Associate in Arts Degree

Academic Programs - AA/AS Degrees 44 SECTION III, Academic Programs - AA/AS Degrees Area of Concentration Requirements for an A.A. Degree A minimum of eighteen (18) semester units taken in a specific discipline as identified under Areas of Concentration in the College Catalog and Schedule of Classes; An approved program of study within an Area of Concentration with 9 to 15 units of course work in the specific discipline and 3 to 9 units of course work in a related discipline within the same area of concentration for a total of not less than 18 units; Lower-division requirements for an accredited baccalaureate institution of their choice (transfer major); *In discipline areas where there is a unit restriction, the student MUST use the 18-unit pattern. These disciplines cannot be used as a second discipline area. The General Education Requirements Students must complete one of the following General Education patterns: Completion of San Joaquin Delta College Associate Degree General Education pattern with a minimum of twenty-four (24) semester units. Completion of California State University General Education pattern. Completion of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC/CSU) General Education pattern. Students planning to transfer should see a counselor to choose the appropriate courses to complete the entire CSU or IGETC General Education pattern. Unit Requirement Completion of not less than sixty (60) associate degree applicable semester units of course work with not less than a 2.0 cumulative grade point average. Competency Requirement A minimum competency must be demonstrated by a grade of C or higher in courses offered in satisfaction of written communication, oral communication, and quantitative reasoning (IV Learning Skills). Residence Requirement Of the minimum required sixty (60) semester units, the student must complete: The last twelve (12) semester units and attend during the semester of qualification for graduation at San Joaquin Delta College. A total of at least twenty-four (24) units at San Joaquin Delta College. earned through Credit by Examination do not apply to the residency requirement. Associate in Arts Degree Areas of Concentration: Agriculture Business: General Business: Specialized Certificate Majors Communications Computer and Information Science Engineering Family Consumer Sciences Humanities Liberal Arts & Sciences Natural Resources Natural Sciences Radiological Technology Social Sciences Technical Education Vocational Nursing AGRICULTURE (TOP 0101.00) Agriculture Business Agriculture Engineering Animal Science Ornamental Horticulture Plant Science BUSINESS: GENERAL (TOP 0501.00) Business Office Technologies (BIM) BUSINESS: SPECIALIZED CERTIFICATE MAJS (TOP 0501.00) Accounting Banking Business Office Technologies (BIM) Real Estate Retail Management & Merchandising *Risk Management & Insurance Transportation COMMUNICATIONS (TOP 0601.00) Communication Studies English *Journalism *Radio/Television COMPUTER AND INFMATION SCIENCE (TOP 0701.00) Computer Science Computer Information Systems ENGINEERING (TOP 0901.00) Civil Technology Electrical Technology Electron Microscopy Engineering Mechanical Technology FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES (TOP 1301.00) Apparel Design Baking and Pastry Culinary Arts Early Childhood Education Family and Consumer Sciences Fashion Merchandising Interior Design HUMANITIES (TOP 4903.00) *Art (Incl. Art, Drawing, Graphic Arts, Painting, Photography, Sculpture) Civilization Dance *Drama History Humanities Languages (including Sign Language) Literature (Incl. English) *Music Philosophy Photography Religious Studies LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES (TOP 4901.00) Transfer (CSU, UC, Private) N ATURAL RESOURCES (TOP 0115.00) Conservation Forestry Natural Resources NATURAL SCIENCES (TOP 4902.00) Astronomy Biological Sciences Chemistry Electron Microscopy Earth Sciences Mathematics Natural Resources Physical Anthropology *Physical Education Physical Geography Physical Science Physics RADIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY (TOP 1225.00) Program Completion Required SOCIAL SCIENCES (TOP 2201.00) Anthropology Economics Education History Political Science Psychology Social Science Sociology TECHNICAL EDUCATION (TOP 0999.00) Automotive Technology Construction Technology (Incl. Carpentry, Mill Cabinet, Heating and Air Conditioning/ Refrigeration) Diesel Technology Electrical Technology Electronic Technology Engineering Technologies Graphic Arts Industrial Technology (Incl. Fluid Power) Mechanical Technology (Incl. Machine Tool Technology, Small Engine Technology and Welding Technology) VOCATIONAL NURSING (TOP 1203.20) Program Completion Required

SECTION III, Academic Programs - AA/AS Degrees 45 ASSOCIATE in ARTS DEGREE Areas of Concentration: Agriculture Business: General Business: Specialized Certificate Majors Communications Computer and Information Science Engineering Family Consumer Sciences Humanities Liberal Arts & Science Natural Resources Natural Sciences Radiological Technology Social Sciences Technical Education Vocational Nursing Major Areas of Concentration Major Areas of Concentration AGRICULTURE (TOP 0101.00) Agriculture Business AGBUS 010, 012, 013, 015, 046, 050H Agriculture Engineering AGEGR 021, 030C, 030D, 033, 050H, 064, 065, 066, 069V, 075, 087A, 096V Animal Science AHSC 010, 010L, 011A, 011B, 011C, 011D, 025A, 025B, 025C, 025D, 034, 036, 050H, 069V, 096V Horticulture HT 001, 013, 015, 021A, 021B, 023, 030, 031, 032, 033, 034, 035, 036, 037, 040, 046, 050H, 060, 069V, 071, 080, 081, 083, 091A, 091B, 093, 094, 095, 096V Plant Science PLANT 010, 010L, 012, 013, 014, 036A, 050H, 075 BUSINESS: General (TOP 0501.00) Business All Business Courses #001-069 Office Technologies All Business Information Management Courses #001-069 BUSINESS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATE MAJS (TOP 0501.00) Accounting BUS 001A, 001B, 003, 004, 010A, 010B, 011 Banking BUS 01A, 001B, 003, 018A, 026, 061, 063, 065A, 065B, 066 Business BUS 001A, 008, 009, 010A, 018A, 018B, 019, 020, 021, 022, 023, 024, 026, 030, 031, 032, 033, 034, 036, 037 Office Technologies All Business Information Management Courses #001-069 Real Estate BUS 018A, 040, 041, 042, 043, 044, 045, 046 Retail Management & Merchandising BUS 001A, 006, 008, 010A, 014, 017A, 017B, 018A, 018B, 019, 020, 021, 022, 023, 024, 031, 036 *Risk Management & Insurance BUS 001A, 017A, 020, 027, 067, 069V, 074, 082C, CS 014 or 020 Minimum 9 units from: BUS 008, 009, 018A, 019, 021, 022, 094F, BIM 095E, COMM ST 001A, 007, MATH 010, 012 Transportation BUS 020, 030, 031, 032, 051, 054, 055, 056, 057, 058, 020 COMMUNICATIONS (TOP 0601.00) Communication Studies COMM ST 001A, 001B, 003, 005, 006, 007, 008, 009, 010, 015, 050H, 052 English ENG 001B, 001C, 001D, 001E, 030, 034, 035A, 037, 038, 039, 040A, 040B, 042A, 042B, 044A, 044B, 044C, 044D, 045, 046A, 046B, 052, 053, 055, 056, 057 *Journalism 3 UNITS FROM: MCOM 001, 015 UNITS FROM: MCOM 002, 003, JOURN 002, 003, 004, 005, 053 *Radio / Television RTV 1, MCOM 1, 13 UNITS FROM: RTV 011, 012, 013, 021, 022, 023, 071, MCOM 002, 003 COMPUTER AND INFMATION SCIENCE (TOP 0701.00) Computer Science All Computer Science Courses, #001-069 Computer Information Systems All Computer Science Courses, #001-069 ENGINEERING (TOP 0901.00) Civil Technology ETECH 011, 012, 013, 020, 022, 023, 024, 026, 027, 031, 034, 035, 041, 046, 076, 080, ENGR 050H, 069V Electrical Technology ETECH 011, 012, 013, 020, 022, 023, 024, 026, 027, 031, 034, 035, 046, 047, 076, 080, ELECT 011, ENGR 050H, 069V Electron Microscopy EM 022, 028, 030, 034, 035, 037, 038, 039, 041, 053, 058, 059 Engineering ENGR 001, 002, 004, 006, 008, 010, 015, 027, 029, 050H, 069V Mechanical Technology ENGR 050H, 069V, ETECH 011, 012, 013, 020, 022, 023, 024, 026, 027, 031, 034, 035, 045, 046, 047, 076, 080 FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES (TOP 1301.00) Apparel Design FASH 002, 004, 006, 008, 010, 030, 051, 056 Culinary Arts CUL ART 001, 003, 004, 005, 007, 009, 011, 013, 019, 025, 027, 029 Early Childhood Education/Child Development CDEV 021, 026, 029, 030, 031A, 031B, 032A, 032B Family & Consumer Sciences FCS 002, 003, 005, 006, 008, 010, 023, ID 002, CDEV 021, 028, 063, FASH 030 Fashion FASH 002, 004, 006, 008, 010, 030, 051, 056 Interior Design ID 002, 008, 013, FASH 006, FCS 011,014,050H, ART 001A, 016, ARCH 001 HUMANITIES (TOP 4903.00) *Art (including Art, Drawing, Graphic Arts, Painting, Academic Programs - AA/AS Degrees

