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Computer Fundamentals for Business: Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted)
The Computer Fundamentals for Business Certificate program provides professional training in using common business applications and technology including common workplace technology terminology and usage techniques. Program includes hardware, Internet, virus protection, cloud technology, Microsoft Windows operating system, and Microsoft Office applications. This program prepares students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exams in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to earn industry recognized certifications.
First 8 Weeks
| BA 110
| Computer Keyboarding Skills
| 0.5 |
|---|
First 8 Weeks
| BA 179
| Microsoft Office
| 3 |
|---|
Second 8 Weeks
| BA 146
| Computer Fundamentals
| 1.5 |
|---|
Second 8 Weeks
| BA 147
| Microsoft Windows, OneDrive, & One Note
| 1.5 |
|---|
Second 8 Weeks
| BA 182
| Google Apps & Google Drive
| 2 |
|---|
Digital Publishing: Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted)
The Digital Publishing program is designed to professionally train students in all aspects of designing and publishing print, web, and social media business projects based on current business industry standards and technology. Instruction includes digital graphics, web design, page layout, typography, export file formats, proper file setup, integration of software tools, and professional design guidelines. This program prepares students for Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certification exams including Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Animate, After Effects, and Premiere Pro.
First 8 Weeks
| BA 164
| Adobe Photoshop
| 3
|
|---|
| Second 8 Weeks | BA 163
| Adobe Acrobat
| 3 |
|---|
BA 166
| Adobe Illustrator
| 3
|
BA 170
| Adobe InDesign
| 3 |
| First 8 Weeks |
BA 171
|
Adobe Premiere Pro
| 3 |
|---|
Second 8 Weeks
|
BA 169
|
Adobe Dreamweaver
| 3
|
BA 172
| Adobe After Effects
| 3 |
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Spanish / English Interpretation and Translation: Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted)
The Spanish / English Interpretation and Translation certificate program provides proper bilingual skills training by professional interpreters and translators. Learn about careers that employ bilingual skills and how to provide interpreting and translating services for a variety of industries including business, medical, education, government, and legal. Bilingual employment requires language proficiency in both Spanish and English (written and verbal), knowledge of industry terminology, technology skills for in-person and remote services, customer service skills, and an understanding cultural and social communication. Must be fluent in Spanish and English to successfully complete this program.
16 Weeks
| BA 130
| Intro to Spanish Bilingual Interpreting
| 3 |
|---|
16 Weeks
| BA 131
| Business Interpretation & Translation - Spanish/English
| 3 |
|---|
16 Weeks
| ENGL 101
or SPAN 101
| Freshman Composition
Elementary Spanish
| 4
5
|
|---|
16 Weeks
| BA 132
| Medical Interpretation & Translation - Spanish/English
| 3 |
|---|
16 Weeks
| BA 133
| Legal Interpretation & Translation - Spanish/English
| 3 |
|---|
16 Weeks
or Second 8 Weeks
| BA 179
or BA 163
| Microsoft Office
Adobe Acrobat
| 3
3
|
|---|
Second 8 Weeks
| BA 149
| Technology for Interpreters & Translators
| 1
|
|---|
Developmentally Appropriate Discipline & Behavior Guidance for the Young Child: Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted)
The Developmentally Appropriate Discipline & Behavior Guidance for the Young Child Certificate is designed for early childhood educators, teachers, parents, community stakeholders, and caregivers who work with children from birth to eight years of age. Based on current brain research, child development, and developmentally appropriate practices, this certificate provides a foundation for developmentally appropriate discipline and guidance practices for young children. The certificate curriculum integrates all domains of learning (social, emotional, physical, cultural and cognitive) and aligns to research based teaching strategies and practices in the discipline and guidance of young children. This certification program has been specifically designed for the adult learner who desires to positively change the lives of children through developmentally appropriate teaching, discipline and guidance practices in the classroom.
First 8 Weeks
| CDEV 107
| Child Growth & Development
| 3
|
|---|
Second 8 Weeks
| CDEV 229
| Brain Development & Learning
| 2
|
|---|
16 Weeks
| CDEV 297
| Analyzing & Applying Teacher Strategies in the Classroom | 3 |
|---|
First 8 Weeks
| CDEV 230
| Child Guidance & Classroom Management
| 2 |
|---|
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Early Childhood Assistant Teacher: Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted)
This Early Childhood Assistant Teacher Certificate is the first step to building a career working with children and families. Introductory coursework will provide students with knowledge about the comprehensive development of young children. Students will have the opportunity to observe preschool children and learn about the important resources available to children and families. This certificate is available for early childhood educators, parents, administrators and health care professionals. These courses and requirements will also qualify students to apply for the California Assistant Teacher Permit, which is used in federal and state early childhood programs as well as licensing regulations for private and faith based programs. After completing this certificate, students should consider completing the general education requirements for the AA Degree in Child Development with an Emphasis in Preschool-Age Care and
Development.
