Belmont College

Accounting

Accounting prepares an individual for a variety of positions in the business world. Junior accountants, accountants, bookkeepers, payroll clerks, business managers, purchasing agents, fiscal analysts, and long-range financial planners are a few examples of the positions needed by every type of business. Both private and public organizations require personnel with an accounting background.

Allied Health Administration

This degree enables you to start or enhance your career by focusing on the fundamentals of healthcare, leadership abilities, and knowledge in management.

Associate of Arts

The Associate of Arts degree is designed to prepare students for transfer to most four-year colleges or universities and is the equivalent of the freshman and sophomore years of a Bachelor of Arts degree program which includes programs such as English, history, social sciences, business, and other areas of study.

Associate of Science

The Associate of Science degree is designed to prepare students for transfer to a four-year college or university and is the equivalent of the freshman and sophomore years of a Bachelor of Science degree or related program, including engineering, business, or natural sciences. The degree is also suited for students who do not have a decided interest in one field of study. This program provides a broad knowledge of liberal arts, while emphasizing mathematics and science.

Bookkeeper I

The Bookkeeper I Certificate Program is a short-term certificate that prepares the holder for employment in an entry-level position. Bookkeeping clerks produce financial records for organizations. They record financial transactions, update statements, prepare payroll documentation, and check financial records for accuracy.

Bookkeeper II

The Bookkeeper II Certificate Program is a short-term certificate and is a continuation of Bookkeeper I. The program prepares the holder for employment in an entry-level position. Bookkeeping clerks produce financial records for organizations.

Building Preservation/Restoration

The Building Preservation/Restoration program at Belmont College is recognized nationally as the leader in providing hands-on training in the preservation trades. Since its inception in 1989, the program has grown to become one of the most recognized historic preservation programs in the United States attracting students from all areas of the country and from a variety of academic backgrounds.

Business Management

The Business Administration and Leadership degree emphasizes the proven techniques and practices of contemporary management science. Both the coursework and the classroom experience focus on the development of the technical, human relations, analytical, ethical, legal, decision-making, and interpersonal skills necessary for success in today’s dynamic and challenging workplace.

Certified Chemical Dependency Assistant

Prepares students to demonstrate the knowledge and skills to fulfill the role of an addiction counselor, including the classifications of drugs of abuse and the diagnosis of substance dependency or abuse. Coursework covers prevention, assessment, intervention, diagnosis, and treatment of substance use and addictive disorders, plus group dynamics, counseling theory and techniques, and interviewing and casework.

CISCO Certified Networking Associate

Belmont College has been a 22-year member of the Cisco NETACAD Networking Educational System and utilizes the official CISCO curriculum for courses NET1171, NET1172, NET1173, NET1174 and NET 1141. Students who successfully complete the Official CISCO curriculum are prepared to challenge the CISCO CCNA Industry Certification.

CISCO Certified Support Technician

This certificate will prepare students to challenge the CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+ and the Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST). The certificate offers lecture and hands-on labs.

Civil Engineering

The Civil Engineering program provides a broad, science-based curriculum for those interested in pursuing an engineering career. Emphasis is placed on engineering mechanics, engineering materials, computer aided design (CAD), structural mechanics, surveying, and strength of materials. Foundation courses are provided in mathematics, physics, chemistry and general education electives.

Cleanroom Technology

The Cleanroom Technician Certificate is a one year/three-semester certificate program focusing on advanced ventilation systems. This certificate was developed in cooperation with the Intel Corporation for training technicians to work on the advanced ventilation systems in Clean Rooms.

Computed Tomography

Working radiologic technologists may choose to apply to sit for the Computed Tomography registry examination offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)*. Our Computed Tomography program is designed to give you the theoretical background and documented clinical experience necessary do that. Once you complete the program, you’ll be equipped to care for patients, obtain basic equipment knowledge to perform CT scan, identify common pathologies on scans, and more.

Computer Applications

Graduates of this certificate program will be ready for an entry-level computer position. The industry needs employees who possess an understanding of office productivity software.

Cyber Security

This certificate program will prepare students with introductory and basic skills for entry-level positions in network security. The certificate pathway creates an option for those who want basic skills in a quick time frame and yet can build these skills later to meet the associate degree requirements for future career advancement. The certificate degree builds skills in communication, math, and specific course work in computers and security information fundamentals.

