The Academic ESL for Educational and Professional Advancement Program serves and supports non-native English-speaking students who are seeking and ready to acquire intermediate and advanced academic language proficiencies and competencies. Our Academic ESL Program supports these students’ college and career advancement by intentionally infusing two key components into our second language acquisition oriented program student learning outcomes (PSLOs): 1) the LMC Institutional/General Education student learning outcomes, which exist and function to prepare students to succeed in general and career education courses as well as students’ chosen major coursework, and 2) the thinking dispositions (i.e., the Habits of Mind) that research has shown most significantly support student success, and which are equivalent to the very “soft skills” that industry has called upon higher education to help students attain.

Additionally, our instruction takes an appreciative, strengths-based approach to teaching our multilingual immigrant, refugee, and international student populations by valuing the rich diversity they bring to our college classrooms, respecting their language learning goals as additive and commendable, and empowering them toward academic and career engagement and success.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Embrace having more to learn through reading inquiringly and critically and thinking flexibly about diverse, multi-genre college-preparatory and college texts that connect you to multicultural, social, ethical, and global ideas and issues.

2. Strive to gain increasing ability to understand and accurately and creatively use vocabulary learned from context and on the new general service list (NGSL) and the new academic word list (NAWL) in known and new situations.

3. Communicate clearly, effectively, and creatively in writing at the word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, and essay levels, reviewing and reflecting on your writing and learning, and collaborating with others to support your continual development.

4. Risk responsibly and persist to accurately understand and apply a wide variety of grammatical structures – from basic to advanced - to negotiate meaning, ask questions, share and discuss ideas and opinions, solve problems, create plans, make decisions, present arguments, and apply past knowledge to achieve solid understanding and intended meaning.

5. Speak and listen with empathy and increasing confidence, fluency, and self-regulation, exploring diverse and alternative perspectives, within a range of formal and informal social, academic, and career communication settings.

6. Pay attention to recognize and self-improve pronunciation difficulties, speech challenges, writing complexities, listening obstacles, and reading issues that may impede successful engagement and interaction, finding humor and seeking out and responding with wonderment and awe to support your doing so.

The LMC English as a Second Language Department offers mirrored for credit (Credit) and not-for-credit (Non-Credit) programs and courses to best serve the needs, situations, and statuses of our diverse multilingual immigrant, refugee, and international student populations. The Credit ESL (ESL) courses lead to four General ESL and two Academic ESL College Skills Certificates. The Non-Credit ESL (ESLN) courses lead to four General ESL and two Academic ESL Certificates of Competency.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Embrace having more to learn through reading inquiringly and critically and thinking flexibly about diverse, multi-genre college-preparatory and college texts that connect you to multicultural, social, ethical, and global ideas and issues.

2. Strive to gain increasing ability to understand and accurately and creatively use vocabulary learned from context and on the new general service list (NGSL) and the new academic word list (NAWL) in known and new situations.

3. Communicate clearly, effectively, and creatively in writing at the word, phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, and essay levels, reviewing and reflecting on your writing and learning, and collaborating with others to support your continual development.

4. Risk responsibly and persist to accurately understand and apply a wide variety of grammatical structures – from basic to advanced - to negotiate meaning, ask questions, share and discuss ideas and opinions, solve problems, create plans, make decisions, present arguments, and apply past knowledge to achieve solid understanding and intended meaning.

5. Speak and listen with empathy and increasing confidence, fluency, and self-regulation, exploring diverse and alternative perspectives, within a range of formal and informal social, academic, and career communication settings.

6. Pay attention to recognize and self-improve pronunciation difficulties, speech challenges, writing complexities, listening obstacles, and reading issues that may impede successful engagement and interaction, finding humor and seeking out and responding with wonderment and awe to support your doing so.
 

This certificate is designed for students working toward their Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license. A CPA license is a specialized and highly regarded credential in the field of accounting. Obtaining a CPA license enables individuals to work in public accounting, corporate accounting, business, government, not-for-profit, and education fields. The CPA Exam consists of four segments (1) Auditing and Attestation, (2) Business Environment & Concepts, (3) Financial Accounting & Reporting, and (4) Regulation. The CPA Exam Preparation 1 Certificate prepares students for the Auditing and Attestation section of the CPA Exam. The classes included in this certificate meet the 150-semester hour requirement for licensure in California. Career/Transfer Opportunities: The Accounting Program prepares students for careers as public accountants, management accountants, accounting clerks, bookkeepers, tax preparers and auditors. Depending on which electives students choose, the program also satisfies many of the lower-division course requirements for transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a degree in Accounting or Business.

Program Learning Outcomes

✔ Analyze the concepts, computations, and reporting requirements needed to pass the Auditing & Attestation part of the CPA exam.

✔ Evaluate different ethical situations and apply relevant ethical standards.

