North Georgia Technical College

Accelerated Phlebotomy Technician

The Accelerated Phlebotomy Technician certificate program educates students to collect blood and process blood and body fluids. Phlebotomy technicians typically work in concert with clinical laboratory personnel and other healthcare providers in hospitals or other healthcare facilities. Topics include human anatomy, anatomical terminology, venipuncture, and clinical practice. The program can be completed in one semester; therefore, graduates are quickly prepared to enter the workforce.

Accounting

The Accounting diploma program prepares students for a variety of entry-level positions in accounting in today's technology-driven workplaces. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.

Accounting

The Accounting Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares students for a variety of careers in accounting in today's technology-driven workplaces. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.

Administrative Support Assistant

The Administrative Support Assistant certificate program prepares individuals to provide administrative support under the supervision of office managers, executive assistants, and other office personnel. Courses include Business Procedures, and Introduction to Office Suite software (including word processing, spreadsheet and database management.

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician certificate program prepares students to provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight.

Advanced Manufacturing Systems Technology

The Advanced Manufacturing Systems Technology diploma program is designed around the changing skills demanded by area manufactures. The program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain or upgrade present knowledge and skills.

Advanced Manufacturing Systems Technology

The Advanced Manufacturing Systems Technology Associates of Applied Science Degree Program is designed around the changing skills demanded by area manufactures. The program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain or upgrade present knowledge and skills.

Agribusiness

The Agribusiness diploma program is the study of the business and economics of agribusiness firms. Agribusiness possess many unique challenges and opportunities including risks and uncertainties of agricultural production, reliance on natural resources, government involvement with food and agriculture, competitive nature of the agribusiness sector, innovative technology within commercial agriculture and food processing, and global impacts of food and agriculture.

Agribusiness

The Agribusiness Associate of Applied Science degree program is the study of the business and economics of agribusiness firms. Agribusiness possesses many unique challenges and opportunities including risks and uncertainties of agricultural production, reliance on natural resources, government involvement with food and agriculture, competitive nature of the agribusiness sector, innovative technology within commercial agriculture and food processing, and global impacts of food and agriculture.

Air Conditioning Electrical Technician

The Air Conditioning Electrical Technician certificate program prepares students in the air conditioning area of study to acquire competencies in electricity related to installation, service, and maintenance of electrical systems.

Air Conditioning Technician Assistant

The Air Conditioning Technician Assistant certificate program prepares students to hold positions as air conditioning technician assistants or refrigeration technician assistants.

Air Conditioning Technology

The Air Conditioning Technology diploma program prepares students for careers in the air conditioning industry. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of air conditioning theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.

Air Conditioning Technology

The Air Conditioning Technology Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares students for careers in the air conditioning industry. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.

Applied Technical Management

The Applied Technical Management Associate of Applied Science degree program allows a student after completing diploma in a TCSG program area, to continue to a degree. In addition to the skills and knowledge obtained in the diploma, the student will obtain degree-level general education knowledge and business-related skills and knowledge.

Assistant Office Manager

The Assistant Office Manager certificate prepares individuals to plan, direct, and coordinate activities that help an organization run efficiently. Graduates will also gain the knowledge and skills to perform word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications in an office environment. It is designed to provide hands-on instruction for developing foundation skills for office assistant careers as well as to prepare students for Microsoft Office (MOS) certification.

Automotive Chassis Technician Specialist

The Automotive Chassis Technician Specialist certificate program provides students with skills needed to enter the automotive industry as an entry-level chassis technician. Topics covered include shop safety, basic electrical/electronic theory and diagnosis, chassis components and types, steering system components and service, alignment theory and procedures, and brake system operation, diagnosis and repair.

Automotive Climate Control Technician Specialist

The Automotive Climate Control Technician certificate program provides students with skills for entering the automotive service industry as an entry-level climate control technician. Topics include basic shop safety, electrical/electronic theory and diagnosis, and the theory, operation, diagnosis and servicing of automotive climate control systems.

Automotive Collision Mechanical/Electrical Helper

The Automotive Collision Mechanical and Electrical Helper certificate program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for pursuing a helper position in the automotive collision repair profession. The program covers work shop safety, organization and flow as well as basic auto body component removal and replacement procedures and automotive mechanical and electrical system components.

Automotive Collision Repair

The Automotive Collision Repair diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the automotive collision repair profession. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.

