Quinsigamond Community College

Accounting Certificate

The Accounting Certificate focuses on the accounting skills and knowledge needed in business. Upon graduation, students will be prepared for entry-level accounting jobs in a variety of business settings or may move seamlessly into the Business Administration Career or Business Administration Transfer associate degree programs.

Administrative Professional Certificate

The Administrative Professional Certificate focuses on developing the clerical skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary to work in a business office setting. Upon graduation, students will be prepared for entry-level positions as administrative assistants or may move seamlessly into the Business Administration Career - Administrative Professional Option associate degree program.

Advanced Automotive Certificate

The Advanced Automotive Certificate program is designed to prepare students to become professional automotive technicians and fill the need of area dealerships and independent repair facilities. The program trains students in the advanced areas of automotive repair to prepare students to become ASE Master Technicians. The program builds a foundation of knowledge allowing graduates to adapt to new technology and grow as an employee.

Automation Robotics Manufacturing Technology Certificate (ARMTech)

The primary goal of the QCC Automation Robotics Manufacturing Technology Certificate (ARMTech) program is to provide a pathway to entry-level positions in local industries that require practical hands-on assembly, troubleshooting and repair skills in electric circuits, mechanical systems, electronics, automated systems, and/or robotics.

Automotive Technology

The Automotive Technology associate degree program is designed to prepare students to become professional automotive technicians and fill the need of area dealerships and independent repair facilities. The program trains students in all eight areas of automotive repair to prepare students to become ASE Master Technicians. The program builds a foundation of knowledge allowing graduates to adapt to new technology and grow as an employee.

Biotechnology Technician Certificate

The Biotechnology Technician Certificate provides students with an overview of the science of biotechnology, as well as the technical skills necessary for employment in the industry.

Business Administration Career

The Business Administration Career associate degree program prepares students to successfully enter the workforce upon graduation. The program provides a skills-based curriculum that equips graduates with the knowledge and background needed for a rewarding career in business and industry.

Business Administration Career - Administrative Professional Option

The Business Administration Career - Administrative Professional Option prepares graduates for immediate entry into the workforce as administrative professionals in a business or medical setting. Prospective students may choose to specialize by completing either the Administrative Professional Certificate or Medical Office Certificate programs first; all courses in the certificates apply to the associate degree program.

Business Administration Certificate

The Business Administration Certificate focuses on general business and prepares students for entry-level positions within various types of organizations. Upon graduation, students will be prepared for entry-level jobs in a variety of business settings or may move seamlessly into the Business Administration Career associate degree program.

Business Administration Transfer

The Business Administration Transfer associate degree program prepares students for transfer to four-year colleges and universities, upon completion of the associate degree. Graduates from the Business Administration Transfer program, with a GPA of 2.50 or higher, are guaranteed admission to all Massachusetts state universities and to the University of Massachusetts, including the Isenberg School of Management (requires a 3.00 GPA), under the MassTransfer Program.

CIS - Career - Enterprise Information Systems

The Computer Information Systems - Career - Enterprise Information Systems program is a career-based program which will prepare the student to work in a business information systems environment. The curriculum provides hands-on experience in application software, web development platforms, program development languages, and database design methodologies. The primary focus of this program is application software development in a business environment.

CIS - Database Certificate

The Database Certificate is designed to provide the student with the basic knowledge and skills necessary for career opportunities in entry-level database design, management, or administration. This certificate is ideal for adult students re-entering college or for students who are currently in the workforce and want to update their skill sets. The curriculum may be completed in one academic year, depending on the student's background in computer applications.

CIS - Data Science Certificate

The Data Science Certificate is designed to provide the students with basic knowledge and skills necessary to pursue internship or junior data practitioner jobs in the field of Data Science. This certificate is ideal for adult students re-entering college or for students who are currently in the workforce and want to update their skill sets. The curriculum may be completed in one academic year, depending on the student's background in computer applications.

CIS - Health Information Option

The Computer Information Systems - Health Information Option will prepare students to work in various health-related industries, such as hospitals, clinics, insurance, etc. The program curriculum provides hands-on computer experience in spreadsheet, web development, data communication, database development and management, basic programming, and systems analysis and design.

CIS - Transfer Option

The Computer Information Systems - Transfer Option is designed to prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions where they can complete the bachelor's degree, preparing the students for professional careers in the rapidly-changing field of computer information systems. Students develop good communication skills and the ability for teamwork and leadership roles in their professional careers.

