Durham Technical Community College

Accounting and Finance

The Accounting and Finance curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and the skills necessary for employment and growth in the accounting and finance profession. Accountants and finance professionals assemble, analyze, process, and communicate essential information about financial operations.

Anesthesia Technology

The Anesthesia Technology program prepares students to work as a vital member of the Anesthesia Care Team. The anesthesia technologist provides safe care at the direction of the anesthesia provider in the care of patients undergoing anesthesia. Graduates are eligible to complete the Certified Anesthesia Technologists credentialing process through the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT).

Architectural CAD

The Architectural Technology curriculum is designed to prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the fields of architecture, construction, construction management, and other associated professions. Course work includes instruction in sustainable building and design, print reading, building codes, estimating, construction materials and methods, and other topics related to design and construction occupations.

Architectural Technology

The Architectural Technology curriculum is designed to prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the fields of architecture, construction, construction management, and other associated professions. Course work includes instruction in sustainable building and design, print reading, building codes, estimating, construction materials and methods, and other topics related to design and construction occupations.

Arts

The Associate in Arts (AA) degree prepares students who plan to major in the sciences, mathematics, and many health professions to transfer to a four-year university. The degree consists of 60 semester hours of credit (SHC) of college transfer courses. The emphasis is on courses such as business, English, fine arts, foreign languages, history, philosophy, psychology, or sociology.

Automotive Systems Technology

The Automotive Systems Technology program, certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air conditioning systems.

Automotive Systems Technology

The Automotive Systems Technology program, certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air conditioning systems.

Automotive Systems Technology - Drivetrain

The Automotive Systems Technology program, certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air conditioning systems.

Automotive Systems Technology - Electrical

The Automotive Systems Technology program, certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air conditioning systems.

Automotive Systems Technology - Under Car

The Automotive Systems Technology program, certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air conditioning systems.

Biomedical Equipment Technology

Biomedical Equipment Technology prepares students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills to install, operate, troubleshoot, and repair sophisticated devices and instrumentation used in the health care delivery system. Includes instruction in instrument calibration, design and installation testing, system safety and maintenance procedures, procurement and installation procedures, and report preparation.

Biotechnology

Biotechnology focuses on the application of the biological sciences, biochemistry, and genetics to the preparation of new and enhanced agricultural, environmental, clinical, and industrial products, including the commercial exploitation of microbes, plants, and animals. Course work includes instruction in general biology, general and organic chemistry, physics, biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, microbiology, genetics, and cellular biology.

Business Administration

The Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Students are provided with a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and an understanding of business organizations in today's global economy. Course work includes business concepts such as accounting, business law, economics, management, and marketing.

Business Administration - Business Core

The Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Students are provided with a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and an understanding of business organizations in today's global economy. Course work includes business concepts such as accounting, business law, economics, management, and marketing.

Business Administration - Entrepreneurship

The Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Students are provided with a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and an understanding of business organizations in today's global economy. Course work includes business concepts such as accounting, business law, economics, management, and marketing.

Business Administration - Human Resources Management

The Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Students are provided with a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and an understanding of business organizations in today's global economy. Course work includes business concepts such as accounting, business law, economics, management, and marketing.

Business Administration - Management

The Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Students are provided with a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and an understanding of business organizations in today's global economy. Course work includes business concepts such as accounting, business law, economics, management, and marketing.

Business Administration - Marketing

The Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Students are provided with a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and an understanding of business organizations in today's global economy. Course work includes business concepts such as accounting, business law, economics, management, and marketing.

Clinical Trials Research Associate

The Clinical Trials Research Associate curriculum prepares individuals to assist physicians and clinical researchers in the initiation, administration, coordination, and management of clinical research studies for the development of new drugs, clinical products, and treatment regimens. Course work includes in-depth study of drug development, federal regulations, and clinical research processes. Graduates may be eligible to sit for national certification examinations.

Clinical Trials Research Associate - Core Competencies

The Clinical Trials Research Associate curriculum prepares individuals to assist physicians and clinical researchers in the initiation, administration, coordination, and management of clinical research studies for the development of new drugs, clinical products, and treatment regimens. Course work includes in-depth study of drug development, federal regulations, and clinical research processes. Graduates may be eligible to sit for national certification examinations.

Clinical Trials Research Associate - Data Management

The Clinical Trials Research Associate curriculum prepares individuals to assist physicians and clinical researchers in the initiation, administration, coordination, and management of clinical research studies for the development of new drugs, clinical products, and treatment regimens. Course work includes in-depth study of drug development, federal regulations, and clinical research processes. Graduates may be eligible to sit for national certification examinations.

