College of the Sequoias

This degree prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Administration of Justice -Corrections through the study of sentencing, jails, prisons and community corrections. Students will acquire skills in theoretical, philosophical, and practical applications of topics related to corrections and will acquire skills appropriate for beginning paraprofessional or professional employment in criminal justice.

This degree prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Administration of Justice -Corrections through the study of sentencing, jails, prisons and community corrections. Students will acquire skills in theoretical, philosophical, and practical applications of topics related to corrections and will acquire skills appropriate for beginning paraprofessional or professional employment in criminal justice.

This degree prepares students for entry-level employment and/or potential further study in the field of Administration of Justice: Law Enforcement through the study of criminal law, laws of evidence, report writing, etc. Students will acquire knowledge necessary for advanced academic studies.

This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of law enforcement. Students completing this certificate will acquire basic skills and training in firearms, emergency driving, chemical agents, officer survival, community policing, patrol procedures, investigations, traffic enforcement, cultural awareness, and criminal law.

This degree prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Administration of Justice -Corrections through the study of sentencing, jails, prisons and community corrections. Students will acquire skills in theoretical, philosophical, and practical applications of topics related to corrections and will acquire skills appropriate for beginning paraprofessional or professional employment in criminal justice.

Students completing this certificate will acquire the basic skills and knowledge necessary to prepare them for employment in early childhood programs. It will also provide the education required to obtain a California Child Development Permit at an Assistant level.

Students completing this certificate will acquire basic skills and knowledge necessary for employment in early childhood programs. This certificate meets the core class requirements for the state of California child development associate teacher permit.

This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of early childhood education programs. Students completing this certificate will acquire academic knowledge based on child development theory and best practices in early care and education. Students gain skills and lab experience that orient them into the field of early childhood care and education providing the opportunity to develop skills and abilities to be successful in the workforce. It will also provide the education required to obtain a California Child Development permit at a teacher level, if the general education component is met.

This degree prepares students for entry-level employment and/or potential further study in the field of early childhood education programs. Students completing this degree will have a foundation in early childhood education through the study of child development theory and best practices in early care and education and will acquire skills and lab experience to orient them into the field of early childhood care and education workforce. It will also meet the education requirements to obtain a California Child Development Assistant, Associate Teacher or Teacher Permit.

Students completing this certificate will acquire skills in recognition of symptoms of illness and/or injury and proper procedures for emergency care. Those who complete the EMT B courses are eligible to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and employment by government and private emergency health care services in the area. State certification and national testing fees will apply. They are also eligible to enter Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic training, which provides opportunity for career advancement, higher pay, and greater responsibility in providing emergency health care. State certification and national testing fees will apply.

Students completing this certificate will acquire manipulative and technical training in basic concepts in fire service organization and theories of fire control, including laws and regulations affecting the fire service personnel, and functions; fire organizations; principles of fire behavior; and the basic consideration in fire strategy and tactics.

This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Fire Technology. Students completing this certificate will acquire skills necessary for employment or advancement as an entry-level firefighter or other positions in the field of fire protection and prevention.

This degree prepares students for entry-level employment and/or potential further study in the fields of fire protection and prevention. Students completing this degree will have a foundation for the fields of fire protection, prevention, or public education through the study of the organization and function of fire prevention and suppression techniques, fire behavior, combustible materials, extinguishing agents, hazardous and toxic material, fire command and fire management. The student will acquire knowledge in the design and operation of fire detection and alarm systems; fire protection features in building design and construction, wildland fire behavior and firefighting techniques; fire service organization, fire prevention, and theories of fire control. The Fire Technology program is based on the Uniform Fire Service Technology curriculum as approved by the State Board of Fire Services and the California Fire Chiefs Association. Successful completion of the program qualifies the student for State Firefighter 1 certification pending completion of either 6 months experience as a full-time paid firefighter or twelve months of experience as a volunteer firefighter.

This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Human Services (Social Work). Students completing this certificate will acquire skills in critical thinking, case planning, crisis intervention, theory-based assessment, working knowledge of community resources and hands-on work experience in a human services agency in the community.

This degree prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Human Services (Social Work) through the study of legal and ethical issues, theories of practice and human behavior, history of social welfare and current policies. Students will acquire skills in critical thinking, case planning, crisis intervention, theory-based assessment, working knowledge of community resources and experience in a human services agency.

This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of domestic violence. Students completing this certificate will acquire skills in critical thinking, legal issues related to domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, sexual assault, case planning, crisis intervention, theory-based assessment, working knowledge of community resources and hands-on work experience in a human services agency in the community.

