Piedmont Community College

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This program is a 1+1 degree option in partnership with Richmond Community College (RCC). Students take 47 credit hours at PCC and the remaining 18 at RCC. Students enrolled full-time will dually enroll at both colleges simultaneously.

Accounting and Finance

Accounting and Finance at PCC offers an associate degree (A25800), diploma (D25800), and certificate (C25800).

Accounting and Finance

Accounting and Finance at PCC offers an associate degree (A25800), diploma (D25800), and certificate (C25800).

Accounting and Finance

The Accounting and Finance associate degree requires Work-Based Learning (WBL). For WBL courses, students must complete an intake form with the WBL Coordinator. Accounting and Finance at PCC offers an associate degree (A25800), diploma (D25800), and certificate (C25800).

Agribusiness Technology - Agricultural Maintenance

Agribusiness Technology at PCC offers an associate degree (A15100AM), diploma (D15100AM), and certificate (C15100M).

Agribusiness Technology - Agricultural Maintenance

Agribusiness Technology at PCC offers an associate degree (A15100AM), diploma (D15100AM), and certificate (C15100M).

Agribusiness Technology - Agricultural Maintenance

The Agribusiness Technology associate degree requires Work-Based Learning (WBL). For WBL courses, students must complete an intake form with their advisor. Agribusiness Technology at PCC offers an associate degree (A15100AM), diploma (D15100AM), and certificate (C15100M).

Agribusiness Technology - Plant Science

Agribusiness Technology at PCC offers an associate degree (A15100PS), diploma (D15100PS), and certificate (C15100PS).

Agribusiness Technology - Plant Science

Agribusiness Technology at PCC offers an associate degree (A15100PS), diploma (D15100PS), and certificate (C15100PS).

Agribusiness Technology - Plant Science

The Agribusiness Technology associate degree requires Work-Based Learning (WBL). For WBL courses, students must complete an intake form with their advisor. Agribusiness Technology at PCC offers an associate degree (A15100PS), diploma (D15100PS), and certificate (C15100PS).

Associate Degree Nursing

The ADN program has a competitive admissions process. The NUR courses must be taken in the sequence laid out in the semester plan, and students must achieve a final grade of 80 (B) or higher and a grade of satisfactory (S) in the clinical setting to progress to the next course. Offered in both full-time day and full-time evening/weekend formats.

Associate Degree Nursing - Paramedic to ADN Bridge

Listed in the PCC Programs of Study index as an A.A.S. degree pending North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) approval.

Associate Degree Nursing - PN to ADN Bridge

Listed in the PCC Programs of Study index as an A.A.S. degree pending North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) approval.

Associate in Arts

College transfer degree. ENG 111 must be taken before ENG 112. Social/Behavioral Science electives must be selected from two different subject areas.

Associate in Arts - Teacher Preparation

College transfer degree for students preparing to enter teacher education. Social/Behavioral Science electives must be selected from two different subject areas.

Associate in Engineering

College transfer degree with a mathematics and science sequence including MAT 171/172 or MAT 175, MAT 271 and MAT 272.

Associate in General Education

Students will select 48 hours in electives. Students should work with their academic advisors to plan their course of study.

Associate in General Education Nursing

General education degree track designed for students pursuing nursing. ENG 111 must be taken before ENG 112.

Associate in Science

College transfer degree emphasizing mathematics and natural sciences. Social/Behavioral Science electives must be selected from two different subject areas.

Associate in Science in Teacher Prep

College transfer degree for students preparing to enter teacher education. Humanities/Fine Arts electives must be selected from two different subject areas.

Business Administration

Business Administration at PCC offers an associate degree (A25120), diploma (D25120), and four certificates: Business Administration (C25120), Small Business Startup (C25120SS), Marketing (C25120K), and Management (C25120SM).

Business Administration

Business Administration at PCC offers an associate degree (A25120), diploma (D25120), and four certificates: Business Administration (C25120), Small Business Startup (C25120SS), Marketing (C25120K), and Management (C25120SM).

Business Administration

The Business Administration associate degree requires Work-Based Learning (WBL). For WBL courses, students must complete an intake form with the WBL coordinator. Business Administration at PCC offers an associate degree (A25120), diploma (D25120), and four certificates: Business Administration (C25120), Small Business Startup (C25120SS), Marketing (C25120K), and Management (C25120SM).

Business Administration - Management

Business Administration at PCC offers an associate degree (A25120), diploma (D25120), and four certificates: Business Administration (C25120), Small Business Startup (C25120SS), Marketing (C25120K), and Management (C25120SM).

Business Administration - Marketing

Business Administration at PCC offers an associate degree (A25120), diploma (D25120), and four certificates: Business Administration (C25120), Small Business Startup (C25120SS), Marketing (C25120K), and Management (C25120SM).

Business Administration - Small Business Startup

Business Administration at PCC offers an associate degree (A25120), diploma (D25120), and four certificates: Business Administration (C25120), Small Business Startup (C25120SS), Marketing (C25120K), and Management (C25120SM).

