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General Business

by Kelly Helming in Business (BUS), Online Programs

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Computer Science with Emphasis in Video Gaming

by David Gray in Computer Science Information Technology (CSIT), Online Programs

Video Gaming

Computer Science is the study and design of computer systems: both hardware and software. Computer scientists are primarily concerned with the design of algorithms, languages, hardware architectures, systems software, applications software and tools. Emphasis in the Computer Science program is placed on the ability to solve problems and think independently. The program offers a foundation in data structures, computer architecture, software design, algorithms, programming languages, and object-oriented programming. This program also introduces students to the video game industry, video game design and programming. See a Counselor for additional university transfer requirements in this major.

Degree or Certificate Requirements

To earn an A.S. degree in Computer Science with Emphasis in Video Ga, see the course catalog for general education requirements.

Course	Units	Offered	Pre-Req
CSCI 112 Programming Fundamentals I	4	Fall, Spring	None
CSCI 114 Programming Fundamentals II	4	Fall, Spring	CSCI 112
CSCI 210 Data Structures	4	Fall, Spring	CSCI 114
CSCI 212 Machine Organization and Assembly Language	4	Fall, Spring	CSCI 114
CSCI 222 C++ and Object-Oriented Programming	4	Fall, Spring, Summer	CSCI 114
CSCI 160 Overview of the Video Game Industry	4	Spring	None
CSCI 161 Video Game Design	4	Fall	None
CSCI 260 Video Game Programming I	3	Spring	CSCI 222

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Cybersecurity

by Kelly Helming in Computer Science Information Technology (CSIT), Online Programs

Degree Requirements

To earn an A.S. degree in Cybersecurity, see the course catalog for general education requirements.

Course	Units	Offered	Pre-Req
CSNT 110 Hardware and O.S. Fundamentals	4	Fall, Spring, Summer	None
CSNT 111 Networking Fundamentals	3	Fall, Spring, Summer	None
CSIT 125 Computer Information Systems		Fall, Spring	None
CSCI 130 Linux Fundamentals	3	Fall, Spring	None
CSIT 175 Python Programming	3	Fall, Spring	None
CSNT 181 Hacker Prevention /Security	3	Fall, Spring	None
CSNT 250 Cyber Defense and Analysis	3	Fall	CSNT 181
CSNT 255 Ethical Hacking Principles	3	Spring	CSNT 181
CSNT 280 Computer Forensics Fundamentals	3	Fall, Spring	None

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Web Design and Development

by Kelly Helming in Computer Science Information Technology (CSIT), Online Programs

Web Design and Development

Web Design and Development is a series of courses that bind both Website Design and Website Programming to produce quality information for an organization. Web professionals that do both design and programming are generally employed in small-to-midsize businesses that need their employees to have a wide range of skills to implement a businesses Web presence.

Key areas of focus in this degree are: Web Page Design and Layout; Web Graphics; Design of Applications for Mobile Devices; Web Accessibility; HTML; Cascading Style Sheets (CSS); JavaScript/jQuery; Ajax, Social Media and server-side development languages, such as PHP or ASP.

Degree or Certificate Requirements

To earn an A.S. degree in Web Design and Development, see the course catalog for general education requirements.

Course	Units	Offered	Pre-Req
BUS 152 Social Media for Business	3	Fall	None
CSWB 110 Web Site Development with HTML5/CSS3	3	Fall, Spring, Summer	None
CSWB 120 JavaScript and jQuery	3	Fall, Summer	CSWB 110
CSWB 135 Advanced JavaScript and Mobile Apps	3	Spring	CSWB 120
CSWB 150 PHP with MySQL	3	Spring	None
GCMW 102 Web Page Layout I	3	Fall, Spring	None
GCMW 202 Web Page Layout II	3	Spring	GCMW 102
GCMW 232 Web Accessibility Design	1	Contact Department	None
GCMW 154 Preparing Web Graphics	1	Contact Department	None
BUS 155 Marketing	3	Fall, Spring	None
GCMW 115 Web Page Layout/Word Press	2	Fall, Spring, Summer	None

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Web Development

by Kelly Helming in Computer Science Information Technology (CSIT), Online Programs

Certificate Requirements

Course	Units	Offered	Pre-Req
CSWB 120 JavaScript and jQuery	3	Fall, Summer	None
CSWB 150 PHP with MySQL	3	Fall, Spring	None
Group 1 (Choose 1)
CSWB 110 Web Site Development with HTML5/CSS3	3	Fall, Spring, Summer	None
CSIT 150 Introduction to SQL	3	Fall, Spring, Summer	None

