Transfers ToCSUDescriptionIntroduces students to the fundamental elements of communication in relation to organizations and leadership. Examines organizational culture, leadership styles, and skills: such as interviewing, decision- making, conflict management, and working with a diverse population. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS AND WEB TECHNOLOGIES Associate in Science Degree and Certificate of Achievement: Computer Applications The CAWT Computer Applications Degree is designed to provide a solid foundation in the latest, highly marketable business software used in industry today. This program provides the training and exposure that is essential to prospective computer users and office workers at all levels. The sequence of courses included in this program maps to the latest Microsoft Office certification exam, which provides an outstanding opportunity for students to present to prospective employers a globally recognized certificate representing high-level skills and achievement. At the conclusion of their studies, students will be prepared for entry-level positions such as administrative College of the Canyons 103 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS assistant, computer applications specialist, word processing specialist, database specialist, spreadsheet analyst, bookkeeping assistant and web content provider. Students who complete this program will be eligible to sit for Microsoft Office certification examination. Degree and Certificate Student Learning Outcome: Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the core skills and knowledge required to use popular office applications to develop professional documents for organizations and businesses. Program Requirements: Units Required: 33 .......................................................Units CAWT-036 Microsoft Outlook - Brief...................1.5 CAWT-074 Introduction to Photoshop - Brief......1.5 CAWT-105 Microsoft Windows...........................3.0 CAWT-140 Survey of Microsoft Office Programs..........................................3.0 CAWT-150 Microsoft Word I...............................3.0 CAWT-151 Microsoft Word II..............................3.0 CAWT-155 Microsoft Excel I...............................3.0 CAWT-156 Microsoft Excel II..............................3.0 CAWT-160 Microsoft Access I.............................3.0 CAWT-165 Microsoft PowerPoint........................3.0 Plus six units from the following: CAWT-076 Introduction to WordPress................1.5 CAWT-082 Adobe Acrobat - Brief.......................1.5 CAWT-145 Quickbooks Pro................................3.0 CAWT-161 Microsoft Access II............................3.0 CAWT-166 Desktop Publishing: Adobe InDesign................................3.0 CAWT-173 Web Development: Dreamweaver...................................3.0 Associate in Science Degree and Certificate of Achievement: Administrative Assistant The CAWT Administrative Assistant Degree and certificate is designed to provide a solid foundation in the area of office systems, procedures and communications required for the modern office environment. At the conclusion of their studies, students will be prepared for entry-level positions in a number of areas that relate to office procedures and protocol including business communications, and document formatting and processing. Also built into the program are options to pursue areas related to medical office procedures, bookkeeping, and database management. Additionally, the CIT curriculum is tailored to meet the needs of businesses and organizations that are constantly responding to new trends and changes in technology. Degree and Certificate Student Learning Outcome: Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the core skills and knowledge required for employment as an administrative assistant. Program Requirements: Units Required: 33 .......................................................Units CAWT-036 Microsoft Outlook - Brief...................1.5 CAWT-082 Adobe Acrobat - Brief.......................1.5 CAWT-101 Introduction to Computers................3.0 CAWT-110 Keyboarding and Document Processing........................................3.0 CAWT-115 Business English..............................3.0 CAWT-116 Business Communications...............3.0 CAWT-120 Administrative Office Procedures.....3.0 CAWT-140 Survey of Microsoft Office Programs..........................................3.0 CAWT-150 Microsoft Word I...............................3.0 CAWT-155 Microsoft Excel I...............................3.0 Plus six units from the following: CAWT-035 The Internet - Brief...........................1.5 CAWT-074 Introduction to Photoshop - Brief......1.5 CAWT-076 Introduction to WordPress................1.5 CAWT-105 Microsoft Windows...........................3.0 CAWT-145 QuickBooks Pro................................3.0 CAWT-151 Microsoft Word II..............................3.0 CAWT-156 Microsoft Excel II..............................3.0 CAWT-160 Microsoft Access I.............................3.0 CAWT-166 Desktop Publishing: Adobe InDesign................................3.0 