Degrees & Certificates

The Associate in Science in Business Administration for Transfer 2.0 (AS-T) degree is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at a California State University (CSU) campus. This degree includes lower division coursework required for transfer and provides students with foundational insight into the complexities of the contemporary business environment. Coursework in the areas of accounting, business law, and economics will equip students to recognize and analyze business, financial, and ethical issues in order to make informed decisions. Students who transfer to a CSU campus will be able to pursue a bachelor’s degree with emphasis in areas such as accounting, finance, general business, computer information systems, human resources management, international business, entrepreneurship, operations management, and marketing. This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.

The Business Information Technology Level 1 Certificate offers students an intermediate foundation in Microsoft Windows and Office as well as business communication and financial literacy which are critical to the workplace. Completion of the Business Information Technology Level 1 Certificate prepares students for the Business Information Technology Level 2 A.S. Degree or Certificate.

The Business Information Technology Level 2 Associate Degree offers students a solid foundation in Microsoft Windows and Office as well as strong digital and web literacy skills that ensures job candidates have the productivity skills employers are looking for. Completion of the Business Information Technology pathway also brings indispensable critical thinking, problem solving, and interpersonal skills to the workplace.

The Business Information Technology Level 2 Certificate offers students a solid foundation in Microsoft Windows and Office as well as strong digital and web literacy skills that ensures job candidates have the productivity skills employers are looking for. Completion of the Business Information Technology pathway also brings indispensable critical thinking, problem solving, and interpersonal skills to the workplace. Completion of the Business Information Technology Level 2 Certificate as well as the MJC Associate Degree requirements will qualify the student for the Business Information Technology Level 2 A.S. Degree.

The Business Information Technology Quick Start Certificate offers students the ability to gain and/or update skills in current technology used in the workplace. It is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in a variety of fields and businesses. Completion of the Business Information Technology Quick Start Certificate is the first tier of the Business Information Technology Levels 1 & 2 pathways.

Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) will permit a student to transfer from a California Community College (CCC) to a California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) campus or program generally without the need, after transfer, to take additional lower-division, general education courses to satisfy campus general education requirements. Note: Students transferring to a CSU who have Cal-GETC certified as complete will still need to complete 9 semester units of upper-division general education (GE) after transfer and may also be held to other campus specific graduation requirements outside of general education and major coursework. A minimum “C” grade is required in each college course for Cal-GETC. A “C” is defined as a minimum of 2.0 grade points on a 4.0 scale. A “C-” grade valued at less than 2.0 grade points on a 4.0 scale cannot be used for Cal-GETC certification. Complete a guidance class or meet with a counselor to accurately plan coursework to satisfy transfer admission and upper-division major requirements. Courses in which a student receives a “P/NP” (pass/no-pass) grade may be used toward Cal-GETC certification, but be advised that CSU and UC campuses may have limitation on the number of P/NP grades accepted to satisfy transfer, major, and graduation requirements at those institutions.

The Calibration and Instrumentation Technician Apprentice Certificate Program is designed for individuals hired as apprentices by member employers of the Stanislaus County Area Manufacturing and Maintenance Joint Apprenticeship Committee. The program is designed so that an employer hires the apprentice, and the apprentice increases his/her occupational skills and knowledge through On-The-Job Training at the employer site while attending specific college courses approved as related supplemental instruction at Modesto Junior College.

This A.S. degree is designed as a University Preparation, Emphasis in Chemistry. The University Preparation Degree, distinctive of the University Preparation "pathway," is designed to prepare you for transfer to a California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) campus. Chemistry is the branch of physical science that deals with the elementary substances, or forms of matter, of which all bodies are composed, the laws that regulate the combination of these elements in the formation of compound bodies, and the various phenomena that accompany their exposure to diverse physical conditions. This area of emphasis is recommended for students who wish to continue at a four-year college or university as a chemistry major, premedical or similar major.

The Child Development program offers both theoretical and practical courses, which focus on the growth and development of all children from conception to late adolescence. Students use this knowledge to create culturally relevant, inclusive, age-appropriate, anti-bias environments that promote optimum care and learning opportunities. Coursework prepares students for a wide variety of careers in direct services for children and support services for families in licensed, state, federal, private and/or non-profit programs serving infants, children, and adolescents. Required coursework in the Child Development program emphasizes educational ladders leading to certificates, the Associate of Science degree, and transfer to baccalaureate programs. This coursework is designed to meet the academic requirements of the Child Development Permits, issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (Title 5), the California Department of Social Services (DSS Title 22), and the Early Intervention Certificates developed in conjunction with the California Early Start Community College Personnel Preparation Project in Early Intervention. Students should be advised that for the various levels of the Child Development Permits and Early Intervention Certificates, there is an experience requirement and/or general education requirements. All Child Development courses for certificates, degrees, and permits must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. All required general education requirements for the Child Development Permits and Early Intervention Certificates, both issued by the State, must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. All students are encouraged to consult a Child Development Advisor for enrollment and program details. Advisors will assist students in the selection of proper courses and sequences.

The CNC Machinist 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 Commercial Floristry Program prepares students to enter the field of Floral Design and Flower Shop Management. The program is designed to provide entry level skills, and further, to prepare students for advancement within this ever-changing and dynamic industry.

The Communication Studies Program at Modesto Junior College offers students a variety of courses which incorporate both theory and performance instruction. These include public speaking, argumentation and debate, organizational communication, intercultural and interpersonal communication, contest speaking and forensics competition which includes debate and individual events. The MJC Forensics Team has captured a number of state and national championships. Most courses are available to students in both day and evening hours.

The Certificate of Achievement in Communication Studies is designed to enhance a student’s ability to communicate in academic and professional settings. This certificate is intended to improve the communication skills of students from all majors and career plans. Students majoring in fields that require strong communication skills may use certification in Communication Studies as an alternative to completing a Communication Studies degree.

The Associate in Arts in Communication Studies 2.0 for Transfer Degree includes curriculum which focuses on practical application of communication skills and communication theory. Students who complete the degree will be able to demonstrate communication competence in both personal and business relationships. The Associate in Arts in Communication Studies 2.0 for Transfer Degree is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree 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. This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. In order to earn this A.A.-T degree, students must complete a minimum of 60 required semester units of CSU transferable coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.0.

The Community Health Worker Certificate of Achievement will prepare the student to assist individuals in accessing health care services, recognize the specific needs of the community, collect community data to improve health education efforts, and network with public health, clinical, and social service agencies. The student will learn to interpret and monitor community health data for improvement in population well-being, explore possible environmental or systemic causes of adverse health conditions, identify need for changes in policies to improve the health and safety of the community, and investigate legal and regulatory actions for greater understanding of services. Students will be able to assist specific populations in communities by improving access to health care services, increase access to health screenings, assist the community members to better understand the health and social service system, facilitate communication between community members and health providers, work to improve adherence to health recommendations, and help to reduce the need for emergency and specialty services.

This award is designed for students who will work in a small business performing general computer application procedures such as: document preparation, simple calculations using electronic spreadsheets, or simple database management.