The Advanced Bookkeeping Certificate is designed to prepare students for a more advanced, full-charge bookkeeping position in the private sector areas such as small business, financial service, wholesale and retail business, manufacturing, or pursuing self-employment opportunities. After completing the program, you’ll be prepared for entry-level employment opportunities in the accounting/bookkeeping fields. Accounting/bookkeeping employment opportunities include positions in accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory control, as well as a variety of trainee/internship positions. A minimum grade of C is required in each course taken. This certificate requires 16 units.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Prepare journal entries in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

🗸 Identify the accounting cycle steps, including the adjusting and closing processes.

🗸 Prepare financial statements using either manual or computerized accounting books and records.

The Certificate of Competency in ESL Communication improves the English language skills of limited-English speaking students with an emphasis on speaking and pronunciation.

Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate fundamental communication skills with a focus on pronunciation in English.

The Certificate of Competency in ESL Beginning Multilevel is designed to give fundamental reading, writing, listening, speaking, and digital literacy skills to limited-English speaking students, preparing them for enhanced job opportunities, academic studies, and increased community participation.

Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate fundamental, reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in English.

The Certificate of Competency in ESL Beginning is designed to give fundamental reading, writing, listening, speaking, and digital literacy skills to limited-English speaking students, preparing them for enhanced job opportunities and academic studies, and increased community participation.

Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate fundamental reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in English.

The Certificate of Competency in ESL Advanced improves limited-English speaking students' communication skills in English with an emphasis on grammar and writing in preparation for enhanced job opportunities and the transition to academic studies.

Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate advanced written communication skills in English

This Certificate of Achievement in Environmental Management is designed for students who have completed either or both of the existing Public Works programs as well as incumbent workers seeking career opportunities. Upon completion of this degree and certificate program students will be eligible for employment as Environmental Compliance Officers, Technicians, and Inspectors in city, county, and state municipalities.

Learning Outcomes
Be eligible for employment in high wage, high growth careers as demonstrated by the biennial review process in Environmental Management.

The Certificate of Achievement in Entrepreneurship is designed to assist the student in the development of fundamental skills necessary to open and operate a small business and/or to continue the pursuit of a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university. Students intending to obtain a bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurship should consult the major requirements for upper-division study listed under the Business Administration major.

Learning Outcomes
Create a small business

The Certificate of Competency in Enhanced Intermediate ESL Skills is designed to improve the reading, writing, listening, speaking, employability, and digital literacy skills of Intermediate English as a Second Language students for better communication and personal growth.

Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate essential reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills with a focus on writing in English

The Certificate of Competency in Enhanced Beginning ESL Skills improves the reading, writing, listening, speaking, and employability skills of Beginning ESL students for better communication and personal growth.

Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate fundamental reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills with a focus on pronunciation in English.

The Certificate of Competency in Enhanced Advanced ESL Skills is designed to improve the reading, writing, listening, speaking, and digital literacy skills of Advanced English as a Second Language students for effective communication and personal growth.

Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate advanced reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills with a focus on writing in English.