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2024-2025
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    • Adapted Physical Education
    • Administration of Justice
      • Administration of Justice -​ Law Enforcement, Associate in Science
      • Administration of Justice -​ Law Enforcement, Certificate of Achievement
      • Administration of Justice -​ Level I Policing, Certificate of Achievement
      • Administration of Justice -​ Level II Corrections, Certificate of Achievement
      • Administration of Justice, Associate in Science for Transfer
    • American Sign Language
      • American Sign Language, Associate in Arts
      • American Sign Language, Certificate of Achievement
    • Anatomy
    • Anthropology
      • Anthropology, Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Art
      • Art and Technology, Certificate of Achievement
      • Drawing, Associate in Arts
      • Drawing, Certificate of Achievement
      • Painting, Associate in Arts
      • Painting, Certificate of Achievement
      • Printmaking, Associate in Arts
      • Printmaking, Certificate of Achievement
      • Studio Arts, Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Art History
      • Art History, Associate in Arts
      • Art History, Associate in Arts for Transfer
      • Art History, Certificate of Achievement
    • Athletics
    • Automotive Technology
      • Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair, Certificate of Achievement
      • Automotive Technology, Associate in Science
      • Automotive Technology, Certificate of Achievement
      • Emission Specialist, Certificate of Achievement
    • Biology
      • Biological Sciences, Associate in Science
      • Biology, Associate in Science for Transfer
      • Environmental Science, Associate in Science
      • Environmental Science, Associate in Science for Transfer
    • Business
      • Business -​ Accounting, Associate in Science
      • Business -​ Accounting, Certificate of Achievement
      • Business -​ Accounting/​Bookkeeping, Certificate of Achievement
      • Business -​ Entrepreneurship, Certificate of Achievement
      • Business -​ Entry Level Office Worker, Certificate of Achievement
      • Business -​ Entry Level Office Worker, Noncredit Certificate of Completion
      • Business -​ Human Resources, Certificate of Achievement
      • Business -​ Leadership, Certificate of Achievement
      • Business -​ Office Administration, Associate in Science
      • Business -​ Office Administration, Certificate of Achievement
      • Business -​ Sales and Marketing, Certificate of Achievement
      • Business Administration 2.0, Associate in Science for Transfer
      • Business Administration, Associate in Science
      • Business Administration, Certificate of Achievement
      • Business Technology, Certificate of Achievement
    • Ceramics
      • Ceramics and Glass, Associate in Arts
      • Ceramics and Glass, Certificate of Achievement
      • Ceramics, Certificate of Achievement
      • Glass, Certificate of Achievement
    • Chemistry
      • Chemistry, Associate in Science
      • Chemistry, Associate in Science for Transfer
      • Chemistry, Associate in Science for UC Transfer
    • Communication Studies
      • Communication Studies 2.0, Associate in Arts for Transfer
      • Communication, Certificate of Achievement
    • Computer Science and Information Systems
      • Basic IT Operations Essentials, Certificate of Achievement
      • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certificate of Achievement
      • Computer Networking and Security, Associate in Science
      • Computer Networking and Security, Certificate of Achievement
      • Computer Programming and Game Design Fundamentals, Certificate of Training
      • Computer Science, Associate in Science for Transfer
      • Cybersecurity Skills, Certificate of Achievement
      • IT Computer Retail Sales and Support, Certificate of Achievement
      • Microsoft Operating Systems Skills, Certificate of Achievement
      • Software Development, Certificate of Achievement
    • Counseling
    • Dance
      • Dance, Associate in Arts
    • Dental Technology
      • Dental Assisting, Associate in Science
      • Dental Assisting, Certificate of Achievement
      • Pre-​Dental Hygiene, Associate in Science
    • Early Childhood Education
      • Associate Teacher, Certificate of Achievement
      • Early Childhood Education, Associate in Science
      • Early Childhood Education, Associate in Science for Transfer
      • Early Childhood Education, Certificate of Achievement
    • Economics
      • Economics, Associate in Arts
      • Economics, Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Education