Cyber Security & Computer Forensics

The Cyber Security and Computer Forensics program will prepare students for entry-level positions in network security. The curriculum prepares students to have an understanding of basic security technologies including computer fundamentals, security information fundamentals, and online security. Students will be trained for careers in information assurance, computer and network security, and homeland security.

Early Childhood Education

The program prepares students to work with the children from birth through age ten. Employment may be gained in public and private preschools, Head Start, Early Intervention Programs, and public-school settings. Students are prepared to effectively work with co-workers, families and the community.

Electronic Media

The electronic world we live in changes constantly. The devices we use are changing from computers to tablets to smart phones to who knows what is next. The way we communicate, and businesses advertise has changed with the world of social media.

Emergency Medical Services Paramedic

The Paramedic Degree program is a combination of allied health and general education courses designed to give students the complex knowledge and skills necessary for the acute management and transportation of the broad range of critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system.

Energy and Natural Resources

The Energy and Natural Resources program prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in the development and operation of oil and natural gas extraction and processing facilities.

Engineering Applications

This short-term certificate provides basic skill sets to meet needs in computer aided design (CAD). There is a strong emphasis on communication and computing for engineers. Upon successful completion of Engineering Applications, graduates can sit for the Autodesk Certified User Industry-based Certification.

General Bookkeeping

Individuals completing the General Bookkeeping program will possess the skills necessary to perform general office functions under the direction of an accountant. Maintaining records for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll functions are generally among the tasks performed. Bookkeepers maintain systematic and current records of accounts and business transactions in journals and ledgers or on a computer.

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technology

Students in this program study heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) theory and the design and construction of equipment. They also learn the basics of installation, maintenance, and repair. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanics are skilled workers who install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technology

Students in the HVAC Program study heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration theory and practical applications. This would include residential and commercial applications as well as building automated controls. Students will learn to install, maintain, and repair these systems as well as understanding heat load calculation.

Heavy Equipment Technician

Students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to perform preventative maintenance, diagnose malfunctions, and prescribe corrective action and repair of heavy construction equipment. Additional knowledge is gained in service, sales, and fleet management as it relates to the heavy construction equipment industry.

Industrial Electronics Technology

Energy production, transportation, conservation, and efficient use is critical to remaining competitive in the world’s economy. Coal, oil, gas, nuclear, and renewables provide the energy that powers the United States.

Instrumentation and Control

The Instrumentation and Control Program prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in developing control and measurement systems and procedures. Coursework includes instruction in instrumentation installation and maintenance, calibration, design and production testing and scheduling, automated equipment functions, applications to specific industrial tasks, and report generation.

Lab Technician

The lab technician provides a variety of laboratory testing that assists an ordering physician in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Lab technicians work in a variety of settings such as hospitals, clinics, industry, research, and private testing centers.

Maintenance Technician I

This short-term certificate program prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in using programmable logic controllers in a safe working environment. Hydraulic principles applied to hydraulic motors, directional valves, pressure control valves, and hydraulic actuators.

Maintenance Technician II

This short-term certificate program, a continuation of Maintenance Technician I, prepares individuals to increase their skill sets in knowledge of basic engineering principles, communications, and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in using programmable logic controllers in a safe working environment. Students will gain knowledge and applied applications’ experience in developing control and measurement systems and procedures.

Massage Therapy

The one-year Massage Therapy certificate program can prepare you for a career in a field that could put you in a variety of professional health and wellness settings. Once you’ve completed the program, you’ll be ready to take the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) in the State of Ohio, which will qualify you to begin your professional practice.

Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant is a certificate program offered at Belmont College.

Medical Assistant Technician

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

Medical Coding

A Medical Coder is the member of a health care team that abstracts patient information and combines it with the knowledge of current coding guidelines and reimbursement procedures in order to provide optimal physician/hospital payment.

Mental Health

Mental Health Technology is a program designed to train social service workers who work under the supervision of other professionals in a wide variety of community settings.

Natural Resources

The Natural Resources certificate program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to develop working drawing simulations in support of civil engineers, geological engineers, and related professionals. This program includes instruction in basic engineering principals, geological and seismographic mapping, machine drafting, computer-aided drafting (CAD), pipe drafting, and survey interpretation.

