ASSOCIATE DEGREE AND
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
In order to obtain an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Science degree you must complete 60 units or more of degree applicable units which include general education and major requirements.
Accounting
Admin. of Justice
Architecture
Art
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Chicano Studies
Child Development
Computer Science Information Technology
Economics
Electron Microscopy
Electronics
Electronics Tech
Engineering
English
Family & Consumer Studies
Fire Science
Health Information Tech
History
Journalism
Liberal Arts
Management
Mathematics
Medical Record Technician
Music
Nursing
Office Administration
Photography
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Real Estate
Respiratory Therapy
Social Science
Spanish
Speech
Theater Arts
OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAMS
The College offers programs designed to meet the needs of those students preparing for employment after two years of study. The student can obtain two years of occupational education in a field that he/she chooses. The student may also choose to continue a course of study begun in high school.
Architecture
Architectural Drafting
Computer Aided Design/Drafting
Art
Graphic Communications
Business Occupations
Accounting Banking and Finance Administrative Assistant
Business Management
Clerical Assistant
Computer Science-Information Technology
Escrow
Executive Secretary
International Trade
Legal Secretary
Marketing
Office Systems Specialist
Real Estate
Transcriber
Word Information Processor
Communications Occupations
Electronic Publishing
Journalism
Photography
Theater
Family and Consumer Studies
Child Development
Education Associate
Children's Center Permit
Health Services Occupations
Electron Microscopy Technician
Emergency Department Assistant
Health Services Management
Health Information Technology
Medical Assisting Programs
Medical Assistant
Electrocardiographic Technician
Community Health Worker
Nursing, Registered
Respiratory Therapy (Traditional Program)
Respiratory Therapy (Non- Traditional Program)
Pulmonary Function Technician
Industrial Occupations
Electronics-Computer Technology
Electronics
Engineering Technology
Civil Engineering Technology
Drafting Engineering Technology
General Engineering Technology
Import Automotive Technology
Public Service Occupations
Administration of Justice
Fire Technology
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Some occupational programs provide for a Certificate of Completion (20 units or more) leading to specific employment objectives. Please see appropriate occupational program section for certificate course requirements.
Accounting
Accounting
Administration of Justice
Architecture
Architectural Drafting
Architectural Computer-Aided Design/Drafting
Automotive Technology
Import Automotive Technology
Business
Business Management
Computer Science-Information Technology
Real Estate
Communications
Art Graphic Communication
Electronic Publishing
Family and Consumer Studies/Child Development
Teacher, Private Licensed Early Childhood Program
Director, Private Licensed Early Childhood Program
Teacher, Specially Funded Programs
Family and Consumer Studies
Health Services
Coding Specialist
Electron Microscopy
Emergency Department Assistant Medical Assistant
Community Health Worker
Electrocardiographic Technician
Health Information Technology
Health Information Technology Typist Clerk
Health Information Technology Coding and Statistics Clerk
Medical Transcription
Respiratory Therapy
Industrial
Computer Aided Drafting/Design
Electronics-Computer Technology
Electronics Technology
Engineering Technology
Civil Engineering Technology
Electro-Mechanical Technology
General Engineering Technology
International Trade
Journalism
Office Administration
Administrative Assistant
Clerical
Executive Secretary
Legal Secretary
Office Systems Specialist
Transcriber
Word Information Processor
Photography
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPARTMENT/DISCIPLINE CERTIFICATES
The following requirements must be filled before Certifictes will be granted by East Los Angeles College. These requirements are applicable for Certificate Programs requiring 15 or more units.
1. A minimum grade point average of 2.0 for all courses required for the certificate.
2. All courses acceptable for credit must be approved by the Western Association of Universities and Colleges or by a comparable accrediting agency. (This requirement will be determined by the Admissions Office, and will be based on student transcripts).
3. At least sixty percent of the courses required for the Certificate must be completed at East Los Angeles College, unless indicated otherwise by specific accrediting agencies.
4. The last 12 units required for the certificate must be completed at East Los Angeles College, unless indicated, otherwise by specific accrediting agencies.
5. All courses fulfilling the requiremets for one certificate may be applied to other certificates with the approval of the certificate granting department.
COOPERATIVE WORK
EXPERIENCE EDUCATION
Cooperative Work Experience Education (CWEE) combines on-the-job experience with regular classroom instruction. It is designed to expand skills and knowledge and to improve self-understanding by integrating classroom study with planned supervised work experience.
CWEE is based on the principle that well educated individuals develop most effectively by incorporating related education and work experience. These structured experiences in business, industry, government and human services provide an enrichment to
college studies which enhance the student's total development.
The program is called CWEE because the educational objectives are carefully planned and coordinated with the student's employer to provide realistic employment experience.
Benefits of Cooperative
Work Experience Education (CWEE)
The student:
1. Has the opportunity to learn or improve employment skills under actual working conditions.
2. Gains perspective on career goals through application of classroom theory to "real life experience."
3. Builds self-identity and confidence as a worker through individual attention given by instructor/coordinators and employers.
4. Has opportunities to test personal abilities in work environments.
5. Develops realistic approach to the job market.
6. Learns to apply objectives that will enhance employment skills.
7. May refer to work experience education future job applications.
8. Benefits financially while learning.
9. Begins a career earlier.
Student Qualifications
Occupational Work Experience
Hours by Arrangement, 3-4 units
A program of on-the-job learning experience for students employed in a paid job related to an occupationally oriented major. May be repeated for a maximum of 16 units. To receive credit, a student must complete a minimum of seven units during the semester, including work experience, and have a declared major in an approved Cooperative Education subject area.
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY:
APPROVED COOPERATIVE EDUCATION SUBJECT AREAS
Los Angeles Community College District policy provides that a maximum of eight units in Cooperative Education courses completed in the subject areas listed below may be applied toward the California State University 56 unit admission requirement.
Accounting
Administration of Justice
Architecture
Art
Business
Child Development
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Information Technology
Drafting
Electronics
Engineering, Civil
Engineering, Electrical
Engineering, General
Engineering, Mechanical
Family & Consumer Studies
Fire Technology
Health
Journalism
Law
Management
Mechanical Drafting
Nursing
Office Administration
Photography
Real Estate===========================================================
ACCOUNTING -
Occupational Program
This program is designed for the student who wishes to become a bookkeeper or accountant, or to do accounting work of an advanced and technical nature in public or private accounting. (The student who plans to transfer to a college or university with junior standing should follow the lower division requirements of his chosen institution.) Departmental requirements are listed in bold-faced type.
ELECTIVES AND REQUIREMENTS:
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
ACCTG 1 Introductory Accounting I 5
ACCTG 2* Introductory Accounting II 5
ACCTG 3* Intermediate Accounting 3
ACCTG 11 Cost Accounting 3
ACCTG 12 Auditing 3
ACCTG 15* Tax Accounting I 3
ACCTG 16 Tax Accounting II 3
BUS 1 Introduction to Business 3
CSIT 200* Microcomputers in Business 3
CSIT 201 Introduction to Computers and
Their Uses 3
CSIT 291 Computer Lab 1
ENGLISH (Grad. Requirement) 3
FIN 8 Personal Finance 3
LAW 1 Business Law I 3
LAW 2* Business Law II 3
MKTG 21 Principles of Marketing 3
SUP 1 Elements of Supervision 3
Total 53
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES:
3 units from the following list 3
Accounting 11* Auditing
Accounting 16* Cost
Accounting 21 Bookkeeping
Accounting 45 Governmental
Total 56
*This course has a prerequisite.
ACCOUNTING -
Certificate Program
This program is designed to give the student specific knowledge of accounting and an overall view of business, law and data processing. It would allow the student to take advantage of enormous opportunities in public, private or government sectors. This certificate will be issued upon completion of thirty-four units in the following subjects.
ELECTIVES AND REQUIREMENTS:
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
ACCTG 1 Introductory Accounting I 5
ACCTG 2* Introductory Accounting II 5
ACCTG 3* Intermediate Accounting 3
ACCTG 15 Tax Accounting 1 3
BUS 1 Introduction to Business 3
BUS 15 Business Statistics 3
LAW 1 Business Law I 3
CSIT 200* Microcomputers in Business 3
CSIT 201 Introduction to Computers and
Their Uses 3
And one from the following list:
ACCTG 11 Cost OR
ACCTG 12 Auditing OR
ACCTG 16 Tax II
Total 34
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE -
Occupational and Certificate
Programs
This program in Administration of Justice is designed for pre-service students who wish to prepare for or improve themselves in positions in the several fields of Administration of Justice. Departmental requirements are listed in bold-faced type.
OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS:
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
ADM JUS 1 Introduction to Administration
of Justice 3
ADM JUS 2* Concepts of Criminal Law 3
ADM JUS 3* Legal Aspects of Evidence 3
ADM JUS 4 Principles and Procedures of the
Justice System 3
ADM JUS 5* Criminal Investigation 3
ADM JUS 14* Report Writing 3
ADM JUS 67 Community Relations I 3
Subtotal 18
ELECTIVES:
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
ADM JUS 6 Patrol Procedures 3
ADM JUS 49 Narcotics, Vice Control 3
ADM JUS 62 Fingerprint Classification 3
ADM JUS 75 Introduction to Corrections 3
General Education Courses
See Current Catalog - PLAN A 30
Total 63
*This course has a prerequisite.
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE - Certificate Program
This program is designed for the student intending to seek employment in Criminal Justice and private security positions.
A Certificate in Administration of Justice will be granted upon completion of the following courses with a grade of "C" or better.
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
ADM JUS 1 Introduction to
Administration of Justice 3
ADM JUS 2 Concepts of Criminal Law 3
ADM JUS 3 Legal Aspects of Evidence 3
ADM JUS 5 Criminal Investigation 3
ADM JUS 14 Report Writing 3
ADM JUS 67 Community Relations 3
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED 18
ARCHITECTURE -
Occupational and Certificate Programs
The Occupational curriculums are a two-year sequence of courses designed for students who wish to train for employment in a field related to the construction industry and not transfer to a university for further education.
A. Certificate of Architectural Drafting
A certificate of Achievement in Architectural Drafting is available upon completion of all architectural courses printed in bold-faced type below.
REQUIREMENTS AND ELECTIVES
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
Mathematics 3 to 5
ARCH 1 Introduction to Architecture 1
ARCH 2 Backgrounds of Architecture I 2
ARCH 3 Backgrounds of Architecture II 2
ARCH 5* Architectural Drawing I 3
ARCH 6* Architectural Drawing II 3
ARCH 7* Architectural Drawing III 3
ARCH 8* Architectural Drawing IV 3
ARCH 9 Elements of Architecture 3
ARCH 10 Freehand Drawing I 2
ARCH 12 Architectural Rendering 2
ARCH 17* Architectural Perspective 2
ARCH 22* Equipment of Buildings 3
ARCH 23* Construction Estimating 3
ARCH 25* Computer-Aided Drafting for
Architecture 3
ARCH 28 Architectural Practice 2
ARCH 30* Residential Planning 3
ENG MEC Elementary Mechanical
TECH 211* Principles 4
PHOTO 10 Beginning Photography 3
PHYSICS 11* Introductory to Physics OR
PHYSICS 12 Physics Fundamentals 4 or 3
Total 53-56
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 10
Total 63-66
*This course has a prerequisite.
In addition the student must take ONE of the following courses in EACH subject:
Mathematics: Gen. Eng. Tech. 922, 121 or 122 or Math 125, 227, 235, 236, 241, 260 or 261.
English: English 61, 62, 63, 65, 66 or 101.
American African-American Studies 4 or 5;
Institutions: History 5, 6, 11, or 12; Chicano Studies 7 or 8; Political Science 1, Asian American Studies 1 or 4.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE IN ARCHITECTURE
The successful completion by the student of all architectural and general education courses listed above or below, is required for the Associate in Arts Degree with an Architectural major. And, upon recommendation of the Department of Architecture and approval by East Los Angeles College, the student will be granted a wallet-sized certificate attesting to proficiency in architecture.
B. Certificate of Architectural Computer Aided Design/Drafting
A certificate of Achievement in Architectural Computer Aided Design & Drafting is available upon completion of all architectural courses printed in bold-face type.
REQUIREMENTS AND ELECTIVES
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
Mathematics 3 to 5
ARCH 1 Introduction to Architecture 1
ARCH 5* Architectural Drawing I 3
ARCH 6* Architectural Drawing II 3
ARCH 7* Architectural Drawing III 3
ARCH 8* Architectural Drawing IV 3
ARCH 9 Elements of Architecture 3
ARCH 10 Freehand Drawing I 2
ARCH 12 Architectural Rendering 2
ARCH 17* Architectural Perspective 2
ARCH 23 Construction Estimating 3
ARCH 25* Computer-Aided Drafting for
Architecture 3
ARCH 26* Computer Aided Drafting II 3
ARCH 30* Residential Planning 3
ARCH 33* Basic Architectural Design I 3
ARCH 34* Basic Architectural Design II 3
ARCH 36* Introduction to CADD 2
ARCH 37* Computer Aided Design/Drafting 3
PHOTO 10 Beginning Photography 3
PHYSICS 11* Introductory to Physics OR
PHYSICS 12 Physics Fundamentals 4 or 3
Total 54-57
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 10
Total 64-67
*This course has a prerequisite.
In addition the student must take ONE of the following courses in EACH subject:
Mathematics: Gen. Eng. Tech. 922, 121 or 122 or Math 125, 227, 235, 236, 241, 260 or 261.
English: English 61, 62, 63, 65, 66 or 101.
American African-American Studies 4 or 5;
Institutions: History 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 or 14;
Chicano Studies 7 or 8;
Political Science 1
Asian American Studies 1 3, 7, or 11.
Other courses meeting the requirements of this program, but NOT required for graduation are:
General Engineering 102 or Art 633
Art 634, 635 and 637.
ART GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION - Certificate Program
There are about as many different jobs in the arts as there are artists to fill them. Each artist's career path is unique, which is really a part of the wonderful freedom that comes with being an artist. One of the newest and fastest growing areas is in computer graphics.
In choosing a career in Art Graphic Communication here are a few job opportunities to select from: Computer Graphics Designer, Art Director, Creative Director, Freelance Designer, Illustrator, Package Designer, Keyline-Pasteup Artist, and Product Designer. You could be working in one of the following places: Graphic Design firm, advertising agency, publishing company, magazine, newspaper, retail store, commercial printer, your own studio, corporation, manufacturing firm, electronic publishing firm, or television company. The emphasis of this program is to develop in students the skills required for entry into occupations at the craftsman level. Departmental requirement are listed in bold-face type.
