Select TWO of the Following Courses:
MABS 160. Survey of Business Data Processing
or MABS 60 Introduction to Computer Applications for Business or CNIT 100 Introduction to Computers Using PCs
or CS 101 Intro to Information Systems . . . .3 MATH 100A Short Calculus I . . . .3 GNBS 119 Introduction to Business . . . .3
Total . . . .27
General Business Major (AS)
This field of concentration allows students to earn the Associate Degree while partially preparing them for transfer into the Business Administration major at a four year college or university. In addi- tion, it prepares the student for an entry level position in any business office. Students who complete the curriculum in the major receive the Associate in Science degree in General Business.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this certificate, students will be able to:
• Use business terms and concepts related to functional areas of business including: marketing, finance, human resources, man- agement, operations, accounting, economics and international business.
• Examine the external forces (social, economic, technological, competitive and regulatory) that impact business decisions. • Develop and exhibit high standards of professional practice,
demonstrating awareness of ethical and social responsibili- ties in today’s multi-cultural, team-oriented, rapidly-changing environment.
• Critically evaluate, analyze and interpret information to solve problems and make business decisions.
• Analyze the Impact of Globalization on Business and the Diverse World of Global Business.
Courses Required for the Major in General Business
Course Units
GNBS 119 Introduction to Business . . . .3 ACCT 1 Financial Accounting. . . 4 ACCT 2 Managerial Accounting . . . 4 ECON 1 Principles of Macroeconomics* . . . .3 ECON 3 Principles of Microeconomics . . . .3 ECON 5 Introduction to Statistics* . . . 4 MABS 60 Intro to Computer Appl. for Business . . . .3 BSL 1 Business Law . . . .3
Total Units . . . .27
Recommended Additional Coursework: . BSEN 74, SPCH 1A, BSMA 68, MABS 101 SMBS 135, FIN 136, ECON 10, MATH 110A, MATH 75. Additional graduation requirements
*Satisfies General Education Breadth Requirements
General Business Certificate
This field of concentration is designed to acquaint the student with the business world in general. With additional course work, it can prepare students for either employment or further education. Students with definite career/educational goals are encouraged to follow the appro- priate curriculum guide for their specific field of concentration such as Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Real Estate, etc. Students may obtain the Certificate of Accomplishment in General Business by completing each of the following courses with a final grade of “C” or higher:
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this certificate, students will be able to:
• Use business terms and concepts related to functional areas of business, including accounting, economics, finance, human resources, international business, management, marketing, and operations.
• Examine the external forces (social, economic, technological, competitive, and regulatory) that impact business decisions. • Develop and exhibit high standards of professional practice,
demonstrating awareness of ethical and social responsibili- ties in today’s multi-cultural, team-oriented, rapidly-changing environment.
• Critically evaluate, analyze, and interpret Information to solve problems and make business decisions.
• Analyze the impact of globalization on business and the diverse world of global business.
Courses Required for the Certificate of Accomplishment in General Business
Course Units
GNBS 119 Introduction to Business . . . .3 ACCT 10 Intro to Accounting
or ACCT 1 Financial Accounting . . . 4 MABS 60 Intro to Computer Appl. for Business . . . .3 BSL 1 Business Law . . . .3 ECON 1 Principles of Macroeconomics . . . .3
Total Units . . . .16
Recommended Additional Coursework: . FIN 136, BSMA 68, MRKT 140, SUPV 231, BSEN 74.
