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Disciplines

As specified on page 19 of the 2012-16 Institutional Participation Agreement, under California Education Code Section 69432.7(l)(2)(A), institutions must provide an access point for prospective and current students to view the institution's license examination passage rates. Passage rates provided must be for the most recent available year and be for graduates of its undergraduate programs leading to employment for which passage of a California licensing examination is required, if that data is electronically available through the internet Web site of the licensing agency.

Business

Accounting

In recent years, accounting has been one of the fastest growing professions, and the monetary rewards for the individual just entering the field and those achieving corporate positions are among the highest. Accountants deal with the financial condition of a company, an individual, or an organization. An accountant is an analyst who is employed because of expertise in financial matters.

AS Degree
Certificate
Job-Direct Program
• Accounting
• Accounting
• Account Clerk
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Banking and Finance, Bank Operations

“Banking is more people than figures. It’s helping people with their problems. People tell us everything because we are in a position of trust.” (Jean Adamson, U. S. Assistant Treasurer) The banking and finance program is offered by the College in cooperation with the American Institute of Banking.

AS Degree
Certificate
• Banking and Finance
• Bank Operations
• Banking and Finance
• Bank Operations
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Business, General (Transfer)

This program is designed for business students planning to transfer to the University of California and/or the California State University systems.

AS Degree
Certificate
• Business
• Business
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Business-Insurance: Property & Casualty

This program provides essential background information needed by those wishing to work in an insurance office. Extensive employment opportunities are available in a variety of job areas from sales to accounting to database or project management. More information.

AS Degree
Certificate
Job-Direct Program
• Business-Insurance: Property & Casualty
• Business-Insurance: Property & Casualty
• Insurance Specialist
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Economics

Economics is the study of how people make choices when faced with scarcity. It is therefore the study of the process of decision-making by individuals, businesses, governments, or any other group that must make such choices, and the study of the institutional context in which these decisions are made.

The economic courses provide the lower-division requirements for students majoring in economics, business, computer science, and engineering. These courses also provide students majoring in other fields with an understanding of economic principles and a familiarity with the economic institutions that affect their lives.

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Management

This program is designed to emphasize training to improve thought processes and to provide familiarity with the analytical tools of management, sound decision-making, and how to get things done through and with people. Also, this option is designed for initial employment upon graduation and for job advancement opportunities.

AS Degree
Certificate
• Management
• Management
Management, Small Business

This program is designed for those planning to start their own business, buy an existing business, buy a franchise, or who already own their own business. This option emphasizes learning the concepts and practical skills necessary to be a successful, professional entrepreneur. Specifically designed for working adults, the courses emphasize a systematic approach to business which focuses on the integration of theoretical and practical skills.

AS Degree
Certificate
• Small Business Management
• Small Business Management
Management, Retail

Designed to serve the needs of the employees and employers within the retail industry. The program provides the knowledge and skills needed to prepare students for both entry level jobs and upward mobility opportunities in this dynamic and ever changing segment of our economy. Program emphasis is placed on professional and career development.

AS Degree
Certificate
• Retail Management
• Retail Management
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Marketing

Marketing involves a variety of activities including selection of target customer, product development, promotion, pricing and distribution. It applies equally to services, ideas, non-profit organizations, and the individual.

AS Degree
Certificate
• Marketing
• Marketing
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Office Technology

Students may select from four programs in Office Technology: Administrative Assistant, Legal Specialist, Medical Office Specialist, Medical Transcription Specialist. These programs are designed to develop a management support person with technical and communication skills. Time-management and problem-solving abilities are emphasized along with a “team member” approach for a career in today’s business environment.

AS Degree
Certificate
Job-Direct Program
• Business Office Technology
• Administrative Assistant
• Legal Specialist
• Medical Office Specialist
• Medical Transcription
Specialist
• General Office Assistant
• Legal Office Assistant
• Medical Front Office Clerk
• Retail Clerk
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Real Estate

This program offers courses needed to qualify for the state of California salesperson license examination as well as for the broker’s examination. A full range of real estate courses is offered including real estate finance, appraisals, etc. The courses are taught by qualified real estate professionals.

AS Degree
Certificate
• Real Estate
• Real Estate
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Career Technical Education

Aeronautics

Practical and theoretical knowledge in basic maintenance techniques, plus the special requirements of either airframe or powerplant work. Upon satisfactory completion of the required courses, the student is eligible to take the Federal Aviation Administration written, oral and practical examination for airframe or powerplant license.

