Students in the Grocery Management Certificate will demonstrate food retail management competencies related to: food safety, grocery procurement and merchandising, human health and well-being, and marketing/human resource management. Concurrently students will gain industry experience through a grocery internship.

Minimum Grade Requirement
A minimum overall GPA: 2.50

A minimum grade of "C-" is required for all prerequisite courses within and outside the Department. 

The Gerontology Program provides an applied interdisciplinary approach to studying the human aging process and the challenges encountered by older adults and their families as they interact in contemporary society. The curriculum is anchored in life course and humanistic theory, and concentrates on the needs of both healthy and chronically ill elders.

Candidates must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 in courses submitted for the certificate.

A certificate in Pan African Studies is available with special permission through the Ethnic Studies Department.

The Economics Education Certificate Program is designed to give participants a solid foundation in economics that will enable them to teach the subject in primary and secondary schools. The Certificate Program is intended for

1. future or practicing teachers who desire credential authorization to teach the one-semester economics course required of all California public high school students; and
2. future or practicing teachers who wish to infuse economics into other K-12 curricula.

Students majoring in Liberal Studies or Social Science or completing a teacher credential program are especially encouraged to participate.

A certificate of achievement will be granted to students who complete a minimum of 37 units from areas 1 through 7 of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) requirements. IGETC requirements are designed to be taken within a major area of concentration and elective courses in preparation for transfer to the University of California (UC) or California State University (CSU) systems.*

To receive this Certificate of Achievement, students should:

🗸 Review the IGETC pattern sheet in this catalog or available from the Counseling Center.

🗸 Consult with a counselor to insure students understand and are following all requirements.

🗸 Receive a grade of C or better is required in ALL coursework used for IGETC certification.

🗸 Verify through their counselor and www.assist.org that classes taken are approved for IGETC the semester they are taken.

🗸 Complete at least 3 units in residency at Fullerton College.

Note: Students who receive the IGETC Certificate of Achievement do not need to request separate GE Certification; it will automatically granted and indicated on their transcript if all requirements are met. Note: Completion of the IGETC requirements alone is not enough to make students eligible for admission to a UC or CSU. *Following the IGETC pattern may not always be the best option for students, especially those transferring to highly impacted majors in the UC or CSU system. Please consult with a counselor for details on completing all transfer admission requirements or using course work from other institutions.

The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) Certificate of Achievement allows students to complete Certification of General Education Requirements for the University of California (UC) system. To meet general education requirements and obtain certification, students must complete the pattern of courses in the categories listed. Certification is not automatic. Students must apply for GE certification through the Admissions and Records Office by the published deadline during the semester in which requirements will be completed or thereafter. The course must be on the IGETC GE list when it is taken in order to be certified. Students should refer to the Fullerton College IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) GE-Breadth Certification List on www.assist.org to verify that a course was valid when it was taken. A course or sequence of courses used to satisfy a requirement in one area may not be used to satisfy a requirement in another area. Some universities will not allow students to count courses in their major field as part of general education. Students should check with a counselor and review the university catalog for further clarification. There are two options within this certificate, a student may choose a course from Area 1C (to prepare for CSU transfer) or satisfy the UC Foreign Language Requirement (to prepare for UC transfer). This certificate requires a total of 38-51 semester units in courses from the areas listed below.

NOTE: Courses appearing in more than one Area may only be counted in one Area with the exception of Area 6

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Area 1A & 1B: English Communication. Develop analytical skills and abilities in reading, writing, critical thinking, listening, and reporting of information, to reach well-supported factual or judgmental conclusions effectively.

🗸 Area 1C: IGETC for CSU Oral Communication. Develop knowledge and understanding of the form, content, context, and effectiveness of communication including how communication operates in various situations.

🗸 Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning. Analyze theoretical and applied mathematical problems using the logic and symbol system to demonstrate mathematical or quantitative reasoning skills.

🗸 Area 3: Arts and Humanities. Demonstrate a critical understanding, appreciation and expression of artistic, philosophical, and cultural sensibilities in historical and contemporary contexts.

