911 Communications and Operations
The 911 Communications and Operations curriculum is designed to provide new students, as well as current practitioners, with knowledge and skills in the areas necessary for entrance or advancement within emergency communications. Emphasis is placed on public safety communication systems, technical writing, cybersecurity fundamentals, personnel management, and adaptation to technology within emergency communication organizations.
Short-Term Certificate911 Communications and Operations
The 911 Communications and Operations curriculum is designed to provide new students, as well as current practitioners, with knowledge and skills in the areas necessary for entrance or advancement within emergency communications. Emphasis is placed on public safety communication systems, technical writing, cybersecurity fundamentals, personnel management, and adaptation to technology within emergency communication organizations.
Diploma911 Communications and Operations
The 911 Communications and Operations curriculum is designed to provide new students, as well as current practitioners, with knowledge and skills in the areas necessary for entrance or advancement within emergency communications. Emphasis is placed on public safety communication systems, technical writing, cybersecurity fundamentals, personnel management, and adaptation to technology within emergency communication organizations.
Associate's DegreeAccounting and Finance
The Accounting and Finance curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and growth in the accounting and finance profession. Course work may include accounting, finance, ethics, business law, computer applications, financial planning, insurance, marketing, real estate, selling, and taxation. Graduates should qualify for entry-level accounting and finance positions in many types of organizations.
Associate's DegreeAccounting and Finance: Accounting/Bookkeeper
The Accounting and Finance curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and growth in the accounting and finance profession. Course work may include accounting, finance, ethics, business law, computer applications, financial planning, insurance, marketing, real estate, selling, and taxation. Graduates should qualify for entry-level accounting and finance positions in many types of organizations.
CertificateAccounting and Finance: Accounting Specialist
The Accounting and Finance curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and growth in the accounting and finance profession. Course work may include accounting, finance, ethics, business law, computer applications, financial planning, insurance, marketing, real estate, selling, and taxation. Graduates should qualify for entry-level accounting and finance positions in many types of organizations.
CertificateAccounting and Finance: Payroll Accountant Specialist
The Accounting and Finance curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and growth in the accounting and finance profession. Course work may include accounting, finance, ethics, business law, computer applications, financial planning, insurance, marketing, real estate, selling, and taxation. Graduates should qualify for entry-level accounting and finance positions in many types of organizations.
CertificateAccounting and Finance: Tax Preparer
The Accounting and Finance curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and growth in the accounting and finance profession. Course work may include accounting, finance, ethics, business law, computer applications, financial planning, insurance, marketing, real estate, selling, and taxation. Graduates should qualify for entry-level accounting and finance positions in many types of organizations.
CertificateAir Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology
The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology diploma program covers air conditioning, furnaces, heat pumps, tools and instruments. Diploma graduates should be able to assist in the start-up, preventive maintenance, service, repair, and/or installation of residential and light commercial systems.
DiplomaAir Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology
The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology curriculum provides the basic knowledge to develop skills necessary to work with residential and light commercial systems. Topics include mechanical refrigeration, heating and cooling theory, electricity, controls, and safety. The A.A.S. degree covers residential building codes, residential system sizing, and advanced comfort systems.
Associate's DegreeAir Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology: Air Conditioning
The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology curriculum provides the basic knowledge to develop skills necessary to work with residential and light commercial systems. Topics include mechanical refrigeration, heating and cooling theory, electricity, controls, and safety. The A.A.S. degree covers residential building codes, residential system sizing, and advanced comfort systems.
Short-Term CertificateAir Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology: Heating
The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology curriculum provides the basic knowledge to develop skills necessary to work with residential and light commercial systems. Topics include mechanical refrigeration, heating and cooling theory, electricity, controls, and safety. The A.A.S. degree covers residential building codes, residential system sizing, and advanced comfort systems.
