Eastern Arizona College

Accounting and Finance

This certificate prepares students for entry-level business, banking, and finance positions. This certificate also prepares students to continue into Eastern Arizona College’s transfer business degree programs.

Administration of Justice (A.A.)

This degree prepares you to transfer to a college or university and pursue a bachelors degree in Administration of Justice. Since program requirements differ between universities, the official transfer pathway (www.aztransfer.com/ transferpathways) of the school which you plan to attend upon leaving EAC should be consulted in order to adjust this program to your personal needs.

Administration of Justice (A.A.S.)

The Administration of Justice Associate of Applied Science degree is intended for students who either plan to enter employment or who are currently working in law enforcement or related fields and want to upgrade their knowledge and skills. If you successfully complete AJS 117 and AJS 217 and graduate from the Law Enforcement Training Academy or provide proof of graduating from an AZ POST police academy, you will have fulfilled the following courses toward an Administration of Justice degree.

Administration of Justice BAS Track

The Administration of Justice Associate of Applied Science degree - University Track is intended for students who desire to further their education and complete a web-based Bachelor of Applied Science degree (BAS) from a university. It is designed as a 2+2 program to assist students entering employment, or who are currently working in law enforcement or related fields, and want to obtain a bachelors degree.

Advanced HVAC-R Technology

This program is designed to prepare students to work in the commercial refrigeration field. The advanced HVAC-R certificate includes advanced instruction in commercial air conditioning, heat exchange, flow devices, and troubleshooting in commercial refrigeration and air conditioning.

Advanced Manufacturing and Design Technician

This certificate will focus on skill-based training for those interested in learning how to design, fabricate, and manufacture a variety of products. This short-term training process will focus on manufacturing engineering technologies. The intent of this certificate is to take students from design knowledge to an emphasis on the development and fabrication of products.

Advanced Manufacturing Technician

This certificate will focus on skill-based training for those interested in learning how to design and produce projects using EACs Fab Lab. This short-term training process will take students from basic product design knowledge to an emphasis on fabricating small products. Core to this certification will be the development of individual skills so students can use fabrication equipment and automated machines.

Advanced Manufacturing Technology

This program of study provides skill-based training for those interested in design and advanced manufacturing with an emphasis on fabrication processes. Instruction will revolve around the development of products and production of these products. Core to this degree will be a fabrication laboratory concept of sharing ideas and producing innovative products using manual equipment and automated machines. This AAS degree is also available as a transfer degree to a BAS program.

Arizona General Education Curriculum A (AGEC-A)

Upon completion of this certificate, the student fulfills the lower-division General Education requirements at the University of Arizona, Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University. Students are strongly advised to complete an associate degree after completing this certificate. AGEC-A. This General Education Program is better suited for majors in the Liberal Arts such as: Anthropology Art English Health and P.E.

Art

This curriculum provides the first two years of a four-year program in art at a professional art school or at a college of fine arts at one of the states public universities. Upon completion of one of these degrees at EAC, you will be able to transfer into a four-year college or university program.

Automotive Maintenance

This certificate is designed to provide basic automotive skills training needed to be efficient at performing vehicle preventative maintenance procedures. This training program provides students with an opportunity to take the first step towards entry into an automotive repair career. This short-term program of study will help prepare students for ASE certification examinations.

Automotive Service Consultant

The Automotive Service Consultant certificate program develops skills necessary for entry into the automotive service consultant/advisor career area. The program is designed to provide in one year much of the basic automotive skills training needed to be productive and efficient in an automotive service consultant/advisor position. Additionally, the certificate program provides salesmanship and customer communication training necessary for this career area.

Automotive Service Technology

EAC supports ASE certification of technicians The Automotive Service Technology degree provides an opportunity for all students to develop and upgrade skills needed to be productive and successful upon entry into several automotive service and repair occupations. Additionally, this program develops the career skills necessary for an individual to move into sales, business management, or supervisory positions.

Automotive Technician

The Automotive Technician certificate program is designed to provide in one year much of the basic automotive skills training needed to be productive in an automotive service facility. Additionally, this certificate will help prepare the student for ASE certification tests.

