This certificate of proficiency recognizes English language learners who have successfully completed coursework in ESL Listening and Speaking from the intermediate-mid to advanced-low level.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 PSLO 1: USE PRE-LISTENING STRATEGIES TO PREPARE FOR LECTURES

🗸 PSLO 2: DEMONSTRATE COMPETENCE TAKING ACCURATE NOTES BASED ON LECTURES

🗸 PSLO 3: ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF CLASS DISCUSSION ACTIVITIES

🗸 PSLO 4: DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO PRONOUNCE ALL THE SOUNDS OF ENGLISH IN CONTROLLED SPEECH WITH OCCASIONAL ERRORS.

🗸 PSLO 5: USE OF A VARIETY OF WORD STRESS RULES TO IDENTIFY AND PRONOUNCE STRESSED SYLLABLES.

🗸 PSLO 6: USE RULES OF SUPRASEGMENTAL STRESS TO IDENTIFY AND PRONOUNCE RHYTHM, SENTENCE STRESS, AND INTONATION

This certificate of proficiency recognizes English language learners who have successfully completed coursework in ESL Listening and Speaking from the novice to low intermediate level.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 PSLO #1: USE INTERACTIVE SPEAKING STRATEGIES EFFECTIVELY

🗸 PSLO #2: PREPARE AND DELIVER SHORT YET ENGAGING PRESENTATIONS ON ACADEMIC TOPICS

🗸 PSLO #3: USE NOTE-TAKING TECHNIQUES TO TAKE ORGANIZED, ACCURATE NOTES BASED ON SHORT LECTURES FROM A VARIETY OF DISCIPLINES

🗸 PSLO #4: DEMONSTRATE AN EMERGING ABILITY TO PRONOUNCE ALL THE SOUNDS OF ENGLISH IN CONTROLLED SPEECH.

🗸 PSLO #5: USE BASIC WORD STRESS RULES TO IDENTIFY AND PRONOUNCE STRESSED SYLLABLES.

🗸 PSLO #6: USE BASIC RULES OF SUPRASEGMENTAL STRESS TO IDENTIFY AND PRONOUNCE SENTENCE STRESS AND INTONATION.

EMTs (previously called EMT-I or Basic) are the backbone of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system throughout the nation, helping to reduce injury severity and death at the scene of an accident or sudden illness and during transportation to a medical facility.

Students seeking to become a state-certified EMT should take the EMT 115, EMT 115 and EMT 116 courses. The EMT 115, 116 and EMT 117 courses fulfill the requirements for State EMT certification (NREMT) testing. These courses must be taken in the same semester to fulfill the state of California objectives.

Cosumnes River College's Emergency Medical Technology courses are designed to provide the student with the skills and knowledge to apply for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician and are approved by the Sacramento County Health Department, Division of Emergency Medical Services, and the certifying agency for Sacramento County. EMT 100 course completion is mandatory for all personnel who wish to pursue State certification as an EMT. EMT certification from Sacramento County Health Department, Division of Emergency Medical Services is the first step to starting a career working on an ambulance. EMT certification is also a pre-employment requirement for most professional fire departments. Together with varying levels of actual on-the-job experience, it is often required for admission to Paramedic training programs throughout the state and country.

EMT State certification has also become an important first step in the career path of students pursuing professions as physicians, registered nurses, physician assistants, and other allied health professions, by offering a distinct advantage in patient assessment and critical interventions skills, as well as the ability to obtain valuable work experience. Cosumnes River College's EMT 100 students will gain actual experience by spending hours off-campus in operating ambulance units and in hospital emergency departments.

Highlights include:

🗸 Hands-on experience administering proper emergency medical care
🗸 Preparation for the EMT state certification test
🗸 Recertification for EMT state certification
🗸 First step in pursuing a paramedic license
🗸 Hospital emergency room observation time and opportunities to “ride-along” in ambulances

Student Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 SLO #1: Demonstrate and confirm knowledge of current information to work in the field of emergency medicine as an EMT.

 • The students will be able to analyze fluid complex medical problems with patients and then apply appropriate patient care based on a standardized decision-making process.

