Real Estate-Broker
Associate in Science Degree Real Estate · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Students who complete the Real Estate-Broker Certificate of Achievement are equipped with immediately marketable skills and also the coursework necessary to sit for the California Real Estate Broker’s Examination. All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
Complete the Real Estate Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.
Program Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
- Function effectively in an entry-level real estate position using the skills, principles, and tools they have acquired.
- Communicate effectively in personal organizational and real estate environments.
- Apply the real estate principles they have learned to effectively facilitate real estate transactions in a variety of settings.
- Be prepared to sit for the California Real Estate Broker’s Exam.
Requirements
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ACCT A100 | Accounting for Small Business | 3-4 |
| orACCT A101 | Financial Accounting | |
| BUS A110 | Business Law | 3 |
| ECON A170 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| orECON A175 | Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| RE A110 | Real Estate Principles | 3 |
| RE A120 | Legal Aspects of Real Estate | 3 |
| RE A130 | Real Estate Practice | 3 |
| RE A140 | Real Estate Appraisal | 3 |
| RE A150 | Real Estate Finance | 3 |
| Total Major Units | 24 - 25 | |
| General Education Breadth for OCC AS: 21 Units | 18.0 | |
| Transferable electives as needed to satisfy 60-unit degree requirement | 18.0 - 17.0 | |
| Total Minimum Degree Units - OCC AS GE | 60 | |
- Some program major units may also meet GE requirements. (double-counted units 3)
- Cal-GETC pattern (up to 34 units) may be substituted.
Program Sequence
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
Some courses in this program may be offered once per academic year.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| ACCT A100or ACCT A101 | Accounting for Small Businessor Financial Accounting |
| RE A110 | Real Estate Principles |
| OCC AS GE AREA 1A - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 3 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) | 3 |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| RE A120 |
| RE A130 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 5 - CHOOSE ONE |
| OCC AS GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE |
| OCC AS GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE |
Year 2
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| RE A140 |
| BUS A110 |
| OCC AS GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| RE A150 |
| ECON A170or ECON A175 |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 2 |
- Meets OCC AS GE AREA 4.
- VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS