The Certificate in Television Arts (21 units) and Certificate in Audio Technology (24 units) are geared for part-time, working students or students who already hold a Bachelor’s Degree whose primary objective is immediate training in the field of television production or audio recording, as opposed to a college degree. These programs allow students to concentrate on developing marketable job skills in preparation for entry-level employment in their respective industries within a three-semester time span.

Synthesizer Proficiency Exam

Requires the student to demonstrate a knowledge of contemporary analog and digital synthesis terms and techniques and to produce a specified sonic design on a studio synthesizer.

Audio Recording Proficiency Exam

Requires the student to demonstrate a practical working knowledge of standard studio procedures and techniques as well as operational familiarity with the equipment found in a multi-track recording facility.

The Certificate in College Counseling consists of seven courses that focus on counseling within community colleges and universities, including 400 hours of field-based counseling work. The Certificate is designed for School Counseling program students who also wish to obtain experience in College Counseling and is not a stand-alone certificate.

The online Sport and Fitness Psychology Certificate Program addresses a growing demand for using psychological knowledge to enhance sports performance, teamwork, fitness, and well-being. Five online psychology courses comprise the Sport and Fitness Psychology Certificate Program. Coursework covers principles, research and applications which will expand and enhance participants' skill sets. Courses provide university credit of 3 units each at the 400 level which may be used for graduate-level credit subject to approval of the department accepting the units. Students may enroll in individual courses or the certificate program.

Features

Courses in the certificate program are offered online so that participants can access materials, study and complete the assignments anywhere, anytime. The internship course affords an opportunity to practice acquired skills and knowledge in a community near home. A Certificate is provided upon successful completion of program requirements.

Who Should Attend

Coaches, athletes, trainers, fitness instructors, and health professionals and counselors will gain valuable skills from the courses in the Sport and Fitness Psychology Certificate Program.

Career Possibilities

The program is designed to increase knowledge of this developing field, to enhance the employability of participants and to advance the careers of those currently employed in sports and fitness occupations.

This certificate program provides a broad education in the principles of procurement management. Topics covered include cost-price analysis, negotiation, public sector procurement, legal and regulatory considerations, specification, standardization, supply, ethical issues, partnering, total quality procurement, and logistics.

Features

All instructors are industry professionals and are nationally certified by the National Purchasing Association. Courses are taught off-campus in a 13-week trimester and through Distance Learning.

Career Possibilities

Individuals successfully completing the certificate program will be prepared for entry and management-level positions in procurement in such areas as aerospace, military, manufacturing, hospitals, retail, and other procurement-related fields.

This certificate is designed for those who wish to gain a broad education in the principles of supply chain management. Topics covered include supply chain management, detailed scheduling and planning, material requirements planning, capacity requirements planning, inventory management, supplier planning, procurement, operations execution and control, production processes, quality incentives, inventory control, master planning of resources, forecasting, master scheduling, strategic management of resources, and integrating operating processes into the strategic plan.

Features

Participants in the Supply Chain Management Certificate program have the benefit of being taught by industry professionals. All instructors are nationally certified by APICS and are currently employed in the field of production and inventory control. Courses are taught at off-campus sites in 13-week trimesters and through Distance Learning.

Career Possibilities

Certificate completers have found employment in aerospace, military, manufacturing, hospitals, retail, and warehouse supervision.

The Mediation and Conflict Resolution Certificate Program, a partnership between the College of Continuing and Professional Education and the College of Arts and Humanities, offers the most comprehensive training available in any single-semester program in this fast-growing field.

This certificate program consists of three courses awarding four (4) graduate extension units and actively engages mediation providers in the community to develop opportunities for its students. Participants receive hands-on mediation and conflict resolution training that actively reinforces the classroom training.

Students in the Negotiation, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding Masters program at CSUDH will be able to use these courses as electives in their program.

The Human Resource Management Certificate program provides the knowledge and practical skills for career enhancement and job advancement in Human Resource management. California State University Dominguez Hills is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP^SM or SHRM-SCP^SM. This program is valid for 45 PDCs for the SHRM-CP^SM or SHRM-SCP^SM. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org. The program also provides 45 recertification credits toward PHR (Professional in Human Resources) and SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) re-certification.. The certificate consists of six required courses. Two additional elective courses are included to provide an opportunity for participants to select an area of emphasis. Each course is offered for two extension units of credit.

Teaching in a community college no longer requires a credential. Since the 1990-91 academic year, most community colleges require faculty to have a master's degree in a discipline currently taught at the community college level.

The Community College Teaching Certificate Program is designed for candidates who are interested in teaching in a community college, or who are new faculty at a community college. The program consists of three courses (8 units), a two-unit survey course, a three-unit methodology course and a three-unit teaching internship at a community college.

Prerequisites

To be eligible for the program, the student must be near completion in a graduate program, possess a master's degree, or be currently employed as a faculty member in a community college.

The Certificate in Communication Sciences and Disorders is a pre-professional program offering students the prerequisite knowledge that is required for education leading to a career as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Topics include speech and language development and disorders, relevant anatomy and physiology, audiology and audiometry, phonetic transcription of typical and disordered speech, and other topics as required by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Commission on Teacher Credentialing in California. Students will be prepared to enter MA/MS programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders or to partially meet state licensure requirements to become a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.

Features

The Certificate in Communication Sciences and Disorders offers classes that meet only in the evening and on Saturdays, which allows students to work full or part-time and complete the prerequisite courses required for admission into a graduate program. The program affords students the opportunity to observe certificated, licensed, and credentialed speech and language pathologists in clinical and school settings in the geographic area surrounding the university. The times that courses are offered accommodate students who live outside the immediate geographic area of CSUDH. Students are trained within a cohort model and are mentored throughout the certificate program.

Career Possibilities

Speech-Language Pathologists and Speech-Language Pathology Assistants work in a variety of settings that offer year-round, 10-month, full-time, part-time, and/or per diem employment. Therapists work in public and nonpublic schools, preschools, community colleges, colleges and universities. They also work in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health care, rehabilitation hospitals, individual and family services, outpatient care centers, and child care centers. Others choose to work for corporations, in the offices of physicians or other allied health practitioners, or own a private practice. Many speech and language pathology practitioners opt to work in more than one setting. These sites employ both Speech-Language Pathologists and Speech-Language Pathology Assistants.