Norco College

3D Game Modeling and Animation

Students completing the 3D Game Modeling and Animation program will be well versed in the process by which games and game assets are designed and created, with a special emphasis on how 3D game assets are constructed and integrated.

3D Game Modeling and Animation

Students completing the 3D Game Modeling and Animation program will be well versed in the process by which games and game assets are designed and created, with a special emphasis on how 3D game assets are constructed and integrated.

3D Mechanical Drafting

This certificate includes courses intended to help students qualify for an entry level CAD operator/drafter or help someone, already in industry, to update their skills Students can expect an entry level position as a CAD operator, mechanical drafter, engineering assistant and engineering technician.

3D Mechanical Drafting

This certificate includes courses intended to help students qualify for an entry level CAD operator/drafter or help someone, already in industry, to update their skills Students can expect an entry level position as a CAD operator, mechanical drafter, engineering assistant and engineering technician.

Accounting Basics for Small Business

Administration & Information Systems

Administration/Information Systems entails the study of theories, procedures and practices and the acquisition of skills necessary to function productively and effectively in an administrative work environment. Career paths chosen by students pursuing undergraduate studies in Administration/Information Systems typically include managerial positions in business and the public sector, administrative support positions, customer service, sales, accounting/bookkeeping and public relations.

Administration of Justice

This program focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, as well as its legal and public policy contexts. This includes instruction in criminal law and policy, police and correction systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes regarding criminal justice issues.

Administration of Justice (Associate in Science for Transfer (ADT))

This degree is designed to facilitate the student’s passage from Norco College to the California State University system with an Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer degree. This degree will satisfy the lower division requirements for the eventual conferral of the Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice at a CSU. With this degree the student will be prepared to enter the American Justice system as an entry level professional in numerous areas.

Administration of Justice (Associate of Science Degree)

This program focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, as well as its legal and public policy contexts. This includes instruction in criminal law and policy, police and correction systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes regarding criminal justice issues.

Administration of Justice: Corrections

The Corrections program provides students with the knowledge and exposure to the legal considerations and best practices of correctional administration while also preparing students to the fundamental professional principles within the field of corrections.

Administration of Justice: Corrections

The Corrections program provides students with the knowledge and exposure to the legal considerations and best practices of correctional administration while also preparing students to the fundamental professional principles within the field of corrections.

Advanced American College English

Anthropology

The Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer Degree is designed to prepare the student for transfer to institutions of higher education and specifically intended to satisfy the lower division requirements for the baccalaureate degree in Anthropology at a California State University. It will also provide the student with a sufficient academic basis from which to pursue a career in the social science professions.

Apprenticeship Carpentry, Acoustical Installer

The Apprenticeship Carpentry, Acoustical Installer program provides the required related and supplemental instruction for interior systems apprentices in the technical skills required in the trade. Successful completion may result in journey worker status.

Apprenticeship Carpentry, Acoustical Installer

The Apprenticeship Carpentry, Acoustical Installer program provides the required related and supplemental instruction for interior systems apprentices in the technical skills required in the trade. Successful completion may result in journey worker status.

Apprenticeship Carpentry, Concrete

The Apprenticeship Carpentry, Concrete program provides the required related and supplemental instruction for interior systems apprentices in the technical skills required in the trade. Successful completion may result in journey worker status.

Apprenticeship Carpentry, Concrete

The Apprenticeship Carpentry, Concrete program provides the required related and supplemental instruction for interior systems apprentices in the technical skills required in the trade. Successful completion may result in journey worker status.

Apprenticeship Carpentry, Drywall Finisher

The Apprenticeship Carpentry, Drywall Finisher program provides the required related and supplemental instruction for interior systems apprentices in the technical skills required in the trade. Successful completion may result in journey worker status.

Apprenticeship Carpentry, Drywall Finisher

The Apprenticeship Carpentry, Drywall Finisher program provides the required related and supplemental instruction for interior systems apprentices in the technical skills required in the trade. Successful completion may result in journey worker status.

Apprenticeship Carpentry, Drywall/Lather

The Apprenticeship Carpentry, Drywall Lather program provides the required related and supplemental instruction for interior systems apprentices in the technical skills required in the trade. Successful completion may result in journey worker status.

Apprenticeship Carpentry, Drywall/Lather

The Apprenticeship Carpentry, Drywall Lather program provides the required related and supplemental instruction for interior systems apprentices in the technical skills required in the trade. Successful completion may result in journey worker status.

Apprenticeship Carpentry, Finish Carpentry

The Apprenticeship Carpentry, Finish Carpentry program provides the required related and supplemental instruction for interior systems apprentices in the technical skills required in the trade. Successful completion may result in journey worker status.

Apprenticeship Carpentry, Finish Carpentry

The Apprenticeship Carpentry, Finish Carpentry program provides the required related and supplemental instruction for interior systems apprentices in the technical skills required in the trade. Successful completion may result in journey worker status.

