Folsom Lake College

In the history of the Administration of Justice there has never been a greater demand for well-trained and educated professionals in the law enforcement, courts, and corrections fields. Folsom Lake College’s Administration of Justice program provides training to individuals for positions in a wide variety of careers in the Administration of Justice field. Graduates will be better prepared to seek employment at the local, state, federal and private levels.

In the history of the Administration of Justice there has never been a greater demand for well-trained and educated professionals in the law enforcement, courts, and corrections fields. Folsom Lake College’s Administration of Justice program provides training to individuals for positions in a wide variety of careers in the Administration of Justice field. Graduates will be better prepared to seek employment at the local, state, federal and private levels.

In the history of the Administration of Justice there has never been a greater demand for well-trained and educated professionals in the law enforcement, courts, and corrections fields. Folsom Lake College’s Administration of Justice program provides training to individuals for positions in a wide variety of careers in the Administration of Justice field. Graduates will be better prepared to seek employment at the local, state, federal and private levels.

Upon successful completion of the Teacher Certificate, a student demonstrates knowledge, preparation and competencies for teaching in a publicly funded early learning program. Applicants must verify required experience teaching children to be recommended to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing for issuance of the Teacher Child Development Permit. Additionally, this certificate exceeds the requirements for teaching in a privately funded early learning program.

This program provides a foundation for in-depth early childhood teacher preparation both through strong general education and through introductory studies in child development and in early childhood curriculum and pedagogy. Topics include an introduction to the profession, observation techniques, age-appropriate curriculum, the child in the context of family and culture, and health and safety practices for early childhood educators.

Upon successful completion of an Infant Specialist Certificate, and with appropriate documented experience, a student demonstrates knowledge, preparation and competencies to be an infant and toddler teacher in an early learning program. Certificate completion exceeds minimum requirements for a teacher of infants and toddlers in privately funded early childhood education programs (as required by Title 22 of the California Social Services Code of Regulations) and as an associate teacher of infants and toddlers in publicly funded early learning programs (as required by Title 5 California Education Code of Regulations.) A student who completes this certificate also possesses the course work required for the Child Development Associate Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

The Master Teacher Certificate meets the requirements for teaching in a publicly funded early care and education program. Upon successful completion of the Master Teacher Certificate, students will demonstrate knowledge, preparation and competencies to be a lead or supervising teacher in early learning programs, mentor teacher for practicum students, or coordinator of curriculum and staff development. The Master Teacher Certificate requires an additional 6 units of specialized study beyond the teacher level certificate, allowing students to select a focus of study which may include: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM), Art with Children, Bilingual/Bicultural Development, Children with Exceptional Needs, Children's Health, Safety and Nutrition, Infant and Toddler Care and Music with Children. Applicants must verify required experience teaching children and supervising staff to be recommended to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for issuance of the Master Teacher Child Development Permit.

This program provides a foundation for in-depth early childhood teacher preparation both through strong general education and through introductory studies in child development and in early childhood curriculum and pedagogy. Topics include an introduction to the profession, observation techniques, age-appropriate curriculum, child in the context of family and culture, and health and safety practices for early childhood educators.

Upon successful completion of the Assistant Teacher Certificate, a student demonstrates knowledge, preparation and competencies for an entry-level position in an early learning program. Additionally, the student is eligible to apply for the Assistant Teacher Child Development Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

This certificate provides the educational coursework that serves as the core curriculum for the early childhood education field. Topics include an introduction to the profession, observation techniques, age-appropriate curriculum, and the child in the context of the family and community. Additionally, there is a focus on practicing these concepts in a supervised field/lab environment. With documented work experience, the student is also eligible to apply to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing for the Associate Teacher Child Development Permit.

This Certificate program is based on the EMT Basic course with additional education in related topics. This course of study prepares the student to sit for the National Registry or EMT exam. The student will have the basic building blocks for a career in the Fire Service as well as a career in Emergency Medical Services.

The certificate program in Human Services provides performance-based training for both associate level employment and transfer preparation. This certificate provides training for Psychology and Social Work majors towards Marriage Family Therapists, Social Workers, and Psychologists. All courses within this curriculum are transferable to CSU four-year degree programs. Coursework includes performance-based training in client screening, intake, assessment, orientation, individual counseling, group counseling, consultation, client's rights, confidentiality, crisis intervention, client education, professional ethics, reports and record keeping.

