Real Estate
Overview
Sacramento City College’s Real Estate program offers students a variety of courses to satisfy the state of California prerequisites for Real Estate Salesperson and Real Estate Broker examinations and earn a certificate or an AS degree.
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A.A./A.S. Degrees
Certificates
- Dean Yolanda Garcia
- Department Chair Stephanie Rowe
- Meta Major Business and Industry
- Phone (916) 558-2581
Associate Degree
A.S. in Real Estate
This degree fosters a deeper understanding of the business ecosystem in which the real estate sector operates, while also providing a path to qualify for the real estate broker examination and license in California. Topics include principles of real estate, real estate law, real estate economics, real estate finance, real estate practice, and appraisal.
Catalog Date: August 1, 2026
Degree Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 301 | Financial Accounting (4) | 4 |
| BUS 300 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 310 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUS 340 | Business Law | 3 |
| CISC 310 | Introduction to Computer Information Science | 3 |
| MKT 300 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| RE 300 | California Real Estate Principles | 3 |
| RE 310 | Real Estate Practice | 3 |
| RE 320 | Real Estate Finance | 3 |
| RE 330 | Legal Aspects of Real Estate | 3 |
| RE 342 | Real Estate Appraisal | 3 |
| RE 360 | Real Estate Economics (3) | 3 - 4 |
| or RE 350 | Real Property Management (3) | |
| or RE 497 | Internship in Real Estate (4) | |
| A minimum of 2 units from the following: | 2 | |
| CISA 305 | Beginning Word Processing (2) | |
| CISA 306 | Intermediate Word Processing (2) | |
| CISA 315 | Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets (2) | |
| CISA 316 | Intermediate Electronic Spreadsheets (2) | |
| CISA 340 | Presentation Graphics (2) | |
| Total Units: | 39 - 40 | |
The Real Estate Associate in Science (A.S.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, and either (a) the Local General Education Pattern or (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), plus sufficient electives for a total of at least 60 units. See SCC graduation requirements.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- develop the necessary background and qualifications for the California Real Estate Brokers and Salesperson license examinations.
- identify and explain the major functional areas of real estate, including legal aspects, finance, economics, real estate practice, and appraisal.
- analyze practical real estate problems and utilize research and critical thinking to evaluate and recommend alternative solutions.
- integrate real estate principles related to finance, law, products, services, and information.
- assess current real estate market conditions.
- recommend appropriate sales strategies based on market conditions.
Career Information
Career opportunities include Real Estate Salesperson, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Appraiser, Real Estate Investor, Real Estate Lender, and Small Business Owner.
Certificates of Achievement
Real Estate Broker Certificate
This certificate introduces advanced concepts of the real estate field, while providing the minimum coursework to qualify for the broker examination and license in California. Topics include principles of real estate, real estate law, real estate economics, real estate finance, real estate practice, and appraisal.
Catalog Date: August 1, 2026
Certificate Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| RE 300 | California Real Estate Principles | 3 |
| RE 310 | Real Estate Practice | 3 |
| RE 320 | Real Estate Finance | 3 |
| RE 330 | Legal Aspects of Real Estate | 3 |
| RE 342 | Real Estate Appraisal | 3 |
| RE 360 | Real Estate Economics (3) | 3 - 4 |
| or ACCT 301 | Financial Accounting (4) | |
| A minimum of 6 units from the following: | 61 | |
| BUS 340 | Business Law (3) | |
| RE 350 | Real Property Management (3) | |
| RE 497 | Internship in Real Estate (4) | |
| Total Units: | 24 - 25 | |
1If both RE 360 and ACCT 301 are successfully completed, only 3 units from the above group are required.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- identify and explain the major functional areas of real estate, including legal aspects, finance, economics, real estate practice, and appraisal.
- develop leadership skills and abilities that are effective in a real estate environment.
- identify and explain the major functional areas of real estate, including legal aspects, finance, economics, real estate practice, and appraisal.
