Class Descriptions
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Education, Child Development & Family Services
American Sign Language (ASL) I - Learn the art of silent speaking with American Sign Language (ASL). You'll learn the basic signs for letters of the alphabet, numbers, words, and short phrases. You'll practice performing dialogues using just your hands to communicate. Students gain an appreciation and understanding of the Deaf culture and the community in the first year of this two-year program. This course meets the UC (a-g) language requirement for admission.
American Sign Language (ASL) II - While reviewing skills learned in ASL I, students proceed to acquire skills in ASL lexicon, grammar, and syntax. Students gain additional knowledge and understanding of the Deaf culture and the community. The course examines interpreting as a career option, and covers national test taking skills. This course meets the UC (a-g) language requirement for admission.
Careers With Children
Two Careers With Children classes are offered:
Preschool
Lab; and Preschool Assistant
and
School Age Child Care Assistant CC/CVE. Both classes prepare
students for employment as preschool teachers. Second-year
students who complete 95 hours of classroom instruction, and 150
hours of field experience, with grades A or B may qualify to be
hired as preschool teachers if they:
• Possess a Careers With
Children ROP Certificate of Achievement
•
Are Currently enrolled for a minimum of six
Early Childhood Education units at a community college (until 12 units
are earned).
•
Are 18 years of age of older
Careers with Children: Preschool Lab (CC) - If you are creative, inventive, and well organized you may be ready for this dynamic and challenging real-world setting. In the preschool lab will learn to recognize developmental stages in children ages 2.5 to 5 years. You'll learn teaching methods that help young children enjoy learning in a cheerful, structured environment. Prerequisites: None - High school students; After-school class may be available. Your "A" or "B" in this ROP class earns you college credit or advanced placement.
Preschool Assistant and School Age Child Care Assistant - Do you want to become a teacher or child psychologist? In this class you'll learn how to work with pre-school to school-age children in classroom and school settings. If you are already employed at a preschool, or in and after-school program, you may be able to earn elective credits for your work experience. Students prepare for entry-level jobs and advanced training in this class. CC/CVE: On-the-job training component is available for qualified students. Prerequisites: None; High school students; Your "A" or "B" in this ROP class earns you college credit or advanced placement.
Principles of Teaching and Learning - You will learn how to engage students and excite them about learning through theoretical and real-world practices. You'll learn about effective teaching, curriculum development, classroom management, and school governance. In this class you will explore career opportunities. Successful students intern in community elementary schools. Prerequisites: None; High school students; This course meets the UC (g) requirement for admission.
Child Development - You'll study the developmental stages of children, from conception through early adolescence. You will focus on the emotional/psychological, cognitive, and physical aspects of child development, and the influences of heredity and environmental factors. Prerequisites: None; Your "A" or "B" in this ROP class earns you college credit or advanced placement.
Engineering & Design Career Pathway
Computer Aided Design (CAD) -
If you want to be an architect or engineers, this class is for you!
You'll learn how to read blueprints and how to create
multiple view drawings using
state-of-the-art CAD software. You'll use manual drafting equipment
and PC-based Auto-CAD software to create architectural and
electro-mechanical drawings.
Prerequisites: None; High school students; Your "A" or "B" in this ROP class
earns you college credit or advanced placement.
Introduction to Engineering Design - Part of Lead the Way, a curriculum designed by engineers for future engineers! You will look for solutions to challenging real-world design problems, including improving existing products, and visualizing new inventions. You will analyze problems and use sophisticated three-dimensional modeling software to create design solutions. Prerequisites: None; High school students; This course meets the UC (g) requirement for admission
Principles of Engineering - Part of Lead the Way, a curriculum designed by engineers for future engineers! You will explore careers in engineering and technology, including technology systems and manufacturing processes. Activities and projects are designed to help you understand how engineers use math, science, and technology in problem-solving. The course also addresses the social and political consequences of technological change. Prerequisites: None; High school students; This course meets the UC (g) requirement for admission.
Finance & Business Career Pathway
Accounting Occupations - Working individuals,
small businesses, and large companies all need to keep track of the
money that they earn.
In this challenging economy it pays to have an
entrepreneurial spirit, and
good accounting skills to keep a business healthy and prosperous. You'll learn
how to prepare income statements and balance sheets. You'll
also have the opportunity to learn software such as Excel, Work,
QuickBooks Pro and Peachtree Accounting.
Prerequisites: None; High school students. Your
"A" or "B" in this ROP class earns you college credit or advanced
placement.
Accounting Occupations/Personal Finance - Personal and household accounting organization and management can be made easy with software such as QuickBooks Pro and Peachtree Accounting. Prerequisites: None; High school students
Business Technology - You will learn to organize
paperwork, compose business letters, and build data bases that can
output spreadsheets. Students learn beginning to advanced
keyboarding, Internet search techniques, and how to use Microsoft Office
software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
You will have the opportunity to learn Internet search techniques. Class
prepares our for entry-level employment in office settings and for
advanced training..
Financial Services/Banking - If you are good working with people and details, and want to handle money to earn it, then a job in the banking/finance sector might be right for you. Train to be a teller, loan clerk, and customer representative in a bank, credit union, or other financial institution. If you complete the classroom portion successfully, you may be allowed to intern for semester. There are many part-time positions in banks, and often financial institutions can help their employees with college education tuition reimbursement. Prerequisites: 17 years of age or older; High school students.
Business Technology/High Tech
Center for the Visually Impaired - Students in this class use adaptive equipment to learn how
to organize paperwork and documents, compose business letters, and
build data bases that can output spreadsheets. Students learn
beginning to advanced keyboarding, Internet search techniques, and
how to use Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint. High school students and adults must enroll
through the Disabled Student Services Department. Call
714-502-5853. Prerequisites:
Enroll through Disabled Student Services Department; High school
students and adult students.