Degrees & Certificates

The Theatre Program at MJC is designed to prepare students to work in professional or semi-professional theatre situations or to transfer to four-year colleges and universities to pursue additional drama classes that may include preparation for teaching theatre. The program is designed to teach students the techniques of acting, costuming, directing, playwriting, lighting, makeup, oral interpretation, stage design, and children’s theatre. The Theatre Program provides students the opportunity to act in major productions.

The Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer Degree (AA-T) prepares students to transfer into the CSU system leading to a baccalaureate degree in Theatre Arts which can lead to careers in teaching, design, technical theatre, theatre management, professional performance, stage direction, stage management, etc. Please consult a counselor regarding specific course requirements for the transfer institution. Completion of the Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer Degree also provides guaranteed admission with junior status to the CSU system. Upon completion of the Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer students will understand and be able to demonstrate the fundamental performance and technical production processes for the Theatre Arts, demonstrate knowledge of the historical and cultural dimensions of theatre and understand the interaction between script, actor and audience and the areas of scenery, lighting, sound and costume. The Associate in Arts in Theatre Arts for Transfer Degree is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts at a CSU campus. 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 does accept 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. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.

The Theatre Performance Skills Recognition Award at MJC is designed to prepare students to work in professional or semi-professional theatre situations or to pursue additional drama classes that may include preparation for teaching theatre. The program is designed to teach students the techniques of acting, improvisation, and storytelling. The Theatre program provides students the opportunity to act in major productions.

The Certificate of Completion in Tutoring is designed to provide students with the theoretical foundation for empowering educational success in their peers, a deeper understanding of the topics and subjects tutored, practical experience tutoring, and valuable skills that will be useful in transferring to a university, in education careers, and in jobs in today's workforce that require critical thinking, problem solving, and communication. Students enrolled in the Tutoring program may use the certification as a means of providing evidence to employers or prospective employers and college instructors of their ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse student population.

The Warehousing and Distribution Assistant certificate program offers students a fundamental foundation for entry level jobs in warehousing and distribution operations.

The Industrial Welding Program supports and maintains a training platform that focuses on the most common welding and sheet metal processes, certifications, and supporting technologies used in industry. The curriculum for the program is concentrated primarily on the Shielded Metal Arc, Gas Tungsten Arc, Gas Metal Arc, Flux Core Arc Welding, Oxy-Acetylene Welding, Oxy-Acetylene and Plasma Cutting. The program’s courses expose students to both hands-on, laboratory and lecture learning objectives.