Child Development

24 Total Units Needed for Certificate

Increased attention is being focused on the educational needs and potential of children, from birth through adolescence. Students trained in child development will have a direct impact on these children. As more parents enter the workforce and need early childhood programs, there is a growing need for trained men and women who have a sound understanding of the social, emotional, physical, cognitive and creative needs of children. Employment opportunities include jobs in privately and publicly funded child care programs, family child care, and school age programs. The Child Development Program provides the twelve units required by the State of California for a Child Development Permit, as well as degree, transfer and certificate classes.

Child Development, Early Childhood  - Special Education Option II

26 Total Units Needed for Certificate

Current legislation has mandated that young children with special needs, who are high risk or disabled, be served starting at birth in natural environments.  Teachers and practitioners who work in Early Childhood Education and Care Giving settings require training and experience with specific course work related to Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education.

The Early Childhood Special Education Option provides the twelve units required by the State of California for private day care centers and the twenty-four units required by the State for a Child Development Permit, as well as degree, transfer and certificate classes.

Family Child Care Mentor Training

2 Total Units Needed for Certificate

This skill certificate prepares the student to work with adults in a family child care home. Training includes communication, staff development, licensing requirements and regulations. Professionalism is stressed. This certificate provides the mandatory training required for applications to the Family Child Care Mentor Program that provides a financial stipend.  

Fashion Design

20 Total Units Needed for Certificate

The glamour world of fashion design is a growing industry. California is number two in the nation when it comes to the clothing industry. Millions of people are involved in fashion production through designing, manufacturing advertising and marketing.  Americans spend more than $82 billion on clothing each year.  Over 30,000 new jobs have been created in the California apparel industry in a ten year period, and this trend is expected to continue.

The fashion design option will teach you how to design and create for this growing industry or in your own business. Career opportunities include fashion designer, fashion illustrator, pattern drafter, pattern grader, sample maker, production manager, shipping manager, manufacturer's sales representative, dressmaker and alterations.

Fashion Merchandising

19  Total Units Needed for Certificate

Apparel is California's number two industry. Millions of people are employed in fashion production designing, manufacturing, advertising, and marketing. Career opportunities in fashion merchandising include retail sales, buyer and manager, fashion coordinator, fashion consultant, display specialist, public relations, teacher, plus related opportunities such as fashion journalism, advertising, and manufacturer's sales representative.

Food Service, Advanced Skills

21  Total Units Needed for Certificate

This certificate offers advanced preparation for a career in the food service industry. Coursework is appropriate to transfer to a Culinary or similar school. Work experience in a good service facility is part of this certificate program (facilities include but are not limited to: restaurants, hospitals, schools, day-care centers for the young and the elderly and other commercial food facilities.) WorkKeys assessment will be done upon entry and exit from the certificate program. 

Food Service, Basic Skills

8 Total Units Needed for Certificate

This certificate offers students an introduction to the basic skills necessary for a job in the food service industry. The student will also have essential sanitation and safety knowledge for preparing and serving food to the public.

Food Service, Intermediate Skills

14   Total Units Needed for Certificate

This certificate offers training in intermediate skills necessary for a job in the food service industry. Hands-on food preparation experience is part of this certificate. The student will also have essential sanitation and safety knowledge for preparing and serving food to the public.