Apprenticeship Carpentry, Framing

The Apprenticeship Carpentry, Framing program provides the required related and supplemental instruction for interior systems apprentices in the technical skills required in the trade. Successful completion may result in journey worker status.

Apprenticeship Carpentry, Framing

The Apprenticeship Carpentry, Framing program provides the required related and supplemental instruction for interior systems apprentices in the technical skills required in the trade. Successful completion may result in journey worker status.

Apprenticeship Carpentry, Tilt-Up

The Apprenticeship Carpentry, Tilt-Up program provides the required related and supplemental instruction for interior systems apprentices in the technical skills required in the trade. Successful completion may result in journey worker status.

Apprenticeship Carpentry, Tilt-Up

The Apprenticeship Carpentry, Tilt-Up program provides the required related and supplemental instruction for interior systems apprentices in the technical skills required in the trade. Successful completion may result in journey worker status.

Apprenticeship: Manufacturing Technician 1

Apprenticeship: Manufacturing Technician 2

Apprenticeship: Manufacturing Technician I

This provides students with a first step towards becoming a fully qualified journey level Manufacturing Technician. Through a combination of work-based learning, lectures and lab components, this program includes shaping and forming operations, materials handling, instrumentation and controls, and quality control, as well as computer- aided manufacturing and robotics. This program also includes optimization theory, industrial and manufacturing planning, and related management skills.

Apprenticeship: Manufacturing Technician II

This program develops the fully qualified journey level Manufacturing Technician who has the ability to manufacture high precision parts out of a wide variety of materials using all types of conventional machine tools.

Apprenticeship: Manufacturing Technician II

This program develops the fully qualified journey level Manufacturing Technician who has the ability to manufacture high precision parts out of a wide variety of materials using all types of conventional machine tools.

Architectural Graphics

The Architectural Graphics program prepares students with technical communication skills, and the knowledge and craft of two-dimensional drafting solutions for architecturally related industry applications. Students learn to present graphic solutions, provide design refinements, modifications, and delineations of working technical drawings using current Computer-Aided Drafting CAD methods and techniques with an understanding of industry standards.

Architectural Graphics

The Architectural Graphics program prepares students with technical communication skills, and the knowledge and craft of two-dimensional drafting solutions for architecturally related industry applications. Students learn to present graphic solutions, provide design refinements, modifications, and delineations of working technical drawings using current Computer-Aided Drafting CAD methods and techniques with an understanding of industry standards.

Art History

The Associate in Arts in Art History for Transfer degree is designed to facilitate the student’s passage from Norco College to the California State University System with an emphasis in art history. This degree is intended to satisfy the lower division requirements for the Baccalaureate Degree in Studio Art and Art History track at a California State University. It will also provide the student with a sufficient academic basis from which to pursue a career in the studio art professions.

Beginning American College English

Biology

The Associate in Science in Biology for Transfer Degree introduces the concepts and principles upon which biologic knowledge is based including the biochemistry, structure and function, ecology and evolution of organisms, from the levels of cells through the biosphere. Students will develop skills for critical/analytical thinking, perceptive reading/observation and interpretation.

Biology Field Technician

Business Administration 2.0

This degree is designed to facilitate the student’s passage from Norco College to the California State University (CSU) System with an Associate in Science in Business Administration 2.0 for Transfer degree. This degree will satisfy the lower division requirements for the eventual conferral of the Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration at a CSU. With this degree the student will be prepared for transfer to the university upper division level.

Business Administration: Accounting Concentration

This program prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions.

Business Administration: Accounting Concentration

This program prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions.

Business Administration: General Business

Business Administration: General Business Concentration

This program focuses on the general study of business, including domestic, international and electronic, and the important ways in which business impacts our daily lives. The program will prepare individuals to apply business principles and techniques in various career settings and to gain an understanding of business situations that affect their personal and working lives.

Business Administration: Logistics Management Concentration

This program prepares students for entry into or career growth within the logistics industry, and ongoing study of the field. The focus is on integrated logistics, a necessity for management of effective and efficient supply chains. Logistics disciplines covered include warehousing, transportation, service contracting, purchasing, global logistics, etc.

Business Administration: Logistics Management Concentration

This program prepares students for entry into or career growth within the logistics industry, and ongoing study of the field. The focus is on integrated logistics, a necessity for management of effective and efficient supply chains. Logistics disciplines covered include warehousing, transportation, service contracting, purchasing, global logistics, etc.

Business Administration: Management Concentration

This program generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization with an emphasis on people as the most important asset of a business. This program will prepare individuals seeking management positions to be better candidates for promotion, and those already in management positions to improve their management skills and effectiveness.

Business Administration: Management Concentration

This program generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization with an emphasis on people as the most important asset of a business. This program will prepare individuals seeking management positions to be better candidates for promotion, and those already in management positions to improve their management skills and effectiveness.