Automotive Collision Repair Assistant I

The Automotive Collision Repair Assistant I certificate program prepares students for employment as assistants to lead and master technicians in an automotive collision repair shop. Topics covered include work safety, hand and power tools, basic component replacement, and automotive welding techniques.

Automotive Collision Repair Assistant II

The Automotive Collision Repair Assistant II certificate program is an advanced certificate option a student can complete after finishing the Automotive Collision Repair Assistant I program. Topics covered include collision repair tools and equipment, hydraulic systems, damage analysis and estimations, frame straightening, and conventional/unibody structural panel repairs and replacement.

Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician

The Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician Certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to diagnose, service, and repair basic electrical/electronic automotive systems as an entry-level technician. Topics covered: include automotive ship safety, electrical theory and circuit diagnosis, automotive batteries, starting and charging systems, instrumentation, lighting, and various vehicle accessories.

Automotive Engine Performance Technician

The Automotive Engine Performance Technician certificate program introduces students to the knowledge and skills they will need as entry-level automotive engine performance technicians. Topics covered include: shop safety, electrical/electronic diagnosis, and diagnosis and service of fuel, ignition, emission and electronic engine controls.

Automotive Engine Repair Technician

The Automotive Engine Repair Technician certificate program provides students with entry-level automotive engine repair skills. Topics include basic shop safety, basic electrical/electronic diagnosis, principles of engine operation, basic engine diagnosis, and basic engine repair procedures.

Automotive Light Duty Diesel Engine Technician

The Automotive Light Duty Diesel Engine Technology certificate program allows auto service students to pursue a short-term training program to learn the basics of maintaining and servicing light duty diesel vehicles and trucks. There will also be an emphasis on electrical/electronic systems diagnosis as well as engine performance and emissions systems.

Automotive Refinishing Assistant I

The Automotive Refinishing Assistant I certificate program prepares students for employment as assistants to lead and master technicians in an automotive collision repair shop. Topics covered include work safety, hand and power tools, basic component repair and replacement, and trim accessories and glass replacements.

Automotive Refinishing Assistant II

The Automotive Refinishing Assistant II certificate program is an advanced certificate option for students who complete the Automotive Refinishing Assistant I program. This program is designed to producegraduateswhoareentrylevelpaintandrefinishingspecialists.Topicsincludesurfacepreparation, paint identification, spray gun equipment, spray gun techniques, blending, and tinting and matching of colors.

Automotive Technology

The Automotive Technology diploma program prepares students for careers in the automotive service and repair profession. Learning opportunities enable students to develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of automotive mechanics theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.

Automotive Technology

The Automotive Technology Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares students for careers in the automotive service and repair profession. Learning opportunities enable students to develop academic, technical and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of automotive mechanics theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.

Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Technician Specialist

The Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Tech Specialist certificate program provides students with the skills to enter the automotive industry as an entry-level transmission, transaxle, and driveline technician.

Baking and Pastry Specialist

The Baking and Pastry Specialist certificate program is designed to provide advanced skills for employment in the food service industry as bakery or pastry shop workers, commercial bakers, and as pastry chefs.

Basic Electrical Technician

The Basic Electrical certificate program provides fundamental instruction in electrical construction principles and practices. Topics include safety, mathematical applications, reading and interpreting blueprints, and direct and alternating current circuits.

Basic Machining Operator

The Basic Machining Operator certificate program prepares students for entry-level machine shop employment by providing the knowledge and skills in basic machining operations. Instruction is provided in blueprint reading, lathe, mill, and surface grinder operation, mathematical functions, and an introduction to the machine tool industry.

Business Management

The Business Management diploma program is designed to prepare students for entry into management positions in a variety of businesses and industries. Learning opportunities will introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement in management.

Business Management

The Business Management Associate of Applied Science degree program is designed to prepare students for entry into management and supervisory occupations in a variety of businesses and industries. Learning opportunities will introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement in management.

Business Technology

The Business Technology diploma program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today's technology-driven workplaces. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes the use of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications software.

Business Technology

The Business Technology Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today's technology-driven workplaces. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes the use of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database applications software.

Catering Specialist

The Catering Specialist certificate program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for the catering profession. Learning opportunities develop occupational and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of culinary theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.

