This program prepares the student for entry into some health professional programs or jobs in the medical field that do not require degrees. These courses provide some of the prerequisites for advanced training in the medical field for such occupations as nursing, dental hygiene, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical laboratory technician, and radiological sciences.

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. Students may also earn a certificate of achievement in allied health or an associate in science degree in allied health. Students who intend to transfer to a four-year program should consult with a counselor regarding course and program requirements.

Program Learning Outcomes

- demonstrate an understanding of the structure and growth of microbes.

- demonstrate knowledge of the structure and function of the human body.

- demonstrate knowledge of changes in bodily functions as a result of disease and determine the reason for functional changes.

- analyze chemical reactions.

- demonstrate knowledge of cell structure and function.

This program prepares the student for entry into some health professional programs or jobs in the medical field that do not require degrees. These courses provide some of the prerequisites for advanced training in the medical field for such occupations as nursing, dental hygiene, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical laboratory technician, and radiological sciences.

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. Students may also earn an associate in science degree in allied health. Students who intend to transfer to a four-year program should consult with a counselor regarding course and program requirements.

Program Learning Outcomes

- illustrate and analyze chemical bonds and reactions.

- demonstrate an understanding of the structure and growth of microbes.

- demonstrate knowledge of the structure and function of the human body.

- demonstrate knowledge of the structure of the human body including both normal and pathological conditions.

- demonstrate knowledge of cell structure and function.

This is an entry-level marketing certificate for individuals interested in assisting in a marketing department.

Program Learning Outcomes:

- Demonstrate oral, written, and critical thinking skills required to succeed in business.

This Entrepreneurship Certificate will consist of a minimum of 12 units and is expected to be offered with many of Napa Valley College’s degree programs. The certificate will include two entrepreneurial courses that will be combined with classes from a degree program. For example, the college has several Viticulture and Winery Technology Certificates and Degrees. Students with a Viticulture Degree could add our two entrepreneurial classes and be ready to start their own vineyard or winery. So our Entrepreneurial Certificate would require our two entrepreneurial classes and two of the viticulture degree classes for a minimum of 12 units. Similar combinations of classes would be set up with our Business, Hospitality, Health Occupations, Digital Design and other degree programs.

Program Learning Outcomes

✔ Conduct a feasibility study.

✔ Develop a business plan.

✔ Demonstrate oral, written, and critical thinking skills required to succeed in business.

This certificate prepares individuals for marketing coordinator positions utilizing industry content as the basis of a business marketing strategy.

Program Learning Outcomes:

- Demonstrate oral, written, and critical thinking skills required to succeed in business.

Certificate of accomplishment Administration of justice Juvenile counseling. This certificate prepares students for entry-level careers working with juvenile offenders, crime prevention, juvenile correctional facilities, and juvenile counseling and rehabilitation programs. Since juveniles commit most crimes, law enforcement officers should have a good understanding of the juvenile justice system. Those persons wishing to work as probation officers or parole officers should strongly consider taking these courses to greatly improve their opportunity for employment.

To earn a certificate of accomplishment, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or higher. Certificate requirements may be completed by a combination of day, evening or weekend courses listed in the Administration of Justice (AJ) Program. Successful completion of the certificate of accomplishment requirements also counts towards the completion of the AJ certificate of achievement.

Program Learning Outcomes

- demonstrate an understanding of the three parts of the criminal justice system and how they interrelate.

- demonstrate an understanding of the history, culture, organization of criminal gangs and their social and criminal impact on society.

- demonstrate a working knowledge of the organization, functions and jurisdiction of juvenile agencies and processing and detention of juveniles.

This certificate prepares a student for entry-level careers in many areas of the criminal justice system where a basic understanding of statutory and procedural criminal law is necessary. Examples of these positions would be law enforcement officers, lawyers, investigators, correctional personnel and private and corporate security. Anyone choosing a career in the criminal justice field should complete this certificate as a minimum.

To earn a certificate of accomplishment, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or higher. Certificate requirements may be completed by a combination of day, evening or weekend courses listed in the Administration of Justice (AJ) Program. Successful completion of the certificate of accomplishment requirements also counts towards the completion of the AJ certificate of achievement.

Program Learning Outcomes

- demonstrate an understanding of the three parts of the criminal justice system and how they interrelate.

- demonstrate a working knowledge of the theory and practice of criminal law.

- demonstrate an understanding of the legal procedures of the United States and California criminal justice systems.

This certificate prepares students for entry-level careers in corrections such as working in prisons, jails, probation officers, parole agent, and counselors working with adult offenders. Completion of this certificate will greatly improve the opportunity for employment in these fields.

To earn a certificate of accomplishment, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or higher. Certificate requirements may be completed by a combination of day, evening or weekend courses listed in the Administration of Justice (AJ) Program. Successful completion of the certificate of accomplishment requirements also counts towards the completion of the AJ certificate of achievement.

Program Learning Outcomes

- demonstrate familiarity with the basic components of the criminal justice system with special emphasis on the correctional system.

- demonstrate an understanding of the history, culture, organization of criminal gangs and their social and criminal impact on society.

- demonstrate a working knowledge of the organization, functions and jurisdiction of juvenile agencies and processing and detention of juveniles.

This certificate prepares students for entry-level careers as crime scene investigators, fingerprint examiners, crime scene photographers, private security investigators, and criminal investigators. It also is a foundation for those students who wish to pursue advanced careers as criminalists or criminal profilers. Completion of this certificate can lead to employment in these fields or provide advancement and promotion to those currently employed in these fields.

Program Learning Outcomes

- demonstrate an understanding of the three parts of the criminal justice system and how they interrelate.

- identify, collect, package and analyze physical evidence from a crime scene.

- conduct a successful criminal investigation using interviews, interrogation, and case preparation.

This certificate prepares students for entry-level careers either as law enforcement or civilian positions that require a better than average understanding of multicultural issues as they impact the community and the criminal justice system. Anyone contemplating a career in the criminal justice field should consider taking these courses. Citizens active in their community such as teachers, activists, political and social leaders, and members of cultural organizations will find this series of courses an excellent resource in better understanding the issues that impact their communities.

To earn a certificate of accomplishment, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or higher. Certificate requirements may be completed by a combination of day, evening or weekend courses listed in the Administration of Justice (AJ) Program. Successful completion of the certificate of accomplishment requirements also counts towards the completion of the AJ certificate of achievement.

Program Learning Outcomes

- demonstrate an understanding of the three parts of the criminal justice system and how they interrelate.

- demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical and conceptual overview of multicultural concepts and issues as they relate to the criminal justice system.

- demonstrate an understanding of the history, culture, organization of criminal gangs and their social and criminal impact upon society.