This certificate includes Early Childhood Education (ECE) courses and is an entry-level certificate for students preparing to work with groups of children in early childhood settings. The courses are required by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing to work in licensed child care facilities in California. Completing the certificate also satisfies the educational requirements for the Associate Teacher level of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing’s Child Development Permit. These core courses form the foundational requirements for continued work with young children in a variety of educational and classroom settings, including ECE, infant/toddler care, school-age care, and after additional study, K-12 classrooms.

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.

Computer Information Systems covers the programming, operation and management of the software and data information, out of and within microcomputers.

The IT Certificate of Achievement in Network and Security Specialist prepares students to enter the workforce as a Computer Network Support Specialist. The majority of the courses are based on IT Model Curriculum eligible to be transferable to higher education depending on the accepting college.

Computer Network Support Specialists provide technical assistance to computer users. They may answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, or via telephone or electronically. They may provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems. Computer Network Support Specialists analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.

Graduates of the IT Certificate of Achievement in Network and Security Specialist are prepared and eligible to sit for Network+ certification, Comp-TIA’s Server+ and Security+ exams. This program will allow students to continue their education to pursue their Associate Degree and Certificates in Information Technology

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

Program Learning Outcomes:

Students who complete the program will be able to:

- Select and successfully use the appropriate program for the assigned task.

- Create and effectively complete the appropriate documents with the correct application.

The Youth Worker Certificate is designed to prepare students interested in pursuing careers with older children and youth in a variety of settings. Content includes youth development principles relevant to working in group or one-on-one settings with older children and youth. Students can also pursue transfer opportunities in recreation, child and adolescent development, social work, teaching, health education and other related fields.

Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Compare the developmental needs of older children and youth when planning curriculum for youth programs in the community.

🗸 Examine the role of families and communities in the lives of children and youth.

🗸 Analyze the emerging field of youth worker and examine the variety of settings where youth are served.

Computer Information Systems covers the programming, operation and management of the software and data information, out of and within microcomputers.

The IT Certificate of Achievement in Computer User Support Specialist prepares students to either enter the workforce as a Computer User Support Specialist or Application Support Specialist. Computer User Support Specialists provide technical assistance to computer users. They may answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, or via telephone or electronically. They may provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.

Graduates of the IT Certificate of Achievement in Computer User Support Specialist are prepared and eligible to sit for CompTIA’s A+ certification exams. This program will allow students to continue their education to pursue their Associate Degree and Certificates in Information Technology.

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

Program Learning Outcomes:

Students who complete the program will be able to:

- Select and successfully use the appropriate program for the assigned task.

- Create and effectively complete the appropriate documents with the correct application.

This Certificate prepares students to implement trauma-informed practices in community-based organizations and educational settings with a focus on how to understand and support families and children exposed to violence. This Certificate satisfies the educational requirements for the Specialization Component of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing’s Child Development Permit.

Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Differentiate and describe 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 children and youth.

🗸 Analyze the impact of violence and trauma on children and families.

🗸 Assess violence prevention and intervention strategies for children, families and communities.

This Certificate prepares students to work with school-age children in group educational settings and satisfies the educational requirements for the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing’s Child Development School Age Permit.

Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Differentiate and describe 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 children and youth.

🗸 Classify and distinguish the unique characteristics of child development settings for older, school-age children in out-of school time settings. 

🗸 Analyze the core teaching competencies practiced in school-age education.

The Professional Development & Advocacy Certificate prepares students to better understand the decisions and beliefs that shape policies and programs for children and families and to advocate for improvements and changes. This certificate builds upon practitioner content in the field and extends to coursework that introduces advocacy and the importance of professional development to improve quality settings for children and youth.

Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Explain the stages of child growth and development across all domains including brain, sensory-motor, language, cognitive, physical and social-emotional development.

🗸 Examine the role of families and communities in the lives of children and youth, including secure relationships, community resources, diverse family structures and the development of a community commitment to social justice.

🗸 Articulate developmentally appropriate practice and diverse philosophical approaches in early childhood settings.

🗸 Analyze and examine the impact of federal and state policies on children and families and advocacy strategies in the field of early childhood education.

Computer Information Systems covers the programming, operation and management of the software and data information, out of and within microcomputers.

The IT Certificate of Achievement in Information Technology prepares students to either enter the workforce as Computer User Support Specialists, Computer Network Support Specialists, or pursue a bachelor’s degree in managing information systems. Majority of the courses are based on IT Model Curriculum eligible to be transferable to higher education depending on the accepting college. Computer User Support Specialists provide technical assistance to computer users. They may answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, or via telephone or electronically. They may provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems. Computer Network Support Specialists analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption. 

This program also requires students to complete 2 units (120 unpaid, or 150 paid hours) of occupational work experience to practice what they have learned in an industry environment. Graduates of the IT Certificate of Achievement in Information Technology are prepared and eligible to sit for CompTIA’s A+ and Network+ certification, CompTIA’s Server+ and Security+ exams. This program will allow students to take advance courses in information technology such as Cyber Security, Cloud Computing and IoT Security and other emerging technology in information technology.

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:

- Select and successfully use the appropriate program for the assigned task.

- Create and effectively complete the appropriate documents with the correct application.

This Certificate of Accomplishment in TK-12 Pre-Teacher is an entry-level certificate to introduce students to the field of TK-12 education and to begin on a pathway to earning an AS degree, a BA and a Multiple Subject or Single Subject credential. This certificate represents a beginning step for future TK to 12th grade classroom teachers. Coursework focuses on preparing students for teaching as a career and includes key content and fieldwork. The program prepares students to be classroom aides, para-professionals and to begin careers as assistants in TK to 12th grade classrooms as a first step.

Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Differentiate stages of growth and development of children and youth.

🗸 Distinguish developmentally appropriate practice and diverse philosophical approaches in TK-12 settings.

🗸 Examine the role of families and communities in TK-12 education.

🗸 Examine the role of the TK-12 teacher and trends in public education.

🗸 Organize the steps to becoming a credentialed teacher in California and examine current educational requirements.

This certificate prepares students to care for infants and toddlers in a range of educational settings. This certificate satisfies the specialty area in Infant /Toddler Care for the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Child Development Permit.

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 infant/toddler settings.

🗸 Differentiate the critical elements of developmental needs for infants and toddlers.

🗸 Apply understanding of infant and toddler development when caring for infants and toddlers.

🗸 Examine and analyze appropriate curriculum choices for infants and toddlers.