46 SECTION III, Academic Programs - AA/AS Degrees ASSOCIATE in ARTS DEGREE Academic Programs - AA/AS Degrees Major Areas of Concentration Photography, Sculpture) 3 UNITS FROM: ART 001A, 001B, 002, 3 UNITS FROM: ART 006, 3 UNITS FROM: ART 007A, 007B, 007C, 016, 033A, 033B, 033C, 036A, 036B, 036C, 036D, 040A, 040B, 040C, 043A, 043B, 043C, 043D, PHOTO 001A, 001B, GRART 001A, 001B, 002A, 002B, 003A, 003B, 006A, 006B, 3 UNITS FROM: ART 020A, 020B, 020C, 020D, 044A, 044B, 044C, 044D, 045A, 045B, 045C, 045D, 046A, 046B, 046C, 046D, 048A, 048B, 048C, 048D, 064A, 064B, 065A, 065B, 6 UNITS FROM: ART 003, 004, 005, 050H, 080, PHOTO 001C, 006A, 006B, 015, 034, 050H, 075, GRART 004A, 004B, 005, 050H, 080 Civilization CIVIL 003 Dance DANCE 002, 003A, 003B, 005A, 005B, 005C, 005D, 005E, 006A, 006B, 007A, 007B, 008A, 008B, 008C, 008D, 008E, 008F, 008G, 008H, 020A, 020B, 020C, 020D, 050H, 080 *Drama DRAMA 001A, 015, 016A, 016B, 019A, 2 UNITS FROM: DRAMA 026A, 047A, 050A History HIST 002A, 002B, 004A, 004B, 006A, 006B, 015, 017A, 017B, 019, 027, 030A, 030B, 031, 034, 037, 050H Humanities ANTR 001, 004, ARAB, 051, 052, 053, 054, ART 001A, 001B, 002, 003, 004, 006, 007A, 007B, 007C, 020A, 020B, 020C, 020D, 033A, 036A, 036B, 036C, 036D, 040A, 040B, 040C, 043A, 043B, 043C, 043D, 044A, 044B, 044C, 044D, 045A, 045B, 045C, 045D, 046A, 046B, 046C, 046D, 048A, 048B, 048C, 048D, 050H, 064A, 064B, 065A, 065B, CHIN 001, 002, 003, 004, 050H, 051, 052, 053, 054, CIVIL 003, DANCE 003A, 003B, 005A, 005C, 005D, 005E, 006A, 006B, 007A, 007B, 008A, 008B, 008C, 008D, 008E, 008F, 008G, 008H, 020A, 020B, 020C, 020D, 050H, DRAMA 001A, 001B, 001C, 006A, 006B, 010, 016A, 016B, 017A, 017B, 017C, 017D, 018A, 018B, 018C, 019A, 019B, 019C, 019D, 025A, 025B, 025C, 025D, 025E, 031A, 031B, 038, 044A, 044B, 044C, 044D, 050A, 050B, 050C, 050D, 050E, 050F, 050G, 050H, ENG 030, 046A, 057, FREN 001, 002, 003, 004, 050H, 051, 052, 053, 054, GEOG 002, GERM 001, 002, 003, 004, 050H, 051, 052, 053, 054, HUM 003, 004, 014A, 014B, 050H, ITAL 001, 002, 003, 004, 051, 052, 053, 054, JAPAN 001, 002, 003, 004, 051, 052, 053, 054, MUSIC 001, 003A, 003C, 004, 007, 008, 012A, 015, 015M, 017, 017M, 026, 026M, 028, 029, 029M, 030A, 030B, 032, 036A, 036B, 036C, 036D, 038A, 038B, 038C, 038D, 040A, 040B, 040C, 040D, 050H, 051, 052, 053, 058, 061, 063A, 063B, 063C, 063D, PHILO 006, 030, 040, 045, RELGN 014A, 014B, 050H, RUSS 51, 052, 053, 054, SL 022, 023, 024, SPAN 001, 002, 003, 004, 050H, 051, 052, 053, 054, TAG 051, 052, 053, 054, VIET 051, 052, 053, 054 Language (including Sign Language) ARAB 051, 052, 053, 054, CAM 001, 002, 003, 004, 036A, 036B, 038A, 038B, 038C, 038D, 051, 052, 053, 054, CHIN 001, 002, 003, 004, 036A, 036B, 038A, 038B, 038C, 038D, 051, 052, 053, 054, FREN 001, 002, 003, 004, 036A, 036B, 038A, 038B, 038C, 038D, 051, 052, 053, 054, GERM 001, 002, 003, 004, 036A, 036B, 038A, 038B, 038C, 038D, 051, 052, 053, 054, GREEK 001, 002, 003, 004, 036A, 036B, 038A, 038B, 038C, 038D, 051, 052, 053, 054, ITAL 001, 002, 003, 004, 036A, 036B, 038A, 038B, 038C, 038D, 051, 052, 053, 054, JAPAN 001, 002, 003, 004, 036A, 036B, 038A, 038B, 038C, 038D, 051, 052, 053, 054, SPAN 001, 002, 003, 004, 036A, 036B, 038A, 038B, 038C, 038D, 051, 052, 053, 054, SL 001-004,071-074, TAG 036A, 036B,038A, 038B, 038C, 038D, 051, 052, 053, 054, VIET 036A, Major Areas of Concentration 036B, 038A, 038B, 038C, 038D, 051, 052, 053, 054 Literature (including English) ENG 001B, 030, 034, 035A, 037, 038, 039, 040A, 040B, 042A, 042B, 044A, 044B, 044C, 045, 046A, 046B, 052, 055, 056, 057 *Music 3 UNITS FROM: MUSIC 001, 003A, 003B, 003C, 003D, 3 UNITS FROM: MUSIC 002A, 002B, 004, 007, 008, 3 UNITS FROM: MUSIC 015, 015M, 017, 017M, 026, 026M, 029, 029M, 051, 052, 053, 057, 058, 064 Philosophy PHIL 006, 030, 040, 045, 050, 050H Photography PHOTO 001A, 001B, 001C, 006A, 006B, 015, 034, 050H, 075 Religious Studies HUM 014A, 014B, 050H LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCE (TOP 4901.00) Transfer (CSU, UC, Private) NATURAL RESOURCES (TOP 0115.00) NATURAL SCIENCES (TOP 4902.00) Astronomy ASTRO 001, 001L, 0050H Biological Sciences BIOL 001, 002, 003, 010, 011, 012, 022, 023, 030, 031, 032, 033, 050H Chemistry CHEM 001A, 001B, 003A, 003B, 010, 012A, 012B, 050H Electron Microscopy EM 022, 028, 030, 034, 035, 037, 038, 039, 041, 053, 058, 059 Earth Sciences GEOL 001A, 050H Mathematics MATH 001, 001L, 002, 003, 004, 005, 010, 012, 013, 015, 017A, 017B, 020, 030, 031, 036, 050H Natural Resources NR 001, 002, 005, 006, 010, 050H, 068, 069, 069V, 094V Physical Anthropology ANTHR 002, 002L, 006, 010, 012A, 012B, 015, 050H *Physical Education 6 UNITS FROM: PE 042V, 048, 049, 050, 051, HED 001, 030, 031 4 UNITS FROM: PE 042J, 042K, 042L, 042M, 042O, 042Q, 042T, 4 UNITS FROM: PE 001D, 002, 009A, 009D, 009H, 009K, 014A, 015, 4 UNITS FROM (PE/ATH): PE 001A, 004A, 006, 010A, 021, 022A, 024A, 025A, 026A, 027B, 028E, 029A, 031A, 032 A, 034A, 039E, 039F, 039I, 045, ATH 050, 051, 052, 053, 054, 055, 056, 057, 058, 059, 060, 061, 062, 063, 064, 065, 066, 067, 068, 069 Physical Geography GEOG 001, 001L, 020 Physical Science PHSCI 001 Physics PHYSC 002A, 002B, 004A, 004B, 004C, 010, 050H VOCATIONAL NURSING (TOP 1203.20) Nursing Vocational VOC NUR 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006

SECTION III, Academic Programs - AA/AS Degrees 47 Associate in Arts Degree Major Areas of Concentration RADIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY (TOP 1225.00) Radiological Technology RAD 010, 010A, 010B, 011, 012, 013, 014, 020, 020A, 021, 022, 023, 030, 030A, 030B, 031, 032, 040, 040A, 041 SOCIAL SCIENCES (TOP 2201.00) Anthropology ANTHR 001, 002, 002L, 004, 006, 010, 012A, 012B, 015, 050H Economics ECON 001A, 001B Education EDU 010 History HIST 002A, 002B, 004A, 004B, 006A, 006B, 007, 015, 017A, 017B, 019, 027, 030A, 030B, 031, 034, 037, 050H Political Science POLSC 001, 005, 010, 012, 015, 020, 050H, 051H Psychology PSYCH 001, 003, 004, 006, 007, 008A, 008B, 012, 015, 020, 024, 030, 038, 039, 040, 045A, 045B, 046, 047, 048, 050H, 052, 053, 055, 056, 057 Social Science SOCSC 015, 030, 045A, 045B Sociology SOCIO 001A, 001B, 015, 024, 027, 033, 045A, 045B, 050H TECHNICAL EDUCATION (TOP 0999.00) Automotive Technology AUTO 050, 051, 052, 053, 054, 055, 056, 057, 062, 063, 064, 069V, 069W, 075, 080A, 080B, 080C, 080D, 080E, 080F, 080G, 080H, 081A, 081B, 081C, 081D, 084A, 084B, 084C, 084D, 087A, 087B, 087C, A-AUT 050, 051, 052, 053, 054, 055, 056, 057, 071A, 071B, 072A, 073A, 073B, 078A, 078B, 079A, 079B, 080A, 080B, 081A, 081B Construction Technology (including Carpentry, Mill Cabinet, Heating and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration) Carpentry CONST 054, 069V, 071A, 071B, 071C, 071D, 072A, 072B, 072C, 074A, 074B, 074C, 074D, 074E, 074F, 074G, 074H, 075, 078, 087B, 087C, 090B, A-CON 080A, 080B, 081A, 081B, 082A, 082B, 083A, 083B, MECH 030A, 030B, 030C, 031A, 031B, 031C, 031D, 032A, 032B, 032C, 081A, 087C Diesel Technology DIESL 041, 042, 043, 044, 045, 046, 047, 048, 049, 069V AGEGR 030C, INDUS 035, MECH 010 Electrical Technology ELEC 030, 031, 032, 033, 034, 035, 036, 037, 075, 087A, 087B, A-ELE 070A, 070B, 071A, 071B, 072A, 072B, 073A, 073B, 074A, 075A, 075B, 075C, 075D, 075E, 075F Electronics Technology ELECT 011, 012, 013A, 014A, 014B, 014C, 016, 050H, 077A, 077B, 077C, 077D, 077E, 077F, 077G, 077H, 077I Engineering Technologies ETECH 011, 012, 013, 020, 022, 023, 024, 026, 027, 031, 034, 035, 041, 045, 046, 047, 076, 080 ENGR 050H, 069V Graphic Arts Major Areas of Concentration GRART 001A, 001B, 002A, 002B, 003A, 003B, 004A, 004B, 06A, 06B Industrial Technology (including Fluid Power) INDUS 015, 020, 031, 032, 035, 037, 041, 045, 050H, 069V, 076, 094, 095, A-IND 072A, 072B, 076, 077A, 077B, 077C, 077D, 077E, 077F, 077G, 077H, 077J, 077K, 077L, 077M, 077N, 078A, 078B, 078C, 078D, 078E, 078F, 078G, 078H, 078J, 078K, 078L, 078M, 078N, 078P A-MEC 074A, 074B A-ELE 075A, 075B, 075C, 075D, 075E, 075F Mechanical Technology (including Machine Tool Technology, Small Engine Technology, Welding Technology) MECH 010, 015, 050A, 050B, 050C, 050D, 052A, 052B, 060, 067A, 067B, 067C, 067D, 069V, 077A, 077B, 077C, 078A, 078B, 078C, 087A, 087B, 088A, 088B, 088C, 088D A-MEC 074A, 074B *Refer to page 45. Music MUSIC 003A, 003B, 003C, 003D, 017, 026, 027, 029, 038, 040A, 040B, 040C, 040D AA Degree Higher Education Consortium of Central California (HECCC) is a partnership of two universities and four community colleges committed to the advancement of academic excellence in a distinctly diverse region. Through dynamic and evolving collaborations member institutions combine resources, share intellectual capital, facilitate innovative projects, promote professional development, and increase equitable access to higher education. HECCC partners include San Joaquin Delta College, Columbia College, Merced College, Modesto Junior College, California State University Stanislaus, and the University of Merced. General Education (GE) Beadth courses that thave been used to satisfy a GE Area at another HECCC institution for an AA or AS degree will be accepted at San Joaquin Delta College in lieu of San Joaquin Delta College General Education Breadth course in the satisfied area. This known as the HECCC Reciprocity Agreement. Consult a counselor for further information. Academic Programs - AA/AS Degrees

48 SECTION III, Academic Programs - AA/AS Degrees Major Requirements for the Associate Degree ASSOCIATE DEGREE Accounting (A.S.) Associate Degree Majors: The student shall complete a discipline-specific major which will require an approved program of study with a minimum of 18 units of course work as specified in the College Catalog. The General Education Requirements Students must complete one of the following General Education patterns: Completion of San Joaquin Delta College Associate Degree General Education pattern with a minimum of twenty-four (24) semester units. Completion of California State University General Education pattern. Completion of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC/CSU) General Education pattern. Students planning to transfer should see a counselor to choose the appropriate courses to complete the entire CSU or IGETC General Education pattern. Agricultural Business (A.S.) Architecture Drafting (A.S.) Baking & Pastry (A.S.) Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician, Apprenticeship (A.S.) Communication: Speech & Language Pathology Assistant (A.S.) Computer Networking Technology (A.S.) Computer Science (A.S.) Correctional Science (A.S.) Culinary Arts (A.S.) Diesel Equipment Technician (A.S.) Engineering Technology (Civil, Electro-Mechanical, or Mechanical) (A.S.) Fire Science (A.S.) Fluid Power & Automation Technology (A.S.) Academic Programs - AA/AS Degrees Unit Requirement Completion of not less than sixty (60) associate degree applicable semester units of course work with not less than a 2.0 cumulative grade point average. Competency Requirement A minimum competency must be demonstrated by a grade of C or higher in courses offered in satisfaction of written communication, oral communication, and quantitative reasoning (IV Learning SkillS). * Residence Requirement Of the minimum required sixty (60) semester units, the student must complete at San Joaquin Delta College: The last twelve (12) semester units and attend during the semester of qualification for graduation. A total of at least twenty-four (24) units. earned through Credit by Examination do not apply. * C- grade is not acceptable. Heating & Air Conditioning - Refrigeration (A.S.) Heavy Equipment Technician (A.S.) Law Enforcement (A.S.) Music (A.A.) Network Software (A.S.) Nursing, R.N. (A.S.) Office Management (A.S.) Horticulture (A.S.) Limitation on Enrollment Limitation on enrollment is a condition of enrollment, which limits how students qualify for a partciular program. Limitations apply to courses that include public performance or intercollegiate competition where a tryout or audition is necessary. Some courses require formal admission to a particular program in order to enroll (e.g. Associate Degree Nursing, Catepillar Dealer Service Technician, Fire Academy, Peace Officer Academy, PsychiatricTechnician, Radiologic Technology, and Speech-Language Pathology Assistant).

