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Agriculture Division (1)
1.01 Agricultural Business Management, AS
1. Use economic principles to analyze financial data to optimize production in an
agricultural business.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in public relations and business communications.
3. Employ learned principles through applications created for real world management
scenarios.
1.02 Agricultural Business Management, Certificate of Achievement
1. Use economic principles to analyze financial data to optimize production in an
agricultural business.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in public relations and business communications.
3. Employ learned principles through applications created for real world management
scenarios.
1.03 Agricultural Pest Management
Using industry standards, accurately apply fertilizer and chemicals for weed
management, crop production, and integrated pest management. *
1.04 Agriculture Power Equipment Technician, Skill Certificate
1. Perform diagnostic, parts schedule and repair.
2. Adjust, tune, measure and perform all diagnostic tests as prescribed by equipment
manufacture.
3. Ascertain and recommend and defend their recommendation of equipment needed for a
specific application.
1.05 Agricultural Science, Skill Certificate
1. Demonstrate the fundamental industry practices in food animal, horticulture and crop
production.
2. Demonstrate safe use and operation of farm equipment.
3. Produce business correspondence, financial management spreadsheets, and digital
presentations.
1.06 Agriculture Technology, AS
1. Produce a simple useful orthographic drawing for fabrication of an agriculture based
project.
2. Perform basic maintenance on agriculture equipment including tractors, forage
equipment, and tillage tools.
3. Produce industry quality welds using shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding,
and oxyfuel welding.
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1.07 Agriculture Technology, Certificate of Achievement
1. Produce a simple useful orthographic drawing for fabrication of an agriculture based
project.
2. Perform basic maintenance on agriculture equipment including tractors, forage
equipment, and tillage tools.
3. Produce industry quality welds using shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding,
and oxyfuel welding.
1.08 Agricultural Transportation, Skill Certificate
At the end of this program, students will be prepared to take their DMV Commercial
Driving test for a Class A license for use in high demand jobs in agriculture commodity.
1.09 Animal Science, AS
1. Incorporate hands-on production skills with sound economic principles to optimize
economic returns in a changing global economy.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of disease transmission as it applies to animal health and
human food safety.
3. Evaluate live animals and written performance data on livestock to select for optimum
returns or efficiencies as it applies to current market conditions.
1.10 Animal Science, Certificate of Achievement
1. Incorporate hands-on production skills with sound economic principles to optimize
economic returns in a changing global economy.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of disease transmission as it applies to animal health and
human food safety.
3. Evaluate live animals and written performance data on livestock to select for optimum
returns or efficiencies as it applies to current market conditions.
1.11 Dairy Food processing
Demonstrate the skills needed for entry level work in the dairy processing field.*
1.12 Dairy Science, AS
1. Demonstrate skills needed to successfully manage the modern dairy herd. Care of dairy
animals and selection of quality animals and other management skills needed for the
modern dairy herd shall be required.
2. Demonstrate the implementation of an effective reproductive management plan.
3. Evaluate a dairy cattle based upon their dairy characteristics for profitability and type.
1.13 Dairy Science, Certificate of Achievement
1. Demonstrate skills needed to successfully manage the modern dairy herd. Care of dairy
animals and selection of quality animals and other management skills needed for the
modern dairy herd shall be required.
2. Demonstrate the implementation of an effective reproductive management plan.
3. Evaluate a dairy cattle based upon their dairy characteristics for profitability and type.
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1.14 Equine Science, Skill Certificate
1. Identify basic equine veterinary care and production management principles.
2. Demonstrate basic equitation skills by using natural aids, proper balance and hands and
seat placement.
3. Use computer software to make business decisions in an equine enterprise scenario and
measure the risk in a volatile horse market.
1.15 Floral Technology, Certificate of Achievement
1. Identify, interpret, and evaluate the floral design techniques, materials, and product for a
fresh, silk or dried floral order, create a design to fit the order and calculate the cost and
profit margin for the ultimate retail sale
2. Identify, illustrate and prepare an interior floral design plan based upon oral interviews of
a homeowner.
3. Identify 20 commonly sold potted plants within the floral industry and describe the
appropriate care of the plants.
1.16 Landscape Design, Skill Certificate
1. Identify and classify plant material, describe its usage, and cultural practices.
2. Prepare appropriate growth media for propagation techniques and growing container
plant material.
3. Communicate with the public and colleagues using a variety of digital applications.
1.17 Landscape Management, AS
1. Exhibit safe and appropriate practices for the use of equipment and tools in the landscape.
2. Exhibit appropriate installation and cultural care practices for an aesthetically pleasing
landscape.
3. Communicate with the public and colleagues utilizing a variety of digital applications.
1.18 Landscape Management, Certificate of Achievement
1. Exhibit safe and appropriate practices for the use of equipment and tools in the landscape.
2. Exhibit appropriate installation and cultural care practices for an aesthetically pleasing
landscape.
3. Communicate with the public and colleagues utilizing a variety of digital applications.
1.19 Ornamental Horticulture, Certificate of Achievement
1. Identify and classify plant material, describe its usage, and cultural practices.
2. Prepare appropriate growth media for propagation techniques and growing container
plant material.
3. Communicate with the public and colleagues using a variety of digital applications.
1.20 Ornamental Horticulture, AS
1. Identify and classify plant material, describe its usage, and cultural practices.
2. Prepare appropriate growth media for propagation techniques and growing container
plant material.
3. Communicate with the public and colleagues using a variety of digital applications.
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1.21 Ornamental Horticulture: Retail Nursery Skills Option
1. Identify and classify plant material, describe its usage, and cultural practices.
2. Prepare appropriate growth media for propagation techniques and growing container
plant material.
3. Communicate with the public and colleagues using a variety of digital applications.
1.22 Plant Science, AS
1. Describe important modern cultural practices in leading crops which improve quality and
maximize yields.
2. Identify food and fiber crops in the San Joaquin Valley and their economic importance to
the local and state economy.
3. Understand the relationships between plant, soil, and water, and their impact on plant
health, nutrition and the environment.
1.23 Plant Science, Certificate of Achievement
1. Describe important modern cultural practices in leading crops which improve quality and
maximize yields.
2. Identify food and fiber crops in the San Joaquin Valley and their economic importance to
the local and state economy.
3. Understand the relationships between plant, soil, and water, and their impact on plant
health, nutrition and the environment.
1.24 Veterinary Technician, Skill Certificate
1. Properly restrain a dog for a physical examination.
2. Follow the steps of a fecal flotation exam and identify any parasites present via
microscopic examination.
3. Properly restrain and perform a nail trim on a cat.
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Business Division (2)
2.01 Accounting, AS
1. Accurately prepare an individual income tax return (Form 1040).
2. Show proficiency in financial statement analysis.
3. Accurately analyze, interpret, and record business transactions.
4. Accurately record and retrieve company financial transactions and statements in a
computerized bookkeeping program.
2.02 Accounting, Certificate of Achievement
1. Accurately prepare an individual income tax return (Form 1040).
2. Show proficiency in financial statement analysis.
3. Accurately analyze, interpret, and record business transactions.
4. Accurately record and retrieve company financial transactions and statements in a
computerized bookkeeping program.
2.03 Administrative Assistant, AS
Demonstrate competency in word processing, spreadsheets, and/or databases.
