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This program prepares students for a career in the criminal justice system or private security services. The program will give students general knowledge and skills in theory, principles, and techniques of law enforcement agencies and private security services.

This program prepares students with the general knowledge and skills required for a career in municipal and county law enforcement as a sworn peace officer.

The Basic Police Academy Certificate of Achievement is a series of courses which when combined satisfy mandated training requirements for a California Basic Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) certificate. The program is certified and prepares the student for work as a law enforcement officer in the State of California.

This program prepares students for a career in the criminal justice system or private security services. The program will give students general knowledge and skills in theory, principles, and techniques of law enforcement agencies and private security services.

This program prepares students for a career in the public or private sector providing general knowledge and skills in theory, principles, and techniques of forensic science and investigation in the criminal justice system.

This program includes a selection of courses that provides academic preparation to individuals for a career in working with
families in an early childhood environment. The program will give students general knowledge and skills in theory, principles,
and techniques for working with young children and families. The 27.5 units listed in this section enable students to complete
a Child and Family Services Certificate. Students also have the option to earn an Associate in Science Degree in Child
Development by completing 27.5 units for this Certificate and the General Education courses required by the college.

This program includes a selection of courses that provides academic preparation to individuals for a career in working with
families in an early childhood environment. The program will give students general knowledge and skills in theory, principles,
and techniques for working with young children and families. The 27.5 units listed in this section enable students to complete
a Child and Family Services Certificate. Students also have the option to earn an Associate in Science Degree in Child
Development by completing 27.5 units for this Certificate and the General Education courses required by the college.

This program includes a selection of courses that provides academic preparation to individuals for a career as a director or site
supervisor in an early childhood setting. The program will give students general knowledge and skills in theory, principles, and
techniques for working in an administrative position. The 40 units listed in this section enable students to complete an Early
Childhood Administration Certificate.

This program includes a selection of courses that provides academic preparation to individuals for a career as a director or site
supervisor in an early childhood setting. The program will give students general knowledge and skills in theory, principles, and
techniques for working in an administrative position. The 40 units listed in this section enable students to complete an Early
Childhood Administration Certificate.

This program includes a selection of courses that provide academic preparation for a teaching career working with typically
developing children and children with disabilities (birth to 5 years) in inclusive settings. This program will give students general
knowledge and skills in theory, principles, and techniques for work in inclusive settings. The 39 units listed in this section enable
students to complete an Early Inclusion Master Teacher Certificate of Achievement.

This program includes a selection of courses that provide academic preparation for a teaching career working with typically
developing children and children with disabilities (birth to 5 years) in inclusive settings. This program will give students general
knowledge and skills in theory, principles, and techniques for work in inclusive settings. The 39 units listed in this section enable
students to complete an Early Inclusion Master Teacher Certificate of Achievement.

This program includes a selection of courses that provides academic preparation to individuals for a teaching career to work
with infants and toddlers (birth to 36 months) in early childhood settings. The program will give students the general knowledge
and skills in theory, principles, and techniques for this specialized group of children. The 39 units listed in this section enable
students to complete an Infant/Toddler Master Teacher Certificate

This program includes a selection of courses that provides academic preparation to individuals for a teaching career to work
with infants and toddlers (birth to 36 months) in early childhood settings. The program will give students the general knowledge
and skills in theory, principles, and techniques for this specialized group of children. The 39 units listed in this section enable
students to complete an Infant/Toddler Master Teacher Certificate

This program includes a selection of courses that provides academic preparation to individuals for a career as a preschool
teacher in an early childhood setting. The program will give students general knowledge and skills in theory, principles, and
techniques for working with young children ages three to six. The 39 units listed in this section enable students to complete a
Preschool Master Teacher Certificate.

This program includes a selection of courses that provides academic preparation to individuals for a career as a preschool
teacher in an early childhood setting. The program will give students general knowledge and skills in theory, principles, and
techniques for working with young children ages three to six. The 39 units listed in this section enable students to complete a
Preschool Master Teacher Certificate.

