Real Estate, AS

Students who complete the core curriculum are equipped with not only immediately marketable skills but also the coursework necessary to sit for the California Real Estate Salesperson and Broker Examinations. The goal of the program is to prepare the student for entry into the real estate field in such career areas as Real Estate Sales Agent, Real Estate Broker, Loan Officer, Property Manager, Title Examiner, Leasing Agent, Escrow Officer and other real-estate-related fields. Students also earn transferable lower-division credit that may be applied toward a baccalaureate degree in business-related areas. In addition, individual courses in such areas as appraisal, property management, and real estate finance will provide students with entry-level skills in these areas. Courses are offered either online or during the evening to allow individuals with family and employment commitments the opportunity to study for a new or re-entry career.

Complete the following courses:

RE 172 REAL ESTATE PRACTICE 3 Units
RE 174A LEGAL ASPECTS OF REAL ESTATE I 3 Units
RE 175 REAL ESTATE FINANCE 3 Units
RE 176A REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL I 3 Units

Complete one of the following courses:

ECON 1 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS - MICRO 3 Units
OR
ECON 1H PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS - MICRO HONORS 3 Units
ECON 2 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS - MACRO 3 Units
OR
ECON 2H PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS - MACRO HONORS 3 Units
ECON 13 GLOBAL ECONOMICS 3 Units
ECON 20 INTRODUCTORY ECONOMICS 3 Units
OR
ECON 20H INTRODUCTORY ECONOMICS HONORS 3 Units
ACCT 1A FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 4 Units
ACCT 1B MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING 4 Units
OR
ACCT 1BH MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING HONORS 4 Units
ACCT 204 ACCOUNTING APPLICATIONS: QUICKBOOKS 3 Units
ACCT 215 BOOKKEEPING AND GENERAL ACCOUNTING 3 Units

Complete four of the following courses:

RE 170 REAL ESTATE PRINCIPLES 3 Units
RE 190 ESCROW I 3 Units
RE 195 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT I 3 Units
RE 250 REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON’S LICENSE PREPARATION 1 Unit
MGT 12A THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS 3 Units
OR
MGT 12AH THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS HONORS 3 Units

Total Units Required: 25-28

Recommended Electives:

CIM 107 INTRODUCTION TO PERSONAL COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 3 Units
CIM 117 SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING 3 Units
OR
ENTR 117 SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING 3 Units
MGT 1 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 3 Units
MGT 104 BUSINESS COMMUNICATION 3 Units
MGT 135 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3 Units
RE 168 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: REAL ESTATE 4 Units

To earn the associate degree:

See Earning an Associate Degree for associate degree graduation requirements.

To transfer:

Courses required for the associate degree major at IVC may not be the same as those required for the major at a four-year school. If you plan to transfer, consult a counselor to identify the courses needed for the major at your transfer school and to develop a plan that will best meet your goals. View more information about transfering at Transfer to a Four-Year Institution .

Third-party credentialing:

Third-party credentialing may be subject to change without notice. This information is accurate as of the publication date of this catalog. For the most current information, please consult with the area dean.

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