This program prepares students for an entry-level career in Community and Professional Theatre. Beginning careers may include: Scene Shop Technician, Stage Electrician, Property Artisan, Costume Technician, Make-Up Technician, Scenic Artist, Audio Technician, Stage Manager, and Event Tech.

The Certificate of Achievement can be obtained by completing the 27-29.5 unit major. All courses for this major must be completed with a minimum grade of C or a P if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

Program Learning Outcomes

🗸 Apply fundamental techniques while participating as a member of a backstage production crew.

🗸 Work competently with common materials and techniques when constructing theatrical elements.

🗸 Work effectively with Lighting and Scenery design plans.

🗸 Integrate knowledge of theatre history and literature when constructing theatrical elements.

🗸 Demonstrate basic skills in one or more of the following areas of specialization. lighting hangs and focus, scenic carpentry, scenic painting, audio set up and signal routing.

The computer information systems (CIS) certificate of achievement in computer information systems-database management prepares students for careers in business and government as information technologies and management workers.

Principal areas of study include computer software applications, web graphics and web technology, cloud-based systems, and database and project management. CIS coursework includes terminology and provides hands-on laboratory experience with operating and network systems. Standalone and internet-based applications are also covered.

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, during the day, and online.

Students completing the program will be able to...

- demonstrate basic graphical user interface operations in a computer environment.

- produce spreadsheets, documents and presentations by using basic to advanced software operations.

- apply database syntax, properties, operators, and functions.

The computer information systems (CIS) certificate of achievement in computer information systems-web technology prepares students for careers in business and government as information technologies and management workers.

Principal areas of study include computer software applications, web graphics and web technology, cloud-based systems, and database and project management. CIS coursework includes terminology and provides hands-on laboratory experience with operating and network systems. Stand-alone and internet-based applications are also covered.

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, during the day, and online.

Students completing the program will be able to...

- demonstrate basic graphical user interface operations in a computer environment.

- plan and design web pages.

The computer information systems (CIS) certificate of achievement in computer information systems-web graphics prepares students for careers in business and government as information technologies and management workers.

Principal areas of study include computer software applications, web graphics and web technology, cloud-based systems, and database and project management. CIS coursework includes terminology and provides hands-on laboratory experience with operating and network systems. Stand-alone and internet-based applications are also covered.

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, during the day, and online.

Students completing the program will be able to...

- demonstrate basic graphical user interface operations in a computer environment.

- able to prepare images for sharing and distribution.

The computer information systems (CIS) certificate of achievement in computer information systems-project management prepares students for careers in business and government as information technologies and management workers.

Principal areas of study include computer software applications, web graphics and web technology, cloud-based systems, and database and project management. CIS coursework includes terminology and provides hands-on laboratory experience with operating and network systems. Standalone and internet-based applications are also covered.

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, during the day, and online.

Students completing the program will be able to...

- demonstrate basic graphical user interface operations in a computer environment.

- produce spreadsheets, documents and presentations by using basic to advanced software operations.

- apply the principles of the Project Management Institute (PMI) processes of project management.

The computer information systems (CIS) certificate of achievement in computer information systems-core prepares students for careers in business and government as information technologies and management workers.

Principal areas of study include computer software applications, web graphics and web technology, cloud-based systems, and database and project management. CIS coursework includes terminology and provides hands-on laboratory experience with operating and network systems. Stand-alone and internet-based applications are also covered.

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, during the day, and online.

Students completing the program will be able to...

- demonstrate basic graphical user interface operations in a computer environment.

- produce spreadsheets, documents and presentations by using basic to advanced software operations

To earn a certificate of achievement in communication studies, students must complete three core courses supplemented by seven restricted electives from which students select a minimum of three units to meet their individual educational and career goals. The certificate program courses also meet some of the requirements of the major for the associate in arts degree in communication studies for transfer at Diablo Valley College

Students completing the program will be able to...

- create and present a well-structured persuasive presentation.

- create and present a well-structured informative presentation.

- be aware of and able to apply interpersonal conflict resolution methods.

This certificate of achievement was created to give students the opportunity to show potential employers in this country and in other countries that the student has completed a certain number of courses in Chinese and prepares students with an intermediate to advanced knowledge of Chinese and familiarizes them with the culture of China and other Chinese-speaking countries.

This certificate of achievement provides students, prospective employers and others with documented evidence of persistence and academic accomplishment in the language. The certificate requires completion of 15 to 20 units from the following list of courses. Students may not take a credit/no credit option for required courses and each course used to meet a certificate requirement must be completed with a “C” grade or higher.

Students completing the program will be able to...

- communicate verbally in the target language with accurate pronunciation in meaningful situations present in both informal and formal contexts.

- effectively apply rules of grammar and syntax in tandem with appropriate vocabulary in written and oral communication.

- demonstrate auditory comprehension of instruction, authentic content, and purposeful conversations in the target language.

- discuss, describe, and infer information from authentic texts in the target language.

- demonstrate cultural appreciation by making (comparative) connections, on both an individual and societal level, between the target cultures and students’ own cultures.

- create (write or present) narratives and/or arguments that demonstrate cohesive critical thinking in the target language.

Completion of the chemistry program prepares students for advanced study leading to careers in government, industry, or secondary-school teaching. The program also partially satisfies the entrance requirements for medical and dental schools. Careers include researcher, educator, laboratory technician, or chemical engineer.

This certificate includes the coursework that will prepare students who intend to transfer with a chemistry or related interdisciplinary major to a four-year institution. This certificate includes the General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry sequences.

To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete the required courses with a “C” grade or higher. Course requirements are typically available in the day and evening for the General Chemistry sequence. For the Organic Chemistry sequence, CHEM 226 is only offered in fall terms, and CHEM 227 is only offered in spring term.

Students who intend to transfer to a four-year program should consult with a counselor regarding course and program requirements.

Students completing the program will be able to...

- apply the basic concepts of chemistry to predict chemical structure and trends in reactivity.

- analyze and solve quantitative and qualitative problems in chemistry and explain results verbally or in writing.

- integrate chemical principles into reaction mechanisms.

- apply basic laboratory skills and techniques in general and organic chemistry to collect data and synthesize compounds.

- analyze data and evaluate laboratory experimental results.

- maintain a laboratory notebook.

This program offers courses needed to qualify for the state of California salesperson license examination as well as for the broker’s examination. A full range of real estate courses is offered including real estate finance, appraisals, etc. The courses are taught by qualified real estate professionals.

The Certificate of Achievement can be obtained by completing the 24-25-unit major. The Associate in Science can be obtained by completing the 24-25-unit major, General Education, and electives as needed to complete a minimum of 60 units. All courses for this major have been approved by the California Department of Real Estate and must be completed with a minimum grade of C or a P if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

Program Outcomes

🗸 Analyze common real estate problems, apply appropriate solutions, and interpret outcomes.

🗸 Meet career preparation goals, as well as prepare for a state licensing exam.

🗸 Explain the process for making home purchase or sale decisions and completing real estate transactions.

🗸 Demonstrate mastery of program-specific concepts and skills (e.g. understand theory and application in real estate finance, investments, property management and financial institutions).