This program includes a selection of courses that provides academic preparation to individuals for a career as a preschool
teacher in an early childhood setting. The program will give students general knowledge and skills in theory, principles, and
techniques for working with young children ages three to six. The 28 units listed in this section enable students to complete a
Child Development Teacher Certificate

This program includes a selection of courses that provides academic preparation to individuals for a career as a preschool
teacher in an early childhood setting. The program will give students general knowledge and skills in theory, principles, and
techniques for working with young children ages three to six. The 28 units listed in this section enable students to complete a
Child Development Teacher Certificate

This program includes a selection of courses that provides academic preparation to individuals for a career in the field of child
development. The program will give students general knowledge and skills in theory, principles, and techniques for working with
young children in an entry level position.

This program includes a selection of courses that provides academic preparation to individuals for a career working with
school age children in before and after school and enrichment programs. The program will give students general knowledge
and skills in theory, principles, and techniques for working with school age children in an entry level position.

We offer degree and certificate programs in Fire Technology-General and Fire Technology-Emergency Management, as well as a Basic Fire Fighter I Academy and the North County Regional Fire Fighter Test. Please scroll through the drop-down menu on this page for more information about our programs.

Prepares students for a career in fire suppression, fire prevention and/or fire protection. Discipline: Fire Technology (FIRE). Fire academy completion from outside institutions is not recognized by Palomar College for elective credits.

Prepares students for a career in fire suppression, fire prevention and/or fire protection. Discipline: Fire Technology (FIRE). Fire academy completion from outside institutions is not recognized by Palomar College for elective credits.

We also offer the following classes:
Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)
Paramedic Program:
ACLS
PEPP
PHTLS
Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)
Paramedic Accreditation workshops
RN to Paramedic Challenge (subject to field availability)
EMT Refresher Course
EMT Protocol Update Course (as needed)

For students who are interested in working within the legal field. This certificate
program prepares the student for entry-level legal work, or enhances the skills
of those students already working in law offices, corporations, the courts, or
government agencies.

Students who wish to double major at UCSD will be afforded maximum flexibility in the selection of elective courses. The Legal Studies A.A. degree also provides preparation for transfer to a university or the UCSD Extension Paralegal Certificate Program. Students should seek early advising for transfer. See the following Palomar College and UCSD Legal Studies Articulation Agreement.

The PSS Certificate consists of nine (9) courses in the behavioral sciences, including introductory courses in psychology and sociology, more advanced topics such as abnormal behavior and learning principles, courses in counseling and communication skills, and supervised field experience internship courses that provide opportunities to work in human services agencies and social service organizations.

Palomar College offers an AA Degree in Psychological and Social Services (PSS). The AA Degree Major in PSS requires the same 9 courses as the Certificate of Achievement above. In addition, the Associate in Arts degree requires completion of a minimum of sixty (60) degree-applicable semester units to include the district requirements and general education requirements listed below.

Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and hands-on learning skills in the air conditioning and refrigeration industry. Applications of theory, principles and techniques will include system components and their interrelated functions, safety, procedures, tools, and equipment. Proper testing and evaluation skills to trouble shoot and perform repairs as required. The program also provides retraining and upgrading of skills for maintenance technicians, including EPA certification.

Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and hands-on learning skills in the air conditioning and refrigeration industry. Applications of theory, principles and techniques will include system components and their interrelated functions, safety, procedures, tools, and equipment. Proper testing and evaluation skills to trouble shoot and perform repairs as required. The program also provides retraining and upgrading of skills for maintenance technicians, including EPA certification.

Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and hands-on learning skills in the air conditioning and refrigeration industry. Applications of theory, principles and techniques will include system components and their interrelated functions, safety, procedures, tools, and equipment. Proper testing and evaluation skills to trouble shoot and perform repairs as required. The program also provides retraining and upgrading of skills for maintenance technicians, including EPA certification.

