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52General CatalogL.A. Pierce College2005 2006Educational ProgramsAmerican Sign Language (Interpreting)Degree and CertificateProgramsPierce offers a wide variety of programs which are listed on thefollowing pages. Please refer to the previous section, AssociateDegree Requirements for a description of our degree options.Students should consult with a counselor to ensure that they arecompleting the coursework that best meets their educational goal.Pierce has many occupational certificate programs of 18 units ormore that give students training in specific job skills. A grade of Cor better is required in each course and at least 50% of the unitsrequired for the certificate must be completed in residence at PierceCollege.Educational ProgramsCertificates of Achievement document a student’s achievement ofspecific skills or coursework within a discipline. These certificatesrequire fewer than 18 units of coursework. A grade of C or better isrequired in each course. At least 50% of the units required for thecertificate must be completed in residence at Pierce College.DegreeAACertificateCCAArchitecture TechnologyAAFine ArtsAAGraphic DesignAACArtGraphic Design for the WebCCABiotechnologyCAField BiologyCAGeneral BiologyCAMarine BiologyCAMicrobiologyCAAccountingAAPayroll AccountingCASmall Business AccountingCATax PreparationCAFinanceGeneral BusinessCAAAInternational BusinessManagement and SupervisionASEquine Science (Mules)ASCGeneral AgricultureASCHorse ScienceASCASGreenhouse and Nursery IndustryASLandscape Installation andMaintenance IndustryASLandscape Planning and DesignASBasic Gardening (Basic)CACARetail ManagementCSmall Business EntrepreneurCAMarketingChild ional TradeAgricultureGeneral HorticultureCAArchaeologyBusiness AdministrationCertificate of Achievement Programs (CA)Floral Design and ManagementAnthropologyBiologyOccupational Certificate Programs (C)Agriculture BusinessCAArchitectureAssociate Degree ProgramsAddiction StudiesAAAnatomy & PhysiologyAACAAAPreschool TeacherCAssociate TeacherCPreschool Certificate (Cert. A)CADirector Preschool (Cert. B)CAInfant Care Teacher (Cert. C)CASchool Age Programs Teacher (Cert. D)CABasic Gardening (Advanced)CCinemaLandscape Technician (Basic)CComputer Applications & Office TechnologiesCALandscape Technician (Advanced)CGeneral AdministrativeAACProfessional GardeningCAdministrative ProfessionalAACNatural Resources ManagementASBasic Computer ApplicationsPre-Veterinary MedicineASAdvanced Computer ApplicationsCASBasic Computerized AccountingCAOffice ClericalCABasic InternetCAVeterinary TechnologyC
General CatalogL.A. Pierce College532005 2006Website Construction and MaintenanceCAMathematicsCABasic Word Processing: Microsoft WordCAMeteorologyCABasic Word Processing: WordPerfectCAMusicOffice CommunicationsCAComputer ScienceAAElectronic MusicCANursingAACPhotojournalismAAPersonal Computer Application SpecialistCAPhysical EducationCADatabase Programming SpecialistCALifetime FitnessCAProgramming for BusinessAAProgramming for Computer ScienceASComputer and Network TechnologyASCPhysicsPre-EngineeringPersonal Computer Service TechnologyCAPsychologyNetwork TechnologyCASpanishRouting TechnologyCAWebsite DevelopmentDanceCACASpanish TranslationCACASpeech CommunicationCACAASCCommunications OptionCAnalog OptionCCAAAGeographic Information Systems (GIS)CAGeographyCAGeologyCACommunication StudiesTheaterCAAACostume OptionAATechnical Theater OptionAAWomen’s StudiesCAStudent ResponsibilityThe suggested sequence of courses in each program is the most desirableto follow; but the order may be changed, if necessary, as long asprerequisites are met. It is the student’s responsibility to meet courseprerequisites and graduation requirements. The general education andphysical education requirements for the Associate Degrees are listed inthe “Associate Degree Requirements” section of this catalog.Industrial TechnologyAutomotive Service TechnologyASCAutomotive Light Service TechCAAutomotive Emission SpecialistCAAutomotive Performance ApplicationsCAAutomotive Powertrain SpecialistCADrafting - MechanicalAABasic Drafting - MechanicalCAAdvanced Drafting - MechanicalCANumerical Control ProgrammingASCMachine Shop TechnologyCACNC OperatorCACNC ProgrammingCABasic WeldingCAAdvanced WeldingCAItalianAAJournalismAACALatin American StudiesAACAMexican StudiesLiberal Arts and ScienceCAAAStudents planning to transfer to bachelor degree program should consulta counselor to verify requirements.Educational ProgramsDigital OptionFrenchCAAACADanceEnglish as a Second LanguageCAASHispanic StudiesVisual and Performing Arts through DanceElectronicsCA
