Degrees & Certificates

The Certificate of Achievement in Early Interventionist 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.

Economics is a discipline that studies how people make decisions in a world of scarce resources. Economics helps us understand how the society functions. It involves a broad range of topics, including health, education, welfare, crime, inequality, agriculture, the environment, labor markets, public finance and policy. Economists use theoretical models and empirical data to inform public policy, household and business decisions. Careers for economics majors include various roles in businesses, law, government, non-profit organizations, international relations, and academia. The Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer (AA-T) Degree is designed for students who plan to transfer and complete a bachelor’s degree in economics or a related field at a California State University campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission with junior status to the CSU System and given priority admission to their local CSU, but are not guaranteed admission to a particular campus or major. Students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system should consult the specific transfer requirements of the campus to which they are applying.

The Electric Vehicle Certificate of Achievement is designed to prepare students to meet the emerging field of service and diagnosis of electric and hybrid vehicles. This Electric Vehicle certificate of Achievement will provide students with the foundational skills necessary to take the ASE L3 Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist Exam and be accepted into a manufacturer’s training program for the service and repair Electric Vehicles (EV) and Hybrid/Electric Vehicles (HEV). Subjects covered will include Electric Vehicle Safety, EV and HEV design, High voltage battery service and repair, drive systems, the repair and service of power electronics.

This program provides skill preparation courses intended to quickly prepare students to begin their careers in the industry as electrician assistants. Students will be exposed to basic safety, electrical theory and wiring techniques.

The Electrician Program prepares students for careers in electrical installation and repair for the Public Utilities, Manufacturing and Construction industries. Students will study the principles of electricity, wiring, common devices, components, and PLCs.

The Electrician 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 Electro-Mechanic Program prepares students interested in career opportunities in Plant or Facilities Maintenance by offering electrical preparation with mechanic knowledge and skills exposure. Students receive the principles in AC/DC electricity, wiring, motor controllers, welding, machine shop, pneumatic/hydraulics and PLC .

The Electro-Mechanical Technician 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 Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer Degree includes lower division coursework that is required for transfer and provides a broad overview of the fields in natural science, social sciences, humanities, composition, mathematics and critical thinking in order to prepare the future teacher for standards-based curriculum required in public schools. The Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer (AA-T in Elementary Teacher Education) Degree is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in elementary teacher education at a California State University 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 Certificate of Competency in Academic English Reading and Writing Skills for Success is designed to improve the language proficiency skills of students who desire to increase their reading and writing capacity in academic settings. Students may use this certification as a means of providing evidence to employers or prospective employers and other language instructors of their academic reading and writing proficiency.

The Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-Basic) Program, provides the student with an outline of the EMS system, introduces assessment skills, as well as provides pathophysiology of common neurological, respiratory, and cardiac related emergencies. The EMT-1 program prepares emergency medical technicians for the National Registry EMT Basic Exam. Upon successful completion EMTs may perform as ambulance attendants, fire emergency responders, or practice in private industry. It covers techniques of emergency medical care presently considered within the responsibilities of the emergency medical technician, and emphasizes the development of student skills in recognition of symptoms of illnesses and injuries and proper procedures of emergency care. Successful EMT-Basic students may find employment with fire agencies, private ambulance companies, California Department of Forestry, ER techs, and other assorted jobs. Many successful EMT-1 students have also gone onto paramedic school, medical school, nursing school, physician's assistant school, and other associated allied health professions.

The A.S. degree in Engineering prepares students for transfer to four-year college and university programs in order to earn a bachelor's degree in a discipline of engineering. Upon successful completion of the degree requirements, students will possess a fundamental set of skills in the areas of chemistry, mathematics, physics and engineering. Most universities have several common undergraduate core classes regardless of the student’s eventual area of specialization (i.e. civil, mechanical, electrical/electronic, aeronautical, agricultural, chemical, industrial, etc.) However, the A.S. degree is flexible enough to allow students to tailor their coursework to fit the specific requirements of their selected transfer institution. Students must work closely with a counselor and engineering faculty to assure a smooth transition.

With an English for Citizenship (CDCP) certificate, a student possesses knowledge of U.S. history and government of the United States, as well as basic interpersonal communication skills and understanding and use of the English language to successfully pass the U.S. Citizenship exam.

With a Career Development and College Preparation (CDCP) certificate in English for Life and Work: Elementary, a student possesses basic interpersonal communication skills and understanding and use of the English language at the elementary level and demonstrates the ability to read, write, listen, and speak in a variety of common everyday life and work situations at this level.

With a Career Development and College Preparation (CDCP) certificate in English for Life and Work: Proficient, a student possesses basic interpersonal communication skills and understanding and use of the English language at the low-advanced level and demonstrates the ability to read, write, listen, and speak in a variety of everyday life and work situations at this level.

The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer (AA-T in English) degree includes lower division coursework that is required for transfer. The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer (AA-T in English) is designed for those who love to read, write, interpret, and create. A baccalaureate degree in English can lead to a career in teaching as well as in professional fields such as law, medicine, publishing, information science, and business. The English program includes survey courses in English, American, and world literature; introductory genre courses in poetry, fiction, and drama; and a number of topical courses such as Shakespeare, Bible as literature, ethnic literature, folklore, and children’s literature. The program also offers creative writing courses in poetry and fiction. The Associate in Arts in English for Transfer (AA-T in English) degree is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in English at a California State University 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.