Stanly Community College

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 the development of concepts and theories of public safety communication systems, basic office software skills, public and interpersonal relations, and adaption to technology.

Accounting and Finance

The Accounting and Finance curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and the skills necessary for employment and growth in the accounting profession. In addition to coursework in accounting principles, theories, and practice, students will study business law, finance, management, and economics.

Accounting and Finance

The Accounting and Finance curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and the skills necessary for employment and growth in the accounting profession. In addition to coursework in accounting principles, theories, and practice, students will study business law, finance, management, and economics.

Accounting and Finance

The Accounting and Finance curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and the skills necessary for employment and growth in the accounting profession. In addition to coursework in accounting principles, theories, and practice, students will study business law, finance, management, and economics.

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

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. Students gain complex knowledge, competency, and experience while employing evidence-based practice under medical oversight. Graduates of this program may be eligible to take state and/or national certification examinations.

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 will learn the fundamentals of agriculture, focusing on crop production and business, with emphasis on entrepreneurial and field training. The objective is the development of a workforce knowledgeable in sustainable agriculture practices.

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 will learn the fundamentals of agriculture, focusing on crop production and business, with emphasis on entrepreneurial and field training. The objective is the development of a workforce knowledgeable in sustainable agriculture practices.

Agribusiness Technology (Diploma)

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 will learn the fundamentals of agriculture, focusing on crop production and business, with emphasis on entrepreneurial and field training. The objective is the development of a workforce knowledgeable in sustainable agriculture practices.

Agribusiness Technology (Work Diploma)

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 will learn the fundamentals of agriculture, focusing on crop production and business, with emphasis on entrepreneurial and field training. The objective is the development of a workforce knowledgeable in sustainable agriculture practices.

Air 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. Graduates should be able to assist in the startup, preventive maintenance, service, repair, and/or installation of residential and light commercial systems.

Associate in Arts

Stanly Community College's transfer degrees offer an economical and efficient way to work towards a bachelor's degree. The Associate in Arts degree is a good choice for future education, social science, or liberal arts majors, or a professional school that requires a strong liberal arts background. UNC-system universities (and most private colleges and universities) will accept the completed AA degree as a package, which will waive the undergraduate general education requirements.

Associate in Arts - Business and Accounting

The Associate in Arts in Business and Accounting degree is a good choice for students who are interested in working as a professional in the field of business or accounting. The AA in Business and Accounting can help these students earn their general education requirements and then transfer to many private universities in North Carolina or to a public institution in the UNC system to complete these credentials.

Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation

The Associate in Arts Teacher Preparation (A1010T) degree is a good choice for future educators who are interested in teaching K-12 in the liberal arts. The degree includes education-specific courses while covering all general education requirements for University Transfer. UNC-system universities will accept the completed AATP degree as a package, which will waive the undergraduate general education requirements and allow the student to start with junior status.

Associate in Science

Stanly Community College's transfer degrees offer an economical and efficient way to work towards a bachelor's degree. The math/science intensive Associate in Science degree is a good choice for future engineering, math, science, or technical majors. UNC-system universities and most private colleges will accept the completed AS degree as a package, waiving undergraduate general education requirements.

Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation

The Associate in Science Teacher Preparation (A1040T) degree is a good choice for future educators who are interested in teaching K-12 in STEM fields like math, science, or technical processes. The degree includes education-specific courses while covering all general education requirements for University Transfer. UNC-system universities will accept the completed ASTP degree as a package, allowing the student to start with junior status.

Basic Construction/Carpentry

Students will receive instruction in sustainable building and design, print reading, building codes, estimating, construction materials and methods, and other topics related to design and construction occupations. Graduates will be able to apply technical knowledge and skills to residential and commercial building construction and remodeling. Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities as a carpenter, contractor, construction supervisor, and other construction trades professions.

Basic HVACR

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. Graduates should be able to assist in the startup, preventive maintenance, service, repair, and/or installation of residential and light commercial systems.