SECTION III, Academic Programs - AA/AS Degrees 49 A.S. in ACCOUNTING Business Division Upon successful completion of the Associate in Science Degree, the student demonstrates the skills and training for employment and/ or transfer to a four-year college or university. Total Required: 64 BUS 001A Principles of Accounting 5 BUS 011 Income Tax Procedures 3 BUS 081 California Income Tax Preparation 1 BUS 070 Payroll Accounting 2 BIM 031 Electronic Calculation 3 or BIM 032A Beginning Office Calculation 1 and BIM 032B Intermediate Office Calculation 1 and BIM 032C Advanced Office Calculation 1 MATH 010 Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics 3 or MATH 013 Survey of Calculus 4 BUS 001B Principles of Accounting 5 BUS 020 Introduction to Business 3 CSA 020 MS Word, Excel, and Access 3 ENG 001A Written Communications 3 GE CHOICE* Humanities Course 3-5 BUS 003 Financial Accounting 5 BUS 015 Computer Spreadsheets for Accounting 2 ECON 001A Principles of Economics: Macro 3 BUS 008 Introduction to The American Legal System 3 or BUS 018A Business Law 3 GE CHOICE* Natural Science Course 3-5 BUS 004 Managerial Accounting 5 CS 011 Fundamentals of Computer Science 3 COM ST 001A Fundamentals of Speech 3 GE CHOICE* Social Science, Group A, Course 3 *ELECTIVE Courses must be selected from the appropriate area of the General Education requirements for the Associate degree. A.S. in AGRICULTURE BUSINESS Applied Science & Technology Division Upon successful completion of the Agriculture Business A.S. Degree, the student demonstrates the skills, knowledge, and training for the following positions: Agricultural Accounting Assistant, Agricultural Administrative Assistant, Agricultural Inventory/Warehouse Technician, Agricultural Sales and Service Technician, Crop Insurance Agent, Customer Service Representative, Farm Insurance Agent, Farm/Ranch Personnel Supervisor, Field Representative, Food Processing Plant Shift Supervisor, Grain Elevator Manager, International Sales and Trade Technician Quality Control Inspector, Public Relations Specialist, Sales Agent, Sales Representative and Wholesale Produce Agent; the ability to: design and implement a record keeping system; design and implement farm accounts; compare and contrast the basis for farm income tax computing; calculate the basic measures of depreciation; construct inventory analysis procedures; operate a microcomputer; develop and use templates to make management decisions; evaluate a variety of software useful to agribusiness applications; identify and design a marketing strategy for a specific agricultural product; chart and interpret market information; analyze marketing reports; and make a sales presentation on a agricultural product; or fulfillment of both the lower division General Education requirements and the lower division Agriculture Business requirements for successful transfer to a university for a baccalaureate degree. Total Required: 61 AG BUS 012 Agricultural Economics 3 AG BUS 015 Computers in Agriculture 3 MATH 082 Intermediate Algebra 4 ENG 001A Written Communications 3 AHSC 010/010L Principles of Animal Science 4 AG BUS 010 Agricultural Accounting 3 ECON 001A Principles of Economics: Macro 3 MATH 012 Introduction to Probability & Statistics 4 BUS 018A Business Law 3 GE CHOICE Social Science- Group A Course 3 AG BUS 046 Agricultural Marketing 3 COM ST 001A Fundamentals of Speech 3 PLANT 010/010L Principles of Plant Science 4 BUS 001A Principles of Accounting 5 PLANT 014 Soil Science 4 BUS 020 Introduction to Business 3 GE CHOICE Contemporary Perspectives Course 3 GE CHOICE Humanities Course 3 Academic Programs - AA/AS Degrees

50 SECTION III, Academic Programs - AA/AS Degrees A.S. in ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING Applied Science & Technology Division Upon successful completion of the Architectural Drafting degree program, the student demonstrates entry-level skills and training for employment in the drafting and construction industry as a manual or computer-aided drafter in architectural and building design offices, as well as developer and building contractor offices, energy consultants, and other related sub-trades where plan reading and preparation is required; employment in building and planning departments as plan checkers, code enforcement officers, and other related positions such as estimating and construction scheduling; positions as sales representatives for materials suppliers within the construction industry; ability to work with various mediums and professional methods for transferring creative ideas into two and three-dimensional representations of architectural structures, both manually and computer generated; and the student completes lower division courses required for transfer to Bachelor s Degree programs in Architecture as well as all general electives required in earning an Associate in Science Degree. At completion of the Associate Degree in Architectural Drafting, students will have demonstrated ability in plan reading and technical preparation of construction documents. Total Required: 61 ARCH 001 Basic Architectural Drafting 3 ARCH 006 Digital Tools for Architecture 3 ARCH 020 Architectural Design and Drawing I 3.5 CS 011 Fundamentals of Computer Science 3 ENG 001A Written Communications 3 A.S. in BAKING & PASTRY Family, Consumer & Health Sciences Upon completion of the Baking and Pastry AS Degree program the student will have a solid foundation of baking principles. This knowledge will allow them to perform at a high level in any pastry establishment. They will be able to produce high quality breads or chocolate candies, and everything in between. Total Required: 60 CUL ART 001 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry 2 CUL ART 003 Sanitation and Safety 2 CUL ART 007 Baking 3 GE CHOICE General Education Courses 6 CUL ART 004 Food and Beverage Cost Technologies 2 CUL ART 005 Commercial Food Preparation 4 CUL ART 008 European Pastry Production 4 GE CHOICE* General Education Courses 6 CUL ART 010 Plated Desserts 4 CUL ART 012 Retail Bakery Management 3 CUL ART 025 Food Service Management 2 GE CHOICE* General Education Courses 6 GE CHOICE* General Education Courses 16 Academic Programs - AA/AS Degrees ARCH 004 Architectural Practice 1 2 ARCH 012 Computer-Aided Drafting 3 ARCH 021 Architectural Design and Drawing II 3.5 COM ST 001A Fundamentals of Speech 3 MATH 082 Intermediate Algebra 4 ARCH 005 Architectural Detailing 4.5 ARCH 008 Materials of Construction 3 ARCH 022 Architectural Design and Drawing III 3.5 GE CHOICE* Natural Science Course 3-5 GE CHOICE* Social Science, Group A, Course 3 ARCH 002 Architectural Practice: Working Drawings 4.5 CONST 078 Building Codes 2 GE CHOICE* Social Science, Group B, Course 3 GE CHOICE* Humanities Course 3-5 *ELECTIVE Courses must be selected from the appropriate area of the General Education requirements for the Associate degree. *Students must meet Associate Degree Gerneral Education requirements. See page 44 for General Education requirements.

SECTION III, Academic Programs - AA/AS Degrees 51 A.S. in CATERPILLAR DEALER SERVICE TECHNICIAN Apprenticeship Applied Science & Technology Upon successful completion of the Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician AS Degree Apprenticeship program, the apprentice will be prepared for completion of the related and supplemental instruction component of the State approved San Joaquin Valley Automotive Technician Apprenticeship Program. The apprentice is awarded a Journey Level Certificate from the State Division of Apprenticeship Standards upon completion of 7600 hours of On- The-Job training and satisfactory employer reports. The apprentices are qualified to perform service, maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting of diesel engines, transmissions, drive trains, transaxles, brakes, suspensions, steering systems, charging systems, electrical systems, electronic engine controls, fuel management controls, computer control systems and air conditioning systems on Caterpillar tractors and heavy equipment. Total Required: 78-87 (Fall) CAT 080 Caterpillar Service Industry 3 CAT 081 Caterpillar Engine Fundamentals 4 AGEGR 021 Agricultural Welding 2 GE CHOICE Learning Skills, Group B Course 3-5 CAT 069V Internship: Heavy Equipment- Caterpillar 4 (Spring) CAT 082 Fundamentals of Hydraulics 3 CAT 083 Caterpillar Engine Fuel Systems 3 CAT 084 Fundamentals of Electrical Systems 3 GE CHOICE Learning Skills, Group A Course 3-6 CAT 069V Internship: Heavy Equipment- Caterpillar 4 (Summer) CAT 085 Caterpillar Air Conditioning 2 CAT 086 Fundamentals of Caterpillar Power Trains 3 CAT 087 Caterpillar Machine Hydraulic Systems 3 (Fall) CAT 069V Internship: Heavy Equipment- Caterpillar 4 CAT 090 Caterpillar Undercarriage and Final Drive 3 CAT 091 Caterpillar Machine Electronic Systems 3 GE CHOICE Learning Skills, Group C Course 3 GE CHOICE Natural Sciences Course 3-5 Fifth Semester (Spring) CAT 069V Internship: Heavy Equipment- Caterpillar 4 CAT 092 Caterpillar Engine Performance 2 CAT 093 Caterpillar Diagnostic Testing 2 CAT 094 Caterpillar Machine Specific Systems 2 GE CHOICE Social Science, Group A Course 3 GE CHOICE Social Science, Group B Course 3 Sixth Semester (Summer) GE CHOICE Humanities Course 3-5 GE CHOICE Contemporary Perspectives Course 3 A grade of C or better is required in each course. A.S. in COMMUNICATION: SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT (SLPA) Communication Skills Division Upon successful completion of the certificate, the student demonstrates skills, knowledge and training to conduct speechlanguage screening, without interpretation, and using screening protocols developed by the supervising speech-language pathologist; provide direct treatment assistance to patients or clients under the supervision of a speech-language pathologist; follow implementing documented treatment plans or protocols developed by a supervising speech-language pathologist; document patient or client progress toward meeting established objectives; report the information to a supervising speech-language pathologist; assist a speech-language pathologist during assessments, including, but not limited to, assisting with formal documentation, preparing materials, and performing clerical duties; schedule activities and prepare charts, records, graphs, and data; perform checks and maintain equipment, including, but not limited to, augmentative communication devices; and assist with speech-language pathology research projects, inservice training, and family or community education. Total Required: 63 MATH 082 Intermediate Algebra 4 COMM DIS 001 Communication Disorders: Speech and Language Development 3 COMM DIS 002 Introduction to Communication Disorders 3 ENG 001A Written Communications 3 P E 001D Beginning Swim for Health 1.5-2 COM ST 007 Intercultural Communication 3 BIOL 011 Human Biology 4 COMM DIS 003 Communication Disorders: Therapy Analysis and Field Practice 4 CDEV 034 Children With Special Needs 3 P E 009A Beginning Individual Conditioning 1.5-2 COM ST 003 Interpersonal Communication 3 COMM DIS 005 Communications Disorders: Materials and Procedures 3 CDEV 021 Child and Adolescent Development 3 HUM 004 Introduction to Linguistics 3 POLSC 001 American Government and Institutions 3 PSYCH 001 Introduction to Psychology 3 BIM 038 Office Technologies 3 or BIM 039 Office Management 3 or BIM 081 Records Management and Filing 3 COMM DIS 007 Communication Disorders: Service Delivery Issues 3 COMM DIS 009 Communication Disorders: Assessment and Remediation 3 FCS 019 Human Development 3 SL 001 Elementary American Sign Language 3 NOTE: Please refer to SECTION III, Academic Programs, Special Admission Programs, Communication Speech-Language Pathology Assistant for Application Process and Selection Procedure Academic Programs - AA/AS Degrees

Academic Programs - AA/AS Degrees 52 SECTION III, Academic Programs - AA/AS Degrees A.S. in COMPUTER NETWKING TECHNOLOGY Applied Science & Technology Division Upon successful completion of the Computer Networking Technology A.S. Degree program, the student will demonstrate the ability to function as an entry-level computer networking technician. The student will attain the required skills to: design and implement Local Area Networks (LANs) and autonomous Wide Area Networks (WANs), wire infrastructure as per industry standards, select and implement appropriate protocols, configure network devices such as routers and switches, as well as manage, maintain and troubleshoot networks. The program prepares the students for industry certification such as CCNA and entry-level positions int he IT industry such as network technician, network administrator, network system installer, network system sales/marketing, or independent network services contractor. Total Required: 60-69 ELECT 030A Basic Electronic Computer Networks 4 ELECT 030B Advanced Electronic Computer Networks 4 ELECT 014C Troubleshooting Computers 3 GE CHOICE Social Science - Group B 3 ELECT 030C Basic Electronic Network Systems 4 ELECT 030D Advanced Electronic Network Systems 4 CS 014B Microcomputer Evaluation and Installation 3 GE CHOICE Natural Science 3-5 ELECT 030E Network Hardware Application 2 CS 042 UNIX 3 CSA 035 Multimedia Presentations 3 GE CHOICE Learning Skills - Group C 3 GE CHOICE Social Science - Group A 3 GE CHOICE Humanities 3-5 CSN 058A Microsoft Windows XP Professional 3 CSA 020 MS Word, Excel, and Access 3 GE CHOICE Contemporary Perspectives 3 GE CHOICE Learning Skills - Group A 3-6 GE CHOICE Learning Skills - Group B 3-5 A grade of C or better is required in each course. A.S. in COMPUTER SCIENCE Business Division Upon successful completion of the Associate in Science Degree, the student demonstrates the skills and training for employment and/ or transfer to a four-year college or university. Total Required: 60-61 CS 011 Fundamentals of Computer Science 3 CSP 017 Computer Logic (CSP 17 is equivalent to CS 17) CSP 029A Pascal Programming 3 GE Choice* Learning Skills, (Group A) 3 GE Choice* Social Science, (Group A) 3 ELECTIVE** Course of Choice 3 CSA 020 Microsoft Word, Excel, & Access 3 CS 054 Fundamentals of Data Communications 3 GE Choice* Learning Skills, (Group B) 3 GE Choice* Social Science, (Group B) 3 ELECTIVE** Course of Choice 3 CSP 024 Beginning COBOL Programming CSP 026A Java Programming CSP 028A Visual BASIC.NET Programming CSP 031A C Programming 3-5 GE Choice* Learning Skills, (Group C) 3 GE Choice* Natural Science Course 3 ELECTIVE** Course of Choice 3 ELECTIVE** Course of Choice 3 CSP 026B Data Structures with Java CSP 028B Adv.Visual BASIC.NET Programming CS 031B C++ Programming 3 GE Choice * Humanities 3 GE Choice * Contemporary Perspectives 3 ELECTIVE** Course of Choice 3 ELECTIVE** Course of Choice 3 *GE CHOICE Courses must be selected from the appropriate area of the General Education requirements for the Associate degree. **GE CHOICE Any courses that are Associate degree applicable.