Green Business
Green & Sustainable Business Certificate
Companies are looking at green business initiatives as a means of reducing costs, meeting government mandates, and to meet customer expectations. This certificate will provide students of all business disci- plines an essential overview of green business concepts.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this certificate, students will be able to:
• Classify the major business sectors and the environmental pro- file and impact of each
• Plan and implement processes and technology to improve their environmental profile and profitability
• Define the role each department within a company plays in making a company greener and more sustainable
Requirement for the Certificate of Accomplishment. Students may obtain the Certificate of Accomplishment in Green Business by com- pleting each of the following courses with a final grade of “C” or higher Courses Required for the Certificate of Accomplishment in Green and Sustainable Business:
Course Units
GNBS 119 Introduction to Business . . . .3 GNBS 125 Green and Sustainable Business . . . .3 GNBS 127 Green & Sustainable
Organizational Practices . . . .3 A minimum of 6 units of the following courses:
ACCT 10 Introduction to Accounting . . . 4 BSMA 68 Mathematics of Business . . . .3 INTR 162 Survey of International Business . . . .3 MRKT 140 Principles of Marketing . . . .3 MRKT 170 Introduction to Advertising . . . .3 MABS 60 Intro to Computer Appl. for Business . . . .3 RE 181 Principles of Real Estate . . . .3 SMBS 135 Ownership and Operations
of a Small Business . . . .3 SUPV 231 Introduction to Supervision/Management . . . . .3 TRTV 157 Principles of Travel and Tourism . . . .3 TRTV 180 Eco-travel and Tourism . . . .3
Total Units . . . .15
Marketing
Marketing Major (AS)
Degree Curriculum
The Curriculum in Marketing, a two-year course of study, offers stu- dents interested in careers in advertising, professional sales, marketing research, marketing management, promotion, and other marketing jobs specialized training for career advancement and employment. The Marketing curriculum combines classroom instruction, practical expe- riences, coordinated part-time employment, and internships.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this major, students will be able to:
• Create an integrated marketing communications plan which includes promotional strategies and measures of effectiveness • Identify core concepts of marketing and the role of marketing in
business and society
• Formulate marketing strategies that incorporate psychological and sociological factors which influence consumers
• Analyze marketing problems and provide solutions based on a critical examination of marketing information
• Apply marketing knowledge and skills to real-world experiences on the job
Courses Required for the Major in Marketing
Course Units
BSMA 68 Mathematics for Business . . . .3 INTR 163 International Marketing . . . .3 MRKT 122 Fundamentals of Salesmanship . . . .3 MRKT 140 Principles of Marketing . . . .3 MRKT 145 Computer Mktng Application . . . .3 MRKT 150 Consumer Behavior . . . .3 MRKT 170 Fundamentals of Advertising . . . .3 SMBS 135 Ownership/Operation of Small Business . . . .3
Total . . . .24
Recommended Additional Coursework: BSEN 70, BSEN 74; CS 101; PSYC 1, PSYC 26; SPCH 11, SPCH 12; ACCT 1, ACCT 10
Marketing Certificate
Students may receive a Certificate of Achievement in Marketing by completing the following courses with a final grade of “C” or better:
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Marketing Certificate, students will be able to: • Create an integrated marketing communications plan which
includes promotional strategies and measures of effectiveness • Identify core concepts of marketing and the role of marketing in
business and society
• Formulate marketing strategies that incorporate psychological and sociological factors which influence consumers
• Analyze marketing problems and provide solutions based on a critical examination of marketing information
• Apply knowledge and skills to real-world experiences on the job Courses Required for the Certificate of Achievement in Marketing
Course Units
BSMA 68 Mathematics for Business . . . .3 INTR 163 International Marketing . . . .3 MRKT 122 Salesmanship . . . .3 MRKT 140 Marketing . . . .3 MRKT 145 Computer Mktng Appl . . . .3 MRKT 150 Consumer Behavior . . . .3 MRKT 170 Advertising . . . .3 SMBS 135 Small Business . . . .3 Total Units . . . .24
Recommended Additional Coursework: BSEN 70, BSEN 74; CS 101; PSYC 1, PSYC 26; SPCH 11, SPCH 12; ACCT 1, ACCT 10.
Paralegal/Legal Studies
Paralegal/Legal Studies Major (AS)
The work of a paralegal has been recognized by the American Bar Association, state bars, and local bar associations as an important step in helping the legal profession meet the increasing demand for its services and in providing these services more efficiently and promptly. Today’s law offices seek paralegals qualified to do certain work under the supervision of an attorney. NOTE: Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public except as permitted by law.
Associate in Science Degree
City College of San Francisco trains students in a two-year course of study in Paralegal/Legal Studies. The course of study is designed so
that students may satisfy the general education requirements and para- legal course requirements for graduation from the College. Students who satisfy graduation requirements and the courses in Paralegal/ Legal Studies with a letter grade of “C” or higher receive the degree of Associate in Science with a Major in the Paralegal/Legal Studies. Students will also be eligible to receive a Certificate of Achievement provided that they complete all courses in the Paralegal/Legal Studies Program with a letter grade of “C” or higher. IMPORTANT NOTE: The paralegal certificate is ONLY awarded upon completion of the general education requirements for the Associate’s degree.
Admission. Enrollment is open to all students who are admitted to City College of San Francisco and who have satisfied the prerequisites listed next to each course before enrolling in that course. Students entering the degree program must have placed into ENGL 1A or com- pleted ENGL 96 with a final grade of “C” or higher.
Coursework Transfer. Coursework Transfer. Students may transfer up to 12 units of paralegal courses completed at an ABA-approved para- legal program OR at an accredited college or university in the United States provided that (1) the courses are similar in content and contact hours to our existing courses and (2) the letter grade earned in such courses was a C or higher. Courses completed in law school are not acceptable as these courses do not emphasize or teach paralegal skills. Students transferring coursework completed at another school must furnish an official transcript.
