Central Wyoming College

Accounting

Courses offered in this college transfer curriculum enable students to acquire background and training to enter private, public or governmental accounting positions upon completion of studies at a four-year college.

Accounting - Bookkeeping

This accounting program provides both practical and theoretical preparation for clerical positions.

Accounting - Career

Preparation is directed toward careers in business and industrial accounting departments as accounting clerks and junior accountants. Some of the courses offered in this program may not be transferable to a four-year college.

Administrative Assistant

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Administrative Assistant prepares students for immediate employment as key support personnel in an office environment. The program is designed to prepare students for positions that require technical office skills and may involve supervising office operations, interacting with customers or clients, and managing a billing system or budget.

Agri-Business

In this program the student will obtain business and practical skills for a sustainable and successful agriculture operation. Practical skills include feed efficiency trials, meat processing evaluation, bull testing, crop studies and more. This program puts an emphasis on internships and professional development by utilizing co-operative work experience in the community to gain work experience in various settings including farms and ranches, agriculture supply companies, and agriculture tourism.

Agriculture - Animal Science Option

The goal of the Associate of Science in Agriculture - Animal Science Option, Range Management Option or Meat Science Option is to provide the first step in preparing students for a bachelor's degree. The general studies and program requirements components offer students a broad base of knowledge in English, communication, political science, math, animal science and range management courses required in the first two years of a transfer degree.

Agriculture - Range Management Option

The goal of the Associate of Science in Agriculture - Animal Science Option, Range Management Option or Meat Science Option is to provide the first step in preparing students for a bachelor's degree. The general studies and program requirements components offer students a broad base of knowledge in English, communication, political science, math, animal science and range management courses required in the first two years of a transfer degree.

Animal Science - Meat Science Option

The Associate of Science in Agriculture - Animal Science Option, Range Management Option or Meat Science Option prepares the student for a bachelor's degree in Agriculture. Program electives allow the student to select additional coursework to complement this degree.

Arapaho Language Endorsement

The Arapaho Language Endorsement is designed to provide educators with specialized training in learning the Arapaho language and incorporating it into the curriculum. The program emphasizes the importance of preserving and promoting culture and history, implementing the alphabet into lessons and activities, and creating culturally relevant pedagogy for teaching math, science, reading, and social studies.

Art

The Art program is designed to let the student develop a creative attitude toward presenting and interpreting valid art forms. Fundamentals are provided through the investigation of various concepts, projects, materials and techniques in both the traditional and contemporary art. Coursework is directed at providing knowledge, interest and the understanding of art as a primary form of visual communication. A student's program may be designed to reflect a specific interest or direction in art.

Artist

The Artist's Certificate is for art students who want to focus only on studio art courses. The credential does not require any general education courses.

Automotive Technology - General Option

The certificate I program in Automotive Technology is designed for the student who has had no previous coursework or work experience in the automotive field. The general education requirements are designed to encourage the student to develop computation and communication skills. The program requirements provide the student with the prerequisite coursework that is required to successfully complete the Automotive Technology certificate degree.

Automotive Technology - General Option

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Technology is designed for the student who has minimal experience and knowledge of automotive technology. The general education requirements are designed to encourage the student to develop critical and creative thinking, computation, communication skills, and technological literacy.

Auto Technology

Barbering Crossover

The field of Barbering encompasses a broad range of specialty areas including esthetics, straight razor shaving, and precision haircutting with a razor. The Certificate II in Barbering Crossover is designed to prepare the licensed Cosmetologist or Hair Technician with the knowledge and the skills needed in hair and skin care. The program emphasizes safety and infection control in all aspects of the various disciplines.

Barbering No Chemicals

The field of Barbering encompasses a broad range of specialty areas including esthetics, straight razor shaving, and precision haircutting with a razor. The Certificate I in Barbering No Chemicals is designed to prepare the student with the knowledge and skills needed in hair and skin care to exclude chemical services. The program emphasizes safety and infection control in all aspects of the various disciplines.

Barbering Stylist

The field of Barbering encompasses a broad range of specialty areas including esthetics, straight razor shaving, and precision haircutting with a razor. The Barbering Stylist Certificate I is designed to prepare the student with the knowledge and the skills needed for hair and skin care. The program emphasizes safety and infection control in all aspects of the various disciplines. The student will also study professional skills to communicate effectively and make sound decisions.

