Pearl River Community College

Accounting Technology

Accounting Technology is a technical program designed to prepare students for entry-level accounting positions in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and inventory, as well as enhance the skills of persons currently employed in accounting who wish to advance. Upon successful completion, students should be prepared for accounting positions in business and industry, governmental agencies, and public accounting firms.

Accounting Technology

Accounting Technology is a technical program designed to prepare students for entry-level accounting positions in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and inventory, as well as enhance the skills of persons currently employed in accounting who wish to advance. Upon successful completion, students should be prepared for accounting positions in business and industry, governmental agencies, and public accounting firms.

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic

This course is designed to prepare the student to function competently as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician as described in the National EMS Scope of Practice Model. The primary focus of EMS providers at this level takes the skill and knowledge set of the EMT and adds new skills and treatment modalities for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system.

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic

This course is designed to prepare the student to function competently as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician as described in the National EMS Scope of Practice Model. The primary focus of EMS providers at this level takes the skill and knowledge set of the EMT and adds new skills and treatment modalities for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system.

Associate Degree Nursing

The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program at PRCC is designed to prepare graduates for a challenging and satisfying career as a registered nurse. The curriculum includes a balance of nursing and general educational courses, with clinical experience in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, physician offices, rehabilitation centers, and K-12 schools.

Automation and Controls Technology (Instrumentation)

Automation and Controls Technology (Instrumentation) is an instructional program that provides the student with technical knowledge and skills necessary for gaining employment as an automated manufacturing systems technician in maintenance and skills necessary for gaining employment in an automated manufacturing environment.

Automotive Mechanics Technology

The Automotive Mechanics Technology program prepares individuals to engage in the servicing and maintenance of all types of automobiles. Instruction includes the diagnosis of malfunctions and repair of engines, fuel, electrical, cooling, brake, drive train, and suspension systems. Instruction is also provided in the adjustment and repair of individual components such as transmissions and fuel systems.

Automotive Mechanics Technology

The Automotive Mechanics Technology program prepares individuals to engage in the servicing and maintenance of all types of automobiles. Instruction includes the diagnosis of malfunctions and repair of engines, fuel, electrical, cooling, brake, drive train, and suspension systems. Instruction is also provided in the adjustment and repair of individual components such as transmissions and fuel systems.

Aviation Maintenance Technology

Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) is a four-semester instructional program that prepares individuals to inspect, repair, service, and overhaul aircraft engine components and systems. This program is designed to introduce students to the rewarding profession of aviation maintenance while exposing them to the theories of operation for the various aircraft systems.

Aviation Maintenance Technology

Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) is a four-semester instructional program that prepares individuals to inspect, repair, service, and overhaul aircraft engine components and systems. This program is designed to introduce students to the rewarding profession of aviation maintenance while exposing them to the theories of operation for the various aircraft systems.

Barbering

The Barbering program prepares individuals to cut, color, perm, shampoo, and style hair. Students are also instructed on the proper techniques in facial massaging and shaving. Special attention is given to hygiene, safety, skin, scalp diseases, and equipment sterilization.

Biomedical Equipment Repair Technology

Biomedical Equipment Repair Technology is an instructional and field service program that provides students with technical knowledge and skills necessary for gaining employment as a Biomedical Equipment Technician. These persons are technical specialists with broad-based electro-medical skills who are familiar with electronic repair of hospital health care equipment.

Business and Marketing Management Technology

The Business and Marketing Management Technology program of study prepares the graduate for a career in marketing, professional sales, advertising, management, retail management, entrepreneurship, and human resource management. A combination of class work and practical experience gives students the opportunity to acquire the background and skills necessary to enter the business and community workforce in positions leading to the mid-management level and higher.

Business and Marketing Management Technology (Career Certificate)

The Business and Marketing Management Technology program of study prepares the graduate for a career in marketing, professional sales, advertising, management, retail management, entrepreneurship, and human resource management. A combination of class work and practical experience gives students the opportunity to acquire the background and skills necessary to enter the business and community workforce in positions leading to the mid-management level and higher.

Business and Marketing Management Technology (Technical Certificate)

The Business and Marketing Management Technology program of study prepares the graduate for a career in marketing, professional sales, advertising, management, retail management, entrepreneurship, and human resource management. A combination of class work and practical experience gives students the opportunity to acquire the background and skills necessary to enter the business and community workforce in positions leading to the mid-management level and higher.

