Coastal Pines Technical College

Accounting

The Accounting Diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for a variety of entry-level positions in accounting in today's technology-driven workplaces. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Program graduates receive an Accounting Diploma.

Accounting

The Accounting Associate Degree program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for a variety of careers in accounting in today's technology-driven workplaces. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Program graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting.

Advanced Commercial Refrigeration

The Advanced Commercial Refrigeration TCC is a sequence of courses that prepares diploma or degree graduates or air conditioning technicians for careers in the commercial refrigeration air conditioning industry. The program emphasizes a combination of theory and practical application necessary of successful employment. Program graduates receive an Advanced Commercial Refrigeration Technical Certificate of Credit.

Advanced Emergency Medical Tech (AEMT)

The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician certificate program prepares students to provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight.

Advanced Medical Assisting

The Advanced Medical Assisting TCC program is a comprehensive program designed for students seeking to elevate their careers within the Medical Assisting profession. This program goes beyond basic medical assisting skills, equipping students with the specialized skills and knowledge required to perform both advanced clinical procedures and sophisticated administrative tasks in a medical office or healthcare setting.

Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder

The Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder Technical Certificate of Credit is a continuation of the basic certificate. The advanced program provides instruction in shielded metal arc welding in the overhead, horizontal, and vertical positions.

Air Conditioning Electrical Technician

The Air Conditioning Electrical Technician program prepares students in the air conditioning area of study to acquire competencies in electricity related to installation, service, and maintenance of electrical systems.

Air Conditioning Repair Specialist

The Air Conditioning Repair Specialist TCC is a series of courses designed to prepare students for positions in the maintenance and repair of air conditioning systems. A combination of theory and practical application provide for the necessary skills to support industry requirements.

Air Conditioning Technician Assistant

The Refrigeration Technician Assistant TCC is a series of courses that prepares students to hold positions as refrigeration technician assistants.

Air Conditioning Technology

The Air Conditioning Technology Diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the air conditioning industry. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of air conditioning theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.

Allied Health Professions

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Allied Health Professions (AHP) offers flexibility in tailoring the curriculum to suit the individual academic and career objectives of each student. This program entails the completion of a range between 61-64 semester credit hours, comprising 15 hours of general education requirements and 49 hours allocated to healthcare-related occupation courses.

Assistant Office Manager

The Assistant Office Manager certificate prepares individuals to plan, direct, and coordinate activities that help an organization run efficiently. Graduates will also gain the knowledge and skills to perform word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications in an office environment. It is designed to provide hands-on instruction for developing foundation skills for office assistant careers as well as to prepare students for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification.

Auto Collision Repair

The Automotive Collision Repair Program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the automotive collision repair profession. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.

Auto Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician

This certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to diagnose, service, and repair basic electrical/electronic automotive systems as an entry level technician. Topics covered include automotive shop safety, electrical theory and circuit diagnosis, automotive batteries, starting and charging systems, instrumentation, lighting, and various vehicle accessories.

Automation Technology

The Industrial Systems Technology Diploma program is designed for the student who wishes to prepare for a career as an Industrial Systems technician/electrician. The program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skill, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain or upgrade present knowledge and skill.

Automotive Chassis Technician Specialist

The Automotive Chassis Technician Specialist certificate program provides students with skills needed to enter the automotive industry as an entry level chassis technician. Topics covered include: shop safety, basic electrical/electronic theory and diagnosis, chassis components and types, steering system components and service, alignment theory and procedures, and brake system operation, diagnosis and repair.

Automotive Climate Control Technician

The Automotive Climate Control Technician certificate program provides students with skills for entering the automotive service industry as an entry level climate control technician. Topics covered include: basic shop safety, electrical/electronic theory and diagnosis, and the theory, operation, diagnosis and servicing of automotive climate control systems.

Automotive Collision Repair Assistant I

The Automotive Collision Repair Assistant I certificate program prepares students for employment as assistants to lead and master technicians in an automotive collision repair shop. Topics covered include work safety, hand and power tools, basic component replacement and automotive welding techniques. For more information regarding this program including job placement rate, on-time graduation rate, costs, occupational information, etc., Please Click Here.

Automotive Collision Repair Assistant II

The Automotive Collision Repair Assistant II certificate program is an advanced certificate option a student can complete after finishing the Automotive Collision Repair Assistant I program. Topics covered include collision repair tools and equipment, hydraulic systems, damage analysis and estimations, frame straightening, and conventional/unibody structural panel repairs and replacement.

Automotive Engine Performance Technician

The Automotive Engine Performance Technician certificate program introduces the student to the knowledge and skills they will need as entry-level automotive engine performance technicians. Topics include: shop safety, electrical/electronic diagnosis, and diagnosis and service of fuel, ignition, emission and electronic engine controls.