CIS - Web Applications Certificate

The Web Applications Certificate is designed to provide the student with the basic knowledge and skills necessary for career opportunities as an entry-level web developer or web administrator. This certificate is ideal for adult students re-entering college or for students who are currently in the workforce and want to update their skill sets. The curriculum may be completed in one academic year, depending on the student's background in computer applications.

CNC Technologies Certificate

The CNC Technologies Certificate is designed to prepare graduates to enter the field of advanced manufacturing specifically as a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) operator/programmer. Students will gain an understanding of CAD/CAM systems and the conventions of blueprint reading, safety, metrology, quality, and machine operations. Using safe working practices, students will learn to operate, set up, and program Haas CNC equipment along with other production machines.

Computed Tomography Certificate

The Computer Tomography Certificate program includes the following Program Goals: • Provide the 16 hours of didactic work required to take the Certification exam from ARRT. • Provide the clinical experience to complete all competencies required for the ARRT exam.

Computer Aided Design Certificate

The Computer Aided Design Certificate is intended to prepare successful graduates to apply technical knowledge and skills to develop working engineering drawings and in support of mechanical and industrial engineers and related professionals. Students gain knowledge in manufacturing materials and processes, mechanical drafting, electro-mechanical drafting, basic metallurgy, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, blueprint reading, and technical communication.

Computer Science Transfer

The Computer Science Transfer associate degree program is designed to prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions where they can complete the bachelor's degree, leading to careers in computer science, software engineering, and systems analysis.

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice associate degree program provides students with a broad academic background in the area of criminal justice and the opportunity to develop the skills needed for pursuing a public service career in policing, corrections, courts, probation, parole, federal agencies, the private sector, or transfer to a four-year institution.

Criminal Justice - Transfer Option

The Criminal Justice - Transfer Option associate degree program provides students with a broad academic background in the area of criminal justice and the opportunity to develop the skills needed for pursuing a public service career in policing, corrections, courts, probation, parole, federal agencies, or the private sector.

CSET - Computer Forensics Certificate

The Computer Forensics Certificate prepares graduates to work in the information technology and criminal justice fields as computer and digital forensics investigators. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-2017 Edition, employment of computer forensics specialists is expected to increase by 18% from 2014 to 2024.1 Competition will be high for these positions, requiring advanced technical and investigative skills and knowledge.

CSET - Computer Support Option

The Computer Systems Engineering Technology - Computer Support Option is designed to meet the demand of computer support middle skills in business and industry, while focusing on the technical and human aspect of providing computer support. This program pulls from multiple areas of computer-related programming at QCC and is stackable from the QCC Personal Computer Specialist Certificate.

CSET - Cyber Security Certificate

The Cyber Security Certificate is designed to prepare graduates to work in the information technology field as computer support specialists with an emphasis in cyber security.

CSET - Cybersecurity Option

The Computer Systems Engineering Technology - Cybersecurity Option is designed to meet the demand of cybersecurity professional skills in business and industry, while focusing on the technical and human aspect of cybersecurity. This program meets the National Institute of Standards and Technology's National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education framework (including knowledge, skills, and abilities).

CSET - Enterprise Information Technology (IT) Option

The Computer Systems Engineering Technology (CSET) program offers various associate degree and certificate options that allow students to specialize in specific areas of interest. The mission of the Computer Systems Engineering Technology - Enterprise Information Technology (IT) Option is to prepare students for a broad range of career opportunities in the Information Technology (IT) field.

CSET - Forensics Option

The Computer Systems Engineering Technology - Forensics Option provides an in-depth insight into criminal justice and information technology for analysis of digital information commonly used in criminal investigations. This program is intended as a transfer pathway to multiple four-year institutions.

CSET - Help Desk Technician Certificate

The Help Desk Technician Certificate prepares graduates to work in the information technology field as an entry-level computer support specialist, such as a help desk technician or desktop specialist.

CSET - Network Associate Certificate

The Network Associate Certificate prepares graduates to work in the information technology field as an entry-level network specialist, such as a network administrator or network associate.

CSET - Network Technician Certificate

The Network Technician Certificate prepares graduates to work in the information technology field as an entry-level network specialist, such as a network technician.

CSET - Personal Computer Specialist Certificate

The Personal Computer Specialist Certificate prepares graduates to work in the information technology field as computer support specialists with an emphasis on personal computer/desktop management and support.

