Gavilan College offers a comprehensive skin care program that will meet the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Barbering and Cosmetology requirements for licensure. State Licensing requires 600 hours for the practice of Esthetics. Two courses are offered to meet the requirements for Licensure: Scientific Skin Care and Advance Scientific Skin Care. The curriculum includes, but is not limited to, the study of skin, its appendages,massage, masks and peels, use of skin care machines, product knowledge, light therapy, botanical and chemical therapy, sanitation, salon operation, and Cosmetology State Board regulations. Instruction also includes client services. Scientific Skin Care and Advanced Scientific Skin Care are offered in two consecutive semesters. An additional 6 units in electives is required to receive a Certificate of Achievement of Esthetics.

The Cosmetology Department offers a 1600 hour course of instruction in all areas of cosmetology. It fulfills the requirements set forth by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. The Western Association of Schools and Colleges also accredits this program. Gavilan College offers the required hours in a four module sequence of classes. Career opportunities include cosmetologist, assistant stylist, manicurist, color specialist, esthetician, platform artist, educator and salon owner/manager. Students completing the certificate of achievement and AS degree will become eligible to become a vocational instructor by completing a supplemental teacher training course. See a Cosmetology instructor or counselor for details.

The knowledge and skills gained by completing this Certificate of Achievement are designed to promote positive communication and increase problem-solving skills in work and personal environments.

Learning Outcome(s):

- Identify and demonstrate a range of communication and comprehension skills including: research, writing, outlining, analysis, evaluation, contextualization, teamwork, observation, and cultural competency of theories and issues across a variety of communication contexts.

- Practice and analyze democratic civic engagement.

The Administration of Justice program seeks to prepare students for careers in law enforcement and legal studies. The courses in Skyline's program lead to transfer programs at four-year colleges and universities.

Students completing this program will be able to:

- Identify and describe the structure and functions of the main components of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, courts, corrections, and juvenile justice.
- Critically consider, analyze, and research special issues in criminology and criminal justice and their effects on society.
- Exhibit strong and effective written and oral communication skills.
- Recognize the importance of, and practice, ethical behavior in a professional criminal justice work setting, both within the agency and within the community.

The Programming Certificate of Achievement is intended to meet the needs of students pursuing academic and occupational disciplines where knowledge of the C++ or Java programming language and knowledge of computer algorithms is required. These disciplines include, but are not limited to, computer science, computer engineering, computer networking, computer system administration, bioinformatics, and engineering.

Program Learning Outcomes

🗸 Demonstrate software development skills implemented in the C++ or Java programming language.

The Mobile Applications Skills Certificate prepares the student to program at an intermediate level with an emphasis on developing iOS and Android mobile applications and games.

Program Learning Outcomes

🗸 Demonstrate Android application development skills using Java.
🗸 Demonstrate iOS application development skills using Swift.
🗸 Demonstrate Android and iOS game development skills.

The Java Programming Certificate of Achievement is intended to meet the needs of students pursuing academic and occupational disciplines where knowledge of the java programming language is required. These disciplines include, but are not limited to, computer science, computer engineering, digital media, computer networking, bioinformatics, and engineering.

Program Learning Outcomes

🗸 Demonstrate software developments skills implemented in the Java programming language.
🗸 Demonstrate information literacy individually, and as a team member (proper citations, documentation, ethical practices).
🗸 Demonstrate professional conduct by meeting strict project deadlines, participating in self-managed teams, and adopting classroom behavioral norms.

The C++ Programming Certificate of Achievement is intended to meet the needs of students pursuing academic and occupational disciplines where knowledge of the C++ programming language is required. These disciplines include, but are not limited to, computer science, computer engineering, digital media, computer networking, computer system administration, and engineering.

For the student seeking employment, this certificate provides the intermediate programming preparation necessary for an entry level programmers working in a technical support capacity.

For the transfer student, completion of this certificate represents the first year courses within a four-year computer science program at most CSU and UC campuses.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

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

🗸 Demonstrate software development skills implemented in the C++ programming language.
🗸 Demonstrate information literacy individually, and as a team member (proper citations, documentation, ethical practices).
🗸 Demonstrate professional conduct by meeting strict project deadlines, participating in self-managed teams, and adopting classroom behavioral norms.

The Social Media Skills Certificate teaches the fundamentals of social media as applied to the business and professional workplace setting.

Program Learning Outcomes

🗸 Productively work as a team member with people of diverse experiences and backgrounds in a workplace environment.
🗸 Competently design and produce complex electronic and paper-based correspondence and documents.
🗸 Use a variety of current and emerging computer applications.

Students pursuing the Office Software Certificate of Achievement will become proficient in Microsoft programs and other current office software, such as Google Suite and cloud-based applications. This certificate covers skills in the preparation of business documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and databases, as well as important business-specific skills such as email and records management, data visualization, social media for business, and Internet use for the workplace.

Program Learning Outcomes

🗸 Productively work as a team member with people of diverse experiences and backgrounds in a workplace environment.
🗸 Competently communicate in support of a business office, including production and design of complex electronic and paper-based correspondence and documents.
🗸 Use the Internet, a wide variety of current and emerging computer applications and standard business procedures to compute, analyze business performance, and solve problems.