Behavioral Health

Upon completion of this certificate program, students will be prepared to enter the behavioral health field of social work, psychology, and other social science fields. This certificate provides training in common behavioral health diagnoses, ethics, interpersonal communication skills, and computer skills that are necessary to be an effective behavioral health practitioner.

Biological Science

This degree will meet the requirements for the first two years of a four-year program in a college of arts and science at Arizonas public universities. Upon graduation with this AS Degree, you may enter upper-division work in any one of the life science fields (biology, botany, zoology, or other specialized area).

Bookkeeping

This certificate will prepare you for entry-level positions in bookkeeping and accounting.

Business

This degree provides you with a general business background.

Business Administration

This degree prepares students to transfer to a college or university and pursue a bachelors degree in Business Administration. Upon obtaining the bachelors degree, you are prepared for employment in fields such as Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Economics, Finance, Management or Marketing.

Business Entrepreneurship

This certificate will prepare students for careers in the middle-management of retail, wholesale, and industrial organizations, or for self-employment.

Business Entrepreneurship Specialist

This certificate will prepare students for careers in the middle-management of retail, wholesale, and industrial organizations, or for self-employment.

Business Management

This certificate will prepare you for careers in the management of retail, wholesale, and industrial organizations, or for self-employment.

Business Office Assistant

This certificate program provides basic training in office skills and business knowledge that is expected in the business world today. The curriculum prepares you for positions such as clerk, receptionist or office assistant.

Business Program Management Fundamentals

This program is designed to prepare students to plan, schedule, supervise, and complete various projects in diverse business field. This certificate allows students to choose the areas of management they enjoy or want to further improve.

Business Technology Specialist

Completion of this certificate will help you develop good keyboarding skills and become a specialist in one or more word processing software programs.

Certified Medication Assistant

This program enhances the career ladder for the experienced certified nursing assistant or licensed nursing assistant, qualifying them to take the exam to become a certified medication assistant. This certificate provides basic background information and routine procedures that are essential for the safe administration of select medications by experienced nursing assistants in a long-term care facility under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

Chemistry

This degree prepares students to transfer to a college or university four- or five-year program leading to a bachelors degree in chemistry. Since program requirements differ between universities, the official transfer guide (www.aztransfer.org/cas/ students/transfer_guides.htm) of the school which you plan to attend upon leaving EAC should be consulted in order to adjust this program to your personal needs.

Commercial Drivers License

This certificate trains students for entry-level positions in the high wage, high demand trucking industry. Students will be prepared to take the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (ADOT MVD) Class A Commercial Driver License permit exam. Endorsements covered include double and triple trailers, tank vehicles, and hazmat. Courses provide theory, application, and practice in closed course instruction.

Communication Studies

This degree prepares students to transfer to a college or university and pursue a bachelors degree in Communication Studies or Organizational Communication. Emphasis is placed on becoming a Communication Generalist with classes offering a broad introduction to the field of Communication.

Computer Aided Manufacturing Lvl I

This Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) certificate program will focus on advanced manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing and CNC machining. Students will learn to safely and accurately operate and set up machining equipment. They will gain proficiency in using modern CAD/CAM software to design and produce precision parts.

Computer Assisted Design and Drafting Technology (CADD)

The Computer Assisted Design and Drafting program prepares students to succeed as a CADD technician. This degree specializes in 3D design concepts, 3D solids and parametric modeling, residential and commercial architectural design and planning, and cartography (civil drawing).

Computer Assisted Design and Drafting Technology Lvl 1 (CADD)

The Level I Computer Assisted Design and Drafting Certificate program prepares students to succeed as a CADD technician. This certification provides students with competencies in the following areas: manual drafting, 3D solid modeling, and residential architectural design.

Computer Assisted Design and Drafting Technology Lvl II (CADD)

The Computer Assisted Design and Drafting Certificate program prepares students to succeed as a CADD technician. This certification provides students with competencies in the following areas: manual drafting, 3D solid modeling, and residential architectural design.