Certificate
A Certificate in Arts Graphic Communication will be granted upon completion of the required courses with a grade of "C" or better.
REQUIREMENTS:
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
ART 501 Beginning Two-Dimensional
Design 3
ART 201 Drawing I 3
ART 600 Lettering I 3
ART 604 Graphic Design I 3
ART 633 Introduction to Computer
Graphics 3
ART 635 Desktop Publishing Design 3
ART 300 Introduction to Painting 3
PHOTO 10 Beginning Photography 3
Total 24
Required 6 additional units selected from the list below:
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
ART 502* Beginning Three-Dimensional Design 3
ART 601* Lettering II 3
ART 503* Intermediate Design 3
ART 519 Display Techniques 3
ART 202* Drawing II 3
ART 605* Graphic Design II 3
ART 103 Art Appreciation 3
ART 101 Survey of History of Art I 3
ART 102 Survey of History of Art II 3
ART 639 Introduction to Digital Imaging 3
Total requirements for the CERTIFICATE = 30 units
*This course has a prerequisite.
After completion of the certificate requirements the Art Department faculty encourages students to continue with their education toward an Associate of Arts Degree in Arts Graphic Communication.
ARTS GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION -
Associate of Arts Degree
An Associate of Art Degree will be granted upon completion of the certificate requirements listed above and the completion of the additional course requirement listed below with the grade of "C" or better.
Associate of Arts Degree
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
ART 502* Beginning Three-Dimensional
Design 3
ARCH 17 Architectural Perspective 2
ART 204* Life Drawing I 3
ART 605* Graphic Design II 3
ART 601* Lettering II 3
ART 519 Display Techniques 3
ART Elective 6
Total 23 or 24
Select 6 units of electives from the following list of courses:
ART 639 Introduction to Digital Imaging 3
ART 102 Survey of Art History II 3
ART 202* Drawing II 3
ART 606* Graphic Design II 3
ART 607* Intermediate Advertising
Design I 3
ART 608* Intermediate Advertising
Design II 3
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 15-18
Successful completion of at least 18 semester units in general education (15 semester units if the student is exempt from health and physical education).
Total requirements for an Associate in Arts DEGREE IN ARTS GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION are 68 to 72 units.
For an Art Department Certificate/Associate of Art Degree in Electronic Publishing - see Electronic Publishing.
For additional information on these programs or other art offerings please do not hesitate to call the Art Department at (213) 265-8842.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT -
Occupational and Certificate
Program
This program is designed for the student ambitious to advance to a position of responsibility in a business organization and for the student preparing to go into business for himself. A Business Management Certificate will be issued upon completion of 24 units of work, (including 9 units of management courses) plus 6 units of elective for a total of 30 units. Departmental requirements are listed in bold-faced type.
Associate in Arts Degree:
ELECTIVES AND REQUIREMENTS:
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
ACCTG 1 Principles of Accounting 5
ACCTG 21 Bookkeeping 3
BUS 1 Introduction to Business 3
MKTG 1 Principles of Selling 3
CSIT 201 Introduction to Computers and
Their Uses 3
MGMT 2 Organization & Management Theory OR
SUPV 1 Elements of Supervision 3
MGMT 13 Small Business Management I 3
MKTG 11 Fundamentals of Advertising 3
MGMT 6 Public Relations 3
MKTG 21 Principles of Marketing 3
MKTG 31 Retail Merchandising 3
FINANCE 8 Personal Finance 3
Total 33 - 35
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 18
Competency Requirements: American Institutions, Mathematics, English
Additional Electives: 9 units from the following list:
Management 31
Marketing 12
Real Estate 1
Total 60
*This course has a prerequisite.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT - See Family and Consumer Studies
CLERICAL - See Office Administration
COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING (CAD) and COMPUTER AIDED
DRAFTING/DESIGN (CADD)
Certificate Programs
The Engineering Department of East Los Angeles College offers certificate programs leading to employment in industry as a "Computer Aided Drafter" or "Computer Aided Designer/Drafter." Successful completion of the required programs with a grade point average of 2.5 or better entitles the student to apply for, and upon approval by the Department, be awarded a certificate in "Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) or a certificate in Computer Aided Drafting/Design (CADD)." Either program may also lead to an Associate of Science Degree upon completion of additional courses in general education graduation requirements to total 60 units. The "CAD" certificate prepares the student for an entry level drafting position in industry. Students completing the "CADD" certificate are prepared for more advanced employment in the field of design drafting. Electives allow some specialization in fields such as mechanical, civil, piping, structural, architectural and electrical drafting.
All Computer Aided Drafting/Design Technology students must see the Engineering Advisor in G8-127 before enrolling in any courses toward their "CAD" or "CADD" certificate. At that time, a specific program of major courses and electives is selected.
Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
Certificate - 28 Unit Program.
The following courses are required of all CAD majors:
UNITS
Intro to Science, Engr and Tech., GE-101 2
Engr Problem Solving, GE-102 2
Elementary Engr Drafting, GE-912 (3)
(or one year high school drafting)
Intro to Engr Drafting, GE-111 3
Comp. Augmented Drafting I, GE-211 3
Comp. Augmented Drafting II, GE-212 3
Engr Calculations I, GET-121, or equiv. 3
Engl.: Any one of the courses 60 - 65 or 101 3
Units subtotal 19/22
CAD majors also select 6 to 9 units of technical electives from the following:
Bus 33
Civil Engineering 121, 122, 221, 222
Electrical Engineering 220, 221, 222
Electrical Engineering Technology 120, 221
General Engineering 112, 113, 121, 131, 161,
231, 241, 242,
General Engineering Technology 122, 221, 223, 246
Mechanical Engineering Technology 211 or 212
Other Engineering, Architecture, Electronics, Physics, or other courses as approved by the Engineering Department advisor.
Req. Elective Subtotal: 9/6
Total Units: 28
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN/DRAFTING
(CADD) Certificate - 42 unit Program:
The following courses are required of all CADD majors:
UNITS
Intro to Science, Engr an Tech., GE-101 2
Engr Problem Solving, GE-102 2
Elementary Engr Drafting, GE-912 (3)
(or one year high school drafting)
Intro to Engr Drafting, GE-111 3
Comp. Augmented Drafting I, GE-211 3
Comp. Augmented Drafting II, GE-212 3
Processing of Engineering Materials, GE-161 3
Computer Programming, take one of:
Tech. Appl. of Digital Comp., GET-221, or
Engr. Appl. of Digital Comp., GE-121 3
Engineering Mechanics, take any one of:
Elementary Mechanical Principles, MET-211, or
Technical Statics, MET-212, or
Statics, GE-131 3
Applied Mathematics, take any one of:
Engr Calculation I, GET-121, or
Engr Calculation II, GET-122, or
Engr Calculations III, GET-223, or
Calculus I, Math 261 (5 units) 3
Physics, take any one of:
Introductory Physics, PHYSICS 11, or
Mechanics of Solids PHYSICS 1, or
General Physics I, PHYSICS 6 4
English: Any of the courses 60 - 65 or 101 3
Units Subtotal 32/35
CADD majors also select 7 to 10 units of Technical Electives from the following:
Civil Engineering: 121, 122, 221, 222
Electrical Engineering: 220, 221, 222
Electrical Engineering Technology 120, 221
General Engineering: 112, 113, 241, 242
General Engineering Technology: 122, 223, 246
Mechanical Engineering Technology: 211 or 212
Other Engineering, Architecture, Electronics, Physics, or other courses as approved by the Engineering Department advisor.
Required Electives Subtotal 10/7
Total Units 42
COMPUTER SCIENCE-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (CSIT) - Occupational and Certificate Programs
Note: Business Data Processing was converted to Computer Science Information Technology as of the Fall 1991 semester. For those graduating after Fall 1991, credits taken in BDP will be evaluated as if they were taken under the CSIT discipline.
Many new employment opportunities are available for students having a background in business procedures and computer skills. Graduates will be challenged to match their ingenuity to problems of information management in business, industry and governmental agencies. Advancement is possible from several entry level jobs to positions in supervision, programming, netwroking, database management, office management and systems analysis.
Computer Science-Information
Technology - Programming Certificate
A Programming Certificate will be issued upon completion of 24 units of CSIT classes, plus 6 units of CSIT elective courses related to the student's area of concentration. Other departmental requirements are listed in bold-faced type.
CORE REQUIREMENTS:
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
CSIT 201 Introduction to Computers and
Their Uses 3
CSIT 203* Introduction to Computer System
for MIS (PASCAL) 3
CSIT 208 Beginning BASIC Programming 3
CSIT 215* Beginning COBOL
Programming 3
CSIT 233* Microcomputer Database
Programming 4
CSIT 239 Beginning Programming in C 3
CSIT 269 Data Communications 4
CSIT 291** Programming Laboratory 1
BUS 1 Introduction to Business 3
ACCTG 1 Introductory Accounting I OR
ACCTG 21 Bookkeeping and Acctg. I 5 or 3
Total 30 or 32
CSIT ELECTIVES: 6
CSIT 210* Information Storage and Retrieval 3
CSIT 212* Beginning RPG Programming 3
CSIT 213* Beginning FORTRAN Programming 3
CSIT 214* Computer Operations 3
CSIT 216* Beginning Mainframe Assembly
Language 3
CSIT 217* Beginning Micro Assembly Language 3
CSIT 236* Introduction to Data Structure 3
CSIT 240* Advanced PL/I Programming
Language 3
CSIT 242* Advanced RPG Programming 3
CSIT 245* Advanced COBOL
Programming 3
CSIT 260 Business Design Systems 3
CSIT 269* Data Communications 4
CSIT 292-294 Programming Laboratory 2-4
Total 37 or 39
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 15
Additional Electives: 12 units from the following 12
Accounting 2*
Economics 2
Law 1
Computer Science-Information Technology,
"Main-Frame" computer related: *213, *214, *216, *240, *285, *291, *385
Coop. Ed. Directed Study
Total 64 or 66
*This course has a prerequisite
**Required for CSIT 201
Computer Science-Information
Technology - Microcomputer Certificate
A MICROCOMPUTER CERTIFICATE will be issued upon completion of 24 units of CSIT classes, plus 6 units of CSIT elective courses related to the student's area of concentration. Departmental requirements are listed in bold-faced type.
CORE ELECTIVES AND REQUIREMENTS:
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
CSIT 200* Microcomputers in Business 3
CSIT 201 Introduction to Computers and
Their Uses 3
CSIT 203* Introduction to Computer
Systems For MIS 3
CSIT 208* Beginning Basic
Programming 3
CSIT 220* Microcomputer Operation
System 3
CSIT 233* Microcomputer Database
Programming 4
CSIT 269* Data Communications 4
CSIT 291** Programming Laboratory 1
BUS 1 Introduction to Business 3
ACCTG 1 Introductory Accounting I OR
ACCTG 21 Bookkeeping and Accounting I 5 or 3
Total 30 or 32
CSIT ELECTIVES 6
CSIT 210* Information Storage
and Retrieval 3
CSIT 214* Computer Operations 3
CSIT 217* Beginning Micro Assembly
Language 3
CSIT 236* Introduction to Data
Structure 3
CSIT 238* Advanced BASIC Programming 3
CSIT 260 Business Design System 3
CSIT 285 Directed Study 2
CSIT 292-294 Programming Laboratory 2-4
CSIT 385 Directed Study 3
Total 36 or 38
*This course has a prerequisite.
**Required for CSIT 201.
DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY
SEE COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING (CAD), COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN/DRAFTING(CADD), AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS.
ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
TECHNICIAN - Occupational and
Certificate Programs
The Electron Microscopy program offers exceptional employment opportunities for both men and women desiring positions as technicians in industry, dental and medical schools, hospitals, and a variety of research institutions. Instruction is given in the preparation and the examination of specimens. The basic principles of electron microscopy are also presented.
The essential equipment necessary to educate and train technicians is provided by the college. Such equipment includes two transmission electron microscopes, one scanning electron microscope, a vacuum evaporator, ultra-microtome, a complete photographic laboratory and numerous accessories.
East Los Angeles College is currently one of few community colleges in California providing this type of program. Associate in Science degree and a certificate program are offered by the College to prepare and qualify students in this area of specialization. Individuals successfully completing this course of instruction are eligible to apply for the Electron Microscopy
Society of America's technician examination.
The particular requirements of both programs are given below. Departmental requirements are listed in bold-faced type.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
AND ELECTIVES:
FIRST YEAR
Note: ETN MCR represents Electron Microscopy.
FIRST SEMESTER:
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
BIOLOGY 6 General Biology I OR
BIOLOGY 3 Introduction to Biology 5 or 4
CHEM 65* Introductory General Chemistry 4
ENGLISH 101* College Reading &
Composition OR
ENGLISH 61, 65 Intermediate Reading
and Composition OR
ENGLISH 62 Reading & Writing 3
Physical Education 1
Total 12 or 13
SECOND SEMESTER:
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
BIOLOGY 7 *General Biology II 5
ETN MCR 2 Principles of Histochemistry 4
SOC 1 Introduction to Sociology 3
SPEECH 101* Public Speaking I 3
Physical Education 1
Total 16
SUMMER SESSION
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
HEALTH 11 Principles of Healthful Living 3
POL SCI 1 The Government of the United States 3
Total 6
SECOND YEAR
THIRD SEMESTER
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
ETN MCR 7 Histology 3
ETN MCR 13* Biological Applications of
Electron Microscopy 4
MICRO 20 General Microbiology 4
PHYSICS 6* General Physics I 4
Total 15
FOURTH SEMESTER
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
ETN MCR 15* Special Techniques of Electron
Microscopy. 4
PHYSICS 7* General Physics II OR
ETN MCR 12* Cell Biology Techniques OR
ETN MCR 14* Electron Microscopy Recombinant
DNA Techniques 4
ETN MCR 16* Immunohistochemistry 4
Physical Education 1
Total 13
TOTAL 62-63
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES:
Health Information Technology 101
Health Information Technology 133*
Psychology 1
Mathematics 245*
Electron Microscopy 185
Electron Microscopy 285
Electron Microscopy 385
*This course has a prerequisite.
Certificate
A Certificate in Electron Microscopy is offered to students who have: (1) obtained an Associate in Science degree in another subject area, and (2) completed a total of 18-21 units in electron microscopy and the required prerequisite course work.
ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING -
Certificate
A consortium program of the departments of Art, Journalism, and Photography.
Electronic Publishing is one of the fastest growing fields of employment. This program will give the students skills in the fields of Graphic Design, Journalism, and Photography and in the use of computers to produce newspaper, newsletter, advertising, and brochures.
A certificate will be granted upon completion of each required course with a grade of "C" or better.
