A Race, Anti-Racism, Culture, and Ethnicity (RACE) Certificate uses an intersectional and comparative approach to focus on a specific ethno-racial exploration of privilege and power. It enables students to demonstrate their understanding of differences based on race, ethnicity, and culture while strengthening their knowledge of the histories of culturally diverse communities. It enables them to analyze racial and ethnic theories, anti-racism practices, and social movements, building a foundation for civic engagement.

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

🗸 Critically examine and discuss race, ethnicity, and culture within the frameworks of politics, society, and history.
🗸 Apply an intersectional and interdisciplinary approach to analyze race and anti-racism in relation to perennial 21st-century challenges.
🗸 Critically examine and discuss race, ethnicity, and culture within the frameworks of power, privilege, and social change.

The Certificate of Competency: Low-Intermediate – Noncredit ESL enables beginning English as a Second Language (ESL) learners to develop basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to communicate in familiar situations at work, school, and in the community. The program allows students working towards their personal, academic, and professional goals.  The minimum total number of hours to be completed in the required courses is 198 hours (ESL 511 = 108 hours; ESL 512 = 90 hours).  

This certificate is awarded by the ESL Department and is not displayed on the official college transcript.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Communicate effectively at the low-intermediate level of proficiency.

- Differentiate main ideas from details in oral and written communication at the low-intermediate level of proficiency.

- Compose and edit sentence and paragraph writing at the low-intermediate level of proficiency.

- Demonstrate the ability to use information technology at the low-intermediate level of proficiency.

- Demonstrate the awareness of social justice at the low-intermediate level of proficiency.

This Certificate of Competency: Intermediate – Noncredit ESL helps ESL learners to strengthen their oral and written communication skills in both familiar and unfamiliar situations at work, school, and in the community. The program allows students to enroll in and complete the required courses at no cost, with the exception of textbooks, and assists them in working towards their personal, academic, and professional goals. The minimum total number of hours to be completed in the required courses is 198 hours (ESL 521 = 108 hours; ESL 522 = 90 hours).

This certificate is awarded by the ESL Department and is not displayed on the official college transcript.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Communicate effectively at the intermediate level of proficiency.

- Differentiate main ideas from details in oral and written communication at the intermediate level of proficiency.

- Compose and edit paragraph writing at the intermediate level of proficiency.

- Demonstrate the ability to use information technology at the intermediate level of proficiency.

- Demonstrate the awareness of social justice at the intermediate level of proficiency.

This curriculum provides training for entry-level accounting positions including general accounting clerks, bookkeepers, and similar workers in banks and business firms. Graduates from this program are qualified to meet the demands of offices requiring technical skills in general accounting and computerized bookkeeping. A grade of “C” or better in each course is required to receive a certificate.

Program Learning Outcomes:

- Apply knowledge of payroll and tax accounting to identify and record economic events.

- Prepare and record accounting entries in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles using both manual and computerized accounting systems.

- Create and analyze financial statements and communicate results to end users.

Behavioral Intake and Assessment Certificate Program (BIA-CP) is designed to assist students with developing specialized and professional skill sets required for entry level employment opportunities with community mental and behavioral health service providers.  This course focuses on training students on important skills including but not limited to, foundations of intake and assessment procedures, in-outpatient services, clerical knowledge and practices, administrative and management principles, coordinating patient care with healthcare service providers in the community all while applying the guidelines of a multiple disciplinary team approach.  

Program Learning Outcomes

- Identify intake and assessment screenings

- Apply intake and assessment screening methods

- Demonstrate strategic problem-solving skills

- Collect data on evidence-based research

- Explore resources in the community

- Integrate career growth resources

The Funeral Service Attendant Certificate program serves as an foundational exploration of both theoretical and practical knowledge essential for eventual professional licensure within the funeral service industry. This program is designed to assist individuals in assessing their level of interest in the field and in gauging their suitability for further, formal vocational training in funeral service education. Successful completion of this program will equip students with the foundational competencies necessary for securing an entry-level position as a Funeral Service Assistant. The curriculum encompasses a structured series of courses meticulously crafted to impart the requisite knowledge and skills enabling students to proficiently fulfill the responsibilities inherent to the role of a funeral service attendant.

Career Opportunities

Office Administrator, Groundskeeper, Pre-need Sales Representative, Funeral Service Attendant, Removal Technician

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

🗸 Understand the historical evolution of modern funeral practices and their connection to the preparation of human remains

🗸 Expand knowledge of contemporary and emerging methods of disposition within the funeral service industry.

🗸 Explain various types of funeral and memorial ceremonies, including their significance and variations.

🗸 Discuss the dynamics of interactions between funeral directors and grieving families during the immediate aftermath of a death.

🗸 Apply effective verbal and non-verbal communication techniques to support client-families in navigating the grieving process during funeral services

The Funeral Service Arranger Certificate program provides a comprehensive examination of communication skills, emphasizing the multifaceted role of the funeral director as a facilitator, counselor, and caregiver. It encompasses a range of vital topics, including the application of specific communication and counseling techniques within the context of funeral service practice, the understanding of both normal and abnormal grief reactions, addressing issues related to children and death, crisis intervention counseling, and strategies for managing stress and preventing burnout.