2.04 Administrative Assistant, Certificate of Achievement
Demonstrate competency in word processing, spreadsheets, and/or databases.
2.05 Banking, Certificate of Achievement*
Demonstrate competency in word processing, spreadsheets, data management systems
typical of financial institutions.
2.06 Bookkeeping, Certificate of Achievement*
1. Show proficiency in financial statement analysis.
2. Accurately analyze, interpret, and record business transactions.
3. Accurately record and retrieve company financial transactions and statements in a
computerized bookkeeping program.
2.07 Business, General AS
1. Evaluate an existing business and identify the business organization, key business
procedures relevant to a specific problem using appropriate technology.
2. Explain the functions of business financial operations and apply them to business
situations.
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2.08 Business, General, Certificate of Achievement
1. Evaluate an existing business and identify the business organization, key business
procedures relevant to a specific problem using appropriate technology.
2. Explain the functions of business financial operations and apply them to business
situations.
2.09 Computer and Information Systems, AS
1. At the end of this program, students will be able to apply basic computer hardware,
software, and information technology concepts and techniques to a variety of business
environments.
2. At the end of this program, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in applying
common business productivity software to business functions, including word processing,
spreadsheet, database and presentation applications.
2.10 Computer and Information Systems, Certificate of Achievement
1. At the end of this program, students will be able to apply basic computer hardware,
software, and information technology concepts and techniques to a variety of business
environments.
2. At the end of this program, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in applying
common business productivity software to business functions, including word processing,
spreadsheet, database and presentation applications.
2.11 Computer Applications, Certificate of Achievement
At the end of this program, students will be able to demonstrate competency in word
processing, spreadsheets, databases, and/or web development.
2.12 Computer Office Procedures, AS
1. Use appropriate office procedures as related to records information management,
telephone communications, and mail management.
2. Demonstrate appropriate critical thinking and human relations skills.
2.13 Computer Office Procedures, Certificate of Achievement
1. Use appropriate office procedures as related to records information management,
telephone communications, and mail management.
2. Demonstrate appropriate critical thinking and human relations skills.
2.14 Law Office Clerk/Receptionist, Skill Certificate
Accurately proofread and process law documents.*
2.15 Legal Secretary, Skill Certificate
1. Accurately draft basic legal documents.
2. Accurately proofread and process law documents.*
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2.16 Marketing Management, Certificate of Achievement
Demonstrate skill in planning and executing a marketing strategy through the
development of a comprehensive marketing plan.
2.17 Paralegal, AS
1. At the end of this program, students will be given a complex fact pattern in the Research
and Writing class and they will use the legal research program lexis.com to conduct legal
research and locate legal authority to draft and write a motion.
2. At the end of this program, students will be given a complex fact pattern in the Research
and Writing class and they will use the legal research program lexis.com as well as the
library resources available in the COS library to conduct legal research and locate legal
authority to draft and write an internal office memorandum of law.
2.18 Paralegal, Certificate of Achievement
1. At the end of this program, students will be given a complex fact pattern in the Research
and Writing class and they will use the legal research program lexis.com to conduct legal
research and locate legal authority to draft and write a motion.
2. At the end of this program, students will be given a complex fact pattern in the Research
and Writing class and they will use the legal research program lexis.com as well as the
library resources available in the COS library to conduct legal research and locate legal
authority to draft and write an internal office memorandum of law.
2.19 Real Estate
Demonstrate suitable ethical and professional behaviors in preparation for the California
Real Estate Agents License.*
2.20 Word Processing
Accurately word process business documents using appropriate communication and
English skills.*
2.21 Financial Record keeping (Active Spring 2014)
1. At the end of this program, students will demonstrate the ability to create and analyze the
financial statements of a business entity.
2. At the end of this program, students will use Excel to analyze the financial statements
showing various ratios such as Gross Margin, Return on Sales, Return on Equity, Current
Ratio, Debt-to-Equity Ratio, Debt-to-Asset Ratio, and Dividend Payout Ratio of a
business entity.
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Counseling Student Services (3)
3.01 Liberal Arts with an Area of Emphasis in Arts and Humanities, AA
1. Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate human esthetic expression by
applying knowledge of cultural and artistic differences.
2. Relate the impact of artistic creation to the development of modern civilization.
3.02 Liberal Arts with an Area of Emphasis in Communications, AA
1. Construct clear and precise arguments using appropriate analytic tools.
2. Relate the importance of logical thought to effective communication.
3. Apply interpersonal skills to enhance communication.
3.03 Liberal Arts with an Area of Emphasis in Health and Physical Education, AA
1. Evaluate behaviors that promote health and wellbeing.
2. Relate the impact of physical and mental health to living a fulfilling life.
3. Identify and appraise a variety of career paths within the field of health and nutrition.
3.04 Liberal Arts with an Area of Emphasis in Natural Science, AA
1. Apply the principles of the scientific method to problem solving and planning.
2. Describe the impact of humanity to the current state of the biosphere.
3. Demonstrate the use of mathematics in predicting physical phenomena.
3.05 Liberal Arts with an Area of Emphasis in Social Science, AA
1. Apply the principles of psychology to predict the behavior of a society.
2. Describe the role of human behavior in social organizations.
3. Apply the scientific method to problem solving in the social sciences.
3.06 Transfer Studies with an Area of Emphasis in Agriculture and Environmental Science, AA
1. Describe the importance of biological principles to the field of agriculture.
2. Explain the impact of urban growth on agricultural productivity.
3. Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate the importance of agroecological
sustainability.
3.07 Transfer Studies with an Area of Emphasis in Arts & Humanities, AA
1. Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate artistic expression in its various
manifestations.
2. Relate the role of cultural awareness in the development of a civil society.
3. Demonstrate interpersonal, verbal communication and written skills at the university
level.
3.08 Transfer Studies with an Area of Emphasis in Business, AA
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1. Demonstrate competency in the use of word processing and spreadsheet programs.
2. Explain the importance of small business to the local and regional economies.
3. Demonstrate interpersonal, verbal communication and written skills at the university
level.
3.09 Transfer Studies with an Area of Emphasis in Communication Studies, AA
1. Describe the importance of clear and precise expression in communication.
2. Apply appropriate organizational, research and delivery skills.
3. Demonstrate interpersonal, verbal communication and written skills at the university
level.
3.10 Transfer Studies with an Area of Emphasis in Elementary Teaching Preparation, AA
1. Plan, implement and assess various teaching methods.
2. Relate the impact of cognitive, social and emotional development in children to effective
instruction.
3. Demonstrate professional interpersonal, verbal communication and written skills.
3.11 Transfer Studies with an Area of Emphasis in Math and Science, AA
1. Apply the principles of mathematics to the process of scientific investigation.
2. Explain and apply quantitative reasoning.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of science and mathematical concepts relevant to inquiry
at the university level.
3.12 Transfer Studies with an Area of Emphasis in Social and Behavioral Sciences, AA
1. Apply the principles of sociology and psychology to explain human behavior.
2. Describe the role of socioeconomics in human development.
3. Demonstrate verbal and written expressions suitable to the university level.
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CFS Division (4)
4.01 Autism Competency, Skill Certificate*
Actively provide educational assistance to children with autism.
4.02 Child Development – Assistant, Skill Certificate (6 units)
1. Identify the major theories and/or principles of child development
2. Explain the requirements for CA Title 22 Licensing Regulations regarding health, safety,
nutrition and mandated reporting.
