Aiken Technical College

Accounting

The Associate in Applied Science with a Major in Accounting prepares the student to record and post transactions, prepare adjusting entries and financial statements, perform general accounting operations, process accounting information using a microcomputer to produce various accounting records and maintain books for municipalities, state and government agencies. A graduate will be prepared to work independently or as a team member with management.

Advanced Welding

The Advanced Welding Certificate is a one year, "fast track", program that starts with the same introductory welding processes and welding positions used in the Basic Welding Certificate and builds off those fundamental skill sets to train students on the more advanced welding joints and positions.

Associate in Arts

The Associate in Arts degree prepares the student to transfer to a four-year college or university to study in the areas of fine arts, education, humanities, social sciences, or business.

Associate in Science

The Associate in Science degree prepares a student to transfer to a four-year college or university to study in the areas of natural/physical sciences, mathematics, engineering or business. With the assistance of an academic advisor, a student may plan a program of study to meet the requirements of the college to which the student wishes to transfer using the guidelines below.

Associate in Science: MUSC Transfer

The Associate in Science - MUSC Transfer degree prepares a student to transfer to the Online Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Studies Program at the Medical University of South Carolina, located in Charleston, SC. There are pathways for pharmacy, physician assistant, medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, occupational therapy, health administration, and many others.

Basic Welding

The Basic Welding Certificate program introduces students to the four most common welding processes used in the welding industry. The certificate prepares students for an entry level position using the Shielded Metal Arc ("stick"), Gas Metal Arc ("mig"), Flux Cored Arc, and Gas Tungsten Arc ("tig") welding processes. Each of the included welding courses have a lecture and lab component.

Business Transfer

The Business Transfer Certificate provides the student with the opportunity to take entry level courses necessary to transfer to a four-year Business program. Aiken Technical College has an articulation agreement with the University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA) that will allow a student who completes the Business Transfer Certificate to transfer all of the credits earned in the certificate to USCA.

Computer Technology

Students majoring in Computer Technology may select an emphasis in either Networking or Programming. The major requirements for both emphasis areas are the same and allow the student to study operating systems, computer hardware, programming languages, website creation, database management, full stack development, and system analysis and design.

Criminal Justice Technology

The Associate in Applied Science with a Major in Criminal Justice degree is designed for the student currently working in the Criminal Justice field who wants to complete a degree program that will allow him/her to transfer to a senior institution and for the student who does not want to transfer to a senior institution, but seeks to complete a formal educational process in his/ her chosen professional field.

Criminal Justice Transfer

The Associate in Arts: Criminal Justice Track degree provides ATC transfer students with undergraduate credit towards a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. The coursework in the program is designed to transfer in accordance with established articulation agreements with other institutions.

Cybersecurity Networking

Graduates who earn the Cyber Security Networking Certificate have the training and skills necessary to successfully prevent, troubleshoot and mitigate security issues on computing devices in a networked environment. Students will learn how to design secure networks as well as how to secure existing networks. Students will learn about threats to networks and the function and use of security tools to detect and remediate insecure networks.

Early Care and Education

The Associate in Applied Science: Major in Early Care and Education degree is designed to prepare students for a variety of careers working with children and families in the field of early care and education. Academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills are cultivated by learning opportunities based on best practices and current research in the field.

Early Childhood Development

The Early Childhood Development Certificate provides the student with the skills to assume the role and responsibilities of a person employed in the early childhood profession, to assume the personal qualities necessary for effective care giving and to demonstrate an awareness of a curriculum which is developmentally appropriate for young children.

Early Childhood Education Transfer Track

The Associate in Arts - Early Childhood Education Transfer Track degree provides ATC transfer students with the first two years of undergraduate credit towards a degree in Early Childhood Education at the University of South Carolina - Aiken.

Electrical/Maintenance

The Electrical/Maintenance Certificate develops competencies in electrical and mechanical areas as related to Maintenance Mechanics.

Electronics Engineering Technology

The Electronic Engineering Program is currently not accepting new applicants. The Associate in Applied Science with a Major in Electronic Engineering Technology degree prepares technicians who support electrical/electronic engineers and other technical professionals in the design, development, modification and testing of electronic circuits, devices and systems.

Emergency Medical Technician Advanced

The Emergency Medical Services program is currently inactive due to low enrollment. This academic credit program provides instruction and practice in dealing with medical and traumatic emergencies.

Emergency Medical Technician Basic

The Emergency Medical Services program is currently inactive due to low enrollment. This academic credit program provides instruction and practice in dealing with medical and traumatic emergencies.