Computer Information Specialist

This Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) certificate program will focus on advanced manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing and CNC machining. Students will learn to safely and accurately operate and set up machining equipment. They will gain proficiency in using modern CAD/CAM software to design and produce precision parts.

Cosmetology

The Cosmetology program provides students an opportunity to apply Cosmetology practices and principles in a simulated salon environment. Upon successful completion of the program, a minimum of three (3) semesters to obtain the 1500 hours of training necessary, students will be eligible to take the Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board Examination. The Cosmetology Program meets Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM with required Saturdays, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

Cosmetology

The Cosmetology program provides students an opportunity to apply Cosmetology practices and principles in a simulated salon environment. Upon successful completion of the program, a minimum of three (3) semesters to obtain the 1500 hours of training necessary, students will be eligible to take the Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board Examination. The Cosmetology Program meets Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM, with required Saturdays, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

Cosmetology Instructor

The Cosmetology Instructor Certificate program prepares the student for an entry-level position as a Cosmetology Instructor. Emphasis is on classroom management, state rules and regulations, and course instruction. Classes meet to satisfy the 350 hours of training necessary to qualify for the Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board Examination. In addition to general tuition, a required course fee of $180 per credit will be applied to all Cosmetology courses enrolled.

Cosmetology Nail Technician

This program prepares you for an entry-level position as a nail technician. Emphasis is on basic nail care, manicuring, and hand and arm massage. Upon successful completion of the nail tech program, to obtain the 600 hours of training necessary, students will be eligible to take the Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board nail technician exam. The Nail Tech Program meets, Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM 5:00 PM, with required Saturdays, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

Cybersecurity

This certificate offers a fast track for a student desiring a career in Information Security (Cyber Security) by teaching the principles needed to succeed and by preparing them for six industry certifications. It is for the student who is interested in digital forensics investigation, defending networks both large and small, and understanding the process of incident handling.

Cybersecurity

This curriculum builds on the courses already offered in networking and server/client operating systems. It is a comprehensive program that prepares a student for a career in Information Security (Cyber Security) by teaching the principles needed to succeed and by preparing them for four industry certifications. It is for the student who is interested in digital forensics investigation, defending networks both large and small, and understanding the process of incident handling.

Database Support

If students want to complete a fast-track program that emphasizes specific computer skills and includes fewer general education courses, this certificate is ideal. The program focuses on three key areas in high demand in office environments at the technical support level: programming, database management, and networking skills for LAN environments.

Dental Assisting Specialist

Diesel Technology

The Diesel Technician Certificate program provides the student an opportunity to develop entry-level skills in diesel service and repair. The focus of this certificate is off-highway Caterpillar equipment. Additionally, this certificate will help prepare the student for ASE Diesel certification tests.

Diesel Technology

The Diesel Technology AAS degree provides an opportunity for students to develop and upgrade skills needed to be productive and successful upon entry into diesel service and repair occupations. The focus of the program is off-highway Caterpillar equipment. Additionally, this program develops the career skills such as literacy, numeracy, and communication. The degree course work will help prepare students for ASE Diesel certification tests.

Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education (ECE) program is designed for early childhood educators. Upon completion of the certificate of proficiency students may apply for the National Child Development Associate Certificate through a national CDA credentialing agency. If you wish to attain national certification, we recommend that you enroll in ECE 240, Child Development Portfolio and Assessment Preparation.

Early Childhood Education (A.A.)

The Early Childhood Education Associate of Arts degree is intended for students who desire to further their education and complete a Bachelor of Arts degree from a university. This degree can lead to teacher certification and builds on the requirements for the National Credential or CDA and prepares students to meet the AZ Department of Education early childhood education content requirements. The general education requirements provides students with the required courses to fulfill the AGEC-A.

Early Childhood Education (A.A.S.)

This degree builds on the requirements of the Early Childhood Education Certificate of Proficiency and gives the student additional skills to accompany certification in the field.

Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

The Electrical and Instrumentation Technology Certificate program provides the student an opportunity to develop entry-level skills in the industrial electrical field. Students will receive a background in the properties and applications of electricity, maintenance of electrical systems, and technical problem solving.