4.03 Child Development, AS
1. Identify and analyze the major theories and/or principles of child development.
2. Complete lab experience needed for employment in a licensed child care facility at an
approved site.
3. Explain the requirements for CA Title 22 Licensing Regulations regarding health, safety,
nutrition and mandated reporting law.
4.04 Child Development – Associate, Skill Certificate (12 units)
1. Identify the major theories and/or principles of child development.
2. Complete lab experience needed for employment in a licensed child care facility at an
approved site.
3. Explain the requirements for CA Title 22 Licensing Regulations regarding health, safety,
nutrition and the mandated reporting law.
4.05 Child Development – Special Education, Certificate of Achievement (26 units)
1. Identify and analyze the major theories and/or principles of child development.
2. Complete lab experience needed for employment in a licensed child care facility at an
approved site.
3. Explain the requirements for CA Title 22 Licensing Regulations regarding health, safety,
nutrition and mandated reporting law.
4. Correctly identify Public Laws 99-457 and 94-142 and the Americans with Disabilities
Act
4.06 Child Development – Teacher, Certificate of Achievement (24 units)
1. Identify and analyze the major theories and/or principles of child development.
2. Complete lab experience needed for employment in a licensed child care facility at an
approved site.
3. Explain the requirements for CA Title 22 Licensing Regulations regarding health, safety,
nutrition and mandated reporting law.
4.07 Consumer Family Studies AS
1. Identify and practice proper food safety and sanitation techniques
2. Use the proper equipment and apply the proper techniques in food preparation
3. Identify the developmental stages from infancy through adolescence and/or adulthood
examine and critically evaluate the major theories and principles of child development
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4. Use and evaluate different fabrics and fibers with respect to their application or end use.
5. Design recipes menus that consider the nutritional, visual appeal, food quality, and financial
concerns of the food service business
6. Evaluate multiple factors important to the apparel industry (i.e. materials, design, quality
standards, production methods, profit ability, end use, and consumer expectations to make
manufacturing and marketing decisions
7. Identify the major influences on the social development of children describe the impact of
diverse cultural, socioeconomic and lifestyle experiences on children and families
4.08 Fashion Design, AS
1. Apply elements and principles of design to the development, production, selection, and
evaluation of apparel and other textile products.
2. Evaluate different fabrics and fibers with respect to their application or end use.
3. Identify and appraise a variety of career paths within the fashion world.
4. Create and construct patterns and garments using appropriate technology and methods.
4.09 Fashion Design, Certificate of Achievement
1. Apply elements and principles of design to the development, production, selection, and
evaluation of apparel and other textile products.
2. Evaluate different fabrics and fibers with respect to their application or end use.
3. Identify and appraise a variety of career paths within the fashion world.
4. Create and construct patterns and garments using appropriate technology and methods.
4.10 Fashion Merchandizing, AS
1. Apply elements and principles of design to the development, production, selection, and
evaluation of apparel and other textile products.
2. Evaluate different fabrics and fibers with respect to their application or end use.
3. Identify and appraise a variety of career paths within the fashion world.
4. Apply interpersonal and communication skills to solve problems or create solutions within the
apparel industry.
5. Evaluate multiple factors important to the apparel industry (i.e. materials, design, quality
standards, production methods, profitability, end use, and consumer expectations) to make
manufacturing and marketing decisions.
4.11 Fashion Merchandizing, Certificate of Achievement
1. Apply elements and principles of design to the development, production, selection, and
evaluation of apparel and other textile products.
2. Evaluate different fabrics and fibers with respect to their application or end use.
3. Identify and appraise a variety of career paths within the fashion world.
4. Apply interpersonal and communication skills to solve problems or create solutions within the
apparel industry.
5. Evaluate multiple factors important to the apparel industry (i.e. materials, design, quality
standards, production methods, profitability, end use, and consumer expectations) to make
manufacturing and marketing decisions.
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4.12 Food Service – Advanced, Certificate of Achievement
1. Identify and practice proper food safety and sanitation techniques.
2. Use the proper equipment and apply the proper techniques in food preparation.
3. Make decisions in a variety of food service environments to overcome barriers to successful
food production
4. Create an entrée using culinary preparation techniques and following safety and sanitation
procedures in an organized time frame that meets culinary productivity and quality standards.
4.13 Food Service – Basic, Skill Certificate
1. Identify and practice proper food safety and sanitation techniques.
2. Use the proper equipment and apply the proper techniques in food preparation.
4.14 Food Service – Intermediate, Skill Certificate
1. Identify and practice proper food safety and sanitation techniques.
2. Use the proper equipment and apply the proper techniques in food preparation.
3. Make decisions in a variety of food service environments to overcome barriers to successful
food production.
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Fine Arts Division (5)
5.01 Art-Studio, AA
Understand the history of the creative experience and critique their artwork in
terms of design principles, application of media and portfolio development.
5.02 Commercial Art, Certificate of Achievement
Create images using both traditional and digital technology.
5.03 Commercial Music, Skill Certificate*
1. Create music using both analog and digital technology.
2. Record, produce and mix music in an efficient and competent manner.
5.04 Communication, AA-T
1. Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication.
2. Relate effective workplace communication strategies.
3. Apply organizational, research, and delivery skills.
4. Analyze a communicative event using appropriate theoretical frameworks.
5. Analyze and synthesize basic communication theories through reconstruction
oral and/or written communication.
5.05 Communication, AA
1. Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication.
2. Relate effective workplace communication strategies.
3. Apply organizational, research, and delivery skills.
4. Analyze a communicative event using appropriate theoretical frameworks.
5. Analyze and synthesize basic communication theories through reconstruction
oral and/or written communication.
5.06Communication, Skill Certificate
1. Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication.
2. Relate effective workplace communication strategies. *
5.07 Dramatic Arts-Acting, AA
1. The student will critically analyze the acting component of a publicly produced
production.
2. The student will apply historical context to a performance.
3. The student will synthesize interpretation of ideas with the
physical/psychological action in performance in front of an audience
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5.08 Dramatic Arts-Technical, AA
1. The student will apply historical context to a technical aspect of a production.
2. The student will critically analyze the technical component(s) of a publicly
produced production.
3. The student will synthesize implementation of physical, visual, and/or aural
elements within a production in front of an audience.
5.09 Music- Instrumentation, AA
1. Students will be able to discriminate historical differences in music styles. With
this knowledge students will be able to assess musical performances.
2. Students will be able to implement the concepts of musical theory and analyze
examples from a musical score.
3. Students will be able to interpret the musical score and perform with technical
accuracy, expression and artistry.
5.10 Music-Keyboard, AA
1. Students will be able to discriminate historical differences in music styles. With
this knowledge students will be able to assess musical performances.
2. Students will be able to implement the concepts of musical theory and analyze
examples from a musical score.
3. Students will be able to interpret the musical score and perform with technical
accuracy, expression and artistry.
5.11 Music-Theory/Composition, AA
1. Students will be able to discriminate historical differences in music styles. With
this knowledge students will be able to assess musical performances.
2. Students will be able to implement the concepts of musical theory and analyze
examples from a musical score.
3. Students will be able to interpret the musical score and perform with technical
accuracy, expression and artistry.