First 8 Weeks
| CDEV 107
| Child Growth & Development
| 3 |
|---|
First 8 Weeks
| CDEV 110
| Child, Family & Community
| 3 |
|---|
Second 8 Weeks
| CDEV 108
| Observation & Assessment for Early Learning & Development
| 3 |
|---|
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STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) for Early Childhood Educators (Hybrid): Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted)
The purpose of the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) Certificate for Early Childhood Educators is to empower teachers to employ a project-based learning approach that crosses all of these disciplines in solving everyday problems. This approach aligns with Common Core Standards and has been shown to engage students and allow them to use both left and right- brained thinking in the same exercise. This certificate provides a strong researched-based curricular foundation with immediate practical classroom applications. Additionally, the STEAM certificate can be used towards earning professional growth hours for the child development permit.
| CDEV 214
(Hybrid)
| Creative Art Experiences for Children | 2
|
|---|
| CDEV 232
(Hybrid)
| Math and Science Methods for Early Learning Environments | 2
|
|---|
| CDEV 200 | Introduction to Technology in Early Childhood Education | 2 |
|---|
| CDEV 229 | Brain Development and Learning | 2 |
|---|
| CDEV 231 | Developing Language and Literacy in Young Children | 3 |
|---|
| CDEV 210
(Hybrid)
| Creative Music Experiences for Young Children
| 2
|
|---|
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Support for Students with Special Needs: Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted)
The Support for Students with Special Needs Certificate is designed to prepare students with knowledge, skills, and resources to address the diverse needs of children and adolescents with special needs. Students are offered intervention strategies, adaptive curriculum, and tools to both support and empower educators and families in both natural and/or inclusive education settings.
First 8 Weeks
| CDEV 205
| Introduction to Children with Special Needs
| 3 |
|---|
Second 8 Weeks
|
|---|
CDEV 206
| Curriculum and Intervention Strategies
| 3
|
First 8 Weeks
| CDEV 207
| Supporting and Empowering Families of Childhood with Special Needs
| 3
|
|---|
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Trauma-Informed Practices in Education: Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted)
The Trauma Informed Practices in Education Certificate is designed to prepare students to support and promote social-emotional competence in young children. Students acquire knowledge to integrate developmentally appropriate cognitive and social-emotional support strategies and skills to meet children’s diverse mental health needs. They are taught culturally responsive behavior and discipline techniques, practical prevention and intervention strategies, and brain appropriate curriculum. Students will identify mental health community resources to help create and build respectful, reciprocal relationships that support children’s mental health and the families they serve.
First 8 Weeks
| CDEV 221
| Living & Teaching in a Diverse Society
| 3 |
|---|
Second 8 Weeks
| CDEV 229
| Developing & Learning
| 2 |
|---|
16 Weeks
| CDEV 297
| Analyzing & Applying Teacher Strategies in the Classroom | 3 |
|---|
First 8 Weeks
| CDEV 230
| Child Guidance & Classroom Management
| 2 |
|---|
8 Weeks or
12 Weeks
|
CDEV 220
|
The Child as a Victim
|
3 |
|---|
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Digital Media Arts - Production Artist: Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted)
The Production Artist certificate reflects the rapidly changing industry skills for entry into the broad field of graphic design. Graduates of this program will find entry into the profession at various levels, with employment opportunities in the fields of advertising, graphic design, social media, printing industry, and e-commerce. Skills developed include options in digital print and media design.
| First 8 Weeks | DM 195
| Introduction to Digital Media Arts
| 3 |
|---|
| DM 193
|
Motion Graphics with Adobe After Effects
| 3 |
|---|
| Second 8 Weeks | DM 164
| Web Design
| 3 |
|---|
First 8 Weeks
| DM 121A
| Fundamentals of Typography
| 3
|
|---|
| Second 8 Weeks |
|---|
DM 122
| Graphic Design I
| 3
|
| Summer | DM 162
| Digital Illustration I | 3 |
|---|
|
|---|
DM 168
| Agency Graphic Design Production
| 3 |
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Digital Media Arts-UX Design: Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted)
The UX Design program is designed to address technical skills and creativity in the areas of digital imaging, online page layout, graphic principles of web design, responsive design and interactive design elements for multimedia presentation. Students have options for developing additional skills through work experience, business marketing, or computer programming.
