The Napa Valley College Child and Family Studies Program prepares students to work as teachers with young children in public and private child care. The Child and Family Studies Program may also serve as a beginning for students planning to attend a four year college to obtain a Ryan Act Teaching Credential specializing in Early Childhood Education. Upon completion of the A.S. Degree in Child and Family Studies at Napa Valley College, the student is eligible for the California Child Development Teacher Permit available through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
The courses required to complete the major are: CFS 120, 121, 122, 123, 130, 135, 140, 145, 165, 220, 222, 223 and a CFS elective.
| First Semester | Units |
| CFS 120 (*PSYC 185) Child Growth and Development* | 3 |
| CFS 122 Int. E CH Theory and Practice | 4 |
| CFS 140 Child/Family/Community* | 3 |
| English Composition | 3 |
| Physical Education** | 1 |
| 14 | |
| Second Semester | Units |
| CFS 121 Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 |
|
CFS 123 Observing and Recording in Early Childhood
|
3 |
|
CFS 165 Curriculum and Environments in Early Childhood Programs
|
3 |
| Mathematics | 3-5 |
| Physical Education** | 1 |
| 13-15 | |
| Third Semester | Units |
| CFS 130 Creative Process in Young Children | 3 |
|
CFS 220 The Practical Application of Early Childhood Theory
|
3 |
| CFS 222 Student Teaching I | 7 |
| CFS Elective*** | 3 |
| Physical Education** | 1 |
| 17 | |
| Fourth Semester | Units |
|
CFS 135 Cognitive Development of Young Children
|
3 |
|
CFS 145 Language and Development and Early Literacy in the Young Child
|
3 |
| CFS 223 Student Teaching II | 7 |
| Natural Science | 3 |
| 16 |
*Meets General Education requirement. CFS 140 also satisfies the Multicultural/Gender Studies requirement.
**3 units of Physical Education or Health is required.
***CFS electives: CFS 150, 151, 155, 160, 161, 162, 170, 175, 180, 184, 196, 270, 271.
Options
Certificate Program: Students are eligible for the CFS Certificate after completion of the following required courses with "C" or better: CFS 120, 121, 122, 123, 130, 135, 140, 145, 165, 220, 222, 223 and a CFS elective.
A.S. Degree Program: All courses as listed. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. Consultation with the Program Coordinator is required.
Specializations: The Child and Family Studies Program offers four (4) specializations for the Master Teacher level of the Child Development Permit: Creativity (CFS 130 and 170), Diversity (CFS 180 and 184), Infant and Toddler (CFS 150 and 151), and Working with Families (CFS 160 and 161).
Transfer to a four-year college: Consult the catalog of the college or university of your choice and a Napa Valley College counselor for specific requirements.
Communications/CATV Technology (** UNDER REVISION **)
The demand for communications technicians and engineers has expanded greatly. Technicians may work in a broad range of fields, from telephone to satellite television relay, and voice and data transmission of all types. Community Antenna Television (CATV) is a field that requires the knowledge of television transmission and antennas, microwave relay, modulation and demodulation techniques as well as the design of complex distributions systems that cover many hundreds of miles with cable and equipment.
The courses required to complete the major are: all Electronics courses listed plus ELEC 98*, 109*; DDGT 110; ENGL 120; PHYS 105.
* If needed, based on preparation.
| First Semester | Units |
| Humanities** | 3 |
| DDGT 110 Technical Drawing Fundamentals | 3 |
| ELEC 120 Basic Electronics 1 | 4 |
| ELEC 98 Electronics Math 1 | 3 |
| Physical Education | 2 |
| 15 | |
| Second Semester | Units |
| PHYS 105 General Applied Physics | 3 |
| MACH 100 Machine Shop Practice | 3 |
| ENGL 120 Reading and Comp. 1 | 3 |
| ELEC 109 Electronics Math 2 | 3 |
| ELEC 121 Basic Electronics 2 | 4 |
| 16 | |
| Third Semester | Units |
| Social Science*** | 3 |
| Physical Education | 1 |
| ELEC 220 Devices and Circuits 1 | 4 |
| ELEC 224 Microprocessor 1 | 4 |
| ELEC 243 Communications/Cable TV 1 | 4 |
| 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | Units |
| ELEC 221 Devices and Circuits 2 | 4 |
| ELEC 225 Microprocessor 2 | 4 |
| ELEC 227 Troubleshooting | 3 |
| ELEC 244 Community/Cable TV 2 | 4 |
| 15 | |
**ANTH 150; DRAM 115; ENGL 217; HUMA 174, 186 will double count for the A.S. Degree requirements in Multicultural/Gender Studies and Humanities.
