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Palomar Pathways and Center Academic Programs
Palomar College has grouped degree and certificate programs together in categories to help students select the right Palomar Pathway. Palomar Pathways are designed to help you choose your path to an Associates degree, certificate, transfer to a 4-year institution, or gain the skills you need to start your career. Select one of the career and transfer pathways to access resources to help you stay on track with your educational journey:
- Arts, Media, and Design
- Business
- Health and Public Service
- Humanities and Language
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Trade and Industry
- Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
Palomar Pathways Mapper
The Palomar Pathways Mapper allows you to review certificate and degree program maps that show you the semester by semester course plan from start to finish. You can view information on occupations, careers, salaries, and the demand for workers in your chosen field. The maps represent one possible pathway to completion. Please see a counselor to create a personalized education plan to meet your needs.
Center Academic Programs
While the Fallbrook Education Center (FEC) offers a comprehensive set of courses, including General Education classes, Palomar College also provides a set of structured guided pathways. These career pathways, or clusters, define a roadmap for college success by laying out courses semester by semester and taking much of the guesswork out of obtaining a degree or certificate.
The Fallbrook Education Center offers the Associate Degree for Transfer (AD-T) in both Psychology and Sociology, targeting focused transfer options. Students at our center will be able to complete 100% of the classes associated with this AD-T through a combination of face-to-face and online offerings. An Associate Degree or Certificate of Achievement can be earned in Fire Technology – General as you train to meet the requirements mandated by the California Office of State Fire Marshal for Certified Fire Fighter I. You can also earn an Associate Degree in Administration of Justice – General while preparing prepares for a career in the criminal justice system or private security services.
With the Associate Teacher Certificate of Achievement, you can complete all your coursework for the Associate Teacher permit in 16 weeks! The program requires four, 4-week hybrid courses, scheduled one night a week and online. We also offer a Certificate of Proficiency in EMT-Basic. This three-course program prepares you for the National Registry EMT-B written and skills practical exam.
By scheduling nearly all classes at the center according to consistent blocks of time, Palomar College hopes to make it easier for busy students to take a number of courses on a Monday/Wednesday OR a Tuesday/Thursday schedule. Other flexible scheduling options may also be available such as meeting one day a week, enrolling in courses that are offered partially online, or opting for courses that meet for 8 weeks instead of 16 weeks.
The Fallbrook Education Center may change academic programs over time based upon demand and popularity of industry trends and gainful employment opportunities.
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EMT – Basic
EMT - Basic
Prepares the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to take the National Registry EMT examination and enter the workforce in the State of California.
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Administration of Justice – General
This program prepares students for a career in the criminal justice system or private security services. The program will give students general knowledge and skills in theory, principles, and techniques of law enforcement agencies and private security services.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Describe and Discuss the Criminal Justice process from investigation through trial to appeal.
- Compare the three major components of the criminal justice system in the United States and summarize the major responsibilities of each.
- Describe the Constitutional Rights protected by the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 8th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution and discuss how they relate/influence to the collection and use of evidence in a criminal investigation and proceeding.
| COURSE | UNITS |
|---|---|
| Program Requirements | |
| AJ 100: Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| AJ 101: Criminal Evidence | 3 |
| AJ 102: Criminal Procedures | 3 |
| AJ 103: Community Relations | 3 |
| AJ 104: Criminal Law | 3 |
| AJ 106: Police Ethics | 3 |
| AJ 180 Criminology | 3 |
| Electives (Select 12 units) | |
| AJ 153: Issues in Homeland Security | 3 |
| FIRE 131: Emergency Preparedness | 3 |
| AJ 141: Enforcement Psychology | 3 |
| AJ 131: Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| SOC 110: Social Problems | 3 |
| AJ 65: Preparation for Law Enforcement | 3 |
| AJ 97: Topics in Administration of Justice | 0.5-20.0 |
| AJ 197: Topics In Administration Of Justice | 0.5-6.0 |
| Total Units 33 | |
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Fire Technology – General
Training to meet the requirements mandated by the California Office of State Fire Marshal for Certified Fire Fighter I. Covers fire ground procedures, tactics, strategy, safety methods, fire dynamics, equipment usage and deployment, and subject material pertaining to the role of fire fighters within the fire service.
