Certificate in Real Estate Broker
This is an overall comprehensive program that will provide the student with the mandated coursework necessary to become a State of California Real Estate Broker. The applicant must have completed five (5) required core courses and three (3) additional elective courses. This program will prepare students for a career as a Real Estate Broker.
Certificate of Achievement Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Real Estate Certificate of Achievement will:
- Meet their career preparation goals as well as qualify for a state licensing exam to become a Real Estate Broker.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| REAL 222 | Real Estate Economics | 3-4 |
| or ACCT 100 | Accounting | |
| or ACCT 101 | Financial Accounting | |
| REAL 212 | Real Estate Practice | 3 |
| REAL 214 | Real Estate Finance | 3 |
| REAL 216 | Legal Aspects of Real Estate | 3 |
| REAL 226 | Appraisal I: Principles and Procedures | 3.5 |
| Select (3) three of the following courses: | ||
| Business Law and the Legal Environment I | 3 | |
| Real Estate Principles | 3 | |
| Advanced Real Estate Finance and Investments | 3 | |
| Real Estate Property Management | 3 | |
| Escrow I | 3 | |
| Appraisal II: Residential Real Estate Appraisal | 3.5 | |
| Total Units | 24.5-26 | |
1-Year Curriculum Map Example
This map represents one possible pathway through the program and is only for reference.
*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| REAL 210 | Real Estate Principles | 3 |
| REAL 212 | Real Estate Practice | 3 |
| BUS 160 | Business Law and the Legal Environment I | 3 |
| ACCT 100 |
Accounting or Financial Accounting or Financial Accounting - Honors |
4 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| REAL 226 | Appraisal I: Principles and Procedures | 3.5 |
| REAL 214 | Real Estate Finance | 3 |
| REAL 216 | Legal Aspects of Real Estate | 3 |
| REAL 224 | Escrow I | 3 |
| Units | 12.5 | |
| Total Units | 25.5 | |
Career Opportunities
There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.
To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.