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Italian

by Kelly Helming in Online Programs, World Languages

Colosseum at Sunrise

Always wanted to learn Italian but couldn’t fit it into your schedule? Here’s your chance to start your journey to Italy now! Complete your language requirement, AA in Italian or Certificate of Achievement completely online with no on-campus meetings. Each Italian course – ITAL 101, 102, 201, and 202 – will be offered sequentially, online, and in eight-weeks during one academic year. Italian is a zero cost textbook program. That means that all course materials will be provided free of charge for all Italian courses. Each course includes flexible weekly deadlines so assignments can be submitted around your schedule.

Certificate Requirements

Course	Units	Offered	Pre-Req
Italian (ITAL) 101	5	FALL (Fast track one)	None
Italian (ITAL) 102	5	FALL (Fast track two)	ITAL 101
Italian (ITAL) 201	5	SPRING (Fast track one)	ITAL 102
Italian (ITAL) 202	5	SPRING (Fast track two)	ITAL 201

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CIS: Data Analytics

by Kelly Helming in Computer Science Information Technology (CSIT), Online Programs

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Computer Information Systems (CIS): Data Analytics is a series of courses that bind both technology and business to produce quality information for an organization. CIS:Data Analytics emphasizes the technology skills to implement analytic solutions to enable educated decisions derived from data analysis of large data sets. Typical employment opportunities include data analyst, computer support specialist, user support specialist, database administrators, software testers and application development.

Key areas of focus in this degree are: Computer Information Systems; BI and Data Analytics, Computer Programming; System Development; Database Management; Social Media.

Students planning to focus on technology and computing in Information Systems are recommended to earn an A.S. in CIS: Data Analytics. This degree is ideal for students eager to break into the field of computing by earning a career technical certificate or degree while completing transferable coursework.

Certificate or Degree Requirements

To earn an A.S. degree in CIS: Data Analytics, see the course catalog for general education requirements.

Course	Units	Offered	Pre-Req
Program Requirements
CSIT 125 Computer Information Systems	3	Fall, Spring, Summer	None
CSIT 150 Introduction to SQL	3	Fall, Spring, Summer	None
CSIT 225 Introduction to Data Analytics	3	Spring	None
CSIT 226 Data Visualization	3	Spring	None
CSIT 230 Data Modeling	3	Fall	None
MATH 120 Elementary Statistics	4	Fall, Spring, Summer	MATH 56 or 60/transfer acceptability: CSU; UC
Group 1 (Choose 1)
CSIT 145 Introduction to Programming Using Java*	3	Summer	None
CSIT 180 C# Programming I	3	Fall, Spring	None
CSIT 175 Python Programming	3	Fall, Spring	None
CSCI 112 Programming Fundamentals I	4	Fall, Spring, Summer	None
Group 2 (Choose 1)
CSWB 110 Web Site Development with HTML5/CSS3	3	Fall, Spring, Summer	None
JOUR 200 Mastering Social Media	3	Summer Intersession	None
BUS 152 Social Media for Business	3	Fall	None
CSIT 165 R Programming	3	Spring	None
*Not offered online.

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Management Information Systems

by Kelly Helming in Computer Science Information Technology (CSIT), Online Programs

Management Information Systems (MIS) is a series of courses that bind both business and technology to produce quality information for an organization. MIS professionals focus on the business side of Information Systems (IS). An MIS professional utilizes computer information systems to facilitate the decision-making of managers.
Key areas of focus in this degree are: Business Communications; Accounting; Economics; Business Law; Statistics; Mathematics; Computer Information Systems; Computer Programming; Systems Analysis and Design; Database Management Systems; Data Communications, and Security.

Degree or Certificate Requirements

To earn an A.S. degree in Management Information Systems, see the course catalog for general education requirements.