🗸 Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Identify, analyze, and communicate an understanding of self and society through systematic investigation of social behavior, institutions, and culture.

🗸 Area 5: Physical and Biological Sciences. Examine and evaluate issues related to the physical and biological sciences from an evidence-based perspective and use in applied contexts.

🗸 Area 6A: IGETC for UC Language Other Than English. Demonstrate written and oral competence in a language other than English, in addition to discovering the history and cultural traditions of the country.

The Stage and Screen Combat Level 2 Certificate builds upon the Level 1 Certificate and is designed for students who seek additional weapon training, advanced performance skills in classical theatre and on-camera acting/stunts as well as business and marketing techniques required by industry professionals to find and secure employment. This certificate requires completion of the Level 1 Certificate (17.5-25 units) plus additional advanced courses for Level 2 (16-18 units), for a total of 33.5-43 units. At least one half of the units toward the certificate must be completed at Fullerton College with a grade of C or better in each course taken.

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Organize, evaluate, and compose materials for the application and audition process in theatre, film, and television.

🗸 Choose/create, rehearse, and perform choreography that reflects character interpretation from multiple perspectives for the purpose of culturally responsive storytelling in live and recorded performances.

🗸 Analyze, apply, and perform stylistic approaches to choreographed violence for the purpose of character interpretation and culturally responsive storytelling through a variety of performance disciplines.

The Industrial Maintenance Technician Certificate is designed to provide fundamental, hands-on training on industrial systems and equipment. Students will study the basic principles, applications, concepts and functions of manufacturing, measurement systems, electrical components and motors, programmable logic controllers, mechanical components, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems. This certificate requires a total of 46-50 units. A minimum of grade of C is required in each course taken. At least one half of the units toward the certificate must be completed at Fullerton College.

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Practice industry recognized safety practices and guidelines, including the use of personal protective equipment in an industrial operating environment.

🗸 Work as part of a maintenance team to assemble/disassemble, troubleshoot, diagnose and repair industrial equipment and systems using appropriate tools, materials, and methods.

🗸 Interpret drawings, schematics, and specifications for industrial equipment.

🗸 Use precision measuring equipment.

🗸 Apply knowledge of electricity, electronics, hydraulics, and electric motors and mechanics.

🗸 Apply electrical skills to troubleshoot control and operator panels.

🗸 ompile technical information through descriptive writing, sketches/diagrams, mathematical expression, computation, and graphs.

The program is intended to improve students’ understanding of modern Africa. As a significant part of the world community, Africa merits focused and sustained study. This program provides a cohesive, directed effort to develop students’ knowledge and appreciation for Africa’s peoples, geography, institutions, arts, customs, languages, traditions, resources, politics, and social structures. The program is designed and structured in a way that will be useful to the student, both professionally and academically. The program provides different options: a specific emphasis in international relations; interests in a particular aspect of African life such as art, history, or society; or general intellectual curiosity.

The CSU International Programs provide opportunities for students at Sacramento State to study and live in Africa.  This constitutes a valuable adjunct to African Studies on the campus. Students are strongly urged to take at least one year of a language used in Africa other than English. Course selection for each student is worked out with an advisor from the African Studies faculty in conjunction with the Director of Pan African Studies.

The Health Sciences Preparation for Transfer Certificate is designed to provide students with fundamental knowledge and skills in healthcare-related fields. The required courses prepare students for transfer in bachelor's degree programs in the health sciences and public health, and for entry into professional schools such as nursing, physical therapy, physician assistant, dental hygiene, and other allied health professions. This certificate requires a total of 18-19 units. A grade of C or better is required in each course taken.

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Demonstrate knowledge of written and verbal communication skills in order to effectively function within a healthcare environment.

🗸 Demonstrate proficiency in the basic principles of human health sciences in order to apply them in a healthcare field.

A certificate in Scientific Instrument Development is available through the Department of Physics and Astronomy. The Scientific Instrument Development certificate program focuses not only on using scientific instruments, but also will teach the fundamentals of electronics, computer interfacing, and machining. Students that earn this certificate will be prepared to design, prototype, and construct instruments for a wide range of scientific applications.