Culinary Arts Certificate

The QCC Culinary Arts Certificate program is designed to provide a career step for graduates of QCC's workforce culinary basics program by allowing graduates to enter directly into a culinary career, or to seamlessly continue toward an associate degree in Foodservice Management. This program will produce graduates with a clearly-defined personal set of ethics to support the burgeoning and innovative culinary industry of Central Massachusetts.

Dental Assisting Certificate

The QCC Dental Assisting Certificate program includes the following Program Goals: • To provide a Dental Assisting curriculum that is high quality, student centered, accessible and affordable to obtain entry- level employment as an integral member of the dental health team within six months of graduation, or enroll in an advanced education program.

Dental Assisting Certificate - Weekend Option

The QCC Dental Assisting Certificate - Weekend Option program includes the following Program Goals: • To provide a Dental Assisting curriculum that is high quality, student centered, accessible and affordable to obtain entry-level employment as an integral member of the dental health team within six months of graduation, or enroll in an advanced education program.

Dental Hygiene

The QCC Dental Hygiene associate degree program includes the following Program Goals: • To graduate students who have the potential for achieving the stated program competencies. • To provide a curriculum that will prepare students to meet the stated program competencies with the knowledge and skills required to provide comprehensive dental hygiene services based on current standards of care.

Dietary Management Certificate

The QCC Dietary Management Certificate program includes academic coursework and 150 hours of practical field experience that prepares students for entry-level foodservice managerial positions in schools, hospitals, long-term care facilities, assistive living centers, and correctional facilities, as well as for certification and/or continuing education. The QCC Dietary Management Certificate is approved by the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP).

Direct Support Certificate

The Direct Support Certificate is designed for community support workers who work in programs funded by the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS); it serves as a pathway for career development and advancement for non- degree workers in the field. Graduates are prepared to transfer into the Human Services associate degree program.

Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education associate degree program prepares students for responsible positions in the field of early education and care or for careers in other child-related areas.

Early Childhood Education - Birth through Eight Years Old Option (Evening Only)

The Early Childhood Education - Birth through Eight Years Old Option prepares students for responsible positions in the field of early education and care or for careers in other child-related areas. Graduates will be qualified for career opportunities in early education and care as a lead teacher and, depending upon experience, as an assistant director or a director in a variety of early education programs. Students are also prepared for transfer to a four-year institution.

Early Childhood Education Foundational Certificate

The Early Childhood Education Foundational Certificate provides students with foundational knowledge for all early educators. This program aligns with the MA Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) requirements, contains foundational courses required as part of the Early Childhood Education MA transfer pathways, and contains an experiential learning component.

EET - Biomedical Instrumentation Option

The Electronics Engineering Technology - Biomedical Instrumentation Option prepares students to enter the workforce as an essential member of a medical organization - calibrating, troubleshooting, and maintaining the electronic instrumentation equipment that is vital to today's technology-driven healthcare industry. Graduates may also continue their education toward a bachelor's degree in engineering technology.

EET - Electronics Technology Certificate

The Electronics Technology Certificate prepares students for entry-level positions in the field of electronics. Students also build a foundation of core electronics skills and knowledge that form the basis for further study in electronics, mechatronics, photonics, or biomedical instrumentation.

EET - Mechatronics Option

The goal of the Electronics Engineering Technology - Mechatronics Option is to prepare students for careers as mechatronics technicians. Mechatronics technicians install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of computer-driven automated equipment and/or robotic systems. They must understand basic electronics, mechanics, computer interfacing, and software. These skills are vital to the success of advanced manufacturing.

EET - Photonics Certificate

The primary goal of the Photonics Certificate is to provide students an educational pathway to high-wage, high-tech jobs in areas such as manufacturing, telecommunications, medical devices and systems, security systems, clean energy systems, and research throughout Central Massachusetts. A secondary goal is to provide employed individuals with opportunities to upgrade and broaden their skills and knowledge, either to become more effective in their current positions or to open new career paths.

EET - Photonics Option

The goal of the Electronics Engineering Technology - Photonics Option is to prepare students for careers as photonics technicians and/or electronics technicians with photonics experience. Photonics technicians build, test, troubleshoot, and maintain systems involving lasers, fiber optics, and other electro-optical components.

