The Intermediate Certificate of Competency in ESOL verifies that a student has successfully completed three ESOL core classes (Reading and Writing, Listening and Speaking, and Grammar) at the intermediate level. Students interested in completing this certificate should consult with the ESOL department chair and a counselor.

Career Opportunities

This certificate will help prepare students for vocational programs and job advancement.

Program Learning Outcomes

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

- Demonstrate intermediate skills in English listening, speaking, reading, and/or writing which will allow them to achieve their personal, vocational, and academic goals.

The High Beginning Certificate of Competency in ESOL verifies that a student has successfully completed three ESOL core classes (Reading and Writing, Listening and Speaking, and Grammar) at the high beginning level. Students interested in completing this certificate should consult with the ESOL department chair and a counselor.

Career Opportunities

This certificate will help prepare students for vocational programs and job advancement.

Program Learning Outcomes

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

- Demonstrate high beginning skills in English listening, speaking, reading, and/or writing which will allow them to achieve their personal, vocational, and academic goals.

Students satisfactorily completing the required courses in the following certificate options will be eligible for the Certificate of Competency.

Our Bridge to Credit ESOL Program consists of a series of four short-term intensive courses designed to better prepare ESOL students for credit classes. Each course covers a broad life-skills topic and integrates technology to support student development of digital literacy. Curriculum was backward-designed from the lowest level of credit ESOL at Peralta and addresses pedagogical gaps identified by adult school instructors.

Program Learning Outcomes

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

- Identify organizational tools for student success.

- Register for credit-level courses.

- Comprehend and respond appropriately to spoken American English at the level of entry-level credit ESOL courses.

Students satisfactorily completing the required courses in the following certificate options will be eligible for the Certificate of Proficiency.

Program Learning Outcomes

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

- Participate in campus and classroom culture at a level required for success as an advanced ESOL student.

- Express ideas fluently, accurately and appropriately in American English in preparation for non-ESOL courses.

The High Intermediate Certificate in ESOL verifies that the student has successfully completed three core classes at the high intermediate level: Grammar, Reading & Writing, and Listening & Speaking. The certificate will provide students with evidence of English study, which makes a job-seeker more competitive in many industries.

Career Opportunities

This certificate will prepare speakers of other languages to communicate verbally and in writing in vocational programs and the workplace. The certificate will provide students with evidence of English study, which makes a job-seeker more competitive in many industries.

Program Learning Outcomes

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

- Participate in campus and classroom culture at a level required for success as a high-intermediate ESOL student.

- Express ideas fluently, accurately and appropriately in American English in preparation for advanced ESOL courses.

Students satisfactorily completing the required courses in the following certificate options will be eligible for the Certificate of Proficiency.

Program Learning Outcomes

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

- Participate in campus and classroom culture at a level required for success as an intermediate ESOL student.

- Express ideas fluently, accurately and appropriately in American English in preparation for high intermediate ESOL courses.

The High Beginning Certificate in ESOL verifies that the student has successfully completed three core classes at the high beginning level: Grammar, Reading & Writing, and Listening & Speaking. The certificate will provide students with evidence of English study, which makes a job-seeker more competitive in many industries.

Career Opportunities

This certificate will prepare speakers of other languages to communicate verbally and in writing in vocational programs and the workplace. The certificate will provide students with evidence of English study, which makes a job-seeker more competitive in many industries.

Program Learning Outcomes

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

- Participate in campus and classroom culture at a level required for success as a high beginning ESOL student.

- Express ideas fluently, accurately and appropriately in American English in preparation for intermediate ESOL courses.

Enroll today in Skyline College's American Bar Association (ABA) approved Certificate in Paralegal Studies program and take the first step towards your career as a legal professional!

The Certificate in Paralegal Studies is the right choice for students who have already completed a college degree. This program can be completed 100% online. Per ABA Guidelines, students must complete at least nine paralegal course units through synchronous video instruction which includes real time faculty-to-student and student-to-student interaction. Courses will be conducted on the College's approved learning management system and the feature dynamic, human-centric, and engaging learning experiences.