Child Development Specialist

The Child Development Specialist certificate program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in the field of early childhood education. The program emphasizes the basics needed for a career in early childhood; additionally this certificate includes content about planning curriculum and working in the field. Students have the opportunity to complete a practicum in an early childhood environment.

CNC Specialist

The CNC Specialist certificate program provides training for graduates to gain employment as Computerized Numerical Controls (CNC) machine tool technicians. Topics include CNC fundamentals, mill and lathe manual programming, CNC practical applications, and CAD/CAM programming. The program emphasizes a combination of CNC theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.

Commercial Truck Driving

The Commercial Truck Driving certificate program provides basic training in the principles and skills of commercial truck operations. The program is based on the definition of a truck driver as one who operates a commercial motor vehicle of all different sizes and descriptions on all types of roads. At the completion of the program, the student is administered the Georgia CDL Skills Exam.

Commercial Wiring

The Commercial Wiring certificate program provides instruction in the knowledge and skills necessary to perform wiring functions in a commercial setting. Topics include safety practices, blueprint and schematic reading and interpretation, and wiring procedures and practices.

CompTIA A+ Certified Preparation

The CompTIA A+ Certified Preparation certificate program provides computer users with the basic entry-level skills working toward CompTIA A+ certification.

CompTIA A+ Certified Technician Preparation

The CompTIA A+ Certified Technician Preparation certificate program is designed to provide computer users with the skills and knowledge necessary to take the CompTIA A+ certification exam. Earning CompTIA A+ certification shows that the individual possesses the knowledge, technical skills and customer relations skills essential for working as a successful entry-level computer service technician.

Cosmetology For Licensure

The Cosmetology for Licensure certificate program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the field of cosmetology. Learning opportunities develop professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.

Crime Scene Fundamentals

The Crime Scene Fundamentals certificate program begins to introduce students to various careers in the rapidly growing field of forensic science. Students will gain introductory exposure to knowledge and skills that may encourage further academic preparation in careers in forensic technology in areas such as crime scene investigation, death investigation, laboratory technology, forensic computer science, and general forensic science or criminal justice fields.

Criminal Justice Fundamentals

The Criminal Justice Fundamentals certificate program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for criminal justice professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of criminal justice theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.

Criminal Justice Specialist

The Criminal Justice Specialist certificate program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for criminal justice professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of criminal justice theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.

Criminal Justice Technology

The Criminal Justice Technology diploma program prepares students for Criminal Justice professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of Criminal Justice theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a Criminal Justice Technology diploma.

Criminal Justice Technology

The Criminal Justice Technology Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares students for Criminal Justice professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of Criminal Justice theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a Criminal Justice Technology associate of applied science degree.

Culinary Arts

The Culinary Arts diploma program prepares students for the culinary profession. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of culinary theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Graduates who are current practitioners will benefit through enhancement of career potential.

Culinary Arts

The Culinary Arts Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares students for the culinary profession. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of culinary theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Graduates who are current practitioners will benefit through enhancement of career potential.

Culinary Professional Assistant

The Culinary Professional Assistant certificate program is designed to deliver essential culinary skills and knowledge to those wanting to jump into the exciting world of the food and beverage industry. Classes are geared to move motivated individuals into a rewarding career quickly. Those with the certificate will be able to assist with daily preparation in a variety of hospitality settings and will have the knowledge to advance rapidly in the culinary arts field.

Cybersecurity

The Cybersecurity diploma program provides students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Graduates are to be competent in the basic skills areas of English and mathematics, as well as in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, computer networking, and network security. Program graduates are qualified for employment as Computer Network Security Specialists or Information Security Analysts.

Cybersecurity

The Cybersecurity degree program provides students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Graduates are to be competent in the general areas of humanities or fine arts, social or behavioral sciences, and natural sciences or mathematics, as well as in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, program design and development, and computer networking.

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

The Cybersecurity Fundamentals certificate is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the fundamental concepts, principles and techniques required in computer information processing. Completion of the certificate will prepare students to either continue more advanced studies in cybersecurity leading toward a diploma or AAS degree or broaden their current computer information knowledge base.

Digital Photographer

The Digital Photographer certificate program provides the student with knowledge of the fundamentals of digital photography.

Early Childhood Care and Education

The Early Childhood Care and Education diploma program prepares students for a variety of careers in the field of early childhood education. The program emphasizes a combination of early childhood care and education theory and practical application as well as general core competencies necessary for successful employment. Graduates have qualifications to be employed in early care and education settings including childcare centers and Head Start.