Business Management Technology

Business Management Technology is a program of study designed to prepare students for management positions in administration, advertising, industrial production, transportation storage & distribution, schools, food service, human resources, retail, hospitality, and other management organizations. The student will develop skills using communication essentials, problem solving techniques, accounting, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and human resources management.

Business Management Technology

Business Management Technology is a program of study designed to prepare students for management positions in administration, advertising, industrial production, transportation storage & distribution, schools, food service, human resources, retail, hospitality, and other management organizations. The student will develop skills using communication essentials, problem solving techniques, accounting, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and human resources management.

Coding Technology

The computer coding/software development curriculum is a two-year program of study designed to train students to be software developers. Students will work with real world technologies to learn the fundamentals of coding, app development, web applications, and the life leadership skills needed to be successful in their careers and competitive in the job market. The Coding Technology curricu.

Coding Technology (Career Certificate)

The computer coding/software development curriculum is a two-year program of study designed to train students to be software developers. Students will work with real world technologies to learn the fundamentals of coding, app development, web applications, and the life leadership skills needed to be successful in their careers and competitive in the job market. The Coding Technology curricu.

Coding Technology (Technical Certificate)

The computer coding/software development curriculum is a two-year program of study designed to train students to be software developers. Students will work with real world technologies to learn the fundamentals of coding, app development, web applications, and the life leadership skills needed to be successful in their careers and competitive in the job market. The Coding Technology curricu.

Commercial and Residential Construction Technology

The Commercial/Residential Maintenance program is designed to prepare individuals for employment opportunities in commercial and residential building general maintenance and repairs. Content of the program includes federal, state, and local codes. In addition, basic maintenance of heating and cooling systems, electrical, plumbing, welding, and basic carpentry skills and fundamental craftwork are discussed.

Commercial and Residential Construction Technology (Career Certificate)

The Commercial/Residential Maintenance program is designed to prepare individuals for employment opportunities in commercial and residential building general maintenance and repairs. Content of the program includes federal, state, and local codes. In addition, basic maintenance of heating and cooling systems, electrical, plumbing, welding, and basic carpentry skills and fundamental craftwork are discussed.

Commercial and Residential Construction Technology (Technical Certificate)

The Commercial/Residential Maintenance program is designed to prepare individuals for employment opportunities in commercial and residential building general maintenance and repairs. Content of the program includes federal, state, and local codes. In addition, basic maintenance of heating and cooling systems, electrical, plumbing, welding, and basic carpentry skills and fundamental craftwork are discussed.

Computer Networking Technology

Computer Network Support Technology is a two-year program which offers training in telecommunications, network administration, and client; server systems. The curriculum enables students to achieve certifications from Cisco, Microsoft, Network+, and A+.

Construction Equipment Operation

Advanced Construction Technology is an instructional program designed to prepare students for entry level into the residential and commercial construction trade. The Advanced Construction Technology program offers learning experiences in blueprint reading, estimating, construction materials, building, installing, and repairing structural units. This curriculum has been aligned with National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) modules.

Cosmetology

The Cosmetology program prepares individuals to care for hair, nails and skin with emphasis on hygiene, sanitation, customer relations, and salon management. Successful completion of the program qualifies a student for the State Board of Cosmetology Certification Examination. See special admission requirements for this program in the Admissions section in this catalog.

Court Reporting Technology

Realtime reporters create word-for-word transcriptions at trials, depositions, and other legal proceedings. Some real-time reports provide captioning for television and real-time translation for deaf or hard-of-hearing people at public events, at business meetings, or in classrooms. Most real-time reporters work for state or local governments in courts or legislatures.

Court Reporting Technology

Realtime reporters create word-for-word transcriptions at trials, depositions, and other legal proceedings. Some real-time reports provide captioning for television and real-time translation for deaf or hard-of-hearing people at public events, at business meetings, or in classrooms. Most real-time reporters work for state or local governments in courts or legislatures.

Cyber Security Technology

Network Security Technology (Cyber Security) is a two-year program which offers training in troubleshooting issues relative to installment, design, operation, and maintenance of a secure information infrastructure. The curriculum enables students to achieve CompTIA certification in Security.

Dental Assisting

The dental assistant prepares patients for treatment, assists the dentist chair-side by arranging instruments and materials and handling them during procedures, works in the laboratory and performs clerical duties as an office manager and receptionist.

