Wayne County Community College District

Accounting

The Accounting Associate of Applied Science degree and College Certificate programs prepare students presently employed in the accounting field and for those seeking advancement or those seeking a position in the field immediately upon graduation. Areas where a student may find employment include but are not limited to, auditing, payroll, cost, budget and tax.

Accounting

The Accounting Associate of Applied Science degree and College Certificate programs prepare students presently employed in the accounting field and for those seeking advancement or those seeking a position in the field immediately upon graduation. Areas where a student may find employment include but are not limited to, auditing, payroll, cost, budget and tax.

Addiction Studies

The Addiction Studies College Certificate program prepares graduates to work as entry level professionals in centers and facilities serving persons who are dependent upon addictive substances. Helping individuals, families and communities with challenges of addiction in interpersonal, familial and community problems is the focus of the addiction studies program.

American Sign Language Interpretation

American Sign Language Interpretation

Anesthesia Technology

The Anesthesia Technology Associate of Applied Science degree program is a six semester program that will prepare students to enter the allied health profession specifically focused on fundamental and advanced clinical procedures. The Anesthesia Technologists is proficient in the acquisition, preparation, and application of various types of equipment required for the delivery of anesthesia care.

Anesthesia Technology: Accelerated Alternate Delivery

The purpose of the Anesthesia Technology Accelerated Alternate Delivery Associates of Applied Science is to prepare working professionals in the Anesthesia Technology field to sit for the National Certification Examination sponsored by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians, ASATT. The instructional format for this program is hybrid delivery.

Associate of Arts

The District offers a two-year course of study leading to the Associate of Arts degree. This degree is designed for students who plan to complete their first two years of college at Wayne County Community College District and transfer to a baccalaureate degree granting institution. Programs leading to the A.A. degree are designed for students who plan to major in such areas as performing arts, English, humanities or the social sciences.

Associate of General Studies

The Associate of General Studies degree program helps students who plan to study a variety of areas without committing themselves to a specific field as they prepare for employment or additional academic work.

Associate of Science

The District offers a two-year course of study leading to the Associate of Science (A.S.) degree. This degree is designed for students who plan to complete their first two years of college at Wayne County Community College District and transfer to a baccalaureate degree granting institution. Students pursuing this degree plan to transfer and major in the natural or physical sciences including chemistry, mathematics, biology and physics. Courses leading to an A.S.

Auto Body Technology

Auto Body Technology

Automotive Service Technology (ASE-EF Master)

Automotive Service Technology (ASE-EF Master)

Automotive Service Technology: Automatic Transmission and Transaxle

Automotive Service Technology: Brakes

Automotive Service Technology: Electrical/Electronic Systems

Automotive Service Technology: Engine Performance

Automotive Service Technology: Engine Repair

Automotive Service Technology: Heating and Air Conditioning

Automotive Service Technology: Manual Drive Train and Axle

Automotive Service Technology: Suspension and Steering

Aviation Mechanics: Airframe

The Aviation Mechanics Associate of Applied Science and College Certificate degree program offer two options: Airframe and Powerplant. Courses are conducted in partnership with the Michigan Institute of Aviation Technology (MIAT). Successful completers will be granted credit toward the Associate of Applied Science degree. The program is designed to prepare students for entry into a variety of occupations, which require competence in the two basic areas of airframe and powerplant technology.

Aviation Mechanics: Airframe

The Aviation Mechanics Associate of Applied Science and College Certificate degree program offer two options: Airframe and Powerplant. Courses are conducted in partnership with the Michigan Institute of Aviation Technology (MIAT). Successful completers will be granted credit toward the Associate of Applied Science degree. The program is designed to prepare students for entry into a variety of occupations, which require competence in the two basic areas of airframe and powerplant technology.

Aviation Mechanics: Powerplant

The Aviation Mechanics Associate of Applied Science and College Certificate degree program offers two options: Airframe and Powerplant. Courses are conducted in partnership with the Michigan Institute of Aviation Technology (MIAT). Successful completers will be granted credit toward the Associate of Applied Science degree. The program is designed to prepare students for entry into a variety of occupations, which require competence in the two basic areas of airframe and powerplant technology.

Aviation Mechanics: Powerplant

The Aviation Mechanics Associate of Applied Science and College Certificate degree program offers two options: Airframe and Powerplant. Courses are conducted in partnership with the Michigan Institute of Aviation Technology (MIAT). Successful completers will be granted credit toward the Associate of Applied Science degree. The program is designed to prepare students for entry into a variety of occupations, which require competence in the two basic areas of airframe and powerplant technology.