      • Elementary Teacher Education, Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Emergency Medical Services
      • Basic EMS and Fire Training, Certificate of Achievement
      • Emergency Medical Technician 1: Basic Training, Certificate of Achievement
      • Emergency Medical Technician 1: Basic Training, Noncredit Certificate of Completion
      • Paramedic, Associate in Science
      • Paramedic, Certificate of Achievement
    • Engineering
      • Engineering Fundamentals, Certificate of Achievement
      • Engineering, Associate in Science
      • Engineering, Certificate of Achievement
    • English
      • English, Associate in Arts for Transfer
      • English: Creative Writing, Associate in Arts
      • English: Creative Writing, Certificate of Achievement
      • English: Great Books, Certificate of Achievement
    • English as a Second Language
      • English as a Second Language Advanced Level, Noncredit Certificate of Completion
      • English as a Second Language High-​Beginning Level, Noncredit Certificate of Completion
      • English as a Second Language Intermediate Level, Noncredit Certificate of Completion
    • Ethnic Studies
      • African American Studies, Certificate of Achievement
      • Chicano Studies, Certificate of Achievement
      • Ethnic Studies, Associate in Arts
      • Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-​Racism, and Accessibility (IDEAA), Certificate of Training
      • Race, Anti-​Racism, Culture and Ethnicity (RACE)
      • Social Justice Studies: African American Studies, Associate in Arts for Transfer
      • Social Justice Studies: Chicano Studies, Associate in Arts for Transfer
      • Social Justice Studies: Ethnic Studies, Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Fashion Merchandising and Management
      • Fashion Merchandising and Management, Associate in Science
      • Fashion Merchandising and Management, Certificate of Achievement
    • Fire Protection Technology
      • Firefighter Academy, Certificate of Achievement
      • Company Officer, Associate in Science
      • Company Officer, Certificate of Achievement
      • Field Training -​ Firefighter Trainee, Noncredit Certificate of Completion
      • Fire Protection Technology, Associate in Science
      • Fire Protection Technology, Certificate of Achievement
    • French
      • French Language, Associate in Arts
      • French Language, Certificate of Achievement
    • Gender and Women’s Studies
      • Gender and Women’s Studies, Associate in Arts
      • Social Justice Studies: Gender Studies, Associate in Arts for Transfer
      • Social Justice Studies: LGBTQ Studies, Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • General Education
      • General Education: California State University -​ Breadth, Certificate of Achievement
      • General Education: Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC), Certificate of Achievement
    • General Studies
      • General Studies: Arts and Humanities Emphasis, Associate in Arts
      • General Studies: Communication and Analytical Thinking Emphasis, Associate in Arts
      • General Studies: Intercultural Studies Emphasis, Associate in Arts
      • General Studies: Lifelong Wellness and Self-​Development, Associate in Arts
      • General Studies: Natural Science Emphasis, Associate in Science
      • General Studies: Social Science Emphasis, Associate in Arts
    • Gentrain
    • Geography
    • Geology
      • Geology, Associate in Science for Transfer
    • Global Studies
      • Global Studies, Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Graphic Arts
      • Graphic Arts, Associate in Science
      • Graphic Arts, Certificate of Achievement
    • Health
      • Health Service Professions, Certificate of Achievement
    • History
      • History, Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Horticulture
      • Ecological Horticulture, Certificate of Achievement
      • Horticulture, Associate in Science
      • Horticulture, Certificate of Achievement
      • Landscape Irrigation, Certificate of Achievement
      • Landscape Pest Management, Certificate of Achievement
      • Tree Care Specialist, Certificate of Achievement
    • Hospitality &​ Culinary Arts
      • Baking and Pastry Arts, Certificate of Achievement
      • Baking and Pastry Arts, Noncredit Certificate of Completion
      • Hospitality Entrepreneurship, Certificate of Achievement
      • Hospitality Management, Associate in Science for Transfer
      • Sustainable Culinary Arts, Certificate of Achievement
      • Sustainable Culinary Arts, Noncredit Certificate of Completion
      • Sustainable Food and Beverage Management, Associate in Science
