Real Estate

Program Description

The Associate in Arts (AA) Degree in Real Estate provides excellent preparation for the broker’s or salesperson’s license and provides a successful program in real estate education for industry employment. The courses provide opportunities to think critically, engage in analyzing workplace issues within the classroom setting, and promote the development of appreciation for diversity and cultural differences in the modern business world. Course offerings are for beginners as well as for advanced students who are seeking employment, improve existing skills, and promotional opportunities. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to work in the real estate field.

To qualify for the Associate in Arts Degree, students must satisfactorily complete the major requirements specified below and the local AA/AS general education requirements. The completion time for this degree program is generally 4 semesters. Completion time will vary based on student preparation and the number of units completed per semester.

This AA degree program requires:

1. Completion of at least 60 degree-applicable semester units including the following:
   1. A minimum of 18 semester units from the program (major) requirements
   2. A minimum of 21 units of local AA/AS General Education requirements
   3. A minimum of 12 of the 60 units must be completed at Merritt College
   4. Courses taken outside the Peralta Community College District will be reviewed and evaluated to determine if they are degree-applicable
   5. If the General Education and the major units do not total 60, complete degree-applicable elective course(s) to reach the required 60 units
2. A minimum grade of “C” (or “P”) for each course in the major
3. A minimum grade of “C” (or “P”) for General Education Area 1A: English Composition and Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
4. A minimum overall grade point average of 2.0 in General Education coursework and in all coursework for the degree

As this degree alone may not be complete preparation for transfer, students wishing to transfer to a 4-year institution should meet with a counselor to develop a plan that addresses all transfer requirements.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities in real estate can include work as a developer, appraiser, title officer, property manager, and mortgage broker/bankers well as a sales agent, leasing officer and commercial property consultant.

Learning Outcome(s)

1. Demonstrate and apply an in-depth knowledge of California Real Estate principles and laws to successfully complete licensure requirements for sales licensee and broker.
2. Apply a basic knowledge of the fundamental concepts of real estate.
3. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and ethically with the principals involved in a real property transaction.
4. Interpret and apply California real estate laws to a variety of real property transactions.
5. Define the technical terminology involved in the real estate field.