Associate in Science Degree
Career Certificate
Department of Advanced Transportation Technology
Division of Advanced Technology
Donnetta Webb, Dean
Technology 106
916-558-2491
Course Descriptions
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Designed for students pursuing a career as a Railroad Conductor or Engineer.
Career Opportunities:
Sacramento City College’s Career Certificate program in Railroad Operations prepares students for an exciting and well-paying career. The more than 500 companies that make up the United States railroad industry provide the country’s freight and passenger transportation service on a network of some 300,000 route-miles of track. Railroads employ a substantial work force to service, maintain, and manage this extensive transportation network.
Railroad Operations is an 18 unit, six-course program. The curriculum is approved by the National Academy of Railroad Sciences. In addition to normal student expenses, the Railroad Operations program requires an additional expenditure of approximately $350 for protective clothing, work boots, and safety equipment. Contact the Financial Aid Office for possible assistance before entering the program.
Recommended High School Preparation:
Courses in English, mathematics, physics, electronics, mechanics and computers are recommended.
| Required Program | Units |
|---|---|
| RAILR 100, History of Railroading | 3 |
| RAILR 102, Railroad Technical Careers | 3 |
| RAILR 120, Railroad Operations | 3 |
| RAILR 122, Railroad Safety, Quality and Environment | 3 |
| RAILR 140, General Code of Operating Rules | 3 |
| RAILR 142, Ground School | 3 |
| Total Units Required | 18 |
Suggested Electives
RAILR 144, CISC 300
Associate in Science Degree (A.S.)
The Associate in Science Degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See SCC graduation requirements.
Career Certificate
The Career Certificate may be obtained by completion of all courses in the required program with grades of “C” or better.