The Certificate of Achievement in Chicanx and Latinx Studies is an interdisciplinary program of study, focusing on the intersectional analysis of the experiences and point of views of the diverse Chicanx/ Latinx communities inside and outside of the U.S. A Certificate of Achievement in Chicanx and Latinx studies provides students with the comprehension abilities and critical thinking skills related to the specific needs of Chicanx and Latinx communities. Moreover, this field of study cultivates a skill set that is necessary to understand and engage with a complex set of social, political, historical, cultural, and economic systems.

Career Opportunities

A Certificate in Chicanx and Latinx Studies prepares students for the current and future occupational climate of the U.S. including the growth in racial diversity and unique needs related to demographic shifts. A degree in this major can support work in Chicanx/ Latinx communities and can lead toward many career pathways, including Education, Law, Social Work, Immigrant Rights, Mental Health, Civil Rights, Journalism, Public Health, Community and Union Organizing, Non-profit/ Social justice work, Government, Public Policy, Community Development/ Urban Planning, and International Relations.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Demonstration of an understanding of the diversity within the Chicanx and Latinx community;

- Analyze issues stemming from social, economic, and political systems characterized by institutional and structural discrimination;

- Examine solutions toward social change, equity, and justice.

The Engineering Technology Certificate of Achievement is for students who would like to design, create, prototype, and evaluate two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) drawings. This certificate allows students to gain skills in computer-aided drafting (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), architectural design, engineering, and modeling using real-world examples. Courses in this certificate combine educational theory and hands-on experience with CAD/CAM software and hardware.

Upon completion of this certificate, students will be able to enter the engineering technician workforce or continue their educational pathway to a degree. They will also be qualified to take industry-recognized certification exams.

Program Learning Outcomes

✔ Develop a portfolio of completed two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) projects and presentations that demonstrate engineering technology skills.

✔ Analyze and troubleshoot architectural plans, electrical circuits, and mechanical systems by applying industry protocols and standards.

✔ Demonstrate mastery of engineering technology skills that meet industry-level certification exams.

A Certificate of Achievement in Asian American Studies will allow for in-depth analysis and understanding of a diverse Asian American community in the United States. Asian American Studies was borne out of the struggle for social justice and relevant education in the 1960s, along with other Ethnic Studies programs. Today, it furthers the understanding of diverse Asian American histories, cultures, and contemporary experiences, using an intersectional lens. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary and socially engaged scholarship, research, community service, and activism as they can be applied to addressing injustices and empowering the Asian American community.

Career Opportunities

A Certificate of Achievement in Asian American Studies can support work in diverse Asian American communities and can lead toward any of the following career pathways, including Education, Law, Social Work, Immigrant Rights, Civil Rights, Journalism, Public Health, Community and Union Organizing, Non-profit/social justice work, Government, Public Policy, Community Development/Urban Planning, International Relations

Program Learning Outcomes

- Demonstrate comparative and relational understanding of the diverse histories, cultures, and contemporary experiences of the Asian American community;

- Analyze institutional, structural, and ideological forces that shape the experiences of Asian Americans;

- Examine solutions toward social change, equity, and justice among Asian American communities and between Asian Americans and other racial/ethnic groups.

Africana and African American Studies is an interdisciplinary field focused on specialized knowledge about the diverse and intersectional historical, contemporary, and cultural experiences related to African American and diasporic African communities. Drawing on the philosophical and intellectual foundations of African culture and people of African descent, students will develop critical thinking, research, socially engaged scholarship, and activist skills that can be applied toward various transformative justice and liberation movements of the community.

