Washington County Community College

Aquaculture Technology

The Certificate (C) degree in Aquaculture Technology is designed to develop a world class, industry-relevant and advised, training program that utilizes cutting-edge technology to prepare the next generation of aquaculture workforce. The certificate will: Prepare graduates for entry-level positions relevant to the Maine’s growing Aquaculture Industry.

Aquaculture Technology

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Aquaculture Technology is designed to develop a world class, industry-relevant and advised, training program that utilizes cutting-edge technology to prepare the next generation of aquaculture workforce. The AAS degree will: Prepare graduates for entry- and intermediate-level positions relevant to the Maine’s growing Aquaculture Industry.

Automotive Technology

The Automotive Technology certificate program prepares students for the automotive service field. Through an intensive, shop-orientated course, students are introduced to the industry and learn to maintain automotive equipment. Emphasis is placed on understanding automotive principles and on learning to identify and solve vehicular problems. The course provides a solid background in the field, enabling students to continue to acquire skills and to keep up with changes.

Business Management

The Business Management program prepares the student for success in establishing and operating a small business enterprise. The program empowers graduates to become intelligent risk-takers by providing skills and knowledge in operating practices to successfully start and manage a business.

Career Studies

The Career Studies program provides an individualized and flexible program to meet the needs of students with significant work experience and/or learning experience whose education goals cannot be met by other technical programs at the college. The objectives of the program include recognizing significant work and/or learning experiences in a broad range of career fields and enhancing educational opportunities to assist individuals in advancing in their chosen occupation.

Computer Technology

This two-year Associate in Applied Science in Computer Technology is designed to provide students with a broad based education in all aspects of the computer field. Students gain extensive experience and knowledge in computer operation, diagnosis, repair, networking and programming. The program prepares students for a variety of industry certifications. Graduates will be able to diagnose system hardware or software failures and perform remedial actions necessary to correct problems.

Criminal Justice

The Associate in Applied Science (AS) degree in Criminal Justice is designed with a three-fold purpose: (1) to prepare graduates for entry level positions relevant to law enforcement, (2) to prepare students for upper division coursework at universities and colleges where a bachelor’s degree is desired, and (3) to respond to the growing demand of law enforcement employees seeking to upgrade their skills and knowledge base for career advancement with a college degree.

Criminal Justice, Conservation Law Option

The Associate in Science (AS) degree in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Conservation Law is designed with a three-fold purpose: 1. To prepare graduates for entry level positions relevant to conservation law enforcement, 2. To prepare students for upper division coursework at Universities and colleges where a bachelor’s degree in conservation law is desired, and 3.

Criminal Justice, Corrections and Probation Option

The Certificate in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Corrections and Probation is designed with a three-fold purpose: (1) to prepare graduates for entry level positions relevant to Corrections and Probation Officer Assistants, (2) Prepare students for entry into an associate degree program, and (3) to respond to the growing demand of Corrections and Probation employees seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge base for career advancement.

Criminal Justice, Corrections and Probation Option

The Associate in Science (AS) degree in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Corrections and Probation is designed with a three-fold purpose: (1) to prepare graduates for entry level positions relevant to Corrections and Probation Officers, (2) to prepare students for upper division coursework at universities and colleges where a bachelor’s degree is desired.

Diesel and Automotive Engine Overhaul

The Diesel and Automotive Engine Overhaul program prepares the students for employment in the engine servicing industry. Instruction covers diesel and gasoline engine theory and techniques of disassembly, inspection, reassembly, and troubleshooting. Technicians use shop manuals, reference charts, diagnostic instruments, and special tools to diagnose equipment malfunctions.

Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education CDA certificate program at WCCC is a two-semester, integrated, comprehensive program covering 35 topics in Early Childhood Education in three courses (ECE100, ECE104, and PSY190), and 15 Early Childhood topics in special education and the field experience. Introduction to psychology, sociology of the family, college composition, and basic mathematics are also requirements, which give the student the background foundation for successful completion of the program.

