This program provides preparation for employment in early care and education settings. The program meets the requirements for staff at the teacher level working with infants in private early care and education settings licensed by the California State Department of Social Services. Students will also have appropriate units for a Child Development Permit at the Associate Teacher Permit. However, the Associate Teacher Permit also requires experience working in an early care and education setting.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

✔ provide service in the care, development, and education of children in early care and education settings with a special emphasis on working with children from birth to three years of age.

✔ supervise assistants and aides in private early care and education settings.

✔ create a developmentally appropriate learning environment for children in early care and education settings.

✔ assess the development of children for the purposes of curriculum planning and implementation; compare and contrast the development of typical children to those with atypical development.

✔ demonstrate knowledge of best practices in guidance, curriculum selection, and health and safety for early care and education settings.

✔ recognize the importance of early childhood (emphasis on infancy) as a unique time in children's development that requires specialized developmentally appropriate activities, routines, interactions, and guidance.

✔ distinguish developmentally appropriate practices from other types of teaching strategies and explain and define the developmental learning outcomes of activities offered to children in their care.

✔ distinguish the unique needs of children less than three years of age from those older in areas of health, safety, environmental design, curriculum design, and social and emotional development.

✔ show appreciation and support for parents of diverse cultures in the parent/child relationship and for the parent's knowledge of child development and care.

This program prepares students to operate early care and education programs within their own homes. The courses listed exceed the course requirements for the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Students may wish to learn more about specific age groups by enrolling in additional courses focusing on infancy, preschool, or school age children.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

✔ research the feasibility of opening a family child care business in their home.

✔ design the policy and regulations for their family child care home.

✔ organize and plan a developmentally appropriate program for the children attending the family child care home.

✔ operate within the regulations of the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing for their family child care home.

✔ explain and describe to their potential clients the learning outcomes for the children attending their family child care home.
supervise and guide assistants.

This program provides a foundation of Web, user interface, and user experience design, and development skills for students interested in careers as user interface designers for human-centered Web and screen-based applications. The students completing this program will acquire tangible skills needed for planning, creating, developing, and maintaining websites and user interfaces for small to medium businesses. Students will be presented with various Web technologies, processes, and techniques, which will provide well-rounded skills for increasing their employment and freelancing potential.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

✔ employ the processes, applications, and languages necessary for publishing interactive, standards compliant, accessible websites and user interfaces.

✔ understand and utilize human-centered graphic design principles and how to apply them to meet the needs of a user interface or website project.

✔ design and develop UI prototypes and websites individually and as a member of a team, demonstrating effective processes for project planning, user ✔
research, information architecture and navigation, content creation, and user interface and user experience design.

✔ manage a design project and utilize the communication skills necessary to function productively in interdisciplinary teams and organizational structures.

✔ use of an industry-standard content management system to develop and maintain a user-centered, responsive website.

✔ communicate the ethical and legal issues associated with creating websites.

✔ create a web-based portfolio of work and apply professional strategies to develop a successful career in user interface design, gain freelance clients, and manage projects.

This program offers students a comprehensive study of graphic design for print and/or digital media using current technologies. The curriculum encompasses the full spectrum of design theory, process, tools, and techniques that students will need to be successful in the graphic design industry. Students will also experience working with clients and preparing final project files and materials for printing or distribution. Students who complete this certificate will be able to produce a variety of print and/or digital media projects and possess a professional portfolio of their work.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

✔ demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and application of design theory and processes for creating original print and digital media projects.

✔ evaluate design opportunities, explore visual responses, and introduce and explain final results to an audience.

✔ determine the appropriate tool to solve a visual communication need.

✔ apply appropriate type, color, form, and imagery to a visual project.

✔ plan, design, and produce a multi-paged, multifaceted project for print and/or digital media.

✔ communicate with the current and appropriate design industry vocabulary.

✔ utilize design as a tool of engagement in issues of sustainability, social responsibility, economic equality, and cultural understanding.

In this program, students will study the art, technology, science, and design principles for the creation and development of video games. This program covers video game history, game theory, design of computer-based games, delivery systems, development cycles, case studies, ethical and social issues, emerging technologies, industry trends, and the development of 3D art assets. This program emphasizes the understanding and the interdisciplinary nature of video game design, production, and delivery. This program does not include computer programming topics.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

✔ exhibit an understanding of the game design process.

✔ communicate an understanding of game structure and elements.

✔ identify the various roles in a professional game development environment.

✔ build a working game prototype.

✔ create 3D art assets for video games.

✔ optimize 3D art assets to run correctly in a real-time game engine.

Design and Digital Media develops coursework in conjunction with Northern California industry leaders. Our courses offer students both current technology and theory in graphic design, digital imaging, digital illustration, and page layout skills for print, web, and other screen-based media, computer animation, 3D modeling, and video game design.

The Design and Digital Media Department partners with industry leaders to develop coursework that blends solid theoretical training with the latest technical tools. Faculty members ensure student engagement with principles of typography, color theory, layout, form, visual message-making, interaction, motion, animation, and game design while preparing students for real-world employment or transfer to a four-year institution. Design and Digital Media has been inspiring creative emergence and developing professional marketability for over four decades.

Recommended High School Preparation: Students should complete courses in one or more of the following: art, design, computer skills, photography, journalism, and creative writing.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

✔ demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and application of design theory and processes for creating original work.

✔ evaluate design opportunities, explore visual responses, and introduce and explain final results of the discovery process to an audience.

✔ determine the appropriate tool to solve a visual communication need.

