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Certificate of Achievement in Accounting Accounting positions in many types of organizations, including: accounting\/CPA firms; small businesses; large corporations; banks; hospitals; and schools systems and government agencies preparing financial statements, balance sheets, and tax returns. Transfer to a four-year university for a bachelor\u2019s degree in accounting.<\/span><\/p>\n Tax Preparer: $11.54-$50.84<\/span> Certificate of Achievement in Administration of Justice Employment in a variety of local, state, and federal law enforcement, corrections, and security fields, such as: police officer; deputy sheriff; county detention officer; state trooper; intensive probation\/parole surveillance officer; correctional officer; and loss prevention specialist. Law enforcement agencies require additional training and certificates. Transfer to a four-year university for a bachelor\u2019s degree in criminal justice.<\/span><\/p>\n Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialist: $27.03-$51.44<\/span> College Skills Certificate in Appliance Service Technology: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Employment with firms that specialize in installation, servicing, and repair of heating and cooling systems in homes, offices, and commercial buildings; self-employment. The program prepares students for employment with HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) firms at the residential, commercial, and industrial levels. Leads to apprenticeships.<\/span><\/p>\n Maintenance and Repair Worker: $11.61-$32.09<\/span> College Skills Certificate in American Sign Language<\/span><\/p>\n Facilitate communication between hearing and hearing-impaired persons through: interpretation into a signed language; or transliteration of a language into a visual and\/or phonemic code by an oral interpreter, a signed language interpreter, or cued speech interpreter.<\/span><\/p>\n Interpreter and Translator: $14.47-$39.42<\/span><\/p>\n Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer<\/span><\/p>\n Research, evaluate, and establish public policy concerning: the origins of humans; their physical, social, linguistic, and cultural development and behavior; and the cultures, organizations, and institutions they have created. (A paleoanthropologist studies prehistoric humans. A social anthropologist studies living societies.) Many aspiring anthropologists work as assistants doing ground-level research and writing surveys before earning advanced degrees. Courses in this discipline are the foundation for studies in anthropology at four-year institutions.<\/span><\/p>\n Anthropologist & Archeologist: $17.79-$47.37<\/span> College Skills Certificate in Electrical Appliance Technician Employment with a small or large business as a repair and service technician for home appliances, such as: icemakers, freezers, refrigerators, washers and dryers; self-employment.<\/span><\/p>\n Home Appliance Repairer: $13.81-$30.06<\/span> Certificate of Achievement in Graphic Communications Graphic design is the applied art of arranging image and text to communicate a message. It may be applied in any media, such as: print, digital media, motion pictures, animation, product decoration, packaging, and signs. Work in entry-level graphic communications or in these courses can be the foundation for studies in this discipline at four-year institutions.<\/span><\/p>\n Fine artists create original art. They specialize in one or two art forms, such as: painting, illustrating, sketching, sculpting, printmaking, and restoring. Work as an entry-level artist or in these courses can be the foundation for studies in Art at four-year institutions.<\/span><\/p>\n Fine Artist, including Painter, Sculptor and Illustrator: $16.43-$62.32<\/span> A bachelor\u2019s degree in astronomy and astrophysics can lead to a variety of career options. Traditional career paths include those of astronomer, scientist, technician, engineer and relevant management positions. Although LMC does not offer an astronomy degree, courses at LMC prepare students for advanced studies at major universities.<\/span><\/p>\n Atmospheric and Space Scientist: $26.76-$67.11<\/span> College Skills Certificate in Air Conditioning Specialist Employment as automotive service technicians in dealerships, privately owned garages, and repair shops diagnosing and repairing automobiles; self-employment. Graduates should be prepared to take the ASE exam.<\/span><\/p>\n Automotive Service Technician: $11.63-$35.29 Associate in Science in Biological Science for Transfer Degree\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Train to be a lab technician in the market of biotechnology. Assist biological and medical scientists in laboratories. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment; monitor experiments; make observations and calculations; and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs. These courses can be the foundation for studies in various biology fields at four-year institutions.<\/span><\/p>\n Radiologic Technician: $15.03-$36.76<\/span> Certificate of Achievement in Small Business Management & Operations Employment in small and large businesses, as well as government agencies, in administrative support positions requiring knowledge of: software applications, office management, organizational principles, basic financial management, and electronic presentations. Administrative office jobs in medical and other healthcare-related offices requiring knowledge of medical terminology, medical coding, billing and insurance. Employment as a medical language specialist to interpret and transcribe dictation by physicians and other health care professionals. Starting a small business by learning entrepreneurial skills. A career in retail management. Transfer to a four-year institution for a degree in Business, Business Management, Finance, or Marketing.<\/span><\/p>\n Bookkeeping, Accounting & Auditing Clerk: $12.67-$31.74<\/span> Associate in Science in Chemistry for Transfer Degree<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Prepares students desiring advanced degrees in chemistry. LMC chemistry courses meet the lower division transfer requirements for chemistry. The curriculum includes the first- and second-year requirements to prepare students to transfer and study at a California State University.<\/span><\/p>\n Veterinary Technologist: $11.68-$27.68<\/span> College Skills Certificate in Assistant Teacher Work Permit Coursework Employment working with children, from infancy through middle school environment, in settings such as day care centers, nursery schools, and Head Start programs. With an AS degree, graduates qualify for positions such as assistant teacher, group supervisor, head teacher, or director. Transfer to a four-year institution for a degree in education or early childhood development.<\/span><\/p>\n Teacher\u2019s Assistant: $10.54 -$21.80<\/span> Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer<\/span><\/p>\n This degree program is designed to prepare students to transfer and study at a California State University. Students will: complete lower division courses in public speaking, argumentation, intercultural and interpersonal communications; and have their choice of preparing for a more traditional degree in communication studies, or preparation for a degree in communications with an emphasis in journalism.<\/span><\/p>\n Reporter: $12.70-$42.64<\/span> College Skills Certificate in Core Competencies Employment as an applications specialist, microcomputer service technician, help desk specialist, computer operator, computer security specialist, network specialist, or database specialist with organizations, such as: telephone companies; television stations; schools and colleges; Internet providers; and professional offices.<\/span><\/p>\n Computer User Support Specialist: $16.44-$46.71<\/span> Associate of Arts in Acting Play a part in stage, television, radio, video, or motion picture productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Interpret serious or comic role by speech, gesture, and body movement to entertain or inform an audience. May dance and sing. May play parts in television commercials. Work in various areas of performing arts and transfer to a four-year degree program in theater.<\/span><\/p>\n Actor: $10.01-$100.00<\/span> Economists study how society distributes resources \u2013 such as land, labor, raw materials, and machinery \u2013 to produce goods and services. They conduct research, collect and analyze data, monitor economic trends, and develop forecasts. They research issues, such as energy costs, inflation, interest rates, exchange rates, business cycles, taxes, or employment levels. These courses can be the foundation for studies in various economic fields at four-year institutions.<\/span><\/p>\n Economist: $24.63-$95.45<\/span> Certificate of Achievement in Electrical Technology<\/span> Employment installing and maintaining electrical\/electronic systems and instrumentation in industrial facilities. In-house maintenance departments at manufacturing facilities also offer job opportunities.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technician: $17.98-$48.41<\/span> College Skills Certificate in Emergency Medical Services Can lead to employment in private emergency medical or ambulance services, fire departments, and hospitals, where life-saving skills are required.<\/span><\/p>\n Ambulance Driver: $10.08-$17.29<\/span> Associate of Science in Engineering<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Engineering technicians solve technical problems, and some work in quality control. They examine products, conduct tests, and collect data. In manufacturing, they may help in design, development, or production. Most engineering technicians specialize in certain areas, such as civil engineering technicians or electrical and electronics engineering technicians. Employment as a civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering technician. Transfer to a four-year degree program in various engineering fields.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Electro-Mechanical Technician: $15.94-$41.60<\/span> Associate in Arts in English for Transfer<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Teach or instruct courses other than those that normally lead to an occupational objective or degree. Courses may include self-improvement, non-vocational, and non-academic subjects. Teaching may or may not take place in a traditional educational institution. These courses can be the foundation for four-year university studies in English, and\/or a career as a writer.<\/span><\/p>\n English Language and Literature Teacher, Postsecondary: $22.57-$93.73<\/span><\/p>\n College Skills Certificate in Basic Fire Academy Control and extinguish municipal fires, protect life and property, and conduct rescue efforts. Control and suppress fires in forests or vacant public land.<\/span><\/p>\n Fire Fighter: $18.92-$51.22<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Associate of Science in Accounting<\/span><\/p>\n
\nPayroll and Time Keeping Clerk: $13.65-$33.05<\/span>
\nAccountant or Auditor: $21.96-$61.86<\/span><\/p>\nAdministration of Justice<\/span><\/h4>\n
\n<\/span>Certificate of Achievement in Basic Law Enforcement Academy Intensive
\n<\/span>Certificate of Achievement in Criminal Investigations
\n<\/span>Certificate of Achievement in Criminal Law
\n<\/span>Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer<\/span><\/p>\n
\nPolice Patrol Officer: $29.33-$62.35<\/span>
\nCriminal Investigator and Special Agent: $34.26-$67.12<\/span><\/p>\nAir Conditioning\/Refrigeration<\/span><\/h4>\n
\nHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers: $14.80-$42.28<\/span><\/p>\nAmerican Sign Language<\/span><\/h4>\n
Anthropology<\/span><\/h4>\n
\nAnthropology & Archeology Teacher, College: $23.60-$90.13<\/span><\/p>\nAppliance Service Technology<\/span><\/h4>\n
\n<\/span>College Skills Certificate in Refrigeration Technician
\n<\/span>Certificate of Achievement in Appliance Service Technology
\n<\/span>Associate of Science in Appliance Service Technology<\/span><\/p>\n
\nHVAC Mechanic & Installer: $14.80-$42.28<\/span>
\nStationary Engineer & Boiler Operation: $26.85-$49.12<\/span><\/p>\nArt<\/span><\/h4>\n
\n<\/b><\/span>Associate of Arts in Graphic Communications
\n<\/b><\/span>Associate of Arts in Fine Arts
\n<\/b><\/span>Associate in Arts for Transfer in Art History
\n<\/b><\/span>Associate in Arts in Studio Arts for Transfer<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n
\nPrepress Technician: $11.46-$32.06<\/span>
\nDesktop Publisher: $13.66-$35.66<\/span>
\nGraphic Designer: $14.50-$46.50<\/span>
\nWeb Developer: $17.50-$67.69<\/span>
\nCommercial and Industrial Designer: $18.70-$55.84<\/span><\/p>\nAstronomy<\/span><\/h4>\n
\nAtmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Postsecondary Teachers: $21.54-$89.08<\/span><\/p>\nAutomotive Technology<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n
\n<\/b><\/span>College Skills Certificate in Automotive Chassis Specialist
\n<\/b><\/span>College Skills Certificate in Engine Performance
\n<\/b><\/span>College Skills Certificate in Engine Repair & Machining Specialist
\n<\/b><\/span>College Skills Certificate in Smog Technician Specialist
\n<\/b><\/span>College Skills Certificate in Transmission Specialist
\n<\/b><\/span>Certificate of Achievement in Automotive Technology
\n<\/b><\/span>Associate of Science in Automotive Technology<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Automotive Master Mechanic: $11.63-$35.29
\n<\/span>Automotive Specialty Technician: $11.63-$35.29<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/losmedanos.mycareerfocus.org\/fall-2018-volume-10-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/Bio-300x200.jpg\")
Biological Science<\/span><\/h4>\n
\nDiagnostic Medial Sonographer: $25.15-$64.88<\/span>
\nMagnetic Resonance Imaging Technician: $25.83-$60.39<\/span><\/p>\nBusiness<\/span><\/h4>\n
\n<\/b>College Skills Certificate in Fundamental Business Skills
\n<\/b>Associate of Science in Small Business Operations
\n<\/b>Associate in Science in Business Administration for Transfer<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n
\nSupervisor of Office & Administrative Support Worker: $16.95-$44.81<\/span>
\nExecutive Secretary & Executive Administrative Assistant: $19.56-$45.19<\/span><\/p>\nChemistry<\/span><\/h4>\n
\nChemical Technician: $12.78- $37.15<\/span>
\nRespiratory Therapist: $26.20-$50.12<\/span><\/p>\nChild Development<\/span><\/h4>\n
\nCollege Skills Certificate in Associate Teacher Work Permit Coursework
\nCollege Skills Certificate in Specialization: Infant Toddler Care
\nCollege Skills Certificate in Specialization: Curriculum in Early Childhood Education
\nCollege Skills Certificate in Specialization: Special Needs Care & Education
\nCollege Skills Certificate in Specialization: Site Supervisor\/Program Director
\nCollege Skills Certificate in Specialization: School Age Child Care
\nCollege Skills Certificate in School-Age Development and Education
\nCollege Skills Certificate in School-Age Associate Teacher
\nCertificate of Achievement in Child Development
\nAssociate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer<\/span><\/p>\n
\nPreschool Teacher, Except Special Education: $10.93-$24.33<\/span>
\nElementary School Teacher, except Special Education: $22.74-$48.36<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/losmedanos.mycareerfocus.org\/fall-2018-volume-10-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/CommStudies-300x200.jpg\")
Communication Studies<\/span><\/h4>\n
\nEditor: $16.05-$64.01<\/span>
\nPublic Relations Specialist: $16.45-$62.28<\/span>
\nTraining and Development Specialist: $16.68-$57.16<\/span>
\nAdvertising and Promotions Manager: $21.04-$98.33<\/span>
\nTechnical Writer: $25.46-$61.42<\/span><\/p>\nComputer Science\/Computer Networking<\/span><\/h4>\n
\n<\/b>College Skills Certificate in Foundation
\n<\/b>College Skills Certificate in Game Design
\n<\/b>College Skills Certificate in PC Repair Technician (A+ Certification)
\n<\/b>College Skills Certificate in Web Design
\n<\/b>Certificate of Achievement in Computer Support Specialist (Advanced)
\n<\/b>Certificate of Achievement in Computer Support Specialist (Basic)
\n<\/b>Certificate of Achievement in Computer Applications Specialist
\n<\/b>Certificate of Achievement in Networking and Security (Advanced)
\n<\/b>Certificate of Achievement in Networking and Security (Basic)
\n<\/b>Associate of Science in Computer Support Specialist
\n<\/b>Associate of Science in Networking and Security
\nAssociate in Science in Computer Science for Transfer Degree
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\nComputer Service Representative: $11.58-$29.94<\/span>
\nComputer Network Support Specialist: $20.60-$58.36<\/span><\/p>\nDrama<\/span><\/h4>\n
\n<\/b>Associate in Arts for Transfer<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n
\nArt, Drama, and Music Teacher, Postsecondary: $22.21-$83.68<\/span><\/p>\nEconomics<\/span><\/h4>\n
\nEconomics Teacher, Postsecondary: $23.97-$100.00<\/span><\/p>\nElectrical\/Instrumentation Technology<\/span><\/h4>\n
\nCertificate of Achievement in Instrumentation Technology<\/span>
\nAssociate of Science in Electrical Technology<\/span>
\nAssociate of Science in Instrumentation Technology<\/span><\/p>\n
\nElectrical and Electronic Repairer: $17.22-$44.81<\/span>
\nElectrician: $17.10-$51.01<\/span><\/p>\nEmergency Medical Services<\/span><\/h4>\n
\n<\/b>College Skills Certificate in Emergency Medical Services Recertification<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n
\nEmergency Medical Technician: $10.71-$29.48<\/span>
\nClinical Laboratory Technician: $13.44-33.43<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/losmedanos.mycareerfocus.org\/fall-2018-volume-10-issue-1\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/Engineering-300x200.jpg\")
Engineering<\/span><\/h4>\n
\nElectronics Engineering Technician: $18.40-$48.56<\/span>
\nElectrical and Electronics Engineering Technician: $18.40-$48.56<\/span><\/p>\nEnglish<\/span><\/h4>\n
Fire Academy<\/span><\/h4>\n
\n<\/b>Certificate of Achievement in Fire Academy<\/b><\/span><\/p>\nFire Technology<\/span><\/h4>\n