SOWELA Technical Community College

Accounting

The Associate of Applied Science in Accounting program trains students in general accounting principles and practices in preparation for careers in business or continuing education at a four-year institution. It includes instruction in posting transactions, record-keeping systems, and accounting software operation.

Accounting

The Technical Diploma in Accounting combines multiple accounting certificates and coursework to prepare students for general office and accounting careers.

ACCOUNTING

Accounting Assistant

A Certificate of Technical Studies within the Accounting program building broad technical competency in accounting and office software applications.

Accounting Specialist

A Certificate of Technical Studies within the Accounting program covering financial, managerial, and computerized accounting along with spreadsheet applications.

AIRFRAME

APPLICATION DESIGN APPRENTICE

APPLICATIONS APPRENTICE

APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Arts Louisiana Transfer

The Associate of Arts Louisiana Transfer (AALT) degree provides rigorous general education coursework coupled with discipline-specific tracks to allow seamless transition from the associate degree to a baccalaureate degree at Louisiana public universities. The degree transfers as a total block.

Automotive Apprentice

A Certificate of Technical Studies within the Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technology Automotive concentration covering engine repair, transmission, electrical, and engine performance.

AUTOMOTIVE INFORMATION HELPER

Aviation Maintenance Technology

The Aviation Maintenance Technology program prepares students for certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in airframe and powerplant mechanics. Upon successful completion of the required tests, the graduate is awarded the A&P Mechanic Certificate.

Aviation Maintenance Technology - Airframe

A Certificate of Technical Studies in the Airframe area of the Aviation Maintenance Technology program (15 hours AMTG plus 26 hours AMTA).

Aviation Maintenance Technology Airframe and Powerplant

The Technical Diploma in Aviation Maintenance Technology Airframe and Powerplant prepares students for FAA certification as airframe and powerplant mechanics.

Aviation Maintenance Technology - Powerplant

A Certificate of Technical Studies in the Powerplant area of the Aviation Maintenance Technology program (15 hours AMTG plus 25 hours AMTP).

AVIAT MAINT TECH:AIRFRM/PWRPLNT

Baking and Pastry Arts

The Technical Diploma in Baking and Pastry Arts builds on the Baking and Pastry concentration including advanced bread techniques and a baking and pastries internship.

BAKING AND PASTRY ARTS

Business Administration

The Technical Diploma in Business Administration provides foundational business education with a selected concentration in General Business, Hospitality Management, Office Administration, or Paralegal Studies.

Business Administration

The Business Administration program offers a well-rounded business education equipping students for entry-level administrative or supervisory positions or further education. Students receive instruction in marketing, management, ethics, personal finance, and accounting.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

CARPENTERS HELPER

CARPENTRY

Carpentry - Carpenter's Helper

A Career and Technical Certificate within the Carpentry program covering introduction to safety and hand tools, power tools, and building materials.

Carpentry Technician I

A Certificate of Technical Studies within the Carpentry program building broad technical competency including applied mathematics and blueprint reading.

Carpentry Technician II

A Certificate of Technical Studies within the Carpentry program covering site layout and foundations, floor, wall, and ceiling framing.

Chemical Laboratory Apprentice

A Certificate of Technical Studies within the Chemical Laboratory Technology program covering lab analysis, plant safety, general chemistry, and college algebra.

Chemical Laboratory Assistant

A Certificate of Technical Studies within the Chemical Laboratory Technology program covering general physics, general chemistry, and quantitative chemical analysis.

Chemical Laboratory Technology

The Chemical Laboratory Technology program prepares students for immediate employment in a petrochemical laboratory environment as a chemical laboratory technician.

CHEMICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY

Collision Repair Apprentice

A Certificate of Technical Studies within the Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technology Collision concentration covering frame and body, welding and cutting, panel replacement, and refinishing.

COMPUTER NETWORKING SPECIALIST

COMPUTER SOFTWARE SPECIALIST

COMPUTER SPEC - OPERATIONS

Construction Specialist

Construction Specialist is a certificate program offered at Northshore Technical Community College.

Criminal Justice

The Technical Diploma in Criminal Justice provides classroom instruction and practical experience to prepare students for entry-level criminal justice employment.

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice program provides specialized classroom instruction and practical experience to prepare students for employment or promotional opportunities in criminal justice agency positions in crime prevention, public safety, corrections, or related fields. A Death Investigation concentration is also available.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Criminal Justice System Studies

A Certificate of Technical Studies within the Criminal Justice program covering introductory criminal justice, corrections, criminal law, and criminal investigation.

Culinary Arts

The Culinary Arts program prepares students for professions in the food service industry, developing culinary methods and skills along with supervisory and management skills to operate a kitchen or food service business. Concentrations include Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Culinary Medicine.

CULINARY ARTS

Culinary Medicine

The Technical Diploma in Culinary Medicine builds on the Culinary Medicine concentration coursework, including nutrition and diet therapy.

