Associate of Arts in Real Estate
Oakland, USA
Associate of Arts
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 7,120 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* this is for a standard 15 credit semester including fees / price may vary depending on how many credits are taken
Key Summary
The Real Estate Associate in Arts program provides excellent preparation for the broker’s or salesperson’s license and contributes to efficiency in many allied professions such as developers, appraisers, title officers, property managers, and mortgage brokers and bankers. In addition, the courses provide important information and training for professionals interested in investing in real estate, including those in government working with real property.
To qualify for the Associate in Arts in Real Estate degree, students must satisfactorily complete the Degree Major requirements specified below and the local AA/AS General Education requirements.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate and apply in-depth knowledge of California Real Estate principles and laws to successfully complete licensure requirements for sales licensee and broker.
- Apply basic knowledge of the fundamental concepts of real estate.
- Define the technical terminology involved in the real estate field.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and ethically with the principals involved in a real property transaction.
- Interpret and apply California real estate laws to a variety of real property transactions.
Program Requirements
Major Core Courses
- Principles of Real Estate 3
- Legal Aspects of Real Estate 3
- Real Estate Practice 3
- Real Estate Finance - Residential 3
- Real Estate Appraisal 3
- Real Estate Economics 3
Major Elective Courses
Select two courses for 6 units from the following:
- Real Estate Brokerage Management 3
- Advanced Real Estate Finance - Commercial 3
- Property Management 3
- Real Estate Mathematics 3
- Real Estate Escrow Procedures 3
- Real Estate Investments 3
- Computer Applications in Real Estate 3
Major Requirements 24
Total Units 60
The study of real estate can lead to a career as a developer, appraiser, title officer, property manager, and mortgage broker/banker.