In direct alignment with Palomar College’s mission statement, the Architecture Department is committed and focused on being the leading provider of education to influence positive change and excellence in the built and natural environments. We celebrate diversity in cultures, beliefs, abilities and needs. We foster a culture of integrity, professional practices, ethical behavior, environmental responsibility and global sustainability. Our instructors will educate, nurture, and inspire our creative-minded architectural and design students immersing them in a culture of professional practices designed to evoke passion and inspiration in the pursuit of their professional goals. Our curriculum is inclusive of individuals pursuing educational enrichment, career and technical training and re-training, certificates of achievement, associate degrees, and transfer-readiness to private schools and universities. We equip students with the skills and confidence necessary to become engaging leaders of change in society while living respectfully and responsibly in a global society.

In direct alignment with Palomar College’s mission statement, the Architecture Department is committed and focused on being the leading provider of education to influence positive change and excellence in the built and natural environments. We celebrate diversity in cultures, beliefs, abilities and needs. We foster a culture of integrity, professional practices, ethical behavior, environmental responsibility and global sustainability. Our instructors will educate, nurture, and inspire our creative-minded architectural and design students immersing them in a culture of professional practices designed to evoke passion and inspiration in the pursuit of their professional goals. Our curriculum is inclusive of individuals pursuing educational enrichment, career and technical training and re-training, certificates of achievement, associate degrees, and transfer-readiness to private schools and universities. We equip students with the skills and confidence necessary to become engaging leaders of change in society while living respectfully and responsibly in a global society.

Drafting Technology offers AS Degrees, Certificates and Retraining for individuals interesting in creating a bright future. Our classes are scheduled in the morning, afternoon and evenings to fit your busy schedule utilizing the latest releases of AutoCAD, MasterCAM, SolidWorks and 3D Studio Max. Classes are hands-on, challenging and fun. If you have an interest in mechanical design, engineering, machining or animation, we encourage you take a look at the classes we have to offer. Whether you are changing careers, upgrading your skills, or transferring to a four year college, our classes offer state of the art equipment and software to meet your needs. What are you waiting for? An idea is just that, an idea, until you get it down on paper. Be the next great designer or be the first, but get the best drafting education available at Palomar College.

Drafting Technology offers AS Degrees, Certificates and Retraining for individuals interesting in creating a bright future. Our classes are scheduled in the morning, afternoon and evenings to fit your busy schedule utilizing the latest releases of AutoCAD, MasterCAM, SolidWorks and 3D Studio Max. Classes are hands-on, challenging and fun. If you have an interest in mechanical design, engineering, machining or animation, we encourage you take a look at the classes we have to offer. Whether you are changing careers, upgrading your skills, or transferring to a four year college, our classes offer state of the art equipment and software to meet your needs. What are you waiting for? An idea is just that, an idea, until you get it down on paper. Be the next great designer or be the first, but get the best drafting education available at Palomar College.

Drafting Technology offers AS Degrees, Certificates and Retraining for individuals interesting in creating a bright future. Our classes are scheduled in the morning, afternoon and evenings to fit your busy schedule utilizing the latest releases of AutoCAD, MasterCAM, SolidWorks and 3D Studio Max. Classes are hands-on, challenging and fun. If you have an interest in mechanical design, engineering, machining or animation, we encourage you take a look at the classes we have to offer. Whether you are changing careers, upgrading your skills, or transferring to a four year college, our classes offer state of the art equipment and software to meet your needs. What are you waiting for? An idea is just that, an idea, until you get it down on paper. Be the next great designer or be the first, but get the best drafting education available at Palomar College.

Drafting Technology offers AS Degrees, Certificates and Retraining for individuals interesting in creating a bright future. Our classes are scheduled in the morning, afternoon and evenings to fit your busy schedule utilizing the latest releases of AutoCAD, MasterCAM, SolidWorks and 3D Studio Max. Classes are hands-on, challenging and fun. If you have an interest in mechanical design, engineering, machining or animation, we encourage you take a look at the classes we have to offer. Whether you are changing careers, upgrading your skills, or transferring to a four year college, our classes offer state of the art equipment and software to meet your needs. What are you waiting for? An idea is just that, an idea, until you get it down on paper. Be the next great designer or be the first, but get the best drafting education available at Palomar College.

