This certificate is designed for students who intend to complete university general education requirements prior to transfer to a California State University (CSU) campus. Completion of the California State University General Education – Breadth (CSU GE-B) will permit a student to transfer from a Solano Community College to a CSU campus generally without the need, after transfer, to take additional lower-division, general education courses to satisfy campus general education requirements.

A Certificate of Achievement can be obtained by completing a minimum of 39-units from the California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE) Pattern, CSU Graduation Requirement, and SCC Graduation Requirement. All courses for this certificate must be completed with a minimum grade of C or a P if taken on a Pass/No Pass basis. Consult with a counselor for more information on completing this certificate.

Program Learning Outcomes

🗸 Apply techniques for physical and mental development that include the application of ethical principles to personal, academic, and professional matters.

🗸 Analyze the interconnectivity between social, political, economic, and ecological systems to effectively live and work in diverse communities.

🗸 Apply principles of scientific and critical inquiry, including quantitative and qualitative techniques, to the analysis of relevant questions, problems, or issues.

🗸 Engage in meaningful verbal and nonverbal expression through written, oral, signed, and/or artistic communication of ideas and concepts.

The Nail Technology Program is approved by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. The program consists of Cosm 131, an intensive training course and study designed to prepare and qualify students, by completing the required number of hours and operations, to sit for the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology examination for their manicurist license.  The one semester program focuses on the theoretical foundation, practical skills, health and safety, business knowledge and professional and ethical skills needed for success in the nail industry. Students are required to complete all technical, practical, and program requirements at Solano Community College. Upon completion of this program and passing the California State Board examination students will be eligible for career placement as a manicurist/nail technician and practice under the scope of Manicurist per state board rules and regulations.

The certificate of achievement can be obtained by completing the 17-unit major. All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C or a P if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

Requirements for sitting for the California State Board examination:

🗸 Completion of the 10th grade or its equivalent
🗸 Be at least 17 years of age
🗸 Have a valid government-issued photographic identification

For more information; www.barbercosmo.ca.gov

Program Learning Outcomes

🗸 Meet the minimum requirements to sit for the California State Board of Barber and Cosmetology Manicurist license.

🗸 Exhibit entry-level skills to begin work in a spa or salon as a nail technician.

🗸 Demonstrate critical thinking skills as related to decision-making and problem-solving in the workplace.

🗸 Create and design appropriate professional and educational samples for a career portfolio.

🗸 Identify and implement measures to ensure public safety and disease prevention

The Esthetics program is approved by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. It is designed to prepare the student to take their exam for licensing with the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. This is subject to its rules and regulations regarding the education and training of estheticians. Units including theory and practical in phases of the skin care industry. Students are required to complete all technical, practical, and program requirements at Solano Community College. Upon completion of this program and passing the California State Board examination students may find career placement as a skin care specialist.

The certificate of achievement can be obtained by completing the 26-unit major. All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C or a P if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

Requirements for sitting for the California State Board examination:

🗸 Completed the 10th grade or its equivalent
🗸 Be at least 17 years of age
🗸 Have a valid government-issued photographic identification.
For more information; www.barbercosmo.ca.gov.

Program Learning Outcomes

🗸 Differentiate and employ the skills and techniques required to take the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, Esthetics examination

🗸 Apply skin care concepts and theories to a variety of professional settings

🗸 Demonstrate completion of mandatory clinic laboratory hours and practical operations according to the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology

The required courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C.

Program Learning Outcomes

🗸 Use visual basic to develop forms, tables, database, database queries, and reports.

🗸 Use design elements and an html editor in creating web pages.

🗸 Develop and publish to a web site a project incorporating Java programming for popups and client sided programming, dynamic web pages.

The required courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C.

The required courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C.

Program Learning Outcomes

🗸 Utilize four-point editing to trim clips and footage.

🗸 Demonstrate the ability to import and edit media.

The required courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C.

Program Learning Outcomes

🗸 Use Microsoft Access to develop and manage a relational database.

🗸 Use Microsoft Excel to create and manage worksheets and workbooks.

🗸 Use Microsoft Outlook productivity tools in an exchange server environment.

🗸 Use Microsoft PowerPoint to create and manage presentations.

🗸 Use Microsoft Word to create and manage professional documents.

The required courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C.

Program Learning Outcomes

🗸 Use Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop to create web-ready graphics.

🗸 Develop responsive web content to display across multiple media types.

🗸 Create character and graphical animation as well as video and 3D motion.

The required courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C.

Program Learning Outcomes

🗸 Demonstrate the ability to style a composition, work with color CMYK to Pantone to create accurate colors for print.

🗸 Create a portfolio of projects for print and digital publication.

Mechatronic technology is an interdisciplinary field that combines the study of mechanics, electronics, automation, and computers. Certificate of Achievement in Mechatronic Technology prepares students to work in various industries. Depending on the course track selected, students gain specialized technical skills in electrical, electronic and/or mechanical industry environment. 

Career/Transfer Opportunities: Career opportunities include the following: robotics technician, field service technician, industrial maintenance technician, engineering technician, electromechanical technician, research and development technician.

Program Learning Outcomes

✔ Analyze and Integrate electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems and devices.

✔ Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills through technical documentation and oral presentations.

✔ Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems and devices.