CORE REQUIREMENTS:
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
ART 633* Introduction to Computer Graphics 3
ART 635* Desktop Publishing Design 3
JOURN 101 Collecting and Writing News 3
#JOURN 217* Publication Laboratory 2
JOURN 250 Introduction to Electronic Publishing 3
PHOTO 10 Beginning Photography 3
PHOTO 16 Fundamentals of
Commercial Photography 3
Total 20
Required 12 additional units selected from the list below.
The student may select all twelve units from one area or a combination of areas.
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
ART 201 Drawing I 3
ART 501 Beginning Two-Dimensional Design 3
ART 604* Graphic Design I 3
ART 639 Introduction to Digital Imaging 3
JOURN 108 Article Writing 3
JOURN 202* Advanced News Writing 3
JOURN 216* Copy Reading and Headline Writing 3
#JOURN 218* Practice Writing 3
#JOURN 219* Techniques for Staff Editors 1
PHOTO 17* Introduction to Color Photography 3
PHOTO 20* Beginning Photo Journalism 4
PHOTO 22* Creative Photo-Vision 3
PHOTO 32* Intermediate Black and White 3
Total 32
Total requirement for the CERTIFICATE = 32 units
*This course has a prerequisite.
#This course is repeatable.
ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING -
Associate of Art Degree
You can earn an Associate of Arts Degree in Electronic Publishing by taking these additional requirements and completing the courses with a grade of "C" or better:
1. At least 18 units of General Education
"+" See the East Los Angeles Catalog/Plan B
2. At least 10 more units from the above elective class choices.
Total requirement for an A.A. DEGREE = 60 UNITS
ELECTRONICS - COMPUTER -
Occupational and Certificate
Programs
The Electronics Computer Program at East Los Angeles College is a two year program leading to career oriented employment and can also serve as the first two years of a four year program in Engineering Technology at a State University. A rigorous study of mathematics and electronics theory is included. The curriculum includes a study of programming and applications of microprocessors. The ELAC Electronics - Computer program endeavors to have a relationship with industry with job openings for our graduates. Many established companies are interested in hiring our students with a specialty in digital instrumentation and Communications Electronics.
Certificate
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to a student who has completed the following courses with a grade of "C" or better:
1 Year Certificate
Electronics 4, 6, 10, 12, 20, 28, 92
2 Year Certificate
Electronics 4, 6, 10, 12, 14, 20, 22, 24*, 28, 44*, 54, 56*, 59*, 92, PH-11
*Two of the starred courses are required.
The A.S. degree departmental requirements are 20, 22, 24, 28, 54, 56, 57, 92, and PHY 11
Transfer requirements are listed in the TRANSFER section of this catalog.
ELECTIVES AND REQUIREMENTS:
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
ELECTRN 4 Fundamentals of Electronics I 4
ELECTRN 6* Fundamentals of Electronics II 4
ELECTRN 10 Mathematics of Electronics I 3
ELECTRN 12* Mathematics of Electronics II 3
ELECTRN 14* Mathematics of Electronics III 3
ELECTRN 20* Electronics Circuits I 4
ELECTRN 22* Electronic Circuits II 4
ELECTRN 24** Electronics Circuits III 4
ELECTRN 28 Electronic & Electro-Mechanical
Drafting 2
ELECTRN 44** Communications Electronics 3
ELECTRN 45* Communications Electronics Laboratory 1
ELECTRN 54 Computer Logic and Lab 4
ELECTRN 56** Computer Circuits 3
ELECTRN 57 Computer Circuits Laboratory 1
ELECTRN 59** Computer Test Procedures 3
ELECTRN 91 Computer Servicing Laboratory 2
ELECTRN 92 Programming in Basic I 2
ELECTRN 93* Programming in Basic II 2
Total 46
General Education Graduation Requirements 18
Total 64
*This course has a prerequisite.
**only two of these are required
ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY -
Occupational and Certificate
Programs
The Electronics Computer Program at East Los Angeles College is a two year program leading to career oriented employment and can also serve as the first two years of a four year program in Engineering Technology at a State University. A rigorous study of mathematics and electronics theory is included. The curriculum includes a study of programming and applications of microprocessors. The ELAC Electronics - Computer program continues to have a relationship with industry with more job openings than available graduates. Many established companies are interested in hiring our students with a specialty in digital instrumentation and communications electronics.
Certificate
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to a student who has completed the following courses with a grade of "C" or better.
1 Year Certificate
Electronics 4, 6, 10, 12, 20, 28, 92
2 Year Certificate
Electronics 4, 6, 10, 12, 14, 20, 22, 28, 54, 24*, 44*, 56*, 92,
Physics 11
*Two of the three courses are required.
For the A.S. degree departmental requirements are listed in bold-faced type.
ELECTIVES AND REQUIREMENTS:
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
ELECTRN 4 Fundamentals of Electronics I 4
ELECTRN 6* Fundamentals of Electronics II 4
ELECTRN 10 Mathematics of Electronics I 3
ELECTRN 12* Mathematics of Electronics II 3
ELECTRN 14* Mathematics of Electronics III 3
ELECTRN 20* Electronic Circuits I 4
ELECTRN 22* Electronic Circuits II 4
ELECTRN 24** Electronic Circuits III 4
ELECTRN 28* Electronic & Electro-Mechanical
Drafting 2
ELECTRN 44** Communications Electronics 3
ELECTRN 45 Communications Electronics Laboratory 1
ELECTRN 54 Computer Logic and Lab 4
ELECTRN 56** Computer Circuits 3
ELECTRN 57* Computer Circuits Laboratory 1
ELECTRN 92 Basic Programming I 2
ELECTRN 93* Basic Programming II 2
Physics 11 (4), a required course for our certificate to be taken during any of the four semesters.
Total 47
General Education Graduation Requirements 18
Total 65
*This course has a prerequisite.
**Only two of these required.
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
ASSISTANT - Occupational and
Certificate Programs
East Los Angeles College offers an Emergency Department Assistant training course to prepare individuals to render basic life support at the scene of an emergency and during transport of the sick and injured within an emergency medical services system.
Course enrollment is based on a first come, first serve basis. Certificates of Completion are given to students formally requesting them from the Office of Admissions. Satisfactory completion of all phases of the course is required for a Certificate of Completion.
Emergency Department Assistant - 10
The Emergency Department Assistant-10 (EDA) provides life-support measures to the acutely ill and the severely injured, usually while transporting the patient to a hospital. Such health care personnel are trained in such skills as opening up airways, giving artificial respiration and cardiac resuscitations, administering oxygen, controlling bleeding, treating shock, handling fractured limbs, bandaging, assisting in childbirth, caring for poison, burn or drug overdose patients and managing mentally disturbed patients. In addition, the program at East Los Angeles College is designed to enable an individual not only to determine the extent of illness, or injury, but to adequately report the victim's condition to the emergency department or control center.
Students successfully completing the course of instruction and wishing an Emergency Department Assistant Certificate of Completion must file an application with the College's Graduation Clerks.
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY -
Occupational and Certificate
Programs
Engineering Technology courses are for students who will either complete a university transfer program in Engineering Technology or Production Technology, or concurrently earn a CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) or CADD (Computer Aided Drafting/Design) certificate. Engineering Technology and Production Technology students take a series of engineering technology courses and usually complete a core of applied mathematics (GET 121, 122, & 223) and applied physics (PHY 6 & 7) courses. Students may transfer to CSULA, Cal Poly Pomona or CSULB to complete their BS degree in Production Technology or Engineering Technology. See the advisor in G8-127 for additional information about "Engineering Technology, Production Technology, CAD & CADD Programs" and university transfer.
The Engineering Department of East Los Angeles College offers a 42 unit program in Engineering Technology. Successful completion of this program with a grade point average of 2.5 or better entitles the student to apply for and, upon approval by the Department, be awarded a Certificate of Achievement in his or her field of concentration. Engineering Technology students may also obtain a certificate in "Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)"
or a certificate in "Computer Aided Drafting/Design (CADD)". (See "Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and Computer Aided Drafting/Design (CADD)" majors.) The program may also lead
to an Associate of Science degree upon completion of additional courses in general education graduation requirements to total 60 units.
These programs of study are intended to provide the student with the general background and specialized skills essential for success in Engineering Technology. Employment opportunities are found in both government and private enterprise wherever engineering and technology are used.
In addition to a "General Engineering Technology" Certificate, fields of specialization and Certificates within the Engineering Technology degree are found in Civil Engineering Technology, including options in Surveying, Structural, and Civil Engineering Technician.
All Engineering Technology students must see the Engineering Advisor in G8-127 before enrolling in any courses toward their certificate. At that time, a specific program of major courses and electives is selected. The student and department each maintain copies of the program for future reference.
Prerequisites:
General Engineering 912 or equivalent
Physics 11 or equivalent
Chemistry 65 or equivalent
General Engineering Tech 922 Math 115 or equivalent
The following courses are required of all Engineering Technology majors:
Business 33
Electrical Engineering Tech 120
General Engineering 101, 102, 111, 211
General Engineering Tech 121, 122, 221
Mechanical Engineering Tech 211 or 212
Physics 6 or 11
The following courses are electives. Courses can be selected by the student in consultation with the Engineering Advisor to provide one of the specialties indicated above.
Technical Electives from the following:
Civil Engineering 121, 122, 221, 222
Electrical Engineering 220, 221, 222
Electrical Engineering Tech 120, 221
General Engineering 131, 151, 161, 212, 221,
231, 241, 242
General Engineering Tech 223, 224, 241 or 246
Mechanical Engineering Tech 211 or 212
Any other Engineering, Architecture, Physics, Mathematics or other courses approved by the Engineering Department advisor.
ENGINEERING - Certificate
REQUIRED COURSES:
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
GE 101 Introduction to Engineering 2
Subtotal 2
ELECTIVES
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
BUS 33 Technical Report Writing 3
CE 121 Surveying 3
AND
CE 122 Field Works 1
EE 220 Electrical Circuits 4
GE 101 Introduction to Engineering 2
GE 102 Enginnering Problem Solving 2
GE 111 Introduction to Engineering Drafting 3
GE 121 Computer Program 3
GE 131 Statics 3
GE 151 Materials of Engineering 3
GE 161 Processing of Engineering Materials 3
GE 211 Computer Augmented Design Technique 3
GE 231 Dynamics 3
GE 241 Strength of Materials 3
AND
GE 242 Strenght of Materials Lab 1
GE 272 Principles of Engineering Economy 3
Free Electives:
Other approved courses in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Engineering.
Subtotal 40
TOTAL 42
FAMILY AND CONSUMER
STUDIES - Occupational and
Certificate Programs
California State University, Los Angeles
Family and Consumer Studies or Home Economics is a diversified major leading to an Associate in Arts Degree and/or as transfer credit to a four-year college or university. The major provides seven interest areas: nutrition, foods, principles of clothing construction and fashion, textiles, consumer studies, marriage and family, child development and gerontology. The
major is designed for careers and training in new skills, enhancing one's home and surroundings, and for better use of one's personal and community resources. It is for men and women wishing to bring creativity and enrichment into their everyday lives as well as for those men and women preparing for a career in the Family and Consumer Studies field. Departmental requirements are listed in bold-faced type.
Associate in Arts Degree
ELECTIVES AND REQUIREMENTS:
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
FAM & CS 1 Career Opportunities 2
FAM & CS 10 Elementary Clothing 3
FAM & CS 11* Intermediate Clothing 3
FAM & CS 12* Advance Clothing 3
FAM & CS 13 Fashion Analysis 3
FAM & CS 17 Textiles 3
#FAM & CS 21** Nutrition 3
FAM & CS 24 Food Preparation 3
FAM & CS 31** Marriage & Family Life 3
FAM & CS 91** Life Management 3
CH DEV 1 Child Growth & Development 3
Total 32
#FAM & CS 21 meets science requirement for AA Degree.
**FAM & CS 21, 31 & 91 meet area E for transfer requirement
Family and Consumer Studies
Certificate
The Family and Consumer Studies Certificate totals 29 units of which all are required courses. Curriculum is designed for students who want to prepare themselves for a foundation for effective family living.
REQUIRED COURSES:
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
CH DEV 1 Child Growth & Development 3
FAM & CS 1 Career Opportunities 2
FAM & CS 10 Elementary Clothing 3
FAM & CS 11* Intermediate Clothing 3
FAM & CS 12* Advanced Clothing 3
FAM & CS 13 Fashion Analysis 3
FAM & CS 15 Interior Design 3
FAM & CS 17 Textiles 3
FAM & CS 21 Nutrition 3
FAM & CS 24 Food Preparation 3
FAM & CS 31 Marriage and Family 3
FAM & CS 91 Life Management 3
Total 35
Elder Care Certificate
REQUIRED COURSES:
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
FAM & CS 91 Life Management 3
FAM & CS 6 Challenge of Aging 3
FAM & CS 21 Nutrition 3
FAM & CS 25 Meal Planning and Purchasing 3
FAM & CS 30 Family Relationships 2
FAM & CS 31 Marriage and Family Life 3
FAM & CS 36 Nutrition for Older Adults 3
FAM & CS 37 Training for Gerontological Services 3
FAM & CS 70 Development of Community Projects 2
Electives:
Psychology 52 3
Total 28
Dressmaking Certificate
The Dressmaking Certificate program totals 20 units which are all required courses. Curriculum leads to a Dressmaking Alterations Certificate and/or employment as an alterationist or dressmaker.
REQUIRED COURSES:
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
FAM & CS 1 Career Opportunities 2
FAM & CS 10 Elementary Clothing 3
FAM & CS 11* Intermediate Clothing 3
FAM & CS 12* Advanced Clothing 3
FAM & CS 13 Fashion Analysis 3
FAM & CS 17 Textiles 3
FAM & CS 385 Directed Study 3
Total 20
*This course has a prerequisite.
Fashion Design Certificate
The Fashion-Design Certificate Program totals 26 units. All are required courses. Curriculum leads to a fashion design certificate and/or employment as a fashion designer or coordinator in the ready to wear industry or a custom dressmaking salon.
REQUIRED COURSES:
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
FAM & CS 1 Career Opportunities 2
FAM & CS 10 Elementary Clothing 3
FAM & CS 11* Intermediate Clothing 3
FAM & CS 12* Advanced Clothing 3
FAM & CS 13 Fashion Analysis 3
FAM & CS 17 Textiles 3
FAM & CS 385 Directed Study 3
FAM & CS 78 Historical & Contemporary Fashions 3
FAM & CS 80 Fashion Sketching, Design and
Illustration 3
Total 26
Fashion Merchandising
This certificate totals 26 units which are all required courses. Curriculum leads to employment in ready-to-wear industry store, specialty shops, and wholesale fashion showrooms.