AS Degree
Certificate
• Airframe Maintenance Technician
• Powerplant Maintenance Technician
• Airframe Maintenance Technician
• Powerplant Maintenance Technician
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Aeronautics - Avionics Technician

This program prepares students to work in the Avionics field as a technician skilled in the installation, troubleshooting, removal and repair of all cockpit instruments which includes: airborne communications, navigation, and identification systems; automatic flight control systems; head-up displays; airborne weapons and reconnaissance systems; air traffic control systems, including communications, displays and surveillance systems; ground radar systems, including those for early warning and missile/space tracking; electro-optic, infrared and laser systems; space satellite communications systems; telemetry systems and space vehicle avionics. They will be familiar with the government regulations associated with such equipment and be prepared, if the opportunity presents itself, to open their own business in the field.

AS Degree
Certificate
• Avionics Technician
• Avionics Technician

Automotive Body and Repair

This program is designed to prepare the student for employment as a body repair and paint apprentice in privately owned repair shops or automotive dealerships. A student could be self-employed from the training after completing the program.

AS Degree
Certificate
• Automotive Body and Repair
• Automotive Body and Repair
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Automotive Technician

This program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in the automotive industry as apprentice mechanics, parts people, service station attendants or specialists in one of the many areas in, or jobs related to, the automotive industry.

AS Degree
Certificate
• Automotive Technician
• Automotive Technician
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Cosmetology

The program consists of sixteen hundred (1600) hours of intensive training and study designed to prepare the student to take the California State Board of Cosmetology examination for licensure. Units include theory and practice in fundamental skills in all phases of beauty culture. Assignment of units is based on hours in attendance. See the Course Description portion of the Catalog for prerequisite requirements for admission to the program.

Transfer students will be accepted on a space-available basis providing they have not achieved more than 500 certified hours of training.

AS Degree
Certificate
Job-Direct Program
• Cosmetology
• Cosmetology
• Nail Technician
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Drafting

This program is designed to provide students with entry level skills in the fields of mechanical, electrical, civil and architectural drafting.

AS Degree
Certificate
Job-Direct Program
• Drafting Technician
• Drafting Technician
• Drafting Technology
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Electronics

Designed to prepare the student for employment in industry by providing an extensive background in electronics theory with laboratory application. Employment would be at the level of entry-level technologist/technician or engineering assistant.

AS Degree
Certificate
Job-Direct Program
• Electronics Technology
• Electronics Technology
• Computer Investigations
• Computer Information Security
• Electronic Security and Surveillance Technician
• Home Technology Integrator
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Industrial Education - Industrial Management, Safety

This program is designed to train men and women for management positions in government and industry.

The program was developed in cooperation with representatives of the leading industries of Solano County and surrounding areas, and is approved by the Bureau of Industrial Education. The Industrial Safety specialization is designed for the person in a supervisory capacity or the person aspiring to become a safety manager/technician with related experience and basic knowledge of industrial health and hygiene.

AS Degree
Certificate
• Industrial Management, Safety
• Industrial Management, Safety

Industrial Education - Maintenance Technician

This program is designed for the person seeking employment or upgrade of skills in the field of plant equipment/facility maintenance and repair.

AS Degree
Certificate
Job-Direct Program
• Maintenance Technician
• Maintenance Technician
• Manufacturing Technology
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Occupational Education

OCED 90 and 91 are work experience courses available to all occupational education certificate and degree program students. These courses are designed to combine academic studies with practical, on the job experience, enabling students to apply theories learned in the classrooms to real work situations while earning college credits.

Through an agreement formulated at the beginning of the semester, each student establishes specific “Measurable Learning Objectives” to be accomplished by the end of the grading period. This cooperative agreement may be in the private sector or in public agencies and may be paid or volunteer.

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Welding, Industrial Technician

Designed to upgrade the skills of persons employed as welders, providing advanced training in a variety of welding applications.

AS Degree
Certificate
• Welding, Industrial Technician
• Welding, Industrial Technician

Welding Technician

Designed to prepare the graduate for employment as a welder or a welder helper in the metal trades. The major types of welding covered are shielded arc, acetylene gas welding, metal inert gas, tungsten inert gas, automatic and semi-automatic welding machines.

AS Degree
Certificate
Job-Direct Program
• Welding Technician
• Welding Technician
• Welding Equipment Operator
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Computer and Information Science

Computer Programming

This program is designed to prepare the student for employment as a computer programmer trainee.

AS Degree
Certificate
• Computer Programming
• Computer Programming
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Microcomputer Applications

This option is designed to prepare the student for employment as a microcomputer applications specialist.

AS Degree
Certificate
Job-Direct Program
• Microcomputer Applications
• Microcomputer Applications
• Database Specialist
• Microsoft Office Master
• Microsoft Office Specialist
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Web Development and Administration

This specialty is designed to prepare the student for employment as a web site administrator and developer.