Prepares students for a career in fire suppression, fire prevention and/or fire protection.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Students will be able to define the firefighter role in the community, including knowledge of; firefighter safety, fire prevention, building construction, fire protection systems, fire behavior, wildland fires, hazardous materials, ethics and morality.
- Students will understand and demonstrate the fire department structure and command.
| COURSE | UNITS | FACE-TO-FACE at FEC | ONLINE | PRE-REQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Requirements | ||||
| FIRE 100: Fire Protection Organization | 3 | Fall 2024, Fall 2026, Spring 2028 | ||
| FIRE 101: Fire Fighter Safety | 3 | Spring 2025, Fall 2026 | ||
| FIRE 118: Fire Prevention Technology | 3 | Spring 2025, Spring 2027 | ||
| FIRE 120: Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3 | Fall 2025, Spring 2027 | ||
| FIRE 130: Fire Protection Equipment and Systems | 3 | Fall 2025, Fall 2027 | ||
| FIRE 142: Fire Ethics | 3 | Spring 2026, Fall 2027 | ||
| FIRE 165: IFundamentals of Fire Protection Chemistry | 3 | Spring 2026, Spring 2028 | ||
| Total Units 21 | ||||
| Electives (Select 15 units) | 3 | |||
| FIRE 51: Fire Academy Preparation | 3 | |||
| FIRE 98: Firefighter Skill Maintenance and Update | 3 | Must have completed an accredited Firefighter 1 Academy or Must have completed an approved internal Fire Department training program that follow State Fire Training 2013 standards for Firefighter 1 | ||
| FIRE 115: Hazardous Materials I | 3 | |||
| FIRE 131: Introduction to Emergency Management | 3 | |||
| FIRE 132: Disaster Response And Recovery | 3 | |||
| FIRE 133: Disaster Mitigation | 3 | |||
| FIRE 151: Fire Fighter I Academy | 3 | EME 106; certification as an EMT-1; admission to the Fire Fighter I Academy program | ||
| FIRE 160: Wildland Fire Control I | 3 | |||
| FIRE 171A: Company Officer 2A/Human Resource Management for Company Officers | 3 | Meet the educational requirements for Fire Fighter II or experience as a career or volunteer firefighter. | ||
| FIRE 171B: Company Officer 2B/General Administrative Functions for Company Officers | 3 | Meet the educational requirements for Fire Fighter II or equivalent. | ||
| FIRE 171C: Company Officer 2C / Fire Inspections and Investigations for Company Officers | 3 | Completion of a CA Regionally accredited Fire Academy or a signed statement by the agency’s Fire Chief or designee stating the sponsored student has completed all SFT training requirements and skills sheets for Firefighter 1 or equivalent. | ||
| FIRE 171D: Company Officer 2D/All Risk | 3 | Completion of the following: ICS-200.B: Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents Hazardous Material Incident Commander (as offered by the California Specialized Training Institute) | ||
| FIRE 171E: Company Officer 2E/Wildland Incident Operations | 3 | S-290 Intermediate Fire Behavior (Classroom Delivery Only) | ||
| FIRE 172A: Instructor 1 / Instructional Methodology | 3 | |||
| FIRE 197A: Fire Technology General Topics | 3 | |||
| FIRE 197B: Fire Technology Command Topics | 3 | |||
| FIRE 197C: Fire Technology Field Topics | 3 | |||
| EME 106: Emergency Medical Technician (Lecture) | 3 | Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Fall 2027 | Must be age 18 by the first day of class.; Current American Heart Association CPR for BLS Provider or American Red Cross for the Health Care Provider.; EME 105 with a minimum grade of B; Corequisite (Course required to be taken concurrently): EME 106L | |
| CE 100: Cooperative Education | 3 | |||
| FIRE 173: Legal Aspects of Emergency Services | 3 | |||
| Total Units 36 | ||||
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Sociology
The Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Sociology. Sociology is the study of social behavior and human groups and focuses on social relationships, how those relationships influence people’s behavior and beliefs, and how societies develop and change. Students will learn the main theoretical approaches in sociology that explain society on both a micro level through the study of social interaction, and on a macro scale through the study of large social institutions. The curriculum for the Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer is intended to develop critical thinking skills, to explore the diversity of our social world, and to adequately prepare students for transfer to an upper division program in Sociology. The Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer allows students the opportunity to meet the lower division transfer requirements for a major in Sociology.
