Napa Valley College

The Addiction Studies degree and/or certificate program is designed for students pursuing employment as a Certified Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor, also called Certified Addictions Treatment Counselors (CATC’s), in the State of California. AOD Counselors help individuals deal with substance abuse and dependency issues. AOD Counselors can work in private non-profit and/or public substance abuse treatment agencies. The academic program follows the standards for the California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE) which certifies educational programs. It incorporates the Addiction Counseling Competencies published by the US Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse Treatment Administration (www.samhsa.gov)

The Addiction Studies degree and/or certificate program is designed for students pursuing employment as a Certified Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor, also called Certified Addictions Treatment Counselors (CATC’s), in the State of California. AOD Counselors help individuals deal with substance abuse and dependency issues. AOD Counselors can work in private non-profit and/or public substance abuse treatment agencies. The academic program follows the standards for the California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE) which certifies educational programs. It incorporates the Addiction Counseling Competencies published by the US Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse Treatment Administration (www.samhsa.gov)

The Certificate of Achievement in the Administration of Justice requires 21 units of concentrated study in the Administration of Justice. General Education is not required. This certificate is an ideal option for students pursuing a degree other than in Administration of Justice, but who intended on working in the criminal justice field.

This program includes a four-semester course of study that requires 60 units to include General Education and 21 units of study in the major. This degree is highly recommended for students pursuing a career in law enforcement or corrections. It includes an internship requirement that provides real-world experience in the administration of justice field.

The corrections profession offers many entry-level job opportunities for people looking for challenging work in a wide variety of very diverse working environments.

The Certificate of Achievement in the Administration of Justice requires 21 units of concentrated study in the Administration of Justice. General Education is not required. This certificate is an ideal option for students pursuing a degree other than in Administration of Justice, but who intended on working in the criminal justice field.

This program includes a four-semester course of study that requires 60 units to include General Education and 21 units of study in the major. This degree is highly recommended for students pursuing a career in law enforcement or corrections. It includes an internship requirement that provides real-world experience in the administration of justice field.

The Criminal Justice Training Center is proud to offer a complete line of in-service, instructor level, and advanced courses to the law enforcement community. Class size is limited in almost all of these courses and students are encouraged to sign-up early as these classes typically fill quickly. Be aware the fees listed below are subject to change based on registration rates established by the State of California. Self-sponsored students who have not lived in California full time for at least two years are subject to out of state fees. Course fliers are now available on this page for download in PDF format. Simply click on the course title to review the course flier.

Basic academy training is the foundation of a successful and rewarding law enforcement career. The Basic Academy is the most important program we present. We place a heavy emphasis on leadership, ethics, and community policing principles. Central to this emphasis is officer safety, problem solving, and character development. Our educational philosophy is well defined and includes a detailed discipline model all of which is intended to develop outstanding law enforcement officers. Graduates earn their certificates by meeting some of the highest standards for Basic Academy graduates in the state. Graduates often say that the Basic Academy was the most challenging experience of their life.

The Certificate of Achievement in the Administration of Justice requires 21 units of concentrated study in the Administration of Justice. General Education is not required. This certificate is an ideal option for students pursuing a degree other than in Administration of Justice, but who intended on working in the criminal justice field.

This program includes a four-semester course of study that requires 60 units to include General Education and 21 units of study in the major. This degree is highly recommended for students pursuing a career in law enforcement or corrections. It includes an internship requirement that provides real-world experience in the administration of justice field.

Integrate concepts and components of developmentally appropriate practices into the daily curriculum to engage children at their level of understanding and ability.

The Napa Valley College Child and Family Studies Program prepares students to work as teachers with young children in public and private early care and education programs. The Child and Family Studies Program may also serve as a beginning for students planning to attend a four year college to obtain a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education. Upon completion of the A.S. Degree in Child and Family Studies at Napa Valley College, the student is eligible for the California Child Development Teacher Permit available through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Four (4) Specialization Certificates are offered to meet the specialization requirement for the Master Teacher Permit. Four (4) Specialization Certificates are offered to meet the specialization requirement for the Master Teacher Permit. Students choose one (1) of the four (4).