AS Degree
Certificate
Job-Direct Program
• Web Development and Administration
• Web Development and Administration
• Computer Applications Specialist
• Home-Based Computer Processor
• Web Developer
• Web Programmer
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Health Occupations

Emergency Medical Technician I (EMT)

Prerequisite: Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) for Healthcare Providers must be presented at first class session to maintain enrollment. Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older for certification (Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 2, California Code of Regulations). Course Advisories: SCC minimum English and Math standards.

Based on state EMSA regulations, the goal of the EMT (Basic) course is to acquire essential assessment & treatment skills for the delivery of prompt, efficient & safe pre-hospital emergency patient care. Application of these emergency care skills can minimize the risk of permanent disability to an individual. The course has lecture, discussion sessions and skills practice time. Course content includes, use of airway and ventilation devices during CPR, use of automated external defibrillator (AED), patient assessment (medical & trauma), management of shock and bleeding, use of bandages, splints and spinal immobilization, use of backboards and guerneys, management of emergency childbirth, monitoring IV solutions, assisting patients with home medications, safe removal of patients from vehicles, trauma and triage. Students completing the course for 4.5 units participate in lecture and lab practice activities throughout, students completing the course for 5.0 units additionally attend pre-assigned observation times with an emergency department and with an ambulance. Students successfully completing the course for 5.0 units are eligible to take the state EMSA exam for certification. Certification enables students to qualify for employment with ambulance services, fire or rescue services, search and rescue crews, ski patrol or other related pre-hospital emergency care positions. NOTE: By law, applicants for certification must be at least 18 years of age. Students must present current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers course completion card at the first class meeting in order to remain enrolled in the course. Repeatable every 2 years. Three and three-quarters hours lecture, three and three-quarters hours activity.

Job-Direct Program
• Emergency Medical Technician I
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Nursing, Registered

Effective September 1, 2012, Solano Community College will temporarily discontinue its acceptance of applications to our nursing program for one year. During this time, we will be revising our process.

RN Applications will be accepted again for a short period of time effective September 23, 2013. Complete instructions detailing the requirements and associated timelines will be made available here as it becomes available.

This does not pertain to students who are already on the Solano College RN Waitlist-renew your waitlist number in September as instructed.

The Registered Nursing Program at Solano Community College is a 2-year Associate Degree Program fully accredited by the State Board of Registered Nursing and is subject to its regulations regarding the education and training of nurses. Successful completion of the program qualifies the student to take the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX) to become a Registered Nurse. The practice of nursing requires knowledge of the biological, behavioral, and physical sciences, as well as knowledge of, and the ability to speak, to read, and to write the English language proficiently. This program follows the policy of non-discrimination set forth by the Governing Board of Solano Community College.

AS Degree
• Nursing, Registered
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Career Mobility

The Career Mobility Program at Solano Community College provides an opportunity for qualified licensed vocational nurses to be admitted with advanced placement into the Registered Nursing program. This program is designed to prepare technically competent nurses for service in the community. The curriculum includes study in general education, biophysical and social science courses. Principles derived from academic study are applied to the practice of nursing. The nursing major is comprised of lecture-discussion classes on campus and client care laboratory experience in agencies within the community. Nursing preparation includes the care of adults and children in medical, surgical, psychiatric and community settings. This program is accredited by the California Board of Registered Nursing.

AS Degree Job-Direct Program
• Health Occupations - Career Mobility • Certified Nursing Assistant
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Public Safety

Criminal Justice, Corrections

This program offers core and selective courses which provide the student with a base of knowledge and proficiencies in the area of corrections. The program operates with the cooperation and participation of local corrections agencies. All instructors in the program have experience in the corrections field. Courses are scheduled both day and evening to accommodate full-time or part-time students seeking to acquire or upgrade skills in the corrections field.

AS Degree Certificate
• Criminal Justice
• Corrections		 • Criminal Justice
• Corrections
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Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement

This program was established with the cooperation of the Solano County Criminal Justice Advisory Committee and offers courses for both pre-service and in-service students. All instructors have experience in law enforcement, and courses are scheduled day or evening to accommodate full-time and part-time students seeking to acquire or upgrade skills in the field.

AA Degree Certificate
• Criminal Justice
• Law Enforcement		 • Criminal Justice
• Law Enforcement
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Fire Technology

This program was established under direction of Solano County fire protection agencies and offers both an intensive training course culminating in a Certificate of Achievement and a well-rounded educational program leading to the Associate in Science Degree. Instructors in this program are experienced members of the fire service field. In addition, a Fire Technology Academy for recently recruited fire service personnel and pre-service students is conducted periodically. The curriculum consists of courses selected from the regular fire technology course offerings.

AS Degree Certificate Job-Direct Program
• Fire Technology • Fire Technology
• Hazardous Substance and   Waste Handling Technician		 • Hazmat Worker
• Pre-Fire Technician
• Wildland Fire Technology
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