Degree and Certificate PLO List

Accounting: Associate of Science Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Apply knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. Apply current computer applications in accounting.

Accounting-Bookkeeping: Certificate of Achievement

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Students will analyze and record accounting transactions

Addiction Studies: AS Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the composition, physical and cognitive effects, addictive factors, and symptoms of withdrawal and overdose of commonly abused substances.
• Assess accurately persons using substances by identifying risk factors and behaviors to facilitate appropriate prevention, treatment, and referrals in the community.
• Use evidence-based prevention and treatment strategies for clients and families from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
• Identify ethical and legal requirements for professional development.

Addiction Studies: Certificate of Achievement

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the composition, physical and cognitive effects, addictive factors, and symptoms of withdrawal and overdose of commonly abused substances.
• Assess accurately persons using substances by identifying risk factors and behaviors to facilitate appropriate prevention, treatment, and referrals in the community.
• Use evidence-based prevention and treatment strategies for clients and families from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
• Identify ethical and legal requirements for professional development.

Administration of Justice: AS Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate skills and knowledge that allow them to successfully complete academic work at a transfer institution.
• Communicate effectively in their verbal and written presentations, using vocabulary, grammar, and technical skills appropriate for an Administration of Justice profession.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of the criminal law and criminal procedure appropriate for an Administration of Justice major.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the work ethic expectations of administration of justice professions.

Administration of Justice: AS-T Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate skills and knowledge that allow them to successfully complete academic work at a transfer institution.
• Communicate effectively in their verbal and written presentations, using vocabulary, grammar, and technical skills appropriate for an Administration of Justice profession.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of the criminal law and criminal procedure appropriate for an Administration of Justice major.

Law Enforcement- Administration of Justice: Certificate of Achievement

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing using vocabulary, grammar, and technical skills appropriate for an Administration of Justice professional.
• Demonstrate knowledge of criminal law and criminal procedure appropriate for an Administration of Justice major.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the work ethic expectations of Administration of Justice professional.

Anthropology: AA-T Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Students will be able to understand and apply cultural relativism; they will be able to convey an understanding of multiple cultural perspectives.
• Students will demonstrate a core knowledge base in anthropology appreciating and reflecting on human diversity in the past and present.
• Students will integrate their knowledge of anthropological concepts and methods to creatively and ethically define, interrogate, and solve real-world multi-scalar human problems.
• Students will be able to articulate key concepts, evidence, and watershed moments in the history of human evolution and demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities toward that end.
• Students will be able to critically assess the important roles that the past and the present play in informing current anthropological research.

Art History AA Degree and Art History Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Recognize works of art and architecture from diverse historic periods and geographic areas.
• Employ both observational skills and deductive reasoning to understand art and architecture as forms operating within a specific historical, political, philosophical, or religious context.
• Through written and oral communication, discern the ways in which specific works of art and architecture relate to one another (comparison/contrast) and to other forms of visual culture.

Studio Arts: AA-T Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Critically analyze and assess diverse historical and contemporary works of art, architecture, and design.
• Create art that engages and builds on historical and contemporary practices, theories, and materials.
• Translate concepts and visual experience into images or tactile forms.
• Present finished artwork for peer, professional or academic review.

Studio Arts-Ceramics: AA Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Critically analyze and assess diverse historical and contemporary works of art, architecture, and design.
• Create art that engages and builds on historical and contemporary practices, theories, and materials.
• Translate concepts and visual experience into images or tactile forms.
• Present finished artwork for peer, professional or academic review.
• Evaluate and critique artwork and receive criticism from others.
• Express artistic concepts and intents in written and oral formats.

Studio Arts-Painting and Drawing: AA Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Critically analyze and assess diverse historical and contemporary works of art, architecture, and design.
• Create art that engages and builds on historical and contemporary practices, theories, and materials.
• Translate concepts and visual experience into images or tactile forms.
• Present finished artwork for peer, professional or academic review.
• Evaluate and critique artwork and receive criticism from others.
• Express artistic concepts and intents in written and oral formats.

Natural Science: AS Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Communicate chemical and physical processes at the molecular level and how they relate to the macroscopic environment. (Life Science and Physical Sciences emphasis).
• Demonstrate a proficiency of knowledge in molecular biology and genetics. (Life Science emphasis).
• Solve quantitative problems while demonstrating a thorough understanding of physical laws. (Physical Sciences emphasis).