Course	Units	Offered	Pre-Req
CSIT 105 Computer Concepts and Applications	3	Fall, Spring, Summer	None
CSIT 125 Computer Information Systems	3	Fall, Spring, Summer	CSIT 105
BUS 117 Legal Environment of Business	3	Fall, Spring	None
BUS 204 Quantitative Business Analysis or	4	Fall, Spring	MATH 56 or 60**
MATH 120 Elementary Statistics or	4	Fall, Spring, Summer	MATH 56 or 60 or MATH 54**
PSYC 205/SOC 205 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences	4		MATH 56 or 60**
BUS 205 Business Communication	3	Fall, Spring	ENG 100
MATH 130* Calculus for Business and the Social Sciences	4	Fall, Spring, Summer	MATH 110 or MATH 126**
ACCT 201 Financial Accounting	4	Fall, Spring, Summer	None
ACCT 202 Managerial Accounting	4	Fall, Spring, Summer	ACCT 101
ECON 101 Principles of Economics (Macro)	3	Fall, Spring, Summer	MATH 56 or 60**
ECON 102 Principles of Economics (Micro)	3	Fall, Spring, Summer	MATH 56 or 60**
Group 1 (Select 1 course)
CSCI 112 Programming Fundamentals I	4	Fall, Spring, Summer	None
CSIT 145* Introduction to Programming Using Java	3		None
CSIT 160* Oracle Database Management Systems	3		None
CSIT 180 C# Programming I	3	Fall, Spring	None
CSNT 111 Networking Fundamentals	3	Fall, Spring	None
CSWB 110 Web Site Development with HTML5/CSS3	3	Fall, Spring, Summer	None
Not offered online at this time. *or eligibility determined through the math placement process

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Computer Science

by Kelly Helming in Computer Science Information Technology (CSIT), Online Programs

Computer Science is the study and design of computer systems: both hardware and software. Computer scientists are primarily concerned with the design of algorithms, languages, hardware architectures, systems software, applications software and tools. Emphasis in the Computer Science program is placed on the ability to solve problems and think independently. The program offers a foundation in data structures, computer architecture, software design, algorithms, programming languages, and object-oriented programming. See a Counselor for additional university transfer requirements in this major.

Degree Requirements

To earn an A.S. degree in Computer Science, see the course catalog for general education requirements.

Course	Units	Offered	Pre-Req
CSCI 112 Programming Fundamentals I	4	Fall, Spring	None
CSCI 114 Programming Fundamentals I	4	Fall, Spring	CSCI 112
CSCI 210 Data Structures	4	Fall, Spring	CSCI 114
CSCI 212 Machine Organization and Assembly Language	4	Fall, Spring	CSCI 114
CSCI 222 C++ and Object-Oriented Programming	4	Fall, Spring, Summer	CSCI 114
Electives* (Choose 2)
CSCI 230 Java GUI Programming	3	Spring	CSCI 114
CSCI 235 Android Development	3	Fall	CSCI 114
*Only these electives are currently available online (see Catalog for additional options.)

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Business Administration

by Kelly Helming in Business (BUS), Online Programs

The Associate in Science for Transfer degree in Business Administration provides students the basic functions of business including accounting, economics, business ethics, business related soft-ware applications, business communications and business statistical study. The degree prepares students for entry into an extraordinary number of academic studies such as: accounting, finance, marketing, business administration, advertising, merchandizing, banking, economics, entrepreneurial studies, health care management, hospitality management, international business, and public relations. It can also provide skills necessary for entry-level positions in the field of business [read more...]

Degree Requirements

To earn an A.S. degree in Business Administration, see the course catalog for general education requirements.

Course	Units	Offered	Pre-Req
ACCT 201	4	Fa, Spr, Sum	None
ACCT 202	4	Fa, Spr, Sum	ACCT 201
ECON 101	3	Fa, Spr, Sum	Math 50 or Math 60
ECON 102	3	Fa, Spr, Sum	Math 50 or Math 60
BUS 117	3	Fa, Spr, Sum	None
List A: Select one of the following:
MATH 130**	4	Fa, Spr, Sum	Math 110**
MATH 120**	4	Fa, Spr, Sum	Math 56**
List B: Select two of the following or any courses from List A above that you have not already chosen
BUS 104 OR BUS 100	3	Fa, Spr, Sum	None
BUS 100 OR CSIT 125	3	Fa, Spr, Sum	None
BUS 205	3	Fa, Spr, Sum	ENG 100
BUS 204*	3	Fa, Spr, Sum	Math 60
Must choose to transfer to CSUSM. *Not yet available online.

To obtain the Associate in Science in Business Administration for Transfer, students must complete the following: Maximum of 60 CSU-transferable units with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. and a grade of “C” or better in all courses required for the major: a minimum of 18 semester units in the major as determined by the community college district, and: one of the following general education patterns: the California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) pattern of 39 units; OR: the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern of 37 units.

