This certificate is designed for students who already have a two-year or higher degree and/or have employment experience in an insurance office or an insurance-related business. This coursework will help prepare students for positions above entry-level, such as appraiser, agent, estimator, senior administrative assistant, broker, underwriter, and senior sales associate. Completion of this program will also help prepare students for insurance certifications. This program is approved by the Insurance Education Association (IEA). Students learn to describe elements of a contract, insurance contracts, and conditions commonly found in property and liability insurance policies. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to discuss loss exposures, personal risk insurance, and types of personal insurance policies, as well as, define commercial insurance and commercial insurance policies; 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. Students must complete all required courses for a minimum of 14 units.

This certificate does not satisfy the major requirements for the Associate in Science degree.

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