The Technical Theatre Certificate is designed to prepare the student for occupational competency as a theatrical technician or stagehand. To earn a certificate, the required courses as listed with a grade of C or better. At least 50% of all course work must be completed at Cypress College. This certificate requires a total of 22-23 units.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Upon completion of this technical certificate, students should be able to demonstrate entry-level knowledge in the of field of technical theatre.

🗸 Upon completion of this technical certificate, students should be able to operate or program current gear or software applicable to the jobs of a theatrical technician, stagehand, electrician, scenic painter or other related career path.

The Certificate in Stage Management is designed to prepare the student for occupational competency in the field of Stage Management for live events, such as theatre, opera or dance. To earn a certificate, students must complete the required courses as listed, with a grade of C or better. At least 50% of all course work must be completed at Cypress College. This certificate requires a total of 20-22 units.

This certificate in scenic design is designed to prepare the student in occupational competency in scenic design for theatre. To earn a certificate, the required courses must be completed as listed with a grade of C or better. At least 50% of all course work must be completed at Cypress College. This certificate requires a total of 24 units.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Upon completion of this certificate students will have entry-level knowledge in the career of Set Designer and should be able to demonstrate approaches to design from an industry-modeled level.

🗸 Upon completion of this certificate students should be able to demonstrate competency in current gear and equipment used in the field of scenic design.

The Musical Theatre Performance Certificate is designed to prepare the student for performance competency in the field of Musical Theatre. The Musical Theatre Certificate requires a total of 29-31 units, 26-27 units of which are required courses and as listed with a grade of C or better. At least 50% of all coursework must be completed at Cypress College. This certificate requires 29-31 units.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Provide students with the skills needed for a career in musical theatre.

🗸 Provide students with a working technique and knowledge of craft preparations necessary to be successful in the field of musical theatre.

🗸 Provide those individuals currently working within this field the opportunity to further develop their understanding, knowledge and skills in the field.

🗸 Provide students with hands-on training by experts in the field, as well as direct contact with these professionals as a counseling and career advancement tool.

🗸 Provide students with an opportunity to obtain a certificate acknowledging their completion of the courses comprising the certificate, and a tool for obtaining performance competency in musical theatre.

🗸 Provide students interested in in transferring to professional schools and conservatory programs the skills with which to audition successfully, The objective of this program is to provide these skills through traditional teaching methods with an emphasis on a practical, “hands-on” education that will give the students an added “edge” in auditions in the professional field of musical theatre.

The  Lighting and Sound Design Certificate is designed to prepare the student in occupational competency in lighting and sound design for theatre. To earn a certificate, the required courses must be completed as listed with a grade of C or better. At least 50% of all course work must be completed at Cypress College. This certificate requires a total of 22-23 units.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Upon completion of this certificate students will be able to show creative and technical skills needed for entry-level careers in Lighting and Sound Design

🗸 Upon completion of this certificate students should be able to demonstrate competency in current gear and equipment related to the industry of lighting and sound design.

The Costume and Makeup Design Certificate is designed to prepare the student for occupational competency in the field of costume/makeup design for theatre. To earn a certificate, the required courses as listed with a grade of C or better. At least 50% of all course work must be completed at Cypress College. This certificate requires a total of 15-17 units.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Upon completion of this certificate students should be able to demonstrate competency in the artistic and technical skills required of a costume or makeup designer in theatre.

🗸 Upon completion of this certificate students should be able to demonstrate competency in current gear and equipment related to the field of costume and makeup design.

The Acting for Stage and Screen Certificate consists of theatre courses and multimedia arts courses. This prepares students for careers, position advancements and/or higher-level degrees through practical, real-world and community experiences in and out of the classroom. The combination of courses enables the student to develop the skills in acting and basic digital video production necessary for professional competency in the entertainment industry. The required courses (19-20 units) must be completed with a grade of C or better. At least 50% of the course work must be completed at Cypress College. This certificate requires a total of 22-23 units.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to create digital media b) Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to critically analyze scripts and fulfill the obligations of the story.

The Radiologic Technology Certificate: To earn a certificate, students must have previously earned an Associate Degree and have completed all of the Cypress College Radiologic Technology Program requirements with a grade of C or better. At least 50% of all course work must be completed at Cypress College. This certificate requires a total of 66.5 units.

The Imaging Technologist Assistant Program prepares a student for an entry-level position as an imaging assistant in a health care facility such as a hospital, private physician’s office, or clinic. This program can be completed in one year. To earn a certificate the student must complete the 16 units of required courses with a minimum grade of “C”. At least 50% of all course work must be completed at Cypress College.

This Psychiatric Technology Certificate aims to prepare a student to meet the requirements for licensure as a Psychiatric Technician in the state of California. A Psychiatric Technician is a licensed member of the professional healthcare team who works with people diagnosed with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Psychiatric Technicians are employed by private and state psychiatric hospitals and group homes. Psychiatric Technicians increasingly find a variety of jobs in the fields of corrections and human services. These include day care centers, substance abuse programs, forensic facilities, special education and many other areas promoting intellectual, developmental and mental health. The program is accredited by and conforms to the regulations of the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT). Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the State Board Licensure Examination. To earn a certificate, the student must complete the required courses with a grade of C or better. At least 50% of all course work must be completed at Cypress College. Upon completion of the 55.5 units of required course work, the student becomes eligible to apply to the BVNPT for licensure examination.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Acquire the workforce preparation skills including basic nursing care, participation in treatment plan development/evaluation, administration of care, medication administration, psychosocial assessment/interventions, behavior management and legal/professional responsibilities necessary to become a safe and competent practitioner in the field of psychiatric technology.