Rockingham Community College

911 Communication and Operations

The 911 Communication 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. Coursework includes telecommunication systems, basic software and GIS/GPS, communications, documentation, public administration, personnel management and supervision, grant writing, professional ethics, and mental health awareness.

Accounting & 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.

A+ Essentials

This certificate introduces students to essential skills needed to install, upgrade, repair, configure, troubleshoot, optimize, and perform preventative maintenance of basic personal computer hardware and operating systems. Upon completion, students will be prepared for the CompTIA A+ certification exam. Courses within this certificate may be applied to the Associate in Applied Science degree in Information Technology.

Agribusiness Technology

This curriculum is designed to provide the entrepreneurial and technical skills necessary to manage a profitable, environmentally sound, community based small farm or agricultural business. Students learn the fundamentals of agriculture, focusing on crop production and business, with emphasis on entrepreneurial and field training.

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Basics

This certificate program is designed to provide individuals with entry-level competencies in residential and light commercial HVAC and in domestic refrigeration. Upon successful completion, graduates should be able to braze, leak test, recover refrigerant, charge a unit, use meters and read wiring diagrams. Courses within this certificate may be applied toward a diploma in Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology.

Air Conditioning, Heating & 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, and the diploma program covers air conditioning, furnaces, heat pumps, tools, and instruments.

Associate in Arts

The Associate in Arts degree is designed for students planning to pursue a four-year degree in liberal arts or training at a professional school that requires a strong liberal arts background. In addition to the UGETC and general education courses, students complete transferable courses based on their intended major at the university for a total of 60 semester hour credits.

Associate in Science

The Associate in Science Program is designed for students who want to pursue a four-year degree in areas of study such as computer science, engineering, mathematics, sciences, or professional programs that require strong mathematics and science backgrounds. Students complete the UGETC and general education courses plus additional natural sciences and mathematics transfer courses based on their intended major.

Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET)

Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) is designed to give students essential skills required for entry-level employment as law enforcement officers with state, county, or municipal governments, or with private enterprise. The program utilizes State commission-mandated topics and methods of instruction covering criminal, juvenile, civil, traffic, and alcohol beverage laws; investigative, patrol, custody, and court procedures; emergency responses; and ethics and community relations.

Business Administration

This certificate program is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Upon successful completion graduates will be provided a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and an understanding of business organizations in today's global economy. Courses within the certificate may be applied toward an Associate in Applied Science degree in Business Administration.

Business 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 organizations in today's global economy. Course work includes accounting, business law, economics, management, and marketing, with skills developed through computer applications, communication, team building, and decision making.

Computer-Integrated Machining

The Computer-Integrated Machining curriculum prepares students with the analytical, creative, and innovative skills necessary to take a production idea from an initial concept through design, development, and production. Course work may include manual machining, computer applications, engineering design, computer-aided drafting, computer-aided machining, blueprint interpretation, and CNC equipment operation.

Computer-Integrated Machining

The Computer-Integrated Machining curriculum prepares students with the analytical, creative, and innovative skills necessary to take a production idea from an initial concept through design, development, and production. Course work may include manual machining, computer applications, engineering design, CAD, CAM, blueprint interpretation, advanced CNC equipment, precision measurement, and high-speed multi-axis machining.

Computer-Integrated Machining Fundamentals

This certificate program is designed to provide individuals with entry-level competencies in basic machining, basic CNC operation, blueprint reading and measurement. Upon successful completion, graduates should be able to set up and produce simple parts on basic machine tools. Courses within the certificate may be applied toward an Associate in Applied Science degree in Computer-Integrated Machining.

Cosmetology

Cosmetology is a diploma program offered at Rockingham Community College.

Cosmetology

This certificate program is designed to provide individuals with entry-level competencies in cosmetology. Upon successful completion of the certificate, graduates can continue their coursework toward a diploma or associate in applied science degree. Graduates with a diploma or associate in applied science degree qualify to take the State Board of Cosmetic Arts examination.

