Accounting and Finance
The Accounting and Finance curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and growth in the accounting or the finance profession. Accountants and finance professionals assemble, analyze, record, investigate, interpret and communicate essential information about financial operations.
Associate's DegreeAccounting and Finance
The Accounting and Finance curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and growth in the accounting or the finance profession. Accountants and finance professionals assemble, analyze, record, investigate, interpret and communicate essential information about financial operations.
CertificateAir Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology
The Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology (AHR) curriculum provides the basic knowledge for developing skills fundamental to working with residential and light commercial systems. Graduates can assist in the start-up, preventive maintenance, service, repair, and installation of residential and light commercial systems.
Associate's DegreeAir Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology (Certificate)
The Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology (AHR) curriculum provides the basic knowledge for developing skills fundamental to working with residential and light commercial systems. Graduates can assist in the start-up, preventive maintenance, service, repair, and installation of residential and light commercial systems.
CertificateAir Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology (Diploma)
The Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology (AHR) curriculum provides the basic knowledge for developing skills fundamental to working with residential and light commercial systems. Graduates can assist in the start-up, preventive maintenance, service, repair, and installation of residential and light commercial systems.
CertificateArchitectural Technology
The Architectural Technology curriculum prepares individuals to apply architectural design skills and technical knowledge to architecture, construction, construction management, facility management, architectural visualization and other associated professions. Course work for our programs includes instruction in architectural design and drafting (BIM), construction materials and methods, sustainability, architectural.
Associate's DegreeArchitectural Technology
The Architectural Technology curriculum prepares individuals to apply architectural design skills and technical knowledge to architecture, construction, construction management, facility management, architectural visualization and other associated professions. Course work for our programs includes instruction in architectural design and drafting (BIM), construction materials and methods, sustainability, architectural.
CertificateArtificial Intelligence
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) curriculum prepared graduates for employment in a variety of high demand careers, including AI engineer, AI researcher, AI consultant, AI architect, conversational AI specialist, AI automation engineer, AI software engineer, Data Analyst, entry-level Data Scientist, and Machine Learning specialists. Course work includes the development of a student's ability to create and develop Arti.
Short-Term CertificateArtificial Intelligence
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) curriculum prepared graduates for employment in a variety of high demand careers, including AI engineer, AI researcher, AI consultant, AI architect, conversational AI specialist, AI automation engineer, AI software engineer, Data Analyst, entry-level Data Scientist, and Machine Learning specialists. Course work includes the development of a student's ability to create and develop Arti.
Associate's DegreeArts
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges and universities with majors in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Business. The degree will transfer as a block to North Carolina public universities and other institutions that participate in the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA).
Associate's DegreeAudio and Video Production Technology
A Certificate in Audio & Video Production Technology at Central Piedmont gives skilled, competent media students opportunities to work in various media-related venues and services. The Audio & Video Production curriculum is designed to provide competency-based knowledge, scientific/ artistic principles, and hands-on fundamentals associated with the digital journalism and media industry.
CertificateAutomotive Systems Technology
The Automotive Systems Technology curriculum prepares individuals for employment as Automotive Service Technicians. It provides an introduction to automotive careers and increases student awareness of the challenges associated with this fast and ever-changing field.
Associate's DegreeAutomotive Systems Technology (Certificate)
The Automotive Systems Technology curriculum prepares individuals for employment as Automotive Service Technicians. It provides an introduction to automotive careers and increases student awareness of the challenges associated with this fast and ever-changing field.
CertificateAutomotive Systems Technology (Diploma)
The Automotive Systems Technology curriculum prepares individuals for employment as Automotive Service Technicians. It provides an introduction to automotive careers and increases student awareness of the challenges associated with this fast and ever-changing field.
CertificateBaking and Pastry Arts
The Baking & Pastry Arts degree curriculum provides students with a challenging and academic environment while they acquire the skills and knowledge required for employment in the baking/pastry industry, including restaurants, hotels, independent bakery/pastry shops, wholesale/ retail markets, and high-volume bakeries or further academic studies. Students are exposed to many niche markets within the baking and pastry.