Drafting Technology offers AS Degrees, Certificates and Retraining for individuals interesting in creating a bright future. Our classes are scheduled in the morning, afternoon and evenings to fit your busy schedule utilizing the latest releases of AutoCAD, MasterCAM, SolidWorks and 3D Studio Max. Classes are hands-on, challenging and fun. If you have an interest in mechanical design, engineering, machining or animation, we encourage you take a look at the classes we have to offer. Whether you are changing careers, upgrading your skills, or transferring to a four year college, our classes offer state of the art equipment and software to meet your needs. What are you waiting for? An idea is just that, an idea, until you get it down on paper. Be the next great designer or be the first, but get the best drafting education available at Palomar College.

Drafting Technology offers AS Degrees, Certificates and Retraining for individuals interesting in creating a bright future. Our classes are scheduled in the morning, afternoon and evenings to fit your busy schedule utilizing the latest releases of AutoCAD, MasterCAM, SolidWorks and 3D Studio Max. Classes are hands-on, challenging and fun. If you have an interest in mechanical design, engineering, machining or animation, we encourage you take a look at the classes we have to offer. Whether you are changing careers, upgrading your skills, or transferring to a four year college, our classes offer state of the art equipment and software to meet your needs. What are you waiting for? An idea is just that, an idea, until you get it down on paper. Be the next great designer or be the first, but get the best drafting education available at Palomar College.

Drafting Technology offers AS Degrees, Certificates and Retraining for individuals interesting in creating a bright future. Our classes are scheduled in the morning, afternoon and evenings to fit your busy schedule utilizing the latest releases of AutoCAD, MasterCAM, SolidWorks and 3D Studio Max. Classes are hands-on, challenging and fun. If you have an interest in mechanical design, engineering, machining or animation, we encourage you take a look at the classes we have to offer. Whether you are changing careers, upgrading your skills, or transferring to a four year college, our classes offer state of the art equipment and software to meet your needs. What are you waiting for? An idea is just that, an idea, until you get it down on paper. Be the next great designer or be the first, but get the best drafting education available at Palomar College.

Drafting Technology offers AS Degrees, Certificates and Retraining for individuals interesting in creating a bright future. Our classes are scheduled in the morning, afternoon and evenings to fit your busy schedule utilizing the latest releases of AutoCAD, MasterCAM, SolidWorks and 3D Studio Max. Classes are hands-on, challenging and fun. If you have an interest in mechanical design, engineering, machining or animation, we encourage you take a look at the classes we have to offer. Whether you are changing careers, upgrading your skills, or transferring to a four year college, our classes offer state of the art equipment and software to meet your needs. What are you waiting for? An idea is just that, an idea, until you get it down on paper. Be the next great designer or be the first, but get the best drafting education available at Palomar College.

The mission of the Diesel Technology Program is to educate and prepare the Diesel Technicians of the future with the latest technologies and basic soft skills that the Diesel industry now requires. We achieve this mission by maintaining committed highly trained staff and dynamic private and public partnerships with Local, State and National entities. We work to empower our graduates to make successful career and life choices that improve their lives, their communities, and the economy.

Provides the skills necessary for entry-level employment as a gas metal arc welder/flux cored arc welder.

Introdution to GTAW, GMAW, and SMAW welding process with concentration
on GTAW. Basic math, print reading, and layout skills and knowllede will be taught
to prepare students for entry-level employment as a GTAW welder

Provides the skills necessary for entry-level employment as a shielded metal arc
welder.

Provides training for a career in the field of welding. Following the study of basic
welding processes, the student may elect to concentrate in one or more of the
basic welding processes and to prepare for the industrial certification test.

Provides training for a career in the field of welding. Following the study of basic
welding processes, the student may elect to concentrate in one or more of the
basic welding processes and to prepare for the industrial certification test.

A five-year apprenticeship program. Inside Wiremen install conduit, electrical wiring, fixtures, and electrical devices inside commercial buildings and in a multitude of industrial settings.

