Mountwest Community and Technical College

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Accounting

The increasing complexities of the business environment have created the need for individuals who possess a greater diversity of skills. Interpersonal, communication, analytical, decision-making, customer service, and computer skills are essential for success in business.

Accounting/Bookkeeping

The Accounting/Bookkeeping Certificate Program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the accounting/bookkeeping field. The completion of the certificate program prepares students to work for CPA firms, corporate accounting departments, and small businesses. This includes clerical positions in specialized areas such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll, as well as any positions involved in the accounting functions of a business.

Addiction Studies

The Certificate of Applied Science in Addiction Studies offered by Mountwest enables students to develop essential skills for growth as helping professionals. The focus of the program is understanding the roles of different practitioners and serving those who struggle with substance-related and addictive disorders. Students will learn theories and techniques of professional counseling, social work, and the broader human services.

Alcohol and Drug Counseling

The Associate of Applied Science in Alcohol and Drug Counseling offered by Mountwest is designed to prepare students for credentialing in the Alcohol and Drug Counseling profession. In West Virginia, the West Virginia Certification for Addiction and Prevention Professionals (WVCBAPP) governs the certification of the Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) credential. This credential requires six years and six thousand supervised hours of practice to obtain.

Allied Health Occupations

The Allied Health Occupations Certificate Program is a unique opportunity for students, interested in the health care field, to earn a certificate that will help them further this goal. Health Occupations Certificate graduates have a wide range of career options within the Health Science industry. Graduates work in educational services, federal, state, and local governments, or pharmaceutical and medical facilities.

American Sign Language

This program is designed to give students a foundation in American Sign Language (ASL) and to acquaint them with basic issues of concern to the Deaf Community. Furthermore, the program offers an opportunity to individuals already working in the Deaf community to increase their understanding of ASL and Deaf Culture in order to strengthen their knowledge and their communication skills.

Assistant Teacher

The Assistant Teacher Program is a one-year certificate consisting of 31 credit hours. The program is approximately one-half of the curriculum of the Early Childhood Education Associate's in Applied Science degree. This certificate program is designed to prepare students to assist lead teachers in a variety of early childhood programs including but not limited to childcare worker, Head Start, and Pre-K.

AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Aviation Maintenance Technology

The Aviation Maintenance Technology program is a joint offering of Mountwest Community and Technical College and Marshall University. Students must be accepted and enrolled at both institutions at the same time. Aviation Maintenance technicians inspect, service and repair airplanes, commercial airlines and helicopters of all sizes. This hands-on training program provides a well rounded education in aviation mechanics and systems.

Banking and Finance

The increasing complexities of the banking and financial environment have created the need for individuals who possess a greater diversity of skills. Interpersonal, communication, analytical, decision-making, customer service, and computer skills are essential for success in banking and finance.

Biomedical Instrumentation Technology

The Biomedical Instrumentation Technology program provides the skills necessary to install, maintain, calibrate, and repair medical equipment in hospitals, doctors' offices, dental offices, and anywhere medical equipment is used. Graduates will be prepared for direct employment within a hospital, field service for a manufacturer, and as third party field service technicians.

Board of Governors Associate in Applied Science

The Board of Governors Associate in Applied Science Degree is designed to assist adult learners to meet occupational goals, employment requirements, establish professional credentials, or achieve personal goals. This degree provides Mountwest Community & Technical College a mechanism to deliver educational programs to nontraditional students desiring to complete their post-secondary education.

Business Administration

The Certificate of Applied Science in General Business at Mountwest Community and Technical College is designed to equip individuals with a thorough understanding of how businesses operate. This certificate is ideal for individuals seeking a quick upskill to enhance their career prospects in the business sector. It can also be seamlessly applied toward an AAS Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Banking and Finance.

Certified Coding Specialist

The Certified Coding Specialist serves as a qualified technician in analyzing and classifying medical data. Using universally recognized coding systems (ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4), the Certified Coding Specialist assigns codes to diagnoses, injuries, and procedures found in the records of patients. The codes are then reported to insurance companies or government agencies for payment/reimbursement of patients' health expenses, medical statistics, and research.