Automotive Engine Repair Technician

The Automotive Engine Repair Technician certificate program provides the student with entry-level automotive engine repair skills. Topics include: basic shop safety, basic electrical/electronic diagnosis, principles of engine operation, basic engine diagnosis, and basic engine repair procedures.

Automotive Fundamentals

The Automotive Fundamentals Diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the automotive service and repair profession. Learning opportunities enable students to develop academic, technical and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of automotive mechanics theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.

Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Technician

The Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair TCC prepares students for entry level maintenance and repair positions in auto service shops. Students will learn the basic repair and maintenance operations in all eight ASE areas of passenger vehicles and light trucks. Graduates of this TCC will be able to pursue master level auto knowledge in the auto technology diploma or degree programs. * Dual Enrollment Only

Automotive Refinishing Assistant II

The Refinishing Assistant II program is an advanced certificate option for students who complete the Automotive Refinishing Assistant I program. This program is designed to produce graduates who are entry level paint and refinishing specialists. Topics will include surface preparation, paint identification, spray gun equipment, spray gun techniques, blending, and tinting and matching of colors.

Automotive Technology

The Automotive Technology Diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the automotive service and repair profession. Learning opportunities enable students to develop academic, technical and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of automotive mechanics theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.

Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Tech Specialist

The Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Tech Specialist certificate program provides students with the skills to enter the automotive industry as an entry-level transmission, transaxle, and drivel line technician.

AWS Cloud Solutions Specialist

Students acquire Cloud computing skills in the Amazon Web Services Environment through hands-on practical experience and can prepare for AWS Certifications including Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect Associate, and Developer Associate.

Basic Avionics Technician

Graduates can expect to find employment in the aviation industry as an entry-level avionics technician or avionics technician's assistant working under the direct supervision of an Avionics Maintenance Technician.

Basic Commercial Fisherman

The Basic Commercial Fisherman Certificate is for those wanting to begin a career in commercial fishing, covering essential subjects that will better prepare participants to serve as a crew member aboard a commercial fishing vessel in the region Commercial fishermen in Georgia using a variety of gear including trawls, cast nets, hook and line and traps to catch fish, shrimp, crab and other marine life that will be consumed by humans or used as animal feed or bait.

Basic Electrical Technician

The Basic Electrical Technician Technical Certificate of Credit provides fundamental instruction in electrical construction principles and practices. Topics include safety, mathematical applications, reading and interpreting blueprints, and direct and alternating current circuits.

Basic Electricity Technician

The Basic Electricity Technician Technical Certificate of Credit provides a basic knowledge of direct current and alternating current circuits and their components.

Basic Electronic Assembler

The Basic Electronic Assembler certificate program is designed to prepare students for careers as entry-level production technicians in a manufacturing environment, or as service technicians or operators in the telecommunications industry. Topics include basic algebraic fundamentals, direct current circuits, and soldering techniques.

Basic Heavy Equipment Operator

The Basic Heavy Equipment Operator Technical Certificate of Credit program provides the skills necessary for program completers to obtain entry-level employment in the area of equipment operations. Topics include: safety, equipment care and maintenance, heavy equipment use in construction and infrastructure, basic earth moving, and grading.

Basic Marine Engine Technician

The Basic Marine Engine Technician certificate program trains students for entry level employment in a marine engine repair facility as a mechanic's helper. Topics covered include marine shop safety, shop operations, marine engine fundamentals and servicing, marine fuel systems, and marine accessories.

Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder

The Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder Technical Certificate of Credit prepares students for careers in the welding and joining industry. This certificate emphasizes arc welding in the flat position and is pre-requisite to the advanced certificate.

Basic Timber Harvesting

The Basic Timber harvesting technical certificate of credit program provides skills necessary for program completers to obtain entry-level employment in the area of timber harvesting. Topics include: safety, forest products marketing, woodland skills and timber industry standards. The student obtains Master Timber Harvester Certification.

Behavioral Health Technician

A behavioral health technician is a medical professional who helps treat patients with behavioral or mental health issues. They work with patients who have a variety of conditions, including: substance use disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, physical or emotional abuse, mental instability, dementia, and psychosis. Behavioral health technicians work with psychiatrists and psychiatric nurses and provide direct care to patients.

Business Healthcare Technology

The Business Healthcare Technology program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in a variety of positions in today's technology-driven workplaces. The Business Healthcare Technology program provides learning opportunities, which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes the use of software and technology.

Business Healthcare Technology

The Business Healthcare Technology program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in a variety of positions in today's technology-driven workplaces. The Business Healthcare Technology program provides learning opportunities, which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes the use of software and technology.

