Nunez Community College

Accounting Clerk

An accounting clerk assists accounting departments by processing invoices, organizing office mail, recording business transactions, and managing customer accounts. This program prepares students for the Intuit Certified Bookkeeping Professional exam.

Advanced Application Fundamentals

Part of the Business Information Technology program, this certificate provides the skills and training necessary to sit for and successfully complete a variety of Microsoft Technology Associate certifications for employment in IT and business administrative fields.

ADVANCED INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN

Aerospace Manufacturing Technology

This degree program, designed in partnership with industry, provides classroom and hands-on training in electrical and mechanical assembly for aerospace manufacturing, combined with general education coursework.

AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY

Aerospace Manufacturing Technology (Certificate of Technical Studies)

The Aerospace Manufacturing Technology program provides classroom and hands-on training that allow students to develop the knowledge and skills to perform the tasks required of an entry-level Aerospace Manufacturing Technician. The certificate consists of mainly electrical and mechanical skills training.

Aerospace Manufacturing Technology (Technical Diploma)

This program, designed in partnership with industry, provides classroom and hands-on training that allows students to perform the tasks required of an entry-level aerospace manufacturing technician, including electrical and mechanical assembly, fabrication, and welding.

Application Fundamentals

Part of the Business Information Technology program, this certificate is designed to provide the skills and training necessary to sit for and successfully complete a variety of entry-level Microsoft certifications for careers in IT and business administrative fields.

Baker

The Baker Career and Technical Certificate offers students specialized training in preparation for careers as entry-level bakers.

Biological Sciences

A Biological Sciences concentration of the Associate of Science Louisiana Transfer Degree, which prepares students for careers in natural and physical sciences, engineering, and pre-health programs and guarantees transfer of lower-division general education requirements to Louisiana public universities.

Business

A Business concentration of the Associate of Arts Louisiana Transfer Degree, which prepares students for careers in fields including accounting, business, and management and guarantees transfer of lower-division general education requirements to Louisiana public universities.

Business Fundamentals

This program serves to train and build the skills needed to gain access to careers in the field of office administration. Courses can be applied to the Associate of Applied Science in Business Management, Business Administration concentration.

Business Information Technology

This program provides students with the skills and training to sit for and complete a variety of Microsoft Certifications ranging from administrative Microsoft Office skills to IT support functions covering operating system maintenance and coding, for employment in IT and business administration fields.

BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Business Management, Accounting Concentration

Accounting graduates are in high demand for entry-level positions such as accounting clerk, bookkeeper, financial clerk, auditing clerk, payroll specialist or accounting assistant. This concentration provides the skills and knowledge to move up into more managerial roles.

Business Management, Business Administration Concentration

The Business Administration concentration provides the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in business and management, covering essential business, economic, and legal concepts along with management and human resource functions.

Business Management, Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management Concentration

The Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management concentration offers the knowledge and skills needed to start a new business venture, contribute to a growing enterprise, identify new business opportunities, and successfully operate a small company.

Business Office Technology

Business Office Technology is a associate's degree program offered at Northshore Technical Community College.

Business Technology

The Certificate of Applied Science in Business Technology prepares students for entry-level positions in a wide array of business-related industries such as accounting; hotel, restaurant, and tourism; legal, medical, and general office management; and computer information systems. It satisfies 30 hours toward the Associate of General Studies.

Business Technology, Accounting Concentration

The Business Technology program prepares students for positions in business and industry. This track provides exposure to a broad range of business theory and skills with an emphasis on Accounting.

Business Technology, Business Administration Concentration

The Business Technology program prepares students for positions in business and industry. This track provides exposure to a broad range of business theory and skills with an emphasis on Business Management.

Business Technology, Entrepreneurship Concentration

The Business Technology program prepares students for positions in business and industry. This track provides exposure to a broad range of business theory and skills with an emphasis on Entrepreneurship and small business.

Business Technology, Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Concentration

The Business Technology program prepares students for positions in business and industry. This track provides exposure to a broad range of business theory and skills with an emphasis on Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Administration.