Business Administration: Real Estate Concentration

This program prepares individuals to develop, buy, sell, appraise, and manage real property. This includes instruction in land use development policy, real estate law, real estate marketing procedures, agency management, brokerage, property inspection and appraisal, real estate investing, leased and rental properties, commercial real estate, and property management.

Business Administration: Real Estate Concentration

This program prepares individuals to develop, buy, sell, appraise, and manage real property. This includes instruction in land use development policy, real estate law, real estate marketing procedures, agency management, brokerage, property inspection and appraisal, real estate investing, leased and rental properties, commercial real estate, and property management.

Business Information Worker

The Business Information Worker Certificate of Achievement is designed to prepare students for entry-level and administrative support in a variety of fields and businesses.

Business Information Worker

The Business Information Worker Certificate of Achievement is designed to prepare students for entry-level and administrative support in a variety of fields and businesses.

California Naturalist

The California Naturalist Certificate is an introduction to California's unique ecology and stewardship of California's natural communities with certification from the UC ANR California Naturalist program and training in Project Learning Tree. The UC ANR California Naturalist program uses a science curriculum, hands-on learning, problem-solving, citizen science, and community service to encourage engagement with nature and conservation of local resources.

Chemistry

The Associate in Science in Chemistry for Transfer Degree introduces the concepts and principles upon which chemical knowledge is based, including chemical structures and nomenclature, stoichiometry and solving of chemical equations, the thermodynamics of chemical reactions, and theories of chemical bonding. Students will develop skills for critical/analytical thinking, perceptive reading/observation and interpretation.

Child and Adolescent Development

The Associate in Arts in Child and Adolescent Development for Transfer degree is a 60-unit degree program that provides lowerdivision preparation for students planning to transfer to a CSU for a Bachelor’s degree in Child and Adolescent Development, Child Development, Child, Adolescent & Family Studies, Human Development or other related majors.

Communication, Media & Languages

Communications is the study of how humans construct meanings through interactions. Courses in this area may focus on the knowledge and skills needed to communicate effectively in oral, written, or visual forms; on the study of language and culture; and/or on a critical understanding of the structures and patterns of different kinds of communication as they affect individuals and society.

Communication Studies

Communication Studies 2.0

The Associate in Arts in Communication Studies 2.0 for Transfer degree provides opportunity for students to transfer to a CSU with junior standing. The degree encourages students to examine and evaluate human communication across and within various contexts for the purpose of increasing competence.

Computer Numerical Control Operator

This certificate is designed to provide entry-level skills to operate a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) lathe or milling type machine tool. Upon completion, students could secure employment as a CNC Operator.

Computer Numerical Control Programming

This program prepares individuals for an entry level career in computer numerical control programming. Computer control programmers and operators use computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines to cut and shape precision products, such as automobile, aviation, and machine parts. CNC machines operate by reading the code included in a computer-controlled module, which drives the machine tool and performs the functions of forming and shaping a part formerly done by machine operators.

Computer Numerical Control Programming

This program prepares individuals for an entry level career in computer numerical control programming. Computer control programmers and operators use computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines to cut and shape precision products, such as automobile, aviation, and machine parts. CNC machines operate by reading the code included in a computer-controlled module, which drives the machine tool and performs the functions of forming and shaping a part formerly done by machine operators.

Computer Programming

This program focuses on the general writing and implementation of generic and customized programs to drive operating systems that generally prepare individuals to apply the methods and procedures of software design and programming to software installation and maintenance . This includes instruction in software design; low and high level languages and program writing; program customization and linking; prototype testing; troubleshooting; and related aspects of operating systems and networks.

Computer Programming

This program focuses on the general writing and implementation of generic and customized programs to drive operating systems that generally prepare individuals to apply the methods and procedures of software design and programming to software installation and maintenance . This includes instruction in software design; low and high level languages and program writing; program customization and linking; prototype testing; troubleshooting; and related aspects of operating systems and networks.

Computer Science

The Associate in Science in Computer Science for Transfer degree provides a solid preparation for transfer majors in computer science including an emphasis on object oriented programming logic in C++, computer architecture, calculus and calculus based physics. The intent of this degree is to assist students in seamlessly transferring to a CSU.

Construction Management

This program generally prepares individuals to understand the people and principle phases involved in the management of construction projects. This program will introduce the skills required to effectively manage and supervise a construction team. This includes understanding the basics for estimating, scheduling, and controlling costs of a construction project.

Construction Management

This program generally prepares individuals to understand the people and principle phases involved in the management of construction projects. This program will introduce the skills required to effectively manage and supervise a construction team. This includes understanding the basics for estimating, scheduling, and controlling costs of a construction project.

Construction Technology

This program prepares individuals with the technical knowledge and skills in the area of building construction. This includes instruction enabling students to better understand and interpret construction codes, as well as clarifying processes and materials used in construction; and the basic physical laws which are used to formulate the prescriptive code regulations . Management and inspection skills are also examined.

