This Guided Pathways Milestone Certificate for Multilingual Speakers: Pathway to Business Technology offers advanced reading and writing skills at a post secondary level for English learners combined with introductory business skills and a variety of computer and office technologies. The combination of these skills can be used along their pathways to degrees, certificates, or transfer, and for use in multilingual office environments.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ write and edit clear, well-developed essays on academic topics and effectively use English as applied in Business.
✔ summarize, paraphrase, and quote readings to integrate outside sources into writing.
✔ employ appropriate reading strategies to address a full range of reading tasks.
✔ apply techniques of written communication, sentence structure, word usage, punctuation, spelling, business vocabulary, and business and employment document formatting.
✔ analyze written communication and compose and organize paragraphs into effective business documents.
✔ participate in in-depth discussions effectively, take clear notes, and give oral presentations in a business environment.
✔ convey intended meaning, including accuracy in sound production, syllabification, and intonation.
✔ formulate and use a variety of interactive strategies effectively such as clarification, polite interruption, and agreement/disagreement strategies.
✔ apply the proper use of keyboarding techniques.
✔ define the terms associated with business information systems and technologies.

This certificate recognizes attainment of English language abilities to an advanced-high level of English in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar skills. It is suitable for use in academic classes at the community college level as well as in the workplace.
This certificate can be used in workplaces, community interactions, and for academic purposes. Students with this certificate have proficiency in English reading, writing, speaking and listening to produce clear, well structured texts on complex subjects, and express themselves fluently and spontaneously in their second language.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ demonstrate comprehension of written and spoken English at an advanced-high level.
✔ produce written and spoken English at an advanced-high level.
✔ appraise texts and use appropriate reading strategies and reading rate effectively across a full range of reading tasks.
✔ comprehend a variety of complex fiction and nonfiction reading selections.
✔ analyze fiction and nonfiction readings for structure, audience, author intent and bias, main ideas, and literary and rhetorical devices.
✔ demonstrate advanced comprehension of fiction and nonfiction texts by composing written responses.
✔ evaluate arguments in nonfiction expository and argumentative texts.
✔ synthesize ideas from several complex readings, demonstrating critical thinking skills.
✔ draft, revise, edit, and proofread a wide variety of essay types effectively, showing mastery of English writing style, grammar, vocabulary, and mechanics.
✔ appraise and synthesize information on a variety of topics using library resources and credible Internet sources.
✔ compose a fully documented research paper based on a variety of reference works.

The Advanced Proficiency Program recognizes attainment of English language abilities at an advanced level of English in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar skills. It is suitable for use in academic classes at the community college level as well as in the workplace community.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ write and edit clear, well-developed, and soundly structured essays on academic topics.
✔ summarize, paraphrase, and quote readings to integrate outside sources into writing.
✔ apply and adapt appropriate reading strategies in order to critique complex, college-length texts for reliability and credibility.
✔ compile accurate notes while listening to lectures and presentations.
✔ formulate and use a variety of interactive speaking strategies effectively such as clarification, polite interruption, and agreement/disagreement strategies using clear and comprehensible pronunciation.
✔ demonstrate mastery of verb tenses and modal auxiliary uses.
✔ combine sentences, with emphasis on the ability to recognize, contrast, and analyze subordination and coordination.

This certificate benefits students interested in the business of publishing literary works. Work required to edit and publish American River Review forms the core of the certificate. Additional coursework focuses on the various literary genres from reading, writing, and editing perspectives.
This certificate prepares students for careers in publishing houses of full-length or periodical literature. In addition, students may use the skills to work on publications such as yearly anthologies, creative writing magazines, newspapers, and newsletters in a commercial or educational setting.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ compose literary works using the full process of drafting, receiving feedback, revising, editing, and proofreading.
✔ examine literary works from various genres, styles, cultural perspectives, and historical periods.
✔ critique literary works.
✔ assess literary works for publication.
✔ recommend editorial changes to authors of literary works.
✔ assemble a collection of literary works for publication.