Dental Assisting

The dental assistant prepares patients for treatment, assists the dentist chair-side by arranging instruments and materials and handling them during procedures, works in the laboratory and performs clerical duties as an office manager and receptionist.

Dental Hygiene Technology

The dental hygienist, working under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist, provides oral health care to patients by scaling and polishing teeth, takes and processes dental x-rays, applies caries preventive agents (fluoride and sealants) and provides advice and instruction concerning oral hygiene. Most hygienists are employed in private dental offices. Others are employed in public schools, state and local health clinics, hospitals, industry, and voluntary health agencies.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Diagnostic Medical Sonography uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of organs, masses, fluid collections, and vascular structures within the human body. Sonography is user-dependent, requiring competent and highly skilled professionals to be a part of the integral health care system. Sonographers have extensive, direct patient contact, providing care to a variety of people from healthy to critically ill.

Drafting and Design Technology

The Drafting and Design Technology program is designed to provide specialized occupational instruction in all phases of drafting and design. Students will obtain skills and knowledge related to several fields of the drafting and design industry. A major emphasis is placed upon the CAD software that is used by the majority of the drafting industry.

Early Childhood Education Technology

The Early Childhood Education Technology provides preparation for a professional career in the discipline of Early Childhood Education spanning a variety of career options. Instructional programs include classroom instruction and supervised laboratory; collaborative center or work experience. Students will develop competencies which enable them to provide services, teach, and guide young children as related to various child development professions.

Electrical Technology

The Electrical Technology program prepares individuals to install, operate, maintain, and repair electrically-energized systems such as residential, commercial, and industrial electric wiring, and DC; AC motors, controls, and electrical distribution panels. Instruction in the use of test equipment is included.

Electrical Technology (Career Certificate)

The Electrical Technology program prepares individuals to install, operate, maintain, and repair electrically-energized systems such as residential, commercial, and industrial electric wiring, and DC; AC motors, controls, and electrical distribution panels. Instruction in the use of test equipment is included.

Electrical Technology (Technical Certificate)

The Electrical Technology program prepares individuals to install, operate, maintain, and repair electrically-energized systems such as residential, commercial, and industrial electric wiring, and DC; AC motors, controls, and electrical distribution panels. Instruction in the use of test equipment is included.

Electronics Technology

Electronics Technology prepares individuals to support electrical engineers and other professionals in the design, development, and testing of electrical circuits, devices and systems. Included is instruction in model and prototype development and testing; systems analysis and integration, including design, development of corrective and preventive maintenance techniques; application of engineering data; and the preparation of reports and test results.

Film and Video Production Technology

The Film and Video Technology program provides individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to find employment in the film and video industry. The program prepares its students to work on feature film, television commercials, music videos, documentary films, Internet multimedia and other audio-visual media forms.

Film and Video Production Technology (Career Certificate)

The Film and Video Technology program provides individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to find employment in the film and video industry. The program prepares its students to work on feature film, television commercials, music videos, documentary films, Internet multimedia and other audio-visual media forms.

Film and Video Production Technology (Technical Certificate)

The Film and Video Technology program provides individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to find employment in the film and video industry. The program prepares its students to work on feature film, television commercials, music videos, documentary films, Internet multimedia and other audio-visual media forms.

Graphic Design Technology

The Graphic Design Technology curriculum is a two‐year program of study designed to prepare the student for entry‐level employment and advancement in the field of graphic design, commercial art, media art, and web graphics.

Graphic Design Technology

The Graphic Design Technology curriculum is a two‐year program of study designed to prepare the student for entry‐level employment and advancement in the field of graphic design, commercial art, media art, and web graphics.

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, And Refrigeration Maintenance Technology

The Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology program prepares individuals to work installing, maintaining, and operating small or medium air conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems.

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, And Refrigeration Maintenance Technology

The Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology program prepares individuals to work installing, maintaining, and operating small or medium air conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems.

Hydrography Technology

This program consists of instruction in basic seamanship, maritime safety, hydrographic instrument installation/operation/and troubleshooting, hydrographic data collection using sidescan/multibeam/subprofilers, sound velocity profiling, and autonomous surface vehicle launch/recovery/operation/and troubleshooting.

