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Preschool Teacher

Associate Child Development Teacher/Future Educators Certificate of Achievement

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For students wishing to enter Child Development and related fields, the Child Development Instructional Program offers courses that align with the hands-on experiences of an early childhood educator while meeting the requirements for employment and/or transfer to a CSU. Our program was awarded CAP (Curriculum Alignment Project) certification, ensuring transfer of inter-community college coursework in child development.

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Associate Infant/Toddler Certificate of Achievement

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For students wishing to enter Child Development and related fields, the Child Development Instructional Program offers courses that align with the hands-on experiences of an early childhood educator while meeting the requirements for employment and/or transfer to a CSU. Our program was awarded CAP (Curriculum Alignment Project) certification, ensuring transfer of inter-community college coursework in child development.

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Child Development Apprenticeship

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A two-year program that results in an Associate Teacher Permit and a Certificate of Completion as a Registered Apprentice through the Division of Apprenticeship Standards. Apprentices work as aides, assistants, or associate teachers in infant, toddler, or preschool classrooms or elementary after-school programs and are strongly encouraged to pursue additional coursework toward an Associate of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education.

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Child Development, A.S.

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For students wishing to enter Child Development and related fields, the Child Development Instructional Program offers courses that align with the hands-on experiences of an early childhood educator while meeting the requirements for employment and/or transfer to a CSU. Our program was awarded CAP (Curriculum Alignment Project) certification, ensuring transfer of inter-community college coursework in child development.

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Teacher Assistant

Elementary Teacher Education, A.A.-T

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The Elementary Teacher Education AA-T degree provides students with core concepts and issues related to teaching diverse learners in today's contemporary schools TK-12. You will learn about teaching as a career, historical and philosophical educational issues such as content and teacher performance standards. In additional to class time, the course requires 45 hours of structured fieldwork in a public school elementary classroom(s).

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EMTs and Paramedics

Emergency Medical Responder Skills Attainment Certificate

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Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Paramedics are often among the first to respond to accidents and other events where serious, life-threatening injuries occur. Columbia College's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program offers a full-range of education and training to equip interested students with a wide range of occupational skills to help them help others and save lives.

Columbia College's Emergency Medical Services department offers education and training from everyday emergency first aid to sophisticated pre-paramedic instruction and beyond, to equip you with a wide range of occupational skills. This coursework meets national, state, and local training guidelines in preparation for certification as an EMT. Individuals must additionally pass a certification exam as required by California.

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Emergency Medical Services Certificate of Achievement

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Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Paramedics are often among the first to respond to accidents and other events where serious, life-threatening injuries occur. Columbia College's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program offers a full-range of education and training to equip interested students with a wide range of occupational skills to help them help others and save lives.

Columbia College's Emergency Medical Services department offers education and training from everyday emergency first aid to sophisticated pre-paramedic instruction and beyond, to equip you with a wide range of occupational skills. This coursework meets national, state, and local training guidelines in preparation for certification as an EMT. Individuals must additionally pass a certification exam as required by California.

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Emergency Medical Services, A.S.

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Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Paramedics are often among the first to respond to accidents and other events where serious, life-threatening injuries occur. Columbia College's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program offers a full-range of education and training to equip interested students with a wide range of occupational skills to help them help others and save lives.

Columbia College's Emergency Medical Services department offers education and training from everyday emergency first aid to sophisticated pre-paramedic instruction and beyond, to equip you with a wide range of occupational skills. This coursework meets national, state, and local training guidelines in preparation for certification as an EMT. Individuals must additionally pass a certification exam as required by California.

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Emergency Medical Technician Training Skills Attainment Certificate

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Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Paramedics are often among the first to respond to accidents and other events where serious, life-threatening injuries occur. Columbia College's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program offers a full-range of education and training to equip interested students with a wide range of occupational skills to help them help others and save lives.