Bio-Medical Equipment Repair Technology

Bookkeeping

The Bookkeeping Short-Term Certificate is designed to provide students with in-depth instruction in the field of Accounting with a concentration in Bookkeeping. The program covers the foundational knowledge and skills needed to help process a company’s business transactions. The curriculum focuses on the role of accounting in business and management.

Business Administration (A.A.)

Business Administration (A.A.S.)

Business Administration: Business Supervisor

Business Administration: Retail Management

The Retail Management Short-Term Certificate is designed to prepare students for career opportunities and upward mobility in the retail industry.

Business Analytics

This Business Analytics College Certificate is designed to provide students with in-depth instruction and prepares students for entry-level. Business Analytics positions requiring knowledge, setup and usage of business intelligence and data analysis solutions. Business Analytics is expanding in businesses, government agencies and not-for- profit organizations, enabling professionals to make better decisions utilizing appropriate data and information.

Business Analytics: Artificial Intelligence Prompt Engineering

The Foundations of AI in Business Analytics Program provides the broad-based knowledge of the underlying concepts of integrating AI within the context of business analytics, appealing to professionals and students interested in leveraging AI tools to enhance data-driven decision-making. As organizations increasingly rely on AI for business solutions to stay competitive, this certificate equips students with the expertise needed to meet evolving demand.

CIS: Artificial Intelligence Prompt Engineering

The Certificate of Achievement in Artificial Intelligence with Prompt Engineering is designed to equip students with foundational knowledge and hands-on skills in the rapidly growing field of artificial intelligence (AI). The program is designed to meet the growing demand for AI skills while equipping students with practical tools and foundational knowledge to excel in a rapidly evolving technological environment.

CIS: Certified Ethical Hacker

The Certified Ethical Hacker Certificate Program is designed to provide the “how to” of Intrusion Detection, Policy Creation, Social Engineering, DDoS Attacks, Buffer Overflows and Virus Creation and perimeter defense development in preparation for the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification exam.

CIS: Cloud Computing

The Short-Term Certificate in Cloud Computing is designed to examine the motivating factors, benefits and challenges of the cloud, as well as service models, service level agreements (SLAs), security, and example cloud service providers and use cases. We will discuss topics such as cloud infrastructures, virtualization, software defined networks and storage, cloud storage, and programming models.

CIS: Computer Support Specialist

The Computer Information Systems Computer Support Specialist Short-Term Certificate program is designed to provide a solid foundation in the fundamental skills that are generally required to analyze system requirements and design solutions, and or support and manage the application of technology resources. Degree concentrations include core courses of information systems fundamentals, database systems, networking, web systems and software development.

CIS: Cybersecurity

The Cybersecurity Associate of Applied Science degree program is designed to provide fundamental skills, knowledge, and abilities to design and maintain secure IT systems. This program is aligned with the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) and the Department of Defense Directive 8570.

CIS: Cybersecurity

The Cybersecurity Associate of Applied Science degree program is designed to provide fundamental skills, knowledge, and abilities to design and maintain secure IT systems. This program is aligned with the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) and the Department of Defense Directive 8570.

CIS: Database Administrator

The Computer Information Systems: Database Administrator Certificate program is designed to give students a thorough technical foundation to design and implement the infrastructure for business solutions using database tools. Database Administrators use software to store and organize business data of all kinds and works in nearly all industries. The student completing this program can sit for Oracle Certification exams.

CIS: Mobile Application Developer

The Computer Information Systems Mobile Application Developer College Certificate is designed to prepare students for mobile application developer career positions or as entrepreneurs in mobile application development. Students will gain technical foundation in how to design, develop, implement, and market simple business or personal solutions through mobile applications. The student completing this program can publish his or her application in the APP-Store.

CIS: Network+

The Network+ Certificate Program provides the broad-based knowledge of the underlying concepts of data networking, such as the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model and the protocols that operate at the various model in preparation for the Network+ certification.

CIS: Network Administrator

CIS: Security+

The Security+ Certificate Program provides the broad-based knowledge about IT industry-wide security topics, including communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography, access control, authentication, external attack, and operational and organization security in preparation for the Security+ certification exam.

CIS: Software Developer

The software development certificate teaches students how to create applications and systems that run on a variety of devices including personal computers, mobile phones, tablets, automobiles, and other devices. The program achieves this goal by exposing students to key programming languages.

