The Vocational Nursing curriculum provides students with skills that will afford them the opportunity to seek employment in hospitals, clinics, private physicians’ offices, and skilled nursing in extended and long-term care facilities.

Emphasis is on nursing theory, development and application of nursing skills in the basic care of individuals throughout the life span.

Upon completion of this curriculum, the student will receive a Certificate of Achievement and will be eligible to take the National Council Licensing Examination-Vocational Nurse (NCLEX-VN) and if successful will qualify to receive a license from the Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners regulations to practice in the State of California.

A grade of C or better in all Vocational Nursing coursework is required to meet the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners regulations.

Program Outcomes

- Utilize the nursing process in health promotion, restoration, and disease and illness prevention.

- Apply evidence-based practice in providing therapeutic nursing interventions for clients and families.

- Apply Quality Safety Education for Nursing (QSEN) knowledge, skills, and attitudes (ksa) to client care.

- Apply clinical reasoning skills to client care.

- Provide health education to individuals, families and communities.

- Demonstrate competency in vocational nursing procedural skills.

- Advocate for clients and families.

- Provide culturally sensitive nursing care.

Note: The following sequence must be followed.

The Registered Nursing Program curriculum provides students the opportunity to seek licensure as an RN and employment in a variety of health care settings. Emphasis is placed on nursing theory and concepts to promote, maintain, and restore health in individuals with common and complex health problems throughout the life span. Additionally, the development and application of the nursing knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to use the nursing process in the care of individuals are emphasized. Upon completion of the Registered Nursing curriculum, the student receives a Certificate of Achievement, an Associate Degree of Science, and is eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensing Examination Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN) exam and if successful will qualify to receive a license from the Board of Registered Nursing to practice nursing in the State of California.

Program Outcomes

- Engage in legal and ethical nursing practice that is patient-centered and culturally appropriate for individuals, families, and communities.

- Communicate effectively and collaboratively with the healthcare team, patient, family, and community in the delivery of nursing care.

- Utilize evidence-based practice in providing nursing care to patients across the lifespan.

- Integrate principles of quality improvement and safety into nursing practice within healthcare organizations and systems.

- Utilize technologies for the management of information and the delivery of patient care.

- Demonstrate leadership and professional behaviors that influence individuals and groups in the delivery of nursing care.

The Registered Nursing Program curriculum provides students the opportunity to seek licensure as an RN and employment in a variety of health care settings. Emphasis is placed on nursing theory and concepts to promote, maintain, and restore health in individuals with common and complex health problems throughout the life span. Additionally, the development and application of the nursing knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to use the nursing process in the care of individuals are emphasized. Upon completion of the Registered Nursing curriculum, the student receives a Certificate of Achievement, an Associate Degree of Science, and is eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensing Examination Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN) exam and if successful will qualify to receive a license from the Board of Registered Nursing to practice nursing in the State of California.

Program Outcomes

- Engage in legal and ethical nursing practice that is patient-centered and culturally appropriate for individuals, families, and communities.

- Communicate effectively and collaboratively with the healthcare team, patient, family, and community in the delivery of nursing care.

- Utilize evidence-based practice in providing nursing care to patients across the lifespan.

- Integrate principles of quality improvement and safety into nursing practice within healthcare organizations and systems.

- Utilize technologies for the management of information and the delivery of patient care.

- Demonstrate leadership and professional behaviors that influence individuals and groups in the delivery of nursing care.

The Commercial Music Occupational Skills Certificate prepares students for employment in a variety of commercial music and music production settings such as sound designer assistant, sound editor assistant, automation dialogue replacement assistant and sound recordists. They will gain skills in applying musical skills in audio production, audio signal flow, using recording equipment, signal processing and audio editing and post-production.

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

Program Outcomes

- Demonstrate conventional, industry-standard recording techniques including microphone selection and placement.

- Demonstrate proficiency in multi-track recording production by recording multi-track sessions that are enhanced with the use of compiled play-lists, quantization and elastic audio.

- Demonstrate proficiency in audio post-production by mixing a multi-track recording session so that elements of the mix are clear, and the frequency range, stereo width, and perception of depth/dynamics are all to industry standards.

The Certificate of Achievement in Music curriculum provides students with a broad foundation in music that will enable them to pursue a variety of musical paths including performance, composition, and music education. Students will develop performance skills through applied lessons and participation in ensembles, combined with a two-year sequence of music theory, aural skills/sight-reading, and keyboard proficiency courses. Students who complete the curriculum can seek entry-level employment as music educators, performers, music assistants, and musical leaders in liturgical/worship services. Prior to beginning the coursework in this program, students should have at least some experience in reading printed music and playing an instrument/voice.

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

Program Outcomes

- Utilize theoretical principles in the analysis and composition of music from various periods and styles.

- Demonstrate an advanced aural awareness of the melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic elements of tonal music. Display the musicianship skills necessary to participate successfully in various musical endeavors, including performance and composition.