CertificateAssociate Degree Nursing
The Associate Degree Nursing curriculum provides knowledge, skills, and strategies to integrate safety and quality into nursing care, to practice in a dynamic environment, and to meet individual needs which impact health, quality of life, and achievement of potential. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN).
Associate's DegreeAssociate in Arts
The Associate in Arts program is designed for students desiring a bachelor's degree and/or pre-professional training in areas other than fine arts and natural/biological/mathematical sciences. The degree is granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit of college transfer courses, and participates in the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transfer with junior status.
Associate's DegreeAssociate in Science
The Associate in Science program is designed for students desiring a bachelor's degree and/or pre-professional training in biological, mathematical, or natural science disciplines. The degree is granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit of college transfer courses.
Associate's DegreeBusiness Administration
The Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system, providing a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and business organizations in today's global economy. Course work includes accounting, business law, economics, management, and marketing. Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities in government agencies, financial institutions, and large to small business or industry.
CertificateBusiness Administration
The Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system, providing a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and business organizations in today's global economy. Course work includes accounting, business law, economics, management, and marketing. Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities in government agencies, financial institutions, and large to small business or industry.
Associate's DegreeBusiness Administration: Entrepreneurship
The Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system, providing a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and business organizations in today's global economy. Course work includes accounting, business law, economics, management, and marketing. Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities in government agencies, financial institutions, and large to small business or industry.
CertificateBusiness Administration: Human Resources
The Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system, providing a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and business organizations in today's global economy. Course work includes accounting, business law, economics, management, and marketing. Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities in government agencies, financial institutions, and large to small business or industry.
CertificateBusiness Administration: Marketing
The Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system, providing a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and business organizations in today's global economy. Course work includes accounting, business law, economics, management, and marketing. Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities in government agencies, financial institutions, and large to small business or industry.
CertificateComputer Engineering Technology
A course of study that prepares students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills for installing, servicing, and maintaining computers, peripherals, networks, and microprocessor and computer-controlled equipment. Includes instruction in mathematics, computer electronics and programming, prototype development and testing, and systems installation. Program is in teach-out status, ending 2026 Spring.
CertificateComputer Engineering Technology
A course of study that prepares students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills for installing, servicing, and maintaining computers, peripherals, networks, and microprocessor and computer-controlled equipment. Includes instruction in mathematics, computer electronics and programming, prototype development and testing, and systems installation. Program is in teach-out status, ending 2026 Spring.
Associate's DegreeCriminal Justice Technology
The Criminal Justice Technology curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations, focusing on local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial processes, corrections, and security services. Emphasis is on criminology, juvenile justice, criminal and constitutional law, investigative principles, ethics, and community relations. Employment opportunities exist in a variety of local, state, and federal law enforcement, corrections, and security fields.
DiplomaCriminal Justice Technology
The Criminal Justice Technology curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations, focusing on local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial processes, corrections, and security services. Emphasis is on criminology, juvenile justice, criminal and constitutional law, investigative principles, ethics, and community relations. Employment opportunities exist in a variety of local, state, and federal law enforcement, corrections, and security fields.
Associate's DegreeCriminal Justice Technology: Corrections
The Criminal Justice Technology curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations, focusing on local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial processes, corrections, and security services. Emphasis is on criminology, juvenile justice, criminal and constitutional law, investigative principles, ethics, and community relations. Employment opportunities exist in a variety of local, state, and federal law enforcement, corrections, and security fields.
CertificateCriminal Justice Technology: Juvenile Justice
The Criminal Justice Technology curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations, focusing on local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial processes, corrections, and security services. Emphasis is on criminology, juvenile justice, criminal and constitutional law, investigative principles, ethics, and community relations. Employment opportunities exist in a variety of local, state, and federal law enforcement, corrections, and security fields.
CertificateCriminal Justice Technology: Law Enforcement
The Criminal Justice Technology curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations, focusing on local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial processes, corrections, and security services. Emphasis is on criminology, juvenile justice, criminal and constitutional law, investigative principles, ethics, and community relations. Employment opportunities exist in a variety of local, state, and federal law enforcement, corrections, and security fields.