Construction Technology

This program prepares individuals with the technical knowledge and skills in the area of building construction. This includes instruction enabling students to better understand and interpret construction codes, as well as clarifying processes and materials used in construction; and the basic physical laws which are used to formulate the prescriptive code regulations . Management and inspection skills are also examined.

Conventional Machine Operator

This certificate is designed to prepare students with basic entry- level machine operator skills, safety knowledge, theory, and quality control skills in manufacturing processes. Students obtaining this certificate will qualify for the first level certification in National Industry Metal Skills (NIMS). This certificate prepares students for employment as Conventional Machinists, Machine Operators, and/ or Machine Tool Cutting Setters.

C++ Programming

Create structured and Object code in C++ for business, gaming, mathematical and scientific problems by identifying the information input requirements, synthesizing the algorithmic steps needed to transform the data input into the required output information, and organizing the output format to facilitate user communication.

Crime Scene Investigation

This certificate is designed to provide a strong academic and skill building pattern of coursework to prepare participants to enter the professional field with the academic and technical knowledge and skills in the forensic and criminal investigative techniques used within crime scene investigations.

CSU General Education

Customer Relations

Data Analytics

Data Analytics Certificate of Achievement provides students with a foundation in data analysis, in which students will model, synthesize, and present large data sets for business decision making. Courses will focus on the techniques and tools to extract data from various data sources, model, integrate data, and visualize data for organizational decision making and intelligence gathering.

Data Science

Associate Degree of Science in Data Science provides students with a foundation in data analysis, in which students will model, synthesize, and present large data sets for business decision making. Courses will focus on the techniques and tools to extract data from various data sources, model, integrate data, and visualize data for organizational decision making and intelligence gathering.

Digital Electronics

The Digital Electronics Program first prepares students with the fundamental theories of DC and AC electronic components, circuits & behaviors. It then grows to emphasize digital integrated circuit logic, analysis, design, mapping and simplification, and then culminates in microcontroller construction and programming. Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design will follow from schematic capture and circuit simulations.

Digital Electronics

The Digital Electronics Program first prepares students with the fundamental theories of DC and AC electronic components, circuits & behaviors. It then grows to emphasize digital integrated circuit logic, analysis, design, mapping and simplification, and then culminates in microcontroller construction and programming. Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design will follow from schematic capture and circuit simulations.

Drafting Technology

This program prepares individuals to apply technical skills and advanced computer software and hardware to the creation of graphic representations and simulation in support of drafting and engineering design problems typical of industry. This includes instruction in engineering graphics, computer-aided drafting (CAD), two-dimensional and engineering graphics. Students completing this certificate will be qualified for an entry level drafting or design position.

Drafting Technology

This program prepares individuals to apply technical skills and advanced computer software and hardware to the creation of graphic representations and simulation in support of drafting and engineering design problems typical of industry. This includes instruction in engineering graphics, computer-aided drafting (CAD), two-dimensional and engineering graphics. Students completing this certificate will be qualified for an entry level drafting or design position.

Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education program provides an educational and practical foundation for students interested in working with children from infancy through third grade. In addition to theoretical principles, the curriculum offers practical skills and onsite training that will prepare students for employment in the field of Early Childhood Education. The program leads to certificates in Early Childhood Education and/or an Associate of Science Degree.

Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher

This certificate enables the holder to care for and assist in the development and the instruction of children in a child development program while under supervision . Students select two classes out of EAR 20, 24, 28, and 42 to meet the requirements for this certificate.

Early Childhood Education (Associate in Science for Transfer (ADT))

This program focuses on the theory and practice of early childhood care and education for children from birth to age eight for occupational preparation.

Early Childhood Education (Associate of Science Degree)

The Early Childhood Education program provides an educational and practical foundation for students interested in working with children from infancy through third grade. In addition to theoretical principles, the curriculum offers practical skills and onsite training that will prepare students for employment in the field of Early Childhood Education. The program leads to certificates in Early Childhood Education and/or an Associate of Science Degree.

Early Childhood Education - Twelve Core Units

This certificate prepares the holder to provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in a child development program. The 12 core units include EAR 20, 24, 28, and 42 and form the foundation upon which further early childhood coursework is built.

Early Childhood Intervention Assistant

This certificate is appropriate for students interested in working as an assistant or a paraprofessional in early intervention, early childhood special education, and community child development programs serving children with special needs . In addition to theoretical principles, the curriculum offers practical skills and on- site training that will prepare students for employment in the field of Early Childhood Intervention.

Early Childhood Intervention Assistant

This certificate is appropriate for students interested in working as an assistant or a paraprofessional in early intervention, early childhood special education, and community child development programs serving children with special needs . In addition to theoretical principles, the curriculum offers practical skills and on- site training that will prepare students for employment in the field of Early Childhood Intervention.

Economics

The Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer degree at Norco College is designed for students who aim to transfer to a CSU with junior standing and pursue a Bachelor's degree in Economics. This program offers a comprehensive introduction to economic theories and their application, data analysis, critical thinking, and communication in the context of economics.

