Degrees & Certificates

The Certificate of Competency in Learning Strategies: Academic Skills is designed to prepare students with a foundation of compensation strategies for disabilities through use of specialized learning strategies. Completion of this certificate will benefit students in all academic courses and programs.

The two-semester advanced certificate program is designed to provide students a comprehensive general logistics and supply chain foundation for entry level professional jobs in warehouse operations, distribution center operations, inventory control, transportation operations, purchasing, and customer service or import/export operations.

The two-semester advanced certificate program is designed to provide students a comprehensive general logistics and supply chain foundation for entry level professional jobs in warehouse operations, distribution center operations, inventory control, transportation operations, purchasing, and customer service or import/export operations.

The Machine Tool Technology award is designed to provide training on manual and computer operated machine tools (CNC). Students will receive instruction on the theory and practice of turning, milling and the use of precision measuring equipment.

The Machine Tool Technology award is designed to provide training on manual and computer operated machine tools (CNC). Students will receive instruction on the theory and practice of turning, milling and the use of precision measuring equipment.

The Machinery Maintenance Apprentice Certificate Program is designed for individuals hired as apprentices by member employers of the Stanislaus County Area Manufacturing and Maintenance Joint Apprenticeship Committee. The program is designed so that an employer hires the apprentice, and the apprentice increases his/her occupational skills and knowledge through On-The-Job Training at the employer site while attending specific college courses approved as related supplemental instruction at Modesto Junior College.

The Machinist Apprentice Certificate Program is designed for individuals hired as apprentices by member employers of the Stanislaus County Area Manufacturing and Maintenance Joint Apprenticeship Committee. The program is designed so that an employer hires the apprentice, and the apprentice increases his/her occupational skills and knowledge through On-The-Job Training at the employer site while attending specific college courses approved as related supplemental instruction at Modesto Junior College.

The Maintenance Machinist award is designed to provide training on manual and computer operated machine tools (CNC). Students will receive instruction on the theory and practice of turning, milling and the use of precision measuring equipment.

The Maintenance Operator award is designed to provide training on manual and computer operated machine tools (CNC). Students will receive instruction on the theory and practice of turning, milling and the use of precision measuring equipment.

The Associate of Science (AS) in Management degree is designed to prepare students for management roles within for-profit and non-profit organizations. The fundamental functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling are emphasized as students learn to efficiently and effectively manage people and processes within small, mid-size, and large companies. Students will study and apply the theory and techniques of problem-solving, communication, leadership, teamwork, quality performance, ethics, and social responsibility to real-world business scenarios.

The Certificate of Achievement in Management is designed to prepare students for management roles within for-profit and non-profit organizations. The fundamental functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling are emphasized as students learn to efficiently and effectively manage people and processes within small, mid-size, and large companies. Students will study and apply the theory and techniques of problem-solving, communication, leadership, teamwork, quality performance, ethics, and social responsibility to real-world business scenarios.

The Manufacturing Technology Program offers an interdisciplinary approach for students preparing for maintenance and repair in food process, facility maintenance and manufacturing industries. The program consists leverages classes in Industrial Agriculture Mechanics, Industrial Electronics, Machine Tool Technology and Welding. The program consists of courses which prepare students for problem solving, repair procedures, shop safety. Successful completion of the program could lead to entry level employment as a Machine Operator, Line Operator, General Maintenance & Repair Technician, Machine Tender, and/or Maintenance Mechanic.

The Associate in Science degree in Marketing is designed to prepare students to enter the business world in the dynamic field of marketing. Students will learn the central role marketing plays in public and private organizations, with emphasis placed on how goods, services, and ideas are developed, priced, promoted, and distributed. All students will attain communication and computer skills essential for success in the business marketing environment. Students are encouraged to select elective courses to enhance skills based on specific career interests.

The Certificate of Achievement in Master Teacher acts as a pathway to various career opportunities in education, State of California permits, Early Intervention Assistant Personnel Competencies for California’s Early Start Program, A.A./A.S. degrees, and transfer to a university. Teachers and administrators of funded child development programs in the State of California must hold permits issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. All certificates align with the permits issued by the State of California, Commission on Teacher Credentialing. To earn a Certificate of Achievement, the student must complete the coursework as indicated. Each course must be completed with a grade of C or better.

The Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer Degree includes curriculum which focuses on the mastery of integration and differentiation and using these techniques to model real-world applications. The Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer Degree is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or a related field of study offered at various campuses in the California State University system. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts this degree will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. The Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer Degree also offers the appropriate preparation for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics at various campuses in the University of California system. However, students completing this degree are not guaranteed admission to the UC system. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.

In this program, students will develop skills and knowledge to enter the mechanized agriculture field. Contact the division office in the Agriculture Building for advising assistance.