      • Sustainable Food and Beverage Management, Certificate of Achievement
      • Wine Professional Level I, Certificate of Training
      • Wine Professional Level II, Certificate of Achievement
      • Wine Professional Level II, Noncredit Certificate of Completion
    • Human Services
      • Social Work and Human Services, Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Humanities
    • Interdisciplinary Studies
    • Japanese
      • Japanese Language, Certificate of Achievement
    • Jewelry and Metal Arts
      • Jewelry and Metal Arts, Associate in Arts
      • Jewelry and Metal Arts, Certificate of Achievement
    • Kinesiology
      • Athletic Coaching, Certificate of Achievement
      • Certified Personal Trainer, Certificate of Achievement
      • Kinesiology and Human Performance, Associate in Arts
      • Kinesiology, Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Law Enforcement Training Program
    • Learning Skills
    • Library Services
    • Linguistics
      • Linguistics, Associate in Arts
      • Linguistics, Certificate of Achievement
    • Mathematics
      • Mathematics, Associate in Science for Transfer
    • Medical Assisting
      • Medical Assisting, Associate in Science
      • Medical Assisting, Certificate of Achievement
      • Medical Insurance and Coding Specialist, Associate in Science
      • Medical Insurance and Coding Specialist, Certificate of Achievement
      • Medical Office Administration, Associate in Science
      • Medical Office Administration, Certificate of Achievement
      • Personal Wellness and Health Professions, Certificate of Training
    • Music
      • Music, Associate in Arts
      • Music, Associate in Arts for Transfer
      • Music, Certificate of Achievement
    • Nursing
      • Nursing, Associate in Science
      • Pre-​Nursing, Associate in Science
    • Nutrition
      • Dietary Manager, Certificate of Achievement
      • Nutrition and Dietetics, Associate in Science for Transfer
      • Nutrition and Food, Certificate of Achievement
    • Oceanography
    • Older Adult Noncredit Courses
    • Philosophy
      • Philosophy, Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Photography
      • Art Photography, Associate in Arts Degree
      • Art Photography, Certificate of Achievement
    • Physical Education
    • Physical Fitness
    • Physics
      • Physics, Associate in Science for Transfer
      • Physics, Associate in Science for UC Transfer
    • Physiology
      • Pre-​Occupational Therapy, Associate in Science
      • Pre-​Physical Therapy, Associate in Science
    • Political Science
      • Law, Public Policy, and Society, Associate in Arts for Transfer
      • Political Science, Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Psychology
      • Psychology, Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Real Estate
      • Real Estate, Associate in Science
      • Real Estate, Certificate of Achievement
    • Sculpture
      • Sculpture, Associate in Arts
      • Sculpture, Certificate of Achievement
    • Sociology
      • Sociology, Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Spanish
      • Latinx Studies, Certificate of Achievement
      • Spanish for Spanish Speakers, Certificate of Achievement
      • Spanish, Associate in Arts
      • Spanish, Associate in Arts for Transfer
      • Spanish, Certificate of Achievement
      • Translation and Interpretation (Spanish/​English), Associate in Arts
      • Translation and Interpretation (Spanish/​English), Certificate of Achievement
    • Theatre Arts
      • Theatre Arts, Associate in Arts
      • Theatre Arts, Associate in Arts for Transfer
      • Theatre Arts, Certificate of Achievement
    • Work Experience
    • World Civilization
  • Catalog Introduction
  • About MPC
    • Campus Map and Locations
    • College Safety and Crime Statistics
    • Completion and Transfer Rates
    • Directory of Administrators, Directors, Coordinators, and Chairs
    • Faculty and Administration
      • Emeritus Faculty and Administrators
    • General College Policies
      • General Campus Regulations
      • Drug-​Free Campus
      • Notice of Nondiscrimination
      • Open Enrollment Policy
      • Pre-​Collegiate Unit Limitation
      • Prohibition of Harassment Policy
      • Smoking Policy
      • Disability Accommodation Policy
  • Admissions &​ Financial Aid
    • Student Steps to Success
    • Admissions Process &​ Requirements
    • Registration
    • Fees &​ Refunds
    • Financial Aid
  • Academic Information &​ Policies
    • Directory of Academic Programs &​ Services
    • Academic Calendar
    • Academic Policies
    • Academic Standards
    • Program Requirements
      • Associate Degree Requirements
