Real Estate Course Qualification - Major #2192

Certificate Program Map
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The program map below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this path. It is always recommended that you meet with your pathway counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.


Successful completion of these three courses qualify an individual to sit for the Real Estate Salesperson examination and meets the requirements of the Department of Consumer Affairs - Bureau of Real Estate.

Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Understand and apply the Realtor Code of Ethics and Regulations of the Department of Real Estate.
  2. 2. Explain how to locate appropriate financing for buyers of real property; and how to work with appraisers, in addition to understanding basic accounting, financial statements and transactions and interpreting financial statements.
  3. 3. Understand key components of commercial transactions, contracts, purchase agreements and laws that relate to those transactions.
Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester

Certificate Requirements 

10 units

4 units

ACCTG 4A
Financial Accounting

4 units
Effective Term: 2023 Fall Semester
This course explores what financial accounting is, why it is important, and how it is used by investors and creditors to make decisions. It covers the accounting information system and the recording and reporting of business transactions with a focus on the accounting cycle, financial statements, and statement analysis. This course includes issues relating to asset, liability, and equity valuation, revenue and expense recognition, cash flows, internal controls, and ethics. (A, CSU, UC)
Course Details:
  1. Advisory: CIT 12
  2. Advisory: CIT 15
    1. CSU Transfer Course
      or

      BA 18
      Business and the Legal Environment

      4 units
      Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
      This is a law survey course with an emphasis on contract law. Other areas of law covered include civil procedure and ADR, constitutional law, administrative law, torts, criminal law and procedure, agency, labor and employment law, and international business law. A case study method is utilized along with a traditional lecture format. (A, CSU, UC)

      RE 40
      Real Estate Principles

      3 units
      Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
      California real estate history, real property descriptions, public and private restrictions, terminology, agency and contracts, forms, licensure, and careers in real estate. (A, CSU)

      RE 41
      Real Estate Practice

      3 units
      Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
      Day-to-day operations affecting brokers and sales persons, listings, advertising and marketing techniques. (A, CSU)
      Total: 10 units