This certificate provides training in basic solar photovoltaic (PV) system design, installation, troubleshooting, and repair. to be used in remote telecommunication and industrial locations. Field trips may be required.
This certificate prepares the student for electronic technician positions in industries that also include solar PV systems in remote locations such as the telecommunications industry.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ create simple electronic schematics using basic schematic symbols.
✔ apply electrical concepts to measure and evaluate resistance, capacitance, and inductive devices.
✔ compare and contrast series and parallel resistive, capacitance, and inductive circuits.
✔ describe the components in a grid-tie or battery PV system.
✔ assess safety hazards when working with PV systems.
✔ identify and employ common hand tools to construct a simulated roof structure and install a solar PV system.
✔ calculate the gauge wire and conduit size for a given solar PV panel array per National Electrical Code (NEC) standards.
✔ inspect and repair malfunctioning components in a solar PV system.
✔ evaluate different types of solar inverters and solar PV panels to determine which configurations would have the highest efficiency and most power output for a given situation.
✔ use industry software and measuring tools to determine solar PV panel string-size, yearly solar radiance, and yearly power output.

This certificate provides training in all aspects of solar photovoltaic (PV) system design, installation, troubleshooting, and repair.
This certificate prepares the student for entry level employment in a wide variety of positions in the PV industry. It is also valuable for people working in the PV industry to upgrade their skills to include the newest advancements in solar technology. Career opportunities include PV installers, PV service technicians, and other emerging careers in this field.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ describe the components in a complete grid-tie PV system.
✔ construct solar PV battery charging systems.
✔ analyze test equipment data to determine the location of the "sweet spot" on a solar PV panel's Current-Voltage (IV) curves.
✔ identify tools and test equipment necessary for solar PV panel installations.
✔ identify different sizes of wire according to American Wire Gauge (AWG) tables.
✔ construct a simulated roof system using industry standard building materials.
✔ calculate the amount of yearly solar radiance in relationship to shading using the Solmetric's SunEye predictor and software.
✔ inspect and repair malfunctioning components in a functioning grid-tie solar PV system.
✔ assess safety hazards in respect to fire, shock, and falls when installing or repairing PV systems.
✔ estimate PV system using both the SunEye and the Pathfinder sun angle and shade predictor.
✔ identify typical locations of electrical/mechanical failures in PV systems.
calculate the correct gauge wire and number of wires in a metal raceway according to National Electrical Code standards.
calculate the battery amperage required for a stand-alone PV system.

This certificate provides training in all aspects of solar photovoltaic (PV) system design, cost estimation, sales, and installation. It also includes training in oral presentations and management skills.
This certificate prepares students for entry level employment in a wide variety of positions in the PV industry. It is also valuable for people working in the PV industry to upgrade their skills to include the newest advancements in solar technology. Career opportunities include PV system designers, PV systems outside sales, PV equipment and associated component sales representatives, and a variety of other emerging careers in this field.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ describe the components in a complete grid-tie PV system.
✔ construct solar PV battery charging systems.
✔ analyze test equipment data to determine the location of the "sweet spot" on a solar PV panel's Current--Voltage (IV) curves.
✔ identify tools and test equipment necessary for solar PV panel installations.
✔ identify different sizes of wire according to American Wire Gauge (AWG) tables.
✔ construct a simulated roof system using industry standard building materials.
✔ calculate the amount of yearly solar radiance in relationship to shading using the Solmetric's SunEye predictor and software.
✔ inspect and repair malfunctioning components in a functioning grid tie solar PV system.
✔ estimate the yearly power output for a solar photovoltaic system using both the SunEye and the Pathfinder sun angle and shade predictor.
✔ identify typical locations of electrical/mechanical failures in PV systems.
✔ maximize communication effectiveness by specifying, planning for, and adapting to the specific audience.
✔ identify and analyze factors that contribute to effective design, development, and delivery of presentations.
✔ relate the communication process to public speaking situations.
✔ assess the ways to start a business and which form of business organization should be used.
✔ explain the importance of a business plan, a financial plan, and a marketing plan.
✔ describe the financing process and how to access capital.
✔ apply principles of management and marketing relevant to the small business.
✔ evaluate financial reports.
✔ analyze the impact of legal requirements and government regulations as related to the operation of the small business.

