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DeAnna Gossett
Associate Professor
Los Angeles
West LA College
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Tiffany Miller
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Program Details
Certified Residential License Appraiser Practicum II Certificate of Achievement
New Program
Real Estate (051100)
01/06/25
The Certified Residential License Appraiser Practicum II Certificate of Achievement (COA) is an alternative to the traditional supervisor/trainee model for gaining appraisal experience. This innovative hands-on learning opportunity offers a structured pathway to acquire the 500 practicum hours required for the Certified Residential License Appraiser (AR) license, as mandated by the Department of Consumer Affairs Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA). Through real-world application, participants will develop essential skills and knowledge, preparing them for success in the appraisal industry.
Participating in the Certified Residential License Appraiser Practicum II Certificate of Achievement (COA) equips students with the essential skills and experience needed for a successful career in the real estate industry. Graduates will be well-prepared for various roles, including Residential Appraiser, Appraisal Reviewer, Real Estate Analyst, and Market Research Analyst. This comprehensive program fosters a deep understanding of complex appraisal practices, ensuring students are ready to excel.
Appraisal licensees can find work in various industries, including real estate-residential, commercial, land, banking and finance, insurance, government, construction and development, and legal services. These diverse opportunities highlight the versatility of appraisal skills across multiple sectors.
Certificate Completer Projections | ||
Year | Enrollment | Completions |
2024-2025 | 5 | 0 |
2025-2026 | 10 | 5 |
2024-2026 | 20 | 10 |
2025-2027 | 20 | 20 |
2024-2027 |
| 20 |
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goals and Objectives:
The Certified Residential License Appraiser Practicum II Certificate of Achievement (COA) is designed to equip students with the necessary educational courses, labs, and work experience to advance within the real estate appraisal profession. To qualify for the Department of Consumer Affairs Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA) Certified Residential License Appraiser (AR) license, applicants must complete at least 500 hours of work experience or a practicum program in real estate appraisal and fulfill additional general education college-level coursework requirements.
This COA offers students the opportunity to complete the required practicum hours for licensing through a classroom-based program, as an alternative to the traditional supervisory model. Recent legislation allows states to develop practicum programs for licensing purposes. This certificate provides students with the necessary practicum hours to qualify for the BREA Certified Residential License Appraiser (AR) license.
To earn the Certified Residential License Appraiser Practicum II Certificate of Achievement, students will be required to travel to various job sites, where they will assess properties and accumulate the work experience hours needed to obtain the Certified Residential License Appraiser license. Students must possess a valid Residential License Appraiser license in order to apply for the Certified Residential License Appraiser Practicum II Certificate of Achievement.
Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLO):
Upon completion of the Certified Residential License Appraiser Practicum II Certificate of Achievement (COA), students will be able to:
- Through lecture and lab students will create appraisals that fit the criteria for the Certified Residential License (AR) for appraisers including one-to-four-unit residential property without limitation based on transaction amounts, or assignment complexity, certain land and farms. Through mentorship and work experience they will learn how to apply appraisal standards and ethics in keeping USPAP appraisal practices.
- Demonstrate practical appraisal experience by completing the 500 required hours of Certified Residential License appraisal practicum, as mandated by the California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA), and applying skills through real-world projects to qualify for the Certified Residential License Appraiser license.
- Master valuation methods by applying the Cost, Income, and Sales Comparison approaches in compliance with California real estate appraisal standards to accurately define and analyze complex residential appraisal problems.
- Ensure ethical appraisal practices and USPAP compliance by adhering to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and California state regulations to maintain ethical standards and meet licensure requirements for the Certified Residential License Appraiser license.
- Produce professional appraisal reports by developing comprehensive, well-supported reports that meet the requirements of the California BREA, regulatory standards, and client expectations, utilizing practical skills gained through coursework and field experience.
- Understand California real estate markets by analyzing local and statewide real estate markets, considering property types, economic factors, and market influences specific to California when conducting appraisals.
- Solve complex valuation problems by employing critical thinking to resolve advanced residential appraisal issues in California’s dynamic real estate market and adapt to changing market conditions.
- Utilize technology and appraisal tools by employing industry-standard software and data resources commonly used in California to conduct research, compile data, and generate accurate and professional property valuations.
- Communicate effectively and manage stakeholders by presenting appraisal findings clearly to clients, lenders, and stakeholders, while managing professional relationships with adherence to deadlines and California-specific regulatory requirements.
- Manage risk and ensure regulatory compliance by identifying and mitigating risks in California real estate transactions through thorough analysis and adherence to legal, regulatory, and industry standards required for certified appraisers.