Electrician

This program prepares students to become an entry-level electrician trainee and along with California State requirements prepares for careers as an electrician, electrical apprentice, electrician’s helper, industrial electrician, journeyman electrician, and residential electrician. Courses are aligned with California State standards to prepare students to earn their Electrician Training card (www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/ecu/electricaltrainee .htm).

Electrician

This program prepares students to become an entry-level electrician trainee and along with California State requirements prepares for careers as an electrician, electrical apprentice, electrician’s helper, industrial electrician, journeyman electrician, and residential electrician. Courses are aligned with California State standards to prepare students to earn their Electrician Training card (www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/ecu/electricaltrainee .htm).

Electrician Apprenticeship

A five-year apprenticeship program, consisting of full time, on-the-job employment plus related classroom instruction . Completers of this program may qualify for certificate, Associate of Science Degree, and/or a Journey person trade certificate. Students who wish to obtain an Associate in Arts Degree may do so by fulfilling the general graduation requirements in addition to the completion of the apprenticeship courses.

Electrician Apprenticeship

A five-year apprenticeship program, consisting of full time, on-the-job employment plus related classroom instruction . Completers of this program may qualify for certificate, Associate of Science Degree, and/or a Journey person trade certificate. Students who wish to obtain an Associate in Arts Degree may do so by fulfilling the general graduation requirements in addition to the completion of the apprenticeship courses.

Emerging Leaders

Engineering Graphics

This program prepares individuals to apply basic manual drafting skills, computer software and hardware to the creation of graphic representations and simulation in support of drafting and engineering design problems typical of general drafting industry. This includes instruction in Drafting sketches, computer-aided drafting (CAD), two- dimensional Engineering Drafting, and Technical Communication. Students completing this certificate will be qualified for an entry level Drafting position.

English

The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer degree is a curricular pattern designed specifically to transfer students as English majors with junior status to the CSU system. Though the Associate in Arts in English for Transfer also provides broad general preparation for English majors entering any four-year university, students must consult the specific requirements of any non-CSU campus to which they are applying.

Enterprise Communication

Entrepreneurial Essentials

This certificate is designed for those interested in starting their own business exposing students to the basics of entrepreneurship, including design thinking, customer assessment, problem solving, financing and leveraging resources.

Entrepreneurial Essentials

Entrepreneurial Foundations

This certificate is designed for those interested in starting their own business exposing students to the basics of entrepreneurship, including design thinking, customer assessment, problem solving, financing and leveraging resources. It will utilize the Business Model Canvas technique designed to have students apply entrepreneurial strategies in developing a business.

Entrepreneurship

Associate of Science Degree in Entrepreneurship prepares individuals to start and successfully operate their own businesses. The program focuses on the assessment of the market need, and the necessary skills for successful entry, operation and exit. It prepares individuals to develop an original business plan, a marketing plan and to evaluate their competitiveness in the market and includes the initial analysis of a business idea to determine feasibility and start-up requirements.

Entrepreneurship and The Team

This certificate is designed for those interested in starting their own business exposing students to the basics of entrepreneurship, including design thinking, customer assessment, problem solving, financing and leveraging resources. It will utilize the Business Model Canvas technique and will provide students with critical insights into the basics of founding-team formation.

Entrepreneurship: Getting Started

This certificate includes courses intended to help students who are interested in pursuing entrepreneurship to develop new ideas, recognize and take advantage of opportunities, as a foundation for creating a new business.

Entrepreneurship: Legal and Finance

This certificate includes courses intended to help students who are interested in pursuing entrepreneurship to develop skills in financing, legal issues, and applied accounting and bookkeeping for the small business.

Environmental Science

The Associate in Science in Environmental Science for Transfer Degree (AS-T in Environmental Science) introduces the concepts and principles upon which environmental knowledge is based including the biological, chemical, and physical concepts underlying scientific theory and application to environmental issues. Students will develop skills for critical/analytical thinking, perceptive reading/observation and interpretation to apply to environmental concerns affecting our everyday lives.

Essential 3D Tour

The Essential 3D Tour program prepares students with the knowledge and skill in reading Architectural documents and blueprints with technics in presenting an existing building in a three-dimensional virtual tour for later remodeling or design. Students learn to set and use advanced building scanner/camera and drones in presenting spatial aspects of building in a virtual walkthrough or virtual fly around the building and landscapes.

Essential CAD

This program prepares students with the knowledge and skill in using CAD to prepare complicated two- and three-dimensional geometric shapes and models used in Architecture and Mechanical industry. Students learn to render computer models and prepare CAD animation.

Essential Fusion 360

The Essential Fusion 360 program prepares makers with the knowledge and skill in using Fusion360 to document mechanical drawings per ANSI standards. Students learn to render parts and assemblies with exploded view animation. Also students learn to build parts using additive and subtractive process through Fusion 360.