REQUIRED COURSES:
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
CSIT 201 Introduction to Computers &
Their Uses 3
FAM & CS 1 Professional Development 2
FAM & CS 10 Elementary Clothing 3
FAM & CS 13 Fashion Analysis 3
FAM & CS 17 Textiles 3
FAM & CS 385 Directed Study 3
FAM & CS 79 Fashion Merchandising 3
MKTG 1 Principles of Selling 3
MKTG 21 Principles of Marketing 3
Total 26
Patternmaker Certificate
The Patternmaker Certificate Program totals 23 units which are all required courses. Curriculum leads to a patternmaker certificate and/or employment as a patternmaker in the ready-to- wear industry or a custom dressmaking salon.
REQUIRED COURSES:
SUBJECT NO. COURSE UNITS
FAM & CS 1 Career Opportunities 2
FAM & CS 10 Elementary Clothing 3
FAM & CS 11* Intermediate Clothing 3
FAM & CS 12* Advanced Clothing 3
FAM & CS 13 Fashion Analysis 3
FAM & CS 17 Textiles 3
FAM & CS 385 Directed Study 3
FAM & CS 80 Fashion Sketching, Design and
Illustration 3
Total 23
Theatrical Costume Construction
and Wardrobe Maintenance
Certificate
The 27 units Theatrical Costume Certificate Program leads to a Theatrical Costume Certificate and/or employment as a Theatrical Costume Designer, wardrobe coordinator or Costume Constructor and Maintenance position.
REQUIRED COURSES:
SUBJECT NO. COURSE UNITS
FAM & CS 10 Elementary Clothing 3
FAM & CS 12* Advanced Clothing 3
FAM & CS 13 Fashion Analysis 3
FAM & CS 17 Textiles 3
FAM & CS 78 Historical & Contemporary Fashions 3
THEATER 100 Introduction to Theater 3
THEATER 232 Play Production 2
THEATER 342 Technical Stage Production 2
THEATER 450 Beginning Stage Make-up 2
THEATER 301 Stage Craft 3
Total 27
Child Development
Students wishing to prepare for employment in early childhood programs, children's centers, areas of service and education for young children and their parents may select to concentrate in one of the following programs. Students may prepare for increasingly higher levels of employment and certification as described in the programs. The Associate in Arts Degree is earned by completion of required general education and elective courses totaling 60 units of work.
Family Child Care Provider - Certificate- Intitiated in 1995, all Family Child Care Providers are required to have child development training and education. This certificate provides the training and education.
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
CH DEV 10 Health, Safety, and Nutrition 3
CH DEV 50 Parenting 1
CH DEV 51 Parenting 1
CH DEV 52 Parenting 1
CH DEV 60 Intro to Family Child Care I 1
CH DEV 61 Intro to Famioly Child Care II 1
CH DEV 62 Developmental Profiles 2
CH DEV 63 Creative Curriculum in a Family Child Care Setting 2
Total Units 12
Teacher, Private Licensed Early
Childhood Program - Certificate 1
State Department of Health requirements for private licensed early childhood programs: 6 months work experience required.
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
CH DEV 1 Child Growth & Development 3
CH DEV 2 Early Childhood Princ. and Practices 3
CH DEV 11 Home, School & Comm. Relations 3
select one only:
CH DEV 3 Creative Experiences For Children I (3)
CH DEV 4 Creative Experiences for Children II (3)
CH DEV 15 Materials and Media in Bilingual-Bicultural Programs (3) 3
Total 12
*This course has a prerequisite.
Director Private Licensed Early
Childhood Principles Program - Certificate 2
Required courses are in bold face type.
UNITS
Teacher Certificate 1 12
Child Development 38 3
Child Development 10 3
Child Development 65 2
Total 20
A certificate from the college is given to students completing the above units with a grade of C or better in each class. See Family and Consumer Studies Department for procedures. A director must be 18 years of age or older, have 4 years of teaching experience, and must complete the Certificate requirements.
Associate in Arts Degree in Child
Development - Certificate 3
Note: FAM & CS represents Family and Consumer Studies and CH DEV represents Child Development.
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
CH DEV 1 Child Growth & Development 3
CH DEV 3 Creative Experiences for
Children I 3
CH DEV 10 Child Health 3
CH DEV 45 Programs for Exceptional
Children 3
FAM & CS 21 Nutrition 3
FAM & CS 31 Marriage & Family Life 3
CH DEV 2 Early Childhood Princ.
& Practices 3
CH DEV 34 Observing and Recording
Behavior 3
CH DEV 4 Creative Experiences
for Children II 3
CH DEV 15 Materials & Media in Bilingual-
Bicultural Education 3
CH DEV 11 Home, School & Community
Relations 3
CH DEV 22 Laboratory In Child Development I 4
AND CH DEV 23 Laboratory in Child Development II 4
OR
CH DEV 81* Field Work in Child Development I 3
AND
CH DEV 82 Field Work in Child Development II 3
Total 41/47
Recommended General Education: 18
Additional 9 units from the following: 9
Child Development 14, 30, 36, 37, 42, 46, 50, 51, 52, 71 Education 1
TOTAL 60
*This course has a prerequisite.
The Vocational Associate in Arts Degree in Child Development meets the requirements for Children's Center Permit on Postponement issued by the Commission for Teacher Preparation and Licensing, with one year of teaching experience (one year equals 100 days of two hours minimum per day). Student must receive a grade of C or better in each course to
fulfill Teacher Preparation requirements.
EDUCATIONAL AIDE PROGRAM -General Program (Option 1)
East Los Angeles College, in cooperation with local educational agencies, enriches students for service as Education Aides, assisting classroom teachers at the elementary school level. There are three options offered: (1) General; (2) Special Education; (3) Bilingual-Bicultural. Students will take the core program and select the option of their choice.
CORE PROGRAM: UNITS
CH DEV 1 Child Development I 3
CH DEV 3 Creative Experiences I 3
CH DEV 22/23 Laboratory in Child Development 8
OR
CH DEV 81 & 82 Field Work in
Child Development I and II 6
one course from:
Child Development 42, Asian American Studies 2, or African American Studies 2. 3
Total 15 or 23
GENERAL PROGRAM: UNITS
CH DEV 2 Early Childhood Princ. & Practices 3
CH DEV 34 Observing & Rec. Children's Behavior 3
CH DEV 10 Child Health 3
CH DEV 11 Home, School & Community Relations 3
EDUC 1 Introduction to Teaching 3
CH DEV 14 Bilingual- Bicultural Education 3
PSYCH 1 General Psychology I 3
ENGLISH 101* College Reading and Composition I 3
Total 24
See General Education Requirements for remaining 27 units of all options.
EDUCATION ASSOCIATE - Special
Education (Option 2)
CORE:
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
CH DEV 1 Child Development I 3
CH DEV 3 Creative Experiences I 3
CH DEV 22/23 Laboratory in Child Development 8
OR
CH DEV 81 & 82 Field Work in
Child Development I and II 6
CH DEV 45 Program for Exceptional Children 3
Total 14/23
GENERAL PROGRAM:
one course from:
Child Development 42, Asian American Studies 2, or
African American Studies 2. 3
plus:
CH DEV 2 Early Childhood Principles & Practices 3
CH DEV 34 Observing and Recording Behavior 3
CH DEV 10 Child Health 3
SPEECH 161 Speech and Language Development 3
OR
SPEECH 162 Communication Disorders 3
SPEC ED 20 American Sign Language 4
Total 19
See General Education Requirements for remaining 29
units of all options.
BILINGUAL-Bicultural
Education (Option 3)
CORE:
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
CH DEV 1 Child Development I 3
CH DEV 3 Creative Experiences I 3
CH DEV 22/23 Laboratory in Child Development 8
OR
CH DEV 81 & 82 Field Work in
Child Development I and II 6
one course from:
Child Development 42, Asian American Studies 2, or
African-American Studies 2. 3
Total 15/17
BILINGUAL EDUCATION: UNITS
CH DEV 14 Bilingual- Bicultural Education 3
CH DEV 15 Materials & Media in Bilingual -
Bicultural Education 3
ENGLISH 101* College Reading and Composition I 3
SPANISH 1, 2, or 3
or Asian Language 1, 2 9 units of languages
Total 18
See General Education Requirements for remaining 27 units of all options.
FIRE TECHNOLOGY -
Occupational Program
This program in Fire Technology is designed for pre-service or in-service students who wish to prepare for or improve themselves in positions in the profession of fire fighting and fire suppression.
This two-year program leads to the Associate in Arts degree in Fire Technology. In addition, this program meets all lower division requirements for Pepperdine University's Bachelor of Science in Public Management and incorporates the courses recommended by the California Fire Chiefs Association in cooperation with the California State Department of Education. Departmental requirements are listed in bold-faced type.
ELECTIVES AND REQUIREMENTS:
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
CHEM 40* Basic Chemistry OR
ENV SCI 12 Environmental Chemistry 3
FIRE TEC 1 Introduction to Fire Technology 3
FIRE TEC 3 Fund. of Fire Behavior & Control 3
FIRE TEC 5 Fund. of Fire Protection 3
FIRE TEC 6 Fund. of Fire Prevention 3
FIRE TEC 7 Wildland Fire Control 3
FIRE TEC 8 Fire Hydraulics 3
FIRE TEC 9 Fire Fighting Tactics & Strategy I 3
FIRE TEC 21 Fire Protection Equipment
and Systems 3
Total 17
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 33
Total 60
*Required courses.
GOVERNMENTAL SUPERVISION -Occupational, Certificate Program
There are many opportunities in the greater Los Angeles area for employment with the various levels of government. A Certificate in Governmental Supervision is offered by the College to students who complete a total of 30 units in the program described below. The Certificate is regarded by civic agencies as evidence of significant achievement. Departmental requirements are listed in bold-faced type.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CERTIFICATE
Core Program:
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
SUPV 1 Elements of Supervision 3
SUPV 2* Basic Psychology for Supervisors OR
SUPV 3* Human Relations 3
SUPV 5* Organization and Management 3
SUPV 6* Labor-Management Relations 3
SUPV 8 Work Simplification 3
SUPV 11 Oral Communications OR
SPEECH 101 Public Speaking I 3
SUPV 12 Written Communications for Supervisors OR
BUS 33* Report Writing 3
MGMT 50 Local Government for the Manager 3
CSIT 201 Intro to Computers and Their Uses 3
CSIT 291 Programming Laboratory 1
Total 28
Governmental Supervision Option:
Electives: 6 units of Management or Supervision courses 6
Total 30
*This course has a prerequisite.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ASSOCIATE IN ARTS
DEGREE
The Associate in Arts degree program is intended for persons employed full time for a governmental agency. Students not yet employed should consult with a counselor before enrolling in the following program:
Core Program 24
Option Requirements 6
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
SUPV 4* Supervisor Responsibility for Management
of Personnel 3
BUS 33* Report Writing 3
SUPV 16 Mgmt. Controls and the Supervisor OR
MGMT 48* Mgmt. Systems & Procedures 3
Total 9
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 12
Electives: 12
Total 63
*This course has a prerequisite.
HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Occupational and Certificate
Programs
The field of medical records and health information offers many opportunities. The adequately trained person will find positions available in government and private hospitals, long term care facilities and all types of ambulatory care facilities, peer review organizations, and medical research organizations. These and related organizations, use health record technicians. Many health record practitioners, as independent contractors, work with various types of firms, including insurance companies. The programs outlined below will prepare the student for county and civil service examinations and can lead to various other desirable positions.
This Associate in Science degree program is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP), in cooperation with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Council on Accreditation. Every affiliating hospital is approved by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, and each student is expected to obtain experience in several different hospitals and ambulatory care facilities. Students who have previously completed an associate or baccalaureate degree are awarded a Certificate in Health Information Technology, or a second Associate in Science degree only upon request. After completion of the Program, the student may take a national examination conducted by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Upon passing this examination the student becomes an Accredited Record Technician and may use the letters A.R.T. after his or her name.
Associate in Science Degree Program
REQUIREMENTS AND ELECTIVES:
NOTE: Several curriculum changes are in process. Refer to the Program Director for details.
FIRST YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
1ANATOMY 1 Introduction to Human Anatomy 4
6CSIT 201 Introduction to Computers and
Their Uses 3
CSIT 291 Programming Laboratory 1
HIT 101 Trends in Health Care and Delivery Systems 2
HIT 102 Introduction to Health Info Tech. 3
HIT 133* Medical Terminology 3
Total 16
SECOND SEMESTER
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
ENGLISH 101 College Reading and Composition I 3
HIT 103* Introduction to ICD-9-CM Coding 3
HIT 106 Hospital Ethics and Law 2
CSIT 200 Microcomputers in Business OR 3
HIT 210* Computer Applications in Medical
Records Technology 2
PE Physical Education 1
PHYSIOL 1* Introduction to Human Physiology 4
Total 15/16
SECOND YEAR - THIRD SEMESTER
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
HIT 201* Advanced Coding and Indexing 3
HIT 207* Introduction to Health Statistics 3
HIT 221* Quality Management and Leadership 3
HIT 202 Directed Practice for Coding
Specialists OR
HIT 231* Directed Practice in Medical Record
Procedures I OR
COOP ED 941* Cooperative Education in Health Information Technology 4
HIT 234* Introduction to Pathology 5
Total 18
FOURTH SEMESTER
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
3HEALTH 2 Health and Fitness OR
3HEALTH 8 Women's Personal Health OR
3HEALTH 11 Principles of Healthful Living 3
4 American Institutions 3
5 Humanities 3
HIT 222* Health Information Services Organization
and Management 3
HIT 241* Directed Practice in Medical
Record Procedures II 4
PSYCH 1 General Psychology 3
Total 19
TOTAL 67-68
Competency in reading, written expression and mathematics is also required for this program.
Typing skill of 40 wpm is also required.
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES:
Computer Science-Information Technology 200, 233
Supervision 1, 3, 8, 12
Management 31, 32, 48
Microbiology 1 or 20
Health Information Technology 211, 212
Office Administration 31, 32, 76
Psychology 2
Mathematics 227, 230
*This course has a prerequisite.
1 This course fulfills the Natural Science Requirements. Biology 20 may be taken in lieu of Anatomy 1 and Physiology 1.
2 Learning Skills, courses including the following may be substituted. English 61, 62, 63, 65.
3 This course fulfills the Health Education requirement for graduation.
4 One of the following courses must be taken; African-American Studies 4, 5; History 5, 6, 11, 12, 41, 42, Chicano Studies 7, 8, Political Science 1.