CertificateEarly Childhood Administration
This curriculum prepares individuals pursuing administrating roles in diverse child care settings to effectively work with children, families and teachers. Course work includes foundations in early childhood education, communication and leadership skills, programming and staffing, budgeting/financial management and marketing, and rules and regulations of early childhood programs.
CertificateEarly Childhood Education
The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth through eight in diverse learning environments, combining learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children. Course work includes child growth and development; physical/nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication skills with families and children.
CertificateEarly Childhood Education
The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth through eight in diverse learning environments, combining learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children. Course work includes child growth and development; physical/nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication skills with families and children.
Associate's DegreeEarly Childhood Education: Special Education
Students in the Early Childhood Education Licensure Transfer Track who complete EDU 154, EDU 223, EDU 247, and EDU 248 will also earn a Special Education Diploma. The program prepares individuals to work with young children with special needs in diverse learning environments.
DiplomaEarly Childhood Preschool
This curriculum prepares individuals to work with preschool aged children (3-5) in diverse learning environments. Course work includes child growth and development, physical/nutritional needs of preschool children, safety issues, care and guidance, communication skills with families and children, and design and implementation of appropriate curriculum.
CertificateElectric Utility Substation and Relay Technology
The Electric Utility Substation and Relay Technology curriculum provides the skills to maintain high voltage equipment and protective systems for the electric utility transmission system. Courses develop understanding of maintenance and troubleshooting on transmission equipment, including three phase power theory, protective relaying, power transformers, voltage regulators, capacitors, and power circuit breakers.
Associate's DegreeElectric Utility Substation and Relay Technology: Basic Power Systems
The Electric Utility Substation and Relay Technology curriculum provides the skills to maintain high voltage equipment and protective systems for the electric utility transmission system. Courses develop understanding of maintenance and troubleshooting on transmission equipment, including three phase power theory, protective relaying, power transformers, voltage regulators, capacitors, and power circuit breakers.
CertificateElectric Utility Transformer Test Specialist
The Electric Utility Substation and Relay Technology curriculum provides the skills to maintain high voltage equipment and protective systems for the electric utility transmission system. Courses develop understanding of maintenance and troubleshooting on transmission equipment, including three phase power theory, protective relaying, power transformers, voltage regulators, capacitors, and power circuit breakers.
DiplomaElementary Education Residency Licensure
The Elementary Education Residency Certificate curriculum provides a course of study leading to the development of the general pedagogical competencies needed to become certified to teach by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Course work includes learning theory, instructional/educational technology, diverse learners, teaching strategies, assessment, and classroom management.
CertificateEmergency Medical Science
The Emergency Medical Science curriculum provides individuals with the knowledge, skills and attributes to provide advanced emergency medical care as a paramedic for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. Graduates of this program may be eligible to take state and/or national certification examinations.
Associate's DegreeEmergency Medical Science Bridging Program
The Emergency Medical Science Bridging Program allows credentialed paramedics to articulate previously earned credit toward the Emergency Medical Science degree. The stated total credit hours include articulated credit hours.
Associate's DegreeEngineering
The Associate in Engineering degree is granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit. The degree plan includes required general education and prerequisite courses acceptable to all state-funded Bachelor of Engineering programs. Program is in teach-out status, ending 2026 Spring.
Associate's DegreeFuneral Service Education - FTCC Pathway
The Funeral Service Education curriculum provides students with the opportunity to become proficient in basic funeral service skills, including human anatomy, microbiology, embalming theory and practice, embalming chemistry, restorative arts, funeral law, and funeral home operations. RichmondCC students complete two semesters at RichmondCC and transfer 27 credits into Fayetteville Technical Community College's Funeral Service Education program to earn the degree.