- analyze practical real estate problems and utilize research and critical thinking to evaluate and recommend alternative solutions.
- integrate real estate principles related to finance, law, products, services, and information.
- assess current real estate market conditions.
- recommend appropriate sales strategies based on market conditions.
Career Information
Career opportunities include Real Estate Salesperson, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Appraiser, Real Estate Investor, Real Estate Lender, and Small Business Owner.
Real Estate Salesperson Certificate
This certificate introduces basic concepts of the real estate field while providing the minimum coursework to qualify for the California Real Estate Salesperson's License examination. Topics include principles of real estate, real estate law, real estate economics, real estate finance, real estate practice, and appraisal.
Catalog Date: August 1, 2026
Certificate Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| RE 300 | California Real Estate Principles | 3 |
| RE 310 | Real Estate Practice | 3 |
| A minimum of 3 units from the following: | 3 | |
| ACCT 301 | Financial Accounting (4) | |
| BUS 340 | Business Law (3) | |
| RE 320 | Real Estate Finance (3) | |
| RE 330 | Legal Aspects of Real Estate (3) | |
| RE 342 | Real Estate Appraisal (3) | |
| RE 350 | Real Property Management (3) | |
| RE 360 | Real Estate Economics (3) | |
| RE 497 | Internship in Real Estate (4) | |
| Total Units: | 9 | |
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- develop the necessary background and qualifications for the California Real Estate Brokers and Salesperson license examinations.
- identify and explain the major functional areas of real estate, including legal aspects, finance, economics, real estate practice, and appraisal.
- develop leadership skills and abilities that are effective in a real estate environment.
- analyze practical real estate problems and utilize research and critical thinking to evaluate and recommend alternative solutions.
- integrate real estate principles related to finance, law, products, services, and information.
- assess current real estate market conditions.
- recommend appropriate sales strategies based on market conditions.
Career Information
Career opportunities include Real Estate Salesperson, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Appraiser, Real Estate Investor, Real Estate Lender, and Small Business Owner.
Real Estate (RE) Courses
RE 300 California Real Estate Principles
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This fundamental real estate course covers the basic laws and principles of California real estate and provides the understanding, background, and terminology necessary for advanced study in specialized real estate courses. This course is required by the California Department of Real Estate prior to taking the Real Estate Salesperson's examination.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- demonstrate a basic knowledge of the fundamental concepts and principles of real estate.
- define and use the technical terminology involved in the real estate field.
- explain real estate transactions.
- understand and explain the necessary background and qualifications for the California Real Estate Salesperson's License Examination.
RE 310 Real Estate Practice
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course covers operations in real estate: listing, prospecting, advertising, financing, sales techniques, escrow, implicit bias, fair housing, and ethics. The course applies toward educational requirements for the broker's examination.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- develop a practical approach to real estate.
- explain prospecting and sales techniques.
- examine contracts and other instruments used in real estate.
- design presentations utilized in the practice of real estate.
RE 320 Real Estate Finance
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course covers real estate financing: lending policies and problems; financing transactions in residential, apartment, commercial, and special purpose properties; and methods of financing properties. This course applies towards educational requirements for broker's examination.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- explain finance and money.
- discuss where we get money.
- compare what kind of loans are available.
- explain how to get a loan.
- examine what happens after a loan is made.
RE 330 Legal Aspects of Real Estate
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course covers California real estate law, including management, agency contracts and application to real estate transfer, conveyancing, probate proceedings, trust deeds, and foreclosure. Legislation governing real estate transactions is also covered. It applies toward educational requirements for the broker's examination.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- examine sources and origins of real estate law.
- explain the legal aspect of contracts.
- discuss the law of agency and regulations of real estate agents.
- examine the creation and enforcement of security devices.