Transfer Program Major: Business Administration Articulated Palomar Courses (www.assist.org): ACCT 201, ACCT 202, BUS 115/116/117, BUS 204, BUS 205.

All online courses may have an in-person orientation;
but online orientation will be available as well.

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Library and Information Technology

by Kelly Helming in Library and Information Technology Program (LIT), Online Programs

Certificate Requirements

Course	Units	Offered	Pre-Req
LT100*	3	Fall	None
LT110*	3	Spring	None
LT115*	3	Fall	None
LT120*	3	Fall	None
LT125#	1	Fall/Spring	None
LT130*	3	Spring	None
LT140*	3	Spring	None
CSIT 105	3	Fall/Spring/Summer	None
ENG 100 or	4	Fall/Spring/Summer	C in ENG 50**
BUS125	3	Fall/Spring/Summer	None
* In-person orientation scheduled but optional ** Course currently not offered online # No orientation required

Effective June 2009, the American Library Association approved Palomar’s entire LIT Program as meeting all the requirements for their Library and Support Staff Certification (LSSC). This approval makes all students graduating from Palomar with an LIT Certificate immediately eligible for the LSSC.

We renamed our program (Library and Information Technology Program) in 2012 to align it with changes in the library field that emphasize the links to the larger Information industry. At that time, we also changed the Associate degree from one in Arts to one in Science.

Since 2014 our core course offerings (LT prefix) have been offered exclusively online. The two required classes that are outside our department are also available as online offerings. Students can complete the required LIT coursework in any sequence and can earn a certificate in one year. Classes are offered in Fall or Spring. There are no LT classes offered during Summer session.

To learn more about career opportunities for library technicians you can consult employment resources using information about the following:

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Business Information Worker

by Kelly Helming in Business (BUS), Online Programs

Certificate Requirements

Course	Units	Offered	Pre-Req
BUS 104 Business Information Systems OR	3	Fall	None
CSIT 125 Computer Information Systems	3	Fall, Spring, Summer	None
BUS 142 Customer Service	1	Intermittently Offered	None
BUS 165 Beginning Keyboarding	2	Fall, Spring	None
BUS 170 Word for Business - Basic	1	Fall	None
BUS 175 Excel Basic	1	Fall, Spring, Summer	None
BUS 189 Beyond Outlook Essentials	1	Spring	None
BUS 205 Business Communication	3	Fall, Spring, Summer	ENG 100

All online courses may have an in-person orientation;
but online orientation will be available as well.

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American Indian Studies

by Kelly Helming in American Indian Studies (AIS), Online Programs

Certificate Requirements

Course	Units	Offered	Pre-Req
AIS 100 Introduction to American Indian Studies	3	Fall, Spring, Summer	None
AIS 101 The American Frontier From Colonialism to Present OR	3	Fall, Spring, Summer	None
AIS 102 The American Indian and the U.S. Political System	3	Fall, Spring, Summer	None
AIS 105 History of Native American Arts	3	Fall, Spring, Summer	None
AIS 125 American Indians Today	3	Fall, Spring, Summer	None
AIS 130/ANTH 130 Prehistoric Cultures of North America	3	Spring	None
Electives (Complete a minimum of 6 units from at least two categories)
Group 1: Arts
AIS 104 The Music of Native America	3	Fall	None
AIS 135 California Indian Arts	3	Fall, Spring	None
AIS 145 American Indian Literature	3	Fall, Spring, Summer	None
AIS 146 American Indian Theatre, Dance and Music	3	Spring	None
Group 2: History
AIS 110 History of the Plains Indian	3	Intermittently offered	None
AIS 115 A History of Southwest Indians	3	Spring	None
AIS 140/ANTH 140 The Original Californians	3	Intermittently offered	None
Group 3: Language*
AIS 107A Elementary Luiseno IA	3	Fall	None
AIS 107B Elementary Luiseno IB	3	Spring	AIS 107A
AIS 108A Elementary Luiseno IIA	3	Fall	AIS 107B
AIS 108B Elementary Luiseno IIB	3	Spring	AIS 108A
AIS 151 Elementary Cupeno IA	3	Intermittently offered	None
AIS 167A Elementary Cahuilla IIA	3	Fall	AIS 166B
AIS 167B Elementary Cahuilla IIB	3	Spring	AIS 167A
AIS 266A Cahuilla IIIA	3	Intermittently offered	AIS 167B
AIS 266B Cahuilla IIIB	3	Intermittently offered	AIS 266A
Group 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences
AIS 150 American Indian Philosophy and Religion	3	Fall	None
AIS 165 Native Women in the Americas	3	Spring	None
*Classes may be used as the two electives (but 4 are required for language credit in High School Districts- see your High School counselor for more details if applicable)