Community Spanish Interpreter - Medical (Certificate)

Medical Interpreting programs assume that students know how to interpret well and are familiar with the various codes of ethics for interpreters. Students are presented with medical terminology, examine Latin and Greek roots, review body systems, and explore cultural and ethical issues that are unique to the medical interpreting encounter. The certificate or diploma is designed to prepare graduates to work in clinics and hospitals.

Community Spanish Interpreter - Medical (Diploma)

Medical Interpreting programs assume that students know how to interpret well and are familiar with the various codes of ethics for interpreters. Students are presented with medical terminology, examine Latin and Greek roots, review body systems, and explore cultural and ethical issues that are unique to the medical interpreting encounter. The certificate or diploma is designed to prepare graduates to work in clinics and hospitals.

Community Spanish Interpreter - Public Service (Certificate)

Public Service programs train interpreters to work in educational, outreach, social justice, refugee resettlement, and faith-based settings as well as legal interactions that take place outside of the courtroom, such as interpreting during a school suspension hearing or during an appeals process if a client's application for services has been denied.

Community Spanish Interpreter - Public Service (Diploma)

Public Service programs train interpreters to work in educational, outreach, social justice, refugee resettlement, and faith-based settings as well as legal interactions that take place outside of the courtroom, such as interpreting during a school suspension hearing or during an appeals process if a client's application for services has been denied.

Computer-Integrated Machining

The Computer-Integrated Machining curriculum prepares students with the analytical, creative and innovative skills necessary to take a production idea from an initial concept through design, development and production, resulting in a finished product.

Computer Repair

The Information Technology (IT) curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians, system administrators, developers, or programmers who use computer software and/or hardware to design, process, implement and manage information systems. The curriculum is designed to allow students to earn certificates and a diploma as they move towards an associate degree.

Computer Science

The Information Technology (IT) curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians, system administrators, developers, or programmers who use computer software and/or hardware to design, process, implement and manage information systems. The curriculum is designed to allow students to earn certificates and a diploma as they move towards an associate degree.

Criminal Justice Technology

The Criminal Justice Technology curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations, focusing on local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial processes, corrections, and security services. Emphasis is on criminal justice systems, criminology, juvenile justice, criminal and constitutional law, investigative principles, ethics, and community relations.

Cybersecurity

Students utilize various cybersecurity tools and technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption software, and implement and manage security measures to protect computer systems and networks from cyber threats and attacks. Graduates possess a comprehensive understanding of fundamental cybersecurity concepts such as risk management, ethical hacking, incident response, and security policy development.

Cybersecurity CCNA

Students utilize various cybersecurity tools and technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption software, and implement and manage security measures to protect computer systems and networks from cyber threats and attacks. Graduates possess a comprehensive understanding of fundamental cybersecurity concepts such as risk management, ethical hacking, incident response, and security policy development.

Early Childhood Education - Administration

Durham Tech's Early Childhood Education program prepares individuals to work with children from birth through eight in diverse learning settings. Students enrolled in the associate degree program must complete practicum experiences in approved early childhood settings. Prior to enrolling in any course that requires direct contact with children, students must complete a criminal background check, a tuberculin skin test, and a health assessment.

Early Childhood Education - Infant/Toddler Care

Durham Tech's Early Childhood Education program prepares individuals to work with children from birth through eight in diverse learning settings. Students enrolled in the associate degree program must complete practicum experiences in approved early childhood settings. Prior to enrolling in any course that requires direct contact with children, students must complete a criminal background check, a tuberculin skin test, and a health assessment.

Early Childhood Education Non-Transfer

Durham Tech's Early Childhood Education program prepares individuals to work with children from birth through eight in diverse learning settings. Students enrolled in the associate degree program must complete practicum experiences in approved early childhood settings. Prior to enrolling in any course that requires direct contact with children, students must complete a criminal background check, a tuberculin skin test, and a health assessment.

Early Childhood Education - Preschool

Durham Tech's Early Childhood Education program prepares individuals to work with children from birth through eight in diverse learning settings. Students enrolled in the associate degree program must complete practicum experiences in approved early childhood settings. Prior to enrolling in any course that requires direct contact with children, students must complete a criminal background check, a tuberculin skin test, and a health assessment.