A five-year apprenticeship program. The term “sheet metal” refers to any metal that can be formed into flat pieces of varying thicknesses. Using specialized tools, sheet metal workers cut, roll, bend, and shape these pieces to make a wide variety of objects such as ductwork, airplane wings, car bodies, refrigeration units, medical tables and storage units, building facades, steel sheets, tubing, and signs.

The high demand for skilled Auto Body Technicians will put you in the driver’s seat in this career field. If collision repair and refinishing sparks your interest or you have the passion to transform vehicles, Palomar College has the training for you! Our program instructors bring their real-world industry experience, industry partners and industry certifications to teach you the hands-on skills needed to reshape and restore a wide range of vehicles. The Palomar College curriculum is developed in close partnership with leading industry partners such as I-CAR, car manufacturers, insurance companies and employers. Palomar College Auto Body Program also uses the latest technologies and equipment in our state-of-the-art labs and classrooms. Visit us today!

The high demand for skilled Auto Body Technicians will put you in the driver’s seat in this career field. If collision repair and refinishing sparks your interest or you have the passion to transform vehicles, Palomar College has the training for you! Our program instructors bring their real-world industry experience, industry partners and industry certifications to teach you the hands-on skills needed to reshape and restore a wide range of vehicles. The Palomar College curriculum is developed in close partnership with leading industry partners such as I-CAR, car manufacturers, insurance companies and employers. Palomar College Auto Body Program also uses the latest technologies and equipment in our state-of-the-art labs and classrooms. Visit us today!

This program will prepare students for entry-level positions in all aspects of the Automotive Industry with an emphasis in drive-line repair.

This program will prepare students for entry-level positions in all aspects of the Automotive Industry with an emphasis in drive-line repair.

This program will prepare students for an entry-level position in the automotive collision repair industry.

This program will prepare students for an entry-level position in the automotive collision repair industry.

This program will prepare students for entry-level positions in all aspects of the Automotive Industry with an emphasis in drive-ability concerns.

This program will prepare students for entry-level positions in all aspects of the Automotive Industry with an emphasis in drive-ability concerns.

This program will prepare students for entry-level potions in all aspects of the Automotive Industry.

This program will prepare students for entry-level potions in all aspects of the Automotive Industry.

The mission of the Diesel Technology Program is to educate and prepare the Diesel Technicians of the future with the latest technologies and basic soft skills that the Diesel industry now requires. We achieve this mission by maintaining committed highly trained staff and dynamic private and public partnerships with Local, State and National entities. We work to empower our graduates to make successful career and life choices that improve their lives, their communities, and the economy.

This program prepares the student for employment in the field of Computer Networking. The focus is on developing skills in a combination of the fundamental and basic network technologies produced by Cisco. Specific learning outcomes include developing team dynamics in the following skills: Network Media Installa­tion, LAN and WAN Design, Network Management, Fundamentals of Networking Devices, Client Hardware Repair, Network Operating Systems Installation and Configuration, Networking Device Operating Systems, Installation and Configura­tion, Client Operating Systems Installation and Configuration, Network Security, Remote Access, Routing Principles and Configuration, and Maintaining a Corpo­rate Network.

This program prepares the student for employment in the field of Computer Networking. The focus is on developing skills in a combination of the fundamental and basic network technologies produced by Cisco. Specific learning outcomes include developing team dynamics in the following skills: Network Media Installa­tion, LAN and WAN Design, Network Management, Fundamentals of Networking Devices, Client Hardware Repair, Network Operating Systems Installation and Configuration, Networking Device Operating Systems, Installation and Configura­tion, Client Operating Systems Installation and Configuration, Network Security, Remote Access, Routing Principles and Configuration, and Maintaining a Corpo­rate Network.

This program prepares the student for employment in the field of Computer Networking. The focus is on developing skills in a combination of the network technologies produced by Microsoft. Specific learning outcomes include develop­ing team dynamics in the following skills: Network Media Installation, LAN and WAN Design, Network Management, Fundamentals of Networking Devices, Cli­ent Hardware Repair, Network Operating Systems Installation and Configuration, Networking Device Operating Systems, Installation and Configuration, Client Op­erating Systems Installation and Configuration, Network Security, Remote Access, Active Directory, Network Infrastructure, Exchange Server, Routing Principles and Configuration, and Maintaining a Corporate Network. Students will be pre­pared to take specific industry certification exams related to Microsoft, CompTia, and Security.