Essential Revit

This program prepares students with the knowledge and skill in using Autodesk Revit Architecture for building Information Modeling on computer to document building information and drawings with architectural details. Students learn to render their architectural design and present solar study using Revit.

Essential SolidWorks

The Essential SolidWorks program prepares students with the knowledge and skill in using Solidworks to document mechanical drawings per ANSI standards. Students learn to render parts and assemblies with exploded view animation.

Facility Maintenance

The Associate in Science in Facility Maintenance program prepares students for jobs such as entry-level facility maintenance technician, field service technician, industrial maintenance technician, maintenance mechanic, or maintenance repair mechanic.

Facility Maintenance

The Associate in Science in Facility Maintenance program prepares students for jobs such as entry-level facility maintenance technician, field service technician, industrial maintenance technician, maintenance mechanic, or maintenance repair mechanic.

Family Childcare Provider

Financial Literacy

Fine & Applied Arts

The Associate Degree in Fine and Applied Arts offers a rich variety of courses to acquaint students with the creation of and performance in the arts from a global perspective. The courses in this area examine the nature of the fine and applied arts through analysis, synthesis, composition, performance and technical development.

Game Art: Character Modeling

Game Art: Character Modeling

Game Art: Environments and Vehicles

Game Art: Environments and Vehicles

Game Concept Art

Students completing the Game Concept Art program will be well versed in the process by which games and game assets are designed and created, with a special emphasis on how visual development influences game design and aesthetic. Students will be capable of designing and visually articulating a range of asset types, spanning props, environments, characters and more . Students will work collaboratively in a creative environment working with teams to provide visual direction.

Game Concept Art

Students completing the Game Concept Art program will be well versed in the process by which games and game assets are designed and created, with a special emphasis on how visual development influences game design and aesthetic. Students will be capable of designing and visually articulating a range of asset types, spanning props, environments, characters and more . Students will work collaboratively in a creative environment working with teams to provide visual direction.

Game Design

Students completing the Game Design program will be well versed in the process by which games and game assets are designed and created, with a special emphasis on planning, building, testing, and documenting mechanical and economical systems and elements for a range of game types and platforms. Students will be capable of applying theory to construct and test analog or rapid digital prototypes, assess success, and elaborate or truncate based on findings.

Game Design

Students completing the Game Design program will be well versed in the process by which games and game assets are designed and created, with a special emphasis on planning, building, testing, and documenting mechanical and economical systems and elements for a range of game types and platforms. Students will be capable of applying theory to construct and test analog or rapid digital prototypes, assess success, and elaborate or truncate based on findings.

Game Development Core

Students completing the Game Development Core program will be well versed in the process by which games and game assets are designed and created. Students will have explored a breadth of topics spanning the core disciplines of games creation, allowing them to communicate and operate effectively in a video game development environment.

Game Development Core

Students completing the Game Development Core program will be well versed in the process by which games and game assets are designed and created. Students will have explored a breadth of topics spanning the core disciplines of games creation, allowing them to communicate and operate effectively in a video game development environment.

Game Programming

Students completing the Game Development program will be well versed in the process by which games and game assets are designed and created, with a special emphasis on how they are programmatically constructed. Students will be capable of building complete simple games and intermediate game systems that integrate with large programs.

Game Programming

Students completing the Game Development program will be well versed in the process by which games and game assets are designed and created, with a special emphasis on how they are programmatically constructed. Students will be capable of building complete simple games and intermediate game systems that integrate with large programs.

Geography

Geography ADT students will learn and practice applying knowledge of how Earth’s environment, culture, politics, and economics are interconnected in today’s globalized world. Geographers apply their knowledge and skills to solve problems and improve people’s lives in their own neighborhoods, across California and the US, and around the world.

Graphic Design

This program is designed for students who wish to pursue training in desktop publishing. Training will focus on using a computer to design page layouts, develop presentations, and create advertising campaigns. Students will learn to design, integrate, and format all forms of digital images into printable media.

Graphic Design

This program is designed for students who wish to pursue training in desktop publishing. Training will focus on using a computer to design page layouts, develop presentations, and create advertising campaigns. Students will learn to design, integrate, and format all forms of digital images into printable media.

Green Technician

Renewable energy and related sustainability concepts; DC and AC electrical theory; and solar power systems . Design, installation, and maintenance issues along with OSHA safety are included.

History

The Associate in Arts in History for Transfer Degree is designed to prepare the student for transfer to institutions of higher education and specifically intended to satisfy the lower division requirements for the Baccalaureate in Arts in History at a California State University. This degree is designed to prepare students to seamlessly transfer to a CSU.

Humanities, Philosophy & Arts

Humanities, Philosophy, and Arts examines human values and experience within a wide range of cultures, across the globe, and over the course of history. Students will study, interpret, and evaluate classic works in architecture, art, literature, music, philosophy, religion, rhetoric and the theater, and they will encounter questions to which there are multiple plausible answers.

