This program consists of the following: beginning, intermediate, and advanced training in the art and science of nail technology. Completion of these 500 hours of theoretical and operational requirements will prepare students to meet the requirements to sit for the California State Examination in Manicuring, and will prepare students for employment. The program includes professional image, basic procedures for manicuring including hand and arm massage, basic procedures for pedicure including foot and ankle massage, acrylic nails, nail tips and wraps, gel nails including light and no-light cured, basic electric file techniques, basic airbrushing techniques, nail art and design, customer relations, professionalism, and salon business.

Recommended High School Preparation: art, anatomy, physiology, chemistry, English, and math.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

✔ demonstrate the latest manicuring and pedicuring procedures and techniques for the salon workplace.

✔ adapt skills in nail enhancements to meet industry standards and client need.

✔ demonstrate technical knowledge and skills relating to implements, equipment, and materials; nail cosmetic preparation; clean-up, and disposal of hazardous waste.

✔ demonstrate skills learned in the nail technology program pertaining to client interaction, concentrating on client health and safety, client analysis, and evaluation of products used in all phases of nail technology.

✔ formulate, demonstrate, and complete tasks in nail technology procedures in preparation for the California State Board of Cosmetology written and practical examination.
 

This certificate prepares students with foundation skills needed to explore a multitude of careers in front-end Web development. The Web Production Specialist certificate requires students to learn to code HTML and CSS and use Web creation and image editing tools to design, code, edit, and test websites. Fundamental concepts of using a Content Management System will also be introduced.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

✔ develop multi-page websites communicating a specific message while following language specifications and syntax requirements as recommended by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).

✔ learn to code HTML (Hypertext Markup Language), HTML5, XHTML (Extensible HyperText Markup Language), and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) using open-source software and Web developer tools to manage files and other assets on a website.

✔ use images, graphics and multimedia following standard practices as outlined in the W3C Recommended Standards, including W3C Accessibility Standards.

✔ learn principles for using a Content Management System (CMS), such as WordPress, for creating and editing Web pages.

✔ examine technical recommendations for using markup and style sheet languages, following recommendations of the W3C Accessibility Standards.

✔ demonstrate an understanding of visual hierarchy and scale through successful completion of a comprehensive final project.

✔ conceive and design effective site maps, wireframes, navigation, user interfaces, and prototypes.

✔ describe the relationship between user-centered design concepts, user interface (UI) design, user experience (UX) design, and usability testing.

✔ demonstrate the use of current technologies and processes of user interface and responsive website design.

Web Developers are proficient at creating website structure and interactivity. The Web Developer certificate requires students to design, code and implement HTML, CSS, and other languages for creating websites to implement database tools and custom applications for the Web. Students will design, code, and test interactive websites with emphasis on learning mark-up, programming and scripting languages for interactivity and connectivity to data on the Web.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

✔ manage a multi-level website hosted on a Web server.

✔ utilize multiple programs simultaneously in order to develop websites.

✔ recommend a Web scripting language, current markup language or Web authoring software, and cascading style sheets to develop complex websites that are uploaded via File Transfer Protocol (FTP) to a Web server.

✔ research and implement current, valid World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) standards, including W3C Accessibility Standards.

✔ plan a structured approach to website development that identifies the information dissemination needs of a client and organizes the content effectively and efficiently in order to communicate to an identified audience; then develop and implement an appropriate Web solution.

✔ utilize client-side scripting in order to manipulate interactive objects like navigation bars, forms, rollovers, other event handling, and the control of windows, frames, and layers.

✔ develop Web solutions that include form validation and processing, server-side programming with hypertext-preprocessor (PHP), and database-driven Web development.

✔ demonstrate proficiency in the process of Web project management on a real-world website including design specification, research, production, modification, time estimation, and presentation.

✔ design, implement, manage, and evaluate data management systems involving custom programming to solve complex business problems.

✔ estimate the hours needed or cost to develop and deliver the solution to a complex business problem.

✔ construct code in a currently used Web scripting language.

✔ demonstrate an understanding of the current technologies and processes of interactive design, motion graphics, and website development.

✔ describe the relationship between user-centered design concepts, user interface (UI) design, user experience (UX) design, and usability testing.

The programming certificate provides the basic proficiencies required of computer programmers for entry-level software developer positions or further study in Computer Science.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

✔ analyze information processing requirements using structured or object oriented software development methodologies.

✔ design structured or object oriented software systems.

✔ build structured or object oriented software systems.

✔ evaluate software systems for conformance to system requirements.

✔ document program or systems requirements or present written analyses.

The CIS: PC Support certificate covers the use and maintenance of a microcomputer’s hardware, software, and network connections in today’s business environment. Course work includes basic computer skills in configuration, use, and troubleshooting major hardware components, different operating systems, and applications in a standalone and network environment. This program covers all the objectives of the Computer Technology Industry Associates (CompTIA) A+ certification exam.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

✔ identify and recognize the names, purpose, and characteristics of system components by sight or definition.

