The Real Estate curriculum is designed to provide the student with the courses necessary to master the basic facets of the real estate industry.  The curriculum appeals to all students interested in the real estate business, but it also is designed to prepare students for professional certification as real estate salespersons and brokers.  It specifically provides the student with the core course needed to sit for the salesperson license exam i.e. Real Estate Principles. The curriculum also provides students desiring to sit for the broker license exam the five required courses (Real Estate Practice, Real Estate Appraisal, Real Estate Economics, Real Estate Finance and Legal Aspects of Real Estate) and the remaining three elective courses.  These courses do not, however, meet salesperson/broker continuing education requirements.

Associate Degree Graduation Requirements

Complete all of the following:

1. All Department Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or “P” in each course (at least 20% of the department requirements must be completed through SBCC).
2. One of the following three General Education options:
   1. OPTION 1: A minimum of 18 units of SBCC General Education Requirements (Areas A-D) and Institutional Requirements (Area E) and Information Competency Requirement (Area F) OR
   2. OPTION 2: IGETC Pattern OR
   3. OPTION 3: CSU GE Breadth Pattern
3. A total of 60 degree-applicable units (SBCC courses numbered 100 and higher).
4. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all units attempted at SBCC.
5. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all college units attempted.
6. A minimum of 12 units through SBCC.

1. Analyze common real estate problems, apply appropriate solutions, and interpret outcomes.
2. Meet career preparation goals, as well as prepare for a state licensing exam.
3. Explain the process for making home purchase or sale decisions and completing real estate transactions.
4. Demonstrate mastery of program-specific concepts and skills. (e.g., understand theory and application in real estate finance, investments, property management and financial institutions).

Make an appointment with your SBCC academic counselor through Starfish to create a Student Education Plan that reflects a recommended course sequence for this program that is tailored to your individual needs.

How to schedule an Academic Counseling appointment.