Business Technology

The Business Technology program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in a variety of positions in today's technology-driven workplaces. The program provides learning opportunities, which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes the use of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database applications software.

Business Technology

The Business Technology program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in a variety of positions in today's technology-driven workplaces. The program provides learning opportunities, which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes the use of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database applications software.

Certified Construction Worker

The Certified Construction Worker certificate program offers training in the construction industry providing students with the knowledge and skills they need to work effectively on a construction site. Completion of the program qualifies graduates for entry level employment. Topics include safety, tool use and safety, materials and fasteners, and construction print reading.

Child Development Specialist

The Early Childhood Care and Education Child Development Specialist TCC is a sequence of five courses designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in the field of early childhood education. The program emphasizes the basics needed for a career in early childhood, but this TCC also includes more content about planning curriculum and working in the field. In addition, the student may complete a practicum and work in a child care program.

Cisco Network Specialist

The Cisco Network Specialist program teaches how to build, maintain and troubleshoot computer networks. Students also learn how to connect these networks to other networks and the Internet.

CNC Specialist

The CNC Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit program provides training for graduates to gain employment as CNC machine tool technicians. Topics include CNC Fundamentals, mill and lathe manual programming, CNC practical applications, and CAD/CAM programming. The program emphasizes a combination of CNC theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.

Commercial Truck Driving

The Commercial Truck Driving certificate program provides basic training in the principles and skills of commercial truck operation. The program is based on the definition of a truck driver as one who operates a commercial motor vehicle of all different sizes and descriptions on all types of roads. The CTD program prepares students for the Georgia CDL Skills Exam.

CompTIA A+ Certified Preparation

The CompTIA A+ Certified Technician Preparation technical certificate of credit program is designed to provide computer users with the basic entry-level skills working toward CompTIA A+ certification.

CompTIA A+ Certified Technician Preparation

The CompTIA A+ Certified Technician Preparation technical certificate of credit program is designed to provide computer users with the skills and knowledge necessary to take the CompTIA A+ certification exam. Earning CompTIA A+ certification shows that the individual possesses the knowledge, technical skills and customer relations skills essential for working as a successful entry-level computer service technician.

Computer Support Specialist

The Computer Information Systems - Computer Support Specialist program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Graduates are to be competent in the general areas of humanities or fine arts, social or

Computer Support Specialist

The Computer Information Systems - Computer Support Specialist program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing.

Crime Scene Fundamentals

The Crime Scene Fundamentals Technical Certificate of Credit begins to introduce students to various careers in the rapidly growing field of forensic science.

Criminal Justice Specialist

The Criminal Justice Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit is a sequence of courses that prepares students for criminal justice professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.

Criminal Justice Technology

The Criminal Justice Technology diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for Criminal Justice professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of Criminal Justice theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a Criminal Justice Technology diploma.

Criminal Justice Technology

The Criminal Justice Technology associate degree program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for Criminal Justice professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of Criminal Justice theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a Criminal Justice Technology associate degree.

Cyber Crime Specialist

This is a complementary certificate for the Information Security and Criminal Justice students. This certificate program will provide basic training in Computer Forensics and Cyber Crime.

Cybersecurity

The Information Security Specialist certificate is designed to give students the knowledge they need to understand and maintain computer information systems security. -This certificate is designed for students who have already taken CIST 1401 and CIST 1122 from the IT/ Networking or Cybersecurity degree program area. This is not a certificate designed for entry-level or dual enrollment. Note: Students will not need to take CIST 1401 as a prerequisite for CIST 2601, 2611, and 1602.

Cybersecurity

The Cybersecurity diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Graduates are to be competent in the basic skills areas of English and mathematics, as well as in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, computer networking, and network security.

Cybersecurity

The Cybersecurity degree program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Graduates are to be competent in the general areas of humanities or fine arts, social or behavioral sciences, and

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

The Cybersecurity Fundamentals TCC is a sequence of courses designed, upon completion of required prerequisite courses, to provide students with an understanding of the fundamental concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Completion of the TCC will prepare students to either continue more advanced studies in cybersecurity leading toward a Diploma or AAS Degree or broaden their current CIST knowledge base.

Diesel Electrical & Electronic Systems Technician

The Diesel Electrical and Electronic Systems Technician certificate program provides the student with training for becoming an entry level diesel electrical/electronics systems technician. The topics presented include diesel shop safety and tool use, basic electrical and electronics theory, starting and charging systems, and electronic controls and accessory systems.

Diesel Engine Service Technician

The Diesel Engine Service Technician certificate program provides the student with training to become an entry level diesel engine service technician. The topics covered include diesel shop safety, tools and equipment, diesel electrical/electronic systems, and diesel engines and support systems.

