Montgomery County Community College

Accounting

The Accounting Certificate program is designed to prepare students for a bookkeeping position in small- to medium-sized firms or as a payroll, accounts payable, or accounts receivable clerk in a larger firm. All of the courses can be applied toward an associate's degree in Accounting.

Accounting

The Accounting program is designed to prepare students to analyze, record, communicate and evaluate the results of the business. Graduates will be prepared for employment in an accounting department in a variety of clerical and bookkeeping positions. Graduates will also be prepared for national certification exams to gain additional credentials that certify proficiency in payroll, bookkeeping, and QuickBooks.

Accounting with QuickBooks

The Certificate of Completion program is designed to prepare the graduate for a bookkeeping position in a small to medium sized firm with additional skills in internal control and computerized accounting using QuickBooks software. Career students requiring more in-depth accounting skills, will gain solid technical knowledge and practical skills, thereby substantially improving on-the-job performance and providing the skills for higher-level jobs.

Addictions

The Drug and Alcohol Studies Certificate is designed for students who may not wish to pursue an associate degree in Human Services at this time, for students who have previously earned college degrees in other disciplines who may be contemplating a change of career or career focus, and for those working toward their CAC which is awarded by the Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB)*.

Addictions

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Human Services is designed to prepare graduates for careers as human service professionals in mental health agencies, developmental disability programs, addictions programs, public and private schools for the disabled, and programs for the aging.

Baking and Pastry

The Baking and Pastry Arts Certificate program prepares students for entry-level positions in the baking and pastry industry. Through hands-on instruction, students will gain the fundamental baking techniques and skills needed to thrive in this field.

Baking and Pastry Arts

Our program prepares you for entry- to mid-level positions in the baking and pastry industry.

Biomedical Life Sciences

The Biomedical Life Sciences (AS) program is designed to prepare students for transfer to a variety of programs at four-year colleges or universities. The curriculum prepares the student for future study in fields such as cytotechnology, medical laboratory science, nuclear medicine, physical therapy, and occupational therapy.

Biotechnology

The program is designed to prepare students through rigorous study for employment in entry-level positions available at biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, as well as research and quality control laboratories. The areas for career opportunities include but are not limited to basic research in a drug discovery or an academic environment, manufacturing, and clinical development.

Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing

Business Administration

The Business Administration program is designed primarily for those students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university and major in an area of business such as accounting, finance, international business, management, marketing, human resources management, information systems, etc.

Certified Bookkeeper

This certificate of completion is designed to prepare the graduate for a bookkeeping position in a small to medium sized firm. Career students, requiring more in-depth accounting skills, will gain solid technical knowledge and practical skills thereby substantially improving on-the-job performance and providing the skills for higher-level jobs. All of the courses can be applied toward an Associate Degree in Accounting.

Child, Youth and Family Services

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Human Services is designed to prepare graduates for careers as human service professionals in mental health agencies, developmental disability programs, addictions programs, public and private schools for the disabled, and programs for the aging.

Cloud Computing

Computer Networking and Cyber Security

The Computer Networking and Cybersecurity certificate is designed to prepare the graduate to take certification exams including A+, Security+, Microsoft MTA, and CISCO CCNA.

Computer Networking and Cyber Security

The Computer Networking and Cyber Security AAS program prepares graduates with knowledge and skills in networking, computer support, 43 COURSE CATALOG 2024-25 data communications and cyber security. Graduates are prepared and eligible to take industry certification exams (such as A+, Microsoft MTA, Security+ and CISCO CCNA) and can expect to work as an entry-level network administrator, security specialist or computer support technician.

Computer Science

The Computer Science program is designed primarily for those students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution and major in computer science.

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice Studies A.S. Program is a theory and knowledge based curriculum that offers comprehensive preparation for transfer to a four-year baccalaureate program in Criminal Justice, as well as a wide range of career options in the criminal justice system. Many of our students either go on to, or come to us from, Act 120 municipal police training or Act 2 deputy sheriffs' training.

Culinary Arts

The Culinary Arts certificate program prepares students for entry-level positions in the foodservice industry. Through hands-on instruction, students will gain the fundamental culinary techniques and skills needed to thrive in this field.

Culinary Arts

The Culinary Arts program prepares students for a wide variety of entry level to mid-level positions in the food service industry. It combines a foundation of culinary and management skills the industry demands, in addition to a curriculum that incorporates opportunities to learn and work in a student-operated restaurant.

Dental Hygiene

The Dental Hygiene Program is designed to prepare graduates to become licensed dental hygienists capable of employment in private dental offices and alternative career settings to meet the preventive and therapeutic oral health care needs of the public. Students receive extensive clinical experience at the Blue Bell Campus' dental hygiene facility and participate in enrichment experiences at community based sites.