Business Administration

Businesses need individuals who understand the fundamentals of business practice and who can compete effectively in an increasingly sophisticated, complex world. The goal of the Associate of Science in Business Administration degree program is to provide the first step in preparing students for a Bachelor's degree in general business administration. This transfer program will also enhance skills and competencies in current jobs, and assist in career advancement opportunities.

Business Management

In demand today are supervisors, managers, and employees who are competent in their field of expertise and who contribute to, as well as lead, the activity of the team. Employers look for leaders with the skills to resolve conflicts and manage diversity, encourage open communication, increase productivity, and improve morale. The mission of the Business Management program is to provide students with practical skills needed to be successful in current or future business activities.

Communication (A.A.)

The Associate of Arts degree in Communication provides a solid introduction to an extensive field, equipping students with an understanding of communication theory and application. With an associate degree in Communication, students will gain proficiency in a variety of areas, ranging from managing interpersonal relations to understanding the role of media in our society.

Communication (A.A.S.)

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Communication provides a solid introduction to an extensive field, equipping students with an understanding of communication theory and application. With an associate degree in Communication, students will gain a proficiency in a variety of areas, ranging from managing interpersonal relations to understanding the role of media in our society.

Community Food Systems

The Community Food Systems Certificate II is designed to provide the student with small-scale, diversified fruit and vegetable production skills, as well as the ability to explain how small farms are integrated into the broader local food and agriculture system.

Computer Science

The student will learn to solve problems from an algorithmic or computational point of view. Software systems, information technology and "big data" are deeply embedded in the fabric of our everyday life. Computer science has grown from a specialized field to an independent, broadly based area that studies all aspects of the use and understanding of software systems, information, and computational processes.

Computer Technology

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Technology is designed for students who have minimal experience and knowledge of PC computer technology. The general education requirements are designed to encourage students to develop critical and creative thinking, computation, and communication skills.

Computer Technology (Certificate I)

The certificate I program in Computer Technology is designed for students who have had previous coursework or work experience with PC computer technology. The general education requirements are designed to encourage students to develop computation and communication skills. The program requirements introduce students to the basic CompTIA A+ hardware standards, multimedia applications and Windows operating system.

Computer Technology (Certificate II)

The Certificate II for Computer Technology is designed for students who have coursework in the computer field and/or work experience in the computer networking industry. Students may select courses in computer networking hardware/software, software design, Microsoft Office Suite software applications and operating systems.

Construction Technology

Cosmetology

The field of Cosmetology encompasses a broad range of specialty areas including; hairstyling, nail technology and esthetics. The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Cosmetology is designed to prepare the student with the knowledge and the manipulative skills in hair, nails and skin care. The program emphasizes safety and infection control in all aspects of the various disciplines. The student will also study the professional skills needed to communicate effectively and make sound decisions.

Cosmetology Instructor

The Cosmetology Instructor program encompasses any of the programs that prepare cosmetologists, barbers, hairstylists, nail technicians, and estheticians to teach their specializations in licensed and accredited schools of cosmetology and barbering.

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice Cert II is designed to meet the needs of the student interested in becoming a law enforcement officer. The magnitude and changing complexity of the criminal justice system and criminal activities in society require the foundational education provided in this Certificate program to empower those in or entering the profession to respond to the changing demands on law enforcement personnel.

Criminal Justice (A.A.)

The magnitude and changing complexity of criminal activities dictate the need for criminal justice personnel who have had a broad-based educational experience. The program as presented includes General Education courses from the college curriculum, specialized Criminal Justice core courses, essential interdisciplinary offerings, and suggested Criminal Justice requirements.

Criminal Justice (A.A.S.)

The magnitude and changing complexity of criminal activities dictate the need for criminal justice personnel with a broad-based educational experience. The Associate of Applied Science Program is designed to meet the needs of pre- service and in-service criminal justice personnel as a terminal degree. Alternately, the Associate of Arts Program fulfills the initial two-year curriculum for many four-year criminal justice programs.

Criminal Justice - Corrections Option

The Criminal Justice Certificate I, Corrections Option, is designed to meet the needs of the student interested in working in corrections. The magnitude and changing complexity of the criminal justice system, criminal activities, and corrections systems in society dictate the need for criminal justice personnel that think critically and are empowered to make ethical decisions when responding to the unique needs of our corrections population.

Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Option

The Criminal Justice Certificate I, Law Enforcement Option, is designed to meet the needs of the student interested in becoming a law enforcement officer. The magnitude and changing complexity of the criminal justice system and criminal activities in our society dictate the need for criminal justice personnel that think critically and are empowered to make ethical decisions.