Associate's DegreeBaking and Pastry Arts
The Baking & Pastry Arts degree curriculum provides students with a challenging and academic environment while they acquire the skills and knowledge required for employment in the baking/pastry industry, including restaurants, hotels, independent bakery/pastry shops, wholesale/ retail markets, and high-volume bakeries or further academic studies. Students are exposed to many niche markets within the baking and pastry.
CertificateBasic Law Enforcement Training
Basic Law Enforcement Training is a curriculum course offered at most community colleges, commonly referred to as a Police Academy. Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) is designed to give students essential skills required for entry-level employment as law enforcement officers with state, county, or municipal governments, or with private enterprise.
CertificateBiomedical Equipment Technology
A course of study prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills to install, operate, troubleshoot, and repair sophisticated devices and instrumentation used in the health care delivery system. Includes instruction in instrument calibration, design and installation testing, system safety and maintenance procedures, procurement and installation procedures, and report preparation.
Associate's DegreeBiomedical Equipment Technology (Certificate)
A course of study prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills to install, operate, troubleshoot, and repair sophisticated devices and instrumentation used in the health care delivery system. Includes instruction in instrument calibration, design and installation testing, system safety and maintenance procedures, procurement and installation procedures, and report preparation.
CertificateBiomedical Equipment Technology (Diploma)
A course of study prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills to install, operate, troubleshoot, and repair sophisticated devices and instrumentation used in the health care delivery system. Includes instruction in instrument calibration, design and installation testing, system safety and maintenance procedures, procurement and installation procedures, and report preparation.
CertificateBuilding Construction Technology
This curriculum is designed to prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the fields of construction, construction management, and other associated professions. Course work includes instruction in sustainable building and design, print reading, building codes, estimating, construction materials and methods, and other topics related to design and construction occupations.
CertificateBusiness Administration
The Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Students are provided with a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and an understanding of business organizations in today’s global economy.
Associate's DegreeBusiness Administration
The Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Students are provided with a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and an understanding of business organizations in today’s global economy.
CertificateCake
The Baking & Pastry Arts degree curriculum provides students with a challenging and academic environment while they acquire the skills and knowledge required for employment in the baking/pastry industry, including restaurants, hotels, independent bakery/pastry shops, wholesale/ retail markets, and high-volume bakeries or further academic studies. Students are exposed to many niche markets within the baking and pastry.
CertificateCardiovascular Technology
The Agnes Binder Weisiger Cardiovascular Technology curriculum prepares individuals to develop attributes necessary to perform procedures leading to the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Course work emphasizes technical and cognitive skills development with application by applying the concepts of echocardiography, exercise stress testing, electrocardiography, cardiac catheterization, blood gases, ele.
Associate's DegreeCivil Engineering Technology
The Civil Engineering Technology curriculum provides the application of relevant theory of engineering needed by technicians to carry out planning and supervisory tasks in the design and construction of transportation systems, residential and commercial buildings, bridges, dams, and water or wastewater treatment systems. Coursework includes communication and computational skills required to support fields such as mat.
Short-Term CertificateCivil Engineering Technology
The Civil Engineering Technology curriculum provides the application of relevant theory of engineering needed by technicians to carry out planning and supervisory tasks in the design and construction of transportation systems, residential and commercial buildings, bridges, dams, and water or wastewater treatment systems. Coursework includes communication and computational skills required to support fields such as mat.
Associate's DegreeCivil Engineering Technology - Geomatics Technology
The Civil Engineering Technology curriculum provides the application of relevant theory of engineering needed by technicians to carry out planning and supervisory tasks in the design and construction of transportation systems, residential and commercial buildings, bridges, dams, and water or wastewater treatment systems. Coursework includes communication and computational skills required to support fields such as mat.
CertificateCollision Repair and Refinishing Technology
The Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology curriculum provides training in the use of equipment and materials of the collision repair and refinishing trade. The student studies the construction of the automobile body and techniques of repairing, rebuilding, and refinishing.
Associate's DegreeCollision Repair and Refinishing Technology (Certificate)
The Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology curriculum provides training in the use of equipment and materials of the collision repair and refinishing trade. The student studies the construction of the automobile body and techniques of repairing, rebuilding, and refinishing.
