Degrees & Certificates

The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer (AA-T in English) degree includes lower division coursework that is required for transfer. The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer (AA-T in English) is designed for those who love to read, write, interpret, and create. A baccalaureate degree in English can lead to a career in teaching as well as in professional fields such as law, medicine, publishing, information science, and business. The English program includes survey courses in English, American, and world literature; introductory genre courses in poetry, fiction, and drama; and a number of topical courses such as Shakespeare, Bible as literature, ethnic literature, folklore, and children’s literature. The program also offers creative writing courses in poetry and fiction. The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer (AA-T in English) degree is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in English at a California State University 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 Certificate of Achievement in English Language Instruction for College is designed to enhance a student’s ability to read, write, and apply critical thinking and research skills at a college level. This certificate is intended to improve the language proficiency skills of students from the community and already within the college who desire to increase their capacity in transfer-level college courses. Students enrolled in the English Language Instruction for College program may use certification as a means of providing evidence to employers or prospective employers and other language instructors of their academic language proficiency.

The Certificate of Competency in Academic English Language Skills for Success is designed to enhance a student’s ability to understand important and fundamental concepts of academic language and provide a solid foundation for continued academic development in English. Students may use this certification as a means of providing evidence to employers or prospective employers and other language instructors of their academic language proficiency.

The Certificate of Competency in English Language Instruction for College: Integrated Skills is designed to enhance a student's ability to listen, speak, read, write, and apply critical thinking at the intermediate level in English. This certificate is intended to improve the language proficiency skills of students from the community and already within the college who desire to increase their capacity in academic settings. Students enrolled in the English Language Instruction for College: Integrated Skills program may use certification as a means of providing evidence to employers or prospective employers and other language instructors of their academic language proficiency.

The Entrepreneurship Certificate at Modesto Junior College provides a foundation for students from various majors and/or disciplines to launch a business or enhance an existing business. The Entrepreneurship curriculum is designed to provide students with applied learning opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills necessary to become selfemployed business owners. The Entrepreneurship Certificate of Achievement program is designed to dovetail with an individual’s chosen major and develop the ability to make informed decisions as a future business owner. Courses include Entrepreneurship, Introduction to Business, and two business electives, chosen based on area of student interest.

This program will develop and expand the student's knowledge of Environmental Horticultural Science. The student will develop knowledge and skills sufficient to gain and hold entry-level jobs in Environmental Horticultural Science. Contact the division office in the Agriculture Building for advising assistance.

The A.S. degree in Equine Science will provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to be competitive in the equine industry. Training and skill development include; the study of anatomy and physiology, disease management and prevention, equine nutrition, equine restraint and behavior recognition, equipment and facility maintenance, equine training and riding skill development, equine breeding and reproduction. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to enter the workforce as nutrition and pharmaceutical sales representatives, assistant trainers, equine veterinary assistants, ranch management, breeding and reproduction specialists, diagnostic equipment assistants, office and advertising personnel. Contact the division office in the Agriculture Building for advising assistance.

This program will develop entry-level jobs skills in equine husbandry and housing. Training and skill set development include; practical handling and safety skills, equipment handling and care, equine anatomy and nutrition, as well as breeding and reproduction skills. The program is designed for students that wish to develop practical skills in the area of equine science.

The Film, Television, & Electronic Media Certificate of Achievement Program prepares students to enter broadcasting, cable, online media, and related industries. Students can pursue degrees in the field of mass or electronic communication for work in audio and video production, radio and television, cable television and media departments of companies and government agencies. This program prepares students for entry level jobs and to enter a two-year degree program for additional study.

The MJC Regional Fire Training Center Fire Academy is a premier, intensive and physically strenuous 1 semester program to prepare students for careers in Fire Service. The Fire Academy provides students with the opportunity to achieve a full breadth of State Fire Marshall certifications inclusive of the Fire Fighter I, LARRO, RS1, Auto Extrication, Hazmat Fro & Decon, Wildland Firefighting, Low Angle Rope Rescue, etc.

The Fire Science Program of the Modesto Junior College Regional Fire Training Center has been approved by the State Fire Marshal's Office and the State Board of Fire Services as an accredited Regional Academy & Fire Science training center and offers several paths for those who have an interest in the fire service. Students desiring a career in the fire service are strongly encouraged to obtain either a Certificate or A. S. Degree in Fire Science. The Associate of Science Degree in Fire Science at Modesto Junior College meets the same goals of the Certificate program but more importantly, also serves to provide a foundation for higher learning and transfer capabilities to a four year institution. The Fire Science Major has six required core courses. To fulfill the balance of degree units, students must complete 12 additional electives units as found in the program electives and meet the General Education requirements. The total number of these units will vary depending upon the General Education Pattern option you select.

The Fire Science Program of the Modesto Junior College Regional Fire Training Center has been approved by the State Fire Marshal's Office and the State Board of Fire Services as an accredited Regional Academy & Fire Science training center and offers several paths for those who have an interest in the fire service. Students desiring a career in the fire service are strongly encouraged to obtain either a Certificate or A. S. Degree in Fire Technology. A certification of completion in Fire Technology is designed for the student who wishes to make the fire service a career but does not intend to pursue a 4 year degree and is granted upon fulfillment of the 18 unit core courses and the completion of 12 additional program electives.

The student will develop skills and knowledge in managing a horticultural fruit production operation. Training in this course includes practical horticultural skills such as propagation, pruning, thinning, planting, and management skills, such as supervision of labor, selecting insurance, credit, orchard planning, spray programs, and calendar of operation. The program also prepares students for transfer to a four-year college. Contact the division office in the Agriculture Building for advising assistance.

The Industrial Welding Program supports and maintains a training platform that focuses on the most common welding and sheet metal processes, certifications, and supporting technologies used in industry. The curriculum for the program is concentrated primarily on the Shielded Metal Arc, Gas Tungsten Arc, Gas Metal Arc, Flux Core Arc Welding, Oxy- Acetylene Welding, Oxy-Acetylene and Plasma Cutting. The program’s courses expose students to both hands-on, laboratory and lecture learning objectives.

The General Studies: Arts and Humanities with an emphasis provides an opportunity for you to earn an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in a comprehensive area of study. This degree is intended for students who may not be planning to transfer to a university in the near future. The General Studies degree is intended to provide both breadth and depth of education. Breadth is achieved by completion of the 18-unit MJC-GE Pattern for the Associate’s Degree. Depth is achieved when you complete an additional 18-unit Emphasis in one of four areas: Natural Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Humanities, or Language and Rationality. By completing this pattern of study, you will have a “well rounded” education in addition to lower-division course work in related disciplines which can be used as preparation for a field of study.

The Associate of Arts in General Studies with Emphasis provides an opportunity for you to earn an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in a comprehensive area of study. This degree is intended for students who may not be planning to transfer to a university in the near future. The General Studies degree is intended to provide both breadth and depth of education. Breadth is achieved by completion of the 18-unit MJC-GE Pattern for the Associate’s Degree. Depth is achieved when you complete an additional 18-unit Emphasis in one of four areas: Natural Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Humanities, or Language and Rationality. By completing this pattern of study, you will have a “well rounded” education in addition to lower-division course work in related disciplines which can be used as preparation for a field of study.