Emergency Medical Technology

The Emergency Medical Services program is currently inactive due to low enrollment. The Associate in Applied Science: Major in Emergency Medical Technology prepares the student to work in both pre- hospital and hospital settings. Students applying for any of the Health Science Programs must go through a separate application process after being admitted to the college. There are additional requirements in order to qualify for admission to each of these programs.

Entrepreneurship

Become your own boss with the Entrepreneurship Certificate program. Developed with the input of successful local entrepreneurs, this academic program will help you learn how to establish and operate a small business or strengthen an existing one. Students will receive a foundation in vital entrepreneurial areas such as accounting, supervision, computer skills, marketing, and the entrepreneurial mindset.

Expanded-Duty Dental Assisting

The Diploma in Applied Science with a Major in Expanded-Duty Dental Assisting prepares the student to work closely with the dentist as a chair-side assistant, office manager and laboratory assistant providing preventative and restorative care. Students applying for any of the Health Science Programs must go through a separate application process after being admitted to the college. There are additional requirements in order to qualify for admission to each of these programs.

General Liberal Arts & Sciences

General Studies

The General Studies certificate provides an integrated option for students who seek an introduction to a variety of academic disciplines but are unable to gain immediate degree-seeking admission into their desired four-year college or university. This certificate is ideal for students who plan to transfer before completing a degree program at ATC.

General Technology

The Associate in Applied Science with a Major in General Technology Program enables a student to acquire expertise in a minimum of two technical specialties and to become multi-skilled. The program core consists of a primary technical specialty requiring a minimum of 21 semester hours, a secondary technical specialty requiring a minimum of 12 semester hours and additional semester hours of any other courses as required to meet the 60-semester hour minimum to complete the degree program.

General Technology Emphasis in Healthcare Preparation and Clinical Studies

The Associate in Applied Science in General Technology Emphasis in Healthcare Preparation and Clinical Studies program prepares students to enter the Associate in Applied Science degree in Nursing, diploma in Licensed Practical Nursing, and other competitive admissions programs in the Health Sciences. Students will complete general education classes while earning certifications to help increase opportunities to enter the workforce.

General Technology - Emphasis in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning

The Associate in Applied Science with a Major in General Technology with Emphasis in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning degree provides students with the skills necessary for the installation, repair and calibration of air conditioning, refrigeration and heating systems.

General Technology Emphasis in Patient Care Technology and Clinical Studies

The Associate in Applied Science in General Technology Emphasis in Patient Care Technology and Clinical Studies program prepares students to enter the Patient Care Technician (PCT) Certificate and serves as an Associate degree completion program for students that have completed the PCT Certificate. Students will complete general education classes while earning certifications to help increase opportunities to enter the workforce.

General Technology Emphasis in Technical Management

The Associate in Applied Science Major in General Technology with Emphasis in Technical Management prepares graduates with skills required to perform the functions as nuclear operations and as managers including the functions of planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling.

General Technology - Emphasis in Welding Technology

The Associate in Applied Science with a Major in General Technology with Emphasis in Welding Technology degree provides students with the practical skills necessary for welding practices, theories and techniques, metallurgy, quality assurance and welding design.

Industrial Maintenance Technology

This certificate program is a closed cohort exclusively available to industry-sponsored students, offers a focused curriculum derived from the Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Maintenance Technology degree. Students gain hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge in key areas such as control circuits, electronics devices, hydraulics and pneumatics, machining of metals, and welding fundamentals.

Industrial Maintenance Technology

The Associate in Applied Science with a Major in Industrial Maintenance Technology degree combines the detailed study of Industrial Electricity/ Electronics and Industrial Maintenance Mechanics to prepare the student to be an electromechanical technician capable of the installation, repair and calibration of both basic and contemporary types of industrial machinery.

Internet Programming

The Internet Programming Certificate prepares students with the skills and training in programming techniques to create, maintain, and troubleshoot web pages and web sites that contain complex programming for E-commerce, dynamic content delivery from databases, and continual updates of web page layout. Admission to the Internet Programming Certificate is open to all students who have met the appropriate prerequisites or have acceptable placement scores.

Licensed Practical Nurse to Associate Degree Nurse Transition

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) may also apply to continue their education by taking a transition course and then taking the final two semesters of the ADN program. This will lead to the awarding of the Associate Degree in Applied Science: Major in Nursing and prepares students for the licensure examination for registered nurses (NCLEX-RN). Students applying for any of the Health Science Programs must go through a separate application process after being admitted to the college.

Machine Tool Technology

The Machine Tool Technology certificate combines classroom and shop instruction with hands-on experiences. Students will learn essential industrial skills such as workplace safety, power and hand tool operation, blueprint reading, precision measuring, basic fundamentals of conventional machining and CNC operations including set-up and programming. Completion of this certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in the metal- working industry.

