Architectural Drafting
Degree
Certificate
Automotive Technology
The Automotive Technology programs are designed to prepare students for employment as automotive technicians. Students may also complete their Associate in Science Degree requirements and prepare to transfer to a four-year college. Training is given in both theory and practical skills in the operation, maintenance, and repair of all types of automotive systems. The following five certificate options are available: Alternative Fuel Vehical Specialist, Automotive Chassis Specialist, Automotive Engine Service Specialist, Automotive Engine Performance Specialist, and General Automotive Technician.
Degree
Certificate
Computer Maintenance Technology
Degree
Certificate
Consumer Services
Degree
Certificate
Cosmetology
Certificate
Other
Culinary Arts
(ALSO SEE Foods)
The Culinary Arts courses are designed to train students for careers in catering, chef training, and restaurant operations, as well as for promotion of foods, equipment, and products. The program offers coursework for professional improvement, and some courses can be utilized as transfer courses for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics with a Foods emphasis.
Degree
Certificate
Drafting Technology
Degree
Certificate
Ecological Restoration
Certificate
Electronic Technology
The Electronic Technology program serves three main purposes: (1) to provide certificate programs to prepare the student for a multitude of careers as an electronic technician, (2) to provide electronics skill upgrading or updating for improved job-related technical competency, and (3) to prepare students for transfer to university Engineering Technology or Industrial Technology programs.
The program curriculum and equipment are reviewed regularly by local electronics companies to ensure that the graduate can work effectively in the current electronics industry and adapt to new electronic products and technologies.
The three certificate programs available are: Analog and Digital Circuit Electronic Technology, Digital Electronic Technology, and General Electronic Technology.
Degree
Certificate
Other
Environmental Studies
Degree
Certificate
Other
Family and Consumer Sciences
Degree
Certificate
Fashion
Fashion Design
The Fashion Design program prepares students with the necessary skills to obtain positions in the design, apparel manufacturing, tailoring, pattern making, custom dressmaking, and related fields. Students may focus on one of the following certificate programs: Fashion Design and Advanced Fashion Design and Apparel Manufacturing. Many of the clothing courses can be utilized as transfer courses for those pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Science (Home Economics) with a Clothing and Textiles emphasis. Refer also to the Transfer Patterns section of this catalog or of the intended college of transfer.
Fashion Merchandising
The Fashion Merchandising program is designed to prepare professionally- trained individuals for the fashion industry. The program places emphasis on developing the fashion sense and the unique creativity of each student. The curriculum offers a comprehensive analysis of such subject areas as the manufacture, distribution, buying, and merchandising of fashion apparel.
The Fashion Merchandising program includes two certificates: Fashion Merchandising and Visual Fashion Merchandising.
Degree
Certificate
Other
Foods
Degree
Certificate
Graphics
The Graphics program is designed to prepare students for certificates in the Computer Graphics, Graphic Communications, Graphic Design, and Illustration fields. Training is provided in both theory and practical skills. Directed skill development is stressed in the following areas of study: Computer Graphics (computer art and layout), Graphic Communications (printing), Graphic Design (design and art production), and Illustration/Animation (advertising and editorial art).
This program will provide students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills that are required for employment, Associate degree, or transfer in the related areas of design, illustration, printing, and computer graphics.
Degree
Certificate
Horticulture/Landscape Design
Degree
Certificate
Other
Interior Design
Saddleback College offers an interdisciplinary Interior Design curriculum providing multi-level, accredited courses that prepare students with the competencies required to enter the Interior Design profession. The Associate degree will be awarded after completion of Level III.
Degree
Certificate
Marine Science Technology
The Marine Science Technology program is designed to provide technician training for several ocean-related careers. Two program options are outlined below to orient students to the different emphases necessary for individual interest and career goals.
Degree
Certificate
Nutrition
Degree
Certificate
Advanced Manufacturing
Degree
Certificate
Travel and Tourism
Degree
Certificate
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