This Certificate of Achievement prepares a student to be successful as an entry-level technician in vehicle electrical systems repairs.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to:

- Identify the basic electrical circuits and diagnose automotive electrical systems

- Apply the basic principles of physics as they work in the automotive industry

This Certificate of Achievement-Advanced and A.S. degree prepares students with advanced skills for an entry-level position in automotive transmission and differential repair.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to:

- Demonstrate knowledge of the overall operation of an automotive transmission and differential

- Identify the basic electrical circuits and diagnose automotive electrical systems

- Apply the basic principles of physics as they work in the automotive industry

This Certificate of Achievement helps prepare students for an entry-level position in the automotive repair industry in automotive transmission and differential.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to:

- Demonstrate knowledge of the overall operation of an automotive transmission and differential

This Certificate of Achievement-Advanced and A.S. degree prepares students with advanced skills for an entry-level position in the automotive repair industry in under-car inspection and repair procedures.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to:

- Perform under-car inspections and repair suspension, hydraulic and active braking systems

- Diagnose vehicle alignment concerns

- Identify the basic electrical circuits and diagnose automotive electrical systems

- Apply the basic principles of physics as they work in the automotive industry

This Certificate of Achievement prepares students for an entry-level position in automotive under car inspection and repair procedures.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to:

• Perform under-car inspections and repair suspension, steering, hydraulic and active braking systems 

The Certificate of Achievement in Asian American Studies prepares students to be historically informed and equity-minded participants and leaders in the multi-ethnic and multiracial communities in which they live, work, learn, and play — especially in settings that directly impact Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Students who complete the certificate will gain the skills and knowledge to assess and affect the social conditions and institutional settings that shape the lives of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, with particular attention to the cross-cutting forces of race, gender, class and sexuality.

For students with professional pursuits in mind, completion of the certificate will increase leadership capacity to research, understand, communicate and work with various Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, whether through community organizing, nonprofit organizations, public policy, public service or business. For students with transfer pursuits in mind, completion of the certificate includes transferable general education credits to universities and colleges, and also greater academic preparation for the social sciences and humanities, including an Asian American Studies or Ethnic Studies major. Colleges that offer a baccalaureate major in Asian American Studies include the University of California campuses at Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Riverside and Santa Barbara, and the California State University campuses at Long Beach, Los Angeles, Northridge and San Francisco.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to:

- Analyze concerns that animate Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in the context of social relations of power as well as Asian American and Pacific Islander histories

- Assess the strategies, tactics, and complexities of community formation and community empowerment for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders pan-ethnically and for specific populations

- Employ analytical skills of the social sciences, interpretive methods of the humanities, leadership resources of community organizing, and the creative impulses of social change toward promoting greater social justice and equity, with particular attention to Asian American and Pacific Islander communities

Completion of the Art History Certificate of AchievementAdvanced and A.A. degree provides students with a broad overview of the discipline of Art History from a global perspective. The program emphasizes visual literacy and research skills necessary for critical inquiry and analysis of artworks, as well as knowledge of the technical processes of studio art relevant to the field of Art History.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to:

- Analyze artworks on the basis of social, cultural, political, economic and ethnic contexts and issues relevant to women’s and gender studies

- Demonstrate critical thinking and visual literacy skills through oral and written communication, including those used to analyze, evaluate and synthesize primary and secondary sources

- Analyze artistic traditions through a cross-cultural perspective and in a global context • Apply technical processes of studio art in written assignments in the field of Art History

The Certificate of Achievement-Advanced in Private Security provides a compressed, minimum foundational education required for an individual’s career pathway into the private security field. The emphasis is on courses needed to apply for entry-level positions. The courses offer exposure to patrol and justice procedures.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to:

- Identify the responsibilities of each component of the criminal justice system

- Identify and analyze ethical standards and unethical conduct that are unique to the criminal justice profession

- Construct a professional report of a crime utilizing report criteria

Cybercrime detection, investigations and network security skills are increasingly in demand by firms and government agencies that are engaged in the collection and evaluation of evidence. By completing the Cyber Forensics and Investigations Certificate of Achievement-Advance program, students will acquire skills to protect data and intellectual property, develop protective solutions, conduct network intrusion investigations and detect violations by criminal, destructive and terrorist perpetrators. This certificate program will meet the needs of students who are seeking employment within the criminal justice system outside of traditional law enforcement careers. In addition, this specialized knowledge will provide professional law enforcement and private investigative personnel with specialized skills to facilitate career advancement.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to:

- Identify the responsibilities of each component of the criminal justice system in relation to laws, investigations and rules of evidence

- Describe cyber network components and application of technologies

- Obtain skills to detect, retrieve digital data from and protect cyber systems from intrusion, data theft and corruption

- Prepare to investigate illicit activities and deter intrusions within computer network systems

- Prepare students for cyber security, hacking forensic investigator or examiner credentials

The Certificate of Achievement-Advanced in Community Service Officer sequence provides the foundational skills required to successfully gain non-sworn employment in this expanding field within local law enforcement. Community Service Officers (CSOs) assist police officers and perform public safety services to communities. The certificate curriculum provides students with a comprehensive overview of the federal and state criminal justice systems, criminal law, community-police relations, report writing, criminal investigation, victim/witness interviewing techniques, evidence collection and digital photography. CSO positions interact with all segments of society in a wide variety of public safety situations while performing, under general supervision, numerous field and office non-enforcement support assignments.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion, students will be able to

- Identify the responsibilities of each component of the criminal justice system as they relate to laws, investigations, and rules of evidence

- Obtain the knowledge to investigate crimes, traffic accidents, and other public safety hazards

- Develop the skills to complete factual and concise investigations and investigative reports

- Obtain the knowledge and capabilities to establish positive interactions and develop partnerships between law enforcement and the community