CIS: Video Game Assistant

CIS: Video Game Design and Animation

CIS: Video Game Design- Virtual Reality

CIS: Website Developer

The Computer Information Systems Website Developer College Certificate program is designed to prepare students for employment in the area of web design. Students will learn web design, XHTML coding, image editing, validation, CSS, GUI editors, server-side and client-side languages. Description: Web developers are responsible for day-to-day site creation, design and all technical aspects of a website.

CIV: Civil Engineering Basic Construction Material Testing Preparation

Civil Testing and Inspection Technician

The Civil Testing and Inspection Technician Program prepares students to carry out inspection and testing tasks in the construction of the infrastructure including highways, roads, bridges, airports, and railroads.

Civil Testing and Inspection Technician (CIV)

CNC: 5-Axis Programming and Operation

CNC: Operation

CNC: Programming

CNC: Programming and Operation

Computer Aided Design

The Computer Aided Design program provides students with career-based training in mechanical design using computer-aided drafting/design technology. To provide the necessary technical education base, the program also includes education and training in applied technical mathematics, engineering drawing, and geometric dimensioning and tolerance skills.

Computer Aided Design

The Computer Aided Design program provides students with career-based training in mechanical design using computer-aided drafting/design technology. To provide the necessary technical education base, the program also includes education and training in applied technical mathematics, engineering drawing, and geometric dimensioning and tolerance skills.

Computer Information Systems (CIS)

Computer Numerical Control (CNC)

Cosmetology Management

The Cosmetology Management Associate of Applied Science Degree and Certificate program is designed to prepare students for leadership and entrepreneurial roles within the cosmetology industry. This program blends technical knowledge with cor business principles to develop the competencies required to manage a salon, lead a team, or operate an independent business.

Cosmetology Management

The Cosmetology Management Associate of Applied Science Degree and Certificate program is designed to prepare students for leadership and entrepreneurial roles within the cosmetology industry. This program blends technical knowledge with cor business principles to develop the competencies required to manage a salon, lead a team, or operate an independent business.

Craft Brewing

Criminal Justice: Corrections

Criminal Justice: Corrections

Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement

Criminal Justice: Public/Private Security

Dental Assisting

The Dental Assisting College Certificate program provides students with the necessary training to perform the duties of a dental assistant, including assisting the dentist (chair side), providing patient education, performing laboratory procedures, exposing and diagnostic x-rays and performing office management tasks such as billing, maintain patient information, and scheduling appointments.

Dental Hygiene

The Dental Hygiene Associate of Science degree program at Wayne County Community College District is a prominent career for individuals interested in working as an important part of the dental healthcare team. The dental hygienist learns specialized clinical skills to provide direct patient care, and may be responsible for community distribution of information related to the prevention of oral diseases and the maintenance of oral health.

Digital Marketing

The Digital Marketing Short-Term Certificate (SCERT-DM) is a dynamic 18-credit program designed to equip students with essential skills and knowledge for careers and business opportunities in the evolving digital marketing landscape. This program introduces students to the fundamentals and history of digital marketing, emphasizing the integration of emerging technologies such as Internet, Cloud, and AI marketing strategies.

Digital Media Production

The Digital Media Production Associate of Applied Science degree and College Certificate program will provide students with a broad survey of the digital production tools. The students will gain a theoretical grasp of the implications of digital mass communications through various digital media production courses and hands-on experience in digital video and sound production, web design layout and design. The program may be pursued as a full-time or part-time study.

Digital Media Production

The Digital Media Production Associate of Applied Science degree and College Certificate program will provide students with a broad survey of the digital production tools. The students will gain a theoretical grasp of the implications of digital mass communications through various digital media production courses and hands-on experience in digital video and sound production, web design layout and design. The program may be pursued as a full-time or part-time study.

Digital Photography Technology

The Digital Photography Technology College Certificate program is designed to provide students with in-depth instruction in the field of Digital Photography. Students will gain a theoretical grasp of the implications of digital photography through various digital photography courses, hands-on experience with cameras and lighting, and digital post production of images.

Digital Photography Technology: Commercial Photography

Digital Photography Technology: Forensic Photography

The Forensic Photography College Certificate program is designed to provide students with the technical skills necessary to photographically preserve crime scenes and items of evidence, from both technical and legal standpoints. The Forensic Photography program provides students with the necessary skills needed in the principles of composition, focus, exposure, color theory, and lighting.

