Introduction to the basic principles of graphic design and design production. Emphasis placed on basic layouts, fundamentals of typography, and scanning software for the pre-press production environment. Total of 36 hours lecture and 14 hours of laboratory.

Designing graphics, introduction to document creation for print, effective use of graphics and type in web design. Emphasis in exploring strategies for developing personal design portfolios, and careers in graphic design. Total of 36 hours lecture and 14 hours laboratory.

Introduction to teaching in a professional early-childhood setting or program serving children under the age of six. Emphasis on writing a lesson plan and creating developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum. Total of 24 hours of lecture.

Introduction to effective communication and best practices for child care providers for optimal home, school and community relations. Basic concepts of developing strong communication skills when working in a professional child care setting and critical techniques for communicating with diverse parents and co-workers. Total of 24 hours of lecture.

Introduction to basic theories of child growth and development, health and safety, and nutrition guidelines for infants, toddlers and preschool age children. Emphasis on CPR/First Aid training for child care providers. Total of 24 hours of lecture.

Introduction to stages of child development, best practices in supporting healthy growth and development of children birth to six years of age, and family and community resources. Emphasis on ages and stages of development, and effective communication and guidance for working in a diverse family home care setting. Total of 24 hours lecture.

Introduction to developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant curriculum. Emphasis on developing age appropriate activities and creating effective learning environments for children in a diverse family home day care setting. Total of 24 hours lecture.

Introduction to requirements for obtaining a license as a family home care provider. Review of the National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC) code of ethical conduct and California's licensing procedures. Emphasis on professionalism, health and safety, and licensing regulations. Total of 24 hours lecture.

Introduction to stages of child development, best practices in supporting healthy growth and development of children birth to six years of age, and family and community resources for the bilingual student. Emphasis on ages and stages of development, and effective communication and guidance for working in a linguistically diverse family home care setting. Total of 24 hours lecture.

Introduction to developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant curriculum for the bilingual student. Emphasis on developing age appropriate activities and creating effective learning environments for children in a linguistically diverse family home day care setting. Total of 24 hours lecture.

Introduction to requirements for obtaining a license as a family home care provider for the bilingual student. Review of the National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC) code of ethical conduct and California's licensing procedures. Emphasis on professionalism, health and safety, and licensing regulations. Total of 24 hours lecture.

Introduction to basic skills for interpretation and translation in the legal field. Topics include legal terminology, discussions of cultural sensitivity and ethics related to the legal interpreter and translator, college academic programs, and job opportunities in interpretation and translation in a legal setting. Total of 20 hours lecture and 40 hours laboratory.

Introduction to techniques for written translations, simultaneous, consecutive, summary interpreting, and sight translation for assisting judges, attorneys, law enforcement, and individuals in court proceedings. Topics include translation techniques, and requirements for state and federal judicial interpretation certification. Total of 20 hours lecture and 40 hours laboratory.

Introduction to basic skills for translation and interpretation during medical visits and procedures. Topics include medical terminology, discussions of cultural sensitivity and ethics related to the medical interpreter and translator, college academic programs, and job opportunities in interpretation and translation in a medical setting. Total of 20 hours lecture and 40 hours laboratory.

Introduction to techniques for written translation, simultaneous, consecutive, summary interpreting and sight translation for assisting patients, nurses, doctors, and administrators in a medical setting. Topics include translation techniques, and requirements for state and federal medical interpretation certification. Total of 20 hours lecture and 40 hours laboratory.

Introduction to medical office procedures in preparation for entry-level positions in a medical front office setting. Includes medical terminology, medical transcription, medical billing and coding, patient confidentiality, and workforce preparation skills. Keyboarding experience advised. Total of 80 hours lecture and 10 hours laboratory.

Introduction to software applications for individuals entering the medical front office setting. Provides a basic introduction to spreadsheets, accounts receivable, insurance entry, patient demographic entry, and scheduling systems as they apply to the medical front office. Keyboarding experience advised. Total of 36 hours lecture and 108 hours laboratory.

Introduction to entry-level Personal Care Attendant skills, including non-medically directed personal care and home management activities. Emphasis on understanding and working with older patients, care giver ethics and skills, home safety, physical movement, communication, nutrition, medical guidelines, elder and dependent adult abuse, and workforce preparation. Total of 70 hours lecture.

Introduction to care giving needs for patients with dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, associated with end of life care. Emphasis on types of causes of dementia, principles of end-of-life-care, advance planning, emotional issues related to death and dying, cultural diversity, and community resources to support families and caregivers. Total of 36 hours lecture.