Cosmetology

Students must clock 1500 salon and class hours to successfully complete the program to be eligible to sit for the North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Arts licensure exam. Cosmetology at PCC offers a diploma (D55140) and a certificate (C55140).

Cosmetology

Students must clock 1200 salon and class hours to successfully complete the program, in addition to completing a 500-hour apprenticeship with a licensed cosmetologist to be eligible to sit for the North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Arts licensure exam.

Criminal Justice Technology

Criminal Justice Technology offers an associate degree (A55180) and three certificates in General Criminal Justice (C55180), Corrections Specialist (C55180S), and Advanced Criminal Investigation (C55180AI).

Criminal Justice Technology - Advanced Criminal Investigations

Criminal Justice Technology offers an associate degree (A55180) and three certificates in General Criminal Justice (C55180), Corrections Specialist (C55180S), and Advanced Criminal Investigation (C55180AI).

Criminal Justice Technology - Corrections Specialist

Criminal Justice Technology offers an associate degree (A55180) and three certificates in General Criminal Justice (C55180), Corrections Specialist (C55180S), and Advanced Criminal Investigation (C55180AI).

Criminal Justice Technology - General

Criminal Justice Technology offers an associate degree (A55180) and three certificates in General Criminal Justice (C55180), Corrections Specialist (C55180S), and Advanced Criminal Investigation (C55180AI).

Early Childhood Education - Career Option

Early Childhood Education - Career Option at PCC offers an associate degree (A55220CO), a diploma (D55220), and two certificates (C55220) and (C55220S).

Early Childhood Education - Career Option

Early Childhood Education - Career Option at PCC offers an associate degree (A55220CO), a diploma (D55220), and two certificates (C55220) and (C55220S).

Early Childhood Education - Career Option 1

Early Childhood Education - Career Option at PCC offers an associate degree (A55220CO), a diploma (D55220), and two certificates (C55220) and (C55220S).

Early Childhood Education - Career Option 2

Early Childhood Education - Career Option at PCC offers an associate degree (A55220CO), a diploma (D55220), and two certificates (C55220) and (C55220S).

Early Childhood Education - Infant/Toddler Care

Early Childhood Education - Infant/Toddler Care is a certificate program offered at Piedmont Community College.

Early Childhood Education - Non-Teaching

EDU 284 is a capstone course taken during the final semester of study. EDU 221 requires previous completion of EDU 144 and EDU 145.

Early Childhood Education - Teaching Licensure

EDU 284 is a capstone course taken during the final semester of study. EDU 221 requires previous completion of EDU 144 and EDU 145.

Electrical Power Production

This program requires Work-Based Learning (WBL). For WBL courses, students must complete an intake form with their advisor. Credit for prior learning may be available for some courses.

Emergency Medical Science - Paramedic Bridge

This is a Paramedic to EMS Bridge program. Students currently certified as an EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic through NCOEMS or the National Registry may be given credit for prior learning. Students must take the EMS 235 course and all required general education courses, and must complete 25% of their required courses at PCC.

General Occupational Technology

Students will work with their academic advisors, assembling major course requirements in their desired area of study, along with general education requirements.

Gunsmithing

Gunsmithing offers a diploma (D30210), certificate I (C3021001), certificate II (C3021002), certificate III (C3021003), certificate IV (C3021004), and certificate V (C3021005).

Gunsmithing I

Gunsmithing offers a diploma (D30210), certificate I (C3021001), certificate II (C3021002), certificate III (C3021003), certificate IV (C3021004), and certificate V (C3021005).

Gunsmithing II

Gunsmithing offers a diploma (D30210), certificate I (C3021001), certificate II (C3021002), certificate III (C3021003), certificate IV (C3021004), and certificate V (C3021005).

Gunsmithing III

Gunsmithing offers a diploma (D30210), certificate I (C3021001), certificate II (C3021002), certificate III (C3021003), certificate IV (C3021004), and certificate V (C3021005).

Gunsmithing IV

Gunsmithing offers a diploma (D30210), certificate I (C3021001), certificate II (C3021002), certificate III (C3021003), certificate IV (C3021004), and certificate V (C3021005).

Gunsmithing V

Gunsmithing offers a diploma (D30210), certificate I (C3021001), certificate II (C3021002), certificate III (C3021003), certificate IV (C3021004), and certificate V (C3021005).

Health Sciences

This curriculum is designed to prepare students for success in healthcare by providing a strong foundation in courses essential for health practice while offering opportunities to earn stackable credentials in relevant healthcare roles that support career advancement in a healthcare setting. Students desiring to enter a competitive admissions program such as Nursing or Sonography should use this as their primary major prior to applying to their program of choice.

Industrial Systems Technology

Industrial Systems Technology offers an associate degree (A50240), diploma (D50240), and certificate (C50240). Credit for prior learning may be available for some courses.

