Agenda Overview

Full Agenda

1. Call to Order

2. Review and Approval of Agenda

3. Review and Approval of Minutes

  • 3.1. October 5th, 2026

4. Public Comments

This time is reserved for members of the public to address the Curriculum Committee. Please limit comments to three minutes. In accordance with the Brown Act, the Curriculum Committee cannot act on items not already on the agenda.

5. First Reading (see attachments)

5.1. New Courses

  • MIND 10 Mindfulness in Everyday Life
  • NCIS 288B Word Processing Advanced: MS Word, Google Docs, AI Tools
  • NMIN 210 Mindfulness in Everyday Life
  • NMIN 215 Mindfulness, Meditation and Self Compassion for Older Adults
  • PCN 3XX Theories and Concepts of Counseling: An Introduction
  • PCN 6XX Introduction to Case Management for Human Services
  • PCN 50XX Social Work and Human Services Fieldwork
  • PSYC 24 Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences

5.2. Course Modifications

  • AJ 50 Introduction to Administration of Justice
  • AJ 70 Community Relations
  • AJ 89 Family Violence
  • BIO 1R Organismal Biology
  • BUSN 87 Organizational Management and Leadership
  • CIS 59C Web Programming – Javascript
  • CIS 71C Skills Improvement
  • CIS 74 Administrative Office Professional
  • CIS 79 Medical Office Procedures
  • CIS 81A Introduction to Cloud Computing
  • CIS 81B Database Essentials in the Cloud
  • CIS 88B Word Processing Advanced: MS Word, Google Docs, AI Tools
  • CMST 2 Oral Interpretation of Literature
  • CNT 51 CompTIA’s A+ Certification Computer Technician
  • CNT 55 Windows Server Installation, Storage, and Compute
  • CNT 56 Networking with Windows Server
  • CNT 69 Network Security; CompTIA Security + Certification
  • CNT 7401 Red Hat Linux Administration I
  • CNT 7402 Red Hat Linux Administration II
  • CNT 7501 Ethical Hacking
  • CNT 8002 Cisco CCNA2/3 Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials (SRWE)
  • CNT 8003 Cisco CCNA3/3 Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation v7.0 (ENSA)
  • CS 4 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
  • CS 5 Introduction to Machine Learning
  • FST 7 Fire Service Conditioning & Physical Agility Development
  • FST 30 Basic Firefighter Skills and Update
  • FST 31 Intermediate Firefighter Skills and Update
  • FST 32 Advanced Hazmat and Wildland Training for Firefighters
  • HIST 28 History of the American West
  • HIST C1002 United States History since 1865
  • KIN 19 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
  • LIBR 1 Working with Sources
  • LIBR 4 College Research Techniques
  • LIBR 7 The Open Web and Search Engines
  • LIBR 29 Independent Study, Library Studies
  • MATH 3 Multivariable Calculus
  • MIND 15 Mindfulness, Meditation and Self Compassion
  • PHTO 50 Introduction to Photography
  • PHTO 56 Introduction to Digital Photography
  • PHTO 57 Intermediate Digital Photography
  • PHTO 58 Introduction to Videography
  • PHTO 64A Artificial Light Photography
  • PHTO 66 Digital Imaging
  • PHTO 68 Color Field Photography

5.3. New Programs

  • Music Industry Studies, AA-T
  • Wellness Coach, AS
  • Wellness Coach, CA

5.4. Program Modifications

  • Administrative Assistant, AA
  • Administrative Assistant, CA
  • Computer Information Systems, AA
  • Web Development, CA

6. Second Reading/Voting (see attachments)

6.1. New Courses

Course Outline of Record - Effective Term: Fall 2027

  • NTHE 248 Technical Theater in Production

6.2. Course Modifications

Course Outline of Record - Effective Term: Spring 2027

  • AJ 54 Investigative Report Writing
  • AJ 60 Criminal Law
  • AJ 61 Evidence
  • AJ 63 Criminal Investigation
  • AJ 64 Police Patrol Operations