Management

The Associate in Applied Science with a Major in Management degree prepares the student to perform the basic functions of management including planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling.

Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant Certificate Program prepares the student to assist the physician in performing selected diagnostic tests as well as business office procedures. Students applying for the Medical Assistant Program must go through a separate application process after being admitted to the college. There are additional requirements in order to qualify for admission to this program.

Medical Coding

The medical coder is a health information professional trained to assign diagnostic and procedural codes, applying classification systems for optimal reimbursement in a variety of health care settings.

Nuclear Fundamentals

The Nuclear Fundamentals Certificate is a customized certificate developed in collaboration with Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS). This certificate prepares students for entry- level positions within the nuclear industry. Students earning this certificate will enhance their opportunities for employment in the nuclear field since the curriculum includes much of the training required for nuclear operators.

Nursing

Nursing (PN)

The Diploma in Applied Science with a Major in Nursing (PN) prepares graduates to provide direct patient care in a safe, effective manner across multiple settings and prepares students for licensure examination for practical nurses (NCLEX-PN). The course of study includes both theory presentation and supervised clinical experience at affiliating health care agencies.

Nursing (RN)

The Associate in Applied Science with a Major in Nursing degree prepares graduates to provide direct patient care in a safe, effective manner across multiple settings and prepares students for licensure examination for registered nurses (NCLEX- RN). The course of study includes both theory presentation and supervised experience at affiliating health care agencies. Students applying for any of the Health Science Programs must go through a separate application after being admitted to the college.

Patient Care Technician

The Patient Care Technician Certificate prepares students to work in hospitals, doctors' offices, medical clinics, skilled nursing facilities, as well as other short-term and long-term care facilities under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.

Pharmacy Technician

The Pharmacy Technician Certificate provides comprehensive quality training to students desiring to work as pharmacy technicians under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

Police Pre-Academy Training (PPAT)

The Police Pre-Academy Training (PPAT) certification is for individuals who seek to become employed as a law enforcement officer in South Carolina and become Class-1 Certified Law Enforcement Officers (LEO) through the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (SCCJA) and the Law Enforcement Training Council (LETC) pursuant to South Carolina Code of Laws Chapter 23.

Pre-Allied Health

The Pre-Allied Health Certificate program provides students with the general academic background required to be successful in a variety of health care related fields. It is also designed to prepare students to meet prerequisites for admission into several health care specialty programs at ATC. Students will earn credits that help meet specific program prerequisites and apply toward program completion should the student be admitted to a selected program.

Pre-Nursing

The student who successfully completes the Pre-Nursing Certificate will also have the necessary requirements to apply to the DAS Nursing and/or AAS Nursing Programs. To receive points for competitive admission, the student must score "A's" and "B's" in all courses. Students need to work closely with academic advisors to select courses that will help confirm their career choices and strengthen their academic skills.

Pre-Physical Therapy Assistant

The Pre-Physical Therapist Assistant Certificate contains general education courses that are foundational for a Physical Therapist Assistant Associate Degree program. The College currently does not offer a Physical Therapist Assistant Associate Degree program. Students seeking to transfer should check program requirements at the destination college before enrolling.

Pre-Surgical Technology

The Pre-Surgical Technology Certificate is tailored to prepare students for vital roles in the sterile processing department of healthcare facilities. This comprehensive program blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on laboratory participation, empowering students with the skills and expertise needed to excel in the sterile processing environment.

Production Operator

The Production Operator Certificate combines the detailed study of industrial electricity/ electronics and industrial maintenance mechanics to prepare the student to be an electromechanical technician capable of the installation, repair and calibration of both basic and contemporary types of industrial machinery. The program's goal is to produce a graduate with the workmanship, design and problem- solving capabilities to allow the graduate to excel as a multi-trade technician.

Radiation Protection

The Associate in Applied Science with a Major in Radiation Protection Technology (RPT), also known as Radiological Control (RADCON), provides the student with the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to evaluate a work site requiring radiological controls.

Radiological Control Technology

The Certificate in Radiological Control Technology (RADCON), also known as Radiation Protection Technology, is meant for those students who possess an associate degree or higher in a science-related discipline. The certificate supplements the previous education by providing the student with the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to evaluate a work site requiring radiological controls.

Radiologic Technology

The Associate in Applied Science with a Major in Radiologic Technology degree prepares entry-level individuals to take and successfully pass the certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and to develop good communication and strong interpersonal skills to be able to competently perform within the healthcare environment.

Surgical Technology

The Associate in Applied Science with a Major in Surgical Technology will provide students with the surgical technology skills needed for employment in medical facilities. Upon successful completion, the student will be eligible to take the national certification exam administered through The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).