CertificateCollision Repair and Refinishing Technology (Diploma)
The Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology curriculum provides training in the use of equipment and materials of the collision repair and refinishing trade. The student studies the construction of the automobile body and techniques of repairing, rebuilding, and refinishing.
CertificateComputer-Integrated Machining Technology
Computer-Integrated Machining Technology curriculum is designed to develop skills in the theory and safe use of hand tools, power machinery, computerized machining equipment, and sophisticated precision measurement instruments. Students learn to interpret blueprints, set up manual and CNC machines, perform basic and advanced machining operations and make decisions to ensure that work quality is maintained.
Associate's DegreeComputer-Integrated Machining Technology (Certificate)
Computer-Integrated Machining Technology curriculum is designed to develop skills in the theory and safe use of hand tools, power machinery, computerized machining equipment, and sophisticated precision measurement instruments. Students learn to interpret blueprints, set up manual and CNC machines, perform basic and advanced machining operations and make decisions to ensure that work quality is maintained.
CertificateComputer-Integrated Machining Technology (Diploma)
Computer-Integrated Machining Technology curriculum is designed to develop skills in the theory and safe use of hand tools, power machinery, computerized machining equipment, and sophisticated precision measurement instruments. Students learn to interpret blueprints, set up manual and CNC machines, perform basic and advanced machining operations and make decisions to ensure that work quality is maintained.
CertificateConstruction Management Technology
This curriculum is designed to prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the fields of construction, construction management, and other associated professions. Course work includes instruction in sustainable building and design, print reading, building codes, estimating, construction materials and methods, and other topics related to design and construction occupations.
Associate's DegreeConstruction Management Technology
This curriculum is designed to prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the fields of construction, construction management, and other associated professions. Course work includes instruction in sustainable building and design, print reading, building codes, estimating, construction materials and methods, and other topics related to design and construction occupations.
CertificateCosmetology
The Cosmetology curriculum is designed to provide competency-based knowledge, scientific/artistic principles, and hands-on fundamentals associated with the cosmetology industry. The curriculum provides a simulated salon environment that enables students to develop manipulative skills.
Associate's DegreeCosmetology (Certificate)
The Cosmetology curriculum is designed to provide competency-based knowledge, scientific/artistic principles, and hands-on fundamentals associated with the cosmetology industry. The curriculum provides a simulated salon environment that enables students to develop manipulative skills.
CertificateCosmetology (Diploma)
The Cosmetology curriculum is designed to provide competency-based knowledge, scientific/artistic principles, and hands-on fundamentals associated with the cosmetology industry. The curriculum provides a simulated salon environment that enables students to develop manipulative skills.
CertificateCriminal Justice Technology
The Criminal Justice Technology curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations. Study focuses on local, state and federal law enforcement, judicial processes, corrections and security services.
Associate's DegreeCriminal Justice Technology
The Criminal Justice Technology curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations. Study focuses on local, state and federal law enforcement, judicial processes, corrections and security services.
CertificateCulinary Arts
The Culinary Arts curriculum provides specific training required to prepare students to assume positions as trained culinary professionals in a variety of foodservice settings including full-service restaurants, hotels, resorts, clubs, catering operations, contract foodservice, and healthcare facilities. Students are provided theoretical knowledge/practical applications to acquire critical competencies for industry d.
Associate's DegreeCulinary Arts
The Culinary Arts curriculum provides specific training required to prepare students to assume positions as trained culinary professionals in a variety of foodservice settings including full-service restaurants, hotels, resorts, clubs, catering operations, contract foodservice, and healthcare facilities. Students are provided theoretical knowledge/practical applications to acquire critical competencies for industry d.
CertificateCytotechnology
Cytotechnology is an advanced allied health career which prepares students to use specialized equipment to study cells for detecting cancer, hormonal abnormalities and other pathological disease processes. Individuals entering this curriculum must have earned a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in the biological sciences.
CertificateDental Assisting
The Dental Assisting curriculum prepares individuals to assist the dentist in delivering dental treatment and function as integral members of the dental team while performing chairside and related office and laboratory procedures. Coursework includes instruction in general studies, biomedical sciences, dental sciences, clinical sciences, and clinical practice.