Basic Law Enforcement Training

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. This program utilizes state commission mandated topics and methods of instruction.

Basic Operational Techniques

The Heavy Equipment Operator curriculum prepares students to efficiently operate heavy equipment such as dozers, loaders, scrapers, and graders and to perform basic preventive maintenance on most types of heavy equipment. Coursework includes construction safety, equipment operation, grades, drawings, environmental concerns, equipment maintenance, and common equipment systems.

Basic Plumbing

Students will learn to work in the field of plumbing by applying technical knowledge and skills to lay out, assemble, install, and maintain piping fixtures and systems for natural gas, LP gas, hot water, drainage, sprinkling, and plumbing processing systems in residential and commercial environments.

Basic Welding

The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metalworking industry. Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes, and may include math, print reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing.

Biomedical Equipment Technology

The Biomedical Equipment Technology curriculum prepares individuals to install, operate, troubleshoot, and repair sophisticated devices and instrumentation used in the healthcare delivery system. Emphasis is placed on preventive and safety inspections to ensure biomedical equipment meets local and national safety standards. Coursework provides a strong foundation in mathematics, physics, electronics, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, and troubleshooting techniques.

Building Construction Technology

Students will receive instruction in sustainable building and design, print reading, building codes, estimating, construction materials and methods, and other topics related to design and construction occupations. Graduates will be able to apply technical knowledge and skills to residential and commercial building construction and remodeling. Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities as a carpenter, contractor, construction supervisor, and other construction trades professions.

Building Construction Technology

Students will receive instruction in sustainable building and design, print reading, building codes, estimating, construction materials and methods, and other topics related to design and construction occupations. Graduates will be able to apply technical knowledge and skills to residential and commercial building construction and remodeling. Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities as a carpenter, contractor, construction supervisor, and other construction trades professions.

Business Administration

The Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Coursework includes business concepts such as accounting, business law, economics, management, and marketing. Skills related to the application of these concepts are developed through the study of computer applications, communication, team building, and decision making.

Business Administration

The Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Coursework includes business concepts such as accounting, business law, economics, management, and marketing. Skills related to the application of these concepts are developed through the study of computer applications, communication, team building, and decision making.

Business Administration

The Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Coursework includes business concepts such as accounting, business law, economics, management, and marketing. Skills related to the application of these concepts are developed through the study of computer applications, communication, team building, and decision making.

Business Administration - Marketing

The Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Coursework includes business concepts such as accounting, business law, economics, management, and marketing. Skills related to the application of these concepts are developed through the study of computer applications, communication, team building, and decision making.

Business Administration - Small Business Entrepreneurship

The Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Coursework includes business concepts such as accounting, business law, economics, management, and marketing. Skills related to the application of these concepts are developed through the study of computer applications, communication, team building, and decision making.

Collision Repair - Painting and Refinishing

The Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, reconstruct and refinish vehicles both before and after a collision. Coursework provides a strong foundation in structural and body damage analysis and estimating, damage repair in steel and aluminum, plastics and composites repair, welding, and paint and refinishing techniques.

Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology

The Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, reconstruct and refinish vehicles both before and after a collision. Coursework provides a strong foundation in structural and body damage analysis and estimating, damage repair in steel and aluminum, plastics and composites repair, welding, and paint and refinishing techniques.

Collision Repair - Structural & Non-Structural Damage Repair

The Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, reconstruct and refinish vehicles both before and after a collision. Coursework provides a strong foundation in structural and body damage analysis and estimating, damage repair in steel and aluminum, plastics and composites repair, welding, and paint and refinishing techniques.

Computer Engineering Technology

The Computer Engineering Technology curriculum provides the skills required to install, service, and maintain computers, peripherals, wired and wireless networks, and microprocessor and computer-controlled equipment. It includes training in both hardware and software with emphasis on operating systems concepts, data security, and data recovery. Coursework includes mathematics, physics, electronics, digital circuits, and programming.

