El Centro College
Associate degree
Accounting | |
The Accounting degree is designed to prepare students for various career opportunities in accounting. Students may specialize in the areas of financial, managerial, cost, tax, and/or small business accounting. Emphasis is placed on internal accounting procedures and generally accepted accounting principles.... |
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El Centro College
Associate degree
Bakery and Pastry | |
The Bakery/Pastry degree encompasses all aspects of bakery and pastry shop operations with an emphasis on preparation skills and business management.
The Bakery/Pastry degree is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation. |
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El Centro College
Associate degree
Biotechnology | |
The El Centro College Biotechnology program offers individuals the choice of a Level a two-year Associate Degree program. The program is designed to prepare the graduate for entry-level positions in biotechnology, biological research and industrial laboratories.
Biotechnology students will study the... |
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El Centro College
Associate degree
Business Administration | |
The Associate in Applied Sciences Degree in Business Administration is designed for students seeking a broad program of study in all phases of business practices. This degree focuses not only on the core of management (principles of management, organizational behavior, and personnel administration) but... |
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El Centro College
Associate degree
Culinary Arts | |
The Culinary Arts degree provides a learning environment for the skills necessary to perform in various culinary related positions.
The Culinary Arts degree is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation. |
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El Centro College
Associate degree
Diagnostic Medical Sonography | |
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program prepares the student to function as a medical sonographer.
The diagnostic medical sonographer performs sonography examinations using high frequency sound waves to visualize soft tissue structures, including the gall bladder, kidneys, pregnant uterus and other... |
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El Centro College
Associate degree
E-Server Specialist and Applications Developer | |
The E-Server Specialist and Applications Developer associate degree program is designed to provide training for eServer systems, as well as using visual technology. Skills and knowledge of networking and security are also developed. Graduates will be qualified to enter the professional developer environment... |
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El Centro College
Associate degree
Echocardiology Technology | |
The Echocardiology Technology program is a two-year program that prepares students to function as an Echocardiographer. The first year of the curriculum is designated as the Health Occupations Core Curriculum which consists of general education and health occupations core courses all of which are completed... |
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El Centro College
Associate degree
Echocardiology Technology
Pediatric Echocardiology Technology | |
The Pediatric Echocardiology Technology program is a two-year program that prepares students to function as a Pediatric Echocardiographer. The first year of the curriculum is designated as the Health Occupations Core Curriculum which consists of general education and health occupations courses all of... |
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El Centro College
Associate degree
Educational Personal | |
This program is designed to prepare educational personnel in a wide range of competencies needed for effective roles in public and nonpublic schools. A student can take courses required for the one year Educational Assistant Certificate and continue in the program to receive the two-year Associate in... |
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El Centro College
Associate degree
Executive Assistant | |
The Associate in Applied Sciences Degree comprehensive curriculum is designed as an advanced level program to prepare students for executive assistant and computer support positions in an office environment. Students will use state-of-the-art technology to develop skills necessary to become a productive... |
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El Centro College
Associate degree
Fashion Design
Apparel Design | |
The apparel designer converts the design idea into an industrial paper pattern used in the mass production of clothing. New style trends each season demand individual creative thinking to develop saleable designs. Upon successful completion of the program, the student enters a women's wear or children's... |
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El Centro College
Associate degree
Fashion Design
Pattern Design | |
The pattern designer converts the fashion sketch or original garment into an industrial paper pattern used in the mass production of clothing. Drafting is the skill of developing a flat pattern with measurements. Draping is the skill of developing a pattern by placing cloth over a dress form. Upon completion... |
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El Centro College
Associate degree
Fashion Marketing | |
The Fashion Marketing Two Year program is designed for those interested in careers related to fashion wholesaling and retailing. Students explore merchandising, buying, textiles, display, advertising and computer applications in the fashion industry. Emphasis is placed on cooperative work experience... |
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El Centro College
Associate degree
Fire Protection Technology | |
The Associate Degree Program in Fire Protection Technology integrates professional firefighting technical skills related to the everyday demands of the profession with academic and fire science courses covering fire service organization, strategy and tactics, fire codes and alarm and extinguishing systems,... |
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El Centro College
Associate degree
Food and Hospitality Service | |
The Food and Hospitality Service Program trains students to assume a variety of responsible positions in the food and hospitality industry.
