The purpose of this certificate is to provide students with an overall view of computer and networked security. The goal of this certificate is to train students to be able to effectively design, implement, and support security policies for small, medium, and large scale enterprise networks. Students are exposed to a wide variety of security analysis/defensive tools, implement these tools, and then attempt to circumvent them. Upon completion of coursework, students will have the foundation needed to pursue CompTIA's Security+ certification.

Requirements for Certificate of Achievement

a) Complete Major Field courses.
b) Complete at least six units at Ohlone College.
c) Maintain a 2.0 grade point average in Major Field courses.

Student Learning Outcomes

🗸 Identify and assess security risks and potential threats to computing and networking resources.
🗸 Develop effective countermeasures aimed at protecting data and computer assets.

The Certificate of Achievement in Public and Nonprofit Administration provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead and manage people, programs, and organizations in the governmental and nonprofit sectors. In addition to analytical and communications skills relevant to the management professions, students focus on areas of public management, public budgeting and finance, and nonprofit studies.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:
✔ To lead and manage in public governance
✔ To participate in and contribute to the policy process
✔ To articulate and apply a public values perspective
✔ To communicate and interact productively with a diverse and changing workforce and citizenry
✔ Engage diverse stakeholders and facilitate civil civic discourse, community participation, and public-private cooperation

The Certificate of Completion in Community Mental Health Preparation is a noncredit certificate which explores the behavioral health care model and range of community-based services available. This certificate explores such topics as wellness, recovery, resiliency, and careers in mental health. Students will complete a service learning project that will benefit an identified affinity group on campus.

Requirements for Certificate of Completion

a) Complete all of the courses at Ohlone College.

Student Learning Outcomes

🗸 Develop fluency in community-based mental health and wellness terminology.
🗸 Identify the choice of words that help reduce stigma and discrimination related to mental health and help-seeking behavior.
🗸 Explore mental health career-related choices and sample career trajectories.
🗸 Integrate concepts of self-care to build resiliency.
🗸 Explain the mental health spectrum, including wellness, recovery, and resiliency.
🗸 Describe the public health approach to mental health and wellness.
🗸 Develop a program that will promote student mental health, connect students to mental health services, or reduce stigma associated with help-seeking behavior.

This cross-disciplinary program will prepare students to enter the music industry. Hands-on courses provide training in electronic music composition, sound design, music business and promotion, songwriting, audio recording and engineering, and live performance. The program prepares students in both the creative and technical elements for careers in music and technology.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:
✔ Compose and produce original music and sound design using various electronic and digital technologies and techniques.
✔ Use recording, mixing and editing digital audio to produce original creative projects.
✔ Demonstrate understanding of the control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound as applied to music production.
✔ Acquire marketable skills to create and compete successfully on a career path of their own design in the music industry.

Upon completion of this program students will develop knowledge and skills necessary to support dynamic IT infrastructures and utilize cloud computing technologies to optimize efficiency, resiliency, and control over complex computing environments. Students will learn about the technologies required to build classic, virtualized, and cloud data center environments. They will also gain practical experience with various technologies such as leading cloud computing platforms, Microsoft Server, VMware vSphere, and Microsoft Hyper-V technology; and enhance skills
with emerging cloud computing solutions.

Requirements for Certificate of Accomplishment

a) Complete satisfactorily the courses listed for the particular certificate.
b) Complete at least 50% of the required units at Ohlone College.
c) Maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

Student Learning Outcomes

🗸 Install, operate, maintain, secure, and troubleshoot basic virtualization and cloud computing platforms and software services.
🗸 Configure, deploy, and manage virtual machines and cloud computing platforms.

This 600-hour Esthetics Program prepares students for California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology licensure. In this curriculum, students study theoretical understanding and knowledge as it relates to basic sciences and esthetics practices; perform hands-on manipulative skills as demonstrated on clients in CSM's skin care treatment lab, while strictly adhering to the California State Board of Cosmetology's Health and Safety rules, laws, and regulations; identify the many career opportunities associated with esthetics; and prepare for employment in the esthetics industry by gaining relevant entry level and some advanced skills.

