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SANTIAGO CANYON COLLEGE—CONTINUING EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL CALENDAR

CONTINUING EDUCATION DIVISION JUNE 2020 JANUARY 2021 INSTRUCTIONAL CALENDAR 2020-2021 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 FALL SEMESTER 2020 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 August 17–21 Faculty projects 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 August 24 INSTRUCTION BEGINS 28 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 September 7 Labor Day — Holiday 31 November 11 Veterans’ Day — Holiday JULY 2020 FEBRUARY 2021 November 23–28 Thanksgiving recess S M T W T F S S M T W T F S December 18 INSTRUCTION ENDS 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 December 21–January 8 Winter recess 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 SPRING SEMESTER 2021 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 January 8, 11, 12 Faculty projects 26 27 28 29 30 31 28 January 13 INSTRUCTION BEGINS January 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. — Holiday AUGUST 2020 MARCH 2021 February 12 Lincoln’s Birthday (Observed) S M T W T F S S M T W T F S February 15 President’s Day — Holiday 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 March 29–April 3 OSpring recess* 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 May 27 OEC Commencement 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 May 27 INSTRUCTION ENDS 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 31 May 231 Memorial Day — Holiday 30 31 SUMMER SESSION 2021 APRIL 2021 June 1 INSTRUCTION BEGINS** SEPTEMBER 2020 S M T W T F S July 4 Independence Day — Holiday Observed July 5 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 August 7 INSTRUCTION ENDS** 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 *OEC Spring recess dates may be adjusted to correspond to unified school district instructional calendar. 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 25 26 27 28 29 30 ** beginning/ending date could be adjusted 27 28 29 30 MAY 2021 For Santiago Canyon College Instructional Calendar see page 2. OCTOBER 2020 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 30 31

NOVEMBER 2020 JUNE 2021 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 29 30 27 28 29 30

DECEMBER 2020 JULY 2021 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 SCC Catalog 2020-2021 Continuing Education / 217

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Mission Statement The mission of the continuing education division is to offer a variety of free, noncredit classes, programs, and services that enable students to maximize their potential by acquiring the necessary skills to reach their personal, educational, and vocational goals so that they can benefit from, and contribute to, a changing American society as productive, active members of their communities.

Santiago Canyon College INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS English as a Second Language (ESL) Orange Education Center Provides English language instruction for 1465 North Batavia Street Adult Basic Education (ABE) speakers of languages other than English. Orange, CA 92867 Assists students in strengthening their skills Offers instruction in beginning through 714-628-5900 in reading, writing, spelling, mathematics, advanced levels. Core classes integrate English usage and grammar. ABE provides acquisition of skills in speaking, listening, The Santiago Canyon College Orange students with a strong educational foundation reading, and writing. Specialty classes focus Education Center is the major adult education that can be used as a basis for employment on further improvement of specific skills, such service provider in the Orange area. In addition, preparation, entrance into high school as conversation, pronunciation, writing, civics, there are other sites in which instruction is subjects, GED preparation, HiSET preparation, or employability. Provides certificate programs offered. These facilities provide a broad-based and college and vocational programs. for successful completion of levels; beginning program which meets the educational needs of through advanced, as well as speciality courses. the community. Open entry/open exit classes In addition, Native Language Basic Skills for allow students to register anytime during the Adults assists students in acquiring basic skills Health and Safety Program in their native language in order to facilitate school year and provide maximum flexibility Provides courses specifically designed to offer in program scheduling. the transition to beginning English as a Second Language courses. This program focuses on lifelong education to promote the health, safety and well-being of individuals, families For the current class schedule, please visit reading, math, and writing skills, as well as and communities. the website at www.sccollege.edu/oec classroom and community coping skills. or call the Orange Education Center at 714-628‑5900. Adult High School Diploma Program Older Adults Program Accommodates adults with varied Offers courses designed to meet specific Classroom Instruction responsibilities, backgrounds, and needs needs of older students in a variety of areas, including music, cooking, health & wellness, Traditional and individualized, self-paced who desire to earn a high school diploma or manipulative skills, and discussion seminars. classroom instruction is offered in academic, California High School Equivalency Certificate Many classes are offered in facilities specifically vocational, and basic skills areas. The open (GED/HiSET). Individualized instruction is serving older adults. entry/open exit format allows flexibility in provided so that students may take classes planning. that fit their personal schedules, thus enabling them to work and complete high school credits Parent Education Program at their own pace. Convenient Community Locations Provides courses which emphasize intellectual, physical, and emotional aspects of parenting. Day and evening community locations make Short-Term Career Education Programs classes conveniently available to all adults in the district. Provides employment preparation focusing on Substantial Disabilities specific career technical areas and on general Provides courses designed to address the workforce development skills. Provides Weekend Classes educational limitations of persons with a certificate programs in occupational areas verified physical or mental impairment that To meet the needs of working adults, with high employment potential. substantially limits on ore more major life continuing education classes are also offered activities. Fridays and Saturdays. Citizenship Introduces students to U.S. citizenship and Workforce Preparation the naturalization process, U.S. history, and Provides Workforce Preparation courses government. Prepares students for the U.S. focusing on the basic skills of speaking, Citizenship and Immigration Services USCIS listening, reading, writing, mathematics, interview and exam. decision-making, and problem solving skills that are necessary to participate in job-specific technical training. PLEASE NOTE: Some workforce preparation courses are designed to meet the specific needs of adults with disabilities, including physical, intellectual, developmental, and learning disabilities. 218 / Continuing Education SCC Catalog 2020-2021

ADMISSIONS AND STUDENT SERVICES

Who May Attend Student Identification Card Photography Persons 18 years of age or older, or high school Each student may obtain a student Santiago Canyon College, a non-profit graduates, are eligible to enroll in continuing identification card upon request. For more California Community College, reserves education classes. Students currently enrolled information, please call OEC Admissions and the right to use photography and video in secondary schools who wish to attend Records Office 714-628-5900. images of students and visitors, age 18 continuing education classes may be admitted and older, taken on our property and at Textbooks and Supplies by special request of the secondary school college-sponsored events for marketing and and approval from continuing education ESL textbooks are available for purchase promotional purposes. Objection to the use administration. (cash or check, no credit cards) at the OEC of an individual’s photography may be made Provisional Education Facility Bookstore. A in writing to Public Affairs and Publications, Where to Register complete list of ESL textbooks required for RSCCD District Office, 2323 N. Broadway, Suite each class, along with their costs, is posted. 408, Santa Ana, CA 92706. Santiago Canyon College Supplementary books and supplies are also Orange Education Center available. Phone 714-628-5924 for additional Disabled Students Policy 1465 North Batavia Street information. The College will make reasonable accom- Orange, CA 92867 modations for individuals with disabilities. Phone: 714-628‑5900 Students in classes held at Santiago Canyon College (SCC) can purchase textbooks and To request services, contact the office of Santiago Canyon College supplies at the Hawk Bookstore, located in Disabled Students Programs and Services at OEC Provisional Education Facility A-101. For more information, phone 714- 714-628-4860. 1937 West Chapman Avenue, 2nd Floor 628-5900 or go to www.hawkbookstore.com. Orange, CA 92868 Career Services Phone: 714-628‑5900 Testing Career information, materials, interest Santiago Canyon College A wide variety of academic, aptitude, inventories and counseling are provided for 8045 East Chapman Avenue vocational, interest and other assessments interested students. Appointments may be Room U-80 are provided to assist the adult in educational made by calling 714-628-5942. Orange, CA 92869 and career planning. Associated Student Government Phone: 714-628‑5929 Diagnostic assessment tests are administered The Associated Student Government College and Workforce Preparation Center to advise placement for courses in English as was established to provide students with 1572 North Main Street a Second Language, Adult Basic Education, government and leadership experience. Orange, CA 92867 and High School Subjects. Opportunities are available to become Phone: 714-628‑5999 Counseling and Guidance involved as student representatives. Students will learn first hand about group dynamics Schedule of Classes Counselors are available to provide academic, and decision making, event programming, career, and personal counseling in a confidential A schedule of classes is prepared each semester and running effective meetings. Additionally, office setting. Students may seek counseling which includes general information, courses there are student clubs to join. For more for many reasons, including planning of offered, hours, locations and rooms. Schedules information, please call 714-628-5947. educational objectives, obtaining information are available before registration each semester about employment and job skills, resolving Child Development in each of the major continuing education personal and family problems, examining sites and Rancho Santiago Community College A child development program center is aptitudes, interests, and achievement, finding District campuses. Registration is ongoing, available at Santiago Canyon College. There new careers and vocational directions, and provided there is space available in classes. is no fee for eligible families. Arrangements learning to adjust in a new country. Students may be made by calling 714-628-6952. enrolling in courses leading toward an adult Open Enrollment high school diploma must see a counselor Transcripts The policy of the Rancho Santiago Community upon registering. Counselors are available by Students may obtain an official transcript College District and Santiago Canyon College appointment or on a walk-in basis. For more of records by filing in person or mailing a is that, unless specifically exempted by statute information or to arrange an appointment, request to the Admissions and Records Office, or regulation, every course, course section, or please call 714-628‑5929. OEC Provisional Education Facility, 1937 West class, reported for state aid, wherever offered Chapman Avenue, 2nd Floor, Orange, CA and maintained by the college, shall be fully Scholarships 92868. The first two in-person transcripts will open to enrollment and participation by any Several scholarships are made available to be issued without charge, thereafter, a $3 person who has been admitted to the college, continuing education ESL students and high charge will be assessed for each additional provided there is available space in classes. school graduates. Selection of scholarship transcript. All official transcripts are copies of recipients will be based upon recommendation the student’s permanent record in the Office Class Discontinuance Policy of teachers and counselors, financial need, of Admissions and Records. Only records Any class which does not have a total of at academic excellence, attendance, and prepared and issued directly from that office least 20 students enrolled by the beginning minimum enrollment standards. For more will be considered official or certified for of instruction may be discontinued. Any information, call the Counseling office at accuracy. class which does not maintain satisfactory 714-628-5929. attendance may be discontinued at anytime during the term. SCC Catalog 2020-2021 Continuing Education / 219

POLICIES GOVERNING STUDENTS

A. Attendance academic exercise. We as an institution, Career Technical Business Skills Courses Students are expected to attend all class also consider academic dishonesty to Examinations are offered on specific meetings. Students who are enrolled but include forgery of academic documents, dates. Students who demonstrate course absent on the first class session may be intentionally impeding or damaging the competency are awarded a passing grade. academic work of others, assisting other dropped. A student may also be dropped Vocational: for excessive absences. students in acts of dishonesty or coercing students into acts of dishonesty. For Business 118, 119, 258, 260, 261, 262, procedures see page 14. 304 B. Enrollment Food 005 Students are expected to demonstrate F. Disciplinary Action academic progress throughout each Violations to any tenets within the I. Procedures for Student Complaints course. Failure to meet academic goals Regarding Grades and contracts may result in a student being standards of student conduct are dismissed from the program for more subject to the following disciplinary 1. Education Code 76224 states: than one semester. Reentry enrollment is actions: warning, reprimand, probation, “When grades are given for any course contingent upon a contractual agreement restitution, removal, suspension or of instruction taught in a community with the college administration. expulsion. Disciplinary actions may be imposed singly or in combination. college district, the grade given to each student shall be the grade C. Standards of Student Conduct G. Grading Standards determined by the instructor for the Guidelines for Student Conduct are set course; and the determination of the A Superior 4 grade points forth in the California Education Code, student’s grade by the instructor, in per unit California Administrative Code, Title V, the absence of mistake, fraud, bad policies of the Board of Trustees, and all B Above Average 3 grade points faith, or incompetence, shall be final.’’ per unit civil and criminal codes. Students enrolling 2. Procedure in district educational programs assume C Average 2 grade points an obligation to obey state law and per unit a. Student shall meet with instructor district rules and regulations governing D Below Average 1 grade point to discuss grade. the conduct of students. For the complete But Passing per unit guidelines for Student Conduct, see pages b. If the issue is not resolved, and the F Fail 0 grade points student believes that the grade is 24-26. (but counted based on mistake, fraud, bad faith in GPA) or incompetency (EC 76224), an D. Standards of Conduct for Computer CIP Currently appeal in writing may be made to Classrooms and Computer Labs In Progress 0 grade points the Area Dean of Instruction and In accordance with Board Policy (BP 3720) P Pass 0 grade points Student Services. and Administrative Regulation (AR 3720) COM Completed 0 grade points and in an effort to extend the life of the Forms of written appeal may be SP Satisfactory found in the office of the Area hardware, comply with the copyright Progress 0 grade points laws, and adhere to appropriate computer Dean of Instruction and Student network conduct and usage, standards of NP No Pass 0 grade points Services. conduct are required of all students using c. The student may be requested to computer classrooms, computer labs, and H. Credit by Examination set up an appointment with the the wireless network. For the complete Credit by examination may be earned only Dean of Instruction and Student guidelines for Standards of Conduct for for courses that are specifically designated Services to discuss the written Computer Classrooms and Computer Labs, as courses that are eligible for credit by complaint. see page 26 and Computer Network examination. A student cannot take credit Use, see page 17. by examination to improve a substandard d. The Dean of Instruction and grade. Student Services will review the E. Academic Honesty allegations and may consult with High School Diploma Courses Information the instructor. Students at Santiago Canyon College are for receiving credit by examination may expected to be honest and forthright be obtained from a continuing education e. The Dean of Instruction and in their academic endeavors. To falsify counselor. Student Services will review the the results of one’s research, to steal issue and will notify the student the words or ideas of another, or to High School Subjects: and instructor in writing of the cheat on an examination corrupts the English 066, 067, 068, 084, 098 decision. essential process by which knowledge Mathematics 156, 157, 159, 163, 164, f. The decision of the Dean of is advanced. Academic dishonesty is 165, 166 Instruction and Student Services seen as an intentional act of fraud, in Science 168, 169, 190, 191, 192, 193 is final. which a student seeks to claim credit for Social Sciences 215, 218, 219, 222, the work or efforts of another without 229, 230 authorization or uses unauthorized Math Conintuing Education 206, 255 materials or fabricated information in any 220 / Continuing Education SCC Catalog 2020-2021

J. Complaint Procedures for Students e. The Area Dean of Instruction and Under the provisions of the U.S. Depart- Students may file a complaint when Student Services shall forward ment of Health, Education and Welfare, they believe they have been deprived the completed forms to the students have the right to inspect and of a right granted to students by the Continuing Education Student review any of the following files: Board of Trustees in any of the policies Complaint Committee chairperson – admissions/records or regulations of the Rancho Santiago for review and recommendation. – data processing Community College District. The committee shall have the – financial aids power to make an appropriate – placement The purpose of these complaint proce- – veterans dures is to resolve differences as fairly and investigation of the complaint and expeditiously as possible while preserving shall state the findings and make After review and exploration, students the rights of students and staff members. a recommendation. may challenge any information relating to them if they believe information to be 1. Definitions f. If the complaint is sustained by the committee, it will recommend inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in Days: number of days refers to the appropriate action for relief of the violation of their rights of privacy or other days when the District offices are complaint and communicate this rights. Forms for challenge are available in open. in writing to the staff member to the Area Dean of Instruction and Student whom the complaint was directed. Services office. Committee: Continuing Education If the staff member accepts the Student Complaint Committee. District staff or other professionals who recommended action and if the have a legitimate educational interest 2. Procedure student who filed the complaint such as counseling and carrying out the is satisfied with the action, the normal operations of the educational a. Students shall first confer with complaint shall be considered program have access to student records. the staff member who took action resolved and closed. or made the ruling to which Any student has the right to file complaint they object no later than ten g. If the findings of the committee with the U.S. Department of Health, Edu- days following the event which do not sustain the complaint, the cation and Welfare concerning alleged prompted the complaint. committee shall communicate this failure of the institution to comply with finding in writing to the student provisions above or Section 438 of the The Area Dean of Instruction and who filed the complaint. If the General Provision. Student Services or designee will student accepts this finding, the assist the student in arranging complaint shall be considered an appointment with the staff resolved and closed. L. High School Petition Students member. Secondary school students who wish to h. If no resolution of the complaint is take course work in Rancho Santiago b. If the difference is not satisfactorily obtained under (f.) or (g.) above, Community College District Continuing resolved, the student shall confer the Area Dean of Instruction and Education and have it transferred to an- with the staff member’s supervisor. Student Services shall forward the other school must present a completed complaint together with findings The Area Dean of Instruction Petition for Registration in order to be of the committee to the Chancellor and Student Services or designee considered for admission. Failure to for review and decision. will assist the student and staff comply fully with all conditions listed member’s supervisor. i. If this decision does not resolve on the form may result in the immediate the complaint in the opinion of revocation of the petition and dismissal c. If the complaint is unresolved, the student, the Chancellor shall from Continuing Education classes. the student may file a written present the case to the Board of statement setting forth the nature 1. Grading and Transfer of Credits: Trustees with the findings and of the complaint on the prescribed Students must satisfactorily recommendations. If the Board form with the Area Dean of complete all course requirements finds that the complaint is invalid, Instruction and Student Services no including exams, projects, papers the Chancellor’s recommendation later than ten days after conferring and attendances before credit or shall stand in final resolution. If the with the staff member’s supervisor. grades can be issued. Students are Board finds that the complaint is responsible for planning schedules valid, it shall instruct the Chancellor d. The complaint form shall be and progress in order to earn credits as to how the complaint shall be completed in full and shall include in time to meet graduation deadlines resolved, and the Chancellor shall a full description of the complaint, in other school districts. times, dates and pertinent facts, implement the Board’s decision. and the remedy sought by the 2. Conduct: A student’s conduct must student. K. Student Records be productive, responsible and courteous at all times. Unacceptable A Student Complaint-Staff Under the guidelines of the Family Edu- behavior may result in the immediate Response form will be sent to both cational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, revocation of this petition and the staff member and supervisor student records are confidential, and dismissal from class. Unacceptable for completion. privacy is to be scrupulously maintained. behavior includes, but is not limited Right to Review and Challenge Records: to, excessive talking, noncompliance with rules, failure to follow instructor SCC Catalog 2020-2021 Continuing Education / 221

directions, falsification of records, campus, or the appearance at school cheating or assisting others to events while under the influence of cheat, destruction or theft of school alcoholic beverages and/or controlled property, disruption of classes, substances. The penalty for violation violence, or being under the influence of these regulations is immediate of drugs or alcohol. suspension from school, followed by expulsion, if imposed by the Board M. Special Rules, Regulations and of Trustees. Additional penalties Student Obligations may be imposed by law enforcement agencies. Because of special program characteristics, the following programs must adhere to 2. Smoking: Provisions of the Uniform special rules, regulations and student Fire Code, Article 29, Section 29.06, obligation beyond the Standard Smoking Activity on School Property, Guidelines for Student Conduct adopted state: by the Rancho Santiago Community “It shall be unlawful for any person College District. Students enrolled in or persons to engage in any smoking any of the following programs are activity or to possess any flaming or obligated to perform within those special glowing object or cause to be lighted program guidelines in order to maintain any substance in any classroom or on class attendance: any community- school property at any time except in based organization or governmental areas authorized by the local Board agency with which the Rancho Santiago of Education.’’ Community College District cooperates in a program offering. The only areas authorized for smoking are outside the school buildings in N. Family Education Rights and Privacy a designated smoking area. There is to be No Smoking by anyone in As required under the provisions of the any of the classrooms at any time. Family Education Rights and Privacy Act Proper containers are provided in of 1974, the Rancho Santiago Community the smoking areas for disposal of College District will make public without cigarettes. student consent only certain directory information. This information consists of 3. Food and Beverages: Food and the following: a student’s name; city of beverages are not to be brought into residence; a major field; participation in the classrooms at any time. Proper officially recognized activities and sports; containers are provided for disposal weight, height, and age if a member of of trash in designated areas. an athletic team; dates of attendance; degree and awards received; and the most recent previous educational institution or agency attended by the student. A student may request the Admissions and Records Office to withhold this information. Such request must be in writing and submitted each semester.

