The Spanish / English Interpretation and Translation certificate program provides proper bilingual skills training by professional interpreters and translators. Learn about careers that employ bilingual skills and how to provide interpreting and translating services for a variety of industries including business, medical, education, government, and legal. Bilingual employment requires language proficiency in both Spanish and English(written and verbal), knowledge of industry terminology, technology skills for in-person and remote services, customer service skills, and an understanding of cultural and social communication. Must be fluent in Spanish and English to successfully complete this program.

Learning Outcome(s):

✓ Identify interpreter and translator career opportunities and the requirements to succeed in related careers.
✓ Demonstrate proper grammatical use of business, legal, medical, education, and government terminology in both English and Spanish interpretations and translations.
✓ Understand and identify the responsibilities of interpreters and translators related to conduct, civic duties, and code of ethics.

This certificate program helps students build business technology and skills to meet the increasing demand for remote work for virtual professionals. Remote jobs are outpacing in-office jobs, requiring a higher demand for strong digital skills. Professional training includes software applications, document-sharing methods, videoconferencing, effective online communication, remote project management, and virtual collaboration. The program includes exam preparation classes for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) industry certifications in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook to validate technical skills.

Learning Outcome(s):

✓ Demonstrate proper techniques in using technology (hardware/ software) as a remote worker
✓ Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills using software applications for business and office management

The Office Management program is designed to prepare a student for employment and career advancement in a business office as an administrative professional. Course content includes business technology training, administrative office management, office procedures, job search and advancement, professional image, business writing and verbal communication skills, business math, leadership skills, and effective meetings using current business standards. This program prepares students for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exams for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook to earn industry-recognized certifications.

Learning Outcome(s):

✓ Demonstrate a professional business image and determine what ethical behavior means in an office situation and ways for dealing
ethically with various situations.
✓ Understand employer expectations and employer/employee responsibilities in today’s workforce.
✓ Understand the importance of leadership skills, setting goals, organizational skills, and time management.
✓ Demonstrate proficiency in written and verbal communication skills appropriate for business situations.
✓ Demonstrate technology skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook for professional business documents,
spreadsheets, presentations, and personal management (email, calendars, contacts, tasks).
✓ Understand the applications of math in business, financial management, labor laws, and payroll practices.

The Microsoft Office Professional program provides technical skills training in Microsoft Office applications based on current business standards to enhance professional business projects, improve communication, and increase productivity. This program prepares students for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exams for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook to earn industry-recognized certifications.

Learning Outcome(s):

✓ Demonstrate technology skills using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook for professional business documents,
spreadsheets, presentations, communications, and projects.
✓ Demonstrate technical skills in integrating multiple Microsoft applications for a single business project.
✓ Demonstrate proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications properly and efficiently based on current standards.
✓ Demonstrate proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Acrobat Pro application to export, convert, edit, merge, and organize PDF documents for business.
✓ Demonstrate business technology skills using the Microsoft Windows operating system to customize the interface.

The Certificate in Arts & Letters Entrepreneurship provides students with the essential business-oriented knowledge and entrepreneurial skillsets needed to be successful creative entrepreneurs. Students will develop skills that will help them create, work within, and contribute to arts and letters organizations including public, private, and self-initiated endeavors. As part of the certificate, students will learn the fundamentals of arts organization management and arts marketing and communication practices.

The Digital Publishing program is designed to professionally train students in the applications and technology used to design and publish business and marketing projects for print, web, and social media using current business standards. Instruction includes editing drone footage, digital graphics, web design, page layout, typography, export file formats, proper file setup, integration of software applications, and professional business design guidelines. This program prepares students for the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) exams for Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Animate, Premiere Pro, and After Effects to earn industry-recognized certifications.

Learning Outcome(s):

✓ Demonstrate technology skills using Adobe applications for business and marketing projects for print, web and social media.
✓ Demonstrate technical skills in producing multimedia (images, video, audio, animation) for business and marketing projects.
✓ Demonstrate proper technical skills in using the application interface, including tools, panels, and settings using current business standards

Professional business applications and skills training focused on business and marketing digital graphic design project services as a self-employed freelance contractor, small graphics-related business, or graphics-related position in a corporate office setting. Develop proper application technical skills and learn how to become a freelance contractor, launch and grow a freelance business, and marketing techniques to attract customers. This program prepares students for the Adobe Certified Associate exams for Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to earn industry recognized certifications.

Learning Outcome(s):

✓ Demonstrate technology skills in leading Adobe and other applications required for business and marketing projects for print, web, and social media.
✓ Understand how to provide business and marketing digital graphic design project services as a self-employed freelance contractor, small graphics-related business, or graphics-related position in a corporate office setting.

The Computer Fundamentals for Business Certificate program provides professional training in using common business applications and technology including common workplace technology terminology and usage techniques. The program includes hardware, Internet, virus protection, cloud technology, Microsoft Windows operating system, and Microsoft Office applications. This program prepares students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exams in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to earn industry-recognized certifications.

Learning Outcome(s):

✓ Understand how the internet, cloud computing, and other technologies are used in the workforce.
✓ Demonstrate business technology skills using the Microsoft Windows operating system to customize the interface.
✓ Demonstrate proficiency in managing folders and files and using OneDrive cloud storage properly and efficiently.
✓ Demonstrate technology skills using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for professional business documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.

The Certificate in Curatorial Studies helps prepare students to launch careers in art museums, galleries, and non-profit art organizations. These careers include art conservator, exhibition designer, gallerist, museum educator, collections manager, archivist, art handler, curatorial assistant, and development specialist. Students learn the fundamentals of art-handling, collection management, exhibition design, research and writing for art exhibition texts, and acquire selected career competencies needed for museum and gallery careers. As part of the Certificate, students work with university and community professionals to advance their curatorial skills. Both the Capstone Course and Internship allow students to collaborate with these professionals for supervised practice in art collection-management and the creation of art exhibitions.

Prerequisites:
✔ Concurrent B.A. or B.F.A. degree in Studio Art, Art Education, Art History, or other major by special permission
✔ Completion of ART 1C with a grade of C or higher

Professional training in business skills and technology for employment as an administrative office professional. Develop skills in using applications for business projects based on current standards. Career readiness skills include job search, career advancement, leadership skills, customer service, communication skills, business ethics, decision-making skills, effective meetings, time and stress management, and teamwork skills. This program prepares students for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exams for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook to earn industry-recognized certifications.

Learning Outcome(s):

✓ Demonstrate a professional business image and employment readiness skills, including job search, resume writing, and interview skills.
✓ Demonstrate business skills using current standards and technology, including leadership skills, customer service, business ethics, decision-making skills, meetings, and time management.
✓ Demonstrate proficiency in written and verbal communication skills appropriate for business situations.
✓ Demonstrate technology skills using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook for professional business documents and projects.
✓ Understand the applications of math in business.
✓ Demonstrate technology skills using Adobe Acrobat Pro application to create, edit, merge, and organize PDF documents for business.