SECTION III, Academic Programs - AA/AS Degrees 53 A.S. in CRECTIONAL SCIENCE Applied Science & Technology Division Upon successful completion of the Associate in Science Degree in Correctional Science, the student demonstrates fulfillment of the lower-division requirements for any accredited baccalaureate institution; preparation for participation in the Basic Corrections Peace Officer Academy; or a job in corrections. Total Required: 60-65 A J 031 Report Preparation 3 A J 051 Introduction to Correctional Science 3 ENG 001A Written Communications 3 SOCIO 001A Introduction to Sociology 3 ELECTIVE Elective Course 3 A J 055 Control and Supervision in Corrections 3 A J 057 Legal Aspects of Corrections 3 A.S. in CULINARY ARTS Family, Consumer & Health Sciences Division Upon successful completion of the degree, the student demonstrates the skills, training, and knowledge to transfer to a four-year hospitality program or industry employment, where the degree would enable quick upward mobility to the sous-chef position. Total Required: 64 CUL ART 001 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry 2 CUL ART 003 Sanitation and Safety 2 CUL ART 004 Food & Beverage Cost Technologies 2 CUL ART 005 Commercial Food Preparation 4 GE CHOICE* General Education Course 3 CUL ART 007 Baking 3 CUL ART 009 Restaurant Operations 9 CUL ART 011 Menu Planning 1.5 CUL ART 013 Purchasing and Receiving 1.5 FCS 006 Nutrition 3 POLSC 001 American Government & Institutions 3 HIST 017A History of The United States 3 HIST 017B History of The United States 3 COM ST 001A Fundamentals of Speech 3 ELECTIVE Elective Course 3 CUL ART 019 Kitchen Management 9 CUL ART 025 Food Service Management 2 CUL ART 027 Garde Manger 1.5 CUL ART 029 Beverage Management 1.5 FCS 093V Work Experience: Family & Consumer Studies 1 GE CHOICE* General Education Course 3 A J 022 Concepts of Criminal Law 3 A J 053 Correctional Interviewing and Interventions 3 MATH 082 Intermediate Algebra 4 C S 011 Fundamentals of Computer Science 3 ELECTIVE Elective Course 3 A J 028 Juvenile Law and Procedures 3 A J 054 Introduction to Probation and Parole 3 A J 041 Narcotics Investigation and Control 3 GE CHOICE* Humanities Course 3-5 GE CHOICE** Natural Science Course 3-5 ELECTIVE Elective Course 3 *A course selected from the Humanities area of the General Education requirements for the Associate degree. **A course selected from the Natural Science area of the General Education requirements for the Associate degree. ELECTIVES* General Education Courses 16 *Courses that fulfill the General Education requirements for the Associate degree in the following categories: Social Sciences/A Humanities Learning Skills/A Learning Skills/B Learning Skills/C Contemporary Perspectives Academic Programs - AA/AS Degrees

Academic Programs - AA/AS Degrees 54 SECTION III, Academic Programs - AA/AS Degrees A.S. in DIESEL EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN Applied Science & Technology Upon successful completion of the Diesel Equipment Technician AS Degree, the student demonstrates skills, knowledge, and training for entry-level employment for the following positions: technician for truck dealerships/repair shops, technician for truck fleet shops, technician for agricultural dealerships/repair shops, technician for industrial engine dealers, and technician for marine engine repair facilities. The student demonstrates skills to receive state and national certification in two areas: Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Emissions Control by the state of California Air Resource Board (ARB); and Air Conditioning Certification by Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). Total Required 63-72 AGEGR 030C Industrial Equipment: Electrical and Electronics Systems 5 DIESL 041 Heavy Duty Brakes 3 DIESL 044 Diesel Engine Principles 3 DIESL 045 Diesel Engine Repair 4.5 DIESL 042 Heavy Duty Power Trains 3.5 DIESL 043 Heavy Duty Truck Components 3 DIESL 046 Diesel Engine Fuel and Tune-up 3 GE CHOICE Social Science, Group A Course 3 GE CHOICE Learning Skills, Group C Course 3 DIESL 048 Allison Transmission Service 2 INDUS 035 Mobile Hydraulics 4 MECH 010 Basic Welding for the Trades 4 GE CHOICE Social Science, Group B Course 3 GE CHOICE Learning Skills, Group A Course 3-6 DIESL 047 Diesel Air Conditioning 2 DIESL 049 Computer Diagnosis and Troubleshooting 2 ELECTIVE Humanities 3-5 ELECTIVE Contemporary Perspectives 3 GE CHOICE Natural Sciences Course 3-5 GE CHOICE Learning Skills, Group B Course 3-5 A.S. in ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Applied Science & Technology Division Upon successful completion of the Associate in Science Degree, the student demonstrates skills for employment and/or transfer to a four-year college or university. Total Required: 67-80 ENGR 001 Introduction to Engineering and Technology 3 E TECH 011 Engineering Drafting 3 E TECH 012 Computer Aided Drafting 3 E TECH 013 Engineering Drafting Skills 3 ENGR 002 Engineering Graphics 3 E TECH 020 Materials and Measurements 3 E TECH 022 Three Dimensional Modeling 3 E TECH 026 Technical Statics 3 E TECH 076 Applied Statics 3 E TECH 031 Fundamentals of Civil Drafting 3 E TECH 034 Machine Drafting 3 E TECH 035 Machine Design 3 E TECH 080 Applied Surveying 3 MECH 015 Machine Tool Process (mechanical students only) 0-3 E TECH 046 Mechanical and Electrical Systems 3 AND completion of all the courses in ONE of the specialization elective options shown below: CIVIL SPECIALIZATION E TECH 041 Civil Drafting: Site Design 4 ELECTRO-MECHANICAL SPECIALIZATION E TECH 047 Control Systems 2 ELECT 011 AC and DC Network Analysis 4.5 MECHANICAL SPECIALIZATION E TECH 045 Practical Machine Design 3 E TECH 047 Control Systems 2 Note the following General Education Requirements: In addition to the above required courses for the Associate in Science degree with a major in Engineering Technology, the General Education requirements for the Associate degree must be satisfied as noted below: NATURAL SCIENCE One Course Minimum 3-5 SOCIAL SCIENCE One Course Minimum from Group A 3 One Course Minimum from Group B 3 HUMANITIES One Course Minimum 3-5 LEARNING SKILLS One Course Minimum from Group A 3-6 One Course Minimum from Group B 3-5 One Course Minimum from Group C 3 CONT. PERSPECTIVES One Course Minimum 3

SECTION III, Academic Programs - AA/AS Degrees 55 A.S. in FIRE SCIENCE Applied Science & Technology Division Upon successful completion of the Fire Science Associate in Science Degree the student demonstrates skills for the fulfillment of the lower-division requirements for any accredited baccalaureate institution, preparation for participation in the Basic Fire Fighter Academy, and a job in law enforcement. Total Required: 60-64 FIRE 070 Fire Protection Organization 3 FIRE 071 Fire Protection Technology 3 POLSCI 001 American Government 3 HIST 017A History of the United States 3 HIST 017B History of the United States 3 SOCIO 001A Introduction to Sociology 3 CS 011 Fundamentals of Computer Science 3 FIRE 074 Fire Behavior & Combustion 3 H S 077B Emergency Medical Technician 4 PSYCH 1 Introduction to Psychology 3 PSYCH 20 Stress Management 1 ENG 001A Written Communications 3 ELECTIVES* Elective course 3 FIRE 072 Fire Protection Equipment & Systems 3 FIRE 073 Building Construction for Fire Protection 3 PHILO 040 Ethics 3 COM ST 1A Fundamentals of Speech 3 ELECTIVES Elective course 3 FIRE 095A Fire Command, Fire Strategy & Tactics 3 MATH 082 Intermediate Algebra 4 MATH 084A Intermediate Algebra 2 AND MATH 084B Intermediate Algebra 2 GE CHOICE Humanities Course 3 GE CHOICE Natural Science Course 3-5 ELECTIVES Elective course 3 NOTE: Please refer to page 64 for program Special Admission Requirement information. A.S. in FLUID POWER & AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY Applied Science & Technology Division Upon successful completion of the Fluid Power and Automation Technology A.S. Degree, the student demonstrates the skills, knowledge and training for employment in the following fluid power industry positions: fluid power mechanic, fluid power technician, salesperson in fluid power industry; ability to apply his/her knowledge of physics and mathematics in solving applied fluid power problems; plan and install complex fluid power systems; maintain, troubleshoot, and repair control systems using proper tools and procedures; and select, compile, and use technical information from reference materials; and preparation to take the Fluid Power Society certification exams for fluid power mechanics, technicians, and specialists; preparation to transfer to a four-year Bachelor s Degree program. This program is accredited by the Fluid Power Education Foundation (FPEF) as one of their nationally recognized Key Schools supporting the fluid power industry. Total Required: 60-60.5 INDUS 031 Industrial Hydraulics 4 E TECH 013 Engineering Drafting Skills 3 CS 011* Computer Science Fundamentals 3 ENG 001A* Written Communications 3 MATH 082** Intermediate Algebra 4 INDUS 037 Industrial Pneumatics 4 ELECT 011 AC & DC Network Analysis 4.5 ELEC 030 Fundamentals of Electricity 5 PHYSC 010 Introduction to Physics 4 COM ST 001A* Fundamentals of Speech 3 INDUS 035 Mobile Hydraulics 4 ELECT 013A Integrated Circuits 4.5 ART 004* Exploring Art 3 POLSC 001* American Government 3 INDUS 041 Instrumentation and Process Control 3 ELECT 016 Introduction to Microprocessors 3 MECH 015 Machine Tool Process 4 ECON 001A* Principles of Economics (Macro) 3 * Recommended General Education Electives **Recommended General Education Mathematics Elective or another mathematics course from MATH 087, 031 or 036. Academic Programs - AA/AS Degrees