This program prepares the student for employment in the field of Computer Networking. The focus is on developing skills in a combination of the network technologies produced by Microsoft. Specific learning outcomes include develop­ing team dynamics in the following skills: Network Media Installation, LAN and WAN Design, Network Management, Fundamentals of Networking Devices, Cli­ent Hardware Repair, Network Operating Systems Installation and Configuration, Networking Device Operating Systems, Installation and Configuration, Client Op­erating Systems Installation and Configuration, Network Security, Remote Access, Active Directory, Network Infrastructure, Exchange Server, Routing Principles and Configuration, and Maintaining a Corporate Network. Students will be pre­pared to take specific industry certification exams related to Microsoft, CompTia, and Security.

Management Information Systems (MIS) is a series of courses that bind both business and technology to produce quality information for an organization. MIS professionals focus on the business side of Information Systems (IS). An MIS professional utilizes computer information to facilitate the decision-making of managers.

Management Information Systems (MIS) is a series of courses that bind both business and technology to produce quality information for an organization. MIS professionals focus on the business side of Information Systems (IS). An MIS professional utilizes computer information to facilitate the decision-making of managers.

Computer Science is the study and design of computer systems: both hardware and software. Computer scientists are primarily concerned with the design of algorithms, languages, hardware architectures, systems software, applications soft­ware and tools. Emphasis in the Computer Science program is placed on the abil­ity to solve problems and think independently. The program offers a foundation in data structures, computer architecture, software design, algorithms, programming languages, and object-oriented programming. See a Counselor for additional uni­versity transfer requirements in this major.

Computer Science is the study and design of computer systems: both hardware and software. Computer scientists are primarily concerned with the design of algorithms, languages, hardware architectures, systems software, applications soft­ware and tools. Emphasis in the Computer Science program is placed on the abil­ity to solve problems and think independently. The program offers a foundation in data structures, computer architecture, software design, algorithms, program­ming languages, and object-oriented programming. This program also introduces students to the video game industry, video game design and programming. See a Counselor for additional university transfer requirements in this major.

Computer Science is the study and design of computer systems: both hardware and software. Computer scientists are primarily concerned with the design of algorithms, languages, hardware architectures, systems software, applications soft­ware and tools. Emphasis in the Computer Science program is placed on the abil­ity to solve problems and think independently. The program offers a foundation in data structures, computer architecture, software design, algorithms, program­ming languages, and object-oriented programming. This program also introduces students to the video game industry, video game design and programming. See a Counselor for additional university transfer requirements in this major.

Computer Science is the study and design of computer systems: both hardware and software. Computer scientists are primarily concerned with the design of algorithms, languages, hardware architectures, systems software, applications soft­ware and tools. Emphasis in the Computer Science program is placed on the abil­ity to solve problems and think independently. The program offers a foundation in data structures, computer architecture, software design, algorithms, programming languages, and object-oriented programming. See a Counselor for additional uni­versity transfer requirements in this major.

Computer Information Systems (CIS): Data Analytics is a series of courses that bind both technology and business to produce quality information for an organization. CIS:Data Analytics emphasizes the technology skills to implement analytic solutions to enable educated decisions derived from data analysis of large data sets. Typical employment opportunities include data analyst, computer support specialist, user support specialist, database administrators, software testers and application development.

Computer Information Systems (CIS): Data Analytics is a series of courses that bind both technology and business to produce quality information for an organization. CIS:Data Analytics emphasizes the technology skills to implement analytic solutions to enable educated decisions derived from data analysis of large data sets. Typical employment opportunities include data analyst, computer support specialist, user support specialist, database administrators, software testers and application development.

