Registered nurse, occupational health nurse, school nurse, community health educator, public health nurse, infection control nurse, nurse practitioner, nurse anesthetist, teacher, home health care nurse, medical supplies sales representative. The Associate in Science curriculum in Nursing is four semesters, two years in length. It requires prerequisites in science and general education. Upon successful completion of the course of study, the graduate is eligible to take the state licensure examination, and having passed, earns the title of Registered Nurse and is qualified for an entry level position in health care facilities. The CCC nursing curriculum includes natural and behavioral sciences, general education, and nursing courses leading to an Associate in Science degree.
Some courses are prerequisite to the nursing courses.
The associate degree nursing program is designed to meet the California Board of Registered Nursing requirements for licensing and the College requirements for graduation and eligibility for the A.S. degree. Admission into the nursing program is competitive. Please refer to the nursing program application and bulletin for deadline dates, and the specific selection process for those who will be admitted into the nursing program. Based on space available, they will be admitted into second semester. An Associate in Science degree may be earned by completing a minimum of 60 units of degree credit coursework, including the major requirements and breadth requirements, with a minimum grade point average of 2.0.