Students in our 100% online program have access to all the support services the College has to offer such as counseling, library services, tutoring, health services, accommodations for students with disabilities, financial aid, and more.

Note: Students may submit a petition to transfer to Skyline College up to six total credits of legal specialty coursework from another regionally accredited institution in the U.S. Coursework must have successfully been completed with a grade of "C" or higher. Such petitions must be approved by the paralegal program or a qualified faculty member. Also, students may submit a petition for Credit By Examination (CBE) to earn no more than six total credits for legal specialty courses. The exam must be administered by Skyline College. Refer to Skyline College's guidelines on Credit By Exam. In either case, no more than six total units of legal specialty coursework may be earned through course substitution and/or credit by exam.

To learn more, please see https://skylinecollege.edu/paralegal/

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

- Identify, explain, and give examples of key elements of U.S. law, legal systems, ethical considerations, and/or professional procedures.

- Effectively perform legal skills such as research, use of technology, information literacy, communication, and critical thinking.

- Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to adhere to ethical expectations for paralegals.

- Demonstrate a basic understanding of social injustices and inequities as well as proposed legal approaches to their remediation and/or resolution.

A Certificate of Achievement in Diesel Mechanics will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the major course requirements listed below. The AS degree will be awarded upon completion of the major course requirements listed below and the General Education requirements for the Associate in Science Degree listed in the Degrees and Programs section of this Catalog.

Helpful Qualities for Success in the Program

- Proficiency in basic math, reading, communication and personal computers.

- Experience in High School auto shop.

- Self-discipline, Mechanical aptitude, and ability.

- Good physical condition and coordination.

- Commitment to continuing education in advancing technologies.

Registered students will receive a list of required basic tools for classes to prepare them to enter the trade, adequately prepared upon graduating.

Career Opportunities

The Diesel Mechanics program in heavy-duty truck and diesel mechanics prepares students to enter the job market as beginning mechanics or apprentices in this field.

Program Learning Outcomes

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

- Apply safe work habits and practices.

- Troubleshoot and perform repairs in mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems.

- Use computers to diagnose equipment and research information.

- Perform preventative maintenance and inspections including engine tune-ups, front-end alignments, and brake service.

- Operate shop machinery and equipment including hoists, overhead cranes, forklifts, hydraulic jacks, steam cleaners, floor jacks, disassembly stands, grinders, drill presses, hydraulic presses, and bead blasters.

- Select and use precision tools such as torque wrenches, micrometers, dial indicators, tap and dies, and bore gauges.

- Maintain professional attitude in challenging working conditions, develop self-confidence and pride in workmanship and think analytically and make professional decisions.

The Dental Assisting Program is designed to meet the requirements of the American Dental Association Council on Dental Education for Dental Assistants. The program includes lectures and laboratory practice in the classroom. As part of their field experience, students are required to participate in internships in private offices and at the UCSF Dental School.

The program requires 32-semester units in Dental Assisting, plus 9-semester units in other general education required courses; for a total of 41 units. Students completing all required courses with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 (“C”) will earn a Certificate of Achievement and be qualified to take the Certification Examination of the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) and the State of California RDA examinations; and will be prepared to assume the responsibilities of assisting the dentist in all phases of general and specialty practice.

The AS degree in Dental Assisting will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the Major Course Requirements and the General Education requirements. A Certificate of Achievement will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the Major Course Requirements.

Career Opportunities

Students in this major typically are employed as dental assistants in private dental offices.

Program Learning Outcomes

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

- Differentiate and evaluate specialty procedures within each of the dental specialties.

- Communicate verbally using acceptable dental terminology in regards to interpersonal skills and concerns for the patients’ welfare.

- Recognize, support and facilitate the importance of HIPPA laws.

- Demonstrate acceptable dental office procedures.