This Water and Wastewater Certificate of Achievement provides the relevant knowledge and skills required for entry-level employment or internship as an Operator In Training, Water or Wastewater Operator, Instrumentation Technician, Laboratory Technician, Maintenance, or other water and wastewater-related positions. The subjects are taught using a practical approach with an emphasis on water and wastewater procedures, standards, and other job-related skills.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Demonstrate the methods and problem-solving skills necessary for water and wastewater technology.

- Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of water quality and wastewater technology.

- Articulate basic plant operations of water and wastewater treatment.

- Articulate electrical and instrumentation processes.

The Certificate of Achievement in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) provides students with a solid foundation towards an academic or technical career in STEM, offering course prerequisites to, or part of, existing program core courses. Students receiving this certificate will have a better understanding of career choices, especially in STEM-oriented areas. It will give them the knowledge needed to make an informed decision about either embracing the pathways leading to academia and ultimately to an MS or Ph.D. in a STEM field.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Predict the outcome of real-world situations using the fundamental laws of physics.

- Use graphs and diagrams to explain or predict physical situations.

- Explain the difference between science and technology.

- Develop computer coding to solve real-world problems.

The Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies with Emphasis in Sociology is designed to provide students with an opportunity to study a broad range of topics within Sociology and related courses. Issues of Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice are core to this area of emphasis. Students enrolled in Sociology courses are introduced to important and complex sociological issues impacting U.S. and global societies. The importance of effective communication and collaboration with individuals from diverse backgrounds is emphasized. Topics addressed in courses within the A.A. Degree may include the following: the role and impact of social institutions in U.S. society, race relations, social stratification, and social class. Also introduced are the three major theoretical perspectives, applied in Sociology, including functionalism, conflict, and symbolic interaction. Students utilize these theoretical perspectives to analyze various topics.  Students wishing to earn an Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies with Emphasis in Sociology must complete each required area of emphasis course with a grade of “C” or better.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Demonstrate both written and verbal proficiency critical in the field of Sociology.

- Demonstrate the ability to differentiate between methodologies, develop proficiency in describing the three major theoretical perspectives, and analyze and evaluate data in Sociological research.

- Demonstrate effective communication, and collaboration, with individuals from diverse backgrounds and to recognize and apply sociological concepts to personal experiences and observations.

Psychology is the scientific study of human and animal behavior and mental processes, including cognition, emotion, sensation, perception and interaction. In pursuing the Associate in Arts in Psychology for a Transfer degree, students acquire skills in research, information gathering, and analytic thinking. Students majoring in psychology develop critical thinking, problem-solving and written and verbal communication skills. As psychology majors, students have learning opportunities that are relevant to many types of careers, including business, education, government, nonprofit organizations and within health and human services. The Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer degree will be awarded upon completion of coursework totaling 60 California State University (CSU) transferable units including the Core Requirements and the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or California State University General Education (CSUGE) requirements with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ or better.

To be awarded the Associate Degree for Transfer, students must have the following:

- Completion of 60 CSU transferable semester units.

- A minimum of at least 2.0 GPA in CSU transferable courses (note that a higher GPA may be required in some institutions).

- Completion of at least 18 units in the major with a grade of “C” or better. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

- Certified completion of the CSU General Education-Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) requirements, or completion of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) for CSU requirements.

Please Note: No more than 60-semester units are required for this degree and no additional requirements will be imposed by Evergreen Valley College.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Read critically about topics in psychology thereby identifying problems, theses, arguments,  evidence, and conclusions.

- Write critically about topics in psychology thereby addressing problems, formulating theses, making arguments, analyzing and weighing evidence, and deriving conclusions.

- Think critically in speaking about topics in psychology thereby articulating problems, stating theses, posing arguments, explaining evidence and communicating conclusions.

The goal of the Associate in Science in Physics for Transfer (AS-T) degree is to provide a lower-division science foundation for those interested in pursuing physics as a major field of study. The study of physics encompasses all interactions and energy exchanges observed among natural systems. It explains the behavior of the smallest particles in the atom, quantifies and predicts power consumption of household appliances, and explains the movements of big complex systems such as planets, stars, galaxies, and the universe in large scale. The completion of courses in general physics provides a foundation that will expand the student’s worldview, bringing appreciation and understanding of nature's main processes. 

Note: High School Preparation: Courses in physics, chemistry, and four years of high school mathematics are required.  If this preparation is not complete, Evergreen Valley College offers courses to meet this preparation.  If the preparation is not complete, it may take more than two years to complete the AS-T degree.  

To be awarded the Associate Degree for Transfer, students must have the following:

- Completion of 60 CSU transferable semester units.

- A minimum of at least 2.0 GPA in CSU transferable courses (note that a higher GPA may be required in some institutions).

- Completion of at least 18 units in the major with a grade of “C” or better. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

- Certified completion of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) for CSU requirements.

Please Note: No more than 60-semester units are required for this degree and no additional requirements will be imposed by Evergreen Valley College.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Identify all of the physical quantities in a problem, and define the steps to model and solve real-world problems.

- Use inductive and deductive reasoning to analyze evidence to arrive at logical conclusions.

- Demonstrate proficiency in the assembly of experimental apparatuses to conduct and analyze measurements of physical phenomena.

- Assess experimental uncertainty to aid in making meaningful comparisons between experiment and theory.