This program prepares students for employment in information systems applica­tions development in business and industry. The focus is on developing skills in programming languages, Internet, spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, word processing, and database design. See a counselor for additional university transfer requirements in this major.

This program prepares students for employment in information systems applica­tions development in business and industry. The focus is on developing skills in programming languages, Internet, spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, word processing, and database design. See a counselor for additional university transfer requirements in this major.

As the vast web of global and local information networks grow, several skills and forms of literacy are becoming essential for anyone who wants to obtain the full benefits of the Communications Age. An individual’s ability to capitalize on the opportunities offered by interactive communications requires mastery of these information and communication proveniences:

· Navigational skills – The ability to move smoothly among arrays of autonomous and globally interconnected information, contacts, forums, and discussion groups in order to locate and connect to information and expertise from relevant sources.

· Information literacy – An understanding of which information is most useful, relevant, and reliable, as well as the ability to analyze, distill, integrate, compose, and classify information to create knowledge.

· Distribution skills – Frameworks for rethinking methods of packaging, presenting, providing access, and disseminating information and knowledge in this new medium.

· Communications literacy – Integrating new forms of information, knowledge, and message development into evolving patterns of organizational and interpersonal communication.

This certificate offers preparation skills for the above areas of emphasis involving the Internet.

As the vast web of global and local information networks grow, several skills and forms of literacy are becoming essential for anyone who wants to obtain the full benefits of the Communications Age. An individual’s ability to capitalize on the opportunities offered by interactive communications requires mastery of these information and communication proveniences:

· Navigational skills – The ability to move smoothly among arrays of autonomous and globally interconnected information, contacts, forums, and discussion groups in order to locate and connect to information and expertise from relevant sources.

· Information literacy – An understanding of which information is most useful, relevant, and reliable, as well as the ability to analyze, distill, integrate, compose, and classify information to create knowledge.

· Distribution skills – Frameworks for rethinking methods of packaging, presenting, providing access, and disseminating information and knowledge in this new medium.

· Communications literacy – Integrating new forms of information, knowledge, and message development into evolving patterns of organizational and interpersonal communication.

This certificate offers preparation skills for the above areas of emphasis involving the Internet.

Management Information Systems (MIS) is a series of courses that bind both business and technology to produce quality information for an organization. MIS professionals focus on the business side of Information Systems (IS). An MIS professional utilizes computer information to facilitate the decision-making of managers.

Management Information Systems (MIS) is a series of courses that bind both business and technology to produce quality information for an organization. MIS professionals focus on the business side of Information Systems (IS). An MIS professional utilizes computer information to facilitate the decision-making of managers.

The Video Game Developer certificate program introduces students to the video game industry, video game design and programming.

The Web Design and Development degree prepares students for entry level positions
as Web Technologists (or as Web Entrepreneurs) that can combine skills as Web page designers,
graphic content creators, and Web application developers.

The Web Design and Development degree prepares students for entry level positions
as Web Technologists (or as Web Entrepreneurs) that can combine skills as Web page designers,
graphic content creators, and Web application developers.

The Web Development Certificate of Achievement prepares students for entry level positions as Web Developers.

This program prepares students for a career in cybersecurity as a Cybersecurity Analyst. The program emphasizes competency in computer, network and application security for ensuring the security, confidentiality, integrity and availability of enterprise computing and information systems infrastructure. Students will develop skills in risk and vulnerability management as well as learn competencies in cyber defense and penetration testing strategies.

Management Information Systems (MIS) is a series of courses that bind both business and technology to produce quality information for an organization. MIS professionals focus on the business side of Information Systems (IS). An MIS professional utilizes computer information to facilitate the decision-making of managers.

Management Information Systems (MIS) is a series of courses that bind both business and technology to produce quality information for an organization. MIS professionals focus on the business side of Information Systems (IS). An MIS professional utilizes computer information to facilitate the decision-making of managers.

Computer Information Systems (CIS): Data Analytics is a series of courses that bind both technology and business to produce quality information for an organization. CIS:Data Analytics emphasizes the technology skills to implement analytic solutions to enable educated decisions derived from data analysis of large data sets. Typical employment opportunities include data analyst, computer support specialist, user support specialist, database administrators, software testers and application development.