Associate's DegreeHealthcare Management Technology
The Healthcare Management Technology curriculum prepares individuals for employment in healthcare business and financial operations in areas such as general healthcare management, entrepreneurship, and long-term care. Course work includes medical office management, financial management, legal aspects of healthcare, and medical insurance and billing analysis.
CertificateHealthcare Management Technology
The Healthcare Management Technology curriculum prepares individuals for employment in healthcare business and financial operations in areas such as general healthcare management, entrepreneurship, and long-term care. Course work includes medical office management, financial management, legal aspects of healthcare, and medical insurance and billing analysis.
Associate's DegreeInfant/Toddler Care
This curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from infancy to three years of age in diverse learning environments. Course work includes infant/toddler growth and development, physical/nutritional needs, safety issues, care and guidance, communication skills with families and children, and design and implementation of appropriate curriculum.
CertificateInformation Technology
The Information Technology curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians, system administrators, developers, or programmers who use computer software and/or hardware to design, process, implement and manage information systems.
DiplomaInformation Technology
The Information Technology curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians, system administrators, developers, or programmers who use computer software and/or hardware to design, process, implement and manage information systems.
Associate's DegreeInformation Technology: A+ Prep
A+ Prep is a subset of the Entry Level Computer Technician certificate, preparing students for the CompTIA A+ certification exam. Students using financial aid should enroll in Entry Level Computer Technician.
Short-Term CertificateInformation Technology: Computer Programming Specialist
The Information Technology curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians, system administrators, developers, or programmers who use computer software and/or hardware to design, process, implement and manage information systems.
CertificateInformation Technology: Cyber Security Technician
The Information Technology curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians, system administrators, developers, or programmers who use computer software and/or hardware to design, process, implement and manage information systems.
CertificateInformation Technology: Entry Level Computer Technician
The Information Technology curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians, system administrators, developers, or programmers who use computer software and/or hardware to design, process, implement and manage information systems.
CertificateInformation Technology: Mobile Applications Development Specialist
The Information Technology curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians, system administrators, developers, or programmers who use computer software and/or hardware to design, process, implement and manage information systems.
CertificateInformation Technology: Network Management
The Information Technology curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians, system administrators, developers, or programmers who use computer software and/or hardware to design, process, implement and manage information systems.
CertificateInformation Technology: Network+ Prep
Network+ Prep is a subset of the Network Management certificate, preparing students for the CompTIA Network+ certification exam. Students using financial aid should enroll in Network Management.
Short-Term CertificateInformation Technology: Security+ Prep
Security+ Prep is a subset of the Cyber Security Technician certificate, preparing students for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. Students using financial aid should enroll in Cyber Security Technician.
Short-Term CertificateInformation Technology: Web Development Specialist
The Information Technology curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians, system administrators, developers, or programmers who use computer software and/or hardware to design, process, implement and manage information systems.
CertificateMechatronics Engineering Technology
A course of study that prepares students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills in developing and testing automated, servomechanical, and other electromechanical systems. Includes instruction in prototype testing, manufacturing and operational testing, systems analysis and maintenance procedures. Graduates should be qualified for employment in industrial maintenance and manufacturing including assembly, testing, startup, troubleshooting, and repair.
CertificateMechatronics Engineering Technology
A course of study that prepares students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills in developing and testing automated, servomechanical, and other electromechanical systems. Includes instruction in prototype testing, manufacturing and operational testing, systems analysis and maintenance procedures. Graduates should be qualified for employment in industrial maintenance and manufacturing including assembly, testing, startup, troubleshooting, and repair.
Associate's DegreeMedical Assisting
The Medical Assisting curriculum prepares multi-skilled health care professionals qualified to perform administrative, clinical, and laboratory procedures. Course work includes scheduling appointments, coding and processing insurance accounts, billing, computer operations, assisting with examinations/treatments, routine laboratory procedures, electrocardiography, and ethical/legal issues associated with patient care. Program is in teach-out status, ending 2026 Summer.