Columbia College's Emergency Medical Services department offers education and training from everyday emergency first aid to sophisticated pre-paramedic instruction and beyond, to equip you with a wide range of occupational skills. This coursework meets national, state, and local training guidelines in preparation for certification as an EMT. Individuals must additionally pass a certification exam as required by California.

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Firefighter

Fire Science Pre-Apprenticeship

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Interested in a career in firefighting? The Fire Science Pre-Apprenticeship is designed to provide an introduction to careers in fire science through hands-on experiences, workshops, field trips, and more. After completing the Pre-Apprenticeship and the Columbia College Fire Academy, either simultaneously or consecutively, participants will have the opportunity to apply to Cal-JAC, the state's only registered apprenticeship in firefighting. The Fire Science Pre-Apprenticeship is open to everyone ages 14 and up.

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Fire Science, A.S.

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As the competition for firefighting jobs heats up, the demand for more qualified and educated applicants grows as well. Along with basic skills, many hiring departments seek applicants with associate degrees, and most require California State Firefighter I Certification for entry-level positions. Two other valuable skills for gainful employment are Search and Rescue and EMS/Paramedic Certification, both of which are offered here at Columbia.

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Fire Technology Certificate of Achievement

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As the competition for firefighting jobs heats up, the demand for more qualified and educated applicants grows as well. Along with basic skills, many hiring departments seek applicants with associate degrees, and most require California State Firefighter I Certification for entry-level positions. Two other valuable skills for gainful employment are Search and Rescue and EMS/Paramedic Certification, both of which are offered here at Columbia.

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Fire Technology, A.S.

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As the competition for firefighting jobs heats up, the demand for more qualified and educated applicants grows as well. Along with basic skills, many hiring departments seek applicants with associate degrees, and most require California State Firefighter I Certification for entry-level positions. Two other valuable skills for gainful employment are Search and Rescue and EMS/Paramedic Certification, both of which are offered here at Columbia.

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Environmental Field Technician

Forestry and Natural Resources Apprenticeship

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A two-year program that results in a Certificate of Achievement in the Management and Restoration of Fire-Adapted Ecosystems as well as a Certificate of Completion as a Registered Apprentice through the Division of Apprenticeship Standards. Apprentices work as Forest Conservation Technicians and are given the opportunity to take additional coursework toward Certificates of Achievement and/or an Associate of Science Degree.

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Social Services Assistant

Human Services Certificate of Achievement Requirements

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The Human Services Certificate of Achievement is a program of study to prepare students for entry level employment in the helping field. Students will be able to assist clients in identifying and moving toward goals, and demonstrate active and empathetic listening skills.

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Peer Support and Psychosocial Rehabilitation Skills Certificate Requirements

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The Human Services Certificate of Achievement is a program of study to prepare students for entry level employment in the helping field. Students will be able to assist clients in identifying and moving toward goals, and demonstrate active and empathetic listening skills.

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Transportation Industry

Auto Mechanic

Automotive Service Technician A.S.

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The successful student will gain entry-level skills for the automotive technology industry based on Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) standards. This degree major includes training in engine repair, braking systems, air conditioning, engine performance, electrics, suspension and steering, manual power trains and axles, automatic transmissions and transaxles or Smog Check Technician training, and general skills needed to be successful in the industry. The degree recipient will be more competitive for management positions.

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Automotive Service Technician Certificate of Achievement

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The successful student will gain entry-level skills for the automotive technology industry based on Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) standards. This certificate includes training in engine repair, braking systems, air conditioning, engine performance, electrics, suspension and steering, manual power trains and axles, automatic transmissions and transaxles or Smog Check Technician training, and general skills needed to be successful in the industry.

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Engine Performance Certificate of Achievement

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The successful student will gain entry-level skills for the automotive technology industry based on Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) standards. This certificate includes training in engine performance and air conditioning.