✔ design electronic spreadsheets useful in making decisions.

✔ design, install, and maintain a local area network.

✔ evaluate and demonstrate basic procedures for adding and removing field replaceable components for desktop computers.

✔ analyze and demonstrate understanding for installation and troubleshooting current operating systems, hardware, applications and basic networking technology used in industry.

✔ demonstrate understanding of the basic components of data communications.

✔ analyze and troubleshoot computer hardware and software problems.

✔ formulate back-up, recovery, and system protection plans for the operating system in a network environment.

✔ demonstrate competency in basic operating systems terminology, commands, and functions.

✔ demonstrate competence in the Internet related to searches, email, and security.

✔ configure and implement data security methods for protecting computers and networks from unauthorized access.

The Network Design Degree and Certificate of Achievement provides the skills needed in the networking environment. Focus is on the knowledge and skills required for day-to-day operation and management of computer networks. The Network Design Degree and Certificate of Achievement prepare students for entry-level positions in computer network design.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

✔ develop best practices for configuring Internet Protocol (IP) addresses.

✔ evaluate and implement technologies to support IP routing protocols such as Routing Information Protocol (RIP), Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (IGRP), and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF).

✔ construct and configure access lists.

✔ compare and contrast types of network media.

✔ demonstrate competency in Windows operating system terminology and commands, account management, and file management and storage.

✔ demonstrate working knowledge of principles in computer networking and data management, information systems security, or web server administration depending, on the electives chosen.

The Network Administration Degree and Certificate of Achievement provides the skills needed in the networking environment. Focus is on the knowledge and skills required for day-to-day operation and management of computer networks. The Network Administration Degree and Certificate of Achievement prepare students for entry-level positions in computer network administration.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

✔ demonstrate competency in Windows operating system terminology and commands, account management, file management and storage.

✔ construct and implement computer network systems by applying the steps of the network design model working individually or in a team.

✔ demonstrate working knowledge of principles in computer networking, and data management, information systems security, or web server administration depending on the electives chosen.

✔ define best practices for configuring network operating system services.

✔ analyze and apply directory services group policy settings at the Organizational Unit (OU), domain, site, or local machine level.

The Management Information Science Certificate is designed for students preparing for careers in business to effectively use and manage computers. The focus of the program is to develop student proficiency in a variety of computer applications and operating systems so that they may produce timely and accurate information. Elective courses give an opportunity to develop further skills in computer programming, database management, networking, Web development, and information systems security.

Note to Transfer Students:

If you are interested in transferring to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor's degree in this major, it is critical that you meet with an SCC counselor to select and plan courses for your major. Schools vary widely in terms of the required preparation.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

✔ solve business problems by utilizing various types of software.

✔ design algorithms that can be implemented by writing computer programs to solve typical problems.

✔ construct and implement computer programs or scripts.

✔ design professional documents for a variety of situations using appropriate software, working individually or in a team.

✔ apply working knowledge of principles in computer networking, data communications, data management, information systems security, web development, or programming concepts.

✔ adapt to technological changes and innovations in the computer industry and use techniques, skills, and tools necessary to meet needs.

✔ locate information stored on the Internet, determine the validity of online resources, download and store files, and use the correct syntax for citing internet resources.

This information processing technician certificate focuses on basic entry-level skills in word processing, operating systems, spreadsheet, database management, graphics, and the use of the Internet. This certificate is designed for students interested in job advancement requiring microcomputer software skills.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

✔ demonstrate proficiency in Windows operating system commands, programs, file and folder management, storage, and utilities.

✔ identify on-the-job problems, projects, presentations, and assignments and design appropriate software solutions or tools.

✔ evaluate effectiveness of software solutions and implement suitable software changes, enhancements, or improvements.

✔ design and implement data management systems involving queries, data entry, screens, forms, tables, reports, and labels.

✔ explain and use asynchronous and synchronous communication tools.

✔ identify Internet laws, guidelines, and security and privacy issues and determine specific on-the-job applications.

✔ set up, test, and implement complex macros and scripts for on-the-job usage.

This certification will enhance students' proficiency in the development by using Object Oriented programming languages. After this certification, the student should be able to use Java, C++, C#, and etc. to develop object oriented Programs.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Formulate problems as steps so be able to solve systematically.

🗸 Describe the principles of object oriented programming.

🗸 Use structure programming skills proficiently in an object oriented program.

🗸 Apply the concepts of object oriented programming skills such as reusability, portability, data encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism and etc. to a program.

🗸 Design and develop programs with Graphical User Interfaces.

🗸 Use an object oriented language to develop solutions for real life projects in a team work environment.

Career Information

This certificate is designed to prepare students for advancing their study in game programming, computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, computer graphics, and other related fields for under graduate and graduated study. It could be used for students to improvement their job skills in high tech computer science, computer programming, game programming, research, teaching, etc.