Education in the Early Years

Education in the Middle Years

The Education in the Middle Years: Fourth Through Eighth Grade AA degree program prepares students for transfer to a four-year college in order to pursue a Pennsylvania Department of Education certification to teach in grades four through eight. Students will take several required education courses as well as general education courses.

Electrical Engineering Science

The Engineering Science program is a rigorous program of study designed to prepare students for transfer to four-year schools of Engineering. The curriculum prepares the student for advanced study in a variety of fields such as Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Civil, Structural, and Architectural Engineering.

Engineering Technology - Electrical

The Engineering Technology Electrical Concentration is designed to prepare graduates for career positions as electrical engineering technicians in the advanced technology areas of electric circuits, instrumentation, and communications. The technician fills the role of applications-expert serving under engineers and technologists. A solid foundation in applied mathematics and physical science is necessary to enable the technician to communicate well in an engineering environment.

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship Certificate Program is designed to prepare students to launch and/or grow a successful business, small or large, profit or nonprofit. Linking theory and practice, students will acquire the knowledge and skills that are essential to managing a viable business.

Environmental Studies

The Environmental Studies A.S. program is designed to prepare students for transfer to a four-year college or university. By integrating a broad spectrum of natural science and social science courses, the curriculum prepares students for advanced study and a variety of careers.

Exercise Science and Wellness

The Exercise Science and Wellness A.S. program is designed to provide students a well designed plan of transfer to a four year college or university.

Fine Art

The Art program is designed for students planning to transfer to baccalaureate programs or professional schools preparing students for 36 COURSE CATALOG 2024-25 a B.F.A. degree. The curriculum parallels the foundation program of art schools or art programs at a four-year college. Students develop their skills while preparing a comprehensive portfolio. The program allows students to continue studies leading to careers in graphic communications, art education, and/or the fine arts.

Gerontology

The Gerontology Certificate program is designed to prepare graduates for human services careers in programs, facilities, and agencies for the older adult.

GIS Operations

Fascinated by mapping and the capture, manipulation and analysis of geographic information, Consider earning a GIS Operations Certificate of Completion. In just three courses and nine credits you will learn how to operate geographic information systems (GIS) while using ESRI'scutting edge ArcGIS software.

Health and Fitness Professional

The Health and Fitness Professional program provides a comprehensive curriculum and educational experience for students who wish to enter the health and fitness field. The program provides the educational and experiential learning required to complete the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer Examination. During the final semester of the program, students will study for and take the ACSM Certified Personal Trainer Examination.

Health Care Administration

The Health Care Administration degree is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to build a strong foundation in the administrative concepts and techniques necessary to deliver professional, ethical and culturally competent services in the fast-paced, innovative health care industry.

History

The College's History AA degree curriculum integrates a broad spectrum of courses in the social sciences and related disciplines to prepare students who wish to transfer to four-year colleges or universities to continue their study of history. The program is ideal for students who wish to pursue careers in education, law, Foreign Service, research, communication and information management, as well as for jobs in the Federal, state and local government and at historical sites.

Human Services

The Certificate in Human Services is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level human services careers in a variety of community settings. The certificate provides sufficient flexibility to meet the needs of beginning students as well as those working in the human services field.

Human Services

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Human Services is designed to prepare graduates for careers as human service professionals in mental health agencies, developmental disability programs, addictions programs, public and private schools for the disabled, and programs for the aging.

Human Services - Gerontology

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Human Services is designed to prepare graduates for careers as human service professionals in mental health agencies, developmental disability programs, addictions programs, public and private schools for the disabled, and programs for the aging.

Information Technology

The Information Technology program is designed primarily for those students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university and major in information technology. This program provides a broad overview of programming, networking, web development and database design.

Interactive Media - Game Design

In the Interactive Media - Game Design program, students will build the skills needed to become an entry-level game designer, quality assurance tester, or level designer for the electronic game and simulation industry.

Liberal Studies

The Liberal Studies program is designed primarily for those students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution but who remain undecided about a major.

Life Sciences

The Life Sciences (AS) program is designed to prepare students for transfer to a variety of programs at a four-year college or university. The curriculum prepares the student for future study in a variety of fields on the Traditional Life Science Concentration, such as general biology, microbiology, organismalbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, neuroscience, environmental science, agriculture, biology education, etc.

Management

The Management Certificate program is designed to prepare students for employment in an entry level management position and/or enhance career opportunities. These positions include assistant office manager, junior department manager, management trainee, and other management opportunities. All of the courses can be applied towards an associate's degree in Management.