Business Technology: Medical Office Management Concentration

The Business Technology program prepares students for positions in business and industry. This track prepares students specifically for the health services industry with an emphasis on Medical Office Management.

Care and Development of Young Children

The Care and Development of Young Children program provides significant training for child care teachers to earn an Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate from LDOE and work as a lead teacher in an early childcare program.

Care and Development of Young Children

This program provides education and training in the care of young children so graduates are prepared to assure the health, safety, and well-being of young children in out-of-home care. Graduates can apply for the Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate needed for lead teachers and directors.

Care & Development of Young Children

Care & Development of Young Children is a associate's degree program offered at Northshore Technical Community College.

CARE & DVLPT OF YOUNG CHILDREN

Carpentry

The Carpentry program prepares individuals to lay out, fabricate, erect, install, and repair wooden structures and fixtures using hand and power tools. Instruction includes framing, construction materials, estimating, blueprint reading, and finish carpentry techniques.

CERTIFIED COMBO WELDER

Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA

Nursing assistants provide basic bedside care and comfort to patients and residents in multiple healthcare settings. This certificate prepares students for employment in long-term care, hospitals, home healthcare, and other healthcare facilities and qualifies graduates for CNA certification.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASST (CNA)

Cloud Computing Foundations

The Nunez Cloud Computing Program prepares students for cloud IT implementation situations, offering a strong on-premise foundation in MS Windows and Linux administration, LAN/WAN networking, and IT security before addressing cloud-based server and network administration.

Coastal Restoration

This stand-alone credential focuses on gaining a deeper understanding of coastal ecosystems and the issues Louisiana's coastline is experiencing. It is housed within the Coastal Studies and GIS program and designed to inform those interested in local coastal issues.

Coastal Studies and GIS Technology

The second level of this program adds coursework in coastal science and regulation important to understanding the permitting process, with a block of approved electives allowing students to choose training in both technical and construction skills.

Coastal Studies and GIS Technology

Students can achieve this Associate degree by enrolling in the required 15 hours of related general education courses in Math, Composition, History, and Social Science. Graduates possess attributes needed for entry-level and incident-based employment in coastal restoration projects.

COASTAL STUDIES & GIS TECHNOLOGY

Coastal Surveying Skills

This stand-alone credential works with the Coastal and GIS Studies program, allowing students to learn essential surveying skills with a focus on coastal surveying. Students can earn a pilot's license to operate a drone along with other surveying skills.

Combo Welding

The Combo Welding Technical Diploma is a comprehensive course of instruction across the spectrum of welding processes including SMAW (Stick), Flux-core, MIG, TIG, Open-root, and Pipe. Graduates are recognized as certified combo welders by the American Welding Society.

Culinarian

The Culinarian Career and Technical Certificate prepares students for entry-level positions in a variety of culinary occupations.

Culinary Arts

The Technical Diploma in Culinary Arts builds on the Culinary Arts concentration coursework including a culinary productions internship and food and beverage operation.

CULINARY ARTS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Culinary Entrepreneurship

The Technical Diploma in Culinary Arts and Entrepreneurship enables students to master skills within culinary arts and entrepreneurship, providing culinary coursework and industry-based certifications along with the skills to start and manage a small food-service business.

Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

This degree equips students with the knowledge and practical skills to protect and defend computer networks and information systems as entry-level network security specialists, with hands-on experience in IT hardware, software, scripting, Linux, Microsoft servers, and network technologies.

Databases

Part of the Business Information Technology program, this certificate provides the skills and training necessary to sit for and successfully complete Microsoft Access certifications for employment in IT and business administrative fields.

Domestic Refrigeration Helper II

Part of the Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HACR) program, this certificate builds on entry-level refrigeration skills with additional coursework in domestic refrigeration and room air conditioners.

Early Childhood Teaching Skills

This three-course credential provides the necessary requirements for a student to earn their Child Development Associate (CDA) upon completion of a Verification Visit and CDA test. A student must be employed in an early childhood program to participate.

EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHING SKILLS

EKG Technician

Electrocardiograph (EKG) technicians perform diagnostic tests to aid doctors in identifying and treating cardiovascular problems in patients. This certificate can be taken alone or as part of the Patient Care Technician CTS.

EKG TECHNICIAN

Electrical Construction

This program includes NCCER Safety and Levels I and II in three classes. Students learn to build, install, maintain and repair electrical systems for residential, commercial and industrial structures.

Electrical Construction

Students learn to build, install, maintain and repair electrical systems that provide heat, light, and/or power for residential, commercial and industrial structures through courses offering a combination of theory and hands-on learning.

Electrical Construction - Advanced

This program includes NCCER Safety and Levels III and IV in two classes, providing advanced training in electrical construction.

Emergency Medical Services Education - Paramedic

This program prepares students to function as practitioners in the pre-hospital emergency medical environment while providing a college degree. Graduates are eligible to take the National Registry Examinations to become paramedics.

Emergency Medical Services Education - Paramedic

The Certificate of Technical Studies in EMT - Paramedic trains students to provide advanced levels of pre-hospital care for medical emergencies and trauma. The Nunez Paramedic Program is accredited by CAAHEP upon recommendation of CoAEMSP.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

Emergency Medical Technician - Advanced

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) is a mid-level provider of prehospital emergency medical services. Students must complete Intro Anatomy and Physiology coursework before entering the program.

Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

The Emergency Medical Services Education programs prepare students to function as practitioners in the pre-hospital emergency medical environment. Graduates are eligible to take the National Registry Examinations, and EMTs find employment in pre-hospital healthcare, fire departments, and emergency dispatch.

EMT-BASIC

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management

This certificate can help students take their ideas, skills, or existing business to the next level and create a business. Coursework develops an entrepreneurial mindset and understanding of entrepreneurial finance, small business management, marketing, and legal issues. All courses may apply to the Business Management AAS, Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management concentration.

Fine Arts

A Fine Arts concentration of the Associate of Arts Louisiana Transfer Degree, providing a seamless transition into baccalaureate programs at Louisiana public four-year colleges and universities with junior status.

Food Service Manager

The Food Service Manager Career and Technical Certificate prepares students for entry-level positions in a variety of culinary occupations.

General Studies

The General Studies program is designed to provide either a stand-alone 2-year General Studies degree or a general education transferable path onward to a 4-year degree. The Associate of General Studies (AGS) degree consists of 30 required credits in specific general education courses and 30 elective credits.

General Studies

The Certificate of General Studies (CGS) curriculum provides students with a broad foundation of fundamental academic skills and the opportunity to increase readiness for collegiate study and transfer.

GIS & Facilities Planning Program

This stand-alone, entry-level program focuses on Geospatial Information Science (GIS) and Facilities Planning technical skills that allow for direct hire into the workforce, addressing increasing demand for military facilities planning.

GIS Technology

The entry level of the Coastal Studies and GIS program focuses on Geospatial Information Science (GIS) technology and its application to the coastal environment, including map design, thematic mapping, statistical cartography, and spatial decision support systems.

HEATING, AC & REFRIG TECH HELPER I

HEATING, AC & REFRIG TECH HELPER II

HEATING, AC & REFRIG TECHNICIAN

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration

The Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration program utilizes technical classroom instruction and hands-on lab exercises for gainful employment as entry-level and advanced air conditioning and refrigeration helpers, installers, mechanics, and technicians.

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration

The Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration program combines technical classroom instruction and hands-on lab exercises with general education coursework to prepare students for entry and advanced career levels in air conditioning and refrigeration.

Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Admin

This certificate provides a general survey of the functions and practices of a business plus an understanding of the scope and complexity of the hospitality industry. Students may test for the Certified Guest Service Professional (CGSP) designation and Responsible Vendors License (TIPS).

HOTEL, RESTAURANT & TOURISM ADMIN

Humanities

A Humanities concentration of the Associate of Arts Louisiana Transfer Degree, providing a seamless transition into baccalaureate programs at Louisiana public four-year colleges and universities with junior status.

