Students who successfully complete a sequence of college courses
leading toward specific areas of employment will be issued a college
Occupational Certificate. These certificates are designed for
those students who have a limited time to pursue their formal
education and who wish to specialize in a particular area that
is employment oriented. Petitions for occupational certificates
are available in the Office of Academic Affairs (Admin 101).
The following Occupational Certificate Programs (offered as a Certificate of Achievement or Skills Certificate) are offered at LAVC:
Administration of Justice
Art - Graphic Design
Astronomy – Scientific Visualization
Broadcasting - Radio
Broadcasting - Television
Broadcasting - Performance
Business – Accounting
Business – Banking
Business – Bank Management
Business – Business Management
Business – Credit Administration
Business – Finance
Business – Marketing
Business – Real Estate
Child Development – Associate Teacher, Preschool (Cert. A)
Child Development – Director, Preschool (Cert. B)
Child Development – School Age Program Teacher, Day Care (Cert. C)
Child Development – Infant/Toddler Care Teacher (Cert. D)
Child Development – Associate Teacher, Preschool, Literary Emphasis (Cert. E)
Child Development – Associate Teacher, Preschool, Special Education Emphasis (Cert. F)
Child Development – Child Development Teacher
Cinema Arts – Motion Picture Production Technician
Computer Applications Office Technology – Administrative Assistant
Computer Applications Office Technology – Computer Applications Specialist
Computer Applications Office Technology – Website Software Specialist
Computer Science – Computer Science Programming
Computer Science – Microcomputer Applications Management Specialist
Computer Science – C/C++ (Computer Programming)
Computer Science – Interdepartmental Microcomputer Systems
Electronics – A+ Certification Preparation
Electronics – Biomedical Equipment Technology
Electronics – Consumer/Computer Servicing
Electronics – Electronics Technician
Electronics – Electronics Technology
Electronics – Electronics: Industrial
Engineering – Architecture
Engineering – Computer Graphics/Design
Engineering – Construction Management
Engineering – Engineering Technology: Industrial /Manufacturing
Engineering – Mechanical Drafting/Design
Engineering – Mechanical Engineering Technology
Engineering – Manufacturing Technology: Metal Machining
Engineering – Manufacturing Technology: Numerical Control
Fire Technology
Geography – Geographic Information Systems (G.I.S.)
Journalism – Newpaper
Journalism – Magazine
Journalism – Photojournalism
Media Arts – Directing
Media Arts – Screenwriting
Media Arts – Producing
Media Arts – Post-Producing
Music – Commercial Music: Music Composer
Music – Commercial Music: Instrumental/Vocal Performer
Music – Music: Copyist
Music – Recording Technician
Respiratory Therapy
Theater Arts – Theater Production
Theater Arts – Theatrical Performance
| For a complete list of required certificate courses please download the “Degree and Credit Certificates” section of the 2008/2009 Los Angeles Valley Catalog |
Questions regarding occupational certificate programs please contact the appropriate department chair.
DEPARTMENT |
DEPARTMENT CHAIR |
TELEPHONE |
OFFICE |
|
Art |
Ms. Eugenia Sumnik-Levins |
947-2780 |
ART 108C |
|
Business |
Ms. Juanita Ardavany |
947-2439 |
BJ 110A |
|
Child Development |
Ms. Lauren Okayama |
947-2407 |
MS 112 |
|
Computer Applications and Office Technology |
Ms. Annette Jennings |
947-2364 |
BJ 102B |
|
Earth Science / Anthropology (Astronomy, Geography) |
Mr. Donald Gauthier |
778-5514 |
MS 111B |
|
Emergency Services (Administration of Justice, Fire Technology) |
Dr. Alan Cowen |
947-2982 |
B 12 |
|
English |
Dr. Alfred Zucker |
947-2343 |
H 121H |
|
Health Science (Respiratory Therapy) |
Ms. Mary Cox |
947-2847 |
E 113 |
|
Journalism / Photography |
Mr. Rod Lyons |
947-2867 |
B 25 |
|
Media Arts (Broadcasting, Cinema Arts) |
Mr. Eric Swelstad |
778-5503 |
CC 249 |
|
Music |
Dr. Michael Arshagouni |
947-2350 |
M 101D |
|
Technology (Computer Science, Electronics, Engineering) |
Mr. Ron Reis |
947-2582 |
P 103 C |
|
Theater Arts |
Mr. Pete Parkin |
947-2786 |
TA 100 |