Criminal Justice - School Resource Officer Option

The Criminal Justice Certificate I, School Resource Officer Option, is designed for the student interested in working as a school resource officer. The magnitude and changing complexity of the criminal justice system, the juvenile justice system, and criminal activities in our society dictate the need for criminal justice personnel that think critically and are empowered to make ethical decisions when responding to the unique needs of our juvenile population.

Culinary Arts

The Culinary Arts Certificate I Program is designed to prepare students for entry level positions in a variety of food service settings within the hospitality industry. The general education prerequisites are designed to encourage students to develop critical and creative thinking, computation skills, and basic technical skills utilized in the culinary industry.

Culinary Arts

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Culinary Arts is designed to prepare the graduate for mid-level positions in a variety of food service settings within the hospitality industry. The general education prerequisites are designed to encourage students to develop critical and creative thinking, computation, communication skills, and basic technical skills utilized in the culinary industry.

Early Childhood

Early Childhood Education

Be prepared to work with infants and children through the age of eight in a variety of settings. Learn how children develop and what their needs are at each stage of their lives. Coursework includes the history of early childhood education, children's literature, how to communicate and form relationships with families and how to develop curriculum. Practice skills learned during field experiences in early childhood settings and be able to utilize those skills in a career.

Early Childhood Education

The BAS in Early Childhood Education provides the student with a broad base of academic experiences in the subject areas necessary for teachers of young children Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd grade. Coursework includes foundations of education, elementary math and science courses, educational assessment, psychology, special education, technology and literature courses. The student will have opportunities to practice skills being learned during field experiences in the Preschool and K-3 settings.

Early Childhood Endorsement

Any teacher with a current, valid license in one teaching area may apply to add additional teaching endorsement areas to their license. An applicant may add this endorsement area by completing this approved educator preparation program in the desired teaching field. If the individual does not already hold a teaching endorsement at the grade level(s) of the added endorsement, the program must include student teaching and/or a practicum at the grade level(s) of the added endorsement.

Early Childhood Special Education Endorsement

Any teacher with a current, valid license in one teaching area may apply to add additional teaching endorsement areas to their license. An applicant may add this endorsement area by completing this approved educator preparation program in the desired teaching field. If the individual does not already hold a teaching endorsement at the grade level(s) of the added endorsement, the program must include student teaching and/or a practicum at the grade level(s) of the added endorsement.

EHS Expedition Science

The EHS Expedition Science Cert II combines hands-on training in environmental and archaeological field and research skills, with techniques in outdoor leadership and geospatial information science and technology (GIST). The student will learn how to map and present environmental, archaeological and recreation-related data, and will apply mapping skills to field and wilderness-based research expeditions.

Electrical Apprenticeship

The Electrical Apprenticeship Certificate II program meets the related apprenticeship training requirements for the State of Wyoming, Department of Fire Prevention & Electrical Safety. In order to earn this certificate, students must complete all eight required courses in the series. This program provides fundamental instruction in electrical principals, training in the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), and prepares students to take the Licensed Journeyman Electrical test.

Elementary Education

Engineering

The Engineering program allows the student interested in pursuing any of the fields of engineering, civil, mechanical, electrical, environmental, chemical, or geotechnical to gain the basic skills of engineering while allowing some degree of specialization. This degree is designed for transfer to the University of Wyoming or other four-year institutions granting degrees in specific areas of engineering.

English

English majors have a competitive edge in the job market and higher education. Employers and universities both seek people with effective communication and critical thinking skills; the course work in English provides practice in both.

Entrepreneurship

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Entrepreneurship is designed for students who exhibit entrepreneurial potential and interest in developing a solid foundation in the entrepreneurial mindset. The program educates prospective entrepreneurs to develop, launch, grow, and sustain new business ventures.

Entrepreneurship (Certificate I)

The Entrepreneurship Certificate I program is designed for students who exhibit entrepreneurial potential and interest in exploring the entrepreneurial mindset. The focus is on developing an entrepreneurial mindset, evaluating and investigating business opportunities, financing a business, and strategic planning. The general education requirements are designed to encourage students to develop computational and communication skills used in the entrepreneurial world.

Entrepreneurship (Certificate II)

The Entrepreneurship Certificate II program is designed for students who exhibit entrepreneurial potential and interest in exploring the entrepreneurial mindset. The focus is on developing an entrepreneurial mindset, evaluating and investigating business opportunities, financing a business, and strategic planning.