Computer Engineering Technology - Basic Electronics

The Computer Engineering Technology curriculum provides the skills required to install, service, and maintain computers, peripherals, wired and wireless networks, and microprocessor and computer-controlled equipment. It includes training in both hardware and software with emphasis on operating systems concepts, data security, and data recovery. Coursework includes mathematics, physics, electronics, digital circuits, and programming.

Computer Engineering Technology - Hardware/Software

The Computer Engineering Technology curriculum provides the skills required to install, service, and maintain computers, peripherals, wired and wireless networks, and microprocessor and computer-controlled equipment. It includes training in both hardware and software with emphasis on operating systems concepts, data security, and data recovery. Coursework includes mathematics, physics, electronics, digital circuits, and programming.

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, resulting in a finished product. Coursework may include manual machining, computer-aided machining (CAM), blueprint interpretation, and advanced computerized numeric control (CNC) equipment.

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, resulting in a finished product. Coursework may include manual machining, computer-aided machining (CAM), blueprint interpretation, and advanced computerized numeric control (CNC) equipment.

Computer-Integrated Machining - CNC Turning & Milling

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, resulting in a finished product. Coursework may include manual machining, computer-aided machining (CAM), blueprint interpretation, and advanced computerized numeric control (CNC) equipment.

Computer-Integrated Machining - Manual/CNC Machine Operator

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, resulting in a finished product. Coursework may include manual machining, computer-aided machining (CAM), blueprint interpretation, and advanced computerized numeric control (CNC) equipment.

Computer-Integrated Machining - Manual 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, resulting in a finished product. Coursework may include manual machining, computer-aided machining (CAM), blueprint interpretation, and advanced computerized numeric control (CNC) equipment.

Construction Management

Students will receive instruction in sustainable building and design, print reading, building codes, estimating, construction materials and methods, and other topics related to design and construction occupations. Graduates will be able to apply technical knowledge and skills to residential and commercial building construction and remodeling. Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities as a carpenter, contractor, construction supervisor, and other construction trades professions.

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. Coursework includes instruction in all phases of professional imaging, hair design, chemical processes, skin care, nail care, multicultural practices, business/computer principles, and product knowledge. Graduates should qualify to sit for 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. Coursework includes instruction in all phases of professional imaging, hair design, chemical processes, skin care, nail care, multicultural practices, business/computer principles, and product knowledge. Graduates should qualify to sit for 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. Coursework includes instruction in all phases of professional imaging, hair design, chemical processes, skin care, nail care, multicultural practices, business/computer principles, and product knowledge. Graduates should qualify to sit for the State Board of Cosmetic Arts examination.

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.

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.

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.

Early Childhood Administration

The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with all children from infancy through middle childhood in diverse, inclusive learning environments. Students gain knowledge of foundational theories of child growth, development, and learning, observation and assessment, planning, domains of development, guidance, and communication with parents, children, and other professionals.

Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with all children from infancy through middle childhood in diverse, inclusive learning environments. Students gain knowledge of foundational theories of child growth, development, and learning, observation and assessment, planning, domains of development, guidance, and communication with parents, children, and other professionals.

Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with all children from infancy through middle childhood in diverse, inclusive learning environments. Students gain knowledge of foundational theories of child growth, development, and learning, observation and assessment, planning, domains of development, guidance, and communication with parents, children, and other professionals.

Early Childhood Education - School Age

The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with all children from infancy through middle childhood in diverse, inclusive learning environments. Students gain knowledge of foundational theories of child growth, development, and learning, observation and assessment, planning, domains of development, guidance, and communication with parents, children, and other professionals.

Early Childhood Education - Social/Emotional Development

The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with all children from infancy through middle childhood in diverse, inclusive learning environments. Students gain knowledge of foundational theories of child growth, development, and learning, observation and assessment, planning, domains of development, guidance, and communication with parents, children, and other professionals.

Early Childhood Education - Special Education

The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with all children from infancy through middle childhood in diverse, inclusive learning environments. Students gain knowledge of foundational theories of child growth, development, and learning, observation and assessment, planning, domains of development, guidance, and communication with parents, children, and other professionals.