The Early Childhood Intervention Certificate Program provides education and training to students wishing to gain more knowledge and/or skills about children with disabilities and other special needs, birth to age 6. Students completing the program will gain knowledge about special education from a culturally sensitive and family focused perspective.

The Administration and Mentoring Certificate is designed to meet the requirement for specialization units on the California Commission of Teacher Credentials Child Development Permit Matrix. A specialization is required for individuals that desire achievement of the Master Teacher Permit. It is also designed to meet the administration and supervision course requirements for the Site Supervisor Permit.

The Assistant Certificate is designed as an entry level certificate for the field. This certificate is the first step toward becoming teacher qualified for early care and education settings per the Title 22 and Title 5 regulations. In addition, this certificate contains the courses required for the Child Development Assistant Permit through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

The Associate Teacher Certificate is the second level certificate offered by the program. Completion of this certificate when combined with experience qualifies individuals working in a licensed early care and education program to be entry level teachers per the Title 22 regulations. In addition, this certificate contains the courses required for the Child Development Associate Teacher Permit through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

The Associate Teacher with Administration Certificate is designed to prepare individuals to be directors of licensed early care and education programs. Completion of this certificate when combined with experience qualifies individuals working in a licensed early care and education program to be an entry level Director of a facility per the Title 22 regulations.

The Emergency Medical and Paramedic Programs are accredited by multiple agencies at both the national, state, and local levels. Typically the local agencies are responsible for local jurisdiction accreditation while the national agencies are the overarching accrediting agencies that are responsible for overall accreditation of the program.

The Emergency Medical and Paramedic Programs are accredited by multiple agencies at both the national, state, and local levels. Typically the local agencies are responsible for local jurisdiction accreditation while the national agencies are the overarching accrediting agencies that are responsible for overall accreditation of the program.

This certificate will help students prepare for a future in architectural drafting and design as an entry level architectural drafter in the residential and commercial building industry using Building Information Modeling (BIM) and will prepare students for continuation in the Digital Design Graphics Technology Program. Upon successful completion of the required classes for the Architectural Drafting and Design Certificate, students will be prepared for employment in Architecture, Construction and Engineering Fields as Drafting Technicians, Designers, Building Information Modeling (BIM) Coordinators, or BIM Technicians. Students will have the ability to communicate successfully using industry standards and terminology and successfully create 2D drawing sets based off of 3D Building Information Models using the latest release of the Autodesk Revit Architecture software. Students will have the ability to communicate successfully using industry standards and terminology and successfully create 2D and 3D drawing sets using the latest release of the Autodesk AutoCAD software.

This is a comprehensive four-semester program that enables a student to be employable as an entry level design drafter and three-dimensional (3D) artist with the versatility to work in a wide range of drafting and 3D graphic fields. The Digital Design Graphics Technology program is also an Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC) which ensures that students are always taught on the most current releases of the various Autodesk software programs used in their coursework. No prerequisites are required.

This is a comprehensive four-semester program that enables a student to be employable as an entry level design drafter and three-dimensional (3D) artist with the versatility to work in a wide range of drafting and 3D graphic fields. The Digital Design Graphics Technology program is also an Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC) which ensures that students are always taught on the most current releases of the various Autodesk software programs used in their coursework. No prerequisites are required.

This certificate will help students prepare for a future in mechanical drafting and design as an entry level mechanical drafter and will prepare students for continuation in the Digital Design Graphics Technology Program. Upon successful completion of the required classes for the Mechanical Drafting and Design Certificate, students will be prepared for employment in entry level mechanical drafting, design, and related fields. Students will have the ability to communicate successfully using industry standards and terminology. Students will be able to create detailed 2D drawing plans based off of 3D models and create physical 3D printed prototypes using the latest release of the Autodesk AutoCAD, Inventor, and Fusion 360 software.

The Combination Welding Technician Certificate of Achievement prepares the student for more advanced placement in an entry level position in the welding industry of their choice.