Environmental Geospatial Information Science Technician

The EHS Environmental GIS Technician certificate combines hands-on training in field methods and mapping with classroom instruction in environmental science. Students will exit the program with a firm foundation in the field of environmental technology and will enter the professional realm with improved technical skills and a stronger academic background.

Environmental Geospatial Information Science Technician

The EHS-Environmental Geospatial Information Science Technician (ENV GIS TECH) Associate of Applied Science degree provides students with a foundation in the natural sciences and a firm understanding of geographic information systems (GIS). Students will complete courses in chemistry, soils, water resources and environmental science while developing skills in mapping and geospatial data management.

Equine Management: Teaching Riding Option

Equine Management: Teaching Riding Option Certificate I is designed to provide the student with a desire to become a riding instructor with safe and effective teaching riding skills for both individual and group riding lessons. The student will have the opportunity to become a certified riding instructor, through a certification process conducted by professionals from the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA). The student will also investigate small business practices.

Equine Management: Training Option

Equine Management: Training Option Certificate I is designed to provide the student with beginning skills and techniques necessary for employment in the equine industry. The student will also investigate small business practices. the student must supply a horse and western tack for this program.

Equine Management: Training Option

The Associate of Applied Science in Equine Management: Training Option Degree is a hands-on degree designed to provide the student with training skills and techniques necessary for employment in the equine industry. The student will investigate small business practices, advertising, and sales. Program electives allow the student to select additional equine courses to complement their specific interests. The student must supply a horse and western tack for this program.

Equine Science

The goal of the Associate of Science in Equine Science Degree is to provide the first step in preparing students for a bachelor's degree in equine science at a four-year institution. The general studies and program requirement components offer students a broad base of knowledge in English, communication, political science, economics, horse production, equine nutrition, horsemanship, and horse training.

Equine Training (Advanced Certificate)

The Equine Training Advanced Certificate is designed to meet the needs of the student interested in developing the skills necessary to become a horse trainer who can safely and effectively start young horses. Successful graduates of the program will be prepared to start their own training business or will be prepared to find employment with an established professional trainer. The student will need to provide a 2 to 3-year-old horse that has little prior handling.

Equine Training (Certificate II)

Equine Training Technology is a Certificate II designed to provide the student with beginning skills and techniques necessary for employment in the equine industry. The student must supply a horse and western tack for this program.

Esthetician

The Esthetician Certificate program focuses on the care, health and beauty of the face. The student studies the various skin types, disorders, infection control, and how general nutrition impacts skin health. The students is given the opportunity to become proficient in the use of electrotherapy, and light therapy within the skin area. The student will apply facial treatments, facial massage, the use of cosmetics, and skin care products.

Expedition Science

The Expedition Science program integrates scientific research, field-based expeditions, and leadership development through experiential learning. Expedition Science embraces contemporary science and technical skills in disciplines of environmental science, geospatial information science and technology (GIST), outdoor leadership, and archaeology. Expedition Science field projects allows the student to travel and study in Wyoming's most remote deserts and mountains for extended periods of time.

Farm and Ranch Management

The Farm and Ranch Management Certificate II is designed to provide the student with basic farm and ranch management skills.

Farm and Ranch Resource Management

The Farm and Ranch Resource Management Certificate I is designed to provide the student with basic farm and ranch management skills. The general education requirements are designed to encourage the student to develop computation and communication skills utilized in the farm and ranch industry.

Farm and Ranch Resource Management

This program is designed to prepare the student for farm and ranch management skills and integrate these skills into the day-to-day farming and ranching practices. General courses are designed to develop critical and creative thinking, computation, communication skills and basic technology skills utilized in the farm and ranch industry.

Farrier Science

Film (A.A.)

The Film Associate of Arts program offers study in the creative and technical aspects of the cinema as well as history, theory and criticism. Fundamentals of art are applied as students explore film through both form and content. Coursework is directed at providing students with rigorous hands-on experience in film production and critical studies of current and historical cinematic works.

Film (A.A.S.)

The Film Associate of Applied Science program offers study in the creative and technical aspects of the cinema as well as history, theory and criticism. Fundamentals of art are applied as students explore film through both form and content. Coursework is directed at providing students with rigorous hands-on experience in film production and critical studies of current and historical cinematic works.

Geospatial Information Science and Technology

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Geospatial Information Science and Technology (GIST) is designed for students wishing to gain a background in the field of the collection, analysis and manipulation of geospatial data. Geospatial data is information that identifies the geographic location and characteristics of natural or constructed features and boundaries on the earth.