Networking

Since the introduction of computer networks into the workplace, network administrators and experts are in high demand. Students should anticipate installing, upgrading, and maintaining networks for small businesses, banks, schools, hospitals, medium-sized companies and consulting firms. Belmont’s Networking degree emphasizes installation and maintenance of hardware (routers, servers and workstations), installation of software (both operating and application), setup and maintenance of networks.

Payroll Clerk

Payroll Clerk is a short-term certificate which prepares graduates for employment in an entry-level position. Students will understand basic accounting principles and be proficient to apply principles to payroll applications using QuickBooks. Topics include compiling and posting employee time and payroll data, recording attendance, hours worked, payroll liabilities, and pay adjustments.

PC/Network Technician

This short-term certificate provides basic skill sets for PC and Networking Technicians. The Cisco Networking Academy trains students to design, install, and maintain computer networks. Upon successful completion of the short-term certificate students can take several industry certifications.

Phlebotomy Technician

This is a short-term certificate which offers the basic knowledge needed to perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens for the purpose of testing and analysis.

Pipeline Welder Helper I

A national curriculum will be used for the study and application of Shielded Metal Art Welding and Oxyfuel Welding processes as applied to the oil & gas pipeline industry. Topics covered include machine selection and classification of electrodes, basic welding techniques using 7018 electrodes for fillet welds, welding symbols, best practices in oxyfuel cutting and welding, and pipeline clamping, cribbing, and grinding.

Pipeline Welder Helper II

A national curriculum will be used for the study and application of Shield Metal Arc Welding as applied to the oil & gas pipeline industry. Topics covered will be machine selection and classification of electrodes, basic welding techniques using E6010 and E7018 electrodes for groove welds, welding symbols, best practices in welding fabrication, and pipeline clamping, cribbing, and grinding.

Practical Nursing

This certificate program prepares men and women to become practical nurses. Licensing occurs after passing the NCLEX-PN examination. The practical nurse serves as a member of the healthcare team working under the supervision of a licensed physician or a registered nurse to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of people.

Process Control

This one-year certificate prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in developing control and measurement systems and procedures. Coursework includes instruction in instrumentation installation and maintenance, calibration, design and production testing and scheduling, automated equipment functions, applications to specific industrial tasks, and report preparation.

Radiologic Technology

A radiologic technologist is a health care professional who performs medical imaging to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and injury. A thorough understanding of anatomy, physiology, positioning, imaging principles, equipment protocols, radiation protection and patient care must be mastered to demonstrate images of anatomic structures such as organs, vessels and bones.

Registered Nursing

The Associate Degree Nursing program at Belmont College is designed to provide an educational opportunity in which students develop a scientific basis of nursing practice, master technical skills, and develop caring patient relationships. Lecture, lab, and clinical classes are limited in size, and clinical experiences in local healthcare facilities let students apply their knowledge under the supervision of nursing faculty.

Teacher Education

This program prepares students to transfer to a 4-year institution for their teaching degree, primary or secondary education. Upon successful completion of the program, students will transfer to a 4-year institution and enter the education field with the following:.

Water Quality Technician

The Water Quality Technician program provides a broad, science-based curriculum for those interested in pursuing a career in water testing and municipal water plant operation. Emphasis is placed on water testing, environmental science, fresh and wastewater plant operation, and automation systems. The program emphasizes testing using analytical means, plant operation, water plan construction and automation systems.

Welding Fabricator

A national curriculum will be used for the study and application of Shielded Metal Art Welding, Metal Inert Gas Welding, Tungsten Inert Gas Welding processes as applied to the manufacturing and production industries. Topics covered will be machine selection and classification of electrodes, basic welding techniques using 7018 electrodes for fillet welds, welding symbols, best practices in welding fabrication and weld testing.

Welding Technology

This nine-month certificate program prepares individuals to become welders. Six welding classes are included in this program.

Welding Technology

Welding is the most common way of permanently joining metal parts. Typically, heat is applied to the metal pieces to be joined, melting the parts, and fusing them to form a permanent bond. Because of its strength, welding is used to construct and repair parts of ships, automobiles, heavy equipment, and thousands of other products.