Early Childhood Care and Education

The Early Childhood Care and Education Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares students for a variety of careers in the field of early childhood education. The program emphasizes a combination of early childhood care and education theory and practical application as well as general core competencies necessary for successful employment.

Early Childhood Care and Education Basics

The Early Childhood Care and Education Basics certificate program provides students an introductory course to the ECCE field, a child growth and development course, and health, safety, and nutrition course. Graduates have qualifications to be employed in early care and education settings including childcare centers, Head Start, and Georgia Pre-K programs.

Early Childhood Program Administration

The Early Childhood Program Administration certificate program prepares students for a job as manager of a childcare learning center or a group day care center. The program emphasizes child growth and development and management and administration issues involved in managing a childcare center. Graduates have qualifications to be employed in early care and education settings including childcare centers, Head Start, and Georgia Pre-K programs.

Early College Essentials

The Early College Essentials certificate program is designed for a cooperative agreement between technical colleges and four-year colleges/universities in the area. These students have been identified as capable of performing academically at the college level and some are disengaged at the high school and are at risk of dropping out.

Electrical Lineworker with Pintle Hook Restriction

The Electrical Lineworker with Pintle Hook Restriction certificate program provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to gain employment as an entry-level lineworker with electrical utility companies, both public and private. Upon successful completion of this program, students meet the federal requirements to test for their Class A license with Pintle Hook Restriction.

Electrical Systems Technology

The Electrical Systems Technology diploma program provides instruction in the inspection, maintenance, installation, and repair of electrical systems in the residential, commercial, and industrial industries. A combination of theory and practical application is emphasized to develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills.

Electrical Technician

The Electrical Technician certificate program provides training in basic electrical wiring skills enabling students to gain entry level employment in the construction and maintenance industry. Topics include basic electrical principles and practices, blueprint interpretation, industrial safety procedures, and residential wiring operations.

Emergency Medical Technician

The Emergency Medical Technician certificate program prepares students to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight.

EMS Professions

The EMS Professions diploma prepares students to move into the Paramedicine program at the diploma level. Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians AEMT certification examination and to apply for Georgia licensure as an AEMT.

Environmental Technology

The Environmental Technology Associate of Applied Science degree program offers specialized training to those who are interested in employment in an environmental science related field. Course work includes general education, computer applications, biology, chemistry, industrial safety, and an extensive array of detailed environmentally specific classes.

Executive Administrative Assistant

The Executive Administrative Assistant certificate program prepares individuals to provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, and handling information requests, as well as performing routine administrative functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. May also train and supervise lower-level clerical staff.

Food Production Worker I

The Food Production Worker I certificate program is designed to provide basic entry-level skills for employment in the food service industry as prep cooks and banquet/service prep workers.

Garden Center Technician

The Garden Center Technician certificate program prepares students for challenging careers in the expanding field of landscaping and garden centers. Students will also develop contemporary business concepts as they apply to landscape and garden centers.

Gas Metal Arc Welding

The Gas Metal Arc Welding certificate program prepares students for welding careers in the MIG process. Topics include welding and cutting fundamentals, oxyfuel cutting techniques, and MIG welding techniques and processes.

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

The Gas Tungsten Arc Welding certificate program provides students instruction in TIG welding techniques. Topics include understanding the nature and culture of the welding industry, oxyfuel cutting techniques, and TIG welding processes.

General Studies

The General Studies Associate of Science (AS) Degree prepares students to pursue a four- year degree for careers in multiple fields of studies. Graduates develop academic and professional knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the profession of their choice or to further their education at a four-year university. This program provides students an option to combine general education along with occupational courses to create a specialized degree suited to their individual career goals.

Hair Designer

The Hair Designer certificate is a sequence of courses that prepare students for careers in the field of hair design. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.

Health Care Assistant

The Health Care Assistant certificate program provides academic foundations at the diploma level in communications, mathematics, and human relations, as well as technical fundamentals. Program graduates are trained in the underlying fundamentals of health care delivery and are well prepared for employment and subsequent upward mobility.

Heating and Air Conditioning Installation Technician

The Heating and Air Conditioning Installation Technician Assistant certificate program prepares for a career in the installation of heating and air conditioning systems. Emphasis is placed on the theory and practical application skills necessary to provide the skills for successful employment.