54General CatalogL.A. Pierce College2005 2006Addiction StudiesAgriculture - BusinessThe Addiction Studies Program is designed to provide the education, knowledge,training and skills necessary for persons to function effectively and efficiently atall professional hire levels, and in all vocational areas and settings in the field ofchemical dependency - whether in prevention, intervention, treatment, orrecovery - consistent with the identified core skills, competencies and standards,ethics, values and attitudes of the emerging new profession, ChemicalDependency Specialist (CDS).To provide fully accredited professional training and education for personsalready working in the field who recognize the need to upgrade theirqualifications, as well as for personnel of agencies holding grants or contractswhich require that their staff be formally trained, educated and eligible forrelevant credentialing, or state license when it occurs.Advanced courses also provide 54 hours of continuing education credit.Associate in Science DegreeAssociate in Arts DegreeStudents may obtain an Associate in Arts degree in Addiction Studies bycompleting the courses shown in the following certificate program AND bysatisfying all the requirements shown in the college catalog under AssociateDegree Requirements, Option 3.Associate Degree programs DO NOT necessarily constitute the first twoyears of a program leading to a bachelor’s degreeThis program is designed to offer students the opportunity to earn a degree inAgriculture-Business.AREA A - COURSES FROM THE BUSINESS DEPARTMENTAccounting 1Business 1Marketing 1Management 13Marketing 21Computer Applications (CAOT)Finance 8UNITS5333333AREA B - COURSES FROM THE AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENTAny 23 units from the Agriculture Department.UNITS23AREA C - ELECTIVESUNITSCertificate ProgramAny courses approved by either departmentchairs of Agriculture or BusinessCORE COURSESEducational ProgramsAddicst 1Addicst 2Addicst 7Understanding Addiction and CounselingDrugs In Perspective:Pharmacology and PhysiologyAddiction Treatment And RecoveryUNITS333SKILLS COURSESAddicst 4Addicst 5Addicst 10Addiction Counselor TrainingGroup Skills For Addiction CounselorsAddiction And The FamilyUNITS333FIELD WORK COURSEAddicst 9Field Work For Addiction PersonnelUNITS3ELECTIVE COURSESChoose two of the followingAddicst 11Addicst 13Addicst 141Addicst 15Addicst 16Addicst 17Addicst 18Addicst 19Addicst 20Addicst 21Addicst 22Addicst 23UNITSDrinking Driver Programs Personnel Training 3Addictive Diseases & Lifestyle Disorders33Addiction And Theories OfHuman DevelopmentSociological Aspects Of Addiction3Continuing Recovery: Specific Strategies3And Basic SkillsWomen And Addiction3Addiction And Eating Disorders3Alcohol And Drug Education And Prevention 3Domestic Violence Counselor33Problem Gambling Counselor TrainingPrevention Specialist Training3Batterer’s Intervention Facilitator Training 3Plus one course in Child Development, Psychology, Sociology or3AnthropologyPlus one course in History or Political Science.31Also meets General Education Requirements, Option 3 (formerly Plan A).6Agriculture - Equine ScienceCertificate of Achievement - Mule Handling andManagementREQUIRED COURSESAnimal Sci 620Animal Sci 621Animal Sci 611Animal Sci 645Equine Sci 680Equine Sci 681Equine Sci 685*Basic EquitationHorseback Riding LabFarrier ScienceEquine Issues (Modules D & E)Basic Mule PrinciplesAdvanced Mule HandlingField Work in Mule HandlingUNITS1122226It is suggested, but not required, that students take Business 1 (Introduction toBusiness) and/or Management 13 (Small Business Management) to enhancethe value of this certificate.*This course, designed to consist of six 1-unit modules, is being developed and is notyet offered.Advance your career with anoccupational/vocational degree. SeeAssociate Degree Option 2 on page 49.