5.12 Music-Vocal Emphasis, AA
1. Students will be able to discriminate historical differences in music styles. With
this knowledge students will be able to assess musical performances.
2. Students will be able to implement the concepts of musical theory and analyze
examples from a musical score.
3. Students will be able to interpret the musical score and perform with technical
accuracy, expression and artistry.
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5.13 Art History AA
1. Students will read and write effectively, understand the history of the creative
experience and fundamentals in studio practices.
2. Students will be prepared to enter a four-year university as an Art History major
and will have the expertise to select an area of emphasis for further study.
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INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY (6)
6.01 Aeronautical and Aviation Technology, Certificate of Achievement
1. Student will demonstrate the ability to fly a rotorcraft helicopter and display satisfactory
knowledge of aviation theory, to commercial pilot standards as determined by the Federal
Aviation Administration.
2. Student will be able to operate a rotorcraft - helicopter, solely by reference to instruments and
display knowledge of instrument flight rules and regulations for issuance of a rotorcraft -
helicopter instrument rating
3. Student will demonstrate knowledge and ability to teach all aspects of aviation flight theory, and
in-flight maneuvers to certified flight instructor and certified flight instructor - instrument
standards as determined by the Federal Aviation Administration.
4. Student will demonstrate advanced knowledge and piloting ability (as appropriate) for rotorcraft -
helicopter operations in at-least one specialized discipline of helicopter aviation, based on the
student's individual career goals
6.02 Aeronautical and Aviation Technology, AS
1. Student will demonstrate the ability to fly a rotorcraft helicopter and display satisfactory
knowledge of aviation theory, to commercial pilot standards as determined by the Federal
Aviation Administration.
2. Student will be able to operate a rotorcraft - helicopter, solely by reference to instruments and
display knowledge of instrument flight rules and regulations for issuance of a rotorcraft -
helicopter instrument rating
3. Student will demonstrate knowledge and ability to teach all aspects of aviation flight theory, and
in-flight maneuvers to certified flight instructor and certified flight instructor - instrument
standards as determined by the Federal Aviation Administration.
4. Student will demonstrate advanced knowledge and piloting ability (as appropriate) for rotorcraft -
helicopter operations in at-least one specialized discipline of helicopter aviation, based on the
student's individual career goals
6.03 Architectural Design, Achievement Certificate
At the end of this program, students will create and appraise architectural designs utilizing a
design concept, design process, and critiques.
6.04 Architectural Drafting, Skill Certificate
At the end of this program, students will create and analyze documents related to construction
technology, i.e. computer assisted drafting/design, construction materials & methods, detailing,
conceptual structural analysis, and construction documents.
6.05 Architecture History, Skill Certificate
At the end of this program, students will be able to analyze and differentiate architecture history.
6.06 Architectural Visual Communication, Achievement Certificate
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At the end of this program, students will create and distinguish 2D & 3D visual communication
drawings (tactile & digital).
6.07Architecture, Achievement Certificate
1. At the end of this program, students will create and appraise architectural designs utilizing a
design concept, design process, and critiques.
2. At the end of this program, students will create and distinguish 2D & 3D visual
communication drawings (tactile & digital).
3. At the end of this program, students will create and analyze documents related to construction
technology, i.e. computer assisted drafting/design, construction materials & methods,
detailing, conceptual structural analysis, and construction documents.
6.08 Architecture, AS
At the end of this program, students will create and appraise architectural design, create and
distinguish 2D & 3D visual communication drawings (tactile & digital), analyze and
differentiate architecture history, and create and analyze documents related to construction
technology.
6.09 Automotive Air Conditioning, Skill Certificate
1. Use the proper automotive terminology to discuss systems operation, methods of diagnosis
and needed repairs.
2. Prepare a written estimate of needed system repairs and estimate the related costs.
3. Practice safety in the repair and service associated with electrical, hydraulic and mechanical
systems.
4. Students will demonstrate abilities to describe construction components and apply necessary
skills for their respective approach to select the proper method to diagnose, repair and test
automotive systems.
5. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of automotive diagnostic equipment to evaluate system
performance and determine needed repairs.
6.10 Automotive Brake systems, Skill Certificates
1. Use the proper automotive terminology to discuss systems operation, methods of diagnosis
and needed repairs.
2. Prepare a written estimate of needed system repairs and estimate the related costs.
3. Practice safety in the repair and service associated with electrical, hydraulic and mechanical
systems.
4. Students will demonstrate abilities to describe construction components and apply necessary
skills for their respective approach to select the proper method to diagnose, repair and test
automotive systems.
5. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of automotive diagnostic equipment to evaluate system
performance and determine needed repairs.
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6.11 Automotive Chassis Technology, Skill Certificates
1. Use the proper automotive terminology to discuss systems operation, methods of diagnosis
and needed repairs.
2. Prepare a written estimate of needed system repairs and estimate the related costs.
3. Practice safety in the repair and service associated with electrical, hydraulic and mechanical
systems.
4. Students will demonstrate abilities to describe construction components and apply necessary
skills for their respective approach to select the proper method to diagnose, repair and test
automotive systems.
5. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of automotive diagnostic equipment to evaluate system
performance and determine needed repairs.
6.12 Automotive Electrical Technology, Skill Certificates
1. Use the proper automotive terminology to discuss systems operation, methods of diagnosis
and needed repairs.
2. Prepare a written estimate of needed system repairs and estimate the related costs.
3. Practice safety in the repair and service associated with electrical, hydraulic and mechanical
systems.
4. Students will demonstrate abilities to describe construction components and apply necessary
skills for their respective approach to select the proper method to diagnose, repair and test
automotive systems.
5. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of automotive diagnostic equipment to evaluate system
performance and determine needed repairs.
6.13 Automotive Emissions, Skill Certificate
1. Use the proper automotive terminology to discuss systems operation, methods of diagnosis
and needed repairs.
2. Prepare a written estimate of needed system repairs and estimate the related costs.
3. Practice safety in the repair and service associated with electrical, hydraulic and mechanical
systems.
4. Use a systematic approach to select the proper method to diagnose, repair and test automotive
systems.
5. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of automotive diagnostic equipment to evaluate system
performance and determine needed repairs.
6.14 Automotive Engine Technology, Skill Certificate
1. Use the proper automotive terminology to discuss systems operation, methods of diagnosis
and needed repairs.
2. Prepare a written estimate of needed system repairs and estimate the related costs.
3. Practice safety in the repair and service associated with electrical, hydraulic and mechanical
systems.
4. Use a systematic approach to select the proper method to diagnose, repair and test automotive
systems.
5. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of automotive diagnostic equipment to evaluate system
performance and determine needed repairs.
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6.15 Automotive Power Train System Technology, Skill Certificate
1. Use the proper automotive terminology to discuss systems operation, methods of diagnosis
and needed repairs.
2. Prepare a written estimate of needed system repairs and estimate the related costs.
3. Practice safety in the repair and service associated with electrical, hydraulic and mechanical
systems.
4. Use a systematic approach to select the proper method to diagnose, repair and test automotive
systems.
5. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of automotive diagnostic equipment to evaluate system
performance and determine needed repairs.
6.16 Automotive Technology, Achievement Certificate
1. Use the proper automotive terminology to discuss systems operation, methods of diagnosis
and needed repairs.
2. Prepare a written estimate of needed system repairs and estimate the related costs.
3. Practice safety in the repair and service associated with electrical, hydraulic and mechanical
systems.
