Great Bay Community College

Accounting

Accounting

The Accounting curriculum is continuously evaluated, modified and improved to remain current with ever- changing rules, laws, and technology. The accounting program focuses on providing the student with the accounting skills needed to meet current job requirements as well as the necessary analytical skills needed to be successful in business. The Accounting degree provides a foundation in economics, law, management, finance, and information technologies.

American Studies

American Studies is the interdisciplinary study of the United States and all its local, national, and global contexts.

Analytics

The Analytics program is designed to meet many of the first- and second-year Baccalaureate requirements including the computer programming, mathematics, and database skills essential to complete a 4-year degree. The transfer program has been developed in consultation with the Analytics Department at the University of New Hampshire, Manchester, in order to align program requirements for transfer purposes.

Automotive Technology

The goal of this program is to provide students with skills and knowledge required for entry-level technicians performing inspection, diagnostics, maintenance and repair on automobiles and light trucks. Students will use investigative skills as they learn to locate problems, use a variety of power tools as well as hand tools and diagnostic tools as they work on parts, and work with technical reference materials. Applied math and computer skills will be incorporated throughout the curriculum.

Biological Science (A.A.)

The Biological Science Associate in Arts Degree serves students who are interested in Biological Sciences and intend to transfer to a 4-year institution, but are either unsure of the specific transfer program that interests them, are potentially interested in a Biology minor, or who are interested in programs such as Wildlife Conservation, Sustainable Agriculture, or Marine Biology that require a more varied set of major-related courses at the sophomore level. In comparison to the A.S.

Biological Science (A.S.)

The Biological Science Associate in Science degree serves students who intend to transfer to a 4- year institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree with a major field related to biological or biomedical sciences. It is designed to replicate the course schedule for the freshman and sophomore years at a bachelor’s degree granting institution such as the University of New Hampshire, and with sufficiently high math placement, is fully transferable to the College of Life Science and Agriculture at UNH.

Biotechnology

Biotechnology is a subject area that has enormous implications for the future of the 21st century. It already has a significant impact on our lives and will continue to revolutionize the ways in which we diagnose and treat disease, lengthen life spans, feed the planet, and remediate the environment.

Biotechnology (Advanced Certificate)

Biotechnology (Certificate)

Business Administration

The Associate in Science Degree in Business Administration emphasizes broad management competencies in finance, marketing, human resources, economics, and computers. All of these competencies are needed in industry, nonprofit, and service organizations.

Chemistry

The Chemistry degree is designed for students who wish to transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a degree in chemistry, biochemistry or chemical engineering. It provides a basic foundation in chemistry, along with appropriate coursework in the related disciplines of mathematics, biology and physics. Program Outcomes Students graduating with the Associate of Arts degree in Chemistry will be able to: • Understand and be able to apply principles of chemistry across the sub-disciplines.

Computer Numeric Control (CNC)

The goal of this program is to prepare students to work as CNC operators in facilities using metal and plastic. The first semester starts with 8-week courses that build foundational knowledge. Students apply that knowledge for the next 8-weeks as they learn hands-on how to operate multi-axis milling and turning machines, making them ready to work as a CNC operator.

Computer Technologies

The Department of Computer Technologies offers an Associate Degree program for either full-time or part- time study. The 61-64 credit degree consists of 28-30 credits of General Education Core courses, 12 credits of a Technical Core of courses, and 21 credits of Technical electives. It is recommended that students use the Technical electives to create a technology focus or pathway.

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice Associate in Science degree is designed to prepare students for careers in law enforcement, corrections, juvenile justice, or the courts. It also serves as the academic foundation to transfer on to complete a baccalaureate degree. The program provides educational progress for promotion and other career development purposes for those already in the criminal justice field. ALSO OFFERED 100% ONLINE.

Criminal Justice Leadership

The Certificate in Criminal Justice Leadership equips current and aspiring criminal justice professionals with the critical thinking skills and leadership competencies necessary to succeed in law enforcement agencies’ leadership roles.