The Food and Hospitality Service degree is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation. |
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El Centro College
Associate degree
Interior Design | |
An Interior Designer is an individual who identifies, researches, and creatively solves problems relating to the functions and aesthetics of the interior environment, including issues pertaining to life safety. The Interior Designer must possess specialized knowledge in interior construction, equipment,... |
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El Centro College
Associate degree
Internet Development Technologies | |
The Internet Development Technologies associate degree is designed to provide specialized training enabling program graduates to work on corporate, web site development teams. The program includes one semester of Internet Development Technologies Core Curriculum followed by three semesters of study in... |
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El Centro College
Associate degree
Invasive Cardiovascular Technology | |
The Invasive Cardiovascular Technology program is a two-year AAS degree program. The intensive didactic and clinical training program includes study of the theory of techniques used in diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of cardiovascular disease in humans. The program prepares the graduate for employment... |
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El Centro College
Associate degree
Magnetic Resonance Imaging | |
The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) program is a two-year program that prepares students to function as a MRI Technologist. The first year of the program consists of general education and health occupations core courses. The second year of the program provides intensive didactic and clinical training... |
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El Centro College
Associate degree
Management | |
The Management Associate in Applied Sciences Degree is a flexible offering of business courses designed to accommodate the specific needs of currently employed students. Students will learn practical management skills in the areas of goal setting, leadership, problem solving, human resources, and team... |
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El Centro College
Associate degree
Medical Laboratory Technology | |
The Medical Laboratory Technology program prepares the student to perform tests and related duties in a medical laboratory. The program is a balanced curriculum of science, liberal arts, and technical courses including didactic and clinical education.
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El Centro College
Associate degree
Medical Staff Services | |
The Medical Staff Services program includes a two-year, 64 credit hour curriculum. The program is designed to prepare individuals to perform duties of a Medical Staff Service Coordinator in health care settings, including hospitals, managed care organizations, and credentialing organizations.
A Medical... |
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El Centro College
Associate degree
Network Administrator and Support | |
The Network Administrator and Support associate degree program provides education and training for individuals interested in developing their knowledge and skills as networking professionals.
The program also provides preparatory training for a variety of industry certification examinations. Credit... |
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El Centro College
Associate degree
Nursing | |
The Associate Degree Nursing Program is a two-year, 71 credit hour program, leading to the Associate in Applied Sciences Degree. The program prepares graduates to be eligible to write the NCLEX-RN Examination to become licensed as a Registered Nurse (R.N.) in Texas. The program combines classroom and... |
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El Centro College
Associate degree
Paralegal | |
The Paralegal Program is an Associate in Applied Sciences Degree program designed to prepare the student to function as a technically qualified assistant to the lawyer. Legal assistants (also called paralegals) typically work in law firms, governmental agencies, and corporations. The program does not... |
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El Centro College
Associate degree
Personal Computer Support | |
The Personal Computer Support associate degree program trains the student to troubleshoot software and hardware problems, implementing corrections where possible; to evaluate new software and hardware; to install hardware and software, including equipment assembly and diagnostics; and to assist in the... |
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El Centro College
Associate degree
Radiologic Sciences | |
The Radiologic Science program prepares the student to become a professional radiologic technologist with a specialty in radiography. The radiographer uses radiation to produce internal images of the patient which are used by the physician to make a diagnosis. For the vast majority of diagnostic procedures,... |
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El Centro College
Associate degree
Respiratory Care | |
The Respiratory Care Program prepares students to become respiratory therapists and perform complex patient care procedures in specialized patient care units and diagnostic laboratories.