Cosmetology

The Cosmetology curriculum is designed to provide competency-based knowledge, scientific/artistic principles, and hands-on fundamentals associated with the cosmetology industry in a simulated salon environment. 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.

Criminal 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.

Cybersecurity

This certificate introduces students to information assurance best practices and intrusion detection methods. Coursework prepares students to evaluate weaknesses of traditional and wireless networks for the purpose of incident response, reconstruction, forensic investigation, and investigative techniques. Upon completion students will be prepared for the CompTIA CySA+ certification exam.

Early Childhood Childcare Professional

This curriculum prepares individuals to work in early childcare settings, combining best practices, competency-based knowledge, and practice in actual settings with children 0-12 years old. 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.

Early 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. The program includes a licensure (transfer) track leading to the Birth to Kindergarten license and a career track that prepares students to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in early childhood settings.

Early Childhood Education Administration

This curriculum prepares individuals pursuing administrative roles in diverse childcare settings to effectively work with children, families and teachers. The certificate is composed of learning opportunities in developmental theories, competency and evidence-based professional knowledge, administrative skills and leadership qualities, including programming and staffing, budgeting/financial management and marketing, and rules and regulations of early childhood programs.

Early Childhood Education Toddler/Infant Care

This curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from infancy to three years of age in diverse learning environments. Course work includes toddler/infant growth and development; physical/nutritional needs of infants and toddlers; safety issues; care and guidance; communication skills with families and children; and design and implementation of appropriate curriculum.

Electrical Systems Technology

This curriculum is designed to provide training for people interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems found in commercial facilities. Coursework, most of which is hands-on, includes AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, industrial motor controls, applications of the National Electric Code, power distribution, circuits, switches, enclosures, panels, fuses, and circuit breakers.

Electrical Wiring

This certificate program is designed to provide individuals with entry-level competencies in the National Electrical Code and commercial wiring methods. Upon successful completion, graduates should be able to work in an industrial setting on equipment for power distribution, circuits, switches, enclosures, panels, fuses, and circuit breakers.

Emergency Medical Science

This certificate is designed to prepare individuals to work as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Topics include preparatory, airway, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma, infants and children, and operations.

Emergency 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.

Emergency Medical Science Bridge

The Emergency Medical Science (EMS) Bridge Program is designed to allow currently certified non-degree paramedics to earn an Associate in Applied Science degree in Emergency Medical Science. Through the bridging program, a current credentialed EMT-Paramedic will be awarded 45 semester credits toward the AAS degree upon completion of EMS 235 and EMS 280, with the remaining course work requiring 25 additional semester hours.

General Education

The Associate in General Education (AGE) curriculum is designed for individuals wishing to broaden their education with emphasis on personal interest, growth and development. The two-year program provides students opportunities to study English, literature, fine arts, philosophy, social science, science and mathematics at the college level.

General Occupational Technology

The General Occupational Technology curriculum provides individuals with an opportunity to upgrade skills and to earn an associate degree by taking courses suited for individual occupational interests and/or needs. The curriculum content is customized for students according to occupational interests and needs, and a program of study is selected from any non-developmental level courses offered by the College.

Industrial Automation and Maintenance

This certificate program is designed to provide individuals with entry-level competencies in electrical and mechanical skills needed to work on complex systems found in the manufacturing environment. Upon completion, graduates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of automated industrial machines and be able to maintain the equipment. Courses within the certificate may be applied toward a diploma or an Associate in Applied Science degree in Mechatronics Engineering Technology.

Information 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. Course work covers information support and services, interactive media, network systems, programming and software development, and information security.

IT Support Foundations

This certificate is designed to prepare students to analyze and troubleshoot hardware and software issues. Upon completion, students will be prepared for entry-level employment in various IT support positions such as IT Help Desk Technician. Courses within this certificate may be applied to the Associate in Applied Science degree in Information Technology.