O. Use of Public School Facilities for Adult Classes 1. Alcoholic Beverages and Controlled Substances: Both by policies instituted by local Boards of Education (Garden Grove Unified School District, Orange Unified School District, Rancho Santiago Community College District and Santa Ana Unified School District) and California State Law specifcally prohibit possession of alcoholic beverages and controlled substances on school premises at any time, by any person, regardless of age. Regulations also prohibit use of alcoholic beverages at school events, whether on or off the 222 / Continuing Education SCC Catalog 2020-2021

ADULT HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA PROGRAM

General Information To qualify for an adult high school diploma, purposes of the catalog, an academic year the candidate must meet the following begins with the fall semester and concludes Rancho Santiago Community College District requirements: with the summer session. So long as the student offers a comprehensive adult high school remains in attendance in any one semester diploma program for adults who wish to (fall/spring) or session (summer) per academic continue their formal education. The Adult Course of Study year, the student has the ability to elect to High School Diploma Program at Santiago Adult High School Graduation meet the requirements in effect at the time Canyon College is approved by the California Requirements beginning his/her continuous enrollment or Community Colleges Chancellor’s office. in more recent catalog years. Santiago Canyon College is accredited by The high school diploma requires a total of the Accrediting Commission for the Western 160 credits taken from the following: If a student does not earn a note on their Association of Schools and Colleges (Approval Subject Area Credits transcript during any of the semesters, or #31601). sessions, during an academic year, then the English 40.0 student is no longer protected by previous Diplomas are issued by the Rancho Santiago (a maximum of 10 credits of certificate requirements and will be held to Community College District to students who reading; must include at least the additional requirements. The student complete the required course of study and one composition course) must then reset their catalog rights clock to demonstrate proficiency in basic skills. Gradu- Mathematics 20.0 use the catalog at the time of readmission or ation ceremonies are traditionally held each subsequent enrollment. spring at Santiago Canyon College. Students Natural Sciences 20.0 may complete the diploma program at any (must include both a biological In the event a loss of catalog rights due to time during the year and receive verification and a physical science course) extenuating circumstances, a student wishes of completion of requirements at that time. Social and Behavioral Sciences to waive or substitute a requirement for Courses designed to meet adult high school (must include U.S. History, 30.0 certificate requirements, the student could graduation requirements are offered in both American Government, Economics, complete the appropriate form and submit the traditional classroom setting or in open World History, Geography, and Culture) to the Exceptions for Academic Regulations entry/open exit self-paced individualized (EAR) Committee for final determination. learning. Elective credits may be earned in Humanities 10.0 continuing education classes offered in a wide Electives 40.0 Proficiency Requirements variety of locations throughout the community TOTAL 160.0 as listed in the schedule of classes published Proficiency must be demonstrated in basic each semester. skills areas of reading, mathematics, and Limitations on Enrollment composition, according to the categories A student who has received a passing grade listed below: Counseling and Guidance (A, B, C, D) for a high school course may not A. Reading. Students will be required to Students must see a counselor to prepare an re-enroll in the same course. A student who demonstrate a minimum eighth grade educational plan, discuss academic and career has graduated from the Adult High School reading ability as measured by a SCC goals, and regularly update their educational Diploma Program may not enroll Adult Basic Continuing Education approved reading plans. Counselors are available by appointment Education (ABE) or high school courses without proficiency examination. or on a walk-in basis. For more information written permission from an administrator. or to arrange an appointment, please call B. Mathematics. Students will be required 714-628-5929. Residency to demonstrate math proficiency by Residency Requirement: At least 20 of the passing an SCC Continuing Education Registration 160 required high school credits must be approved mathematics examination with The Adult High School Diploma Program is completed in residence at Santiago Canyon a minimum score of 70%, or by passing available at the Santiago Canyon College. College. Only 5 of the 20 residency credits the Math Fundamentals 2 course. Students may obtain a schedule of classes may be challenged. and enroll at any time during the fall, spring, C. English Composition. Students will be required to demonstrate English com- and summer semesters. For information, call Petition for Graduation & Catalog Rights 714-628-5929 position proficiency by passing an SCC A petition for graduation must be completed Continuing Education approved composi- and submitted soon after the date a student tion examination with a minimum score completes the diploma requirements. of 70% or by passing the Composition 2 course. Students who maintain continuous enrollment have the option to meet the certificate requirements as listed in the catalog in Grade Reports effect at the time of first enrollment or any 1. Grade Reports: In-class progress is reported subsequent year. to the student in a number of ways. Tests are often given to show individual student Continuous enrollment is defined by earning a progress. notation on a transcript (letter grade, SP, NP, or P) for at least one course during any semester, 2. Cumulative Records: The district will or session, within that academic year. For the maintain cumulative records on each current high school diploma student. SCC Catalog 2020-2021 Continuing Education / 223

These records may contain pertinent cooperating colleges and universities; verification from those employers with information necessary to aid students in whom they have worked for at least one educational planning. Placement tests 4. United States Armed Forces Institute year. follow-up, interest inventories, and other courses and subject examinations. data contained in the cumulative record (Authorization for this procedure is The Continuing Education administrators will be available for review by the student contained in Title V, Section 99, part or counselors will evaluate the amount of upon request. C, of the California Administrative work experience credit and the area of Code.) application. Evaluation will not be made for more credits than is necessary to meet Policies Governing Sources of Credit D. College Courses graduation requirements and which the A. Previous Secondary Schools College units to be used for high school letters of verification justify. Combined work experience credit and consumer skills All credits earned in the 9th, 10th, 11th, credits may be evaluated in a ratio of 3 task credit may not exceed 40 credits. and 12th grades recorded on an official college units to 10 high school semester transcript will be accepted except physical periods of credit. The college should be Verification of work experience should education credits and credits which are notified in writing when college credits be obtained by the student, requesting a duplication of course work for which are utilized to meet high school require- from each employer on official letterhead credit was previously granted. ments. stationery the following information: College credit equivalency recommended B. Trade or Business Schools 1. Dates of employment. by the American Council on Education Courses taken in trade or business schools guides will be evaluated for high school 2. Job description. will be evaluated for possible high school credit on the same basis as other college 3. Nature of duties performed, indicating credit equivalency. Courses in this category credit courses. must be approved by the Office of Private progress to more complex operations Postsecondary Education. E. Correspondence Courses justifying a division into beginning and advanced skills. It is the responsibility of the student Courses taken by correspondence will be to provide to the district transcripts, evaluated for possible high school credit 4. Statements regarding successful .certifcates, and/or other records requested equivalency. Courses in this category must performance be approved by the Office of Private for the evaluation and possible awarding 5. Reason for termination of employ- Postsecondary Education. of credit. ment, if applicable. It is the responsibility of the student C. Armed Forces Schools and/or Programs 6. The letter of self-employed students to provide to the district transcripts, must be accompanied by a copy of Credit may be granted for completion certifcates, and/or other records requested the student’s business license or W‑2 of training programs and other valid for the evaluation and possible awarding form. educational experiences provided they of credit. have been certified by the United States 7. Upon receipt of verification of all work Armed Forces Institute or by a statement F. Adult School Courses experience which the student wishes on the service record, and provided Courses taken at adult schools will be to be considered for credit, evaluation they parallel 1) courses usually taught evaluated for possible high school credit will be made on the following basis: in secondary schools, and 2) vocational equivalency. Courses in this category training courses with counterparts in a. Up to 10 credits will be given for must be approved by the California State civilian life. the first year of successful work Department of Education. experience. The recommendations for credit for such No credit will be allowed for physical programs and experiences are contained b. Up to 10 additional credits to a education courses nor for courses from in three volumes published by the maximum of 40 will be granted other adult schools if such courses are American Council on Education: The 2006 for each additional full year of designated in the Rancho Santiago Com- edition of the Guide To The Evaluation of employment if the student has munity College District as “no high school Educational Experiences In The Armed made successful progress each year credit.’’ Services, Vol. I-Air Force; Vol. II.-Army; on the job. Vol. III-Coast Guard, Marine, and Navy. It is the responsibility of the student c. After the initial 10 credits for to provide to the district transcripts, This section is to be interpreted as the first year, student may earn 5 certifcates, and/or other records requested including: credits for a period of six months for the evaluation and possible awarding employment, provided there is 1. Officer and enlisted service school of credit. evidence of successful progress. courses; G. Work Experience H. Testing 2. Off-duty classes offered by the Students may obtain credit for certain armed forces and cooperating local The district may award a maximum of 80 types of full-time work experience or for institutions; high school credits on the basis of district work experience that can be related to approved testing. 3. Correspondence courses offered high school subject matter. by the United States Armed Forces 1. Mathematics Achievement Test (ITED) In order to obtain credit for work expe- Institute, the Marine Corps Institute, rience, students must provide written Credit may be earned in mathematics the Coast Guard Institute, and 224 / Continuing Education SCC Catalog 2020-2021

by obtaining a satisfactory score on J. Other Electives the math section of the Iowa Tests 1. Learning Skills of Education Development Form X5. No other subtests are accepted A maximum of 40 credits in Learning for credit purposes. Ten semester Skills will be allowed toward high credits will be awarded for a raw school graduation credit in the elective score of 14, provided these credits area, including work experience. are not previously earned math credits. (These 5 credits may be 2. English as a Second Language (ESL) used to satisfy Math Fundamentals A maximum of 10 elective high 2 requirements.) Fifteen semester school diploma credits may be credits will be awarded for a raw score awarded to students who pass of 20, provided these credits are not English as a Second Language 304, a duplication of previously earned 305, or 306. math credits. (These 10 credits may be used to satisfy Math Fundamentals 2 3. Adult Basic Education (ABE) requirements, and 5 elective credits.) A maximum of 20 high school elective 2. Subject Matter Credit by Examination credits may be granted when students pass all or parts of the required ABE Credit by examination may be earned exit tests. only for courses that are specifically designated by the division curriculum committee as courses that are eligible for credit by examination. Information for receiving this credit may be obtained from a counselor in continuing education. Only 5 of the 20 residency credits may be challenged.

I. Regional Occupational Program Courses Credit will be determined upon receipt of an official secondary or community college transcript which indicates credit and grades as appropriate. Guidelines for issuance of ROP credit when not on a unified school district transcript: 1. RSCCD will accept an official Grade Reporting Sheet from Central County Regional Occupational Program in lieu of a unified school district transcript provided it has a grade and a number of total hours. 2. The amount of credit issued is to be based on 16 clock hours per credit unit. 3. The maximum of 20 units toward electives will be accepted in this manner. 4. Students coming from outside the CCROP will have to validate their credits only through an official school district transcript. SCC Catalog 2020-2021 225

CAREER DEVELOPMENT & COLLEGE PREPARATION CERTIFICATES

NONCREDIT COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Continuing education courses are listed by subject on the following pages. Course numbers are listed at the beginning of each course title.

Open entry/open exit courses are noted in the course descriptions. Students may enroll at any time in these courses and begin class immediately, provided there is space available. Students progress at their own rate and may exit from the class at any time upon satisfactory completion of the required work.

All credits listed are high school credits. Ten high school credits represent a minimum of 144 hours of study. In open entry/open exit courses, students earn credits by meeting individual competency-based objectives.

Some courses offer a certificate of course completion upon completion of all course requirements. A certificate of course completion does not appear on the official transcript.

Completion of Career Development and College Preparation (CDCP) program coursework appears on the student transcript. In addition, the student may request an official program certificate be issued for successful completion of all CDCP program coursework.

The class schedule should be consulted for current offerings. 226 SCC Catalog 2020-2021

CAREER DEVELOPMENT & COLLEGE PREPARATION CERTIFICATES

PROGRAM PROGRAM

Adult Basic Education Vocational: Business Mathematics 3-D Printing/Advanced Manufacturing Reading Customer Service Representative Writing Digital Marketing Executive Secretary / Administrative Assistant English as a Second Language First-Line Supervisor / Manager, Office and ESL Advanced Administrative Support Workers ESL Beginning General Office Clerk ESL Beginning Multilevel Home-based Business ESL Civics Multi-Media Artist and Animators ESL Communication Receptionist/Information Clerk ESL Intermediate Web Associate ESL Intermediate Communication ESL Intermediate Multilevel Vocational: Clothing ESL Intermediate Writing Commercial Textile Worker ESL Literacy Vocational: Construction ESL Program Carpenter Enhanced Beginning ESL Skills Construction Laborer Enhanced Intermediate ESL Skills Vocational ESL Vocational: Food Food Handler High School Subjects Food Service Manager College Readiness College Preparation Algebra Vocational: Medical Composition Caregiver / Personal Care Aide High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) Healthcare Support Worker Mathematics Home Health Aide Secondary Education Medical Assistant Student Leadership Medical Billing Nursing Assistant Math Continuing Education Nurse Assistant Acute Care Secondary Education/GED Preparation Vocational: Shelter Dog Training

Vocational: Warehousing

Workforce Preparation Basic Employment Skills Effective Communication Skills Employment Readiness General Medical Office Clerk Office Leadership Skills Technical Skills for Higher Learning Transition to Higher Learning Understanding and Supporting Employees with Disabilities Workforce Skills SCC Catalog 2020-2021 Continuing Education Programs and Course Descriptions / 227

ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (ABE) Certificate of Competency ADULT BASIC EDUCATION Adult Basic Education/Adult Secondary Education Division of Continuing Education Writing (33555) Dean: Lori Fasbinder The Certificate of Competency in ABE/ASE Writing is designed to Department Chair: Jolene Shields prepare students for higher level writing skills in the Adult High School Coordinators: Elaine Pham, Denise Salcido Diploma Program, General Education Development (GED) Preparation, and college courses. Certificate of Competency Adult Basic Education (33421) Learning Outcome(s) Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, The Certificate of Competency in Adult Basic Education is designed to students will be able to prepare students for basic reading, writing, spelling, and math skills • Emphasize mastery of grammar, sentence and paragraph skills, used in the Adult High School Diploma Program, General Education including organization in terms of unity, support, and coherence. Development (GED) Preparation, and college courses. Certificate requirements Hours Learning Outcome(s) High School Subjects English 066, English Fundamentals 2 72 Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, High School Subjects English 083, Composition 1 72 students will be able to TOTAL 144 • Demonstrate proficient skills in basic writing, mathematics, reading and spelling used in high school courses, GED Preparation, and Courses college courses. Adult Basic Education 009 Certificate requirements Hours Academic Skills Adult Basic Education 024, Adult Basic Education Writing 72 Credit(s): 5.0-20.0 Adult Basic Education 025, Adult Basic Education Mathematics 72 Class Hours: 72-288 Lecture total. Advisory: English as a Second Language 460 or higher and/or Select one (1) course from the following: 72 placement by counselor assessment. Adult Basic Education 023, Adult Basic Education Reading (72) Instructs students in basic skills, including reading, writing, spelling, Adult Basic Education 026, Adult Basic Education Spelling (72) and mathematics. Prepares students to take High School Subjects courses, job training, or college credit classes. Optional field trips TOTAL 216 may be offered. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Certificate of Competency Adult Basic Education 011 Adult Basic Education/Adult Secondary Education Native Language Basic Skills for Adults Mathematics (33422) Credit(s): 0 Class Hours: 216 Lecture total. The Certificate of Competency in ABE/ASE Mathematics is designed to Assists students in acquiring basic skills in their native language in prepare students for higher level math skills in the Adult High School order to facilitate the transition to beginning ESL courses. Focuses Diploma Program, General Education Development (GED) Preparation, on reading, math, and writing, as well as academic and life skills. and college courses. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Learning Outcome(s) Adult Basic Education 023 Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, Adult Basic Education Reading students will be able to Credit(s): 5.0 • Demonstrate proficiency in pre algebraic concepts. Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Instructs students in basic reading and functional literacy skills. Certificate requirements Hours Prepares students for Adult High School Diploma courses, job Adult Basic Education 025, Adult Basic Education Mathematics 72 training, or the California High School Equivalency Certificate High School Subjects Math 159, Math Fundamentals 2 72 course. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. TOTAL 144 Adult Basic Education 024 Adult Basic Education Writing Certificate of Competency Credit(s): 5.0 Adult Basic Education/Adult Secondary Education Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Reading (33420) Instructs students in basic writing and functional literacy skills. Prepares students for Adult High School Diploma courses, job The Certificate of Competency in ABE/ASE Reading is designed to training, or the California High School Equivalency Certificate prepare students for higher level reading skills used in high school course. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. courses, General Education Development (GED) Preparation, and college courses. Adult Basic Education 025 Adult Basic Education Mathematics Learning Outcome(s) Credit(s): 5.0 Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. students will be able to This class is designed to teach and enhance student’s functional • Demonstrate level gains in reading. math skills. The areas covered are money management/budgeting, time, measurement, basic math computation and personal consumer Certificate requirements Hours skills. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. High School Subjects Reading 093, Building Reading Skills 1 72 High School Subjects Reading 094, Building Reading Skills 2 72 TOTAL 144 228 / Continuing Education Programs and Course Descriptions SCC Catalog 2020-2021

Adult Basic Education 026 CITIZENSHIP (CTZN) Adult Basic Education Spelling Credit(s): 5.0 Division of Continuing Education Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Provides students with a multisensory approach to improving English Interim Executive Director, AEBG: Eden Quimzon spelling skills. Emphasizes phonetic structures using workbooks and Coordinator: Rita Van Dyke-Kao audio lessons. Prepares students for Adult High School Diploma courses, job training, or the California High School Equivalency Courses Certificate course. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Citizenship 020 Citizenship Credit(s): 0 Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Advisory: English as a Second Language 303 or higher. Provides basic knowledge of local, state, and federal government in preparation for the United States citizenship examination including language usage within the context of history and government. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit.

COUNSELING (CNG) Division of Continuing Education Dean: Lori Fasbinder Department Chair: Rosa Salazar de la Torre Faculty: Ruby Frias, Rosalba Hernandez, Rosa Salazar de la Torre Courses

Counseling 303 Education and Career Assessment Credit(s): 0 Class Hours: 3 Lecture total. Assists students with appropriate educational placement and/or an overview of student services, career and academic guidance information that is available in Continuing Education as a result of individual and group testing. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/ Open Exit. ADULT BASIC EDUCATION / CITIZENSHIP COUNSELING BASIC EDUCATION ADULT SCC Catalog 2020-2021 Continuing Education Programs and Course Descriptions / 229

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) Certificate of Competency ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE ESL Civics (24191) Division of Continuing Education The Certificate of Competency in ESL Civics enhances the English Interim Executive Director, AEBG: Eden Quimzon language skills of limited English-speaking students while preparing Coordinator and Chair: Rita Van Dyke-Kao them for the United States Citizenship Exam and civic preparation. Certificate of Competency Learning Outcome(s) ESL Advanced (33137) Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, students will be able to The Certificate of Competency in ESL Advanced improves limited- • Demonstrate knowledge of citizenship and civic-related issues. English speaking students’ communication skills in English with an emphasis on grammar and writing in preparation for enhanced job Certificate requirements Hours opportunities and the transition to academic studies. English as a Second Language 120, ESL Civics 144 English as a Second Language 303, Intermediate Low 216 Learning Outcome(s) TOTAL 360 Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, students will be able to Certificate of Competency • Demonstrate advanced written communication skills in English. ESL Communication (36665) Certificate requirements Hours The certificate of competency in ESL Communication improves the English as a Second Language 305, Advanced Low 216 English language skills of limited English-speaking students with an English as a Second Language 306, Advanced High 216 emphasis on speaking and pronunciation. TOTAL 432 Learning Outcome(s) Certificate of Competency Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, ESL Beginning (30644) students will be able to • Demonstrate fundamental communication skills with a focus on The Certificate of Competency in ESL Beginning is designed to give pronunciation in English. fundamental reading, writing, listening, speaking, and digital literacy skills to limited-English speaking students, preparing them for enhanced Certificate requirements Hours job opportunities and academic studies, and increased community English as a Second Language 303, Intermediate Low 216 participation. English as a Second Language 530, American English Pronunciation 216 Learning Outcome(s) TOTAL 432 Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, students will be able to • Demonstrate fundamental reading, writing, listening, and speaking Certificate of Competency skills in English. ESL Intermediate (30646) Certificate requirements Hours The Certificate of Competency in ESL Intermediate is designed to give English as a Second Language 301, Beginning Low 216 essential reading, writing, listening, speaking, and digital literacy skills English as a Second Language 302, Beginning High 216 to limited-English speaking students in preparation for enhanced TOTAL 432 job opportunities, the transition to academic studies, and increased community participation. Certificate of Competency Learning Outcome(s) ESL Beginning Multilevel (24233) Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, The Certificate of Competency in ESL Beginning Multilevel is designed students will be able to to give fundamental reading, writing, listening, speaking, and digital • Demonstrate essential reading, writing, listening, and speaking literacy skills to limited-English speaking students, preparing them skills in English. for enhanced job opportunities, academic studies, and increased community participation. Certificate requirements Hours English as a Second Language 303 Intermediate Low 216 Learning Outcome(s) English as a Second Language 304 Intermediate High 216 Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, TOTAL 432 students will be able to • Demonstrate fundamental reading, writing, listening, and speaking Certificate of Competency skills in English. ESL Intermediate Communication (24195) Certificate requirements Hours The Certificate of Competency in ESL Intermediate Communication English as a Second Language 300, Literacy 216 develops the ability of limited-English speaking students in non-verbal English as a Second Language 440, Beginning Multilevel 216 communication skills and the use of formal and colloquial language in preparation for enhanced job opportunities, the transition to academic TOTAL 432 studies, and increased community participation.

