Degrees & Certificates

This program will prepare students for jobs in irrigation design. Training and skill development include; AutoCAD fundamentals, system hydraulics, site development and material selection. Contact the division office in the Agriculture Building for advising assistance.

This program will prepare students for jobs in the irrigation management industry. Training and skill development include; water management, plant-water-soil relationships, salinity management, system evaluation and improvements. Contact the division office in the Agriculture Building for advising assistance.

This program will provide students with the quickly evolving technical skills of the irrigation industry. Training and skill development include; the study of plant-soil-water relationships, water management and application, system design, evaluation and installation, pumping systems, and drainage. After successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to enter the workforce as irrigation managers, pump testers and repair technicians, system designers, system installers, ditch tenders and other utility personal. Contact the division office in the Agriculture Building for advising assistance.

This program will provide students with the quickly evolving technical skills of the irrigation industry. Training and skill development include; the study of plant-soil-water relationships, water management and application, system design, evaluation and installation, pumping systems, and drainage. After successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to enter the workforce as irrigation managers, pump testers and repair technicians, system designers, system installers, ditch tenders and other utility personnel. Contact the division office in the Agriculture Building for advising assistance.

The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer Degree is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or related subjects (Physical Education, Sport Science, Exercise Physiology, etc.) at a CSU campus. This degree focuses on practical application of the science-based study of movement. Students who complete the degree will be able to demonstrate an understanding of how the body systems and structures work together to allow movement to occur. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU that does not 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 this program the student will develop skills in identifying, using, propagation, planting, and maintenance of ornamental plants and materials used in landscaping. Contact the division office in the Agriculture Building for advising assistance.

This A.A. is designed as a University Preparation, Emphasis in Language Studies. 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. While completion of this program does not guarantee admission to a specific college or university, it allows you to complete preparatory courses that may apply toward the area of study in which you plan to major at your targeted transfer university, and to complete general education requirements required by CSU and UC for bachelor's (baccalaureate) degree. It entails an interdisciplinary approach to learning that will allow you to simultaneously meet your unique transfer goals and fulfill lower division requirements for bachelor's degree at many CSU or UC institutions. You will do this by completing a rigorous general education experience with either the CSU-GE or IGETC general education patterns, in addition to completing an emphasis in a particular field or program. How does it work? Each emphasis has been crafted to help you prepare for upper-division coursework in a baccalaureate major at a four-year university. By fulfilling the requirements of the MJC emphasis, you 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. You are advised to use ASSIST in selecting courses from the emphasis to ensure that the coursework applies to your baccalaureate major. University Preparation with Emphasis Prepare for transfer with some majors at MJC. Not every program at MJC offers a degree designed for transfer-oriented students. However, many programs do offer AA or AS majors which function like the emphasis for transfer-oriented students. Those majors are included on the following pages to help you make the right decision when determining the best transfer-oriented path of study.

This program will develop jobs skills in large animal veterinary technology as well as assist students with the qualifications set by the state of California for the Registered Veterinary Technician License. Training and skill set development include; practical handling and safety skills, equipment handling and care, large animal anatomy and nutrition, as well as diagnostic procedure and surgical assistance techniques. The program is designed for students that wish to develop practical skills in the area of large animal veterinary technology.

The Associate in Arts in Law, Public Policy, and Society for Transfer (AA-T) degree is designed to provide a pathway for transfer to a CSU in majors such as American Studies, Criminal Justice, Communication Studies, Economics, Global Intelligence and National Security, International Relations, Philosophy, and related majors in the fields of law and public policy. This interdisciplinary area of emphasis emphasizes the development of communication skills, introduces students to foundations of law and public policy in society, and prepares students for further study in a variety of majors. This degree coursework is good preparation for students who want to attend law school upon completion of a bachelor’s degree. Students who complete more advanced degrees in these areas are preparing for careers in government, politics, and public offices within public and nonprofit organizations or the private sector. The Associate in Arts in Law, Public Policy, and Society for Transfer Degree is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary majors in related fields 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 Competency in Learning Strategies: Academic Skills is designed to prepare students with a foundation of compensation strategies for disabilities through use of specialized learning strategies. Completion of this certificate will benefit students in all academic courses and programs.

The two-semester advanced certificate program is designed to provide students a comprehensive general logistics and supply chain foundation for entry level professional jobs in warehouse operations, distribution center operations, inventory control, transportation operations, purchasing, and customer service or import/export operations.

The two-semester advanced certificate program is designed to provide students a comprehensive general logistics and supply chain foundation for entry level professional jobs in warehouse operations, distribution center operations, inventory control, transportation operations, purchasing, and customer service or import/export operations.

The Machine Tool Technology 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 Machine Tool Technology 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 Machinery Maintenance 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.

The Machinist 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.