IGETC

Industrial Automation

Businesses and other organizations depend on complex electronic equipment for a variety of functions Industrial controls automatically monitor and direct production processes on the factory floor.

Industrial Automation

Businesses and other organizations depend on complex electronic equipment for a variety of functions Industrial controls automatically monitor and direct production processes on the factory floor.

Industrial Automation Non-Credit

Java Programming

Completion of this certificate provides the student with skills a new programmer would need to obtain employment programming Java applications.

Kinesiology

This degree is designed to facilitate the student’s passage from Norco College to the California State University System with an Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer Degree. This degree will satisfy the lower division requirements for the eventual conferral of the Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology. With this degree the student will be prepared for transfer to the university upper division level.

Kinesiology, Health & Wellness

Kinesiology, Health and Wellness is a collection of courses that emphasize the principles for the growth and development of a healthy lifestyle. Students will acquire the knowledge and understanding problem solving strategies of these principles to integrate, apply and promote personal, individual or group behavior conducive to the maintenance or restoration of mental and physical wellness.

Law, Public Policy, and Society

This interdisciplinary degree is designed to facilitate the student’s seamless transfer from Norco College to the California State University (CSU) System with an Associate in Arts in Law, Public Policy, and Society for Transfer degree.

Logistics Management

This program prepares students for entry into or career growth within the logistics industry, and ongoing study of the field. The focus is integrated logistics, a necessity for management of effective and efficient supply chains. Logistics disciplines covered include warehousing, transportation, service contracting, purchasing, global logistics, etc.

Logistics Management

This program prepares students for entry into or career growth within the logistics industry, and ongoing study of the field. The focus is integrated logistics, a necessity for management of effective and efficient supply chains. Logistics disciplines covered include warehousing, transportation, service contracting, purchasing, global logistics, etc.

Math and Science

These courses emphasize the natural sciences, which examine the physical universe, its life forms, and its natural phenomena. Courses in math emphasize mathematical, analytical, and reasoning skills beyond the level of intermediate algebra. Courses in science emphasize an understanding of the process of science and the scientific method.

Mathematics

The Associate in Science Degree in Mathematics for Transfer is designed to prepare the student for transfer to institutions of higher education and specifically intended to satisfy the lower division requirements for the Baccalaureate Degree in Mathematics at a California State University (but does not guarantee acceptance to a particular campus or major).

Modern Policing

The Modern Policing Associate of Science Degree guides students toward careers in law enforcement and policing, at local, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies. The program provides a seamless transition for students who wish to transfer to a four-year university. The program also complies with current state legislation (AB 89) which will require all peace officers in California to complete a Modern Policing degree.

Music (Associate in Arts for Transfer (ADT))

The Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer Degree is designed to prepare the student for transfer to four-year institutions of higher education and is specifically intended to satisfy the lower division requirements for the Baccalaureate in Arts in Music at the California State University.

Music (Associate of Arts Degree)

The Associate in Arts in Music Degree is designed to prepare the student for the rigors of becoming a music major at four year institutions of higher education and is specifically intended to satisfy many of the lower division requirements for the Baccalaureate in Arts in Music at the California State University and University of California.

Music Industries: Audio Production

The Music Industry Studies certificate in Audio Production is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for producing popular music, and engineering in the recording studio as well as for live sound. Courses allow students to become proficient on a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation); gain experience recording and producing music on digital and analog devices; and record and mix in a state-of-the-art multi-track digital recording studio.

Music Industries: Audio Production

The Music Industry Studies certificate in Audio Production is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for producing popular music, and engineering in the recording studio as well as for live sound. Courses allow students to become proficient on a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation); gain experience recording and producing music on digital and analog devices; and record and mix in a state-of-the-art multi-track digital recording studio.

Music Industry Studies: Performance

The Music Industry Studies Performance Certificate is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for studio recording and live performance in the commercial music industry.

Music Industry Studies: Performance

The Music Industry Studies Performance Certificate is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for studio recording and live performance in the commercial music industry.

Non- Credit Entrepreneurial Essentials

Non-Credit Entrepreneurial Foundations

Non-Credit Entrepreneurship and the Team

Noncredit Essential 3D Tour

Noncredit Essential CAD

Noncredit Essential Fusion 360

Noncredit Essential Revit

Noncredit Essential SolidWorks

Philosophy

The Associate in Arts in Philosophy for Transfer Degree is designed to prepare the student for transfer to four-year institutions of higher education and specifically intended to satisfy the lower division requirements for the Baccalaureate in Arts in Philosophy at the California State University.

Physics

The Associate in Science in Physics for Transfer degree provides a foundation in physics and mathematics for students planning to transfer into a baccalaureate program in Physics. Successful completion of the transfer degree in Physics guarantees student acceptance to a local California State University to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Physics.

Political Science

The Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer degree is a curricular pattern designed specifically to transfer students as Political Science majors with junior status to the CSU system. Though the Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer also provides broad general preparation for Political Science majors entering any four-year university, students must consult the specific requirements of any non-CSU campus to which they are applying.