      • Certificate Requirements
      • General Education Requirements
      • Credit for Prior Learning
        • Advanced Placement (AP)
        • College-​Level Examination Program (CLEP)
        • Credit By Examination
        • Credit for Industry Recognized Credential
        • International Baccalaureate (IB)
      • Graduation Competency Requirements
    • Transfer Information
      • Transfer Credit
      • Transfer Process
      • Admission to California Public University Systems
      • General Education Transfer Requirements
      • Transfer to Private Universities
      • Transfer to Independent or Out-​of‑State Colleges and Universities
      • Cross-​Enrollment
    • Continuing Education Program
    • Online Education
  • Student Resources, Information, and Policies
    • Directory of Student Services
    • Learning Support Services
    • Student Support Services
    • Student Activities
    • Student Rights and Responsibilities
  • Directory of Services and Contacts
    • Directory of Administrators, Directors, Coordinators, and Chairs
    • Directory of Academic Programs and Services
    • Directory of Student Services
    • Faculty &​ Administration
    • Emeritus Faculty &​ Administrators
  • Información en Español
    • Admisiones y ayuda financiera
      • Ayuda financiera
      • Derechos de matrícula
      • Proceso de admisión y requisitos
      • Programa STEP
      • Registro
    • Acera de MPC
      • Politicas universitarias
        • Alumnos discapacitados
        • Notificación de no-​discriminación
        • Recinto libre de drogas
        • Reglamento general del campus
        • Reglamentos generales sobre el acoso sexual
        • Reglamentos generales sobre el consumo de tabaco
        • Reglamentos generales sobre la matrícula
      • Seguridad en la universidad estadísticas de delitos
      • Índices de finalización y transferencia
    • Información y Políticas Académicas
      • Estándares académicos
      • Información de la transferencia
      • Políticas Académicas
      • Requisitos del programa
    • Recursos, información y políticas para estudiantes
      • Actividades Estudiantiles
      • Derechos y responsabilidades del alumno
      • Servicios de Apoyo a Los Alumnos
      • Servicios de apoyo al aprendizaje
  • Course Descriptions
    • Course Grading, Numbering, and Requisites
    • Adapted Physical Education (ADPE)
    • Administration of Justice (ADMJ)
    • American Sign Language (SIGN)
    • Anatomy (ANAT)
    • Anthropology (ANTH)
    • Art -​ Basics (ARTB)
    • Art -​ Ceramic Technology (ARCE)
    • Art -​ Dimensional (ARTD)
    • Art -​ Graphics (ARTG)
    • Art -​ History (ARTH)
    • Art -​ Older Adult (ART)
    • Art -​ Photography (ARTP)
    • Art -​ Studio (ARTS)
    • Art -​ Video (ARTV)
    • Astronomy (ASTR)
    • Athletics (ATHL)
    • Automotive Technology (AUTO)
    • Biology (BIOL)
    • Business (BUSI)
    • Business Skills (BUSC)
    • Chemistry (CHEM)
    • Commercial Music (MUSC)
    • Communication Studies (COMM)
    • Computer Science and Information Systems (CSIS)
    • Counseling (COUN)
    • Dance (DANC)
    • Dental Technology (DNTL)
    • Early Childhood Education (ECED)
    • Economics (ECON)
    • Education (EDUC)
    • Emergency Medical Services (EMMS)
    • Engineering (ENGR)
    • English (ENGL)
    • English as a Second Language (ENSL)
    • Ethnic Studies (ETNC)
    • Fashion (FASH)
    • Fire Protection Technology (FPTC)
    • French (FREN)
    • Gender and Women's Studies (GWOS)
    • Gentrain (GENT)
    • Geography (GEOG)
    • Geology (GEOL)
    • Global Studies (GLST)
    • Health Education (HLTH)
    • History (HIST)
    • Horticulture (HORT)
    • Hospitality (HOSP)
    • Human Services (HUMS)
    • Humanities (HUMA)
    • Interdisciplinary Studies (INDS)
    • Japanese (JPNS)
    • Kinesiology (KINS)
    • Law Enforcement Training Program (LETP)
    • Learning Skills (LNSK)
    • Library Science (LIBR)
    • Linguistics (LING)
    • Mathematics (MATH)
    • Medical Assisting (MEDA)
    • Music (MUSI)
    • Nursing (NURS)
    • Nutrition (NUTF)
    • Oceanography (OCEN)
    • Philosophy (PHIL)
    • Physical Education (PHED)
    • Physical Fitness (PFIT)
    • Physics (PHYS)
    • Physiology (PHSO)
    • Political Science (POLS)
    • Psychology (PSYC)
    • Real Estate (REAL)
    • Sociology (SOCI)
    • Spanish (SPAN)
    • Speech Communications (SPCH)
    • Theatre Arts (THEA)
    • World Civilizations (WRLD)
    • Work Experience (WORK)
  • Search Courses

General College Policies

General Information

  • General Campus Regulations
  • Drug-Free Campus
  • Notice of Nondiscrimination
  • Open Enrollment Policy
  • Pre-Collegiate Unit Limitation
  • Prohibition of Harassment Policy