Cisco Certified Network Associate

The Cisco Networking Academy at Mountwest Community & Technical College offers Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) training that prepares individuals to install, configure, and operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for enterprise organizations with networks from 100 to more than 500 nodes. The Cisco Networking Academy Program provides students with the IT skills essential for a global economy.

Criminal Justice

This program of study was developed to provide individuals with a solid foundation for starting careers in various sectors of the criminal justice system. The Criminal Justice degree is available to on-campus students, with prior learning credits available to those students who have successfully completed an approved law enforcement academy.

Culinary Arts

The hospitality and food service industry is a large, diverse field that provides challenging and exciting career opportunities for people from all walks of life. The possibilities for satisfying careers are almost limitless. The rewards and satisfactions provided by the industry far exceed those of many other fields of work.

Deaf Studies

This certificate program is designed to give students a foundation in American Sign Language (ASL) and to acquaint them with basic issues of concern to the Deaf Community. Furthermore, the program offers an opportunity to individuals already working in the Deaf community to increase their understanding of ASL and Deaf Culture in order to strengthen their knowledge and their communication skills.

Early Childhood Education

The Associate in Applied Science in Early Childhood Education degree consists of 60 credit hours and is approximately one half of the curriculum required for a Bachelor of Arts in Education. The degree is designed to allow the holder to serve in a support capacity including, but not limited to, facilitating instruction and direct or indirect supervision of pupils under the direction of an educator.

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY

Electronics Technology

Electronics Technician is one of today's fastest growing careers, a career that can provide not only a great salary and job security but also exciting work in a field that is always growing and changing. This field has many opportunities including maintenance, design, service and sales in commercial, manufacturing and process industries.

ENGINEERING DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

EXERCISE SCIENCE

Fire Science Technology

This 60-credit hour degree prepares students for entry-level employment and/or potential further study in the fields of fire protection and prevention. Students completing this degree will have a foundation for the fields of fire protection, prevention, or public education through the study of the organization and function of fire prevention and suppression techniques, fire behavior, combustible materials, extinguishing agents, hazardous and toxic material, fire command and fire management.

FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY

FULL STACK WEB DEVELOPMENT

General Studies/Transfer Studies (AA)

An Associate of Arts degree in General Studies/Transfer Studies can establish the foundation for a lifetime of continual learning and serve as the framework for a productive professional and personal life. This degree is ideal for the student who is planning to earn a baccalaureate degree at a four-year institution. Students will work closely with their advisor to choose courses that meet the needs of their chosen career path and goals.

General Studies/Transfer Studies (AS)

An Associate of Science degree in General Studies/Transfer Studies can establish the foundation for a lifetime of continual learning and serve as the framework for a productive professional and personal life. This degree is ideal for the student who is planning to earn a baccalaureate degree at a four-year institution primarily focusing in math and/or science.

Graphic Design

The Graphic Design program focuses on the knowledge and skills needed for effectively creating and communicating visually with imagery, colors, words, emotions, and, at times, movement and sound. The curriculum provides up-to-date, industry-standard design education and computer training to prepare students for the tasks and responsibilities they'll have on the job.

Health Information Technology

The health information technician is the professional responsible for maintaining components of health information systems in a manner consistent with the medical, administrative, ethical, legal, accreditation, and regulatory requirements of the health care delivery system. The technician possesses the technical knowledge and skill necessary to process, maintain, compile, and report data for reimbursement, facility planning, marketing, risk management, quality assessment, and research.

Health Professions

The Health Professions certificate serves as a foundation for continued studies at a four-year institution. This certificate is ideal for the student planning to pursue a degree in nursing. In addition to general education credits, students will take several courses that will prepare them for their major/career in a health profession field. Courses include Anatomy & Physiology, Nutrition, Chemistry, Microbiology, and Psychology.