Course Outline of Record - Effective Term: Fall 2027

  • AJ 85 Introduction to Forensics
  • BUSN 30 Business Ethics and Society
  • BUSN 51 Accounting for Small Business
  • BUSN 55 Business Mathematics
  • HORT 53 Landscape and Vineyard Pest and Disease Management
  • KIN 14 Responding to Emergencies: Comprehensive First AID/CPR/AED
  • KIN 17 Introduction to Athletic Training and Sports Medicine
  • KIN 18A Athletic Training Practicum 1
  • NLIB 201 Getting Started with Research
  • NLIB 202 Gathering Information
  • NLIB 203 Evaluating Information
  • NLIB 204 Using Information
  • WLDT 55 Print Reading for Industry

Credit for Prior Learning - Effective Term: Fall 2026

  • AJ 54 Investigative Report Writing (MJST, Industry-Recognized-Training)
  • AJ 60 Criminal Law (Portfolio, Industry-Recognized-Training)
  • AJ 61 Evidence (Industry-Recognized-Training)
  • AJ 63 Criminal Investigation (MJST, Industry-Recognized-Training)
  • AJ 64 Police Patrol Operations (Industry-Recognized-Training)
  • AJ 66 Juvenile Procedures (Industry-Recognized-Training)
  • AJ 68 Police Ethics and Leadership (Industry-Recognized-Training)
  • ARHS 1 Introduction to Art History (Credit-by-Exam)
  • ARHS 2 Art of the Ancient Americas (Credit-by-Exam)
  • ARHS 3 Arts of Africa, Oceania, and Indigenous North Americas (Credit-by-Exam)
  • ARHS 6 Museum & Gallery Studies (Portfolio)
  • ARHS 7 Modern Art History (Credit-by-Exam)
  • ARHS 8 Asian Art History (Credit-by-Exam)
  • ARTH C1100 Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era (Credit-by-Exam)
  • ARTH C1200 Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary (Credit-by-Exam)
  • BUSN 33 The Fundamentals of Personal and Family Financial Planning (Portfolio)
  • BUSN 40 Introduction to Business (Portfolio)
  • BUSN 45 Entrepreneurship (Portfolio)
  • BUSN 48 Human Relations in Organizations (Portfolio)
  • BUSN 56 Introduction to Management (Portfolio)
  • BUSN 58 Small Business Management (Portfolio)
  • BUSN 61 Quickbooks Accounting (Portfolio)
  • BUSN 65 Federal Income Tax Accounting (Portfolio, Industry-Recognized-Training)
  • BUSN 88 Human Resources Management (Portfolio)
  • FST 1 Fire Protection Organization (Industry-Recognized-Training)
  • HORT 55 Greenhouse, Nursery, and Garden Center Management (Industry-Recognized-Training)
  • HORT 56 Arboriculture/Urban Forestry (Industry-Recognized-Training)
  • HORT 57 Landscape and Turfgrass Management (Industry-Recognized-Training)
  • HORT 59 Landscape Design (Industry-Recognized-Training)
  • HORT 60 Landscape Irrigation Systems (Industry-Recognized-Training)
  • JAMS 12/PHTO 72 Introduction to Photojournalism (MJST)
  • JAMS 23 Digital Storytelling (MJST)
  • KIN 5 Sports Management (Credit-by-Exam)
  • KIN 6 Personal Trainer (Credit-by-Exam, Industry-Recognized-Training)
  • KIN AF1 Aerobic Fitness 1 (MJST)
  • KIN FJW1 Fitness Jog Walk 1 (MJST)
  • KIN GBW1 Guts and Butts Workout 1 (MJST)
  • KIN PF Personal Fitness (MJST)
  • KIN SW1 Swimming 1 (MJST)
  • KIN WT1 Weight Training 1 (MJST)
  • KIN WTW1 Women’s Weight Training 1 (MJST)
  • KIN YO1 Yoga 1 (MJST, Industry-Recognized-Training)
  • KIN ZUM1 Zumba Fitness Workout 1 (Industry-Recognized-Training)
  • MKTG 50 Introduction to Marketing (Portfolio)
  • MKTG 56 Marketing Strategies (Portfolio)
  • MKTG 61 Professional Selling (Portfolio)
  • NBUS 233 The Fundamentals of Personal and Family Financial Planning (Credit-by-Exam; noncredit mirror BUSN 33)
  • NKIN PLOA Pilates for Older Adults (Credit-by-Exam; noncredit mirror KIN PL)
  • NKIN SWFOA Swimming for Fitness for Older Adults (Credit-by-Exam; noncredit mirror KIN SWF)
  • NKIN SWOA Swimming for Older Adults (Credit-by-Exam; noncredit mirror KIN SW)
  • NKIN WTOA Weight Training for Older Adults (Credit-by-Exam; noncredit mirror KIN WT)
  • NKIN YOOA Yoga for Older Adults (Credit-by-Exam; noncredit mirror KIN YO)
  • NMUS 215 Jazz Band for Older Adults (Credit-by-Exam; noncredit mirror MUS 17)
  • NMUS 216 Orchestra for Older Adults (Credit-by-Exam; noncredit mirror MUS 16)
  • NMUS 245 Chamber Choir for Older Adults (Credit-by-Exam; noncredit MUS 45)
  • NMUS 246 Vocal Jazz Ensemble for Older Adults (Credit-by-Exam; noncredit MUS 46)
  • SPAN 2A Intermediate Spanish I (MJST)
  • SPAN 2B Intermediate Spanish II (MJST)
  • WLDT 10 Machining for the Metal Trades (MJST)
  • WLDT 61 Welding Ferrous Metals (MJST)
  • WLDT 62 Welding Nonferrous Metals (MJST)
  • WLDT 63 Welding Layout and Fitting (MJST)
  • WLDT 66 Welding Inspection and Testing (MJST)
  • WLDT 67A Elementary Welding Skills Laboratory (MJST)
  • WLDT 67B Basic Welding Skills Laboratory (MJST)
  • WLDT 67C Intermediate Welding Skills Laboratory (MJST)
  • WLDT 67D Advanced Welding Skills Laboratory (MJST)
  • WLDT 67L Welding Skills Laboratory (MJST)
  • WLDT 70 Introduction to Welding (MJST)
  • WLDT 72 Laser Welding and Cutting (MJST)
  • WLDT 73 Welding Workplace Safety (MJST)
  • WLDT 75 Measurements and Calculations (MJST)
  • WLDT 79 Manufacturing Processes (MJST)

