Central Maine Community College

Accounting

The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Accounting will provide individuals with broad exposure to general business activities and practices and an in-depth understanding of fundamental accounting procedures and supporting computerized applications. Specifically, the program is designed to prepare students for entry level positions or to advance in accounting related career fields.

Architectural Studies

The Associate in Applied Science in Architectural Studies prepares graduates for entry within the A/E/C field which supports architects; landscape architects; land planners; municipal and state engineers; environmental, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers; interior designers; facilities managers; fabricators; designer-builders; and suppliers.

Automotive Technology

The Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology is designed to prepare highly skilled technicians for an ever-expanding and challenging automotive industry. The program is organized and taught in a manner that meets the standards of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

Automotive Technology Ford ASSET

The Automotive Student Service Educational Training (ASSET) major is a state of the art two-year program alternating classroom and laboratory training with paid, on-the-job experience, leading to an Associate Degree in Automotive Technology. ASSET is a joint effort of Ford Motor Company, Ford and Lincoln/Mercury dealers, and CMCC. Graduates of this program are awarded the Associate in Applied Science degree.

Building Construction Technology

Building Construction Technology, In-House Track

The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Building Construction Technology prepares the student for successful employment. No longer are the simple construction techniques of old acceptable in today's energy conscious marketplace. While never losing sight of ever-changing materials, methods, and technology associated with the construction field, this program focuses on fundamental skills applicable to either residential or commercial construction.

Building Construction Technology, Jobsite Track

The Associate of Applied Science in Building Construction Technology Jobsite Track degree provides students with a two-year program alternating classroom and laboratory training with paid, on-the-job experience, leading to an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Building Construction Technology. The Jobsite Track degree is a joint effort of residential and commercial construction companies and CMCC.

Business Administration and Management

The Business Administration and Management program provides students the opportunity to earn a Certificate or an Associate in Applied Science degree. The program of study includes activities found in a modern business or industrial organization including accounting, marketing, customer relations and strategic planning. The program is designed to prepare individuals with a wide variety of management and supervisory skills while providing broad exposure to general business practices.

Business Administration and Management

The Business Administration and Management program provides students the opportunity to earn a Certificate or an Associate in Applied Science degree. The program of study includes activities found in a modern business or industrial organization including accounting, marketing, customer relations and strategic planning. The program is designed to prepare individuals with a wide variety of management and supervisory skills while providing broad exposure to general business practices.

Business Transfer

The Associate in Science in Business Transfer is designed to better meet the needs of students who anticipate transferring to a four-year institution to study business. The A.S. degree is a cost-effective and flexible educational goal that can enhance student career options, while promoting student degree completion and success. Depending on the student's choice of electives, the A.S.

Career Studies

The Associate in Applied Science in Career Studies is designed to provide a flexible curriculum for students who have unique career goals that cannot be met by other programs of the college. Appropriate students will have significant career experience which exhibits both breadth and depth. This experience may be documented in either standalone or combination of advisor approved "prior learning" documentation which may potentially award students up to 18 credits upon satisfactory assessment.

Communication and New Media

The Associate of Arts in Communication and New Media program provides students with the foundational knowledge to pursue various careers in media, public relations, journalism, and related fields. The curriculum will cover essential topics in communication, including interpersonal and public speaking, writing, research, and critical thinking. Additionally, the program will prepare students to transfer into bachelor-level programs, offering a seamless pathway for further education.

Community Reintegration and Rehabilitation

The Certificate in Community Reintegration and Rehabilitation is designed to prepare graduates for leadership and support roles in sober living homes, transitional housing, and community-based rehabilitation programs. While the curriculum centers on individuals transitioning back into the community after incarceration, enrollment is not limited to justice-involved individuals.

Computer Information Systems

The Computer Technology program offers two degree options: Associate in Science or the Associate in Applied Science. The Associate in Science degree is designed to articulate with the final two years of undergraduate study at institutions offering the baccalaureate degree. The Associate in Applied Science degree focuses on preparation for entry into the workforce.

Computer Technology

The Associate in Applied Science degree is designed to provide individuals with knowledge of computing in the PC environment while developing specific diagnostic, repair, installation, network and programming skills and focuses on preparation for entry into the workforce. This program prepares students for industry certifications such as CompTIA A+ce, ComTIA Net+ce and CompTIA Linux+ce.

Conservation Law Enforcement

Conservation Law Enforcement

The Associate in Applied Science degree in Conservative Law Enforcement provides students with fundamental knowledge needed to pursue careers involving the protection of natural resources, management of wildlife resources and the enforcement of laws governing these resources. The program combines biological principles with law enforcement practice and theory to provide graduates a background in criminal justice, natural resources law, and wildlife and land conservation.