Electrical and Instrumentation Technology

This program of study provides skill-based training for those interested in design and advanced manufacturing with an emphasis on fabrication processes. Instruction will revolve around the development of products and production of these products. Core to this degree will be a fabrication laboratory concept of sharing ideas and producing innovative products using manual equipment and automated machines. This AAS degree is also available as a transfer degree to a BAS program.

Electrical Fundamentals

This program provides the student an opportunity to develop entry-level skills in the industrial electrical field. Students will receive a background in the properties and industrial applications of electricity.

Elementary Education

If you plan a career in elementary or special education you can complete your first two years of study at EAC. Some universities now require a minor that can be started at EAC. Consult with department staff at the school where you plan to transfer for specific information.

Emergency Medical Technician

This Certificate prepares you for an entry-level position as an emergency medical technician at the basic level. Emphasis is on preparation to perform pre-hospital emergency services as specified by Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Note: Students are eligible to sit for the National Registry EMT Exam upon completion of the EMT 103, Emergency Medical Technician course.

Engineering

This degree is suited for students who desire to complete as much of their first two years of engineering training as possible before transferring into a Bachelor program. Degree options allow the student to specialize in a specific field of engineering, preparing them to enter the university at a Junior level. EAC offers all of the essential courses in mathematics and science, as well as many of the core foundational engineering subjects needed in the first two years of an engineers education.

English

This degree provides a foundation in written communications and familiarity with literary forms and major literary works. Since program requirements differ between universities, consult the official transfer guide (www.aztransfer.com/ transferguides) of the school which you plan to attend upon leaving EAC in order to adjust this program to your personal needs.

Environmental Science

This degree prepares the student to apply for positions with agencies dealing with the environment, natural resources or the public. The degree will expose students to different aspects of the natural world and various cultures and will provide communication skills.

Forestry

This degree prepares students to transfer to a college or university and pursue a bachelor’s degree in forestry. This degree also prepares students for a number of jobs in forestry and the forest products industry. A strong high school background in Mathematics and Chemistry is recommended.

General Studies

The Associate of General Studies degree (AGS) is available for those students whose preferred degree program of study is not otherwise available at EAC. For example, the AGS degree may be the best choice for you if: You plan to transfer to one of Arizonas public universities and EAC does not offer a degree pathway that matches the first two years of study in the major you wish to pursue.

Geology

The following curriculum will meet the lower-division requirements of most four-year schools in Geology. Upon satisfactory completion of the course work outlined below and graduation with an AS degree from Eastern Arizona College, you may enter upper-division work in any one of several earth science related fields, including general geology, geochemistry, hydrology and geophysics.

Graphic Design

The Graphic Design Certificate Program prepares students for entry-level employment in an advertising agency, art agency, newspaper, printing plant, industrial in-plant printing unit, and free-lance work.

Graphic Design

Graphic Design prepares you for entry-level employment in an advertising agency, art agency, newspaper, printing plant, industrial in-plant printing unit, and free-lance work.

Health and Physical Education

Recipients of this degree are prepared to pursue a major in Health or Physical Education and minor in Biology or Physical Science at a four-year college or university. Since program requirements differ between universities, the official transfer guide (www.aztransfer.com/transferguides) of the school which you plan to attend upon leaving EAC should be consulted in order to adjust this program to your personal needs. A high school background in sports, biology and chemistry is helpful.

Health Sciences

This degree prepares students for the complex and ever-changing world of healthcare. It is designed to build upon the education of a student that has already earned a credential in a healthcare field, to increase understanding, broaden perspective, and enhance skills. Courses in the program may require vaccinations or other medical tests. See course descriptions for additional information.

Health Sciences

This degree prepares students for careers in healthcare leadership, healthcare practice, or advanced schooling in the pursuit of professional degrees. This is an innovative program that will, in alignment with the Colleges mission, prepare students to thrive in the complex and ever-changing world of healthcare. Courses in the program may require vaccinations or other medical tests. See course descriptions for additional information.

Health Sciences, Pre-Professional Studies

This degree is designed to prepare students for entry into bachelors and/or graduate level chiropractic, dental, medical, optometry, pharmacy, or physical therapy studies. Please consult the catalog of your destination school to confirm that admission requirements are met.