This CRC program prepares students for employment as para-professionals with agencies such as youth group homes, youth and family services agencies, schools, probation, welfare, and mental health departments.

Highlights include:

🗸 Individual and group counseling
🗸 Interviews with employers
🗸 Employment training, including resumes, cover letters, and interviews

This certificate is designed for persons who are seeking careers as youth group home workers, family welfare and health agency workers, county or state eligibility workers, and other para-professional positions. Completers will have a foundation in human service skills, including group counseling, client interviewing, and employment.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

🗸 Compete for employment as paraprofessionals with agencies such as youth group homes; youth and family service agencies; schools; probation, welfare and mental health departments.

Career Information

Peer Support Group Facilitator; Youth Group Home Worker; Family, Welfare, and Health Agencies Worker; Consumer Consultant; County or State Eligibility Worker; Conflict Containment Workers

The program in Chemical Dependency Studies centers around the specific skills and abilities necessary to provide comprehensive drug and alcohol counseling. Coursework includes the twelve counselor core function applications in addiction screening, intake, assessment, orientation, counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, client education, client rights, confidentiality, professional ethics and reports and record keeping.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

🗸 Evaluate the components of a quality chemical dependency counseling program

🗸 Demonstrate the twelve essential counseling skills as they apply to chemical dependency and recovery processes

🗸 Utilize counseling strategies based on the examination of scientific theories of addiction

🗸 Identify the community resources used in assisting clients with addiction issues

🗸 Appraise and apply the knowledge of California Professional Codes of Ethics for Drug and Alcohol counselors

🗸 Evaluate one's own values and attitudes as they apply to ethical decision-making

🗸 Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal and social skills in interactions with a diverse population using principles of equity, justice, and inclusion

Career Information

Substance Abuse Counselor; Mental Health Social Worker; Social Worker; Child and Family Counselor; Child Protective Worker; Adult Protective Worker; Employee Assistance Counselor

The Plant-Based Nutrition and Sustainable Agriculture Certificate Program brings farm-to-fork into the classroom. It provides the science that supports the benefits of whole plant-based foods to the health of the individual as well as the environment. Students will gain knowledge in the function of plant-based foods towards the treatment and prevention of chronic diseases. The program addresses the environmental and social concerns with strategies and principles of sustainable agriculture. Students will master the theories and skills of plant-based food preparation bringing the food to the fork and into everyday food choices.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

🗸 PSLO 1: Demonstrate independent learning and effective communication skills.

• Demonstrate responsibility for personal action and choices.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

🗸 PSLO 2: Explain the principles of nutrition and its effect on health.

• Relate the dietary causes of chronic diseases.

• Evaluate the role of plant-based foods on health and the environment.

🗸 PSLO 3: Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of health behaviors on nutritional and health status.

• Schematize the effects of personal food choice on health, the environment and public policy.

🗸 PSLO 4: Basic and advanced plant science/horticulture skills development and improvement.

• Demonstrate and apply the theories of sustainable and organic agriculture.

• Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of soils, soil development, soil building and preparation and sustainable soil management.

• Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of hydraulics and irrigation design, installation, and water management principles and practices.

• Create agriculture design concepts based on sound, sustainable soil management, water conservation, construction and maintenance, and integrated pest management best practices.

🗸 PSLO 5: Effectively and accurately prepare and analyze raw ingredients and prepared foods.

• Evaluate food through sensory evaluation of texture, taste, color, presentation, smell and umami.

• Identify optimal cooking procedures/heat transfer to maximize nutrient content as well as the quality of the ingredients and dish as a whole.

• Analyze quality defects in cooked products and specify possible errors in techniques or ingredient selection.

🗸 PSLO 6: Implement proper sanitary and safety techniques.

• Demonstrate appropriate food handling and sanitary techniques.

• Utilize kitchen tools/equipment appropriately.

Career Information

In restaurants, food service facilities, farms, urban farms, sustainable/organic farms, school garden, health education. Some of these career options may require more than a certificate and two years of college study. Classes beyond the associate degree may be required to fulfill some career options or for preparation for transfer to a university program.