Associate in Science Degree: Web Development The goal of the A.S. degree in Web Development is to provide students with the broad educational background required to transfer to a four-year institution in a related discipline and the opportunity to acquire training necessary to meet the demand for skilled personnel to develop and maintain websites for corporations, non- profit or government organizations, and individuals. The need for individuals who possess web development skills has grown exponentially in recent years due to convergence of technology on the Internet and the prominent role websites play in the daily activities of businesses and other organizations. The web curriculum is a vocational program that reflects the multi-faceted nature of the competencies required to become a professional web developer. The program is, therefore, interdisciplinary and draws from courses offered in both the Computer Applications and Web Technologies (CAWT) and Computer Science Departments. Cooperative Work Experience Education is also an essential component included in the sequence of required classes. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong and balanced foundation in aspects of both front- and back-end web development. Students will develop COMPUTER APPLICATIONS AND WEB TECHNOLOGIES Santa Clarita Community College District 104 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS proficiency with markup languages, cascading style sheets, web authoring software, database connectivity, image and search engine optimization, client- and server-side programming, e-commerce considerations, and the entire web life-cycle development process. Degree Student Learning Outcome: Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the core knowledge and skills needed to develop and implement dynamic, interactive websites. Program Requirements: Units Required: 34 .......................................................Units CAWT-074 Introduction to Photoshop - Brief......1.5 CAWT-076 Introduction to WordPress................1.5 CAWT-160 Microsoft Access I.............................3.0 CAWT-170 Website Development I....................3.0 CAWT-171 Website Development II...................3.0 CAWT-173 Web Development: Dreamweaver....3.0 CAWT-174 Web Prototyping and Images...........3.0 CMPSCI-190 Web Programing: Javascript............3.0 CMPSCI-192 PHP Programing...............................3.0 Plus ten units from the following: CAWT-082 Adobe Acrobat - Brief ......................1.5 CAWT-115 Business English .............................3.0 CAWT-116 Business Communications ..............3.0 CAWT-161 Microsoft Access II ...........................3.0 CMPSCI-111 Introduction to Algorithms and Programming/Java ..........................3.0 CMPSCI-111L Introduction to Algorithms and Programming Lab ............................1.0 CMPSCI-235 C++ Programming ...........................3.0 CMPSCI-236 C++ Object Oriented Programming....................................3.0 GMD-101 Introduction to Visual Communication ................................3.0 GMD-144 Graphic Design I ..............................3.0 GMD-145 Type and Typography ......................3.0 GMD-177 Web Page Design I ..........................3.0 BUS-190 Principles of Electronic Commerce........................................3.0 BUS-192 E-Business Strategy ........................3.0 NETECH-151 CCNA R&S: Introduction to Networks .........................................3.0 WE-186CAWT Work Experience Education Computer Applications and Web Technologies...........................1.0 � 4.0 Certificate of Achievement: Web Development The Certificate of Achievement in Web Development is a vocational program that reflects the multi-faceted nature of the competencies required to develop and maintain websites. The program is, therefore, interdisciplinary and draws from courses offered in both the Computer Applications and Web Technologies (CAWT) and Computer Science Departments. The multi-disciplinary approach will prepare students for entry-level positions as web developers and for career-change or promotion opportunities. Cooperative Work Experience Education is also an essential component included in the sequence of required classes. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong and balanced foundation in aspects of both front- and back-end web development. Students will develop proficiency with markup languages, cascading style sheets, web authoring software, database connectivity, image and search engine optimization, client- and server-side programming, e-commerce considerations and the entire web life-cycle development process. Certificate Student Learning Outcome: Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the core knowledge and skills needed to develop and implement dynamic, interactive websites. Program Requirements: Units Required: 24 .......................................................Units CAWT-074 Introduction to Photoshop - Brief......1.5 CAWT-076 Introduction to WordPress................1.5 CAWT-160 Microsoft Access I.............................3.0 CAWT-170 