Emergency Medical Technician - Direct Entry Certificate

This program prepares the student, upon successful completion of the Massachusetts EMT-Basic exam, to practice at the EMT- Basic level; it provides supervised classroom and laboratory training. Students in this program will be required to complete approximately 160 hours of intensive lecture and laboratory materials.

EMT Paramedic Certificate

The goal of the EMT Paramedic Certificate is to prepare competent entry-level emergency medical technician-paramedics to serve in career and volunteer positions throughout the Commonwealth and neighboring regions.

Engineering

The Engineering associate degree program is a rigorous program that emphasizes mathematics and sciences; it prepares students for transfer to four-year colleges and universities, at which they can continue their education in all fields of engineering, life sciences, and sciences.

Engineering - Biomedical Engineering Option

The Engineering - Biomedical Engineering Option is a rigorous program that emphasizes mathematics, sciences, and life sciences; it prepares students for transfer to four-year colleges and universities, at which they can continue their education in all fields of biomedical engineering, medicine, life sciences, and sciences.

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Certificate

The Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Certificate focuses on the skills and knowledge needed to create or manage a small business.

Fire Science

The Fire Science associate degree program prepares students for a career or promotion within fire and emergency service organizations. Students are also prepared for careers in the private sector, which include fire investigation, fire engineering, suppression/alarm systems maintenance, emergency management and hazard analysis.

Fire Science Certificate

The Fire Science Certificate prepares students for a career or promotion within fire and emergency service organizations. Students are also prepared for careers in the private sector, which include fire investigation, fire engineering, suppression/alarm systems maintenance, emergency management and hazard analysis.

Foodservice Management Certificate

A graduate of the QCC Foodservice Management Certificate program will have knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level management in both front-of-the-house and back-of-the-house operations. This program is a proud partner with the National Restaurant Association and the CHRIE serve success program. Students can earn simultaneous credentialing with these programs.

Ford Maintenance and Light Repair Certificate

The QCC Ford Maintenance and Light Repair Certificate curriculum is designed by Ford Motor Company to prepare certified light line technicians for Ford/Lincoln dealerships. The program features hands-on training on late model vehicles, as well as classroom instruction.

General Studies

The QCC General Studies associate degree program includes the following Program Goals: • To provide a comprehensive, responsive, directed academic experience which helps students identify educational and career choices, develop individualized career plans, and implement career pathways leading to further education or careers. • To meet the academic needs of QCC career programs, four-year institutions, and area employers.

General Studies - Biotechnology Option

The General Studies - Biotechnology Option provides students with a strong academic foundation in biotechnology and lab sciences. Graduates are prepared to enter the biotechnology workforce.

General Studies - Deaf Studies Option

The General Studies - Deaf Studies Option prepares students to have the necessary communication skills and cultural knowledge to work with deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Through practicum participation and other course related research, students explore career opportunities in the deaf community.

General Studies - Elementary Education Transfer Option

The General Studies - Elementary Education Transfer Option meets the standards of MassTransfer and prepares students for transfer to undergraduate elementary education programs at Massachusetts public higher education institutions. The program includes broad-based general education courses, as well as courses that are more closely aligned to children and teaching. The goal is to provide students with a clear path to a degree at a four-year university.

General Studies - Pre-Pharmacy Option

The General Studies - Pre-Pharmacy Option provides students with the first two years of a strong academic foundation required for transfer directly to a Doctor of Pharmacy Program or to bachelor's degree programs in biology, chemistry, or biochemistry.

Healthcare

The Healthcare associate degree program offers students the opportunity to prepare for QCC's healthcare programs. Students will also be well-prepared to transfer to a bachelor institution in science-based programs.

Healthcare - Medical Office Management Option

The Healthcare - Medical Office Management Option prepares graduates to oversee the business operations of a dental/medical office practice. A successful dental/medical office manager enjoys working with computers, managing multiple administrative tasks, and/or supervising people.

Healthcare - Medical Sales/Marketing Option

The Healthcare - Medical Sales/Marketing Option prepares graduates to work as sales representatives or product managers for a dental/medical products company. For individuals who are outgoing, enjoy meeting people, and like to travel, this option will provide them with the professional skills they need to be successful in marketing or sales.