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Under Vehicle Service Certificate of Achievement

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The successful student will gain entry-level skills for the automotive technology industry based on Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) standards. This certificate includes training in braking systems, suspension and steering, and manual drive trains.

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Communications Industry

Graphic Designer

Business Digital Media Development, A.S.

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More so than any other time in history, computers play a vital and essential role in our daily lives, both personally and professionally. Solid computer skills are a necessity, not a luxury – combining computer skills, good communication and business knowledge will make you an extremely valuable asset to almost any employer, and ensure your chances of advancing upward more quickly.

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Digital Graphic Arts for Entrepreneurs Skills Accomplishment Certificate

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More so than any other time in history, computers play a vital and essential role in our daily lives, both personally and professionally. Solid computer skills are a necessity, not a luxury – combining computer skills, good communication and business knowledge will make you an extremely valuable asset to almost any employer, and ensure your chances of advancing upward more quickly.

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Digital Graphic Arts for Entrepreneurs Skills Attainment Certificate

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The multimedia industry is one of the fastest growing industry segments in the college's service area. The Multimedia Technician Program offers an Associate in Science degree and three Certificates if Achievement and four Skills Attainment Certificates with a variety of entrepreneurship, multimedia, web development, and digital graphic courses designed to introduce students to cutting-edge multimedia tools and techniques.

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Multimedia Technician - Digital Media Certificate

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More so than any other time in history, computers play a vital and essential role in our daily lives, both personally and professionally. Solid computer skills are a necessity, not a luxury – combining computer skills, good communication and business knowledge will make you an extremely valuable asset to almost any employer, and ensure your chances of advancing upward more quickly.

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Multimedia Technician - Digital Media Certificates of Achievement

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The multimedia industry is one of the fastest growing industry segments in the college's service area. The Multimedia Technician Program offers an Associate in Science degree and three Certificates if Achievement and four Skills Attainment Certificates with a variety of entrepreneurship, multimedia, web development, and digital graphic courses designed to introduce students to cutting-edge multimedia tools and techniques.

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Multimedia Technician for Entrepreneurs Skills Accomplishment Certificate

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More so than any other time in history, computers play a vital and essential role in our daily lives, both personally and professionally. Solid computer skills are a necessity, not a luxury – combining computer skills, good communication and business knowledge will make you an extremely valuable asset to almost any employer, and ensure your chances of advancing upward more quickly.

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Multimedia Technician for Entrepreneurs Skills Attainment Certificate

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The multimedia industry is one of the fastest growing industry segments in the college's service area. The Multimedia Technician Program offers an Associate in Science degree and three Certificates if Achievement and four Skills Attainment Certificates with a variety of entrepreneurship, multimedia, web development, and digital graphic courses designed to introduce students to cutting-edge multimedia tools and techniques.

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Multimedia Technology, A.S.

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The multimedia industry is one of the fastest growing industry segments in the college's service area. The Multimedia Technician Program offers an Associate in Science degree and three Certificates if Achievement and four Skills Attainment Certificates with a variety of entrepreneurship, multimedia, web development, and digital graphic courses designed to introduce students to cutting-edge multimedia tools and techniques.

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Multimedia Technology, A.S.

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More so than any other time in history, computers play a vital and essential role in our daily lives, both personally and professionally. Solid computer skills are a necessity, not a luxury – combining computer skills, good communication and business knowledge will make you an extremely valuable asset to almost any employer, and ensure your chances of advancing upward more quickly.

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AV Technician

Video Production for Entrepreneurs Skills Accomplishment Certificate

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More so than any other time in history, computers play a vital and essential role in our daily lives, both personally and professionally. Solid computer skills are a necessity, not a luxury – combining computer skills, good communication and business knowledge will make you an extremely valuable asset to almost any employer, and ensure your chances of advancing upward more quickly.