Horticulture

The Horticulture diploma program prepares students for careers in environmental horticulture. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain or upgrade present knowledge and skills.

Horticulture

The Horticulture Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares students for careers in environmental horticulture. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain or upgrade present knowledge and skills.

Human Resource Management Specialist

The Human Resource Management Specialist certificate program prepares individuals to perform human resource functions in the HR Department in most companies. Learning opportunities will introduce, develop and reinforce student's knowledge, skills and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention and advancement in management.

Human Resources Administrative Assistant

The Human Resources Administrative Assistant certificate program prepares individuals to support the planning, coordinating, and directing of the workforce functions of an organization.

Interdisciplinary Studies

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) allows for curriculum based on each student's academic and professional goals. Areas of concentration include education, business, and health sciences. The program curriculum may be strategically selected to build upon the student's goals and objectives. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition or continued education.

Introduction to Criminal Justice

The Introduction to Criminal Justice certificate program is a sequence of courses that introduces students to studies which may lead to criminal justice professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of criminal justice theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.

Lathe Operator

The Lathe Operator certificate program prepares students to use lathes, lathe set up, and lathe tool grinding. Emphasis is placed on cutting threads, boring holes to precise measurements, and cutting tapers. Topics include an introduction to machine tool technology, blueprint reading for machine tool, and basic and advanced lathe operations.

Management and Leadership Specialist

The Management and Leadership Specialist certificate program prepares individuals to become supervisors and leaders in business, commercial or manufacturing facilities. Learning opportunities will introduce, develop and reinforce student's knowledge, skills and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention and advancement in management.

Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic

The Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic certificate provides students the opportunity to enter the workforce area of industrial maintenance with specializations in the areas of inspection, maintenance, service, and repair of industrial mechanical systems, fluid power systems, pumps, and piping systems.

Manufacturing Motor Controls Technician

The Manufacturing Motor Controls Technician certificate will provide students with the opportunity to enter the workforce area of industrial maintenance with specialized skills in the areas of electrical applications and maintenance of industrial motor controls. Topics include AC and DC theory, application and motors, circuits, manual and automatic controls, variable speed motor controls and other applications of industrial wiring.

Manufacturing Programmable Controls Technician

The Manufacturing Programmable Motor Controls Technician certificate provides students with the opportunity to enter the workforce area of industrial electro-mechanical maintenance specifically in areas of automated applications. Instruction is provided using industry standard equipment and industry recognized programming platforms.

Marketing Specialist

The Marketing Specialist certificate program prepares individuals to execute a company's marketing plan.

Medical Assisting

The Medical Assisting diploma program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today's medical offices. The Medical Assisting program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of medical assisting.

Medical Assisting

The Medical Assisting Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today's medical offices. The Medical Assisting program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.

Medical Coding

The Medical Coding certificate program provides a basic short-term academic credential with potential for future program credit. The curriculum provides advanced training in coding skills for persons wanting to progress in their occupations or who want to prepare for full-time or part-time employment in the medical field.

Medical Laboratory Technology

The Medical Laboratory Technology Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares students to perform medical laboratory procedures under the supervision of a qualified medical laboratory scientist. Classroom training is integrated with clinical experiences under the medical direction of cooperating hospitals.

Microsoft Office Applications Professional

The Microsoft Office Applications Professional certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills to perform word processing, spreadsheet, database applications in an office environment. It is designed to provide hands-on instruction for developing foundation skills for office assistant careers as well as to prepare students for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification.

Mill Operator

TheMillOperatorcertificateprogrampreparesstudentstoeffectivelyoperatemillingmachinery. Students become proficient in blueprint reading, general mathematical operations, and are provided the necessary knowledge and skills to obtain employment as a milling machinist.

Modern Agriculture

The Modern Agriculture diploma program teaches students to apply knowledge of basic sciences to solve agricultural problems. In addition to studying the biology of plants and animals, students also learn about new technologies that can be applied to plant and animal production systems, resource management, the application of technologies to add value to agricultural production.

Modern Agriculture

The Modern Agriculture Associate of Applied Science degree teaches students to apply knowledge of basic sciences to solve agricultural problems. In addition to studying the biology of plants and animals, students also learn about new technologies that can be applied to plant and animal production systems, resource management, the application of technologies to add value to agricultural production.