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Real Estate Salesperson License Preparation

by Kelly Helming in Business (BUS), Online Programs, Real Estate (RE)

A Real Estate Salesperson license is required of individuals who are to be employed as salespersons under the control and supervision of a licensed real estate broker. Minimum Requirements to qualify to take the Real Estate Salesperson examination:

Age – 18 years of age or older.

Residence – Must be a legal resident of California.

Honesty – License applicants must be honest and truthful.

Education – Applicants must provide evidence of successful completion of three courses: Real Estate Principles, Real Estate Practice, and one additional elective course listed below. Completion of the Real Estate Salesperson License Preparation Certificate satisfies the California Department of Real Estate-mandated pre-license requirements.

Certificate Requirements

Course	Units	Offered	Pre-Req
Requirements:
RE 100	3	Fall, Spr, Sum	None
RE 115	3	Fall, Spr , Sum	None
Electives (select 3-7):
ACCT 201	4	Fall, Spr, Sum	None
BUS 115 or BUS 117	3	Fall, Spr, Sum	None
RE 105	3	Fall	None
RE 110	3	Fall, Sum	None
RE 120	3	Spring only Face to face class	None
RE 140	3	Fall, Spr	None

All online courses may have an in-person orientation;
but online orientation will be available as well.

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Real Estate Broker License Preparation

by Kelly Helming in Business (BUS), Online Programs, Real Estate (RE)

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To obtain a real estate broker license, you must first qualify for and pass a written Bureau of Real Estate examination. General program requirements:

Age: You must be 18 years of age or older to be issued a license.

Residence: Proof of Legal Presence in the United States is required. If you are not a California resident, go to www.brea.ca.gov for more information.

Honesty: Applicants must be honest and truthful. Conviction of a crime may result in the denial of a license.

Experience: A minimum of two years full-time licensed salesperson experience within the last five years or the equivalent is required. For further information, see Documenting Experience Requirements for the Broker Examination at www.brea.ca.gov.

Certificate Requirements

Real Estate Broker License Preparation

Course	Units	Offered	Pre-Req
RE 100	3	Fa, Spr, Sum	None
RE 105	3	Fall	None
RE 110	3	Fall, Sum	None
RE 115	3	Fall, Spr, Sum	None
RE 120	3	Spring only - face to face class	None
ACCT 201 or RE 130	4, or 3	Fall, Spr	None

All online courses may have an in-person orientation;
but online orientation will be available as well.

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Real Estate Appraisal License Preparation

by Kelly Helming in Business (BUS), Online Programs, Real Estate (RE)

Certificate Requirements

Real Estate Appraisal License Preparation

Course	Units	Offered	Pre-Req
RE 100	3	Fa, Spr, Sum	None
RE 110	3	Fa, Sum	None
RE 111	3	Spr	None
RE 115	3	Fall, Spr, Sum	None
RE 150	3	Spr	None

An applicant to take the Real Estate Appraisal examination must:

Be at least 18 years of age or older.
Meet minimum Educational requirements: Applicants for the Trainee or Residential license must provide evidence of successful completion of 150 hours of real estate appraisal education, including 15 hours of US-PAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice). Applicants for the Certified Residential license must provide proof of completion of 200 hours of real estate appraisal education (including 15 hours of USPAP). Palomar College does NOT provide further training that will prepare a student to take the Certified General License.
Have the appropriate Experience: No experience is required before obtaining the Real Estate Appraiser Trainee license. 2,000 hours and encompassing no less than 12 months of acceptable appraisal experience is required before obtaining the residential license. 2,500 hours and encompassing no less than 2.5 years of acceptable appraisal experience is required before obtaining the Certified Residential License. This program is designed to meet the educational requirements of two licensing levels of the Office of Real Estate Appraisers (Trainee, and Residential). RE 105, RE 115 or RE 130 is recommended to meet the additional requirements of the Certified Residential License. The program does NOT meet the requirements to prepare a student for the Certified General License.

All online courses may have an in-person orientation;
but online orientation will be available as well.

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