5 See catalog for a listing of courses.
6 This course fulfills the Communication and Analytical Thinking requirement.
Health Information Technology - Certificate Program
(For individual with other college degrees only)#
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
ANATOMY 1 Introduction to Human Anatomy 4
CSIT 201 Introduction to Computers and
Their Uses 3
HIT 101 Trends in Health Careers and
Health Care 2
HIT 102 Introduction to Health Info Tech 3
*HIT 103 Introduction to ICD-9-CM Coding 3
HIT 106 Hospital Ethics and Law 2
*HIT 133 Medical Terminology 3
*HIT 201 Advanced Coding and Abstracting 3
*HIT 207 Introduction to Health Statistics 3
CSIT 200 Microcomputers in Business OR 3
*HIT 210 Computer Applications in Health Info
Tech 2
*HIT 221 Quality Management and Leadership 3
*HIT 222 Health Information Services Organization
and Management 3
*HIT 234 Introduction to Pathology 5
*HIT 202 Directed Practice for Coding
Specialists OR
*HIT 231 Directed Practice in Health Information
Procedures I OR
*COOP ED 941 Cooperative Education in Health Information Technology 4
*HIT 241 Directed Practice in Medical Record
Procedures II 4
*PHYSIOL 1 Introduction to Human Physiology 4
PSYCH 1 General Psychology 3
Total 55
#Note: Individual planning to take AHIMA accreditation examination must have a previous college degree.
Coding Specialist - Certificate Program
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
**HIT 102 Introduction to Health Info Tech 3
*HIT 103 Introduction to ICD-9-CM Coding 3
*HIT 133 Medical Terminology 3
*HIT 201 Advanced Coding and Abstracting 3
HIT 202 Directed Practice for Coding
Specialist OR
*HIT 231 Directed Practice in Health Info
Procedures I OR
*COOP ED 941 Cooperative Education in Health
Information Technology 4
*HIT 234 Introduction to Pathology 5
ANATOMY 1 Introduction to Human Anatomy 4
*PHYSIOL 1 Introduction to Human Physiology 4
Total 29
*This course has a prerequisite
**Or one year experience working with medical records.
Health Information
Coding and Statistics Clerk -
Certificate Program
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
ANATOMY 1 Introduction to Human Anatomy
and Physiology 1 OR
BIOLOGY 20* Introduction to Human Anatomy
and Physiology 4 or 8
HIT 102 Introduction to Health Information Tech 3
HIT 103* Introduction to ICD-9-CM Coding 3
HIT 106 Hospital Ethics and Law 2
HIT 133* Medical Terminology 3
HIT 201* Advanced Coding and Abstracting 3
HIT 202 Directed Practice for
Coding Specialists OR
HIT 231 Directed Practice in Health Info
Procedures I OR
*COOP ED 941 Cooperative Education in Health
Information Technology 4
HIT 207* Introduction to Health Statistics 3
HIT 234* Introduction to Pathology 5
OFF ADM 31 Business English OR
***ENGLISH 101 College and Reading and Comp. I 3
**OFF ADM 2 Typewriting II 3
Total 36 or 40
*This course has a prerequisite.
**Or typing skill of 40 w.p.m. is required.
***English 101 or other English course fulfilling graduation requirement.
Medical Transcriptionist -
Certificate Program
The Medical Transcriptionist is a skilled member of the allied health team in great demand today. The field is a demanding and rewarding one with new challenges that assure a constantly changing variety of job opportunities and responsibilities. A Certificate of Completion is issued after completion of 30 units from the courses listed below.
This One Year Program is designed to develop the following skills:
Accuracy and Speed in transcribing medical dictation, using the latest transcribing equipment and/or adaptations
Ability to type accurate medical data because of a broad knowledge of medical terms, drugs and instruments
Familiarity with the various types of medical reports
Knowledge of how and when to use medical dictionaries, spelling guides and other standard references.
REQUIREMENTS AND ELECTIVES
FIRST SEMESTER
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
HIT 133* Medical Terminology 3
ANATOMY 1 Introduction to Human Anatomy 4
HIT 211* Introduction to Medical Transcription 3
OFF ADM 31 Business English 3
OFF ADM 84 Microcomputer Office Applications 3
Total 16
SECOND SEMESTER
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
HIT 212* Advanced Medical Transcription/
Directed Practice 8
Electives 6
Total 14
TOTAL 30
Recommended Electives for related majors:
Health Information Technology 102
Health Information Technology 234
Physiology 1
Health Information Technology 106
Recommended Electives If Needed:
Office Administration 2 or 3 (typing, 40-50 wpm)
Health Information Technology 120
Office Administration 7, 34, 35, 35y or 35z
*This course has a prerequisite.
Medical Record Typist Clerk -
Certificate Program
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
HIT 102 Introduction to Health Information Tech. 3
HIT 106 Hospital Ethics and Law 2
HIT 120 Medical Science for Allied
Health Personnel OR
HIT 133* Medical Terminology 3
OFF ADM 1 Typewriting I 3
**OFF ADM 2 Typewriting II 3
***ENGLISH 101 College Reading and Comp. I 3
Total 17
**Or typing skill of 40 w.p.m. is required.
***English 101 or other course fulfilling graduation requirement.
INTERNATIONAL TRADE -
Certificate Program
The Certificate Program in International Trade stresses those skills most sought by today's employers in international commerce. The benefits of this certificate program are numerous. The field of international trade provides career opportunities for persons with specialized skills in import and export documentation, banking, sales marketing, air-sea-truck transportation, and the principals of foreign trade business management. Students will earn a Certificate in International Trade upon completion of 32-34 units of international trade and related courses.
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
INT BUS 1 International Trade 3
INT BUS 2 Transport Systems 3
INT BUS 3 Export Procedures I 3
INT BUS 4 Import Procedures I 3
ANTHRO 102 Human Ways of Life: Cultural Anthro 3
GEOG 2 Cultural Elements of Geography OR
GEOG 5 Geography of Resource Utilization 3
ENGLISH 101* College Reading and
Composition I OR
ENGLISH 61, 65 Intermediate Reading and
Composition OR
ENGLISH 62 Reading and Writing 3
CSIT 201 Introduction to Computers & Their Uses 3
MATH 227 Statistics OR
MATH 235 Mathematical Analysis for Business and
Social Sciences I 4-5
FOR LANG Any Introductory Foreign Language
(1 class) 5
Electives
International Business 13
Anthropology 385 3
Total Units for the Certificate. 36-37
Note: Classes in International Business must be taken in numerical order. The remaining classes required for the International Trade Certificate may be taken in any order and during any semester. See the Schedule of Classes.
JOURNALISM - Occupational and
Certificate Program
This program is designed for the student intending to pursue newspaper work on a small daily or weekly community newspaper, magazine work, public relations, or free-lance writing.
Note: Journalism 101 should be taken by Journalism majors during their first semester.
REQUIREMENTS AND ELECTIVES:
Core Program:
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
JOURN 101 Collecting & Writing News 3
JOURN 105 Mass Communications 3
JOURN 202* Advanced Newswriting 3
JOURN 216* Copyreading & Headline Writing OR
JOURN 217 Publication Laboratory 3 or 2
JOURN 218* Practical Editing OR
JOURN 220 Magazine Editing 3
JOURN 219 Techniques for Staff Editors 1
JOURN 142 Principles of Public Relations OR
PUB REL 1 Public Relations 1 3
PHOTO 10 Beginning Photography 3
Total 22 or 21
OPTION A: Editorial
This program sequence is for students training for reporting, writing and editing jobs.
FIRST YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER UNITS
JOURN 101 Collecting & Writing News 3
JOURN 105 Mass Communications 3
General Education 9
Total 15
SECOND SEMESTER UNITS
JOURN 202 Advanced Newswriting 3
JOURN 218 Practical Editing OR
JOURN 220 Magazine Editing 3
JOURN 142 Principles of Public Relations OR
PUB REL 1 Principles of Public Relations 3
PHOTO 10 Beginning Photography 3
General Education 3
Total 15
SECOND YEAR
THIRD SEMESTER UNITS
JOURN 202 Advanced Newswriting 3
JOURN 217 Publication Laboratory 2
JOURN 218 Practical Editing OR
JOURN 220 Magazine Editing 3
JOURN 219 Techniques for Staff Editors 1
Electives 6
Total 15
FOURTH SEMESTER UNITS
JOURN 218 Practical Editing OR
JOURN 220 Magazine Editing 3
Electives 12
Total 15
OPTION A: Total Units 60
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES:
Economics 2
Journalism 103
Journalism 108
Journalism 220
Photography 12
Political Science 1 or 7
Psychology 1
*This course has a prerequisite.
For an Art Department Certificate/Associate of Art Degree in Electronic Publishing - see Electronic Publishing.
MARKETING - Occupational and
Certificate Programs
There are numerous career opportunities in sales, merchandising, and advertising for properly trained persons. Occupations for which community college students are trained, or to which they may advance, include retail sales, insurance sales, department manager and buyer, chain store manager, credit manager, advertising salesperson, and wholesale sales work. The merchandising and selling program is also planned for those who plan to operate their own business.
Local business associations cooperate in offering suitable paid employment experience to students.
Certificate
A Marketing and Selling Certificate will be issued upon completion of 24 units of work (including 9 units in Marketing), plus 6 units of elective courses related to the student's area of concentration. Departmental requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree are listed in bold-faced type.
REQUIREMENTS AND ELECTIVES:
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
ACCTG 21 Bookkeeping & Accounting I 3
BUS 1 Introduction to Business 3
CSIT 201 Introduction to Computers and
Their Uses 3
CSIT 291 Programming Laboratory 1
MGMT 13 Small Business Management I 3
MGMT 15 Small Business Management II 3
MKTG 1 Principles of Selling 3
MKTG 3 Sales Management 3
MKTG 11 Fundamentals of Advertising 3
MKTG 12 Advertising Copy and Layout 3
MKTG 21 Principles of Marketing 3
MKTG 31 Retail Merchandising 3
REAL ES 1 Real Estate Principles 3
SUPV 1 Elements of Supervision OR
MGMT 2 Organization & Management Theory 3
MGMT 6 Public Relations 3
Total 40
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 18
Additional Electives: 6 units from the following list 6
Supervision 2
Management 33
Family and Consumer Studies 2, 31
Finance 2, 8, 31
Total 64
*This course has a prerequisite.
MEDICAL ASSISTING PROGRAM -Occupational and Certificate
Programs
This program prepares men and women for positions in Allied Health Sciences working in hospitals,doctor's offices, and community medical facilities. The option in Medical Assistant is designed to prepare students to perform administrative and duties such as scheduling and receiving patients, maintenance of records, insurance matters, assisting with examinations, taking medical histories, and other related duties.
Individuals completing the Community Health Worker program are prepared to identify and understand selected health factors underlying a patient's illness and to communicate these factors to the other members of the health team. In addition, the community health worker assists patients and their families: 1) to understand and accept medical treatments; 2) to adjust to permanent as well as temporary effects of illness; 3) to utilize resources such as local agencies assisting in patient recovery and 4) to serve as a liaison between community agencies, hospitals and clinics, and patients.
Certificate
The Certificate of Completion will be granted to a student upon completion of a minimum of 38 units of work from the required courses. Most course work taken for the Certificate will apply toward meeting the requirements for the Associate in Science degree. Certificate and degree requirements are indicated under each of the following options.
A recently developed Electrocardiographic Technician (EKG) certificate program is available as a medical assisting option. Individuals completing the program of instruction should be capable of performing electrocardiograms and related procedures.
Medical Secretarial is a program designed to prepare students for secretarial positions in health care institutions and the medical office.
Note: ALD HTH represents Allied Health
HIT represents Health Information Technology
MED REC TECH represents Medical Records Technology.
Certificate requirements are listed in bold-faced type.Once students complete all certificate requirements, a formal request must be filed with the Admissions Office for a certificate. Refer to the Admission Office for the filing procedure.
CORE PROGRAM: Required for all options.
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
BIOLOGY 25 Human Biology 3
HIT 133* Medical Terminology 3
SPEECH 101 Public Speaking OR
Cooperative Education 6-8
Total 15-17
*This course has a prerequisite.
Option I - Medical Assistant
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
ALD HTH 30*/** Introduction to Electrocardiography OR
equivalent course work 3
ACCTG 21 Bookkeeping and Accounting I 3
CHEM 51* Fundamentals of Chemistry I 5
MICRO 20* General Microbiology 4
EDA 10 Emergency Medical Technician I
Ambulance 6
HIT 106 Hospital Ethics and Law 2
MGMT 31 Human Relations for Employees OR
SUPV 1 Elements of Supervision OR
CSIT 233 Data Management for
Microcomputers I 3
OFF ADM 31 Business English 3
OFF ADM 32* Business Communications 3
Total 32
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 18
*This course has a prerequisite.
**The offering of this course is dependent on budget availability.
Electives: 10 units from the following: 10
Anatomy 1
Cooperative Education
Microbiology 20
Office Administration 32*
Physiology 1
Total 60
Option II - Community Health Worker
REQUIREMENTS:
Core Program 15-17
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
HEALTH 11 Principles of Healthful Living 3
SUPV 2 Basic Psychology for
Supervisors 3
PSYCH 1 Introduction to Psychology 3
SOC 19 Introduction to the
Social Services 3
Total 12
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 9
(see next page for electives requirements)
Electives: 24-26 units from the following list 24-26
Child Development 1
Mathematics 105, 115, 120
Microbiology 20
Health Information Technology 101
Psychology 11
Emergency Department Assistant 10
Spanish 8, 14
Family & Consumer Studies 31
Mathematics 115*
Total 60-64
Option III - Electrocardiographic
Technician Certificate and Degree Program
REQUIREMENTS:
Core Program 15-17
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
HIT 120 Medical Science for Allied Health
Personnel. 3
ALD HTH 30* Introd. to Electrocardiography OR
NURSG 380 Electrocardiographic
Interpretation OR
COOP ED Cooperative Education 6
ANATOMY 1 Introduction to Human
Anatomy 4
CHEM 51* Fundamentals of Chemistry I 5
ENGLISH 101* Reading and Composition I AND/OR
PHYSIOL 1* Elementary Physiology 4
PSYCH 1 Introduction to Psychology 3
Electives 6
Total 31 or 35
General Education 18
Total 64-70
*This course has a prerequisite.
ELECTIVES:
Supervision 1, 2, 3
Office Administration 33, 34
Option IV - Medical Secretarial
The program prepares the student for secretarial positions in hospitals, doctors'offices, clinics and the medical organizations of large corporations or public health services. The medical secretary is frequently required to have technician or nursing training in addition to other secretarial skills.