 • Perform the skills and tasks of patient care and demonstrate proficiency on the basic equipment that EMTs use in the field.

 • Demonstrate critical thinking techniques and how to apply them to sick and injured patients in the pre-hospital arena.

🗸 SLO #2: Demonstrate and incorporate professional values and standards for medical personnel that the industry requires in pre-hospital emergency medicine.

 • Implement and maintain professional appearance and conduct in all aspects of program activities.

 • Perform patient assessment and care utilizing a team approach.

🗸 SLO#3: Achieve the basic educational requirements for most paramedic programs in the state. Most paramedic programs will require at least 1 year work experience as an EMT on an ambulance as an application requirement for Paramedic school.

 • Students will work in field clinical settings alongside experienced medical professionals and will apply skills and knowledge learned in the program.

 • Students will complete and pass the State’s EMT Certification Written Exam to achieve EMT certification.

 • Students will utilize recently learned skills and knowledge and comprehend the need for EMTs to stay current on the most up to date emergency medical information and training.

Career Information

EMT; Emergency Room Technician; Fire Service With additional training: Firefighter; Rescue Worker; Paramedic; Emergency Medical Dispatcher

Upon completion of one of the following certificates, and with appropriate documented experience, the student meets the minimum requirements for employment in a privately funded child care program or family day care program. Certificates are designed to meet varying employment levels and focused training with infants and school-age children. These requirements are outlined in Title 22 (Department of Social Services) regulations for child care licensing.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 PSLO 1: (Development and Learning) Analyze and synthesize research and theories to support development and learning. Evaluate and implement developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant approaches to teaching and learning which support the whole child including foundational skills and concepts in language and literacy, math, science, art, health and wellness, and social relationships.

🗸 PSLO 2: (Professionalism) Develop competencies, professional skills, and plans for professional growth. Integrate reflective practices to support professional growth as an Early Childhood professional. Understand and integrate the NAEYC Code of Ethics to support children, families, and other educators.

🗸 PSLO 3: (Observation, Documentation and Assessment) Utilize authentic assessment strategies based on observation, reflection, documentation, and interpretation of children’s development to inform teaching practices.

🗸 PSLO 4: (Family Engagement) Incorporate strategies for building respectful and reciprocal relationships with families, children and the community in order to support children's development and learning. Develop knowledge and skills to provide a responsive curriculum and learning environment that reflects the children and the families in the program.

Career Information

Upon completion of this certificate and with appropriate documented experience, the student exceeds the minimum requirements for employment as a teacher in privately funded before-and-after school child care programs. These requirements are outlined in Title 22 (Department of Social Services) regulations for child care licensing.

This certificate provides the educational coursework that serves as the core curriculum for the early childhood education field. Topics include an introduction to the profession, observation techniques, and age-appropriate care and education. Additionally, it focuses on infant development and the care of education of infants/toddlers in group settings. The Infant Specialist Certificate is designed to prepare students to work with children ages 0-3 in a variety of early care and education settings. Completion of the Certificate fulfills the child development coursework requirement, combined with experience, for the California Child Development Permit at the Teacher level. Students meet the minimum requirements for employment in an infant care program.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 PSLO 1: (Development and Learning) Analyze and synthesize research and theories to support development and learning. Evaluate and implement developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant approaches to teaching and learning which support the whole child including foundational skills and concepts in language and literacy, math, science, art, health and wellness, and social relationships.

🗸 PSLO 2: (Professionalism) Develop competencies, professional skills, and plans for professional growth. Integrate reflective practices to support professional growth as an Early Childhood professional. Understand and integrate the NAEYC Code of Ethics to support children, families, and other educators.

🗸 PSLO 3: (Observation, Documentation and Assessment) Utilize authentic assessment strategies based on observation, reflection, documentation, and interpretation of children’s development to inform teaching practices.

🗸 PSLO 4: (Family Engagement) Incorporate strategies for building respectful and reciprocal relationships with families, children and the community in order to support children's development and learning. Develop knowledge and skills to provide a responsive curriculum and learning environment that reflects the children and the families in the program.