Networking Specialist

The Networking Specialist diploma program provides students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Graduates are to be competent in the general areas of humanities or fine arts, social or behavioral sciences, and natural sciences or mathematics, as well as in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, program design and development, and computer networking.

Networking Specialist

The Networking Specialist Associate of Applied Science degree program provides students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Graduates are to be competent in the general areas of humanities or fine arts, social or behavioral sciences, and natural sciences or mathematics, as well as in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, program design and development, and computer networking.

Network Support Specialist

The Network Support Specialist certificate program provides basic training in networking support. Students are introduced to the basic networking support skills. Upon graduation, students will be able to maintain networks using Windows networking software.

Network Technician

The Network Technician certificate program provides basic training in computer information systems networking. Students are introduced to the basic concepts of network administration. Upon graduation, students will be able to install, configure, and maintain networks using Windows networking software.

Nurse Aide

The Nurse Aide certificate program prepares students with classroom training and practice as well as the clinical experiences necessary to care for patients in various settings including general medical and surgical hospitals, nursing care facilities, community care facilities for the elderly, and home health services.

Nurse Aide Accelerated

The Nurse Aide Accelerated certificate program prepares students with classroom training and practice as well as the clinical experiences necessary to care for patients in various settings including general medical and surgical hospitals, nursing care facilities, community care facilities for the elderly, and home health services. After the completion of the State approved training program, the candidate must take and pass the competency evaluation testing agency.

Nurse Aide Fast Track

Introduces student to the role and responsibilities of the Nurse Aide.

Nursing (Bridge Option)

The Associate Degree in Nursing (Bridge Option) Program is designed to provide an opportunity for licensed practical nurses to earn an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing. Program graduates receive an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Degree. Graduates are then eligible to apply and take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

Nursing (Generic)

The two-year associate level nursing program prepares students for positions in the nursing profession. The curriculum is designed to produce highly educated, technically advanced, competent, and caring individuals who are prepared to practice professional nursing in a variety of healthcare settings.

Office Accounting Specialist

The Office Accounting Specialist certificate program provides entry-level office accounting skills. Topics include: principles of accounting, computerized accounting, and basic computer skills.

Organizational Leadership Specialist

The Organizational Leadership Specialist certificate program prepares individuals to become supervisors and leaders in business, commercial or manufacturing facilities, and enhances skills of existing managers. Learning opportunities will introduce, develop, and reinforce student's knowledge, skills, and attitudes for job acquisition, retention and advancement in management.

Paramedicine

The Paramedicine diploma program prepares students to provide advanced emergency medical careforcriticalandemergentpatientswhoaccesstheemergencymedicalsystem.Thisindividualpossesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Paramedics function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Paramedics perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance.

Paramedicine

The Paramedicine Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares students to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Paramedics function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Paramedics perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance.

Payroll Accounting Specialist

The Payroll Accounting Specialist certificate program provides entry-level skills into payroll accounting. Topics include principles of accounting, computerized accounting, principles of payroll accounting, mathematics, and basic computer use.

PC Repair and Network Technician

The PC Repair and Network Technician certificate program prepares students with the skills needed to perform personal computer troubleshooting and repair.

Phlebotomy Technician

The Phlebotomy Technician certificate program educates students to collect blood and process blood and body fluids. Phlebotomy technicians typically work in concert with clinical laboratory personnel and other healthcare providers in hospitals or other healthcare facilities. Topics include; human anatomy, anatomical terminology, venipuncture, and clinical practice. Students will be eligible for certification by American Medical Technologists as a Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT).

Phlebotomy Technology Specialist

The Phlebotomy Technology Specialist certificate program educates students to collect blood and process blood and body fluids. Phlebotomy technicians typically work in concert with clinical laboratory personnel and other healthcare providers in hospitals or other healthcare facilities. Topics include; human anatomy, anatomical terminology, venipuncture, and clinical practice.

Photography

The Photography diploma program prepares students for employment in the diverse and growing field of photography. The Photography program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of commercial photography.

Photography

The Photography Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares students for employment in the diverse and growing field of photography. The Photography associate degree program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.

Photovoltaic Systems Installation and Repair Technician

The Photovoltaic Systems Installation and Repair Technician certificate program individuals with the opportunity to enter the workforce area that specializes in electrical applications of installing, inspecting and repairing solar panels in the electrical industry.

