The paralegal profession is one of the fastest-growing job fields in the nation. Paralegals hold increasingly important and high-paying positions at large and small law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies, banks, real estate and insurance companies, nonprofit organizations, Silicon Valley startups, and freelance paralegal businesses. Evergreen Valley College’s Paralegal Studies Program prepares graduates to work as a “paralegal” or “legal assistant” under California law (Business and Professions Code Section 6450). The Paralegal Studies Certificate requires students to complete 24 units of classes, enabling graduates to comply with this law and enter the workforce as paralegals or legal assistants.

Program Learning Outcomes 

- Describe the legal profession’s basic ethical guidelines and their importance, applying them in practice situations.

- Analyze a client’s case, determining the legal issues to be addressed and the legal rules that apply.

The paralegal profession is one of the fastest-growing job fields in the nation. Paralegals hold increasingly important and high-paying positions at large and small law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies, banks, real estate and insurance companies, nonprofit organizations, and Silicon Valley startups. Evergreen Valley College’s Paralegal Studies Program prepares graduates to work as a “paralegal” or “legal assistant” under California law (Business and Professions Code Section 6450). A student will qualify for an Associate in Science degree by completing all core requirements with a grade of “C” or better in addition to the college's general education requirements.

Program Learning Outcomes 

- Describe the legal profession’s basic ethical guidelines and their importance, applying them in practice situations.

- Analyze a client’s case, determining the legal issues to be addressed and the legal rules that apply.

The paralegal profession is one of the fastest-growing job fields in the nation. Paralegals hold increasingly important and high-paying positions at large and small law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies, banks, real estate and insurance companies, nonprofit organizations, and Silicon Valley startups. Evergreen Valley College’s Paralegal Studies Program prepares graduates to work as a “paralegal” or “legal assistant” under California law (Business and Professions Code Section 6450). A student will qualify for an Associate in Arts degree by completing all core requirements with a grade of “C” or better in addition to the college's general education requirements.

Program Learning Outcomes 

- Describe the legal profession’s basic ethical guidelines and their importance, applying them in practice situations.

- Analyze a client’s case, determining the legal issues to be addressed and the legal rules that apply.

The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer (AA-T) degree will prepare students with the strong foundation necessary for pursuing studies at the university level in various careers in the health, fitness, and sports industries. Career options include sports coach, strength and conditioning specialist, athletic director, physical therapist, personal trainer, health club owner, exercise physiologist, sports psychologist, sports management and athletic trainer.  The AA-T in Kinesiology is intended for students who plan to complete a baccalaureate degree in Kinesiology or a related field of study at California State University (CSU). 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 AA-T in Kinesiology 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

- Demonstrate an understanding of the basic structure of the human body and how its various systems respond.

- Explain the importance of lifetime fitness in today’s society.

- Identify the values or code of ethics related to the major that reflects one’s respect for different ideas, peoples, and cultures.

- Demonstrate oral and written competence in the major field.

This Certificate of Achievement program is designed to develop the translation and interpreting skills necessary for service as a Vietnamese-English interpreter in public and private sectors, such as the courts, law firms, medical organizations, state agencies, public schools, and businesses. This program is specifically designed to prepare students to pass the State of California Court Interpreter Certification Exam and the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters Exam. Students must complete each course with a grade of “C” or better.

Minimum Requirements:

- Students must be fluent in English and Vietnamese and have a speaking proficiency equivalent to that of a native speaker.

- Students are required to take a bilingual proficiency assessment.

- Students should have completed at least one term of college English.

- Students must submit a Translation & Interpreting application to the Language Arts Division Office.

- Students must attend an orientation.

Program Learning Outcomes:

- Demonstrate knowledge of translation theory and practice, and apply skills learned to specific situations encountered in Vietnamese translation and interpreting field.

- Apply common techniques and strategies to gain advanced interpreting skills to improve accuracy and speed.

- Implement knowledge and skills learned to further prepare for legal and medical interpreting certification exams.

- Demonstrate an understanding of linguistic and cultural issues in translation and interpreting from English to Vietnamese, and vice versa.

This certificate program is designed to prepare students for a career in legal/court interpretation. The courses in this program are designed to prepare students to pass the State of California Court Interpreter Certification Exam.  All program participants must be fluent in Spanish and English. Students must complete each course with a grade of ‘C’ or better.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Apply the terminology used in translating and interpreting.

- Differentiate between translating and interpreting.

