Mindfulness Certificate

PROGRAM CODE: 2C44707

The Mindfulness Certificate provides students, prospective employers, and others with documented evidence of competency, skillfulness, and expertise in the area of secular mindfulness and self-compassion. The certificate program recognizes conceptual knowledge of mindfulness and self-compassion as well as dexterity with meditative awareness practices, such as concentration, mindful movement, open awareness and relational practices. This certificate requires a total of 9-11 units. A grade of C or better is required in each course taken.

Required Courses (6 units):
MIND 101 FThe Practice of Mindfulness and Self-Compassion3
MIND 105 FMindfulness in Everyday Life3
Restricted Electives (3-5 units):3-5
Introduction to Criminal Justice (formerly Introduction to Law Enforcement)3
Introduction to Early Childhood Education Curriculum3
Child Development3
Principles of Early Childhood Education3
Child in the Home and Community3
The College Experience2
Human Potential1
Personal Growth and Life Success3
American Ethnic Studies3
Honors American Ethnic Studies
Yoga1
Intermediate Yoga2
Yoga Teaching Training Fundamentals2
Yoga Teaching Training Development2
Yoga Teaching Training Integration2
Introduction to Psychology Formerly: PSY 101 F General Psychology
Introduction to Psychology - Honors Formerly: Honors General Psychology
Developmental Psychology: Life Cycle3
Social Psychology3
The Body-Mind Connection3
Stress Management and Relaxation Training2
Total Units9-11

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

Outcome 1: Demonstrate an understanding of key principles and practices of mindfulness and self-compassion. 

Outcome 2: Develop and refine a personal meditation practice to enhance capacity for presence, connection, openness, grounding, and focus.

Outcome 3: Apply the research, theory, and practice of mindfulness and compassion to academic and professional realms.


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