4. Use a systematic approach to select the proper method to diagnose, repair and test automotive
systems.
5. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of automotive diagnostic equipment to evaluate system
performance and determine needed repairs.
6.17 Automotive Technology, AS
1. Use the proper automotive terminology to discuss systems operation, methods of
diagnosis and needed repairs.
2. Prepare a written estimate of needed system repairs and estimate the related costs.
3. Practice safety in the repair and service associated with electrical, hydraulic and
mechanical systems.
4. Use a systematic approach to select the proper method to diagnose, repair and test
automotive systems.
5. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of automotive diagnostic equipment to evaluate
system performance and determine needed repairs.
6.18 CISCO: CCNA Academy, Skill Certificate
1. Identify, research, and report on the installation, use, and troubleshooting of CISCO
networking components.
2. To load, configure, and troubleshoot operating systems, server software, application software,
Device updates and upgrades, and network troubleshooting, maintenance, and configuration
utilities.
3. Safely build, maintain, repair, and upgrade CSICO networks.
4. Work in a group to research solutions to problems in CISCO networks, and will be able to
help others solve network problems through on-line information, help-desk assistance, and
personal intervention.
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6.19 Comp TIA A+, Skill Certificate
1. Identify, research, and report on the installation, use, and troubleshooting of common
personal computer components.
2. Load, configure, and troubleshoot operating systems, application software, and utility
routines on a personal computer.
3. Safely build, maintain, repair, and upgrade personal computers.
4. Work in a group to research solutions to problems in personal computers, and will be able
to help others solve computer problems through on-line information, help-desk
assistance, and personal intervention.
6.20 Comp TIA Network +, Skill Certificate
1. Identify, research, and report on the installation, use, and troubleshooting of common
personal computer components.
2. Load, configure, and troubleshoot operating systems, application software, and utility
routines on a personal computer.
3. Safely build, maintain, repair, and upgrade personal computers.
4. Work in a group to research solutions to problems in personal computers, and will be able
to help others solve computer problems through on-line information, help-desk
assistance, and personal intervention.
5.
6.21 Construction Inspection, Certificate of Achievement
1. Students will be able to list required site conditions, necessary documents, equipment, and
necessary pre communication in order for a building official to make a requested inspection.
2. Students will be able to list necessary site safety practices for building officials when making
inspections.
3. Students will be able to list the major inspections involved in the construction of a residence.
4. Students will be able to list National authority for building codes, electrical codes and fire
safety codes.
6.22 Construction Inspection, AS
1. Students will be able to list required site conditions, necessary documents, equipment, and
necessary pre communication in order for a building official to make a requested inspection.
2. Students will be able to list necessary site safety practices for building officials when making
inspections.
3. Students will be able to list the major inspections involved in the construction of a residence.
4. Students will be able to list National authority for building codes, electrical codes and fire
safety codes.
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6.23 Construction Technology, Certificate of Achievement
1. Use a systematic National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCEER)
throughout their CT coursework.
2. Students will attain national registration with NCCER for CT coursework completed.
3. Students will demonstrate national skill and theory competiveness by passing accumulative
testing modules NCCER application.
4. Students will demonstrate safe and proper methods of operation of construction related power
tools.
6.24 Construction Technology, AS
1. Use a systematic National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCEER)
throughout their CT coursework.
2. Students will attain national registration with NCCER for CT coursework completed.
3. Students will demonstrate national skill and theory competiveness by passing accumulative
testing modules NCCER application.
4. Students will demonstrate safe and proper methods of operation of construction related power
tools.
6.25 Mechanical Drafting, Achievement Certificate
At the end of this program, students will create and analyze documents related to mechanical
drafting, i.e. computer assisted and tactile drafting/design.
6.26 Mechanical Drafting, AS
At the end of this program, students will create and analyze documents related to mechanical
drafting, i.e. computer assisted and tactile drafting/design.
6.27 Electrician Training - Achievement Certificate
1. Understand and identify materials and methods used in the Electricians trade.
2. Recognize electrical hazards, hand tools, power tools, and understand their use in regards
to OSHA regulations.
3. Read plans, create a materials list, and demonstrate their skills through a variety of
demonstrations.
4. Wire motor controls, motors, diagnose electrical malfunctions and hazards of motors.
5. Design and install service entrances, above and below grade, and install transformers
6. Successfully complete the electrician journeymen exam.
6.28 Environmental Control Technology, Certificate of Achievement
At the end of this program, students will demonstrate competency in the necessary
knowledge and skills required of a HVAC/R technician in the industry. This outcome will
be assessed by test scores, labs completed and by diagnostic procedures.
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6.29 Environmental Control Technology, AS
At the end of this program, students will demonstrate competency in the necessary
knowledge and skills required of a HVAC/R technician in the industry. This outcome will
be assessed by test scores, labs completed and by diagnostic procedures.
6.30 Graphic Design, Achievement Certificate
At the end of this program, students will create and appraise graphic designs related to
graphic design applications and integrated graphics utilizing various graphic design
computer programs such as Adobe Illustrator, PhotoShop, and InDesign.
6.31 Graphic Design, AS
At the end of this program, students will create and appraise graphic designs related to
graphic design applications, integrated graphics, digital imaging for artists, and web page
design & development utilizing various graphic design computer programs such as
Adobe Illustrator, PhotoShop, and InDesign.
6.32 Industrial Maintenance Technology, Certificate of Achievement
1. Identify, design, and troubleshoot an industrial electrical circuit with a multi-meter to
industrial standards.
2. Read a print, repair and maintain the mechanical components of hydraulic and pneumatic
circuits found in industrial machines to like new condition.
3. Design, program, and troubleshoot both programmable logic controllers (PLC), and
variable frequency drives (VFD). This is accomplished in single phase and three phase
circuits.
4. Weld in three modes: MIG, STICK, and TIG to industrial maintenance standards.
5. Have additional entry level job skills in: machining, boilers, refrigeration, mechanics,
motor control, and fabrication.
6.
6.33 Industrial Maintenance Technology, AS
1. Identify, design, and troubleshoot an industrial electrical circuit with a multi-meter to
industrial standards.
2. Read a print, repair and maintain the mechanical components of hydraulic and pneumatic
circuits found in industrial machines to like new condition.
3. Design, program, and troubleshoot both programmable logic controllers (PLC), and
variable frequency drives (VFD). This is accomplished in single phase and three phase
circuits.
4. Weld in three modes: MIG, STICK, and TIG to industrial maintenance standards.
5. Have additional entry level job skills in: machining, boilers, refrigeration, mechanics,
motor control, and fabrication.
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6.34 Plumbing, Skill Certificate
1. Students will be able to correctly join copper, PVC, ABS, steel and PEX piping
systems according to manufactures recommendations.
2. Students will be able to properly install residential plumbing fixtures.
3. Students will be able to calculate vent opening requirements for residential plumbing
systems.
4. Students will be able to properly fasten polyethylene plumbing system components
to residential frame components.
6.35 Programmable Logic Controllers, Skill Certificate
1. Design or interpret a Programmable Logic program.
2. Write new programs or effect changes to existing programs.
3. Write new PLC programs.
4. Effect changes to existing PLC programs.
5. Diagnose fault codes for programs.
6.36 Tactile Mechanical Drafting, Skill Certificate
At the end of this program, students will be able to create and analyze documents related
to tactile (by hand) mechanical drafting
6.37 Waste Water Treatment, Skill Certificate
1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of water and wastewater treatment principles,
operations and maintenance considerations and water and wastewater related
mathematics.