Departmental requirements are listed in bold-faced type.
REQUIREMENTS AND ELECTIVES:
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
ANATOMY 1 Introduction to Human Anatomy 4
BUS 38 Business Computations 3
CSIT 233 Data Management for
Micro Computers I 3
HIT 101 Introduction to Medical Record Tech 3
HIT 106 Hospital Ethics and Law 2
HIT 133 Medical Terminology 3
HIT 211 Introduction to Medical
Transcription 3
OFF MCH 1 Introduction to Office Machines 1
OFF ADM 3* Typewriting III 3
OFF ADM 11* Shorthand II 3
OFF ADM 21* Medical Secretarial
Procedures I 5
OFF ADM 31 Business English 3
OFF ADM 32* Business Communications 3
Cooperative Education 4
PSYCH 1 General Psychology I 3
ELECTIVES (See below) 4-6
Total 50-52
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 11
Electives: 4-6 units from the following list: 4-6
Anatomy 1
Microbiology 20*
Health Information Technology 234*
Office Admin *18, *23, 33, 34, *39
Chemistry 51*
Biology 20*
English *61, *63, *64, *65, *66 or *101
Total units 61-63
*This course has a prerequisite.
NURSING, REGISTERED (R.N.) -
Occupational Program
PHILOSOPHY
PHILOSOPHY OF THE NURSING PROGRAM
The Nursing Department at East Los Angeles College believes that individuals should have opportunities made available to them to develop to their greatest potential. The purpose of the nursing program is to provide learning experiences for students who have chosen to enter nursing practice and to prepare students for the successful completion of the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX). The program prepares nursing graduates with entry level skills in diverse community settings and also in the changing roles of the nurse in relation to health promotion and restoration, illness prevention, health maintenance, and health care of the dying. The nursing department offers a generic program for students wishing to enter nursing practice as Registered Nurses and a career ladder program for Licensed Vocational Nurses who wish upward mobility to Registered Nurses' level. The philosophy incorporates the Nursing Process, Maslow's Theory of Basic Needs, and Erikson's Developmental Stages.
PHILOSOPHY CONSISTENT WITH EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE
The philosophy of the Nursing Department is consistent with the educational philosophy of the college which states that its "main responsibility is to students and to the provision of education which benefits students and enables them to contribute to society." The college also affirms that individuals should have opportunities to develop to their full potential. The Nursing Department and the college exhibit congruency in their beliefs by recognizing the necessity to adapt to changing educational needs and to the growing diversity among students.
RN Basic Program Prerequisite and Application procedure are being revised. New guidelines will be in place for the Fall 1996 semester.
Contact the Nursing department at (213) 265-8896, for any questions you may have.
Advisement is available by contacting the Nursing Chairperson.
All students transferring from another School of Nursing will be evaluated by a Nursing Department Committee as to nursing course transfer credit. Syllabi and college catalog must accompany application. In addition all transfers must submit a letter from their former chairperson stating they are clinically safe.
THE FOLLOWING COURSES ARE REQUIRED IN ORDER TO RECEIVE AN Associate in Arts IN NURSING.
General Education
Chemistry "C" or better/1 semester college with lab
Biology 20 or Anatomy 1/Physiology 1
Microbiology 1 or 20
English 101
Mathematics 115
Psychology 1
Speech 101 or 111
Sociology 1 or 11 or Anthropology 102
Humanities
American Institutions (recommended courses are African American Studies 4, 5 , and Chicano Studies 7, 8)
Physical Education (1 unit)
SPECIAL NOTES:
No substitutions are allowed for the General Education courses as all subjects must meet with Board of Registered Nursing Approval. Please check the catalog for the transfer status of the general education courses under graduation plan"B".
Nursing 9-10 week short term courses:
Nursing 211A, 211B, 221, 222, 242, 231, 232, 241, 243, 257, 257A, 257B, 261,
Scholastic Requirement: A minimum garde of "C" in the above courses is required (see catalog for exceptions, if any)
Registered Nurse (RN) Curriculum
Each nursing class is short term, 9-10 weeks in length.
Nursing theory classes utilize a modular format in classes that are usually scheduled during the day. Nursing clinical or laboratory classes are scheduled in select hospitals around the city, during the day, and/or evening shift.
Students must provide their own transportation to extended facilities. ELAC uniforms must be worn when in a clinical facility unless otherwise stated by Department of Nursing.
Students completing the requirements of the Registered Nursing Program graduation must petition for grad check (see schedule of classes for deadline). Students are required to purchase malpractice insurance upon acceptance into the program. Students must also meet Departmental health standards.
BASIC R.N. NURSING CURRICULUM:
See Prerequisites for Acceptance into Program.
UNITS
FIRST SEMESTER
Nursing 250 Orientation to Nursing 1
NURSG 211A Nursing Fundamentals 4
NURSG 211B Medical-Surgical Nursing I 4
NURSG 257A The Nursing Process 1.5
NURSG 257B Health Assessment 1.5
Physical Education 1
Total 13
SECOND SEMESTER
NURSG 221 Medical Surgical Nursing II 4
NURSG 231 Medical Surgical III 4
HUMANITIES 3
ENGLISH 101 College Reading and Composition I 3
Total 14
THIRD SEMESTER
SPEECH 101 Oral Communication I OR
SPEECH 111 Voice and Articulation 3
SOC 1 Introduction to Sociology OR
SOC 11 Ethnic & Racial Minorities in the US OR ANTHRO 102 Human Ways of Life: Cultural Anthro. 3
NURSG 242 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing 4
NURSG 222 Women's Health and Newborn Care 4
Total 14
FOURTH SEMESTER
NURSG 241 Medical Surgical Nursing IV 7
NURSG 232 Child Health Nursing 4
NURSG 243 Role Transition 1
American Institutions 3
Total 15
TOTAL 56
SPECIAL NOTES: Applied to All Curricula
1. Each nursing class is short term, nine weeks in length. General Education and Nursing courses are scheduled sequentially in each curricula and must be completed before progressing to the next semester. See "Progression of Courses".
2. NO SUBSTITUTIONS ARE ALLOWED FOR THE GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES AS ALL SUBJECTS MUST MEET WITH THE BOARD OF REGISTERED NURSING APPROVAL.
3. Please check the catalog for the transfer status of the General Education courses under graduation plan "B". Completion of ELAC's Nursing Program is transferable to CSU and UC systems. Check the catalog for the transfer status of Special Education courses under graduation plan "B".
4. American Institutions - Recommended Courses:
African-American Studies 4, 5
Chicano Studies 7, 8
See College Catalog for other courses fulfilling this requirement.
5. SCHOLASTIC REQUIREMENT: A minimum grade of "C" in the above General Education and Nursing courses is required.
6. See Nursing Student Handbook for Challenge/Transfer information.
7. LVN's may not transfer from one option to another under the Curricula for License Vocational Nurses.
R.N. CURRICULA FOR LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSES - 2 OPTIONS
OPTION #1 LVN - RN
OPTION #1 (LVN - RN)
1. Student is a graduate of the Nursing Program.
2. Student is eligible to receive A.A. or Certificate of Completion.
3. Eligible for R.N. Board Exams.
4. License recognized in all states.
PRE-REQUISITES
Current California LVN License
Same pre-requisites as generic student
FIRST SEMESTER
NURSG 221 Medical Surgical Nursing II 4
NURSG 231 Medical Surgical Nursing III 4
NURSG 261 Nursing Process Review 1
PSYCH 1 General Psychology I 3
Spanish 24 3
Physical Education 1
Total 16
SECOND SEMESTER
NURSG 222 Women's Health and Newborn Care 4
NURSG 242 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing 4
SPEECH 101 Oral Communication I OR
SPEECH 111 Voice and Articulation 3
SOC 1 Introduction to Sociology OR
SOC 11 Ethnic & Racial Minorities in the US OR
ANTHRO 102 Human Ways of Life: Cultural
Anthropology 3
Total 14
THIRD SEMESTER
NURSG 232 Child Health Nursing 4
NURSG 241 Medical Surgical Nursing IV 7
NURSG 243 Role Transition 1
*American Institution 3
Total 15
OPTION #2 (30 Unit Program)
1. Student is eligible to take the R.N. Board Examination.
2. Student is NOT a graduate of the Nursing Program and does not qualify for the A.A.degree or Certificate of completion.
3. The license obtained under the 30 unit program is only recognized in California and may not be recognized by other institutions of higher learning.
PRE-REQUISITES
Physiology 1 and Microbiology 1 or 20
Current California LVN License
FIRST SEMESTER
NURSG 231 Medical Surgical Nursing III 4
NURSG 242 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing 4
NURSG 261 Nursing Process Review 1
Total 9
SECOND SEMESTER
NURSG 241 Medical Surgical Nursing III 7
*NURSG 243 Role Transition 1
Total 7 or 8
Note: High school Diploma or GED is required to take the R.N. Board Examination (NCLEX)
*Optional
GENERAL INFORMATION
Once admitted to the program, the Department reserves the right to prescribe a remedial program for a student based on academic/clinical performance needs. Students must provide Final Grades after each semester to validate completion of courses.
The approximate program cost is posted in the Nursing Department office. The initial outlay for uniforms, books, physical examination (on you own), and malpractice insurance is approximately $500.
Health Examination
Upon acceptance into the program, the student must satisfactorily pass a health examination by a licensed physician and have various laboratory tests and immunizations as needed to determine physical and mental fitness.
Continuing Education
Board of Registered Nursing approved courses are offered by Community Services in conjunction with Department of Nursing each semester. Please check the school schedule or call Community Services or the Department of Nursing for more specific information.
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION - Degree and Certificate Programs
These Associate of Arts degree programs and seven Certificate programs are designed to prepare the students for professional/occupational careers in the office administration fields. The Degree programs - Executive Secretary, Legal Secretary and Office Systems Specialist - can be completed in two years. The Certificate programs can be completed within two to three semesters. When students complete all the requirements, they may apply for the A.A. degree and the Certificates. To complete the degree/certificate programs, students should complete the required courses within three years; otherwise, students may be required to meet the requirements in the current catalog.
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
DEGREE
The Associate of Arts Degree in Office Administration - Executive Secretary requires a minimum of 44 units of Office Administration course work plus graduation requirements.
A.A. Degree - Major Requirements
FIRST SEMESTER
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
OFF ADM 10 Shorthand I 5
OFF ADM 31 Business English 3
OFF ADM 35 Concepts in Information Systems 3
Graduation Requirements. 4
Subtotal 15
SECOND SEMESTER
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
OFF ADM 3* Typewriting/Keyboarding III 3
OFF ADM 34 Business Vocabulary & Spelling 2
OFF ADM 33 Records Management 2
OFF ADM 11* Shorthand II 5
Graduation Requirements. 4
Subtotal 16
THIRD SEMESTER
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
OFF ADM 12* Shorthand III 5
OFF ADM 39* Word Processing Keyboarding and
Operations OR
OFF ADM 84 Microcomputer Office Applications:
WordPerfect 3
OFF ADM 89 Microcomputer Office
Applications: DOS 3
Graduation Requirements. 5
Subtotal 16
FOURTH SEMESTER
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
OFF ADM 32* Business Communications 3
OFF ADM 41 Office Methods 4
OFF ADM 7* Machine Transcription 3
Graduation Requirements. 5
Subtotal 15
TOTAL 62
LEGAL SECRETARY DEGREE
The Associate of Arts Degree in Office Administration - Legal Secretarial requires a minimum of 42 units of Office Administration course work plus graduation requirements.
A.A. Degree - Major Requirements
FIRST SEMESTER
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
OFF ADM 2* Typewriting/Keyboarding II 3
OFF ADM 31 Business English 3
OFF ADM 34 Business Vocabulary & Spelling 2
Graduation Requirements. 6
Subtotal 14
SECOND SEMESTER
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
OFF ADM 3* Typewriting/Keyboarding III 3
OFF ADM 35 Concepts in Information Systems 3
OFF ADM 89 Microcomputer Office
Applications: DOS 3
LAW 1 Business Law 1 3
Graduation Requirements 4
Subtotal 16
THIRD SEMESTER
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
OFF ADM 33 Records Management 2
OFF ADM 84 Microcomputer Office Applications:
Beginning WordPerfect 3
OFF ADM 23* Legal Secretarial Procedures I 5
Graduation Requirements 4
Subtotal 14
FOURTH SEMESTER
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
OFF ADM 24* Legal Secretarial Procedures II 5
OFF ADM 32* Business Communications 3
OFF ADM 91 Microcomputer Office Applications:
Advanced Word Processing 2
OFF ADM 92 Computer Window Applications: 2
Graduation Requirements 4
Subtotal 16
TOTAL 60
OFFICE SYSTEMS SPECIALIST
DEGREE
The Associate of Arts Degree in Office Administration - Office Systems Specialist requires a minimum of 38 units of Office Administration course work plus graduation requirements.
FIRST SEMESTER
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
OFF ADM 31 Business English 3
OFF ADM 33 Records Management 2
OFF ADM 35 Concepts in Information Systems 3
Graduation Requirements 5
Subtotal 13
SECOND SEMESTER
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
OFF ADM 3* Typewriting/Keyboarding III 3
OFF ADM 34 Business Vocabulary & Spelling 2
OFF ADM 82 Microcomputer Software:
Survey in the Office 3
OFF ADM 89 Microcomputer Applications:
DOS 3
Graduation Requirements. 5
Subtotal 16
THIRD SEMESTER
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
OFF ADM 32* Business Communications 3
OFF ADM 39* Word Processing: Keyboarding &
Operations (Microsoft Word) OR
OFF ADM 84 Microcomputer Office Applications:
WordPerfect 3
OFF ADM 85 Microcomputer Office Applications:
LOTUS 1-2-3 3
Graduation Requirements. 4
Subtotal 13
FOURTH SEMESTER
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
OFF ADM 7* Machine Transcription 3
OFF ADM 41 Office Methods 4
OFF ADM 86 Microcomputer Applications:
Database 3
Graduation Requirements. 4
Subtotal 14
GRAND TOTAL 56
Certificates offered in Office Administration:
Administrative Assistant
Clerical Assistant
Executive Secretary
Legal Secretary
Office Systems Specialist
Transcriber
Word/Information Processor
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Certificate Program
There are many opportunities for students who want to work in an office and possess the skills necessary to take shorthand and transcribe it accurately. The program can be completed in three semesters. Students may apply for the Administrative Assistant Certificate upon completion of a minimum of 41 units in required courses with a grade of "C" or better.