Learning Outcome(s) Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, students will be able to • Demonstrate essential oral communication skills in English. 230 / Continuing Education Programs and Course Descriptions SCC Catalog 2020-2021

Certificate requirements Hours Certificate of Competency English as a Second Language 570, Conversation 1 72 English as a Second Language Program (24285) English as a Second Language 580, Conversation 2 72 The Certificate of Competency in ESL Program is designed to develop TOTAL 144 the reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills of limited-English Certificate of Competency speaking students, through the continuum of ESL classes, in preparation for enhanced job opportunities and transition to academic studies. ESL Intermediate Multilevel (24234) Learning Outcome(s) The Certificate of Competency in ESL Intermediate Multilevel develops Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, the ability of limited-English speaking students in a variety of students will be able to advanced written, interpersonal, and academic communication tasks • Demonstrate improved communication skills as they pertain to in preparation for enhanced job opportunities and the transition to second language learners academic studies. • Demonstrate the ability to complete everyday written tasks Learning Outcome(s) Certificate requirements Hours Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, English as a Second Language 410, Beginning ESL 1 216 students will be able to English as a Second Language 420, Beginning ESL 2 216 • Demonstrate essential reading, writing, listening, and speaking English as a Second Language 430, Beginning ESL 3 216 skills in English. English as a Second Language 460, Intermediate ESL 1 216 Certificate requirements Hours English as a Second Language 470, Intermediate ESL 2 216 English as a Second Language 303 Intermediate Low 216 English as a Second Language 480, Intermediate ESL 3 216 English as a Second Language 500, Intermediate Multilevel 216 TOTAL 1296 TOTAL 432 Certificate of Competency

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Certificate of Competency Enhanced Beginning ESL Skills (30690) ESL Intermediate Writing (24196) The Certificate of Competency in Enhanced Beginning ESL Skills improves The Certificate of Competency in ESL Intermediate Writing develops the the reading, writing, listening, speaking, and employability skills of ability of limited-English speaking students in composition and other Beginning ESL students for better communication and personal growth. essential written communication skills in preparation for enhanced Learning Outcome(s) job opportunities and the transition to academic studies. Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, Learning Outcome(s) students will be able to Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, • Demonstrate fundamental reading, writing, listening, and speaking students will be able to skills with a focus on pronunciation in English. • Demonstrate essential written communication skills in English. Certificate requirements Hours Certificate requirements Hours English as a Second Language 250, English as a Second Language 010, ESL Writing 72 Seminar for Beginning ESL Students 72 English as a Second Language 303, Intermediate Low 216 English as a Second Language 530, American English Pronunciation 216 TOTAL 288 TOTAL 288 Certificate of Competency Certificate of Competency ESL Literacy (24230) Enhanced Intermediate ESL Skills (30647) The Certificate of Competency in ESL Literacy develops the ability of non-English speaking students in basic literacy skills, including letter and The Certificate of Competency in Enhanced Intermediate ESL Skills number recognition/production, simple personal information, and basic is designed to improve the reading, writing, listening, speaking, oral communication in preparation for enhanced job opportunities. employability, and digital literacy skills of Intermediate English as a Second Language students for better communication and personal Learning Outcome(s) growth. Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, Learning Outcome(s) students will be able to • Demonstrate basic oral communication and literacy skills in English. Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, students will be able to Certificate requirements Hours • Demonstrate essential reading, writing, listening, and speaking Adult Basic Education 011, Native Language Basic Skills skills with a focus on writing in English. for Adults 216 Certificate requirements Hours English as a Second Language 300, Literacy 216 English as a Second Language 010, ESL Writing 72 TOTAL 432 English as a Second Language 260, Seminar for Intermediate ESL Students 72 TOTAL 144 SCC Catalog 2020-2021 Continuing Education Programs and Course Descriptions / 231

Certificate of Competency English as a Second Language 300 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Vocational ESL (24198) Literacy Credit(s): 0 The Certificate of Competency in Vocational ESL develops the English Class Hours: 216 Lecture total. language and workplace skills of limited-English speaking students. This is an ESL class for students who are not yet literate in English. Emphasizes communicative competence and basic functional Learning Outcome(s) language skills to meet immediate communication needs, including Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, verbal and nonverbal strategies. Develops the ability of second students will be able to language learners to recognize and read letters and numbers, • Demonstrate essential workplace communication skills. copy and produce the alphabet, numerals, and simple personal information. The first of seven Integrated ESL core courses. Grade: Certificate requirements Hours Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. English as a Second Language 510, English for Work 1 216 English as a Second Language 520, English for Work 2 216 English as a Second Language 301 Beginning Low TOTAL 432 Credit(s): 0 Courses Class Hours: 216 Lecture total. Advisory: English as a Second Language 300 or equivalent. For students with some literacy in English. Emphasizes language ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) skills in everyday situations and immediate needs of adult English English as a Second Language 010 learners, focusing on listening comprehension and beginning oral ESL Writing production of simple conversations, reading of practiced words Credit(s): 0 and phrases, and completing simple writing tasks in the context of Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. school, work, and community. The second of seven Integrated ESL Advisory: English as a Second Language 302 or higher. core courses. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Introduces non-native English speakers to an overview of the writing English as a Second Language 302 process including activities to improve student composition skills. Beginning High Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Credit(s): 0 English as a Second Language 120 Class Hours: 216 Lecture total. ESL Civics Advisory: English as a Second Language 301 or equivalent. Credit(s): 0 Emphasizes comprehending and participating in simple Class Hours: 144 Lecture total. conversations, communicating survival needs, and reading and Provides development in listening, speaking, reading, and writing performing written tasks in the context of college and career English within the context of history and government in preparation readiness and civic participation. The third of seven Integrated ESL for the United States Citizenship Examination. Grade: Pass/No Pass. core courses. Optional field trips may be offered. Grade: Pass/No Open Entry/Open Exit. Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. English as a Second Language 250 English as a Second Language 303 Seminar for Beginning ESL Students Intermediate Low Credit(s): 0 Credit(s): 0 Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Class Hours: 216 Lecture total. Provides instruction in English language skills (reading, writing, Advisory: English as a Second Language 302 or equivalent. listening, speaking) on topics of concern to English as a Second Emphasizes comprehending and participating in conversations, Language students. Students will use teamwork and communication communicating needs and opinions, reading from academic and skills to enhance learning. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. informational text, and performing written tasks. Exposes students to authentic spoken and written content, to prepare students for English as a Second Language 260 college, the workplace, and civic participation. The fourth of seven Seminar for Intermediate ESL Students Integrated ESL core courses. Optional field trips may be offered. Credit(s): 0 Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Advisory: English as a Second Language 302 or higher. English as a Second Language 304 Provides instruction in intermediate English language skills (reading, Intermediate High writing, listening, speaking) on topics of concern to English as Credit(s): 0 a Second Language students. Students will use teamwork and Class Hours: 216 Lecture total. communication skills to enhance learning. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Advisory: English as a Second Language 303 or equivalent. Open Entry/Open Exit. Emphasizes expanding oral language, critical and creative thinking skills in English, and reading comprehension of authentic academic English as a Second Language 270 and informational text. Written tasks focus on academic and Seminar for Advanced ESL Students workforce preparation, as well as increased community and civic Credit(s): 0 participation. Five high school elective credits may be granted. The Class Hours: 72 Lecture total, 72 Hours Arranged. fifth of seven Integrated ESL core courses. Optional field trips may Advisory: English as a Second Language 304 or equivalent. be offered. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Provides instruction in advanced English language skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking) and related digital literacy skills, on topics of value and importance to Advanced English as a Second Language students. Students will use teamwork, communication, critical thinking and creative thinking skills to enhance learning. Field trips may be included. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. 232 / Continuing Education Programs and Course Descriptions SCC Catalog 2020-2021

English as a Second Language 305 English as a Second Language 440 Advanced Low Beginning Multilevel Credit(s): 0 Credit(s): 0 Class Hours: 216 Lecture total. Class Hours: 216 Lecture total. Advisory: English as a Second Language 304 or equivalent. Provides instruction for students in various levels of beginning Emphasizes higher-level language skills, reading passages with English proficiency. Emphasizes speaking, listening, reading, and increased understanding and analysis, and improving academic writing English in familiar contexts. Recommended for students and informational writing skills. Prepares students for academic in Literacy, Beginning Low, and Beginning High ESL levels. Grade: and workforce success and increased civic participation. Five high Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. school elective credits may be granted. The sixth of seven Integrated English as a Second Language 460 ESL core courses. Optional field trips may be offered. Grade: Pass/ Intermediate ESL 1 No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Credit(s): 0 English as a Second Language 306 Class Hours: 216 Lecture total. Advanced High Emphasizes creative oral language activities, initial critical thinking Credit(s): 0 skills in reading comprehension, and written tasks which begin to Class Hours: 216 Lecture total. focus on academic skills. This is the fifth course in the Continuing Advisory: English as a Second Language 305 or equivalent. Education ESL continuum. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Prepares students for academic and workforce success and civic English as a Second Language 470 participation. Emphasizes high-level language skills, conversations Intermediate ESL 2 that convey complex thought patterns, and reading and writing Credit(s): 0 strategies. This course uses authentic academic, informational Class Hours: 216 Lecture total. and technical reading materials that expand the use of creative Emphasizes understanding higher level language activities, reading and critical thinking skills. Five high school elective credits may be passages with increased understanding, and increasing focus on granted. The seventh course out of seven Integrated core courses. creative and academic writing tasks. This is the sixth course in the Optional field trips may be offered. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Continuing Education ESL continuum. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Entry/Open Exit. Entry/Open Exit. English as a Second Language 399 English as a Second Language 480 ESL Literacy Intermediate ESL 3 Credit(s): 0 Credit(s): 0 Class Hours: 216 Lecture total. Class Hours: 216 Lecture total. Develops the ability of second language learners to recognize and Emphasizes higher level language activities, conversations which read letters and numbers, copy/produce the alphabet, numerals, convey complex thought patterns, authentic material which and simple personal information. This is the first course in the expands the use of critical thinking skills, and expanding realistic Continuing Education ESL continuum. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open and creative/academic writing. This is the seventh course in the Entry/Open Exit. Continuing Education ESL continuum. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open English as a Second Language 410 Entry/Open Exit. Beginning ESL 1 English as a Second Language 500 Credit(s): 0 Intermediate Multilevel Class Hours: 216 Lecture total. Credit(s): 0 Emphasizes listening comprehension and beginning oral production Advisory: English as a Second Language 302 or higher. of simple conversations, reading of practiced words and phrases, Class Hours: 216 Lecture total. and prewriting tasks. This is the second course in the Continuing Provides instruction for students in various levels of intermediate Education ESL continuum. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. English proficiency. Emphasizes creative oral language activities, English as a Second Language 420 introductory critical thinking skills, and academic writing tasks. Beginning ESL 2 Recommended for students in Intermediate Low and Intermediate Credit(s): 0 High ESL levels. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Class Hours: 216 Lecture total. English as a Second Language 510 Emphasizes comprehending simple conversations, communicating English for Work 1 survival needs, reading phrases and simple sentences, and Credit(s): 0 performing communicative written tasks. This is the third course Class Hours: 216 Lecture total. in the Continuing Education ESL continuum. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Prepares limited English-speaking students for employment. Focuses Open Entry/Open Exit. on vocabulary skills and vocational readings with emphasis on oral English as a Second Language 430 communication through basic language skills instruction. Grade: Beginning ESL 3 Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Credit(s): 0 English as a Second Language 520 Class Hours: 216 Lecture total. English for Work 2 Emphasizes comprehending, participating in, and sustaining simple Credit(s): 0 conversations, reading short passages with understanding, and Advisory: English as a Second Language 302 or higher. producing short written passages. This is the fourth course in the Class Hours: 216 Lecture total. Continuing Education ESL continuum. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Prepares limited English-speaking students for employment. Focuses Entry/Open Exit. on vocabulary skills and vocational readings with emphasis on oral communication through intermediate language skills instruction. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. SCC Catalog 2020-2021 Continuing Education Programs and Course Descriptions / 233

English as a Second Language 530 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE American English Pronunciation Credit(s): 0 Class Hours: 216 Lecture total. Develops English language fluency and productive and receptive skills as they relate to sound discrimination, sound inventory, stress, intonation, linking, prominence, and rhythm. The course aims to help students understand English and be understood while functioning within employment, survival, and academic contexts. Grade: Pass/ No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. English as a Second Language 570 Conversation 1 Credit(s): 0 Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Introduces conversational strategies in listening, language use, and non-verbal communication. Presents oral skills necessary in initiating, maintaining, and closing conversations. Emphasis on oral skills that assist in social encounters and expand listening and speaking skills. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. English as a Second Language 580 Conversation 2 Credit(s): 0 Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Advisory: English as a Second Language 302 or higher. For students interested in obtaining a practical degree of fluency in spoken English. This course focuses on the further analysis of conversational strategies including verbal and nonverbal communication within large and small groups. Emphasizes differences between formal and colloquial language based on U.S. attitudes and culture. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. English as a Second Language 601 Advanced Grammar and Writing Credit(s): 0 Class Hours: 96 Lecture total. Advisory: English as a Second Language 303 or higher. Emphasizes control of more advanced grammar structures in writing, with a focus on complex sentences, punctuation, verb tenses and forms, and word order. Writing instruction focuses on pre-collegiate skills: anticipating the needs and questions of readers, creating clear main ideas with strong support and development, using effective transition strategies, and learning to edit. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. English as a Second Language 606 Interactive Language Training Credit(s): 0 Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Provides students with supervised one-on-one and small group instruction in ESL listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, citizenship, employability skills, and academic subjects. Computer technology is used to enhance learning. The class is open to ESL students of all levels. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. English as a Second Language 800 ESL for Medical Occupations Credit(s): 0 Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. Advisory: English as a Second Language 303 or equivalent. This course prepares students with the necessary language skills to succeed in vocational medical certificate programs, bridging the gap between standard ESL coursework and CTE coursework. In addition to vocabulary and communication strategies, students will explore career pathways and training needed for allied health jobs that support medical professionals such as doctors, dentists and nurses. This course is for Intermediate High and Advanced ESL students who want to improve their job-related skills. Grade: Pass/ No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. 234 / Continuing Education Programs and Course Descriptions SCC Catalog 2020-2021

HEALTH & SAFETY (SAFE) HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS (HSS) Division of Continuing Education Division of Continuing Education Dean: Lori Fasbinder Dean: Lori Fasbinder Coordinator: Nancy Parent Department Chair: Jolene Shields Coordinators: Elaine Pham, Denise Salcido Courses Certificate of Competency Health & Safety 200 Health and Safety Awareness and Application Adult Secondary Education, Credit(s): 0 College Preparation Algebra (36209) Class Hours: 30 Lecture total. The Certificate of Competency in Adult Secondary Education, College Provides information and a discussion forum related to current and Preparation Algebra is designed to prepare students for higher level relevant health and safety topics, issues, and/or concerns. Students Algebra and math study skills to transition to College Math Algebra will use teamwork, research techniques, decision making, and Course. communication skills to enhance learning. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Learning Outcome(s) Health & Safety 850 Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, Emergency Planning & Safety students will be able to Credit(s): 0 • Demonstrate proficiency in core elementary algebra concepts. Class Hours: 30 Lecture total. • Demonstrate effective math study skills. Adheres to emergency planning and safety guidelines of appropriate Certificate requirements Hours federal, state and county authorities, specifically as they apply to the state of California. This course includes basic guidelines for High School Subjects Math 103, Math Study Skills Support 1A 15 dealing with emergency situations and handling safety issues arising High School Subjects Math 104, Math Study Skills Support 1B 15 from natural or man-made causes such as earthquakes, brush fires, High School Subjects Math 176, College Preparation Algebra 1A 72 home/building fires, freeway travel safety, floods and landslides. High School Subjects Math 177, College Preparation Algebra 1B 72 Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. TOTAL 174 Health & Safety 877 Certificate of Competency Health Issues & Concepts Adult Secondary Education, Credit(s): 0

HEALTH & SAFETY / HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS HEALTH Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. College Preparatory Composition (36211) Provides a basic foundation in the following health topics: mental, The Certificate of Competency in College Preparatory Composition is family, and social health; the stages of the life cycle; medicine and designed to prepare students for college level writing. drugs; diseases and disorders. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/ Open Exit. Learning Outcome(s) Health & Safety 898 Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, Substance Abuse students will be able to Credit(s): 0 • Utilize the writing process to compose gramatically correct sentences, Class Hours: 18 Lecture total. paragraphs, and essays that are unified, supported, organized, and Provides instruction and discussion on the following components: coherent. addictive substances, physiology of addiction, stages of addiction, • Apply critical reading strategies to written works for meaning, coping strategies, family systems, cognitive/behavioral principles, rhetorical strategies, and evaluation of ideas. family relationships, and relapse prevention. Grade: Pass/No Pass. • Conduct library research and write a paper in MLA format with Open Entry/Open Exit. proper documentation. Certificate requirements Hours High School Subjects English 083, Composition 1 72 High School Subjects English 086, College Preparatory Composition 72 TOTAL 144 Certificate of Competency Adult Secondary Education, Mathematics (36584) The Certificate of Competency in ASE Mathematics is designed to prepare students for higher level math skills in the Adult High School Diploma Program, General Education Development (GED and HiSET) Preparation, and college courses.

