San Joaquin Valley College - Rancho Cucamonga Associate Degrees
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Construction Management
Program Highlights
San Joaquin Valley College's Construction Management program provides graduates with the technical and managerial skills needed in today's commercial and residential construction industry. Students are prepared for the management responsibilities they will face on the job, creating an opportunity to move into supervision and construction management.
Learn
- Architectural design theory
- Construction methods
- Construction communication procedures
- Industry software
- Industry laws & regulations
- Estimating & bidding for residential and commercial projects Scheduling & control of a project
- Competitive business presentations
- Methods of field supervision
- Technical writing, algebra & geometry
Career Opportunities
There is a growing need in the construction industry for qualified, educated supervisors and management personnel. Graduates can work in a variety of roles:
- First line supervisor
- Estimator
- Foreman
- Project manager
- Site manager
Things you might do on the job
- Plan and prepare bids for prospective buyers
- Plan, schedule and control construction projects
- Prepare and deliver presentations within the construction industry
- Manage and supervise construction sites
This is a good career choice if you
- Like working in an exciting, fast-paced environment
- Like problem solving
- Like being a team leader
- Are detail oriented
- Have previous construction experience
Graduates from SJVC's Construction Management program have the confidence and skills to step into a variety of management roles in the construction industry. Employers trust our graduates to be among the best in their chosen field.
Certifications Earned
Graduates earn an Associate of Science degree in Construction Management.
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Criminal Justice: Corrections
Program Highlights
SJVC's Corrections program stretches beyond the minimum training required by law with an in depth combination of classroom instruction and hands-on experience. Coursework includes criminal law, evidence collection and preservation, report writing and criminal procedures.
Learn
- Arrest/control techniques
- Firearms use
- CPR/First Aid
- Weaponless defense tactics
Career Opportunities
A career in Corrections can take you in a number of directions in law enforcement agencies and correctional fields, including:
- Corrections Officer
- Detention Officer
- Jail Transport Officer
- Detention Specialist
- Deputy Corrections Officer
Career path growth with additional education or training could take you into areas such as Corrections Sergeant, Administrative Supervisor, Parole Officer, Warden or Deputy Sheriff.
Certifications Earned
Graduates earn an Associate of Science degree.
Admissions Requirements
In addition to good physical health and U.S. citizenship, other student admission requirements include:
- Minimum of 21 years of age at conclusion of Corrections program
- Must not have been convicted of a felony or be prohibited from possessing a firearm
- Must not have been convicted of illegal use or sales of any narcotic or drugs
- Must have a valid California driver license
- Must provide evidence of physical fitness
- Must have a handgun with holster and fingerprint clearance from the California Department of Justice to participate in range training
- Must qualify on written career assessment and obtain satisfactory score on profile assessment
- Must pass appraisal interview conducted by SJVC College Director, Corrections Officer Program Director or Instructor
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Pharmacy Technology
Program Highlights
SJVC's Pharmacy Technology program prepares you to work under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist as part of a team responsible for carrying out a doctor's pharmaceutical orders. Pharmacy Technicians assist in the various activities of compounding, distributing and dispensing of medications.
Learn
- Pharmacy law and ethics
- Pharmacology
- Computer data entry
- Pharmacy science & clinical applications
- Prescription processing
Training includes a balance of classroom and lab instruction, as well as an externship component, which allows you experiential learning in an actual clinical environment.
Career Opportunities
A well-trained pharmacy technician can expect to work in a highly respected, professional environment as an integral part of a health care team. Pharmacy technicians work in areas such as:
- Franchise Pharmacies
- Home Health Care Agencies
- Correctional Facilities
- Hospitals
- Pharmaceutical Outside Sales
Certifications Earned
Graduates earn an Associate of Science degree and are qualified for licensure with the State of California to be registered as a Pharmacy Technician (PhT). Graduates are eligible to take the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board's examination to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), recognized nationally as an exceptional pharmacy technician candidate.
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Respiratory Therapy
Program Highlights
SJVC's Respiratory Therapy program prepares you to be a member of an elite health care team that evaluates, treats and manages patients with respiratory illnesses and other cardiopulmonary disorders. In addition to performing respiratory care procedures, respiratory therapists are involved in clinical decision-making and patient education.
Learn
- Microbiology, chemistry, anatomy, and physiology
- Computer applications, ethics, and psychology
- Pathology, pharmacology, and resuscitation
- Hemodynamics, physical assessment, and oxygen delivery
- Monitoring, radiography, and airway management
Students receive over 900 hours of extensive clinical practice in hospitals and clinics to gain real world experience.
Career Opportunities
Well-trained respiratory therapists are in tremendous demand in such areas as acute care hospitals, durable medical equipment companies, sub-acute facilities, home care agencies, physicians' offices, or managed care organizations; as well as specialized areas, such as sleep labs and pulmonary function labs. Some position opportunities include:
- Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT)
- Neonatal-Pediatric Specialist (NPS)
- Clinical Educator/Clinical Specialist
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation/Asthma Specialist
- Biomedical/Research/Sales
Certifications Earned
Graduates earn an Associate of Science degree and are eligible for state licensure and national credentialing examinations, including Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
Programmatic Accreditation
Programmatic accreditation status varies by campus.