REQUIREMENTS
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
OFF ADM 2* Typewriting/Keyboarding II 3
OFF ADM 3* Typewriting/Keyboarding III 3
OFF ADM 7* Machine Transcription 3
OFF ADM 10 Shorthand I 5
OFF ADM 11* Shorthand II 5
OFF ADM 31 Business English 3
OFF ADM 32* Business Communications 3
OFF ADM 33 Records Management 2
OFF ADM 34 Business Vocabulary & Spelling 2
OFF ADM 35 Concepts in Information Systems 3
OFF ADM 39* Word Processing: Keyboard
& Operations (Microsoft Word) OR
OFF ADM 84 Microcomputer Office Applications: 3
WordPerfect
OFF ADM 41 Office Methods 4
OFF ADM 92 Computer Windows Applications 2
TOTAL 41
*This course has a prerequisite
CLERICAL ASSISTANT - Certificate
Program
This program is designed for students who want a course of study that will enable them to enter the job market in the shortest possible time. Students can to complete the program in two semesters. The student may apply for the Clerical Certificate upon completion of a minimum of 25 units of required courses and electives with a grade of "C" or better in each course.
REQUIREMENTS
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
OFF ADM 2* Typewriting/Keyboarding II 3
OFF ADM 3* Typewriting/Keyboarding III 3
OFF ADM 31 Business English 3
OFF ADM 33 Records Management 2
OFF ADM 34 Business Vocabulary & Spelling 2
OFF ADM 35 Concepts in Information Systems 3
OFF ADM 39* Word Processing: Keyboarding and Operations (Microsoft Word) OR
OFF ADM 84 Microcomputer Office Applications:
Beginning WordPerfect 3
OFF ADM 92 Computer Windows Applications 2
OFF ADM 41 Office Methods 4
Total 25
*This course has a prerequisite.
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY -
Certificate Program
An executive secretary should know the fundamentals of business and human relations and should excel in specific skills. Upon completing a minimum of 44 units of required courses, the student may apply for an Executive Secretary Certificate if the major requirements were completed with a grade of " C" or better.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
OFF ADM 3* Typewriting/Keyboarding III 3
OFF ADM 7* Machine Transcription 3
OFF ADM 10 Shorthand I 5
OFF ADM 11* Shorthand II 5
OFF ADM 12* Shorthand III 5
OFF ADM 31 Business English 3
OFF ADM 32* Business Communications 3
OFF ADM 33 Records Management 2
OFF ADM 34 Business Vocabulary & Spelling 2
OFF ADM 35 Concepts in Information Systems 3
OFF ADM 39* Word Processing: Keyboarding &
Operations (Microsoft Word) OR
OFF ADM 84 Microcomputer Office Applications: WordPerfect 3
OFF ADM 89 Microcomputer Office
Applications: DOS 3
OFF ADM 41 Office Methods 4
Total 44
*This course has a prerequisite.
LEGAL SECRETARY -
Certificate Program
This program prepares the student for a secretarial position in the offices of attorneys, the legal department of private industries, federal, state, county, or city government, and the courts. Students may apply for the Legal Secretary Certificate upon completion of a minimum of 42 units in required courses with a grade of "C" or better.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
OFF ADM 2* Typewriting/Keyboarding II 3
OFF ADM 3* Typewriting/Keyboarding III 3
OFF ADM 23* Legal Secretarial Procedures I 5
OFF ADM 24* Legal Secretarial Procedures II 5
OFF ADM 31 Business English 3
OFF ADM 32* Business Communications 3
OFF ADM 33 Records Management 2
OFF ADM 34 Business Vocabulary & Spelling 2
OFF ADM 35 Word Processing: Concepts in
Information Systems 3
OFF ADM 84 Microcomputer Office Applications:
Beginning WordPerfect 3
LAW 1 Business Law I 3
OFF ADM 89 Microcomputer Office
Applications: DOS 3
OFF ADM 91 Microcomputer Office Applications:
Advanced Word Processing 2
OFF ADM 92 Computer Windows Applications 2
Total 42
*This course has a prerequisite.
OFFICE SYSTEMS SPECIALIST -
Certificate Program
This certificate program is designed to provide up-to-date preparation in state-of-the-art automated office technology and office systems. Students who pursue this certificate will gain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the current office environment. The program can be completed three semesters. Students may apply for the Office Systems Specialist Certificate upon completion of minimum of 38 units in required courses with a grade of "C" or better.
REQUIREMENTS:
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
OFF ADM 3* Typewriting/Keyboarding III 3
OFF ADM 7* Machine Transcription 3
OFF ADM 31 Business English 3
OFF ADM 32 Business Communications 3
OFF ADM 33 Records Management 2
OFF ADM 34 Business Vocabulary & Spelling 2
OFF ADM 35 Concepts in Information Systems 3
OFF ADM 39* Word Processing Keyboarding
& Operations (Microsoft Word) OR
OFF ADM 84 Microcomputer Office Applications:
Beginning WordPerfect 3
OFF ADM 85 Microcomputer Office Applications:
LOTUS 1-2-3 3
OFF ADM 86 Microcomputer Applications:
Database 3
OFF ADM 82 Microcomputer Software
Survey in the Office 3
OFF ADM 89 Microcomputer Applications: DOS 3
OFF ADM 41 Office Methods 4
TOTAL 38
*This course has a prerequisite
TRANSCRIBER -
Certificate Program
There are many opportunities in business for individuals who are proficient in the language arts and who are skilled in the operation of transcribing machines and typewriters/computers. This program can be completed three semesters. The student may apply for the Transcriber Certificate upon completion of a minimum of 31 units in required courses and electives with a grade of "C" or better in each course.
REQUIREMENTS:
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
OFF ADM 2* Typewriting/Keyboarding II 3
OFF ADM 3* Typewriting/Keyboarding III 3
OFF ADM 7* Machine Transcription 3
OFF ADM 31 Business English 3
OFF ADM 32* Business Communications 3
OFF ADM 33 Records Management 2
OFF ADM 34 Business Vocabulary and Spelling 2
OFF ADM 35 Concepts in Information Systems 3
OFF ADM 39* Word Processing: Keyboarding &
Operations (Microsoft Word) OR
OFF ADM 84 Microcomputer Office Applications:
Beginning WordPerfect 3
OFF ADM 41 Office Methods 4
OFF ADM 92 Computer Windows Applications 2
Total 31
WORD INFORMATION
PROCESSOR - Certificate
Program
Employment opportunities for word processing personnel will continue to grow. Students who pursue this certificate program will gain a basic knowledge and understanding of ideas related and applied in a modern office environment or word processing center. This program can be completed in three semesters. Students may apply for the Word Information Processor Certificate upon completion of a minimum of 32 units in required courses and electives with a grade of "C" or better.
REQUIREMENTS:
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
OFF ADM 3* Typewriting/Keyboarding III 3
OFF ADM 7* Machine Transcription 3
OFF ADM 31 Business English 3
OFF ADM 33 Records Management 2
OFF ADM 34 Business Vocabulary and Spelling 2
OFF ADM 35 Concepts in Information Systems 3
OFF ADM 39* Word Processing: Keyboarding &
Operations (Microsoft Word) OR OFF ADM 41* Office Methods 4
OFF ADM 82 Microcomputer Software
Survey in the Office 3
OFF ADM 84 Microcomputer Office Applications:
Beginning WordPerfect 3
OFF ADM 89 Microcomputer Applications: DOS 3
OFF ADM 85 Microcomputer Office Applications:
Lotus 1-2-3 3
Total 32
*This course has a prerequisite.
PHOTOGRAPHY - Associate of Arts Degree
The program below is designed for the student who wishes to make professional photography his/her occupational field. Previous training in photography is not required. Comprehensive studies include commercial and industrial projects,laboratory processes, portraiture and color classes.
Creative and advanced photographic skills classes are offered.
Related courses from other departments are included to provide the student with an adequate background for success within the field of professional photography. The student planning to transfer to an advanced school of photography after receiving his Associate in Arts degree should consult the catalog of the school to which he/she wishes to transfer.
Camera Requirement
A 35mm camera with adjustable light control features and a quality light meter will be needed.
Recommended Course of Study
The Associate in Arts degree in Photography requires a minimum of 28 units of photography course work, plus graduation requirements and electives total of 60 semester units.
Students majoring in photography MUST take the basic photography requirements, in bold-faced type. The other courses, which include graduation requirements and department requirements, may be taken in any order.
Not all classes are offered every semester, check current class schedules for offerings.
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE IN PHOTOGRAPHY
FIRST YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
PHOTO 10 Beginning Photography 3
ART 501 Beginning Two-Dimensional Design 3
Graduation Requirements 9
Semester Total 15
SECOND SEMESTER
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
PHOTO 1* Elementary Photography 6
PHOTO 17* Introduction to Color Photography 3
MKTG 11 Fundamentals of Advertising 3
Graduation Requirements 3
Semester Total 15
SECOND YEAR
THIRD SEMESTER
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
PHOTO 12* Advanced Photographic Techniques 4
PHOTO 5* Zone System (Photographic
Sensitometry) 3
PHOTO 18* Advanced Color Photography 3
Graduation Requirements 6
Semester Total 16
FOURTH SEMESTER
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
PHOTO 3* Basic Commercial Fields 6
PHOTO 185 Directed Study - Photography 1
MGMT 13 Small Business Management I 3
Electives 5
Semester Total 15
Grand Total 61
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES:
Photography 4*, 13, 15*, 16*, 20*, 21*, 22, 28, 30*, 31*, 32*, 185
Art 101#, 102#, 103, 604
Business 38
Journalism 101#
Law 1
Office Administration 1, 31, 62
Philosophy 1#, 2#, 20
Physical Science 1
*This course has a prerequisite.
#This course also fills one of the graduation requirements.
PHOTOGRAPHY - Certificate
Program
A Certificate in Photography will be granted upon completion of the following requirements with a grade of "C" or better.
REQUIREMENTS:
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
PHOTO 1* Elementary Photography 6
PHOTO 3* Basic Commercial Fields 6
PHOTO 5* Zone System (Photographic
Sensitometry) 3
PHOTO 10 Beginning Photography 3
PHOTO 12* Advanced Photographic Techniques 4
PHOTO 17* Introduction to Color Photography 3
PHOTO 18* Advanced Color Photography 3
PHOTO 185 Directed Study - Photography 1
Elective 3
Total 32
Electives: Select 1 or more from the following list:
PHOTO 4* Advanced Commercial Fields
PHOTO 15* Fundamentals of Portraiture
PHOTO 16* Fundamentals of Commercial Photography
PHOTO 21* News Photography
PHOTO 22* Creative Photo Vision
PHOTO 30* Creative Photo Techniques
PHOTO 31* Advanced Portrait Techniques
PHOTO 32* Intermediate Black and White Photography
*This course has a prerequisite.
REAL ESTATE - Occupational, State Licenses, State Certificates, and ELAC
Certificate Programs
"Under All Is The Land." The Real Estate program at East Los Angeles College prepares students to be successful and make money on the most important transaction in which most people are ever involved - buying a house. The average Californian moves every 5 years and buys a different home every 7 years. Knowledge of real estate helps individuals stop renting and start owning their own homes, and then make money instead of losing money on each sale of the old home and purchase of the new home. Real estate ownership has been a primary source of wealth and power throughout history. Knowledge of real estate is the foundation for building individual wealth based on tax advantages, real estate investment, and careers in real estate development, real estate sales, and real estate appraisal.
You can become a licensed Real Estate Salesperson making thousands of dollars on each sale you make by passing the State examination after completing just one college class- Real Estate 1. And you can begin doing Real Estate Appraisal by passing the State examination after completing just two college classes- Real Estate 9 and 10. To find out more about becoming a Licensed Real Estate Broker, contact the California Department of Real Estate, 107 South Broadway, Room 8107, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 620-5903. To find out more about becoming a Real Estate Appraiser in California, contact the Office of Real Estate Appraisers, 1225 R Street, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 322-2366. Some of the same classes and experience help toward several careers based on state licenses and certifications: Real Estate Salesperson, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Appraiser Trainee, Licensed Real Estate Appraiser, Certified-Residential Real Estate Appraiser, and Certified General Real Estate Appraiser.
REAL ESTATE LICENSE
Real Estate Salesperson
To become a licensed California Real Estate Salesperson, no experience is required, but you must be at least 18 years old be of good moral character and pass the State Licensing Examination. Transcript proof of having successfully completed Real Estate 1 - Real Estate Principles - must be presented before an applicant qualifies to take the state licensing examination.
Two additional courses, for a total of three courses from the following list must be completed within eighteen months of the date the license is issued or prior to licensing:
REQUIREMENTS AND ELECTIVES
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
REAL ES 1 Real Estate Principles 3
REAL ES 3 Real Estate Practice 3
LAW 1 Business Law 3
REAL ES 5 Legal Aspects of Real Estate 3
REAL ES 7 Real Estate Finance 3
REAL ES 9 Real Estate Appraisal 3
REAL ES 11 Escrow Principles 3
REAL ES 14 Property Management 3
REAL ES 21 Real Estate Economics 3
ACCTG 1 Introductory Accounting 5
Total 32
REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL
REQUIREMENTS AND ELECTIVES
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
REAL ES 9 Real Estate Appraisal 3
REAL ES 10 Real Estate Appraisal II 3
REAL ES 21 OR Real Estate Economics 3
REAL ES 20 Real Estate Appraisal III 3
Total 9
REAL ESTATE BROKER
To become a Licensed California Real Estate Broker, you must pass the State's Examination. The applicant must be at least 18 years old, have completed a minimum of the equivalent of two years of full-time licensed salesperson experience within the last five years and have successfully completed eight specific college real estate courses to be allowed to take the examination. The following eight courses will satisfy the course requirement.