  • Smoking Policy
  • Disability Accommodation Policy
  • Pathways
  • Programs of Study
    • Adapted Physical Education
    • Administration of Justice
      • Administration of Justice -​ Law Enforcement, Associate in Science
      • Administration of Justice -​ Law Enforcement, Certificate of Achievement
      • Administration of Justice -​ Level I Policing, Certificate of Achievement
      • Administration of Justice -​ Level II Corrections, Certificate of Achievement
      • Administration of Justice, Associate in Science for Transfer
    • American Sign Language
      • American Sign Language, Associate in Arts
      • American Sign Language, Certificate of Achievement
    • Anatomy
    • Anthropology
      • Anthropology, Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Art
      • Art and Technology, Certificate of Achievement
      • Drawing, Associate in Arts
      • Drawing, Certificate of Achievement
      • Painting, Associate in Arts
      • Painting, Certificate of Achievement
      • Printmaking, Associate in Arts
      • Printmaking, Certificate of Achievement
      • Studio Arts, Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Art History
      • Art History, Associate in Arts
      • Art History, Associate in Arts for Transfer
      • Art History, Certificate of Achievement
    • Athletics
    • Automotive Technology
      • Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair, Certificate of Achievement
      • Automotive Technology, Associate in Science
      • Automotive Technology, Certificate of Achievement
      • Emission Specialist, Certificate of Achievement
    • Biology
      • Biological Sciences, Associate in Science
      • Biology, Associate in Science for Transfer
      • Environmental Science, Associate in Science
      • Environmental Science, Associate in Science for Transfer
    • Business
      • Business -​ Accounting, Associate in Science
      • Business -​ Accounting, Certificate of Achievement
      • Business -​ Accounting/​Bookkeeping, Certificate of Achievement
      • Business -​ Entrepreneurship, Certificate of Achievement
      • Business -​ Entry Level Office Worker, Certificate of Achievement
      • Business -​ Entry Level Office Worker, Noncredit Certificate of Completion
      • Business -​ Human Resources, Certificate of Achievement
      • Business -​ Leadership, Certificate of Achievement
      • Business -​ Office Administration, Associate in Science
      • Business -​ Office Administration, Certificate of Achievement
      • Business -​ Sales and Marketing, Certificate of Achievement
      • Business Administration 2.0, Associate in Science for Transfer
      • Business Administration, Associate in Science
      • Business Administration, Certificate of Achievement
      • Business Technology, Certificate of Achievement
    • Ceramics
      • Ceramics and Glass, Associate in Arts
      • Ceramics and Glass, Certificate of Achievement
      • Ceramics, Certificate of Achievement
      • Glass, Certificate of Achievement
    • Chemistry
      • Chemistry, Associate in Science
      • Chemistry, Associate in Science for Transfer
      • Chemistry, Associate in Science for UC Transfer
    • Communication Studies
      • Communication Studies 2.0, Associate in Arts for Transfer
      • Communication, Certificate of Achievement
    • Computer Science and Information Systems
      • Basic IT Operations Essentials, Certificate of Achievement
      • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certificate of Achievement
      • Computer Networking and Security, Associate in Science
      • Computer Networking and Security, Certificate of Achievement
      • Computer Programming and Game Design Fundamentals, Certificate of Training
      • Computer Science, Associate in Science for Transfer
      • Cybersecurity Skills, Certificate of Achievement
      • IT Computer Retail Sales and Support, Certificate of Achievement
      • Microsoft Operating Systems Skills, Certificate of Achievement
      • Software Development, Certificate of Achievement
    • Counseling
    • Dance
      • Dance, Associate in Arts
    • Dental Technology
      • Dental Assisting, Associate in Science
      • Dental Assisting, Certificate of Achievement
      • Pre-​Dental Hygiene, Associate in Science
    • Early Childhood Education
      • Associate Teacher, Certificate of Achievement
      • Early Childhood Education, Associate in Science
      • Early Childhood Education, Associate in Science for Transfer
      • Early Childhood Education, Certificate of Achievement
    • Economics
      • Economics, Associate in Arts
      • Economics, Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Education