Academic Programs - AA/AS Degrees 56 SECTION III, Academic Programs - AA/AS Degrees A.S. in HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING - REFRIGERATION Applied Science & Technology Division Upon successful completion of the Heating and Air Conditioning A.S. Degree, the student demonstrates the skills, knowledge, and training to service and repair heating and air conditioning equipment; ability to mechanically and electrically troubleshoot problems typically encountered in the industry; and completion of EPA refrigerant recovery exam for their certification. Total Required: 64-72 MECH 030A Refrigeration & Air Conditioning 3 MECH 031A Basic Air Conditioning: Components & Circuits 6 ELEC 030 Fundamentals of Electricity 5 GE CHOICE * Learning Skills- Group B Course 3-5 MECH 030B Intermediate Refrigeration 3 MECH 031B Basic Air Conditioning: Troubleshooting 6 MECH 032A Air Conditioning Control Circuit Analysis 3 GE CHOICE * Natural Sciences Course 3-5 GE CHOICE * Learning Skills- Group A Course 3-6 MECH 031C Heat Pumps & Air Conditioning Systems 6 MECH 032B Refrigeration Control Circuit Analysis 3 GE CHOICE * Learning Skills- Group C Course 3 GE CHOICE * Social Science- Group A Course 3 MECH 060 Metal Trade Layout and Forming 5 GE CHOICE * Humanities Course 3-5 GE CHOICE * Contemporary Perspective Course 3 GE CHOICE * Social Science - Group B Course 3 *ELECTIVES Courses must be selected from the appropriate area of the General Education requirements for the Associate degree. A grade of C or better is required in each course. A.S. in HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN Applied Science & Technology Upon successful completion of the Heavy Equipment Technician AS Degree, the student demonstrates skills, knowledge, and training for entry-level employment for the following positions: technician for heavy equipment dealerships, technician for heavy equipment repair facilities, technician for agricultural dealerships/repair shops, and technician for industrial engine dealers. The student demonstrates skills to receive state and national certification in two areas: Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Emissions Control by the state of California Air Resource Board (ARB); and Air Conditioning Certification by Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). Total Required: 63.5-72.5 AGEGR 030C Industrial Equipment: Electrical and Electronics Systems 5 DIESL 044 Diesel Engine Principles 3 DIESL 045 Diesel Engine Repair 4.5 INDUS 035 Mobile Hydraulics 4 AGEGR 030D Industrial Equipment: Power Trains 5 DIESL 046 Diesel Engine Fuel and Tune-up 3 DIESL 047 Diesel Air Conditioning 2 GE CHOICE Social Science, Group A Course 3 GE CHOICE Learning Skills, Group C Course 3 AGEGR 033 Equipment Maintenance and Operation 2 MECH 010 Basic Welding for the Trades 4 GE CHOICE Contemporary Perspectives Course 3 GE CHOICE Social Science, Group B Course 3 GE CHOICE Learning Skills, Group A Course 3-6 AGEGR 066 Compact Diesel Engines 2 DIESL 049 Computer Diagnosis and Troubleshooting 2 INDUS 043 Electrohydraulics 3 GE CHOICE Humanities Course 3-5 GE CHOICE Natural Sciences Course 3-5 GE CHOICE Learning Skills, Group B Course 3-5 A grade of C or better is required in each course.

SECTION III, Academic Programs - AA/AS Degrees 57 A.S. in HTICULTURE Applied Science & Technology Upon successful completion of the Ornamental Horticulture AS Degree, the student demonstrates skills, knowledge, and training for employment in the horticulture field with public and private employers. The student demonstrates his or her ability to grow and maintain plants, maintain landscapes, and communicate effectively. Total Required: 60 HT 001 Fundamentals of Horticulture 3 HT 002 Identification of Fall Plants 3 HT 010 Greenhouse Production 3 GE CHOICE General Education Courses 6 HT 003 Identification of Spring Plants 3 HT 012 Plant Propagation 3 GE CHOICE General Education Courses 9 HT 005 Introduction to Plant Pests and Diseases 3 HT 020 Landscape Maintenance 3 HT 031 Floral Arrangement 3 PLANT 010 Principles of Plant Science 3 PLANT 010L Principles of Plant Science Laboratory 1 ELECTIVES 5 HT 004 History of Garden Design 3 HT 023 Landscape Irrigation and Drainage 3 GE CHOICE General Education Courses 6 ELECTIVES 5 A grade of "C" or better is required in each course. Students must meet Associate Degree General Education requirements. A.S. in LAW ENFCEMENT Applied Science & Technology Division Upon successful completion of the Associate Degree in Law Enforcement, the student demonstrates the fulfillment of the lowerdivision requirements for any accredited baccalaureate institution; preparation for participation in the Basic Peace Officer Academy; and a job in law enforcement. Total Required: 60-68 A J 021 Criminal Justice in Society 3 A J 022 Concepts of Criminal Law 3 ENG 001A Written Communications 3 SOCIO 001A Introduction to Sociology 3 ELECTIVE Elective Course 3 A J 023 Principles and Procedures of The Justice System 3 A J 024 Legal Aspects of Evidence 3 POLSC 001 American Government and Institutions 3 HIST 017A History of The United States 3 HIST 017B History of The United States 3 COM ST 001A Fundamentals of Speech 3 ELECTIVE Elective Course 3 A J 025 Criminal Investigation 3 A J 031 Report Preparation 3 MATH 082 Intermediate Algebra 4 C S 011 Fundamentals of Computer Science 3 ELECTIVE Elective Course 3 A J 028 Juvenile Law and Procedures 3 A J 054 Introduction to Probation and Parole A J 040 Community Relations 3 GE CHOICE* Humanities Course 3-5 GE CHOICE** Natural Science Course 3-5 ELECTIVE Elective Course 3 *A course selected from the Humanities area of the General Education requirements for the Associate degree. **A course selected from the Natural Science area of the General Education requirements for the Associate degree. NOTE: A minimum of 60 units is required for the Associate degree. Refer to page 67 for Program Special Admission Requirements. Academic Programs - AA/AS Degrees

58 SECTION III, Academic Programs - AA/AS Degrees A.A. in M U S I C Fine Arts Division The Associate in Arts in Music degree is designed to develop a strong base of knowledge and skills within the discipline that will serve as a foundation for further study. Students majoring in music complete a series of university-transferable courses in the areas of musicianship, music theory, individual performance, and ensemble performance. Fundamental to the study of music is the performance of music. Upon entering the program, the student declares a primary performance medium (instrument or voice) and is assigned an applied instructor with whom the student meets regularly throughout the program. Students also demonstrate basic keyboarding skill by passing a piano proficiency examination or completing appropriate coursework. In addition to individual performance, ensemble performance is fundamental for the developing musician. The department offers numerous performing organizations that serve to provide opportunities for majors and non-majors alike. Total Required: 60 Academic Programs - AA/AS Degrees MUSIC 3A Music Theory and Muscianship I 4 MUSIC 40A Applied Music 1 Large Performance Ensemble 1 MUSIC 17 - Concert Choir, or MUSIC 26 - Symphonic Band, or MUSIC 27 - Orchestra, or MUSIC 29 - Jazz Band MUSIC 38 Class Piano for Music Majors 1 General Education 6 MUSIC 2A - Music History (recommended) Electives 3 MUSIC 3B Music Theory and Musicianship II 4 MUSIC 40B Applied Music 1 Large Performance Ensemble 1 MUSIC 17 - Concert Choir, or MUSIC 26 - Symphonic Band, or MUSIC 27 - Orchestra, or MUSIC 29 - Jazz Band General Education 6 MUSIC 2B - Music History (recommended) Electives 3 MUSIC 3C Music Theory and Muscicanship III 4 MUSIC 40C Applied Music 1 Large Performance Ensemble 1 MUSIC 17 - Concert Choir, or MUSIC 26 - Symphonic Band, or MUSIC 27 - Orchestra, or MUSIC 29 - Jazz Band General Education 6 Electives 3 MUSIC 3D Music Theory and Muscianship IV 4 MUSIC 40D Applied Music 1 Large Performance Ensemble 1 MUSIC 17 - Concert Choir, or MUSIC 26 - Symphonic Band, or MUSIC 27 - Orchestra, or MUSIC 29 - Jazz Band General Education 6 Electives 2

SECTION III, Academic Programs - AA/AS Degrees 59 A.S. in NETWK SOFTWARE Business Division Upon successful completion of the Network Software Technician ASDegree program, the student demonstrates the skills, knowledge, and training for employment as an Information Technology Specialist, a Computer Technician, Network Support Technician, Microcomputer Specialist, sales in computer-network-related fields, or for transfer to a four-year computer program. Individuals who complete this program demonstrate the skills necessary to design and implement network software using MicrosoftÆ Windows 2000 and/or similar operating systems software. Students will also demonstrate skills in improving networks through troubleshooting and problem solving techniques, install, administer and maintain networks, and train and support users to maximize the benefits of the use of networks. General education courses in the areas of Learning Skills, Social Science, Natural Science, the Humanities, and Contemporary Perspectives are required. Total Required: 60.5-69.5 CS 011 Computer Science Fundamentals 3 CSP 017 Computer Logic 3 (CSP 17 is equivalent to CS 17) CS 054 Fundamentals of Data Communications 3 CS 056 Networking Essentials GE Course Learning Skills, (Group A) 3 GE Course Social Science, (Group A) 3 CS 014B Microcomputer Evaluation and Installation 3 CS 042 UNIX 3 CSN 058A Microsoft Windows XP Professional 3 CSW 023 HTML for Web Publishing 3 GE Course Learning Skills, (Group B) 3 (Math 10, Math 13, Math 36, or Math 87) CSN 058B Microsoft Windows 2003 Server 3 CSW 021 Beginning Javascript Programming 3 GE Course Social Science, (Group B) 3 (ECON 01A, SOCSC 030, SOCIO 001A, or POLSC 010) GE Course Learning Skills, (Group C) 3 ELECTIVE 3 CSN 060 Network Security 3 One of the following courses: CSW 021 Javascript Programming 3 CSP 026A Java Programming 3 CSP 028A Visual BASIC.NET Programming 3 CSP 031A "C" Programming 3 CSP 031B C++ Programming 3 Elective GE Course (Humanities) 3 GE Course (Natural Science) 3 (CHEM 001A,003A, Physical Science 010, or Physics 010) GE Course (Contemporary Perspective) 3 (Choice of one: BUS 008, 020; COM ST 007; FCHS 002,003,005,023) Electives: CS 070 Introduction to the Internet 1 CS 032 Operating Systems 3 CS 033 Systems Analysis and Design 3 CS 042 Unix 3 CSN 058C Implementing Microsoft Windows 2003 Network Infrastructure 3 CSN 058D Implementing Microsoft Windows 2003 Directory Services 3 Group I (Electives) Choose one Learning Skills Group B General Education Electives MATH 010 Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics 3 MATH 013 Survey of Calculus 3 MATH 036 Pre-Calculus 5 MATH 087 Technical Mathematics 5 Group II (Electives) Choose one Social Science Group C General Education Electives ECON 001A Principles of Economics: Macro 3 SOCSC 030 American Immigrant Experience 3 SOCIO 001A Introduction to Sociology 3 POLSC 010 Introduction to Political Science 3 Group III (Electives) Choose one Natural Science General Education Electives CHEM 001A General Chemistry 5 CHEM 003A Introduction to Chemistry 4 PHYSC 001 Introduction to Physics 4 PHSCI 010 Matter and Energy 3 Group IV (Electives) Choose one Contemporary Perspective General Education Electives BUS 008 Introduction to the American Legal System 3 BUS 020 Introduction to Business 3 COM ST 007 Intercultural Communication 3 FCS 002 Life Management 3 FCS 003 Home Management and Finance 3 FCS 005 Basic Nutrition 3 FCS 023 Marriage and the Family 3 Group V (Electives) 3 units minimum CS 070 Introduction to the Internet 1 CS 032 Operating Systems 3 CS 033 System Analysis and Design 3 CS 058C Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure: Implementation and Administration 2 CS 058D Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure: Implementation and Administration 2 CS 042 UNIX 3 Academic Programs - AA/AS Degrees