2. Achieve the educational requirements necessary associated with prerequisites for water
and wastewater industry examinations and/or certification.
6.38 Welding Technology, Achievement Certificate
1. Adjust, operate and troubleshoot shielded metal arc welding, gas welding, gas tungsten
arc welding, oxyfuel welding and cutting apparatuses to industry standards.
2. Choose the correct joint prep process for the weld metal joints and complete that joint
prep to industry standards.
3. Perform groove, lap, fillet and seam welds using SMAW, GTAW and OFW apparatuses
to industry standards.
4. Produce simple effective orthographic drawings used for cutting, fit-up and welding of
metal weldments. These drawings shall include the use of the American Welding Society
welding symbols. All drawings shall be done to industry standards.
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6.39 Welding Technology, AS
1. Adjust, operate and troubleshoot shielded metal arc welding, gas welding, gas tungsten
arc welding, oxyfuel welding and cutting apparatuses to industry standards.
2. Choose the correct joint prep process for the weld metal joints and complete that joint
prep to industry standards.
3. Perform groove, lap, fillet and seam welds using SMAW, GTAW and OFW apparatuses
to industry standards.
4. Produce simple effective orthographic drawings used for cutting, fit-up and welding of
metal weldments. These drawings shall include the use of the American Welding Society
welding symbols. All drawings shall be done to industry standards.
6.40 Architecture, AS-T (Active Fall 2014)
At the end of this program, students will create and appraise architectural design, create
differentiate architecture history, and create and analyze documents related to
construction technology.
6.41 Building Information Modeling (BIM), Skill Certificate At the end of this program, students will be able to create and appraise BIM architectural
designs utilizing the Graphisoft ArchiCAD computer program.
6.42 Autodesk AutoCAD for Architecture, Skill Certificate
At the end of this program, students will be able to create and appraise architectural
applications (2D & 3D) utilizing the Autodesk AutoCAD for Architecture computer
program.
6.43 Sustainability, Skill Certificate
1. At the end of this program, students will to administer, apply, and define
sustainable and green-related variables and associate them with real world
situations related to the design profession.
2. At the end of this program, students will implement issues related to
sustainability.
3. At the end of this program, students will administer, apply, and define the
principles, materials, methods, and processes of sustainable construction.
6.44 Degree Drafting Technology, AS (Active Fall 2014) At the end of this program, students will create and analyze documents related to
computer assisted and tactile drafting/design, create and distinguish tactile 2D & 3D
visual communication drawings, manage and explain computer operating systems and the
world wide web, create and distinguish graphic design projects, i.e. illustrations, and web
page design & development, and create and analyze documents related to construction
technology, i.e. construction materials & methods, detailing, and construction documents.
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6.45 Autodesk AutoCAD for Drafting, Achievement Certificate (Active Fall 2014)
At the end of this program, students will be able to create and appraise manufacturing
applications (2D & 3D) utilizing the Autodesk AutoCAD computer program.
6.46 Dassault Systemes SolidWorks, Achievement Certificate (Active Fall 2014)
At the end of this program, students will be able to create and appraise manufacturing
applications (2D & 3D) utilizing the Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks computer program.
6.47 Autodesk Maya, Achievement Certificate (Active Fall 2014)
1. At the end of this program, students will be able to create and appraise digital art and 3D
animations utilizing various graphic design computer programs, i.e. Autodesk Maya.
2. At the end of this program, students will create and appraise graphic design and art
drawings utilizing tactile (by hand) and computer (digital) techniques.
6.48 Adobe PhotoShop, Achievement Certificate (Active Fall 2014)
At the end of this program, students will be able to create and appraise graphic designs
(2D & 3D) related to graphic design applications and integrated graphics utilizing the
Adobe PhotoShop computer program.
6.49 Adobe Illustrator, Skill Certificate
At the end of this program, students will be able to create and appraise graphic designs
(2D & 3D) related to graphic design applications and integrated graphics utilizing the
Adobe Illustrator computer program.
6.50 Adobe InDesign, Skill Certificate At the end of this program, students will create and appraise graphic designs (2D & 3D)
related to integrated graphics and digital mechanicals utilizing the Adobe InDesign
computer program.
6.51 Environmental Control Technology, Skills Certificate
Electrically and mechanically diagnose and/or repair an HVAC system with basic entry
level skills.
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Language Arts (7)
7.01 American Sign Language
1. Sign effectively and fluently, using the parameters of ASL
2. Demonstrate proficient receptive skills when using ASL.
3. Be familiar with deaf culture and be able to articulate its basic history.
7.02 English AA degree (and will be the same for the new TMC degree coming onboard Fall 2013):
1. Produce effective, meaningful writing for a variety of contexts, purposes, and audiences.
2. Read literature and other texts closely and critically.
3. Think critically and creatively about issues and ideas.
7.03 ESL Beginning Level, Certificate of Completion
1. Apply basic reading strategies, comprehend short texts, and acquire new vocabulary from context.
2. Write simple English sentences that express a main idea.
3. Pronounce a variety of English words and phrases at a basic functional level
7.04 ESL Intermediate Level, Certificate of Completion
1. Read with intermediate reading strategies, comprehend basis texts, and acquire new vocabulary
from context.
2. Write short compositions from one paragraph to about 1 page in length that identify and support a
main idea.
3. Orally produce a moderately complex variety of English words and phrases to conduct basic
presentations and participate in conversations.
7.05 ESL Advanced Level, Certificate of Completion
1. Apply reading strategies, comprehend texts suitable for Developmental English classes (i.e. 2
levels below Freshman English), and acquire vocabulary from context.
2. Write multi-paragraph essays using Standard English that communicate a main idea with support.
3. Orally produce a complex variety of English words and phrases to conduct presentations and
participate in conversations.
7.06 Spanish Interpreter Cert of Ach
Students will speak, read, write and understand spoken Spanish at a near-native level of fluency.
7.07 Journalism, AA
1. When students leave this program, they will understand the elements, including the power and
effect, of effective visual images and text on all print and digital platforms.
2. When students leave this program, they will be able to produce writing or other products, both
print and digital, which demonstrate understanding of journalistic and professional standards.
3. When students leave this program, they will understand and apply concepts of critical thinking,
media and information literacy, effective leadership, including decision making, newsroom
management and hierarchy, and basic media ethics and law.
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7.08 Spanish, AA
1. Transfer learned content to written forms appropriate for the course level with errors that do not
interfere with communication.
2. Respond orally at level with commensurate and well-pronounced vocabulary.
3. Comprehend language learned at the course level by answering questions either in writing or
orally with few errors that interfere with communication.
4. Identify pervasive values of Spanish culture and relate this information in oral or written forms in
either Spanish or English.
7.09 Spanish, TMC
1. Transfer learned content to written forms appropriate for the course level with errors that do not
interfere with communication.
2. Respond orally at level with commensurate and well-pronounced vocabulary.
3. Comprehend language learned at the course level by answering questions either in writing or
orally with few errors that interfere with communication.
4. Identify pervasive values of Spanish culture and relate this information in oral or written forms in
either Spanish or English.