Manufacturing Technology

The Manufacturing Technology curriculum prepares students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills to identify and resolve production problems in the manufacture of products. Instruction includes machine operations and CNC principles, production line operations, instrumentation, computer-aided manufacturing, manufacturing planning, and quality control.

Mechatronics Engineering Technology

A course of study that prepares students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills in developing and testing automated, servo-mechanical, and other electromechanical systems. Instruction includes prototype testing, manufacturing and operational testing, systems analysis, and maintenance procedures. Graduates should be qualified for employment in industrial maintenance and manufacturing and should qualify to sit for PMMI mechatronics or similar industry examinations.

Medical Auditing

This certificate is designed to prepare students to perform medical record audits for provider services. Upon completion students will be prepared for industry-recognized certification exams. Courses within this certificate may be applied to the Medical Office Administration Associate in Applied Science degree.

Medical Billing and Coding

This certificate is designed to provide students with the medical billing and coding competencies needed for medical office administration employment and to prepare students to sit for various coding certification exams. Courses within this certificate may be applied to the Medical Office Administration Associate in Applied Science degree.

Medical 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, medical coding, medical insurance and billing, medical legal and ethical issues, medical auditing, medical office management, communication, and computer applications.

Medical Office Professional

This certificate is designed to provide students with medical office competencies and customer service skills needed in any medical office environment. Upon completion, students will be prepared for employment in medical office positions such as insurance billing and filing, records management clerk, out-patient representative, and receptionist.

Network+ and Security+ Essentials

This certificate introduces students to troubleshooting, configuring, and managing networks. In addition, students are introduced to the baseline skills needed to perform core security functions. Upon completion, students will be prepared for the CompTIA Net+ and Sec+ certification exams.

Nursing (Associate in Applied Science)

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).

Nursing (Associate in General Education)

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 based on 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. The AGE-Nursing consists of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit of transferable courses.

Office Administration

This certificate is designed to provide students with the office competencies and customer service skills needed in an office environment. Upon completion, students will be prepared for employment in office administration positions such as office clerk, customer service representative, and receptionist, and for MOS industry-recognized certification exams.

Practical 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 which impact health, quality of life, and achievement of potential. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN), which is required for practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Respiratory Therapy

The Respiratory Therapy program prepares graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains of respiratory care practice as performed by registered respiratory therapists. The curriculum prepares graduates to operate within inter-professional teams and effectively communicate with patients of various ages, ethnicities, and cultures.

Surgical Technology

The Surgical Technology curriculum prepares individuals to assist in the care of the surgical patient in the operating room and to function as a member of the surgical team. Students apply theoretical knowledge to the care of patients undergoing surgery and develop skills necessary to prepare supplies, equipment, and instruments, maintain aseptic conditions, prepare patients for surgery, and assist surgeons during operations.

Teacher Preparation (Associate in Arts)

The Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation program is designed for college students who intend to earn a four-year degree in teacher education in a non-STEM major. The degree is granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit of college transfer courses.

Teacher Preparation (Associate in Science)

The Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation program is designed for students who intend to earn a four-year degree in teacher education in a STEM or technical major. The degree is granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit of college transfer courses.

Visual Arts

The Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts degree is designed for students who wish to transfer into baccalaureate degree programs to complete a Bachelor of Fine Arts or a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Art. The program has a concentration in the studio arts, including two- and three-dimensional design, drawing, painting, and ceramics, and also prepares students to enter the workforce as studio artists, designers, or creative entrepreneurs.

Web Technologies

This certificate is designed to introduce students to web development and search engine optimization. Upon completion, students will be prepared for entry-level employment in the technology sector that relies on web programming, design, management, and marketing of information. Courses within this certificate may be applied to the Associate in Applied Science degree in Information Technology.

Welding 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 working industry. Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes, and courses may include math, blueprint reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing.

Welding Technology

This certificate program is designed to provide individuals with entry-level competencies in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW welding as well as in blueprint reading. Upon successful completion, graduates should be able to build weldments per specifications using multiple welding procedures. Courses within this certificate may be applied toward a diploma in Welding Technology.