Geospatial Information Science and Technology (Certificate I)

The certificate I in Geospatial Information Science and Technology (GIST) emphasizes both the academic and technical skills required for the collection, analysis and manipulation of geospatial data. Geospatial data is information that identifies the geographic location and characteristics of natural or constructed features and boundaries on the earth.

Geospatial Information Science and Technology (Certificate II)

The certificate II in Geospatial Information Science and Technology (GIST) provides an introductory foundation in the academic and technical skills required for the collection, analysis and manipulation of geospatial data. Geospatial data is information that identifies the geographic location and characteristics of natural or constructed features and boundaries on the earth.

Hair Technician

The student will apply the elements and principles of design to select, adapt, and execute hairstyles that are desirable to the client. Topics also include the application of chemical treatments, texturing, extensions, and examining how various hair types respond to styling practices. Completion of the program prepares the student to take the licensure exam from the Wyoming Board of Cosmetology. Completion of this program does not guarantee licensure.

Hotel and Restaurant

This certificate prepares the student for entry level positions within the hospitality industry. In addition to an overview of the industry the selected curriculum is designed to offer students insight into the two major aspects of hospitality; the restaurant and hotel experiences. The student completing this certificate will have exposure to the importance of customer service, professionalism and working well with others in the hospitality industry.

Hotel and Restaurant Management

The Hotel and Restaurant Management certificate program prepares students for entry-level management positions in a variety of settings within the hospitality industry. The general education prerequisites are designed to encourage students to develop critical and creative thinking, computation, communication skills, and basic technical skills utilized in the hospitality industry.

Hotel and Restaurant Management

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management is designed to prepare the graduate for mid-level management positions in a variety of settings within the hospitality industry. The general education prerequisites are designed to encourage students to develop critical and creative thinking, computation, communication skills, and basic technical skills utilized in the hospitality industry.

Interdisciplinary Studies Program

The Associate of Arts Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies is designed to meet dual purposes. First, it will offer a student the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Applied Science degree at CWC, or pursue a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree offered at four-year institutions. Second, the degree will allow a student to combine two disciplines to prepare the student to declare a major and a minor at a four-year institution.

Interdisciplinary Studies: Theatre/Film

The Associates of Arts (AA) in Interdisciplinary Studies: Theatre and Film is a transfer degree designed for motivated students who know they are passionate about theatre and filmmaking. Most theatre programs don't teach you about film acting or filmmaking. Most film programs don't teach you about acting or directing actors. This program changes all that. You will experience the best of both worlds and learn how they interact and influence each other.

Law Enforcement Leadership

The Law Enforcement Leadership Advanced Certificate is designed to meet the needs of the student interested in developing the skills necessary to be a leader and advance their career in law enforcement or the criminal justice system.

Leadership Studies

The Leadership Studies certificate program is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive understanding of leadership styles, and how leadership models have evolved over time. The student will gain in-depth insight into how their own leadership style has been influenced by their environment and also by psychological factors they were likely ingrained with from birth.

Mathematics

The program in Mathematics allows the student to focus on a specific area of mathematics or to garner a broad background in a variety of mathematical concepts. This program is suited for the student planning to pursue a four-year degree in Mathematics, Secondary Mathematics Education or other related program. This degree is designed for transfer to the University of Wyoming or other four-year institutions.

Meat Processing

The Meat Processing Certificate II is designed to provide training for the student who wants a job in the meat fabrication industry. The student will learn about food safety, harvesting and fabrication of beef, swine, sheep/goat, poultry, and wild game animals.

Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant Certificate Program prepares the student to work in outpatient and ambulatory care settings, including medical offices and clinics. Duties vary depending on the type of healthcare facility and state law. Medical assistants are multi-skilled allied health professionals who perform a combination of administrative and clinical duties while working alongside physicians and other healthcare professionals.

Medical Assistant Apprenticeship

The Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program is a collaboration between Central Wyoming College and the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship. Enrolled students must complete 20 credits of career-related online coursework while gaining a minimum of 2000 hours of on-the-job training under the guidance of an experienced on-site mentor. The employer is responsible for evaluating skills competence and maintaining progress records.

Medical Office Support

The Medical Office Support Certificate II is designed to prepare the student to work as front office staff in a variety of ambulatory healthcare settings, such as outpatient centers, clinics, and doctor's offices. Responsibilities include answering incoming calls and scheduling appointments, arranging clinical procedures, assisting in the completion of necessary forms, maintaining hard copy and electronic patient records, and computerized data entry.