This paralegal program prepares students for entry-level employment and/or potential further study in the field of Paralegal through the study of brief writing, legal research, drafting documents, record keeping, and preparing evidence. Students will acquire skills for legal writing and research along with business law knowledge.

Students completing this certificate will acquire knowledge and skills related to creating and appraising graphic design applications and integrated graphics utilizing the computer software Adobe Illustrator.

Students completing this certificate will acquire knowledge and skills related to creating and appraising integrated graphics and digital mechanicals utilizing the computer software Adobe InDesign.

This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Adobe PhotoShop. Students completing this certificate will acquire knowledge and skills related to creating and appraising graphic design applications and integrated graphics utilizing the computer software Adobe PhotoShop.

This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of digital animation or 3D art. Students completing this certificate will acquire knowledge and skills related to creating and appraising digital animation utilizing the computer software Autodesk Maya.

This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Graphic Design. Students completing this certificate will acquire knowledge and skills related to creating and appraising graphic design and integrated graphics utilizing the computer software Adobe Illustrator, PhotoShop, and InDesign.

This degree prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Graphic Design through the study of graphic design, art, and computers. Students will acquire skills in creating and appraising graphic design and integrated graphics utilizing the computer software Adobe Illustrator, PhotoShop, and InDesign.

Students completing this certificate will acquire a basic level training for an agriculture power equipment technician, including diagnostics, repair and service of agriculture and industrial equipment.

This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Architectural Design. Students completing this certificate will acquire knowledge and skills in creating and appraising architectural designs utilizing a design concept, design process, and critiques.

This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Architectural Drafting. Students completing this certificate will acquire knowledge and skills in creating architectural CAD drawings.

This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Architectural Visual Communication. Students completing this certificate will acquire knowledge and skills in creating and distinguishing 2D and 3D visual communication drawings (tactile and digital).

This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Architecture. Students completing this certificate will acquire knowledge and skills in architectural design, visual communication, history, and construction technology.

This degree prepares students for entry-level employment and/or potential further study in the field of Architecture through the study of design, visual communication, architecture history, and construction technology. and will acquire skills, knowledge, and abilities related to predesign, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, tactile (by hand) model-making, digital (computer) model-making, building information modeling (BIM), tactile (by hand) graphics/drawing, digital (computer) graphics/drawing, architecture history, computer assisted drafting & design (CAD), construction materials & methods, construction documents, and detailing.

Students completing this certificate will acquire knowledge and skills related to creating and appraising architectural applications (2D and 3D) utilizing the Autodesk AutoCAD for Architecture computer software.

This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Autodesk AutoCAD for Drafting. Students completing this certificate will acquire knowledge and skills related to creating and appraising manufacturing and industrial applications (2D and 3D), specifically AutoCAD drawings.

Students completing this certificate will acquire knowledge and skills related to architectural applications (2D and 3D), i.e., creating and appraising BIM architectural designs.

This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Dassault Systemes SolidWorks. Students completing this certificate will acquire knowledge and skills related to creating and appraising manufacturing and industrial applications (2D and 3D), specifically AutoCAD and SolidWorks drawings.

This degree prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Drafting Technology through the study of drafting technology, architecture, computers, & graphic design. Students will acquire skills in CAD, visual communication, computer concepts, graphic design, & construction technology.

This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Mechanical Drafting. Students completing this certificate will acquire knowledge and skills related to creating and appraising manufacturing and industrial applications (2D and 3D), specifically CAD and tactile (by hand) drawings.

Students completing this certificate will acquire tactile (by hand) mechanical drafting knowledge and skills, i.e. creating and analyzing documents related to manufacturing applications (2D and 3D).

This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Construction Technology. Students completing this certificate will acquire skills in basic construction management, knowledge of basic building codes and code authority enforcement, basic concepts of building systems, construction plan reading and development, knowledge of computer programs utilized in managing construction projects and managing quality in construction.

This degree prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Construction Technology through the study of project management utilizing computer-driven estimating, plan reading, scheduling, and budget control processes. Students will acquire skills in basic construction management, knowledge of basic building codes and code authority enforcement, basic concepts of building systems, construction plan reading and development, knowledge of computer programs utilized in managing construction projects and managing quality in construction.

This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Environmental Control Technology. Students completing this certificate will acquire skills in maintenance and troubleshooting, air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment.

This degree prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Environmental Control Technology through the study of air conditioning, heating and refrigeration. Students will acquire skills in air conditioning, heating and refrigeration troubleshooting and repair.