      • Elementary Teacher Education, Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Emergency Medical Services
      • Basic EMS and Fire Training, Certificate of Achievement
      • Emergency Medical Technician 1: Basic Training, Certificate of Achievement
      • Emergency Medical Technician 1: Basic Training, Noncredit Certificate of Completion
      • Paramedic, Associate in Science
      • Paramedic, Certificate of Achievement
    • Engineering
      • Engineering Fundamentals, Certificate of Achievement
      • Engineering, Associate in Science
      • Engineering, Certificate of Achievement
    • English
      • English, Associate in Arts for Transfer
      • English: Creative Writing, Associate in Arts
      • English: Creative Writing, Certificate of Achievement
      • English: Great Books, Certificate of Achievement
    • English as a Second Language
      • English as a Second Language Advanced Level, Noncredit Certificate of Completion
      • English as a Second Language High-​Beginning Level, Noncredit Certificate of Completion
      • English as a Second Language Intermediate Level, Noncredit Certificate of Completion
    • Ethnic Studies
      • African American Studies, Certificate of Achievement
      • Chicano Studies, Certificate of Achievement
      • Ethnic Studies, Associate in Arts
      • Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-​Racism, and Accessibility (IDEAA), Certificate of Training
      • Race, Anti-​Racism, Culture and Ethnicity (RACE)
      • Social Justice Studies: African American Studies, Associate in Arts for Transfer
      • Social Justice Studies: Chicano Studies, Associate in Arts for Transfer
      • Social Justice Studies: Ethnic Studies, Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Fashion Merchandising and Management
      • Fashion Merchandising and Management, Associate in Science
      • Fashion Merchandising and Management, Certificate of Achievement
    • Fire Protection Technology
      • Firefighter Academy, Certificate of Achievement
      • Company Officer, Associate in Science
      • Company Officer, Certificate of Achievement
      • Field Training -​ Firefighter Trainee, Noncredit Certificate of Completion
      • Fire Protection Technology, Associate in Science
      • Fire Protection Technology, Certificate of Achievement
    • French
      • French Language, Associate in Arts
      • French Language, Certificate of Achievement
    • Gender and Women’s Studies
      • Gender and Women’s Studies, Associate in Arts
      • Social Justice Studies: Gender Studies, Associate in Arts for Transfer
      • Social Justice Studies: LGBTQ Studies, Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • General Education
      • General Education: California State University -​ Breadth, Certificate of Achievement
      • General Education: Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC), Certificate of Achievement
    • General Studies
      • General Studies: Arts and Humanities Emphasis, Associate in Arts
      • General Studies: Communication and Analytical Thinking Emphasis, Associate in Arts
      • General Studies: Intercultural Studies Emphasis, Associate in Arts
      • General Studies: Lifelong Wellness and Self-​Development, Associate in Arts
      • General Studies: Natural Science Emphasis, Associate in Science
      • General Studies: Social Science Emphasis, Associate in Arts
    • Gentrain
    • Geography
    • Geology
      • Geology, Associate in Science for Transfer
    • Global Studies
      • Global Studies, Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Graphic Arts
      • Graphic Arts, Associate in Science
      • Graphic Arts, Certificate of Achievement
    • Health
      • Health Service Professions, Certificate of Achievement
    • History
      • History, Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Horticulture
      • Ecological Horticulture, Certificate of Achievement
      • Horticulture, Associate in Science
      • Horticulture, Certificate of Achievement
      • Landscape Irrigation, Certificate of Achievement
      • Landscape Pest Management, Certificate of Achievement
      • Tree Care Specialist, Certificate of Achievement
    • Hospitality &​ Culinary Arts
      • Baking and Pastry Arts, Certificate of Achievement
      • Baking and Pastry Arts, Noncredit Certificate of Completion
      • Hospitality Entrepreneurship, Certificate of Achievement
      • Hospitality Management, Associate in Science for Transfer
      • Sustainable Culinary Arts, Certificate of Achievement
      • Sustainable Culinary Arts, Noncredit Certificate of Completion
      • Sustainable Food and Beverage Management, Associate in Science
      • Sustainable Food and Beverage Management, Certificate of Achievement