Digital Photography Technology: Journalism Photography

Digital Photography Technology: Small Business Photography

Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education Program offers a Short-Term Certificate as a Child Development Associate (CDA) and an Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Education. The program at Wayne County Community College District prepares students to work as child care administrators and to be teachers and caregivers in an early childhood settings. The CDA Training program is designed for the childcare worker wishing to become a Child Development Associate (CDA).

Early Childhood Education (CDA)

EEE: Computer Technology

EEE: Programmable Logic Controllers

Electrical Electronics Engineering Technology (EEE)

Electrical Electronics Engineering Technology (EEE)

Emergency Medical Technology

Emergency Medical Technology

Emergency Response and Safety

This Associates of Applied Science degree will prepare students to fulfill an immediate need in the workforce and serve as a pathway to other careers within the first responders' business community. Students who enroll in the program will range from recent high school graduates to other adult individuals desiring career training. Students may come from a variety of cultural, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Emergency Room Multi-Skill Healthcare Technology

The Emergency Room Multi-Skill Heath Care Technology (ERT) Associate of Applied Science Degree and College Certificate program is designed to prepare the student to work in the hospital and urgent health care environments. Students will find employment opportunities with various hospital emergency departments, special care units and urgent care centers. Emergency Room Technicians receive specialized training in hospital procedures and protocols.

Emergency Room Multi-Skill Healthcare Technology

The Emergency Room Multi-Skill Heath Care Technology (ERT) Associate of Applied Science Degree and College Certificate program is designed to prepare the student to work in the hospital and urgent health care environments. Students will find employment opportunities with various hospital emergency departments, special care units and urgent care centers. Emergency Room Technicians receive specialized training in hospital procedures and protocols.

EMT: Basic

EMT: Medical First Responder

EMT: Paramedic

Entrepreneurship

The Entrepreneurship College Certificate program is designed for those individuals who have, or desire to have, their own business. Emphasis is on successfully creating and sustaining a competitive advantage in starting, managing and growing a small business. This program focuses on the preparation needed for small business ownership.

Facility Maintenance

The Facility Maintenance Associate of Applied Science degree and College Certificate program prepares the student for immediate employment as a facility maintenance technician, maintenance and stationary engineer, and facility maintenance manager at health care institutions, large office towers, apartment complexes, professional buildings, multiuse facilities, plants, government and educational building, etc.

Facility Maintenance

The Facility Maintenance Associate of Applied Science degree and College Certificate program prepares the student for immediate employment as a facility maintenance technician, maintenance and stationary engineer, and facility maintenance manager at health care institutions, large office towers, apartment complexes, professional buildings, multiuse facilities, plants, government and educational building, etc.

Facility Maintenance: Building Engineer

The Facility Maintenance: Building Engineer Certificate is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in general building maintenance and repair, maintain machines, mechanical equipment for commercial and residential buildings. Students will be prepared to complete general repairs, work on plumbing, electrical, and air-conditioning and heating systems, among other tasks.

Fashion Design

The Fashion Design Associate of Applied Science Degree and College Certificate is designed for those persons who are innovative and driven to design and create apparel. Courses will offer students creative studies in design fundamentals, fashion analysis, fashion history, textiles, color theory, sketching, as well as technical training in draping, pattern making, pattern grading, and clothing construction.

Fashion Design

The Fashion Design Associate of Applied Science Degree and College Certificate is designed for those persons who are innovative and driven to design and create apparel. Courses will offer students creative studies in design fundamentals, fashion analysis, fashion history, textiles, color theory, sketching, as well as technical training in draping, pattern making, pattern grading, and clothing construction.

Fashion Design: Industrial Tailor

Fashion Industrial Tailor

The Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Tailor prepares students for careers in garment construction, apparel production, and custom tailoring across diverse sectors of the fashion and textile industries. This hands-on, technique-driven program emphasizes industrial sewing machine operation, garment fitting, pattern modifications, alterations, and textile handling using industry- standard tools and methods.

Fashion Merchandising

The Associate of Applied Science in Merchandising is designed to prepare students for dynamic careers in the fashion, retail, and product management industries. This program provides a practical foundation in visual merchandising, retail buying, inventory control, trend analysis, marketing, and customer experience. Students gain hands-on experience through classroom projects, industry software, and merchandising labs that simulate real- world environments.

Fire Protection Technology

The Fire Protection Technology Associate of Applied Science degree program addresses the constant change and growing complexities of modern living and the environment as it pertains to fire suppression. There is a demand for college- trained people in the various fields of Fire Protection. The degree addresses the needs of a person wanting to be an entry level firefighter, those desiring advancement within their fire career as well as those individuals seeking fire related jobs within companies.