Early Childhood - Infant/Toddler Care

The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with all children from infancy through middle childhood in diverse, inclusive learning environments. Students gain knowledge of foundational theories of child growth, development, and learning, observation and assessment, planning, domains of development, guidance, and communication with parents, children, and other professionals.

Early Childhood - Infant Toddler CDA

The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with all children from infancy through middle childhood in diverse, inclusive learning environments. Students gain knowledge of foundational theories of child growth, development, and learning, observation and assessment, planning, domains of development, guidance, and communication with parents, children, and other professionals.

Early Childhood Preschool

The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with all children from infancy through middle childhood in diverse, inclusive learning environments. Students gain knowledge of foundational theories of child growth, development, and learning, observation and assessment, planning, domains of development, guidance, and communication with parents, children, and other professionals.

Electrical Systems Technology

This curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems found in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. Coursework, most of which is hands-on, includes AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, industrial motor controls, and applications of the National Electric Code. Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities as a residential or industrial electrician.

Electrical Systems Technology Basic

This curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems found in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. Coursework, most of which is hands-on, includes AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, industrial motor controls, and applications of the National Electric Code. Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities as a residential or industrial electrician.

Electronics Engineering Technology - Automation and Control

The Electronics Engineering Technology curriculum prepares individuals to become technicians who design, build, install, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify development and production electronic components, equipment, and systems such as industrial/computer controls, manufacturing systems, communication systems, and power electronic systems.

Electronics Engineering Technology - Mechatronics

The Electronics Engineering Technology curriculum prepares individuals to become technicians who design, build, install, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify development and production electronic components, equipment, and systems such as industrial/computer controls, manufacturing systems, communication systems, and power electronic systems.

Elementary Education Residency Licensure

Stanly Community College offers six courses taken over two to three years, focused on the pedagogy of teaching as well as preparation for elementary education licensure and certification. The program meets the individual needs of each student while working in cohorts with other teachers in the same residency program, with mentoring and support from experienced licensed-teacher faculty.

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. Students gain complex knowledge, competency, and experience while employing evidence-based practice under medical oversight. Graduates of this program may be eligible to take state and/or national certification examinations.

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. Students gain complex knowledge, competency, and experience while employing evidence-based practice under medical oversight. Graduates of this program may be eligible to take state and/or national certification examinations.

Emergency Medical Science Bridge

The Emergency Medical Science Bridge curriculum is designed to allow currently credentialed paramedics (North Carolina or National Registry) an opportunity to proceed from continuing education to earn an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Emergency Medical Science.

Emergency Medical Technician

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. Students gain complex knowledge, competency, and experience while employing evidence-based practice under medical oversight. Graduates of this program may be eligible to take state and/or national certification examinations.

Graphic Design

The Graphic Design curriculum is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills necessary for employment in the graphic design profession which emphasizes design, advertising, illustration, and digital and multimedia preparation of printed and electronic promotional materials.

Graphic Design

The Graphic Design curriculum is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills necessary for employment in the graphic design profession which emphasizes design, advertising, illustration, and digital and multimedia preparation of printed and electronic promotional materials.

Graphic Design

The Graphic Design curriculum is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills necessary for employment in the graphic design profession which emphasizes design, advertising, illustration, and digital and multimedia preparation of printed and electronic promotional materials.

Heavy Equipment Introduction to Operations in Construction

The Heavy Equipment Operator curriculum prepares students to efficiently operate heavy equipment such as dozers, loaders, scrapers, and graders and to perform basic preventive maintenance on most types of heavy equipment. Coursework includes construction safety, equipment operation, grades, drawings, environmental concerns, equipment maintenance, and common equipment systems.

Heavy Equipment Operations

The Heavy Equipment Operator curriculum prepares students to efficiently operate heavy equipment such as dozers, loaders, scrapers, and graders and to perform basic preventive maintenance on most types of heavy equipment. Coursework includes construction safety, equipment operation, grades, drawings, environmental concerns, equipment maintenance, and common equipment systems.