Diesel Equipment Technology

The Diesel Equipment Technology diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the diesel equipment service and repair profession. Learning opportunities enable students to develop academic, technical and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of truck, heavy equipment, marine systems, or

Diesel Truck Maintenance Technician

The Diesel Truck Maintenance Technician certificate program provides training in the essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for employment as a maintenance technician on semi-trucks, trailers or other diesel equipment. The topics covered include diesel shop safety, tools and equipment, preventive maintenance procedures, truck brake systems, and truck drive trains.

Digital Electronics Technician

This Technical Certificate of Credit provides a basic knowledge of digital-electronics circuits and their components. Career opportunities are possible with BellSouth, Georgia Power, The southern Company, and others. Completion of this Technical Certificate of Credit leads the student into Electronics Fundamentals and/ or Electronics Technology programs.

Drafter's Assistant

All of the courses included in the Drafter's Assistant TCC program are embedded in either the Drafting Technology diploma or Degree programs. The Drafter's Assistant TCC endows students with the prospect to begin on the career pathway toward advancement in the drafting profession. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in drafting practices and software.

Early Childhood Care and Education

The Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in the field of early childhood education. The program emphasizes a combination of early childhood care and education theory and practical application as well as limited general core competencies necessary for successful employment. Graduates have qualifications to be employed in early care and education settings including child care centers and Head Start.

Early Childhood Care and Education

The Early Childhood Care and Education associate of applied science degree program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in the field of early childhood education. The program emphasizes a combination of early childhood care and education theory and practical application as well as general core competencies necessary for successful employment.

Early Childhood Care and Education Basics

The Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Basic Child TCC includes three basic Early Childhood and Care Education courses that are needed for entry level workers. The program provides an introductory course to the ECCE field, a child growth and development course, and a health, safety and nutrition course. Graduates have qualifications to be employed in early care and education settings including child care centers and Head Start, and Georgia Pre-K programs.

Education

The Education associate of applied science degree program is a series of courses designed to prepare students for a position in education. The program emphasizes a combination of education theory and practical application as well as general core, science, and mathematics competencies necessary for successful employment. Graduates have qualifications to be employed in educational settings including Head Start, Georgia Pre-K programs, and public school teaching assistant positions.

Education Paraprofessional

The Education Paraprofessional technical certificate of credit is a series of courses designed to prepare students for a position as a paraprofessional in the public school system. The program emphasizes education theory and practical application competencies necessary for successful employment. Completers will be eligible to take the GACE Paraprofessional licensure exam to qualify to apply for a position as a entry-level paraprofessional in various educational settings.

Electrical Control Systems

The Electrical Control Systems Diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students in the field of electrical control systems. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge, along with skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes specialized training in PLC's, electrical controls, and instrumentation.

Electrical Lineworker with Pintle Hook Restriction

The Electrical Lineworker with Pintle Hook Restriction certificate program provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to gain employment as an entry-level lineworker with electrical utility companies, both public and private. Upon successful completion of this program, students meet the federal requirements to test for their Class A license with Pintle Hook Restriction.

Electrical Vehicle Professional

The Electric Vehicle Professional Technical Certificate of Credit was designed in conjunction with Hyundai subject matter experts to provide students with the knowledge and skill to prepare them for entry level employment in the electrical vehicle production industry. Emphasis is placed on safe and effective automotive shop operations, automotive electrical principles, and operation and service procedures for EV and Hybrid vehicles.

Electronics Fundamentals

The Electronics Fundamentals program is designed to prepare students for careers in electronics professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of electronics theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.

Electronics Technology

The Electronics Technology Diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in electronics technology professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Program graduates are to be competent in the general areas of communications, mathematics, computer literacy, and interpersonal relations.

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

The Emergency Medical Responder certificate program prepares students to initiate immediate lifesaving care to critical patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide lifesaving interventions while awaiting additional EMS response and to assist higher level personnel at the scene and during transport. emergency Medical Responders function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight.

Emergency Medical Technician

The Emergency Medical Technician certificate program prepares students to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight.

EMS Professions

Students who complete the EMS Professions diploma will be able to fluidly move into the paramedicine program at the diploma level. Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians AEMT certification examination and to apply for Georgia licensure as an AEMT.