7.10 Writing Consultancy Certificate in English:
1. Help peers use effective strategies to generate, revise, and edit their writing. Tutoring techniques
will be grounded in writing center/composition theory.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in academic writing and reading and articulate writing concepts and
rhetorical moves.
3. Use effective interpersonal communication with diverse students, adjusting practices to a variety
of writers' needs
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Mathematics Engineering Division (8)
8.01 Engineering Outcomes
1. Students will develop the ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering
problems (e.g. circuits, statics, materials, graphics).
2. Students will develop the ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and
interpret data.
3. Students will develop the ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern
engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
8.02 Mathematics Outcomes
1. Students will take real situations and develop mathematical models to solve problems.
2. Students will be able to apply analytical techniques to solve problems.
3. Students will be able to create, interpret and analyze graphical representations of data and
equations.
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NURSING DIVISION (9)
9.01 Emergency Medical Technician Outcomes
1. Safely perform skills required by Title 22 for EMT B, to assist the client to maintain, well-
being.
2. Satisfactorily perform the psychomotor skills necessary in the delivery of pre-hospital care to
clients.
3. Apply legal, ethical and professional practices while acting as client advocate in providing
pre-hospital care.
9.02 Certified Nursing Assistant Outcomes
1. Demonstrate a caring approach that validates the worth and dignity of the client through the
effective use of interpersonal processes.
2. Utilize knowledge and skills to care for clients experiencing physiological needs, including
safety, privacy and comfort, nutritional, regulatory mechanisms, infection control and
mobility.
3. Utilize knowledge and skills to care for clients experiencing psychological needs for
belongingness, communication, self-esteem and self-respect.
9.03 Pharmacy Technician Outcomes
1. Demonstrate cognitive, social, and motor skills, including basic understanding of the sciences,
relevant to the role of the pharmacy technician in a variety of practice settings
2. Demonstrate cognitive skills to perform math calculations essential to the duties of a
pharmacy technician.
3. Produce accurate patient-specific and non-patient- specific medications, including non-sterile
and sterile compounding, repackaging and kit preparation
4. Apply patient and medication safety practices in all aspects of the pharmacy technician role.
5. Demonstrate ethical conduct, and cognitive skills relevant to legal and regulatory
requirements and professional standards in all aspects of the pharmacy technician role.
6. Demonstrate cognitive and motor skills in the use of basic pharmacy equipment and will
accurately weigh, measure, and compound ingredients.
9.04 Physical Therapy Assistant Outcomes
1. Demonstrate competency in the cognitive, psychomotor and affective domain to provide
physical therapy services under the direction of a PT.
2. Adhere to professional behaviors such as defined by APTA’s core values.
3. Demonstrate importance of patient safety that is measured through continuous practical
examination.
4. Achieve a successful transition to employment as a PTA and health care team.
5. Participate in continuing education to improve clinical and professional abilities as a PTA.
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9.05 Registered Nursing
By the end of each semester and at the completion of the program, the student/graduate will:
Program Outcome #1: Demonstrate a caring approach that validates the worth and dignity of the client
through the effective use of interpersonal processes.
Semester 1 – Recognize and respect the individual dignity and worth of the client.
Semester 2 – Demonstrate effective interpersonal processes in caring for clients with diverse backgrounds.
Semester 3 – Incorporate clients’ value/belief systems in providing care.
Semester 4 – Create a climate of acceptance, respect, and positive regard.
Program Outcome #2: Safely perform nursing care to assist the client to promote, maintain, or restore an
optimal level of well-being.
Semester 1 – Identify and utilize concept of safe client care with emphasis on the older adult.
Semester 2 – Incorporate advancing knowledge of safety principles for clients across the life span.
Semester 3 – Incorporate advancing knowledge of emotional, physical, and environmental safety to restore
client’s optimal well-being in a variety of settings.
Semester 4 – Maintain the emotional, physical, and environmental safety for clients with complex barriers
to optimum wellness.
Program Outcome #3: Satisfactorily perform the psychomotor skills necessary in the delivery of nursing
care to clients across the life span.
Semester 1 – Demonstrate basic skills with minimal assistance, stating rationale.
Semester 2 – Demonstrate a mastery of basic nursing skills and modify skills relative to client age.
Semester 3 – Prioritize and perform more complex nursing skills without assistance.
Semester 4 – Select, perform, and evaluate advanced nursing skills which promote, maintain, and restore
the client’s optimal well-being.
Program Outcome #4: Employ critical thinking in applying the nursing process to manage client care.
Semester 1 – Identify elements of critical thinking in each of the steps of the nursing process.
Semester 2 – Utilize the nursing process to construct a plan of care.
Semester 3 – Participate in interdisciplinary care planning for the client.
Semester 4 – Demonstrate critical thinking skills when managing the plan of care for complex clients.
Program Outcome #5: Effectively integrate written, verbal, and nonverbal communication modalities in
complex client and health team interactions.
Semester 1 – Demonstrate basic verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills in the care of clients.
Semester 2 – Use age appropriate and therapeutic communication techniques in working with families.
Semester 3 – Apply empathetic and assertive communication techniques in the care clients.
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Semester 4 – Optimize opportunities to participate in verbal, nonverbal, and written communication in the
multidisciplinary team.
Program Outcome #6: Implement principles of health teaching when promoting wellness.
Semester 1 – Identify and apply the basic principles of client education. Recognize their use in caring for
older adults.
Semester 2 – Develop and implement individualized client teaching plans with emphasis on health
promotion and maintenance.
Semester 3 – Design and implement multiple client teaching plans with emphasis on health promotion and
restoration.
Semester 4 – Facilitate client’s health education. Evaluate effectiveness and institute changes as identified.
Program Outcome #7: Apply principles of growth, development, and adaptation that will result in optimal
well-being.
Semester 1 – Identify principles of growth, development, and adaptation in providing nursing care that
maintains optimal well-being.
Semester 2 – Differentiate effective and ineffective growth, development, and adaptation when providing
nursing care.
Semester 3 – Apply principles of health adaptation when assisting clients in achieving optimal well-being.
Semester 4 – Employ age-specific adaptations when promoting, maintaining, and restoring optimum
wellness with clients.
Program Outcome #8: Apply legal, ethical, and professional practices while acting as client advocate in
providing nursing care to a diverse population.
Semester 1 – Identify and apply the legal, ethical, and professional foundations of nursing practice.
Semester 2 – Expand on the legal, ethical, and professional role of the nurse including the role of client
advocate.
Semester 3 – Utilize complex, legal, ethical, and professional guidelines in providing client care.
Semester 4 – Model the legal, ethical, and professional behaviors of the registered nurse.
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Physical Education (10)
10.01 Dance AA
1. Choreograph dance combinations using specified lines, design, technique and/or vocabulary.
2. Develop and increase competency in a specific dance form as well as access and analyze
commonalities and differences with other dance forms.
3. Apply aesthetic principles and critical thinking skills in the creation, performance and analysis of
dance.
10.02 Health Education AS
1. Identify, explain, and develop and enhance the various components necessary to live a healthy life
including nutrition, exercise, and wellness in its multiple aspects.
2. Analyze several life-threatening conditions (including, for example, those such as cessation of
breathing, obesity, drug abuse, and so on) and apply appropriate actions to sustain, maintain, or
improve life.
