Students who graduate from this program are prepared for employment in one of the fastest-growing and most prolific industries in Southern California, encompassing weight control clinics, health and exercise spas and gymnasiums, community agencies concerned with nutrition education, and manufacturers and distributors of nutrition-related products.

Program Outcome

✓ Graduates will be competent entry-level Nutrition Education Assistants meeting the employment needs of the community.

The Certificate of Achievement in Retailing and Selling is designed for students interested in careers in retail or selling professions. The program will accommodate non-business-major students who are desiring advancement in a current career as well as students seeking initial employment in merchandising and retail or as sales professionals. Careers include merchandising, insurance, auto, and other sales representatives or agents and representatives for retail, wholesale, and service industries. The Certificate of Achievement in Retailing and Selling may be completed in two semesters.

The Real Estate Escrow program is designed to educate the student to become an effective escrow professional. Activities related to this field are escrow principles, practice, and professionalism. Associated courses in real estate, management, and office procedures are provided.

Potential careers that could be obtained with this certificate include: Escrow Receptionist, Escrow Office Administrator, Trust Account Banking Associate, Escrow Auditor, Escrow Processor, Escrow Assistant, Junior Escrow Officer, Escrow Officer, Escrow Branch/Site Manager.

Students who graduate from this program are prepared for entry-level positions in the health and fitness industry, encompassing weight control clinics, sports medicine clinics, health clubs and gyms, corporate fitness and wellness centers, fitness and nutrition programs in schools, and community agencies concerned with health, fitness and nutrition education.

Students in this program will be able to advise clients on normal nutrition, weight control and improved performance by working with other nutrition professionals. The fitness industry is experiencing rapid growth and has a growing demand for trained fitness and nutrition educators.

Program Outcome

✓ Graduates will be competent entry-level Nutrition and Fitness professionals meeting the employment needs of the community.

The Real Estate Appraisal certificate is designed to give students an introduction to the world of Real Estate Appraisal. Many of the courses included in this certificate apply toward educational requirements needed to sit for the Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA) state exam.

Potential careers that could be obtained with this certificate include: Real Estate Appraisal Assistant.

This Real Estate certificate is designed to educate the student and provide the courses required to qualify for the California Salesperson’s license exam. This certificate is geared towards the aspiring Real Estate professional, as well as investors and consumers.

Potential careers that could be obtained with this certificate include: Real Estate Salesperson (residential or commercial), Title Insurance Representative, Property Manager, Real Estate Consultant, or Real Estate Entrepreneur.

Through the Not-for-Profit Management certificate of completion (noncredit) a potential, new or mid-level professional will be prepared to take on the challenges and opportunities of an evolving not-for-profit industry that demands strong management, communication, and critical thinking skills. It will prepare these professionals to take on new roles and approaches in the areas of strategic planning, financial management, capacity building, and program creation and evaluation.

Program Outcome

✓ Students who complete this certificate will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and resources to take on the challenges and opportunities of an evolving not-for-profit industry that demands strong management, communication, and critical thinking skills.

Through the Not-for-Profit Management certificate a potential, new or mid-level professional will be prepared to take on the challenges and opportunities of an evolving not-for-profit industry that demands strong management, communication, and critical thinking skills. It will prepare these professionals to take on new roles and approaches in the areas of strategic planning, financial management, capacity building, and program creation and evaluation.

Program Outcome

✓ Students who complete this certificate will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and resources to take on the challenges and opportunities of an evolving not-for-profit industry that demands strong management, communication, and critical thinking skills.

The Project Management Occupational Skills Award provides the opportunity to master the necessary management concepts to successfully complete projects with an effective level of leadership, planning, and teamwork. The courses assist in the development of the needed skills to gain personal confidence and trust of others to lead a project management team. Completion of this program increases the value of the management skills needed for entry-level employment as well as advancement in a career.

This certificate, issued through the Graduation Office, provides students with basic accounting and computer accounting coursework focusing on non-profit accounting. Completion of the certificate will enable students to apply for entry-level positions in accounting with various non-profit agencies.

Program Outcome

✓ Demonstrate generally accepted accounting practices in the area of non-profit accounting using various forms of technology.