| First 8 Weeks | DM 195
| Introduction to Digital Media Arts | 3 |
|---|
| Second 8 Weeks | DM 164 | Web Design | 3 |
|---|
| Second 8 Weeks | ENTR 105 | Social Media, Bootstrapping, & Market Validation | 2 |
|---|
| First 8 Weeks | DM 121A | Fundamentals of Typography | 3 |
|---|
Second 8 Weeks
| DM 122
| Graphic Design I | 3 |
|---|
16 Weeks
| DM 125
| Cooperative Work Experience-
Occupational
| 1 |
|---|
Summer
| DM 162
| Digital Illustration I | 3 |
|---|
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Digital Media Arts-Graphic Arts (CERT Unstranscripted)
An express (unstranscripted) certificate program introducing students to major components of Graphic Design and Digital Media. The program prepares students for entry-level positions in the field of graphic arts and design related office work. The courses in this certificate are required for the AA degrees in Graphic Design and Digital Media Arts.
First 8 Weeks
| DM 107
| History of Animation
| 3 |
|---|
First 8 Weeks
| DM 195
| Intro to Digital Media Arts
| 3 |
|---|
Second 8 Weeks
| DM 113
| Intro to Digital Media Design Principles
| 3 |
|---|
Second 8 Weeks
| DM 121A
| Fundamentals of Typography
| 3 |
|---|
Fashion Assistant (CERT Untranscripted)
This certificate curriculum is designed to prepare students for entry level design assistant positions in the apparel industry. All classes offer sections available online.
| 16 Weeks | FDM 104 | Textile Fibers and Fabrics | 3 |
|---|
| Second 8 Weeks | FDM 105A
| Beginning Sewing | 3 |
|---|
| 16 Weeks | FDM 111A | Fashion Illustration Techniques | 3 |
|---|
| 16 Weeks | FDM 100 | Introduction to Fashion | 3 |
|---|
| 16 Weeks | FDM 215 | Computer Fashion Illustration | 3 |
|---|
| 16 Weeks | FDM 299 | Cooperative Work Experience Education | 1 |
|---|
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Legal Office Interpreting – Spanish: Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted)
The certificate of achievement curriculum for Legal Office Interpreting Spanish is designed to prepare the student for employment in a legal setting interpreting Spanish to English and English to Spanish. Students will be prepared for employment in law offices, court reporting services and the courts, both on the State and Federal level. Students will have a basic understanding of legal terminology, ethics and legal procedures.Upon successful completion of the program, students will:Understand the Ethics and regulations of the legal profession in California by completing LAW 100 or PARA 100 and PARA 121. Students will understand basic terminology used in the law office and courts by completing the LAW 110.
| 16 Weeks | LAW 058
or BA 133
| Legal Interpreting and Translation Spanish/English
Legal Interpreting and Translation Spanish/English
| 3
3
|
|---|
| 16 Weeks | LAW 121
or PARA 121
| Legal Ethical Reasoning
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
| 3
2
|
|---|
| 16 Weeks | LAW 100
or PARA 100
| Introduction to Legal Studies
The Paralegal Profession
| 3
3
|
|---|
| Second 8 Weeks | LAW 110 | Legal Terminology | 2 |
|---|
| 16 Weeks | PARA 105
or PARA 299
or LAW 299
| Cooperative Work Experience
| 1-4 |
|---|
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Legal Office Technician: Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted)
This certificate program will prepare the student with technical office skills necessary for employment in a law office as an assistant to attorneys and paralegals. This program is not designed to prepare students for the practice of law, nor is it designed to meet the requirements of Business and Professions code section 5450 (Paralegal Qualifications).