Cyber Security Infrastructure

The Department of Information Systems Technology offers coursework in a Cyber Security Infrastructure Program. The Cyber Security Program will provide students the skills to become knowledgeable and skilled in a layered approach to computer systems security. The education process will train students for entry-level positions as network security technicians, data security analysts, and systems security administrators.

Data: Practical Data Science

The Certificate in Practical Data Science is designed for undergraduate students and will supplement current administrative, journalistic and technical careers with marketable skills. Upon completion, the student will have gained a foundational understanding and related competencies in many facets of effective communication with data. Competencies will include conducting surveys and experiments, data wrangling, cleaning, sampling, analyzing, and visualizing of data, and more.

Digital Media Communications

The Associate of Science Degree in Digital Media Communications requires core computer technology and general education courses. Students will gain in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in a variety of graphic design, web design and animation courses using industry standard applications.

Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education (ECE) program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to create a positive learning experience for young children. Teachers who work in high quality early childhood programs understand how young children grow and learn, and are able to provide materials and activities that are developmentally, interest, and culturally appropriate. They also recognized and support the unique social and emotional needs of children and how they impact learning.

Early Childhood Education (Advanced Certificate)

The Early Childhood Education (ECE) program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to create a positive learning experience for young children. Teachers who work in high quality early childhood programs understand how young children grow and learn, and are able to provide materials and activities that are developmentally, interest, and culturally appropriate. They also recognized and support the unique social and emotional needs of children and how they impact learning.

Early Childhood Education (Certificate)

The Early Childhood Education (ECE) program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to create a positive learning experience for young children. Teachers who work in high quality early childhood programs understand how young children grow and learn, and are able to provide materials and activities that are developmentally, interest, and culturally appropriate. They also recognized and support the unique social and emotional needs of children and how they impact learning.

Educator Preparation

The Educator Preparation degree is designed to prepare students to transfer to a four-year degree program to fulfill their dream to become K-12 educators or to prepare students to work in the field as paraeducators. Throughout their course of study, students complete field observations in grades K-12, along with common coursework.

Engineering: Bioengineering

The Bioengineering Associate in Science degree is a transfer program which meets a majority of the first and second year baccalaureate requirements for math, chemistry, biology, and physics, as well as the engineering principles which are the foundation of a bioengineering program of study. The transfer program has been developed in consultation with the University of New Hampshire’s College of Engineering and Physical Sciences to align program requirements for transfer purposes.

Engineering Science

The Engineering Science Associate in Science degree is a transfer program which meets a majority of the first and second year baccalaureate requirements for math, chemistry, biology and physics. These courses are the foundation of an engineering or applied mathematics program of study. The transfer program has been developed in consultation with the University of New Hampshire’s College of Engineering and Physical Sciences to align program requirements for transfer purposes.

English

The English major at Great Bay encompasses the study of a wide range of literary periods, styles, and genres. The program requirements provide students with a broad background in American, British, and continental literature written in English, as well as the analytical tools and skills necessary for the serious academic study of literature. Students can pursue specialized literary or writing interests through their major electives.

Environmental Science

The Environmental Science Degree is intended for students who wish to transfer to a four-year institution, to pursue a degree in environmental studies, environmental policy, environmental science, ecology, natural resources management, or related fields. It is configured as a diverse environmental science foundation and is designed to provide a solid scientific and social scientific substance for students with a broad range of interests related to the environment.

Event & Meeting Planning

These Certificate programs are designed for students wishing to specialize in one area of hospitality: Hotel/ Restaurant Management, Spa and Wellness Management, or Event & Meeting Planning. All certificate credits may be applied toward fulfilling requirements for a degree in Hotel, Restaurant, and Event Management. Certificates may also serve as stand-alone credentials for professionals preparing for a career change or advancement opportunities.