- Present successful solo performances using appropriate repertoire for their chosen instrument/voice with technical proficiency, musicality and stylistic awareness. -

Perform and/or participate successfully in small and large ensembles, using time management, interpersonal skills, and musicality to assist in the production of collaborative musical work.

The Music Entrepreneurship Certificate at PCC is designed to embolden music students towards successful and sustainable careers in a rapidly changing artistic and business climate. In this program, students gain a portfolio of practical business-oriented skills as well as skills critical to the current musician like audio and video editing, effective music notation, concert or recital planning and the management of teaching studios. The program also develops entrepreneurial, creative, and collaborative skills, and can be completed on its own or in conjunction with a traditional music degree.

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

Program Outcomes

- Accurately describe current and emerging trends in the music industry, including new and emerging career trajectories.

- Exhibit flexibility with, and creative use, of audio, visual, musical and internet technology for use in the creation and promotion of their professional output.

- Develop effective business correspondence, such as business plans, marketing materials, and the like.

- Demonstrate an understanding of personal financial skills and the essential business skills required for a career in the music industry.

- Create a portfolio-level project, such as a recital, recording project, music video or business plan, that demonstrates skills in project planning, business, music, technology and entrepreneurship.

The Music Entrepreneurship Certificate at PCC is designed to embolden music students towards successful and sustainable careers in a rapidly changing artistic and business climate. In this program, students gain a portfolio of practical business-oriented skills as well as skills critical to the current musician like audio and video editing, effective music notation, concert or recital planning and the management of teaching studios. The program also develops entrepreneurial, creative, and collaborative skills, and can be completed on its own or in conjunction with a traditional music degree.

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

Program Outcomes

- Accurately describe current and emerging trends in the music industry, including new and emerging career trajectories.

- Exhibit flexibility with, and creative use, of audio, visual, musical, and internet technology for use in the creation and promotion of their professional output.

- Develop effective business correspondence, such as business plans, marketing materials, and the like.

- Demonstrate an understanding of personal financial skills and the essential business skills required for a career in the music industry.

- Create a portfolio-level project, such as a recital, recording project, music video or business plan, that demonstrates skills in project planning, business, music, technology and entrepreneurship.

The Associate in Arts for Transfer in Music (AA-T in Music degree) prepares students to transfer to a Bachelor of Arts degree program, a capstone, or terminal liberal arts degree with an emphasis on music. Students develop musical proficiency in theory, musicianship, and performance on their primary instrument or voice.

Students who plan to pursue a professional career in music (in performance, composition, jazz, music technology, education or graduate study) should pursue the Associate of Arts in Music (AA in Music degree) which prepares students to transfer to a Bachelor of Music degree program. Students develop musical proficiency in theory, musicianship, keyboard harmony and music history while preparing to successfully audition on their primary instrument or voice for acceptance into a university music department.

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.

Program Outcomes

- Utilize theoretical principles in the analysis and composition of the music of the common-practice period.

- Hear, internally, the melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic elements of the common-practice period. Display the musicianship skills necessary to participate successfully in various musical endeavors, including performance and composition.

- Present successful solo performances using appropriate repertoire for their chosen instrument/voice with technical proficiency, musicality, and stylistic awareness.

- Perform and/or participate successfully in small and large ensembles, using time management and interpersonal skills to assist in the production of collaborative musical work.

A degree in the Music major from Pasadena City College enables students to develop musical proficiency in Music Theory, Musicianship, Keyboard Harmony, and Performance in preparation for transfer to Bachelor of Music degree programs at the university level or for their career goals in the field of music. Music majors are expected to declare a primary performance area (instrument or voice), undertake applied lessons on their instrument, and perform in a large ensemble.

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 transfer institutions.

Program Outcomes

- Utilize theoretical principles in the analysis and composition of the music of the common-practice period.

- Hear, internally, the melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic elements of the common-practice period. Display the musicianship skills necessary to participate successfully in various musical endeavors, including performance and composition.

- Present successful solo performances using appropriate repertoire for their chosen instrument/voice with technical proficiency, musicality, and stylistic awareness.

- Perform and/or participate successfully in small and large ensembles, using time management and interpersonal skills to assist in the production of collaborative musical work.

- Using standard music references and resources (reference works, periodicals, software, etc.), write analytical, historical, critical, biographical, and research-oriented projects on topics in music.

The program prepares students to seek employment in medical offices or clinics performing administrative and clinical duties including records management, financial systems, laboratory procedures and medical transcription. Students must provide their own transportation to off-campus clinical sites. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in coordination with the American Association of Medical Assistants. Upon successful completion of the curriculum, a student is eligible to take the certification examination to become a Certified Medical Assistant offered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (convicted felons may not be eligible).

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

Program Outcomes

- Demonstrate and perform technical skills related to administrative and clinical duties utilizing current technology and OSHA/CLIA standards required in the medical ambulatory settings.

- Exhibit professionalism, skills required for employment and interpersonal skills in a culturally diverse community.

- Apply cognitive skills to analyze, synthesize and evaluate ideas and information in a medical ambulatory setting.