Employment. Those who complete the curriculum satisfactorily are qualified for employment as paralegals in law offices, government offices, and other businesses.
Description of the Major. The course of study includes instruction in the following: introduction to paralegal studies; civil litigation; com- mercial law; tort law; wills, trusts, and probate administration; family law; civil and criminal evidence; legal research and writing; law office management and procedures; real estate law; environmental law; family law; medical law; debtors’ rights and creditors’ remedies; corpo- rate law; intellectual property law; immigration law; communications law; and work experience.
General Education Requirements for ABA Certification. The Paralegal/Legal Studies Program is applying for approval from the American Bar Association (“ABA”). The ABA has general requirements that are different than those required by CCSF. In preparation to meet these general education requirements, students must see the Paralegal/ Legal Studies Program Coordinator about the general education courses that are acceptable to the ABA. Please call 415/239-3508 to speak to the Paralegal/Legal Studies Program Coordinator. Currently, the ABA does NOT accept courses approved for CCSF’s General Education areas as follows:
Area A. Business Mathematics, Computer Science, Design, Microcomputer Applications for Business, and Supervision and Management
Area C. Nutrition and Ornamental Horticulture
Area D. Academic Achievement Personal Success, Health Education, and Physical Education
Area E. Design
Area G. Culinary Arts, Health Education, Nutrition, and Physical Education
Area H. Health Education, Physical Education, and Supervision and Business Management
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this degree, students will be able to:
• Write and communicate in formats acceptable in today’s law offices.
• Locate, read, and analyze the law.
• Respond appropriately to issues facing today’s legal professionals.
• Prepare and file pleadings in both the federal and California court systems.
• Function within a law office, use law office software, and interact professionally with clients, employers, co-workers, and third parties.
In addition, students will learn practical skills in law office software and business practice as well as receive instruction in the areas of sub- stantive law. Writing and ethics are taught across the curriculum. Courses Required for the Major in Paralegal/Legal Studies
Course Units
PLS 1 Intro to Paralegal Studies (formerly L A 51) . . . .3 PLS 2 Legal Research and Writing I . . . .3 BSL 1 Business Law . . . .3 PLS 3 Legal Research & Writing II . . . .3 PLS 4 Litigation I . . . .3 BSL 2 Business Law 2 . . . .3 PLS 5 Litigation II . . . .3 PLS 6 Law Office Management and Procedures . . . .3
Elective Courses: Choose 12 units from the following
PLS 7 Corporate Law . . . .3 PLS 9 Wills, Trusts, and Probate Administration . . . .3 PLS 10 Environmental Law . . . .3 PLS 11 Debtors’ Rights and Creditors’ Remedies . . . .3 PLS 12 Family Law . . . .3 PLS 13 Intellectual Property . . . .3 PLS 14 Immigration Law . . . .3 PLS 15 Medical Law . . . .3 PLS 16 Paralegal Work Experience . . . .3 PLS 17 Communications Law . . . .3 PLS 18 Paralegal Work Experience . . . 2 PLS 19 Paralegal Work Experience . . . .1
Total Units . . . .36
Paralegal/Legal Studies Certificate
The program of study for the Certificate of Achievement in Paralegal/ Legal Studies complies with the requirements established under cur- rent California law to become a paralegal. The program is designed to prepare students for employment as paralegals. NOTE: Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public except as permitted by law.
Admission. Enrollment is open to all interested students who already hold a college degree OR who have completed 30 units of general edu- cation or law-related courses with a 2.00 grade point average or higher at an accredited, post-secondary school PRIOR TO admission into our paralegal program. Students entering the certificate program must have placed into ENGL 1A or completed ENGL 96 with a final grade of “C” or higher.
Coursework Transfer. Students may transfer up to 12 units of parale- gal courses completed at an ABA-approved paralegal program OR at an accredited college or university in the United States provided that (1) the courses are similar in content and contact hours to our exist- ing courses and (2) the letter grade earned in such courses was a C or higher. Courses completed in law school are not acceptable as these courses do not emphasize or teach paralegal skills. Students transfer- ring coursework completed at another school must furnish and official transcript.
Employment. Those who complete the curriculum satisfactorily are qualified for employment as paralegals in law offices, government offices, and other businesses.
Description of the Certificate. The course of study includes instruc- tion in the following: introduction to paralegal studies; civil litigation; commercial law; tort law; wills, trusts, and probate administration; family law; civil and criminal evidence; legal research and writing; law office management and procedures; real estate law; environmental law; family law; medical law; debtors’ rights and creditors’ remedies; corpo- rate law; intellectual property law; immigration law; communications law; and work experience.