The Associate in Applied Sciences degree is awarded for successful completion of the program, enabling the graduate... |
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El Centro College
Associate degree
Software Programmer/Developer | |
The Software Programmer/Developer associate degree program is designed to provide in-depth skills and knowledge in one introductory specialization language or development tool, an operating system used with that platform, plus additional skills and knowledge with an advanced specialization language or... |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Accounting Assistant | |
The program is designed to provide the student with an expanded knowledge of basic accounting and business principles while emphasizing the development of communication and human relations skills necessary for advancement in accounting or other business-related careers. The courses required for this... |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Accounting Clerk | |
The Accounting Clerk program is designed to provide the student with the skills necessary to obtain entry-level employment in accounting. Emphasis is on the development of basic accounting, spreadsheet, word processing, and ten-key skills. The courses required for the certificate are applicable to the... |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Basic Culinary Skills | |
The Basic Culinary Skills certificate prepares the student to function in a variety of food preparation positions in commercial and non-commercial kitchens. Credits earned may be applied toward an Associate in Applied Science in Culinary Arts. |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Biotechnology | |
The El Centro and Mountain View College Biotechnology program offers individuals the choice of a Level I Certificate program. The program is designed to prepare the graduate for entry-level positions in biotechnology, biological research and industrial laboratories.
Biotechnology students will study... |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Business Office Systems and Support
Software Application Specialist | |
The Software Application Specialist Certificate provides a benchmark for students to measure their computer skills using Microsoft Office software. Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) and Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) Certifications, which provide students valuable credentials and a... |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Certified Food and Hospitility Manager | |
The Certified Food and Hospitility Manager certification program prepares the student to assume entry-level management positions in the dining rooms of hotels, restaurants, clubs, coffee shops and other types of food service operations. Credits earned may be applied toward an Associated of Applied Science... |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Computer Information Technology
Application Developer | |
The Application Developer certificate option is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to build, deploy, and maintain Microsoft Windows and Web applications. The program also provides preparatory training for those wishing to take the MCAD certification exams. Upon completion, graduates... |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Computer Information Technology
DBA | |
The DBA certificate option is designed to provide training for those desiring a basic understanding of the duties of an Oracle Database Administrator. Courses will assist the graduate in preparation for the Oracle certification exams. |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Computer Information Technology
Information Security | |
The Information Security certificate provides hands-on, in-depth training to meet industry demands and concerns in protecting critical information infrastructures against cyber threats. The graduate will be qualified for entry-level positions in a network environment dealing with security challenges.
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Computer Information Technology
Networking Associate | |
The Networking Associate certificate option will provide education and training for individuals interested in developing their knowledge and skills as networking professionals with an emphasis on preparation for those wishing to take the CCNA certification examination. |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Computer Information Technology
Networking Professional | |
The Networking Professional certificate will examine complex networking concepts using troubleshooting tools and more sophisticated configurations. Upon completion of each course, the student will have acquired skills needed to prepare for certification exams to become a Cisco Certified Network Professional.... |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Computer Information Technology
Networking Support | |
The Networking Support certificate offers multiple specialty options for networking systems engineers, database administrators and systems administrators. The program also provides preparatory training for those wishing to take the MCSE, MCDBA, or MCSA certification examinations. |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Computer Information Technology
Programmer Level I | |
The Programmer Level I certificate option is designed to provide students with basic and advanced skills and knowledge in a primary language of choice. Application development using database programming techniques, structures, and modeling is also developed. Graduates will be qualified to work as a Level... |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Computer Information Technology
Solution Developer | |
The Solution Developer certificate option is designed to provide students with the skills to design, implement, and administer business solutions with Microsoft products. The program also provides preparatory training for those wishing to take the MCSD certification exams. Upon completion, graduates... |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Computer Information Technology
SQL Server | |
The SQL Server certificate provides students with the knowledge and skills required to install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot the client-server database management system of Microsoft SQL Server. |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Computer Information Technology
System i Developer | |
The System i Developer one-semester certificate option is designed to provide training primarily for persons with previous computer experiences who want to retrain quickly for server-side System i development in System i environments. Graduates will be qualified to enter the System i environment as an... |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Computer Information Technology
System i Developer Assistant | |
