This certificate includes instruction and practice in the identification, installation, and configuration of hardware devices to build, maintain, upgrade, and improve performance of a computer system. This course prepares students for CompTIA’s A+ exam, a certification equivalent to six months’ work experience as a computer technician. Students completing this certificate program will be qualified for an entry-level computer technician and technical support positions.

Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Identify, install and configure hardware devices.

🗸 Build, maintain and upgrade computer systems. • Improve performance of computer systems.

🗸 Prepare for industry certification exam equivalent to 6 months’ work experience as a computer technician.

This certificate includes instruction in the support of a modern workplace computer environment including hardware, operating systems, online environments, and application programs. Students in this program practice modern diagnostic troubleshooting, technical and logical problem-solving, end-user training, and customer relations skills. Students completing this certificate program will be qualified for entry-level computer technical support, IT, and help desk positions.

Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Evaluate components and configure a functional computer system.

🗸 Troubleshoot and repair defective computer systems.

🗸 Configure and diagnose basic network connectivity.

🗸 Demonstrate correct use of office productivity applications.

This certificate includes instruction and practice in advanced techniques for the development, configuration, and operation of websites focusing on the performance, accessibility, and user experience of web applications. Students completing this certificate program will be qualified for employment in entry-level or mid-level positions in front-end website development.

Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Develop and maintain websites according to industry standards

🗸 Apply techniques to add interactivity to web pages via scripting programs and use of libraries/frameworks

🗸 Apply techniques to enhance ranking of websites in search engines and enhance accessibility

The Certificate of Achievement in Natural History is a biodiversity-focused field experience program based on scientific principles and concepts for students who want to develop a comprehensive understanding of the natural world. Education in Natural History encourages healthy environmental practice, establishes policy in ecological reality, and inspires conservation efforts at all levels. The outdoors-designed coursework is especially adapted for professions like Interpretive Park Rangers, River Raft Guides, Outdoor & Environmental Educators, School Teachers, Environmental Consultants, Natural Resource Professionals, Natural History Museum Interpreters, and many more.

Program Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Describe the major components of local ecosystems and explain their interrelationships.

🗸 Use available resources and accepted procedures to identify species of living things, physical phenomena, as well their origins and places in the local environment.

🗸 Predict likely changes to local communities and ecosystems under different conditions including anthropogenic disturbance.

🗸 Use well accepted teaching strategies to educate others to enhance ecological literacy.

The Automotive Technology Program is offered at the Indian Valley Campus. It is designed to prepare students to enter the automotive service repair industry. In addition to an Associate of Science degree, four Certificates of Achievement are offered.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded for satisfactory performance in required technical training. The Master Repair Technician career path is designed to prepare students to enter the automotive service repair industry. The goal of this degree or certificate is to provide theory and manipulative skills training in engine repair, brakes, suspensions, drive trains, heating and air conditioning, electrical/performance systems and emission technician areas.
 

Program Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Demonstrate an understanding of the safety requirements necessary to succeed as a Service and Repair Technician.

🗸 Apply environmentally safe techniques when working with hazardous materials.

🗸 Demonstrate the skills required for the automotive specialty areas of brakes, suspension, manual transmissions/transaxles and drive-trains, automatic transmissions/transaxles, engine repair, heating ventilation and air conditioning, electrical, engine performance, emissions and advanced engine performance to gain an entry-level position as a General Repair Technician being prepared to service and repair all specialty areas.

The Automotive Technology Program is offered at the Indian Valley Campus. It is designed to prepare students to enter the automotive service repair industry. In addition to an Associate of Science degree, four Certificates of Achievement are offered.

The Automotive Engine Specialist career path is designed to prepare students to enter the automotive service repair industry. The goal of this certificate is to provide the student with both theory and manipulative skills training in engine, emissions, and performance.

Program Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Demonstrate an understanding of the safety requirements necessary to succeed as a Service and Repair Technician.

🗸 Apply environmentally safe techniques when working with hazardous materials.

🗸 Demonstrate the skills required the skills required for the automotive specialty areas of electrical, engine performance, emissions, and advanced engine performance to gain an entry-level position as a Licensed Smog Test and Repair Technician.

The Automotive Technology Program is offered at the Indian Valley Campus. It is designed to prepare students to enter the automotive service repair industry. In addition to an Associate of Science degree, four Certificates of Achievement are offered.

The Electrical/Performance Technician career path is designed to prepare students to enter the automotive service repair industry. The goal of this certificate is to provide the student with both theory and manipulative skills training in the electrical/performance systems area.

Program Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Demonstrate an understanding of the safety requirements necessary to succeed as a Service and Repair Technician.

🗸 Apply environmentally safe techniques when working with hazardous materials.

🗸 Demonstrate the skills required for the automotive specialty areas of electrical, engine performance and advanced engine performance to gain an entry-level position as an Electrical and Driveability Repair Technician.

The Automotive Technology Program is offered at the Indian Valley Campus. It is designed to prepare students to enter the automotive service repair industry. In addition to an Associate of Science degree, four Certificates of Achievement are offered.

The Chassis Repair Technician career path is designed to prepare students to enter the automotive service repair industry. The goal of this certificate is to provide the student with both theory and manipulative skills training in engine repair, brakes, suspensions, drive trains, and heating and air conditioning areas.

Program Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Demonstrate an understanding of the safety requirements necessary to succeed as a Service and Repair Technician.

🗸 Apply environmentally safe techniques when working with hazardous materials.

🗸 Demonstrate the skills required for the automotive specialty areas of brakes, suspension, manual transmissions/transaxles and drive trains, automatic transmissions/transaxles, engine repair, and heating ventilation and air conditioning required for gaining an entry-level position as a Chassis Repair Technician.

The Automotive Collision Repair Technology Program is designed to prepare students for entry into one or more of the many service branches of the expanding automotive collision repair and maintenance fields. This program will also meet the needs of those in the adult community interested in acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to repair and maintain the appearance and value of their personal vehicles.

By completing the courses in this series, students will gain necessary skills for proper use of painting and refinishing equipment used in the automotive collision repair industry. Through the lab experience students will have the opportunity to practice the use of a variety of automotive finishes. Students will have the opportunity to integrate their classroom knowledge into a work place environment.

Program Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Demonstrate the skills and competencies for a successful career in the auto body repair and painting industry and related areas.

🗸 Demonstrate the work habits and attitudes necessary to work in a highly competitive and rewarding field.

🗸 Demonstrate the skills required for the automotive specialty area of painting and refinishing to gain an entry-level position as a automotive paint prep technician.

The Automotive Collision Repair Technology Program is designed to prepare students for entry into one or more of the many service branches of the expanding automotive collision repair and maintenance fields. This program will also meet the needs of those in the adult community interested in acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to repair and maintain the appearance and value of their personal vehicles.

By completing the courses in this series, students will gain necessary skills for basic metal repair, tools and techniques used in the automotive collision repair industry. Through the hands-on lab experience, students will practice the basic techniques for metal straightening. Students will have the opportunity to integrate their classroom knowledge into a work place environment.

Program Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Demonstrate the skills and competencies for a successful career in the auto body repair and painting industry and related areas.

🗸 Demonstrate the work habits and attitudes necessary to work in a highly competitive and rewarding field.

🗸 Demonstrate the skills required for the automotive specialty area of structural and nonstructural damage to gain an entry-level position as an automotive body repair technician.