All courses must be taken within a 4-year period.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this degree, students will be able to:
• Write and communicate in formats acceptable in today’s law offices.
• Locate, read, and analyze the law.
• Respond appropriately to issues facing today’s legal professionals.
• Prepare and file pleadings in both the federal and California court systems.
• Function within a law office, use law office software, and interact professionally with clients, employers, co-workers, and third parties.
In addition, students will learn practical skills in law office software and business practice as well as receive instruction in the areas of sub- stantive law. Writing and ethics are taught across the curriculum. Courses Required for the Certificate of Achievement in Paralegal/Legal Studies
Course Units
PLS 1 Intro to Paralegal Studies (formerly L A 51) . . . .3 PLS 2 Legal Research and Writing I . . . .3 BSL 1 Business Law . . . .3 PLS 3 Legal Research & Writing II . . . .3 PLS 4 Litigation I . . . .3 BSL 2 Business Law 2 . . . .3 PLS 5 Litigation II . . . .3 PLS 6 Law Office Management and Procedures . . . .3
Elective Courses: Choose 6 units from the following
PLS 7 Corporate Law . . . .3 PLS 9 Wills, Trusts, and Probate Administration . . . .3 PLS 10 Environmental Law . . . .3 PLS 11 Debtors’ Rights and Creditors’ Remedies . . . .3 PLS 12 Family Law . . . .3 PLS 13 Intellectual Property . . . .3 PLS 14 Immigration Law . . . .3 PLS 15 Medical Law . . . .3 PLS 16 Paralegal Work Experience . . . .3 PLS 17 Communications Law . . . .3 PLS 18 Paralegal Work Experience . . . 2 PLS 19 Paralegal Work Experience . . . .1
Total Units . . . .30
Real Estate
California Real Estate Major (AS)
The curriculum in Real Estate, a two-year course of study, is designed to give students a sound foundation in theory and practice so that they may hold a salaried position while they prepare for specialized realty
work, and to help them obtain the California real estate salesperson’s license. The curriculum is sponsored by the Department of Real Estate of the State of California, the California Association of Realtors, and the San Francisco Board of Realtors.
Entry positions open to graduates who pass the California State examination for a salesperson’s or broker’s license include those of sales agent, rental agent, or property manager for a bank or land-devel- opment company; or in the property department of a corporation, a savings-and-loan company, or an insurance company. Graduates may also search titles and close transactions in the escrow departments of any of these establishments or for escrow companies.
Students interested in obtaining a real estate salesperson’s or a broker’s license may obtain information by telephoning the Oakland office of the State of California Department of Real Estate at (510) 622-2552. The course of study includes instruction in the following: principles of real estate, real estate practice, real estate economics and investments, legal aspects of real estate, principles of real estate appraisal, and prin- ciples of real estate finance.
Students who complete the Curriculum in Real Estate with an average final grade of “C” plus (2.50 grade-point average) or higher receive the degree of Associate in Science and the California Real Estate Certificate.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to: • Apply the principles and practice of real estate in California. • Apply critical thinking and analytical skills of California real
estate concepts.
• Demonstrate knowledge of California real estate contracts, dis- closures and procedures.
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to real estate ethics as outlined in business and professional code of conduct. • Analyze and evaluate the financial suitability of real estate
opportunities.
• Work in real estate office or transfer to four year college. Students must satisfy the City College graduation requirements and must complete the following courses:
Courses Required for the Major in California Real Estate
Course Units
RE 181 Principles of Real Estate . . . .3 RE 184 Real Estate Practice . . . .3 RE 185 Legal Aspects of Real Estate . . . .3 RE 186 Principles of Real Estate Finance . . . .3 RE 189 Real Estate Economics . . . .3 RE 191 Principles of Real Estate Appraisal . . . .3
Total Units . . . .18
California Real Estate Certificate
The California Real Estate Certificate is currently awarded by 90 community colleges in California. City College of San Francisco par- ticipates in this Statewide program and awards the California Real Estate Certificate to any day or evening student who completes a pre- scribed program of 24-semester units.
A student may complete only those courses required for the California Real Estate Certificate, since this is awarded independently of the Associate in Science degree. However, students who complete the full course of study leading to that degree will automatically have com- pleted the requirements for, and will be awarded, the California Real Estate Certificate.
Training for the Certificate is designed so that those seeking entry employment may prepare themselves to take the State licensing exami- nation for real estate salespersons, and so that those already employed in various branches of real estate work may gain further knowledge and develop additional competence.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the certificate, students will be able to: • Define an overview of the basic concepts of California Real