History

This degree prepares you to transfer to a four-year college or university and pursue a bachelors degree in history. In addition to teaching, history provides excellent background for entering law school or for pursuing any type of social or government work. Also, some recent trends suggest history majors are being hired for business because of the need for people who are trained in reading primary source material, synthesizing what they read, and applying it in problem-solving situations.

HVAC-R

This program is designed to prepare students to work in a heating or refrigeration business. The HVAC-R program includes basic instruction in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems and their maintenance to help students develop a career in the HVAC-R field.

HVAC-R Technologies

This program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, install, service, and maintain the operation of HVAC-R systems. Instruction includes diagnostic techniques, the use of testing equipment and the principle of mechanics, electricity, and electronics as they relate to the repair of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.

IT Support Professional

This certificate program provides a fast track to employment by emphasizing specific computer skills and fewer general courses. Students will learn how to establish, organize, and maintain many of the small computer network systems in use today.

Languages

Language study at EAC prepares you for careers in business, education, international relations, translation, social work, transportation, journalism and many other areas. Many Language majors go on to professional schools (law, medicine, dentistry and business). Language students gain an appreciation of other cultures, which enhances their understanding of their own culture.

Law Enforcement

This certificate is designed to prepare you for entry-level employment with a criminal justice agency. It also allows persons already employed in law enforcement or a related Criminal Justice field to upgrade their skills and knowledge.

Liberal Studies

A Liberal Studies Associate of Arts degree is appropriate if you plan to continue your education at a college or university and major in Liberal Arts. If you have not yet decided on a major but know you want to transfer to a four-year college or a university, this degree will fulfill the General Education requirement for many different programs of study. Liberal Studies Faculty Advisors are available to assist you in the selection of courses.

Licensed Practical Nurse

This program prepares you to function as a practical nurse caring for acutely ill patients under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) gives basic nursing care and assists other members of the health care team. On successful completion of the program, you will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). Entry into the nursing program requires prior admission.

Management Information Systems

This degree prepares you to transfer to a college or university and pursue a bachelors degree in Management Information Systems. Since program requirements differ between universities, the official transfer guide (www.aztransfer.com/ transferguides) of the school which you plan to attend upon leaving EAC should be consulted in order to adjust this program to your personal needs.

Mathematics

This degree will meet the General Education requirements and most of the mathematics requirements for the first two years of a four-year degree in Mathematics. Since program requirements differ between universities, the official transfer pathway (www.aztransfer.com/transferpathways) of the school which the student plans to attend upon leaving EAC should be consulted in order to adjust this program to the students personal needs.

Media Communications

This program prepares a student to work in various audio/video development, production, promotion, and distribution occupations.

Media Communications

This program prepares students for entry-level employment in the media communications industry and allows for transfer into a 4-year film program. Students will have the opportunity to develop skills in film production, audio, lighting, cinematography, and editing. Students will also complete courses that will provide them with the basics of film as an artform with classes encompassing film history, theory and aesthetics.

Medical Assistant

Upon completion of this certificate program, students are eligible to sit for the American Medical Technologists (AMT) Certification Examination to be certified as a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA). This program prepares you for an entry-level position as a medical assistant. Emphasis is on preparation to perform both clerical duties and clinical duties in a medical office. Courses in the program may require vaccinations or other medical tests.

Medical Billing and Coding Specialist

This certificate prepares individuals for diagnostic and procedural coding and billing positions in settings such as clinics, physician offices, hospitals, managed care organizations, private billing, or insurance companies. This certificate is a continuation of stackable credentials, the first being the Medical Records Specialists Certificate, that a student may also complete, to assist and prepare the student to transfer to a college or university and pursue a baccalaureate degree.

Medical Laboratory Assistant

This program prepares you for an entry-level position as a medical laboratory assistant. Emphasis is on preparation to perform duties in a medical laboratory. Professional duties in a laboratory include drawing blood specimens, processing specimens, managing inventory of lab supplies, conducting quality assurance activities, performing point-of-care testing, and using computers to assist in testing and documenting laboratory activities.

