Degrees & Certificates

The Associate in Arts in Art History for Transfer Degree is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Art History or other related subjects (Humanities, History, Philosophy, Interdisciplinary Studies etc.) at a CSU campus. Coursework will provide students with the study and critical analysis of great works of human expression and imagination will allow students to identify the role of the visual arts in traditional and contemporary culture, and further prepare them for the meaningful interpretation of artworks. The Associate in Arts in Arts History for Transfer Degree is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Studio Arts 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.

The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program at Modesto Junior College prepares students to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN), leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). The program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). The ADN Program begins in the fall and spring semesters of each year. It is a four-semester program. Although most classes are scheduled during the day, clinical experiences may include morning, evening, night and weekend hours. During the five-week Leadership Preceptorship in Nurse 278, students will be expected to be in the clinical area on a full-time basis. Students must be flexible and prepared to accept these assignments. Program expenses vary for each individual. The estimated cost for the program is $7,000. First semester start-up costs are approximately $2,800. These costs include enrollment and materials fees, background check and drug screen fees, health clearance, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

The Certificate of Achievement in Associate Teacher acts as a pathway to various career opportunities in education, State of California permits, Early Intervention Assistant Personnel Competencies for California’s Early Start Program, A.A./A.S. degrees, and transfer to a university. Teachers and administrators of funded child development programs in the State of California must hold permits issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. All certificates align with the permits issued by the State of California, Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

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 Certificate of Achievement 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.