Palo Verde College

The Child Development program is designed for students who are interested in working with young children as preschool teachers, daycare providers, and/or other child development careers. The Child Development program provides students with a background of knowledge and skills in child growth and development.

The Criminal Justice program provides students with the basic theroretical knowledge that will prepare them for a career in law enforcement or corrections. The program develops a high level of academic, personal, and professional competence demanded in a wide range of agencies.

The Criminal Justice program provides students with the basic theroretical knowledge that will prepare them for a career in law enforcement or corrections. The program develops a high level of academic, personal, and professional competence demanded in a wide range of agencies.

The Criminal Justice program provides students with the basic theroretical knowledge that will prepare them for a career in law enforcement or corrections. The program develops a high level of academic, personal, and professional competence demanded in a wide range of agencies.

The Automotive Technology program provides for entry level skills in the automotive field. The program is designed to impart in-depth technical skills as required in today's highly technical automotive field. Preparation for employment in the automotive and/or transportation trades, with upgrading and specialization skills for those currently employed will be stressed. Emphasizes practical experience in actual repairs under simulated shop conditions.

The Building Technology program provides students with a basic background in the management of construction projects. Students will find employment in the broad spectrum of opportunities available in the construction industry. The program also provides continuing education for those already employed as contractors, site superintendents, project managers, estimators, and other areas related to construction.

The program of studies in Welding Technology is designed to provide comprehensive occupational training in welding methods currently used in the welding fabrication industry. Students will be taught the manipulative skills and the technical knowledge required to operate oxyacetylene, shielded electric arc, MIG, TIG, and semiautomatic flame cutting. They will be prepared for certification as required by employment in the welding industry.

To meet the needs of successful computer science or computational science, this degree program integrates the study of computer applications and computer sciences. This degree program prepares the student for immediate entry into a vocational field related to computer programming and/or further study in computer science, or computational science.