Engineering Technology

The Engineering Technology Program is intended to provide the opportunity for students to explore a career in engineering at the professional level. Program graduates will receive an Associate of Applied Science degree in Engineering Technology, qualifying them as engineering technicians with a specialization in mechanical engineering technology or electrical engineering technology. Other conditions for Admission MATH 1111, College Algebra, is a perquisite course for MATH 1113, Precalculus

Engineering Technology Basics

The Engineering Technology Basics certificate program provides training in core engineering techniques. These techniques include drafting and design, complex mathematical calculations, and force evaluation. Topics also include engineering project write-ups, presentation, evaluation, and safety. * Students must choose one of the following options: • Biology Cluster Option (8 hrs) • Chemistry Cluster (8 hrs) • Physics Option (4 hrs) • ECET Option (4 hrs)

Engineering Technology Fundamentals

The intent of the Engineering Fundamentals technical certificate of credit is to expose students to Engineering Technology and Civil Engineering Technology. Provides training in core engineering techniques. These techniques include drafting and design, and complex mathematical calculations. Topics also include engineering project write-ups, presentation, evaluation, and safety.

Floral Designer

The floral designer certificate prepares students for career opportunities in the floral and special events industry. Students will receive hands-on instruction in the identification of commonly used plant material as

Forestry Technician Assistant

The Forest Technician Assistant technical certificate of credit provides skills necessary for program completers to obtain entry-level employment in the area of forestry. Topics include: safety, dendrology, product identification and utilization, surveying and mapping, and forest measurements.

Forestry Technology

The Forest Technology program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for employment in the field of forestry. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The technical knowledge and skills in this program focus on forest biology, forest products, forest protection, forest management, forest measurements, and surveying and mapping.

Forestry Technology

The Forest Technology program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for employment in the field of forestry. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The technical knowledge and skills in this program focus on forest biology, forest products, forest protection, forest management, forest measurements, and surveying and mapping.

Foundation of Computer Programming

This program provides an introduction to computer programming. Instruction covers basic operating systems, programming concepts, structured programming, and problem-solving. This technical certificate is an embedded certificate within the existing computer programming diploma and associate degree programs.

Fundamentals of Medical Assisting

The Fundamental of Medical Assisting TCC program is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in entry-level positions within the Medical Assisting profession as a Medical Administrative Assistant. This program focuses on the administrative duties that medical assistants perform, providing a comprehensive foundation in patient care, medical office procedures, and healthcare regulations.

Garden Center Technician

Prepare graduates for challenging careers in the expanding field of Landscaping and Garden Centers. High School Diploma or GED Required For Admissions: No For Graduation: Yes

Gas Metal Arc Welder

The Gas Metal Arc Welder Technical Certificate of Credit prepares students for welding careers in the MIG process. Topics include an introduction to welding technology, oxyfuel cutting techniques, and MIG welding techniques and processes.

Gas Tungsten Arc Welder

The Gas Tungsten Arc Welder Technical Certificate of Credit provides instruction in TIG welding techniques. Topics include understanding the nature and culture of the welding industry, oxyfuel cutting techniques, and TIG welding processes.

Geriatric Care Assistant

The Geriatric Care Assistant Technical Certificate provides the basic knowledge and skills needed to qualify for employment as a nurse aide in nursing homes, elder personal care homes, and home healthcare agencies. The certificate emphasizes geriatric patient care, CPR, and first aid. Students successfully completing the certificate are eligible to be placed on the State Registry for nurse aides.

Hair Designer

The Hair Designer Technical Certificate of Credit is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the field of hair design. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.

Health Care Assistant

The Health Care Assistant Certificate of Credit is a program that provides academic foundations at the diploma level in communications, mathematics, and human relations, as well as technical fundamentals. Program graduates are trained in the underlying fundamentals of health care delivery and are well prepared for employment and subsequent upward mobility. * Students must complete one of the listed specializations

Healthcare Billing and Coding Specialist

Healthcare Billing and Coding Specialist program provides a basic short-term academic credential with the potential for future program credit. The curriculum provides advanced training in coding skills for persons wanting to progress in their occupations or who want to prepare for full-time or part-time employment in the medical field.

Healthcare Billing and Reimbursement Assistant

The program provides instruction in medical facility reimbursement and compliance regulations.

Healthcare Office Assistant

The Healthcare Office Assistant certificate is designed to provide educational opportunities to individuals that will enable them to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to secure an entry level position as a receptionist in a physician's office, hospital, clinic, or other related area. Technical courses apply to the degree or diploma program in Business Healthcare Technology.

Heavy Diesel Service Technician

The Heavy Diesel Service Technician certificate program provides training in both theory, diagnosis, and repair of basic systems on diesel engines and diesel equipment. Program instruction includes shop safety, shop equipment, diesel engines and fuel systems, electrical and electronic systems, off road power trains, and heavy equipment hydraulics. Successful completion of this program will prepare the student for entering industry as an entry level diesel service technician.

