Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs)

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1 Program Student Learning s (s) Accounting AA and COA 1 At the end of this program, the student will be able to successfully construct and analyze accounting information for the purposes of making business decisions. Architectural Technology AA and COA 1 After completing this program of study, students will be able to design and create graphical representations of the built environment based on industry standards. Art (Studio) AA Degree 1 Student will possess knowledge and mastery of a variety of art making skills, be able to identify major movements in art and architecture, and be able to convey ideas and concepts about artwork. Associate Teacher AA and COA 1 Design and implement curriculum based on observation and assessment of young children to support play and learning. Automotive Technology AA Degree and COA 1 Possess the knowledge and skills necessary to perform brake, suspension, engine, and electrical repair, service, and diagnotic procedures, as an entry-level automotive technician. Bioprocess Technology 1 When performing a technical laboratory task, the students will produce an acceptable outcome by employing the appropriate techniques effectively and safely, including the appropriate use of equipment or tools. Bookkeeping AA and COA 1 At the end of this program, the student will be able to analyze and record business transactions using double-entry accounting as well as construct and interpret required financial statements. Business Administration AA Degree 1 At the end of this program, the student will be able to interpret and analyze the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flows for the purpose of making business decisions. Business of Music COA 1 Demonstrate an understanding of intellectual property laws as they specifically apply to the music industry. Business of Music COA 2 Understand the process of affiliation with the appropriate organizations for the registration and collection of copyright royalties. Business of Music COA 3 Demonstrate the ability to understand and interpret contracts and terminology specifically found in the entertainment industry. California Smog Check Technician AA and COA 1 Possess the knowledge necessary to sit for the State of California Smog Technicians Examination and the skills necessary for entry-level employment as a smog technician in a state approved smog test only or smog test and repair facility. Certified Computer Desktop Support Specialist COA 1 At the end of this program, the student will be able to successfully support application software, operating systems, local area networks, and desktops within the context of a professional customer service environment. Communication Studies AA-T 1 Students will develop the ability to present clear and effective messages. Communication Studies AA-T 2 Students will understand the relevance of the theories and methods of communication. Page 1 of 8

2 Program Student Learning s (s) Communication Studies AA-T 3 Students will be prepared for transfer to a Communication Studies program in a California State University. Computer Applications Professional AA and COA 1 At the end of this program, the student will be able to successfully use a range of business productivity computer applications to solve business problems. Computer Programming Fundamentals AA Degree 1 The student will be able to analyze, design, and generate mature software solutions to complex and abstract programming problems utilizing efficient and apropriate algorithms while working alone or cooperatively in a team. They will also be able to competently explain and present the code and the results both verbally and in writing. Computer Programming Fundamentals COA 1 The student will be able to analyze, design, and generate mature software solutions to complex and abstract programming problems utilizing efficient and appropriate algorithms while working alone or cooperatively in a team. They will also be able to competently explain and present the code and the results both verbally and in writing. Computer Science AA Degree 1 The student will be able to analyze, design, and generate mature software solutions to complex and abstract programming problems utilizing efficient and appropriate algorithms while working alone or cooperatively in a team. They will also be able to competently explain and present the code and the results both verbally and in writing. Computer Studies AA and COA 1 At the end of this program, the student will be able to successfully articulate and demonstrate a wide range of fundamental theory and skills in the areas of computers and information technology. Computer-Aided Design and Drafting AA and COA 1 After completing this program of study, students will be able to design and create graphical representations of the built environment based on industry standards. Computer-Aided Drafting AA and COA 1 After completing this program of study, students will be able to design and create graphical representations of the built environment based on industry standards. Dance AA Degree 1 Examine and interpret dance movement in terms of time, space, and energy. Dance AA Degree 2 Demonstrate a proficiency in at least one dance genre or style. Dance Instructor COA 1 Create and teach a sample class, demonstrating correct instruction in body alignment, musicality, breathing, and muscular control in a selected dance technique. Dance Instructor COA 2 Examine and interpret dance movement in terms of time, space, and energy. Dance Instructor COA 3 Create dance sequences using compositional principles of time, space, and energy. Page 2 of 8