Website Development I....................3.0 CAWT-171 Website Development II...................3.0 CAWT-173 Web Development: Dreamweaver....3.0 CAWT-174 Web Prototyping and Images...........3.0 CMPSCI-190 Web Programing: Javascript............3.0 CMPSCI-192 PHP Programing...............................3.0 Recommended Electives: WE-186CAWT Work Experience Education Computer Applications and Web Technologies...........................1.0 � 4.0 Associate in Science Degree: Web Publishing and Design The Web Publishing and Design degree program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in front-end web development, web content management, design and publishing. Front-end developers are not involved with programming or scripting competencies but are responsible for the design, look and feel, as well as usability and accessibility of websites. Students will develop proficiency with markup languages, cascading style sheets, web multimedia, content optimization, typography, graphic design, wireframing, prototype design and the entire web development life-cycle process. The Web Publishing and Design curriculum is a vocational program that reflects the multi-faceted nature of the competencies required to design, develop, and maintain web content. The proposed program is, COMPUTER APPLICATIONS AND WEB TECHNOLOGIES College of the Canyons 105 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS therefore, interdisciplinary and draws from subjects taught in both CAWT and Graphics and Multimedia Design. In addition to preparing students for entry- level positions or promotion opportunities in the field of web publishing and design, the program provides a foundation for further studies in media studies, web authoring, graphic design and related areas, including web development, web application development and advertising. Degree Student Learning Outcome: Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the core skills and knowledge required for employment in the web publishing and design industry. Program Requirements: Units Required: 35.5 .......................................................Units CAWT-074 Introduction to Photoshop - Brief......1.5 CAWT-076 Introduction to WordPress................1.5 CAWT-082 Adobe Acrobat..................................1.5 CAWT-170 Website Development I....................3.0 CAWT-171 Website Development II...................3.0 CAWT-173 Web Development: Dreamweaver....3.0 CAWT-174 Web Prototyping and Images...........3.0 GMD-144 Graphic Design I...............................3.0 GMD-145 Type and Typography.......................3.0 GMD-177 Web Page Design I...........................3.0 Plus ten units from the following: CAWT-115 Business English..............................3.0 CAWT-116 Business Communications...............3.0 CAWT-160 Microsoft Access I.............................3.0 CAWT-161 Microsoft Access II............................3.0 CMPSCI-111 Introduction to Algorithms and Programming/Java...........................3.0 CMPSCI-111L Introduction to Algorithms and Programming Lab.............................3.0 CMPSCI-132 Introduction to Programming............3.0 CMPSCI-190 Web Programming: JavaScript.........3.0 CMPSCI-192 PHP Programming............................3.0 CMPSCI-235 `C' Programming...............................3.0 CMPSCI-236 C++ Object Oriented Programming....................................3.0 GMD-101 Introduction to Visual Communication.................................3.0 MEA-109 Story Development and Storyboarding...................................3.0 MEA-110 Writing for Multimedia Journalism....3.0 NETECH-151 CCNA R&S: Introduction to Networks ..........................................3.0 BUS-190 Principles of Electronic Commerce........................................3.0 BUS-192 E-Business Strategy.........................3.0 WE-186CAWT Work Experience Education Computer Applications and Web Technologies...........................1.0 � 4.0 Certificate Achievement: Web Publishing and Design The Certificate of Achievement in Web Publishing and Design is intended to provide students with a strong foundation in front-end web development, web content management, design, and publishing. Front-end developers are generally not involved with programming or scripting competencies, but are responsible for the design, look and feel, as well as usability and accessibility of websites. Students will develop proficiency with markup languages, cascading style sheets, web multimedia, content optimization, typography, graphic design, wireframing, prototype design, and the entire web development life-cycle process. The Web Publishing and Design curriculum is a vocational program that reflects the multi-faceted nature of the competencies required to design, develop, and maintain Web content. The proposed program is, therefore, interdisciplinary and draws from subjects taught in both CAWT and Graphics and Multimedia Design. In addition to preparing students for entry-level positions or career advancement opportunities in the field of web publishing and design, the program provides a foundation for further studies