CertificateDental Hygiene
The Dental Hygiene curriculum prepares individuals with the knowledge and skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate dental hygiene care for the individual and the community. Students learn to prepare the operatory, take patient histories, note abnormalities, prepare patient-centered care plans, teach oral hygiene techniques, provide periodontal therapy, acquire radiographic images, apply preventive agents, reco.
Associate's DegreeDiesel and Heavy Equipment Technology
The Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology program prepares individuals for employment as entry-level transportation service technicians. The program provides an introduction to transportation industry careers and increases student awareness of the diverse technologies associated with this dynamic and challenging field.
Associate's DegreeDiesel and Heavy Equipment Technology (Certificate)
The Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology program prepares individuals for employment as entry-level transportation service technicians. The program provides an introduction to transportation industry careers and increases student awareness of the diverse technologies associated with this dynamic and challenging field.
CertificateDiesel and Heavy Equipment Technology (Diploma)
The Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology program prepares individuals for employment as entry-level transportation service technicians. The program provides an introduction to transportation industry careers and increases student awareness of the diverse technologies associated with this dynamic and challenging field.
CertificateDual Nondestructive Examination and Quality Assurance (QC)
The Nondestructive Examination (NDE) Technology curriculum prepares students for careers in non-destructive testing of materials, equipment and/or components. NDE test methods assess an object’s integrity without affecting its function.
CertificateEarly Childhood Administration
A short-term certificate offered within the Early Childhood Education program that prepares students for administrative and management roles in early childhood programs.
CertificateEarly Childhood Education
The Early Childhood Education program curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from infancy through middle childhood in diverse learning environments. Students combine learning theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers.
Associate's DegreeEarly Childhood Education
The Early Childhood Education program curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from infancy through middle childhood in diverse learning environments. Students combine learning theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers.
CertificateEarly Childhood Preschool
A short-term certificate offered within the Early Childhood Education program focused on teaching and caring for preschool-age children.
CertificateElectrical Systems Technology
This curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in installing and maintaining electrical systems found in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. The Electrical Systems Technology (EST) curriculum is separated into three categories: Solar, Design, and Manufacturing Automation Troubleshooting/Maintenance.
CertificateElectrical Systems Technology
This curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in installing and maintaining electrical systems found in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. The Electrical Systems Technology (EST) curriculum is separated into three categories: Solar, Design, and Manufacturing Automation Troubleshooting/Maintenance.
Associate's DegreeElectronics Engineering Technology
The Associate in Applied Science degree in Electronics Engineering Technology allows three different program tracks that meet the needs of students who are either planning to transfer to a university program or to enter the workforce after completing the 2-year program. The University Track is accepted at some colleges and universities as the first two years of a bachelor’s-level engineering technology program.
Associate's DegreeElectronics Engineering Technology
The Associate in Applied Science degree in Electronics Engineering Technology allows three different program tracks that meet the needs of students who are either planning to transfer to a university program or to enter the workforce after completing the 2-year program. The University Track is accepted at some colleges and universities as the first two years of a bachelor’s-level engineering technology program.
CertificateElementary Education Residency Licensure
Elementary Residency Licensure serves professionals who have a bachelor's degree, have met state qualifications, and hold K-12 teaching positions while seeking initial teaching licensure.
CertificateEmergency Medical Science
The Emergency Medical Science curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for careers as entry-level paramedics. The program can provide students with an associate degree, allowing them to advance their emergency medical services (EMS) careers.
Associate's DegreeEmergency Medical Science
The Emergency Medical Science curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for careers as entry-level paramedics. The program can provide students with an associate degree, allowing them to advance their emergency medical services (EMS) careers.
CertificateEngineering
The Associate in Engineering (AE) degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to 4-year colleges and universities to major in Engineering. The degree transfers as a block to North Carolina public universities and other institutions that participate in the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement.
Associate's DegreeGraphic Design
The future belongs to those who can solve problems with courageous creativity. The Graphic Design curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to be the next creative leaders in our community.
Associate's DegreeGraphic Design
The future belongs to those who can solve problems with courageous creativity. The Graphic Design curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to be the next creative leaders in our community.
CertificateHealth Sciences
A short-term certificate offered within the Pharmacy Technology program area that introduces students to foundational health sciences coursework.