Industrial Electrical

This curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems found in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. Coursework, most of which is hands-on, includes AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, industrial motor controls, and applications of the National Electric Code. Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities as a residential or industrial electrician.

Information Technology - Business Support

The IT Business Support curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for employment with organizations that use computers to process, manage, and communicate information. Classes cover computer operations and terminology, Microsoft applications, operating systems, database, networking, security, and troubleshooting. Coursework develops a student's ability to communicate complex technical issues related to computer hardware, software, and networks in a manner that computer users can understand.

Information Technology - CISCO Technologies

The Network Management curriculum prepares individuals for employment supporting network infrastructure environments. Coursework includes design, installation, configuration, and management of network infrastructure technologies and network operating systems. Emphasis is placed on the implementation and management of network software and hardware.

Information Technology - Cybersecurity

The Information Technology Cybersecurity curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for employment in Information Technology related areas such as network security, digital forensics, and ethical hacking. Coursework includes network and security foundations, data recovery techniques, network vulnerability assessments, and Windows and security administration. Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions as cybersecurity specialists and analysts.

Information Technology - Cybersecurity

The Information Technology Cybersecurity curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for employment in Information Technology related areas such as network security, digital forensics, and ethical hacking. Coursework includes network and security foundations, data recovery techniques, network vulnerability assessments, and Windows and security administration. Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions as cybersecurity specialists and analysts.

Information Technology - Microsoft Applications

The IT Business Support curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for employment with organizations that use computers to process, manage, and communicate information. Classes cover computer operations and terminology, Microsoft applications, operating systems, database, networking, security, and troubleshooting. Coursework develops a student's ability to communicate complex technical issues related to computer hardware, software, and networks in a manner that computer users can understand.

Information Technology - Microsoft Applications

The IT Business Support curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for employment with organizations that use computers to process, manage, and communicate information. Classes cover computer operations and terminology, Microsoft applications, operating systems, database, networking, security, and troubleshooting. Coursework develops a student's ability to communicate complex technical issues related to computer hardware, software, and networks in a manner that computer users can understand.

Information Technology - Microsoft Technologies

The Network Management curriculum prepares individuals for employment supporting network infrastructure environments. Coursework includes design, installation, configuration, and management of network infrastructure technologies and network operating systems. Emphasis is placed on the implementation and management of network software and hardware.

Information Technology - MS Applications and Business Accounting

The IT Business Support curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for employment with organizations that use computers to process, manage, and communicate information. Classes cover computer operations and terminology, Microsoft applications, operating systems, database, networking, security, and troubleshooting. Coursework develops a student's ability to communicate complex technical issues related to computer hardware, software, and networks in a manner that computer users can understand.

Information Technology - Network Management

The Network Management curriculum prepares individuals for employment supporting network infrastructure environments. Coursework includes design, installation, configuration, and management of network infrastructure technologies and network operating systems. Emphasis is placed on the implementation and management of network software and hardware.

Information Technology - Network Management

The Network Management curriculum prepares individuals for employment supporting network infrastructure environments. Coursework includes design, installation, configuration, and management of network infrastructure technologies and network operating systems. Emphasis is placed on the implementation and management of network software and hardware.

Information Technology - Technical Business Accounting

The IT Business Support curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for employment with organizations that use computers to process, manage, and communicate information. Classes cover computer operations and terminology, Microsoft applications, operating systems, database, networking, security, and troubleshooting. Coursework develops a student's ability to communicate complex technical issues related to computer hardware, software, and networks in a manner that computer users can understand.

Intermediate HVACR

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. Graduates should be able to assist in the startup, preventive maintenance, service, repair, and/or installation of residential and light commercial systems.

Intermediate Operational Techniques

The Heavy Equipment Operator curriculum prepares students to efficiently operate heavy equipment such as dozers, loaders, scrapers, and graders and to perform basic preventive maintenance on most types of heavy equipment. Coursework includes construction safety, equipment operation, grades, drawings, environmental concerns, equipment maintenance, and common equipment systems.