Course Units and Hours
TOTAL CERTIFICATE UNITS REQUIRED 52.5 - 59
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Course Report
The requirements of this certificate provide the 500 hours necessary to fulfill the requirements for a certified residential license appraiser practicum program.
CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL LICENSE APPRAISER PRACTICUM II COA | |||
CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL LICENSE APPRAISER PRACTICUM II COA | |||
MAJOR CODE: 0511.00 | Course Title | Units | Sequence |
REQUIRED COURSES |
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REAL ES 007 | Real Estate Finance I | 3 | [Y 1, Term 1] |
REAL ES 009 | Real Estate Appraisal I | 3 | [Y 1, Term 1] |
REAL ES 010 | Real Estate Appraisal II | 3 | [Y 1, Term 2] |
REAL ES 039 | Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice | 1 | [Y 1, Term 1] |
REAL ES 040 | Residential Report Writing and Case Studies | 3 | [Y 1, Term 1] |
ENG 101 | College Reading and Composition I | 3 | [Y 1, Term 2] |
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ENG 101Y | College Reading and Composition I Plus 2-Hour Lab | 3.5 |
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ECON 001 | Principles of Economics I | 3 | [Y 1, Term 2] |
ECON 002 | Principles of Economics II | 3 | [Y 2, Term 1] |
FINANCE 001 | Principles of Finance | 3 | [Y 2, Term 1] |
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FINANCE 002 | Investments | 3 |
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FINANCE 008 | Personal Finance and Investments | 3 |
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MATH 245* | College Algebra | 3 | [Y 1, Term 2] |
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MATH 246** | College Algebra for STEM | 4 |
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MATH 227 | Statistics | 4 | [Y 2, Term 1] |
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MATH 227S | Statistics with Support | 4 |
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BUS 15 | Business Statistics | 3 | [Y 2, Term 1] |
CS 101 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 | [Y 2, Term 2] |
BUS 005 | Business Law I | 3 | [Y 2, Term 1] |
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RE 005 | Legal Aspects of Real Estate | 3 |
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REAL ES 050 | Real Estate Residential License Appraisal Valuation Strategies | 1 | [Y3, Term 1] |
REAL ES 051L | Real Estate Residential License Appraisal Valuation Strategies Advanced Lab | 4.5 | [Y 3, Term 1] |
REAL ES 944 | Real Estate Residential License Appraisal Valuation Strategies Work Experience | 4 | [Y 3, Term 1] |
Required Units | 46.5 - 49 |
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AND 6 ELECTIVE UNITS FROM ANY 2 COURSES IN THE FOLLOWING DISCIPLINES: | 6 | [Y 2, Term 2] | |
ACCTG 001 | Introductory Accounting I | 5 |
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ACCTG 002 | Introductory Accounting II | 5 |
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GEOG 001 | Physical Geography | 3 |
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MGMT 001 | Principles of Management | 3 |
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MGMT 006 | Public Relations in Business | 3 |
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MGMT 013 | Small Business Entrepreneurship | 3 |
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REAL ES 001 | Real Estate Principles | 3 |
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REAL ES 003 | Real Estate Practice | 3 |
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REAL ES 011 | Escrow Principles | 3 |
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REAL ES 014 | Property Management | 3 |
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REAL ES 021 | Real Estate Economics | 3 |
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Total Major Electives | 6 - 10 |
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TOTAL CERTIFICATE UNITS REQUIRED | 52.5 - 59 |
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In addition to the 200 hours of basic education and the additional college credit hours that this Certificate of Achievement provides, (AR) license applicants are required to complete a Fed & State Laws, the Regs for CA Appraisers, and an ethics course that are offered as a non-credit course at West Los Angeles College before they can obtain their license. There are additional experience requirements for the (AR) license. | |||
* Students may also add Math 245L - Just in Time Support for College Algebra | |||
** Students may also add Math 246L - Just in Time Support for College Algebra for STEM | |||
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The Certified Residential License Appraiser Practicum II COA will be part of the college’s Career Technical Education (CTE) program that prepares students for entry into specific occupations that do not necessarily require a degree. Like all CTE programs, Certified Residential License Appraiser Practicum II COA will offer students an opportunity to successfully prepare themselves for a career.
The Certified Residential License Appraiser Practicum II COA will be in addition to the existing Real Estate Associate of Arts, the Real Estate COA, the Real Estate Salesperson COA, the Real Estate Broker COA, the Real Estate Appraiser I COA, the Real Estate Appraiser II, and the Real Estate Appraiser III COA.