Meta Major: Business

The world of business is dynamic and complex. The Meta Major: Business, Associate of Arts (AA) degree, allows students to explore the different functional areas of the business world including accounting, economics, ethics, management, and marketing to make a more informed career choice. The goal of this program is to give students a strong business curriculum foundation which enables them to build on and transfer to a four-year institution.

Meta Major: Health Science

The healthcare industry provides a variety of high demand occupations that require a broad range of knowledge, skills and abilities in general education and health science concepts. A Health Science certificate allows the student to complete coursework typically required in most healthcare degrees.

Meta Major: Health Science

The Health Science AS is designed to allow the student seeking an advanced degree in a healthcare field to transfer to a four-year institution for program completion. The student will have the opportunity to develop a strong curricular foundation in general education and life science courses, while exploring areas of interest through the careful selection of elective courses that fit within a specific career path.

Meta Major: Humanities

This is a college transfer program for students who wish to combine coursework in several areas of interest within the humanities and the arts. Students may include a variety of courses or may concentrate on more specific areas of interest.

Meta Major: Social Science

The Associate of Arts (AA) in Social Science is a transfer degree designed for students interested in one or more of the Social Sciences. This multi-disciplinary program provides strong introduction to core Social Sciences and related areas. The highly flexible curriculum benefits from a wide range of courses in American Indian Studies, Anthropology, Economics, Criminal Justice, Geography, History, Homeland Security, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, and Sociology.

Meta Major: STEM

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education is an approach to learning where rigorous academic concepts are coupled with real world problems in the above areas. The Meta Major: STEM Associate of Science (AS) degree allows students to explore the concepts from the four aspects of STEM education. The goal of this program is to give students a strong STEM curriculum foundation, which enables them to build on and transfer to a four-year institution.

Mountainbike Professional

The Mountainbike Professional certification integrates interpretive guide skills, Wilderness First Responder training and natural resource management with bike handling and mechanic skills. The student will spend time in both the classroom and on a variety of trail systems honing group management and bike-specific coaching skills for a career in the growing fields of mountain bike guiding, instruction and sustainable trail development.

Music

The Music Department's purpose is twofold: serve community students and serve students preparing to transfer to a university. This is accomplished through student-centered activities in performance, composition and listening. The music program and its co-curricular activities provide opportunities to prepare for professional careers in music performance and education and to participate in organized activities of a cultural and recreational nature.

Nail Technician

The Nail Technician Certificate II is designed to prepare the student for positions in the nail technician industry. The student will study comprehensive nail treatments including manicures, pedicures, hand, arm, foot, and leg massage. The student will also study proper cleaning, disinfection, and other skills for ensuring client safety during nail procedures. Completion of this program prepares the student to take the licensure exam from the Wyoming State Board of Cosmetology.

Native American Indigenous Studies

Courses in Native American Indigenous Studies (NAIS) are open to all students, as partial fulfillment of general education requirements, as elective courses or as a program of study leading to the Associate of Arts Degree. The NAIS program strives for an academically sound evaluation of the history and cultures of the Native peoples of the North American continent. Particular emphasis is placed on the tribes of the Wind River Reservation.

New Media

New Media is designed to prepare the student for entry-level positions in interactive content production. The program requirements emphasize hands-on training in audio, visual, and print storytelling through the channels of interactive media, and provide the student with the prerequisite coursework required to successfully complete the program. The Associates of Applied Science in New Media is intended to provide the student with skills that lead directly to employment.

Nursing

The Associate Degree in Nursing Program is designed to prepare the graduate as an entry level registered nurse in a variety of healthcare settings and to allow a smooth transition for completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing at the University of Wyoming. The 66 credit, concept-based program is shared statewide with a curricular framework based on the six core concepts of safety, clinical judgment, leadership, patient-centeredness, professionalism, and health promotion.

Office Specialist

The Office Specialist Certificate II is designed for the student who wants to keep current with changing market requirements, but already has prior computer and office skills.

Office Support

The Certificate I in Office Support is intended to prepare students for entry-level positions in an office where they will perform basic office functions. Students will be introduced to fundamental computer concepts and applications to assist them in their employment. The general education requirements are designed to encourage students to develop computation and communication skills.