Computer Information Systems (CIS): Data Analytics is a series of courses that bind both technology and business to produce quality information for an organization. CIS:Data Analytics emphasizes the technology skills to implement analytic solutions to enable educated decisions derived from data analysis of large data sets. Typical employment opportunities include data analyst, computer support specialist, user support specialist, database administrators, software testers and application development.

This program prepares students for employment in information systems applica­tions development in business and industry. The focus is on developing skills in programming languages, Internet, spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, word processing, and database design. See a counselor for additional university transfer requirements in this major.

This program prepares students for employment in information systems applica­tions development in business and industry. The focus is on developing skills in programming languages, Internet, spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, word processing, and database design. See a counselor for additional university transfer requirements in this major.

Management Information Systems (MIS) is a series of courses that bind both business and technology to produce quality information for an organization. MIS professionals focus on the business side of Information Systems (IS). An MIS professional utilizes computer information to facilitate the decision-making of managers.

Management Information Systems (MIS) is a series of courses that bind both business and technology to produce quality information for an organization. MIS professionals focus on the business side of Information Systems (IS). An MIS professional utilizes computer information to facilitate the decision-making of managers.

Contact the Dental Assisting Program for more information. 760-744-1150 ext. 2572

Contact the Dental Assisting Program for more information. 760-744-1150 ext. 2573

Contact the Dental Assisting Program for more information. 760-744-1150 ext. 2571

Prepares students for entry-level position as creator and processor of digital imagery. Layout and creative position in multimedia, internet publishing, digital video, publishing, photography, and motion graphics.

Prepares students for entry-level position as creator and processor of digital imagery. Layout and creative position in multimedia, internet publishing, digital video, publishing, photography, and motion graphics.

This certificate allows students to explore print, video and web with the opportunity to create their own branding and promotion. This also gives a strong graphic arts foundation for four year transfer.

This certificate allows students to explore print, video and web with the opportunity to create their own branding and promotion. This also gives a strong graphic arts foundation for four year transfer.

Prepares students with specific skills necessary for employment in the field of multimedia design and production. Students may choose an emphasis in either 3D modeling and animation, which emphasizes production skills and authoring systems, or multimedia design, which emphasizes content development and visual design of multimedia productions. Both areas of emphasis collaborate on an actual multimedia production.

Prepares students with specific skills necessary for employment in the field of multimedia design and production. Students may choose an emphasis in either 3D modeling and animation, which emphasizes production skills and authoring systems, or multimedia design, which emphasizes content development and visual design of multimedia productions. Both areas of emphasis collaborate on an actual multimedia production.

Sound Technician (AP SC) is a four-year apprenticeship program (see Inside Wireman “Electrician” and Sound Technician Programs). Students will work in the field during the day and attend class in the evenings. Each apprentice is paid for field work with regularly scheduled pay increases based on required work hours and completion of classroom instruction.

The Certificate of Proficiency will provide students with foundation math, reading, writing and computer skills needed to succeed in a technical occupation. This interdisciplinary program will incorporate curriculum from disciplines such as math, industrial technology, engineering, business and computer science. Upon completion of this program, students may potentially secure entry-level positions in technical fields while concurrently completing their Associate’s degree.

Real Estate Appraiser Trainee license is required of individuals who are to be employed as appraisers under the control and supervision of licensed or certified real estate appraisers. A license may be obtained by a person who does not immediately intend to be employed by an appraiser. However, no real estate appraisal activity may be performed unless the trainee is in the employ of a licensed or certified real estate appraiser.

To obtain a real estate broker license, you must first qualify for and pass a written Bureau of Real Estate examination.

To obtain a real estate broker license, you must first qualify for and pass a written Bureau of Real Estate examination.

A Real Estate Salesperson License is required of individuals who are to be employed as salespersons under the control and supervision of a licensed real estate broker. For more information on how to apply to the Salesperson exam go to the California Department of Consumer Affairs Bureau of Real Estate website.