Management

The Management AAS degree program is designed to provide students with the foundation needed in order to develop competencies in managerial decision-making. Students are presented with a broad-based knowledge of the functional areas of management. Coursework focuses on theory and application in order to foster the essential skills that are needed to succeed in today's global business environment.

Management: Marketing Concentration

The Management AAS degree program is designed to provide students with the foundation needed in order to develop competencies in managerial decision-making. Students are presented with a broad-based knowledge of the functional areas of management. Coursework focuses on theory and application in order to foster the essential skills that are needed to succeed in today's global business environment.

Management: Office Management Concentration

The Management AAS degree program is designed to provide students with the foundation needed in order to develop competencies in managerial decision-making. Students are presented with a broad-based knowledge of the functional areas of management. Coursework focuses on theory and application in order to foster the essential skills that are needed to succeed in today's global business environment.

Management: Organizational Leadership Concentration

The Management AAS degree program is designed to provide students with the foundation needed in order to develop competencies in managerial decision-making. Students are presented with a broad-based knowledge of the functional areas of management. Coursework focuses on theory and application in order to foster the essential skills that are needed to succeed in today's global business environment.

Marketing

The Marketing Certificate program is designed to prepare the student for employment in an entry level marketing position and/or enhance career opportunities. These areas include sales, customer service, advertising and promotion, public relations, purchasing, and distribution. All of the courses can be applied toward an associate's degree in Management.

Mass Media Production

Graduates will be prepared to pursue continued study beyond the two-year AA degree or obtain entry-level positions in mass media communication.

Mathematics

The Mathematics Program is designed to meet the transfer requirements of four-year colleges and universities for the many disciplines that require a strong Mathematics background. These disciplines include: Computer and Information Science; Business and Economics; Science and Engineering; Statistics, Actuarial Science and Operations Research; Mathematics and Education; Medicine and Law.

Mechanical Engineering Science

The Engineering Science program is a rigorous program of study designed to prepare students for transfer to four-year schools of Engineering. The curriculum prepares the student for advanced study in a variety of fields such as Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Civil, Structural, and Architectural Engineering.

Mechanical Engineering Technology

The Engineering Technology, Mechanical Concentration is designed to prepare graduates for career positions as mechanical engineering technicians in the advanced technology of mechanical structures and systems. The technician fills the role of applications-expert serving under engineers and technologists. A solid foundation in applied mathematics and physical science is necessary to enable the technician to communicate well in an engineering environment.

Media Studies

Graduates will be prepared to pursue continued study beyond the two-year AA degree or obtain entry-level positions in mass media communication.

Medical Assisting

The Medical Assisting Certificate Program is designed to prepare graduates who are proficient in all administrative and clinical competencies necessary to perform numerous jobs in physicians' offices, hospitals, or other health care facilities. The program integrates theory, laboratory simulations and a clinical practicum experience offered in a variety of community locations. The Medical Assisting Certificate Program is offered as a 3 continuous semester program.

Medical Coding

This 16-credit Certificate of Completion provides students with the opportunity to concentrate study in Medical Coding and health services administrative practices and procedures. The student will develop the necessary job skills to attain success in an entry level coding position.

Medical Laboratory Technician

The nationally accredited* Medical Laboratory Technician program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in hospitals, commercial laboratories, physician office laboratories, and pharmaceutical companies. Upon program completion, students are eligible to take national certification examinations.

Medical Office Assistant

The one semester, 16-credit Medical Office Assistant Certificate of Completion provides students with the opportunity to build a comprehensive foundation in administrative medical office assistant skills. Students will develop competency in the performance of medical office administrative procedures and develop the critical thinking skills required to seek employment and work effectively in the medical office environment.

Music

The Music curriculum is designed for students planning to transfer to a baccalaureate program in Music. The curriculum provides both a liberal arts (core studies) background and music coursework comparable to the first two years at a four year institution.

Nanofabrication Engineering Technology

The Engineering Technology - Nanofabrication concentration is designed to prepare the graduate for employment as an entry-level nanofabrication technician. It also prepares the graduate for advanced study in nanofabrication techniques. Students learn to produce nanometer-level products as well as collect, process, and analyze data, improve process parameters, and general assist engineers in research, development and manufacture of the same.

Nursing

Office Management

The Office Management Certificate program is designed to prepare the graduate for an administrative support position in an office environment as an administrative assistant, receptionist, customer service representative, front desk coordinator, or software trainer. All of the courses can be applied toward an associate's degree in Management.

Organizational Leadership Management

The Organizational Leadership Certificate is designed to provide the student with essential tools needed to develop leadership skills necessary in today's global business environment. Emphasis will be placed on developing a working knowledge and understanding of improving work environments in organizations. Through experiential learning, students will gain knowledge of performance evaluation, communication, conflict resolution, achievement and leadership.