Credit for Prior Learning - Effective Term: Fall 2027

  • AJ 85 Introduction to Forensics (MJST)
  • BUSN 30 Business Ethics and Society (Portfolio)
  • BUSN 51 Accounting for Small Business (Portfolio)
  • HORT 53/VWT 35 Landscape and Vineyard Pest and Disease Management (Industry-Recognized-Training)
  • KIN 14 Responding to Emergencies: Comprehensive First AID/CPR/AED (MJST)
  • KIN 17 Introduction to Athletic Training and Sports Medicine (MJST)
  • KIN 18A Athletic Training Practicum 1 (MJST)
  • WLDT 55 Print Reading for Industry (MJST)

6.3. Program Modifications

Program Narrative Modifications - Effective Term: Fall 2027

  • Computer Information Technologist, AS
  • Computer Programming for the Web, CA
  • Customer Service, NCL
  • Cybersecurity and Network Administration, AS
  • Cybersecurity Professional, CA
  • Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Small Business Management, NCL
  • Kinesiology, AA-T

Program Map Modifications - Effective Term: Fall 2027

  • Computer Programming for the Web, CA
  • Cybersecurity Professional, CA

7. Discussion Items (see attachments)

8. Reports

  • 8.1. Vice President's Report
  • 8.2. Chair's Report
  • 8.3. Articulation Officer's Report

9. Good of the Order

10. Adjournment

Next Regular Meeting: November 16th, 2026

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