Reid State Technical College

Business Administration Technology

The purpose of the Business Administration Technology Program is to provide accessible, quality educational opportunities that will provide individuals with the skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary to obtain entry -level employment in the general, medical, and information technology professions.

Childcare Education and Development

The purpose of the Childcare Education and Development program is to provide accessible, quality educational opportunities that will provide individuals with the knowledge, technical skills, and attitudes necessary to obtain entry - level employment in the c hildcare professions. This degree program is intended to produce graduates who are prepared for employment as childcare directors, teachers, Head Start teachers or assistants, and teacher's aides.

Computer Information Science

The purpose of the Associate of Applied Technology in Computer Information Science program is to provide accessible, quality educational opportunities that will provide individuals with the knowledge, technical skills, and attitudes necessary to obtain entry - level employment in the Computer Information Science profession. The associate degree program is intended to produce graduates who are prepared for employment as entry -level microcomputer specialists or networking specialists.

Cosmetology

The purpose of the Cosmetology Program is to provide accessible, quality technical educational opportunities that will provide individuals with the knowledge and technical skills necessary to pass the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering Licensure Exam and to obtain entry -level employment in the cosmetology and personal appearance profession. The philosophy and purpose of the Cosmetology Program are consistent with that of the governing institution.

Cosmetology Instructor Training

The Cosmetology Instructor Training Program aims to provide students the opportunity to prepare, train, and develop skills necessary to teach cosmetology or any practices related to personal appearance. This training allows individuals to enter a skilled workforce that will promote personal and economic growth, contribute to community stability, and improve quality of life.

Diesel Technology - Diesel Engine Specialist

The purpose of the Diesel Technology program is to prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain diesel engines in vehicles such as automobiles, buses, ships, trucks, railroad locomotives, and construction equipment; as well as stationary diesel engines in electrical generators and related equipment.

Health Sciences

The primary intent of a short -term certificate in Health Sciences is to fulfill basic occupational objectives, prepare the graduate, or provide specialty training/competencies for students who wish to enter a health field. The prescribed program of study is included in the College catalog. All health sciences clinical are supervised practicums within the clinical setti ng that provides laboratory practice, medication administration assistance, and basic nursing care in health sciences.

Industrial Electricity/Electronics Technology

The purpose of the Associate of Applied Technology in Industrial Electricity/Electronics Technology program is to provide accessible, premium quality educational opportunities that will provide individuals with the knowledge, technical skills, values, and attitudes necessary to obtain entry -level employment in the electrical, electronics, computer, and/or industrial maintenance fields.

Industrial Electricity/Electronics Technology - Certificate

The purpose of the Industrial Electricity/Electronics Technology (CER) is to provide accessible, premium quality educational opportunities that will provide individuals with the knowledge, technical skills, values, and attitudes necessary to obtain entry -level employment in the electrical, electronics, computer, and/or industrial maintenance fields.

Industrial Maintenance Technology

The Industrial Maintenance Technology program aims to provide accessible, premium -quality educational opportunities that will provide individuals with the knowledge, technical skills, values, and attitudes necessary to obtain entry -level employment in the business and industry sectors seeking industrial maintenance employees. Industrial Maintenance prepares students with the skills demanded for multi -craft positions.

Pharmacy Technology

The Pharmacy Technology program is designed to prepare students to assume positions in both institutional and retail pharmacies. The program curriculum consists of theory courses, lab activities, and supervised clinical internships. Program coursework includes pharmacology, medical terminology, pharmacy laws, and regulations, and pharmaceutical calculations.

Practical Nursing

Welding

The Associate of Occupational Technology in Welding program aims to provide accessible, quality educational opportunities that will provide individuals with the knowledge, technical skills, and attitudes necessary to obtain employment in the welding profes sion. The AOT program is intended to produce graduates who are prepared for employment as structural and/or pipe welders with a concentration in Industrial Electricity/Electronics and Industrial Maintenance.

Welding - Certificate

The purpose of the Welding (Long -Term Certificate) is to provide accessible, quality educational opportunities that will provide individuals with the knowledge, technical skills, and attitudes necessary to obtain employment in the welding profession. The long - term certificate program is intended to produce graduates who are prepared for employment as structural and/or pipe welders.

Welding Technology

The Welding Technology (Short -Term Certificate) aims to provide accessible, quality educational opportunities that will provide individuals with the knowledge, technical skills, and attitudes necessary to obtain employment in the welding profession. The short - term certificate is intended to produce graduates who are prepared for employment as structural welders.