Industrial Systems Technology

Industrial Systems Technology offers an associate degree (A50240), diploma (D50240), and certificate (C50240). Credit for prior learning may be available for some courses.

Industrial Systems Technology

Industrial Systems Technology associate degree requires Work-Based Learning (WBL). For WBL courses, students must complete an intake form with the WBL coordinator. Industrial Systems Technology offers an associate degree (A50240), diploma (D50240), and certificate (C50240). Credit for prior learning may be available for some courses.

Information Technology - Business Support

Information Technology - Business Support at PCC offers an associate degree (A25590BU) and diploma (D25590BU). Credit for prior learning may be available for some courses.

Information Technology - Business Support

The Information Technology: Business Support associate degree requires Work-Based Learning (WBL). Information Technology - Business Support at PCC offers an associate degree (A25590BU) and diploma (D25590BU). Credit for prior learning may be available for some courses.

Information Technology - Computer Programming

Information Technology - Computer Programming at PCC offers an associate degree (A25590CP), diploma (D25590CP), and certificate (C25590CP).

Information Technology - Computer Programming

Information Technology - Computer Programming at PCC offers an associate degree (A25590CP), diploma (D25590CP), and certificate (C25590CP).

Information Technology - Computer Programming

The Information Technology: Computer Programming associate degree requires Work-Based Learning (WBL). Information Technology - Computer Programming at PCC offers an associate degree (A25590CP), diploma (D25590CP), and certificate (C25590CP).

Information Technology - Cyber Security

Information Technology - Cyber Security at PCC offers an associate degree (A25590CS), diploma (D25590CS), and certificate (C25590CS).

Information Technology - Cyber Security

Information Technology - Cyber Security at PCC offers an associate degree (A25590CS), diploma (D25590CS), and certificate (C25590CS).

Information Technology - Cyber Security

The Information Technology: Cyber Security associate degree requires Work-Based Learning (WBL). Information Technology - Cyber Security at PCC offers an associate degree (A25590CS), diploma (D25590CS), and certificate (C25590CS).

Information Technology - Gaming, Simulation, and Design

Information Technology - Gaming, Simulation, and Design at PCC offers an associate degree (A25590GS), diploma (D25590GS), and certificate (C25590GS).

Information Technology - Gaming, Simulation, and Design

Information Technology - Gaming, Simulation, and Design at PCC offers an associate degree (A25590GS), diploma (D25590GS), and certificate (C25590GS).

Information Technology - Gaming, Simulation, and Design

The Information Technology: Gaming, Simulation, and Design associate degree requires Work-Based Learning (WBL). Information Technology - Gaming, Simulation, and Design at PCC offers an associate degree (A25590GS), diploma (D25590GS), and certificate (C25590GS).

Mechatronics Engineering Technology

Mechatronics offers an associate degree (A40350), diploma (D40350), and certificate (C40350). Credit for prior learning may be available for some courses.

Mechatronics Engineering Technology

Mechatronics offers an associate degree (A40350), diploma (D40350), and certificate (C40350). Credit for prior learning may be available for some courses.

Mechatronics Engineering Technology

Mechatronics associate degree requires Work-Based Learning (WBL). For WBL courses, students must complete an intake form with the WBL coordinator. Mechatronics offers an associate degree (A40350), diploma (D40350), and certificate (C40350). Credit for prior learning may be available for some courses.

Medical Assisting

Medical Assisting offers an associate degree (A45400), and a diploma (D45400).

Medical Assisting

Medical Assisting offers an associate degree (A45400), and a diploma (D45400).

Medical Sonography

Medical Sonography is a competitive admissions program. The SON courses must be taken in the sequence laid out in the semester plan, and students must achieve a final grade of 80 (B) and a satisfactory in clinical to progress to the next course.

Practical Nursing

The PN program has a competitive admissions process. The NUR courses must be taken in the sequence laid out in the semester plan, and students must achieve a final grade of 80 (B) and a satisfactory in clinical to progress to the next course.

Public Safety Administration - Emergency and Fire Management Services

This degree is designed for students who currently work in Emergency and Fire Management Services and have significant continuing education and certifications that may be used to award credit for prior learning. Credit for prior learning (CPL) may be available for some courses.

Public Safety Administration - Law Enforcement Services

This degree is designed for students who currently work in Emergency and Fire Management Services and have significant continuing education and certifications that may be used to award credit for prior learning. Credit for prior learning (CPL) may be available for some courses.

Social & Human Services

The Social & Human Services associate degree requires Work-Based Learning (WBL). For WBL courses, students must complete an intake form with the WBL coordinator.

Welding

Welding offers a diploma (D50420), basic certificate (C50420), and intermediate certificate (C50420I).

Welding - Basic

Welding offers a diploma (D50420), basic certificate (C50420), and intermediate certificate (C50420I).

Welding - Intermediate

Welding offers a diploma (D50420), basic certificate (C50420), and intermediate certificate (C50420I).