Degrees & Certificates

With a Career Development and College Preparation (CDCP) certificate of completion in Accelerated Access in English to Early Childhood Education, a student possesses basic interpersonal communication skills and understanding and use of the English language at the low-advanced level and demonstrates the ability to read, write, listen, and speak in a variety of childcare work situations at this level and use the language to matriculate into further training in the area of child development.

The Accounting program is an intensive study of accounting theory as it applies to contemporary business environment. Accounting is a vital element of business success. Accountants record business operations and, after analyzing company performance, make recommendations to increase efficiencies and overall company success. Beginning courses concentrate on recording, classifying, and reporting financial information resulting from business transactions. The student then learns the financial structure of business and analysis of financial information for management decision making. Double entry accounting, ledger and journal techniques and accounting cycles are emphasized. The use of computers in accounting is also an integral part of the program. Courses are offered during day and evening hours with some classes taught in a hybrid or fully online format to accommodate student schedules. Degrees and Certificates are awarded to students in recognition of completion of specified requirements, which indicate proficiency. All Required Courses must be passed with a "C" grade or better. Interested students should consult Business Administration faculty advisors.

The Accounting: Entry-Level Bookkeeper Certificate provides fundamental occupational training and preparation for entry-level accounting clerk/bookkeeper positions. If you wish to pursue professional certification (i.e., Certified Public Accountant and/or Certified Management Accountant), you should plan to earn at least a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting (see Business Administration AS-T).

The Accounting: Full-Charge Bookkeeper Certificate provides advanced occupational training in accounting. The program provides a strong background in financial and computerized accounting along with spreadsheet skills. If you wish to pursue professional certification (i.e., Certified Public Accountant and/or Certified Management Accountant), you should plan to earn at least a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting (see Business Administration AS-T).

The Addiction Studies program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, professional values, and skillset required to begin the certification process for and work in California Chemical Dependency treatment settings. It also provides opportunities for general knowledge about addiction, and chemical dependency treatment. This program leads to an AA in Addiction Studies, and a Certificate of Achievement in Addiction Studies which is fully accredited by the California Association of Alcohol and Drug Educators (CAADE) and is available to students who meet the graduate requirements and complete required courses.

A fully accredited California Association for Drug and Alcohol Educators(CAADE) Certificate of Achievement in Addiction Studies will be awarded upon the satisfactory completion of the 39 unit curriculum listed with a 2.0 GPA or higher in each course.

Modesto Junior College offers a comprehensive Administration of Justice Program. The curriculum addresses basic knowledge and skills required in the criminal justice area. The two-year college program is designed to prepare candidates for employment or transfer to a four-year educational institution offering a major in various criminal justice fields. Satisfactory completion of the requirements will lead to the Associate in Science degree. Classes are offered both day and evening. The college cooperates with the Administration of Justice Advisory Committee. All courses are open to individuals who have been admitted to the college and who meet the prerequisites, unless specifically exempted by statute. Courses which involve the handling of firearms are not open to individuals who have been convicted of a felony or who are mental patients. (Penal Code Sections 29800 – 29825 and Welfare and Institutions Code 8100). Prior to use of a firearm in any course, each student must submit to a live scan check of their finger prints. All candidates for degrees in Administration of Justice should consult with an Administration of Justice advisor to select the courses most appropriate for meeting both the MJC Associate Degree Requirements and the current demands of employing agencies and transfer institutions.

Modesto Junior College offers a comprehensive Administration of Justice program. The curriculum addresses basic knowledge and skills required in the criminal justice area. The two-year college program is designed to prepare candidates for employment or transfer to a four-year educational institution offering a major in various criminal justice fields. Satisfactory completion of the requirements will lead to the Associate in Science degree or Associate of Science for Transfer Degree. Classes are offered both day and evening and in an online format. The college cooperates with the Administration of Justice Advisory Committee. All courses are open to individuals who have been admitted to the college and who meet the prerequisites, unless specifically exempted by statute. Courses which involve the handling of firearms are not open to individuals who have been convicted of a felony or who are mental patients. (Penal Code Sections 29800 – 29825 and Welfare and Institutions Code 8100). Prior to use of a firearm in any course, each student must submit to a live scan check of their finger prints. All candidates for degrees in Administration of Justice should consult with an Administration of Justice advisor to select the courses most appropriate for meeting both the MJC Associate Degree Requirements and the current demands of employing agencies and transfer institutions.

In this program, students will develop additional skills and knowledge to enter the diesel mechanics field. Contact the division office in the Agriculture Building for advising assistance.

This program will develop job skills and knowledge in environmental science as it relates to agriculture. The student will demonstrate skills in sustainable resource management in agriculture to obtain employment or to transfer to a university. Contact the division office in the Agriculture Building for advising assistance.

This program will develop job skills and knowledge in environmental science as it relates to agriculture. The student will demonstrate skills in sustainable resource management in agriculture to obtain employment or to transfer to a university. Contact the division office in the Agriculture Building for advising assistance.

This A.S. is designed as an introduction to the agriculture studies degree.

The Associate in Science in Agriculture Animal Sciences Degree (AS-T in Agriculture Animal Sciences) is designed to prepare students who wish to transfer to a CSU and major in Agriculture Animal Sciences. This program will provide students with an alignment of courses required for transfer and a cohesive group of courses in the area of Agriculture Animal Sciences. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept this degree will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.

This program will develop and expand the student's knowledge of Agriculture Business. The student will develop knowledge and skills sufficient to gain and hold entry-level jobs in Ag Business. Contact the division office in the Agriculture Building for advising assistance.

The Associate in Science in Agriculture Business for Transfer Degree (AS-T in Agriculture Business) will provide students with an alignment of courses required for transfer and a cohesive group of courses in the area of Agriculture Business. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept this degree will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. Potential careers in the Agriculture Business field include: Potential careers in the Agriculture Business field include: farm and ranch management, farm appraisal, agricultural accountant, employment with agricultural lenders and banks as loan officers, work with governmental agencies involved in loan supervision and agricultural lending. The Associate in Science in Agriculture Business for Transfer Degree (AS-T in Agriculture Business) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Business at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept this degree will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. The Associate in Science in Agriculture Business for Transfer Degree (AS-T in Agriculture Business) may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.

The Agriculture Mechanics curriculum at Modesto Junior College is designed to meet the need for trained personnel in a broad range of occupational opportunities involved with or related to the Agriculture Mechanics Industry. Students who complete this program will be highly skilled in the areas of Agriculture Mechanics, Welding. Metal Fabrication, Equipment Repair, Hydraulics and Electrical Systems. Student completers will be well suited for careers like farm technician, welder, fabricator, equipment mechanic and others. Students will also be prepared to transfer to a 4-year college or university to continue their preparation for careers in welding, metalurgy, engineering and teacher preparation. This program is well suited for the individual who would like to pursue a career as a high school Ag Shop teacher.