Health Science

The Health Science A.A.S. program is a unique opportunity for students holding a national certification in a professional field to build on that experience and earn an associate's degree. The associate degree often allows students greater flexibility in their chosen field of study and opportunities for advancement in their jobs. Health Science graduates have a wide range of career options within the health science industries.

Hospitality Management

The hospitality and food service industry is a large, diverse field that provides challenging and exciting career opportunities for people from all walks of life. The Culinary Arts Certificate prepares individuals for entry-level chef positions. Students will study the fundamentals of classical and contemporary cuisine, sanitation, nutrition, purchasing, cost control, kitchen management, and restaurant procedures.

INDUSTRIAL SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT

INDUSTRIAL SUPERVISION & MANAGEMENT

Information Technology

The Associate in Applied Science in Information Technology offers comprehensive computer and network training through Mountwest's Microsoft Information Technology Academy, Cisco Networking Academy, and VMWare Academy. Students take courses preparing them for industry certifications taught by certified professors. Concentrations include Game Development, Network and Cloud Systems Administration, Network Systems Cybersecurity, Network Systems Security, and Web and Mobile Application Development.

Legal Support

The Legal Support Certificate in Applied Science (CAS) provides students basic skills used for legal support. Providing legal support requires knowledge of law and legal procedures. Tasks may include preparation of pleadings, other legal documents, organization and maintenance of files, and case management. Individuals providing legal support cannot provide legal services directly to the public except as permitted by law.

Machinist

The Machinist Technology Program at the Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center (MAMC) is an industry-driven, hands-on program that prepares individuals to meet the rigorous demands of the manufacturing sector. An element of the MAMC program enables students to earn a certificate degree in Technical Studies by completing additional course work through Mountwest Community & Technical College.

Machinist/CNC Technology

The CNC Specialist program provides students the opportunity to prepare for entry level careers as machinists using conventional equipment and computer control equipment. The graduate will have completed fundamentals required for all machining careers, including industrial safety, blueprint reading and precision measurement. Technical courses develop skills using conventional machines and computerized manufacturing equipment.

Management Technology

The increasing complexities of the business environment have created the need for individuals who possess a greater diversity of skills. Interpersonal, communication, analytical, decision-making, customer service, and computer skills are essential for success in business. The program offers concentrations including Business Administration, Hospitality Management, and Industrial Management.

Maritime

The Transportation Technology Program provides a specialized distance learning education and training for the student or current industry employee having an interest in the transportation field. This unique on-line, distance learning and life-experience curriculum breaks the tether to the traditional classroom.

Massage Therapy

Licensed Massage Therapists (LMTs) offer a range of services from relaxation massage to precise clinical soft tissue treatment. Massage techniques can release scar tissue, increase joint range of motion, enhance circulation of blood and lymph and increase the supply of oxygen and nutrients to cells. LMTs are currently employed through private practice, chiropractic offices, hospitals, health clubs, day spas, cruise ships, fitness centers, beauty salons, and more.

Medical Assistant

Medical Assistants are allied health professionals who assist physicians in their offices or other medical settings. In accordance with respective state laws, they perform a broad range of administrative and clinical duties, as indicated by the American Association of Medical Assistants recent role delineation study.

Medical Assistant

Medical Assistants are allied health professionals who assist physicians in their offices or other medical settings. In accordance with respective state laws, they perform a broad range of administrative and clinical duties. The Mountwest Medical Assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), on recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).

Medical Imaging

The Medical Imaging program is a hospital-based program, partnered with Mountwest CTC and St. Mary's School of Medical Imaging to offer an Associate of Applied Science in Radiology. The Radiography Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology and, upon graduation, its students are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist's exam. The SOMI Radiology program provides the students with 1200 hours of clinical experience.

Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate

This certificate offers training that prepares individuals to install, configure, and operate a hybrid Microsoft Windows Server environment for small to medium organizations. Certified professors offer real-world knowledge and hands-on labs to prepare students for the industry-standard certifications.

Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert

This certificate offers training that prepares individuals to install, configure, secure, and operate a hybrid Microsoft Windows Server environment for enterprise organizations. Certified professors offer real-world knowledge and hands-on labs to prepare you for the industry-standard certifications.

Multimedia Design

Multimedia Design is a two-year multi-disciplinary approach to creative problem solving through technical skills, digital tools, and visual communication strategies. Students explore innovation and creativity through courses that provide a real understanding of the practices and aesthetics for generating digital art, including motion design, design foundations, 3D arts, visual communications, digital filmmaking, typography, digital photography, and advanced graphics.

Occupational Development

The United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeships and Training (BAT) identifies eligible apprenticeships. Components of the program include general education courses, classroom instruction, and on-the-job training. Occupational Development students must meet all admission and performance standards. Credits earned through registered apprenticeship or industry-based training programs are applied toward the associate degree upon verification.

Paralegal Studies

A paralegal is a highly skilled paraprofessional with specialized training who works under the direct supervision of an attorney. Job responsibilities require knowledge of law and legal procedures in rendering direct assistance to lawyers and clients. Tasks may include interviewing, case investigation, the preparation of pleadings, and legal research.

Paramedic Science

The Paramedic is an allied health professional whose primary focus is to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Paramedics function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight.

Paramedic Science

The Paramedic is an allied health professional whose primary focus is to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Paramedics function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. The program consists of classroom lectures, practical labs and approximately 400 hours of clinical internships.

Pharmacy Technician

As pharmacies expand patient care services, the role of and need for pharmacy technicians will also expand. Pharmacy Technicians are highly skilled individuals who play a critical role in providing optimal patient care in medication management. They assist Pharmacists with day-to-day operations so that Pharmacists can devote additional time to provide high level care to patients in a vast array of patient care settings.

Pharmacy Technician

As pharmacies expand patient care services, the role of and need for pharmacy technicians will also expand. Pharmacy Technicians are highly skilled individuals who play a critical role in providing optimal patient care in medication management. They assist Pharmacists with day-to-day operations so that Pharmacists can devote additional time to provide high level care to patients in a vast array of patient care settings.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA) are educated, skilled healthcare workers who work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist (PT). PTAs assist in implementing physical therapy interventions in accordance with an established plan of care. Physical Therapist Assistants perform various treatment procedures which may involve the therapeutic use of water, massage, ultrasound, and the thermal properties of light and electricity to promote healing and relieve pain.

Radiologic Technology (Collins)

The Radiologic Technology Program is a cooperative effort between Mountwest and Collins Career Technical Center (CCTC). The student should complete or be enrolled in all pre-radiologic admission courses before applying to the program. Admission requirements to Collins Career Center Radiologic Technology program may vary year to year. The CCTC Radiologic Technology program provides the students with a total of 1,000 classroom hours and 1,420 hours of clinical experience.

REAL ESTATE

Respiratory Care (St. Mary's)

The Respiratory Care Program is a cooperative effort between St. Mary's Medical Center and Mountwest Community & Technical College. The overall goal of the Respiratory Care program is to prepare graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains of respiratory care practice as performed by registered respiratory therapists (RRTs).

Respiratory Therapy (Collins)

The Respiratory Therapy Program is a cooperative effort between Collins Career Center and Mountwest Community & Technical College. There are 23 semester credit hours required from Mountwest Community & Technical College. The student may either complete the MCTC courses prior to application to the program or finish the courses while completing the Respiratory Therapy courses at Collins Career Center.

RETAILING

SMART MANUFACTURING

SMART MANUFACTURING

Social Media Management

Students that obtain a CAS in Social Media Management will demonstrate understanding in analyzing a business' brand, recognition, and content strategies as a starting point for research in preparation for a marketing campaign. The program encompasses the development, design, and strategic planning of a tailored social media campaign to enhance the business' online presence.

