The Welding Metallurgy and Inspection certificate provides the science of metallurgy and weld inspection. Emphasis is on the identification and selection of irons and steel, mechanical and physical properties of metals and crystal structures of metals, rules and regulations of the welding construction industry, and principles, requirements and methods of inspection.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ Describe the mechanical properties of different types of metals
✔ Interpret and explain the Nondestructive Testing (NDT) procedures of codes and specifications relating to welding
✔ Evaluate and explain in simple terms the reason for the formation of discontinuity in each of the welding processes
✔ Explain different methods used for the prevention of weld discontinuities
✔ Describe the crystalline structures of metals and explain how grain forms in metal
✔ Explain the problems hydrogen causes when welding steel
✔ Analyze phase diagrams of carbon and stainless steels

This certificate promotes competence in plate and pipe welding. Emphasis is on power sources, electrode selection on various joint designs, techniques, and positions in welding. Instruction includes safety and proper procedures in making fillet and groove welds that are in compliance with structural and pipe welding codes.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ interpret electrode classification and specification
✔ select correct amperage setting for the job application
✔ define principles of arc welding
✔ certify and perform SMA operations in various positions using selected electrodes on different joint designs

This certificate provides training in the skills needed to develop and maintain the technical aspects of productions in theatre, film, TV, and entertainment venues. Coursework includes scenery, lighting, props, stage management, sound, costuming, and puppetry.
A person with a Theatre Production certificate may become a stagehand, set builder, lighting and sound technician, makeup artist, properties artisan, or stage manager in theatre, film, or TV.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ analyze the role of technical theatre in the production process.
✔ analyze historical and artistic theatrical styles.
✔ analyze production requirements and develop practical and artistic solutions.
✔ evaluate a script and develop appropriate scenic, lighting, costume, sound, or makeup designs.
✔ analyze and apply information from scenic, lighting, and/or costuming plans.
✔ demonstrate proficiency in technical production skills.
✔ identify and evaluate tools, materials, and processes used in technical theatre areas.

This certificate synthesizes the performance skills of movement, acting, and singing with the musical theatre script/song. The training starts with the basic principles of musical theatre techniques and refines them through the choreographic, theoretic, and performance processes. The curriculum is designed to introduce and develop the craft of musical theatre.
A person with a Musical Theatre certificate may go into acting or directing careers in musical theatre or may augment careers in education, recreation, and arts programs.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ synthesize choreographed movement and blocking skills with optimum singing skills
✔ interpret a character through a musical theatre song/script/dance
✔ critique acting, singing, and movement skills in a musical theatre performance
✔ develop and perform an audition package consisting of a ballad and an up-tempo song
✔ identify historical eras in the development of American Musical Theatre

This certificate provides training in the skills needed to create theatrical costumes. Coursework includes costume construction, history of costume, patterning, and makeup.
A person with a costuming certificate may work creating and maintaining costumes for theatre, film, TV, advertising, and other entertainment fields.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ analyze the role of costumes and the costume shop staff in a theatrical production.
✔ organize a practical and artistic solution to the costume requirements of a dramatic work.
✔ evaluate the costumes of a dramatic production.
✔ analyze the techniques required to design and develop a period costume.
✔ analyze the components of major historical fashion periods and their relationship to society.
✔ demonstrate techniques in altering, constructing, patterning, dying, and painting costumes.

This certificate provides the knowledge needed to create theatrical productions for children. Coursework includes acting, improvisation, voice, technical theatre, and theatre productions for children.
People with a Children's Theatre certificate may work as actors or directors in children's theatre, or utilize their skills to augment careers in elementary education, recreation, or arts programs.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ analyze children's literature for dramatic structure, characterization, and performance elements.
✔ demonstrate the basic skills of drama, acting, voice, movement, and improvisation.
✔ develop simple drama activities and games to promote child creativity.
✔ apply technical processes, including stagecraft, costume construction, and/or stage make-up, as they pertain to children's theatre.
✔ integrate dramatic techniques of acting, puppetry, storytelling, and movement into children's theatre productions.

This certificate provides training in the theories and techniques of acting. The training starts with the basic principles of acting and refines them through theoretic, rehearsal, and performance processes. This program is designed to introduce and develop the craft of acting.
A person with an acting certificate may go into acting, directing, film, teaching, and many other careers where oration and presentation are key components.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ recognize standard practices of ensemble playing in a rehearsal and performance environment
✔ compare and analyze the theories and techniques of acting from a historical perspective
✔ analyze texts and scripts as they pertain to performance
✔ execute skill for technical aspects of acting, including physical, vocal, imaginative, and emotional elements
✔ apply imagination and character analysis to identify and describe the personality and motivations of a given character

This certificate concentrates on the critical study of film as an art form and societal influence, with additional opportunities for practical experience in film acting, production, and post-production.
People may go into the field of film or television as actors, directors, producers, critics, and technicians.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ assess the influence of film as a dynamic art form and a social and cultural force in our society.
✔ distinguish the component parts of a film including acting, directing, screenwriting, cinematography, and production and technical elements.
✔ analyze the historical development of film.
✔ evaluate films in terms of cultural diversity.
✔ integrate theoretical knowledge with practical production experience.

This certificate offers an interdisciplinary program of courses in Technical Communications, Art/New Media, and Computer Information Systems to prepare students for a variety of technical writing and professional communication careers. The certificate includes the theory, writing skills, design background, and computer applications knowledge needed for jobs in technical communication.
Technical communicators find employment in medical, scientific, high tech, business, university, and government settings. They may write white papers, tutorials, reference and procedure manuals, help systems, user assistance video scripts, grants and proposals, and more.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ analyze audience information needs.
✔ compose concise, clearly written professional documents organized with the audiences' needs in mind.
✔ design print and online resources that communicate organizations' values, enhance readability, and are easy to use.
✔ demonstrate basic skills in the use of word processing, page design, and web design applications.
✔ evaluate organizations' communication goals and needs based on technical writing principles.

This certificate prepares students to assist Speech-Language Pathologists in treating disorders of communication occurring in the school age population. Such disorders may be related to articulation and phonology, language, motor speech, voice, fluency, and hearing. Topics include child development, children with special needs, school age therapy techniques, childhood language development, and fieldwork experience.
Successful completion of the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) program qualifies the student to earn an Associate in Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology. The SLPA graduate possesses the course work and field work experience to apply to the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board (SLPAHADB) for registration as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) in the State of California. The registered SLPA may work in both private and public agencies, such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and the public schools serving infants through adult-age clients. This certificate will indicate specialized learning opportunities for addressing the communicative needs of the school-aged population.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ describe various communication disorders affecting the school age population (3-21 years), including etiology and remediation techniques.
✔ demonstrate skills needed to assist in the management of school-aged speech-language pathology programs and services.
✔ describe the therapeutic process especially in terms of how learning occurs and strategies for effective lesson delivery for the school-aged population.
✔ implement a treatment protocol as prescribed by the supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.
✔ explain service provision differences between clinic and educational therapeutic models for the school-aged population.
✔ describe professional responsibilities and ethical behavior appropriate for the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.