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Associate in Arts/Science Degrees and Certificate Programs 59
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS/SCIENCE DEGREES
The following is a list of the majors and certificate programs
and their requirements that satisfy the Associate in Arts/
Science degree(s) for Glendale Community College.
Please note: all courses used to satisfy the majors for the Associ-
ate degrees must be completed with a grade of “C’’ or better.
Certificate Programs are primarily business and technical pro-
grams for students desiring education beyond high school. These
programs provide opportunities for students to prepare them-
selves for a wide variety of careers. In most cases these programs
are planned without regard to transfer schools; however, many
courses are transferable to four-year colleges or universities if
students change their educational goals.
1. Certificates of Achievement shall be issued upon request
by the Office of Admissions and Records to students who
qualify by completing one of the occupation-centered
curriculums. The student must have a grade of “C’’ or
better in all courses constituting the certificate program.
2. To earn a certificate, students must complete the number
of units required by the division. No certificate shall
consist of less than 12 semester units.
3. At least 12 units of the required courses must be com-
pleted at Glendale Community College; therefore, to
earn a certificate that requires 12 units, all courses must
be completed at GCC.
4. Students pursuing certificate programs of less than 16
units are not eligible for financial aid.
5. Students pursuing an Associate in Arts/Associate
in Science degree need to complete the graduation
requirements in addition to the certificate requirements.
ACCOUNTING
AS DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this pro-
gram, students will be able to demonstrate the ability to read
and understand the contents of a corporation’s annual report.
Students will be composing entry-level correspondence and
respond to correspondence initiated by others. Students will
be able to create, edit, and print worksheets using formulas
and statistics, date and time, financial and logical functions to
solve business information. Students must complete all required
courses for a total of 34-35 units.
REQUIRED COURSES: ACCTG 101, 102, 120; BUSAD 101, 120;
CABOT 105 or BUSAD 106*, CABOT 270 or ACCTG 180;
CS/IS 101.
A minimum of 5 units must be selected from the following:
ACCTG 110**, 121, 130, 150, 155, 156, 157, 160, 165, 170, 175,
180***, 201, 202, 210, 220, 225, 230, 235; BUSAD 106*, 131, 135,
136; CABOT 106, 271; ECON 101, 102; INTERN 50 (ACCTG).
*CABOT 105 is appropriate for certificate students.
**No credit will be granted if Accounting 110 is taken after Accounting 101.
***If not used to fulfill CORE requirement
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ADDICTION STUDIES COUNSELING
AS DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE
This degree or certificate prepares students to perform coun-
seling duties consistent with entry level addiction counselor
positions in multiple levels of care. The 39-unit curriculum is an
accredited and state approved and prepares graduates for the
workforce with the required skills, competencies and standards
to serve those afflicted with substance use disorders. Program
Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students
will be able to demonstrate the ability to utilize their counseling
and cognitive abilities necessary to integrate the counselor skills
and ethical standards learned in the preceding Alcohol/Drug
Studies Counseling program courses. Students will be able to
demonstrate the cognitive and counseling abilities necessary to
integrate the counselor competencies and standards learned in a
two year Alcohol/Drug Studies Counseling program, including
evidence-based theory and competencies inherent in entry level
alcohol/drug counselor positions. Program Learning Outcomes
include; appropriate evaluation and assessment, application of
case management skills, application of group and individual
counseling methodologies .and creating and adhering to treat-
ment planning standards of care. Student must complete the
core courses and selected courses from each section as desig-
nated, for a total of 39 units.
CORE CURRICULUM (9 units): ADST 101, 103, 105.
BEHAVIORAL COURSES: REQUIRED: PSYCH 101.
REQUIRED SKILL COURSES: ADST 110, 112, 119.
REQUIRED INTERNSHIP COURSES (8 units): ADST 50 and
ADST 152, 153.
Select 3 units: ADST 111, 114.
FIELD EXPERIENCE (4 units): ADST 154.
CULTURAL DIVERSITY (3 units): ANTHR 102; CHLDV 156;
ETH S 102, 110, 111, 120, 121, 123, 124, 125, 132, 164; HIST
111, 115; HUMAN 105, 105H, 125, 135; PHIL 118; PSYCH
113; SOC S 127.