Sacramento City College

The general field referred to as “Administration of Justice” is directed toward the prevention, discovery, control, and treatment of crimes, criminals, and criminality. Students desiring to enter a career concerned with the administration of justice will find that this curriculum has flexibility that allows them to prepare for specific fields included in that broad category. The program also provides the basis for advanced study at a four-year college. Opportunities for college graduates include positions in local, state, and federal, law enforcement, courts and correctional services.

Recommended High School Preparation

General college preparatory courses

Career opportunities Police officer Court clerk Corrections deputy Lawyer FBI Agent Investigator Evidence technician Skills analyze crime causation, recognize the elements within criminal statutes, and familiarity with criminal procedures evaluate the complex legal aspects of criminal investigations, procedures, constitutional law, and case law apply laws and procedures for the collection and utilization of evidence for the purpose of criminal prosecutions understand the purpose and authority of the local, state, and federal courts systems recognize, understand, and acquire a sensitivity to the diverse cultures in our society and how this diversity impacts the criminal justice system Required Program ADMJ 300 Introduction to Administration of Justice - 3 ADMJ 301 Investigative Report Writing - 3 ADMJ 302 Community Relations: Multicultural Issues - 3 ADMJ 304 Juvenile Delinquency - 3 ADMJ 320 Concepts of Criminal Law - 3 ADMJ 322 Criminal Procedures - 3 ADMJ 323 Legal Aspects of Evidence - 3 ADMJ 330 Criminal Investigation - 3 ... [-]

Anthropologists study our species throughout time, focusing on our diverse modern culture and cultural adaptations, our biological classification as a species, and our inclusion in the Order Primates, and our species’ past developments, including our first steps to our first civilizations. The goal of Anthropology is to study the similarities and differences in biological and cultural adaptations and features across the globe throughout our human history.

Anthropology is a holistic discipline, which means that anthropologists study all aspects of human behavior. This includes Cultural Anthropology, Physical Anthropology, Archaeology, and Linguistics.

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The Art History major is designed to prepare students for further study in the history of art leading to the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and/or the Ph.D. in Art History. Art Historians with advanced degrees are college instructors, museum and gallery directors, curators, or art critics and can work for public and private collectors.

Career opportunities registrar, curator museum/gallery director researcher auction house personnel Skills Evaluate the contributions of artists throughout history Evaluate works of art or architecture according to their appropriate style and era Critique art and architecture as to function and meaning demonstrate how art and architecture is a reflection of c... [-]

This program is designed to provide a strong foundation for students entering a variety of business fields in the private and public sectors.

Career opportunities account executive, buyer entrepreneur marketing director purchasing agent Skills Understand the major functional areas of business organizations create relevant business documents use data to make decisions about business operations assess the relationships and inter-dependencies of economic, social, legal, and global environments in which businesses operate. [-]

The Communication Department offers a variety of courses designed to meet students’ needs for graduation, transfer, and personal and professional development. Students earning the Associate of Arts degree in Communication will be able to understand and apply human communication concepts relating to presentational speaking, critical thinking, group and interpersonal relationship development, and professional growth.

Career opportunities teacher public information officer organizational development manager salesperson vocational trainer lawyer Skills critically analyze a wide array of evidence to provide credible support for written and oral communication. d... [-]

The Early Childhood Education Teacher A.A. Degree provides preparation for employment as a teacher in early care and education settings.

Upon completion of the degree students will be eligible for the Teacher Permit through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The coursework in this program focuses on typical and atypical development, the culture and ecology of children and its relationship to learning, curriculum development, assessment, and program planning and implementation.

Career opportunities Child care provider Child Care Center Director Teacher Skills Assist in the development of children in early care and education settings. Understand typical and atypi... [-]

This program is the branch of education theory which relates to children between kindergarten and eighth grade.

Career opportunity Credentialed K-8 teacher Skills clarify and articulate career goals of becoming an elementary teacher. integrate the attitudes, actions, dispositions, and behaviors required of a professional educator into a teaching skill set. apply analytical reading, writing, research, and critical thinking skills to gaining knowledge and teaching it to others. demonstrate the breadth of knowledge necessary for teaching in a classroom with multiple subject areas [-]

This program is an interdisciplinary science that seeks to study and understand the physical processes of Earth and other planets. This includes plate tectonics, rocks, minerals, earthquakes, volcanoes, the fossil record and Earth’s history and past climate, and natural geological resources.

Career opportunities environmental monitoring, protection and remediation energy and mineral exploration paleontology volcanology seismology climatology Skills evaluate ideas about the natural universe using testable methodology examine and enumerate the importance of continuous examination and modification of accepted ideas analyze a wide variety of natural phenomena apply knowledge of current ... [-]

The history major fosters an understanding of ourselves and our world through the study of the past, both remote and recent. The program develops critical thinking and a broad background in issues and ideas from our past. The major thus prepares students for transfer to B.A. programs in history. It also offers students fundamental preparation for careers in business, government, teaching, and a number of professional fields (for example, paralegal or law careers).