Similar Programs at Other Colleges in Service Area:
El Camino College
El Camino College offers a certificate of achievement in real estate appraisal. Students are required to take coursework in real estate principles, and real estate appraisal. It is important to note that El Camino College’s certificate of achievement does not meet the required 150 hours necessary to obtain a BREA Trainee ‘s license even though their catalog indicates otherwise. This certificate also does not meet the required 30-credit course for the California State BREA Certified Residential License Appraiser (AR) license. Our certificate does not negatively impact this certificate.
Mt. San Antonio College, Glendale College, and Saddleback College, Citrus College, Rio Hondo, Victor Valley
Mt. San Antonio College, Glendale, Saddleback College, Citrus College, Rio Hondo, and Victor Valley, all offer real estate appraiser certificates of achievement or degrees. However, the colleges are too far outside of our service for our certificate to negatively impact them.
Course Enrollment Projections | |||||||
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| Course Name | # of Sections | Enrollment | Course Name | # of Sections | Enrollment |
ACCTG | 1 | Intro Accounting I | 1 | 30 | Intro Accounting I | 2 | 60 |
ACCTG | 2 | Intro Accounting 2 | 1 | 30 | Intro Accounting 2 | 2 | 60 |
BUS | 5 | Business Law I | 1 | 30 | Business Law I | 2 | 60 |
CS | 101 | Intro to Comp Sci | 1 | 30 | Intro to Comp Sci | 2 | 60 |
ECON | 1 | Prin Of Economics I | 1 | 30 | Prin Of Economics I | 2 | 60 |
ECON | 2 | Prin of Economics 2 | 1 | 30 | Prin of Economics 2 | 2 | 60 |
FINANCE | 1 | Prin Of Finance | 1 | 30 | Prin Of Finance | 2 | 60 |
FINANCE | 2 | Investments | 1 | 30 | Investments | 2 | 60 |
FINANCE | 8 | Pers Finance & Invest | 1 | 30 | Pers Finance & Invest | 2 | 60 |
GEOG | 1 | Physical Geography | 1 | 30 | Physical Geography | 2 | 60 |
MATH | 227 | Statistics | 1 | 30 | Statistics | 2 | 60 |
MATH | 227S | Statistics | 1 | 30 | Statistics | 2 | 60 |
MATH | 245 | College Algebra | 1 | 30 | College Algebra | 2 | 60 |
MATH | 246 | College Algebra for STEM | 1 | 30 | College Algebra for STEM | 2 | 60 |
MGMT | 1 | Principles Of Mgmt. | 1 | 30 | Principles Of Mgmt. | 2 | 60 |
MGMT | 6 | Pub Relations In Bus | 1 | 30 | Pub Relations In Bus | 2 | 60 |
MGMT | 13 | Sml Bus Entrepreneur | 1 | 30 | Sml Bus Entrepreneur | 2 | 60 |
ENGLISH | 101 | College Reading and Composition I | 1 | 30 | College Reading and Composition I | 2 | 60 |
REAL ES | 1 | Real Estate Prin | 1 | 30 | Real Estate Prin | 2 | 60 |
REAL ES | 3 | Real Estate Practice | 1 | 30 | Real Estate Practice | 2 | 60 |
REAL ES | 7 | Real Estate Finan I | 1 | 30 | Real Estate Finan I | 2 | 60 |
REAL ES | 9 | Real Est Appraisal I | 1 | 30 | Real Est Appraisal I | 2 | 60 |
REAL ES | 10 | Real Est Appraisal 2 | 1 | 30 | Real Est Appraisal 2 | 2 | 60 |
REAL ES | 11 | Escrow Principles | 1 | 30 | Escrow Principles | 2 | 16 |
REAL ES | 14 | Property Management | 1 | 30 | Property Management | 2 | 60 |
REAL ES | 21 | Real Estate Economic | 1 | 30 | Real Estate Economic | 2 | 60 |
REAL ES | 39 | Unif Std Prof Apr | 1 | 30 | Unif Std Prof Apr | 2 | 60 |
REAL ES | 40 | Resid Rep Wrtg & Cse | 1 | 30 | Resid Rep Wrtg & Cse | 2 | 60 |
REAL ES | 50 | Real Estate Residential License Appraisal Valuation Strategies | 1 | 30 | Real Estate Residential License Appraisal Valuation Strategies | 2 | 60 |
REAL ES | 51L | Real Estate Residential License Appraisal Valuation Strategies Advanced Lab | 1 | 30 | Real Estate Residential License Appraisal Valuation Strategies Advanced Lab | 2 | 60 |
REAL ES | 944 | Real Estate Residential License Appraisal Valuation Strategies Work Experience | 1 | 30 | Real Estate Residential License Appraisal Valuation Strategies Work Experience | 2 | 60 |
Business and Entrepreneurship 407
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09/30/24 - 04:46 PM
10/08/24 - 03:25 PM by Gray Rakow
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