Medical Records Specialist

This Certificate of Proficiency is a stackable credential, being the first part of the Medical Billing and Coding program which will assist and prepare the student to transfer to a college or university and pursue a baccalaureate degree. Completing these courses increases marketability for a position in a clinic or acute care setting. It is highly recommended that you meet with an advisor listed above to assist you in planning your degree pathway.

Music

Instrumental: Franklin Alvarez, Geoff DeSpain Piano: Chase Moore Vocal: Gideon Burrows The degree meets the requirements for a bachelor's degree from a music department at a university, provided you take four semesters of applied music instruction and make satisfactory progress on your major instrument (voice or instrument).

Music Education

The degree prepares students for careers and certification in public and private education as music teachers in the State of Arizona and for advanced schooling in the pursuit of professional and graduate degrees. This program aligns with the Colleges mission to prepare students to thrive in the complex and ever-changing world of arts education.

Nursing

This program is designed to prepare the student for beginning employment as a staff nurse giving direct care to patients. The program has received approval by the Arizona Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

Nursing Assistant

This program prepares you for an entry-level position as a nursing assistant. Emphasis is on basic patient care skills, based on the knowledge of universal precautions, asepsis, basic human needs, body mechanics, treatments and procedures, patient admission, transfer, discharge, and eldercare. NOTE: Students are eligible to sit for the Arizona State Board of Nursing Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Examination upon completion of the NUR 100, Nursing Assistant course.

Organizational Leadership

This Associate of Arts Degree along with an AGEC-A (64 credits total) prepares you to transfer to a college or university and pursue a bachelors degree in Organizational Leadership. Since program requirements differ between universities, the official transfer pathway (www.aztransfer.com/transferpathways) of the school which you plan to attend upon leaving EAC should be consulted in order to adjust this program to your personal needs.

Paramedic

This program prepares you for employment as a paramedic who is qualified to give emergency care to patients. The Eastern Arizona College Paramedic Training Program follows the guidelines set forth by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP, www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

Paramedicine

This program prepares you for employment as a paramedic who is qualified to give emergency care to patients. The Eastern Arizona College Paramedic Training Program follows the guidelines set forth by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs(CAAHEP, www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

Patient Care Technician

This program will prepare you for an entry-level position as a patient care technician. Emphasis is on technical skills necessary to perform personal care to complex patients, implementation of selected portions of care plan including respiratory services, rehabilitation services, EKG, and phlebotomy under the supervision of registered nurses.

Personal Trainer

Students will learn about the essentials of personal fitness training. Students will be introduced to the human movement system, the Optimal Performance Training (OPTTM) model, and other domains of basic exercise science including assessment, exercise technique and training instruction, program design, considerations in nutrition, client relations and behavioral coaching, and professional development, practice, and responsibility.

Personal Trainer

This Associate of Arts Degree is an extension of the Personal Training Certificate offered in conjunction with the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Completing these courses increases marketability as a certified personal trainer and prepares you to transfer to a college or university and pursue a baccalaureate degree. It is highly recommended that you meet with an advisor listed above to assist you in planning your degree pathway.

Phlebotomist Technician

Upon completion of this certificate program, students are eligible to sit for the American Medical Technologist (AMT) Certification Examination to be certified as a Registered Phlebotomist Technician (RPT). Emphasizes is on preparing the student to obtain blood specimens by skin puncture or venipuncture using proper technique on adults, children and infants.

Physical Therapy Technician (PTTC)

A Physical Therapy Technician can participate in a variety of healthcare settings such as health practitioners offices, general medical and surgical hospitals, or inpatient and outpatient therapy clinics. Under close supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant, Physical Therapy Technicians perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations. These duties include preparing the patient and the treatment area.

Physics

This degree will meet the requirements of the first two years of a four-year program in physics or related fields (physical chemistry, applied mathematics, geophysics, biological physics, pre-medical science, scientific journalism, etc.). Since program requirements differ between universities, the official transfer pathway (www.aztransfer.com/transferpathways) of the school which you plan to attend upon leaving EAC should be consulted in order to adjust this program to your personal needs.