Career Information

Upon completion of this certificate and with appropriate documented experience, the student meets the minimum requirements for employment in an infant care program. Additionally, upon completion of one of the following certificates, and with appropriate documented experience, the student meets the minimum requirements for employment in a privately funded child care program or family day care program.

Upon completion of one of the following certificates, and with appropriate documented experience, the student meets the minimum requirements for employment in a privately funded child care program or family day care program. Certificates are designed to meet varying employment levels and focused training with infants and school-age children. These requirements are outlined in Title 22 (Department of Social Services) regulations for child care licensing.

To be eligible for the Child Development Permit (Associate Teacher) students must also complete experience requirements for the particular permit for which they are applying. See ECE Department for further information.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 (Development and Learning) Analyze and synthesize research and theories to support development and learning. Evaluate and implement developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant approaches to teaching and learning which support the whole child including foundational skills and concepts in language and literacy, math, science, art, health and wellness, and social relationships.

🗸 (Professionalism) Develop competencies, professional skills, and plans for professional growth. Integrate reflective practices to support professional growth as an Early Childhood professional. Understanding of and integration of the NAEYC Code of Ethics to support children, families, and other educators.

🗸 (Observation, Documentation and Assessment) Utilize authentic assessment strategies based on observation, reflection, documentation, and interpretation of children’s development to inform teaching practices.

🗸 (Family Engagement) Incorporate strategies for building respectful and reciprocal relationships with families, children and the community in order to support children's development and learning. Develop knowledge and skills to provide a responsive curriculum and learning environment that reflects the children and the families in the program.

Career Information

This certificate allows the student to work as a teacher in a private early care and education (Title 22) program, serving infants/toddlers, preschool-age children, and school-age children in before-and-after school programs. With the Associate Teacher Child Development Permit, an individual can work as an assistant or associate teacher in a publicly funded (Title 5) early care and education program.

This certificate provides a foundation for in-depth early childhood teacher preparation both through general education and through introductory studies in child development and in early childhood curriculum and pedagogy. Additionally, it covers culture and diversity issues in early childhood and health and safety practices. Students must verify required teaching experience to be recommended to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing for issuance of the Teacher Child Development Permit.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 PSLO 1: (Development and Learning) Analyze and synthesize research and theories to support development and learning. Evaluate and implement developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant approaches to teaching and learning which support the whole child including foundational skills and concepts in language and literacy, math, science, art, health and wellness, and social relationships

🗸 PSLO 2: (Equity and Cultural Sustainability) Construct knowledge based on the principles of anti-bias education in order to design environments that promote justice, equity and inclusion for all children, families, and communities.

🗸 PSLO 3: (Professionalism) Develop competencies, professional skills, and plans for professional growth. Integrate reflective practices to support professional growth as an Early Childhood professional. Understand and integrate the NAEYC Code of Ethics to support children, families, and other educators.

🗸 PSLO 4: (Observation, Documentation and Assessment) Utilize authentic assessment strategies based on observation, reflection, documentation, and interpretation of children’s development to inform teaching practices.

🗸 PSLO 5: (Family Engagement) Incorporate strategies for building respectful and reciprocal relationships with families, children and the community in order to support children's development and learning. Develop knowledge and skills to provide a responsive curriculum and learning environment that reflects the children and the families in the program.

Career Information

Upon completion of this certificate and with appropriate documented experience, the student meets the requirement for employment as a teacher in publicly funded early care and education programs, serving infants through preschool-age children. The student also meets the requirements to work as a teacher in a privately funded early care and education program, as well as in a before-and-after school-age program.

This certificate meets the requirements for teaching in a publicly funded early care and education program. It requires an additional 6 units of specialized study beyond the teacher level certificate, allowing the student to select a particular focus of study (i.e., infant/toddler; culture and diversity; health and nutrition; children’s literature; and art or music for young children). Applicants must verify required experience teaching children and supervising staff to be recommended to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for issuance of the Master Teacher Child Development Permit.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 PSLO 1: (Development and Learning) Analyze and synthesize research and theories to support development and learning. Evaluate and implement developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant approaches to teaching and learning which support the whole child including foundational skills and concepts in language and literacy, math, science, art, health and wellness, and social relationships.