3 Program Student Learning s (s) Design and Technology AA and COA 1 Students will participate in and be able to effectively observe, analyze, and critique the strengths and weaknesses of dramatic performances, taking into account various aspect of their design and technical production, including but not limited to scenic design, lighting design, overall stagecraft, lighting, makeup, and sound. Digital Photography AA Degree 1 Student will possess photographic and digital imaging knowledge, identify fine art and commercial career pathways, be able to identify major movements in art and photography, and convey ideas and concepts about and through artworks. Digital Photography Certificate of Achievement 1 Student will possess photographic and digital imaging knowledge, identify fine art and commercial career pathways, and be able to apply current, photographic technology using professional and industry standards. Dramatic Arts AA Degree 1 Students will demonstrate theatrical techniques-theories and adapt production practices. Early Intervention and Inclusion AA and COA 1 Adapt early learning activities and classroom strategies that meet the individual needs of young children. E-Commerce COA 1 At the end of this program, the student will be able to successfully perform the basic tasks associated with analysis, creation, evaluation and maintenance of an e-business and/or web presence. Electro-Mechanical Drafting AA and COA 1 After completing this program of study, students will be able to design and create graphical representations of the built environment based on industry standards. Electronics, Computers, and Emission or HVAC AA or COA 1 Synthesize knowledge of electrical systems and computer technology to diagnose, service, and repair electrical and computer communication circuits as they relate to automotive drive-train and accessory systems, with an emphasis in emissions and/or heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Energy Technician with Non-Licensed Operator Training Emphasis AA Degree 1 Students will be able to use fundamental concepts of chemistry and physics to describe radiation and nuclear decay mathematically and verbally. Energy Technician with Non-Licensed Operator Training Emphasis AA Degree 2 Students will understand how the various systems within a nuclear power plant operate. Energy Technician with Non-Licensed Operator Training Emphasis AA Degree 3 Students will understand what mechanisms can lead to failures of the various components and systems involved in nuclear power generation. Energy Technology with Radiation Protection Training Emphasis AA Degree 1 Students will be able to use fundamental concepts of chemistry and physics to describe radiation and nuclear decay mathematically and verbally. Energy Technology with Radiation Protection Training Emphasis AA Degree 2 Students will be able to assess and formulate plans to address situations required radiation protection. Energy Technology with Radiation Protection Training Emphasis AA Degree 3 Students will be able to monitor radiation levels using the proper equipment and technique for a variety of real-life situations. Page 3 of 8

4 Program Student Learning s (s) Entrepreneurship AA 1 At the end of this program, the student will be able to interpret and analyze real estate listing and purchase contracts. Entrepreneurship AA Degree 1 At the end of this program, the student will be able to select a target market and develop the marketing mix for a specific product or service. Entrepreneurship COA 1 At the end of this program, the student will be able to select a target market and develop the marketing mix for a specific product or service. Entrepreneurship COA 1 At the end of this program, the student will be able to interpret and analyze real estate listing and purchase contracts. Gerontology AA Degree 1 The student will evaluate the differing needs of the elderly based on age, health, sex, race, ethnicity, and class. Graphic Design AA and COA 1 Plan, design, and produce professional-level graphic designs that apply design, layout, and typographic principles and demonstrates effective communication solutions. History AA Degree 1 Construct a historical thesis that could be supported by selected primary sources from the era covered by the course. History AA Degree 2 Articulate the causal and/or consequential elements of an event from the era covered by the course. Hospitality Management AA and COA 1 Identify specific job titles within the hospitality, food service, and tourism industries and describe the responsibilities of the positions as well as the outlook for future job growth. Hospitality Management AA and COA 2 Research, compare and prepare written documents reviewing a specific legal procedure used in hotels/motels or restaurants. Hospitality Management AA and COA 3 Apply knowledge of management techniques for employee productivity and morale or management of computer reservation systems. Human Development AA Degree 1 Apply knowledge of developmental theories, norms, and cultural influences to demonstrate a critical understanding of a person's development. Italian AA Degree 1 Engage in meaningful conversations about social issues, cultural productions and cultural aspects covered in first two years of Italian courses, demonstrating command of first two years vocabularies, structures and pronunciation in the target language and comprehending native speaker speech. Landscape Architecture AA and COA 1 Students will use hand drawn and computer generated graphics to produce accurate landscape plans that reflect sustainable, functional, and aesthetic principles. Landscape Management AA and COA 1 Students will be able to inventory, analyze and recommend an efficient management plan for the turf, trees, shrubs and handscape elements of a landscape. Page 4 of 8

