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Associate's Degree
Associate of Arts Degree in Philosophy
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ce-8a0e2452-b3cb-4c62-9fd5-28ba29939a57This area of emphasis provides students with a broad-based introduction to the Arts and Humanities. Students will evaluate, research, and interpret the ways in which people through the ages in different cultures have responded to themselves and the world around them through artistic and cultural exp …more
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Associate of Arts Degree in Philosophy
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ce-9675cc76-51ca-4f5a-8d17-3dc292160d94Philosophy is the critical investigation of the basic concepts that shape our lives. It therefore inquires into the basic nature of concepts like truth, justice, rightness, knowledge, beauty, and reality. In addition, philosophy attempts to apply our understanding of these basic concepts to the impo …more
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Associate of Arts Degree in Photography
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ce-4d7e594e-5482-44d0-bc31-c0312b3b8fb1The successful completion of this degree will give students a thorough background in the aesthetics of analog and digital photography, and experience in creating photographs for various purposes, from the planning stages, the technical aspects of the camera and lighting, aesthetic choices, to portfo …more
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Associate of Arts Degree in Photography
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ce-ef4bf8d1-47c8-4ae6-8b1b-51ab9c29e377The program below is designed for the student who wishes to make professional photography his/her occupational field. Previous training in photography is not required. Comprehensive studies include commercial and industrial projects, laboratory processes, portraiture and color tech- niques classes. …more
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Associate of Arts Degree in Photojournalism
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ce-d8cae3a8-8842-415a-b48d-1bf4ffebc1c1The photo program at Pierce has switched to digital cameras and processing. Darkrooms with chemicals for developing film and printing pictures are no longer used. We now have a state-of-the-art digital photo lab where students can use Mac computers for image processing and printing, as is currently …more
Associate's Degree
Associate of Arts Degree in Physical Education
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ce-3d00f1e1-9e68-4f72-a792-3408dc56bac5This program emphasizes preparation for teaching, or career opportunities in Physical Education, or a number of other fields such as physical therapy, special education, recreation, athletic training, research and for positions in private industry or in public service. In addition to physical fitnes …more
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Associate of Arts Degree in Physical Science
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ce-182608b4-8bc4-4d37-82f1-24261ec4f6e1This curriculum is designed to provide an opportunity for the student to complete an undergraduate major in Physical Science. Please see the college Catalog for the most up-to-date description.
Associate's Degree
Associate of Arts Degree in Political Science
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ce-5ecd7182-811e-4143-ba30-127a6b40083cPolitical Science is the academic study of the state, government, and politics. The discipline deals with the theory and practice of politics, political systems, and political behavior. The Political Science AA degree helps prepare students for careers in fields such as law, education, journalism, a …more
Associate's Degree
Associate of Arts Degree in Political Science
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ce-6df72ca7-6e5c-437c-801d-f1f76cd5bcd0The Associate of Arts degree in Political Science includes coursework that aligns with specific lower-division major requirements for the Political Science major at various universities within the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems. The goal of the Political …more
Associate's Degree
Associate of Arts Degree in Political Science
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ce-bf111c91-dc90-4cf4-b4d9-e92a768f3778The Associate of Arts degree in Political Science includes coursework that aligns with specific lower-division major requirements for the Political Science major at various universities within the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems. Students interested in tra …more
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Associate of Arts Degree in Programming for Business
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ce-adce2705-af3f-464a-b859-465405e13c4eThe intent of this degree program is to provide graduates with the skills needed to produce computer programs in a business/industrial environment or transfer to a 4-year institution. TRANSFER STUDENTS Completing the Associate Degree does not necessarily meet the university-admission requirements fo …more
Associate's Degree
Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology
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ce-325d67cc-810a-4ad0-afe9-ad3d8f7712adThe Associate of Arts degree in Psychology includes coursework that aligns with specific lower-division major requirements for the Psychology major at various universities within the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems. Students interested in transferring to a …more
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Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology
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ce-cfff1a20-1f30-4dbe-8c90-bffe35b47b68The Associate of Arts degree in Psychology will give students a foundation for more advanced psychology courses and a foundation for optimal human interaction in the workplace and/or in their own personal relationships. Students who complete this degree will be prepared to transfer to four-year inst …more
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Associate of Arts Degree in Public Relations
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ce-dc8e1867-aa12-4218-849b-85aeba618ca3Public relations courses are taken by those planning careers in public relations, marketing, journalism and business. Because of its emphasis on clear and creative writing, the field of public relations is also popular among advertising students. Students will learn how to recognize news, conduct i …more
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Associate of Arts Degree in Real Estate
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ce-33582cfa-aaac-4312-bae6-312f86e438faThis degree is designed to meet the needs of persons currently employed in the Real Estate field and for individuals who want to enter the field. This program is of interest to those who either are now, or hope to become salespersons, brokers, appraisers, escrow officers, property managers, and comm …more
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Associate of Arts Degree in Real Estate
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ce-562071de-0c27-4455-a8e8-e50bc279cef7This program is designed to prepare students to work in the real estate field as salespersons or real estate brokers. In this program, students learn fundamental aspects of real estate in all areas such as real estate finance, real estate economics, real estate appraisal, real estate escrow and prop …more
Associate's Degree
Associate of Arts Degree in Real Estate
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ce-6d79ae1e-82fb-42c1-b854-7d8266ddd949The growing field of real estate offers career options in sales and with mortgage companies and law firms. Earning a real estate degree prepares students to the real estate field in such areas as sales, brokerage, appraisal, property management, and escrows. Graduates of real estate degree programs …more
Associate's Degree
Associate of Arts Degree in Real Estate
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ce-bde715b9-858a-4979-a89f-a86f984aa11dThe Real Estate Program offers several options, which prepare students for increasing levels of responsibility and career choices within the field of real estate. The Associate of Arts in Real Estate degree is designed for transfer to an upper division public college or university in the State of Ca …more
Associate's Degree
Associate of Arts Degree in Real Estate
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ce-e4d59e6c-e043-4ad4-bb93-b326032c54fdThe Associate of Arts degree in Real Estate is primarily designed for career and technical education and workforce training/development. The curriculum is not aligned with course requirements for transfer to a specific major at a four-year college or university. The Associate of Arts degree in Real …more
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Associate of Arts Degree in Religious Studies
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ce-97b1aeeb-0e04-4092-a090-2cee8307da45The Associate of Arts in Religious Studies offers a coordinated set of classes that focuses on the analysis and comparison of religious traditions using methods from a variety of disciplines. Students take religious studies courses to fulfill general education requirements in humanities or social sc …more