This program prepares students for entry-level DRAFTER positions that require knowledge of AutoCAD, typically in the architectural, civil, construction, and industrial fields. Students will learn to create and edit technical drawings and annotate designs. The program may be completed in less than one year, and it provides a good first step to more advanced drafting technology coursework and programs.

Learning Outcome(s):

🗸 Effectively use AutoCAD software

This program provides a basic engineering coursework program for students planning to transfer to a university engineering program. For the elective block, students should select based on major: Mechanical and aerospace engineering majors: ENGR 235, 240, 103 Civil and environmental engineering majors: ENGR 235, 240, 183 Electrical and computer engineering majors: ENGR 250, CMPR 120, CMPR 121

Learning Outcome(s):

🗸 apply math and science concepts and techniques to engineering problems

🗸 solve problems of common lower-division engineering courses

This program prepares students for employment as a MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN or as an engineering technician in the related areas of electro-mechanical, aerospace, biomedical, industrial, or manufacturing. The program focuses on mechatronics – mechanical systems controlled with electronics or computer technology. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and covers: robotics, automation, PLC (programmable logic control), rapid prototyping, micro-controllers like Arduino, sensors, actuators, control systems, testing, measurement, programming, and basic circuits. Employment is mainly in private manufacturing industries such as the mechanical, aerospace, biomedical, or industrial areas. This program also develops essential job skills for ENGINEERS. Many university engineering programs may not include these job skill courses as part of their curriculum. Other courses in this program may transfer to the university.

Learning Outcome(s):

🗸 design, fabricate, program, and operate mechatronics systems

🗸 program and operate micro-controllers to obtain sensor data and to control various actuators

🗸 use various rapid prototyping and/or automation equipment

This program prepares students for employment as a MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DRAFTER or DESIGNER. Mechanical drafters use MCAD (mechanical computer-aided drafting/design) software to create solid models and then detailed technical drawings of machinery or mechanical devices produced by engineers. Mechanical drafters must be proficient in parametric MCAD software and have knowledge of current industry drafting practices. Designers are typically drafters with additional industry experience and training. Designers take generic designs from engineers and add detail to them (e.g., material and fastener selection) using MCAD. Employment is primarily in the private industries such as aerospace, biomedical, industrial, and other manufacturing industries. This program also develops essential job skills for ENGINEERS. Many university engineering programs may not include these job skill courses as part of their curriculum. Other courses in this program may transfer to the university.

Learning Outcome(s):

🗸 apply the rules of orthographic projection to create multi-view drawings

🗸 produce industry-standard models and engineering drawings.

🗸 effectively use CAD software to produce models and drawings

This program prepares students for employment as a CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN. Civil engineering technicians assist civil engineers and surveyors to plan, design, and build various infrastructure projects (e.g., highways, bridges, utilities, etc.) as well as commercial, industrial, and residential projects. This program also develops essential job skills for ENGINEERS. Many university engineering programs may not include these job skill courses as part of their curriculum. Other courses in this program may transfer to the university.

Learning Outcome(s):

🗸 select and develop engineering careers

🗸 use CAD software to produce industry-standard models and technical drawings.

🗸 use common land surveying instruments

This program prepares students for employment as a DRAFTER or DESIGNER in the CIVIL ENGINEERING, architecture, or construction fields. Civil drafters create detailed technical drawings of buildings, structures, and various construction projects designed by architects and civil engineers. Civil drafters must be proficient in industry-standard CAD software(AutoCAD, Civil 3D, REVIT) and have knowledge of industry-standard drafting practices. Employment is available in private industry and at local and county government agencies. This program also develops essential job skills for ENGINEERS. Many university engineering programs may not include these job skill courses as part of their curriculum. Other courses in this program may transfer to the university.

Learning Outcome(s):

🗸 select and develop engineering careers

🗸 read and produce industry-standard civil engineering drawings

🗸 use a variety of CAD software standards for the civil engineering field

This program prepares students for employment as a MECHANICAL or CIVIL ENGINEERING COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN (CAD) DRAFTER, and has a strong focus on teaching industry-standard CAD software in the respective areas. Students select one of two options: (1 MECHANICAL, which focuses on 3D solid modeling CAD or (2) CIVIL, which focuses on AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and REVIT. This program also develops essential job skills for ENGINEERS. Many university engineering programs may not include these job skill courses as part of their curriculum. Other courses in this program may transfer to the university.

Learning Outcome(s):

🗸 Use CAD software to produce industry-standard models

🗸 Use CAD software to produce industry-standard technical drawings

The HEALS Certificate Program is designed to prepare students and professionals in the healthcare fields to serve healthcare needs of the growing Spanish-speaking population in California by being able to communicate with them.

Coursework in the HEALS program lends itself to a practical acquisition of specialized medical/healthcare terminology in Spanish and Hispanic cultural competence.

The Jazz Piano Teaching Certificate provides insight into playing jazz piano and the required bouquet of skills - improvisation, knowledge of voicings, rhythmic expertise in swing and Latin styles, knowledge of accompanying, familiarity with solo piano styles, and more. Through the three required courses, each pianist will learn these skills hands-on through focused and intensive courses with the end goal of expertly performing five jazz pieces in contrasting styles. Through the restrictive elective courses, each pianist chooses how to hone and sharpen their skills, whether rehearsing and performing as part of a group, expanding their knowledge of theory or history, or pursuing a specialty in improvisation. By the time they earn their certificate, the pianist will be qualified to teach a jazz-interested student. This certificate requires a total of 8-10 units of required courses and restricted electives. A grade of C or better is required for all courses taken.

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

🗸 Perform five jazz pieces to successfully reflect different styles including swing, bossa nova, bebop, and solo piano

🗸 Identify and notate jazz chords, altered dominants, comping patterns, basslines, and basic improvisation.

🗸 Evaluate, describe, and compare recordings by important jazz pianists including Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, Thelonious Monk, Hank Jones, and Ahmad Jamal.

The Human Resources Management Certificate prepares students to manage and develop human capital in a business organization. This includes instruction related to personnel and organization policy, human resources dynamics and flows, labor relations, civil rights, human resources law, recruitment and selection, employee related job training programs, and management of human resources programs and operations. This certificate requires 18-19 units.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Analyze and identify training and development functions within human resources management.

🗸 Design and evaluate an effective employee evaluation instrument.

🗸 Compile human resource management techniques and evaluate and discuss the pros and cons of each with respect to various management situations.