This certificate will introduce students to sustainability principles, community engagement, education and outreach, and policy governance. Completion provides a pathway to jobs as entry-level sustainability assistants and coordinators, community engagement representatives, researcher assistants, customer service representatives, and project management assistants. This program is not intended as a substitute for any credit certificate or Associate degree. It is recommended that students have an intermediate or higher skill level in ESL.

This certificate will introduce students to sustainability principles, practices in organics micro-composting, and sustainable food systems. Completion provides a pathway to jobs as entry-level micro-composter operators, sustainable food system technicians, sales representatives, and project management assistants. This program is not intended as a substitute for any credit certificate or Associate degree. It is recommended that students have an intermediate or higher skill level in ESL.

This program involves the scientific study of society, social institutions, and social relationships. The course of study provides students the opportunity to acquire skills in research, information gathering, analytical and critical thinking, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication.

This program involves the understanding of the history, sociology, and politics of women, gender, and sexuality in society. The program examines gender and sexuality-based oppression throughout history, and also the ways in which women have taken power over their lives. Students will better understand the impact of women, gender, and sexuality on various cultures at various times, and evaluate changing social patterns and the effects of institutions and cultural assumptions. The program can lead to a variety of careers, including a community organizer, political lobbyist and political strategist. This degree may also prepare the student for further study at the baccalaureate level.

Note: The Women Studies degree has been converted into Social Justice Studies Associate Degree for Transfer. Current students can still obtain the traditional Women Studies degree as long as they have maintained continuous enrollment at SMC. 

The Stage Lighting, Sound and Projection Certificate provides academic instruction, hands-on practical training, and experiential learning in the specific areas of Lighting, Sound, and Projection for Theatre and Live Events. Students will work with advanced technology and materials in the use of Intelligent Lighting Systems, Sound, and Projection equipment.

This Certificate provides rigorous academic instruction and practical training for students to attain skills and knowledge in Scenic Design and Construction.

Upon completion of the program, students will demonstrate knowledge and basic skills in the area of set building, construction and painting techniques.

The Technical Theatre Program provides rigorous academic instruction, hands-on practical training, and experiential learning in several areas of technical theatre production. Through coursework as well as practical work on theatrical productions, students are trained in Stagecraft, Stage Lighting, Projection, Stage Sound, Scenic and Prop Construction, Stage Management, Stage Costuming, and Stage Make-Up.

The Technical Theatre Program provides rigorous academic instruction, hands-on practical training, and experiential learning in several areas of technical theatre production. Through coursework as well as practical work on theatrical productions, students are trained in Stagecraft, Stage Lighting, Projection, Stage Sound, Scenic and Prop Construction, Stage Management, Stage Costuming, and Stage Make-Up.

The Certificate of Completion introduces students to the field and practice of rehabilitation therapy, including occupational, physical and speech therapy. Students learn the essential job duties and responsibilities of a Rehabilitation Aide and experience clinical hands-on practice with the equipment, machines, and tools. The students explore the history, ethics and common muscular anatomy, diagnoses, and associated precautions, and body mechanic and movement terms used in these health care fields.

Upon completion of this certificate, students will demonstrate the ability to plan, implement, and oversee waste management programs aimed at implementing Zero Waste principles and sustainability practices for individuals, businesses, and communities. Additionally, students will demonstrate the ability to write proposals and policy using correct terminology, principles, and CA legislation and regulations regarding waste, recycling, sustainable resource management, and zero waste systems.