Safety, Behavioral Sciences, Business, Social Sciences and Performing Arts

Business Administration

• Business Administration AA
• Business Administration Technology AAS

Child Development

• Family Studies & Child Development AA
• Child Development AAS
• Certificates of Mastery
  • Child Development

Criminal Justice

• Criminal Justice AA
• Criminal Justice AAS
  • Corrections
  • General Studies in Criminal Justice
• Certificates of Mastery
  • Law Enforcement

Enterprise Development

• Enterprise Development-Business Administration AA
• Enterprise Development-General Studies AA
• Certificates of Mastery
  • Enterprise Development

Psychology

• Psychology AA
• Certificates of Mastery
  • Human/Social Services Assistant

Pre-Education Elementary

• Pre-Education Elementary AA

Transfer Agreements

We work with universities around the state to ensure that you can transition smoothly from completing an associate degree at Redlands to earning a bachelor's degree at a four-year institution. Learn more about your degree options in these programs. 

Program Outcomes

Business Program

Mission Statement:  
The mission of the Business department at Redlands Community College is to impact students’ lives by:  

Integrity: provide a motivational, fair setting to learning - learning business and learning life
Mission: start a career of academic and career success - filled with wisdom and confidence
Professionalism: serving in a professional manner learning by example
Accountability: accountable for the quality of teaching and learning
Caring: small class sizes allow for caring on an individual basis
Teamwork: faculty are the captains and students the team members of a winning season every semester

Program Outcomes and Measurements:  
I.    Illustrate effective communication in business writingMeasured by;
a.    Write a resume and cover letter

II.    Demonstrate skills and techniques necessary to use technology to create business documents.
Measured by;
a.    Design an excel document

III.    Use decision – support tools
Measured by; 
a.    Financial statement analysis project

IV.    Identify and explain introductory concepts of accounting
Measured by; 
a.    Pre-test
b.    Post-test

Criminal Justice

The criminal justice program provides students with an understanding of the nature of crime and the personnel, institutions and process that prevent or respond to crime. Students learn both the theory and practice of the criminal justice system. The curriculum covers crime and criminal behavior, law enforcement, courts, and corrections. It provides a solid foundation for further study or entry into a variety of criminal justice professions.  Students must obtain an overall grade point average of 2.0 or higher for successful degree completion. 

Intended Program Outcomes 

• Explain the structure of the American criminal justice system in terms of its major components (i.e., police, courts, and corrections) and the functions they serve.  
• Measured by effectively communicating thru reading and writing assignments as well as exams. 
• Communicate in writing to express solutions in criminal justice topics. 

Measured by completing writing assignments that demonstrate effective critical thinking to identifying and defining problems and then formulating conclusions based upon reading assignments.  

• Apply critical thinking skills to analyze and solve a variety of complex problems in the criminal justice environment. Assess the philosophy, theories, policies, practices, processes, and reforms of the criminal justice system

Measured thru completion of writing assignments and exams as well as a series of class discussions. 

• Use technology to develop specialized technical knowledge and skills relevant to the field of criminal justice. (computer & writing skills)

Measured by demonstrating basic technology skills for class success, i.e. computer, research, on-line discussions.

• Review the major historical and contemporary issues facing the criminal justice system including events, information, programs, policies, and concepts that affect the operation of criminal justice agencies as well as issues of society ethnic and gender diversity. 

Measured by reading and writing assignments as well as exams. 

Child Development & Family Studies 

The child development & family studies program(s) provide students with an understanding of children’s growth and development, developmentally appropriate environments, family and community relationships, and professional practices that promote the learning of young children. Students learn meaningful curriculum and practices that will help them to demonstrate knowledgeable informed decisions when working with children. The curriculum covers health and safety, knowledge of state and federal guidelines, positive guidance strategies, meaningful learning experiences, developing meaningful relationships with families and community, evaluation and observation of children, how to address individual children to grow physically, emotionally, and cognitively according to their own individual needs. The child development program provides a background for further study or entry into a variety of child development professions.  Students must obtain an overall grade point average of 2.0 or higher for successful degree completion. 

Intended Program Outcomes 

• Explain the multiple influences and positive ways that affect children’s ability to grow and learn in various environments that are supportive, challenging, respectful, and healthy.  
• Measured by effectively communicating thru reading and writing assignments, observations, and exams. 
• Communicate in writing to express solutions in child development topics. 

Measured by completing assigned writing assignments that demonstrate effective critical thinking to identifying and defining problems and then formulating conclusions based upon assigned reading assignments.  

•  Apply critical thinking skills to observe and evaluation children’s development. 

Measured thru completion of performance-based assessments and observations.  

• Develop specialized technical knowledge and skills relevant to the field of child development. (computer & writing skills)

Measured by demonstrating basic technology skills for class success, i.e. computer, research, on-line discussions.

• Assess the philosophy, theories, policies, practices, processes, and environments of the child development field. 

Measured by exams, observations and writing assignments. 

• Review and explore the historical, philosophical and social foundations that influence children’s growth and development as a professional by using appropriate professional literature, organizations, resources and experiences in order to improve the practice of teaching young children.

Measured by exams, observations, and writing assignments. 

Psychology

1. Demonstrate familiarity with key concepts, theoretical perspectives and historical trends in psychology.
2. Understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues. 
3. Communicate effectively in both oral and written formats.