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.

The Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer (AS-T) prepares a student for transfer into the CSU system for further study in pure or applied mathematics. Earning a 4-year degree in mathematics prepares students for careers in which mathematical skills are in great demand, such as science, technology, engineering, computer science, business, industry, medicine, education or government.

The goal of this degree is to provide a clear pathway for transfer students applying to California State University (CSU). Completion of the Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer (AS-T) ensures transfer students will complete the lower-division general education requirements as well as the articulated lower division major requirements for the bachelor’s degree in Mathematics prior to transferring. The Associate in Science Degree in Mathematics for Transfer degree 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-CSU) 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.

Program Outcomes

- Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

- Increase the ability to read, write, and discuss mathematics.

- Develop an understanding of the usefulness of mathematics to other disciplines and life.

The curriculum prepares students to work in the metal processing trades. Emphasis is on basic manufacturing principles. The program qualifies students to seek employment in the areas of instrumentation, mold making, tool and die general machining, industrial maintenance, and research and development. The curriculum includes basic manufacturing principles, technical mathematics including trigonometry, principles of metallurgy, quality assurance practices, tool design and manufacturing, physics of metal processing, computer numerical control machining (CNC), principles and operations of the electro-discharge machine (EDM), and product design.

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

Program Outcomes

- Demonstrate an understanding of basic manufacturing principles.

- Apply the skills need for: Instrumentation, mold making, tool and die general machining, industrial maintenance, and research and development.

The curriculum prepares students to work in the metal processing trades. Emphasis is on basic manufacturing principles. The program qualifies students to seek employment in the areas of instrumentation, mold making, tool and die general machining, industrial maintenance, and research and development. The curriculum includes basic manufacturing principles, technical mathematics including trigonometry, principles of metallurgy, quality assurance practices, tool design and manufacturing, physics of metal processing, computer numerical control machining (CNC), principles and operations of the electro-discharge machine (EDM), and product design.

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

Program Outcomes

- Demonstrate an understanding of basic manufacturing principles.

- Apply the skills need for: Instrumentation, mold making, tool and die general machining, industrial maintenance, and research and development.

This curriculum prepares students to seek employment as entry-level machinists. Emphasis is on entry-level skills: technical drawing, drill press, lathes, vertical milling machine operation, part set-up, basic inspection, and process plan development. Technical mathematics applications for industry.

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

Program Outcomes

- Develop safety protocols for duty areas and machinery equipment.

- Analyze inspection results to update procedures utilizing machinery equipment.

- Develop process plans to achieve a high level of accuracy from machinery equipment.

This program of study provides students with insight into the study of language and language behavior. The theoretical foundations of linguistics provide the basis for gaining insight into language structure and use. Multidisciplinary in nature, this area of emphasis includes social, psychological, and historical aspects of language. The goal of this field of study is to develop a student’s capacity to observe, assess, and analyze how language operates. Students who complete this area of emphasis are prepared for advanced study in Linguistics and Foreign Languages at CSU, UC, and private universities. Employment in education, research, communication, psychology, speech pathology, cultural studies, and child development typically requires an advanced degree.

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

- Demonstrate understanding of the systems and functions of human languages.

- Use critical thinking skills to analyze and synthesize various aspects of human languages.

The Library Technology Program prepares students for entry-level Library Assistants and more specialized higher-level Library Technician positions in all types of libraries under the supervision of a librarian. Coursework includes hands-on instruction in library operations and services, including training in the use of specialized automated library systems, library service principles, and essential workplace customer service, technology, and workplace communication skills. The program highlights job-related skills and practices needed to enter and succeed in the library workplace as well as continuing education opportunities for those currently employed. PCC’s Certificate of Achievement program is aligned with the American Library Association’s Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC – http://ala-apa.org/lssc/).

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

Program Outcomes

- Articulate library principles, roles, and service issues related to the diverse communities libraries serve.

- Demonstrate library workplace skills by performing various library technician job duties.

- Demonstrate understanding of successful library service by analyzing library staff interactions with library users.

The Library Technology Program prepares students for entry-level Library Assistants and more specialized higher-level Library Technician positions in all types of libraries under the supervision of a librarian. Coursework includes hands-on instruction in library operations and services, including training in the use of specialized automated library systems, library service principles, and essential workplace customer service, technology, and workplace communication skills. The program highlights job-related skills and practices needed to enter and succeed in the library workplace as well as continuing education opportunities for those currently employed. PCC’s Certificate of Achievement program is aligned with the American Library Association’s Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC – http://ala-apa.org/lssc/).