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Video Production for Entrepreneurs Skills Attainment Certificate

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The multimedia industry is one of the fastest growing industry segments in the college's service area. The Multimedia Technician Program offers an Associate in Science degree and three Certificates if Achievement and four Skills Attainment Certificates with a variety of entrepreneurship, multimedia, web development, and digital graphic courses designed to introduce students to cutting-edge multimedia tools and techniques.

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Hospitality Industry

Chef and Head Cook

Chef Certificate of Achievement

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Fine food is a work of art – in the hands of a truly gifted culinary expert, everyday meals are elevated into sublime experiences. Columbia College's Hospitality Management program will not only teach you how to prepare and create extraordinary cuisine, you'll also gain the practical knowledge and hands-on experience sought by restaurants everywhere. Sign up today and take the first step toward a successful culinary career.

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Hospitality Management: Culinary Arts, A.S.

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Fine food is a work of art – in the hands of a truly gifted culinary expert, everyday meals are elevated into sublime experiences. Columbia College's Hospitality Management program will not only teach you how to prepare and create extraordinary cuisine, you'll also gain the practical knowledge and hands-on experience sought by restaurants everywhere. Sign up today and take the first step toward a successful culinary career.

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Hospitality Management: Hotel and Restaurant Management, A.S.

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Fine food is a work of art – in the hands of a truly gifted culinary expert, everyday meals are elevated into sublime experiences. Columbia College's Hospitality Management program will not only teach you how to prepare and create extraordinary cuisine, you'll also gain the practical knowledge and hands-on experience sought by restaurants everywhere. Sign up today and take the first step toward a successful culinary career.

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Restaurant Management Certificate of Achievement

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Fine food is a work of art – in the hands of a truly gifted culinary expert, everyday meals are elevated into sublime experiences. Columbia College's Hospitality Management program will not only teach you how to prepare and create extraordinary cuisine, you'll also gain the practical knowledge and hands-on experience sought by restaurants everywhere. Sign up today and take the first step toward a successful culinary career.

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Restaurant Management, A.S.

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Fine food is a work of art – in the hands of a truly gifted culinary expert, everyday meals are elevated into sublime experiences. Columbia College's Hospitality Management program will not only teach you how to prepare and create extraordinary cuisine, you'll also gain the practical knowledge and hands-on experience sought by restaurants everywhere. Sign up today and take the first step toward a successful culinary career.

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Information Technology Industry

Software Developer

Computer Programming, A.S.

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More so than any other time in history, computers play a vital and essential role in our daily lives, both personally and professionally. Solid computer skills are a necessity, not a luxury – combining computer skills, good communication and business knowledge will make you an extremely valuable asset to almost any employer, and ensure your chances of advancing upward more quickly.

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Multimedia Technician - Web Development Certificates of Achievement

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The multimedia industry is one of the fastest growing industry segments in the college's service area. The Multimedia Technician Program offers an Associate in Science degree and three Certificates if Achievement and four Skills Attainment Certificates with a variety of entrepreneurship, multimedia, web development, and digital graphic courses designed to introduce students to cutting-edge multimedia tools and techniques.

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Multimedia Web Design Certificates of Achievement

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The multimedia industry is one of the fastest growing industry segments in the college's service area. The Multimedia Technician Program offers an Associate in Science degree and three Certificates if Achievement and four Skills Attainment Certificates with a variety of entrepreneurship, multimedia, web development, and digital graphic courses designed to introduce students to cutting-edge multimedia tools and techniques.

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Website Development for Entrepreneurs Skills Attainment Certificate

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The multimedia industry is one of the fastest growing industry segments in the college's service area. The Multimedia Technician Program offers an Associate in Science degree and three Certificates if Achievement and four Skills Attainment Certificates with a variety of entrepreneurship, multimedia, web development, and digital graphic courses designed to introduce students to cutting-edge multimedia tools and techniques.

