Real Estate
This program offers various degree and certificate options for interested students, current investors, or real estate professionals. The coursework provides the academic background to deal with the real estate marketplace. Students may Choose from several areas of expertise to assist or enhance their specialty field.
Contact the Real Estate Resource Center for the latest information on required courses for completion of the following options:
View Credit Requirements for:
- Real Estate: Appraisal, Escrow, Mortgage Finance, or Residential Practices - Associate in Arts Degree
- Real Estate Mortgage Finance - Certificate of Accomplishment
- Real Estate Appraisal - Certificate of Accomplishment
- Real Estate - Certificate of Accomplishment
- Real Estate Escrow - Certificate of Accomplishment
| Course No. | Course Name | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| CORE REQUIREMENTS | ||
ENGL& 101
|
English Composition I | 5 |
| Choose 5 credits from the following: | 5 | |
| ECON 100 | Intro to Basic Economic Principles (5 Cr) | |
| ECON& 201
|
Microeconomics (5 Cr) | |
| ECON& 202
|
Macroeconomics (5 Cr) | |
| Choose 5 credits from the following: | 5 | |
| BUS 145
|
Business Math (5 Cr) | |
| MATH& 141
|
Calculus I (5 Cr) | |
| Choose 5 credits from the following: | 5 | |
| PSYC& 100
|
General Psychology (5 Cr) | |
| SOC& 101
|
Introduction to Sociology (5 Cr) | |
| Choose 5 credits from the following: | 5 | |
| CMST& 101
|
Introduction to Communication (5 Cr) | |
| CMST& 210
|
Interpersonal Communication (5 Cr) | |
| CMST& 230
|
Small Group Communication (5 Cr) | |
| Total | 25 | |
| Business Core Courses | ||
| ACCT& 201
|
Principles of Accounting I | 5 |
| BTS 161 | Computer & Software Fundamentals | 5 |
| Choose 5 credits from the following: | 5 | |
| BA 200 | Business Law - Legal Foundations (5 Cr) | |
| BUS& 101
|
Introduction to Business (5 Cr) | |
| BUS& 201
|
Business Law (5 Cr) | |
| Total | 15 | |
| Real Estate Core Courses | ||
| R EST 130 | Principles of Real Estate | 5 |
| R EST 131 | Real Estate Finance | 3 |
| R EST 133 | Real Estate Law | 3 |
| R EST 141 | Foundations of Real Estate Appraisal | 3 |
| R EST 160 | Real Estate Escrow | 3 |
| R EST 165 | Land Titles Insurance and Clearance | 3 |
| Total | 20 | |
| Grand Total | 60 | |
| Choose one set of specialization requirements (30 credits) to complete the Associate in Arts degree in either Appraisal, Escrow, or Mortgage Finance. | ||
| Specialization Requirements: Appraisal | ||
| R EST 140 | Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice | 1.5 |
| R EST 142 | Appraisal of Residential Property | 3 |
| R EST 143 | Real Estate Appraisal Methods | 3 |
| R EST 144 | Appraising Income Property: Capitalization | 3 |
| R EST 146 | Appraising Apartments | 3 |
| R EST 150 | Real Estate Business Management | 3 |
| R EST 240 | Land Planning & Development | 3 |
| Approved electives | 10.5 | |
| Total | 30 | |
| Specialization Requirements: Escrow | ||
| R EST 142 | Appraisal of Residential Property | 3 |
| R EST 150 | Real Estate Business Management | 3 |
| R EST 161 | Advanced Real Estate Escrow | 3 |
| R EST 171 | Mortgaging Loan Processing | 3 |
| Approved electives | 18 | |
| Total | 30 | |
| Specialization Requirements: Mortgage Finance | ||
| R EST 142 | Appraisal of Residential Property | 3 |
| R EST 150 | Real Estate Business Management | 3 |
| R EST 171 | Mortgage Loan Processing | 3 |
| R EST 172 | Real Estate Loan Officer | 3 |
| R EST 235 | Real Estate Investment Strategy | 3 |
| Approved electives | 15 | |
| Total | 30 | |
| Specialization Requirements: Residential Practices | ||
| R EST 134 | Real Estate Sales Practices | 3 |
| R EST 142 | Appraisal of Residential Property | 3 |
| R EST 150 | Real Estate Business Management | 3 |
| R EST 151 | Real Estate Brokerage Management | 3 |
| R EST 235 | Real Estate Investment Strategy | 3 |
| R EST 240 | Land Planning & Development | 3 |
| Approved electives | 12 | |
| Total | 30 | |
| Grand Total | 90 | |
Download the completion worksheet for this degree [PDF]
| Course No. | Course Name | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| R EST 130 | Principles of Real Estate | 5 |
| R EST 131 | Real Estate Finance | 3 |
| R EST 133 | Real Estate Law | 3 |
| R EST 160 | Real Estate Escrow | 3 |
| R EST 165 | Land Titles Insurance & Clearance | 3 |
| R EST 171 | Mortgage Loan Processing | 3 |
| R EST 172 | Real Estate Loan Officer | 3 |
| Total | 23 |
Download the completion worksheet for this certificate [PDF]
| Course No. | Course Name | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| R EST 130 | Principles of Real Estate | 5 |
| R EST 140 | Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice | 1.5 |
| R EST 141 | Foundations of Real Estate Appraisal | 3 |
| R EST 142 | Appraisal of Residential Property | 3 |
| R EST 143 | Real Estate Appraisal Methods | 3 |
| R EST 144 | Appraising Income Property: Capitalization | 3 |
| Choose 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
| R EST 146 | Appraising Apartments (3 Cr) | |
| R EST 240 | Land Planning & Development (3 Cr) | |
| Total | 21.5 | |
Download the completion worksheet for this certificate [PDF]
| Course No. | Course Name | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| R EST 130 | Principles of Real Estate | 5 |
| R EST 131 | Real Estate Finance | 3 |
| R EST 133 | Real Estate Law | 3 |
| R EST 141 | Foundations of Real Estate Appraisal | 3 |
| R EST 142 | Appraisal of Residential Property | 3 |
| Choose 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
| R EST 134 | Real Estate Sales Practices (3 Cr) | |
| R EST 160 | Real Estate Escrow (3 Cr) | |
| R EST 235 | Real Estate Investment Strategy (3 Cr) | |
| Total | 20 | |
Download the completion worksheet for this certificate [PDF]
| Course No. | Course Name | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| R EST 130 | Principles of Real Estate | 5 |
| R EST 131 | Real Estate Finance | 3 |
| R EST 133 | Real Estate Law | 3 |
| R EST 160 | Real Estate Escrow | 3 |
| R EST 161 | Advanced Real Estate Escrow | 3 |
| R EST 165 | Land Titles Insurance & Clearance | 3 |
| Total | 20 |
Download the completion worksheet for this certificate [PDF]
= Course number and/or title change begins summer 2008. Courses with previous number/title are still applicable. Learn more about Common Course Numbering.