Fine Arts

The Associate in Arts Degree in Fine Arts provides students with a foundation in fine arts and is designed to facilitate transfer into a four-year fine arts program. A variety of studio experiences in two- and three- dimensional mediums are offered as well as art history.

History

The Associate in Arts in History provides students with a broad range of historical and political perspectives. This degree allows students to explore various views and concepts from our own country and around the world. Students will develop research skills using primary and secondary sources. The coursework is designed to transfer to a baccalaureate program where students may continue on a pathway to a career in law, public policy, education, government, or historic preservation.

Homeland Security

The market for homeland security jobs is growing in the public and private sectors. Earning a certificate in homeland security at Great Bay can provide emergency-response professionals with the skills and expertise necessary to effectively plan for, prepare for, and respond to a potential terrorist attack. Students pursuing a criminal justice degree may also take the Homeland Security Certificate to enhance their potential employment opportunities.

Homeland Security and Emergency Management

The market for homeland security jobs is growing at all levels in the public and private sectors. Earning a degree in homeland security and emergency at Great Bay can provide emergency-response professionals with the skills and expertise necessary to effectively plan for, prepare for, and respond to natural or man-made disasters and emergencies.

Hotel, Restaurant, & Event Management

The Hotel, Restaurant, and Event Management Associate in Science Degree and related Certificate programs prepare students to succeed in a fast-growing, people-oriented career with global job possibilities. The hospitality industry offers a wide array of career paths in management, operations, sales, marketing and small business ownership.

Hotel/Restaurant Management

These Certificate programs are designed for students wishing to specialize in one area of hospitality: Hotel/ Restaurant Management, Spa and Wellness Management, or Event & Meeting Planning. All certificate credits may be applied toward fulfilling requirements for a degree in Hotel, Restaurant, and Event Management. Certificates may also serve as stand-alone credentials for professionals preparing for a career change or advancement opportunities.

Information Systems Technology

The 24-credit IST Certificate is designed to prepare the student for a place in the Information Technology workplace with a 24-credit milestone. The eight-course requirement is flexible, with a maximum of fifteen 100-level credits in courses with IST designations and a minimum of nine 200- level credits in courses with IST designations.

Information Systems Technology

The Department of Information Systems Technology offers coursework in computer hardware repair, computer networking, network security, and network management. This coursework opens the door to career changes, career enhancements, and career opportunities. The demand for IT professionals continues to rise. IT professionals are being sought after with higher salaries as an incentive.

Leadership & Management

The study of management focuses on how organizations develop and use strategies to compete in national and global arenas within the increasingly complex and changing socio-cultural, political/legal, economic, and technological environment. Students in the program are encouraged to relate theoretical learning to practice and establish bridges between the classroom and the work environments.

Liberal Arts

The Liberal Arts Associate in Arts degree program of study provides a solid core of courses in arts and sciences, allowing students to transfer to Baccalaureate programs at four-year colleges and universities confidently. A wide variety of course choices exist for students to explore content areas in arts and sciences. In addition to fulfilling the mission of Baccalaureate transfer, the program will also provide the core of general education requirements for all degrees at this College.

Linux

The Linux operating system provides powerful open source solutions which offer increased stability, higher levels of security, and lower cost than commercial operating systems. Linux is particularly attractive to small and mid-sized businesses, and interest in Linux is high and growing rapidly. There are a variety of applications available for Linux today, and many of these open source solutions have been ported to run within a Windows environment as well.

Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy has become integral to conventional healthcare, complementary healthcare and alternative healthcare environments. Massage Therapy is frequently used in sports medicine, hospitals, physical therapy, physicians’ offices, as well as in chiropractic offices, spa/resort settings, gyms, and acupuncture clinics.

Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology

The 24-credit Motorcycle Technology program will prepare students for entry-level positions in service, repair, and maintenance of motorcycles. Topics will include pre-delivery inspection (PDI), tires, wheel bearings, brakes, scheduled service, oil change, moving motorcycles, road tests, model theories, understanding and managing shop workflow, establishing a strong work ethic, conducting multi-point inspections, state inspections, and related lifelong learning.