| First 8 Weeks | BA 100
or BUS 222
or MGMT 122
| Business Writing Skills
Business Writing
Business Communications
| 3
3
3
|
|---|
| Second 8 Weeks | BA 163 | Adobe Acrobat | 3 |
|---|
| 16 Weeks | BA 179 | Introduction to MS Office | 3 |
|---|
| 16 Weeks | LAW 100
or PARA 100
| Introduction to Legal Studies
The Paralegal Profession
| 3
2
|
|---|
| Second 8 Weeks | LAW 110 | Legal Terminology | 2 |
|---|
| 16 Weeks | PARA 105
or PARA 299
or LAW 299
| Cooperative Work Experience
| 1-4 |
|---|
| First 8 Weeks | ACCT 035 | QuickBooks I | 2 |
|---|
Summer
| PARA 101 | Law Office Management | 2 |
|---|
| LAW 121
or PARA 121
| Legal Ethnical Reasoning
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
| 3
2
|
|---|
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Pathway to Law School: Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted)
Santa Ana College is one of a select group of community colleges chosen to participate in the Pathway to Law School Program (2+2+3). This program is sponsored by the California State Bar's Council on Access and Fairness (COAF) and the California Community College Chancellor's Office. This program is an unprecedented effort within California higher education to enhance opportunities and advancement in the legal profession for diverse populations, particularly those who have traditionally been underrepresented This program is designed to prepare students to successfully apply to law school. There are no specific requirements to enter the program, but students should have an interest in the law and a strong determination to succeed at Santa Ana College and earn a bachelor's degree.
For more information please visit the following websites:
sites.google.com/site/calbardream/or
DiscoverLaw.org. Any student who is interested in being part of the SAC Pathway to Law School Program, attending law school or receiving more information should attend one of our orientation sessions held prior to the start of each semester. Students can also request more information about the program from Professor Kristen Robinson at
Robinson_Kristen@sac.edu. (Participation in this program does not guarantee admission to any participating university or law school.) Any student with a goal to enter law school should complete the Pathway to Law School program. This program is recognized as part of the California State Bar and California Community College State Chancellor's office initiative "Pathway to Law School."
Students interested in a career in law should also complete their Associate's Degree in an academic major leading to transfer to a four-year institution. The Pathway to Law School certificate provides students with an opportunity to major in the subject of their choice while improving their abilities in areas that are associated with success in law school and the practice of law. Participation in this program does not guarantee admission to any participating university or law school. Not intended to prepare a student to be a paralegal per Business and Professional Code 6450. See
SAC Paralegal for more information.
| Second 8 Weeks | ENGL 101 | Freshman Composition | 4 |
|---|
| First 8 Weeks | HIST 120 | The U.S. to 1865 | 3 |
|---|
| First 8 Weeks | CMST 140 | Argumentation & Debate | 3 |
|---|
| Second 8 Weeks | BUS 105 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
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| Second 8 Weeks | ENGL 103 | Critical Thinking & Writing | 4 |
|---|
| 16 Weeks | POLT 101 | Intro to American Governments | 3 |
|---|
| First 8 Weeks | MATH 219 | Statistics & Probability | 4 |
|---|
| 16 Weeks | LAW 100
or PARA 100
| Intro to Legal Studies
The Paralegal Profession
| 3
3
|
|---|
Summer
| PARA 105
or PARA 299
or LAW 299
| Cooperative Work Experience
| 1-4
|
|---|
Summer
| LAW 121
or PARA 121
| Legal Ethical Reasoning
Ethics & Professional Responsibility
| 3
2
|
|---|
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Paralegal: Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted)
This American Bar Association (ABA) approved program is designed to prepare students to work as a Paralegal/ Legal Assistant as defined by section 6450 of the California Business and Professions Code, who are qualified by education, who either contracts with or is employed by an attorney, law firm, corporation, governmental agency, or other entity, and who performs substantial legal work under the direction and supervision of an active member of the State Bar of California,as defined in Section 6060, or an attorney practicing law in the federal courts of this state, that has been specifically delegated by the attorney to him or her. This program is not designed to prepare students for the practice of
law. Upon successful completion of the program students will be able to:
1. Make ethical decisions in the workplace Students will complete the PARA 121 Ethics class
• Students will incorporate ethical standards in the Law Office Management class through problem solving and discussion board discussions.
2. Understand legal concepts
• Students will demonstrate legal concepts in the legal specialty classes through examination and practical exercises.
• Students will draft law office memorandum and appellate briefs in the Advanced Legal writing class incorporating analysis of legal concepts.
3. Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Students will draft law office memorandum.
• Students will use proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Students will create client correspondence.
4. Be proficient in using legal technology
• Students will demonstrate the use of the Microsoft suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) in their completion of assignments.
• Students will complete assignments using legal specific software.