Surgical Technology (Collins)

Surgical Technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients in healthcare facilities. The surgical technologist ensures that the operating room environment is safe, that surgical supplies and equipment are functioning properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety and outcomes.

Surgical Technology (Mountwest)

Surgical technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the team of practitioners providing surgical care to patients in health care facilities. The surgical technologist works under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate safe and effective conduct of invasive and minimally invasive surgical procedures.

Systems Maintenance, Automation, and Robotic Technology (SMART)

The SMART program provides students the opportunity to prepare for entry level careers as systems maintenance specialists that work in modern manufacturing environments on manufacturing, automation, and robotic equipment and systems. The program provides a flexible approach that allows students to design their path in a variety of specializations that are mapped to different types of manufacturers' needs throughout the region.

Systems Maintenance, Automation, and Robotic Technology (SMART)

The SMART program provides students the opportunity to prepare for entry level to intermediate level careers as systems maintenance specialists that work in modern manufacturing environments on manufacturing, automation, and robotic equipment and systems. The program provides a flexible approach that allows students to design their path in a variety of specializations that are mapped to different types of manufacturers' needs throughout the region.

Technical and Digital Marketing

The Technical and Digital Marketing Program is filled with dynamic and comprehensive curriculum designed to cultivate expertise in the ever-evolving landscape of digital marketing. Throughout the program, participants will showcase mastery in marketing strategy, storytelling techniques, branding principles, and in-depth analysis to create a robust foundation for brand development.

Technical Studies

The Certificate of Applied Science is a 30-credit hour state modeled degree that provides a stackable credential for students in approved training/educational programs. This degree enhances student's hard skill education by offering collegiate level general educational courses. The goal of this degree is to not only recognize the completion of an intermediate step towards earning an Associate degree, but to also encourage students to embrace life-long learning.

Technical Studies

Business, industry, labor, and government organizations interested in furthering the education and training of their employees/members constitute the target audience of this degree program. By providing a program of study designed to enhance and maintain employee knowledge and skills, it is expected that such individuals will enjoy greater job security and job flexibility while providing employers with a more highly skilled and educated workforce.

TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION RAILWAY

Transportation Technology

The Transportation Technology Program provides a specialized distance learning education and training for the student or current industry employee having an interest in the transportation field. This unique on-line, distance learning and life-experience curriculum breaks the tether to the traditional classroom. The program offers Intermodal Management and Maritime concentrations.

Utility Construction Management

The Utility Construction Management AAS degree program (60 credit hours) is a 23-month program that prepares students for various positions on an underground/pipeline construction crew. The program begins with a Safety Skill Set and Utility Construction Certificate program. After successful completion of the skill set and certificate program, coursework aims to improve students' communication, computer, and business management skills.

Utility Construction Management

The Utility Construction Management CAS degree program (30 credit hours) is an 11-month program that prepares students for various positions on an underground/pipeline construction crew. Paid on-the-job training is embedded throughout the program after the first 8-weeks of safety training.

Veterinary Technology

Veterinary technicians are an integral part of veterinary medicine and they work under the supervision of veterinarians. Veterinary technicians are employed to assist in many veterinary tasks. They cannot diagnose, prescribe medications or perform surgery. Most veterinarians consider their technicians to have the same role as nurses would to general doctors and surgeons.

Welding Technology

The Welding Technology Program is an industry-driven, hands-on program that prepares individuals to meet the rigorous demands of the manufacturing sector. The welding program delivers skills that an individual will need to be successful in industry. This is accomplished through a hands-on approach and intensive student instructor interaction. The best way to learn to weld is by actually welding.

Welding Technology

The Welding Technology Program is an industry-driven, hands-on program that prepares individuals to meet the rigorous demands of the manufacturing sector. The welding program delivers skills that an individual needs to be successful in industry. This is accomplished through a hands-on approach and intensive student instructor interaction. The best way to learn to weld is by actually welding.