The Welders Assistant Local Certificate prepares the student for entry-level in a welding operation as a welders assistant. Required courses are applicable toward the AS degree and Welding Technician and Combination Welder certificates.

The Welding Technician Basic Certificate of Achievement prepares the student for pre-apprentice positions in the welding industry. The required courses are applicable to the Welding AS degree.

This is an extensive two year program in all phases of welding: SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, OAC, PAC,and CAC-a. The program offers the student classes that must be taken in sequence. A certificate will be granted upon completion of courses listed below.

This is an extensive two year program in all phases of welding: oxyacetylene, semiautomatic MIG & TIG, and submerged arc, as well as stick electrode. Classes must be taken in sequence. A certificate will be granted upon completion of the required Welding courses.

This degree provides lower division major preparation courses for students interested in pursuing transfer to a BA or BFA program
in graphic design or digital art. Students pursuing this degree option must work with a counselor to develop an education plan that
meets the current transfer requirements for the school of their choice.

This degree provides a comprehensive foundations program in Graphic Design that is appropriate
as a general transfer foundation for students interested in pursuing a BA or BFA in Graphic
Design or for students interested in working as in the Graphic Design field. This program offers
two options: an AA in Graphic Arts or a pre-transfer emphasis Graphic Arts AA. Students
interested in the pre-transfer AA option should consult with a counselor to determine the
appropriate General Education pattern based on the CSU GE or IGETC lists.

The Hospitality Management Program is designed to expose students to the fundamentals of the hospitality industry, which is the second largest employer in the region. Students will receive in-depth training in skills necessary to be successful in the service industry.

NVC’s Machine Tool Technology Program can give you the training needed to set up and operate conventional machine tools and modern machining and turning centers. The program provides experience in using computers to program modern computer numerical controlled (CNC) machines.

NVC’s Machine Tool Technology Program can give you the training needed to set up and operate conventional machine tools and modern machining and turning centers. The program provides experience in using computers to program modern computer numerical controlled (CNC) machines.

NVC’s Machine Tool Technology Program can give you the training needed to set up and operate conventional machine tools and modern machining and turning centers. The program provides experience in using computers to program modern computer numerical controlled (CNC) machines.

Most people take breathing for granted. It's second nature, an involuntary reflex. But for the thousands of Americans who suffer from breathing problems, each breath is a major accomplishment. Those people include patients with chronic lung problems, such as asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema, but they also include heart attack and accident victims; premature infants; and people with cystic fibrosis, lung cancer, or AIDS.

The Vocational Nursing program consists of Nurs 131, Nurs 132, and Nurs 233. This program is approved by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT). The courses are designed to prepare qualified men and women to practice Vocational Nursing. The program at Napa Valley College is a patient-centered course operated in cooperation with community hospitals. The regular Vocational Nursing Program has been extended to 23 months to accommodate the working student. The class meets two full days per week (Thursdays and Fridays). A new session will begin in the Spring, every 2 years. The college grants a certificate in Vocational Nursing after completion of the program, and the student is eligible to take the examination for licensure. The academic subjects for both the Certificate and Associate in Science Degree are offered at NVC.

The Vocational Nursing program consists of Nurs 131, Nurs 132, and Nurs 233. This program is approved by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT). The courses are designed to prepare qualified men and women to practice Vocational Nursing. The program at Napa Valley College is a patient-centered course operated in cooperation with community hospitals. The regular Vocational Nursing Program has been extended to 23 months to accommodate the working student. The class meets two full days per week (Thursdays and Fridays). A new session will begin in the Spring, every 2 years. The college grants a certificate in Vocational Nursing after completion of the program, and the student is eligible to take the examination for licensure. The academic subjects for both the Certificate and Associate in Science Degree are offered at NVC.

This certificate is designed to teach students how to develop complex websites. Students will learn how to utilize several different programs as well as learn the technical skills to help them succeed in this exciting field. (Note: Increases skills sets with existing courses.