This certificate is designed to prepare students for positions in the insurance industry.
This program covers a range of topics that will equip students with the knowledge
and skills necessary for roles such as appraiser, agent, estimator, senior administrative
assistant, broker, underwriter, and senior sales associate. The curriculum covers
key learning outcomes, including describing and applying insurance concepts, understanding
elements of insurance contracts, and discussing loss exposures and personal risk insurance.
The Certificate is granted to students who have completed at least 12 semester units
of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed
with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to describe and apply insurance
concepts such as principles of indemnity, valued policy, and liability limits; describe
elements of a contract, insurance contracts, and conditions commonly found in property
and liability insurance policies; and discuss loss exposures, personal risk insurance,
and types of personal insurance policies.
Certificate Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE |
UNITS |
| BUSAD 111 |
Introduction to Insurance |
1 |
| BUSAD 112 |
Applied Workplace Ethics |
1 |
| BUSAD 113 |
Principles of Property and Liability Insurance |
3 |
| BUSAD 114 |
Personal Insurance |
3 |
| BUSAD 115 |
Commercial Insurance |
3 |
| BUSAD 116 |
Principles of Life and Health Insurance |
3 |
| CHOOSE TWO OF THE FOLLOWING |
|
| BUSAD 101 |
Introduction to Business |
3 |
| BUSAD 106 |
Written Business Communications |
3 |
| BUSAD 120 |
Business Law I |
3 |
| BUSAD 50 |
Business Internship |
1 |
| ACCTG 101 |
Financial Accounting |
5 |
| Select one of the following: |
|
CS/IS 100
or
CABOT 260 |
Computer Concepts
or
Beginning Microsoft Office Applications
|
3
or
4 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
21-26 |
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Fall 2025 |
GCC Catalog 2025-2026 |
| Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented
above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor
or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see
the catalog from that year. |