***ANTH 121, 180; CFS 140, 180; HIST 145, 150, 152; PSYC 128; will double count for the A.S. Degree requirements in Multicultural/Gender Studies and Social Science.
Options
Certificate Program: All Electronics courses listed plus ELEC 98*, 109*; DDGT 110; ENGL 120; PHYS 105; MACH 100. All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
A.S. Degree: All courses as listed. Consultation with the Program Coordinator is required. All courses required to complete the major must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Transfer to a four-year college: Consult the catalog of the college or university of your choice and a Napa Valley College counselor for specific requirements.
* If needed, based on preparation.
The Cosmetology program fulfills the minimum hours and operations set forth by the Department of Consumer Affairs. The program also prepares the student for State Licensing Examinations which must be taken in order to become a certified Cosmetologist in the State of California.
| First Semester | Units |
| COSM 300 Beg. Cosmetology | 16 |
| Second Semester | Units |
| COSM 301 Adv. Cosmetology | 16 |
Options
Cosmetology Certificate Program: Successful completion of COSM 300 and 301.
Manicurist License: Successful completion of COSM 310 (completion of COSM 310 is not required if COSM 300 and COSM 301 are successfully completed).
Digital Design Graphics Technology
This is a comprehensive four-semester program that enables a student to be employable as an entry level design drafter and three-dimensional (3D) artist with the versatility to work in a wide range of drafting and 3D graphic fields. The Digital Design Graphics Technology program is also an Autodesk Premier Training Center (ATC) which ensures that students are always taught on the most current releases of the various Autodesk software programs used in their coursework.
No prerequisites are required, although students are advised to complete MACH 100, MATH 92, 107, PHYS 110, 111 in the first year of the program.
ENGL 120 should be completed during the second year.
The courses required to complete the major are: DDGT 120, 121, 230, 240, 241; ENGL 120; MACH 100; MATH 92, 107; PHYS 110, 111.
| First Semester | Units |
| DDGT 120 Digital Design Graphics Technology 1 | 7 |
| MATH 92 Technical Math 1 | 3 |
| MACH 100 Machine Shop Practice | 3 |
| Physical Education* | 1 |
| Second Semester | Units |
| DDGT 121 Digital Design Graphics Technology 2 | 7 |
| MATH 107 Technical Math 2 | 3 |
| PHYS 110 Descriptive Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 111 Descriptive Physics Lab | 1 |
| Physical Education* | 1 |
| 15 | |
| Third Semester | Units |
| DDGT 230 Digital Architectural Drafting & Design | 6 |
| DDGT 240 Digital Design Graphics Technology 3 | 7 |
| ENGL 120 Reading and Composition 1 | 3 |
| 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | Units |
| DDGT 241 Digital Design Graphics Technology 4 | 7 |
| Social Science**** | 3 |
| Humanities*** | 3 |
| Physical Education* | 1 |
| Elective** | 3 |
| 15 |
* Students must complete HELH 106 or 3 units of physical education.
** Students must complete a minimum of 60 units of coursework to complete the degree program.
***ANTH 150; DRAM 115; ENGL 217; HUMA 174, 186 will double count for the A.S. Degree requirements in Multicultural/Gender Studies and Humanities.
****ANTH 121, 180; CFS 140, 180; HIST 145, 150, 152; PSYC 128; will double count for the A.S. Degree requirements in Multicultural/Gender Studies and Social Science.