Early Childhood Education Transfer

Durham Tech's Early Childhood Education program prepares individuals to work with children from birth through eight in diverse learning settings. Students enrolled in the associate degree program must complete practicum experiences in approved early childhood settings. Prior to enrolling in any course that requires direct contact with children, students must complete a criminal background check, a tuberculin skin test, and a health assessment.

Electrical Systems Technology

This curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems found in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. Coursework, most of which is hands-on, includes AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, programmable logic controllers, industrial motor controls, and applications of the National Electric Code.

Electrical Systems Technology

This curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems found in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. Coursework, most of which is hands-on, includes AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, programmable logic controllers, industrial motor controls, and applications of the National Electric Code.

Electrical Systems Technology - Construction Electrician

This curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems found in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. Coursework, most of which is hands-on, includes AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, programmable logic controllers, industrial motor controls, and applications of the National Electric Code.

Electrical Systems Technology - Control Electrician

This curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems found in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. Coursework, most of which is hands-on, includes AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, programmable logic controllers, industrial motor controls, and applications of the National Electric Code.

Electrical Systems Technology - Maintenance Electrician

This curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems found in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. Coursework, most of which is hands-on, includes AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, programmable logic controllers, industrial motor controls, and applications of the National Electric Code.

Electronics Engineering Technology

The Electronics Engineering Technology program provides theory and hands-on practical training in repairing electronic equipment. Students are trained to use measurement tools such as digital multimeters and oscilloscopes, and circuit construction techniques include printed circuit board fabrication and both surface-mount and through-hole component soldering. Students learn to repair any type of electronic equipment including computers, stereos, and hand-held microprocessor equipment.

Elementary Education Residency Licensure

This certificate supports candidates pursuing elementary education teaching licensure through a residency pathway, providing coursework in instruction, child development, and classroom practice.

Emergency Medical Science

The Emergency Medical Science curriculum provides individuals with the knowledge, skills and attributes to provide advanced emergency medical care as a paramedic for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system and prepares graduates to enter the workforce. Graduates may be eligible to take state and/or national certification examinations.

Engineering

The Associate in Engineering (AE) is intended for students who ultimately wish to complete a baccalaureate engineering degree at a four-year college or university. AE curriculum courses focus on engineering but the degree also includes general education offerings that emphasize the development of analytical skills, written and oral communication, and competencies in math and science.

General Education

Students in the General Education Program receive the Associate in General Education degree (AGE) upon completion of 64 credit hours. The flexible AGE program is designed for individuals wishing to broaden their education with emphasis on personal interest, growth, and development. The two-year AGE program provides students opportunities to study English, literature, fine arts, philosophy, social science, science, and mathematics at the college level and to explore technical areas of study.

Industrial Systems Technology - Advanced Manufacturing

The Industrial Systems Technology curriculum is designed to prepare or upgrade individuals to safely service, maintain, repair, and install equipment. Instruction includes theory and skills training needed for inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, and diagnosing industrial systems. Upon completion, graduates should be able to individually, or with a team, safely install, inspect, diagnose, repair and maintain industrial process and support equipment.

Industrial Systems Technology - Facilities Maintenance Technology

The Industrial Systems Technology curriculum is designed to prepare or upgrade individuals to safely service, maintain, repair, and install equipment. Instruction includes theory and skills training needed for inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, and diagnosing industrial systems. Upon completion, graduates should be able to individually, or with a team, safely install, inspect, diagnose, repair and maintain industrial process and support equipment.

Industrial Systems Technology - HVAC

The Industrial Systems Technology curriculum is designed to prepare or upgrade individuals to safely service, maintain, repair, and install equipment. Instruction includes theory and skills training needed for inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, and diagnosing industrial systems. Upon completion, graduates should be able to individually, or with a team, safely install, inspect, diagnose, repair and maintain industrial process and support equipment.

Industrial Systems Technology - Maintenance

The Industrial Systems Technology curriculum is designed to prepare or upgrade individuals to safely service, maintain, repair, and install equipment. Instruction includes theory and skills training needed for inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, and diagnosing industrial systems. Upon completion, graduates should be able to individually, or with a team, safely install, inspect, diagnose, repair and maintain industrial process and support equipment.

IT and Cloud Systems Administration

Students learn to install, configure, and support an organization's Internet-connected workstation and server systems; analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate software and service installations; and plan, implement, and monitor networking, compute, and storage systems with virtualization and cloud platforms.

IT Service and Support

Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental agencies which rely on computer systems to design and manage information. Students learn to support computer hardware and software, provide user instruction or training, and implement procedures for system maintenance. The program incorporates the competencies of industry-recognized certification exams.

Medical Assisting

The Medical Assisting curriculum prepares multi-skilled health care professionals qualified to perform administrative, clinical, and laboratory procedures. Course work includes instruction in scheduling appointments, coding and processing insurance accounts, billing, collections, computer operations, assisting with examinations/treatments, performing routine laboratory procedures, electrocardiography, and supervised medication administration.

Medical Assisting

The Medical Assisting curriculum prepares multi-skilled health care professionals qualified to perform administrative, clinical, and laboratory procedures. Course work includes instruction in scheduling appointments, coding and processing insurance accounts, billing, collections, computer operations, assisting with examinations/treatments, performing routine laboratory procedures, electrocardiography, and supervised medication administration.

Medical Product Safety and Pharmacovigilance

The Medical Product Safety and Pharmacovigilance curriculum prepares individuals to work with pharmaceutical, biologic, and medical device companies to monitor, track, and report product safety data during ongoing clinical trials, as well as after a product has been approved and marketed. Course work includes in-depth study of federal regulations, components of a safety monitoring program, and procedures for reporting safety data.

Network Management

Students learn to install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN) and Internet systems; analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems; and plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information.

Nurse Aide

This certificate prepares students to provide basic personal care and support to patients under the supervision of licensed nursing staff in long-term care and other health care settings.

Nursing (Associate Degree)

The Associate Degree Nursing curriculum provides knowledge, skills, and strategies to integrate safety and quality into nursing care, to practice in a dynamic environment, and to meet individual needs which impact health, quality of life, and achievement of potential. Content emphasizes the nurse as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing safe, individualized care while employing evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics.

Nursing (Associate in General Education - Nursing)

The Associate in General Education (AGE)-Nursing is designed for students who wish to begin their study toward the Associate in Nursing degree and a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, based on the Uniform Articulation Agreement between the University of North Carolina's RN to BSN programs and the North Carolina Community College Associate Degree Nursing programs. The AGE-Nursing program of study consists of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit courses.

Nursing (LPN to ADN Track)

The LPN to ADN transition track is designed to allow currently Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to further their education to earn an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination for the Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN).

Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum prepares graduates to work under the guidance and supervision of a registered occupational therapist (OTR/L). Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) help registered therapists in all aspects of occupational therapy from screening and assessment to treatment and documentation. The program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

Optical Apprentice

The Opticianry curriculum is designed to prepare graduates to adapt and fit corrective eyewear or ophthalmic devices as prescribed by the ophthalmologist or optometrist. Students acquire competencies in all phases of opticianry, including analysis and interpretation of prescriptions; surfacing, benchwork, dispensing, and fitting of eyewear and ophthalmic devices; maintenance of consumer records; and business management skills.

Opticianry

The Opticianry curriculum is designed to prepare graduates to adapt and fit corrective eyewear or ophthalmic devices as prescribed by the ophthalmologist or optometrist. Students acquire competencies in all phases of opticianry, including analysis and interpretation of prescriptions; surfacing, benchwork, dispensing, and fitting of eyewear and ophthalmic devices; maintenance of consumer records; and business management skills.

Paralegal Technology

The Paralegal Technology curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of attorneys by performing routine legal tasks and assisting with substantive legal work. Graduates are trained to assist attorneys in probate work, investigations, public records search, drafting and filing legal documents, research, and office management. Employment opportunities are available in private law firms, governmental agencies, banks, insurance agencies, and other business organizations.

Paralegal Technology

The Paralegal Technology curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of attorneys by performing routine legal tasks and assisting with substantive legal work. Graduates are trained to assist attorneys in probate work, investigations, public records search, drafting and filing legal documents, research, and office management. Employment opportunities are available in private law firms, governmental agencies, banks, insurance agencies, and other business organizations.

Practical Nursing

The Practical Nursing curriculum provides knowledge and skills to integrate safety and quality into nursing care to meet the needs of the holistic individual which impact health, quality of life, and achievement of potential. Content emphasizes safe, individualized nursing care and participation in the interdisciplinary team while employing evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics.

Public Safety Administration Non-Transfer

The Public Safety Administration curriculum is designed to provide students, as well as practitioners, with knowledge and skills in the technical, managerial, and administrative areas necessary for entrance or advancement within various public safety and government organizations.