Help Desk Specialist

The Help Desk Specialist program teaches how to maintain and troubleshoot computer hardware and software and be a support person to handle calls from customers.

Horticulture

The Environmental Horticulture program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in environmental horticulture. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain or upgrade present knowledge and skills.

Horticulture

The Environmental Horticulture program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in environmental horticulture. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain or upgrade present knowledge and skills.

Human Resources Administrative Assistant

The Human Resources Administrative Assistant certificate prepares individuals to support the planning, coordinating, and directing of the workforce functions of an organization.

Industrial Fluid Power Technician

The Industrial Fluid Power Technician certificate program prepares students to inspect, maintain, service, and repair industrial mechanical systems, fluid power systems, and pumps and piping systems. Topics include safety procedures, mechanics, fluid power, and pumps and piping system maintenance.

Industrial Mechanical Systems

The Industrial Mechanical Systems Diploma program provides instruction to prepare students for employment in a variety of positions within the industrial production equipment maintenance field. The program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain or upgrade present knowledge and skills.

Industrial Motor Control Technician

The Industrial Motor Control Technician Technical Certificate of Credit provides training in the maintenance of industrial motor controls. Topics include DC and AC motors, basic, advanced, and variable speed motor controls, and magnetic starters and braking.

Interdisciplinary Studies

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) allows customization of the program of study based on each student's academic and professional goals. The AIS requires the completion of 61 semester credit hours (21 hours of general education requirements and 40 hours distributed among one or more areas of emphasis). Areas of concentration include education, public safety, business, computer/ information technology, industrial/engineering technology, and health sciences.

Introduction to Criminal Justice

The Introduction to Criminal Justice Technical Certificate of Credit is a sequence of courses that introduces students to studies which may lead to criminal justice professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of criminal justice theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.

Introduction to Wildlife Enforcement

The Introduction to Wildlife Enforcement Technical Certificate of Credit program equips students with a foundation in both law enforcement and natural resource protection. Entry-level courses cover the basics of criminal justice, criminal procedure, and criminal investigation, along with studies in forestry, natural resources, and wildlife management. This program is designed to prepare students for entry level careers in wildlife law enforcement, conservation, and resource management.

Landscape Specialist

Prepare graduates for challenging careers in the expanding field of Landscaping. Students will also develop contemporary business concepts as they apply to landscape and garden centers.

Land Surveying Technician

The Land Surveying Technician technical certificate of credit program is intended to produce graduates who are prepared for employment as Land Surveying Technicians in organizations that conduct land surveying activities.

Legal Studies Fundamentals

The Paralegal Fundamentals program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for entry level positions in the law firm. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The knowledge and skills emphasized in this program include ethical obligations; analysis of state and federal law; legal correspondence preparation; criminal law and procedure; and family law.

Locomotive Car Repair Technician

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul railroad cars. Students will become familiar with the rail industry; knowledge of locomotives (EMD and GE) and locomotive air brake systems; Department of Transportation and FRA rules and OSHA regulations; fundamental concepts and operations of locomotive mechanical systems.

Locomotive Electrical Systems

The Locomotive Electrical Systems certificate is designed to prepare students to work as electrical technicians in the rail industry with specific knowledge and skills for diesel/electric locomotives. Upon completion of this technical certificate of credit students will be trained for entry-level positions in the rail industry as locomotive electrical technicians. Employment Condition Federal regulations require Railroad employees to be at least 19 years of age.

Locomotive Mechanical Systems

The Locomotive Mechanical Systems certificate is designed to prepare students to work as mechanical technicians in the rail industry with specific knowledge and skills for diesel/electric locomotives. Upon completion of this technical certificate of credit students will be trained for entry-level positions in the rail industry as locomotive mechanical technicians. Employment Condition Federal regulations require Railroad employees to be at least 19 years of age.

Manufacturing Maintenance Fundamentals

The Manufacturing Maintenance Fundamentals Technical Certificate of Credit provides training to assist students employed in a variety of positions within the industrial equipment maintenance field to develop new or reinforce existing skills.

Marketing

The Marketing program is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of positions in today's marketing and management fields. The Marketing program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of marketing.

Marketing

The Marketing program is designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of positions in today's marketing and management fields. The Marketing program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of marketing.

Master Cosmetology

The Master Cosmetology program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the field of cosmetology. Learning opportunities develop professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.

Medical Assisting

The Medical Assisting program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today's medical offices. The Medical Assisting program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of medical assisting.

Metals Technician

The Metals Technician TCC is a series of courses that prepare a student for general knowledge of maintenance and repair of machinery by combining machine shop courses with welding courses.