Fire Protection Technology: Fire Administration

Fire Protection Technology: Fire Suppression

Gerontology

The Gerontology College Certificate program is designed to prepare students for direct service occupations in the care of seniors. Students are trained for positions in case management and program administration. The job opportunities are available in diverse locations, such as housing complexes, nursing and congregate care facilities, adult day care centers and mental and health agencies. The program explores the normal processes of aging and related social, legal and economic issues.

Global Supply Chain Management

The Global Supply Chain Management College Certificate program is a unique business management program that prepares graduates for employment in the areas of global supply chain (logistics) management, inventory control, materials management, and distribution.

Global Supply Chain Management:

The Global Supply Chain Management College Certificate program is a unique business management program that prepares graduates for employment in the areas of global supply chain (logistics) management, inventory control, materials management, and distribution.

Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Home Health Care Aide

The Home Health Care Aide Short-Term certificate is designed to provide students with in-depth instruction and will prepare students for employment in the home health care industry. Home Health Care Aides (HHA) provide personal and homemaking services to ill, convalescing, elderly, and disabled persons and, if needed, to their families.

Homeland Security

Homeland Security: Business Continuity and Security

Homeland Security: Fire/EMS

Hotel and Restaurant Management

The Hotel and Restaurant Management College Certificate program prepares students for immediate employment in the hotel industry. Students will learn about the different departments within the hotel. The areas of front desk, food and beverage, housekeeping, facility management, catering and sales will be explored. The course objectives are reached by the use of case analysis, technology, leadership and marketing training.

HVAC: 3rd Class Refrigeration

HVAC: Advanced

HVAC: Boiler Operations

HVAC: Geothermal Technology

HVAC: High Pressure Steam

HVAC: Residential Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

HVAC: Residential Heating

HVAC: Sheet Metal Design and Fabrication

Informatics

The Informatics program focuses on computer systems from a user-centered perspective and studies the structure, behavior and interactions of natural and artificial systems that store, process and communicate information. This coursework prepares the student in using information to identify and address information problems, transform large datasets into useful insights, and lead information projects.

Informatics

The Informatics program focuses on computer systems from a user-centered perspective and studies the structure, behavior and interactions of natural and artificial systems that store, process and communicate information. This coursework prepares the student in using information to identify and address information problems, transform large datasets into useful insights, and lead information projects.

International Business

This program is designed to prepare students for employment in international business, marketing, global supply chain management and other international related areas. This program also offers working professionals a certificate program that will enable them to refine their skills and prepare them to compete in any industry globally. The curriculum provides students with a solid background in language, culture, international politics and business.

IT Project Management

The IT Project Management Certificate Program provides a broad-based understanding of foundational concepts in data networking, including the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model and the protocols that operate at each layer. The coursework also prepares students for the Network+ Certification. In addition, the program offers the required contact hours and essential information needed to take the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam.

Light Rail Engineering Technology

The Light Rail Engineering Technology College Certificate is designed to prepare students for employment in the expanding light rail industry. This program will also prepare the student to work within the expanding passenger and freight railroad industry. Railroads employ a substantial workforce to service, maintain, operate and manage their transportation networks.

Light Rail Engineering Technology: Railroad Rules and Safety

The Light Rail Engineering Technology: Railroad Rules and Safety certificate is designed to prepare the student to work within the expanding passenger and freight railroad industry. Railroads employ a substantial workforce to service, maintain, operate and manage their transportation networks. While railroads are required by federal law to train their own employees, the basic safety concerns, rules, orders and regulations are all standardized in the industry.

Manufacturing Technology

The Manufacturing Technology College Certificate and Short-term Certificate Program provides instruction that allows students to become familiar with and use the tools, materials, and processes needed in the manufacturing phase of industry. Students are also exposed to occupations in the manufacturing field.

Manufacturing Technology: Metrology

Mechatronics Technology: Commercial Automation

Mechatronics Technology/Robotics and Automation Technology

Mechatronics Technology/Robotics and Automation Technology

Medical Administrative Specialist

Medical Administrative Specialist

Medical Office Specialist

This Medical Office Specialist Short-Term Certificate is a short-term program established to prepare students for employment in physician's offices, medical insurance companies and hospital offices.