Political Science

This degree provides the first two years of a four-year bachelors degree program in political science. Upon obtaining this AA degree you could enter a college of education and obtain a bachelors degree and a secondary teachers certificate; or enter a college of liberal arts and complete a bachelors degree in political science. Following this, you might enter law school, employment in government or enter graduate school for further and more specialized work in political science.

Psychology

This degree specifies courses that satisfy the AGEC transfer pathway for an AA-SR degree. The Psychology courses identified in the Curriculum Requirements and the General Education Requirements also satisfy the preparatory major requirements for a baccalaureate degree in Psychology.

Radiologic Technology

This program prepares the student for an entry-level position as a radiologic technologist. Radiologic technologists are highly specialized members of the health care team who provide patient care services using x-ray machines under the direction of a physician. Radiologic technologists have knowledge of anatomy, physiology, physics, positioning, and x-ray techniques necessary to create diagnostic images.

Retail Management

This certificate prepares students for careers at management levels of retail businesses. It is endorsed by the Western Association of Food Chains and is designed for both grocery store employees and anyone else who is interested in furthering his or her career in retail management. Gainful Employment Disclosure.

Secondary Education

EAC offers many curricula that provide the first two years of a four-year program leading to a bachelors degree and a secondary teaching certificate. Secondary education is by nature discipline specific. You should choose a university and a discipline you wish to teach as quickly as possible. Then obtain the catalog and/or transfer guide from that institution and follow their curriculum as closely as possible.

Sociology

This degree prepares students for careers requiring a general AA degree, entry level social services work, or transfer to a 4 year college program leading to a Bachelor's degree. Since program requirements differ between universities official transfer pathway (www.aztransfer.com/transferpathways) of the school which you plan to attend upon leaving EAC should be consulted in order to adjust this program to your personal needs.

Sports Medicine Professions

Recipients of this degree are prepared to pursue a major in Athletics Training, Wellness, Kinesiology, or related Sports Medicine degree at a four-year college or university. Since program requirements differ between universities, the official transfer guide (www.aztransfer.com/transferguides) of the school which you plan to attend upon leaving EAC should be consulted in order to adjust this program to your personal needs.

Theatre Arts

This degree provides the first two years of a four-year program in Theatrical Arts. Since program requirements differ between universities, the official transfer guide (www.aztransfer.com/transferguides) of the school which you plan to attend upon leaving EAC should be consulted in order to adjust this program to your personal needs. At EAC you may gain experience in acting, scene design, make-up, costume design, childrens theatre, educational theatre, and theory and criticism.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems

This certificate equips students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary for careers involving unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The curriculum includes coursework in drone operation, preparation for the FAA Remote Pilot Certificate, aerial photography and videography, professional drone applications, and drone design and dynamics. Students will also gain hands-on experience with ground control stations, telemetry, and communications.

Welding Manufacturing Fundamentals

This program provides the student an opportunity to develop skills using various welding and cutting tools, techniques, and materials in preparation for entry into the welding trades. Gainful Employment Disclosure. The following link provides valuable information regarding this certificate program such as the total length of the program, the percentage of students who graduate on time, the total cost of the program, student loan data and other valuable data.

Welding Techniques and Processes

This program will provide the basic credentials and skills necessary to pursue a career as a welder in a variety of industrial fields.

Welding Technology

The Welding Technology Certificate program provides the student an opportunity to develop skills using various welding and cutting tools, techniques, and materials in preparation for entry into the welding trades. Welding certification by an independent agency is available. Gainful Employment Disclosure.

Welding Technology

Welding Technology degree program provides the student an opportunity to develop skills using various welding and cutting tools, techniques, and materials. This degree program prepares students for career success in welding and metal fabrication. This Welding Technology degree also develops supervisory skills that enable students to become a project supervisor or manager. Welding certification by an independent agency is available.

Wildlife Biology

This degree provides the first two years of a Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife Biology or Wildlife Management. Since program requirements differ between universities, the official transfer guide (www.aztransfer.com/transferguides) of the school which you plan to attend upon leaving EAC should be consulted in order to adjust this program to your personal needs.