Industrial Electronics Technology

This 2-year program is designed to prepare students for a wide range of technical positions within the industrial manufacturing industry. The Industrial Electronics program is designed to prepare graduates for a career in the installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of industrial electrical and electronic equipment and systems.

Landscape Management Technology

The Landscape Management Technology program is designed to provide students with skills that could lead to employment in the landscape management and landscape construction industries. Specific instruction is offered in the areas of landscape design; selection and care of plants; hard construction including concrete, wood, electrical, irrigation, and lighting; equipment use and maintenance; and business management.

Landscape Management Technology (Career Certificate)

The Landscape Management Technology program is designed to provide students with skills that could lead to employment in the landscape management and landscape construction industries. Specific instruction is offered in the areas of landscape design; selection and care of plants; hard construction including concrete, wood, electrical, irrigation, and lighting; equipment use and maintenance; and business management.

Landscape Management Technology (Technical Certificate)

The Landscape Management Technology program is designed to provide students with skills that could lead to employment in the landscape management and landscape construction industries. Specific instruction is offered in the areas of landscape design; selection and care of plants; hard construction including concrete, wood, electrical, irrigation, and lighting; equipment use and maintenance; and business management.

Manufacturing Maintenance Technology

The Manufacturing Maintenance Technology program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as multi-skilled maintenance technicians. Manufacturing maintenance technicians are responsible for assembling, installing, and maintaining/repairing machinery used in the manufacturing or industrial environment.

Manufacturing Maintenance Technology (Career Certificate)

The Manufacturing Maintenance Technology program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as multi-skilled maintenance technicians. Manufacturing maintenance technicians are responsible for assembling, installing, and maintaining/repairing machinery used in the manufacturing or industrial environment.

Manufacturing Maintenance Technology (Technical Certificate)

The Manufacturing Maintenance Technology program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as multi-skilled maintenance technicians. Manufacturing maintenance technicians are responsible for assembling, installing, and maintaining/repairing machinery used in the manufacturing or industrial environment.

Massage Therapy Technology

The Massage Therapy program is offered as a certificate program or a two-year Associates of Applied Science program designed to prepare students for careers as professional massage therapists. The curriculum prepares students to develop knowledge and skills for practicing massage therapy. Core courses emphasize massage therapy principles, ethics, business application, pathology, anatomy and physiology, technique modalities, and kinesiology.

Massage Therapy Technology

The Massage Therapy program is offered as a certificate program or a two-year Associates of Applied Science program designed to prepare students for careers as professional massage therapists. The curriculum prepares students to develop knowledge and skills for practicing massage therapy. Core courses emphasize massage therapy principles, ethics, business application, pathology, anatomy and physiology, technique modalities, and kinesiology.

Medical Billing and Coding Technology

Medical Billing and Coding Technology is a program of study designed to prepare students for positions in hospitals, doctor’s offices, health clinics, insurance companies, nursing homes, and other health-related organizations. A student enrolled in Medical Billing and Coding Technology will prepare to work in these environments as a medical billing and coding specialist, administrative medical assistant, or medical file clerk.

Medical Laboratory Technology

The Medical Laboratory Technology curriculum is a 2-year Associate of Applied Science degree program of study that prepares individuals to work in a medical laboratory. As members of the health-care delivery team, clinical laboratory personnel are responsible for assuring reliable and accurate laboratory test results that contribute to the diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention of physiological and pathological conditions.

Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology

Occupational Therapy Assistants are health professionals who assist individuals in overcoming challenges in performing tasks of daily living. These challenges may include physical, psychological, developmental or social conditions. Employment opportunities are available in hospitals, rehabilitation units, outpatient clinics, home health, school systems, mental health centers, private clinics and other community settings.

Physical Therapist Assistant Technology

The physical therapist assistant, under the supervision of the physical therapist, works with patients of all ages with a wide spectrum of neurological, musculoskeletal, and cardiopulmonary problems resulting from illness and accidents. Physical therapist assistants work in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, home health agencies, public schools, universities, industry, education, and in private offices or clinics.

Practical Nursing

The Practical Nursing program prepares the individual to assist in providing general nursing care requiring basic knowledge of the natural and social sciences; and of nursing procedures which do not require the substantial skills, judgment and knowledge required of a registered nurse. This care is performed under the direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician or dentist.

Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology

The Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology program prepares individuals to shape metal parts on machines such as lathes, grinders, drill presses, and milling machines. Instruction in making computations related to work dimensions, testing, feeds, and speeds of machines; using precision measuring instruments such as layout tools, micrometers, and gauges; machining and heat-treating various metals; and laying out machine parts is also included.

Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology (Career Certificate)

The Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology program prepares individuals to shape metal parts on machines such as lathes, grinders, drill presses, and milling machines. Instruction in making computations related to work dimensions, testing, feeds, and speeds of machines; using precision measuring instruments such as layout tools, micrometers, and gauges; machining and heat-treating various metals; and laying out machine parts is also included.

Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology (Technical Certificate)

The Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology program prepares individuals to shape metal parts on machines such as lathes, grinders, drill presses, and milling machines. Instruction in making computations related to work dimensions, testing, feeds, and speeds of machines; using precision measuring instruments such as layout tools, micrometers, and gauges; machining and heat-treating various metals; and laying out machine parts is also included.

Radiologic Technology

Radiographers record images of human anatomy. Registered technologists are employed in hospitals, medical clinics, imaging centers, and physicians’ offices. Specialty areas of access for registered technologists are CT, MRI, special procedures, mammography, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, surgery radiography, administration, and education.

Respiratory Care Technology

The respiratory care practitioner is an allied health professional employed in the treatment, management, control, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the respiratory system. They serve as a consultant to the physician in the treatment and management of cardio-pulmonary abnormalities and work with nurses in coordinating and implementing an overall patient care strategy.

Surgical Technology

Surgical Technology is an instructional program that prepares an individual to serve as a member of the surgical team to work with surgeons, anesthesiologists, certified registered nurse anesthetists, registered nurses, physician’s assistants and other surgical personnel in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities before, during, and after surgery.

University Transfer (Academic Transfer)

A student who intends to transfer to a four-year college or university after attending Pearl River Community College should follow a university (academic) bachelor's degree transfer program of study. A student following a transfer program of study has the opportunity to earn the Associate in Arts degree and can typically transfer up to one-half of the total semester hours required for a bachelor's degree at a university or four-year college.

Unmanned Aerial Systems Technology

Unmanned Aerial Systems Technology prepares students for employment as unmanned aerial vehicle operators and coordinators. Students will have hands-on involvement in the operation of UAV and full-scale simulator software/hardware systems for operating Remotely Piloted Vehicles (RPV). Commercial applications include aerial photography, agriculture, and surveying industries.

Unmanned Aerial Systems Technology

Unmanned Aerial Systems Technology prepares students for employment as unmanned aerial vehicle operators and coordinators. Students will have hands-on involvement in the operation of UAV and full-scale simulator software/hardware systems for operating Remotely Piloted Vehicles (RPV). Commercial applications include aerial photography, agriculture, and surveying industries.

Utility Lineman Technology

The Utility Line Worker Technology curriculum is designed to prepare the student for entry-level employment in the field of utility power transmission and distribution construction, troubleshooting, and repair. The line worker competencies required in this curriculum were developed to coincide with the standards for the electric power generation, distribution, and transmission industry as described in the United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Utility Lineman Technology (Career Certificate)

The Utility Line Worker Technology curriculum is designed to prepare the student for entry-level employment in the field of utility power transmission and distribution construction, troubleshooting, and repair. The line worker competencies required in this curriculum were developed to coincide with the standards for the electric power generation, distribution, and transmission industry as described in the United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Utility Lineman Technology (Technical Certificate)

The Utility Line Worker Technology curriculum is designed to prepare the student for entry-level employment in the field of utility power transmission and distribution construction, troubleshooting, and repair. The line worker competencies required in this curriculum were developed to coincide with the standards for the electric power generation, distribution, and transmission industry as described in the United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Welding Technology

The Welding Technology program is designed to prepare the student for entry level employment in the field of welding and cutting. The curriculum includes Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Pipe Welding, Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC), Carbon Arc Cutting, Oxyfuel Cutting, and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW).

Welding Technology (Career Certificate)

The Welding Technology program is designed to prepare the student for entry level employment in the field of welding and cutting. The curriculum includes Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Pipe Welding, Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC), Carbon Arc Cutting, Oxyfuel Cutting, and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW).

Welding Technology (Technical Certificate)

The Welding Technology program is designed to prepare the student for entry level employment in the field of welding and cutting. The curriculum includes Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Pipe Welding, Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC), Carbon Arc Cutting, Oxyfuel Cutting, and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW).