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A.A./A.S. Degree Requirements
Career and Technical Education Career and Technical Education programs are offered in many fields (see listing on page 72) for students planning to prepare for gainful employment. Advisory committees composed of representatives from the business and industrial community provide consultation to college faculty and staff.
Certificate requirements for an individual student are those listed in the College of San Mateo Catalog of the year in which the student begins studies at CSM. Those requirements may be followed throughout the student’s course of study. However, if a break in attendance occurs before the certificate is earned, the certificate requirements shall become those listed in the College Catalog which is current at the time studies are resumed.
Two-Year Career and Technical Programs: AA or AS Degree
Certificates may be earned through day or evening part-time or full-time enrollment.
Most two-year programs lead to an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree. Many of the units earned in career and technical programs are accepted by four-year colleges as meeting certain requirements.
The higher of the two levels of certificates, Certificates of Achievement, are awarded upon successful completion of 18 units or more in designated courses. These certificates appear on transcripts.
Certificate Programs
Certificates of Specialization
Certificates are awarded upon successful completion of selected career and technical programs and upon application to the Office of Admissions and Records. Some certificates require less than two years of full-time study. To be eligible for a certificate, a student must pass all required certificate courses with a grade of C or higher, unless specified otherwise (see specific program) a maximum of 6 units from courses in which the student has elected a Pass/No Pass option may be applied toward a certificate. At least 50% of the units required for a certificate must be taken at College of San Mateo.
Certificates of Achievement
Certificates of Specialization are awarded upon successful completion of designated courses (fewer than 18 units, not state approved) in a specific discipline. Some Certificates of Specialization can be earned in eight- or sixteen-week accelerated programs that prepare students for entry-level positions. These certificates do not appear on transcripts.
Gainful Employment Disclosure Information Final regulations published in the Federal Register on October 29, 2010, [75 FR 66665 and FR 66832], by the U.S. Department of Education, require all institutions that participate in the student financial assistance programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, to report certain information about students who enrolled in Title IV-eligible educational programs that lead to gainful employment in a recognized occupation. College of San Mateo’s report on educational programs leading to gainful employment is available on each Title IV-eligible educational program’s webpage. For a full listing of programs, visit collegeofsanmateo. edu/degrees.
Program Planning and Enrollment Management Students enrolling at College of San Mateo should plan a program of study that will meet their educational and career goals. All enrolled students have access to counseling services and should consult with a counselor early in the educational process for guidance and academic planning assistance. Students often have multiple goals and plan to complete a college certificate, an Associate degree, and/or transfer to a university to complete a Baccalaureate degree. If in the course of enrollment at College of San Mateo, students find it advisable to change their program of study or educational goal, they may do so. These changes should be discussed with a counselor and students should be aware that any changes may result in extending the time necessary to fulfill the certificate or degree or transfer requirements. Ultimately, students maintain full responsibility for planning their educational programs and for their enrollment management.
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Students are responsible to maintain current and accurate information in their WebSMART accounts and update personal contact information, educational goal information, manage registration and enrollment, retrieve grades and placement test results, and monitor academic standing.
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