Intermediate Welding

The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metalworking industry. Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes, and may include math, print reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing.

Mechatronics Engineering Technology

Mechatronics is the integration of mechanical, electronic and electrical engineering systems, including robotics and advanced automation systems. Technicians with a degree from the program are trained to design, build, test, install, program, troubleshoot and repair systems involving high-tech, computer-controlled machinery.

Medical Assisting

The Medical Assisting curriculum prepares multi-skilled health care professionals qualified to perform administrative, clinical, and laboratory procedures. Coursework includes scheduling appointments, coding and processing insurance accounts, billing, collections, computer operations, assisting with examinations/treatments, routine laboratory procedures, electrocardiography, supervised medication administration, and ethical/legal issues associated with patient care.

Medical Assisting

The Medical Assisting curriculum prepares multi-skilled health care professionals qualified to perform administrative, clinical, and laboratory procedures. Coursework includes scheduling appointments, coding and processing insurance accounts, billing, collections, computer operations, assisting with examinations/treatments, routine laboratory procedures, electrocardiography, supervised medication administration, and ethical/legal issues associated with patient care.

Medical Assisting

The Medical Assisting curriculum prepares multi-skilled health care professionals qualified to perform administrative, clinical, and laboratory procedures. Coursework includes scheduling appointments, coding and processing insurance accounts, billing, collections, computer operations, assisting with examinations/treatments, routine laboratory procedures, electrocardiography, supervised medication administration, and ethical/legal issues associated with patient care.

Medical Billing & Coding

The Medical Assisting curriculum prepares multi-skilled health care professionals qualified to perform administrative, clinical, and laboratory procedures. Coursework includes scheduling appointments, coding and processing insurance accounts, billing, collections, computer operations, assisting with examinations/treatments, routine laboratory procedures, electrocardiography, supervised medication administration, and ethical/legal issues associated with patient care.

Nurse Aide

The Nurse Aide curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of licensed nursing professionals in performing nursing care and services for persons of all ages. Topics include growth and development, personal care, vital signs, communication, nutrition, medical asepsis, therapeutic activities, safety, and employment skills. Upon completion, the student may be eligible for listing as a Nurse Aide I and other selected Nurse Aide registries.

Nursing

The Annie Ruth Kelley 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. Content emphasizes the nurse as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing safe, individualized care while employing evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics.

Nursing - LPN to ADN

The Annie Ruth Kelley Associate Degree Nursing curriculum provides individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide nursing care to clients and groups of clients throughout the life span in a variety of settings. This LPN to ADN option allows licensed practical nurses to advance to the associate degree; graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN).

Plumbing

Students will learn to work in the field of plumbing by applying technical knowledge and skills to lay out, assemble, install, and maintain piping fixtures and systems for natural gas, LP gas, hot water, drainage, sprinkling, and plumbing processing systems in residential and commercial environments.

Plumbing Business

Students will learn to work in the field of plumbing by applying technical knowledge and skills to lay out, assemble, install, and maintain piping fixtures and systems for natural gas, LP gas, hot water, drainage, sprinkling, and plumbing processing systems in residential and commercial environments.

Practical Nursing

The practical nurse (LPN) performs bedside clinical care and is trained in the fundamentals of biological sciences. Courses include basic nursing care, behavioral sciences, and biological sciences, with critical thinking stressed in all phases of the program. LPNs perform bedside nursing care in acute care facilities, long-term care facilities, and other frontline settings.

Radiography

The Radiography curriculum prepares the graduate to be a radiographer, a skilled healthcare professional who uses radiation to produce images of the human body. Coursework includes clinical rotations to area healthcare facilities, radiographic exposure, image processing, radiographic procedures, physics, pathology, patient care and management, radiation protection, quality assurance, anatomy and physiology, and radiobiology.

