Real Estate Course Qualification - Major #2192 - Certificate

This program map only provides one possible pathway for degree and/or certificate obtainment and is for reference only. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor to develop your individualized Student Education Plan.
It is also important to discuss your transfer options with a counselor because each university will require specific courses.

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.

1. Understand and apply the Realtor Code of Ethics and Regulations of the Department of Real Estate.

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. Understand key components of commercial transactions, contracts, purchase agreements and laws that relate to those transactions.

Program Map

Certificate Requirements 

10 units

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. OR
  2. Advisory: CIT 15
    3. AND
  3. Advisory:
    1. CSU Transfer
      OR
      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)

      Course Details:

      1. Advisory: ENGL C1000
        1. CSU Transfer
          RE 40
          Real Estate Principles
          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
          This course addresses day-to-day operations affecting brokers and sales persons, listings, advertising and marketing techniques required for real estate professionals. (A, CSU)

          Course Details:

          1. Prerequisite: RE 40
            2. OR
          2. Prerequisite:
          3. Advisory: ENGL C1000
            1. CSU Transfer