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

Program Outcomes

- Articulate library principles, roles, and service issues related to the diverse communities libraries serve.

- Demonstrate library workplace skills by performing various library technician job duties.

- Demonstrate understanding of successful library service by analyzing library staff interactions with library users.

Students completing the program in Laser Technology will learn the scientific principles of optics, fiber-optics, and lasers. Technicians will be instructed on the processes and equipment incorporating these devices in electronic and electro-optics systems. This training will prepare students to become technicians who work on products or devices in manufacturing, communications, defense, homeland security, medical, information technology, energy, environmental monitoring, lighting, displays, and entertainment. This program will prepare students for entry-level employment as photonics or photonics-related technician. This curriculum will first present a foundation of the electronics curriculum core, which is critical to the success of the student in the optics/laser technology portion of the program and in general in the electro-optic industry.

Along with gaining a strong electronics background, students will spend more than 40 percent of their time in the lab training on a variety of industrial lasers and optical systems to prepare the student for an easy transition into the optical and laser technology workforce. Completion of this course of study will provide students with the skills to work as a technician in the optics and laser support fields. Students will have demonstrated knowledge in laser systems, electronics, optics, and electro-optics. In particular, graduates will be prepared for a variety of careers in design and manufacturing, materials processing, communications, medical applications, semiconductor fabrication, optical systems, electronics, military applications, sales, and education.

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

Program Outcomes

- Recognize and describe the purposes of different optical components and systems, including lenses, mirrors, prisms, windows, diffraction gratings, polarizers, waveplates, optical fibers, lasers, LEDs, detectors, cameras, and optoelectronics.

- Demonstrate effective application of optical devices to generate, manipulate, and/or detect light.

- Operate safely high-energy, high-voltage laser systems to comply with ANSI and OSHA standards required in industrial laboratory environments.

- Apply the quality assurance (QA) practices required to inspect optical components to ISO10110 drawing standards and/or military specifications (MIL SPECS), and measure their performance using the industrial tools of an optics fabrication shop.

- Perform the technical tasks required to characterize of a precision optical system, such as the measurement of a system's transmitted wavefront error or its performance in the creation of high-resolution images.

- Integrate relevant electronic components into laser optical systems.

- Communicate technical ideas, procedures, and results with professionals in written, oral or graphic format.

Students completing the program in Laser Technology will learn the scientific principles of optics, fiber-optics, and lasers. Technicians will be instructed on the processes and equipment incorporating these devices in electronic and electro-optics systems. This training will prepare students to become technicians who work on products or devices in manufacturing, communications, defense, homeland security, medical, information technology, energy, environmental monitoring, lighting, displays, and entertainment. This program will prepare students for entry-level employment as photonics or photonics-related technician. This curriculum will first present a foundation of the electronics curriculum core, which is critical to the success of the student in the optics/laser technology portion of the program and in general in the electro-optic industry.

Along with gaining a strong electronics background, students will spend more than 40 percent of their time in the lab training on a variety of industrial lasers and optical systems to prepare the student for an easy transition into the optical and laser technology workforce. Completion of this course of study will provide students with the skills to work as a technician in the optics and laser support fields. Students will have demonstrated knowledge in laser systems, electronics, optics, and electro-optics. In particular, graduates will be prepared for a variety of careers in design and manufacturing, materials processing, communications, medical applications, semiconductor fabrication, optical systems, electronics, military applications, sales, and education.

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

Program Outcomes

- Recognize and describe the purposes of different optical components and systems, including lenses, mirrors, prisms, windows, diffraction gratings, polarizers, waveplates, optical fibers, lasers, LEDs, detectors, cameras, and optoelectronics.

- Demonstrate effective application of optical devices to generate, manipulate, and/or detect light.

- Operate safely high-energy, high-voltage laser systems to comply with ANSI and OSHA standards required in industrial laboratory environments.

- Apply the quality assurance (QA) practices required to inspect optical components to ISO10110 drawing standards and/or military specifications (MIL SPECS), and measure their performance using the industrial tools of an optics fabrication shop.

- Perform the technical tasks required to characterize of a precision optical system, such as the measurement of a system's transmitted wavefront error or its performance in the creation of high-resolution images.

- Integrate relevant electronic components into laser optical systems.

- Communicate technical ideas, procedures, and results with professionals in written, oral or graphic format.