Short-Term CertificateHigh School Adjunct Instructor
The High School Adjunct Instructor certificate provides a course of study leading to the development of the general pedagogy and competencies needed to become an adjunct instructor in a public high school in North Carolina. Course work includes classroom management and pedagogy, effective instructional methods, foundations of education, educational technology, and other related topics.
CertificateHorticulture Technology
The Horticulture Technology curriculum is designed to prepare individuals for various careers in horticulture. Classroom instruction and practical laboratory applications of horticultural principles and practices are included in the program of study.
Associate's DegreeHorticulture Technology
The Horticulture Technology curriculum is designed to prepare individuals for various careers in horticulture. Classroom instruction and practical laboratory applications of horticultural principles and practices are included in the program of study.
CertificateHospitality Management
The Hospitality Management curriculum prepares individuals to understand and apply the administrative and practical skills needed for supervisory and managerial positions in hotels, motels, resorts, inns, restaurants, institutions, and clubs. Course work includes guest services, leadership, management, restaurant operations, lodging operations, marketing, sanitation, food preparation, food and beverage management, an.
Associate's DegreeHospitality Management
The Hospitality Management curriculum prepares individuals to understand and apply the administrative and practical skills needed for supervisory and managerial positions in hotels, motels, resorts, inns, restaurants, institutions, and clubs. Course work includes guest services, leadership, management, restaurant operations, lodging operations, marketing, sanitation, food preparation, food and beverage management, an.
CertificateHuman Services Technology
The Social and Human Services curriculum prepares students for entry and mid-level positions in institutions and agencies that provide social, community and educational services. Students take courses from a variety of disciplines.
Associate's DegreeInfant/Toddler Care
A short-term certificate offered within the Early Childhood Education program that prepares students to care for and educate infants and toddlers in group settings.
CertificateInformation Technology
The Information Technology (IT) curriculum prepares graduates for employment in a variety of technology fields, including software development, networking, cybersecurity, data analysis, virtualization, and web design. Course work includes the development of a student’s ability to create, store, communicate, exchange, and use the information to solve technical issues related to information support and services, networ.
CertificateInformation Technology
The Information Technology (IT) curriculum prepares graduates for employment in a variety of technology fields, including software development, networking, cybersecurity, data analysis, virtualization, and web design. Course work includes the development of a student’s ability to create, store, communicate, exchange, and use the information to solve technical issues related to information support and services, networ.
Associate's DegreeInterior Design
The Interior Design curriculum is designed to prepare students for a variety of job opportunities in residential and non-residential interior design. The focus of the studies is technical knowledge, professional practices, and aesthetic principles.
Associate's DegreeInterior Design
The Interior Design curriculum is designed to prepare students for a variety of job opportunities in residential and non-residential interior design. The focus of the studies is technical knowledge, professional practices, and aesthetic principles.
CertificateInterpreter Education
Becoming an American Sign Language - English Interpreter Students who wish to become qualified sign language interpreters must develop fluency in both American Sign Language (ASL) and English. The Interpreter Education curriculum prepares individuals to work as entry- level ASL - English interpreters making it possible for Deaf and hearing people to communicate with one another in a variety of interactive settings.
Short-Term CertificateInterpreter Education
Becoming an American Sign Language - English Interpreter Students who wish to become qualified sign language interpreters must develop fluency in both American Sign Language (ASL) and English. The Interpreter Education curriculum prepares individuals to work as entry- level ASL - English interpreters making it possible for Deaf and hearing people to communicate with one another in a variety of interactive settings.
Associate's DegreeIntroduction to Legal Studies
A certificate in Introduction to Legal Studies is awarded by the college upon completion. This certificate provides a general overview of the legal discipline through exploration of civil litigation, criminal law, and inquiry of investigative procedures.
Short-Term CertificateKitchen and Bath Design
The Diploma in Kitchen and Bath Design equips students with the knowledge, skills, and competence needed for working in this specialized design area. Coursework includes design basics; both computer-aided and manual drafting techniques; 3D computer modeling; kitchen and bath materials, products, and business practices.
CertificateMechanical Engineering Technology
The Mechanical Engineering Technology curriculum prepares graduates for employment as technicians in the diversified fields of mechanical engineering and manufacturing engineering. Mechanical Engineering technicians assist in the design, development, testing, process design and improvement, and troubleshooting and repair of engineered systems.
