The Actors Conservatory at Las Positas College seeks to inspire and prepare students for life as performing artists. The Actors Conservatory foundational belief is that inspired, trained and professional actors will be leaders in the next generation of artists, passionately advocating for theater as a precious art form and viable trade skill. The Conservatory challenges students to find their personal truth, inner strength, and outer artists, enriching their own career path and the communities and stages around them.

Program Learning Outcomes:

   - Upon completion of the Actors Conservatory, students are able to apply the learned techniques of acting in a public performance of various genres of theater, or other types of personal creative work, synthesizing acting, movement, and vocal skills into a truthful theater performance.

   - Upon completion of the Actors Conservatory, students are able to demonstrate a professional work ethic within a professional framework of collaboration in rehearsal and performance.

   - Upon completion of the Actors Conservatory, students are able to exhibit a portfolio of academic and performance work through engagement and experiences aimed at a deeper and more profound understanding of the craft of theater and the cultural importance of the art form.

   - Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Actors Conservatory, students are able to integrate an understanding of the history of theater and theatrical text into performance using character construction, physicality and vocal nuance.

The Certificate of Achievement in Japanese provides students, prospective employers and others with documented evidence of persistence and academic achievement in the Japanese language at an intermediate level.

Note that JAPA 1A + 1B = JAPA 1; JAPA 2A + 2B = JAPA 2; JAPA 3A + 3B = JAPA 3; JAPA 4A + 4B = JAPA 4

Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Interpret the main points of standard spoken and written Japanese relating to everyday matters.

🗸 Communicate in spoken Japanese by using a range of vocabulary, language functions, and sentence structures at an intermediate level.

🗸 Write simple connected text using a range of intermediate Japanese vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structures.

🗸 Compare aspects of Japanese culture and society.

The Certificate of Accomplishment in Italian provides students, prospective employers and others with documented evidence of persistence and academic accomplishment in Italian.

Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Interpret the main points of standard spoken and written Italian relating to everyday matters.

🗸 Communicate in spoken Italian using a range of vocabulary, language functions, and sentence structures.

🗸 Write simple connected text using a range of intermediate Italian vocabulary, grammar and sentence structures.

🗸 Compare aspects of Italian culture and society.

The Acting certificate provides training in the theories and practice of acting for the stage. Students are required to audition for at least two Theater Productions (THEA 47A). The program is designed to provide knowledge and practical experience in performance. This program prepares students to perform in the community, amateur, and professional productions of theater.

Program Learning Outcomes:

   - Upon completion of the Acting Certificate, students are able to develop an understanding of the role of a character within the context of a play and create a unique character portrayal in emotional, physical, and vocal life.

   - Upon completion of the Acting Certificate, students are able to make complex, creative, and bold acting choices during the rehearsal process as a means of creative exploration.

   - Upon completion of the Acting Certificate, students are able to work collaboratively with fellow actors and production staff, demonstrating an understanding of the professional work ethic of an actor.

   - Upon completion of the Acting Certificate, students are able to examine and perform within major genres of theater from world theatrical history.

The Trauma Prevention and Recovery Certificate of Achievement is an interdisciplinary curriculum that provides students with a broad understanding of violence, its causes and its impact on individuals, families, communities and societies. Students develop skills to critically analyze social constructs that contribute to violence, listen with empathy, offer appropriate referrals, and provide culturally sensitive peer support. This program also prepares students for work in the field of violence prevention and trauma response (or in education, health and human services more broadly) by providing knowledge of the dynamics of trauma, strategies to prevent violence, and skills to support survivors.

Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Analyze the causes and consequences of violence and trauma.
🗸 Assess community programs and models to reduce trauma and their responsiveness to specific circumstances and cultures.
🗸 Examine historic and artistic approaches to making sense of trauma.
🗸 Demonstrate peer counseling and person-centered communication skills for working with victims and survivors.
🗸 Explain how identity, status, and structural oppression relate to trauma.
🗸 Assess one’s own job readiness in relation to vicarious trauma, the healing process, and the helper role

The Diversity and Social Justice Certificate of Accomplishment is a series of short courses that provide a consciousness-raising analysis and evaluation of specific forms of social oppression and social justice interventions in the United States. The certificate examines the intersectionality of sexism, classism, racism, anti-Semitism/anti-Arabism, heterosexism, ableism, transphobia, and adultism/ageism (age-based oppression). Addressing individual, institutional, and socio-cultural elements of diversity, inclusion, equity & social justice. The certificate offers professional development opportunities for employers, community-based organizations, government agencies, and City College of San Francisco students, faculty, and staff.

Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Describe and analyze systems of oppression and privilege related to social identity or status.
🗸 Assess biases and stereotypes in relation to diversity and social justice.
🗸 Examine individual and collective ways of taking action in response to oppression.
🗸 Explain the intersectionality of distinct forms of social oppression.