5. Have the tools necessary to obtain employment in their field of study in a timely manner.
All courses must be passed with a C grade or better with the exception of PARA 297, which is pass/no pass.
Paralegal Certificate (sac.para.ca) Specific General Education Requirements for the Certificate:
The ABA additionally specifies that a student must complete a minimum of 18 semester units of ABA approved general education courses from at least 3 disciplines in the areas of language and composition, mathematics, social science and behavioral sciences, natural sciences, humanities and the arts. This excludes courses in kinesiology, counseling, performing arts, accounting, computer science, technical writing, business mathematics, keyboarding, and business law. Students are urged to seek counseling prior to enrollment to insure that college general education choices satisfy this requirement. Major requirements for students seeking the certificate: Note: Students must complete the program within 5 years or repeat any legal specialty courses which were completed more than 5 years prior to graduation. Legal specialty courses subject to these requirements are marked with an asterisk (*).
16 Weeks
| PARA 100
| Law & Society
| 3 |
|---|
16 Weeks
| PARA 145
| Civil Litigation Overview*
| 4 |
|---|
16 Weeks
| PARA 246
| Legal Research & Analysis
| 4 |
|---|
4 Weeks
| PARA 121
| Legal Ethical Reasoning
| 3 |
|---|
16 Weeks
| PARA 101
| Law Office Management*
| 2 |
|---|
16 Weeks
| PARA 105
| Cooperative Work Experience Education
*(Required to earn a minimum of 2 units for this course)
| 1-4 |
|---|
16 Weeks
| PARA 146
| Tort Law & Alternative Dispute Resolution*
| 4 |
|---|
16 Weeks
| PARA 248
| Advanced Research & Analysis
| 3 |
|---|
8 Weeks
| PARA 120
| Computers in the Law Office*
| 4 |
|---|
8 Weeks
or 16 Weeks
| BUS 105
or LAW 105
| Legal Environment of Business
The Legal Environment of Business
| 3 3
|
|---|
16 Weeks
| PARA 150
| Legal Transaction
| 5 |
|---|
16 Weeks
| PARA 297
| The Professional Paralegal
| 2 |
|---|
Library Technology: Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted)
The certificate curriculum in library technology is designed to successfully prepare students for employment above the beginning clerk level as paraprofessionals in school, public, special, or academic libraries. Course content covers terminology, organization, procedures, standards, practices, and fieldwork. Entry-level positions are available in this field as library technical assistants, library assistants, library technicians and library media technicians. To receive a Certificate in Library Technology, a grade of "C," or better is required for each major course.
First 8 Weeks
| BA 179
| Introduction to Microsoft Office
| 3 |
|---|
| 16 Weeks | LIBR 101
| Introduction to Library Technology | 3
|
|---|
16 Weeks
|
LIBR 102
|
Information Sources for Paraprofessionals: Tools and Techniques
| 3 |
|---|
16 Weeks
|
LIBR 110
| Technical Services
| 3
|
|---|
16 Weeks
| LIBR 122
| Public Services
| 3 |
|---|
| 16 Weeks |
LIBR 053
| Library Internship
| 3 |
|---|
16 Weeks
|
LIBR 054
| Children's Library Services
| 3
|
|---|
American Sign Language: Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted)
The Certificate of Achievement in American Sign Language (ASL) is offered as preparation for developing linguistic competency in ASL and readiness for entering a formal Interpreter Training Program or as an added skill as a direct service provider: instructional assistant, social work, speech pathology, etc. The certificate indicates skill in the use of ASL for personal communication, knowledge of American Deaf Culture and an introductory awareness of Sign Language Interpreting and other professionals working within the American Deaf community.
First 8 Weeks
| ASL 110
| American Sign Language
| 4 |
|---|
First 8 Weeks
| ASL 116
| Introduction to Deaf Studies
| 3 |
|---|
| Second 8 Weeks | ASL 111
| American Sign Language II
| 4
|
|---|
Second 8 Weeks
| CDEV 107
or CDEV 205
| Child Growth & Development
Intro to Children with Special Needs
| 3
3
|
|---|
First 8 Weeks
|
ASL 210
| American Sign Language III
| 4
|
|---|
First 8 Weeks
| ASL 113
|
Introduction to Interpreting for the Deaf | 3
|
|---|
Second 8 Weeks
| ASL 114
|
Classifiers, Fingerspelling, and Numbering
| 3
|
|---|
Second 8 Weeks
|
ASL 211
| American Sign Language IV
| 4 |
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