Pursuant to SB1440, the following Associate Degree for Transfer completion requirements must be met:
(1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
(A) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth Requirements.
(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
(2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
ADTs also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for courses in the major.
Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T) Sociology
| Course | Units | Face-to-Face at FEC | Online | Pre-Req |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Requirements | ||||
| SOC 100: Introduction to Sociology | 3 | Spring 24, Fall 24 | Spring 24, Summer 24 | |
| SOC 110: Social Problems | 3 | Summer 24 | Spring 24 | |
| SOC 205: Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | 4 | Spring 24 | MATH 54, or MATH 56, or MATH 60, or eligibility determined through the math placement process | |
| List A: Select 2 courses | ||||
| SOC 125: Human Sexuality | 3 | Spring 24, Summer 24, Fall 24 | ||
| SOC 135: Gender and Society | 3 | Spring 24, Summer 24, Fall 24 | ||
| PSYC/SOC 205: Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | 4 | Spring 24 | MATH 54, or MATH 56, or MATH 60, or eligibility determined through the math placement process | |
| SOC 200 / AMS 200 / MCS 200: Race, Class, and Ethnic Groups in America | 3 | Spring 24, Summer 24, Fall 24 | ||
| List B: (Any Course Not already completed from list A or One course from List B) | ||||
| BUS 104: Business Information Systems | 3 | |||
| or | ||||
| SOC 125: Human Sexuality | 3 | Spring 24 | ||
| SOC 115: Introduction to Women’s Studies | 3 | Spring 24, Summer 24, Fall 24 | ||
| SOC 130: Introduction to Sociology of Health | 3 | Spring 24, Summer 24, Fall 24 | ||
| SOC 145 / PSYC 145: Psychology and Sociology of Aging | 3 | Spring 24, Summer 24, Fall 24 | ||
| SOC 165: Self and Society | 3 | Spring 24, Summer 24, Fall 24 | ||
| SOC 170: Introduction to Justice Studies | 3 | Spring 24, Summer 24, Fall 24 | ENG 100 | |
| Total Units 35 – 38 | ||||
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Associate Teacher Certificate of Achievement
Associate Teacher Certificate of Achievement
The Associate Teacher Certificate of Achievement program includes a selection of courses that provides academic preparation to individuals for a career in the field of child development. The program will give students general knowledge and skills in theory, principles, and techniques for working with young children in an entry-level position.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Developmental Milestones: Students will analyze developmentally appropriate curricula and explain principles and practices pertaining to child development.
- Environment: Students will be able to illustrate the connections between the child, families, and communities in child development.
- Guidance: Students will analyze how developmental needs, stages, and milestones impact children's behavior
Psychology
Psychology
Psychology is a discipline that uses the scientific method to study animal and human behavior. This Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer degree offers students the opportunity to meet lower division transfer requirements for a major in Psychology, leading to a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Psychology at a California State University (CSU). Students who earn this degree will receive priority admissions at a CSU. The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer degree is the first step in preparing students for professions and areas of interest related to psychology such as Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Medicine, Law, Management, Business, Social Work, and Teaching.
Pursuant to SB1440, the following Associate Degree for Transfer completion requirements must be met:
(1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
(A) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth Requirements.
(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
(2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
ADTs also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major.
Learning Outcome(s):
- demonstrate fundamental knowledge and comprehension of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, historical trends, and empirical findings to discuss how psychological principles apply to behavioral problems.
- develop basic skills and concepts in interpreting behavior, studying research, and applying research design principles to drawing conclusions about psychological phenomena.
- identify and apply formal regulations that govern professional ethics in psychology and begin to embrace the values that will contribute to positive outcomes in work settings and in building a society responsive to multicultural and global concerns.
- demonstrate competence in writing and in oral and interpersonal communication skills; write a cogent scientific argument, present information using a scientific approach, engage in discussion of psychological concepts, explain the ideas of others, and express their own ideas with clarity.
- develop work habits and ethics to succeed in academic settings, including psychology-specific content and skills, effective self-reflection, project-management skills, teamwork skills, and career preparation.
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