General CatalogL.A. Pierce College552005 2006Agriculture Floral Design And ManagementAgriculture General AgricultureAssociate in Science DegreeAssociate in Science DegreeAssociate Degree programs DO NOT necessarily constitute the first twoyears of a program leading to a bachelor’s degree.This program Is designed to prepare a person as a floral designer, flowershop manager or owner. The program has been developed through anadvisory committee of floral designers, cut flower business persons, andPierce College faculty.Associate Degree programs DO NOT necessarily constitute the first twoyears of a program leading to a bachelor’s degree.This program is designed to give students a broad background to prepare themfor many different occupations in the field of agriculture and agriculturalbusiness.AREA A - CORE PROGRAM*Plant Sci 701*Plant Sci 702*Plant Sci 703*Plant Sci 704Plant Sci 708ABCUNITSRetail Floral Design and Practices I2Retail Floral Design and Practices II2Retail Floral Design and Practices III2Advanced Retail Floral Design and Practices 2Floristry Projects6*These courses must be taken in sequence.AREA B - MAJOR ELECTIVEUNITSStudents select related courses approved by the department.Suggested courses include, but are not limited to the following:Acctg 1, Plant Sci 711 or 712, 756, 760-762, 764, Art 201, 501,Bus 5, Mgmt 13.28Courses selected from College Catalog to meetdegree requirements.See Associate Degree Requirements, Option 2.UNITS18Plant Sci 103Animal Sci 501Plant Sci 714Plant Sci 901ANYANYANYANYANYCo Sci 530Introduction to SoilsPrinciples of Animal SciencePrinciples of HorticultureNatural Resources Conservation100 Series Class500 Series Class600 Series Class700 Series Class800 Series ClassMicrocomputer Application SoftwareUNITS3333333333AREA B - MAJOR ELECTIVESAdditional classes should be selected from anyAgriculture Department courses.UNITS20AREA C - GENERAL EDUCATIONCourses selected from College Catalog to meetdegree requirements.UNITS17See Associate Degree Requirements, Option 2.Certificate ProgramCertificate ProgramThis program teaches students the flowers and plants in Southern Californiaused primarily in the florist trade. In laboratory work the student learns corsagemaking, flower arrangements, funeral offerings, and the use of plastic flowers.Lectures include shop management, buying, and salesmanship. Uponcompletion of the certificate program, the student is qualified to be employedin a flower shop.REQUIRED COURSESPlant Sci 103Animal Sci 501Plant Sci 714ANYANYANYANYANYCo Sci 530Introduction to SoilsPrinciples of Animal SciencePrinciples of Horticulture500 Series Classes600 Series Classes700 Series Classes800 Series ClassesBusiness ClassesMicrocomputer Application SoftwareUNITS333633693UNITS*Plant Sci701*Plant Sci 702*Plant Sci 703*Plant Sci 704Plant Sci 708ABCRetail Floral Design and Practices IRetail Floral Design and Practices IIRetail Floral Design and Practices IIIAdvanced Retail Floral Design and PracticesFloristry Projects22226*These courses must be taken in sequence.ELECTIVESStudents select related courses approved by thedepartment. Suggested courses include, but are notlimited to the following: Acctg 1, Animal Sci 209,Plant Sci 711 or 712, 756, 760-762, 764, Art 201, 501,Bus 5, Mgmt 13UNITS16Agriculture - Horse ScienceAssociate in Science DegreeAssociate Degree programs DO NOT necessarily constitute the first twoyears of a program leading to a bachelor’s degree.This program is designed to prepare students for a variety of jobs in the horseindustry and is molded around a core of horse science, agriculture, and generaleducation courses. Extensive practical experience and field trips to many horsefacilities in and near Los Angeles County complement the academic portion ofthe program.AREA A - CORE COURSESPlant Sci 103Animal Sci 601Animal Sci 602Introduction to SoilsHorse ProductionHorse HusbandryUNITS333Educational ProgramsAREA C - GENERAL EDUCATIONAREA A - REQUIRED MAJOR CLASSES