Associate's DegreeMechanical Engineering Technology
The Mechanical Engineering Technology curriculum prepares graduates for employment as technicians in the diversified fields of mechanical engineering and manufacturing engineering. Mechanical Engineering technicians assist in the design, development, testing, process design and improvement, and troubleshooting and repair of engineered systems.
CertificateMechatronics Engineering Technology
The Mechatronics Engineering Technology curriculum prepares individuals for employment as technicians in engineering fields requiring electrical, mechanical, and computer skills. Mechatronics Engineering technicians assist in troubleshooting, complex engineering repairs, testing, prototype builds, process and design improvements, in manufacturing and automated supply chain systems and processes.
Associate's DegreeMechatronics Engineering Technology
The Mechatronics Engineering Technology curriculum prepares individuals for employment as technicians in engineering fields requiring electrical, mechanical, and computer skills. Mechatronics Engineering technicians assist in troubleshooting, complex engineering repairs, testing, prototype builds, process and design improvements, in manufacturing and automated supply chain systems and processes.
CertificateMedical Assisting
The Medical Assisting curriculum prepares multi-skilled health care professionals to be qualified to perform administrative, clinical, and laboratory procedures. Course work includes scheduling appointments, coding and processing insurance accounts, billing, collections, medical transcription, computer operations, assisting with examinations/treatments, performing routine laboratory procedures, electrocardiography, s.
Associate's DegreeMedical Assisting (Certificate)
The Medical Assisting curriculum prepares multi-skilled health care professionals to be qualified to perform administrative, clinical, and laboratory procedures. Course work includes scheduling appointments, coding and processing insurance accounts, billing, collections, medical transcription, computer operations, assisting with examinations/treatments, performing routine laboratory procedures, electrocardiography, s.
CertificateMedical Assisting (Diploma)
The Medical Assisting curriculum prepares multi-skilled health care professionals to be qualified to perform administrative, clinical, and laboratory procedures. Course work includes scheduling appointments, coding and processing insurance accounts, billing, collections, medical transcription, computer operations, assisting with examinations/treatments, performing routine laboratory procedures, electrocardiography, s.
CertificateMedical Laboratory Technology
The Medical Laboratory Technology curriculum prepares individuals to perform clinical laboratory procedures in chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and transfusion medicine that may be used to maintain health and in the diagnosis or treatment of disease. Course work emphasizes mathematical and scientific concepts related to specimen collection, laboratory testing and procedures, quality assurance in reporting/recordi.
Associate's DegreeMedical Office Administration
This curriculum prepares individuals for employment in medical and other healthcare-related offices. Coursework includes medical terminology, information systems, office management, medical coding, billing and insurance, legal and ethical issues plus formatting and word processing.
CertificateMedical Office Administration
This curriculum prepares individuals for employment in medical and other healthcare-related offices. Coursework includes medical terminology, information systems, office management, medical coding, billing and insurance, legal and ethical issues plus formatting and word processing.
Associate's DegreeMusic
The Associate in Fine Arts degree in music is awarded for study leading toward a career in music. Credit awarded by a senior institution is determined on a course-by-course basis.
Associate's DegreeNondestructive Examination Technology
The Nondestructive Examination (NDE) Technology curriculum prepares students for careers in non-destructive testing of materials, equipment and/or components. NDE test methods assess an object’s integrity without affecting its function.
Associate's DegreeNondestructive Examination Technology
The Nondestructive Examination (NDE) Technology curriculum prepares students for careers in non-destructive testing of materials, equipment and/or components. NDE test methods assess an object’s integrity without affecting its function.
CertificateNurse Aide
This certificate prepares students to provide basic personal care and support to patients in long-term care, hospital, and home health settings under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.
CertificateNursing
The Associate Degree Nursing curriculum provides students with knowledge, skills, and strategies to integrate safety and quality into nursing care. The curriculum allows for practice in dynamic environments, and allows students to meet individual client needs, which impact health, quality of life, and potential achievement.
