The Urban Agroecology Certificate of Achievement program trains students in the skills and practices of urban agriculture, focusing on ecologically restorative food production, project planning, and small-scale enterprise development. Graduates of the program will be prepared for entry-level employment in the local urban agriculture industry or non-profit organizations.

Students in the Urban Agroecology Program will…

- Learn the principles of sustainable farming and food systems in the urban environment.

- Plan and design home, school, and community gardens and farms.

- Find out about food production, food access in under-served communities, and public health implications of food distribution.

-  Get hands-on training to work for the following: Small-scale farm enterprises, non-profit organizations relating to food and public health, food policy organizations.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Career opportunities may include agriculture and food science technicians; farming, fishing, and forestry supervisors; food scientists and technologists; greenhouse and nursery workers; and farm workers and laborers.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

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

- Contribute to the development of locally-owned enterprises based in the production, processing, distribution, and sale of fresh foods.

- Develop and implement groundbreaking techniques for carrying out sustainable agriculture in conjunction with ecosystem restoration.

- Serve as educators in their own communities, inspiring and enabling others to contribute to our cities’ health and sustainability through personal choices.

- Increase social equity by increasing employment, management, and ownership opportunities for East Bay’s most economically vulnerable residents.

The Business Department offers Associate in Science degrees and certificate programs in three major areas: Entrepreneurship, Management, and Marketing. The degree programs require a total of 60 units; of which, 24 units are selected from General Education areas and the remaining 36 units are selected from a business major concentration. Several levels of certificates are available in each of the three areas of concentration. The certificate programs can be completed without the requirements of General Education. A “C” grade or better is required in all degree and certificate major and major elective courses.

The business programs are designed for students who are planning to begin a business career, preparing to assume positions of responsibility, or planning to operate their own businesses. The following is a brief description of the emphasis in Entrepreneurship: For those who are planning to start their own businesses, the Entrepreneurship program offers a unique opportunity to learn all the “how-tos” from conceptual stage through implementation and operating stages. Built on the foundation of writing a business plan, to acquisition of funding, to marketing and management, students will be able to learn the A-Z in starting and managing a successful small business.

Program Learning Outcomes:

- Identify the purpose of business and its functional objectives.

- Explain fundamental business structure and basic organizational responsibilities.

- Apply an understanding and working knowledge of basic business terminologies.

- Demonstrate familiarity with basic elements of managing a small business or its components.

- Describe various business functions in order to prepare for employment in business or to prepare for advancement into upper division course work.

- Interpret and communicate findings of financial information for management, investors, clients, stakeholders, and other interested users.

- Demonstrate the basic applications of presentation, advertising, and promotion which emphasize integrated marketing communication to a diverse audience.

- Practice effective written and oral skills in explaining solutions to practical business problems.

- Provide an intelligent interpretation of and show a proper use of business statements.

- Explain how legal concepts are sustained by the various laws and regulations affecting business, managers, employees, investors, customers, and suppliers.

- Identify key issues, research relevant data, and show evidence of analytical thinking about possible solution for business opportunities and problems.

- Demonstrate the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals of differing interests, genders, orientations, backgrounds, professions and laws in a global environment.

- Examine the impacts of solutions to economic, ethical, and legal dilemmas presented with working in the international marketplace.

- Explain the importance of the practice high ethical standards in all contacts with various stakeholders by all members of the business community.

- Demonstrate how to develop, recognize, and practice high ethical standards in all contacts with various stakeholders which maintain equity and implement fair business practices.

- Analyze the inter-relationship of legal, ethical, social, and philanthropic efforts of a business as it relates to the business products, services and activities.

- Collect, classify, and record data used to create intelligent information for business decision making.

- Show familiarity with applications of technology in the communication and marketing of business products or services.

- Create and produce documentable solutions to business problems and challenges.

- Prepare reports and papers consistent with the goals and objectives of marketing communication in a proper format

The Conservation and Resource Management Certificate of Achievement offers students a practical approach to ecological management practices. Students learn basic concepts of environmental science, are prepared for more specialized coursework, and establish minimum qualifications for entry-level employment.

Students in the Conservation and Resource Management program will:

- Build a solid foundation in the principles of ecology, and then learn to apply them to solve environmental problems.

- Focus on habitat restoration, natural resource conservation and management, water quality and watershed analysis, outdoor education, urban planning, and vegetation surveys.

- Participate in field trips and field-based courses to sites around the Bay Area.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Career opportunities may include biological scientists and technicians, conservation scientists and technicians, environmental science and protection technicians, environmental scientists and specialists, fish and game wardens, forest and conservation technicians and workers, foresters, geographers, hydrologists, museum conservators and technicians, natural science managers, soil and plant scientists, and zoologists and wildlife biologists.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

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

- Articulate the history of the conservation movement in the U.S. (with particular emphasis on California) and put the current state of natural resource management in its proper historical context.

- Explain basic principles of ecology and how these principles are used in the management and stewardship of natural spaces.

- Demonstrate an understanding of how parks and other public natural spaces operate and function.

- Demonstrate practical field skills used in the management and stewardship of natural resources.

The Business Department offers Associate in Science degrees and certificate programs in three major areas: Entrepreneurship, Management, and Marketing. The degree programs require a total of 60 units; of which, 24 units are selected from General Education areas and the remaining 36 units are selected from a business major concentration. Several levels of certificates are available in each of the three areas of concentration. The certificate programs can be completed without the requirements of General Education. A “C” grade or better is required in all degree and certificate major and major elective courses.

The business programs are designed for students who are planning to begin a business career, preparing to assume positions of responsibility, or planning to operate their own businesses. The following is a brief description of the emphasis in Entrepreneurship: For those who are planning to start their own businesses, the Entrepreneurship program offers a unique opportunity to learn all the “how-tos” from conceptual stage through implementation and operating stages. Built on the foundation of writing a business plan, to acquisition of funding, to marketing and management, students will be able to learn the A-Z in starting and managing a successful small business.

Program Learning Outcomes:

- Identify the purpose of business and its functional objectives.

- Explain fundamental business structure and basic organizational responsibilities.

- Apply an understanding and working knowledge of basic business terminologies.

- Demonstrate familiarity with basic elements of managing a small business or its components.

- Describe various business functions in order to prepare for employment in business or to prepare for advancement into upper division course work.

- Interpret and communicate findings of financial information for management, investors, clients, stakeholders, and other interested users.

- Demonstrate the basic applications of presentation, advertising, and promotion which emphasize integrated marketing communication to a diverse audience.

- Practice effective written and oral skills in explaining solutions to practical business problems.

- Provide an intelligent interpretation of and show a proper use of business statements.

- Explain how legal concepts are sustained by the various laws and regulations affecting business, managers, employees, investors, customers, and suppliers.

- Identify key issues, research relevant data, and show evidence of analytical thinking about possible solution for business opportunities and problems.

- Demonstrate the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals of differing interests, genders, orientations, backgrounds, professions and laws in a global environment.

- Examine the impacts of solutions to economic, ethical, and legal dilemmas presented with working in the international marketplace.

- Explain the importance of the practice high ethical standards in all contacts with various stakeholders by all members of the business community.

- Demonstrate how to develop, recognize, and practice high ethical standards in all contacts with various stakeholders which maintain equity and implement fair business practices.

- Analyze the inter-relationship of legal, ethical, social, and philanthropic efforts of a business as it relates to the business products, services and activities.

- Collect, classify, and record data used to create intelligent information for business decision making.

- Show familiarity with applications of technology in the communication and marketing of business products or services.

- Create and produce documentable solutions to business problems and challenges.

- Prepare reports and papers consistent with the goals and objectives of marketing communication in a proper format

The Bridge to Credit ESOL Certificate of Competency verifies that a student has successfully completed the noncredit ESOL course sequence. This sequence prepares students for the academic rigor of credit courses by integrating English language instruction with organizational tools for student success. Students interested in completing the certificate should consult with the ESOL program chair and a counselor.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

This certificate’s emphasis on organizational life skills will prepare non-native speaking students for vocational programs and job advancement. The certificate will provide international students with evidence of English study, which may make a job-seeker more competitive in many countries.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

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

- Synthesize written information and technological skills to register for credit-level courses at an educational institution.

A Certificate of Proficiency in Online Teaching and Course Design will help students to develop competencies for online teaching and learning through evidence-based practices, current educational technology adoption and development, course facilitation techniques using a learning management system (LMS), and student-centered design as informed by principles of Universal Design for Learning, the California Virtual Campus - Online Education Initiative (CVC-OEI) Rubric, and the Peralta Community College District Online Equity Rubric. The Certificate of Proficiency will be awarded at the successful completion of four required courses and one of four electives for a total of 14-15 units.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Career and employment opportunities in the field of online teaching and course design include teaching, as the certificate of achievement helps educators think deeply about the connection between pedagogy, technology and content knowledge. Some students go on to teach at online schools or academies as a supplement to their face to- face teaching. OTCD students also become technology integration specialists, whose job duties include developing curriculum and assessments, co-teaching, staff-development, and school planning and visioning. Others become Educational Technology Consultants. OTCD tech consultants may run online training, develop curriculum and assist with educational technology policies and procedure development. Instructional designers are often in charge of designing online or hybrid learning experiences. They may work within a learning management system (such as Canvas) or create stand-alone instructional resources. Instructional designers often work alongside faculty members at the community college or university level to develop online and hybrid courses.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

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

- Create interactive, online assignments that will promote critical thinking and active learning.

- Create a variety of online course modules appropriate for a given course.

- Demonstrate understanding of universal design and accessibility across the digital divide, as well as Section 508 accessibility.

The ESL Certificate of Competency will prepare students to progress in a career path or to undertake degree-applicable or non-degree applicable credit courses.

The ESL Certificate of Competency will be issued by the ESL Department.  The ESL Certificate of Competency will not appear on student transcripts.

Program Learning Outcomes:

- Communicate effectively at the workplace using appropriate career-specific vocabulary.

- Distinguish main ideas from details in oral or written communication.

- Write and edit compositions at the intermediate level of proficiency.

- Follow instructions, ask questions, and respond appropriately.

- Demonstrate the ability to use information technology. 

The Esthetics Program is composed of 600 hours of instruction to satisfy the requirements of the California State Board of Cosmetology.  Students can earn Certificate of Achievement - Level 2 by completing two semesters of course work with classes being held in the evenings and Saturdays. Upon completion of the program students are eligible to take the State Board Esthetics examination.  The program is intended to prepare students for entry level positions i.e., esthetician, makeup artist, reconstructive makeup artist, cosmetic sales. A grade of “C” or better is required for each course in the certificate.

To be considered for admission to the Esthetics program, students must apply to the Esthetics department first, followed by a general SJCC application for admission. The Esthetician application form is available online: http://www.sjcc.edu/academics/departments-divisions/esthetics-services.  Applications are also available through the Esthetics department in the Cosmetology Department V-11 or by mail.  The general SJCC application for admission can be completed by following the steps listed under “Apply and Register” on the SJCC Web Page. Orientation meeting attendance is required prior to enrollment.

Program Learning Outcomes :

   - Apply all technical and practical skills for preparation and passing the California State Board licensing exam.

   - Learn established guidelines and regulations outlined by the California Department of Consumer Affairs.

   - Demonstrate a firm understanding and working knowledge of safety, sanitation and client protection rules.

   - Discuss skin evaluation results, share analysis, and recommend treatments.

   - Compare and explain methods, equipment and products used.

   - Apply theories, principles and concepts to learn additional skills needed as an esthetician.

   - Demonstrate the ability to act and work with integrity and honesty.

   - Develop the ability to interact with individuals of different gender, ethnicity, background and culture.

   - Seek new environmentally conscious ways to practice esthetics.

Career Opportunities :

   - Esthetician                                

   - Nail Technician

   - Makeup Artist                           

   - Salon Owner/Manager                          

   - Manufacturer Representative

   - Platform Stylist                         

   - Spa Technician

Graduates of the two-year Certificate of Achievement program in Computer Science will have the skills required for entry level employment in Software Development, Cybersecurity, or DevOps occupations. The Certificate of Achievement is the recommended program for students who already hold a baccalaureate or higher degree. It prepares students for further study in Computer Science as well as related areas such as Computer Engineering. The curriculum includes instruction in the fundamentals of problem-solving and analysis, programming, data structures, and architecture. Additional requirements include Calculus, Physics and Discrete Mathematics.

This program takes a contextualized approach to Computer Science through the choice of language, C++, and electives that can be aligned to facilitate High Performance Computing (HPC). It aims to develop skills in the design and implementation of software that operates correctly at extreme scale while leveraging emerging technologies in different industries. This certificate program may require additional semesters depending on chosen electives. Completion of an elective sequence is not required to receive this certificate. The optional restricted electives prepare Computer Science graduates to enter specific software development workforce sectors and earn a corresponding salary premium. The Cybersecurity courses are part of state-approved A.S. Degree and Certificate of Achievement programs and have been demonstrated to confer desirable workforce skills which command higher compensation when combined with the Computer Science software development skill set.

Students who are interested in continuing their studies after completion of the two-year certificate should consult with the departmental chair, read the “Transfer Information” section of the college catalog, and discuss their plans with their program advisor or counselor. If you wish to substitute one class for another because of specific requirements of the transfer institution you will attend, consult with your counselor. Four-year universities may have additional or different course requirements for completion of lower division courses. The website www.assist.org can provide additional information about applicable courses for transfer.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Career opportunities may include entry-level positions as Application Software Developers, Computer Systems Analysts, Systems Software Developers, Information Security Analysts, and Network and Computer Systems Administrators. Additional career opportunities include entry-level jobs in the fields of software development, cybersecurity (secure software development), DevOps (the use of software to automate operations, blockchain services and mobile applications, high-performance computing, data science, and artificial intelligence).

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

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

- Select the appropriate design and implementation to solve a problem within given constraints.

- Analyze computer architecture to formulate estimates of p

The Computer Science and Information Systems Career Readiness Certificate of Completion program prepares participants to present their technical qualifications to potential employers and communicate technical topics to non-technical senior stakeholders. Employability skills include effective communication, and collaboration across interdisciplinary management teams. It equips the graduate to fulfill the role of a Technical Professional with specific expertise and authority in making recommendations and decisions. This includes instruction in conflict resolution, confidence building, time management, and problem-solving.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

This is a Career Preparatory program with high employment potential for the Software Developer, Information Systems Analyst, and DevOps workforce which aligns with the following occupations: Computer Systems Analyst, Computer User Support Specialists, Computer Network Support Specialists, Computer and Information Systems Managers, Computer Information Systems, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance and other computer occupations.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

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

- Communicate their technical qualifications to potential employers and align them with business goals.

- Use critical thinking skills to identify points of persuasion and facilitate concurrence in technical project decisions.

- Summarize successful and non-successful projects in terms of building and communicating their knowledge, skills, and values in preparation for next steps in their technical career.