Basic construction safety on an apprenticeship level. Training for workers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces and provides information regarding workers' rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a complaint. Total of 28 hours lecture.

Introduction to the building trades and construction industry, different unions representing crafts, and the wide spectrum of careers. Course integrates academic and technical preparation with an emphasis on career awareness, exploration and skill preparation. Total of 48 hours lecture.

Introduction to basic mathematical skills required in a variety of construction trades. Emphasis on the basic arithmetic and geometry required to accurately perform routine tasks, estimate simple quantities, and read a standard metric ruler and scale. Total of 48 hours lecture.

Introduction to the various types of building plans used in the building trades and construction industry. Emphasis on interpreting different types of symbols, abbreviations, and keynotes found on construction drawings. Total of 48 hours lecture.

Preparation for practice in basic material handling and rigging in the building trades and construction industry. Total of 28 hours lecture.

Prepares students to be able to successfully start-up a small business and provides the skills for success as an entrepreneur. Provides the knowledge and skills to assess a business idea, create an individualized business plan, finance a business, open and market a business, and expand and manage business problems. Total of 32 hours lecture and 48 hours laboratory.

Develop basic skills in keyboarding to improve accuracy and speed and achieve a minimum of 30 net words per minute. Total of 18 to 36 hours of lecture.

Emphasis on the development of speed and accuracy and correct formatting of business documents to produce documents that meet business standards. For students with prior keyboarding experience, 30 to 45 net words per minute is recommended. Total of 36 to 45 hours lecture.

General overview of keyboarding techniques using the touch method for bilingual students. Emphasis on keyboard mastery and preparation of basic documents. Total of 10 hours lecture and 26 hours laboratory.

General overview of keyboarding techniques for bilingual students. Emphasis on the development of speed and accuracy, and correct formatting of business documents to produce documents that meet business standards. For students with prior keyboarding experience. Recommended keyboarding speed of 25 words per minute. Total of 10 hours lecture and 44 hours laboratory.

This course provides the student with resources to identify capital to start a business or focus on a financial road map that can lead to positive business funding strategies. Total of 54 hours lecture.

This course provides the organizational plan for developing a full business plan that can be utilized to identify business goals, growth, and opportunity. The course focuses on each component of a complete business plan that is acceptable to a venture capitalist, lending institution or business partner. Total of 54 hours lecture.

Understanding the nature of a business opportunity, how the government regulates them, and the steps for developing, investing, or buying a business opportunity. Students will understand how to become a licensor or seller of a business opportunity and how statutes vary from state to state. Total of 54 hours lecture.

Introduction to small business terminology, operations, and procedures. Students will gain an understanding of the entrepreneurial business and start-up process. Application of the strength, weakness, opportunity, and threat (SWOT) analysis for startup entrepreneurs. Total of 18 hours lecture.

Introduction to managing a small business. Topics include marketing, legal aspects of handling a small business, leadership, and ethical business practices for small business ownership. Intended for students who plan to start a small business or who are small business owners. Total of 18 hours lecture.

Planning, researching, acquiring, and utilization of financing for a small business. Topics include start-up and recurring costs, financial statement analysis, forecasting, working capital management, and risk management. Total of 18 hours lecture.

Importance and purpose of a business plan. Research and analyze the essential information required to develop and present an effective business plan. Total of 18 hours lecture.

Introduction to small business terminology, operations, and procedures. Students will gain an understanding of the entrepreneurial business and start-up process. Application of the strength, weakness, opportunity, and threat (SWOT) analysis for startup entrepreneurs. For the Spanish speaker. Total of 18 hours lecture.

Introduction to managing a small business for Spanish-speaking small-business entrepreneurs. Topics include marketing, legal aspects of handling a small business, leadership, and ethical business practices for small business ownership. Intended for students who plan to start a small business or who are small business owners. Total of 18 hours lecture.

Planning, researching, acquiring, and utilizing financing for a small business for Spanish speakers. Topics include start-up costs and recurring costs, financial statement analysis, forecasting, working capital management and risk management. Total 18 lecture hours.

Importance and purpose of a business plan. Research and analyze the essential information required to develop and present an effective business plan. For the Spanish speaker. Total of 18 hours lecture.

Prepares students to work efficiently within the Microsoft Windows operating system. Topics include Windows desktop, creating, saving and finding files, file and folder management, accessing applications, internet basics and security, and customizing Microsoft Windows. Total of 36 to 45 hours lecture.