Learning Outcome(s) Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, students will be able to • Demonstrate proficiency in pre algebraic concepts. SCC Catalog 2020-2021 Continuing Education Programs and Course Descriptions / 235

Certificate requirements Hours Certificate requirements: HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS High School Subjects Math 158, Math Fundamentals 1 72 ENGLISH: High School Subjects Math 159, Math Fundamentals 2 72 Number of hours required: 576 TOTAL 144 Required courses: Hours Certificate of Competency Must include one (1) of the following composition courses: College Readiness (36372) High School Subjects English 083, Composition 1 72 High School Subjects English 084, Composition 2 72 This certificate will provide college readiness algebra and composition High School Subjects English 085, Composition 3 72 classes to prepare students to be successful in college and/or university High School Subjects English 086, College Preparatory Composition 72 placement and studies. Electives: Hours Learning Outcome(s) High School Subjects English 020, Literature Brought to Life 72 Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, High School Subjects English 030, AP English 1A 72 students will be able to High School Subjects English 050, English Through Literature 11B 72 • Demonstrate college readinesss in composition. High School Subjects English 051, English Through Literature 12B 72 • Demonstrate college readiness in algebra. High School Subjects English 052, English Language Arts 1 72 High School Subjects English 053, English Language Arts 2 72 Certificate requirements Hours High School Subjects English 063, English Through Literature 11A 72 High School Subjects English 086, College Preparatory High School Subjects English 064, English Through Literature 12A 72 Composition 72 High School Subjects English 066, English Fundamentals 2 72 High School Subjects Math 176, College Preparation Algebra 1A 72 High School Subjects English 067, English Fundamentals 3 72 High School Subjects Math 177, College Preparation Algebra 1B 72 High School Subjects English 068, English Fundamentals 4 72 TOTAL 216 High School Subjects English 070, The Short Story 72 High School Subjects English 072, Poetry 72 Certificate of Competency High School Subjects English 076, The Novel 72 High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) (33941) High School Subjects English 098, Building Vocabulary 3 72 High School Subjects English 201, Survey of English Level 1 72 The Certificate of Competency in High School Equivalency Test (HiSet) High School Subjects English 202, Survey of English Level 2 72 provides individualized prescriptive instruction in preparation for a High School Subjects English 203, Survey of English Level 3 72 High School equivalency exam. Covers test taking strategies and the High School Subjects English 204, Survey of English Level 4 72 essentials of reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. *High School Subjects Reading 089, Reading Proficiency Development 72 Learning Outcome(s) *High School Subjects Reading 090, Reading Improvement 72 Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, *High School Subjects Reading 093, Building Reading Skills 1 72 students will be able to *High School Subjects Reading 094, Building Reading Skills 2 72 • Demonstrate foundational knowledge and comprehension of the natural sciences, social and behavioral sciences, and humanities. *A maximum of 144 hours from High School Subjects Reading 089, • Demonstrate proficiency in the core math concepts from arithmetic 090, 093, and 094 can be used for English credit. through geometry. NATURAL SCIENCES: • Demonstrate effective written communication skills. Number of hours required: 288 Certificate requirements Hours Required courses: Hours Adult Basic Education 009, Academic Skills 72-288 Must include one (1) of the following biological science courses: High School Subjects 400, High School Equivalency High School Subjects Science 168, Life Science 1 72 Test Preparation 180 High School Subjects Science 169, Life Science 2 72 High School Subjects Science 193, Basic Science 2 72 TOTAL 252-468 Must include one (1) of the following physical science courses: Certificate of Competency High School Subjects Science 100, Chemistry 1B 72 Secondary Education (36914) High School Subjects Science 184, Chemistry 1A 72 High School Subjects Science 190, Physical Science 1 72 The Certificate of Competency in Secondary Education is designed to High School Subjects Science 191, Physical Science 2 72 offer students instruction ranging from the basic skill level to the high High School Subjects Science 192, Basic Science 1 72 school level with the purpose of preparing them to earn a high school diploma and for other higher educational or job opportunities. Each Electives: Hours high school course is seventy-two (72) hours unless otherwise noted. High School Subjects Science 182, Physiology 1A 72 Learning Outcome(s) High School Subjects Science 183, Physiology 1B 72 High School Subjects Science 196, Health Science 72 Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, students will be able to SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES: • Demonstrate foundational knowledge and comprehension of the Number of hours required: 432 natural sciences, social and behavioral sciences, and humanities. Required courses: Hours • Demonstrate proficiency in the core concepts from the student’s Must include both of the following US History courses: selected mathematics courses. High School Subjects Social Science 218, US History 1: • Demonstrate effective written communication skills. Colonization to Industrialization 72 High School Subjects Social Science 219, US History 2: The Shaping of Modern America 72 236 / Continuing Education Programs and Course Descriptions SCC Catalog 2020-2021

Must include both of the following courses: Electives: Hours High School Subjects Social Science 215, Adult Basic Education 009, Academic Skills 72-288 Introduction to Economics 72 Adult Basic Education 023, Adult Basic Education Reading 72 High School Subjects Social Science 222, Government 1: Adult Basic Education 024, Adult Basic Education Writing 72 United States Federal Government and Politics 72 Adult Basic Education 025, Adult Basic Education Mathematics 72 Adult Basic Education 026, Adult Basic Education Spelling 72 Must include both of the following World History courses: High School Subjects Other 050, Basics of Leadership Part 1 72 High School Subjects Social Science 229, World History, High School Subjects Other 202, Basics of Leadership Part 2 72 Geography, and Culture 1 72 High School Subjects Other 505, Spanish 2A 72 High School Subjects Social Science 230, World History, High School Subjects Other 510, Spanish 2B 72 Geography, and Culture 2 72 High School Subjects Other 513, Spanish 4A 72 High School Subjects Other 514, Spanish 4B 72 Electives: Hours High School Subjects 338, Workforce Preparation 15 High School Subjects Social Science 216, World Cultures 1A 72 High School Subjects 770, Orientation to College 8 High School Subjects Social Science 217, World Cultures 1B 72 TOTAL 2304 HUMANITIES: Number of hours required: 144 *Elective courses may include other courses not already taken for credit.

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS Electives: Hours High School Subjects Arts 020, Literature Brought to Life 72 Certificate of Competency High School Subjects Arts 070, Short Stories 72 Student Leadership (33942) High School Subjects Arts 828, Understanding America Through Art 72 The Certificate of Competency in Student Leadership introduces applied High School Subjects Arts 837, The Film as Art 72 leadership and self-development skills. Information will be presented High School Subjects Arts 845, Drawing and Painting 1 72 in academic format, and students will be required to demonstrate High School Subjects Arts 846, Drawing and Painting 2 72 mastery through participation in student-centered, hands-on activities.

MATHEMATICS: Learning Outcome(s) Number of hours required: 288 Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, Electives: Hours students will be able to High School Subjects Math 101, AP Calculus Preparation 1A 72 • Develop and demonstrate leadership skills. High School Subjects Math 102, AP Calculus Preparation 1B 72 •. Identify team building strategies and the effect that interpersonal High School Subjects Math 103, Math Study Skills Support 1A 15 awareness and communication have on group dynamics. High School Subjects Math 104, Math Study Skills Support 1B 15 Certificate requirements Hours High School Subjects Math 120, Integrated Math 1A 72 High School Subjects Math 121, Integrated Math 1B 72 High School Subjects Other 050, Basics of Leadership Part 1 72 High School Subjects Math 122, Integrated Math 2A 72 High School Subjects Other 202, Basics of Leadership Part 2 72 High School Subjects Math 123, Integrated Math 2B 72 TOTAL 144 High School Subjects Math 124, Integrated Math 3A 72 Courses High School Subjects Math 125, Integrated Math 3B 72 High School Subjects Math 154, Pre-Algebra A 72 HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS (HSS) High School Subjects Math 155, Pre-Algebra B 72 High School Subjects Math 156, Essential Mathematics 1 72 High School Subjects 338 High School Subjects Math 157, Essential Mathematics 2 72 Workforce Preparation High School Subjects Math 158, Math Fundamentals 1 72 Credit(s): 1.0 High School Subjects Math 159, Math Fundamentals 2 72 Class Hours: 15 Lecture total. High School Subjects Math 161, Pre-Calculus with Provides instruction, exposure to career assessment tools, Trigonometry 1A 72 demonstration, identification, and discussion of topics that are High School Subjects Math 163, Algebra 1A 72 critical for success in the 21st century workplace. Grade: Pass/No High School Subjects Math 164, Algebra 1B 72 Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. High School Subjects Math 165, Algebra 2A 72 High School Subjects 400 High School Subjects Math 166, Algebra 2B 72 High School Equivalency Test Preparation High School Subjects Math 167, Geometry A 72 Credit(s): 0 High School Subjects Math 168, Geometry B 72 Class Hours: 180 Lecture total. High School Subjects Math 176 College Preparation Algebra 1A 72 Provides pre- and post-testing and individualized prescriptive High School Subjects Math 177 College Preparation Algebra 1B 72 instruction in preparation for a High School equivalency exam. High School Subjects Math 180, Pre-Calculus with Covers test-taking strategies and the essentials of reading, writing, Trigonometry 1B 72 mathematics, science, and social studies. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Math Continuing Education 206, College Preparation Essential Entry/Open Exit. Mathematics 144 Math Continuing Education 255, College Preparation Algebra 144 High School Subjects 770 Orientation to College ELECTIVE COURSES: Credit(s): 1.5 Number of hours required: 576 Class Hours: 8 Lecture total. Introduces college services and programs. Identifies and explores programs and services designed to assist students entering college credit courses. Open Entry/Open Exit. SCC Catalog 2020-2021 Continuing Education Programs and Course Descriptions / 237

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS: ARTS (HSART) High School Subjects: English 030 HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS AP English 1A High School Subjects: Arts 020 Credit(s): 5.0 Literature Brought to Life Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Credit(s): 5.0 Prepares students to take the Advanced Placement Examination. Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Colleges and universities give advanced placement and/or college Provides students with reading, writing, listening, and speaking credit based on the results of the AP examination. Areas of study activities through the study of literature. Literary samples include include critical analysis of literature and writing assignments novels, poetry, short stories, biographies, and essays. Open Entry/ requiring focused practice in exposition, argument, personal Open Exit. (Same as High School Subjects: English 020.) narrative, and fictional or poetic forms. Open Entry/Open Exit. High School Subjects: Arts 070 High School Subjects: English 050 Short Stories English Through Literature 11B Credit(s): 5.0 Credit(s): 5.0 Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Introduces the student to the short story as a literary form so that Advisory: High School Subjects: English 063. the student will learn how the individual elements work together to Provides students with the opportunity to study the literature of the present a theme or effect. The student will study the development United States from 1850-present. Language arts skills of reading, of the short story and will read selected short stories from various analysis, interpretation and writing are emphasized. Multi-media periods. Open Entry/Open Exit. (Same as High School Subjects: approaches are utilized. Open Entry/Open Exit. English 070.) High School Subjects: English 051 High School Subjects: Arts 828 English Through Literature 12B Understanding America Through Art Credit(s): 5.0 Credit(s): 5.0 Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Advisory: High School Subjects: English 064. Provides an overview of American civilization through arts and crafts Provides students with the opportunity to study some of the central from the colonial period through the 20th century, interpreting works/authors in British and world literature. Language arts skills arts and crafts in their historical context. Open Entry/Open Exit. of reading, analysis, interpretation and writing are emphasized. High School Subjects: Arts 837 Multi-media approaches are utilized. Open Entry/Open Exit. The Film As Art High School Subjects: English 052 Credit(s): 5.0 English Language Arts 1 Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Credit(s): 5.0 Traces the history of film from the recording of a single event Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. through the silent film era to current classic films, and identifies Introduces students to the development of language arts skills the ways films reflect the values of American culture. Culminates in through an integrated course which includes instruction and practice the use of classic and contemporary elements as a basis for modern in grammar and mechanics, academic and business writing, and film. Open Entry/Open Exit. reading with active responses to works of literature. Open Entry/ High School Subjects: Arts 845 Open Exit. Drawing and Painting 1 High School Subjects: English 053 Credit(s): 5.0 English Language Arts 2 Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Credit(s): 5.0 Provides a beginning level studio course which introduces students Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. to the world of visual art. Students will learn to draw and use a Expands the development of language arts skills through reading variety of materials and techniques to explore the elements of art and actively responding to various works of literature. Presents and principles of design. Primary emphasis will be on drawing and concepts of English grammar, mechanics, and punctuation through creating works of art. Open Entry/Open Exit. a primary text and technology-enhanced instruction. Open Entry/ High School Subjects: Arts 846 Open Exit. Drawing and Painting 2 High School Subjects: English 063 Credit(s): 5.0 English Through Literature 11A Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Credit(s): 5.0 Advisory: High School Subjects: Arts 845. Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Introduces students to visual arts with an emphasis on learning to Advisory: 10th grade English or equivalent. paint and create original art works. Students will employ a wide Integrates language arts skills and reading analysis, interpretation, variety of materials and techniques as they explore the elements and writing through a literature-based curriculum. Survey course of arts and principles of design. Open Entry/Open Exit. which allows the student an opportunity to study some of the central works in American literature. Open Entry/Open Exit. HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS: ENGLISH (HSENG) High School Subjects: English 064 High School Subjects: English 020 English Through Literature 12A Literature Brought to Life Credit(s): 5.0 Credit(s): 5.0 Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Advisory: 11th grade English or equivalent. Provides students with reading, writing, listening, and speaking Integrates language arts skills and reading analysis, interpretation, activities through the study of literature. Literary samples include and writing through world literature. This course allows the novels, poetry, short stories, biographies, and dramas from a variety student to study some central works in world literature. Open of time periods and cultures. Students will analyze how literature Entry/Open Exit. reflects human values and thus has relevance to their lives. Open Entry/Open Exit. 238 / Continuing Education Programs and Course Descriptions SCC Catalog 2020-2021

High School Subjects: English 066 High School Subjects: English 085 English Fundamentals 2 Composition 3 Credit(s): 5.0 Credit(s): 5.0 Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Reinforces and expands the basic concepts of sentence structure, Advisory: High School Subjects: English 084 or equivalent. punctuation, grammar, parts of speech, and writing skills. Open Prepares college bound students with advanced writing assignments Entry/Open Exit. Eligible for Credit by Exam. that require in-depth research culminating in the production of expository and argumentative essays and a 1500 word final High School Subjects: English 067 argumentative research paper. Open Entry/Open Exit. English Fundamentals 3 Credit(s): 5.0 High School Subjects: English 086 Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. College Preparatory Composition Provides an intermediate English course that expands on parts of Credit(s): 5.0 speech, grammar, punctuation, sentence patterns, and sentence Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. skills to develop a students’ writing ability. Open Entry/Open Exit. Advisory: High School Subjects: English 083. Eligible for Credit by Exam. Provides development of critical reading, academic writing, and academic research skills to prepare students for transfer level High School Subjects: English 068 associate degree courses. Students will utilize the writing process English Fundamentals 4 HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS in extended practice with expository and argumentative essays, will Credit(s): 5.0 respond to academic reading, and will develop academic research Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. skills and documentation techniques. Emphasis will be placed on An advanced course in English grammar, parts of speech, refining writing in terms of grammar and sentence skills. Open punctuation, sentence patterns, and sentence skills to further Entry/Open Exit. develop a student’s writing ability. Open Entry/Open Exit. Eligible for Credit by Exam. High School Subjects: English 098 Building Vocabulary 3 High School Subjects: English 070 Credit(s): 5.0 The Short Story Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Credit(s): 5.0 Provides practice in using context clues to develop vocabulary, Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. including practice with synonyms, antonyms, and analogies. Builds Introduces the student to the short story as a literary form, so that reading comprehension skills and creates a strong vocabulary the student will learn how the individual elements work together to foundation that enables students to be better readers, writers, present a theme of effect. The student will study the development thinkers, and test-takers. Open Entry/Open Exit. Eligible for Credit of the short story as a genre and will read selected short stories by Exam. from various periods, authors, and cultures. Open Entry/Open Exit. High School Subjects: English 201 High School Subjects: English 072 Survey of English Level 1 Poetry Credit(s): 5.0 Credit(s): 5.0 Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Introduces students to the development of language arts skills Introduces poetry as a literary form. Examines the fundamentals through reading and active response to works of literature. Multi- of poetry through the reading of poetry from a variety of authors media approaches are utilized. Open Entry/Open Exit. and periods. Open Entry/Open Exit. High School Subjects: English 202 High School Subjects: English 076 Survey of English Level 2 The Novel Credit(s): 5.0 Credit(s): 5.0 Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Expands the development of language arts skills through reading Introduces the student to the novel as a genre and how the and active response to works of literature. Multi-media approaches individual literary elements work together to present a central are utilized. Open Entry/Open Exit. purpose. The student will study the elements of the novel and will then read and analyze two novels from an annotated reading list. High School Subjects: English 203 Open Entry/Open Exit. Survey of English Level 3 Credit(s): 5.0 High School Subjects: English 083 Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Composition 1 Explores the literature of the United States from the earliest English Credit(s): 5.0 settlers to the present. Examines genres and characteristics of various Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. literary movements. Open Entry/Open Exit. Provides instruction and practice in the communication of ideas in written form. Emphasis on mastery of sentence, paragraph, and High School Subjects: English 204 essay skills, including organization in terms of unity, support, and Survey of English Level 4 coherence. Open Entry/Open Exit. Credit(s): 5.0 Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. High School Subjects: English 084 Integrates the language arts skills of reading, analysis, interpretation, Composition 2 and writing through literature. Examines central works in world Credit(s): 5.0 and British literature. Open Entry/Open Exit. Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Advisory: High School Subjects: English 083 or equivalent. Provides instruction in writing a well-developed, unified essay. Introduces students to practical writing skills and research methods. Meets the composition proficiency requirement. Open Entry/Open Exit. Eligible for Credit by Exam. SCC Catalog 2020-2021 Continuing Education Programs and Course Descriptions / 239

HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS: MATHEMATICS (HSMTH) High School Subjects: Mathematics 123 HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS Integrated Math 2B High School Subjects: Mathematics 101 Credit(s): 5.0 Introduction to Calculus 1A Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Credit(s): 5.0 Advisory: High School Subjects: Mathematics 122. Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Provides instruction in geometric reasoning, area and volume, Prepares students to take the Mathematics Advanced Placement circles, right triangle trigonometry, and conic sections. Open Entry/ Examination. Colleges and universities may give advanced placement Open Exit. and/or college credit based on the results of the AP examination. Areas of study include: functions, limits, continuity, and derivative. High School Subjects: Mathematics 124 The graphing calculator is used extensively in the course and on Integrated Math 3A the AP examinations. Open Entry/Open Exit. Credit(s): 5.0 Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. High School Subjects: Mathematics 102 Advisory: High School Subjects: Mathematics 123. Introduction to Calculus 1B Provides instruction in polynomials beyond quadratics to graphing, Credit(s): 5.0 problem solving, working with rational expressions, and statistical Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. and probability tools, such as the standard normal distribution, to Prepares students to take the Mathematics Advanced Placement understand data. Open Entry/Open Exit. Examination-BC level. Colleges and universities may give advanced placement and/or college credit based on the results of the AP High School Subjects: Mathematics 125 examination. Areas of study include integrals and polynomial Integrated Math 3B approximations. The graphing calculator is used extensively in the Credit(s): 5.0 course and on the AP examinations. Open Entry/Open Exit. Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Advisory: High School Subjects: Mathematics 124. High School Subjects: Mathematics 103 Provides instruction in making inferences using simulations, Math Study Skills Support 1A experiments, and surveys. In geometry, students extend Credit(s): 1.0 trigonometric concepts to general triangles, use trigonometric Class Hours: 15 Lecture total. functions to model periodic processes, and use mathematical This course is designed to assist math students in developing positive modeling by making use of well-developed skills with various attitudes, habits, and techniques in the areas of solving word mathematical tools. Open Entry/Open Exit. problems, test-taking strategies, note taking, time management, study skills, strategies for utilizing math textbooks and coping with High School Subjects: Mathematics 154 math anxiety. Open Entry/Open Exit. Pre-Algebra A Credit(s): 5.0 High School Subjects: Mathematics 104 Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Math Study Skills Support 1B Advisory: High School Subjects: Mathematics 159 or equivalent. Credit(s): 1.0 Covers language, symbolism, and fundamental operations skills Class Hours: 15 Lecture total. required to prepare students for success in Algebra 1. Number This course is designed to assist math students in applying positive and operation sense, estimation skills, and the ability to judge attitudes, habits, and techniques in the areas of solving word reasonableness of results will be strengthened in the context of problems, test-taking strategies, note taking, time management, practical applications and problem solving. Open Entry/Open Exit. study skills, strategies for utilizing math textbooks and coping with math anxiety. Open Entry/Open Exit. High School Subjects: Mathematics 155 Pre-Algebra B High School Subjects: Mathematics 120 Credit(s): 5.0 Integrated Math 1A Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Credit(s): 5.0 Advisory: High School Subjects: Mathematics 154 or equivalent. Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Covers language, symbolism, and fundamental operations Provides instruction in expressions and problem solving, solving skills required to prepare students for success in Algebra 1 and linear equations, linear equations and inequalities, introduction Geometry. Data analysis, spatial thinking, and the ability to judge to functions, exponential equations and functions, and sequences reasonableness of results will be strengthened in the context of and modeling with functions. Open Entry/Open Exit. practical applications and problem solving. Open Entry/Open Exit. High School Subjects: Mathematics 121 High School Subjects: Mathematics 156 Integrated Math 1B Essential Mathematics 1 Credit(s): 5.0 Credit(s): 5.0 Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Advisory: High School Subjects: Mathematics 120. Advisory: High School Subjects: Mathematics 159 and Adult Basic Provides instruction in systems of equations, describing data, linear Education 009 (Math Unit). models for data, transformations, constructions and congruence, Provides the student with practice in math skills that are applicable and analytic geometry. Open Entry/Open Exit. to everyday situations. Percents, graphs, proportions, and units High School Subjects: Mathematics 122 of measurement are included. Open Entry/Open Exit. Eligible for Integrated Math 2A Credit by Exam. Credit(s): 5.0 Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Advisory: High School Subjects: Mathematics 121. Provides instruction in the number system, quadratic polynomials, factoring and solving quadratic equations, functions, quadratic functions and models, and conditional probability. Open Entry/ Open Exit. 240 / Continuing Education Programs and Course Descriptions SCC Catalog 2020-2021