This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of NCCER Electrical Applications. Students completing this certificate will acquire skills, knowledge, and abilities to prepare them for the California Electrician Certification Examination.

This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of NCCER Electrical Theory. Students completing this certificate will acquire skills, knowledge, and abilities to prepare them for the California Electrician Certification Examination.

This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the field(s) of welding and fabrication, both locally and internationally, and completion of this certificate can be enhanced for industry standards by students completing and passing American Welding society certifying tests. Students completing this certificate will acquire entry level skills in shielded metal arc, gas metal arc, gas tungsten metal arc, oxyfuel welding, oxyfuel cutting skills. Students will know basic metallurgy, blueprint design and reading, as well as the scientific principles of welding.

This degree prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Welding through the study of fabrication, metal transfer and the use of different shielding gases. Students will acquire skills in metallurgy, blueprint design and creation, multi-position metal transfer, well-joint design and application, and basic material science.

This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Animal Science. Students completing this certificate will acquire skills in animal restraint, veterinary terminology, herd health, livestock care and handling, nutrition, management, and reproduction.

This degree prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Animal Science through the study of animal health and production and will acquire skills in livestock husbandry, including livestock evaluation and handling, nutrition, production management and veterinary care.

Students completing this certificate will gain an understanding of the day-to-day of veterinary practice and basic skills that will make them valuable as a member of the veterinary medical or support team. Skills acquired will include basic animal handling, restraint, laboratory specimen collection and testing, pharmacy skills, recordkeeping, nursing care, and client communication. In addition, students will understand and practice sterility and veterinary medical language. This program will also provide a foundation of knowledge and skills for further veterinary education for students hoping to pursue licensure as a registered veterinary technician or veterinary school.

Students completing this certificate will acquire the knowledge and skills to care for patients experiencing physiological needs for safety and comfort, nutrition, regulatory mechanisms and mobility. Students will also utilize program-acquired knowledge and skills to care for patients’ psychological needs for belongingness, communication, esteem and self-respect, and provide basic nursing care to selected patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse

This certificate prepares students for employment in the field of Entry-Level Pharmacy Technician. Students completing this certificate will acquire entry-level employment skills in the field of pharmacy technician. Students will gain an understanding of pharmacy technician entry-level practice. The program consists of lecture, lab and an externship in a pharmacy. Instruction emphasizes the practical application of entry-level pharmacy mathematics, pharmaceutical terminology, drug packaging and labeling, dosage preparation, inventory systems and management, and customer service.

This degree prepares students for entry-level employment and/or potential further study in the field of Physical Therapist Assistant through the study of kinesiology, principles of patient management, modalities, pathophysiology, orthopedic management and clinical education. Students will acquire skills in the scope of a physical therapist assistant. This degree allows graduates to take the national PTA license examination.

Students completing this certificate will acquire skills and knowledge required to perform the service and repair of automotive air conditioning systems. Upon program completion, it is expected the student will develop employment entry level knowledge and skills necessary for the proper maintenance and repair of automotive air conditioning and heating systems.

Students completing this certificate will acquire knowledge and skills necessary to perform factory service and repair of automotive brake systems, tire and wheel balancing, chassis alignment and suspension repair. Upon completion students will have entry-level knowledge and skills necessary for the proper maintenance, replacement, and repair of automotive brake and suspension systems.

Students completing this certificate will acquire skills and knowledge required to perform diagnosis, service and repair of automotive electrical and electronic systems. Upon program completion it is expected the student will develop employment entry level knowledge and skills necessary for the proper diagnosis and repair of automotive starting and charging systems, diagnosing and repair of automotive computer systems and diagnosis of automotive electrical accessories.

Students completing this certificate will acquire skills and knowledge required by the State of California, Bureau of Automotive Repair in preparation for the Automotive Technician's emission examination.

Students completing this certificate will acquire knowledge and skills required to perform engine rebuilding services at a machine shop facility. Upon program completion, it is expected that the student will develop employment entry level skills to perform basic machine shop services.

Students completing this certificate will acquire skills and knowledge required to perform diagnosis, service and repair of automotive power and drive train systems. These systems include automatic transmissions, manual transmissions, clutch systems and differentials. Upon program completion, it is expected the student will develop employment entry level knowledge and skills necessary for proper diagnosis and repair of automotive automatic transmissions, manual transmissions, clutch systems and differentials.