Pre-Health Science: AS Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the major organ systems in humans.
• Describe chemical and physical processes at the molecular level and how they relate to the macroscopic environment.

Business Administration: AS Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate oral, written, and critical thinking skills required to succeed in business.
• Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior. Apply knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of software applications to solve business problems.

Business Administration: AS-T Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate oral, written, and critical thinking skills required to succeed in business.
• Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior. Apply knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of software applications to solve business problems.

Business-Entrepreneurship: Local Certificate

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Conduct a Feasibility study Create a Business Plan.
• Students will conduct a feasibility plan & create a business plan by the end of the two courses.

Content Marketing: Certificate of Achievement

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate oral, written, and critical thinking skills required to succeed in business.

Entrepreneurship: Certificate of Achievement

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Develop a business plan.

Child and Family Studies: AS Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Communicate with empathy to develop nurturing relationships with children parents and coworkers as well as support the parent-child relationship.
• Integrate concepts and components of developmentally appropriate practices into the daily curriculum to engage children at their level of understanding and ability.
• Observe and record children’s behavior to be able to integrate the information gathered into daily curriculum that advocates gender, equity and diversity and meets biosocial, cognitive and psychosocial needs.
• Know, pursue, and implement brain development research and theory in teaching.

Early Childhood Education: AS-T Degree

Program Learning Outcomes

• Communicate with empathy to develop nurturing relationships with children parents and coworkers as well as support the parent-child relationship.
• Integrate concepts and components of developmentally appropriate practices into the daily curriculum to engage children at their level of understanding and ability.
• Observe and record children’s behavior to be able to integrate the information gathered into daily curriculum that advocates gender, equity and diversity and meets biosocial, cognitive and psychosocial needs.
• Know, pursue, and implement brain development research and theory in teaching.

Elementary Teacher Education: AA-T Degree

Program Learning Outcomes

• Identify and explain the critical issues that impact the educational system.
• Analyze and think critically about the teacher’s comprehensive role in elementary education

Computer Studies: AS Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate oral, written, and critical thinking skills required to succeed in business.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of software applications to solve business problems.

Advanced Microsoft Office Skills: Certificate of Achievement

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of software applications to solve business problems.

911 Dispatcher: Certificate of Achievement

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Process a simulated 9-1-1 emergency call from call reception to the dispatch of emergency personnel by radio.

Law Enforcement-Basic Police Academy: Certificate of Achievement

Program Learning Outcomes:

• The student will communicate effectively in their verbal and written presentations, using vocabulary, grammar, and technical skills appropriate for an Administration of Justice profession.
• The student will demonstrate a knowledge of the Criminal Law and criminal procedures.
• The student will demonstrate an understanding of the work ethic expectations of Administration of Justice professions.

CSU General Education: Certificate of Achievement

Program Learning Outcomes:

Written Communication & Critical Thinking
(NVC Area D1, NVC Area D3, IGETC Area 1, CSU Area A)

• Create and communicate thoughts, ideas, and information effectively
• Read and interpret college-level texts
• Conduct research and obtain information from reliable sources

Physical and Biological Sciences, Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning
(NVC Area A, IGETC Area 5, CSU Area B1 and B2 NVC Area D2, IGETC Area 2, CSU Area B4) 

• Apply scientific principles to measure and observe the physical world
• Understand the relationship between human behavior and the physical environment 
• Analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information
• Conduct calculations and solve problems using quantitative reasoning

Social Sciences, Behavioral Sciences
(NVC Area B, IGETC Area 4, CSU Area D and E)

• Evaluate and apply the principles and methodologies used by the social and behavioral sciences
• Examine issues in their contemporary as well as historical settings and in a variety of cultural contexts

Arts & Humanities
(NVC Area C, IGETC Area 3, CSU Area C)

• Understand and appreciate artistic expression and the role of art in culture, history, and social critique
• Identify unique features among various cultures
• Describe and demonstrate intercultural competency

Self-Development
(CSU Area E, NVC PE/Health Education requirement)

• Advance individual knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Set goals and develop plans to achieve them
• Receive constructive criticism and respond appropriately

Hospitality Management: AS-T Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Identify the areas of liability associated with the hospitality and tourism industry.
• Identify career opportunities in the hospitality, culinary, and tourism management industry, and the required skills, knowledge and abilities of a successful leader in the hospitality industry.