Career opportunity Teaching Law Government Museums Skills analyze and explain major events and forces in specific world regions interpret evidence from visual materials, oral accounts, statistical records, and artifacts reco... [-]

The Journalism A.A. degree is for students who have a goal of becoming media professionals, for which a degree is now expected. Some students pursuing this degree are non-CSU transfers who plan to major or minor in journalism at a four-year university and can complete lower-division major requirements through the associate degree. Other students are re-entry students with four-year degrees and want to add an associate degree in journalism to their resume so they can obtain multimedia skills, which are a necessity in today’s journalism. Other re-entry students desire a Journalism A.A. that will provide them with the skills to work in journalism.

A major in journalism offers students the opportunity to take courses in media theories, news writing and reporting, AP style, and writing for publication, which readies them for the following courses that offer hands-on experience in three award-winning, student-produced publications: the Express, a biweekly print newspaper; Mainline, a magazine published once a semester; and saccityexpress.com, the online news publication. The Journalism degree prepares students for university-level studies in Journalism and leads to entry-level employment and careers in print, broadcast, and online news media.... [-]

The mathematics program provides students the opportunity to complete the lower-division coursework required for four-year programs in mathematics. For students who plan to transfer, completion of the CSU General-Breadth or IGETC general education pattern is encouraged. It is highly recommended that students meet with a counselor because major and general education requirements vary for each college/university. These courses also fulfill general education requirements for allied health, biological sciences, physical sciences, computer science and engineering.

Note: Students planning to transfer to four-year institutions are advised to meet with a counselor for general education requirements.... [-]

The general music degree provides the foundation for future performers, composers, educators, writers and researchers, and music therapists. Students receive training in instrumental and vocal techniques and performance, music theory, and music history. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university are advised to complete this course of study

Recommended High School Preparation

Some background in voice or instrument. Ability to read music.

Career Entertainer Arranger/Composer Producer Audio engineer Conductor Therapist Skills analyze compositions and scores. understand the elements of music: melody, rhythm, harmony, form. ... [-]

This program is the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence.

Career opportunities Law Health administration Ethicist Skills comprehend texts on both literal and inferential levels. articulate ideas and arguments in a clear and precise manner. defend personal views with careful and compelling reasoning. express the perspectives and arguments of others in an accurate and nuanced manner [-]

Sacramento City College offers a unique political science experience that combines both the science and arts of politics that can only be appreciated in the heart of California’s capital. Faculty provide a strong orientation to the world of politics by blending theory and real-world activities, which students will value throughout their academic and professional careers.

Career Law Public relations Advocacy International relations Diplomacy Skills Compare systems and governments Compare ideological approaches to political thought and discourse Evaluate policy outcomes in civic culture Demonstrate how politics shapes local, state, national, and international decision-making [-]

This degree program is designed to serve the needs of a wide variety of Sacramento City College students who are pursuing study in the field of psychology. The primary aim of this program is to provide a clearly articulated and comprehensive curricular track for students preparing to transfer to baccalaureate programs in psychology. An additional specific aim of this program is to expose “undecided” students to the core principles and practices of the field in order to build a foundation for their future personal, academic, or vocational paths. Among the many options, this foundation would be appropriate for entry into a variety of paraprofessional careers and careers in related fields.... [-]

This program will help students develop proficiency in the following five skills: comprehension, speaking, reading, writing, and understanding of the people and culture of the Spanish-speaking countries. It is designed to provide a seamless transfer pathway for students interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Spanish.

Career opportunities Translator/Interpreter International Relations U.S. Foreign Service Import/Export entrepreneur Teacher Skills Utilize correct grammatical structures of standard Spanish. Read Spanish proficiently as found, for example, in Spanish language newspapers, magazines, short stories, essays, and selections of poetry written by ... [-]

This program provides a foundation in studio art methods. Program offerings include course work in art history, 2-D, and 3-D studio practices.

Career opportunities Art Director Fashion Designer Animator Graphic Artist Industrial/Interior Designer Skills: Differentiate major historical movements and developments in the visual arts. Compose or design works of art that utilize a combination of technique, materials, visual ideas, and experiences. Construct and document a personal portfolio of artworks for professional presentation. Critique artworks using correct terminology related to concepts, materials, and techniques. Evaluate form, image, and artistic creation of visual artworks from... [-]

This program exposes students to the core principles and practices in the fields of drama and theatre. Students will learn the basics of acting, the basics of theatre technology and production, and where theatre fits into both the historical and modern world of entertainment.

Career opportunities Actor Director Box Office manager Stage manager Publicist Studio Technician Skills Critique the role of the theatre arts and their relationship to other parts of society. Evaluate the historical, artistic, social, and philosophical environments in which theatre exists. Employ audition and performance skills. Develop skills to work as a technician in communit... [-]