The Associate in Science in Computer Information System is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills required for a variety of positions in the field of computer information technology. The program includes foundation courses in computer information systems and a wide range of skill-builder courses in current topics of technology. Career/Transfer Opportunities: Career opportunities include the following: Computer System Analyst, Software Developer, Computer Programmer and Other Computer Occupations such as Quality Assurance Engineer and Tester. To earn this degree students must meet the following: •Completion of 60 semester units. •Minimum overall grade point average of 2.0, •Minimum grade of “C” (or “P”) for each course in the major, and •Completion of AA/AS General Education, IGETC or CSU GE-Breadth.

Program Learning Outcomes

✔ Analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.

✔ Apply software development techniques that use the correct syntax and semantics of a programming language to write the source code to implement and test/debug a specified design.

✔ Use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.

The Computer Graphics Noncredit Program is a series of three courses that provides students with beginning-level creative computer graphics skills. Example topics include sourcing images for projects, manipulating images (e.g. crop, resize, retouch, export) and creating original graphics.  Basic principles of art, illustration and graphic design are explored. Projects are designed to help students develop good communication and organizational skills. Upon completing the program students will have a set of technical skills, an understanding of creative project management and professional-quality case studies useful for applying to jobs. This program is designed to prepare candidates for entry-level employment opportunities and career advancement. No prior experience is required. Career Options: Though this certificate is designed as a standalone program it is also an excellent stepping stone for students to advance towards completing other degrees and certificates, e.g. Graphic Design, Web Design, User Experience Design, Game Design, and Fine Art.

Program Learning Outcomes

✔ Create original illustrations using vector, bitmap, and 3D software.

✔ Design photo-based compositions, applying the principles of art and design.

✔ Critique visual compositions, applying principles of constructive criticism to analyze and evaluate creative solutions.

The Certificate of Achievement in Cisco CCNA Cybersecurity and Cloud Computing provides essential knowledge and skills for designing, operating, and securing networks in diverse business environments. This program covers IP fundamentals, network security, services, programmability, and automation. It also introduces cloud computing concepts and delves into AWS core services, security, architecture, storage, networking, pricing, and support. Graduates are prepared for globally recognized Cisco CCNA, Cybersecurity Associate, and Cloud Computing Practitioner certifications.

Program Learning Outcomes

✔  Install, operate, and troubleshoot medium-sized and enterprise routed and switched networks.

✔ Analyze and mitigate security threats, implement safeguards, and communicate risk management strategies to protect digital assets in today's interconnected landscape.

✔ Apply AWS cloud services: Storage, compute, Networking, and Pricing.

✔ At the end of the program students will be able to: Install, operate, and troubleshoot medium-sized routed and switched networks

✔ Implement and troubleshoot various protocols to manage addressing, perform load balancing and authentication

✔ Establish and troubleshoot connection to service provider over WAN.

This program will train students to assist people living with mental illness with tasks such as gaining employment, finding housing, using community resources, becoming financially competent, and other activities that promote an independent lifestyle. Students will learn the basics of Psychology, the foundations of mental health, the concept of rehabilitation and recovery, and how to support individuals and create cooperative relationships in coping with mental illnesses. Career Opportunities: Paraprofessionals in Community-Based Mental Health Programs

Program Learning Outcomes

✔ Explain how the addiction cycle applies to personal relationships and legal and illegal drug abuse.

✔ Design needs assessments to gather the information that meets the needs of special populations.

✔ Develop specific culturally competent outreach and engagement strategies for special populations.

✔ Describe the capacity of an individual to improve and grow, given the opportunity and resources available.

Automotive Technology provides instruction in engine diagnosis, tuneup, emission control, brakes, front-end, and suspension systems. These courses are designed to prepare students for certification in these areas and for employment as automotive mechanics.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to take and pass the ASE exam (A4 & A5) required for employment in the automotive field.

Automotive Technology provides instruction in engine diagnosis, tune-up, emission control, brakes, front-end, and suspension systems. These courses are designed to prepare students for certification in these areas and for employment as automotive mechanics.

For the Certificate of Achievement in Automotive Technology, complete 18 units of coursework listed below. Consult a Los Medanos College counselor to develop your education plan.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate problem solving techniques used in troubleshooting automotive systems by writing up a diagnosis and completing the repair.

2. Use written or oral service directions used in the automotive field to locate service information, demonstrate mechanical knowledge by diagnosing the failure and replacing the proper component.

3. Demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to take and pass the state and ASE exams required for employment in the automotive field.

This certificate program offers comprehensive training in automotive detailing, vinyl wrapping, and paintless dent repair (PDR) to provide students with the necessary skills and techniques to become proficient in these areas. Through practical training and classroom instruction, students will learn the basics of auto detailing, vinyl wrap materials and techniques, and PDR principles and tools. The program is designed for individuals with basic knowledge of automotive maintenance and repair, good hand-eye coordination, and attention to detail, and upon completion, graduates may find employment opportunities as automotive detailers, vinyl wrap installers, and PDR technicians or start their own businesses.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate proper use of chemicals and procedures used in automotive detailing.

2. Demonstrate the proper techniques and knowledge required to complete a color change or advertisement-based vehicle wrap.

3. Explain and produce a business plan for beginning a new Detailing, Mobile PDR or Wrap business.