Degrees & Certificates

The Athletic Training/Sports Medicine program at MJC is designed to prepare students for appropriate procedures in prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. This degree is also designed to transfer students to four-year institutions where they can continue their education to fulfill the requirements of the National Athletic Trainer's Association. This will lead to the student's eventual eligibility to challenge the national examination, and upon satisfactory completion of the required Courses and passing the exam, become a Certified Athletic Trainer.

The Auto Body program is designed to help the beginning student progress through basic procedures in body repairs and painting to entry-level job skill development. Current practices used in industry are emphasized. The course orientation examines use of trade equipment, shop safety, theory, and hands-on activities required to perform practical repair operations.

The Auto Body Program is designed to help the beginning student progress through basic procedures in body repairs and painting to entry-level job skill development. Current practices used in industry are emphasized. The course orientation examines use of trade equipment, shop safety, theory, and hands-on activities required to perform practical repair operations.

The Auto Body program is designed to help the beginning student progress through basic procedures in body repairs and painting to entry-level job skill development. Current practices used in industry are emphasized. The course orientation examines use of trade equipment, shop safety, theory, and hands-on activities required to perform practical repair operations.

The Automation Technician Skills Recognition Award is designed for practicing technicians in the field or advanced Industrial Electronics students seeking to increase their skills in Automation and Systems Integration.

Upon satisfactory completion of The Automotive Brakes and Suspension Certificate of Achievement Award, the student should be prepared to: Demonstrate compliance with current automotive industry safety and environmental standards. Perform maintenance and repair operations to vehicle braking and suspension systems in accordance with ASE standards.

Upon satisfactory completion of the Automotive Diagnosis Certificate of Achievement, the student should be prepared to: Demonstrate compliance with current automotive safety and environmental standards and diagnose and repair automotive drivability problems in accordance with ASE standards.

Upon satisfactory completion of the Automotive Engines and Transmissions Certificate of Achievement, the student should be prepared to: Demonstrate compliance with current automotive industry safety and environmental standards. Perform maintenance and repair operations to automotive engines and transmissions in accordance with ASE standards.

Upon satisfactory completion of the Automotive Certificate of Achievement, the student should be prepared to: Demonstrate compliance with current automotive industry safety and environmental standards. Perform routine vehicle service operations in accordance with ASE standards.

The Automotive Technology program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for entry level employment opportunities in the automotive service industry. In addition to gaining the skills required to maintain, diagnose and repair automobiles successful students will have received the knowledge needed to prepare them for the nationally recognized Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) examinations. Upon satisfactory completion of the Automotive Technician A.S. Degree, the student should be prepared to: Demonstrate compliance with current automotive industry safety and environmental standards. Perform maintenance and repair operations in accordance with ASE standards.

The Basic Automation Training certificate is designed for individuals in technical field positions, that include a solid electrical background, who are seeking basic qualifications to be hired or promoted to entry-level positions in instrumentation or process control departments. The certificate is designed as the entry point for more advanced training leading to specializations in automation. All the classes included in the Basic Automation Training Certificate of Achievement are approved by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards as officially recognized classes for the training of Electrical Trainees for the State of California.

In this program, students will develop additional skills and knowledge to enter the diesel mechanics field. Contact the division office in the Agriculture Building for advising assistance.

The Basic Machining award is designed to provide training on manual and computer operated machine tools (CNC). Students will receive instruction on the theory and practice of turning, milling and the use of precision measuring equipment.

The study of biology includes various aspects of life, including basic organization (molecular, cellular, tissues, organs), how organisms function, their roles in the natural environment, transfer and mutation of hereditary information, evolution, and the development and applications of biotechnology. To earn an Associate in Arts Degree with an emphasis in biology, students must complete coursework and other requisites detailed in the Associate Degree Requirements. In addition to these general education requirements are biological science core courses and elective coursework, as described in the Associate in Arts Degree for Biology. By fulfilling the requirements of the MJC emphasis in biology, students will also be completing some or all lower-division preparation for baccalaureate major at the university. ASSIST (www.assist.org) is a statewide database of recorded transfer agreements between community colleges and universities. Students are advised to use ASSIST in selecting courses from the emphasis to ensure that the coursework applies to your baccalaureate major. Core biology courses and electives have been specifically designed to fulfill requirements for MJC graduation, and for articulation with universities and other academic institutions throughout the US, and in many cases, overseas.

The Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer (AST) degree is designed to prepare students for transfer to a California State University to pursue a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Biology or a Biology-related discipline by providing students with the core curriculum required in the first two years of a Biology major college experience. The basis for any biological sciences degree requires courses in a general biology series (organismal, ecology, evolution, molecular and cellular biology), chemistry, calculus and physics. The Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer degree program is intended and designed to make the transfer of Modesto Junior College students to CSU seamless. The requirements of this degree align with the Transfer Model Curriculum. It is the most efficient pathway for students desiring to transfer to CSU as a Biology-related major in a timely manner. Students completing the Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer Degree (AST in Biology) are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept this degree will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. Students should consult with a counselor to determine whether this degree is the best option for their transfer goals.

The Associate of Science (AS) in Business degree is designed to equip students with the business knowledge and skills needed to enter the workforce or advance in their careers. This degree provides students with foundational insight into the complexities of the contemporary business environment. Coursework in the areas of accounting, business law, and economics, along with electives in relevant disciplines, will equip students to recognize and analyze business, financial, and ethical issues to make informed decisions. Students seeking transfer to a four-year college or university should refer to the Associate of Science in Business Administration for Transfer (AS-T) 2.0 degree. Formerly listed as Business Administration.