The one-year System i Developer Assistant certificate option is designed to provide training for any student wishing to study server-side development using the System i. Skills and knowledge of the System i operating system and development environment and server-side technologies will be developed. The... |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Computer Information Technology
Visual Studio Developer | |
The Visual Studio Developer certificate provides programmers with skills to evaluate Microsoft.NET tools and technologies, primarily Microsoft Visual Studio.NET. The courses cover resources for creating applications, components, and services built on the .NET Framework. |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Conflict Management Specialist | |
This Conflict Management Specialist provides students with an array of highly transferable skills in conflict management. Students will leave the program with a working knowledge vital to the resolution of disputes through arbitration, negotiation, mediation, counseling, and other approaches. This program... |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Educational Assistant | |
This Educational Assistant certificate program provides the student with the basic knowledge and skills to work effectively in public schools as an educational aide or teacher assistant. All courses taken in this certificate program will apply to the Associate in Applied Sciences Degree program in Educational... |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Fashion Marketing
Visual Merchandising | |
The Visual Merchandising certificate program is designed to prepare students for career opportunities as retail merchandise coordinators and visual display associates in a variety of fashion settings. |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Fire Protection Technology
Fire and Arson Investigation | |
The Fire and Arson Investigation Certificate provides students with the technical and professional knowledge to prepare for a career in fire and arson investigation. The program is designed for students who desire employment and/or certification as an Arson Investigator. All credits earned in this program... |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Help Desk/User Support Technician | |
The Help Desk/User Support Technician certificate is designed to provide lower level tech support skills needed to assist customers, clients, or members of a firm or organization. Graduates field telephone calls, and email messages from customers seeking guidance on technical problems. They diagnose... |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Interactive Media Development | |
The Interactive Media Development certificate provides training in the integration of text, digital graphics, audio and video materials into a media-rich, Web information space. Areas of study include interactive animations in Flash, PhotoShop, Dreamweaver, and streaming audio and video. |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Interior Design | |
Admission to the Advanced Technical Certificate Program is by completion of the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Interior Design and by portfolio examination. The full-time faculty will review all portfolios. Students whose portfolio does not meet the standard for advancement to the FIDER accredited... |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Internet Marketing | |
The Internet Marketing is certificate provides training in online web marketing solutions that are prevalent in today's business environment. Areas of study include project analysis and design, marketing research, and managing web site development projects. |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Management | |
The Management program is designed to develop the fundamental skills, knowledge, attitudes, and experiences which enable men and women to function in leadership and decision-making positions as managers. Students combine management classes and on-the-job management training with their present employers.... |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Management
Supervisor | |
The Supervisor certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level supervisory positions in business. All of the courses for this certificate are applicable to the Management Certificate as well as the Management Associate Degree option. |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Medical Assisting | |
The 12-month Medical Assisting program is designed to prepare individuals to perform the duties of a medical assistant who can function in an acute care clinical setting or physician's office in the areas of: medical office administration, clinical lab procedures, and examining room assisting. The student... |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Medical Transcription | |
The nine-month certificate program in Medical Transcription prepares the student to function as a medical typist or medical transcriptionist with a thorough knowledge of medical terminology, advanced typing, word processing skills, and work experience. Proper form, editing abilities, and legal implications... |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Office Assistant | |
Upon satisfactory completion of the Office Assistant Certificate, students are prepared for entry-level positions requiring basic office skills. This certificate may be completed in one semester. |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Operating System Administration | |
The OS Administration certificate provides training in the fundamental topics required for Operating System (OS) deployment, administration, and maintenance. Areas of study include Open Source, Microsoft, Oracle, IIS and Apache Web Servers, networking, and programming topics.
Graduates will be prepared... |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Personal Computer Technician | |
The Personal Computer Technician one semester certificate option is designed to provide training for those who want to concentrate on troubleshooting and solving elementary operating system, hardware, and networking problems. The graduate will be qualified to perform entry-level troubleshooting on personal... |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Personal Computer User | |
The Personal Computer User certificate option is designed to provide training for those wishing to have a basic understanding of word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation graphics, and PC operating systems. The graduate will be qualified to use software applications at a level required for... |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Small Business Academy | |
The Small Business Academy is a 15 semester credit hour Level I Certificate Program in entrepreneurship. The program is designed to teach foundational business competencies which will provide learners with the knowledge and practical skills to plan, start and run their own business.