60 SECTION III, Academic Programs - AA/AS Degrees A.S. in NURSING (R.N.) Family Consumer & Health Sciences Division Upon successful completion of the Associate Degree in Nursing Program, the graduate demonstrates the skills, knowledge and training to take the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and qualified to provide patient care in a variety of health care settings within the Registered Nurse scope of practice. Academic Programs - AA/AS Degrees Total Required: 74.5 Prerequisites Courses BIOL 031 Anatomy 4 BIOL 032 Physiology 5 BIOL 022* Introduction to Medical Microbiology 4 FCS 006 Nutrition 3 ENG 001A Written Communication 3 NURS 001 Fundamentals of Nursing 4.5 NURS 002 Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing 4.5 NURS 003 Administration of Medication 3 NURS 004 Beginning Medical-Surgical Nursing 5.5 NURS 005 Mental Health Nursing 4 PSYCH 001 Introduction to Psychology 3 SOCIO 001B Problems of a Changing Society 3 NURS 006 Nursing The Childrearing Family 4 NURS 007 Intermediate Medical-Surgical Nursing 5.5 COM ST 001A Fundamentals of Speech 3 POLI SC 001 Course from Social Science Group A 3 HIST General Education Requirements 3 (See Group I) NURS 008 Nursing The Childbearing Family 4 NURS 009 Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing 3.5 NURS 0010 Community Health Nursing 2 HUM (Select one course from Humanities Group III, Associate Degree General Education Pattern.) 3-5 *Student may elect to complete BIOL 23 for the prerequisite. Group I (Electives) Social Science Group A General Education Electives HIST 017A History of The U. S. 3 HIST 017B History of The U. S. 3 HIST 027 Women in History 3 HIST 030A African-American History 3 HIST 030B African-American History 3 HIST 031 Mexican-American History 3 HIST 034 Asian-Pacific American History 3 POLSC 001 American Government and Institutions 3 Group III (Humanities Electives) (Select a minimum of 3 units) Only courses on this listing are accepted for ADN program ANTHRO/HUM 4 Introduction to Linguistics 3 ART 001A Art History 3 ART 001B Art History 3 ART 002 Art History of the Non-Western World 3 ART 003 Introduction to Art 3 ART 004 Exploring Art 3 CIVIL 003 Autobiography of Civilization 3 CUL ARTS 016 Gastronomies of the World 3 DRAMA 010 Theatre Appreciation 3 DRAMA 016 History of Theatre: Primitive to 1800 3 ENG 030 The Film as Literature 3 ENG 035 Chicano Literature 3 ENG 037 Women in Literature 3 ENG 038 Mythology 3 ENG 039 Introduction to Folklore 3 ENG 040A Current Literature 3 ENG 040B Current Literature 3 ENG 042A Survey of American Literature 3 ENG 042B Survey of American Literature 3 ENG 045 The Reading of Shakespeare 3 ENG 046A Survey of English Literature 3 ENG 046B Survey of English Literature 3 ENG 047 The Bible as Literature 3 ENG 049 Asian Literature 3 ENG 052 From Story to Screen 3 ENG 055 Reading Plays: Critical Approach 3 ENG 057 Children s Literature 3 FCS 043 Origins of Fashion 3 F LANG 001 Elementary 5 F LANG 051 Elementary 2.5 AND F LANG 052 Elementary 2.5 HUM 003 Autobiography of Civilization 3 MUSIC 001 Music Fundamentals 3 MUSIC 002A Music History from Antiquity to 1750 3 MUSIC 002B Music History 3 MUSIC 004 Exploring Music 3 MUSIC 007 Excursions in Music of Our World 3 MUSIC 008 Exploring Jazz, Ragtime, and Blues 3 OH 013 History of Garden Design 3 PHILO 006 Introduction to Philosophy 3 PHILO 045 God and the Person 3 SL 001 Elementary American Sign Language 3 NOTE: All non-nursing courses may be taken prior to admission to the Nursing program. Refer to page 66 for program Special Admission Requirements. A grade of C or better is required in each course.

SECTION III, Academic Programs - AA/AS Degrees 61 A.S. in OFFICE MANAGEMENT Business Division Upon successful completion of an Associate in Science Degree, the student demonstrates skills for employment and/or transfer to a fouryear college or university. Total Required: 60 BIM 001A Beginning Keyboarding 1.5 AND BIM 001B Exploring Word Processing 1.5 BIM 002 Intermediate Keyboarding 3.5 BIM 031 Electronic Calculation 3 BIM 032A,B,C Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Office Calculation 3 CS 020 Microsoft Word, Excel, & Access 3 (equivalent to CSA 20) ENG 079 Preparatory English 5 ENG 001A Written Communication 3 GE CHOICE* Humanities Course 3-5 BUS 010A Bookkeeping 3 BUS 001A Principles of Accounting 5 BUS 008 Introduction to the American Legal System 3 BUS 020 Introduction to Business 3 COM ST 001A Fundamentals of Speech 3 GE CHOICE* Natural Science Course 3-5 BIM 038 Office Technologies 3 BIM 007A Beginning Word Processing: Concepts & Applications 3 BUS 017A Beginning Business Communication 3 BUS/CS 035 Multimedia Presentations 3 (equivalent to CSA 035) GE CHOICE* Learning Skills, Group B, Course 3-5 BIM 039 Office Management 3 BUS 017B Advanced Business Communication 3 ECON 001A Principles of Economics (Macro) 3 GE CHOICE* Social Science, Group A, Course 3 ELECTIVE** Course of Choice 1.5-6 *ELECTIVE Courses must be selected from the appropriate area of the General Education requirements for the Associate degree. **ELECTIVE Any courses that are Associate degree applicable. A grade of C or better is required in each course. Academic Programs - AA/AS Degrees

62 SECTION III, Academic Programs - Special Admission Programs APPRENTICESHIP San Joaquin Delta College has been affiliated with apprenticeship programs providing Related and Supplemental Training (RSI) for over 50 years. The college programs are designed as part of the State Division of Apprenticeship Standards approved Apprenticeship Program Standards for the particular apprenticeship programs. The apprenticeship courses are only available to apprentices that are indentured to the particular apprenticeship committee/program as governed by the State Division of Apprenticeship Standards, Apprenticeship Committee, and the California Community College Chancellor s Office. Admissions Procedures Admissions procedures are specified in the Program Standards for each specific state approved apprenticeship program. More information of the specific admission procedures can be obtained by contacting the Delta College Apprenticeship Office at 954-5236 or visiting the Apprenticeship Office, Holt 140. Application Procedure Academic Programs - Special Admission Programs The apprenticeship programs are designed so that an employer hires the apprentice, and the apprentice increases his/her occupational skills and knowledge while receiving On-The-Job Training (OJT). The apprentice also attends specific apprenticeship courses (RSI) provided by Delta College. The apprentice s educational program and OJT training is under the direction of the Apprenticeship Committee. Apprenticeship programs may vary from 2 years to 5 years in length. San Joaquin Delta College provides apprenticeship classes (RSI) for the following apprenticeship programs: Automotive & Related Trades Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician Electrical Trades Electrical Maintenance Hydroelectric Plant Operator Machinist Mechanical Maintenance Mill Cabinet Plant Programs- Individual Plumbers & Pipe Fitters Plumbers Refrigeration Service Utility Craft Worker The apprentice will be recommended for a Journeylevel Certificate issued by the State Division of Apprenticeship Standards when the apprentice that completes the required apprenticeship classes, meets the minimum number of On-The-Job Training (OJT) hours working with an approved employer, and has positive employer evaluations. Some apprenticeship programs also offer national certification and recognition for reaching journeylevel. Many of the apprentices that are awarded Journeylevel certificates also earn a Delta College Certificate or AS Degree. Anyone interested in applying for an apprenticeship program must make application to the particular apprenticeship program and not San Joaquin Delta College. The apprentice is hired by an employer affiliated with one of the State approved programs prior to attending any apprenticeship classes. Information about apprenticeship programs in our area is available in Apprenticeship Office, Holt 140 or 954-5236. Selection Procedure The selection of the apprentice is made by the apprenticeship committee or employer according to the State approved Apprenticeship Program Standards. Once the applicant is selected to an apprenticeship program, the apprentice is required to complete a Delta College application for admissions. The apprenticeship office will process all course enrollments as required by the specific apprenticeship program standards. For Additional Information Interested individuals my contact the State Division of Apprenticeship Standards or the Delta College Apprenticeship Office for more information. Division of Apprenticeship Standards 2424 Arden Way Suite 160 Sacramento, CA 95825-2488 Telephone (916) 263-0718 Delta College Apprenticeship Office 5151 Pacific Avenue, Holt 140 Stockton, CA 95207-6370 (209) 954-5236

SECTION III, Academic Programs - Special Admission Programs 63 COMMUNICATION SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT The Speech-Language Pathology Assistant program curriculum prepares graduates to work under the supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist at special education sites, community agencies, health care facilities, and private clinics. Students will be trained to assist in the speech and language rehabilitation of communication disordered children and adults. A Certificate of Achievement and an Associate of Science (AS) degree are awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better. The certificate when coupled with the A.S. degree is in the process of being recognized by a national accrediting agency, the American Speech-Language/Hearing Association (ASHA). This program requires certain tests required for public safety and public health; such as tuberculosis tests, fingerprinting, and felony disclaimer. These tests will be paid for by the students participating in the program. Contact the Communication Skills division for detailed information at (209) 954-5252. Application Procedure 1. Applicants must have been admitted to San Joaquin Delta College. An application for admission to the college must be on file. (Contact the Admissions and Records office, Holt Center, Room 101, for an admission application.) 2. Applicants must be at least 17 years of age. 3. All applicants must satisfy the College s assessment placement test requirements. Selection Procedure All applicants who meet the admission criteria will be included. The only restriction will be number of students that can be placed in community programs for clinical practicum. Academic Programs - Special Admission Programs

64 SECTION III, Academic Programs - Special Admission Programs FIRE ACADEMY San Joaquin Delta College Firefighter I Academy is certified by the California State Fire Marshal to present a 400 hour basic course to pre-service students who qualify for admission to the program. Students earn nine and three tenths units for successful completion of this semester course. The course is designed to train individuals who plan to be a member of the fire service. This unique 16-hour per week program is presented in an extended format. Classes meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings and all day on Saturday. The Academy is demanding, both physically and mentally. Discipline is required to establish conduct and attitudes expected of a firefighter by the public they serve. Any person who is eligible to apply for employment as a California fire fighter is eligible to apply for entrance into the program. San Joaquin Delta College complies fully with requirements of both the State and Federal government. Upon successful completion of the program students receive a certificate of completion from Delta College. 5. File an application to the Firefighter I Academy. Application forms are available at the Public Safety Program Office, Holt Center, room 140. 6. Participation in an orientation session to be scheduled for candidates participating in the Academy. 7. Submit to a physical examination by a licensed physician (paid by the candidate) and a signed release to fully participate in all aspects of Academy training and testing. 8. Complete a felony disclaimer. 9. Show proof of medical insurance. 10. Possession of a valid drivers license. Selection Procedure If the number of applicants exceed the maximum class size of fifty (50), all applicants will be included in a lottery drawing and ranked by random selection. The first 50 students, according to ranking order, who accept the offer to participate, will be admitted to the program. Academic Programs - Special Admission Programs Admission Requirements Additional information concerning application procedures for the Fire Academy may be obtained from the Public Safety Program Office located in Holt Center, room 140, or by calling 954 5370. The Fire Academy is designed to provide basic skills for in-service and pre-service fire service personnel. This course satisfies the State of California Office of the State Fire Marshall and the State Board of Fire Services curriculum for Firefighter I. There is no required entrance test for Fire Academy students. Applicants must submit a medical certificate of fitness, and sign a felony disclaimer. Information regarding the Fire Academy is located in the Applied Science & Technology Division Office Holt 140. Application Procedure 1. Applicants must be admitted to San Joaquin Delta College. An application for Admission to the College must be on file by the program application deadline. (Contact the Public Safety Program Office, Holt Center, room 140, for an admissions application.) 2. Applicants must be high school graduates, or possess any of the following: General Education Development (G.E.D.) certification, California High School Proficiency (C.H.S.P.) certificate, or an associate or higher degree. Official transcripts from high school or any-applicable college/university, or G.E.D. or C.H.S.P. certification must be submitted with the application to the program. Official documents must be in sealed envelopes. Foreign transcripts are not acceptable. 3. Applicants must complete all prerequisite courses (or equivalent) with a grade of C or higher, and demonstrate a minimum grade point average of 2.5 for applicable high school course work. Prerequisite courses completed at colleges or universities other than San Joaquin Delta College must be comparable in theory and lab content and hours of instruction to SJDC courses. 4. All applicants must satisfy the College s assessment-placement test requirement. For Additional Information Applications to the program and information regarding these requirements are available from the Applied Science and Technology Division s Public Safety Program, Holt Center, room 140. Mail inquiries may be sent to: Public Safety Program Applied Science and Technology Division San Joaquin Delta College Holt Center, room 140 5151 Pacific Avenue Stockton, CA 95207 Fax (209) 954-5600 Telephone (209) 954-5370

