This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in Agriculture.

The Plant-Based Nutrition and Sustainable Agriculture Certificate Program brings farm-to-fork into the classroom. It provides the science that supports the benefits of whole plant-based foods to the health of the individual as well as the environment. Students will gain knowledge in the function of plant-based foods towards the treatment and prevention of chronic diseases. The program addresses the environmental and social concerns with strategies and principles of sustainable agriculture. Students will master the theories and skills of plant-based food preparation bringing the food to the fork and into everyday food choices.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 Demonstrate independent learning and effective communication skills. Demonstrate responsibility for personal action and choices.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
🗸 Explain the principles of nutrition and its effect on health. Relate the dietary causes of chronic diseases. Evaluate the role of plant-based foods on health and the environment.
🗸 Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of health behaviors on nutritional and health status. Schematize the effects of personal food choice on health, the environment and public policy.
🗸 Basic and advanced plant science/horticulture skills development and improvement. Demonstrate and apply the theories of sustainable and organic agriculture.
🗸 Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of soils, soil development, soil building and preparation and sustainable soil management.

The Mechanized Agriculture curriculum at Cosumnes River College is designed to meet the need for trained personnel in a broad range of occupational opportunities involved with or related to the Mechanized Agriculture Field.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 PSLO 1 Demonstrate the correct tools/supplies required to diagnose/repair a malfunction.
🗸 PSLO 2 Evaluate if the path of repair was correct by testing and/or completing a work order/report.
🗸 PSLO 3 Explain the basic theory of the subject matter or system for the course of instruction based on industry standards.
🗸 PSLO 4 Demonstrate basic shop safety practices.

This certificate acknowledges student achievement and proficiency in preparing and reviewing the income tax returns of individuals and business entities together with an understanding of necessary federal and state tax administration compliance requirements that are necessary in the policies of the Internal Revenue Service and the Franchise Tax Board.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 ANALYZE BUSINESS INFORMATION AND INFER THE RESOLUTION OF KEY ISSUES (ANALYTICAL SKILLS) This includes the ability to: A. Demonstrate intelligent interpretation and use of financial statements in managing and analyzing business operations. 

B. Demonstrate the ability to identify key issues, research relevant data, and think critically, and analytically about the possible solutions for the financial problem encountered.

🗸 COMPOSE EFFECTIVE ACCOUNTING INFORMATION DOCUMENTS AND COMMUNICATE THEM TO APPROPRIATE USERS (COMMUNICATION SKILLS) This includes the ability to: 

A. Create accurate, professional, and appropriate accounting documents and reports for the business entity served. 

B. Receive and process written and oral financial information and prepare the appropriate response for management, investor, clients, or other fellow professionals. C. Work effectively, individually and as a member of a group.

🗸 ANALYZE, SUMMARIZE AND INTERPRET FINANCIAL INFORMATION (CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS) This includes the ability to: 

A. Record, summarize, analyze, and interpret financial activities to permit individuals and organizations to make informed judgments and sensible business decisions. 

B. Comprehend an unrelated set of financial facts; identify and anticipate problems and find acceptable solutions for the business entity served.

🗸 EVALUATE ACTIONS FOR INTEGRITY AND HONESTY (ETHICS) This includes the ability to: 

A. Practice high ethical standards in all contacts with employers, clients, co-workers, and the general public. 

B. Demonstrate the ability to act with integrity and honesty and choose an ethical course of action.

This program is designed for a student who wishes to develop advanced levels of Accounting skills but not earn a degree. These requirements match the major requirements of the Accounting Degree but do not include General Education.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 SYNTHESIZE GENERAL ACCOUNTING THEORY AND PRACTICE INTO FINANCIAL RECORDS This includes the ability to: A. Demonstrate a firm understanding and working knowledge of basic accounting terminology and the process by which transactions are analyzed and transformed into financial statements. B. Compute, classify, record, and verify numerical date, both manually and with computing equipment, in order to develop and maintain financial records.

🗸 ANALYZE BUSINESS INFORMATION AND INFER THE RESOLUTION OF KEY ISSUES (ANALYTICAL SKILLS) This includes the ability to: A. Demonstrate intelligent interpretation and use of financial statements in managing and analyzing business operations. B. Demonstrate the ability to identify key issues, research relevant data, and think critically, and analytically about the possible solutions for the financial problem encountered.