Early Childhood Education

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) prepares graduates to enter positions in a variety of programs that serve children birth to eight years of age, including programs that serve children with special learning and developmental needs.

Education

The Education program at WCCC provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of education, especially for those considering teaching as a future career.

Electromechanical Instrumentation Technology

The Electromechanical Instrumentation Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree is designed to provide students with additional knowledge beyond our Residential and Commercial Electricity program in the areas of Programmable Logic Controls, Instrumentation, Computer Electronics, and Physics. Graduates of this program will have solid skills to work in the production, manufacturing and process industries.

Entrepreneurship

With over 95 percent of Maine’s businesses being considered small, the enterprise and entrepreneurship certificate will prepare and support all new venture and presently industrialized businesses. This certificate will prepare the entrepreneur in dealing with lending institutions, employer/employee laws, maintaining their own payroll, accounts receivable/payable, and marketing skills.

Heating Technology

The Heating Technology certificate prepares the student with the skills and knowledge used for careers in the heating industry. Students learn how to assemble, maintain, and repair heating systems according to the code specifications of the National Fire Protection Association. The safe and efficient use of tools and materials is stressed as students work in a shop and at a one-week co-op with different types of heating systems.

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technology

The HVAC/R Applied Science Degree is designed to develop an industry-necessary and relevant training program that will utilize the new-age technologies to prepare the future technicians of the HVAC/R industry.

Heavy Equipment Maintenance

The Heavy Equipment Maintenance program prepares students for maintenance jobs in the forestry, trucking, earth moving, or construction industries. Through intensive shop and field-oriented courses, students are introduced to a variety of heavy equipment and learn to operate and maintain, repair, and rebuild it.

Heavy Equipment Operation

The Heavy Equipment Operations program prepares students for operations jobs in the forestry, trucking, earth moving, or construction industries. Through intensive shop and field-oriented courses, students are introduced to a variety of heavy equipment and learn to operate and maintain, repair, and rebuild it.

Human Services

The Human Services Program prepares students in a number of areas to enter the human services or medical fields as entry-level caseworkers. A series of foundational courses and experience that provide skills for a range of employment opportunities based on a solid foundation of service delivery and understanding of human growth and development. It will qualify students for skilled entry into a specialty of their choice.

Liberal Studies

The Liberal Studies program is designed to provide a foundation of study that prepares students to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. The curriculum is built on a foundation of general education and electives to develop depth in the background knowledge required for further study. In some cases, where an Associate Degree is an employer’s defined minimum credential, the degree serves as a terminal degree for employment.

Liberal Studies Health Occupations

The Health Occupations Certificate is designed as a preparation program for students wishing to enter occupations in health careers at a Maine Community College campus, a University of Maine campus, or Maine private college health program. The program is structured to encourage career exploration and provide guidance to students of opportunities as they prepare to apply to their chosen health degree program.

Mechanical Technology

The intent of the Mechanical Technology certificate curriculum is to allow students maximum flexibility in the selection of subject matter. Students must complete two semesters as prescribed within the chosen technology. Technology program curriculum that can be used: Automotive Technology Diesel and Automotive Engine Overhaul Heavy Equipment Operations Heavy Equipment Maintenance Powersport Equipment/Small Engine Technician Welding Technology

Mechanical Technology

The intent of the AAS curriculum is to allow students maximum flexibility in the selection of subject matter. Students may pursue a curriculum focus in automotive technology, operation or maintenance of heavy equipment, engine overhaul or other combinations of courses to meet their interests and career objectives. Students must complete four semesters as prescribed within the chosen technology.

Mechanical Technology with Specialization in Passenger Vehicle

The Mechanical Technology with Specialization in Passenger Vehicle program prepares students for success as vehicle service mechanics. This program offers training in the testing, diagnosis, and servicing of passenger and light commercial motor vehicles.