Healthcare - Practical Nursing

The Healthcare - Practical Nursing program offers certified LPNs the opportunity to prepare for QCC's nursing programs. Students will also be well-prepared to attend our nurse education program and transfer to a bachelor institution in science-based nursing program. This program educates individuals to work in various aspects of healthcare, including hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Healthcare - Pre-Dental Hygiene Option

The Healthcare - Pre-Dental Hygiene Option prepares its graduates with a strong science background and is a good choice if the ultimate goal is to transfer into the Dental Hygiene program or into a bachelor's degree program. This program does not require Dental Assisting National Board (DANB), Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) status. Pre-Dental Hygiene is not a requirement for admission into the Dental Hygiene program.

Healthcare - Pre-Nursing Option

The Healthcare - Pre-Nursing Option offers students the opportunity to prepare for QCC's nursing programs. Students will also be well-prepared to attend our nurse education program and transfer up to 90 credits to several bachelor institutions in science-based nursing programs. This program also educates individuals to work in various aspects of healthcare, including hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Healthcare - Public Health Option

The Healthcare - Public Health Option prepares students for a career as a public health worker and/or prepares students with the first two years of a strong academic foundation required for transfer to a four-year bachelor's degree program in public health or related field.

Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Certificate

The QCC HVAC/R program will provide successful graduates with the skills needed to enter the HVAC/R field as an entry-level technician who can install, maintain, and repair a wide variety of HVAC/R equipment. Graduates of the QCC Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Certificate will also possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities that will ensure the safe and energy-efficient operation of HVAC/R equipment.

Hospitality and Recreation Management - Foodservice Management Option

The goal of the Hospitality and Recreation Management program is to integrate business academics in an entrepreneurial, experiential setting, providing graduates of the Hospitality and Recreation Management - Foodservice Management Option the confidence, knowledge, and skills to successfully advance the area's Hospitality and Recreation Industry.

Hospitality and Recreation Management - Hospitality Management Option

The goal of the Hospitality and Recreation Management program is to integrate business academics in an entrepreneurial, experiential setting, providing graduates of the Hospitality and Recreation Management - Hospitality Management Option the confidence, knowledge, and skills to successfully advance the area's Hospitality and Recreation Industry.

Hospitality Management Certificate

The Hospitality Management Certificate is designed for individuals with industry experience who desire to advance into management positions. The curriculum is designed to build upon an individual's industry experience and knowledge of operations and job responsibilities.

Human Services

The Human Services associate degree program prepares students for a career as an entry-level human service practitioner; it also serves as a pathway for career development and advancement for non-degree workers in the field of human services. Graduates are prepared to transfer to a four-year program.

Human Services Certificate

The Human Services Certificate prepares students for entry-level career positions in a wide variety of human service occupations; it also serves as a pathway for career development and advancement for non-degree workers in the field. Graduates are prepared to transfer into the Human Services associate degree program.

Interactive Media - Digital Design Option

The Interactive Media - Digital Design Option is a multi-faceted computer-based program designated for students seeking a computer interface design career in digital media in the global marketplace. Students produce designs, symbols, typography, illustrations, photography, video, multimedia, motion graphics, sound, and animation for use in print, web, social media, and interactive media.

Interactive Media - Game Design Option

The Interactive Media - Game Design Option is a multi-faceted computer-based program designated for students seeking a game design career in the global marketplace. Game Design Option majors map out and develop the gameplay that defines a player's unique game experience. It is a complex science that combines artistic talent with high mathematics and computer programming ability.

Leadership in Early Education and Care Certificate (Evening Only)

The Leadership in Early Education and Care Certificate provides students who are already working in early childhood centers as directors, supervisors, or aspiring to a leadership role, with the skills required for creating and sustaining healthy working relationships leading to quality programs for young children and their families.

Liberal Arts

The QCC Liberal Arts associate degree program includes the following Program Goals: • Provide a well-rounded foundational education in the liberal arts disciplines, defined as fine arts and humanities, mathematics, natural sciences, and social sciences. • Foster and hone high-level communication and critical reasoning skills, vital for success in a bachelor's degree program or professional career.

Liberal Arts - Biology Option

The Liberal Arts - Biology Option provides a curriculum with an emphasis on courses that the student will need to transfer to a bachelor's degree program in the biological sciences or a pre-professional field. This program also provides a well- rounded foundational education in the liberal arts disciplines, while fostering and honing high-level communication and critical reasoning skills, which are vital for success in a bachelor's degree program or professional career.

