The Early Childhood Education program provides students with a basic understanding of the theoretical principles and practices in the area of child development. Graduates of the program will be prepared to develop age appropriate curriculum and interact with young children using developmentally appropriate methods and techniques.

A certificate of achievement may be earned by completing all the courses required for this major with a grade of C or better.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Students who complete the program will be able to:

- Be successfully employed in the field and technically proficient.

The Early Childhood Education program provides students with a basic understanding of the theoretical principles and practices in the area of child development. Graduates of the program will be prepared to develop age appropriate curriculum and interact with young children using developmentally appropriate methods and techniques.

A certificate of achievement may be earned by completing all the courses required for this major with a grade of C or better.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Students who complete the program will be able to:

- Be successfully employed in the field and technically proficient.

The Culinary Academy provides students with a wellrounded, practical training experience in food service principles and baking fundamentals. The Academy’s curriculum offers participants opportunities to practice skills and techniques in the culinary arts field through lab work, catering experiences, and a student operated fine dining restaurant.

A certificate of achievement may be earned by completing all the courses required for this major with a grade of C or better.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Students who complete the program will be:

- Attractive candidates for job openings and promotions in the culinary arts field through the development of a strong personal work ethic and an outstanding demonstration of acquired culinary skills.

The Early Childhood Education program provides students with a basic understanding of the theoretical principles and practices in the area of child development. Graduates of the program will be prepared to develop age appropriate curriculum and interact with young children using developmentally appropriate methods and techniques.

A certificate of achievement may be earned by completing all the courses required for this major with a grade of C or better.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Students who complete the program will be able to:

- Be successfully employed in the field and technically proficient.

The Early Childhood Education program provides students with a basic understanding of the theoretical principles and practices in the area of child development. Graduates of the program will be prepared to develop age appropriate curriculum and interact with young children using developmentally appropriate methods and techniques.

A certificate of achievement may be earned by completing all the courses required for this major with a grade of C or better.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Students who complete the program will be able to:

- Be successfully employed in the field and technically proficient.

This certificate presents the fundamental skills used by landscape designers. Using hand-drawing and digital tools, students will develop designs based upon environments typical of residential and small commercial landscape sites. Through portfolio development and presentations, students will emulate the industry practice of designer/client interaction.

To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or higher. Required courses are available in the evening and/or on weekends.

Students completing the program will be able to...

- develop fundamental designer and client communication techniques.

- perform a site analysis and inventory.

- recognize and develop a personal landscape design process.

- create presentations through graphic sketching and drafting.

- identify plant and non-plant material suitable for specific site design.

- produce a portfolio and related documents necessary to enter the marketplace

This Certificate of Achievement in Special Education TK (transitional kindergarten) -12 builds on the Special Education Certificate of Accomplishment to build knowledge, skills and abilities related to inclusive and special education in TK-12 settings working with children 4-18 years old. This certificate completes additional educational requirements for Special Education teaching assistant positions and is part of a pathway towards earning a Special Education and/or Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential to teach in TK-5 classrooms.

Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Differentiate stages of child growth and development, with particular emphasis on typical and atypical development.

🗸 Examine the role of families and communities in the lives of children and youth, particularly children and youth with special needs.

🗸 Describe developmentally appropriate practices for the inclusion of children with special needs in TK-12 settings.

🗸 Categorize sensory and learning challenges in TK-12 aged children and identify strategies to address them

This program prepares students for employment as arborists (also called tree trimmers or pruners), fallers, and grounds maintenance workers in a variety of settings including public and private gardens, parks, golf courses, institutions, municipalities, utilities, government agencies, and commercial tree care services. The program is designed to meet ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) certification requirements. It includes classroom, laboratory, and cooperative work experience / internship.

To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or higher. Required courses are available in the evening and on weekends.

Program Learning Outcomes

✔ understand and implement safety procedures.

✔ use field examinations to determine plant problems.

✔ diagnose plant suitability for a given site.

✔ recognize plant species and the characteristics of a given species.

This Certificate of Accomplishment in Special Education-Autism is a 8 unit entry point into the field of Special Education and prepares students to work in entry-level positions with children with special needs in a variety of school settings. It completes the educational requirements for a Behavioral Specialist Internship working one-on-one with children with autism. These units also count towards a Certificate of Achievement in Special Education.

Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Distinguish appropriate interventions for children with autism aged 0-5.

🗸 Plan differentiated teaching strategies for creating developmentally appropriate inclusive classrooms.

🗸 Differentiate strategies for collaborating with families and connecting families with community resources.

This Certificate provides the Early Childhood Education Practitioner with a course of study that satisfies multiple requirements and content needs. The core licensing requirements required by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing are satisfied as well as the courses required for the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, Child Development Permit. Students interested in working as a classroom teacher in ECE, early elementary (TK) or similar settings will develop the foundational knowledge of how children learn and grow and what they need for optimal development in a range of settings.

Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Differentiate stages of child growth and development. • Examine the role of families and communities in the lives of children and youth.

🗸 Distinguish developmentally appropriate practice and diverse philosophical approaches in a range of settings for young children.

🗸 Distinguish best practices and professional competencies for a variety of careers in teaching.