Hospitality Management: Certificate of Achievement

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Identify the area of liability associated with the hospitality and tourism industry.
• Identify career opportunities in the hospitality and tourism management industry and the required skills, knowledge and abilities of a successful employee in the industry.

Dance: AA Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Perform dance technique from at least three genres.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the terminology of dance genres. Discuss the historical or cultural contribution of dance for society and self.
• Demonstrate understanding of basic bio-mechanics as applied to dance technique.

Digital Art and Graphic Design: AA Degree

Program Learning Outcomes

• Critically evaluate and understand the aesthetic, cultural, and political development of design in historic and contemporary cultures.
• Translate ideas into images and designs.
• Create and present finished images and graphics for professional applications based on principles of effective design and communication while working independently or collaboratively.
• Evaluate and critique graphic design work and receive criticism from others.

Digital Design Graphics Technology: AS Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Create Physical and Digital Media
• Effectively apply current technology
• Perform industry specific skills
• Effectively work in a team environment

Architectural Drafting and Design: Certificate of Achievement

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Create Physical and Digital Media
• Effectively apply current technology
• Perform industry specific skills

Digital Design Graphics Technology: Certificate of Achievement

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Create Physical and Digital Media
• Effectively apply current technology
• Perform industry specific skills
• Effectively work in a team environment

Mechanical Drafting and Design: Certificate of Achievement

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Create Physical and Digital Media
• Effectively apply current technology
• Perform industry specific skills

Child and Family Studies: AS Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Communicate with empathy to develop nurturing relationships with children parents and coworkers as well as support the parent-child relationship.
• Integrate concepts and components of developmentally appropriate practices into the daily curriculum to engage children at their level of understanding and ability.
• Observe and record children’s behavior to be able to integrate the information gathered into daily curriculum that advocates gender, equity and diversity and meets biosocial, cognitive and psychosocial needs.
• Know, pursue, and implement brain development research and theory in teaching.

Early Childhood Education: AS-T Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Communicate with empathy to develop nurturing relationships with children parents and coworkers as well as support the parent-child relationship.
• Integrate concepts and components of developmentally appropriate practices into the daily curriculum to engage children at their level of understanding and ability.
• Observe and record children’s behavior to be able to integrate the information gathered into daily curriculum that advocates gender, equity and diversity and meets biosocial, cognitive and psychosocial needs.
• Know, pursue, and implement brain development research and theory in teaching.

Elementary Teacher Education: AA-T Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Identify and explain the critical issues that impact the educational system.
• Analyze and think critically about the teacher’s comprehensive role in elementary education

EMT-P Paramedic: AS Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Sit for the paramedic National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam and become accredited as a paramedic, enabling the paramedic to be eligible for licensure in the State.
• Perform competently the roles and responsibilities outlined in the paramedic scope of practice (Title 22, §100145 (2004).
• Obtain employment as an entry-level paramedic with an EMS agency in the Napa or surrounding communities.

EMT-P Paramedic: Certificate of Achievement

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Sit for the paramedic National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam and become accredited as a paramedic, enabling the paramedic to be eligible for licensure in the State.
• Perform competently the roles and responsibilities outlined in the paramedic scope of practice (Title 22, §100145 (2004).
• Obtain employment as an entry-level paramedic with an EMS agency in the Napa or surrounding communities.

English: AA-T Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Think, read, and write critically and/or creatively.
• Write a unified, coherent, well supported, and grammatically correct document.
• Demonstrate competent research and MLA documentation skills.

History: AA-T Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate familiarity with major developments in American, world and regional histories.
• Critically assess primary source evidence.
• Use primary and secondary sources effectively to argue a historical thesis.

Hospitality Management: AS-T Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Identify the areas of liability associated with the hospitality and tourism industry.
• Identify career opportunities in the hospitality, culinary, and tourism management industry, and the required skills, knowledge and abilities of a successful leader in the hospitality industry.

Hospitality Management: Certificate of Achievement

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Identify the area of liability associated with the hospitality and tourism industry.
• Identify career opportunities in the hospitality and tourism management industry and the required skills, knowledge and abilities of a successful employee in the industry.

Ethnic Studies: AA Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the intersection of culture, ethnicity, race, gender, class and sexual orientation within major ethnic groups in the United States.
• Critically assess the artistic, religious, philosophical, social, and historical influences of diverse ethnic groups on the development of society of the United States.
• Critically assess the interplay between gender, class, religion, ethnicity and sexuality when examining women of various ethnic backgrounds in the United States.