Industrial Maintenance Technology

This program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to keep a building functioning and to service a variety of structures including commercial and industrial buildings and mobile homes, with instruction in maintenance and repair of building systems.

INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY

Information Systems Security Professional

This certificate provides students with the skills needed to manage an organization's network security needs, preparing individuals to function as entry-level network security specialists who keep network assets secure and conduct forensic analyses.

Instrumentation

The Instrumentation Technician program provides classroom and hands-on training that allows students to perform the tasks required of an entry-level Instrument Fitter and Technician, combined with general education coursework.

INSTRUMENTATION AND ELEC TECHNICIAN

Instrumentation Helper

Part of the Instrumentation Technician program, this certificate develops the knowledge and skills required of an entry-level Instrument Fitter and Technician through NCCER Instrument Levels I and II.

Instrumentation Skills

Part of the Instrumentation Technician program, this credential provides classroom and hands-on training toward the tasks required of an entry-level Instrument Fitter and Technician, including introduction to construction and NCCER Instrument Level I.

INSTRUMENTATION SKILLS

Intermediate Welding

This certificate provides an in-depth course of training in the process of SMAW 'stick' welding, with additional training in one other welding discipline of choice, for an intermediate-level welding position requiring skills in more than one welding process.

Legal Assistant

This certificate provides intensive paralegal training to prepare students to enter the job market as paralegals in law firms, insurance companies, government agencies, title companies, banks and corporations. All courses apply toward the Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies.

Louisiana Transfer (Associate of Arts)

The Louisiana Transfer (LT) Degree Program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to complete the first 60 hours of course work toward a baccalaureate degree at a 2-year or community college. Each degree consists of a 39-hour General Education block and 21 hours of additional course work related to the prospective major.

MANUFACTURING AND CONSTRUCTION

Medical Billing and Coding

This program prepares students for employment in hospitals, medical billing offices, doctors' offices, and insurance offices as billing and coding specialists. All courses can be applied to the Associate of Applied Science in Business Technology (Medical Office Management concentration).

Microsoft OS

Part of the Business Information Technology program, this certificate provides the skills and training necessary to sit for and successfully complete a variety of Microsoft Technology Associate certifications for employment in IT and business administrative fields.

NCCER Instrumentation - Advanced

Part of the Instrumentation Technician program, this certificate provides advanced training through NCCER Instrument Levels III and IV.

NCCER Instrumentation and Electrical

Part of the Instrumentation Technician program, this diploma combines NCCER Instrumentation and electrical construction coursework to prepare entry-level instrument fitters and technicians.

Network Security

This short-term credential includes valuable industry certifications (CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+) that help meet Department of Defense 8570 baseline certification requirements. It is contained within the Cybersecurity and Information Assurance degree curriculum.

NETWORK SECURITY

Offshore Safety and Survival

Part of the Sustainable Energy Career Academy, this certificate provides workforce-readiness preparation for careers as wind turbine technicians, covering offshore hazard mitigation, safety, survival, and lifesaving techniques with OSHA 10, first aid/CPR, and GWO certifications.

OFFSHORE SAFETY & SURVIVAL

Paralegal Skills

This certificate is designed to assist students in learning basic legal concepts for immediate employment. Students complete an assessment for online legal research skills using Westlaw and may receive a Westlaw Fundamentals for Paralegals Certificate.

PARALEGAL SKILLS

Paralegal Studies

Paralegal Studies is a associate's degree program offered at Northshore Technical Community College.

Patient Care Technician

The mission of the Patient Care Technician Program is to provide training and education in the fundamentals of patient care and basic nursing skills, basic venipuncture and electrocardiogram to meet current and future health needs.

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk

This certificate contains a series of courses that provide entry-level skills in payroll accounting, from recording through disbursement of checks. It teaches concepts and skills required for PayrollOrg's Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) exam.

Phlebotomy Technician

Phlebotomists are trained to draw blood from patients for clinical or medical testing, transfusions, donations, or research. This certificate can be taken alone or as part of the Patient Care Technician CTS.

PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN

Physical Sciences

A Physical Sciences concentration of the Associate of Science Louisiana Transfer Degree, which prepares students for careers in natural and physical sciences, as well as engineering, math and science education, and pre-health programs.

PRACTICAL NURSING

Practical Nursing - Limited Enrollment

The Practical Nursing (PN) Program is designed to prepare students to become Licensed Practical Nurses. This limited-enrollment program is accredited by the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nursing Examiners, and graduates are eligible to write the NCLEX-PN.

Pre-Law and Paralegal Studies

An eight-course, 24-hour certificate of completion program taught by attorneys and designed to be completed in two years, offered through the School of Social Sciences and Applied Programs.

Process Technology

The Process Technology (PTEC) program prepares graduates to work as process technicians in refineries, chemical plants, and related industries, with coursework in process instrumentation, equipment, systems, and operations.

Process Technology

The Process Technology (PTEC) program prepares graduates to work as process technicians in refineries, chemical plants, and related industries. The AAS program is accredited by ATMAE and NAPTA.

PROCESS TECHNOLOGY

Process Technology, Fast Track

The Process Technology (PTEC) Fast Track program is designed to help those with an Associate's degree or higher attain the AAS degree in Process Technology within as little as one semester, in a 16-week program that includes all PTEC courses required for the AAS degree.

Process Technology Support Technician

Part of the Process Technology (PTEC) program, this certificate prepares students to become process technicians and operators who control and monitor systems that keep plants running efficiently and safely.

Real Estate Sales

This two-course program provides the required educational hours and prepares students to take and pass the Louisiana Real Estate Salesperson exam. Courses may be applied toward the Associate of Applied Science in Business Management with a Business Administration concentration.

REAL ESTATE SALES

Refrigeration Helper I

Part of the Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HACR) program, this entry-level certificate provides technical classroom instruction and hands-on lab exercises for employment as an air conditioning and refrigeration helper.

Shielded Metal Arc Welding

This certificate provides students with the fundamental knowledge and basic skills of SMAW 'stick' welding and gains entry-level positions of tack welder or basic structure welder.

SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING (SMAW)

Social Sciences

A Social Sciences concentration of the Associate of Arts Louisiana Transfer Degree, which prepares students for careers in fields such as education, history, sociology, and psychology and guarantees transfer of lower-division general education requirements to Louisiana public universities.

Software Development

Part of the Business Information Technology program, this certificate provides the skills and training necessary to sit for and successfully complete a variety of Microsoft Technology Associate certifications for employment in IT and business administrative fields.

Spreadsheets

Part of the Business Information Technology program, this certificate provides the skills and training necessary to sit for and successfully complete Microsoft Excel certifications for employment in IT and business administrative fields.

Teaching (Grades 1-5)

The Associate of Science in Teaching program provides high-quality foundational coursework designed to produce teacher candidates for university colleges of education, aligned with state reform efforts and focused on elementary grades 1 through 5.

Wastewater Plant Operator

Part of the Coastal Studies and GIS Technology program, this certificate provides entry-level skills for wastewater plant operators through coursework in wastewater treatment and collection.

WASTEWATER PLANT OPERATOR

Water Plant Operator

Part of the Coastal Studies and GIS Technology program, this certificate provides entry-level skills for water plant operators through coursework in water treatment, production, and distribution.

WATER PLANT OPERATOR

Wind Energy Technology

This applied academic degree includes a Global Wind Organisation-approved curriculum that prepares students for immediate employment as wind energy technicians or for transfer to a four-year institution, and includes the Offshore Safety and Survival CTC and Wind Turbine Mechanics and Maintenance TD.

Wind Turbine Mechanics and Maintenance

This diploma offers a Global Wind Organization-approved curriculum that prepares technicians for installing, maintaining, and repairing offshore wind turbines. Students also earn the CTC in Offshore Safety and Survival and associated GWO certifications.

WIND TURBINE MECHANICS & MAINTENANC

Word Processing

Part of the Business Information Technology program, this certificate provides the skills and training necessary to sit for and successfully complete Microsoft Word certifications for employment in IT and business administrative fields.