CULINARY MEDICINE

Digital Arts and Communication

The Technical Diploma in Digital Arts and Communication provides skills in digital media production with a selected concentration.

Digital Arts and Communication

The Digital Arts and Communication program provides students the skills for employment and advancement in the field of digital media, including advertising, printing, video, photography, website design, and motion graphics, using industry-standard software such as the Adobe Creative suite.

DIGITAL ARTS AND COMMUNICATION

Drafting and Design Technology

The Drafting and Design Technology program provides students an opportunity to obtain board and computer drafting skills needed for employment and career advancement.

DRAFTING & DESIGN TECH

Drafting & Design Technician

The Technical Diploma in Drafting and Design Technology covers structural, electrical/electronics, piping, and specialization drafting coursework.

Engineering Aide

A Certificate of Technical Studies within the Drafting and Design Technology program covering computer aided drafting, drafting fundamentals, and architecture.

Entry Level Cook

A Career and Technical Certificate within the Culinary Arts program covering basic skills, dining room service, sanitation and safety, and introduction to culinary principles.

Entry Level Drafter

A Certificate of Technical Studies within the Drafting and Design Technology program adding architecture, civil/surveying, and machines/manufacturing coursework.

ENTRY LEVEL DRAFTSMAN

Entry Level Prep Cook

A Certificate of Technical Studies within the Culinary Arts program adding nutrition to the Entry Level Cook curriculum.

ENTRY LINE COOK

GEN APPR: ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION

GEN APPR: ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION

GEN APPR: PLUMBING CONSTRUCTION

GEN APPR: PLUMBING CONSTRUCTION

GENERAL ACCOUNTING APPRENTICE

General Apprenticeship: Electrical Construction

The General Apprenticeship with a concentration in Electrical Construction is a program for apprentices of the IBEW that provides required classroom theory added to in-the-field work experience to attain journeyman level in the electrical field.

General Apprenticeship: Electrical Construction (Certificate of Technical Studies)

A Certificate of Technical Studies within the General Apprenticeship: Electrical Construction program covering apprentice trade technology and related trade science.

General Apprenticeship: Electrical Construction (Technical Diploma)

The 50 credit hour Technical Diploma in General Apprenticeship: Electrical Construction prepares IBEW apprentices with classroom theory to become electrical journeymen.

General Apprenticeship: Plumbing Construction

The General Apprenticeship with a concentration in Plumbing Construction is a program for plumbers and steamfitters apprentices that provides required classroom theory added to in-the-field work experience to attain journeyman level in the plumbing field.

General Apprenticeship: Plumbing Construction (Certificate of Technical Studies)

A Certificate of Technical Studies within the General Apprenticeship: Plumbing Construction program covering apprentice trade technology and customer service in the trade area.

General Apprenticeship: Plumbing Construction (Technical Diploma)

The 50 credit hour Technical Diploma in General Apprenticeship: Plumbing Construction prepares plumbing and steamfitting apprentices with classroom theory to become plumbing journeymen.

GENERAL BUSINESS CLERK ADMINISTRATI

General Clerk Accounting

A Career and Technical Certificate within the Accounting program covering fundamentals of accounting, introduction to business, and software applications.

General Clerk Business Administration

A Career and Technical Certificate within the Business Administration program covering software applications, introduction to business, and business ethics.

General Studies

General Studies is a certificate program offered at Northshore Technical Community College.

General Studies

The Associate of General Studies degree program allows for pre-baccalaureate studies in many areas and provides an opportunity for students with specific workforce needs to complete an associate degree not met by other degree programs.

Graphic Assistant

A Certificate of Technical Studies within the Digital Arts and Communication program covering photography, vector graphics, advertising theory, design, and raster graphics.

GROWER TECHNICIAN

IND INSTRUMNTATN/ELECTRICL TECHNCN

Industrial Electrical Technology

The Technical Diploma in Industrial Electrical Technology adds blueprint interpretation, advanced motor controls, and advanced programmable logic controllers.

Industrial Electrical Technology

The Industrial Electrical Technology program prepares individuals to install, troubleshoot, and repair wiring, electrical equipment, and other electrical devices used in the industrial environment, such as motors, transformers, control systems, PLCs, and lighting systems.

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY

Industrial Electrician Helper

A Certificate of Technical Studies within the Industrial Electrical Technology program covering DC and AC electrical principles, residential wiring, motor controls, and programmable controllers.

Industrial Instrumentation - Electrical Helper

A Certificate of Technical Studies within the Industrial Instrumentation Technology program covering electrical principles, motor controls, and flow and final control elements.

Industrial Instrumentation Technology

The Technical Diploma in Industrial Instrumentation Technology adds pressure and level measurements, industrial control systems, and advanced programmable logic controllers.

Industrial Instrumentation Technology

The Industrial Instrumentation Technology program provides classroom instruction and practical laboratory experience preparing individuals to maintain and repair control systems and components in the industrial manufacturing field.

INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENTATN TECH

Information Systems Technology

The Technical Diploma in Information Systems Technology adds a selected concentration in Networking, Software Development, Cloud Computing, or Cybersecurity Operations.

Information Systems Technology

The mission of the Information Systems Technology Program is to provide skilled employees who contribute to the economic development of their communities and fulfill local and global workforce needs.

INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY

Information Technology Apprentice

A Certificate of Technical Studies within the Information Systems Technology program covering problem solving, programming, web development, and operating systems.

IT NETWORK APPRENTICE

Machine Apprentice

A Certificate of Technical Studies within the Machine Tool Technology program covering machinist, millwright, and computer numerical control coursework.

Machine Tool Technology

The Technical Diploma in Machine Tool Technology adds advanced machinist, advanced millwright, and computer numerical control coursework.

Machine Tool Technology

Machine Tool Technology is a associate's degree program offered at Northshore Technical Community College.

MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY

Machinist/Millwright Helper

A Career and Technical Certificate within the Machine Tool Technology program covering occupational safety, introduction to machinist and millwright, and SMAW basic beads.

MACHINIST/MILLWRIGHT HELPER

Management Trainee

A Certificate of Technical Studies within the Business Administration program covering legal environment of business, microeconomics, management, and marketing.

MEDICAL BILLING

MEDICAL OFFICE ASST

NURSING ASSISTANT

Nursing (RN)

The Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ASN) prepares students for immediate employment in the healthcare arena and enhances possibilities of transfer coursework to a Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. Graduates are eligible to write the National Council Licensure Exam for RN (NCLEX-RN).

OFFICE MANAGEMENT

PC Support Technician

A Career and Technical Certificate within the Information Systems Technology program covering IT essentials for PC hardware and software and application basics.

PC SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

POWERPLANT

Practical Nursing

The Technical Diploma in Practical Nursing consists of the required ANUR nursing coursework without the general education courses required for the AAS degree.

Practical Nursing

The Practical Nursing program prepares the student to become a Licensed Practical Nurse through classroom instruction and supervised clinical activities. Upon graduation, students are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Practical Nurses.

PRACTICAL NURSING (INC. IV THERAPY)

Process Technology

The Technical Diploma in Process Technology adds process systems, troubleshooting, fluid mechanics, and unit operations coursework.

Process Technology

The Process Technology program provides classroom instruction and practical laboratory experience preparing students for employment in the industrial manufacturing and processing field, monitoring, operating, and maintaining equipment used in processing chemical/petrochemical refinery products.

PROCESS TECHNOLOGY

Process Technology Support Technician

A Certificate of Technical Studies within the Process Technology program covering process instrumentation, process equipment, and statistical quality control.

Production Baker

A Certificate of Technical Studies within the Baking and Pastry Arts concentration covering cake decorating, baking and pastries, and international pastry.

Production Cook

Production Cook is a certificate program offered at Northshore Technical Community College.

RESPIRATORY CARE

Science Louisiana Transfer

The Associate of Science Louisiana Transfer (ASLT) degree provides rigorous general education coursework coupled with discipline-specific tracks to allow seamless transition to a baccalaureate degree at Louisiana public universities. Students follow the Physical Sciences concentration.

SMAW Pipe Welder

A Certificate of Technical Studies within the Welding program covering SMAW V groove welding and SMAW pipe welding.

SOFTWARE APPRENTICE

STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN

Sterile Processing Technology

Sterile Processing is a certificate program designed to train students as Sterile Processing Technicians to support the surgical team. The 20 credit hour Certificate of Technical Studies prepares students to sit for the national Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification exam.

Surgical Technology

The Surgical Technology program trains practitioners at the Associate of Applied Science level to serve as members of the surgical team. Graduates are eligible to sit for the National CST Certified Surgical Technologist Exam administered by the NBSTSA.

Technical Studies

Technical Studies is a associate's degree program offered at SOWELA Technical Community College.

Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

The Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technology program provides specialized classroom instruction and practical shop experience to prepare individuals to service and maintain all types of automobiles, correlated with the ASE certification test. The Technical Diploma is offered in Automotive (49 hours) and Collision (52 hours) concentrations.

Vehicle Maintenance & Repair - Automotive Information Helper

A Career and Technical Certificate within the Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technology program covering introduction to transportation technology, brake systems, and steering and suspension.

VEHICLE MAINT & REPAIR TECHNOL

Welding

The Welding program prepares individuals for employment in the field of welding, with instruction in oxy-fuel cutting, shielded metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, pipe welding, blueprint reading, and weld symbols. Students are prepared to take the AWS Entry Level Welder Test.

WELDING

Welding - Welders Helper

A Career and Technical Certificate within the Welding program covering occupational safety, basic blueprint and weld symbols, cutting processes, and SMAW basic beads and fillet welds.