Career Opportunities

A Certificate of Achievement in Africana and African American Studies can support work in diasporic African communities and can lean toward any of the following career pathways, including: Education, Law, Social Work, Immigrant Rights, Civil Rights, Journalism, Public Health, Community and Union Organizing, Non-Profit / Social Justice Work, Government, Public Policy, Community Development / Urban Planning, International Relations.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Evaluate the development of the field of African American Studies;

- Effectively employ interdisciplinary methodologies in the analysis of issues stemming from structural and systemic oppression of African Americans;

- Identify and describe the general history and diversity of African American people in the U.S. and the Diaspora;

- Examine solutions toward social change, equity, and justice.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THIS PROGRAM, STUDENTS SHOULD BE PREPARED TO:

🗸 Demonstrate mastery of a civil/survey knowledge "base equivalent" to obtaining an ADDA Civil certification from American Design Drafting Association.
🗸 Design and draft a civil/survey plan set.
🗸 Troubleshoot and solve design flaws on civil/survey plan sets.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THIS PROGRAM, STUDENTS SHOULD BE PREPARED TO:

🗸 Demonstrate mastery of an architectural knowledge "base equivalent" to obtaining an architectural ADDA certification from American Design Drafting Association.
🗸 Design and draft an AEC plan set.
🗸 Troubleshoot and solve design flaws on AEC plan sets.

The Hartnell College Associate Degree in Addiction Studies provides students with the academic preparation needed for employment in the substance abuse field. The curriculum is designed to meet the California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC) requirements and pending legislative regulations requiring 350 hours of approved alcohol and drug classroom education, 45 hours of supervised practicum and 255 hours of supervised work experience.

Students who wish to continue their course of study to a 4-year setting are recommended to complete the Associate of Arts Degree program, which includes both the general education requirements and major courses in Addiction Studies. Completion of additional requirements for transfer may be required. It is recommended that students take AOD courses in numeric order.

AOD 1-6 and 11 must be completed before enrolling in AOD 10 (Chemical Dependency Practicum Seminar) and AOD 99 (Practicum in Chemical Dependency).

Career opportunities for certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors include: counselors in social model county residential treatment programs; counselors in pre-treatment, inpatient, outpatient, and aftercare programs; counselors in hospital-based chemical dependency community prevention and education programs; recovery/relapse prevention counseling in the private sector; counselors in recovery home/sober living environments. California state laws require that individuals who are providing services in an alcohol or drug abuse setting be registered by an accredited agency that is recognized by the Department of Health Care Services. Students may obtain a registration manual, which contains information on academic requirements, procedures, forms, examination schedules, and fees by going to the CCAPP website (https://www.ccapp.us/) and clicking on "certification" where an order form and other information are provided.

Program Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program a student will be able to:

- Demonstrate proficiency in each of the core functions and performance domains of substance abuse counselors.

- Function as ethical and competent entry-level substance abuse.

The Real Estate Entrepreneurship program prepares students for success as realtors. The focus is on building the core real estate capabilities required for licensing supplemented with an entrepreneurship course to develop business skills. All courses in this certificate are offered online.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Students are prepared for the challenges of self-employment or business ownership in the real estate industry.

- Students are prepared for the real estate licensing exam, and to be an effective realtor.

- Students can prepare a basic business plan with a core value proposition for an entrepreneurial venture.

The Creative Writing certificate allows students to focus on developing their creative writing skills while exposing them to high-quality creative work by professional writers.

Career Opportunities

A Creative Writing Certificate can be useful preparation for a variety of Liberal Arts majors and many professional fields, including journalism, advertising, public relations, education, publishing, nonprofit, and more.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Student produces a body of quality creative work.

- Student forms a critical response to the creative writings of others

Students who complete this Certificate develop the technical design skills required for many Design-Drafter professional positions, including Drafting using Auto-CAD, Inventor, Revvit, and/or Solidworks, building, designing, and testing prototypes, coding, problem-solving, technical writing, troubleshooting, and using equipment (mills, lathes, CNC, 3D printers, etc.). Completing the required coursework prepares students for a Design-Drafting career in Civil-Engineering, Building Design-Construction, manufacturing, and Electro-Mechanical Device firms.

Career Opportunities

Completion of this certificate prepares students for a DesignDrafting career with Civil-Engineering, Building Design-Construction, and Electro-Mechanical Device firms. This certificate is especially beneficial for students applying for internships in manufacturing, construction, or design. According to Labor Market Information data, engineering technician positions are expected to grow from 2707 positions in 2017 to 2869 positions by 2022, an increase of 6%. Data also shows that demand for mechanical engineering technicians will also increase from 1127 to 1245 over the next five years, an increase of 10%.

Program Learning Outcomes

- Demonstrate an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.

- Demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.