Options
Certificate Program: Students will be awarded a certificate in Digital Design Graphics Technology upon satisfactory completion of DDGT 120, 121, 230, 240, 241; ENGL 120; MACH 100; MATH 92, 107; PHYS 110, 111.
A.S. Degree: All courses as listed. All courses required to complete the major must be completed with a grade of C or better. Consultation with the Program Coordinator is required.
Transfer to a four-year college: Consult the catalog of the college or university of your choice and a Napa Valley College counselor for specific requirements.
Advanced Study: DDGT 199
Electronics Technology (** UNDER REVISION **)
The Electronics Technology Program is designed to provide the necessary background in electronic theory, mathematics, solid state circuits and devices to enable the graduate technician to function in a comfortable and professional manner upon entering an industrial atmosphere. Electronic technical workers are employed by most industries performing electronic, nucleonic, and electric operations. Nearly all manufacturing and fabricating companies engaged in these and other activities that relate electronics to some mechanical function employ an increasingly large number of electronics technical workers. Research and development laboratories and government agencies provide additional opportunities for employment in this field.
The courses required to complete the major are: all Electronics courses listed plus ELEC 98*, 109*; DDGT 110; ENGL 120; PHYS 105.
* If needed, based on preparation.
| First Semester | Units |
| Humanities** | 3 |
| DDGT 110 Technical Drawing Fundamentals | 3 |
| ELEC 120 Basic Electronics 1 | 4 |
| ELEC 98 Electronics Math 1 | 3 |
| Physical Education | 2 |
| 15 | |
| Second Semester | Units |
| PHYS 105 General Applied Physics | 3 |
| MACH 100 Machine Shop Practice | 3 |
| ENGL 120 Reading and Comp. 1 | 3 |
| ELEC 109 Electronics Math 2 | 3 |
| ELEC 121 Basic Electronics 2 | 4 |
| 16 | |
| Third Semester | Units |
| Social Science*** | 3 |
| Physical Education | 1 |
| ELEC 220 Devices and Circuits 1 | 4 |
| ELEC 224 Microprocessor 1 | 4 |
| ELEC 243 Communications/Cable TV 1 | 4 |
| 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | Units |
| ELEC 221 Devices and Circuits 2 | 4 |
| ELEC 225 Microprocessor 2 | 4 |
| ELEC 227 Troubleshooting | 3 |
| ELEC 244 Communications/Cable TV 2 | 4 |
| 15 | |
**ANTH 150; DRAM 115; ENGL 217; HUMA 174, 186 will double count for the A.S. Degree requirements in Multicultural/Gender Studies and Humanities.
***ANTH 121, 180; CFS 140, 180; HIST 145, 150, 152; PSYC 128; will double count for the A.S. Degree requirements in Multicultural/Gender Studies and Social Science.
Options
Certificate Program: All Electronics courses listed plus ELEC 98*, 109*; DDGT 110; ENGL 120; PHYS 105; MACH 100. All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
A.S. Degree: All courses as listed. All courses required to complete the major must be completed with a grade of C or better. Consultation with the Program Coordinator is required.
Transfer to a four-year college: Consult the catalog of the college or university of your choice and a Napa Valley College counselor for specific requirements.
* If needed, based on preparation.
The Human Services Program is designed to teach students entry level helping skills to work in the high demand field of Human Services. Students will gain knowledge of human service delivery systems; communication skills for working with individuals, groups and diverse populations; case management techniques; and will have field experiences in one or more human service agencies.
The courses required to complete the Human Services Certificate are: COUN 120, 122, 124, 126; SPEE 124; WOEX 190, 193 for a total of 18 units.
| First Semester | Units |
| COUN 120 Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
| COUN 122 Helping Skills for Human Services | 3 |
| SPEE 124 Career Communications | 3 |
| English Requirement | 3 |
| HELH 106 Personal and Community Health | 3 |
| 15 | |
| Second Semester | Units |
| COUN 124 Working with Diverse Populations* | 3 |
| COUN 126 Case Management in Human Services | 3 |
| SOCI 122 Social Problems | 3 |
| SPEE 126 Intercultural Communications | 3 |
| WOEX 190 Work Experience Seminar | 1 |
| WOEX 193 Work Experience 1 | 2 |
| 15 | |
| Third Semester | Units |
| PSYC 186 or CFS 140 Child, Family, Community | 3 |
| SOCI or PSYC 123 Social Psychology | 3 |
| Math Requirement | 3-5 |
| Electives | 6 |
| 15-17 | |
| Fourth Semester | Units |
| Natural Science | 3 |
| Humanities | 3 |
| Electives | 9 |
| 15 | |
*Satisfies the Multicultural/Gender Studies A.S. Degree requirement.