🗸 PSLO 2: (Equity and Cultural Sustainability) Construct knowledge based on the principles of anti-bias education in order to design environments that promote justice, equity and inclusion for all children, families, and communities.

🗸 PSLO 3: (Professionalism) Develop competencies, professional skills, and plans for professional growth. Integrate reflective practices to support professional growth as an Early Childhood professional. Understand and integrate the NAEYC Code of Ethics to support children, families, and other educators.

🗸 PSLO 4: (Observation, Documentation and Assessment) Utilize authentic assessment strategies based on observation, reflection, documentation, and interpretation of children’s development to inform teaching practices.

🗸 PSLO 5: (Family Engagement) Incorporate strategies for building respectful and reciprocal relationships with families, children and the community in order to support children's development and learning. Develop knowledge and skills to provide a responsive curriculum and learning environment that reflects the children and the families in the program.

🗸 PSLO 6: (Leadership) Understanding and commitment to leadership development that empowers, encourages, cultivates, and supports self and others to become agents of change and advocate for high-quality early care and education experiences for all children, support for families, and professional stature of educators.

Career Information

This certificate qualifies students to be a master teacher or a supervising teacher in early care and education programs. Upon completion of this certificate and with documented related experience, the individual is eligible to be a lead teacher and/or mentor teacher in both publicly and privately funded programs serving young children and their families. Some career options may require more than two years of college study. Meet with a counselor and an ECE faculty to determine these options.

This certificate provides academic coursework based on a Deaf-centered framework that encourages students to embrace an empowered collaboration with Deaf people. It provides an introductory overview of the Deaf community and American Sign Language in a cultural context, with the psychosocial dynamics of people working in the Deaf community. It also emphasizes the development of skills related to paraprofessional services, in an individual or group setting, in an educational or social services agency which serves Deaf clients.
This certificate prepares students for entry-level positions such as paraprofessional services in an individual or group setting, in an educational or social services agency which serves Deaf clients.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ compare and contrast characteristics that impact a Deaf person’s life in the following areas: the world of work, education, family, language, and social development.
✔ demonstrate ability to carry on American Sign Language conversation consistent with the ability of a 4th semester second language learner with a Deaf individual or groups of Deaf people.
✔ apply to entry-level positions working with the Deaf community.
✔ demonstrate characteristics related to personal growth and adjustment in various populations within and outside of the Deaf community.
✔ apply skills in working with various Deaf participants within and outside of the Deaf community.
✔ demonstrate skills in working with school-age Deaf children in an educational setting.
✔ compare and differentiate the Deaf individual to individuals of diverse populations when comparing human development.
✔ demonstrate appropriate cultural interaction within the Deaf community.
✔ demonstrate ability to communicate respectfully in a Deaf-culture setting.

This instructional program is designed to provide skills for industry. This option can lead to entry-level jobs in television, Cable TV, business or industrial video and graphics, animation, or digital media for broadcast, CD/DVD production and the Internet.

Highlights include:

🗸 Practical experience working with contemporary computer software
🗸 State-of-the-art computer lab for graphics and nonlinear editing, including Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Lightwave 3D
🗸 Internship opportunities working with local television stations, independent film companies and post-production editing facilities

Student Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Create digital media projects that incorporate art theory, digital design and development, digital audio and non-linear digital video. (PSLO-1)

🗸 Examine and critique media products utilizing general information and concepts in new media. (PSLO-2)

🗸 Demonstrate a conceptual foundation in the ethics of new media technology. (PSLO-3)

🗸 Demonstrate skills required for a vast array of digital media careers including web design and development, multimedia production, digital video production and corporate communications. (PSLO-4)

Career Information

Career Options Nonlinear Video Editor, Computer Graphic Artist, Animation Artist, Personal or Corporate Video Producer/Director. Some career options may require more than 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.