Microsoft Network Administrator

The Microsoft Network Administrator Certificate provides training in Microsoft networking. This certificate will prepare the student for an entry-level computer networking position. Skills taught include implementation of Microsoft operating systems, implementation of Microsoft servers, and networking Infrastructure. This certificate prepares the student to sit for the Microsoft Certified IP Professional (MCITP) networking exam. Hands-on labs provide students with real world simulations.

Microsoft Office Application Specialist

The Microsoft Office Application Specialist certificate program enables the student to upgrade his/her microcomputer application software skills and prepare for certification.

Mobile Electronics Technician

The Mobile Electronics Technician Technical Certificate of Credit is designed to provide students with short term training to prepare them for entry level employment in the field of car audio systems installation. Topics include direct and alternating current principles, soldering techniques, and system installation procedures.

Naval Electrician Apprentice

This TCC provides the student with knowledge and skills to enter the job market in a variety of industrial settings. This TCC builds on the knowledge and skills learned in the naval Maintenance Apprentice TCC. This TCC is designed as a specialty area for students working at Trident Refit Facility in Camden County. Upon completion of this TCC, students are eligible to move into one of the specialty areas in the Industrial Systems Technology diploma group.

Naval Machine Tool Apprentice

This TCC program provides the student with knowledge and skills to enter the job market in a variety of industrial settings. This TCC is designed as a specialty area for students working at Trident Refit Facility. Upon completion of this TCC, students are eligible to move into other specialty diploma areas such as Machine Tool Technology or Industrial Systems Technology.

Naval Maintenance Apprentice

This TCC is designed as a specialty area for students employed at Trident Refit Facility. Upon completion of this TCC, students are eligible to move into other specialty diploma areas such as Machine Tool or Industrial Systems Technology. Other Conditions for Admission Student must be employed at Trident Refit Facility as a Naval Apprentice.

NCCER Basic Electrical Systems Technician

The Basic Electrical Systems Technician Certificate provides training in basic electrical wiring skills enabling students to gain entry level employment in the construction and maintenance industry. Topics include basic electrical principles and practices, blueprint interpretation, industrial safety procedures, and basic wiring operations.

NCCER Carpentry Fundamentals

The Carpentry Fundamentals certificate introduces the student to the basic levels of carpentry skills. Topics include introduction to the trade, safety, hand and power tool usage, site layout, structural framing, building envelope systems, and exterior finishes. The program emphasizes a combination of carpentry theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.

NCCER Intermediate Electrical Systems Technician

The Intermediate Electrical Systems Technician Certificate is a continuation of the skills needed to be successful as an Electrical Systems Technician. Topics include terminations and splices, circuit breakers and fuses, control

NCCER Plumber's Assistant

Plumbers install, maintain, and repair many different types of plumbing systems. Some of these systems move water from reservoirs to municipal treatment plants and then to residential, commercial, and public buildings. Other systems dispose of waste, supply gas to stoves and furnaces, or provide for heating and cooling needs. Plumbers work in commercial and residential settings where water and septic systems need to be installed and maintained.

Networking Specialist

The Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing.

Networking Specialist

The Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing.

Network Technician

The Network Technician technical certificate of credit provides basic training in computer information systems networking. Students are introduced to the basic concepts of network administration. Upon graduation, students will be able to install, configure, and maintain networks using Windows networking software.

Neuromuscular Massage Therapy

The Neuromuscular Massage Therapy TCC program consists of a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the field of Neuromuscular Therapy. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Curriculum fundamentals, Swedish massage, musculoskeletal anatomy, identification of diseases and conditions, medical documentation, and client care prepare the graduate for an entry level position.

Nurse Aide

The Nurse Aide Technical Certificate of Credit prepares students with classroom training and practice as well as the clinical experiences necessary to care for patients in various settings including general medical and surgical hospitals, nursing care facilities, community care facilities for the elderly, and home health care services.

Nurse Aide Fast Track

Introduces the student to the role and responsibilities of the Nurse Aide.

Nursery/Greenhouse Technician

Prepare graduates for challenging careers in the expanding field of Landscaping and Garden Centers.

Office Accounting Specialist

The Office Accounting Specialist technical certificate provides entry-level office accounting skills. Topics include principles of accounting, computerized accounting and basic computer skills.

Paralegal Studies

The Paralegal Studies program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for positions in the paralegal profession. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The knowledge and skills emphasized in this program include ethical obligations; research state and federal law; legal correspondence preparation; family law matters; criminal law and procedure, and tort law.

Paralegal Studies

The Paralegal Studies program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for positions in the paralegal profession. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.

Paralegal Studies Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

The Paralegal Studies Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (PS71) program provides learning opportunities to help develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement in the legal field. This TCC was developed for students who currently hold a four-year degree in any major.