Career Opportunities

Skin Care Specialist, Self-employment, Manufacturer Representative, Salon/Spa Establishment Owner, Waxing Specialist

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:
✔ Complete 600 hours in the Esthetics program.
✔ Successfully pass the California State Board Esthetics exam.
✔ Identify career options and opportunities as a licensed Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist.
✔ Understand health and safety and rules and regulations for esthetics issued by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology for public safety.
✔ Successfully understand and practice learned skills while employed in the beauty industry.

Strong English-language skills are required for success in the American higher education system, preparing students to succeed in transfer-level coursework and degree/certificate programs. Outside of higher education, the ability to communicate effectively in English is a requirement for many jobs and stronger English skills can lead to promotions and more diverse employment options. The low-intermediate certificate of specialization signifies a foundation in academic and daily communication skills.

Career Opportunities

Communicative fluency and accuracy in English help students secure employment in popular fields such as dental assisting, computer science, engineering, nursing, business, marketing and accounting. Other career opportunities include education, translation, journalism, hospitality, in-home care, customer service, public service, and more.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:
✔ Write focused paragraphs in English.
✔ Discuss personal and basic academic topics in English.
✔ Read short texts on a variety of topics.

Strong English-language skills are required for success in the American higher education system, preparing students to succeed in transfer-level coursework and degree/certificate programs. Outside of higher education, the ability to communicate effectively in English is a requirement for many jobs and stronger English skills can lead to promotions and more diverse employment options. The high-intermediate certificate of specialization signifies readiness to communicate with confidence in college, at work, or in the community.

Career Opportunities

Communicative fluency and accuracy in English help students secure employment in popular fields such as dental assisting, computer science, engineering, nursing, business, marketing and accounting. Other career opportunities include education, translation, journalism, hospitality, in-home care, customer service, public service, and more.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:
✔ Write 2-3 page essays about personal topics in English.
✔ Communicate in college, at work, or in the community in English.
✔ Understand the main ideas of short lectures.
✔ Read short books and articles on a variety of topics.

Strong English-language skills are required for success in the American higher education system, preparing students to succeed in transfer-level coursework and degree/certificate programs. Outside of higher education, the ability to communicate effectively in English is a requirement for many jobs and stronger English skills can lead to promotions and more diverse employment options. The advanced certificate of specialization signals readiness for non-writing-intensive college coursework in English.

Career Opportunities

Communicative fluency and accuracy in English help students secure employment in popular fields such as dental assisting, computer science, engineering, nursing, business, marketing and accounting. Other career opportunities include education, translation, journalism, hospitality, in-home care, customer service, public service, and more.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:
✔ Write essays about academic topics based on personal experiences and outside sources.
✔ Communicate fluently in college, at work, or in the community in English.
✔ Understand the main ideas and important details of lectures.
✔ Read books and academic articles on a variety of topics.

For both new and experienced writers, the Creative Writing Program provides a safe place to learn and practice the crafts of poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction. Students learn to read as writers, produce original work, understand the creative process, and both give and receive critiques as part of a community. The Certificate of Achievement in Creative Writing is awarded to students who complete a sequence of creative writing courses, electives in literature and related subjects, and a portfolio of their fiction, creative nonfiction, and/or poetry under faculty supervision.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities include the following: writer, advertising copywriter, arts administrator, creative director, digital copywriter, editorial assistant, magazine journalist, newspaper journalist, web content manager, screenwriter, and content marketing manager. The certificate would also be useful in the following careers: academic librarian, curriculum developer, public librarian, film director, information officer, marketing executive, primary school teacher, secondary school teacher, post-secondary school teacher, public relations officer, and social media manager.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:
✔ Recognize and evaluate authors’ use of the conventions of fiction, poetry, and nonfiction.
✔ Create original works of fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and drama, applying the appropriate conventions for each genre and incorporating craft elements introduced in the program.
✔ Develop and refine a creative process.
✔ Compile a professional portfolio of creative work and prepare for publication.
✔ Research potential markets and prepare for publication.