Activity Courses)................................................2 Degree Nursing Program..................................2.5
Required Subtotal............................................................27
Admission by permission of the Health Science and Nursing
(The Health Science and Nursing Division recommends that Division-once per year only.
students complete as many courses as possible before admission
to the ADN Program, especially MATH 070 or 070D or 073 and **CHEM 110 is a prerequisite to BIOL 222 and BIOL 226 and
READ 043, or equivalent.) meets the AS degree requirement for a natural science with lab.

COURSES REQUIRED AFTER PROGRAM COURSES REQUIRED AFTER PROGRAM
ADMISSION-BY PERMIT ONLY ADMISSION-BY PERMIT ONLY

ADN 075 *LVN Transition into the Associate FALL SEMESTER Units
ADN 250 *Advanced Pharmacology......................................1
Degree Nursing Program .................................2.5 ADN 251 *Medical Surgical Nursing II.................................2

FALL SEMESTER Units ADN 251L *Medical Surgical Nursing II Lab........................2.5
ADN 252 *Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing....................2
ADN 250 *Advanced Pharmacology......................................1 ADN 252L *Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Lab...........1.5
ADN 251 *Medical Surgical Nursing II.................................2
ADN 251L *Medical Surgical Nursing II Lab........................2.5 Required Subtotal............................................................. 9

ADN 252 *Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing....................2 *Prerequisite

ADN 252L *Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Lab...........1.5

Required Subtotal............................................................. 9

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