Recommended Electives (selection based on career focus):
| ADMJ 120 | Introduction to Criminal Justice |
| ADMJ 122 | Criminal Procedure |
| ADMJ 123 | Justice Communications |
| ADMJ 150 | Interviewing/Counseling |
| ADMJ 151 | Juvenile Process |
| ADMJ 153 | Introduction to Probation/Parole |
| ANTH 150 | Cross Cultural Study of Sex Roles ANTH 180 or |
| CFS 180 | Childhood Cross-cultural Perspective |
| CFS 155 | Sensitive Issues In Early Childhood |
| CFS 161 | Working with Families |
| CISA/COMS Computer Literacy: CISA 130, 170, COMS 110 CJT 296 Dispatch course | |
| CJT 100 | Intro to Public Safety Professions |
| COUN 128 | Introduction to Substance Abuse |
| HELH 100 | Community First Aid/Safety |
| PHYE Lifetime Fitness Activity, | 3 unit max |
| PSYC 124 | Psychology of Adjustment |
| SPANISH |
Spanish language courses:110, 111, 120, 121, 240, 241, 280-281 |
Options
1. Certificate Program - Human Services Certificate (18 units): COUN 120, 122, 124, 126; SPEE 124; WOEX 190,193. Courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
2. A.S. Degree: All courses listed. All courses required to complete the major must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
3. Transfer to a four-year college: Consult the catalog of the college or university of your choice and a Napa Valley College counselor for specific requirements.
This program prepares students for employment in the machinist and/or tool making trade. The courses cover setting up and operating basic machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, grinders. Computerized machine tool programming and operation is also included. Emphasis is placed on the manufacture of component machine parts, using the materials removal process for metals and plastics. The course of study also includes precision measuring skills, blueprint reading, cutting tool design, shop mathematics, and efficient and economical sequencing of machine tooling operations.
The courses required to complete the major are: MACH 110, 111, 210, 211; MATH 92, 107; DDGT 110; WELD 100; PHOT 120; PHYS 110, 111.
| First Semester | Units |
| MACH 110 Machine Technology 1 | 7 |
| MATH 92 Technical Math 1 | 3 |
| WELD 100 Welding Theory 1 | 3 |
| Elective* | 1 |
| 14 | |
| Second Semester | Units |
| MACH 111 Machine Technology 2 | 7 |
| MATH 107 Technical Math 2 | 3 |
| Social Science** | 3 |
| BUSI 111 Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| 16 | |
| Third Semester | Units |
| MACH 210 Machine Technology 3 | 7 |
| DDGT 110 Technical Drawing Fundamentals | 3 |
| PHYS 110 Descriptive Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 111 Descriptive Physics Lab | 1 |
| Physical Education | 1 |
| 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | Units |
| MACH 211 Machine Technology 4 | 7 |
| PHOT 120 Intro. to Photography | 3 |
| Elective* | 3 |
| Physical Education | 2 |
| 15 | |
* Electives: 2-4 units of elective course work is required to complete the degree program.
**ANTH 121, 180; CFS 140, 180; HIST 145, 150, 152; PSYC 128; will double count for the A.S. Degree requirements in Multicultural/Gender Studies and Social Science.
Options
Certificate Program: MACH 110, 111, 210, 211; MATH 92, 107; DDGT 110; WELD 100; PHYS 110, 111.
A.S. Degree: All courses as listed . All courses required to complete the major must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. Consultation with the Program Coordinator is required.
Transfer to a four-year college: Consult the catalog of the college or university of your choice and a Napa Valley College counselor for specific requirements.