Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration: Basic
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.
CertificateAir Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration: Heating and Cooling
Offered as a Career and College Promise Career and Technical Education pathway for eligible high school students. 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.
CertificateAir Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration: Heat Pump
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. This certificate concentrates on HVACR electricity, comfort cooling, heat pump technology, HVAC controls, and refrigerant certification.
CertificateAir 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 diploma program covers air conditioning, furnaces, heat pumps, tools and instruments.
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.
Associate's DegreeAssociate in Arts
The Associate in Arts degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit (SHC) of college transfer courses. Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and basic computer use.
Associate's DegreeAssociate in Science
The Associate in Science degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit (SHC) of college transfer courses. Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and basic computer use.
Associate's DegreeBusiness Administration
The Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Students will be provided with a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and an understanding of business organizations in today's global economy. Course work includes business concepts such as accounting, business law, economics, management, and marketing.
DiplomaBusiness Administration
The Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Students will be provided with a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and an understanding of business organizations in today's global economy. Course work includes business concepts such as accounting, business law, economics, management, and marketing.
Associate's DegreeBusiness Administration: Accounting
The Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Students will be provided with a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and an understanding of business organizations in today's global economy. Course work includes business concepts such as accounting, business law, economics, management, and marketing.
CertificateBusiness Administration: Basic
Offered as a Career and College Promise Career and Technical Education pathway for eligible high school students. The Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Students will be provided with a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and an understanding of business organizations in today's global economy.
CertificateCosmetology
The Cosmetology curriculum is designed to provide competency-based knowledge, scientific/artistic principles, and hands-on fundamentals associated with the cosmetology industry, using a simulated salon environment that enables students to develop manipulative skills. Course work includes instruction in all phases of professional imaging, hair design, chemical processes, skin care, nail care, multi-cultural practices, business/computer principles, and product knowledge.
DiplomaCosmetology
The Cosmetology curriculum is designed to provide competency-based knowledge, scientific/artistic principles, and hands-on fundamentals associated with the cosmetology industry, using a simulated salon environment that enables students to develop manipulative skills. Course work includes instruction in all phases of professional imaging, hair design, chemical processes, skin care, nail care, multi-cultural practices, business/computer principles, and product knowledge.
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 criminal justice systems, criminology, juvenile justice, criminal and constitutional law, investigative principles, ethics, and community relations.
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 criminal justice systems, criminology, juvenile justice, criminal and constitutional law, investigative principles, ethics, and community relations.
Associate's DegreeCriminal Justice Technology: Public Safety
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 criminal justice systems, criminology, juvenile justice, criminal and constitutional law, investigative principles, ethics, and community relations.
CertificateEarly Childhood Education
Offered as a Career and College Promise Career and Technical Education pathway for eligible high school students. 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 under the supervision of qualified teachers.
DiplomaEarly 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 under the supervision of qualified teachers. 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: Pre-School
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 under the supervision of qualified teachers. Course work includes child growth and development; physical/nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication skills with families and children.
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 and prepares graduates to enter the workforce. Students will gain complex knowledge, competency, and experience while employing evidence based practice under medical oversight, and serve as a link from the scene into the healthcare system.
Associate's DegreeGeneral Education - Nursing
The Associate in General Education (AGE)-Nursing is designed for students who wish to begin their study toward the Associate in Nursing degree and a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing as based on Blocks 1 through 3 of the Uniform Articulation Agreement between the University of North Carolina's RN to BSN programs and the North Carolina Community College Associate Degree Nursing Programs.
Associate's DegreeIndustrial Systems Technology: Basic
The Industrial Systems Technology curriculum is designed to prepare or upgrade individuals to safely service, maintain, repair, or install equipment. Instruction includes theory and skill training needed for inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, and diagnosing industrial systems. Students will learn multi-craft technical skills in print reading, mechanical systems maintenance, electricity, hydraulics/pneumatics, welding, machining or fabrication.
Short-Term CertificateIndustrial Systems Technology: Electrical
The Industrial Systems Technology curriculum is designed to prepare or upgrade individuals to safely service, maintain, repair, or install equipment. Instruction includes theory and skill training needed for inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, and diagnosing industrial systems. Students will learn multi-craft technical skills in print reading, mechanical systems maintenance, electricity, hydraulics/pneumatics, welding, machining or fabrication.
CertificateInformation Technology: Core
The Information Technology (IT) 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: Desktop Technician
The Information Technology (IT) 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: Support and Services
The Information Technology (IT) 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 DegreeMechatronics Engineering
Offered as a Career and College Promise Career and Technical Education pathway for eligible high school students, this Basic certificate introduces programmable logic controllers, automation, hydraulics/pneumatics, and mechanisms.
Short-Term CertificateMechatronics Engineering Technology
The Mechatronics Engineering Technology curriculum prepares students through the study and application of principles from mathematics, natural sciences, technology, and applied processes, with course work in mathematics, natural sciences, engineering sciences, and technology. The program prepares students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills in developing and testing automated, servomechanical, and other electromechanical systems.
Associate's DegreeMedical Office Administration
The Medical Office Administration curriculum prepares individuals for employment as medical administrative personnel in the areas of medical office, medical billing and coding, dental office, patient services, and medical documents. Course work includes medical terminology, computer applications, medical office management, medical coding, medical insurance and billing, medical legal and ethical issues, and oral and written communication.
DiplomaMedical Office Administration
The Medical Office Administration curriculum prepares individuals for employment as medical administrative personnel in the areas of medical office, medical billing and coding, dental office, patient services, and medical documents. Course work includes medical terminology, computer applications, medical office management, medical coding, medical insurance and billing, medical legal and ethical issues, and oral and written communication.
Associate's DegreeMedical Office Administration: Receptionist
The Medical Office Administration curriculum prepares individuals for employment as medical administrative personnel in the areas of medical office, medical billing and coding, dental office, patient services, and medical documents. Course work includes medical terminology, computer applications, medical office management, medical coding, medical insurance and billing, medical legal and ethical issues, and oral and written communication.
CertificateNursing
The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) curriculum prepares individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide nursing care to clients and groups of clients throughout the lifespan in a variety of settings. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), which is required for practice as a Registered Nurse.
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. Along with core courses, students take courses which prepare them for specialization in specific human service areas, and opportunities for experiential learning allow students to apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom.
Associate's DegreeSocial 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. Along with core courses, students take courses which prepare them for specialization in specific human service areas, and opportunities for experiential learning allow students to apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom.
CertificateTeacher Preparation (AA)
The Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit (SHC) of college transfer courses. Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and basic computer use.
Associate's DegreeTeacher Preparation (AS)
The Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit (SHC) of college transfer courses. The program includes required education coursework (EDU 187, EDU 216, EDU 279, and EDU 250) along with general education courses that transfer under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement.
Associate's DegreeWelding: Pipe
The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metal industry. Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes, with courses in math, blueprint reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing.
Short-Term CertificateWelding: Plate
The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metal industry. Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes, with courses in math, blueprint reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing.
Short-Term CertificateWelding Technology
The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metal industry. Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes, with courses in math, blueprint reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing.
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