This degree prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Automotive Technology(Basic) through the study of diagnosis, service and repair of automotive systems in an automotive shop environment. Students will acquire skills in working safely in the automotive shop and performing repair tasks correctly and safely using correct tools.

Students completing this certificate will acquire the ability to design, support, and analyze LAN and WAN networks, program routers, switches, and troubleshoot and repair components.

This degree prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Information Communication Technology through the study of Network Hardware, Software, Design, Maintenance, and Security. Students will acquire skills in Supporting and Managing Network Systems in Microsoft and Cisco platforms.

Students completing this certificate will acquire skills in troubleshooting of common personal computer components, applying basic computer hardware, software, and information technology concepts and techniques to a variety of business environments.

Students completing this certificate will acquire skills in troubleshooting of common personal computer components, applying basic computer hardware, software, and information technology concepts and techniques to a variety of business environments.

This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Computer Programming & Information Systems. Students completing this certificate will acquire skills in computer programming, web development, scripting, computer technical support, database development/maintenance.

This degree prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Information Communication Technology through the study of Network Hardware, Software, Design, Maintenance, and Security. Students will acquire skills in Supporting and Managing Network Systems in Microsoft and Cisco platforms.

This degree prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Information Communication Technology through the study of Network Hardware, Software, Design, Maintenance, and Security. Students will acquire skills in Supporting and Managing Network Systems in Microsoft and Cisco platforms.

This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in Computer Applications. Students completing this certificate will acquire skills in keyboarding, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, web development, and general business.

This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Computer Programming & Information Systems. Students completing this certificate will acquire skills in computer programming, web development, scripting, computer technical support, database development/maintenance.

This degree prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Computer Programming & Information Systems through the study of skills in computer programming, web development, databases, maintaining computer programs and databases, as well as general computer and office skills. Students will acquire skills in computer programming, web development, scripting, computer technical support, database development/maintenance.

This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in Computer Applications. Students completing this certificate will acquire skills in keyboarding, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, web development, and general business.

This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Computer Programming & Information Systems. Students completing this certificate will acquire skills in computer programming, web development, scripting, computer technical support, database development/maintenance.

This degree prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Computer Programming & Information Systems through the study of skills in computer programming, web development, databases, maintaining computer programs and databases, as well as general computer and office skills. Students will acquire skills in computer programming, web development, scripting, computer technical support, database development/maintenance.

This degree prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Information Communication Technology through the study of Network Hardware, Software, Design, Maintenance, and Security. Students will acquire skills in Supporting and Managing Network Systems in Microsoft and Cisco platforms.

This degree prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Computer Programming & Information Systems through the study of skills in computer programming, web development, databases, maintaining computer programs and databases, as well as general computer and office skills. Students will acquire skills in computer programming, web development, scripting, computer technical support, database development/maintenance.

This degree prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Information Communication Technology through the study of Network Hardware, Software, Design, Maintenance, and Security. Students will acquire skills in Supporting and Managing Network Systems in Microsoft and Cisco platforms.

This culinary arts degree offers students advanced knowledge of food preparation and restaurant management skills. Upon completion students will have advanced culinary skills, management level food safety and sanitation knowledge, food costing and purchasing capability, employee management competency, and professionalism.

This certificate prepares students for advanced level employment in the fields of industrial automation and industrial maintenance. Students completing this program will acquire employment skills in the areas of instrumentation, process control, electrical wiring and troubleshooting, motor controls, variable frequency drives, programmable logic controllers, human machine interfaces, and industrial networks.

This degree prepares students for advanced-level employment in the fields of industrial automation and industrial maintenance. Students completing this program will acquire employment skills in the areas of instrumentation, process control, electrical wiring and troubleshooting, motor controls, variable frequency drives, programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, and industrial networks.

This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the fields of industrial maintenance, industrial machine operation, industrial electrician, corrections facilities maintenance, hospital engineer, and food service machine technicians. Students completing this certificate will acquire employment skills in the area of electricity, motor controls and programmable motor drives, programmable logic controllers, hydraulics/pneumatics, industrial mechanics, machining, refrigeration and boilers, and various welding methods.

This degree prepares students for entry-level employment and/or potential further study in the fields of Industrial Technology/Industrial Maintenance. Students completing this degree will have a foundation for the field of Industrial Technology through the study of electricity, motor controls and programmable motor drives, programmable logic controllers, hydraulics/pneumatics, industrial mechanics, machining, refrigeration and boilers, and various welding methods. Students will acquire skills and abilities in design of electrical circuits, reading and interpreting schematics, encoding programmable devices, and design of facility changes for industrial applications.