The Critical Pacific Islands & Oceania Studies Associate of Arts degree introduces students to a substantive and critical analysis of Pacific peoples and cultures in the U.S. diaspora and beyond. Centering on the voices of native Pacific Islanders, this interdisciplinary curriculum examines historical and contemporary topics, including colonization, militarization, social movements, diversity, social justice, and immigration. All required courses meet University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) transfer requirements and/or City College of San Francisco General Education (GE) area requirements A (Communication & Analytical Thinking), C (Natural Sciences), D (Behavioral and Social Sciences) E (Humanities), and H1 (Ethnic Studies).

The program is ideal for those whose work involves interacting with native Pacific Islanders and other communities of color such as service providers, health practitioners, law enforcement officers, researchers, teachers, and administrators and staff-members in community-based organizations, and social and government agencies. The program should also encourage students to further their educational aspirations through the completion of an associate degree and successfully transferring to a four-year university.

Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Apply the methods of inquiry used in the study of indigenous Pacific Islander communities.

🗸 Evaluate the expression of the ocean aesthetic across Pacific Islander cultural practices.

🗸 Apply analytical skills, problem-solving, and decision-making techniques to improve study strategies, wellness, and life-long learning.

🗸 Describe the intersectionality and interrelatedness of distinct forms of social oppression in the United States.

🗸 Analyze and assess the relationships between human environments and scientific aspects of physical, natural environments.

The Critical Middle East Studies Certificate of Achievement introduces students to an analysis of the history, politics, society, culture and religions of the Middle East/South West Asia and North Africa (SWANA) with attention to major events in the region and their representations and impacts across the Diaspora, especially in the United States. The program integrates area studies, ethnic studies, gender studies, and interdisciplinary methodologies. The required 3 unit courses are University of California and California State University transferable and collectively the courses meet graduation area requirements in D-Social Sciences, E-Humanities, and H1-Diversity. 

The program appeals to diverse students, including international students, who plan careers in many areas in the Humanities and Social Sciences with an emphasis in the Middle East/SWANA such as Religious Studies, International Relations, International Law, Global Studies, Political Science, Ethnic Studies, History, Language and Literature. The program primarily serves students who are transferring to a four-year university and additionally serves as professional development for employers, community-based organizations and social and government agencies.

Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Describe the cultural and ideological influence of Islam and other major religions in the Middle East/SWANA.

🗸 Compare the political systems of the Middle East/SWANA within a historical and social context.

🗸 Examine social and cultural expressions within Middle Eastern/ SWANA societies and diaspora communities.

🗸 Analyze the relationship of women and minority groups to the state and society in the Middle East/SWANA and within diaspora communities.

🗸 Evaluate and challenge the assumptions that underpin antiSemitic and anti-Arab discrimination, Islamophobia and other forms of oppression.

Students transferring to University of California or California State University have the opportunity to complete their lower division general education requirements at Las Positas College. Th is pattern of general education requires a minimum of 34 semester units to be completed. Th e Certifi cate of Achievement in University Transfer - IGETC will offi cially acknowledge a signifi cant educational achievement the student has completed at Las Positas College. Counselor assistance is advised.

Program Learning Outcomes:

   - Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Curriculum), students are able to understand and appreciate the diversity of the human experience.

   - Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Curriculum), students are able to read, write, speak, and listen to communicate eff ectively.

   - Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Curriculum), students are able to recognize ethical principles and behave responsibly.

   - Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Curriculum), students are able to use and criticize quantitative arguments.

   - Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Curriculum), students are able to analyze and appreciate works of philosophical, historical, literary, and cultural importance.

   - Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Curriculum), students are able to understand experimental methodology, the testing of hypotheses, and the power of systematic questioning.

Students transferring to the California State University have the opportunity to complete their lower division general education requirements at Las Positas College. Th is pattern of general education requires a minimum of 39 semester units to be completed. Th e Certifi cate of Achievement in University Transfer - CSU General Education Breadth will offi cially acknowledge a signifi cant educational achievement the student has completed at Las Positas College. Counselor assistance is advised.

Program Learning Outcomes:

   - Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement CSU General Education Breadth, students are able to critically apply ethical standards to identify problems and create solutions.

   - Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in CSU General Education Breadth, students are able to recognize ethical principles and behave responsibly.

   - Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in CSU General Education Breadth, students are able to understand and appreciate the diversity of the human experience.

   - Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in CSU General Education Breadth, students are able to read, write, speak, and listen to communicate eff ectively.

   - Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in CSU General Education Breadth, students are able to use and criticize quantitative arguments and understand experimental methodology, the testing of hypotheses, and the power of systematic questioning.

   - Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in CSU General Education Breadth, students are able to analyze and appreciate works of philosophical, historical, literary, and cultural importance.

   - Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in CSU General Education Breadth, students are able to identify strategies for continual sociological, psychological, and biological well-being.