Liberal Arts - Chemistry Option

The QCC Liberal Arts - Chemistry Option associate degree program includes the following Program Goals: • Provide a curriculum with an emphasis on courses that the student will need to seamlessly transfer to a bachelor's degree program in chemistry or a pre- professional field. • Provide a well-rounded foundational education in the liberal arts disciplines, defined as fine arts, humanities, mathematics, natural sciences, and social and behavioral sciences.

Liberal Arts - English Option

The QCC Liberal Arts - English Option associate degree program includes the following Program Goals: • Provide foundational courses in English literature required by four-year colleges and universities, enabling students to transfer to a bachelor's degree program as juniors in English and/or a related field, such as creative writing, fine arts, communication/journalism, liberal arts or cultural studies.

Liberal Arts - Environmental Science Option

The Liberal Arts - Environmental Science Option provides students with a strong academic foundation in the environmental, natural, and physical sciences. Graduates are prepared to transfer to a bachelor's degree program in the environmental field.

Liberal Arts - History Option

The QCC Liberal Arts - History Option associate degree program includes the following Program Goals: • Provide a foundational education in history, enabling transfer to a bachelor's degree program in history. • Provide a well-rounded foundational education in the liberal arts disciplines, defined as fine arts, humanities, mathematics, natural sciences, and social and behavioral sciences.

Liberal Arts - Mathematics Option

The QCC Liberal Arts - Mathematics Option associate degree program includes the following Program Goals: • Provide a well-rounded foundational education in the liberal arts disciplines, with an emphasis on courses enabling students to transfer to a bachelor's degree program in mathematics and/or a related field. • Foster and hone high-level communication and critical reasoning skills vital for success in a bachelor's degree program or professional career.

Liberal Arts - Media Communications Option

The QCC Liberal Arts - Media Communications Option associate degree program includes the following Program Goals: • Provide foundational courses in media communications required by four-year colleges and universities, enabling students to transfer to a bachelor's degree program as juniors in media communications/journalism and/or a related field.

Liberal Arts - Music Option

The QCC Liberal Arts - Music Option associate degree program includes the following Program Goals: • Prepare students to transfer to a four-year college or university, or entry-level work requiring communication and critical thinking skills. • Provide a foundational education comprised of the humanities, social sciences, and mathematics, with a concentration in music knowledge, skill, and a solid base of musical proficiency.

Liberal Arts - Psychology Option

The Liberal Arts - Psychology Option prepares students for transfer to four-year colleges and universities at which they can continue their education in the field of psychology.

Liberal Arts - Sociology Option

The QCC Liberal Arts - Sociology Option associate degree program includes the following Program Goals: • Provide a curriculum with an emphasis on courses that students will need to seamlessly transfer to a bachelor's degree program in sociology or a pre-professional field. • Provide a well-rounded foundational education in the liberal arts disciplines, defined as fine arts, humanities, mathematics, natural sciences, and social and behavioral sciences.

Liberal Arts - Theater Option

Theater at QCC serves the Liberal Arts by providing a rigorous aesthetic, intellectual, and practical opportunity to explore the frontiers of learning and the formation of collaborative communities. The primary mode of study is the practice of theater, involving theoretical, historical, aesthetic and technical elements.

Logistics/Supply Chain Management Certificate

The Logistics/Supply Chain Management Certificate prepares students for entry-level positions in the fields of transportation, distribution/warehousing, and purchasing. Students will gain an understanding of logistics and supply chain management, as well as the communication, analytical, and managerial skills necessary to be successful in a variety of business environments.

Manufacturing Technology

The Manufacturing Technology associate degree program is designed to prepare graduates to enter the field of advanced manufacturing. Students will gain an understanding of materials and manufacturing processes, as well as the quality systems in place in modern industry. Using safe working practices, students will learn to operate and maintain a variety of production equipment.

Manufacturing Technology Certificate

The Manufacturing Technology Certificate is designed to introduce the principles of engineering and manufacturing. The program prepares students to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to the identification and resolution of production problems in the manufacture of products. The student will gain basic knowledge of material properties and identify a variety of production processes to assist in a production environment.

Manufacturing Technology - Quality Control Option

The Manufacturing Technology - Quality Control Option associate degree program will focus on quality control (QC) and operations positions to enhance the graduate's capability in this role. The program is designed to provide a blend of mathematical, computer, and hands-on skills required in the industry while providing an opportunity for continuing education through transfer to four-year schools.

Medical Assisting Certificate

The goal of the Medical Assisting Certificate is to prepare medical assistants who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.