CertificateMedical Assisting
The Medical Assisting curriculum prepares multi-skilled health care professionals qualified to perform administrative, clinical, and laboratory procedures. Course work includes scheduling appointments, coding and processing insurance accounts, billing, computer operations, assisting with examinations/treatments, routine laboratory procedures, electrocardiography, and ethical/legal issues associated with patient care. Program is in teach-out status, ending 2026 Summer.
Associate's DegreeNursing
The Associate in General Education-Nursing is designed for students who wish to begin their study toward the Associate in Nursing degree and a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, based on the Uniform Articulation Agreement between the UNC RN-to-BSN programs and the North Carolina Community College Associate Degree Nursing programs.
Associate's DegreeParalegal Technology - FTCC Pathway
The Paralegal Technology curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of attorneys by performing routine legal tasks and assisting with substantive legal work, including civil litigation, legal research and writing, real estate, family law, wills, estates, trusts, and commercial law. RichmondCC students complete two semesters at RichmondCC and transfer 25 credits into Fayetteville Technical Community College's Paralegal Technology program to earn the degree.
Associate's DegreePractical Nursing
The Practical Nursing curriculum provides knowledge and skills to integrate safety and quality into nursing care to meet the needs of the holistic individual. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) which is required for practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Employment opportunities include hospitals, rehabilitation/long term care/home health facilities, clinics, and physicians' offices.
DiplomaRespiratory Therapy - FTCC Pathway
The Respiratory Therapy curriculum prepares individuals to function as respiratory therapists through demonstrated competence in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains of respiratory care practice. Graduates are eligible to complete the credentialing process through the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Associate's DegreeSocial and Human Services
The Social and Human Services curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies which provide social, community, and behavioral health services. Coursework includes the development of professional knowledge, skills, and values in human services, with opportunities for experiential learning. Graduates should qualify for positions in government, private, and nonprofit social and human services agencies.
Associate's DegreeSocial and Human Services: Addiction and Recovery
The Social and Human Services curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies which provide social, community, and behavioral health services. Coursework includes the development of professional knowledge, skills, and values in human services, with opportunities for experiential learning. Graduates should qualify for positions in government, private, and nonprofit social and human services agencies.
CertificateSocial and Human Services: Child Advocacy Studies
The Social and Human Services curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies which provide social, community, and behavioral health services. Coursework includes the development of professional knowledge, skills, and values in human services, with opportunities for experiential learning. Graduates should qualify for positions in government, private, and nonprofit social and human services agencies.
CertificateSocial and Human Services: Mental Health
The Social and Human Services curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies which provide social, community, and behavioral health services. Coursework includes the development of professional knowledge, skills, and values in human services, with opportunities for experiential learning. Graduates should qualify for positions in government, private, and nonprofit social and human services agencies.
CertificateSocial and Human Services: Social Services
The Social and Human Services curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies which provide social, community, and behavioral health services. Coursework includes the development of professional knowledge, skills, and values in human services, with opportunities for experiential learning. Graduates should qualify for positions in government, private, and nonprofit social and human services agencies.
CertificateSpeech-Language Pathology Assistant - FTCC Pathway
The Speech-Language Pathology Assistant curriculum prepares graduates to work under the supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist who evaluates, diagnoses, and treats individuals with various communication disorders. Graduates may be eligible for registration with the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
Associate's DegreeTeacher Preparation (Associate in Arts)
The Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation degree is granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit of college transfer courses. It prepares students to transfer with junior status into education programs under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement.
Associate's DegreeTeacher Preparation (Associate in Science)
The Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation degree is granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit of college transfer courses. Graduates may transfer with junior status under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement.
Associate's DegreeVisual Arts
The Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts program is designed to prepare students to transfer to one of the UNC Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts programs. Students foster understanding of social and personal responsibility, communication, critical thinking, and technical literacy. Program is in teach-out status, ending 2026 Spring.
Associate's Degree