Social Justice Studies: Ethnic Studies AA-T

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the intersection of culture, ethnicity, race, gender, class and sexual orientation within major ethnic groups in the United States.
• Critically assess the artistic, religious, philosophical, social, and historical influences of diverse ethnic groups on the development of society in the United States.
• Compare and contrast the struggles for social justice of diverse ethnic groups in the United States.

Human Services: AS Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Utilize effective communication styles to assess and assist clients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds in becoming self-sufficient.
• Advocate and use case management strategies that assist clients in overcoming challenges and identifying support systems throughout the community.
• Engage in ethical and legal practices including adherence to agency, state, and federal policies and procedures.
• Identify areas for self-improvement, and pursue necessary education and/or training resources for professional development.

Human Services: Certificate of Achievement

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Utilize effective communication styles to assess and assist clients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds in becoming self-sufficient.
• Advocate and use case management strategies that assist clients in overcoming challenges and identifying support systems throughout the community.
• Engage in ethical and legal practices including adherence to agency, state, and federal policies and procedures.
• Identify areas for self-improvement, and pursue necessary education and/or training resources for professional development.

IGETC: Certificate of Achievement

Program Learning Outcomes:

Written Communication & Critical Thinking
(NVC Area D1, NVC Area D3, IGETC Area 1, CSU Area A)

• Create and communicate thoughts, ideas, and information effectively
• Read and interpret college-level texts
• Conduct research and obtain information from reliable sources

Physical and Biological Sciences, Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning
(NVC Area A, IGETC Area 5, CSU Area B1 and B2 NVC Area D2, IGETC Area 2, CSU Area B4)

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Apply scientific principles to measure and observe the physical world
• Understand the relationship between human behavior and the physical environment
• Analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information
• Conduct calculations and solve problems using quantitative reasoning

Social Sciences, Behavioral Sciences
(NVC Area B, IGETC Area 4, CSU Area D and E)

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Evaluate and apply the principles and methodologies used by the social and behavioral sciences
• Examine issues in their contemporary as well as historical settings and in a variety of cultural contexts

Arts & Humanities
(NVC Area C, IGETC Area 3, CSU Area C)

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Understand and appreciate artistic expression and the role of art in culture, history, and social critique
• Identify unique features among various cultures
• Describe and demonstrate intercultural competency

Self-Development
(CSU Area E, NVC PE/Health Education requirement)

• Advance individual knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Set goals and develop plans to achieve them
• Receive constructive criticism and respond appropriately

Kinesiology: AS-T Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Use basic principles of health and wellness to develop an informed, personal approach to mental and physical health.
• Understand the principles of lifetime fitness and incorporate fitness activities into a healthy and active lifestyle.
• Acquire knowledge and demonstrate skills to safely engage in physical activity

LGBT Education: AS Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Explain the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity and define the terms people use to identify their sexual orientation and gender identity.
• Identify the people and events that have influenced LGBT history and explain how they shaped the views of LGBT people in the family, education, and community.
• Explain how racial, cultural, and religious identities intersect with sexual orientation and gender identity within families, education, and the community.
• Discuss current issues faced by sexual orientation and gender non-conforming minorities in the family, education and community.

LGBT Studies: Certificate of Achievement

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Explain the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity and define the terms people use to identify their sexual orientation and gender identity.
• Identify the people and events that have influenced LGBT history and explain how they shaped the views of LGBT people in the family, education, and community.
• Explain how racial, cultural, and religious identities intersect with sexual orientation and gender identity within families, education, and the community.
• Discuss current issues faced by sexual orientation and gender non-conforming minorities in the family, education and community.

LGBT Education for Educators: Certificate of Achievement

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Explain the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity and define the terms people use to identify their sexual orientation and gender identity.
• Discuss the challenges non-gender conforming persons face in the community, family and workforce including education.

LGBT Education for Health Care Professionals: Certificate of Achievement

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Explain the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity and define the terms people use to identify their sexual orientation and gender identity.
• Explain how the HIV virus infects the human body and how it is transmitted.

Machine Tool Technology: AS Degree and Certificate of Achievement

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate good work and safety habits while using hand tools and power equipment. 
• Perform basic machining operations on lathes, mills, surface grinders and drill presses. 
• Perform basic measuring functions, calculating all required math, using precision measuring tools.
• Read engineering drawings to accomplish required operations on machine tools.
• Set-up, operate, program basic CNC lathes and mills and accomplish advanced lathe and mill processes, while working independently.