Associate's DegreeOccupational Therapy Assistant
The Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist in screening, assessing, planning, and implementing treatment as well as documenting progress for clients receiving occupational therapy services. Course work focuses on human growth and development, conditions that interfere with activities of daily living, theory, and process of occu.
Associate's DegreeOphthalmic Medical Personnel
The Ophthalmic Medical Personnel program prepares individuals to perform ophthalmic procedures under a licensed physician specializing in Ophthalmology. Course work includes lecture, laboratory, clinical training in ocular measurements, ocular testing, lensometry, administering topical and oral medications, eye care, and caring for instruments.
Associate's DegreeOphthalmic Medical Personnel (Certificate)
The Ophthalmic Medical Personnel program prepares individuals to perform ophthalmic procedures under a licensed physician specializing in Ophthalmology. Course work includes lecture, laboratory, clinical training in ocular measurements, ocular testing, lensometry, administering topical and oral medications, eye care, and caring for instruments.
CertificateOphthalmic Medical Personnel (Diploma)
The Ophthalmic Medical Personnel program prepares individuals to perform ophthalmic procedures under a licensed physician specializing in Ophthalmology. Course work includes lecture, laboratory, clinical training in ocular measurements, ocular testing, lensometry, administering topical and oral medications, eye care, and caring for instruments.
CertificateParalegal Technology
Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law. The Paralegal Technology curriculum is designed to prepare individuals to work under attorneys' supervision by performing routine legal tasks and assisting with substantive legal work.
CertificateParalegal Technology
Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law. The Paralegal Technology curriculum is designed to prepare individuals to work under attorneys' supervision by performing routine legal tasks and assisting with substantive legal work.
Associate's DegreePharmacy Technology
The Diploma Program prepares graduates to perform essential functions in various areas of retail pharmacy practice. Graduates of the diploma program are eligible to take the National Certification Exam administered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician.
CertificatePharmacy Technology
The Pharmacy Technology curriculum prepares individuals to assist the pharmacist in duties that a pharmacy technician can legally perform and to function within the boundaries prescribed by the pharmacist and the employment agency. Course work includes and builds upon the domains of health care and pharmaceutical principles.
Associate's DegreePhysical Therapist Assistant
The Physical Therapist Assistant curriculum prepares graduates to work in direct patient care settings under physical therapists' supervision. Assistants work to improve or restore function by alleviating or preventing physical impairment and perform other essential activities in a physical therapy department.
Associate's DegreePolysomnography
The Polysomnography program prepares individuals with the knowledge and skills to critically assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care and management of sleep disorders and daytime alertness. Students in this program learn to use sleep technology as part of a team, under the general supervision of a licensed physician, by applying a unique body of knowledge and methodological skills involved in the education.
Associate's DegreePractical Nursing
This diploma program prepares students to provide nursing care to patients under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians, and to sit for the licensure examination for practical nurses.
CertificatePublic Safety Administration
The Public Safety Administration curriculum is designed to provide students, as well as practitioners, with knowledge and skills in the technical, managerial, and administrative areas necessary for entrance or advancement within various public safety and government organizations. Course work in diverse subject areas includes public safety administration and education, interagency operations, crisis leadership, govern.
Associate's DegreePublic Safety Administration
The Public Safety Administration curriculum is designed to provide students, as well as practitioners, with knowledge and skills in the technical, managerial, and administrative areas necessary for entrance or advancement within various public safety and government organizations. Course work in diverse subject areas includes public safety administration and education, interagency operations, crisis leadership, govern.
CertificateResidential Interior Decoration and Home Staging
This diploma prepares students for jobs in residential interior design, set design, showroom design, and sales positions for furniture, textiles, and accessories. Careful planning should allow students to complete the diploma in three full-time semesters or six to seven part-time semesters.
CertificateRespiratory Therapy
The Respiratory Therapy curriculum prepares individuals to perform as professional respiratory therapists. In these roles, individuals complete diagnostic tests, physical exams, treatments, patient, and family education; assist physicians with procedures; and manage patients with heart and lung diseases.
Associate's DegreeSchool-Age Care
A short-term certificate offered within the Early Childhood Education program that prepares students to work with school-age children in before- and after-school and other group care settings.
CertificateScience
The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university and major in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Medicine, or Engineering. The degree transfers as a block to North Carolina public universities and other institutions that participate in the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA).