High School Subjects: Mathematics 157 High School Subjects: Mathematics 166 Essential Mathematics 2 Algebra 2B Credit(s): 5.0 Credit(s): 5.0 Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Advisory: High School Subjects: Mathematics 156 or equivalent. Advisory: High School Subjects: Mathematics 165 or equivalent. Provides the student with practice in basic computational skills of Provides students with a course of study that includes: exponential mathematics, algebra, and geometry. Practical applications are and logarithmic functions; rational equations and functions; included. Open Entry/Open Exit. Eligible for Credit by Exam. quadratic relations and conic sections; sequences and series; probability and statistics; trigonometric ratios and functions; High School Subjects: Mathematics 158 trigonometric graphs. Open Entry/Open Exit. Eligible for Credit Math Fundamentals 1 by Exam. Credit(s): 5.0 Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. High School Subjects: Mathematics 167 Introduces students to basic math skills including whole numbers, Geometry A fractions, and decimals. Open Entry/Open Exit. Credit(s): 5.0 Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. High School Subjects: Mathematics 159 Advisory: Completion of ten credits in algebra. Math Fundamentals 2 This course covers topics in basic geometry, reasoning and proofs, Credit(s): 5.0 HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS perpendicular and parallel lines, congruent triangles, properties of Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. triangles, and quadrilaterals. Open Entry/Open Exit. Advisory: Adult Basic Education 009. Provides instruction in the areas of decimals, percents, measurements, High School Subjects: Mathematics 168 formulas, equations, ratios, and proportions. Provides learning Geometry B activities which allow for remediation of difficulties and mastery of Credit(s): 5.0 necessary skills. Open Entry/Open Exit. Eligible for Credit by Exam. Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Advisory: High School Subjects: Mathematics 167. High School Subjects: Mathematics 161 This course covers topics in transformations, similarity, right triangles, Introduction to Trigonometry 1A trigonometry, circles, areas of polygons and circles, surface area Credit(s): 5.0 and volume. Open Entry/Open Exit. Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Presents an introduction to trigonometry, analytical geometry, High School Subjects: Mathematics 176 functional analysis, and algebraic techniques needed in preparation College Preparation Algebra 1A for the study of calculus. The graphing calculator is used extensively Credit(s): 5.0 throughout the course. Open Entry/Open Exit. Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Advisory: High School Subjects: Mathematics 159. High School Subjects: Mathematics 163 This course offers an introduction to basic algebra concepts, math Algebra 1A vocabulary, and algebraic operations. Open Entry/Open Exit. Credit(s): 5.0 Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. High School Subjects: Mathematics 177 Advisory: High School Subjects: Mathematics 159 or equivalent. College Preparation Algebra 1B Provides instruction in sets, numbers, formulas, monomials, Credit(s): 5.0 exponents, square roots, the laws of the sign, binomials, and Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. simultaneous equations. Open Entry/Open Exit. Eligible for Credit Advisory: High School Subjects: Mathematics 176. by Exam. This course offers an introduction to basic algebra concepts, math vocabulary, algebraic operations, solutions and applications of High School Subjects: Mathematics 164 first and second-degree equations, geometric concepts, graphs, Algebra 1B inequalities, exponents, polynomials, rational expressions, and Credit(s): 5.0 equations. Open Entry/Open Exit. Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Advisory: High School Subjects: Mathematics 163 or equivalent. High School Subjects: Mathematics 180 Provides instruction in coordinate systems; graphing of linear Introduction to Trigonometry 1B equations; simultaneous equations with fractions; ratios; Credit(s): 5.0 proportions; factoring; formulas; inequalities and square roots. Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Open Entry/Open Exit. Eligible for Credit by Exam. Advisory: High School Subjects: Mathematics 161 or equivalent. Extends the study of trigonometry, analytical geometry, functional High School Subjects: Mathematics 165 analysis, and algebraic techniques needed in preparation for the Algebra 2A study of calculus. The graphing calculator is used extensively Credit(s): 5.0 throughout the course. Open Entry/Open Exit. Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Advisory: High School Subjects: Mathematics 164. HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS: OTHER (HSOTH) Provides students with a course of study in: equations and inequalities; linear equations and functions; systems of linear High School Subjects: Other 040 equations and inequalities; matrices and determinants; quadratic Introduction to Academic Pathways and Programs functions; polynomials and polynomial functions; and powers, roots Credit(s): 5.0 and radicals. Open Entry/Open Exit. Eligible for Credit by Exam. Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Exploration of educational pathways with exposure to college resources and support services as students develop strategies for academic success. Information will be presented in academic format, and students will be required to demonstrate mastery through participation in student-centered, hands-on activities. Open Entry/Open Exit. SCC Catalog 2020-2021 Continuing Education Programs and Course Descriptions / 241

High School Subjects: Other 050 HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS: READING (HSRDG) HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS Basics of Leadership Part 1 Credit(s): 2.5 High School Subjects: Reading 089 Class Hours: 36 Lecture total. Reading Proficiency Development Introduces applied leadership and self-development skills. Credit(s): 5.0 Information will be presented in academic format, and students Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. will be required to demonstrate mastery through participation in Enables students to become proficient in practical, content, and student-centered, hands-on activities. Open Entry/Open Exit. reference skills as well as improve general comprehension and vocabulary skills. This course provides preparation for the reading High School Subjects: Other 153 proficiency examination. Open Entry/Open Exit. Supervised Tutoring Credit(s): 0 High School Subjects: Reading 090 Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Reading Improvement Supervised one-to-one and small group tutoring in academic subject, Credit(s): 5.0 for students enrolled at Rancho Santiago Community College District Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. in courses(s) for which tutoring is requested. Exam review sessions This course concentrates on two main approaches to improve reading offered in some areas. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. skills: speed reading, which increases the number of words that can be read in a minute, and use of reading strategies to extract High School Subjects: Other 202 information from a text in the most effective way possible. Students Basics of Leadership Part 2 will advance and adjust their individual reading rates appropriate Credit(s): 2.5 to purpose. Open Entry/Open Exit. Class Hours: 36 Lecture total. Introduces applied leadership and self-development skills. High School Subjects: Reading 093 Information will be presented in academic format, and students Building Reading Skills 1 will be required to demonstrate mastery through participation in Credit(s): 5.0 student-centered, hands-on activities. Open Entry/Open Exit. Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Provides an opportunity for skill development in word recognition, High School Subjects: Other 505 comprehension, study and content reading skills which are necessary Spanish 2A for success in the High School Subjects program. Computer-aided Credit(s): 5.0 instruction is included. Open Entry/Open Exit. Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Further develops the student’s control of the Spanish language High School Subjects: Reading 094 through listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities with Building Reading Skills 2 emphasis being placed upon listening and speaking. Develops Credit(s): 5.0 the student’s knowledge of cultural topics. Open Entry/Open Exit. Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Provides an opportunity for skill development in word recognition, High School Subjects: Other 510 general and inferential comprehension, critical thinking and content Spanish 2B reading skills which are necessary for success in the High School Credit(s): 5.0 Subjects program. Computer-aided instruction is included. Open Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Entry/Open Exit. Further develops the student’s control of the Spanish language through listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities with HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS: SCIENCE (HSSCI) emphasis being placed upon listening and speaking. Develops the student’s knowledge of cultural topics. Open Entry/Open Exit. High School Subjects: Science 100 Chemistry 1B High School Subjects: Other 513 Credit(s): 5.0 Spanish 4A Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Credit(s): 5.0 Advisory: High School Subjects: Science 184 or equivalent. Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Extends the study of properties that can be used to identify matter Provides instruction in listening, speaking, reading, and writing and the techniques to measure those properties. Core topics include skills. Students will express themselves using an ever-increasing thermochemistry, gases, liquids and solids, solutions, chemical vocabulary, present- and past-tense verbs, articles, and adjectives. equilibrium, acids and bases, and organic chemistry. Open Entry/ Grammar is practiced with a variety of learning styles in mind. Open Exit. Throughout the course, students experience the culture, people, geographical locations, and histories of the Spanish-speaking world. High School Subjects: Science 168 Open Entry/Open Exit. Life Science 1 Credit(s): 5.0 High School Subjects: Other 514 Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Spanish 4B Surveys the principles and concepts of life science, including the Credit(s): 5.0 study of organisms and their environment. Cells, plants, protists, Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. heredity, and diversity of life will be examined. Open Entry/Open Provides instruction in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Exit. Eligible for Credit by Exam. skills. Students will express themselves using an ever-increasing vocabulary, present- and past-tense verbs, articles, and adjectives. High School Subjects: Science 169 Grammar is practiced with a variety of learning styles in mind. Life Science 2 Throughout the course, students experience the culture, people, Credit(s): 5.0 geographical locations, and histories of the Spanish-speaking world. Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Open Entry/Open Exit. Advisory: High School Subjects: Science 168. Surveys the principles and concepts of life science, including the study of animals, ecology, and the human body. Open Entry/Open Exit. Eligible for Credit by Exam. 242 / Continuing Education Programs and Course Descriptions SCC Catalog 2020-2021

High School Subjects: Science 182 High School Subjects: Science 196 Physiology 1A Health Science Credit(s): 5.0 Credit(s): 5.0 Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Develops an understanding of the structure and functions of the Provides a basic foundation in personal health, nutrition, body systems of the body and their relationships. Fundamental topics functions, first aid and community health. Open Entry/Open Exit. include structural and functional organization of the human body, cell physiology, integration of skeletal, muscular and nervous HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS: SOCIAL SCIENCES (HSSOC) systems. Study of other organisms is included to complement an understanding of the human body. Open Entry/Open Exit. High School Subjects: Social Sciences 215 Introduction to Economics High School Subjects: Science 183 Credit(s): 5.0 Physiology 1B Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Credit(s): 5.0 Introduces the basic concepts of economics. Explores the basic Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. questions of every economic system. Examines money, the role of Advisory: High School Subjects: Science 182 or equivalent. consumers, workers, businesses, and governments. Open Entry/ Develops an understanding of the structure and function of the Open Exit. Eligible for Credit by Exam. systems of the body and their relationships. Fundamental topics High School Subjects: Social Sciences 216 HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS include structural and functional organization of the human circulatory, respiratory, digestive, excretory, endocrine, and World Cultures 1A reproductive systems. Open Entry/Open Exit. Credit(s): 5.0 Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. High School Subjects: Science 184 A general survey of world history and culture from the fourteenth Chemistry 1A century Italian Renaissance to the nineteenth century and the Credit(s): 5.0 Industrial Age. Open Entry/Open Exit. Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Presents the introduction to the study of properties that can be used High School Subjects: Social Sciences 217 to identify matter and the techniques to measure those properties. World Cultures 1B The process of science for obtaining and analyzing information will Credit(s): 5.0 be stressed. Measurement and mathematics will be emphasized. Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Open Entry/Open Exit. A general survey of world history and culture from World War I to the present including modern industrialization and globalization. High School Subjects: Science 190 Open Entry/Open Exit. Physical Science 1 Credit(s): 5.0 High School Subjects: Social Sciences 218 Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. U.S. History 1: Colonization to Industrialization Surveys the principles and concepts of physical science, including Credit(s): 5.0 scientific method, energy and motion, the nature of matter, and Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. the characteristics and properties of various kinds of substances. Surveys events, movements, and personalities in United States Open Entry/Open Exit. Eligible for Credit by Exam. history from the colonial period through reconstruction, westward expansion, and industrialization. Includes immigration, plight of High School Subjects: Science 191 Native and African Americans, reform movements, and geographical Physical Science 2 influences in the history of the United States. Open Entry/Open Credit(s): 5.0 Exit. Eligible for Credit by Exam. Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Advisory: High School Subjects: Science 190. High School Subjects: Social Sciences 219 Surveys the principles and concepts of physical science, including U.S. History 2: The Shaping of Modern America interactions of matter; analysis of waves, light, and sound; and the Credit(s): 5.0 examination of electricity and energy resources. Open Entry/Open Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Exit. Eligible for Credit by Exam. Advisory: High School Subjects: Social Sciences 218. Examines United States history from the beginning of High School Subjects: Science 192 industrialization to present. Emphasizes the emergence of America Basic Science 1 on the international, economic, geographical, social, and political Credit(s): 5.0 scene. Open Entry/Open Exit. Eligible for Credit by Exam. Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Surveys basic principles and concepts of general science including High School Subjects: Social Sciences 222 Earth, space, and physical science. Examines minerals, rocks, the Government 1: United States Federal Government and Politics atmosphere, weather, climate, and the earth in space. Discusses Credit(s): 5.0 properties and classes of matter, Newton’s Laws of Motion, energy Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. and energy resources. Open Entry/Open Exit. Eligible for Credit Examines the development of the federal government from colonial by Exam. times and the structure of contemporary government. Explores the economic, social, and political influence on American citizens High School Subjects: Science 193 and their civic duties and responsibilities. Open Entry/Open Exit. Basic Science 2 Eligible for Credit by Exam. Credit(s): 5.0 Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Surveys principles and concepts of life and ecological science. Examines life structure and classification, cellular processes, heredity, evolution, body systems, plants, ecology, and conserving resources. Open Entry/Open Exit. Eligible for Credit by Exam. SCC Catalog 2020-2021 Continuing Education Programs and Course Descriptions / 243

High School Subjects: Social Sciences 229 MATH CONTINUING EDUCATION (MATHCE) HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS / MATH CONTINUING EDUCATION World History, Geography, and Culture 1 Credit(s): 5.0 Division of Continuing Education Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Presents multiple perspectives on specific historical events in the Dean: Lori Fasbinder context of a broad world view. Begins with the fourteenth century Coordinator: Elaine Pham, Denise Salcido, Jolene Shields Italian Renaissance and continues on to the nineteenth century and the Industrial Age. Open Entry/Open Exit. Eligible for Credit by Exam. Certificate of Competency High School Subjects: Social Sciences 230 College Preparation Mathematics (36897) World History, Geography, and Culture 2 Credit(s): 5.0 The Certificate of Competency in Adult Secondary Education, College Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Preparation Mathematics is designed to prepare students with Relates the human story by reviewing perspectives on specific arithmetic and basic Algebra skills for higher level Algebra and math historical events in the context of a broad world view. The historical study skills to transition to College Math Algebra Course. time frame begins with World War I and continues through to the present including modern industrialization and globalization. Open Learning Outcome(s) Entry/Open Exit. Eligible for Credit by Exam. Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, students will be able to • Accurately compute using core arithmetic and elementary algebra concepts. • Demonstrate effective math study skills.

Certificate requirements Hours Math Continuing Education 206, College Preparation Essential Mathematics 144 Math Continuing Education 255, College Preparation Algebra 144 High School Subjects Math 103, Math Study Skills Support 1A 15 High School Subjects Math 104, Math Study Skills Support 1B 15 TOTAL 318 Certificate of Competency Essential Mathematics and Math Study Skills Support (36898) The Certificate of Competency in Adult Secondary Education, Essential Mathematics and Math Study Skills Support is designed to prepare students with basic math skills and math study skills to make a successful transition to college math courses.

Learning Outcome(s) Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, students will be able to • Accurately compute essential arithmetic concepts. • Demonstrate effective math study skills.

Certificate requirements Hours Math Continuing Education 100, Math Study Skills and Basic Skills Support 100 Math Continuing Education 206, College Preparation Essential Mathematics 144 TOTAL 244 Courses Math Continuing Education 100 Math Study Skills and Basic Skills Support Credit(s): 7.0 Class Hours: 100 Lecture total. This course is designed to assist math students in developing positive attitudes, habits, and techniques including areas of problem-solving, test-taking strategies, study skills, time management, mindset, coping with math anxiety, and basic skills needed to be successful in a math course. This course is designed to assist math students to develop positive attitudes, habits, and techniques in application to their current credit math course. Includes areas of problem-solving, test-taking strategies, study skills, time management, mindset, coping with math anxiety, and basic skills needed to be successful in a math course. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. 244 / Continuing Education Programs and Course Descriptions SCC Catalog 2020-2021

Math Continuing Education 206 OLDER ADULTS (OAP) College Preparation Essential Mathematics Credit(s): 10.0 Division of Continuing Education Class Hours: 144 Lecture total. This course includes operations of whole numbers, fractions, Dean: Lori Fasbinder decimals, integers and working with percentages, ratio, proportion, Coordinator: Nancy Parent measurement, mensuration geometry, basic algebra and applied word problems. Open Entry/Open Exit. Eligible for Credit by Exam. Courses

Math Continuing Education 255 Older Adults 200 College Preparation Algebra Health and Wellness Credit(s): 10.0 Credit(s): 0 Class Hours: 144 Lecture total. Class Hours: 30 Lecture total. Advisory: Math Continuing Education 206 or High School Subjects: Provides information and discussion related to current and relevant Mathematics 159 or Equivalent. health and wellness topics. Students will research techniques, This course includes an introduction to basic algebra concepts, decision making, and communication skills to enhance learning. properties of real numbers, factoring, exponents and radicals, Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. solving and graphing linear equations, polynomials and rational algebraic expressions, and linear systems of equations, solving Older Adults 457 quadratic equations and applications. Open Entry/Open Exit. Eligible Music Arts for Older Adults for Credit by Exam. Credit(s): 0 Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Provides a positive framework for developing and enhancing music appreciation, vocal and instrumental skills. Emphasis will be on activities designed to encourage creative expression. Grade: Pass/ No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Older Adults 518 Creative Cooking for Older Adults Credit(s): 0 Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Enhances awareness of current cooking techniques, basic nutrition, and consumer awareness. A variety of cooking appliances and methods are utilized. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Older Adults 800 Introduction to Keyboarding, Basic Windows and Navigating the Internet MATH CONTINUING EDUCATION / OLDER ADULTS CONTINUING EDUCATION MATH Credit(s): 0 Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Provides introductory instruction for keyboarding by touch and learning MS Windows. Introduces students to Windows: navigation, views, commands, file management, desktop customization and simple Accessory programs. Introduces students to the Internet. Topics include types of Internet connections, research and data retrieval techniques, and e-mail. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/ Open Exit. Older Adults 802 Seminar for Older Adults Credit(s): 0 Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Provides information and a discussion forum related to the examination of concerns common to older adults. Discovers specific needs and interests and examines current news events as interpreted through historical background and current political/ regional developments and changes. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Older Adults 823 Manipulative Skills for Older Adults Credit(s): 0 Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Concentrates on improvement of motor skills and decision making through utilization of a variety of art media and techniques. Provides opportunities for analysis and decision making skills while exercising basic manipulative skills. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. SCC Catalog 2020-2021 Continuing Education Programs and Course Descriptions / 245

Older Adults 894 PARENT EDUCATION (PRNT) OLDER ADULTS / Physical Fitness for Older Adults Credit(s): 0 Division of Continuing Education Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. Teaches movement exercises designed to improve or maintain Dean: Lori Fasbinder flexibility, strength, endurance and cardiovascular and respiratory functions. Emphasizes motor movements, hand-eye coordination, Courses body space awareness, balance training, reaction time, joint protection, and relaxation techniques. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Parent Education 532 Entry/Open Exit. Effective Parenting Credit(s): 0 Class Hours: 132 Lecture total. Provides parents with an overview of child development milestones. Includes varied strategies for problem solving, effective PARENT EDUCATION communication, positive discipline and child-centered activities. Raises awareness of substance abuse, gangs, suicide, and peer pressure. Encourages parents to take an active role to ensure the academic success, health and safety, and social well-being of their children. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Parent Education 544 Preparation for Childbirth Credit(s): 0 Class Hours: 36 Lecture total. Provides prospective parents with information regarding the intellectual, physical, and emotional components of the birth process. Emphasizes exercise techniques for relaxation, labor, birth, and post-natal care. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. 246 / Continuing Education Programs and Course Descriptions SCC Catalog 2020-2021

SECONDARY SUBJECTS GED (HSGED) SUBSTANTIAL DISABILITIES (SSD) Division of Continuing Education Division of Continuing Education Dean: Lori Fasbinder Interim Dean: Christine Gascon Department Chair: Jolene Shields Coordinator: Angela Guevara Coordinators: Elaine Pham, Denise Salcido Courses Certificate of Completion Substantial Disabilities 200 Secondary Education/GED Preparation (24467) Issues and Concepts for Adults With Developmental Disabilities The Certificate of Completion in Secondary Education/GED Preparation Credit(s): 0 prepares students for the reading, writing, and math skills necessary Class Hours: 180 Lecture total. for the achievement of the official GED Certificate. Provides information related to topics of everyday interest and importance to adults with developmental disabilities. Examines Learning Outcome(s) issues of relevance and provides a forum for discussion and Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, exploration of various topics, such as current events, cultural students will be able to awareness and health. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. • Demonstrate foundational knowledge and comprehension of the Substantial Disabilities 787 natural sciences, social and behavioral sciences, and humanities. Employment Preparation for Adults with Developmental • Demonstrate proficiency in the core math concepts from arithmetic Disabilities through geometry. Credit(s): 0 • Demonstrate effective written communication skills. Class Hours: 180 Lecture total. Certificate requirements Hours Assists adults with developmental disabilities attain a higher functional level for the purpose of employment. Teaches skills Secondary Subjects GED 031, GED Test Preparation 360 necessary to establish and maintain productive interpersonal Adult Basic Education 009, Academic Skills 288 relationships, social interaction, and etiquette related to home, TOTAL 648 community, and vocational settings. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Courses Entry/Open Exit.

