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If you need to boost your career or just have an interest in learning another language, consider the online Academic Certificate in Language Studies offered by Mesa Community College.  You can gain the skills to read and write, communicating effectively, in another language.  Choose from:  Hebrew, French, German, Navajo, Chinese, Greek, Japanese, Italian and others.

From medical interpretation to Latin American music, gain a thorough knowledge in Spanish and Spanish culture with an online Academic Certificate offered by MCC.  You will have the ability to communicate with confidence, after completing the curriculum in this distance-learning program that gives you the flexibility to learn on your own schedule.  Interesting offerings in this certificate generally include:

• Hispanic Heritage in the Southwest
• Spanish Civilization
• Healthcare Spanish

This interdisciplinary, liberal art certificate in Women’s Studies offered by MCC is available to you 100% online.  You will study the contemporary practices and theories of feminism through discussions and criticisms.  The engaging curriculum will enhance your critical thinking and analytical skills, as you enroll in courses such as:

• Gender & Society
• Women and Health:  Body/Mind/Spirit/Connection
• American Women Since 1920

Are you a musician trying to become established in the industry and earn a living?  The online AAS in Music Business offered by MCC is intended to prepare you for today’s dynamic music industry, whether you are currently a performing musician or a business student.  You can study marketing, alongside industry-specific courses and participate in experiential learning. Classes can include:

• Music Industry Entrepreneurship
• Self-promotion for Music
• Marketing & Social Networking

This Associate in General Studies offered online by Mesa Community College is intended for students that need to bolster their current education level.  As this program has a completely flexible curriculum, this associate’s is, perhaps, not the best choice for those planning on transferring to a 4-year institution.  However, if you need a basic, college degree in your current line of work, this online option may be for you.

Step into the world of graphics and digital publishing with this online Certificate in Adobe Foundations offered by Mesa CC.  With the flexibility of online learning, you will study Flash, Photoshop and Illustrator en route to a new, diversified computer skillset.

This online Certificate in Music Business is intended for business students with limited exposure to performance or for musicians with limited exposure to business.  The skills and knowledge you gain in this program at Mesa CC can be used for careers such as: music agents, composers, business managers or arrangers.

The online AAS in General Business degree program from Mesa Community College is designed to meet the needs of students who desire a broad overview of business and do not wish to enroll in a specialized business curriculum. The program’s goal is to:

• Acquaint students with major subject areas of business
• Improve the student’s business vocabulary
• Provide students with an understanding of influencing factors in business decision making and activities

The online AAS in Retail Management degree program from Mesa Community College is designed to prepare individuals working in retail management, the food industry, and related fields, for the mid-level management position challenges of the future. Courses cover areas such as:

• Computer Applications & Information Systems
• Accounting Principles
• Interpersonal Communication
• Human Relations
• Supervision & Management Techniques
• Principles of Marketing

The online Certificate of Completion in General Business program from Mesa Community College is designed to provide business training for various entry-level positions in business. The curriculum includes an introduction to:

• Business Concepts
• Accounting & Computer Principles
• Legal Issues Related to Business

The online Certificate of Completion in Organizational Leadership program from Mesa Community College is designed to provide students with leadership and communication skills and techniques necessary for planning, directing, and evaluating business situations in today’s changing workplace. Courses cover the areas of:

• Computer Applications & Information Systems
• Business Organization & Management
• Project Management
• Human Relations
• Business Communication
• Supervision & Management Techniques

The online Certificate of Completion in Project Management program from Mesa Community College prepares students for career opportunities as project managers and provides those already working as project managers with the skills required to prepare for project management certification exams. Courses cover topics such as:

• Project Managment with Microsoft Project for Windows
• Scope & Procurement Management
• Time & Cost Management
• Risk & Quality Management
• Project, Human Resources & Communications Management 

The online Certificate of Completion in Retail Management program from Mesa Community College is designed to provide training in supervision and management, marketing, financial management, and business planning to individuals working in the retail industry and related fields. Courses cover topics such as:

• Accounting Principles
• Computer Applications & Information Systems
• Human Relations
• Business Communication
• Merchandising

You can prepare for work in criminal justice with the Associate in Applied Science in Administration of Justice Studies from Mesa Community College. The online administration degree leads to work in such areas as:

• Security
• Corrections 
• Investigations
• Local and federal law enforcement

Through the online administration associate’s degree program, graduates may transfer to a bachelor’s degree program to continue their education. Students can complete the Certificate of Completion, in addition to their AAS degree, in such areas as:

• Corrections
• Legal studies
• Victimology
• Homeland security

You can gain the skills to safeguard your community from disaster with the Certificate of Completion in Emergency Management from Mesa Community College. The online emergency management program leads to knowledge in such areas as:

• Hazardous materials
• Customer service in the public sector
• Management of emergency operations
• Tactics, safety, and strategies of firefighting activities

Through the online emergency management certificate program, you prepare to work in government, business, military, and healthcare facilities. Potential careers include emergency manager, emergency operations coordinator, environmental compliance planner, and emergency management specialist.

You can gain professional development as well as in-depth knowledge of criminal justice with the Certificate of Completion in Victimology from Mesa Community College. The online criminal justice program focuses on such areas as:

• Victim rights
• Community services
• Crisis intervention

Through the online criminal justice certificate program, you learn problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. Students also study technology to collect and analyze data.

MCC offers this online AA in Social Work intended for transfer to a 4-year program. First, though, you’ll get your general education credits completed. With this degree, you can work in a variety of fields of social work, including: healthcare, family, mental health, substance abuse, and probation. At Mesa, you’ll also study foundational subjects in social work to prepare you for your BSW curriculum once you transfer, such as:

• Introduction to Psychology
• Economics: A Social Issues Perspective
• Introduction to Philosophy