Criminal Justice

The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice is designed with a three-fold purpose: (1) to prepare graduates for entry level positions relevant to law enforcement, (2) to prepare students for upper division coursework at universities and colleges where a bachelor's degree is desired, and (3) to respond to the growing demand of law enforcement employees seeking to upgrade their skills and knowledge base for career advancement with a college degree.

Culinary Arts

The Certificate in Culinary Arts prepares students for employment in a variety of commercial cooking enterprises. The principle focus will be classical French cooking techniques, menu planning and pricing, and how to cook for the customer's diet and allergens. Basic and artisan breads, pies, cake baking and decorating, mousses and platted desserts will be covered.

Culinary Arts

The Associate in Applied Science degree in Culinary Arts prepares students for careers in culinary arts, foodservice management, catering, institutional food service, and as chefs. Course work covers a broad spectrum: the preparation of basic and specialized foods, baking and pastry arts, nutrition, sanitation, management techniques and functions, cost control, purchasing, and culinary fundamentals. Students will learn the art of classical French techniques mixed with modern trends.

Cybersecurity-Digital Forensics

The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Cybersecurity - Digital Forensics is designed to prepare students to address the ever-increasing needs of businesses in the area of technology security. Students in this program can choose to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program or go directly into the workforce. The skills learned in the core curriculum will give students a strong background in computer technology and networks.

Data Science

The Associate in Science in Data Science program prepares students for bachelor's degrees in actuarial science, data science, or mathematics with a data science focus. This comprehensive program provides a strong foundation in mathematics, science, and engineering principles, preparing students for a seamless transition to four-year degree programs.

Early Childhood Education

The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Early Childhood Education program prepares individuals to be skilled professionals qualified to work in a wide variety of early childhood settings including (but not limited to): child care centers, Head Start, family child care, nursery schools, and programs for children with special needs.

Education

The Associate in Science Degree in Education program prepares students for transfer to baccalaureate degree granting institutions to become education technicians, certified teachers or to provide continuing education to certified teachers in PreK-12 education school settings.

Electrical Construction

The Certificate in Electrical Construction will provide students the foundational skills needed to work as an electrician's helper. After gaining 4,000 hours of hands-on experience working under a master electrician, the helper becomes eligible to sit for the Maine State Journeyman's Electrical License exam. The 4,000 hours of work completed during this period count toward the total 8,000 hours required to qualify for the exam.

Electromechanical Technology

The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Electromechanical Technology prepares students for careers in electricity and electronic fields that require technicians who are capable of dealing with the challenge of rapid changes in technology. Emphasis is placed on providing a solid theoretical background in electricity and electronics balanced with industrial control technologies.

Exercise Science

The Associate in Science degree in Exercise Science prepares students to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program in exercise science, athletic training, kinesiology, and similar curricula in health, physical education, fitness and recreation. The curriculum includes general education requirements, a strong science and mathematics foundation as well as discipline-related courses.

Facilities Maintenance and Management

The Associate in Applied Science degree in Facilities Maintenance & Management prepares students for employment in building management by providing them the opportunity to learn entry level skills in the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

Forensic Science

The Associate in Applied Science degree in Forensic Science prepares students for employment in the area of crime scene investigation and/ or to upgrade to a position within the industry. Upon completion of the degree students will be able to photograph crime scene evidence, collect, examine, compare and identify fingerprints, collect blood, trace and fiber evidence, cast shoeprint impressions and assist in identifying deceased individuals.

General Studies

The Associate in Arts Degree in General Studies is designed for individuals who have yet to declare a major and are interested in exploring different programs, who are completing program prerequisites, or who are interested in the flexibility to create a customized degree program for which no other major exists. A general education core of courses in the program offers students the opportunity to develop skills in Communication, the Humanities, the Social Sciences, Mathematics and Science.

Graphic Design

The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Graphic Design provides students with broad exposure in graphic design and digital imaging technologies while preparing them for a variety of employment opportunities.

Health Sciences

The Certificate in Health Sciences serves as a foundational pathway for students interested in pursuing careers such as nursing and other allied health fields. This program is designed to address the growing demand for healthcare professionals by offering students an opportunity to explore and solidify their interests in these high-demand, high-wage sectors.

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology

Upon successful completion of the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Certificate program, graduates are eligible to obtain EPA 608 Universal Certification. This certification is required for technicians handling refrigerants.

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology

The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology will prepare students for entry-level employment in the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. The program includes courses in practical field experience. Upon successful completion of the A.A.S.

Human Services

Human Services

The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Human Services develops the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies needed for a wide range of careers in human services and behavioral health, including case manager, behavioral health technician, mental health support worker, recovery support specialist, crisis support specialist, substance use counselor aide, community outreach worker, victim advocate, child and family support worker, rehabilitation aide, and residential counselor.