Basic hands-on instruction of word processing techniques and features using Microsoft Word to enhance and create a wide variety of documents, such as letters, memoranda, columnar tables, text tables, newsletters, mail merge labels and letters, and mailing documents. Targeted for students who have completed BUSN 7301, type 30 net wpm, or have work experience with the Windows Operating System. Total of 36 to 45 hours lecture.

Basic hands-on training of business applications using Microsoft Excel software. Features and functions of the software with emphasis on its use as a data organization, presentation and analysis tool. Includes topics on integrating Excel with other applications. Targeted for students who have completed BUSN 7301, type 30 net wpm, or have work experience with the Windows Operating System. Total of 36 to 45 hours lecture.

Basic principles and procedures of record storage, control, retrieval and management by manual and electronic methods. Emphasis is also placed on guidelines regarding records storage, disposal, and management. Speed and accuracy in indexing, filing and finding documents in such systems as alphabetic, numeric, geographic, and subject. Total of 36 hours lecture.

Introduction to basic business memoranda, letters, e-mail messages, employment documents, and short reports. Creating messages that inform, persuade, and convey negative news is stressed. Emphasis is on the concepts of basic writing style such as organization, coherence, and unity as well as principles of grammar and punctuation of written business documents. Instruction in oral communication, speaking skills, and oral presentations. Communication technology, communication across cultures, listening skills, nonverbal communication, and workplace ethics are included. Targeted for students who have completed BUSN 7301, BUSN 7302 or have working experience with the Windows Operating System and/or Word. Total of 36 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory.

Techniques for effective time-management, goal setting, proper work habits, attitudes, ethics, communication, and standards for presenting a professional image at interviews and in the workplace. Total of 18 to 45 hours lecture.

Basic math skills and its relevance to everyday business applications and transactions. Solving mathematical problems, analyzing and interpreting data, and applying sound decision-making skills. Total of 36 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory.

Principles and practices of bookkeeping, including the fundamentals of double entry bookkeeping, journal entries, and preparation of basic financial statements. Recommended BUSN 7303. Total of 45 hours lecture.

Introduction to the Microsoft Windows operating system for bilingual students. Topics include Windows desktop, help, file and folder management, accessing applications and communicating, and customizing a computer using the control panel. Recommended keyboarding speed of 25 words per minute. Total of 36 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory.

Basic hands-on training of business applications using Microsoft PowerPoint software. Features and functions of the software with emphasis on its use to develop, design, and deliver professional looking presentations. Includes concepts of combining text, graphics, animations and/or sound to create slides for electronic output. Targeted for students who have completed BUSN 7301, type 30 net wpm, or have work experience with the Windows Operating System. Total of 18 to 36 lecture hours.

Basic hands-on training of business applications using Microsoft Access software. Features and functions of the software with emphasis on its use as a data input, organization, and reporting tool. Includes topics on design concepts, use of database tools, and practice in creating tables, queries, forms, and reports. Targeted for students who have completed BUSN 7301, type 30 net wpm, or have work experience with the Windows Operating System. Total of 36 to 45 lecture hours.

Basic hands-on training of business applications using Microsoft Outlook software. Features and functions of the software with emphasis on its use to manage and organize emails, calendars, meeting requests and contact information. Targeted for students who have completed BUSN 7301, type 30 net wpm, or have work experience with the Windows Operating System. Total 18 to 36 lecture hours.

Preparation for pre-employment math tests and/or reinforces practice in solving math problems related to bookkeeping, payroll and other business applications. Total 9 to 36 hours of lecture.

Inputting customer and vendor information , creating invoices and purchase orders, writing checks, processing business transactions, and generating reports in QuickBooks. Reinforces learning the vocabulary used in bookkeeping and QuickBooks. Total hours 9 to 36 hours lecture.

Inputting customer and vendor information, creating invoices and purchase orders, writing checks, processing business transactions, and generating reports in QuickBooks. Reinforces learning the vocabulary used in bookkeeping and QuickBooks. Total hours 9 to 36 hours lecture.

Focus on developing the English language skills required in a target industry, Career and Technical Education training program, pre-apprenticeship, or apprenticeship program. Topics include industry-specific vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, speaking and study skills. Total of 18 to 72 hours of lecture.

Focus on developing the practical math skills required for students in a target industry, Career and Technical Education training program, pre-apprenticeship, or apprenticeship program to perform calculations and measurements. Total 18 to 72 hours of lecture.

Focus on preparing students to apply for or maintain a job in a career or technical field or enter a Career and Technical Education training program, pre-apprenticeship, or apprenticeship program. Total of 18 to 45 hours of lecture.