The AA Degree in General Studies with Emphasis in Astronomy provides a lower-division science foundation for those interested in the field of astronomy. Astronomy amateurs, planetarium operators, science teachers, and future astronomy baccalaureate majors are potential students in this program. It incorporates courses in physics, requiring familiarity with the laws of physics to describe and predict astronomical events. The program outlines a course of study that emphasizes breadth in the physical sciences. This program also provides a robust foundation for students obtaining a credential in elementary science education. Students must complete each required area of emphasis course with a grade of “C” or better.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Demonstrate effective use of language when communicating scientific information, using methodological skepticism to scrutinize knowledge and formulate opinions about world situations.

- Analyze data collected in laboratory experimentation and formulate predictions using computer technology, mathematics, and consistent significant figures.

- Solve problems representing real-world situations using classical and/or modern physics.

- Demonstrate understanding of the scientific method, by clearly identifying its use in current scientific developments, and in historical scientific revolutions.

- Show personal responsibility and social awareness by exercising ethical leadership and balanced critique of new scientific developments and public affairs.

The Evergreen Valley College Nursing Program provides an inclusive learning environment that will enable the diverse learner to begin the process of life-long learning as a registered nurse to meet the healthcare needs of the community. By earning an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ADN), program graduates are eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-RN and are prepared for entry-level practice into the profession of nursing.

Please note: There is a separate application process for this program. Nursing Program Information Workshops, conducted throughout the year, provide additional information about the Nursing Program and selection process. For more information regarding the nursing program, contact the Nursing Program Office at (408) 270-6448 (Sequoia S207) or access the Evergreen Valley College web site: http://www.evc.edu/academics/divisions-departments/nursing-allied-health/associate-degree-in-nursing-program

Program Learning Outcomes

- Safe and Effective Care Environment-Provide safe and effective care consistent with professional standards and best practices.

- Health Promotion and maintenance- Promote optimal health outcomes for individuals, families, communities, and populations in a variety of practice settings

- Physiological integrity- Optimize nursing care utilizing clinical judgement based upon knowledge of biological sciences, pathophysiology, nutrition, pharmacology and growth and development to achieve maximum physiological integrity, and reduce the risk potential for the clients.

- Psychosocial integrity- Utilize therapeutic communication and cultural sensitivity to implement caring behaviors that support spiritual, mental, and social well-being of the client throughout the lifespan

- Professional Role of the Nurse- Function as a professional and competent nurse generalist while integrating ethical and legal principles.

The Associate in Arts in Music for Transfer degree is designed to prepare students to seamlessly transfer into the California State University (CSU) system and complete a baccalaureate degree in Music. A baccalaureate degree in Music cultivates strong performing, writing, analytical, and creative skills. It provides a sound foundation for students seeking careers in performance, arranging, church music, electronic, composition, musicology, ethnomusicology, and music education. 

To be awarded the Associate Degree for Transfer, students must have the following:

- Completion of 60 CSU transferable semester units.

- A minimum of at least 2.0 GPA in CSU transferable courses (note that a higher GPA may be required in some institutions).

- Completion of at least 18 units in the major with a grade of “C” or better. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

- Certified completion of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) for CSU requirements.

Please Note: No more than 60-semester units are required for this degree and no additional requirements will be imposed by Evergreen Valley College.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Analyze and compose harmonic and melodic examples in various styles including 20th century.

- Evaluate and critique musicality, technique, and style in musicians in rehearsal and performance.

- Perform on a designated instrument/voice integrating musical and technical abilities, creative interpretation and performance practice.

- Examine and analyze music in its socio-cultural context.

Mathematics has been an important academic discipline in its own right for over 2500 years. In addition, mathematics provides the foundation for the study of physical, biological, health and computer sciences, engineering, statistics, economics, and many other disciplines. Mathematics graduates are employed as computer programmers, actuaries, data analysts, financial analysts, operations researchers, and educators. Others continue their studies and pursue advanced degrees in business, medicine, and law.

The Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer (AS-T) degree is intended for students who plan to complete a baccalaureate degree in Mathematics or a related field of study at a California State University. Students who complete this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the AS-T will be required to complete no more than 60-semester units after transfer to earn a baccalaureate degree.

To be awarded the Associate Degree for Transfer, students must have the following:

- Completion of 60 CSU transferable semester units.

- A minimum of at least 2.0 GPA in CSU transferable courses (note that a higher GPA may be required in some institutions).

- Completion of at least 18 units in the major with a grade of “C” or better. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

- Certified completion of the CSU General Education-Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) requirements, or completion of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) for CSU requirements.

Please Note: No more than 60-semester units are required for this degree and no additional requirements will be imposed by Evergreen Valley College.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Develop creative and logical solutions to various abstract and practical problems.

- Use mathematics to model and solve applied problems in engineering and science.

- Demonstrate didactic reasoning to construct elementary proofs to theorems.

This Advanced Manufacturing Level 1 Certificate of Achievement provides the relevant knowledge and skills required for entry-level employment or internship for manufacturing technicians and assemblers. The subjects are taught with an emphasis on job-related skills required by manufacturing industries, using a practical approach using procedures, and standards used in the manufacturing industry.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Demonstrate competence in building, servicing, and testing circuits utilizing safe and industry-standard practices and procedures.

- Demonstrate how to assemble circuit boards, mechanical systems and electrical systems.

- Perform a material application process that includes material selection, application fabrication techniques, relevant testing, and necessary characterization technique based on the application.

- Demonstrate how to collect, analyze, interpret, and present numerical data to make effective decisions.