Real Estate - Associate in Arts

Fall 2024
Catalog Description
The Associate of Arts Degree in Real Estate will provide students the required courses for the California Bureau of Real Estate (BRE) salesperson/agent and broker license along with providing education in appraisals, property management, finance and the legal environment pertaining to the real estate industry. Students will be prepared to work in multiple areas the real estate field including property management, finance, escrow, appraisal and sales.

Career Opportunities

Opportunities in the field include real estate salesperson/agent, real estate broker, real estate appraiser, real estate property manager.
0511.00 - Real Estate*
52.1501 - Real Estate.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of the program the student should be able to:
  1. Understand the financial aspects in a real estate sales transaction including appraisals and financing.
  2. Understand the legal and regulatory environment that oversees real estate transactions.
  3. Understand the operational business procedures involved in operating overseeing real estate transactions and property management.
  4. Obtain effective oral and written communication skills enabling the student to interact with diverse populations.
Core Courses
0.0
3.0-4.0
BUS 1A
Financial Accounting (Active)
4.0
OR
BUS 7
Accounting for Small Business (Active)
3.0
BUS 10
Business Law (Active)
4.0
REST 80
Real Estate Principles (Active)
3.0
REST 81A
Legal Aspects of Real Estate (Active)
3.0
REST 82A
Real Estate Appraisal (Active)
3.0
REST 83
Real Estate Finance (Active)
3.0
REST 84
Real Estate Practice (Active)
3.0
REST 88
Real Estate Property Management (Active)
3.0
General Education Courses
0.0
For specific General Education courses refer to catalog section on A.A. Graduation Requirements.
 
Unit Calculations
60.0
Major Requirements
25.0-26.0
General Education Requirements
28.0
Electives (Degree applicable units as needed)
6.0-7.0
Total: 60.0