REQUIREMENTS AND ELECTIVES
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
Five courses are required:
REAL ES 1 Real Estate Principles 3
REAL ES 3 Real Estate Practices 3
REAL ES 5 Legal Aspects of Real Estate I 3
REAL ES 7 Real Estate Finance 3
REAL ES 9 Real Estate Appraisal I 3
ACCTG 1 Introductory Accounting OR
ACCTG 21 Bookkeeping and Accounting I OR
REAL ES 21 Real Estate Economics 5 or 3
Electives
Choose three from the following:
REAL ES 6 Legal Aspects of Real Estate II 3
REAL ES 8 Real Estate Finance II 3
REAL ES 10 Real Estate Appraisal II 3
REAL ES 11 Escrow Principles 3
REAL ES 14 Property Management 3
LAW 1 Business Law 3
Total 26 or 24
REAL ESTATE ESCROW
REQUIREMENTS AND ELECTIVES
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
REAL ES 11 Escrow Principles 3
Electives
Choose two from the following:
REAL ES 3 Real Estate Practices 3
REAL ES 5 Legal Aspects of Real Estate I 3
REAL ES 6 Legal Aspects of Real Estate II 3
REAL ES 12 Escrow Practices 3
REAL ES 13 Escrow Case Problems 3
Total 9
REAL ESTATE SALES
REQUIREMENTS AND ELECTIVES
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
REAL ES 1 Real Estate Principles 3
Electives
Choose two from the following:
REAL ES 3 Real Estate Practices 3
REAL ES 5 Legal Aspects of Real Estate I 3
REAL ES 6 Legal Aspects of Real Estate II 3
REAL ES 7 Real Estate Finance 3
REAL ES 9 Real Estate Appraisal I 3
REAL ES 10 Real Estate Appraisal II 3
REAL ES 11 Escrow Principles 3
REAL ES 14 Property Management 3
REAL ES 21 Real Estate Economics 3
Total 9
REAL ESTATE - Certificate
A total of 30 units (32 units if Accounting 1 is taken) is required to be completed, with a grade of "C" or better in each of the 10 courses.
REQUIREMENTS AND ELECTIVES
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
Six courses are required:
REAL ES 1 Real Estate Principles 3
REAL ES 3 Real Estate Practices 3
REAL ES 5 Legal Aspects of Real Estate I 3
REAL ES 7 Real Estate Finance 3
REAL ES 9 Real Estate Appraisal I 3
ACCTG 21 Bookkeeping and Accounting I OR
ACCTG 1 Introductory Accounting 3 or 5
Electives
Choose four from the following:
CSIT 200* Microcomputers in Business OR
CSIT 233* Data Management for Microcomputers I 3
REAL ES 6 Legal Aspects of Real Estate II 3
REAL ES 11 Escrow Principles 3
REAL ES 14 Property Management 3
REAL ES 21 Economics 3
LAW 1 Business Law 3
MKTG 1 Principles of Selling 3
MKTG 11 Fundamentals of Advertising 3
Total 30 or 32
REAL ESTATE - Associate in Arts Degree
A total of 60 units is required to be completed with al overall grade average of "C" or better.
REQUIREMENTS AND ELECTIVES
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
Six courses are required:
REAL ES 1 Real Estate Principles 3
REAL ES 3 Real Estate Practices 3
REAL ES 5 Legal Aspects of Real Estate I 3
REAL ES 7 Real Estate Finance 3
REAL ES 9 Real Estate Appraisal I 3
ACCTG 21 Bookkeeping and Accounting I OR
ACCTG 1 Introductory Accounting 3 or 5
Total 18 or 20
Electives
Choose four from the following:
CSIT 200* Microcomputers in Business OR
CSIT 233* Data Management for Microcomputers 3
REAL ES 6 Legal Aspects of Real Estate II 3
REAL ES 11 Escrow Principles 3
REAL ES 14 Property Management 3
REAL ES 21 Economics 3
LAW 1 Business Law 3
MKTG 1 Principles of Selling 3
MKTG 11 Fundamentals of Advertising 3
Total 12
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 13
Additional Electives: 18 additional units from the list of elective courses or from the following list:
MATH 227 Statistics 3
BUS 38 Business Computations 3
REAL ES 12 Escrow Practices 3
FINANCE 8 Personal Finance and Investments 3
OFF ADM 31 Business English 3
MKTG 12 Advertising Layout 3
MKTG 21 Principles of Marketing 3
Total 61-63
*This course has a prerequisite.
RESPIRATORY THERAPY -
Occupational and Certificate
Program
This Associate in Science Program provides students with a strong academic foundation and the clinical proficiency to utilize modern respiratory devices (under the direction of a physician) in the treatment of respiratory and cardiac ailments. This program is accredited.
The respiratory care practitioner (RCP) specializes in the evaluation, treatment, and care of patients with breathing disorders. Whenever the breath of life is at risk, the respiratory care practitioner is called upon to intervene. For thousands of people in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and at home, respiration is a constant struggle. Newborn babies the elderly, victims of heart attacks, accidents, near drowning, and those with chronic lungs disease benefit from the skills of the respiratory care practitioner.
Most RCPs work with hospital patients in tree distinct phases of care: diagnosis, treatment, and pulmonary rehabilitation. Treatment of patients, be they premature infants whose lungs are diseased, is an important function performed by the RCP. Treatment may range from providing temporary relief to
patients with chronic asthma or emphysema to emergency care for heart failure, stroke, drowning, or shock. Commonly, RCPs administer oxygen and aerosol medications, perform chest physiotherapy, and assist patients on ventilator life-support systems.
While most RCPs work in hospitals, the demand for these specialists is growing throughout the country and across the health care delivery spectrum. Respiratory care practitioners play a vital role in educating patients in rehabilitation and home care settings. They are a primary advocate of health promotion and disease prevention, teaching breathing exercises, training people in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, sponsoring asthma camps,chronic obtrusive pulmonary disease classes, smoking cessation programs, and advocating a smoke-free environment.
The advanced respiratory care practitioner maintains patient records and communicates relevant information to other members of the healthcare team. The advanced practitioner initiates, conducts, and modifies prescribed therapeutic procedures, assists the physician performing special procedures, and performs cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures.
Graduates of this program earn a certificate of completion in Respiratory Therapy and an Associate in Science degree. Graduates are eligible to sit for the Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) examination, also known as the Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT) examination required for a state license to perform Respiratory Therapy procedures in California. In addition, program graduates are also eligible to sit for the Advanced Practitioner Written Exam, Perinatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialty, the Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT), and the Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Note: Students planning to enter this program must complete an Allied Health Science Programs Application which is filed with the Life Science Department.Departmental requirements are listed in bold-faced type, all Respiratory Therapy classes must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. All first year basic science courses must be completed with a 2.5 G.P.A. or better in order to continue with second year courses.
FIRST YEAR
Summer Session
General Education Course 3
Math 115 5
Total 8
FIRST SEMESTER
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
ANATOMY 1** Introduction to Human Anatomy 4
CHEM 51* Fundamentals of Chemistry I OR
CHEM 65* Introductory General Chemistry 5 or 4
RESP TH 21 Physics for Respiratory Care
Technology OR
PHYSICS 11* Introduction to Physics 3 or 4
RESP TH 1 Introduction to Respiratory Therapy 1
Physical Education 1
Total 14 or 15
SECOND SEMESTER
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
PHYSIOL 1** Human Physiology 4
MICRO 20* General Microbiology 4
RESP TH 2 Fund. of Respiratory Therapy 4
SPEECH 101* Communication Skills 3
Physical Education 1
Total 16
SECOND YEAR
Summer Session
RESP TH 15* Introduction to Clinical Experience 4
THIRD SEMESTER
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
RESP TH 3* Applications of Respiratory Therapy & Clinical Experience I 5
RESP TH 4* Application of Respiratory Therapy & Clinical Experience II 5
RESP TH 6* Respiratory Physiology 4
RESP TH 16* Neonatal Respiratory Techniques 3
Physical Education 1
Total 18
FOURTH SEMESTER
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
RESP TH 5* Applications of Respiratory Therapy & Clinical Experience III 5
RESP TH 7* Applied Medicine and Pathology 3
RESP TH 11* Applications of Respiratory Therapy & Clinical Experience IV 5
RESP TH 17* Pediatric Respiratory Therapy 3
RESP TH 23* Respiratory Therapy Pathology 1
General Education Course 3
Physical Education 1
Total 20
**Biology 20 may be taken in place of Anatomy 1 and Physiology 1. Chemistry 51 or one year of high school chemistry is a prerequisite to Physiology 1. Respiratory Therapy 23 is a corequisite with Respiratory Therapy 7. Both courses must be taken together.
*These courses have prerequisites. Mathematics 115, Elementary Algebra, is a prerequisite to Chemistry 51 & 65, Respiratory Therapy 2, Physics 11 or Respiratory Therapy 21. If less than one year of high school algebra has been taken it will be necessary for the student to take Math 115. If it is necessary that Math 115 be taken, it is advisable to take this course in the Summer Session prior to the first year.
At least 12 semester units of general education courses are required for an Associate in Science degree. (Consult Catalog under ELAC Graduation Requirements for a complete explanation). The required courses listed above in the curriculum fulfill the general education requirements for the natural sciences and for health education. To the curriculum listed above, courses in the following general education categories must be added to obtain an Associate in Science degree.
COURSE UNITS
American Institutions 3
Humanities 3
Language and Rationality 6
These courses can be taken in the semesters where a General Education course is listed in the curriculum.
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES:
Health Information Technology 101,
Sociology 1,
Psychology 1
Computer Science-Information Technology 201
Electronics 2
The student is strongly advised to begin the Respiratory Therapy Curriculum in the summer in order to complete all required courses within two years, especially if Math 115 must be taken as a prerequisite of Chemistry 51, Respiratory Therapy 2 and Physics 11, or Respiratory Therapy 21.
Non-Traditional Respiratory
Therapy Program Option
Program Prerequisites:
1. The student must fit into one of the following categories:
A. Two years of documented full-time experience in respiratory care, or
B. Graduation from an appropriately approved program for respiratory therapy technicians plus one year of documented full time respiratory therapy experience.
C. Certification as a respiratory therapy technician (CRTT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) plus one year of documented full time respiratory therapy experience.
D. Two years of documented full time experience as a registered nurse (RN)in a hospital setting with major contact with respiratory patients.
2. Completion of an application for the non-traditional respiratory therapy program. Applications can be obtained from the Respiratory Therapy Program Office (213) 265-8813.
This program is designed for the experienced licensed technician who may not have transfer credit in Respiratory Therapy. Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Perinatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialty Examination, Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) and the Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
All of the required courses for a certificate of completion are in bold-faced type and must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. Credit by examination is available for Respiratory Therapy 1,6, & 7. Check with the Life Science Department Chairperson and the section on credit by examination in this catalog for specific details.
REQUIREMENTS AND ELECTIVES
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
MATH 115 Elementary Algebra 5
CHEM 51* Fundamentals of Chemistry OR
CHEM 65* Introductory General Chemistry 5 or 4
RESP TH 21* Physics for Respiratory Care OR
RESP TH 23* Respiratory Therapy Pathology
PHYSICS 11* Introduction to Physics 3 or 4
ANATOMY 1 Human Anatomy 4
PHYSIOL 1* Elementary Physiology 4
MICRO 20* General Microbiology 4
SPEECH 101* Oral Communication I 3
SPEECH 113 English Speech As a Second Language 3
RESP TH 2 Fundamentals of Respiratory Therapy 4
RESP TH 13* Nontraditional Respiratory Therapy I 8
RESP TH 14* Nontraditional Respiratory
Therapy II 8
RESP TH 22 Respiratory Therapy Review 3
RESP TH 23 Advanced Respiratory Pathophysiology 1
RESP TH 6 Respiratory Physiology 4
RESP TH 7 Applied Medicine and Pathology 3
Total 61
General Education Courses** 12
Total 73
*These courses have prerequisites.
**See the general education requirements listed in the previous Respiratory Therapy section or under graduation requirements in this catalog.
TRANSFER STUDENTS: If any or all of the prerequisite courses or their equivalents have been taken elsewhere, transcripts should be sent to both the ELAC Office of Admissions and the Respiratory Therapy Program. If an AA, AS or higher degree has been obtained in another field, it will be necessary only to take the Respiratory Therapy Certificate requirements listed in capital letters in the curriculum.
FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS: Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by the International Education Research Foundation Credential Evaluation Service and should include complete subject breakdown and grades. The evaluation must be submitted to the Respiratory Therapy Program by May 1. An application forms for foreign transcript evaluation may be obtained from the Respiratory Therapy Staff.
ACCEPTANCE INTO THE SECOND YEAR RESPIRATORY THERAPY CLASSES:
The criteria for acceptance into the second year Respiratory courses, beginning with Respiratory Therapy 15 in the summer, are as follows:
1. Completion of Anatomy, Physiology, Chemistry, Respiratory Therapy 21 or Physics, and Microbiology with a grade point average of 2.5 (C+) or better.
2. Completion of Respiratory Therapy 1 and 2 with a grade of "C" or better.
3. The order in which a complete Allied Health Program Application is received. Acceptance will be on the first applied, first accepted basis, among those students who fulfill "1" and "2" above, until the class is filled. It should be noted that the Allied Health Program application is a separate form from the application to East Los Angeles College. Application should be made as soon as possible after deciding to enter the program, and should not be postponed until after required courses are taken. Please keep information requested on the application current by informing the Respiratory Therapy faculty of any additions or changes.
4. First consideration will be given to students in continuous at East Los Angeles College.
SECRETARIAL - See Office Administration
THEATER - Occupational Program
This two-year program is designed for the student who recognizes the social and occupational values of training in the theater arts. To augment class study and activities, public performances of plays are given with opportunity for practical experience in acting, directing, stage crafts and house management.
Note: Optional courses are listed for second, third and fourth semester programs. Technical Majors are to enroll in Theater 325; Performance Majors are to enroll in Theater 291. All others are to enroll in Theater 325.
REQUIREMENTS AND ELECTIVES:
FIRST YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
THEATER 200 Introduction to Acting 3
THEATER 100 Introduction to the Theater 3
THEATER 240 Voice Articulation for Theater 3
THEATER 300 Stagecraft 3
ENGLISH 203* World Literature I 3
Total 15
SECOND SEMESTER
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
THEATER 110 History of the World of Theater 3
THEATER 450 Beginning Stage Makeup 2
THEATER 270 Beginning Acting 3
THEATER 342 Play Production or
THEATER 291 Rehearsals and Performances 1
THEATER 293 Rehearsals and Performances 3
ENGLISH 204 World Literature II 3
Total 13-15
SECOND YEAR
THIRD SEMESTER
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
THEATER 130 Beginning Playwriting 3
THEATER 273 Advanced Acting 2
THEATER 342 Play Production or
THEATER 291 Rehearsals and Performances 1
THEATER 293 Rehearsals and Performances OR
THEATER 294 Rehearsals and Performances 2-5
THEATER 271 Intermediate Acting 2
SPEECH 17 Readers Theater 1
Total 10-13
FOURTH SEMESTER
SUBJECT & NO. COURSE UNITS
THEATER 275* Scene Study 2
THEATER 323 State Management and Production 3
THEATER 325 Stage Management and Advanced
Stagecraft 3
Total 8
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 11
To meet general education requirements for the A.A degree, students will be required to attend summer sessions.
ELECTIVES:
Anthropology 102
Foreign Language
Art 101, 102, 501, 503
Music 111
English *205, *206
Theater Arts 105, 262, 385