3. Evaluate theatrical forms of dance in a socio-historical context as an artistic, political or
ideological medium of communication.
10.03 Physical Education AS
1. At the end of this program, students will have a clear understanding of the anatomical and
physiological functions of the human body. With the application of this knowledge, students will be
able to analyze movement—shaping, training, and enhancing it so that biomechanics can be
optimized.
2. At the end of this program, students will be able to design movement-based activities and conditioning
plans for themselves and for others that contribute to life-long health.
10.04 Sports Medicine AS
1. Explain, interpret, and relate anatomical, physiological, and biomechanical systems to sport and
physical activities.
2. Plan, implement, and assess appropriate injury care and management procedures.
3. Evaluate and plan performance enhancement methods to improve physical function and condition.
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Science Division (11)
11.01 Biology, AS
1. The student will design, implement and analyze the results of experiments utilizing the
scientific method as measured by the scientific method rubric.
2. The student will infer the role of evolution at the molecular, cellular, physiological or
ecological level of biology as measured by the evolution rubric.
11.02 Chemistry, AS
1. Understand and apply the concepts of the scientific method.
2. Predict the shape of molecules and relate the molecular shape to the physical and
chemical properties of a substance.
3. Use of laboratory equipment to collect data accurately and interpret laboratory data.
4. Apply a concept they have learned to a specific application and/or problem that they have
not practiced
11.03 Physical Science, AS
1. Identify, formulate, and solve physics problems.
2. Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret experimental data.
3. Use critical thinking in problem-solving.
11.04 Physics Outcomes, AS
1. Identify, formulate, and solve physics problems.
2. Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret experimental data.
3. Use critical thinking in problem-solving.
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Social Science Division (12)
12.01 Administration of Justice, Certificate of Achievement
1. Act upon the social responsibility that is entrusted to the student to serve and protect the
public in an ethical manner.
2. Analyze and explain balancing the need to protect individual rights and the need for
public order through the administration of justice.
3. Correctly recall California criminal law to provide information to the public about rights
and responsibilities.
4. Recognize the various forms of law, their sources and development, their effect on
society and their relationship to criminal law
1. Analyze contemporary criminal justice issues/problems, and citizen concerns, based on
established public safety theories and current law enforcement practices.
12.02 Administration of Justice (Corrections), AS
1. Analyze ethical dilemmas encountered in the corrections and law enforcement fields and
identify the correct ethical choice.
2. Explain the ―corrections umbrella‖ by applying definitions, concepts, and principles to
the three branches of the corrections system.
3. Develop, organize and write an objective report that meets the legal and detailed
requirements of law enforcement and corrections agencies.
4. Successfully demonstrate the ability to listen and engage in verbal communication with a
variety of people taking into consideration cultural customs, beliefs, and lifestyles.
12.03 Administration of Justice (Enforcement), AS
1. Analyze ethical dilemmas encountered in the enforcement field and identify the correct
ethical choice.
2. Develop, organize and write an objective report that meets the legal and detailed
requirements of law enforcement and corrections agencies.
12.04 Human Services AS
1. Apply various social work theories to describe the dynamics of a case.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the National Association of Social Work by applying various
practice ethics to specific cases dilemmas.
3. Link specific community resources to a variety of cases to meet the needs of the actors in
the case.
4. Match specific models of treatment with the actors presented in a case vignette.
5. Apply APA writing styles in a research paper. This is the writing style that is used in
professional social research writing.
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12.05 Human Services, Certificate of Achievement
1. Apply various social work theories to describe the dynamics of a case.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the National Association of Social Work by applying various
practice ethics to specific cases dilemmas.
3. Link specific community resources to a variety of cases to meet the needs of the actors in
the case.
4. Match specific models of treatment with the actors presented in a case vignette.
5. Apply APA writing styles in a research paper. This is the writing style that is used in
professional social research writing.
12.06 Psychology Program, AA-T
1. Understand and summarize concepts in the text while demonstrating the paradigms of
different influential perspectives (e.g. social, cultural, historical, etc.)
2. Explain and apply the practical implications of concepts in the text and supportive
materials when evaluating case studies and research articles.
3. Compare and contrast the different theories and perspectives within the discipline, and
categorize them according to unifying themes found in the scientific methods of those
theories and perspectives.
4. Write various types of essays in a clear and grammatically correct manner throughout the
semester, demonstrating successive improvement in style, comprehensiveness, and
critical analysis through iterative writing processes.
5. Analyze evidence according to the practices and principles of the scientific method.
6. Research psychology theories and case studies via library databases, and compose a
research project and/or presentation according to the APA guidelines.
12.07 Sociology Program Outcomes
1. Describe sociological methods for defining studies, assessing data and drawing
conclusions.
2. Use sociological principals to develop a written report.
3. Apply sociological principles for in-person observation of groups of people.
12.08 Political Science TMC Outcome (Active Fall 2014)
Upon completion of the program in political science, students will be able to demonstrate
the ability to explain and evaluate the significant factors that influence the American
Political system
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Special Programs (13)
13.01 Basic Police Academy, Certificate of Achievement
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the course Learning Domain materials.
2. Demonstrate their ability to apply the techniques and knowledge that they acquired
in a variety of scenario tests as required by POST.
3. Demonstrate competency in combat shooting principles and tactics using a handgun.
4. Demonstrate the ability to drive a law enforcement vehicle and demonstrate the
ability to safely drive and control the vehicle while operating under emergency
response (Code 3) conditions.
5. Demonstrate competency in Arrest and Control Techniques, with Pass/Fail scores in
the areas of Safety, Awareness, Balance, Control, Controlling Force, Proper
Techniques and Verbal Commands Instructions.
6. Understand lifetime fitness and nutrition principles as they relate to a successful
career in law enforcement.
13.02 Cosmetology, Certificate of Achievement
At the end of this program, students will be prepared to take the licensing exam
administered by the Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Barbering and
Cosmetology.
13.03 Cosmetology, AS
At the end of this program, students will be prepared to take the licensing exam
administered by the Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Barbering and
Cosmetology.
13.04 Fire Academy, Skill Certificate
1. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of fire
development, cause, and prevention.
2. Students will be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the principles of fire control
through the utilization of personnel, equipment, extinguishing agents on the fire ground.
3. Students will be able to apply the theory and principles for the use of water in fire
suppression activities, including hydraulic principles.
13.05 Fire Technology, Certificate of Achievement
1. Explain the history and basic principles of the fire service.
2. Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills with supervisors, peers,
and the public.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of fire development, cause, and
prevention.
4. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the principles of fire control through the utilization
of personnel, equipment, extinguishing agents on the fire ground.
5. Apply knowledge of building construction, fire protection systems, and fire prevention
codes to affect safer occupancies and fire control.
6. Apply the theory and principles for the use of water in fire suppression activities,
including hydraulic principles.
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13.06 Fire Technology, AS
1. Explain the history and basic principles of the fire service.
2. Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills with supervisors, peers,
and the public.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of fire development, cause, and
prevention.
4. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the principles of fire control through the utilization
of personnel, equipment, extinguishing agents on the fire ground.
5. Apply knowledge of building construction, fire protection systems, and fire prevention
codes to affect safer occupancies and fire control.
6. Apply the theory and principles for the use of water in fire suppression activities,
including hydraulic principles.
*Derived from catalog description or modified from Program Review