Secondary Subjects GED 031 Substantial Disabilities 788 GED Test Preparation Independent Living Skills for Adults with Developmental Credit(s): 0 Disabilities Class Hours: 360 Lecture total. Credit(s): 0 Provides pre and post testing and individualized prescriptive Class Hours: 180 Lecture total. instruction in preparation for the GED test. Covers test-taking Assists adults with developmental disabilities attain a higher strategies and the fundamentals of social studies, mathematics, functional level for independent living in these areas: health and science, writing, and reading. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/ nutrition, personal appearance, communication, manners, money Open Exit. management, safety and consumer awareness, transportation, social interaction, and practical reading, writing and math skills related to home and community settings. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. SECONDARY SUBJECTS GED / SUBSTANTIAL DISABILITIES SUBJECTS GED / SUBSTANTIAL SECONDARY Substantial Disabilities 793 Physical Activities for Adults with Developmental Disabilities Credit(s): 0 Class Hours: 180 Lecture total. Assists adults with developmental disabilities acquire the skills necessary to maximize physical capabilities through physical activities tailored to their abilities. Students will be guided through independent and group activities to develop fitness awareness. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. SCC Catalog 2020-2021 247

VOCATIONAL Certificate of Completion (36585) VOCATIONAL Digital Marketing Specialist Division of Continuing Education This program is designed to prepare students to determine potential Interim Dean Christine Gascon sales of a product or service by researching and analyzing market Coordinator and Chair: Daniel Oase conditions in local, regional, or national areas. Students will learn Coordinator: Jorge Saucedo-Daniel methods of digital marketing and distribution, such as gathering information on competitors, prices, and sales. An emphasis is placed on VOCATIONAL: BUSINESS (VBUS) the use of digital marketing technology to create a marketing campaign. Learning Outcome(s) Certificate of Completion Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, 3D Printing / Advanced Manufacturing (36210) students will be able to • Create a digital marketing campaign. The Certificate of Completion 3D Printing / Advanced Manufacturing is designed to teach students how to use a 3D printer and the technology Certificate requirements Hours behind 3D printing. Students will learn about the different plastic Vocational Business 014, Introduction to Mobile and Social filaments that are used, and they will learn techniques for feeding Media 60 Tools 60 the plastic filament into the 3D printer for optimal performance. Vocational Business 150, Introduction to Digital Marketing 60 Students will also learn about components of the printer, such as the Vocational Business 152, Introduction to Digital Marketing extruder nozzle, contact sensor, calibration techniques, software, design Analytics 60 methods, and reducing defects. An emphasis is placed on familiarizing TOTAL 180 students with the use of 3D printing in the areas of personal applications, engineering, design and manufacturing. It will also be of interest to Certificate of Completion all students who would like to learn more about 3D printing and the Executive Secretary / Administrative Assistant (24426) future applications of this exciting technology. The Certificate of Completion in Executive Secretary/Administrative Learning Outcome(s) Assistant is designed to give students the necessary knowledge and Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, skills from diversified training, including technology, and background students will be able to to hold high-level administrative support positions of responsibility • Demonstrate how to make 3D models and designs. in the workplace. Students will be prepared to conduct research, Certificate requirements Hours prepare reports, and perform clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and Vocational Business 101, Introduction to 3D Modeling scheduling meetings. using Blender 60 Vocational Business 105, Introduction to 3D Animation Learning Outcome(s) using Blender 60 Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, Vocational Business 130,Introduction to 3D Printing 60 students will be able to TOTAL 180 • Work efficiently with Windows-based applications using common, cross-application keyboard shortcuts; e.g., save, open, print, copy, Certificate of Completion paste, etc. Customer Service Representative (24427) • Demonstrate competence in a variety of Windows-based applications. The Certificate of Completion in Customer Service Representative is designed to give students the necessary knowledge and skills Certificate requirements Hours to deal directly with customers as the company representative in Vocational Business 013, Introduction to Personal Management special problems that may arise. Students will be prepared to work as using MS Outlook 60 commercial or residential service representatives in positions in major Vocational Business 260, Introduction to Word Processing department stores, collection agencies, credit bureaus, airlines, travel using MS Word 60 agencies, medical insurance agencies, public utilities and telephone Vocational Business 261, Introduction to Databases answering services. using MS Access 60 Learning Outcome(s) Vocational Business 262, Introduction to Spreadsheets using MS Excel 60 Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, Vocational Business 304, Introduction to Electronic Presentations students will be able to using MS PowerPoint 60 • Work efficiently with Windows-based applications using common, Workforce Preparation 500, Workforce Readiness 60 cross-application keyboard shortcuts; e.g., save, open, print, copy, paste, etc. TOTAL 360 • Demonstrate competence in a variety of Windows-based applications. Certificate requirements Hours Vocational Business 119, Introduction to Keyboarding and Basic Windows 60 Vocational Business 258, Navigating the Internet 36 Vocational Business 260, Introduction to Word Processing using MS Word 60 Workforce Preparation 500, Workforce Readiness 60 TOTAL 216 248 SCC Catalog 2020-2021

Certificate of Completion Certificate of Completion First-Line Supervisor/Manager, Office and Home-Based Business (36371) Administrative Support Workers (24187) The Certificate of Completion in Home-Based Business is designed to The Certificate of Completion in First-Line Supervisor/Manager, Office give students the necessary knowledge and skills to plan, develop, and Administrative Support Workers is designed for both entry-level and operate a home-based business. The business operator utilizes and experienced office workers looking for a promotion. Graduates the understanding of business concepts, strategies, and technology will have expert office skills and in-depth software knowledge. to shape ideas into opportunities supported by research, data, and The program provides training in office information systems and business models. Effectively utilizing web and business applications is

VOCATIONAL communications, work process and organizational performance essential to sustaining the long-term growth of the business. improvement, business decision-making, project management, and Learning Outcome(s) capital and human resource management. Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, Learning Outcome(s) students will be able to Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, • Develop a home-based business. students will be able to • Demonstrate proficiency in using business and web applications. • Demonstrate competence in a variety of Windows-based applications. • Work efficiently with Windows-based applications using common, Certificate requirements Hours cross-application keyboard shortcuts; e.g., save, open, print, copy, Vocational Business 014, Introduction to Mobile and Social Media paste, etc. Tools 60 Vocational Business 030, How to Build a Home-Based Business 60 Certificate requirements Hours Vocational Business 040, Accounting for Non-Accountants 60 Vocational Business 014, Introduction to Mobile and Vocational Business 097, Introduction to Personal Commerce Social Media Tools 60 on the Internet 60 Vocational Business 097, Introduction to Personal Commerce TOTAL 240 on the Internet 60 Vocational Business 103, Introduction to MS Project 60 Certificate of Completion Vocational Business 118, Introduction to Windows 60 Multi-Media Artists and Animators (33161) Vocational Business 257, Seminar in Business Applications 60 Vocational Business 260, Introduction to Word Processing The Certificate of Completion in Multi-Media Artists and Animators is using MS Word 60 designed to develop the technical and creative knowledge and skills Vocational Business 262, Introduction to Spreadsheets necessary for employment in the entertainment industry. using MS Excel 60 Vocational Business 304, Introduction to Electronic Presentations Learning Outcome(s) using MS PowerPoint 60 Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, students will be able to TOTAL 480 • Demonstrate proficiency in Digital Cameras, Video, 2D and 3D Certification of Completion Animation applications. General Office Clerk (24095) • Work efficiently with Windows-based applications that operate in multiple platforms. The Certificate of Completion in General Office Clerk is designed to give students the skills for entry-level positions in the business world. Certificate requirements Hours Clerk typist, credit clerk, file clerk, general clerk, receptionist, or data Vocational Business 096, Introduction to Use of Digital Cameras 60 entry clerk positions require limited knowledge of office management Vocational Business 101, Introduction to 3D Modeling systems and procedures. Clerical duties include skills in answering using Blender 60 telephones, bookkeeping, typing or word processing, office machine Vocational Business 105, Introduction to 3D Animation operation, and filing. using Blender 60 Vocational Business 109, Introduction to Desktop Video Editing Learning Outcome(s) using Adobe Premiere 60 Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, Vocational Business 120, Introduction to Animations students will be able to using Adobe Animate 60 • Demonstrate proficiency in computer equipment office skills used including TOTAL 300 data entry, word processing, spreadsheets, and machine operation. • Work efficiently with Windows-based applications using common, Certificate of Completion cross-application keyboard shortcuts; e.g., save, open, print, copy, paste, etc. Receptionist/Information Clerk (30985) Certificate requirements Hours The Certificate of Completion in Receptionist/Information Clerk is designed to give students the skills for entry-level receptionist or Vocational Business 118, Introduction to Windows 60 information clerk positions. Clerical duties include greeting the public, Vocational Business 119, Introduction to Keyboarding and answering phones, making appointments, and word processing. Basic Windows 60 Vocational Business 140 Introduction to Google Applications for Learning Outcome(s) Work 60 Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, Vocational Business 258, Navigating the Internet 36 students will be able to Vocational Business 260, Introduction to Word Processing • Complete job applications and prepare for the interviewing process. using MS Word 60 • Demonstrate competence in a variety of Windows-based Vocational Business 262, Introduction to Spreadsheets applications. using MS Excel 60 Workforce Preparation 500, Workforce Readiness 60 TOTAL 396 SCC Catalog 2020-2021 Continuing Education Programs and Course Descriptions / 249

Certificate requirements Hours Vocational: Business 014 VOCATIONAL Vocational Business 121, Introduction to Computer Software Introduction to Mobile and Social Media Tools Applications 60 Credit(s): 0 Workforce Preparation 500, Workforce Readiness 60 Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. Provides introductory instruction on how to incorporate social TOTAL 120 networks and mobile technology in a business environment utilizing Certificate of Completion applications and tools such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, wikis, blogs, Pinterest, Instagram, and YouTube. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Web Associate (24420) Open Entry/Open Exit. The Certificate of Completion in Web Associate is designed to give Vocational: Business 030 students the necessary knowledge and skills to support providers and How to Build a Home-Based Business consumers of web services. The web associate utilizes the understanding Credit(s): 0 of distributed web services to support advertising, marketing and sales Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. staff in today’s global economy. Understanding and utilizing developed This course provides an overview of the process of planning, web applications is critical to finding new business for web design, launching, and operating a home-based business. Students will Internet marketing, hosting, programming, and technology projects. learn to distinguish between the various forms of home-based Learning Outcome(s) businesses and explain how they can be supported by business models. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, students will be able to Vocational: Business 040 • Demonstrate proficiency in creating, editing, and managing websites Accounting for Non-Accountants and images using industry standard web applications. Credit(s): 0 • Work efficiently with window-based applications that operate in Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. multiple platforms. Designed for those who may be interested in building a home- based business, this course introduces general accounting principles, Certificate requirements Hours including basic terminology, processes, and an overview of financial Vocational Business 010, Introduction to Web Design statements. An emphasis is placed on utilizing accounting methods using Adobe Dreamweaver 60 to generate and interpret financial information in real-life situations Vocational Business 107, Seminar in Adobe Tools 60 to make managerial and financial decisions. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Vocational Business 242, Introduction to Vector Graphics Open Entry/Open Exit. using Adobe Illustrator 60 Vocational Business 302, Introduction to Web Page Development Vocational: Business 096 using HTML 60 Introduction to Use of Digital Cameras Vocational Business 303, Introduction to Electronic Imaging Credit(s): 0 using Adobe Photoshop 60 Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. Provides introductory instruction on using digital still and digital TOTAL 300 video cameras. Introduces students to camera selection, basic Courses features, compositional guidelines, how to transfer files from the camera to the computer, basic image editing, use of photos/ Vocational: Business 010 videos in common applications, and output options. This course is Introduction to Web Design using Adobe Dreamweaver designed to be taken independently or concurrently with courses, Credit(s): 0 such as Adobe Photoshop or Premiere. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. Entry/Open Exit. Provides introductory instruction on Adobe Dreamweaver, one of Vocational: Business 097 the industry’s leading web authoring tools. Students will learn how Introduction to Personal Commerce on the Internet to create, publish, manage, and maintain a website. Grade: Pass/ Credit(s): 0 No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. Vocational: Business 012 Provides introductory instruction to personal commerce on the Workforce Readiness Internet. Topics include privacy and security issues, searching Credit(s): 0 techniques, auction bidding, secure payment methods, selling Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. techniques, and protecting consumer rights. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Provides instruction in office skills for employment preparation. Open Entry/Open Exit. Students will learn communication, decision-making, interpersonal, Vocational: Business 101 leadership, lifelong learning, and job seeking skills. Grade: Pass/No Introduction to 3D Modeling using Blender Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Credit(s): 0 Vocational: Business 013 Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. Introduction to Personal Management using Microsoft Outlook Advisory: Vocational: Business 119 or equivalent. Credit(s): 0 Provides introductory instruction on 3D modeling and basic Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. animation using Blender software. Introduces students to Blender’s Provides introductory instruction on Microsoft Outlook, one of the interface, 3D space, animation and modeling features, surfaces industry’s leading personal data management applications. Students and textures, and uses. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. will learn how to better manage their electronic communications, schedules, tasks, and contact information using Outlook’s E-mail, Calendar, Task, and Contact components. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. 250 / Continuing Education Programs and Course Descriptions SCC Catalog 2020-2021

Vocational: Business 102 Vocational: Business 118 Introduction to Desktop Publishing using Adobe InDesign Introduction to Windows Credit(s): 0 Credit(s): 0 Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. Advisory: Vocational: Business 119 or equivalent. Advisory: Vocational: Business 119 or equivalent. Provides introductory instruction on desktop publishing using Provides introductory instruction for learning MS Windows. Adobe InDesign. Introduces students to navigation of InDesign’s Introduces students to Windows: navigation, views, commands, work area, document setup, placement of text and graphics within file management, desktop customization, Help and other frames, styles, color and transparency features, and how to export Windows programs; for example, address book and electronic

VOCATIONAL and print professional quality InDesign files. Grade: Pass/No Pass. communications. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Eligible Open Entry/Open Exit. for Credit by Exam. Vocational: Business 103 Vocational: Business 119 Introduction to MS Project Introduction to Keyboarding and Basic Windows Credit(s): 0 Credit(s): 0 Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. Provides introductory instruction on the use of Microsoft Office Provides introductory instruction for keyboarding by touch and Project software. Students will learn how to set up a project, manage learning MS Windows. Introduces students to Windows: navigation, project files, create a task list, schedule tasks, view a schedule, define views, commands, file management, desktop customization, and and assign resources and costs, track a project, analyze progress, simple Accessory programs, such as WordPad, Character Map, and revise a schedule. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Calculator, and Paint. Scanning and working with simple graphics is also explored. This course or Introduction to Windows is highly Vocational: Business 105 recommended prior to taking other courses taught within the Introduction to 3D Animation using Blender Windows environment. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Credit(s): 0 Eligible for Credit by Exam. Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. Advisory: Vocational: Business 119 or equivalent. Vocational: Business 120 Provides introductory instruction for creating short 3D animations Introduction to Animations using Adobe Animate using Blender software for viewing on the Internet or in other Credit(s): 0 multimedia formats. Students learn to create animations using Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. Blender’s tools and timeline, e.g. trajectory, lighting, bones, and Provides introductory instruction for creating short Adobe movements. Students will gain an understanding of the basics Animate movies for viewing on the Internet or for viewing in needed to succeed as an animator. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open other multimedia formats. Students learn to create animations Entry/Open Exit. using Animate’s drawing tools, layers, and timeline. Students also are given an opportunity to explore Animate’s libraries, preview Vocational: Business 107 movies, save, and publish Animate’s documents. Grade: Pass/No Seminar in Adobe Tools Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Credit(s): 0 Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. Vocational: Business 121 Explores and provides instruction in evolving Creative Cloud Introduction to Computer Software Applications applications for the personal computer such as design, web and Credit(s): 0 video/audio tools. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. Provides individual skill-building assistance on industry-standard Vocational: Business 109 computer applications, e.g. Web, MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite/ Introduction to Desktop Video Editing using Adobe Premiere Cloud, and Multi-Media applications. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Credit(s): 0 Entry/Open Exit. Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. Advisory: Vocational: Business 119 or equivalent. Vocational: Business 130 Provides introductory instruction on desktop digital video Introduction to 3D Printing production and editing using industry standard software. Includes Credit(s): 0 capturing, importing, assembling, and editing video, audio and still Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. images. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. This course is designed to teach students how to use a 3D printer and the technology behind 3D printing. Students will learn about Vocational: Business 117 the different plastic filaments that are used, and they will learn Introduction to Document Processing using Adobe Acrobat techniques for feeding the plastic filament into the 3D printer for Credit(s): 0 optimal performance. Students will also learn about components of Class Hours: 30 Lecture total. the printer, such as the extruder nozzle, contact sensor, calibration Introduces students to portable document formats created with techniques, software, design methods, and reducing defects. Adobe Acrobat. Students learn how to convert simple and complex An emphasis is placed on familiarizing students with the use of documents to PDF files; navigate, edit, and annotate PDF files; and 3D printing in the areas of personal applications, engineering, distribute PDF files via the Internet. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open design and manufacturing. It will also be of interest to all students Entry/Open Exit. who would like to learn more about 3D printing and the future applications of this exciting technology. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. SCC Catalog 2020-2021 Continuing Education Programs and Course Descriptions / 251