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Construction Industry

Surveying and Mapping Technicians

Geographic Information Systems Certificate of Achievement

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The first step in knowing how to get to your destination is to know where you're at – and no other program can provide you with as detailed a picture of your location than Geographic Information Systems (GIS). In the GIS program you will learn more about geospatial technology (GIS, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Remote Sensing (RS), and WebGIS) and how it is currently being applied to the fields of natural resources, earth sciences, environmental systems, and more.

Geographic Information Systems and geospatial technology has gained worldwide notoriety due to its multi-faceted and versatile applications. Contributing to the recent increased popularity of GIS is the ability to analyze geospatial problems (political,social, health/medical, natural resource disaster, environmental, etc.) based on integrating mapping and computer databases. View your world from another perspective!

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Geographic Information Systems Emergency Response Micro-Credential Skills Attainment Certificate

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The first step in knowing how to get to your destination is to know where you're at – and no other program can provide you with as detailed a picture of your location than Geographic Information Systems (GIS). In the GIS program you will learn more about geospatial technology (GIS, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Remote Sensing (RS), and WebGIS) and how it is currently being applied to the fields of natural resources, earth sciences, environmental systems, and more.

Geographic Information Systems and geospatial technology has gained worldwide notoriety due to its multi-faceted and versatile applications. Contributing to the recent increased popularity of GIS is the ability to analyze geospatial problems (political,social, health/medical, natural resource disaster, environmental, etc.) based on integrating mapping and computer databases. View your world from another perspective!

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Geographic Information Systems Geo-Spatial Micro-Credential Skills Attainment Certificate

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The first step in knowing how to get to your destination is to know where you're at – and no other program can provide you with as detailed a picture of your location than Geographic Information Systems (GIS). In the GIS program you will learn more about geospatial technology (GIS, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Remote Sensing (RS), and WebGIS) and how it is currently being applied to the fields of natural resources, earth sciences, environmental systems, and more.

Geographic Information Systems and geospatial technology has gained worldwide notoriety due to its multi-faceted and versatile applications. Contributing to the recent increased popularity of GIS is the ability to analyze geospatial problems (political,social, health/medical, natural resource disaster, environmental, etc.) based on integrating mapping and computer databases. View your world from another perspective!

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Geographic Information Systems, A.S.

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The first step in knowing how to get to your destination is to know where you're at – and no other program can provide you with as detailed a picture of your location than Geographic Information Systems (GIS). In the GIS program you will learn more about geospatial technology (GIS, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Remote Sensing (RS), and WebGIS) and how it is currently being applied to the fields of natural resources, earth sciences, environmental systems, and more.

Geographic Information Systems and geospatial technology has gained worldwide notoriety due to its multi-faceted and versatile applications. Contributing to the recent increased popularity of GIS is the ability to analyze geospatial problems (political,social, health/medical, natural resource disaster, environmental, etc.) based on integrating mapping and computer databases. View your world from another perspective!

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Geographic Information Systems/UAV Drone Mapping Micro-Credential Skills Attainment Certificate

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The first step in knowing how to get to your destination is to know where you're at – and no other program can provide you with as detailed a picture of your location than Geographic Information Systems (GIS). In the GIS program you will learn more about geospatial technology (GIS, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Remote Sensing (RS), and WebGIS) and how it is currently being applied to the fields of natural resources, earth sciences, environmental systems, and more.

Geographic Information Systems and geospatial technology has gained worldwide notoriety due to its multi-faceted and versatile applications. Contributing to the recent increased popularity of GIS is the ability to analyze geospatial problems (political,social, health/medical, natural resource disaster, environmental, etc.) based on integrating mapping and computer databases. View your world from another perspective!

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Welder

Metal Sculpture for Entrepreneurs Skills Attainment Certificate

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We offer training and education for a wide range of welding processes, including M.I.G. (Metal Inert Gas), T.I.G. (Tungsten Inert Gas), arc, and oxygen-acetylene welding, as well as metallurgy and creative metal sculpture work. Plus, you'll learn the process of interpreting blueprints in preparation for welding. Career opportunities include: agriculture; bridge repair and building; city, county, and state government positions; building contractors; fabrication shops; lumber companies; manufacturing firms; military positions; millwrights; truck and heavy equipment repairs; and much more.