SECTION III, Academic Programs - Special Admission Programs 65 NURSING, ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE San Joaquin Delta College offers a state and nationally accredited associate degree in nursing (ADN) program. The ADN program prepares graduates eligible to take the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Following licensure, graduates are qualified to provide patient care in a variety of health care settings within the Registered Nurse scope of practice. A San Joaquin Delta College certificate is awarded upon successful completion of the program. The program is approved by athe California Board of Registered Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006. Dameron Hospital, Lodi Memorial Hospital, St. Joseph s Medical Center, San Joaquin General Hospital, Doctor's Hospital Manteca, Sutter Tracy Community Hospital, are among the local health care facilities providing clinical training sites as well as assistance in clinical instruction. Admission Information Information concerning requirements and applications for the Associate Degree Nursing (Registered Nurse), may be obtained from the Family, Consumer and Health Science Division Office, Shima 114, the Nursing Department Office, Locke 213, or online at http:// nursing.deltacollege.edu. Admission Admission requires 1) successful completion of prerequisite courses prior to applying to the program; 2) completion of health and safety requirements including medical exam, immunization, malpractice insurance and professional level CPR; 3) background clearance for criminal history. Currently 80 students are admitted each Fall and Spring semester. Admission is not guaranteed. Prerequisite Course Information Nursing program prerequisites include: English 001A (Written Communication); FCS 006 (Nutrition); Biology 022 (Introduction to Medical Microbiology) Biology 023 (General Microbiology); Biology 031 (Human Anatomy) Biology 032 (Human Physiology). The sciences have a prerequisite of Chemistry 3A which in turn requires completion course of Math 80 with a grade of C or better. Applicants who have completed at least two semesters of high chemistry with a grade of C or better and Algebra 1 in high school with a grade of C or better may have met these requirements. Please see a college counselor to discuss this option. Application Procedure 1. Applicants must be admitted to San Joaquin Delta College or submit an application for college admission with their application to the nursing program. 2. All applicants must satisfy the college assessment placement test requirements for coursework completed at colleges other than SJDC. 3. Official college transcripts for all college coursework must be submitted with the nursing application. Transcripts must be presented in official, sealed envelopes. 4. Applicants must complete all prerequisite courses (or equivalent) with a grade of C or higher. All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to applying to the program. 5. Prerequisite courses completed at US regionally accredited colleges and universities other than San Joaquin Delta College must be comparable in theory and laboratory content and hours of instruction to Delta College courses. Official transcripts for prerequisite courses taken at other colleges and universities must be submitted with the application to the nursing program along with course outlines and descriptions. Determination of course equivalency will be completed by the college evaluators. All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better prior to applying to the program. 6. Application deadlines are as follows: September 1 to October 15 for entry into the spring semester February 1 to March 15 for entry into the fall semester 7. Applications and additional required documents must be submitted to Admissions and Records, Holt Center, Room 101 during the identified application period. Applications will NOT be accepted at any other times. Late applications will not be accepted. Selection Procedure Beginning Fall 2004, the following process will be utilized to select students for the program: 1. Four statistically validated criteria will be utilized: a. College GPA which includes all lower division college coursework (ColGPA) *b. English 1A grade (EngGPA) *c. Cumulative GPA of all core biology courses: Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology (BioGPA) d. Number of repetions of core biology courses-(bioreps) D, F, W or I grade. 2. Each criterion will be entered into the formula below: exp(-1.3907+.3465(colgpa)+.3139(enggpa)+.267(biogpa)- 1.0279(BioReps)) (1+exp(-1.3907+.3465(ColGPA)+.3139(EngGPA)+.267(BioGPA)- 1.0279(BioReps))) *The first grade indicating successful completion (with a C or better) of the course will be utilized. 3. The numerical value obtained by use of the formula will be utilized for competitive ranking of applicants. 4. 75% of the spaces will be alloted to applicants with the highest numerical values who provide documentation of residency within the college district for a minimum of one year and one day prior to Academic Programs - Special Admission Programs

66 SECTION III, Academic Programs - Special Admission Programs the first day of the term of entry into the program (fall or spring). The remaining 25% of spaces will be allotted to remaining applicants with the highest numerical values without consideration of residency. 5. If more than one applicant has the same numerical value, the date and time when the complete application was submitted to the Admissions and Records will be utilized to determine ranking order. 6. Studies to identify any disproportionate impact will be on-going. In the event it is verified that disproportionate impact exists; a minimal cut-score for acceptance of applications will be established. All applications with a numerical value at or above the cut score will be accepted. The allotment of spaces will be based on date of application with 75% of applicants verifying residency and 25% accepted without determination of residency. Admission will be based on date of application. Academic Programs - Special Admission Programs Criminal History Background Clearance All students tentatively admitted to the associate degree nursing program must obtain background clearance for criminal history prior to final acceptance into the program. Applicants who cannot obtain clearance cannot be placed in the clinical training sites and are therefore unable to meet program objectives. Information regarding the process and screening criteria is available in program information documents available in the nursing department and division offices and on-line at nursing.deltacollege.edu. Disclosure forms and detailed information including applicable fees are made available to applicants upon tentative acceptance into the program. Potential applicants are encouraged to review the screening criteria and review their personal background prior to applying to the program. Additional Information Information regarding program requirements and courses is included in the program brochure available in the Family, Consumer, and Health Sciences Division Office, Shima Center, Room 114 the Counseling Center, Danner Hall, Room 205, and the Nursing Department Office, Locke 213. Applications are also available in Admissions and Records, Holt Center, Room 101. Recognition is given for prior education and training. Certified Nurse Assistants, Psychiatric Technicians, and Licensed Vocational Nurses may be eligible to enter the program as an upgrade applicant. Information and applications for CNA-ADN, PT-ADN, and LVN-ADN are available in the Nursing Department Office, Locke 213. Up to fifteen (15) units of credit may be earned through challenge examinations. See the Credit by Examination section in this catalog. Students requesting transfer to the ADN program from other registered nursing programs must submit an application and official transcripts from the college where course work was completed along with detailed nursing course syllabi, course outlines and objectives. Applications will be reviewed by the nursing program faculty and director for determination of acceptance and placement in the program. Applications for transfer are available in the division office, Shima 115. Transfer applications are accepted only during the application periods of September 1 - October 15 and February 1 - March 15.

SECTION III, Academic Programs - Special Admission Programs 67 PEACE OFFICER ACADEMY San Joaquin Delta College Basic Peace Officer Academy is certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) to present a 846-hour basic course to law enforcement officers and pre-service students who qualify for admission to the program. Students earn twenty (20) units for successful completion of this two-semester course. The course is designed to train individuals who patrol, such as deputy sheriffs and city police. This unique 20+hour per week program is presented in an extended format. Classes meet Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings with some Fridays and Sundays scheduled. The Academy is in session during January through October. The Academy is demanding, physically academically and mentally. Discipline is required to establish conduct and attitudes expected of law enforcement officers by the public they serve. Any person who is eligible to apply for employment as a California peace officer is eligible to apply for entrance into the program at San Joaquin Delta College. 4. File an application to the Peace Officer. Application forms are available at the Applied Science and Technology Division Office, Holt Center, room 140. 5. Complete a multiple choice and essay examination that is scored by POST, that will access English, Reading Comprehension and Written Skills. 6. Participation in an orientation session to be scheduled for successful candidates after acceptance into the Academy. 7. Submit to a physical examination by a licensed physician (paid by the candidate) and a signed release to fully participate in all aspects of Academy training and testing. 8. Complete a felony disclaimer. 9. Show proof of medical insurance. 10. Provide a current driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles. Upon successful completion of the program, students receive a certificate of completion from Delta College and certification by the California Department of Justice s Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training. Admission Requirements Information concerning applications for the Basic Peace Officer Academy may be obtained from the Public Safety Program office located in Holt Center, room 140, or by calling 954 5370. Requirements for entrance are rigorous. The student applicant is required to pass a law enforcement entry level written examination, a reading and writing comprehension examination, a medical examination from a physician at the applicant s expense, and submit a set of fingerprints to the California Department of Justice for certification to attend the Basic Peace Officer Academy (13511.5 Penal Code). Requirements for continuation in the Basic Peace Officer Academy are outlined according to San Joaquin Delta College Board Procedure 5081. Those requirements are located in the Applied Science & Technology office Holt 140. Application Procedure 1. Applicants must be admitted to San Joaquin Delta College. An Application for Admission to the College must be on file by the program application deadline. (Contact the Public Safety Program Office, Holt Center, room 140, for an admissions application.) 2. Applicants must be high school graduates, or possess any of the following: General Education Development (G.E.D.) certification, California High School Proficiency (C.H.S.P.) certificate, or an associate or higher degree. Official transcripts from high school or any applicable college/university, or G.E.D. or C.H.S.P. certification must be submitted with the application to the program. A minimum grade-point average of 2.5 is required for applicable high school coursework. Official documents must be in sealed envelopes. Foreign transcripts are not acceptable. 3. All applicants must satisfy the College s assessment-placement test requirement. Selection Procedure If the number of applicants who earned passing scores on the POST multiple choice and essay examination exceeds the maximum class size of sixty five (65) all applicants will be included in a lottery drawing and ranked by random selection. The first 65 students, according to ranking order, who accept the offer to participate, will be admitted to the program. Upon acceptance to the Peace Officer Academy Program fingerprints must be submitted by the Academy to the California Department of Justice. For Additional Information Applications to the program and information regarding these requirements are available from the Applied Science and Technology Division s Public Safety Program, Holt Center, room 140. Mail inquiries may be sent to: Public Safety Program Applied Science and Technology Division SAN JOAQUIN DELTA COLLEGE Holt Center, room 140 5151 Pacific Avenue Stockton, CA 95207 FAX (209) 954-5600 Telephone: (209) 954-5370 Academic Programs - Special Admission Programs

68 SECTION III, Academic Programs - Special Admission Programs PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN Academic Programs - Special Admission Programs The Psychiatric Technician Program is an intense forty-six (46) week educational program. Approved by the State of California s Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians(BVNPT), this educational program prepares graduates for eligibility to take the State of California examination for licensure. As a Licensed Psychiatric Technician, the graduate is qualified to practice in a variety of health care settings providing patient care within the parameters of the Psychiatric Technician scope of practice. A San Joaquin Delta College certificate is awarded upon successful completion of the program. St. Joseph s Behavioral Health Center, Dameron Hospital, San Joaquin General Hospital, and San Joaquin County Mental Health Services are among the local health care facilities providing clinical learning sites as well as assistance with instruction and clinical training. Admission Information Additional information concerning requirements and applications for the Psychiatric Technician Program may be obtained from the Family, Consumer and Health Science Division Office, Shima 114 or the Nursing Department Office, Locke 213. Admission requires 1) successful completion of prerequisite courses prior to applying to the program; 2) completion of health and safety requiremetns including medical exam, immunizations, malpractice insurance and professional level CPR; 3) background clearance for criminal history. Currently fifteen (15) students are admitted each Spring semester. Admission is not guranteed. Prerequisite Course Information Psychiatric Technician Program prerequisites include: HS 036 (Medical Terminology) HS/FCS 019 (Human Development) PSYCH 001 (Introduction to Psychology) and one of the following science courses: *BIOL 011 (Human Biology), BIOL 031 (Human Anatomy), **BIOL 033 (Anatomy and Physiology). *Beginning with the Fall 2006 application period, Biology 011 will not be accepted as a program prerequisite. **This course requires completion of Chemistry 003A or a year of high school chemistry with a grade of "C" or better. Application Procedure 1. Applicants must be admitted to San Joaquin Delta College or submit a college application for admission with the application to the Psychiatric Technician program. 2. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Proof of age must be provided by either a driver s license or birth certificate. This documentation must be submitted with the application. 3. Applicants must be a high school graduate possess any one of the following: Official General Education Development (GED) certification Official California High School Proficiency (CHSP) certificate Associate of Arts or Science Degree or higher. Official transcripts or certificates for any of the above must be submitted with the application. Official transcripts must be presented in official and sealed envelopes. *Foreign transcripts are not accepted for college course work. 4. All applicants must satisfy the college assessment placement test requirements. 5. All applicants must complete all prerequisite courses (or equivalent) with a grade of C or higher AND demonstrate a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 for program prerequisite courses. All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to applying to the program. (See program requirements on page 110 for more details) 6. Prerequisite courses completed at US regionally accredited colleges or universities other than San Joaquin Delta College must be comparable in theory and laboratory content and hours of instruction to San Joaquin Delta College courses. Official transcripts for prerequisite courses taken at colleges other than San Joaquin Delta College must be submitted with the application along with course descriptions and outlines for these courses. Course comparability will be determined by the college evaluators. A grade of C AND a minimal cumulative grade point average of 2.5 is required for these courses. 7. Applications are accepted once a year during the period of September 1 to October 15. Students are accepted once a year with the program beginning in January and ending in December. Students admitted to the program are required to attend classes during the spring, summer, and fall terms. *BS/BA degrees from foreign universities may meet high school requirements. Contact the Nursing Department office at (209) 954-5454 for more information. Selection Procedure Currently, fifteen (15) students are admitted by random selection from the pool of qualified applicants. Criminal History Background Clearance All students tentatively admitted to the psychiatric technician program must obtain background clearance for criminal history prior to final acceptance into the program. Applicants who cannot obtain clearance cannot be placed in the clinical training sites and are therefore unable to meet program objectives. Information regarding the process and screening criteria is available in program information documents available in the nursing department and division offices and on-line at nursing.deltacollege.edu. Disclosure forms and detailed information including applicable fees are made available to applicants upon tentative acceptance into the program. Potential applicants are encouraged to review the screening criteria and review their personal background prior to applying to the program. For Additional Information Information regarding program requirements, application, and selection procedures is included in the program brochure available in the Family, Consumer, and Health Sciences Division Office, Shima 114 or the nursing department office, Locke 213.. Applications are also available from the Counseling Center, Danner Hall, Room 205 and Admissions and Records, Holt Center, Room 101. Recognition is given for prior education and training. Certified Nurse Assistants may be eligible to enter the program as an upgrade applicant. CNA-PT applications are available in the Nursing Department office, Locke 213. Students requesting transfer to the PT program from other psychiatric technician programs are directed to contact the director at (209) 954-5454. Transfer requests must be in writing. Official transcripts of course work completed in other programs in addition to detailed course syllabi, course outlines and objectives must be submitted for determination of acceptance and placement into the program. Nursing Department Office San Joaquin Delta College Locke Center, Room 213 5151 Pacific Avenue Stockton, CA 95207 Fax (209) 954-5798 Telephone (209) 954-5454