Medical Assisting

This two-year Medical Assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Medical Assisting Education Review Board. This program provides students with expertise in fulfilling the day-to-day operations of a medical office. Medical assistants manage both administrative and clinical duties of a health occupation organization.

Medical Office Technology

With the medical industry’s climate changing almost daily, the demand for office professionals trained in health care is growing. The MOT program prepares students to become professionally dedicated to assisting in patient care and proficient in a number of skills.

Nursing

The Nursing Program at Washington County Community College is designed to provide students with the opportunity to enter nursing and transfer to bachelor’s degree programs in nursing. Educational mobility exhibited by the nursing program at Washington County Community College gives students the opportunity to develop and augment technical skills and knowledge based on a balanced educational program. The A.S.

Outdoor Leadership, Adventure Recreation & Tourism Option

The purpose of the Adventure Recreation & Tourism option of the Outdoor Leadership Certificate program is to equip students with a strong foundation of economic, cultural, and environmental studies related to the Adventure Recreation & Tourism industry through a variety of challenging and engaging field experiences. This knowledge base allows students to make informed decisions while promoting environmental and cultural stewardship.

Outdoor Leadership, Adventure Recreation & Tourism Option

The purpose of the Adventure Recreation & Tourism option of the Outdoor Leadership program is to equip students with a strong foundation in economic, cultural, and environmental studies related to the Adventure Tourism industry through a variety of challenging and engaging field experiences. This knowledge base allows students to make informed decisions while promoting environmental and cultural stewardship.

Outdoor Leadership, Adventure Therapy Option

The Adventure Therapy option of the Outdoor Leadership program at Washington County Community College was created in response to the increasing demand for qualified, trained outdoor professionals in adventure-based and nature-based therapy. This program focuses on providing students the skills needed to provide front-line support services to clients in adventure-based and nature-based therapeutic programs in Maine, across the country, and around the world.

Phlebotomy

The Phlebotomy Certificate program is a one-year certificate program designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as phlebotomists and laboratory technicians in hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities. Phlebotomists draw blood from patients in preparation for medical testing. A phlebotomy technician is an integral member of the medical laboratory team whose primary function is the collection of blood samples from patients by venipuncture or dermal puncture.

Powersport Equipment/Small Engine Technician

The Powersport Equipment/Small Engine Technician Certificate program has been developed to train students as professional entry-level outdoor power propulsion and small engine technicians through a combination of theory and hands on experience. The program prepares students to maintain and repair a variety of outdoor equipment.

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology

The Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology certificate prepares the student with the skills and knowledge used for careers in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry. Students learn how to assemble, maintain, and repair refrigeration and air conditioning systems according to the code specifications of the National Fire Protection Association.

Residential and Commercial Electricity Technology

The Residential and Commercial Electricity program provides students with the skills necessary for an entry-level job as an electrician. Thorough technical instruction is given in the layout, assembly, installation, and troubleshooting of fixtures, devices, services, heating systems, pumps, motors and motor controls used in residential, commercial, and some industrial locations.

Substance Use and Recovery

The Certificate in Substance Use and Recovery prepares students to test to become a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the State of Maine. Students will become familiar with substance use and the skills necessary to support individuals seeking various pathways to recovery. Students will learn their role as a contributing member to a treatment team, including screening, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.

Trade and Technical Occupations

The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Trade and Technical Occupations is designed to recognize the proficiency of people who are enrolled in or have completed a registered apprenticeship program (i.e., journeyman status). Students who have completed or are currently enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program*, or a formal program approved by the college, may apply and simultaneously complete both their apprenticeship training program and degree requirements.

Welding Technology

Instruction focuses on training students to produce acceptable, sound welds in all positions in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and to select the correct filler rod to fit the job and the metal being welded. Upon completion of the program, students are prepared for the American Welding Society (AWS) structural stick welding certification; the AWS flux core MIG structural certification, and the American Standard Mechanical Engineering (AMSE) pipe certification.