Vocational: Business 140 Vocational: Business 261 VOCATIONAL Introduction to Google Applications for Work Introduction to Databases using MS Access Credit(s): 0 Credit(s): 0 Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. This course provides an overview of Google Apps for Work, a Advisory: Vocational: Business 119 or equivalent. collection of cloud computing, productivity, and collaboration tools, Provides instruction in basic concepts addressing typical database with an emphasis on their use in effective workplace communication. problems with MS Access software. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/ Applications covered include Google Documents, Sheets, Slides, Open Exit. Eligible for Credit by Exam. Drive, and Forms. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Vocational: Business 262 Vocational: Business 150 Introduction to Spreadsheets using MS Excel Introduction to Digital Marketing Credit(s): 0 Credit(s): 0 Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. Advisory: Vocational: Business 119 or equivalent. This course is an introduction to the use of digital marketing methods Provides instruction in basic spreadsheet concepts using typical to research market conditions in local, regional, or national areas, spreadsheet problems with Microsoft Excel software. Grade: Pass/ and to gather information to determine potential sales of a product No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Eligible for Credit by Exam. or service. Students will learn how to use marketing tools to gather Vocational: Business 302 and analyze information on competitors, prices, and sales. Grade: Introduction to Web Page Development using HTML Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Credit(s): 0 Vocational: Business 152 Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. Introduction to Digital Marketing Analytics Advisory: Vocational: Business 119 or equivalent. Credit(s): 0 Provides introductory instruction to web page development. Topics Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. include web page design elements: HTML; graphic images, movie Advisory: Vocational: Business 150. and sound formats; and testing pages on cross platforms. Grade: This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of digital Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. marketing analytics. Students will explore the theory of web Vocational: Business 303 analytics and how they are used in real-world business situations. Introduction to Electronic Imaging using Adobe Photoshop An emphasis is placed on identifying the appropriate analytics tools Credit(s): 0 to collect, analyze, and visualize data from the web, using that data Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. to make decisions that impact an organization, its stakeholders, and Advisory: Vocational: Business 119 or equivalent. its customers. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Provides introductory instruction to electronic imaging using Adobe Vocational: Business 242 Photoshop software. Topics include beginning Photoshop features, Introduction to Vector Graphics using Adobe Illustrator scanner basics, image and file formats, color, importing/exporting Credit(s): 0 of files, and printing. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. Vocational: Business 304 Advisory: Vocational: Business 119 or equivalent. Introduction to Electronic Presentations using MS PowerPoint Provides introductory instruction in computer graphics and Credit(s): 0 design. Includes basic design concepts, use of illustration tools, Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. and modification of art work and text layout. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Advisory: Vocational: Business 119 or equivalent. Open Entry/Open Exit. Provides introductory instruction for development of professional Vocational: Business 257 quality, computer-generated presentations using presentation Seminar in Business Applications software used in industry. Includes concepts of combining text, Credit(s): 0 graphics, animations and/or sound to create slides for electronic Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. output. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Eligible for Explores and provides instruction in evolving standard software Credit by Exam. applications commonly used in business. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Vocational: Business 258 VOCATIONAL: CLOTHING (VCLTH) Navigating the Internet Certificate of Completion Credit(s): 0 Class Hours: 36 Lecture total. Commercial Textile Worker (24146) Introduces students to the Internet. Topics include types of Internet The Certificate of Completion in Commercial Textile Worker prepares connections, e-mail, research, and data retrieval techniques. Grade: students for entry-level employment in the commercial textile industry. Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Eligible for Credit by Exam. Students will learn different types of fabrics, seam finishes, garment Vocational: Business 260 styles, and garment construction and repair. Introduction to Word Processing using MS Word Learning Outcome(s) Credit(s): 0 Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, Advisory: Vocational: Business 119 or equivalent. students will be able to Provides introductory instruction to word processing techniques • Apply the concept and skills of sewing to successfully construct a using the personal computer. Includes creating, formatting, garment. editing, saving, and printing of simple documents using MS Word Certificate requirements Hours software. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Eligible for Credit by Exam. Vocational Clothing 477, Fundamentals of Commercial Sewing 180 252 / Continuing Education Programs and Course Descriptions SCC Catalog 2020-2021

Vocational Clothing 483, Introduction to Commercial Sewing 160 Courses TOTAL 340 Vocational: Construction 608 Courses Introduction to Welding, Pre-Apprentice Credit(s): 0 Vocational: Clothing 477 Class Hours: 180 Lecture total. Fundamentals of Commercial Sewing Introduces welding safety, proper use of hand and power tools, and Credit(s): 0 the basics of arc welding. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Class Hours: 180 Lecture total. Advisory: Vocational: Clothing 483 or instructor’s approval by Vocational: Construction 611 VOCATIONAL assessment. Fundamentals of Welding, Pre-Apprentice Provides instruction in commercial sewing including the selection Credit(s): 0 of textiles, thread, and needle size appropriate to each item to be Class Hours: 180 Lecture total. sewn or manufactured. Provides in-depth study of design, pattern Advisory: Vocational: Construction 608 or instructor’s approval by making, construction, and quality control aspects of manufacturing. assessment. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Provides basic instruction and training in Arc welding, Tungsten Inert Gas welding (TIG), and Metal Inert Gas welding (MIG). Grade: Vocational: Clothing 483 Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Introduction to Commercial Sewing Credit(s): 0 Vocational: Construction 859 Class Hours: 160 Lecture total. Introduction to Cabinetry/Furniture Refinishing Pre-Apprentice Introduces basic commercial sewing skills, including safe operation Credit(s): 0 of equipment, sewing terminology, use of patterns, fabric cutting, Class Hours: 180 Lecture total. garment construction, and repair. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/ Provides introductory instruction in workshop safety and basic Open Exit. use of tools and power equipment, cabinet design, construction principles, and the use of finishes on common types of woods and cabinets. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. VOCATIONAL: CONSTRUCTION (VCNST) Vocational: Construction 953 Certificate of Completion Fundamentals of Cabinetry/Furniture Refinishing, Pre-Apprentice Credit(s): 0 Carpenter (24097) Class Hours: 180 Lecture total. The Certificate of Completion in Carpenter prepares students for Advisory: Vocational: Construction 859 or instructor’s approval by entry-level employment in companies that manufacture kitchen and assessment. bathroom cabinets, music/media furniture, book shelves, and other Provides instruction in basic cabinetry/furniture construction, furniture items using a variety of finishes. refinishing and repair with an emphasis on the use of hand and power tools. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Learning Outcome(s) Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, students will be able to VOCATIONAL: CUSTODIAL TECHNICIAN (VCST) • Apply the concepts and skills of safe cabinetry in the design and construction of a project. Certificate of Completion Custodial Technician (36900) Certificate requirements Hours Vocational Construction 859, Introduction to Cabinetry/ The Certificate of Completion in Custodial Technician is designed to Furniture Refinishing, Pre-Apprentice 180 give students the necessary knowledge and skills to hold a custodial Vocational Construction 953, Fundamentals of Cabinetry/ technician position. Students will learn safety standards and basic Furniture Refinishing, Pre-Apprentice 180 training of hazard materials (HAZMAT) set by California’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (CAL-OSHA) and Department of TOTAL 360 Transportation (DOT).

Certificate of Completion Learning Outcome(s) Construction Laborer (24037) Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, The Certificate of Completion in Construction Laborer prepares students students will be able to for entry-level employment in the construction industry by providing basic • Apply the concepts of safety standards and hazardous materials knowledge and skills in construction with a focus on welding. used for custodial work in a private and public facility.

Learning Outcome(s) Certificate requirements Hours Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, Vocational Custodial Technician 101, Custodial Technician 60 students will be able to Vocational Custodial Technician 102, Basic Hazmat Safety • Apply the concepts and skills of safe welding in the design and Standards 36 construction of a project. TOTAL 96 Certificate requirements Hours Vocational Construction 608, Introduction to Welding, Pre-Apprentice 180 Vocational Construction 611, Fundamentals of Welding, Pre-Apprentice 180 TOTAL 360 SCC Catalog 2020-2021 Continuing Education Programs and Course Descriptions / 253

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Vocational: Custodial Technician 101 Vocational: Food 005 Custodial Technician Food Handler Test Preparation Unit(s): 0 Credit(s): 0 Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. Class Hours: 36 Lecture total. Prepares students for employment in custodial services. This course This course prepares students for employment in commercial provides essential training for custodial work in a private and public and institutional food kitchens. Includes employee terminology, facility. Students will learn safety standards set by California’s responsibilities, and training when preparing, handling, and serving Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal-OSHA), food to the public. The course covers six key areas; basic food proper usage and maintenance of tools, and general maintenance safety, good personal hygiene, controlling time and temperature, procedures. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. preventing cross-contamination, cleaning and sanitizing, and Vocational: Custodial Technician 102 detailed food industry safety guidelines. Prepares the students for Basic Hazmat Safety Standards ServSafe Food Handler Certification. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Unit(s): 0 Entry/Open Exit. Eligible for Credit by Exam. Class Hours: 36 Lecture total. Vocational: Food 010 Advisory: Vocational: Custodial Technician 101 or Equivalent. Food Service Manager Test Preparation Prepares students for basic training of hazardous materials. Topics Credit(s): 0 include labeling, packaging, identifying and handling of hazardous Class Hours: 72 Lecture total. materials. Students will learn basic Department Of Transportation Prepares students for employment in commercial and institutional (DOT) HAZMAT safety standards set by California’s Occupational food kitchens. Topics include an introduction to basic food service Safety and Health Administration (Cal-OSHA). Grade: Pass/No Pass. administration, personal hygiene and food safety/sanitation, Open Entry/Open Exit. storage, terminology, equipment, food service math and science, nutrition, procedures, and employment preparation. Prepares VOCATIONAL: FOOD (VFOOD) students for the ServSafeR Food Protection Manager Certification. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Certificate of Completion Food Service Manager (24093) The program provides entry-level vocational preparation in VOCATIONAL: MEDICAL (VMED) managing food for students in the Orange County Jail and at the Certificate of Completion Orange Education Center. This is a state-approved program with a title revision to better identify employment opportunities. Course Caregiver / Personal Care Aide (36901) requirements are being revised. This program prepares students to assist the elderly, convalescents, or Learning Outcome(s) persons with disabilities with daily living activities at the person’s home Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, or in a care facility. In a simulated caregiving environment, students students will be able to will gain experience performing caregiver duties, which may include • Apply the concepts of food service administration in commercial nutrition, cleanliness, ambulation, and household activities. and institutional kitchens. Learning Outcome(s) Certificate requirements Hours Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, Vocational Food 010, Food Service Manager Test Preparation 72 students will be able to Workforce Preparation 500, Workforce Readiness 60 • Demonstrate how to correctly perform the duties of a caregiver. TOTAL 132 Certificate requirements Hours Certificate of Completion Vocational Medical 030, Introduction to Caregiving 20 Food Handler (38181) Vocational Medical 031, Caregiver Training 40 TOTAL 60 The Certificate of Completion in Food Handler prepares students for employment in commercial and institutional food kitchens and hospitality industry, by providing knowledge and skills in hygiene, sanitation, storage, nutrition, and food service administration.

Learning Outcome(s) Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, students will be able to • Apply the concepts of safe food preparation in commercial and institutional kitchens.

Certificate requirements Hours Vocational Food 005, Food Handler Test Preparation 36 Workforce Preparation 500, Workforce Readiness 60 TOTAL 96

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Certificate of Completion Certificate requirements Hours Home Health Aide (37806) Vocational Medical 020, Overview of the Medical Assistant Training Program 10 The home health aide (HHA) program prepares individuals who already Vocational Medical 021, Medical Terminology for Medical hold their Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to become Certified Home Assistants 60 Health Aides. This course provides an overview of the requirements Vocational Medical 022, Business Procedures for Medical to transition from CNA to HHA. Instruction builds and expands on Assistants 180 the CNA training with increased focus and experience in the areas of Vocational Medical 023, Body Systems for Medical Assistants 60 patient needs, personal care services, nutrition, cleaning and care in the Vocational Medical 024, Human Diseases and Disorders for

VOCATIONAL home. Successful students will be eligible to complete their California Medical Assistants 60 Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification. Vocational Medical 025, Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants 120 Learning Outcome(s) Vocational Medical 026, Surgical Assisting for Medical Assistants 90 Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, Vocational Medical 027, Externship for Medical Assistants 150 students will be able to TOTAL 730 • Demonstrate how to perform administrative and patient care duties.

Certificate requirements Hours Certificate of Completion Vocational Medical 060, Overview of the Home Health Aide Medical Billing (24052) Training Program 10 The Certificate of Completion in Medical Billing is designed to give Vocational Medical 061, Home Health Aide (HHA) Training 52 students the necessary knowledge and skills to hold a medical billing TOTAL 60 position. Students will have practical experience using computers, medical coding, and patient billing software, be familiar with the Certificate of Completion rules and guidelines of health care plans in order to submit proper Healthcare Support Worker (37807) documentation for appropriate reimbursement of services rendered, and have the necessary customer service skills to succeed in this field. This program provides students with the basic foundation of knowledge and skills to become a healthcare support worker. Designed for students Learning Outcome(s) who want to pursue a career in the healthcare field, this program will Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, provide a comprehensive overview of the many types of healthcare students will be able to occupations as well as the academic and clinical requirements necessary • Apply the concepts and skills of medical billing using industry- to successfully enter those occupations. standard software; e.g., using TotalMD software. • Demonstrate effective workforce skills, including oral and written Learning Outcome(s) communication, and resume and interview preparation. Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, students will be able to Certificate requirements Hours • Identify the academic and clinical requirements to become a Vocational Business 119, Introduction to Keyboarding and healthcare support worker Basic Windows 60 Vocational Medical 090, Introduction to Medical Coding 48 Certificate requirements Hours Vocational Medical 091, Introduction to Medical Billing 60 Vocational Medical 050, IIntroduction to Healthcare Occupations 60 Workforce Preparation 500, Workforce Readiness 60 Vocational Medical 051, Healthcare Support Worker Pathways 20 TOTAL 228 TOTAL 80 Certificate of Completion Certificate of Completion Nursing Assistant (36213) Medical Assistant (36212) The Certificate of Completion in Nursing Assistant is designed to provide The Medical Assistant Certificate is designed to provide the hands-on students with the clinical and theoretical knowledge to prepare for training, practical experience, and industry support it takes to pursue the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) designation. Students will learn a professional healthcare career. The program includes practical, real- to be part of a healthcare team under the supervision of a nurse. world experience working with knowledgeable medical professionals The curriculum is based on the professional standards established by and making important industry connections. An emphasis is placed on regulatory agencies, and it covers essential topics included in the Nurse preparing the student to pass the examination to become a Registered Assistant Certification Exam. Due to Health Department regulations, Medical Assistant (RMA). a physical exam, CPR certification, and background check must be completed at the start of the program. Learning Outcome(s) Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, Learning Outcome(s) students will be able to Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, • Demonstrate how to perform administrative and patient care duties. students will be able to • Demonstrate the clinical skills required to become a Nursing Assistant.

Certificate requirements Hours Vocational Medical 010, Overview of the Nursing Assistant Training Program 10 Vocational Medical 011, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training 160 TOTAL 170 SCC Catalog Addendum 2018-2019 Continuing Education Programs and Course Descriptions / 255

Certificate of Completion Vocational: Medical 011 VOCATIONAL Nurse Assistant Acute Care (37805) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Unit(s): 0 The Nurse Assistant Acute Care program is designed to train nurse Class Hours: 160 Lecture total. assistants for employment in the acute care facility. Integrated Advisory: Vocational: Medical 010. throughout the program are essential employability skills for the Designed for students who want to become Certified Nursing healthcare industry. Content area skills focus on direct patient care Assistants (CNA), this course includes theory and clinical segments of the chronically ill patient. Safety practices in the acute care setting designed to prepare them to complete the CNA certification and will be emphasized. Students will learn skills associated with neonatal potentially seek employment as entry-level healthcare assistants. and postpartum care, elimination, and surgery, as well as patient Upon completion, the student will be prepared to take the California admissions, transfers, and discharges. Students may complete the first certification exam. Students must complete all lecture hours and course, VMED 070, prior to becoming nurse assistants. clinical training hours to be eligible to take the certification exam. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Learning Outcome(s) Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, Vocational: Medical 020 students will be able to Overview of the Medical Assistant Training Program • Demonstrate proper patient care skills in the acute care setting. Unit(s): 0 Class Hours: 10 Lecture total. Certificate requirements Hours Designed for students interested in becoming medical assistants, Vocational Medical 070, Acute Care Theory for Nurse Assistants 90 this course provides an overview of the areas of study in the medical Vocational Medical 071, Acute Care Practice for Nurse Assistants 90 assistant training program, including medical terminology, body systems, human diseases, clinical procedures, microbiology and TOTAL 180 surgical assisting. An emphasis is placed on the required coursework Certificate of Completion to take the exam to become a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA). Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Behavior Technician (38398) Vocational: Medical 021 The Behavior Technician Program prepares individuals for a certification Medical Terminology for Medical Assistants exam and frontline work in the field of applied behavior analysis. Unit(s): 0 This is an entry-level program designed to meet training national Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. requirements for certification as a behavior technician. Classes in this Advisory: Vocational: Medical 020. certificate will cover defining behavior, teaching methodologies based Designed for students interested in becoming medical assistants, on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), prompting, generalization and this course is an introduction to medical terminology, including the maintenance, data collection for skill acquisition, Functional Behavior techniques of medical word building using basic word elements. Assessment, Antecedent and Consequence Interventions, measurement, Topics include: major suffixes in the surgical, diagnostic, symptomatic community and social skills, ethics and professionalism. Students who groups and related suffixes; suffixes denoting adjective, noun, complete the program will learn the skills required to sit for any of singular and plural forms of medical words; major prefixes denoting the three nationally accredited behavior technician exams, such as position, number and measurement, negation, direction and Applied Behavior Analysis Technician (ABAT), Board Certified Autism anatomical, physiological and pathological terms. Grade: Pass/No Technician (BCAT), and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Learning Outcome(s) Vocational: Medical 022 Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, Business Procedures for Medical Assistants students will be able to Unit(s): 0 • Perform the duties of a behavior technician. Class Hours: 180 Lecture total. Advisory: Vocational: Medical 020. Certificate requirements Hours

Designed for students interested in becoming medical Vocational Medical 080, Introduction to the Behavior Technician assistants, this course covers the role of communications, ethics, Program 24 health insurance, pharmacology, bookkeeping/records, office Vocational Medical081 - Behavior Technician Certification management, personal organization (supplies, equipment use and Training 24 maintenance, mail/postage), ergonomics, and safety factors. Grade: TOTAL 48 Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Courses Vocational: Medical 023 Body Systems for Medical Assistants Vocational: Medical 010 Unit(s): 0 Overview of the Nursing Assistant Training Program Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. Unit(s): 0 Advisory: Vocational: Medical 020. Class Hours: 10 Lecture total. Designed for students interested in becoming medical assistants, this This course is designed to provide an introduction to the clinical course covers the systems of the human body. Students will learn and theoretical requirements for the Certified Nursing Assistant about cell structure and special senses, the endocrine system, the (CNA) Training Program. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. skeletal system, the muscular system, the integumentary system, the circulatory system, the respiratory system, the nervous system, the digestive system, the urinary and the reproductive systems. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. 256 SCC Catalog 2020-2021

Vocational: Medical 024 Vocational: Medical 030 Human Diseases and Disorders for Medical Assistants Introduction to Caregiving Unit(s): 0 Unit(s): 0 Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. Class Hours: 20 Lecture total. Advisory: Vocational: Medical 020. This course is designed to prepare students to assist the elderly, Designed for students interested in becoming medical assistants, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities this course is an overview of human diseases. It covers pathology at the person’s home or in a care facility. Duties performed at a and oncology, diseases of the eyes/ears, skeletal system diseases place of residence may include keeping house (making beds, doing and disorders, muscular system diseases and disorders, endocrine laundry, washing dishes) and preparing meals. Topics covered include