Mathematics: AST-Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Generate and Analyze Graphs
• Solve Application Problems
• Implement Computational Procedures
• Write Mathematical Proofs

Music: AA-T Degree
Music-Instrumental: AA Degree
Music-Vocal: AA Degree
Music-Theatre: AA Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Hear, identify and manipulate with fluency in sound and notation the elements of music such as rhythm, melody, harmony, structure, timbre, and texture.
• Demonstrate proficiency in solo and collaborative performance including technical competency, sight-reading, interpretive skill and artistic self-expression.
• Think, speak and write clearly and effectively about music.

Nursing: AS Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Recognize the patient as the source of control and full partner in providing compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for the patient.
• Use information and technology (IT) to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error and support decision making.
• Integrate ethical and legal guidelines from the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code of Ethics and Nurse Practice Standards.
• Function effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect and shared decision-making to achieve optimal patient care.
• Integrate best current evidence with clinical expertise, patient/family preference and values for the delivery of optimal healthcare.
• Use data to monitor the outcomes of care processes and use improvement methods to design and test changes in order to continuously improve the quality and safety of health care systems.
• Demonstrate consistent commitment to professional growth and self development.

Vocational Nursing: AS Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Qualify for and pass the state Vocational Nursing licensing exam.
• Use the nursing process in various settings to assist individuals and groups to promote, maintain, and restore health.
• Integrate ethical and legal guidelines from the Vocational Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code of Ethics and Vocational Nurse Practice Standards.
• Collaborate with individuals, families, groups, and the health care team using therapeutic communication.
• Utilize theory and evidence-based knowledge for decision making to guide nursing practice.
• Integrate leadership and management principles in the nursing care of individuals or groups with alterations in health.
• Demonstrate consistent commitment to professional growth and self development.

Vocational Nursing: Certificate of Achievement

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Use the nursing process in various settings to assist individuals and groups to promote, maintain, and restore health.
• Integrate ethical and legal guidelines from the Vocational Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code of Ethics and Vocational Nurse Practice Standards.
• Collaborate with individuals, families, groups, and the health care team using therapeutic communication.
• Utilize theory and evidence-based knowledge for decision making to guide nursing practice.
• Integrate leadership and management principles in the nursing care of individuals or groups with alterations in health.
• Demonstrate consistent commitment to professional growth and self development. Qualify for and pass the state Vocational Nursing licensing exam.

EMT-P Paramedic: AS Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Sit for the paramedic National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam and become accredited as a paramedic, enabling the paramedic to be eligible for licensure in the State.
• Perform competently the roles and responsibilities outlined in the paramedic scope of practice (Title 22, §100145 (2004).
• Obtain employment as an entry-level paramedic with an EMS agency in the Napa or surrounding communities.

EMT-P Paramedic: Certificate of Achievement

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Sit for the paramedic National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam and become accredited as a paramedic, enabling the paramedic to be eligible for licensure in the State.
• Perform competently the roles and responsibilities outlined in the paramedic scope of practice (Title 22, §100145 (2004).
• Obtain employment as an entry-level paramedic with an EMS agency in the Napa or surrounding communities.

Physics: AS-T Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Solve qualitative problems using physics principles.
• Solve quantitative physics problems correctly using mathematics from the calculus sequence.
• Operate laboratory equipment to successfully execute physics experiments.

Political Science: AA-T Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Describe the fundamentals of specific political systems.
• Understand and explain the foundations of specific government structures: the organization, powers, procedures, and patterns.
• Evaluate and assess the ideas, interests, and institutions of specific political systems.

Psychology: AA Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the major theoretical perspectives in psychology and analyze the implications of these theories.
• Comprehend the findings of research in psychology and apply this understanding to everyday life.

Psychology: AA-T Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the major theoretical perspectives in psychology and analyze the implications of these theories.
• Comprehend the findings of research in psychology and apply this understanding to everyday life.

Psychiatric Technician: Fast Track AS Degree, Three Semester AS Degree, Fast Track Certificate of Achievement, Three Semester Certificate of Achievement

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Act ethically and respect the parameters of client privacy and confidentiality.
• Accurately document all clinical assessments and interventions in a timely manner, prioritizing patient care while delivering age appropriate services.
• Effectively participate in a therapeutic environment and communicate professionally.