Coursework in Accounting,... |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Software Programmer/Developer Assistant | |
The Software Programmer/Developer Assistant certificate option is designed to provide skills and knowledge in one introductory specialization language or development tool, an operating system used with that platform, and database concepts.
Graduates will be qualified to work as an assistant in a programming... |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Web Applications Development | |
The Web Applications Development certificate provides training in the use of object-oriented programming tools to construct interactive, database driven publishing and Internet Marketing systems. Areas of study include Object-Oriented programming, Visual Basic, Java, Javascript, XHTML & DHTML, creating... |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Website System Administration | |
The Web-Site System Administration certificate provides training in the configuration, maintenance and management of server technologies utilized in the delivery of complex web services. Areas of study include installing and configuring Windows, UNIX/Linux, Macintosh, monitoring and securing Web site... |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Advanced Web Applications Development | |
The Advanced Web Applications Development certificate provides a focused approach to Internet Development Technologies with an emphasis on programming. It combines course work from the Internet Development Technologies Core curricula with courses from the Web Application Development Specialization track... |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Bakery and Pastry | |
The Bakery and Pastry certificate prepares the student to function as a bakery/pastry shop employee. All credits earned in this program may be applied toward the Associate in Applied Sciences Degree in Bakery/Pastry. |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Diagnostic Medial Sonography | |
The Diagnostic Medial Sonography Certificate Option is for students having at least a previous Associate Degree in a designated allied health field or a B.S. degree with a major in a science discipline. Potential students will be considered on an individual basis to determine if they have an adequate... |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Echocardiology Technology | |
The Echocardiology Technology Certificate Option is for a student having earned at least a previous Associate Degree in a designated allied health field or a B.S. degree with a major in a science discipline with substantial patient care experience. Potential students will be considered on an individual... |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Fashion Design
Theatrical Costume Design | |
The Theatrical Costume Design Certificate Program prepares the student for an entry-level job in a theatrical costume workshop. |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Fire Science | |
The Fire Science Certificate prepares the student to function with the necessary ancillary knowledge to advance into supervisory and/or management level positions. The program is designed for students employed or those who desire employment in the fire service. All credits earned in this program may... |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Food and Hospitality Service | |
The Food and Hospitality Service certificate prepares the student to function as a food service industry employee. All credits earned in this program may be applied toward the Associate in Applied Sciences Degree in Food and Hospitality Service. |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Invasive Cardiovascular Technology | |
The Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Advanced Technical Certificate is for a student having at least a previous Associate Degree in a designated allied health field or associate degree nursing, or a B.S. degree with a major in a science discipline. Potential students will be considered on an individual... |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Advanced | |
The Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certificate Option is for a student having at least a previous Associate Degree in a designated allied health field or a B.S. degree with a major in a science discipline. Potential students will be considered on an individual basis to determine if they have an adequate... |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Office Technology
Administrative Support | |
The Administrative Support Certificate prepares students for a successful career as an office professional. The Certificate is developed to the specifications of the local job market. |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Paramedic | |
The Paramedic Certificate Option is for students already certified as Emergency Medical Technicians. Potential students will be considered on an individual basis to determine if they have an adequate background in anatomy and physiology, math and reading.
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Pediatric Echocardiology Technology | |
The Pediatric Echocardiology Technology Certificate Option is for a student having at least a previous Associate Degree in a designated allied health field or a B.S. degree with a major in a science discipline with substantial patient care experience. Potential students will be considered on an individual... |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Personal Computer Specialist | |
The Personal Computer Specialist certificate option is designed to provide in-depth training in suite package software, operating systems, hardware, networking, and Internet/web page development. The graduate will be qualified for a variety of entry-level positions in a PC-oriented environment. |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Surgical Technology | |
The Surgical Technologist program is 15 months in length and offers the student a learning opportunity to provide patient services in the surgical setting under the supervision of the operating room director. The Surgical Technologist, as a part of the operating team, aids in providing safe and efficient... |
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El Centro College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Vocational Nursing | |
The Vocational Nursing program is a twelve-month program that prepares students to give direct nursing care to acute and chronically ill patients with predictable outcomes in a variety of health care settings. Upon completion of the program, the student is awarded a certificate and may write the Licensing... |
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