Payroll Specialist

This certificate of completion is designed to prepare the graduate for a payroll position in a small to medium sized firm. Career students, requiring more in-depth accounting skills, will gain solid technical knowledge and practical skills thereby substantially improving on-the- job performance and providing the skills for higher-level jobs. All of the courses can be applied toward an Associate Degree in Accounting.

Personal Training

The Personal Training Certificate program provides a comprehensive curriculum and educational experience for students who wish to enter the personal training field. The program provides the educational and experiential learning required to complete the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Personal Trainer Examination. During the final semester of the program, students will sit for the ACSM Personal Trainer Examination.

Phlebotomy

The one semester Phlebotomy Certificate of Completion program is designed to give the student instruction in the field of Phlebotomy. Phlebotomy technicians, who are members of the clinical laboratory team, are responsible for obtaining quality specimens for diagnostic laboratory testing. The specimens are analyzed which in turn aids the physician in the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of the patient. Therefore, this makes the phlebotomist an important part ofthe healthcare team.

Physical Sciences

The Physical Sciences program provides a strong mathematics and science background for transfer to a four-year college or university.The curriculum prepares students for study leading to a bachelor's degree in a variety of fields, including chemistry, geology, and physics. It is also a first step toward a graduate degree in medical sciences.

Physical Therapist Assistant

The Physical Therapist Assistant Program provides a quality, comprehensive program of study that prepares ethical, competent entry-level physical therapist assistants (PTAs), who provide evidence- based interventions. This is accomplished through a supportive learning environment that integrates sequential instruction and full-time practical clinical experiences.

Professional Leadership

The Professional Leadership Certificate of Completion is designed to provide the student with essential tools needed to develop leadership skills necessary in today's global business environment. All of the courses can be applied toward an Associate Degree in Management.

Psychology

The Psychology A.S. program is designed to prepare students for transfer to a four-year college or university as a psychology major. By integrating a broad spectrum of courses in psychology and other disciplines, the curriculum prepares students for continued study in preparation for advanced degrees and a variety of careers.

Public Health

This transfer program is designed to prepare students with the solid foundation necessary for successful advancement of study in public health particularly as it relates to the roles of health educator and health administrator. Applying population perspectives, students examine social, environmental, and behavioral determinants of health in the prevention and control of disease.

Public Safety Administration

The Public Safety Administration program incorporates study in a variety of public safety disciplines including criminal justice, fire science, public health, and emergency management and planning. The program prepares students for certain entry-level employment as well as for transfer to baccalaureate programs in public safety administration and related fields.

Radiography

The Radiography Program provides a comprehensive curriculum and educational experiences for students who wish to become integral members of the health care team. The program affords each student with educational opportunities that develop competence in critical thinking, technical skills and interpersonal communication necessary for the practice of diagnostic radiography.

Secondary Education

The Secondary Education AA degree program prepares students to transfer into a Secondary Education, Grades 7-12, program at a four- year college that, with passing scores on required state tests, will lead to certification in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Students take several required education courses along with general education courses and are encouraged to choose a content area of academic focus.

Software Engineering

The Software Engineering Certificate is designed to prepare the graduate for employment as an entry-level computer programmer/software engineer, or to prepare the already experienced graduate to change her/his career direction.

Sound Recording and Music Technology

The Sound Recording and Music Technology A.A.S. curriculum is designed for students planning to obtain a two-year degree in Sound Recording Technology, Music Production and Music Technology.

Surgical Technology

The Surgical Technology AAS Program is designed to prepare graduates who function as a healthcare team member under the supervision of registered professional nurses or licensed physicians.Students learn to prepare the operating room, instruments, equipment and the patient for surgical intervention as well as acquire surgical technology operating room skills essential to maintain optimal sterile technique.

Theatre Arts

The Theatre Arts curriculum is designed for students planning to transfer to a baccalaureate program in Theater or related studies. The curriculum provides both a liberal arts (core studies) background and theater arts coursework comparable to the first two years at a four-year institution.

Tourism and Hospitality Management

The two-year tourism and hospitality management program prepares students for a wide variety of entry-level to mid-level leadership positions in the tourism and hospitality industry. The program introduces students to the basic philosophies of the tourism and hospitality industry and offers the student a well-rounded academic experience that prepares the student for a successful career as a tourism and hospitality professional.

Web Development and Design

Bank on a future in web development with our Web Design and Development Certificate program. In our Development Concentration you'll build the skills needed to become a web developer and programmer.

Web Development and Design

Develop employable technical skills for students to become a programmer in the field of web development.