The Office Administration program adds to the foundation skills of the Business Information Worker Certificate of Achievement to prepare students for a higher level of responsibility, to include functions in bookkeeping entries, more advanced word processing and spreadsheet skills, and a choice of other business skills often used within the scope of an office administration position. The productivity tools learned through this program are immediately applicable to office administration positions and will enhance effectiveness far into the future of any business career. Earning the Associate-level degree adds the additional dimension of general education.

Program Learning Outcomes:

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

🗸 Produce documents and process information utilizing Microsoft Office.

🗸 Apply basic information system concepts in a business environment.

🗸 Demonstrate professional communication and appropriate office etiquette.

🗸 Utilize business accounting software.

🗸 Perform additional activities typically assigned to office personnel.

The Business Leadership Certificate of Achievement program is designed for students who seek the core business leadership skills involved in working within a small business. This program is designed for students who want to add leadership abilities to their current skill set without the additional coursework of a broader education.

For further studies consider the Business Administration Associate degree with an emphasis in Leadership. Students planning to transfer to a university to earn a bachelor’s degree should consider the Associate in Science in Business Administration for Transfer (AS-T in Business Administration) degree.

Program Learning Outcomes:

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

🗸 Demonstrate the core business leadership skills involved in working successfully within a small business.

The goal of the Paramedic Program Certificate of Achievement is to provide a strong educational foundation so future paramedics can provide the highest quality pre-hospital emergency medical care. The Paramedic Program is designed to provide students with the education and experience to perform as competent, entry-level paramedics. The program consists of a minimum of 1,258 hours of instruction, which is divided into three distinct courses: didactic/classroom instruction (minimum of 400 hours), clinical lab (minimum of 212 hours), and field internship (minimum of 646 hours). Upon completion of the program, graduates earn a Certificate of Achievement and are eligible to take the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic examination (NREMT-P), which is required for paramedic licensure in the State of California.

Learning Outcomes:

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

🗸 Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply, and evaluate the clinical information relative to the role of an entry level paramedic.

🗸 Demonstrate technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill the role of the entry level paramedic.

🗸 Demonstrate personal behaviors consistent with professional and employer expectations for the entry level paramedic.

The Business Human Resources Certificate of Achievement is designed for students who seek the core Human Resources skills involved in working within a small business. This program is designed for students who want to add Human Resources abilities to their current skill set without the additional coursework of a broader education. 

For further studies consider the Business Administration Associate degree with an emphasis in Human Resources. Students planning to transfer to a university to earn a bachelor’s degree should consider the Associate in Science in Business Administration for Transfer (Business Administration AS-T) degree.

Program Learning Outcomes:

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

🗸 Demonstrate the core Human Resources skills involved in working within a small business.

You are encouraged to pursue an Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) Certificate of Achievement if you plan to transfer to either the University of California system or the California State University system and want to fulfill lower-division general education requirements. Consult with a counselor to develop your own program of study. You will select courses that fulfill the IGETC requirements (with a grade of “C” or better in each course), to total 37 transferable semester units (with an overall GPA of 2.0).

CAUTION: IGETC may not be the best option for transfer, particularly for majors such as Engineering, Computer Science, Biology, and Business. IGETC for STEM may also be an option. See a counselor for more information.

Completion of IGETC satisfies all lower division general education requirements at most CSU and UC campuses, and at some independent colleges and universities. It is not an admission requirement nor is it the only way to fulfill lower division general education requirements.

Associate Degrees for Transfer (AD-T) to CSU: Although it is possible to fulfill the requirements for an AD-T by completing the IGETC for UC pattern, admission to a CSU requires the completion of an Oral Communication course (IGETC Area 1C). Students who plan to transfer to a CSU must complete this course as part of their transfer preparation.

CERTIFICATION: Merritt College can provide full certification (completion of requirements in every area) or partial certification (completion of requirements in one or more areas). All courses MUST be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Students should request GE certification when asking that their transcript be sent to the UC or CSU campus of their choice during the final term before transfer. See a counselor for more information.

Upon completion of these requirements, you will file both a “Petition for a Certificate of Achievement” and a “Request for General Education or IGETC Certification” with the Admissions and Records Office.

See the Transfer to Four-Year Colleges and Universities section of this catalog for information on IGETC requirements and certification.

If you plan to transfer to the California State University (CSU) system you are encouraged to pursue a CSU General Education Breadth Certificate of Achievement and certify completion of CSU General Education Breadth Requirements. Consult with a counselor to develop your own program of study. You will select courses that fulfill the CSU General Education Breadth Requirements (completing at least 30 units with a “C” or better to include areas A-1, A-2, A-3 and B-3 and an overall GPA of 2.0), for a total of 39 transferable semester units.

CSU lower division GE requirements may also be met by completing the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). However, certain restrictions may apply and IGETC is not recommended for all majors. See a counselor for more information.

Upon completion of these requirements, students file a “Petition for a Certificate of Achievement” form and certify completion of requirements with the Admissions and Records Office.

CERTIFICATION

Merritt College can provide full certification (completion of requirements in every area) or partial certification (completion of requirements in one or more areas). Students should request GE certification when asking that their transcript be sent to the CSU of their choice during the final term before transfer. Certification may be done only once.

The Painting program prepares students for a career in studio arts and/or provides continuing education and personal enrichment opportunities. The program is committed to training in a variety of painting techniques and expressive means.

Learning Outcomes:

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

🗸 Create paintings that demonstrate the effective use of studio tools and the language of visual art.

🗸 Create, analyze, and evaluate paintings executed with a variety of techniques.

The Entry Level Office Worker Certificate of Achievement is designed to develop foundational office skills that prepare students for entry-level office employment. Students have the opportunity to earn Microsoft Office Specialist Certifications.

Program Learning Outcomes:

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

🗸 Demonstrate office skills for a broad range of entry-level business positions.

The Basic Employability Preparation Certificate of Accomplishment is designed to prepare students with basic English and Math skills and an awareness of the local employment market. Students will be ready to seek and obtain entry-level positions that are consistent with their skills, interests and abilities or pursue further education in a specific career area. The Basic Employability Preparation Certificate of Accomplishment will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the following noncredit requirements: LRNRE 561: English for Life and Career Success; LRNRE 562: Math for life and Career Success; and LRNRE 566: Career Awareness, Disability and Success.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Students will be ready to seek and obtain entry-level positions that are consistent with their skills, interests and abilities or pursue further education.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

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

- Demonstrate the ability to read, write and speak accurately with peers and supervisors.

- Compute basic mathematical functions by hand and with a calculator.

- Identify a career plan that matches with your skills, interests and abilities by using the internet and other resources to clarify options available.

The Basic Employability Preparation Certificate of Proficiency program is designed to prepare students with basic English and Math skills and an awareness of the local employment market. Students will be ready to seek and obtain entry-level positions that are consistent with their skills, interests and abilities to pursue further education in a specific career area. The Basic Employability Preparation Certificate of Proficiency will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the program course requirements.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Entry-level positions that are consistent with a student’s skills, interests and abilities to pursue further education.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

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

- Demonstrate the ability to read, write and speak accurately with peers and supervisors.

- Identify a career plan that matches with your skills, interests and abilities by using the internet and other resources to clarify options available.