Public Safety Administration Transfer

The Public Safety Administration curriculum is designed to provide students, as well as practitioners, with knowledge and skills in the technical, managerial, and administrative areas necessary for entrance or advancement within various public safety and government organizations.

Public Safety Management

The Public Safety Administration curriculum is designed to provide students, as well as practitioners, with knowledge and skills in the technical, managerial, and administrative areas necessary for entrance or advancement within various public safety and government organizations.

Respiratory Therapy

The Respiratory Therapy curriculum prepares individuals to function as respiratory therapists through demonstrated competence in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains of respiratory care practice. Graduates perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with exposure to current and emerging practice settings.

Restorative Dental Technology

The Restorative Dental Technology curriculum prepares individuals in the art and science of fabricating dental restorations. The dental technician fabricates dentures, partials, metal or porcelain crowns, and bridges, using specialized hand instruments, equipment, and various dental materials.

Restorative Dental Technology - Cast Partial Denture

The Restorative Dental Technology curriculum prepares individuals in the art and science of fabricating dental restorations. The dental technician fabricates dentures, partials, metal or porcelain crowns, and bridges, using specialized hand instruments, equipment, and various dental materials.

Restorative Dental Technology - Complete Dentures Techniques

The Restorative Dental Technology curriculum prepares individuals in the art and science of fabricating dental restorations. The dental technician fabricates dentures, partials, metal or porcelain crowns, and bridges, using specialized hand instruments, equipment, and various dental materials.

Restorative Dental Technology - Fixed Prosthodontics: Advanced

The Restorative Dental Technology curriculum prepares individuals in the art and science of fabricating dental restorations. The dental technician fabricates dentures, partials, metal or porcelain crowns, and bridges, using specialized hand instruments, equipment, and various dental materials.

Restorative Dental Technology - Fixed Prosthodontics: Beginning

The Restorative Dental Technology curriculum prepares individuals in the art and science of fabricating dental restorations. The dental technician fabricates dentures, partials, metal or porcelain crowns, and bridges, using specialized hand instruments, equipment, and various dental materials.

Science

The Associate in Science degree prepares students who plan to major in the sciences, mathematics, and health professions to transfer to a four-year university. The degree consists of 60 semester hours of credit (SHC) of college transfer courses. Students develop foundational knowledge particularly in science and math and can explore specific areas of specialization such as geology, environmental science, biology, physics, mathematics, statistics, chemistry, and astronomy.

Software Development

Students learn to design and develop software solutions based on user needs and requirements; create, modify, and test code and computer applications; develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve data and information; and design, implement, and administer computer databases.

Software Development

Students learn to design and develop software solutions based on user needs and requirements; create, modify, and test code and computer applications; develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve data and information; and design, implement, and administer computer databases.

Surgical Technology

The Surgical Technology Associate in Applied Science (AAS) curriculum prepares individuals to assist in the care of the surgical patient in the operating room and to function as a member of the surgical team. Students apply theoretical knowledge to the care of patients undergoing surgery and develop skills necessary to prepare supplies, equipment, and instruments; maintain aseptic conditions; prepare patients for surgery; and assist surgeons during operations.

Teacher Preparation (Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation)

The Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation (AATP) is a two-year degree program that prepares students for transfer to a four-year university, major in Education, and move into public teaching either as an elementary or middle school teacher. The AATP is specifically for students interested in teaching in fields related to the Social Sciences and Humanities.

Teacher Preparation (Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation)

The Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation (ASTP) prepares students who plan to transfer to a four-year university, major in Education, and move into public teaching either as an elementary or middle school teacher. It is specifically for students interested in teaching in science and mathematics fields.

Visual Arts

The Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts (AFA) prepares students who plan to major in studio art at a four-year university. The degree consists of 60 semester hours of credit (SHC) of college transfer courses, including a core fine arts curriculum made up of Drawing, Two-Dimensional Design, Three-Dimensional Design, and Art History I and II. Students have the opportunity to deepen their study of fine arts and explore various media through a variety of studio art courses.

Web Development

Students learn to design, create, and modify websites; analyze user needs to implement website content and graphics; and convert graphic components to compatible web formats by using software designed to facilitate the creation of web and multimedia content.

Welding Technology

The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metal industry. Successful graduates may be employed as entry-level technicians in welding and metalworking industries. Career opportunities also exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control, supervision, and welding-related self-employment.