5 Program Student Learning s (s) Law Enforcement AA Degree 1 Identify and differentiate the agencies and their roles in the criminal justice system. Law Enforcement AA Degree 2 Identify and differentiate the careers/jobs in the various agencies in the criminal justice system. Law Enforcement AA Degree 3 Identify and discuss the various considerations (to include constitutional provisions, diversity, community relations, political considerations, etc) which govern/impact the functions performed by those employed in the criminal justice system. Law Enforcement AA Degree 4 Communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written communication using language appropriate for criminal justice related issues. Law Enforcement AA Degree 5 Adequately prepare the student for transfer/employment. Liberal Arts: AOE Arts and Humanities 1 Students will recognize the value and contribution of the arts. The program will emphasize the links between the multiple disciplines within the arts and humanities and it will develop creative critical thinking skills. Liberal Arts: AOE Arts and Humanities 2 Students will develop oral and written skills to effectively communicate the relationship between the individual, society and the arts. Liberal Arts: AOE Applied Health, Nutrition and Kinesiology 1 Students will examine theories and concepts related to healthful living strategies. Liberal Arts: AOE Applied Health, Nutrition and Kinesiology 2 Students will analyze the influence of culture and society on personal health choices. Liberal Arts: AOE Business and Technology 1 Students will develop introductory skills and knowledge required for entry into the world of business. Liberal Arts: AOE Business and Technology 2 Students will develop technology skills that will assist them in the world of business and/or in future academic endeavors. Liberal Arts: AOE Creative and Applied Arts 1 Students will produce or analyze creative and applied works of art. Liberal Arts: AOE Creative and Applied Arts 2 Students will explore art forms and evaluate their influence on contemporary society. Liberal Arts: AOE Mathematics and Sciences 1 Students will demonstrate the ability to perform computations and apply critical thinking to solve problems. Liberal Arts: AOE Mathematics and Sciences 2 Students will incorporate new observations and use a variety of experimental and analytical techniques as well as data collection and display methods to construct this understanding. Liberal Arts: AOE Multicultural Studies 1 Students will examine multi-cultural influences on contemporary society. Liberal Arts: AOE Multicultural Studies 2 Students will be able to identify attitudes that promote communication between diverse groups in society. Liberal Arts: AOE Social and Behavioral Sciences 1 Students will consider ways in which people have reacted in response to human, social and political institutions. Liberal Arts: AOE Social and Behavioral Sciences 2 Students will analyze how ideas in social and behavioral science can be applied to explain events that influence the larger society. Page 5 of 8

6 Program Student Learning s (s) Licensed Vocational Nursing AA and COA 1 The graduate will promote and maintain a safe environment by intergrating nursing process and skill competency to intervene therapeutically for the health of the consumer. Management AA and COA 1 Identify, compare and contrast communication styles to improve personal effectiveness. Marketing AA and COA 1 At the end of this program, the student will be able to select a target market and develop the marketing mix for a specific product or service. Massage Practitioner (250 Hours) COA 1 Students will demonstrate beginning massage techniques when performing massage strokes. Massage Therapist (500 Hours) COA 1 Students will demonstrate advanced massage techniques when performing massage strokes, including a variety of soft tissue and myofascial release techniques. Master Teacher AA and COA 1 Design, implement and evaluate effective program practices to successfully manage an early childhood classroom. Mathematics AS-T Degree 1 Given a function of one or more variables, apply appropriate technique to differentiate and integrate the function. Medical Office Professional AA and COA 1 Students will complete all the steps in the Documentation Cycle and the Patient Billing Cycle by creating a patient medical record with all documents labeled and identified by step number. Microsoft Certified Application Specialist for Business COA 1 At the end of this program, the student will be able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint at a comprehensive level to solve problems in a business environment. Music Performance AA Degree 1 Upon successful completion of the music performance degree music majors will be able to demonstrate the ability to hear, identify, and work conceptually with the elements of music through the successful study of music theory and analysis, ear training, and piano keyboard proficiency. Music Performance AA Degree 2 Upon successful completion of the music performance degree music majors will be able to perform standard repertoire and demonstrate performance skills requisite for artistic selfexpression at a level appropriate for the particular music concentration. Network and Desktop Systems Administration AA and COA 1 At the end of this program, the student will be able to successfully perform the basic tasks associated with the administration of servers, networks and desktop computers. Nursery/Horticulture Crop Production AA and COA 1 Students will integrate concepts and skills learned in core courses to manage environmental and other growth factors to produce healthy and marketable crops. Office Manager AA and COA 1 Students will create an office procedures manual for training of administrative office staff. Page 6 of 8

