Degrees & Certificates

The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Supervisory Management is designed to prepare students for supervisory management responsibilities at the operating level in for-profit and nonprofit organizations. It also provides business owners, managers, and other supervisory personnel the opportunity to further develop management and leadership skills.

The Certificate of Achievement in Supervisory Management is designed to prepare students for supervisory management responsibilities at the operating level in for profit and nonprofit organizations. It also provides business owners, managers, and other supervisory personnel the opportunity to further develop management and leadership skills.

The Certificate of Achievement in 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 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.

This program will provide students with the quickly evolving technical skills of the veterinary industry. Training and skill development include; the study of anatomy and physiology, disease management and prevention, client communication, animal restraint and behavior recognition, equipment maintenance, pharmaceutical calculations and emergency procedures in animal medicine. After successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to enter the workforce as veterinary assistants, lab assistants, kennel assistants, diagnostic equipment assistants, office personnel and Registered Veterinary Technician Exam applicants. Contact the division office in the Agriculture Building for advising assistance.

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.