Logistics and Transportation, Associate in Science

The degree in Logistics and Transportation is designed to develop a strong base of knowledge and skills that will serve as a foundation for the pursuit of a career in fields such as; Supervisor of Transportation and Material-Moving Machines and Vehicle Operators, Cargo and Freight Agents, Emergency Services Dispatcher, Logistics Hub Supervisor, Transportation Safety Administration.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. The degree in Logistics and Transportation is designed to develop a strong base of knowledge and skills that will serve as a foundation for the pursuit of a career within the industry.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge in the areas of transportation and distribution industries including the modes, means, and distribution industries including the modes, means, regulations, documentation, and rates of the relevant transportation system, transportation of hazardous materials; physical distribution and warehousing; and details relevant to importing and exporting of goods.
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of computer hardware and software at a beginning level.

General Education

Complete the following general education pattern:

  • San Joaquin Delta College Associate Degree General Education (AA-GE) pattern (24 units)

Students are advised to double-count courses in the major to also satisfy general education when possible. Course subject credit will be awarded in satisfaction of major and lower division general education requirements, but the units will only be counted once in computing the total number of units for the degree.

Major Requirements - Core

Complete 16.5 units

BUS 017

Business English

3

BUS 051

Introduction to Transportation

1.5

BUS 052

Supply Chain Logistics and Operations

3

BUS 056

Transportation: Export and Import

3

BUS 057

Introduction to Logistics

3

CSA 020

Computer Information Systems Applications

3

Major Requirements - Restricted Electives

Complete 3 units selected from:

BUS 020

Introduction to Business

3

BUS 030

Supervision and Human Relations

3

BUS 031

Introduction to Management

3

BUS 055

International Business

3

Minimum Major Units Required: 19.5

Complete all courses with a grade of "C" or better.

Minimum Degree Units Required: 60