Organizational Management and Leadership: Agricultural Leadership Option

Organizational Management and Leadership: Business and Entrepreneurial Leadership Option

Organizational Management and Leadership: Law Enforcement Leadership Option

Leadership is an immersive and empowering process. Law Enforcement Leadership is a degree option of the Organizational Management and Leadership Bachelor of Applied Science degree. In this degree option, the student will learn to manage and lead successfully within public and government organizations. This degree option is specifically designed with a focus for those in criminal justice and law enforcement organizations.

Organizational Management and Leadership: Outdoor Program Leadership Option

This 8-semester program offers the student an administrative perspective of the outdoor recreation service industry that includes learning, training, and assessment of leadership and program management skills. The program is especially appropriate for the student wishing to start an outdoor-related small business, manage an outdoor recreation or education program, or build a career in leadership of parks, recreation, tourism, or natural resource management.

Organizational Management and Leadership: Tribal Leadership Option

Outdoor Education and Leadership

The Outdoor Education & Leadership degree program is for the student interested in careers in outdoor education, environmental education, adventure programming, or conservation. This unique program combines wilderness expeditions and outdoor skills courses with natural history and a liberal arts curriculum. The program emphasizes leadership development and experience-based education.

Outdoor Recreation

This program offers the student outdoor recreation skill development with a business/ entrepreneurial perspective of the outdoor recreation service industry. It includes learning, training, and assessment of leadership and program management skills for parks, recreation, and tourism. The student has the option to spend up to one full semester taking wilderness-based courses with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS).

Photography

This degree is designed to train the student who is interested in employment opportunities in the photography field with career options that include portrait, studio, and photojournalism. This training will include how to set up a working studio within a set space and budget. Instruction will include digital film with 35 mm, medium and large format cameras, flash and natural light and location shooting.

Pre-Legal Studies

This program provides a background useful for the student interested in the study and practice of law. Rigorous coursework, spanning several departments across the college, will help prepare the student for the challenges of law school and the practice of law by developing an understanding of courts, legal institutions, and the justice system; social and cultural institutions or economics; English language comprehension and usage; and political science.

Psychology

The Psychology AA prepares students to transfer to a baccalaureate program in psychology, social work, human services, and other social sciences. Students develop knowledge, skills, and abilities in the science of psychology, including understanding human behavior and internal mental processes.

Regenerative Small Scale Farming

People want to know where their food comes from and how it is grown. In the regenerative small scale farming program, the student will develop the skills necessary to operate a small, diversified fruit and vegetable farm.

Science

Science is the systematic study of the physical and natural world through observation, experimentation, and the application of predictive models. The interdisciplinary nature of science requires the student to have a broad exposure to biological sciences, chemistry, and physics in order to connect the concepts learned in a chosen discipline to the greater whole of science.

Secondary Education

Small-Scale Farm Management

The Small-Scale Farm Management Certificate II is designed to provide the student with small-scale, diversified fruit and vegetable production skills, as well as skills in business management to prepare the student to launch their own small- scale farm business.

Social Work

The Social Work Associate of Arts program provides an introduction to social work and human service fields. This program is designed for the student interested in pursuing and transferring into a four-year degree program in social work. The Social Work AA should fulfill the first two-year requirements for most bachelor-level programs in social work.

Social Work Addiction Option

The Social Work Addictions Option is for those individuals interested in pursuing a career in the addictions field. The program is designed to prepare the student with the skills necessary to obtain their Certified Addictions Practitioner Assistant (CAPA) certification. The student who completes this option and obtains CAPA certification may work within inpatient or outpatient drug or alcohol treatment programs, detoxification centers, and drug court programs.

Software Development

The Associate of Science in Software Development program combines practical experience with current programming languages, tools, and processes in the field of computer science. The general education prerequisites encourage the student to develop critical and creative thinking, computation, and communication skills utilized in the industry. The program courses are designed to help the student develop skills that are highly sought after by employers in the industry.

Software Support Specialist

The Associate of Applied Science in Software Support Specialist degree is designed for students who wish to prepare for positions as Help Desk Technician, Technical Support Specialist and Customer Service Representative. Software support specialists provide technical assistance and support for computer users.

Spanish Language Certification

Certification in the Spanish Language will prepare students for careers and life in a diverse world. Student may combine the language competency noted by this certification with other degrees to enhance employability and improve communication skills in the business and social worlds. This certification focuses on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The major objective is to develop functional language ability in Spanish.