🗸 COMPOSE EFFECTIVE ACCOUNTING INFORMATION DOCUMENTS AND COMMUNICATE THEM TO APPROPRIATE USERS (COMMUNICATION SKILLS) This includes the ability to: A. Create accurate, professional, and appropriate accounting documents and reports for the business entity served. B. Receive and process written and oral financial information and prepare the appropriate response for management, investor, clients, or other fellow professionals. C. Work effectively, individually and as a member of a group.

🗸 INTEGRATE TECHNOLOGY INTO THE DEVELOPMENT OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION (TECHNOLOGY SKILLS) This includes the ability to: A. Demonstrate effective use of all technology applicable to the accounting field. B. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of accounting software, spreadsheets, and databases applicable to accounting practice and procedures.

🗸 ANALYZE, SUMMARIZE AND INTERPRET FINANCIAL INFORMATION (CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS) This includes the ability to: A. Record, summarize, analyze, and interpret financial activities to permit individuals and organizations to make informed judgments and sensible business decisions. B. Comprehend an unrelated set of financial facts; identify and anticipate problems and find acceptable solutions for the business entity served.

🗸 EVALUATE ACTIONS FOR INTEGRITY AND HONESTY (ETHICS) This includes the ability to: A. Practice high ethical standards in all contacts with employers, clients, co-workers, and general public. B. Demonstrate the ability to act with integrity and honesty and choose an ethical course of action.

🗸 SUPPORT ACTIONS THAT IMPROVE THE ABILITY TO INTERACT EFFECTIVELY IN DIVERSE ENVIRONMENTS AND WITH DIVERSE PERSONS. (DIVERSITY) This includes the ability to: A. Demonstrate the ability to relate and interact effectively in teams consisting of individuals with differing interest, gender, backgrounds, and professions.

This Certificate is designed to provide the skills necessary for clerical-level positions within an Accounting environment. These positions support Accounting professionals and para-professional positions.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

🗸 COMPOSE EFFECTIVE ACCOUNTING INFORMATION DOCUMENTS AND COMMUNICATE THEM TO APPROPRIATE USERS (COMMUNICATION SKILLS) This includes the ability to: A. Create accurate, professional, and appropriate accounting documents and reports for the business entity served. B. Receive and process written and oral financial information and prepare the appropriate response for management, investor, clients, or other fellow professionals. C. Work effectively, individually and as a member of a group.

🗸 INTEGRATE TECHNOLOGY INTO THE DEVELOPMENT OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION (TECHNOLOGY SKILLS) This includes the ability to: A. Demonstrate effective use of all technology applicable to the accounting field. B. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of accounting software, spreadsheets, and databases applicable to accounting practice and procedures.

🗸 EVALUATE ACTIONS FOR INTEGRITY AND HONESTY (ETHICS) This includes the ability to: A. Practice high ethical standards in all contacts with employers, clients, co workers, and general public. B. Demonstrate the ability to act with integrity and honesty and choose an ethical course of action.

The accounting program provides training for entry-level employment in private industry, government accounting or for self-employment as a provider of computer-based bookkeeping and/or tax services. In addition, those individuals already employed in accounting can work toward career advancement by taking additional courses. Generally, employment in this specialization also requires proficiency in computer applications and good communication skills.

This certificate will introduce a variety of welding and cutting processes which students will experience in their welding career. This will help students to understand the various processes and help them to make decisions which will help them focus their efforts for future employment. Students will learn and understand the usage of the SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW and other welding and cutting processes.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

🗸 Demonstrate introductory skills in SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, OAC and PAC.

The fabrication and metalworking certificate will introduce students to fabrication and metalworking skills with sheet metal and structural applications. Students will also learn to use both manual and automated fabrication and metalworking equipment. Students will learn manual machining skills using manual equipment. Students will also learn the design process and use of CNC machining equipment.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

🗸 Demonstrate appropriate workplace safety policies and procedures during welding and fabrication operations.
🗸 Demonstrate minimum competency in major welding processes used in industry.
🗸 Recognize and interpret technical drawings in planning and fabrication projects.

Upon successful completion of the advanced welding certificate, the student will demonstrate skills, knowledge, and training for employment in entry-level positions including industrial occupations in metal shops, all maintenance positions, sheet metal and metal fabrication shops, and many apprenticeship programs.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

🗸 Demonstrate introductory skills in SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, OAC and PAC.
🗸 Demonstrate a knowledge of layout and fixturing and work holding in project design.