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

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 is appropriate for those students interested in opening or further developing a licensed family child care program or beginning a career in family child care. Current family child care providers interested in topical content and specific subjects would also be served. The Certificate of Accomplishment will be granted upon successful completion of the required number of units in coursework. A grade of “C” or better is required in all certificate courses.

Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Differentiate basic components of and professional responsibilities in family childcare settings.

🗸 Distinguish and describe the elements of family child care, including regulatory requirements.

🗸 Explain the developmental needs of children and families when planning family child care programs.

In collaboration with Plumbers-Steamfitters-Refrigeration Union Local 342 www.ua342.org, DVC currently offers three five-year apprenticeship programs: steamfitting, plumbing, and HVACR. Apprenticeship is training that is designed to prepare an individual for a career in the skilled crafts and trades. Apprentices develop technical skills, experience the sharing of assignments and see how technical tasks relate specifically with theoretical knowledge and interpretation. Apprentices earn a wage while learning. Enrollment in this program is restricted. You must be registered as an apprentice with the State of California to participate in the program and accepted into the apprenticeship program by our union partners.

While completing their HVACR apprenticeship, DVC students can earn awards at three levels of completion: a certificate of accomplishment, a certificate of achievement, and an associate in science degree. To earn a certificate of accomplishment, students must complete five out of seven core courses. Students must complete each course used to meet a major requirement with a “C” grade or higher and maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher in the coursework required for the certificate. The courses required for the certificate of accomplishment also meet some of the requirements of the certificate of achievement and major for the associate in science degree.

Students completing the program will be able to...

- identify tools and equipment, used in the industry.

- demonstrate general safety practices.

- compare a number of basic principles and laws of electricity as they relate to AC refrigeration.

- analyze the electrical parts of the refrigeration system.

- differentiate between many types of motor.

- distinguish between mechanical and electrical controls.

This certificate prepares students interested in assuming leadership and administrative positions in early childhood, school-age and other community-based settings. Competencies required to lead and administer a variety of programs are included as well as introductory business and management strategies appropriate for leading programs serving children, youth and their families.

This certificate satisfies the educational requirements and courses needed for the specialization component of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, 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.

🗸 Identify the general competencies and regulatory requirements needed to administer a child development program.

🗸 Classify and explain the components of supervision needed to lead a child development program.

In collaboration with Plumbers-Steamfitters-Refrigeration Union Local 342 www.ua342.org, DVC currently offers three five-year apprenticeship programs: steamfitting, plumbing, and HVACR. Apprenticeship is training that is designed to prepare an individual for a career in the skilled crafts and trades. Apprentices develop technical skills, experience the sharing of assignments and see how technical tasks relate specifically with theoretical knowledge and interpretation. Apprentices earn a wage while learning. Enrollment in this program is restricted. You must be registered as an apprentice with the State of California to participate in the program and accepted into the apprenticeship program by our union partners.

While completing their HVACR apprenticeship, DVC students can earn awards at three levels of completion: a certificate of accomplishment, a certificate of achievement, and an associate in science degree. To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete 14 out of 18 core courses. Students must complete each course used to meet a major requirement with a “C” grade or higher and maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher in the coursework required for the certificate. The courses required for the certificate of achievement also meet some of the requirements of the major for the associate in science degree.

Students completing the program will be able to...

- compare a number of basic principles and laws of electricity as they relate to in AC refrigeration.

- analyze the electrical parts of the refrigeration system.

- differentiate between many types of motor.

- distinguish between mechanical and electrical controls.

- demonstrate basic control design that have applications to the HVACR industry.

- identify the different types of controllers for the HVACR industry

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

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 Contra Costa College Emergency Medical Sciences program prepares its students for employment as emergency medical technicians, working in hospitals and for ambulance companies. The program also provides linked learning pathways for high school health academy students transitioning into post-secondary education.

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:

- Eligible to take the California Emergency Medical Boards Exam for Emergency Medical Technicians.

The Contra Costa College Emergency Medical Sciences program prepares its students for employment as emergency medical technicians, working in hospitals and for ambulance companies. The program also provides linked learning pathways for high school health academy students transitioning into post-secondary education.

This certificate provides a stackable certificate towards health occupations. Students who successfully complete this program will be eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians cognitive exam. In addition, students will have completed courses that can lead to other health related occupations such as firefighting. 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:

- Eligible to take the California Emergency Medical Boards Exam for Emergency Medical Technicians.

Chemistry is the science of substances and their interconversions. Subjects studied in chemistry range from microscopic and theoretical properties of atoms and molecules to topics in materials science, biological science, environmental science, agriculture, food science, geology, and astronomy. A background in chemistry is important not only for chemists, but also for students going into biology, medicine, pharmacy, engineering, and even in such specialized fields as enology and art conservation. Details of the CCC chemistry program appear below. In addition to chemistry courses, chemistry majors need to have strong backgrounds in math and physics.

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 demonstrate:

- An understanding of chemical equations, pH, solution calculations, molecular structure and other topics at the beginning level.

- A mastery of chemistry at nationally accepted learning levels on topics identified by the American Chemical.

- Society’s recommendations.

Chemistry is the investigation of matter. Grappling with the difficult problems students will face during their lifetimes, such as the treatment of disease, assessment of environmental pollutant risk, the challenge of feeding a growing world population, understanding the processes that affect the Earth’s climate, and the continuous improvement of technology, requires an understanding of chemistry and an integrated approach to problem-solving. Students obtaining a Certificate of Achievement in Chemistry will demonstrate a view of the world around them that is shaped by their understanding of chemical and physical principles, and the language of mathematics. Through experiences in a laboratory setting, students will practice the scientific method to explore chemical phenomena, solve problems in a strategic fashion, and formulate and communicate an understanding of matter from a chemist’s perspective.

Students obtaining a Certificate of Achievement in Chemistry are prepared to transfer to a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry program at a four-year college, to take upper-division chemistry coursework in organic, inorganic, and nuclear chemistry; thermodynamics; and quantum mechanics. Simultaneously, they are prepared to enter the chemistry workforce, or pursue other opportunities where chemistry plays a role. 

Future careers for students obtaining a Certificate of Achievements in Chemistry, after further education, include:

🗸 Physician
🗸 Patent attorney
🗸 Chemical Engineer
🗸 Criminologist
🗸 Museum Curator
🗸 Environmental Engineer
🗸 High school or middle school teacher

Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Assess scientific data and use those data to evaluate the quality of conclusions.
🗸 Perform multistep organic syntheses, planning through implementation and structural verification, with the aid of gas
chromatography/mass spectrometry, infrared spectroscopy, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.
🗸 Identify and quantify organic chemical compounds after obtaining and purifying them from their natural plant sources.
🗸 Use multiple pieces of scientific laboratory instrumentation to analyze environmental samples and use these data to evaluate
the risks of environmental exposure.
🗸 Apply current technology and databases to organize, analyze, and assess relevant scientific information.
🗸 Apply mathematical representations and the language of chemistry to communicate an understanding of chemistry in written and oral form.