Justice Studies

The Associate in Science degree in Justice Studies is an interdisciplinary program designed to prepare students for transfer to a four-year institution. The program provides foundational learning in criminal justice and related social sciences and serves as a foundation for studies in several areas, including social services, advocacy, community development, law, and corrections.

Liberal Studies

The Associate in Arts Degree in Liberal Studies is designed primarily for individuals who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university in pursuit of a bachelor's degree. A core of courses in the program offers students the opportunity to develop skills in Communication, the Humanities, the Social Sciences, Mathematics and Science. Courses taken as electives afford individuals an opportunity to explore a variety of academic disciplines.

Life Sciences

The Associate in Science Degree in Life Sciences is designed to provide students with a broad, general survey of scientifically accumulated knowledge. Students completing this degree could enter the workforce as scientific technicians or transfer into science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) majors at baccalaureate institutions with a primary focus on biological and life sciences. The A.S.

Medical Coding and Electronic Health Records

The Certificate in Medical Coding and Electronic Health Records is designed to provide students with entry-level coding skills to enter the medical coding profession. Graduates of this program are trained to perform specialized data entry, coding classification and record keeping procedures related to medical diagnostic, treatment, insurance billing and medical record documentation.

Medical Coding and Electronic Health Records

The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Medical Coding and Electronic Health Records is designed to provide students with the appropriate skill set to enter the medical coding profession. Graduates of this program are prepared for entry-level coding positions through coursework in medical terminology, health records management, coding classification systems and reimbursement methods.

Metal Fabrication

The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Metal Fabrication will provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge for a career in the field of metal fabrication and welding. The program focuses on practical, hands-on training that prepares individuals for employment in various industries where metalworking is essential.

Nursing

The Associate in Science Degree in Nursing prepares the student to become a registered nurse. Graduates are eligible to sit for National Counsel Licensing Exam for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse.

Plumbing and Heating Technology

The Certificate in Plumbing will prepare students to sit for the journeyman-in-training licensing exam through the Maine Plumbers' Examining Board. The Maine Plumber's Examining Board may issue a journeyman-in-training license to a person who provides satisfactory evidence of completion of a plumbing course consisting of one year or two semesters at a board-approved technical college or community college.

Plumbing and Heating Technology

The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Plumbing & Heating Technology will prepare students for a career in the plumbing and heating industry with skills to assist with the installation and repair of systems in residential and commercial settings. Students will gain knowledge of state codes and requirements. Upon successful completion of the A.A.S.

Police Operations

The Police Operations Advanced Certificate in intended to provide upper-level law enforcement skills and preparatory training for students entering the field of law enforcement. Students will enhance their skills and understanding of police practice, building upon the foundation set forth in a previously completed degree in Criminal Justice or related field.

Precision Machining Technology

The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Precision Machining Technology offers a broad training experience that prepares individuals for employment in the precision manufacturing industry. Students learn to operate a variety of conventional machine tools, computer numerical control (CNC) machines, read and analyze engineering drawings and use precision measuring and inspection instruments. The new computer automated manufacturing (CAM) lab uses Mastercam software to program the CNC equipment.

Precision Machining Technology (Advanced Certificate)

The Advanced Certificate in Precision Machining Technology offers advanced machining theories and applications required to set-up and run multi-axis computer numeric control (CNC) equipment. Programming, set-up, and operations of 4 axis vertical and horizontal milling centers, 5 axis vertical milling centers, and live tooling lathes will be covered. Students will be exposed to the advanced inspection methods that are required to inspect parts made on these machines.

Precision Machining Technology (Certificate)

Pre-Engineering

The Associate in Science in Pre-Engineering program will provide students with a strong foundational education in mathematics, science, and engineering principles, enabling a smooth transition into four-year bachelor's degree programs in various engineering disciplines, such as civil, chemical, electrical, mechanical, and computer engineering.

Professional Studies

The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Professional Studies provides a flexible alternative pathway for degree completion for students who have already earned a significant number of credits in a breadth of disciplines or at another institution or who wish to pivot from their current program of study and are seeking a new pathway toward completing their associate degree.

Psychology

The Associate in Arts degree in psychology explores the foundations of behavioral science and human development. Students in the program will acquire knowledge of the major principles, theories and frameworks that guide the field of psychology. Through the application of scientific reasoning and research, students will understand, predict and effectively address the behavior of individuals and groups.

Restaurant Management

The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Restaurant Management is for those who have an interest in pursuing a career in the restaurant management industry. Graduates will be prepared for managerial, supervisory or ownership positions which require skills in culinary arts and business practices. This program focuses on food service and lodging management. Full time students should be able to complete the program in four semesters.

Social Sciences

Social Sciences

The Associate in Arts degree in Social Sciences is an interdisciplinary program that examines the study of human behavior in a broad spectrum of understandings, insights, and appreciations. The program combines approaches from psychology, sociology, natural science, cultural and organizational studies to provide a foundation for transfer to a four-year institution.