Medical Office Certificate

The Medical Office Certificate focuses on the clerical skills and specialized knowledge needed in a medical or dental office setting. Upon graduation, students will be prepared for entry- level positions as medical administrative assistants/receptionists or may move seamlessly into the Business Administration Career - Administrative Professional Option associate degree program.

Medical Support Specialist - Medical Assisting Option

The goal of the Medical Support Specialist - Medical Assisting Option is to prepare credentialed Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs) to transfer into a nursing program either at QCC or at a four-year institution. This program has been designed to provide college credit for students who have successfully completed QCC's Medical Assisting Certificate program or who have obtained and hold a current CMA credential.

Nurse Education

The Nurse Education program prepares students for a career as a registered nurse (RN). Graduates of the program assume responsibilities related to direct patient care in a variety of settings, including, but not limited to, hospitals, clinics, extended care facilities, home and community health agencies. Upon successful completion of the Nurse Education associate degree program, students are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

Nurse Education - Advanced Placement LPN

The Nurse Education - Advanced Placement LPN program is for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) seeking advanced placement into the evening associate degree program to prepare the LPN for a career as a registered nurse (RN). Graduates of the program assume responsibilities related to direct patient care in a variety of settings, including, but not limited to, hospitals, clinics, extended care facilities, home and community health agencies.

Nurse Education - Advanced Placement Paramedic

The Nurse Education - Advanced Placement Paramedic program is for paramedics seeking advanced placement into the evening associate degree program to prepare the paramedic for a career as a registered nurse (RN). Graduates of the program assume responsibilities related to direct patient care in a variety of settings, including, but not limited to, hospitals, clinics, extended care facilities, home and community health agencies.

Nursing Assistant - Direct Entry Certificate

The Nursing Assistant - Direct Entry Certificate educates individuals to work in various aspects of healthcare, including hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Occupational Therapy Assistant associate degree program prepares students as generalist with a broad exposure to delivery models and systems for entry-level employment as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant practices under the supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Paramedic Technology

The goal of the Paramedic Technology associate degree program is to prepare competent entry-level emergency medical technician-paramedics to serve in career and volunteer positions throughout the Commonwealth and neighboring regions.

Pharmacy Technician - Direct Entry Certificate

The Pharmacy Technician - Direct Entry Certificate provides students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to prepare for a career as a certified pharmacy technician. The program will prepare the graduate to assume an entry-level pharmacy technician position in a variety of contemporary settings, including, but not limited to, community, hospital, home care and long-term care settings.

Phlebotomy/EKG Technician - Direct Entry Certificate

The Phlebotomy/EKG Technician - Direct Entry Certificate educates individuals to work in various aspects of healthcare, including hospitals, clinics, and outreach/home sites.

Practical Nursing Certificate

Practical Nurse Education prepares students with skills and education that will enable them to become an effective licensed practical nurse (LPN). The Practical Nursing Certificate will prepare the graduate to assume an entry-level position in the field or pursue additional education.

Practical Nursing Certificate - Evening

Practical Nurse Education prepares students with skills and education that will enable them to become an effective licensed practical nurse (LPN). The Practical Nursing Certificate will prepare the graduate to assume an entry-level position in the field or pursue additional education.

Public Health Certificate

The Public Health Certificate prepares the student to obtain employment as an entry-level public health worker. Public healthcare workers serve large populations of people and organize their efforts to prevent the spread of diseases through entire communities.

Radiologic Technology

The Radiologic Technology associate degree program prepares students to serve the global community as medical imaging professionals by meeting specific Program Goals: • Demonstrate clinical competence. • Utilize critical thinking skills. • Employ effective communication skills.

Respiratory Care

The QCC Respiratory Care associate degree program includes the following Program Goals: • To prepare graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains of respiratory care practice as performed by registered respiratory therapists (RRTs). • To prepare graduates to obtain the RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) credential.

Surgical Technology

The Surgical Technology associate degree program is designed to prepare the beginning practitioner to possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide services in the operating room in the role of surgical technologist as part of the surgical team. Instruction includes components of the basic sciences, operating room policies and procedures, safe patient care, operating room techniques, surgical procedures, and clinical practice.

Utility Technology Certificate

The Utility Technology Certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the electrical, gas, and/or communications utility industry. The utility industry has forecast a strong need for technologically-literate employees in the next several years for positions, such as overhead and underground line workers, meter workers, substation maintenance personnel, gas workers, and communication workers.