✔ apply appropriate type, color, form, and imagery to a visual project.

✔ plan and produce a multifaceted project in one or more of these mediums: print, Web, interactive, 3D, animation, or video game.

✔ communicate with current and appropriate design and digital media industry vocabulary.

✔ utilize design and digital media as a tool of engagement in issues of sustainability, social responsibility, economic equality, and cultural understanding.

This program introduces students to the 3D animation and computer modeling industry. Through lectures and hands-on assignments, students will master real-world production techniques in both animation and 3D modeling. Digital sculpting, texture painting, character rigging, rendering, and compositing are also covered.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

✔ demonstrate an understanding of the animation production process.

✔ recognize and articulate the principles of animation.

✔ create effective storyboards for use in the animation process.

✔ design and create hard-surface and organic character models.

✔ create a character rig.

✔ create UVs and custom texture maps.

✔ demonstrate an understanding of the 3D rendering process.

The Dental Assisting program is a full-time day program to which students are admitted in August of each year. The curriculum is approved by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association and leads to a Certificate of Achievement in Dental Assisting. After successful completion of the curriculum the student is eligible to take the National Board Examination and upon passing becomes a Certified Dental Assistant. This evidence of competence is recognized throughout the United States. In addition, graduates will be able to apply for and take the Dental Board of California examination for state licensure as Registered Dental Assistants. In addition to normal student expenses (for textbooks, etc.), the Dental Assisting Program requires an expenditure of approximately $2,000.00 during the one-year program for uniforms and special supplies. Applicants are encouraged to check with the Financial Aid Office for possible assistance before entering the program if this creates a hardship.

The program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at 312-440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

✔ incorporate and apply professional, ethical, legal, and regulatory concepts to oral health care services, community projects, and professional activities.

✔ integrate and apply health literacy and culturally competent communication skills to oral health care services, academic endeavors, community projects, and professional activities.

✔ apply critical thinking and self-assessment skills to enhance learning, research, patient care, and professional growth.

✔ adapt knowledge of the practice of dentistry to the demonstration of clinical dental assisting skills.

✔ exhibit knowledge necessary for successful completion of the California Registered Dental Assistant's Examination and the National Certified Dental Assistant's Examination.

This certificate provides academic coursework based on a Deaf-centered framework that encourages students to embrace an empowered collaboration with Deaf people. It provides an introductory overview of the Deaf community and American Sign Language in a cultural context, with the psychosocial dynamics of people working in the Deaf community. It also emphasizes the development of skills related to paraprofessional services, in an individual or group setting, in an educational or social services agency which serves Deaf clients.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

✔ compare and contrast characteristics that impact a Deaf person’s life in the following areas: the world of work, education, family, language, and social 
✔ development.

✔ demonstrate ability to carry on American Sign Language conversation consistent with the ability of a 4th semester second language learner with a Deaf individual or groups of Deaf people.

✔ apply to entry-level positions working with the Deaf community.

✔ demonstrate knowledge of characteristics related to personal growth and adjustment in various populations within and outside of the Deaf community.

✔ apply skills in working with various Deaf participants within and outside of the Deaf community.

✔ demonstrate skills in working with school-age Deaf children in an educational setting.

✔ compare and differentiate the Deaf individual to individuals of diverse populations when comparing human development.

✔ demonstrate appropriate cultural interaction within the Deaf community as an anti-audist ally.

✔ demonstrate the ability to communicate respectfully in a Deaf-culture setting.

The course of study meets guidelines implemented by the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. It is designed to train students to become a licensed professional within the cosmetology industry. Students will receive a certificate of completion and have an option to earn an Associate of Science Degree. The program requires a minimum 1000 hours (2 semesters) of training and the completion of program required operational credits. Students will receive a Proof of Training to take the BBC written Exam to become a licensed cosmetology professional. Training includes the implementation of health and safety, disinfecting, sanitation and sterilization. Included are subjects in science as they relate to the field. Areas of study include, chemistry, bacteriology, micro-biology, hair structure, electricity, salon business, effective communication, professional development, customer relations, hair styling, thermal styling, hair cutting, hair coloring, permanent waving, chemical relaxing, various facial procedures, manicure, pedicure techniques, current trends, and state board rules and regulations.

Required is the completion of the prerequisite COSM 100 course with a grade of "C" or better within a 2-year period, prior to the beginning semester.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

✔ apply technical knowledge and practical skills relating to the salon workplace.

✔ utilize specialized learning and mastery connecting to the California State Board Exam.

✔ analyze situations in the salon workplace by applying experience, knowledge, and skills in professionalism, salon business, and management.

✔ measure salon readiness through acquired skills and evaluation.

✔ formulate, demonstrate, and complete tasks needed to apply to the field of cosmetology.

✔ incorporate and build on practical skills and the quality of their valuable work using the functional textbook study guide rubric self-assessment scale, available per chapter lesson.

✔ complete all practical and operational requirements and hours to take the California State Board Cosmetology Exam.

✔ extend and build on their theological knowledge and the quality of the foundation relating to their practical work using the textbook study guide Rubik's self-assessment scale.

✔ identify operational, technical sequential skills needed to be successful in the salon workplace and to pass the California State Board Written Exam.

✔ define California State Board Rules and Regulations, sanitation, disinfection, client protection, health, and safety as it pertains to the salon workplace and the California State Board Written Exam.

✔ complete all theory/lecture requirements and hours to take the California State Board Cosmetology Written Exam.

✔ apply science related subjects to the technical and practical skills learned.