Teaching Riding

The Certificate II in Teaching Riding is designed to provide the student with a desire to become a riding instructor with safe and effective teaching riding skills for both individual and group riding lessons. The student will have the opportunity to become a certified riding instructor, through a certification process conducted by professionals from the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA). The student must supply a horse and western tack for this program.

Technical Studies

The Certificate I in Technical Studies is designed to offer students the opportunity to meet their unique interests, needs, goals, and employer interests. The general education requirements are designed for students to develop their language arts/communication and computational (mathematical) skills. The certificate program allows the student to identify an emphasis in specific disciplines for meeting employer needs for unique skill combinations for which there is no established degree program.

Technical Studies: Entrepreneurship and (Companion Program Listed Here)

The Technical Studies: Entrepreneurship and (name specific discipline) combines specific entrepreneurial and business courses with a student's unique interest program major to assist in launching a business in that area.

Technical Studies Program

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Technical Studies is designed to meet dual purposes. First, it will offer students the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Applied Science degree at CWC, or pursue a Bachelor of Applied Science offered at four-year institutions. Second, the degree will allow students to combine two disciplines in order to be more competitive in the job market and meet the requirements of employers.

Technical Studies: Theatre and Film

The Associates of Applied Arts (AAS) in Technical Studies: Theatre and Film is a terminal degree designed for students who know they are passionate about theatre and filmmaking. Most theatre programs don't teach you about film acting or filmmaking. Most film programs don't teach you about acting or directing actors. This program changes all that. You will experience the best of both worlds and learn how they interact and influence each other.

Theatre

The Theatre program's coursework and intensive production schedule provides students with a solid foundation in theatre, preparing them for upper-level undergraduate study.

Three-Dimensional Art

The Three-Dimensional Art Certificate II is for art students who want to focus only on three-dimensional art courses. Examples include Sculpture, Ceramics, and Glass. The credential does not require any general education requirements.

Trailbuilding Professional

The Trailbuilding Professional certification integrates field-based training using hand tools and heavy machinery with first responder training, geospatial information science and technology (GIST), natural resource management and business practices. The experiential learning format allows the student to develop practical skills for a career designing and building natural surface trail systems ranging from remote Wilderness to modern bike parks.

Tribal Historic Preservation Officer

The Tribal Historic Preservation Officer AAS is intended to provide a culturally and academically sound program to train highly skilled professionals working for the Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone Tribal Historic Preservation Offices. The student will assist in the preservation of historic and important cultural properties and artifacts.

Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (Certificate I)

The Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Certificate I is intended to provide a culturally and academically sound program to train mid-level professionals working for the Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone Tribal Historic Preservation Offices. The student will assist in the preservation of historic and important cultural properties and artifacts.

Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (Certificate II)

The Tribal Historical Preservation Officer Certificate II is intended to provide a culturally and academically sound program to train entry-level professionals working for the Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone Tribal Historic Preservation Offices. The student will assist in the preservation of important historic and cultural properties and artifacts.

Tribal Leadership

The Tribal Leadership Advanced Certificate is designed to meet the education needs of the student interested in further developing the skills necessary to be a leader in tribal organizations. The changing complexity of tribal governments and associated organizations necessitate the need for insightful and skilled leadership. This program is designed to develop leaders who think critically, approach situations analytically, and make ethical decisions.

Two-Dimensional Art

The Two-Dimensional Art Certificate II is for Art students who want to focus only on two-dimensional art courses. Examples include Painting, Drawing, and Photography. The credential does not require any general education requirements.

Welding

The welding program is designed to provide the student with the skills and knowledge needed in today's welding industry. To be successful in the welding industry, a person must be able to adapt to work styles that require dependability, attention to detail, safety-consciousness, self-control, adaptability/flexibility, initiative, and cooperation. The program combines hands-on welding experiences with classroom instruction in commonly used welding processes.

Welding (Certificate I)

The welding program is designed to provide the student with entry-level skills and knowledge needed in today's welding industry. To be successful in the welding industry, a person must be able to adapt to work styles that require dependability, attention to detail, safety-consciousness, self-control, adaptability / flexibility, initiative, and cooperation. The program combines hands-on welding experiences with classroom instruction in commonly used welding processes.

Welding (Certificate II)

The welding certificate II combines hands-on welding experiences with classroom instruction in commonly used welding processes. Safety is emphasized in all areas of the welding program. To be successful in the welding industry, a person must be able to adapt to work styles that require dependability, attention to detail, safety-consciousness, self- control, adaptability / flexibility, initiative, and cooperation.