56General CatalogL.A. Pierce College2005 2006AREA B - REQUIRED MAJORAnimal Sci 501Animal Sci 505Animal Sci 5101Animal Sci 511Animal Sci 603Animal Sci 611Animal Sci 620Animal Sci 621Animal Sci 630Animal Sci 631Animal Sci 650Principles of Animal ScienceAnimal NutritionAnimal Health and Disease ControlAnatomy and Physiology of AnimalsEquine Management TechniquesFarrier ScienceBasic EquitationHorseback Riding LaboratoryBeginning Equine TrainingAdvanced Equine TrainingEquine Health and First AidAREA C - MAJOR ELECTIVESUNITS333310211222AREA C - MAJOR ELECTIVESSelect from any of the Agriculture Department100, 200, 300, 500 or 600 series courses.UNITS10AREA D - GENERAL EDUCATIONCourses selected from College Catalog to meetdegree requirements.See Associate Degree Requirements, Option 2.1MeetsEducational Programs1MeetsPrinciples of Animal ScienceAnimal NutritionAnimal Health and Disease ControlAnatomy and Physiology of AnimalsHorse ProductionHorse HusbandryBasic EquitationHorseback Riding LaboratoryBeginning Equine TrainingAgriculture Department100, 500 or 600 series coursesUNITS201Plant Sci103711Plant Sci 714Plant Sci 800Plant Sci 840Plant Sci 896A-C1Plant SciUNITS3333331126Plant Sci 716Plant Sci 742BPlant Sci 756Plant Sci757Plant Sci 760Plant Sci 808Plant Sci 848Courses selected from College Catalog to meetdegree requirements.See Associate Degree Requirements, Option 2.UNITS343331-6Plant Sci 757Plant Sci 760Plant Sci 808Plant Sci 812UNITS101MeetsUNITS15General Education Requirements, Option 2, Section A.HORTICULTURE - LANDSCAPE INSTALLATIONAND MAINTENANCE INDUSTRYAssociate in Science DegreeAssociate Degree programs DO NOT necessarily constitute the first twoyears of a program leading to a bachelor’s degree.AREA A - CORE PROGRAMUNITSAREA B - REQUIRED COURSESArboriculture I (Care of Trees and Shrubs)Practicum in Horticulture AGreenhouse Plant ProductionorPlant PropagationIndoor Plant Care and Maintenance IResidential Landscape DesignLandscape Installation andMaintenance IUNITS1133133AREA D - GENERAL EDUCATIONAREA A - CORE PROGRAMPlant Sci 716Plant Sci 742APlant Sci 756Arboriculture I (Care of Trees and Shrubs)Practicum in Horticulture BGreenhouse Plant ProductionPlant PropagationIndoor Plant Care and Maintenance IResidential Landscape DesignTraining for Pest Control LicenseSelect from Plant Science 700 or 800 series courses orother courses as approved by the DepartmentAssociate Degree programs DO NOT necessarily constitute the first twoyears of a program leading to a bachelor’s degree.Introduction to SoilsBotany for HorticulturePrinciples of HorticulturePlant Identification and Use IIntroduction to Pest ManagementHorticulture Projects ABCUNITS343331-6AREA B - REQUIRED COURSESHORTICULTURE - GENERALAssociate in Science Degree103711Plant Sci 714Plant Sci 800Plant Sci 840Plant Sci 896ABCIntroduction to SoilsBotany for HorticulturePrinciples of HorticulturePlant Identification and Use IIntroduction to Pest ManagementHorticulture Projects A-CAREA C - MAJOR ELECTIVESAgriculture - Horticulture1Plant SciGeneral Education Requirements, Option 2, Section A.AREA A - CORE PROGRAMGeneral Education Requirements, Option 2, Section A.1Plant SciUNITS15HORTICULTURE - GREENHOUSE ANDNURSERY INDUSTRYAssociate in Science DegreeCertificate ProgramAnimal Sci 501Animal Sci 505Animal Sci 510Animal Sci 511Animal Sci 601Animal Sci 602Animal Sci 620Animal Sci 621Animal Sci 630ANYUNITS7Associate Degree programs DO NOT necessarily constitute the first twoyears of a program leading to a bachelor’s degree.AREA D - GENERAL EDUCATIONCourses selected from College Catalog to meetdegree requirements.See Associate Degree Requirements, Option 2.Select from Plant Science 700 or 800 series coursesor other courses as approved by the Department.UNITS11331331Plant Sci103 Introduction to Soils711 Botany for HorticulturePlant Sci 714Principles of HorticulturePlant Identification and Use IPlant Sci 800Introduction to Pest ManagementPlant Sci 840Plant Sci 896ABC Horticulture Projects ABC1Plant Sci343331-6