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Welding Technology Certificate of Achievement

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We offer training and education for a wide range of welding processes, including M.I.G. (Metal Inert Gas), T.I.G. (Tungsten Inert Gas), arc, and oxygen-acetylene welding, as well as metallurgy and creative metal sculpture work. Plus, you'll learn the process of interpreting blueprints in preparation for welding. Career opportunities include: agriculture; bridge repair and building; city, county, and state government positions; building contractors; fabrication shops; lumber companies; manufacturing firms; military positions; millwrights; truck and heavy equipment repairs; and much more.

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Welding Technology for Entrepreneurs Skills Attainment Certificate

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We offer training and education for a wide range of welding processes, including M.I.G. (Metal Inert Gas), T.I.G. (Tungsten Inert Gas), arc, and oxygen-acetylene welding, as well as metallurgy and creative metal sculpture work. Plus, you'll learn the process of interpreting blueprints in preparation for welding. Career opportunities include: agriculture; bridge repair and building; city, county, and state government positions; building contractors; fabrication shops; lumber companies; manufacturing firms; military positions; millwrights; truck and heavy equipment repairs; and much more.

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Healthcare Industry

Medical Records and Health Information Technician

Medical Coding Skills Attainment Certificate

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By enrolling in Columbia College's Office Technology program, you will be learning essential office skills that will prepare you for employment. But you'll also develop critical personal and professional skills such as effective oral and written communication techniques, teamwork strategies, supervisory tactics, time management, decision making, values and ethics, and conflict resolution.

Through our vetted curriculum, you'll gain valuable and marketable job skills, which are applicable to any office setting. We provide top-notch instruction with the tools of modern technology, as well as the basics of office procedures.

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Medical Office Specialist Certificate of Achievement

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By enrolling in Columbia College's Office Technology program, you will be learning essential office skills that will prepare you for employment. But you'll also develop critical personal and professional skills such as effective oral and written communication techniques, teamwork strategies, supervisory tactics, time management, decision making, values and ethics, and conflict resolution.

Through our vetted curriculum, you'll gain valuable and marketable job skills, which are applicable to any office setting. We provide top-notch instruction with the tools of modern technology, as well as the basics of office procedures.

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Medical Office Specialist, A.S.

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By enrolling in Columbia College's Office Technology program, you will be learning essential office skills that will prepare you for employment. But you'll also develop critical personal and professional skills such as effective oral and written communication techniques, teamwork strategies, supervisory tactics, time management, decision making, values and ethics, and conflict resolution.

Through our vetted curriculum, you'll gain valuable and marketable job skills, which are applicable to any office setting. We provide top-notch instruction with the tools of modern technology, as well as the basics of office procedures.

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Certified Nursing Assistant

Nurse Assistant Certificate

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The Nurse Assistant Program at Modesto Junior College is a one-semester course (NURSE 52, 5.5 units) that includes 60 hours of classroom instruction and 100 hours of supervised clinical experience within the guidelines set by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). After successful completion of the Program, students are eligible to take the state certification examination to become a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). The exam has been developed to meet the evaluation requirements of federal and state nurse aid and competency evaluation legislation. The state certification exam is available at MJC at the end of each class. Program expenses vary for each individual. For financial aid information, call 575-7700. For inquiries about the program, call Allied Health, 575-6362

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Earn + Learn Programs

Public Service

Preschool Teacher

Child Development Apprenticeship

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Firefighter

Fire Science Pre-Apprenticeship

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Environmental Field Technician

Forestry and Natural Resources Apprenticeship

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Contact Phone Number

209-588-5100

Address

11600 Columbia College Dr
Sonora, CA 95370
United States