- Apply grammar and composition rules correctly.

- Translate sentences and texts from English to Spanish.

- Demonstrate appropriate grammar terminology through a verbal discussion.

- Identify the syntactic differences and similarities between Spanish and English.

- Identify text type and audience in order to execute translation decisions.

- Apply the appropriate use of sight translation in various settings.

- Interpret complex proceedings up to 145+ wpm.

- Use consecutive interpretation in the appropriate situations in court and hospital settings.

The Associate in Science in Nutrition and Dietetics for Transfer (AS-T) degree offers students basic knowledge in human anatomy or physiology, psychology, chemistry, and nutrition. Students with a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics find employment within a wide range of organizations, such as medical facilities, research labs, government agencies, universities, pharmaceutical companies, and the food industry.  This degree is also an excellent preparation for students planning to continue their education in medicine, public health and/or allied health sciences. 

The AS-T in Nutrition and Dietetics is intended for students who plan to complete a baccalaureate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or a related field of study at California State University (CSU). 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 in Nutrition and Dietetics 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.

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 the role of nutrients and healthy food preparations for optimal health and well-being.

- Identify nutrition-related chronic diseases by applying knowledge of nutrient functions, food sources and physiologic systems.

- Explain how genetics and lifestyle factors affect nutritional and health status.

- Assess a diet for nutrient adequacy using a current computerized USDA database.

The Associate in Arts in Child and Adolescent Development for Transfer (AA-T) degree will prepare students with the strong foundation necessary for pursuing studies at the university level in various careers in teaching, child care settings, or other fields related to children and their families from infancy through adolescence.  

The AA-T in Child and Adolescent Development is intended for students who plan to complete a baccalaureate degree in Child and Adolescent Development or a related field of study at California State University (CSU). 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 AA-T in Child and Adolescent Development 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

- Analyze the psychological, physical and cognitive influences on child development.

- Evaluate different perspectives that affect the growth and socialization experiences of children and adolescents.

- Identify developmental activities for children from infancy through adolescence.

- Assess how socialization and culture impact the lives of children and families.

- Apply observation and assessments to create appropriate environments.

The Social Justice Studies-Ethnic Studies Program is an academic curriculum composed of courses that critically explore, through interdisciplinary means, the past and present experiences of disempowered racial and ethnic minority groups in the United States. In order to recognize the complex aspects of ethnic identity. Our program focuses on five themes: 1) diaspora, 2) colonialism, 3) ethnic relations, 4) dominant-minority relations, and 5) community formation. We explore these and related topics from a variety of perspectives, always conscious of how they intersect with gender, sexuality, class, and nation. Ethnic Studies students have followed many career paths that include: Education, Law, Social Work, Immigrant Rights, Administration of Justice, Civil Rights, Politics, Government, Community and Housing Development, Community Organizing and more.

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:

- Critically analyze the socio-historical origins, processes, and consequences of dominance and subordination in regard to race, ethnicity, and other underrepresented groups.

- Compare and assess the socio-historical evolution of major ethnic groups in the United States and test the validity of various integration theories. 

- Assess the racial history of the United States using relevant sociological terminology.

The Social Justice Studies-Chicanx Studies Program is an academic curriculum composed of courses that critically explore, through interdisciplinary means, the past and present experiences of Chicanx/Latinx minority groups in the United States. The Social Justice Studies-Chicanx Studies Program Studies program strives to begin meeting the educational obligation to a multicultural community. The Social Justice Studies-Chicanx Studies Program examines the past and present experiences of Chicanx and others of Latin American decent. The Social Justice Studies-Chicanx Studies Program courses are designed to prepare students to serve the Chicanx/Latinx community, to become aware of the culture and heritage and to develop a critical assessment of the social, political and economic experience of this community. The interdisciplinary nature of our Social Justice Studies-Chicanx Studies Program prepares students for transfer to four-year universities that offer upper-division majors in this area. Social Justice Studies-Chicanx Studies Program Studies students have followed many career paths that include: Education, Law, Social Work, Immigrant Rights, Administration of Justice, Civil Rights, Politics, Government, Community and Housing Development, Community Organizing and more.

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

- Critically analyze the socio-historical origins, processes, and consequences of dominance and subordination in regard to race, ethnicity, and other underrepresented groups.

- Compare and assess the socio-historical evolution of major ethnic groups in the United States and test the validity of various integration theories.

- Assess the racial history of the United States using relevant sociological terminology.