The curriculum prepares students for employment in news, editorial or public relations organizations as photographers. Emphasis is placed on photography for print, web, and mobile publications. Students completing the program will have developed a portfolio.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Work as self-directed individuals and team members to produce and publish a weekly campus newspaper.

- Demonstrate an awareness of the principles and responsibilities of the professional photojournalist, including a commitment to accuracy, fairness, depth, and social conscience.

- Produce a portfolio of photographs appropriate for professional publication that demonstrates the ability to gather, organize, report and interpret newsworthy events and information.

Gerontology is concerned with the study and application of knowledge about the physical, social, and economic conditions of older people. Aging affects all aspects of human activity, thus gerontology is multidisciplinary in nature. The program prepares students for careers in the field of aging. Graduates from this program can expect to find career placements in county councils on aging, area agencies on aging, social services agencies, housing authorities, long-term care, recreation facilities, and many other public and private agencies. Job titles in the field include:

With Completion of an Associate Degree:

- Home Care Companion

- Activity Director - Adult Educator

- Transportation Coordinator

- Meal Coordinator

- Admission Coordinator

- Marketing Coordinator

- Travel/Tour Specialist

- Home Safety/Home Organization Specialist

With Completion of a B.A. or M.A.:

- Department of Human Services Worker

- Senior Center Director

- Administrator for assisted living

- Administrator for independent living

- Marketing Director

- Care Manager

- Geriatric Social Worker

- Gerontologist

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Demonstrate knowledge of relationships among older adults, their families, and society.

- Apply current theory and research in the interdisciplinary field of gerontology and its role in society to assess biological, social, and psychological issues that impact older adults and those who work with and care for them.

- Analyze aspects of ageism in American society and socially conscious behavior regarding the older population.

- Apply acquired interdisciplinary knowledge of older adults in varied career applications, such as the design of services for older adults, patient care, and engineering and technology for independent living.

The Geographic Information Systems and Technology program educates students in the skills needed to gather, manage, model, interpret, analyze, and display spatial data. This program uses a variety of mapping and data collection methods and provides training in industry standards, cartographic techniques, and developing technologies. Students who complete this program are prepared for careers in Geographic Information Systems, with special skills in related industries including environmental consulting, drafting, and programming.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Ability to conduct geospatial data entry, digitization and conversion, and geospatial data building, modeling, or analysis.

- Perform analysis of geospatial data to identify spatial relationships or display results of analyses, using maps, graphs, or tabular data.

- Effectively communicate through the design or preparation of graphic representations of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). - Build and manage existing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases.

The Geographic Information Systems program educates students in the skills needed to gather, manage, model, interpret, analyze, and display spatial data. Students who complete this program are prepared to obtain entry-level positions in careers using Geographic Information Systems, such as crime analysis, ecology, marketing, forestry, demographics, transportation, and government. The courses use a variety of mapping and data collection methods and provide training in industry standards, cartographic techniques, and developing technologies. This skill set is important for anyone entering a job in the Geosciences field.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Ability to conduct geospatial data entry, digitization and conversion, and geospatial data building, modeling, or analysis.

- Perform analysis of geospatial data to identify spatial relationships or display results of analyses, using maps, graphs, or tabular data.

- Effectively communicate through the design or preparation of graphic representations of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

- Build and manage existing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases.

The curriculum prepares students for reading, writing, speaking and understanding the language at a basic (high novice) level. It also provides fundamental cultural knowledge. This is an 11–13 unit Occupational Skills Certificate aligned with the national ACTFL Basic (High Novice) criteria of achievement. The proficiency guidelines are described on the following website: http://www.actfl.org/publications/guidelines-and-manuals/actfl-proficiency-guidelines-2012

An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon successful completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Listening comprehension Demonstrate comprehension of high-novice1 level conversations in the language. http://www.actfl.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/public/ACTFLProficiencyGuidelines2012_FINAL.pdf

- Reading Demonstrate comprehension of high-novice1 level texts in the language. http://www.actfl.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/public/ACTFLProficiencyGuidelines2012_FINAL.pdf

- Writing Write high-novice1 level paragraphs in the language using correct grammar and appropriate vocabulary. http://www.actfl.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/public/ACTFLProficiencyGuidelines2012_FINAL.pdf

- Speaking Correctly ask and answer high-novice1 level questions in the language. http://www.actfl.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/public/ACTFLProficiencyGuidelines2012_FINAL.pdf

- Cultural competency

Students will demonstrate fundamental knowledge of the culture of this language.

