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Associate Degree and Certificate Programs
2016-2017 Catalog
Health Care Interpreter - Information System
HEALTH CARE INTERPRETER
CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH CARE INTERPRETER
(MAJOR # )
Program Learning Outcome:
1. Students will be able to demonstrate professional
interpreting, and they will be skillful, competent
and culturally sensitive interpreters.
The Health Care Interpretation Certification Program’s
purpose is to prepare bilingual and bicultural individuals to
develop skills necessary for effective language interpretation
in health care settings, to bridge the cultural gap, to develop
cultural competency, and improve linguistic and cultural
communication for health care clients. Interpreters will
utilize these skills in community based organizations to
provide accurate health care information and perform
cultural advocacy as required by Federal law.
Prior to entrance into Health Interpreter Program orientation
and assessment of bilingual skills is required.
HLTH 14* Interpreting in Health Care I............. 4
HLTH 15 Interpreting in Health Care II............ 4
HLTH 16 Field Work in Health
Care Interpreting ............................... 4
Total Units 12
*Health 14 must be completed within 2 years prior to
enrollment of Health 15 and 16.
Recommended courses: Office Technology 10, Biology
20, 22
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Program Learning Outcomes:
1. Operate commonly used computer hardware and
office software.
2. Identify the categories of software by their purpose
and provide examples of each. category.
3. Plan, design, and write stand-alone computer programs.
4. Apply structured logic in analyzing and solving problems.
5. Develop a well-designed relational database.
6. Create a web document that contains hyperlinks,
graphics, tables, and forms.
7. Demonstrate a breadth of knowledge of networking
and its uses in the business environment.
INFORMATION TECHNICIAN SUPPORT
(MAJOR #
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
This core program provides students with the knowledge,
training, and hands-on experience to pursue a career as a
Information Technician Support and Help Desk professional.
Students completing this course of study will be able to enter
the workforce with a comprehensive understanding of the
fundamentals necessary to work as a IT Support or Help
Desk professional in business, government, or education.
These courses apply toward the Associate of Science degree
in Information Systems.
IS 15 Computer Concepts......................... 3
IS 16 Word Processing .......................... 1.5
IS 18 Spreadsheet Fundamentals............ 1.5
IS 26A Database Concepts and
Design............................................. 3
IS 26B Advanced Database Concepts
and Design.................................... 1.5
IS 40A Web Development with HTML...... 3
IS 60 Operating Systems........................... 2
IS 62 Computer Troubleshooting
and Maintenance.......................... 2.5
IS 63 Computer Networking I.................. 3
Total Units 21
Advisors: Nabors
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
TECHNICIAN
(MAJOR
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
This program provides students with the knowledge,
training, and hands-on experience to pursue a career as an
Information-Technology Support Technician professional in
business, government, or education. Students completing this
program of study will be able to enter the workforce with a
comprehensive understanding of computer hardware, system
software, networking essentials, and needed people skills to
maintain their job at a work place. These courses apply toward
the Associate of Science degree in Information Systems.
Program Learning Outcomes:
1. Troubleshoot and solve hardware, software, and network
problems of personal computers
2. Install and configure operating systems and application
software of personal computers
3. Set up appropriate security measures for personal
computers including user accounts, virus protection,
and data backup
4. Implement network configuration for personal computers
5. Install and test network cabling and switches
6. Prepare to take CompTIA A+ Essential and A+
Practical Application exams
7. Work as an entry-level IT Support Technician or
Help Desk