Pre-Engineering

This program is designed to prepare students for a possible major in an Engineering related field. Possible university engineering majors include: Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

Psychology

The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer degree is designed to prepare students who wish to transfer for the purposes of pursuing studies in psychology. Specifically, this degree allows students to complete various lower division courses in preparation for obtaining a baccalaureate degree in psychology at a California State University.

Python Programming

The Python Programming Certificate will provide students with proficiency in the areas of system development, software programming, Internet of Things (IoT) development, web development, cybersecurity analyst, computer cybersecurity professionals, and system administration.

Real Estate Salesperson and Transaction

This program prepares students to buy, sell and lease, and to represent others to buy, sell and lease residential and commercial real estate property. Prepares students to qualify for the California Real Estate Salesperson license and to successfully take the California Real Estate Salesperson exam.

Registered Individual and Small Business Income Tax Preparer

U.S. and California income tax principles and tax return preparation as it relates to individuals, sole proprietorships, and other business entities. This course is certified by the California Tax Education Council (CTEC) as fulfilling the 60-hour qualifying education requirement imposed by the State of California for becoming a Registered Tax Preparer.

Retail Management/WAFC (Western Association of Food Chains)

This program prepares individuals to perform operations associated with retail sales in a variety of settings. This includes instruction in over-the-counter and other direct sales operations in business settings, basic bookkeeping principles, customer service, team/ staff leadership and supervision, floor management, and applicable technical skills.

Retail Management/WAFC (Western Association of Food Chains)

This program prepares individuals to perform operations associated with retail sales in a variety of settings. This includes instruction in over-the-counter and other direct sales operations in business settings, basic bookkeeping principles, customer service, team/ staff leadership and supervision, floor management, and applicable technical skills.

Robotics Specialist

This program prepares students for jobs in entry-level maintenance technician, field service technician, industrial maintenance technician, maintenance mechanic, or maintenance repair mechanic as it pertains to robotics.

Sales Techniques

Small Business Accounting

Upon completion of this certificate, students will be trained and able to perform the basic duties and responsibilities required of an entry level accounting clerk or bookkeeper utilizing accounting software.

Small Business Payroll Accounting

Upon completion of this certificate, students will be trained and able to perform the basic duties and responsibilities required of an entry level payroll accounting clerk.

Social & Behavioral Studies

Social and Behavioral Studies is a collection of academic disciplines dedicated to the scholarly study of the human experience.

Social Justice Studies

The Associate in Arts in Social Justice Studies for Transfer is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU major and baccalaureate programs in Social Justice, Ethnic Studies, Women, Gender, or Sexuality Studies, or to programs focused on ethnic groups such as Chicano/Latino Studies, African American Studies, Asian American Studies, or Native American Studies.

Social Media for Business

Sociology

The Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer degree is designed to prepare the student for transfer to four-year institutions of higher education and specifically intended to satisfy the lower division requirements for the Baccalaureate Degree in Sociology at a California State University. It will also provide the student with a sufficient academic basis from which to pursue a career in the social science professions.

Sound and Communication Systems Installer Apprenticeship

The new 37 unit Sound & Communication Systems Installer Apprenticeship certificate and AS degree will create a three-year apprenticeship program with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). Norco College will become the Lead Education Agency for the program.

Sound and Communication Systems Installer Apprenticeship

The new 37 unit Sound & Communication Systems Installer Apprenticeship certificate and AS degree will create a three-year apprenticeship program with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). Norco College will become the Lead Education Agency for the program.

Spanish

The Associate in Arts in Spanish for Transfer provides transfer majors with a strong foundation not only in the four basic language skills (listening comprehension, reading comprehension, speaking and writing), but also in the civilization and culture of Spain and Latin America. The degree emphasizes the acquisition of communicative competence and the development of intercultural awareness, appreciation and understanding.

Studio Arts

The Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer provides a solid preparation for transfer majors in the various areas of studio art, including design, drawing, and painting. This Studio Arts degree has an emphasis in Art History. Additionally, the studio courses align well with preparation for transfer majors in related fields such as sculpture, photography, and other areas of study at UC, CSU, and private colleges and universities.

Successful Career Transitions

Supply Chain Automation

Supply Chain Automation is a rapidly-emerging discipline that supports the automated warehousing industry. This program provides students with the skills and hands-on training needed to install, operate, support, upgrade or maintain the automated material handling equipment and systems that support the supply chain. This includes complex conveyer systems, robotics, sensors, optics, mechanical drive systems and programmable logic controllers.

Supply Chain Automation

Supply Chain Automation is a rapidly-emerging discipline that supports the automated warehousing industry. This program provides students with the skills and hands-on training needed to install, operate, support, upgrade or maintain the automated material handling equipment and systems that support the supply chain. This includes complex conveyer systems, robotics, sensors, optics, mechanical drive systems and programmable logic controllers.

Workplace Essentials