      • Wine Professional Level I, Certificate of Training
      • Wine Professional Level II, Certificate of Achievement
      • Wine Professional Level II, Noncredit Certificate of Completion
    • Human Services
      • Social Work and Human Services, Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Humanities
    • Interdisciplinary Studies
    • Japanese
      • Japanese Language, Certificate of Achievement
    • Jewelry and Metal Arts
      • Jewelry and Metal Arts, Associate in Arts
      • Jewelry and Metal Arts, Certificate of Achievement
    • Kinesiology
      • Athletic Coaching, Certificate of Achievement
      • Certified Personal Trainer, Certificate of Achievement
      • Kinesiology and Human Performance, Associate in Arts
      • Kinesiology, Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Law Enforcement Training Program
    • Learning Skills
    • Library Services
    • Linguistics
      • Linguistics, Associate in Arts
      • Linguistics, Certificate of Achievement
    • Mathematics
      • Mathematics, Associate in Science for Transfer
    • Medical Assisting
      • Medical Assisting, Associate in Science
      • Medical Assisting, Certificate of Achievement
      • Medical Insurance and Coding Specialist, Associate in Science
      • Medical Insurance and Coding Specialist, Certificate of Achievement
      • Medical Office Administration, Associate in Science
      • Medical Office Administration, Certificate of Achievement
      • Personal Wellness and Health Professions, Certificate of Training
    • Music
      • Music, Associate in Arts
      • Music, Associate in Arts for Transfer
      • Music, Certificate of Achievement
    • Nursing
      • Nursing, Associate in Science
      • Pre-​Nursing, Associate in Science
    • Nutrition
      • Dietary Manager, Certificate of Achievement
      • Nutrition and Dietetics, Associate in Science for Transfer
      • Nutrition and Food, Certificate of Achievement
    • Oceanography
    • Older Adult Noncredit Courses
    • Philosophy
      • Philosophy, Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Photography
      • Art Photography, Associate in Arts Degree
      • Art Photography, Certificate of Achievement
    • Physical Education
    • Physical Fitness
    • Physics
      • Physics, Associate in Science for Transfer
      • Physics, Associate in Science for UC Transfer
    • Physiology
      • Pre-​Occupational Therapy, Associate in Science
      • Pre-​Physical Therapy, Associate in Science
    • Political Science
      • Law, Public Policy, and Society, Associate in Arts for Transfer
      • Political Science, Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Psychology
      • Psychology, Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Real Estate
      • Real Estate, Associate in Science
      • Real Estate, Certificate of Achievement
    • Sculpture
      • Sculpture, Associate in Arts
      • Sculpture, Certificate of Achievement
    • Sociology
      • Sociology, Associate in Arts for Transfer
    • Spanish
      • Latinx Studies, Certificate of Achievement
      • Spanish for Spanish Speakers, Certificate of Achievement
      • Spanish, Associate in Arts
      • Spanish, Associate in Arts for Transfer
      • Spanish, Certificate of Achievement
      • Translation and Interpretation (Spanish/​English), Associate in Arts
      • Translation and Interpretation (Spanish/​English), Certificate of Achievement
    • Theatre Arts
      • Theatre Arts, Associate in Arts
      • Theatre Arts, Associate in Arts for Transfer
      • Theatre Arts, Certificate of Achievement
    • Work Experience
    • World Civilization
  • Catalog Introduction
  • About MPC
    • Campus Map and Locations
    • College Safety and Crime Statistics
    • Completion and Transfer Rates
    • Directory of Administrators, Directors, Coordinators, and Chairs
    • Faculty and Administration
      • Emeritus Faculty and Administrators
    • General College Policies
      • General Campus Regulations
      • Drug-​Free Campus
      • Notice of Nondiscrimination
      • Open Enrollment Policy
      • Pre-​Collegiate Unit Limitation
      • Prohibition of Harassment Policy
      • Smoking Policy
      • Disability Accommodation Policy
  • Admissions &​ Financial Aid
    • Student Steps to Success
    • Admissions Process &​ Requirements
    • Registration
    • Fees &​ Refunds
    • Financial Aid
  • Academic Information &​ Policies
    • Directory of Academic Programs &​ Services
    • Academic Calendar
    • Academic Policies
    • Academic Standards
    • Program Requirements
      • Associate Degree Requirements
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