SECTION III, Academic Programs - Special Admission Programs 69 RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY Radiologic Technology is a 24-month program offered by San Joaquin General Hospital and approved by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Completion of the program allows graduates to take the state and national examinations for registration in Medical Radiologic Technology. A 40-hour per week training schedule is maintained. Classes begin on or about July 1 of each year. Admission Procedure Information concerning requirements for the Radiological Technology Program may be obtained from the Family, Consumer and Health Science Division Office, Shima 114, the Nursing Department Office, Locke 213 or online at nursing.deltacollege.edu. Applications are available from the program director, Michael Walker at (209) 468-6233 or email at mwalker@sjgh.hs.co.sanjoaquin.ca.us. Admission requires 1) satisfactory completion of program prerequisite courses; 2) completion of health and safety requirements including a medical exam, immunizations***, malpractice insurance, and professional level CPR; 3) documentation that applicant is 18 years of age or older by July of the year of application; 4) any additional requirements identified by the training facilities. Admission is not guaranteed. Prerequisite Course Information Prerequisite courses must be complete at the time of application. All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better AND the cumulative prerequisite GPA must be 2.5 or greater. Prerequisite courses utilized in the GPA calculation: 1 year of high school algebra or college algebra. College algebra course must be equivalent to Math 080 at San Joaquin Delta College. High school algebra or college algebra course must be completed with a grade of C or better for each semester. HS 036 (Medical Terminology Biology 033* (Anatomy and Physiology) Biology 031 (Human Anatomy) AND Biology 032* (Human Physiology) *Prerequisite courses to Biology 033 and Biology 032 include Math 080 and Chemistry 003A. Application Procedure 1. Applicants must be admitted to San Joaquin Delta College. An Application for Admission to the College must be on file by the program application deadline. (Contact the Admissions and Records office, Holt Center, room 101, for an admissions application.) 2. Complete the college assessment placement process. 3. Applicants must provide documentation of high school completion or equivalency by one of the following: official high school transcript official GED certificate official High School Proficiency Exam certificate All certificates or transcripts must be submitted in envelopes sealed at the originating institutions and submitted with the application. Foreign transcripts are not accepted. 4. All applicants must complete all prerequisite courses (or equivalent) with a grade of C or better and obtain a cumulative prerequisite GPA of 2.5 or greater. See Prerequisite Course Information. All prerequisites must be complete at the time of application. 5. Prerequisite courses completed at other US regionally accredited colleges or universities must be equivalent to Delta College courses. Official course transcripts and course descriptions must be submitted to: Evaluations Department, Holt 101 San Joaquin Delta College 5151 Pacific Avenue Stockton, CA 95207 A copy of the transcript evaluation should be attached to the application. 6. Applications are accepted only during the period from January 1st to March 15 of each year. Classes begin on, or about, July 1st. Students attend classes throughout the summer, fall, and spring semesters. 7. Utilizing a random selection process, approximately 70% or ten (10) of the program spaces will be offered to applicants who provide documentation of residency with the college district for a minimum of one year and one day prior to the first day of the term of entry into the program. The remaining 30% or four (4) spaces will be offered to applicants without consideration of residency. Applicants will be notified when and where the lottery will take place, should they wish to observe. Selection Procedure A maximum of 14 students are selected each year utilizing a random selection process of qualified applicants. Pools will be established for in-district and out-of-district applicants. Information regarding the date and time of the drawing is provided to qualified applicants by the program director. Those selected for provisional entry to the program will be required to attend a one-day orientation session and to complete 24 hours of observation in a radiology setting PRI to official entry to the program. The twenty-four hours of observation may be waived for students having documented equivalent experience. Examples of equivalent experience may be: prior volunteer work or observation in a radiology or patient setting. survey of Health Careers course (HS 039). training or work experience in a health care field. Note: the above admission requirements and selection procedures are valid for the current selection period only. They are subject to change in subsequent years. Background Clearance Changes in hospital regulations may require radiologic technology students to obtain background clearance for criminal history prior to placement in the clinical area. Upon implementation of this policy, applicants who cannot obtain clearance will not be accepted into the program due to inability to meet clinical objectives. Detailed information will be provided to applicants including screening criteria upon implementation of this policy. Potential applicants are encouraged to review the criteria currently in effect for the nursing program which is available at nursing.deltacollege.edu prior to applying to the program. Academic Programs - Special Admission Programs

70 SECTION III, Academic Programs - Special Admission Programs Additional Information Applications for the radiology technology program are available from the program director. The requests must be in writing and include a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Address the requests to: Michael Walker, Program Director School of Radiologic Technology SAN JOAQUIN DELTA COLLEGE P. O. Box 10209 Stockton, CA 95201 Transfer credit for radiologic technology courses from other accredited institutions will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine equivalency. Transfers are accepted on a space available basis. Requests for transfer and information should be directed to the program director at the address above or (209) 468-6233 or email: mwalker@sjgh.hs.co.san-joaquin.ca.us. Academic Programs - Special Admission Programs The School of Radiologic Technology will not discriminate against any applicants because of age, race, creed, color, political affiliations, sex, physical handicap, or national origin. Applicants should be aware, however, that the occupation of radiology technologist requires a considerable amount of lifting, bending, and the operation of heavy equipment. Physical status and mental capabilities must be such that the applicant can perform all the duties of a radiologic technologist, which include, but are not limited to: the ability to participate in patient-technologist communication; give verbal commands; lift objects well of 25 pounds, bend; transfer patients from gurney or wheel chair to table; perform mathematical calculations; interpret written material; and perform hand/eye coordinated maneuvers. Transfer Credit: Transfer credit for Radiologic Technology courses from other accredited institutions will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine equivalency. Transfers are accepted only if space is available. Medical Information***: Students entering the program will be required to complete a tuberculosis skin test and verification of vaccine or titers for rubella, rubeola, mumps, poliomyelitis, tetanus, diptheria, and varicella prior to beginning clinical training. Hepatitis B immunization is also highly recommended. Further information regarding medical screening will be provided upon acceptance into the program.

SECTION III, Academic Programs - Special Admission Programs 71 The Vocational Nursing Program is an intense forty-six (46) week educational program. Approved by the State of California s Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT), this educational program prepares graduates for eligibility to take the State of California examination for licensure, NCLEX-PN. As a Licensed Vocational Nurse, the graduate is qualified to practice in a variety of health care settings providing patient care within the parameters of the Licensed Vocational Nurse scope of practice. A San Joaquin Delta College certificate is awarded upon successful completion of the program. St. Joseph s Medical Center, San Joaquin General Hospital, Sutter Amador Hospital, and Mark Twain St. Joseph s Hospital are among the local health care facilities providing clinical learning sites as well as assistance with instruction and clinical training. Admission Information Information concerning requirements and applications for the Vocational Nursing Program may be obtained from the Family, Consumer and Health Science Division Office, Shima 114; the Nursing Department office, Locke 213; or on-line at nursing.deltacollege.edu. Admission requires: 1) successful completion of prerequisite courses prior to applying to the program; 2) completion of health and safety requirements including medical exam, immunizations, malpractice insurance, and professional level CPR; 3) background clearance for criminal history. Currently 30 students from the Stockton area and 12 from the Jackson/San Andreas area are admitted each January. Admission is not guaranteed. Prerequisite Course Information Vocational Nursing Program prerequisites include: HS 036 (Medical Terminology) HS/FCS 019 (Human Development) PSYCH 001 (Introduction to Psychology) and one of the following science courses: *BIOL 011 (Human Biology), BIOL 031 (Human Anatomy), **BIOL 033 (Anatomy and Physiology) *Beginning 09/01/06, Biology 011 will not be accepted as a program prerequisite. **This course requires completion of Chemistry 003A or a year of high school chemistry with a grade of C or better. Application Information 1. Applicants must be admitted to San Joaquin Delta College or submit a college application for admission with the application to the Vocational Nursing Program. 2. Applicants must be at least 17 years of age. Proof of age must be provided by either a driver s license or birth certificate. This documentation must be submitted with the application. 3. Applicants must be a high school graduate possess any one of the following: Official General Education Development (GED) certificate Official California High School Proficiency (CHSP) certificate Associate of Arts or Science Degree or higher Official transcripts or certificates for any of the above must be submitted with the application. Official transcripts must be presented in official and sealed envelopes. *Foreign transcripts are not accepted for college course work. 4. All applicants must satisfy the college assessment placement test requirements. 5. All applicants must complete all prerequisite courses (or equivalent) with a minimal grade of C or higher for each prerequisite course AND demonstrate a minimum cumulative VOCATIONAL NURSING grade point average of 2.5 for program prerequisite courses. All prerequisite courses must be complete prior to applying to the program. 6. Prerequisite courses completed at US regionally accredited colleges or universities other than San Joaquin Delta College must be comparable in theory and laboratory content and hours of instruction to San Joaquin Delta College courses. Official transcripts for prerequisite courses taken at colleges other than San Joaquin Delta College must be submitted with the application along with course descriptions and outlines for these courses. Course comparability will be determined by the college evaluators. A grade of C and a minimal cumulative grade point average of 2.5 are required for these courses. 7. Applications are accepted once a year during the period of September 1 to October 15. Students are accepted once a year with the program beginning in January and ending in December. Students admitted to the program are required to attend classes during the spring, summer, and fall terms. *BS/BA degrees from foreign universities may meet high school requirements. Contact the nursing department office at (209) 954-5454 for more information. Selection Procedure All applicants who meet the admission criteria will be included in a lottery drawing and ranked by random selection. The first thirty (30) students, according to ranking order will be admitted to the program for the Stockton area. Twelve (12) additional students will be admitted to the clinical group based in the Jackson/San Andreas area. Criminal History Background Clearance All students tentatively admitted to the vocational nursing program must obtain background clearance for criminal history prior to final acceptance into the program. Applicants who cannot obtain clearance cannot be placed in the clinical training sites and are therefore unable to meet program objectives. Information regarding the process and screening criteria is available in program information documents available in the nursing department and division offices and on-line at nursing.deltacollege.edu. Disclosure forms and detailed information including applicable fees are made available to applicants upon tentative acceptance into the program. Potential applicants are encouraged to review the screening criteria and review their personal background prior to applying to the program. Additional Information Information regarding program requirements, application, and selection procedures is included in the program brochure available in the Family, Consumer, and Health Sciences Division Office, Shima Center, Room 114 and at the nursing department office, Locke 213. Applications are also available from the Counseling Center, Danner Hall, Room 205 and Admissions and Records, Holt Center, Room 101. Recognition is given for prior education and training. Certified Nurse Assistants may be eligible to enter the program as an upgrade applicant. CNA-VN applications are available in the nursing department office, Locke 213. Students requesting transfer to the VN program from other vocational nursing programs are directed to contact the Director of the Vocational Nursing program at (209) 954-5454. Transfer requests must be in writing. Official transcripts of course work completed in other programs in addition to detailed course syllabi, course outlines and objectives must be submitted for determination of acceptance and placement into the program. San Joaquin Delta College/Nursing Department Office Locke Center, Room 213 5151 Pacific Avenue Stockton, CA 95207 Fax (209) 954-5798 Telephone (209) 954-5454 Academic Programs - Special Admission Programs