7 Program Student Learning s (s) Personal Fitness Trainer COA 1 Student will describe how to implement fitness assessments and proper protocols for cardiorespiratory, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Pilates Instructor COA 1 Demonstrate and teach the complete Pilates mat work choosing correct modifications, after assessing movement contraindications. Pilates Instructor COA 2 Demonstrate and teach the complete Pilates reformer work choosing correct modifications, after assessing movement contraindications. Pilates Instructor COA 3 Create and design a safe, complete Pilates exercise regimen, incorporating both Pilates mat and reformer exercises. Psychology AA Degree 1 Develop a study on a psychological topic, which includes a literature review, forming a hypothesis, creating a research design appropriate to the hypothesis, consideration of ethical issues, choosing appropriate statistics for data analysis, and summarizing research findings, using APA Style. Real Estate AA 1 At the end of this program, the student will be able to interpret and analyze real estate listing and purchase contracts. Real Estate COA 1 At the end of this program, the student will be able to interpret and analyze real estate listing and purchase contracts. Recording Arts AA and COA 1 Teach methods to use current technologies to create a high-quality musical presentation suitable for broadcast within a given timeline. Recording Arts AA and COA 2 Work within a group ot produce an audio recording using audio equipment such as mixers, audio recorders, signal processors, patch bays and microphones. Recording Arts AA and COA 3 Choose, position and configure microphones and preamplifiers to accurately capture and store audio. Registered Nursing (ADN) and (LVN-to_RN) AS Degree 1 The graduate will promote effective care and maintain a safe environment by integrating nursing process and skill competency to intervene therapeutically for the health of the consumer. Research and Development AA and COA 1 Students completing the program will report that they were sufficiently developed to meet employer expectations for entry-level performance in a technical laboratory. Restaurant Management AA and COA 1 Research a specific human resource responsibility for the hospitality industry and interview a hospitality management professional about the research findings. Restaurant Management AA and COA 2 Create a marketing plan for a product/service in Hospitality Marketing. Restaurant Management AA and COA 3 Develop an operational strategy for a restaurant. Retail Management AA and COA 1 At the end of this program, the student will be able to evaluate a potential layout analysis for a proposed retail business. Page 7 of 8

8 Program Student Learning s (s) Secretary/Administrative Assistant AA and COA 1 Given business communication scenarios, students will create and format written communications for a letter, memo, , text, and instant message choosing the appropriate medium for the message. Site Supervisor AA and COA 1 Design, implement and evaluate effective program practices to successfully manage an early childhood classroom. Sociology AA Degree 1 Student will be able to explain how an individual's life chances are impacted by at least 2 social forces. Sound Reinforcement COA 1 Assemble the components used to create a professional caliber sound reinforcement system. Sound Reinforcement COA 2 Organize, plan, manage and complete a live concert recording according to professional standards. Sound Reinforcement COA 3 Configure and operate a professional integrated audio/video production system. Surgical Technology AA and COA 1 The graduate will promote and maintain a safe environment by integrating surgical asepsis and skill competency to intervene therapeutically for the health of the surgical patient. Teacher AA and COA 1 Design, implement and evaluate effective program practices to successfully manage an early childhood classroom. Video and Media Design COA 1 Plan, design, and produce professional-level videos, interfaces, applications or experiences that integrate media, utilize appropriate tools and techniques, and demonstrate effective communication solutions. Web Development and Design AA and COA 1 Plan, design, and develop professional-level graphical user interfaces, web pages, and websites that utilize appropriate tools and techniques and demonstrate effective communication solutions. Yoga Instructor COA 1 Demonstrate ability to teach yoga on the mat. Page 8 of 8