in media studies, web authoring, graphic design and related areas, including web development, web application development and advertising. Certificate Student Learning Outcome: Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the core skills and knowledge required for employment in the web publishing and design industry. Program Requirements: Units Required: 25.5 .......................................................Units CAWT-074 Introduction to Photoshop - Brief......1.5 CAWT-076 Introduction to WordPress................1.5 CAWT-082 Adobe Acrobat ................................1.5 CAWT-170 Website Development I....................3.0 CAWT-171 Website Development II...................3.0 CAWT-173 Web Development: Dreamweaver....3.0 CAWT-174 Web Prototyping and Images...........3.0 GMD-144 Graphic Design I ..............................3.0 GMD-145 Type and Typography ......................3.0 GMD-177 Web Page Design I ..........................3.0 Recommended Electives: WE-186CAWT Work Experience Education Computer Applications and Web Technologies...........................1.0 � 4.0 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS AND WEB TECHNOLOGIES Continued on the next page. Santa Clarita Community College District 106 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Certificate of Achievement: Medical Office Administrative Assistant The Medical Office Administrative Assistant Certificate program provides students with the fundamental skills to work in entry-level office administrative positions for health care facilities, doctors' offices and hospitals. This program involves an experiential learning approach to expose students to concepts, skills, and practical application of computer software programs used in the health-care industry in the areas of front office reception, basic medical coding and billing, and transcription of dictated correspondence. Certificate Student Learning Outcome: Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the core knowledge and skills needed for employment as a medical office administrative assistant. Program Requirements: Units Required: 17 .......................................................Units CAWT-116 Business Communications...............3.0 CAWT-130 Medical Office Procedures...............3.0 CAWT-131 Medical Transcription.......................2.0 CAWT-132 Medical Office Finances...................3.0 CAWT-140 Survey of Microsoft Office Programs..........................................3.0 HLHSCI-249 Medical Terminology.........................3.0 Certificate of Specialization: E-Commerce - Technology The certificate of specialization in E-Commerce- Technology program provides students with an overview of the fundamental issues and skills involved in developing an online implementation of a business enterprise. The certificate should also appeal to those interested in general website development due to the business nature of many sites that pervade the web. The program's "hands-on" approach assures prospective employers that students who complete the sequence will have obtained practical experience employing web technologies as business solutions. Courses are appropriate for those who seek entry-level positions in the field and for managers or entrepreneurs who desire a better understanding of the technologies employed in developing commercial websites. Certificate Student Learning Outcome: Students will be able to evaluate web technologies for potential business solutions and apply e-commerce principles to design an e-business website. Program Requirements: Units Required: 15 .......................................................Units BUS-190 Principles of Electronic Commerce........................................3.0 BUS-192 E-Business Strategy.........................3.0 CAWT-170 Website Development I....................3.0 CAWT-171 Website Development II...................3.0 CAWT-173 Web Development: Dreamweaver....3.0 Certificate of Specialization: Website Development The certificate in website development affords students the opportunity to acquire basic skills related to the design, planning and realization of functional websites. Many employers require their content developers to be proficient in markup languages, style sheets, generation of animated pages, and the latest authoring tools � the primary skills targeted by this certificate. This program is designed for those interested in all aspects of front- end website development and especially those who are considering future study, career moves and promotional opportunities related to this growing and continuously evolving area. Certificate Student Learning Outcome: Students will be able to plan and create a functional website. Program Requirements: Units Required: 15 .......................................................Units CAWT-074 Introduction to Photoshop - Brief......1.5 CAWT-076 Introduction to WordPress................1.5 CAWT-170 Website Development I....................3.0 CAWT-171 Website Development II...................3.0 CAWT-173 Web Development: Dreamweaver....3.0 CAWT-174 Web Prototyping and Images...........3.0 