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Associate's Degree
Associate of Science Degree in Pharmacy Technician
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ce-217f4a4f-533d-410a-a936-8ad0cabaf820The Associate of Science degree in Pharmacy Technician 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 West Los Angeles Colle …more
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Associate of Science Degree in Pharmacy Technician
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ce-434b9816-67e0-4842-9717-c12710680a4cThis program is designed to prepare students for a career in pharmacy. Upon successful completion of the required coursework students are eligible to apply for the State of California Pharmacy Technician licensure and are prepared to work in outpatient, inpatient, and home health care pharmacy setti …more
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Associate of Science Degree in Pharmacy Technology
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ce-4fdf6735-5115-4e66-92c6-c3fc3dcbbda1The Pharmacy Technology Program courses prepares indi- viduals with the necessary skills to work as a pharmacy technician in pharmacies, including those found in drug, general merchandise, and grocery stores, and in hospitals. Most work full time, but many work part time. This program will cover a v …more
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Associate of Science Degree in Photo Voltaic (PV) Solar Installation & Maintenance
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ce-0fffd968-770c-46c5-acf2-eedec23c5e2aGeneral maintenance and repair workers held 1.3 million jobs in 2016. They were employed in almost every industry. Around 1 in 5 worked in manufacturing industries, almost evenly distributed through all sectors, while about 1 in 6 worked for different government bodies. Others worked for wholesale a …more
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Associate of Science Degree in Photography
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ce-aa43d38d-8ac8-409d-b4d9-00eab8b3cb6dThe photography program teaches visual communication including producing images that tell stories, illustrate ideas, record events, express moods, make a statement, shape contemporary culture and sell products. Traditionally photography was done with film and wet darkroom processes. We now have a s …more
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Associate of Science Degree in Physics
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ce-4498a236-390f-48bb-8542-864de3a63270Program Learning Outcome 1 -Students are able to solve kine-matic problems (mechanical and electrical) (90%) using equations of dynamics, work-energy relation, electromagnetism, and Newton's laws. Program Learning Outcome 2 - Students are able to explain apparently obvious reallife (physical) pheno …more
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Associate of Science Degree in Physics
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ce-7ff93221-ab21-4849-a563-9e74986a2747The Associate of Science in Physics program is comprised of a sequence of courses typically required as lower division preparation for transfer in a Physics major at a four-year school as a junior. Students wishing to enter the program of study should have completed precalculus level math. Please s …more
Associate's Degree
Associate of Science Degree in Physics
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ce-b0b7cdf3-9171-404e-9e46-5864ffa0b586Students will learn about the major topics in classical physics- mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics and wave theory. They will also be introduced to topics in modern physics-- quantum theory, atomic structure and relativity theory. Calculus will be used to solve problems in these a …more
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Associate of Science Degree in Physics
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ce-cf84d61e-487b-4dc6-80ae-3e20810b1509The Associate in Science degree in Physics is designed for students who either intend to transfer to the UC or CSU as Physics majors, or who want to prepare for work as a Physical Sciences Laboratory Assistant. Please see the college Catalog for the most up-to-date description.
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Associate of Science Degree in Plumbing
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ce-420c518c-1ee5-4388-b8ea-5389392c9bb0The Plumbing and Plumbing: Construction Tech Degrees & Certificates are designed to prepare students for employment in the plumbing and related pipe industry. By fulfilling the program requirements, students will have the necessary knowledge and skills for a career in residential, commercial, and in …more
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Associate of Science Degree in Plumbing: Construction Tech
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ce-7de65b35-e715-45da-958e-0d5bc65fa94cThe Plumbing and Plumbing: Construction Tech Degrees & Certificates are designed to prepare students for employment in the plumbing and related pipe industry. Career opportunities for students completing this program of study include, but are not limited to: • First-Line Sup/Mgrs of Construction Tra …more
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Associate of Science Degree in Powerline Mechanic
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ce-eaab36d5-9809-42b9-84d1-90a5dca54193Employment of powerline electricians, like that of many other construction workers, is cyclical in nature as construction activity declines employment of lineworkers declines. In May 2016, median hourly earnings of lineworkers were $83.33. The middle 50 percent earned between $78.43 and $89.90. The …more
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Associate of Science Degree in Pre-Allied Health
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ce-4c90dd17-6481-4b4c-abd9-e08c964c002fThe Pre-Allied Health AS prepares students for entry into allied health programs such as nursing, dental hygiene, occupational therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, radiologic technologies, physician assistant, and chiropractic. Courses in this degree are prerequisites for many health professional pr …more
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Associate of Science Degree in Pre-Engineering
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ce-b22db353-403f-4e69-9559-3ea2ecf92e8bThis degree is designed for the student planning to transfer to a four-year college or university as an engineering major. Meeting the minimum requirements for the degree, however, will not qualify one for admission to upper division Engineering. Students are urged to see a counselor for qualifying …more
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Associate of Science Degree in Pre-Health Professions
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ce-454c0aba-4ade-41f5-9c0c-7be22f5c48a5The Pre-Health Professions AS will prepare students for entry into health professional programs such as Nursing. Courses in this degree are prerequisites for many health professional programs and are transferable to various majors, such as Nursing, at four-year institutions. Some variations of entry …more
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Associate of Science Degree in Pre-Veterinary Medicine
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ce-de9cee28-9957-4057-b42f-51702e08ff24The Los Angeles Pierce College Pre-Veterinary Degree is an academically rigorous program that provides a solid foundation to students interested in applying to veterinary college. Over 200 Los Angeles Pierce College students have been accepted into 22 different veterinary colleges. Students should …more
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Associate of Science Degree in Process Technology
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ce-cb95bcf3-7ab5-4058-9fbc-c5e280d7e9bcThe Process Technology Degree and Certificate are designed to prepare students for employment in the Petroleum Industry and Industrial Manufacturing industry. Career opportunities for students completing this program of study include, but are not limited to: • Electro-Mechanical Technicians • Indust …more
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Associate of Science Degree in Programming for Computer Science
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ce-4262a7b2-c2cc-4020-a8f7-930b7a206d4eThe intent of this degree program is to provide graduates with the skills needed to produce computer programs in a technical environment or transfer to a 4-year institution. See a Los Angeles Pierce College counselor in the first semester for transfer education advisement. The student must also con …more
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Associate of Science Degree in Psychology
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ce-a970f491-b0fb-45b1-aef2-5092702e9abaStudent Learning Outcome: Upon completion of this program, students will: 1. Describe the goals of psychology as a science. 2. List, describe, and explain theoretical viewpoints in psychology. 3. List and describe major research methods utilized in psychology. Please see the college Catalog for the …more
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Associate of Science Degree in Radiologic Technology
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ce-c14502e4-340f-4812-a422-ad07d4a121f6Radiologic Technology is a health care profession whose practitioners work in hospitals, clinics, free standing imaging centers, and private offices. The Radiologic Technologist (Radiographer) is a member of the health care team who works directly with the patient and the physician performing a wide …more