Paramedicine

The Paramedicine diploma program prepares students to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Paramedics function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Paramedics perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found in an ambulance.

Phlebotomy Technician

The Phlebotomy Technician program educates students to collect blood and process blood and body fluids. Phlebotomy technicians typically work in concert with clinical laboratory personnel and other healthcare providers in hospitals or other healthcare facilities. Topics covered include human anatomy, anatomical terminology, venipuncture, and clinical practice.

Practical Nursing Certificate

This is a competitive entry program. Applicants should meet with their Academic Advisor before applying to the program. The Practical Nursing program is designed to prepare students to write the NCLEX-PN for licensure as practical nurses. The program prepares graduates to give competent nursing care.

Precision Machining and Manufacturing

The Precision Machining and Manufacturing Diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the machine tool technology field. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of machine tool theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.

Pre-hospital EMS Operations

The Prehospital EMS Operations certificate program combines Emergency Medical Technician and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician. This certificate prepares students to provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation.

Prep Cook

This technical certificate of credit provides skills for entry into the food services preparation area as a prep cook. Topics include: Food services, history, safety and sanitation, purchasing and food control, nutrition and menu development and design, along with the principles of cooking. * High School Admissions Only

Programmable Control Technician

The Programmable Controller Technician I certificate program offers specialized training in programmable controllers. Topics include motor control fundamentals, and instruction in basic and advanced PLCs.

Project Management Assistant

The Project Management Assistant program prepares graduates for employment in today's fast-paced and technology driven workplaces. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program provides instruction on the use of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications software to input, manage, interpret and communicate information.

Radiologic Technologist Assistant

The Radiologic Technician Assistant program places emphasis on maintaining adequate supplies in exam rooms, handling of oxygen tanks, ability to process CR & DR, knowledge of PACS system, transporting patients to/from all imaging areas, greeting patients and assists in preparing the patients for exams, preparation of the examination rooms, and dismissing the patient after the exam is completed giving any special instructions needed.

Radiologic Technology

The Radiologic Technology associate degree program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for positions in radiology departments and related businesses and industries. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of didactic and clinical instruction necessary for successful employment.

Residential Air Conditioning Technician

The Residential Air Conditioning Technician TCC is a series of courses designed to prepare students for entry- level positions in the maintenance and repair of residential air conditioning systems.

Respiratory Care

The respiratory care associate degree is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the field of respiratory care. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.

Retail Merchandise Manager

The Retail Merchandise Manager certificate is designed to prepare students to plan and supervise the purchase and marketing of merchandise in a broad area. In department store chains, with numerous stores, many of the buying and merchandising functions are centralized in one location. Managers decide which merchandise is best for their own stores.

Salon and Spa Support Specialist

The Salon and Spa Support Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit introduces courses that prepare students for careers in the field of Cosmetology as Shampoo Technicians. Learning opportunities develop the academic and professional knowledge required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.

Small Business Marketing Manager

This program prepares individuals to develop and manage independent small businesses. Included are courses in marketing, management, selling, promotion, and business regulations.

Social Media Specialist

The Social Media Specialist certificate prepares graduates to create and administer content on all social media platforms to build an audience and ensure customer engagement. The specialist may also monitor site metrics, respond to reader comments, and oversee creative design.

Surgical Technology

The surgical technology degree program prepares entry-level surgical technologists who are competent in cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession. The program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement in surgical technology.

Technical Management Specialist

The Technical Management Specialist Certificate is designed to build upon a student's previously achieved TCC, Diploma or Associate Degree and add the management component to their education. Learning opportunities will introduce, develop and reinforce students' knowledge, skills and attitudes required to work in the student's current area of expertise.

Technical Specialist

The purpose of this certificate is to prepare students for positions in a business that requires technical proficiency to translate technical information to various audiences and in various formats using written and oral communication skills.

Timber Harvesting Operations

The Timber Harvesting Operations technical certificate of credit program provides skills necessary for program completers to obtain employment in the area of timber harvesting. Topics include: safety, forest products marketing, woodland skills, timber industry standards, timber harvesting equipment operations, and equipment maintenance. High School Diploma or GED Required For Admission: No For Graduation: Yes

Unmanned Aerial Systems Technology

The Unmanned Aerial Systems Technology TCC provides students the opportunity to expand their Electrical and Computer Engineering training with the basic skills to repair and operate Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, also known as Drones. The completion of this certificate shows employers that progress has been made in the program and basic skills have been achieved.

Welding and Joining Technology

The Welding and Joining Technology diploma is designed to prepare students for careers in the welding industry. Program learning opportunities develop academic, technical, professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes welding theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.