The Occupational Skills Certificate in Archaeological Fieldwork prepares students for entry-level work in cultural resource management. The program provides opportunities for students to actively engage in archaeological research in both a field and laboratory setting. Courses are designed to introduce students to a diverse range of professional skills, including survey and excavation techniques, mapping and documentation, and artifact identification, processing, and analysis.

An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Employ archaeological survey, mapping, and excavation techniques in an active fieldwork setting.

- Distinguish between the various attributes used to identify archaeological sites, features, and artifact forms.

- Examine basic methodologies and techniques used in the processing and analysis of artifacts.

- Assess the legal, operational, and ethical issues guiding archaeological research, cultural resource management, and heritage preservation.

As libraries and other types of organizations begin digitizing their local and special collection materials, this frequently means that librarians and library assistants find themselves working with archival and manuscript materials for which they have no training. Understanding how archival collections are appraised, handled, arranged, described, and preserved better prepares library staff for working with these unique materials. Similarly, libraries and other cultural heritage organizations today must ensure that digital information of long-term value, both “born digital” and reformatted content, is preserved to remain accessible and usable over time. This Certificate of Achievement expands on the coursework of the Digitization Skills Certificate to include archival practices, digital image editing and digital preservation skills sets that will better prepare students for work in archives, special collections and the digitization field.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Analyze the selection, technical and copyright issues that impact the success of archival and digital projects.

- Apply established digitization protocols and standards to produce digital representations of archival materials.

- Apply established protocols and metadata standards to provide access to digital objects in digital asset management systems.

- Analyze methods, issues and best practices for handling, organizing, and preservation of archival collections.

- Evaluate digital preservation strategies, methods and tools to determine what may be appropriate for particular material types, users and institutions. - Demonstrate proficiency in basic digital image editing, processing, and manipulation techniques.

Yoga Teacher Training is designed to deepen students’ understanding of yoga by investigating the biomechanics of yoga postures, learning to use anatomical cueing for proper alignment in poses, examining effective teaching techniques for a variety of settings, and exploring the history and philosophy of yoga.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Identify core principles of Hatha Yoga.

- Examine skills for instructing yoga, including verbal cues, sequences, variations, adjustments, and modifications.

- Illustrate stress management techniques with yoga poses.

- Describe the philosophy of yoga through history and the development of asanas.

- Design and execute a 60-minute Yoga class.

Yoga Teacher Training is designed to deepen students’ understanding of yoga by investigating the biomechanics of yoga postures, learning to use anatomical cueing for proper alignment in poses, examining effective teaching techniques for a variety of settings, and exploring the history and philosophy of yoga.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Identify core principles of Hatha Yoga.

- Examine skills for instructing yoga, including verbal cues, sequences, variations, adjustments, and modifications.

- Illustrate stress management techniques with yoga poses.

- Describe the philosophy of yoga through history and the development of asanas.

- Design and execute a 60-minute Yoga class.

The Jewelry/Metalworking certificate provides technical skills in Jewelry design and fabrication. Skills cover metal sawing, filing, sanding, forming, silver soldering, fusing, cold connections, patina, polishing, casting, basic stone setting, and mixed materials. Concepts cover research, sketches, models, and the realization of physical metal forms by hand. Students will develop a portfolio of work that will enable them to apply for jobs in the Jewelry field. All courses in this certificate require literacy and proficiency in writing and math. Projects require written, oral, and visual presentations as well as the application of basic math and chemistry principles and skills.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program outcomes

- Understand and apply the vocabulary of the jewelry field, tools and materials, design research, and the process of jewelry designs and constructions.

- Produce original jewelry/objects that demonstrate and understanding of design principles, fabrication, casting, and advanced jewelry/metalworking techniques.

- Analyze and evaluate the jewelry/objects utilizing the critique process.

The Jewelry/Metalworking certificate provides technical skills in Jewelry design and fabrication. Skills cover metal sawing, filing, sanding, forming, silver soldering, fusing, cold connections, patina, polishing, casting, basic stone setting, and mixed materials. Concepts cover research, sketches, models, and the realization of physical metal forms by hand. Students will develop a portfolio of work that will enable them to apply for jobs in the Jewelry field. All courses in this certificate require literacy and proficiency in writing and math. Projects require written, oral, and visual presentations as well as the application of basic math and chemistry principles and skills.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Understand and apply the vocabulary of the jewelry field, tools and materials, design research, and the process of jewelry designs and constructions.

- Produce original jewelry/objects that demonstrate and understanding of design principles, fabrication, casting, and advanced jewelry/metalworking techniques.

- Analyze and evaluate the jewelry/objects utilizing the critique process.

An AA-T in Law, Public Policy, and Society is intended as good preparation for students interested in law school upon completion of a bachelor’s degree. This interdisciplinary area emphasizes the development of logical, analytical and communication skills; introduces students to the legal field; and prepares students for further study in a variety of majors such as Philosophy, Economics, Political Science, Communication Studies, History, or Social and Behavioral Sciences. Students who opt to pursue this course of study are encouraged to engage in further exploration of one or more specific majors as they select electives for degree completion.

PLEASE NOTE: The courses that universities and colleges require for transfer vary. When selecting courses for transfer purposes, students should consult with Counseling Services to determine the particular transfer requirements of specific institutions.

Requirements for the Major

All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. All courses must be numbered 1-99. Students must complete a minimum of 18-19 units, as set forth in the two tables below.

The Associate in Arts for Transfer degree in Law, Public Policy, and Society will be awarded upon completion of coursework totaling 60 California State University (CSU) transferable units including the major 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, or P if the course is graded on a P/NP basis. (Students completing this degree are not required to fulfill additional PCC graduation requirements)

Program Outcomes

- Analyze social science concepts and theories.

- Evaluate diverse viewpoints related to the human experience. - Produce evidence-based arguments.

The Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer Degree is designed for future elementary or special education teachers. The study of Education prepares students to take leadership roles in strengthening schools, advancing research and scholarship, and improving education policy. The AA-T in Elementary Teacher Education fosters exploration of a broad range of topics in the field of education and provides a strong foundation for students who aspire to become teachers in Pre K-12 schools or college and offers preparation for aspiring teachers who are considering Credential Programs. Credential programs prepare students to become professional educators, integrating the tools of theory and research to improve classroom practice. The AA-T degree in Elementary Teacher Education prepares future elementary or special education teachers.

Completion of an approved California community college Associate in Arts degree in Elementary Teacher Education will satisfy CSU’s Liberal Studies B.A. degree major preparation courses at several schools. Or, students may prepare for the Child Development major at various CSU schools. Students may also prepare for the Urban Learning or Mexican American Studies majors at CSULA and for the Gender, Ethnicity, and Multicultural Studies major at Cal Poly – Pomona.

The Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree in Elementary Teacher Education Degree Requirements:

1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to California State University.

2. The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements.

3. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.

4. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

5. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of “C” or better, or P if the course is graded on a P/NP basis.

Program Outcomes

- Demonstrate critical thinking skills, specifically in relation to a liberal arts curriculum.

- Demonstrate an understanding of the ways that a liberal arts education helps to illuminate the human condition.

- Demonstrate reading skills relevant to liberal arts study.

- Demonstrate writing skills relevant to liberal arts study.