VOCATIONAL diseases and disorders, skin diseases, diseases of the blood and methods of advising families, the elderly, convalescents, and persons immune systems, respiratory diseases and disorders, neurological with disabilities regarding such things as nutrition, cleanliness, and disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, diseases of the urinary system household activities. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. and disorders of the reproductive systems. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Vocational: Medical 031 Open Entry/Open Exit. Caregiver Training Vocational: Medical 025 Unit(s): 0 Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants Class Hours: 40 Lecture total. Unit(s): 0 Advisory: Vocational: Medical 030. Class Hours: 120 Lecture total. This course is designed to provide students with hands-on experience Advisory: Vocational: Medical 020. as caregivers. Students will apply caregiver skills in a simulated Designed for students interested in becoming medical assistants, caregiving environment. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. this course provides an introduction to clinical procedures. Students Vocational: Medical 050 will learn how to perform the following procedures: complete Introduction to Healthcare Occupations physical examinations (CPX), eye and ear lavages, bandaging Unit(s): 0 and wound care, handling emergencies using mobility assisting Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. devices, electrocardiography and mounting the results record, This course is designed for students interested in pursuing a career cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), pulmonary function tests, in healthcare. An overview will be provided of various healthcare hemoglobin and glucose testing, and taking throat cultures. occupations including: audiologist, cardiovascular technologist, Students will also learn how to use clinical charting abbreviations, dental assistant, dental hygienist, diagnostic medical sonographer, universal precautions and sterile techniques, assist with pap and electrocardiograph technician, emergency medical technician, pelvic examinations, perform pregnancy tests, set up rectal trays, health information technician, medical records technician, assist with pediatrics, and prepare special diets. Grade: Pass/No medical assistant, nurse, nurse assistant, mental health technician, Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. occupational therapist, pharmacy technician, phlebotomist, physical Vocational: Medical 026 therapist, radiographer, and respiratory care therapist. Students Surgical Assisting for Medical Assistants will learn the duties and benefits of these careers as well as the Unit(s): 0 academic and clinical requirements necessary to work in each Class Hours: 90 Lecture total. position. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Advisory: Vocational: Medical 020. Vocational: Medical 051 Designed for students interested in becoming medical assistants, this Healthcare Support Worker Pathways course is a hands-on experience covering the following topics: using Unit(s): 0 various methods to achieve asepsis to control growth of microbes, Class Hours: 20 Lecture total. performing strep tests and throat cultures including instructions for Designed for students who are preparing to enter a healthcare culture and sensitivity, obtaining specimens, using a microscope and occupation, this class provides instruction on how to identify and other medical office instruments, identifying surgical instruments follow a pathway to a career in healthcare. Topics include noncredit and their uses, sanitizing and disinfecting surgical instruments to credit academic pathways, noncredit to workforce pathways, with special emphasis on autoclaving, setting up sterile trays for and applying for employment as a healthcare support worker. minor office surgeries, surgical assisting, scrubbing and gloving, Students will prepare a job-specific application for a healthcare preparing the skin, preparing the patient. Grade: Pass/No Pass. career of their choice. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Open Entry/Open Exit. Vocational: Medical 060 Vocational: Medical 027 Overview of the Home Health Aide Training Program Externship for Medical Assistants Unit(s): 0 Unit(s): 0 Class Hours: 10 Lecture total. Class Hours: 150 Lecture total. Advisory: Vocational: Medical 011. Advisory: Vocational: Medical 020 and 021 and 022 and 023 and 024 The home health aide (HHA) program prepares individuals who and 025 and 026. already hold their Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to become Designed for students interested in becoming medical assistants, Certified Home Health Aides. This course provides an overview this course provides experience in a selected physician’s office or of the requirements to transition from CNA to HHA. Instruction health care facility. The medical assisting student is supervised and builds and expands on the CNA training with increased focus and evaluated by qualified medical personnel. The student will have experience in the areas of patient needs, personal care services, an opportunity for equal exposure to administrative and clinical nutrition, cleaning and care in the home. Grade: Pass/No Pass. experience and is required to meet and discuss learning with the Open Entry/Open Exit. instructor on a regular basis. Grade: Pass/No Pass. 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Vocational: Medical 061 VOCATIONAL: SHELTER DOG TRAINING (VDOG) VOCATIONAL Home Health Aide (HHA) Training Unit(s): 0 Certificate of Completion Class Hours: 52 Lecture total. Shelter Dog Training (33561) Advisory: Vocational: Medical 011 or Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Certification, and Vocational: Medical 060. The Certificate of Completion in Shelter Dog Training provides training The home health aide program prepares individuals who already and education in dog handling for students while preparing dogs hold their Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to become certified from the animal shelter for placement in a family home. Students will Home Health Aides. The program is designed to meet both State demonstrate mastery of canine handling and training skills. Prepares and Federal regulations and consists of both theory and clinical students for jobs in settings such as kennels, animal shelters, zoos, experience in assisted living facilities and/or homes. Instruction circuses, and aquariums. builds and expands on the CNA training with increased focus and Learning Outcome(s) experience in the areas of patient needs, personal care services, nutrition, cleaning and care in the home. Successful students will Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, be eligible to complete their California Home Health Aide (HHA) students will be able to Certification. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. • Demonstrate mastery of canine handling and training skills. Vocational: Medical 070 Certificate requirements Hours Acute Care Theory for Nurse Assistants Vocational Shelter Dog Training 020, Concepts in Dog Training 12 Unit(s): 0 Vocational Shelter Dog Training 030, Practical Dog Training 36 Class Hours: 90 Lecture total. TOTAL 48 With an emphasis on acute care theory, this course prepares the student to provide basic personal care to patients in the acute care Courses hospital setting. Students will learn to effectively communicate with Vocational: Shelter Dog Training 020 peers, instructors, patients, families, and employees of the facility. Concepts in Dog Training This is the first course in a sequence of classes designed to encourage Unit(s): 0 the mastery of tasks consistent with entry-level employment in Class Hours: 12 Lecture total. the acute care setting. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Provides an introduction to basic concepts of dog training, including Vocational: Medical 071 proper techniques to socialize shelter dogs for placement in private Acute Care Practice for Nurse Assistants homes. Emphasizes techniques for training animals to perform Unit(s): 0 specific tasks or improve obedience. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Class Hours: 90 Lecture total. Entry/Open Exit. Advisory: Vocational: Medical 011 Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) License, and or 070. Vocational: Shelter Dog Training 030 With an emphasis on the clinical practice of acute care skills, this Practical Dog Training course is designed to train students for employment as nursing Unit(s): 0 assistants in the acute care facility. Integrated throughout the Class Hours: 36 Lecture total. course are essential employability skills for the healthcare industry. Applies the concepts of dog training to the actual training of a Content area skills focus on direct patient care of the acute and shelter dog preparing it for adoption in a family home. Grade: chronically ill patient. Safety practices in the acute care setting will Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. be emphasized. Students will work with neonatal and postpartum care, elimination, surgery, and admissions, transfers, and discharges. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. VOCATIONAL: WAREHOUSING (VWHS) Vocational: Medical 090 Certificate of Completion Introduction to Medical Coding Warehousing (33562) Class Hours: 48 Lecture total. Introduces the student to concepts of medical coding that can be The Certificate of Completion in Warehousing provides instruction, combined with medical billing by using coding knowledge and skills demonstration and discussion of topics that are critical for the entry that align with the medical billing workflow. Topics covered are: level warehouse worker. Students will apply the concepts and skills Learning medical coding fundamentals using ICD-10-CM, CPT and needed in receiving, storing, and issuing a variety of supplies in HCPCS level II coding sets. Reporting diagnoses, provider services a warehouse and maintain accurate records of the transactions. and procedures by abstracting coding information from medical Prepares students for positions including Central Supply Technicians, records and learn legal, ethical and reimbursement issues as it relates Inventory Control Clerks, Inventory Takers, Linen Clerks, Order Pullers, to medical coding. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Pickers, Stockers, Storekeepers, Supply Clerks Ticketers, and Tool-Crib Vocational: Medical 091 Attendants. Specialties within this occupation include: Mailing Clerks, Introduction to Medical Billing Merchandisers, Sales Floor Stock Clerks, Stockroom, Warehouse or (Formerly Vocational Business 080, Introduction to Medical Billing) Storage Yard Stock Clerks, and Wholesale and Retail Sales Order Fillers. Credit(s): 0 Learning Outcome(s) Class Hours: 120 Lecture total. Introduces students to concepts and skills needed for a successful Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, career in medical office billing. Students will learn current procedural students will be able to terminology, the general flow of information in a medical office, and • Apply the concepts and skills needed in receiving, storing, and the role of computers. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. issuing a variety of supplies in a warehouse and maintaining accurate records of the transactions. 258 / Continuing Education Programs and Course Descriptions SCC Catalog 2020-2021

Certificate requirements Hours WORKFORCE PREPARATION (WKPR) Vocational Warehousing 010, Warehouse Worker 40 High School Subjects 338, Workforce Preparation 15 Division of Continuing Education TOTAL 55 Interim Dean: Christine Gascon Courses Coordinator: Angela Guevara Vocational: Warehousing 010 Certificate of Completion Warehouse Worker Basic Employment Skills (36370) Unit(s): 0 Class Hours: 40 Lecture total. The Certificate of Completion in Basic Employment Skills is designed Provides instruction, demonstration and discussion of topics that for students with disabilities to provide strategies to reinforce and are critical for the entry level warehouse worker. Grade: Pass/No maintain money handling, reading, and writing skills necessary for Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. entry-level employment.

Learning Outcome(s) Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, students will be able to • Demonstrate proficient money handling, reading, and writing skills that are used in the workplace. WORKFORCE PREPARATION Certificate requirements Hours Workforce Preparation 012, Applying Reading Skills on the Job 60 Workforce Preparation 013, Applying Writing Skills on the Job 60 Workforce Preparation 017, Applying Writing Skills on the Job 60 TOTAL 180 Certificate of Completion Effective Communication Skills (36214)

The Certificate of Completion in Communication Skills for Adults is designed to develop the foundational communication skills necessary for successful employment and continuing education.

Learning Outcome(s) Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, students will be able to • Demonstrate foundational communication skills to interact effectively with other people.

Certificate requirements Hours Workforce Preparation 002, Self-Advocacy 60 Workforce Preparation 006, Communication Skills for Successful Employment 60 Workforce Preparation 007, Social Skills and Necessary Etiquette 60 Workforce Preparation 008, Building Critical Thinking Skills 60 TOTAL 240 Certificate of Completion Employment Readiness (36215)

Provides courses designed to meet specific needs of students with intellectual and learning disabilities focusing on basic education and job skills. Provides certificate programs in educational and employment areas with opportunities to transfer to content courses or directly into the workforce.

Learning Outcome(s) Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, students will be able to • Demonstrate foundational knowledge and comprehension of basic employment skills.

Certificate requirements Hours Workforce Preparation 003, Getting Around Town 60 Workforce Preparation 004, Choosing the Right Employment Path 60 Workforce Preparation 005, Safety on the Job 60 TOTAL 180

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Certificate of Completion Certificate of Completion WORKFORCE PREPARATION General Medical Office Clerk (36208) Understanding and Supporting Employees with Disabilities (36369) The Certificate of Completion in General Medical Office Clerk is designed to prepare students in acquiring or improving critical thinking, Designed for employers, the Certificate of Completion in Understanding communications skills, and basic clerical skills necessary to work in a and Supporting Employees with Disabilities provides strategies to variety of hospital departments. create and maintain an inclusive, equitable, and compliant workplace successfully integrating employees with disabilities. Learning Outcome(s) Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, Learning Outcome(s) students will be able to Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, • Medical office clerk, healthcare, registration clerk, medical record students will be able to clerk, file clerk, center service technician. • Demonstrate proactive strategies to increase disability awareness and success for all employees in the workplace. Certificate requirements Hours Workforce Preparation 007, Social Skills and Necessary Etiquette 60 Certificate requirements Hours Workforce Preparation 010, Customer Service for the Medical Workforce Preparation 100, Understanding Employees with Field 60 Disabilities in the Workplace 40 Workforce Preparation 016, Long Term Competitive Workforce Preparation 101, Strategies for Working with Employees Employment Training 300 with Disabilities 40 180 TOTAL TOTAL 80 Certificate of Completion Technical Skills for Higher Learning (36216) Certificate of Completion Office Leadership Skills (37803) The Certificate of Completion in Technical Skills for Higher Learning is designed to provide students with intellectual, developmental, and The Certificate of Completion in Office Leadership Skills is designed to learning disabilities the necessary knowledge and technical skills for give students the necessary knowledge and skills to support entry-level entry-level support employment and continuing education. front office workers looking for a promotion. The program provides training in public speaking and beginning budgeting skills necessary Learning Outcome(s) for payroll services. Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, students will be able to Learning Outcome(s) • Demonstrate appropriate decision-making skills on-the-job. Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, • Demonstrate basic touch-typing proficiency. students will be able to • Employ office leadership skills using clear and concise communication Certificate requirements Hours and basic budgeting knowledge. Workforce Preparation 008, Building Critical Thinking Skills 60 Workforce Preparation 009, Beginning Computers 60 Certificate requirements Hours TOTAL 120 Workforce Preparation 002, Self-Advocacy 60 Workforce Preparation 014, Basic Finances in the Workforce 32 Certificate of Completion Workforce Preparation 015, Public Communications 32 Transition to Higher Learning (36217) Workforce Preparation 007, Social Skills and Necessary Etiquette 60 TOTAL 184 The Certificate of Completion in Transition to Higher Learning is designed to give students with intellectual, developmental, and learning Certificate of Completion disabilities the necessary knowledge and skills to be successful in their Office Technology (38399) college career and future employment. Students will become familiar with college rules and guidelines as well as demonstrate an ability to The Certificate of Completion in Office Technology is designed address and meet their needs. to prepare students in acquiring or improving critical thinking, communication skills, and basic online safety awareness necessary Learning Outcome(s) for employment. Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, students will be able to Learning Outcome(s) • Demonstrate how to appropriately ask for accommodations needed Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, in the classroom. students will be able to • Employ office technology skills using effective communication skills Certificate requirements Hours via social media networking and other online media forms. Workforce Preparation 001, Transition to Higher Learning 60 Workforce Preparation 002, Self-Advocacy 60 Certificate requirements Hours TOTAL 120 Workforce Preparation 009, Beginning Computers 60 Workforce Preparation 018, Social Media and Online Safety in the Workplace 60 TOTAL 120

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Certificate of Completion Workforce Preparation 003 Workforce Skills (37825) Getting Around Town Unit(s): 0 This program provides students with classroom discussion and Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. information about discovering/accepting responsibility for attitudes A class designed for students to enhance independence by and behaviors (past, present and future), and making choices based introduction to safe practices and knowledge about using public on principles that influence success in their personal, educational, transportation. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. and career development. It also prepares the student for the world Workforce Preparation 004 of financial management by developing sound decision-making skills Choosing the Right Employment Path in personal and household money matters. Unit(s): 0 Learning Outcome(s) Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, This course is intended to assist students in establishing clear and students will be able to realistic occupational goals. Students will assess their interests and • Explain how to achieve wellness through physical, emotional, social, abilities in order to establish attainable objectives to achieve their intellectual and occupational development goal. Student will explore resources for employment in their chose • Create a personal budget occupational field.Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Workforce Preparation 005 Certificate requirements Hours Safety on the Job Workforce Preparation 600, Attitudes for Success 36 Unit(s): 0 WORKFORCE PREPARATION Workforce Preparation 601, Money Matters 36 Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. TOTAL 72 This course is designed to introduce students to personal safety awareness. Student will be presented with proactive steps to take Certificate of Completion to avoid dangerous situations in the community, on the job, and Working with Students with Disabilities (38400) at home. Students will be presented with basic techniques for self- defense and first aid. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. This program provides students with classroom discussion about creating an inclusive classroom for students with disabilities by developing an Workforce Preparation 006 understanding of different approaches in teaching. It also provides Communication Skills for Successful Employment students with in-class strategies to help all students succeed. Unit(s): 0 Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. Learning Outcome(s) This course is designed to help students with intellectual, Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate, developmental, and learning disabilities improve communication students will be able to skills related to employment. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/ • Develop an understanding of different instructional strategies to Open Exit. support a diverse classroom Workforce Preparation 007 Certificate requirements Hours Social Skills and Necessary Etiquette Workforce Preparation 102, Understanding Students with Unit(s): 0 Disabilities 40 Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. Workforce Preparation 103, Strategies for Instructing Students This course is designed to introduce students with intellectual, with Disabilities 40 developmental, and learning disabilities an overview of appropriate social skills at school, work, and in the community. Various areas TOTAL 80 of social skill challenges and coping strategies will be taught Courses and explored through examples in their own lives and through instructional materials. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Workforce Preparation 001 Workforce Preparation 008 Transition to Higher Learning Building Critical Thinking Skills Unit(s): 0 Unit(s): 0 Class Hours: 32 Lecture total. Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. This course is designed to prepare students who have intellectual, This course is intended to prepare students to develop acquiring or developmental, and learning disabilities for the college experience improving critical thinking skills necessary to function independently by equipping them with problem solving, communication and goal in a variety of activities, situation, and environments for successful setting skills. The students will also be exposed to the expectations employment. Emphasis on problems solving and decision-making of noncredit classes, certification options and campus resources. through understanding and evaluation situations, utilizing Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. knowledge of cause and effect relationships, exploring options Workforce Preparation 002 and planning and implementing strategies. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Self-Advocacy Open Entry/Open Exit. Unit(s): 0 Workforce Preparation 009 Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. Beginning Computers Students will identify their strengths and weaknesses. Students Unit(s): 0 will define realistic goals, objectives and the skills needed to reach Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. goals. Student will learn how to communicate in a respectful and Provides students with introductory instruction in keyboarding by responsible way, learn rights and employment laws that pertain to touch and develop for basic computer applications such as, but not people with disabilities and identify advocacy groups. Grade: Pass/ limited to, Windows, word processing, data entry, PowerPoint, email, No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. and Internet navigation. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. 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Workforce Preparation 010 Workforce Preparation 100 WORKFORCE PREPARATION Customer Service for the Medical Field Understanding Employees with Disabilities in the Workplace Unit(s): 0 Unit(s): 0 Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. Class Hours: 40 Lecture total. This course is intended to prepare students in acquiring or This is the first of two courses designed to assist employers in hiring improving critical thinking, communication skills, and basic clerical and retaining employees who have a disability. This course provides skills necessary to work independently in a variety of hospital an overview of the laws pertaining to disabilities in the workplace departments. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. and how to distinguish different disabilities. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Workforce Preparation 011 Introduction to Handling Money Workforce Preparation 101 Unit(s): 0 Strategies for Working with Employees with Disabilities Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. Unit(s): 0 This course is designed for students with disabilities to introduce the Class Hours: 40 Lecture total. skills necessary for accurate money exchanges. Students will learn Advisory: Workforce Preparation 100. how to count money, give correct amounts of money for purchases, The second of two courses designed to assist employers in hiring and make change. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. and retaining employees who have a disability. This course focuses on supporting employees in communicating and collaborating Workforce Preparation 012 with their co-workers who have a disability, to sustain an inclusive, Applying Reading Skills on the Job productive, and rewarding work environment. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Unit(s): 0 Open Entry/Open Exit. Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. This course is designed for students with disabilities to increase Workforce Preparation 500 students reading comprehension skills necessary for successful Workforce Readiness employment. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. (Formerly Vocational Business 012, Workforce Readiness) Unit(s): 0 Workforce Preparation 013 Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. Applying Writing Skills on the Job Provides instruction in office skills for employment preparation. Unit(s): 0 Students will learn communication, decision-making, interpersonal, Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. leadership, lifelong learning, and job seeking skills. Grade: Pass/No This course is designed for students with disabilities to assist students Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. with the writing process and includes activities to improve written composition skills. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Workforce Preparation 600 Attitudes for Success Workforce Preparation 014 Unit(s): 0 Basic Finances in the Workforce Class Hours: 36 Lecture total. Unit(s): 0 Provides students with classroom discussion and information about Class Hours: 32 Lecture total. discovering/accepting responsibility for attitudes and behaviors This is an introductory course to teach students how to manage (past, present and future), and making choices based on principles and maintain a budget for payroll services. Grade: Pass/No Pass. that influence success in their personal, educational, and career Open Entry/Open Exit. development. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Workforce Preparation 015 Workforce Preparation 601 Public Communications Money Matters Unit(s): 0 (Formerly Adult Basic Education 010, Money Matters: Financial Class Hours: 32 Lecture total. Literacy) This course is designed to teach students public speaking skills Unit(s): 0 through the use of demonstrative, informative, and persuasive Class Hours: 36 Lecture total. speeches. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Prepares the student for the world of financial management by Workforce Preparation 016 developing sound decision-making skills in personal and household Long Term Competitive Employment Training money matters. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Unit(s): 0 Class Hours: 180 Lecture total. This course is designed to provide students with critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills necessary for long-term competitive employment opportunities. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit. Workforce Preparation 017 Applying Math Skills on the Job Unit(s): 0 Class Hours: 60 Lecture total. This course is designed to provide students with critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills necessary for long-term competitive employment opportunities. Grade: Pass/No Pass. Open Entry/Open Exit.