Practical Nursing

The Practical Nursing certificate program prepares students to write the NCLEX-PN for licensure as practical nurses. The program prepares graduates to give competent nursing care. This is done through a selected number of academic and occupational courses providing a variety of techniques and materials necessary to assist the student in acquiring the needed knowledge and skills to give competent care.

Precision Machining and Manufacturing

The Precision Machining and Manufacturing diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the machine tool technology field. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of machine tool theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.

Precision Machining and Manufacturing

The Precision Machining and Manufacturing Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares students for careers the Machine Tool Technology field. Learning opportunities develop academic,technical,andprofessionalknowledgeandskillsrequiredforjobacquisition,andadvancement. The program emphasizes a combination of machine tool theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.

Prep Cook

The Prep Cook certificate program provides students skills for entry into the food services preparation area as a prep cook. Topics include food services history, safety and sanitation, purchasing and food control, nutrition and menu development and design, along with the principles of cooking.

Residential Wiring Technician

The Residential Wiring certificate program prepares students for employment in the construction industry as qualified residential wiring technicians. Topics include NEC regulations, blueprint reading, principles of direct and alternating current, and residential wiring procedures and practices.

Salon and Spa Support Specialist

The Salon and Spa Support Specialist certificate program introduces courses that prepare students for careers in the field of cosmetology as shampoo technicians. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.

Shielded Metal Arc Welding

The Shielded Metal Arc Welding certificate program prepares students for careers in the welding industry. This certificate emphasizes instruction in shielded metal arc welding in the overhead, horizontal, and vertical positions.

Small Business Management Specialist

The Small Business Management Specialist certificate program prepares individuals to manage and direct day-to-day functions of a variety of small business. Learning opportunities will introduce, develop and reinforce student's knowledge, skills and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention and success in small business management.

Small Business Marketing Manager

The Small Business Marketing Manager certificate program prepares individuals to develop and manage independent small businesses. Included are courses in marketing, management, selling, promotion, and business regulations.

Social Media Marketing

The Social Media Marketing certificate program centers on efforts to create content on the internet that attract attention and encourages readers to share it with their social network. This certificate explores the environment and current trends of social media as it relates to marketing functions.

Social Media Specialist [TCC (SMF1)]

The Social Media Specialist certificate program centers on efforts to create and distribute content through social media outlets that attract attention and encourages readers to share it with their social network. This certificate program outlines the fundamentals of computer/internet use, marketing and promotion, and social media marketing. Marketing through social media has become increasingly popular,and this certificatewill allowstudents to examine thefundamentals of thegrowing phenomenon.

Social Media Specialist [TCC (SMS1)]

The Social Media Specialist certificate program prepares graduates to create and administer content on all social media platform to build an audience and ensure customer engagement. The specialist may also monitor site metrics, respond to reader comments, and oversee creative design.

Social Work Assistant

The Social Work Assistant diploma program is designed to prepare individuals to obtain entry- level employment in public and private social service agencies. The Social Work Assistant is equipped with the skills, knowledge, values, and sensitivity to effectively serve human needs in a variety of community settings.

Social Work Assistant

The Social Work Assistant Associate of Applied Science degree program is designed to prepare individuals to obtain entry-level employment in public and private social service agencies. The social worker assistant is equipped with the skills, knowledge, values, and sensitivity to effectively serve human needs in a variety of community settings.

Supervisor/Management Specialist

The Supervisor/Management certificate program prepares individuals to become supervisors in business, commercial, or manufacturing facilities. Learning opportunities will introduce, develop, and reinforce student's knowledge, skills and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement in management.

Technical Specialist

The Technical Specialist certificate program prepares students for positions in business that require technical proficiency to translate technical information to various audiences and in various formats using written and oral communication skills.

Tool and Die Specialist

The Tool and Die Specialist certificate program provides students advanced study in machine tool technology to prepare students to become tool and die specialists. Program objectives are to provide a sequence of advanced courses in the area of Tool and Die and to provide advanced training for employees in the machine tool industry.

Welding Technology

The Welding Technology diploma program prepares students for careers in the welding industry. Program learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Program graduates receive a Welding Technology diploma, have qualifications of a welding technician, and are prepared to take qualification tests required by industry.