The curriculum prepares the student to read, write, comprehend and speak at the intermediate level and provides knowledge of the cultures of Francophone countries.

This Certificate of Achievement is aligned with the ACTFL Intermediate criteria of achievement. The proficiency guidelines are described on the following website: http://www.actfl.org/publications/guidelines-and-manuals/actfl-proficiency-guidelines-2012

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon successful completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Listening Comprehension

Demonstrate comprehension of high-novice level1 conversations in French. http://www.actfl.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/public/ACTFLProficiencyGuidelines2012_FINAL.pdf

- Reading Comprehension

Demonstrate comprehension of high-novice-level texts in French.

- Writing

Write a high-novice level paragraph in French.

- Speaking

Correctly ask and answer high-novice level questions in French.

- Cultural Competency

Demonstrate significant awareness of the culture of Francophone countries.

This certificate program is designed to prepare future firefighters for the academic rigors of a fire academy. Though this certificate does not guarantee admission into a fire academy, the program is designed to:

1. meet the course requirements specified by local fire academies

2. significantly enhance the student’s ability to compete for academy positions, and

3. increase the student’s probability of success while in the fire academy.

Using the knowledge and courses from this program, the students can continue their training to the next level which is the Certificate of Achievement in Fire Technology.

An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Discuss the role of the fire service in the community and the importance of its Mission Statement.

- Identify variables that impact the growth/spread/hazards of structure fires.

- Describe the ten standard firefighting orders and their application during a wildland fire.

- Define typical fire detection and alarm systems.

- Recognize the elements of building construction and conditions under which they are likely to fail.

The curriculum prepares students to seek employment in fire protection and related fields in federal, state, local and private fire protection agencies. Instruction is offered in all phases of the fire service and provides the student with a thorough understanding of fire science and the fireground.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Discuss the role of the fire service in the community and the importance of its Mission Statement.

- Identify variables that impact the growth/spread/hazards of structure fires.

- Describe different safeguards for fire prevention risks in flammable liquids, solid storage and storage of gasses.

- Demonstrate the ability to recognize a hazardous materials incident based on auditory and visual clues.

- Define typical fire detection and alarm systems.

The curriculum prepares students for the workplace environment with skills required to work as an assistant to a fashion designer, merchandiser, stylist, production manager, or design room manager. The coursework covers essential skills in apparel construction, flat pattern, and draping. Introduction to apparel industry concepts and design principles will also be taught. Fashion sketches, spec sheets, production flats, and costing are part of the training program. Upon completion of the required courses, the student will have a working vocabulary and basic knowledge of the apparel industry.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Design entry-level fashion garments using external and historical fashion influences and appropriate fabric selection.

- Create a design portfolio and industry marketing materials and production documents.

- Utilize current draping and drafting methods to create original patterns.

- Demonstrate an intermediate proficiency in operating industrial equipment for apparel industry garment construction and fabric selection.

The Basic Level Emergency Medical Technician curriculum provides the student with the necessary knowledge and skills to seek employment with ambulance service companies, first responder agencies, fire departments, and hospitals as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Emphasis is on the fundamental principles and skills required to provide emergency medical care for the ill or injured at the scene of an accident or the onset of sudden illness and during transport to a medical care facility.

An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon successful completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Upon successful completion of the curriculum, the student is eligible to take NREMT examination for Emergency Medical Technician. The Basic Level Emergency Medical Technician program meets the requirements of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, for EMT Training. The State of California and local EMS Agencies have additional requirements including State and Federal criminal background investigations for certification as an EMT in California.

Program Outcomes

- Develop the necessary skills and knowledge in human anatomy and physiology for basic level prehospital care.

- Differentiate diagnostic signs and interpretations of sudden illness and injuries for basic level prehospital care.

- Demonstrate the necessary skills and procedures of basic emergency rescue and care.