The A.A. degree program in Human Services provides performance-based training for both associate level employment and transfer preparation. This degree provides training for Psychology and Social Work majors towards Marriage Family Therapists, Social Workers, and Psychologists. All courses within this curriculum are transferable to CSU four-year degree programs. Coursework includes performance-based training in client screening, intake, assessment, orientation, individual counseling, group counseling, consultation, client's rights, confidentiality, crisis intervention, client education, professional ethics, reports and record keeping.

The Home Caregiver Certificate prepares recipients with in-home ethical and legal preparation, interpersonal skill training, and information regarding the needs affiliated with aging. All courses transfer to California State Universities. Students planning to continue specialization in gerontology by transferring to a four-year college should consult the Requirements for Transfer Institutions section of this catalog.

For certified Radiologic Technologists, there are a number of advanced forms of imaging that may be pursued. This program is designed for Computed Tomography, commonly called "CT." Successful completion of the program should indicate successful preparation for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist's CT certification. Students must apply and be accepted into the program. Liability insurance must be purchased by the student as well as the HIPAA training during the program orientation.

For certified Radiologic Technologists, there are a number of advanced forms of imaging that may be pursued. This program is designed for Vascular-Interventional Radiography, or "IR." Successful completion of the program should indicate successful preparation for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist's (ARRT) IR certification. Students must apply and be accepted into the program. Liability insurance must be purchased by the student as well as the HIPAA training during the program orientation.

For certified Radiologic Technologists, there are a number of advanced forms of imaging that may be pursued. This certificate is designed for Magnetic Resonance Imaging, commonly called "MRI." This program will prepare the student for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist's MRI certification. Students must apply and be accepted into the program. Liability insurance must be purchased by the student as well as the HIPAA training during the program orientation.

The Medical Laboratory Technician Program and Degree aim to produce highly-trained individuals who successfully pass the Medical Laboratory Technician national licensing exam and who will remain committed to all ethical and affective objectives in a healthcare setting, while exhibiting the critical core values of accountability, dedication, work ethic, and trust. The Program includes didactic, laboratory, and practicum components that are structured to facilitate the achievement of educational and career goals. The Medical Laboratory Technology Program prepares students for employment in clinical laboratories, industry, and biotechnology as a Medical Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Assistant and/or Research Technician. The required curriculum integrates basic concepts, technical procedures, and laboratory exercises prior to the required practical experience. Practicum courses are held at an affiliate site where students receive hands-on workplace experience in the job duties of a Medical Laboratory Technician. The Program is designed for students to master the competencies, skills, and knowledge required in this profession. This curriculum prepares individuals to perform clinical laboratory procedures in chemistry, urinalysis, phlebotomy, hematology, coagulation, microbiology, immunohematology, and immunology. These procedures may be used in the maintenance of health and diagnosis/treatment of disease. Course work emphasizes mathematical and scientific concepts related to specimen collection, laboratory testing and procedures, quality assurance and reporting/recording and interpreting findings involving tissues, blood, and body fluids. The Program recognizes the importance of professional standards and ethical obligations critical to health care professions. Development of professional competence, personal growth and effective patient care are integrated into each part of the curriculum. Purchase of personal protective equipment and minor class supplies including, but not limited to: safety glasses, disposable gloves, and glass slides, is required. Access to a computer and printer is also required. Students will also be required to purchase their portion of the college’s liability insurance and submit to a background screening. Students must also provide documentation of immunizations and/or titers for several diseases including but not limited to Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR), Varicella Zoster, Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis (Tdap), Hepatitis B, and Influenza, as blood and body fluid specimens will be obtained and processed. Students must also demonstrate a negative Tuberculosis status and provide documentation of health insurance. A full cost breakdown can be found at http://www.flc.losrios.edu/academics/medical-laboratory-technician.

The Computer Programming Certificate provides students with the basic proficiencies required of entry level software technicians and computer programmers, or for further study in computer science.

The Computer Science degree provides a comprehensive exposure to computer science in preparation for upper-division computer science courses. The program also prepares students for entry level employment in the computer and related industries.

This certificate offers a program of study for students seeking jobs in the fields of mobile application development. It provides opportunities to develop the necessary skills and aptitudes for designing, developing and testing a variety of application programs for mobile devices.

This degree allows students to acquire basic core Information Technology competencies that will prepare them for a career in Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, and related fields.

This degree allows students to acquire basic core Information Technology competencies that will prepare them for a career in Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, and related fields.

This certificate introduces the basic concepts of the real estate career field. Topics include the principles of real estate, law, economics, finance, practice and appraisal.