Residency Licensure - Birth Through Kindergarten

The Birth Through Kindergarten Residency Certificate program is designed for individuals currently working in a NC Pre-K classroom in a licensed childcare facility or in a public school system who wish to earn licensure certification to teach Birth Through Kindergarten by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. The curriculum builds on candidates' hands-on classroom experience by developing the pedagogical competencies needed for effective early childhood teaching.

Residency Licensure - High School Science

The High School Science Residency Certificate program provides a course of study leading to the pedagogical competencies needed to become certified to teach science at the high school level by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. The curriculum includes coursework in learning theory, instructional technology, school policies and procedures, and teaching strategies and methods tailored to specific content and specialty areas.

Residency Licensure - Special Education

The Special Education Residency Certificate program provides a course of study leading to the pedagogical competencies needed to become certified to teach Special Education through the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. The curriculum includes coursework in learning theory, instructional technology, school policies and procedures, assessment, data-informed instructional practice, and classroom management.

Respiratory Therapy

The Respiratory Therapy curriculum offers career education for respiratory therapists, who specialize in the application of scientific knowledge and theory to clinical problems of respiratory care. Respiratory therapists perform diagnostic testing, treatments, and management of patients with heart and lung diseases. The respiratory therapist is qualified to assume primary clinical responsibility for all respiratory care modalities.

School-Age Expanded Learning and Enrichment

The School-Age Expanded Learning and Enrichment curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from elementary through middle grades in diverse, inclusive learning environments. Students gain knowledge of child growth and development, computer technology in education, the physical and nutritional needs of school-age children, care and guidance practices, and communication with parents and other professionals.

School-Age Expanded Learning and Enrichment

The School-Age Expanded Learning and Enrichment curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from elementary through middle grades in diverse, inclusive learning environments. Students gain knowledge of child growth and development, computer technology in education, the physical and nutritional needs of school-age children, care and guidance practices, and communication with parents and other professionals.

Simulation and Game Development

The Simulation and Game Development curriculum provides a broad background in simulation and game development with practical applications in creative arts, visual arts, audio/video technology, creative writing, modeling, design, programming, and management. Students receive hands-on training in design, 3D modeling, and programming for the purpose of creating simulations and games.

Simulation and Game Development - Advanced Game Design

The Simulation and Game Development curriculum provides a broad background in simulation and game development with practical applications in creative arts, visual arts, audio/video technology, creative writing, modeling, design, programming, and management. Students receive hands-on training in design, 3D modeling, and programming for the purpose of creating simulations and games.

Simulation and Game Development - Expert Game Design

The Simulation and Game Development curriculum provides a broad background in simulation and game development with practical applications in creative arts, visual arts, audio/video technology, creative writing, modeling, design, programming, and management. Students receive hands-on training in design, 3D modeling, and programming for the purpose of creating simulations and games.

Simulation and Game Development - Novice Game Design

The Simulation and Game Development curriculum provides a broad background in simulation and game development with practical applications in creative arts, visual arts, audio/video technology, creative writing, modeling, design, programming, and management. Students receive hands-on training in design, 3D modeling, and programming for the purpose of creating simulations and games.

Social 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. Graduates should qualify for positions in government, private, and nonprofit social and human services agencies.

Social 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. Along with core courses, students take courses which prepare them for specialization in specific human service areas. Graduates should qualify for positions in government, private, and nonprofit social and human services agencies.

Social 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. Along with core courses, students take courses which prepare them for specialization in specific human service areas. Graduates should qualify for positions in government, private, and nonprofit social and human services agencies.

Social 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. Along with core courses, students take courses which prepare them for specialization in specific human service areas. Graduates should qualify for positions in government, private, and nonprofit social and human services agencies.

Social and Human Services - Child Advocacy

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. Graduates should qualify for positions in government, private, and nonprofit social and human services agencies.

Social and Human Services - Child Advocacy

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. Graduates should qualify for positions in government, private, and nonprofit social and human services agencies.

Social 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. Along with core courses, students take courses which prepare them for specialization in specific human service areas. Graduates should qualify for positions in government, private, and nonprofit social and human services agencies.

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 metalworking industry. Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes, and may include math, print reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing.