The ESL College Reading and Writing Pathway provide a supportive, noncredit pathway into transfer-level ESL courses. Students have the opportunity to take a sequence of four courses, from beginning to intermediate, which will focus on reading and writing, grammar, vocabulary development, and speaking and listening skills. The curriculum emphasizes the rigorous study of the foundational English language skills of reading, writing, and grammar. Students who successfully complete the pathway will be able to enroll in UC and CSU transfer level ESL classes and will be better prepared to pursue their educational goals, including language learning, transfer, Associate’s Degree, certificate, or CTE.

Program Learning Outcomes:

   - Upon completion of the Certificate of Competency in ESL College Reading and Writing Pathway, students are able to comprehend a variety of authentic reading materials at the intermediate level.

   - Upon completion of the Certificate of Competency in ESL College Reading and Writing Pathway, students are able to write paragraphs and essays with control of organization, development and language at the intermediate level.

   - Upon completion of the Certificate of Competency in ESL College Reading and Writing Pathway, students are able to use foundational grammar, including all verb tenses and types of sentences.

   - Upon completion of the Certificate of Competency in ESL College Reading and Writing Pathway, students are able to utilize a variety of study skills and strategies for language acquisition.

   - Upon completion of the Certificate of Competency in ESL College Reading and Writing Pathway, students are able to matriculate into credit, transfer-level ESL courses.

The ESL College Grammar Pathway provides a supportive, noncredit pathway into transfer-level ESL courses. The curriculum emphasizes the rigorous study of the foundational English language skill of grammar with a special focus on application in reading and writing. Students have the opportunity to take a sequence of four courses, from beginning to intermediate, which will help in developing vocabulary, reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Students who successfully complete the pathway will be able to enroll in UC and CSU transfer level ESL classes and will be better prepared to pursue their educational goals, including language learning, transfer, Associate’s Degree, certificate, or CTE.

Program Learning Outcomes:

   - Upon completion of the Certificate of Competency in ESL College Grammar Pathway, students are able to use foundational grammar, including all verb tenses and types of sentences.

   - Upon completion of the Certificate of Competency in ESL College Grammar Pathway, students are able to use academic vocabulary, including parts of speech, at the intermediate level.

   - Upon completion of the Certificate of Competency in ESL College Grammar Pathway, students are able to analyze grammatical content in written discourse for comprehension.

   - Upon completion of the Certificate of Competency in ESL College Grammar Pathway, students are able to apply grammatical concepts in writing.

   - Upon completion of the Certificate of Competency in ESL College Grammar Pathway, students are able to matriculate into credit, transfer-level ESL courses.

This Horticulture program is a short-term (typically one year) noncredit program. It is a career technical education program designed to prepare students for work in entry-level horticultural fields, such as nursery, garden center, or landscape maintenance employment. The program will also aid students in preparing for college-level courses in Horticulture.

Program Learning Outcomes:

   - Upon completion of the Certificate of Completion in Horticulture, students are able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the field of horticulture and possible career opportunities.

   - Upon completion of the Certificate of Completion in Horticulture, students are able to identify plants and be able to select their proper care and maintenance.

   - Upon completion of the Certificate of Completion in Horticulture, students are able to demonstrate an understanding of the maintenance requirements for trees, vines, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and turf.

   - Upon completion of the Certificate of Completion in Horticulture, students are able to demonstrate an understanding of the propagation of plants by seed and vegetative cuttings.

This certificate provides hands-on instruction in electronic strobe equipment and lighting techniques as applied to professional studio photography. Includes a foundation in design. Students completing this certificate program will be qualified for employment in the fields of commercial photography, product photography, portrait photography, event and fashion photography, food photography, and entry-level positions in medical and forensic photography.

Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Use the traditional tools and techniques of photography.

🗸 Apply design concepts using iterative processes to create and evaluate photographic images.

🗸 Apply the proper use of the techniques and aesthetics of light to the requirements of photography.

🗸 Apply specific photographic business practices to determine fees and licensing.

This certificate provides a foundation in reportage photography and includes instruction in ambient and electronic strobe equipment, and lighting techniques. Students completing this certificate program will be qualified for employment in the fields of editorial photography, photojournalism, documentary and social documentary photography, combat photography, public relations, and travel photography.

Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Use the traditional tools and techniques of photography.

🗸 Apply aesthetics and principles of design in an iterative process.

🗸 Apply the techniques and aesthetics of light to reportage photography.

🗸 Create successful visual storytelling.

🗸 Apply specific photographic business practices.

This certificate provides hands-on instruction in both ambient and electronic strobe equipment and lighting techniques as applied to professional portrait photography. Includes a foundation in design. Students completing this certificate program will be qualified for employment in the fields of portrait photography, wedding photography, public relations, event and fashion photography, documentary photography, photojournalism, sports photography, travel photography, and to work as a photographer’s assistant.

Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Use the traditional tools and techniques of photography.

🗸 Apply portrait lighting design concepts and principles to photographic images using iterative processes.

🗸 Apply the proper use of the techniques and aesthetics of light to the requirements of portrait photography.

🗸 Apply techniques for portraiture posing, 3-light settings and lighting ratios.

This certificate provides hands-on instruction in large format cameras, electronic strobe equipment and lighting techniques as applied to a professional studio and/or portrait photography. Includes a foundation in design. Students completing this certificate program are prepared for an entry-level position as a photographer’s assistant in the fields of commercial photography, product photography, portrait photography, fashion photography, food photography, graduation photography and public relations.

Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Use the traditional tools and techniques of photography.

🗸 Apply design concepts to the requirements of studio photography.

🗸 Apply the techniques and aesthetics of light to studio photography. • Apply corrective camera movements to achieve control over the photographic process.

Completion of this program helps students prepare for a permanent or freelance position as a Digital Technician. A “Digital Tech” is an important part of a commercial photography team who is responsible for camera handling, file transfer, management and backup, post-production preview, and set assisting.

Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Apply digital hardware and techniques of photography necessary to fulfill a role as a digital technician.
🗸 Use digital software management and editing tools needed to work as a digital technician.
🗸 Employ a range of lighting techniques in cooperation with photographers and lighting assistants in the role as a digital technician.

The Las Positas College Business Studies Program is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of business concepts and functions used in a wide range of careers. There are many areas of specialization available that fit the current and projected needs of the ever-changing business environment. It is important that students work closely with business faculty and counselors to determine which degrees or certificates best support their individual career and/or transfer goals. Students may pursue programs to prepare for work, upgrade skills, or transfer to a four-year college or university.

The Certificate of Achievement in Supervisory Management is designed to provide the training and skills necessary to effectively manage diverse groups and individuals. The certificate aims to help individuals, managers, and supervisors develop skills to achieve organizational objectives through the development of human resources management skills. Developing abilities in the areas of mobilization, organization, communication, evaluation and adaptation will be a focus.

Program Learning Outcomes:

- Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Supervisory Management, students are able to analyze basic business documents to detect problems within an area of supervision.

- Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Supervisory Management, students are able to demonstrate effective strategies for teamwork, planning, organizing, leading, and controlling human resources.

- Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Business Entrepreneurship, students are able to define and provide concrete examples of the "Competitive Advantage" concept that a small business must achieve in order to succeed.

- Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Supervisory Management, students are able to identify appropriate information compilation, reporting, storage and retrieval systems for common business situations.

- Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Supervisory Management, students are able to list the primary responsibilities of a supervisor in business today.

This certificate provides hands-on instruction in motion and still photography using cameras with video capability in the studio or in the field, emphasizing mixed lighting on location and controlled studio lighting. Students will gain the aesthetic and technical skills necessary to professionally plan, capture, produce and deliver photographic stills and videos to clients or for electronic delivery. Certificate completion prepares students for employment in the following fields of photography: wedding and events, real estate, advertising, public relations, corporate presentations, documentary and photojournalism, athletics, travel, product and food photography and to work as a photography assistant.

Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Use the techniques of location-based photography to create stills and videos for electronic delivery

🗸 Analyze and edit still and video packages and presentations.

🗸 Apply the proper use of lighting, sound and aesthetic techniques to field and studio photography and video.

🗸 Evaluate the effectiveness of presentations for motion photography.

🗸 Apply the standard workforce protocols and communication skills used in the video and photographic industry.