In addition to the communication and counseling components, this program introduces students to the intricate legal landscape underpinning the funeral industry. It covers an array of essential topics, such as the sources of law, the legal status of a deceased human body, responsibilities concerning burial, rights pertaining to funeral arrangements and final disposition, liability associated with funeral expenses, considerations regarding torts involving the deceased and funeral directors, as well as discussions on wills, estates, probate, cemeteries, crematories, and state and federal laws and regulations. An emphasis is also placed on the exploration of personal and professional ethics that guide decision-making and actions related to the dignified treatment of the deceased.

Furthermore, the Funeral Service Arranger Certificate program delves into the realm of merchandising within the context of the funeral service profession. It covers the construction and features of caskets, outer burial containers, and other funeral-related products, and offers a comprehensive examination of pricing strategies, display techniques, presentation methods, and the effective management of funeral merchandise.

Career Opportunities

Funeral Service Attendant, Removal Technician, Cemetery Counselor, Funeral Service Arranger, Funeral Director, Funeral Service Supervisor, Funeral Service Manager, and Cemetery Manager.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

✓ Analyze and apply statutory laws and judicial decisions relevant to the funeral service profession.

✓ Comprehend the principles of torts, criminal law, and contract law as they pertain to the field of funeral service.

✓ Analyze and understand pertinent facts, issues, laws, and legal reasoning in the context of funeral service practices.

✓ Exhibit ethical, moral, and legal behavior in all aspects concerning the disposition of human remains.

✓ Understand the role of a counselor within the funeral home setting. Develop a comprehensive funeral service merchandising plan, encompassing merchandise selection and pricing strategies.

✓ Describe the features and components of funeral merchandise to client families.

The Multilingual Learner Teaching Certificate of Achievement provides educators the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure full access and active participation of multilingual learners (MLs) in early learning settings.

The 10-unit certificate requires 8 courses, each of which targets key concepts and competencies foundational to dual/multilingual learning and development, including but not limited to first and second language acquisition, cultural and contextual factors, teaching multilingual learners and supporting their families, and curriculum planning for multilingual children in early learning settings.

Career Opportunities

Paraprofessional (PreK-3rd grade); Early Childhood Assistant Educators; Early Childhood Educators with specialization in dual language learning; ML coach; ML professional development provider.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

✓ Communicate their understanding of education and human development through written, oral and visual presentations in various professional and academic contexts.

✓ Demonstrate an understanding of education and human development theories, trends and needs of young children by developing and maintaining healthy, safe, respectful, challenging and culturally responsive learning environments.

✓ Critically assess their own teaching and learning experiences through critical thinking and reflection that will guide and inform their practice.

The Certificate of Achievement in User Experience and Interaction Design approaches UX and other forms of product design through a human-centered approach, placing users and their needs as the focus of the work. This includes everything from creating effective and enjoyable user experiences to ethical and safe interactions between the user research and the product. The program begins with the foundational concepts of good design: human-computer interaction, usability, user experience, and user research.

Students will conduct user research to gain insights into real users; their backgrounds, goals, and behaviors. Customer insights will be used to develop scenarios and storyboards to formulate early visuals of the design concept. Students will have the opportunity to use leading software tools to bring the design concept to fruition, gaining applied design skills in real-world UX, UI, and product design. At the end of the certificate program, students will have a high-fidelity prototype which can be incorporated into their design portfolio to demonstrate an advanced representation of their UX design skills.

Program Learning Outcomes

🗸 Understand and apply principles of human centered design into effective design solutions.

🗸 Examine user behavior and transcribe its impact on the product design.

🗸 Experience the effectiveness of storytelling and be able to envision the problem of the product and its solution in a visually interesting storyboard.

🗸 Learn numerous techniques to improve wireframe sketching skills in order to more clearly convey design ideas.

🗸 Conceptualize and develop a user interface design concept to better envision how your users will actually interact with your design.

🗸 Create interactive prototypes for their design concept: a paper prototype, and a high-fidelity software prototype. They will also make iterative improvements to their prototypes using rapid evaluation methods, relying on different design principles and heuristics.

The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-Racism, and Accessibility (IDEAA) Certificate of Achievement uses an intersectional approach, allowing individuals to gain expertise in comparative ethnicity and gender studies with the specifics on access to equity and inclusivity. It enables them to demonstrate their understanding of differences based on age, race, gender, and sexual orientation and their knowledge of social change movements. It enables them to analyze ethnic and gender studies, building a foundation for civic engagement.

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

🗸 Examine and address race, gender, class, ethnicity, and sexual orientation critically in the context of social and historical events.
🗸 Apply an intersectional and multidisciplinary analysis to gender and ethnic studies.
🗸 Compare and contrast the cultural experiences of diverse racial, gender, ethnic, or sexual orientations in order to understand how distinct lived experiences affect and influence human behavior.