Nondestructive Testing

Nondestructive testing (NDT) is the examination, test, or evaluation of a part without destroying or altering the part in any way, for the purpose of determining whether conditions exist that might have an effect on the usefulness of the part. The goal of this certificate program is to prepare students for employment as high- quality entry-level technicians within the diverse industries that NDT serves.

Nursing

The associate degree nursing program at Great Bay Community College meets the state education requirements for a Registered Nurse license in the states of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maryland. Great Bay Community College has not determined if the associate degree nursing program at Great Bay Community College meets the state education requirements in any other state, any U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia.

Programming

The Computer Technologies Department offers a Programming Certificate for students who want to develop the technical expertise for a career in backend, middle-tier programming or web application development. The core portion of the Certificate provides students with a solid foundation in programming fundamentals and database design. Students can focus on Java, C++, or C# as their development platform and then expand on their expertise by selecting electives in a particular area.

Psychology

The Associate of Arts in Psychology offers students a foundation of the principles of psychology and direct application of theory. This degree is designed to allow students to transfer to a four-year degree program or to begin a career connected to the field of psychology. Students will have the opportunity to use their skills in the community and design their own research. Program Outcomes Upon graduation, students will be able to: 1.

Sales & Digital Marketing

In an era of global, digitized, interactive business environments, Marketing offers one of the best career opportunities for today’s business students. Marketing is a broad field which includes activities related to selecting, designing, packaging, pricing, advertising/promoting, selling, distributing, and servicing a product in the domestic and/or international marketplace. It is the driving force in most businesses.

Software Development

The certificate provides a solid foundation for software and application development. Successful completion of this certificate prepares students for entry into the exciting industry of developing apps for smart devices/ tablets and mobile platforms.

Spa and Wellness Management

These Certificate programs are designed for students wishing to specialize in one area of hospitality: Hotel/ Restaurant Management, Spa and Wellness Management, or Event & Meeting Planning. All certificate credits may be applied toward fulfilling requirements for a degree in Hotel, Restaurant, and Event Management. Certificates may also serve as stand-alone credentials for professionals preparing for a career change or advancement opportunities.

Surgical Technology

The Surgical Technology Program at Great Bay Community College is the only Associate in Science degree program of its kind in the area. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC-STSA).

Technical Studies

The Technical Studies program provides pathways for skilled workers to earn Associate Degrees by offering credit for recognized, technical specialties. The program allows students to build on previous success in areas of technical expertise through the choice of electives that complement the technical specialties. The Technical Studies degree is designed as an individualized program of study in an area not otherwise offered at the College.

Veterinary Practice Management

There is a need for educated managers in the veterinary profession. Veterinarians want to practice their medical skills, leaving the business and management tasks to someone they can trust. This certificate program prepares a student to work as a Veterinary Practice Manager within the veterinary office. In addition to business, management and accounting courses, the program offers an Introduction to Veterinary Technology course and a course in Veterinary Law.

Veterinary Technology

As veterinary medicine becomes increasingly complex, the need for skilled and educated professionals to assist veterinarians in animal care continues to grow. Veterinary technicians work alongside veterinarians as part of a team, providing medical and surgical support, performing laboratory procedures, and ensuring the well-being of animal patients. They also play a vital role in client education and communication, helping to bridge the gap between veterinary professionals and pet owners.

Welding Technologies

The Certificate in Welding, offered by Great Bay Community College, will provide graduates with the ability to meet the needs of entry and intermediate skill levels to acquire sustainable jobs in the field of welding. Upon completion of the program, students may be proficient in the use of welding equipment, setup, and operation for the five major processes; MIG, TIG, Stick, Oxy-fuel, and Plasma as well as many of the auxiliary processes such as; FCAW, Aluminum-TIG, Spool guns, etc.