RE 342 Real Estate Appraisal
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course covers entry-level education in the real estate appraisal field, concentrating on the appraisal of single-family residences (real property). It covers Basic Appraisal Principles (30 Hours) and Basic Appraisal Procedures (30 Hours) pursuant to the Appraiser Qualifications Board's (AQB) Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria (effective January 1, 2008). This course is designed to meet the California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA) requirements for Basic Education (60 Hours). It also meets the California Bureau of Real Estate (BRE) college-level educational requirements (3 semester units) for the salesperson and broker examinations.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- define real property concepts, characteristics, and legal descriptions.
- differentiate between the different forms of ownership, types of leases, contracts, and public or private controls.
- describe the four influences on real estate values - government, economic, social, and physical.
- identify the different types of value - market value, insurable value, salvage value, etc.
- investigate economic principles related to real estate.
- analyze real estate market fundamentals and characteristics.
- interpret appraisal ethics and how these apply in appraisal theory and practice.
- apply proper valuation procedures and techniques in developing a credible appraisal report.
- analyze real property descriptions, characteristics, and considerations for highest and best use.
- evaluate and apply the Market Approach, Cost Approach, and basic Income Approach processes.
- demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to complete or review a residential appraisal (subject to practical experience and licensing) pursuant to current ethical standards and practices as mandated by the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
RE 350 Real Property Management
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course covers operation and management of real property marketing procedures, leases, maintenance, insurance, accounting, records, public and human relations, employer responsibilities, and selection of personnel and agreements. It applies towards the educational requirements for the broker's examination.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- describe the major functions of property managers, including their legal and interpersonal concerns.
- detail specific practices and problems in management of various properties, such as retail property, office buildings, apartments, industrial property, and condominiums.
- define the technical terminology in the property management field.
- describe the requirements for the California Real Estate Broker's and Salesperson's License examinations.
- demonstrate practical tools for property management.
- identify everyday issues regarding maintenance, accounting, administration, and other activities.
RE 360 Real Estate Economics
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course covers the nature and classification of land economics, development of property, construction and subdivision, economic values, and real estate evaluation. Real estate cycles and business fluctuations, residential market trends, real property, and special purpose property trends are also covered. This course applies toward educational requirements for the broker's examination.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- explain an understanding of the basic economic background for real estate analysis.
- understand and explain the real estate markets.
- discuss the major influences on new real estate developments.
- examine different real estate investments.
RE 495 Independent Studies in Real Estate
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
An independent studies project involves an individual student or a small group of students in study, research, or activities beyond the regularly offered accounting courses. UC transfer credit will be awarded only after the course has been evaluated by the enrolling UC campus. The units completed for this course cannot be counted towards the minimum 60 units required for admissions.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- actively engage in intellectual inquiry beyond that required in order to pass a course of study in real estate.
- use information resources to gather discipline-specific information.
- analyze and apply the knowledge, skills, and experience that are involved in the independent study to theoretical perspectives and/or concepts in the major discipline of study.
- prepare a final report or project incorporating results of study or activities.
RE 497 Internship in Real Estate
- Units:4
- Hours:18 hours LEC; 162 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:Students must be in a paid or unpaid internship, volunteer position, or job related to career goals with a cooperating site supervisor.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course provides students with a supervised, structured, hands-on experience in real estate and with the skills necessary to assist them in obtaining jobs in the real estate industry. Course content will include understanding the application of education to the workforce; the responsibilities of an internship; completion of Title 5 papers (the student's Application, Learning Objectives, Time sheet, and Evaluations), which document the students' progress and hours completed; and developing workplace skills identified by local employers. In addition to 18 hours of lecture, the student is required to complete an internship of 162 hours.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- reinforce and complement classroom study through application of planned and supervised on-the-job experiences.
- explain the process for opening, managing and closing an escrow for the sale of a real estate property.
- discuss the different methods used in the real estate industry for building a clientele.
- compare the different type of financing available for purchasing a property.
- explain the different types of inspections a buyer or lender would require during the purchase and financing of a property.
RE 499 Experimental Offering in Real Estate
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This is the experimental courses description.