Real Estate
Real Estate Associate of Applied Science Degree
Program Code: 10-194-1
For more information: wctc.edu/real-estate
Prepare for a rewarding career in real estate sales, property management, mortgage lending, property appraisal or property assessment. Study real estate law, real estate finance, building design and structure, accounting and real estate investments in an active learning environment, while earning valuable industry credentials along the way.
The minimum required course grades and program grade point average (GPA) for students under this catalog are:
Core Courses = C
General Studies Courses = C
Program GPA = 2.0
Build your degree along a career pathway.
Start with a couple of courses or an entry-level credential to enter the job market in your area of interest, then continue with higher credentials on your educational path for job advancement and higher wages.
Career Pathway
Related Certificate you can earn along the way:
This WCTC program prepares students to obtain the required licensure to be employed/practice in the state of Wisconsin. The College does not guarantee its curriculum matches the requirements for preparation, examinations, or licensure for other states.
Program Outcomes
- Prepare real estate contracts and documents in accordance with applicable laws.
- Apply mathematical, financing and investment principles to real estate transactions.
- Apply concepts of property valuation to real estate transactions.
- Identify building construction and environmental issues in real estate transactions.
- Manage real property consistent with applicable laws.
- Apply real estate sales and marketing strategies.
Critical Life Skills
To help our students prepare for success in a workplace and society that is increasingly global, multicultural and collaborative, we provide curricular and co-curricular opportunities to develop critical life skills. WCTC is committed to teaching all students the following skills:
- Communication: Demonstrate appropriate communication.
- Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to analyze situations and solve problems.
- Relationships: Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
- Self-management: Demonstrate responsible and respectful behavior.
Listed below are the required courses for this program. An Academic Advisor can help you develop your program plan and select the term and course schedule that works best for you.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| 101-105 | Accounting Fundamentals | 3 |
| 102-160 | Business Law | 3 |
| 104-102 | Marketing Principles | 3 |
| 104-114 | Social Media Promotion | 2 |
Approved Substitute: 104-109 | ||
| 106-162 | Introduction to Microsoft Word | 1 |
Approved Substitute: 106-110 | ||
| 106-163 | Intro to Microsoft Excel | 1 |
Approved Substitute: 106-110 | ||
| 106-166 | Business Presentation Software | 1 |
Approved Substitute: 106-110 | ||
| 194-108 | Real Estate Sales | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 194-101 | ||
| 194-110 | Intro to Property Assessment | 2 |
| 194-160 | Basic Appraisal Principles | 2 |
| 194-161 | Basic Appraisal Procedures | 2 |
| 194-173 | Building Design & Structure | 3 |
| 194-180 | Real Estate Fundamentals | 3 |
| 194-182 | Real Estate Law | 3 |
| 194-184 | Real Estate Finance | 3 |
| 194-190 | Property Management I | 3 |
| 194-194 | Real Estate Investments | 3 |
| General Studies | ||
| 801-136 | English Composition I | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 801-223 | ||
| 801-198 | Speech | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 801-196 | ||
| 804-123 | Math with Business Apps | 3 |
| 809-166 | Intro to Ethics: Theory & App | 3 |
| 809-195 | Economics | 3 |
| 809-196 | Intro to Sociology | 3 |
| 809-199 | Psychology of Human Relations | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 809-198 | ||
| Total Credits | 62 | |