The Automotive Management Certificate is designed to provide the student with entry level employment skills needed in the area of automotive management. A student can seek employment as a service consultant, service manager, or service department dispatcher at new car dealerships, specialty repair shops, franchise automotive repair facilities, or as a sole proprietor. The course work will develop a student’s understanding of the major automotive systems and thereby enhance their ability to communicate repair recommendations to customers. The proper calculations of repair costs and the management of industry recognized documents associated with vehicle repairs will be covered in the required courses. This certificate requires a total of 36.5-43.5 units.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Identify and comply with automotive industry safety standards associated with an automotive repair facility.

🗸 Demonstrate an understanding of automotive systems through meaningful discussion of vehicle malfunctions experienced by a customer.

🗸 Generate a vehicle repair order and compute the repair costs associated with the customers' concerns.

🗸 Employ high ethical standards when conducting business with automotive repair customers. Demonstrate alert behavior when discussing customer vehicle repairs or billing questions.

The Pre-Planning program consists of 15-16 units in addition to the major and culminates in a certificate. Select either the Metropolitan or Resource Planning Concentration below. No more than two courses may be taken in any one department.

Students must have an advisor and will not be allowed to proceed in the program without an advisor's signature. In some cases courses may be accepted that have already been completed. There can be no double counting from among courses used in the major.

The Automation Fundamentals Certificate is designed to provide fundamental hands-on training on automated systems and equipment. Students will study the basic principles, applications, concepts and functions of electrical systems, electrical components, motors, programmable logic controllers, and mechanical components. This certificate requires a total of 11-12 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:

🗸 Safely execute technical skills in lab environments that are required for employment in automation industries.

🗸 Apply problem-solving skills to automation design and product development.

🗸 Demonstrate a deep understanding of the core material required for certification in automation programs.

Gnomon’s Certificate in Digital Production for Entertainment is a full-time, two-year program comprised of two years of instruction in digital production. The curriculum is geared toward students with a background in art and who desire a career as a digital artist in the film, games, or visual effects industries. Students build foundational 3D skills in the first two terms before choosing an area of emphasized study for the remainder of the program. All graduates of this program have the same outcomes and placement opportunities regardless of chosen area of emphasis.

🗸 Provides focused education across the 3D production pipeline in film, games, and visual effects
🗸 Technical education with a focus on tools, processes, and workflow
🗸 In-depth training in industry software such as Maya, ZBrush, V-Ray, Houdini, Substance, Nuke, Unreal Engine, and more
🗸 Elective options for enhancement in particular skills
🗸 Culminates in the creation of a demo reel used to gain employment
🗸 Financial aid for those who qualify
🗸 International students are eligible to apply
🗸 147 total units

Automotive Fabrication Certificate

The Advanced Technical Theatre Certificate is designed to provide the student with enhanced occupational competency as a general theatre technician, for theatrical productions, corporate events, theme parks, television, and film studios. This advanced certificate requires completion of the Technical Theatre Certificate (17-units) plus additional advanced courses (17-units), for a total of 34-units. At least one-half of the units toward the certificate must be completed at Fullerton College. All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Distinguish and employ different types of construction techniques for the purpose of building safe and effective theatrical scenery.

🗸 Illustrate, evaluate, and employ the correct, safe and efficient use of tools, hardware, and equipment for the purpose of implementation with rigging, automation, and other advanced systems.

🗸 Distinguish and apply advanced technical theatre terminology in order to communicate effectively within the entertainment industry.

The Academic Achievement Certificate in Issues in Natural Resource Management is designed to provide an interdisciplinary perspective on the conflicts, controversies, and biopolitical issues that natural resource biologists must deal with in their careers, and to introduce students to the non-biological considerations that influence decision-making processes in natural resource utilization and management.

A minimum of 15 units selected from the following list in addition to requirements for the BS in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Biological Conservation. The certificate may also be awarded to students completing the BS in General Biology with the approval of the Biological Conservation advisors.

The certificate program in Outdoor Adventure Administration is for students wanting to provide the public with experiences and programs to play and learn in the great outdoors.  Students will extend the general park and recreation management foundation of the Recreation Administration core with courses that teach adventure recreation programming and experiential education skills.

Completion of any of the program entitles a student to receive a certificate for that program in addition to the Bachelor of Science diploma.  Certificates are officially recognized by the university and will appear on a student's transcript and may be listed on a student's résumé.  Students must be declared RPTA majors or minors in order to enroll in the certificate programs.  If a student fails to complete the major or minor, the certificate will not be awarded. All units must be taken in Recreation, Parks & Tourism Administration. 

The Non-profit and tax-supported agencies are increasingly under pressure to secure their own funding and provide evidence of the impact of their programs. The certificate program in Non-Profit Administration provides students with solid skills to lead agencies in the public sector with course work in grant writing, fundraising, volunteer management and several other aspects of management for non-profit agencies.  Non-RTPA majors can declare the Minor in Non-Profit Administration.

Completion of any of the program entitles a student to receive a certificate for that program in addition to the Bachelor of Science diploma.  Certificates are officially recognized by the university and will appear on a student's transcript and may be listed on a student's résumé.  Students must be declared RPTA majors or minors in order to enroll in the certificate programs.  If a student fails to complete the major or minor, the certificate will not be awarded. All units must be taken in Recreation, Parks & Tourism Administration. 

The certificate program in Natural Resource Administration prepares students to work in outdoor recreation agencies such as California State Parks, National Parks, National Forests, and other agencies that manage our natural, cultural and heritage resources. Through an informative coursework, students will receive a strong foundation in recreation management related to providing the public with high-quality outdoor recreational opportunities.

Completion of any of the program entitles a student to receive a certificate for that program in addition to the Bachelor of Science diploma.  Certificates are officially recognized by the university and will appear on a student's transcript and may be listed on a student's résumé.  Students must be declared RPTA majors or minors in order to enroll in the certificate programs.  If a student fails to complete the major or minor, the certificate will not be awarded. All units must be taken in Recreation, Parks & Tourism Administration. 

The certificate program in Event Planning is designed for students interested in working for both private and public agencies in the areas of event planning, wedding planning, meeting planning, and recreational programming.  Course work includes classes that teach the essentials in successful event management, including volunteer management, fundraising, sponsorships and leadership.

Completion of any of the program entitles a student to receive a certificate for that program in addition to the Bachelor of Science diploma.  Certificates are officially recognized by the university and will appear on a student's transcript and may be listed on a student's résumé.  Students must be declared RPTA majors or minors in order to enroll in the certificate programs.  If a student fails to complete the major or minor, the certificate will not be awarded. All units must be taken in Recreation, Parks & Tourism Administration.

Bachelor of Science students: In addition to complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation Administration, students may also complete one or more of the certificate programs.  Units in the certificates may overlap with required and supportive courses in the major.

Minor students: With advisor approval, students in the RPTA Minor Program may take courses in the certificate programs to partially fulfill the requirements of the minor (please read all of the minor requirements above).  Students must complete all of the requirements for the minor to receive the certificate.

Minimum Grade Requirement
A grade of "C-" or better is required in all courses applied to the certificate.