Respiratory Care: AS Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Comprehend, apply, and evaluate clinical information relevant to their roles as advanced-level respiratory therapists (cognitive domain).
• Be technically proficient in all the skills necessary to fulfill their roles as advanced-level respiratory therapists (psychomotor domain).
• Exhibit professional behavior consistent with employer expectations as advanced-level respiratory therapists (affective domain).

Sociology: AA-T Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Understand, evaluate, and apply socials science research, methods and theories.
• Identify how social experiences and outcomes are shaped by gender, race, ethnicity, age, social class, and sexual orientation.
• Use sociological theories to examine and explain social situations and social behaviors.

Spanish: AA-T Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Communicate orally and in writing in Spanish in real life situations.
• Read and comprehend Spanish at levels commensurate with those of students seeking a degree in Spanish.
• Understand the Hispanic cultures, through the study of their history, literature, arts, contributions of prominent figures, and foreign travel.

Spanish for Heritage Speakers: AA Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Communicate orally and in writing in Spanish in real life situations.
• Read and comprehend Spanish at levels commensurate with those of students seeking a degree in Spanish.
• Understand the Hispanic cultures, through the study of their history, literature, arts, contributions of prominent figures, and foreign travel.

Spanish for Non-Heritage Speakers: AA Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Communicate orally and in writing in Spanish in real life situations.
• Read and comprehend Spanish at levels commensurate with those of students seeking a degree in Spanish
• Understand the Hispanic cultures, through the study of their history, literature, arts, contributions of prominent figures, and foreign travel.

Theater Arts: AA-T Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Analyze dramatic literature.
• Show a cultural and artistic appreciation of dramatic art.
• Demonstrate basic performance and production skills. Produce a piece of dramatic art for peer, professional and academic review.

Theater Arts-Acting: AA Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Analyze dramatic literature.
• Show a cultural and artistic appreciation of theater arts.
• Demonstrate basic theater performance and production skills.

Theater Arts-Technical Theater: AA Degree

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Analyze dramatic literature.
• Show a cultural and artistic appreciation of theater arts.
• Demonstrate basic theater performance and production skills.

Viticulture and Winery Technology Programs

• PLO 1 (Winemaking) - Demonstrate an advanced understanding of winemaking including enology, laboratory analysis, winery operations, production planning, and sensory evaluation.
• PLO 2 (Professionalism) – Display a basic range of professional habits and skills to meet standards of the wine industry.
• PLO 3 (Wine Marketing and Sales) – Demonstrate an advanced understanding of wine marketing, sales, sensory evaluation, and the broader context of wine as a global business.
• PLO 4 (Viticulture) – Demonstrate an advanced understanding of viticulture including operations, physiology, vineyard management, soils, and integrated pest management.

Viticulture and Winery Technology-Viticulture: AS Degree

• PLO 4 (Viticulture) – Demonstrate an advanced understanding of viticulture including operations, physiology, vineyard management, soils, and integrated pest management.
• PLO 2 (Professionalism) – Display a basic range of professional habits and skills to meet standards of the wine industry.

Viticulture and Winery Technology-Wine Marketing and Sales: AS Degree

• PLO 3 (Wine Marketing and Sales) – Demonstrate an advanced understanding of wine marketing, sales, sensory evaluation, and the broader context of wine as a global business.
• PLO 2 (Professionalism) – Display a basic range of professional habits and skills to meet standards of the wine industry.

Viticulture and Winery Technology-Winemaking: AS Degree

• PLO 1 (Winemaking) - Demonstrate an advanced understanding of winemaking including enology, laboratory analysis, winery operations, production planning, and sensory evaluation.
• PLO 2 (Professionalism) – Display a basic range of professional habits and skills to meet standards of the wine industry.

Viticulture and Winery Technology-Viticulture: Certificate

• PLO 4 (Viticulture) – Demonstrate an advanced understanding of viticulture including operations, physiology, vineyard management, soils, and integrated pest management.
• PLO 2 (Professionalism) – Display a basic range of professional habits and skills to meet standards of the wine industry.

Viticulture and Winery Technology: Wine Marketing and Sales Certificate

• PLO 3 (Wine Marketing and Sales) – Demonstrate an advanced understanding of wine marketing, sales, sensory evaluation, and the broader context of wine as a global business.
• PLO 2 (Professionalism) – Display a basic range of professional habits and skills to meet standards of the wine industry.