Associate's DegreeSimulation and Game Development
Home to the first state-approved associate degree program in game development in the United States, Central Piedmont's Simulation and Game Development program offers a student-centered, multidisciplinary approach to the study of simulation and game development, with opportunities to develop skills in design, programming, and 3D modeling and animation. Developed in response to industry needs, the curriculum includes b.
Associate's DegreeSimulation and Game Development
Home to the first state-approved associate degree program in game development in the United States, Central Piedmont's Simulation and Game Development program offers a student-centered, multidisciplinary approach to the study of simulation and game development, with opportunities to develop skills in design, programming, and 3D modeling and animation. Developed in response to industry needs, the curriculum includes b.
CertificateSimulation and Game Development - Game Development
Home to the first state-approved associate degree program in game development in the United States, Central Piedmont's Simulation and Game Development program offers a student-centered, multidisciplinary approach to the study of simulation and game development, with opportunities to develop skills in design, programming, and 3D modeling and animation. Developed in response to industry needs, the curriculum includes b.
CertificateSocial and Human Services
The Social and Human Services curriculum prepares students for entry and mid-level positions in institutions and agencies that provide social, community and educational services. Students take courses from a variety of disciplines.
CertificateSpeech Language Pathology Assistant
The Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) curriculum prepares individuals to assist a licensed Speech Language Pathologist in conducting therapy in articulation, fluency, receptive and expressive language, augmentative/alternative communication, and oral motor skills. Coursework includes instruction in protocols designed to remediate individual speech and language disorders.
Associate's DegreeSupply Chain Management
The Supply Chain Management curriculum prepares individuals for a multitude of career opportunities in distribution, transportation, warehousing, supply chain, and manufacturing organizations. Course work includes the international and domestic movement of goods from the raw materials source(s) through production, and ultimately to the consumer.
Associate's DegreeSupply Chain Management
The Supply Chain Management curriculum prepares individuals for a multitude of career opportunities in distribution, transportation, warehousing, supply chain, and manufacturing organizations. Course work includes the international and domestic movement of goods from the raw materials source(s) through production, and ultimately to the consumer.
CertificateSurgical Technology
The Surgical Technology curriculum prepares individuals to assist in the care of the surgical patient in the operating room and function as a surgical team member. Students apply theoretical knowledge to the care of patients undergoing surgery and develop skills necessary to prepare supplies, equipment and instruments; maintain aseptic conditions; prepare patients for surgery, and assist surgeons during operations.
Associate's DegreeSustainability Technologies
The Sustainability Technologies curriculum prepares individuals for employment in solar energy installation and design, battery integration, renewable energy, energy management, sustainable construction, corporate sustainability, environmental monitoring, and related industries. Major emphasis is placed on minimizing the impact on the natural environment while increasing social capital and promoting sustainable econo.
Associate's DegreeSustainability Technologies
The Sustainability Technologies curriculum prepares individuals for employment in solar energy installation and design, battery integration, renewable energy, energy management, sustainable construction, corporate sustainability, environmental monitoring, and related industries. Major emphasis is placed on minimizing the impact on the natural environment while increasing social capital and promoting sustainable econo.
CertificateTeacher Preparation (Associate in Arts)
The Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation is for those individuals who want to teach in the humanities or social sciences. This degree is designed to provide seamless transfer to four-year institutions and aligns with opportunities for teacher licensure.
Associate's DegreeTeacher Preparation (Associate in Science)
The Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation is designed for students who plan to teach in the mathematics or science disciplines and provides seamless transfer to four-year institutions with opportunities for teacher licensure.
Associate's DegreeTheatre
The Associate in Fine Arts degree in theatre is awarded for study leading toward a career in theatre. Students may follow a theatre performance or technical theatre track.
Associate's DegreeVisual Arts
The Associate in Fine Arts degree in Visual Arts is awarded for study leading toward a career in visual arts. Credit awarded by a senior institution is determined on a course-by-course basis.
Associate's DegreeWelding Technology
The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metal industry. Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes.
Associate's DegreeWelding Technology (Certificate)
The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metal industry. Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes.
CertificateWelding Technology (Diploma)
The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metal industry. Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes.
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