General CatalogL.A. Pierce College572005 2006AREA B - REQUIRED COURSESPlant Sci 716Plant Sci 722Plant Sci 808Plant Sci 812Plant Sci 815Plant Sci 818Plant Sci 820Plant Sci 822Plant Sci 848UNITSArboriculture I (Care of Trees and Shrubs) 1Care of Horticulture Equipment I1Residential Landscape Design3Landscape Installation and Maintenance I 3Blueprint Reading and Cost Estimating2Basic Construction Techniques3Irrigation Design and Installation3Turf and Groundcover Management3Training for Pest Control License3HORTICULTURECertificate ProgramsThese programs are designed to prepare a student for employment in the fieldof horticulture. Individuals are prepared for employment by various privatecompanies in the horticulture industries, governmental agencies, or to becomeself-employed. These programs may also serve as continuing education forthose already employed in some field of horticulture. Students with a casualinterest in horticulture desiring to take classes for information and interest arealso accepted.UNITSAREA C - MAJOR ELECTIVESSelect from Plant Science 700 or 800 series courses orother courses as approved by Department.UNITS10AREA D - GENERAL EDUCATIONUNITSCourses selected from College Catalog to meetdegree requirements.See Associate Degree Requirements, Option 2.1MeetsUNITS343331-6Plant Sci 815Plant Sci 818Plant Sci 820Plant Sci 822UNITS334432333AREA C - MAJOR ELECTIVESSelect from Plant Science 700 or 800 series coursesor other courses as approved by the DepartmentUNITS4AREA D - GENERAL EDUCATIONCourses selected from College Catalog to meetdegree requirements.See Associate Degree Requirements, Option 2.1MeetsGeneral Education Requirements, Option 2, Section A.Landscape Technician (Advanced)40Professional Gardening Certificate50Associate Degree programs DO NOT necessarily constitute the first twoyears of a program leading to a bachelor’s degree.The Natural Resources Management Program at Pierce College is designed toprovide students with a two-year Associate Science Degree. Courses are orientedand designed to give students practical outdoor skills and experiences which arenecessary in resource management today. Included are techniques of nativeshrub and tree identification, propagation, planting, and management; soilprofile study; resource data collection techniques; basic land measurementskills; and topographic map/aerial photo interpretation. Independent study,projects, and work experience are encouraged. Emphasis is placed onacquainting the student with government resource management agenciesand their associated career areas.REQUIRED CLASSESAREA B - REQUIRED COURSESPlant Sci 81230UNITSIntroduction to Soils3Animal Sci 181A-DField Work A-DorAnimal Sci 185 Directed Study1-4Animal Sci 285Animal Sci 3851Plant Sci 711Botany for Horticulture4Plant Sci 901Natural Resources Conservation31Natural Resources LaboratoryPlant Sci 9022Introduction to Outdoor RecreationPlant Sci 905Plant Sci 940Introduction to Forest Management2Plant Sci 950Introduction to Wildlife Management2Plant Sci 960Wildland Fire Science23California Native PlantsPlant Sci 975Biology 10Natural History I4Geology 1Physical Geology31Plant Sci 103MAJOR ELECTIVES PART A (MINIMUM OF 10 UNITS)UNITS15Plant Sci 906Plant Sci 920Plant Sci 930Plant Sci 931Plant Sci 941Plant Sci 942Plant Sci 944Plant Sci 951Plant Sci 961Plant Sci 970CoSci 530UNITSOutdoor Recreation ManagementLaboratory1Natural Resource Construction Techniques 22Maps/Aerial PhotosNatural Resources Measure
Certificates of Achievement document a student’s achievement of specific skills or coursework within a discipline. These certificates require fewer than 18 units of coursework. A grade of C or better is required in each course. At least 50% of the units required for the certificate mus
