The Fitness Specialist Certificate program prepares students for employment in the fitness industry by combining a science-based academic foundation with an abundance of experiential learning. Students gain knowledge of Kinesiology principles while developing fitness assessment, exercise leadership, and individual & group exercise programming skills. The program is designed to get students into the industry as soon as possible but includes transferrable coursework for students seeking to further their education in Kinesiology-related fields.

Learning Outcome(s):

🗸 Students will select, execute, interpret, and communicate results from various fitness assessment field tests based on age, gender, fitness level, and cultural differences.

🗸 Students will design a health-related or performance-related program for apparently healthy individuals and several special populations.

🗸 Students will lead personal training sessions as well as a variety of small and large group exercise activities.

The Certificate in Writing for Media is designed to provide students with fundamental skills and strategies to report and write effectively in a 21st-century information environment. Students gain experience evaluating, gathering, and presenting information through words across multiple media platforms under newsroom conditions.

Learning Outcome(s):

🗸 Define and execute information-gathering strategies

🗸 Apply writing differences for a variety of platforms and audiences

🗸 Read and write critically on both a literal and symbolic level

The Public Relations Certificate is designed to provide students with essential journalism, business, and communication skills necessary for the professional practice of public relations and marketing in a 21st-century media landscape.

Learning Outcome(s):

🗸 Recognize the history and role of public relations and marketing in shaping public perception

🗸 Formulate effective public relations campaigns

🗸 Analyze and respond to legal, ethical and cultural issues in contemporary public relations

The Certificate in Multimedia Journalism is designed to provide students with fundamental skills and practical strategies to effectively produce news in a 21st-century information on environment. Students apply writing, editing, photographic, video, design, and multimedia skills in a working newsroom, building a portfolio of multimedia production on work through SAC’s nationally recognized student media channels el Don and eldonnews.org

Learning Outcome(s):

🗸 Apply the basic principles of journalism such as accuracy, fairness, and public service

🗸 Practice the principles of communicating clearly through print, digital, and visual media

🗸 Apply current tools and technologies appropriate for the communications professions

The Certificate in Media Theory is designed to provide students with fundamental knowledge and strategies to communicate effectively in a 21st-century information environment. Students examine media’s influence on history, culture, and society and learn to apply theories in a variety of media channels.

Learning Outcome(s):

🗸 Critically read, analyze, compare, and evaluate complex media texts.

🗸 Understand the cognitive processes by which media are experienced and remembered

🗸 Demonstrate an understanding of the historical and ethical underpinnings related to mass communications

The certificate program in Journalism and Media Studies offers students a unique blend of theory and practice. The program provides critical and cultural analysis of media and communications in conjunction with a hands-on production sequence in print, digital, and web-based journalism, leading to potential entry-level positions in a variety of media and communications fields. Students work for at least one semester as staff members for SAC’s nationally recognized student media outlet, el Don.

Learning Outcome(s):

🗸 Apply the basic principles of journalism such as accuracy, fairness and public service

🗸 Discuss the historical, cultural, legal and ethical underpinnings of U.S. Mass Media

🗸 Practice the principles of communicating clearly through print, digital, and visual media

The Survey of International Business Certificate provides students with a short practical introduction to the exciting world of international trade. This is a stackable certificate that requires completion of the core courses that are required for the International Business Certificate and the Associate Degree.

Learning Outcome(s):

🗸 Students will be aware of the key terminology required to conduct international trade. Students will understand how the functional areas of business are effected by the global economy and the career opportunities available in international business.

The International Business Skills Certificate is designed to develop students' skills in doing business internationally, and to develop an understanding of the nature of globalization and the differences in cultures and business practices. A grade of C or better is required in each course taken. This certificate requires 9 units.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Analyze a country from aspects of political economy and culture and evaluate its strengths and weaknesses for the global marketplace.

🗸 Utilize a working vocabulary of business terminology.

🗸 Analyze a routine business request and respond with a written letter that illustrates good business writing skills.

The Global Trade Skills Certificate teaches students the transaction-level basics of global trade: international logistics, international marketing, international finance, international law, and importing. This stackable certificate is the first step in achieving the International Business Certificate and preparing for the NASBITE Certified Global Business Professional(CGBP) credential exam.

Learning Outcome(s):

🗸 The student will learn the skills required for an entry-level position in a career field of Global Trade.

🗸 The student will be able to clearly communicate verbally and in writing using global trade terminology 

The International Business Management Certificate is designed to prepare students for various aspects of international management. Topics include the challenges of managing international organizations, the impact of culture on organizations, and the management of cultural diversity at home and abroad. A grade of C or better is required for each course taken. This certificate requires 18 units.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Analyze and evaluate the cultural, political, and economic factors that influence a country's competitiveness in the global marketplace, using a variety of assessment methods such as case studies, simulations, and research projects.

🗸 Demonstrate proficiency in using a broad and diverse range of business terminology, applying it to various contexts and situations to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
🗸 Analyze and respond to complex business problems and requests, demonstrating critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication skills through a variety of written and oral communication modes, such as reports, presentations, and proposals. Incorporate feedback from peers, instructors, and industry professionals to revise and improve communication products.