The Manicuring Certificate of Completion is a 400‐hour program divided into two 200‐hour courses designed to prepare the student for the California State Board Manicuring Examination for state licensure and success as a manicurist. Courses include proper use of instruments, equipment, personal hygiene, sanitation, common nail conditions, nail diseases, and the use of electrical tools. Principles of salesmanship and skills serving the public are emphasized. The California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Act and Regulations are studied. At completion of 400 hours and passing the California State Board examination, students will be prepared as entry‐level manicurists. With continuing education and experience, licensed Manicurists may find employment as salon managers or owners, manufacturer field representatives, demonstrators and lecturers, instructors, and laboratory technicians.

This program is offered on an open‐entry/open‐exit basis with a required minimum number of combined lecture/lab hours per week and a waiting list may be maintained for those students who desire to enroll. Students may attend on a part‐time or full‐time basis. Transfer students will be accepted on a space‐available basis providing they have not previously achieved more than 200 certified hours of training.

The Level III - Interior Design Professional certificate builds upon the Level II coursework to prepare students for employment as entry level professional Interior Designers. It includes knowledge of interior design theory and history, space planning, products and materials, design process, professional practice, and building systems and codes. Students improve computer-aided design, visualization, and communication skills, prepare portfolios, develop design solutions for specialized interior environments, and gain practical experience via internships within the Interior Design field. Employment opportunities include entry-level professional interior designers, CADD specialists, renderers, or designer positions in larger design teams with architects and builders. Students who complete the Level III certificate will meet the minimum required units and educational standards for eligibility to sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification Exam (NCIDQ), the first step towards pursuing a qualification as an NCIDQ Certified Interior Designer, the global standard for interior design professionals. This program also offers coursework for professional development.

The Level II - Interior Design certificate builds upon the Level I coursework to prepare students for employment as entry-level designers. It includes knowledge of design and color theories, interior design history, lighting, space planning, materials and products, building systems, and codes. Students acquire skills in manual and computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), rendering, visualization, and presentation and practice developing interior design solutions for residential and commercial environments. Employment opportunities include design assistants for residential and model home designers, color or lighting consultants, CADD specialists, 3D renderers, e-designers, design journalists, space planners, or interior design positions as part of a larger design team. Students who complete the Level II certificate will meet the minimum educational requirements set by the California Council for Interior Design Certification (CCIDC) for eligibility to sit for the Interior Design Exam (IDEX), the first step towards pursuing a qualification as a Certified Interior Designer (CID). This program prepares students for the Level III - Interior Design Professional certificate and the A.S. degree in Interior Design and also offers coursework for professional improvement.

The Level I - Interior Design Foundations certificate is designed to develop the fundamental skills necessary for entry-level employment in interior design related fields. Level I curriculum focuses on exploring design elements and principles, color theories, history of interior architecture and furnishings, materials and products, developing visual communication skills using freehand and computer-aided drawing and drafting, and acquiring knowledge of the design process. This certificate provides the foundation for going on to advanced certificates and the AS degree in interior design. Entry-level positions include design consultants and sales specialists in design showrooms, furniture and finishes stores, interior decorators, color specialists, manufacturer's representatives, event planners, and home stagers. The program also offers coursework for professional improvement.

The completion of this Certificate of Achievement in Keyboard Studies prepares students for audition and transfer into a Bachelors of Arts in Music degree in Keyboard Studies. This program is part of a group of stackable certificates in specialty areas that are built upon the Basic Music Skills Certificate of Achievement. The certificate includes basic skills in Music Theory and Musicianship. The certificate also emphasizes the skills necessary to pass a performance audition to a four‐year music program, including the ability to perform a variety of keyboard styles. There is an audition requirement for MUS 50. During the auditions, students are expected to demonstrate college‐level performance skills, which include phrasing, tone, reading, and musical interpretation of keyboard music genres. Students cannot complete the program without passing these auditions. This certificate also fulfills a portion of the requirements for the Music AA and ADT. Transfer students should consult their transfer institutions of choice for further information on specific lower‐division Music major requirements.

The goal of this program is to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness. Students will develop personal leadership skills, study ethical dimensions of leadership, understand how leadership affects people, organizations, and society, and articulate and apply their own philosophy of leadership in their careers and lives.

Program Outcomes

✓ Function effectively in a leadership role using the skills, principles, and tools they have acquired.

✓ Apply the leadership principles they have learned in their personal and/or organizational lives.

✓ Distinguish between the qualities of effective and ineffective leaders.

Local civil service regulations govern the appointment of police officers in practically all large and many small cities. Eligibility for appointment depends upon performance in competitive examinations as well as education and experience. Students at Irvine Valley College may earn the Associate in Science degree or Certificate of Achievement in either law enforcement or supervision.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Identify the skills and abilities required to be an effective law enforcement supervisor.

🗸 Describe the importance of ethical decision-making while in a supervisory and/or leadership role.

This program will prepare students for the complex task of developing residential landscapes with grading, drainage, materials, structures, lighting and other complex components that require a deeper knowledge base.

Program Outcomes

✓ Students will be able to demonstrate fundamental skills in landscape design elements, process and techniques.

✓ Apply their understanding of sustainable aspects to the development of landscape site design to promote green living environments.

Local civil service regulations govern the appointment of police officers in practically all large and many small cities. Eligibility for appointment depends upon performance in competitive examinations as well as education and experience. Students at Irvine Valley College may earn either the Associate in Science degree or Certificate of Achievement in administration of justice, with an emphasis in either law enforcement or supervision.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

🗸 Identify career opportunities within the law enforcement component of the criminal justice system.

🗸 Identify the skills and abilities required to be an effective member the criminal justice profession.

🗸 Describe the importance of ethical decision-making within the criminal justice system.

This certificate of proficiency is intended to help prepare students to qualify for entry-level positions that require knowledge of a payroll cycle, related accounting tasks, and spreadsheet analysis of payroll data for accounting and management use. Such positions might be found in the payroll department of companies of all sizes.