Mental Health

Mental Health

Muslim World Studies

Nursing

Nursing Assistant Training

Nursing: Care Coordination and Transition Management

Nursing: Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse (LPN to RN) Bridge Program

Office Information Systems: E-Business

Office Information Systems: E-Business

Office Information Systems: Office Specialist

Office Information Systems: Office Specialist

Paralegal Technology

The Paralegal Technology Associate of Applied Science degree program provides students with the educational background and training required to become a paralegal, legal assistant or legal aide, able to assist a licensed attorney in providing legal services to their clients. The program provides the knowledge and skills regarding the legal system and substantive and procedural law necessary to perform many routine legal processes under the supervision of a licensed attorney.

Patient Care Technology

The Patient Care Technology Short-Term Certificate is designed to provide students with in- depth instruction to become a Patient Care Technician. This program will prepare students for employment in the expanding area of patient care. Skills obtained will allow for work in a variety of settings from acute care to home care.

Pharmacy Technology

The Pharmacy Technology Associate of Applied Science degree and College Certificate programs are designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in general pharmaceutical services under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Technology

The Pharmacy Technology Associate of Applied Science degree and College Certificate programs are designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in general pharmaceutical services under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

Phlebotomy Technician

The Phlebotomy Technician Short-Term Certificate program introduces students to the chief responsibilities of the position to include drawing blood and conducting other specimen collections. The phlebotomist must recognize any conditions that might alter collections, correlate types of lab tests to the written diagnosis, and communicate with both the laboratory and the patients to provide the best care possible.

Physical Therapist Assistant

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Associate of Applied Science Degree is designed to prepare students to become licensed physical therapist assistants who competently work under the supervision of physical therapists, in a variety of settings, by providing them with a broad background from which they may later choose to develop expertise as specialists.

Practical Nursing Education

This one-year program will prepare students to fulfill an immediate need in the workforce and also serve as a pathway to other medical careers. Students who enroll in the program will range from recent high school graduates to other adult individuals desiring career training. Students may come from a variety of cultural, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds. This course provides the theory and skills necessary to assist professional health care providers in providing direct patient are.

Pre-Engineering

The Pre-Engineering Associate of Science degree program is designed to provide the first two-years of an engineering program whose credits will transfer to a four-year college of engineering program. Adjustments in the listed recommended program may be necessary to meet the requirements of other colleges or universities for special fields of engineering. Students should contact the institution they intend to transfer to ensure that they will have the necessary courses to transfer.

Pre-Mortuary Science

Pre-Mortuary Science Associate of Science degree program prepares students for entrance into a mortuary science program and an eventual career as a mortician. This program is designed in accordance with the Mortuary Science program at Wayne State University, which is the only institution in Michigan that prepares students for State certification in mortuary science.

Pre-Physician Assistant

The Pre-Physician Assistant program is designed to prepare students for transfer to a Physician Assistant program at a four-year college or university. The curriculum is academically rigorous and provides the knowledge base necessary to complete the baccalaureate degree and continue to the master’s degree level physician assistant curriculum.

Pre-Social Work

The Pre-Social Work Associate of Arts degree program provides a broad based two year Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree curriculum.

Product Development Prototyping

Product Development Prototyping: Advanced Rapid Prototyping

Product Development Prototyping: Introduction to Rapid Prototyping

Programmable Logic Controllers

Project Management

The Project Management Certificate will provide students with the information and skills necessary to secure an entry level position managing projects in business and industries such as IT, business, health care and others. The courses will provide the required contact hours and information needed to take the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam. Upon completion of the certificate program students will understand beginning, intermediate and advance project management software.

Radiologic Sciences

Renewable Energy Technology

The Renewable Energy Technology program is designed to provide students with the theoretical knowledge necessary for a career in energy management and renewable energy technology fields, with special emphasis on solar panel (PV) installation. Students acquire hands-on skills in installation, operation, repair and replacement of related equipment. The program prepares students to pursue careers in the renewable energy field through coursework focused on solar and wind energy production and usage.

Renewable Energy Technology

The Renewable Energy Technology program is designed to provide students with the theoretical knowledge necessary for a career in energy management and renewable energy technology fields, with special emphasis on solar panel (PV) installation. Students acquire hands-on skills in installation, operation, repair and replacement of related equipment. The program prepares students to pursue careers in the renewable energy field through coursework focused on solar and wind energy production and usage.

Surgical Technology

The Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. The curriculum is designed to enable the student to perform a variety of duties, as well as provide technical support to the surgical team in the operating room before, during and after surgery.

Surgical Technology: Central Service Technician

The Surgical Technology Central Service Technician program is a curriculum designed to enable students to perform duties relative to processing surgical instrumentation, equipment and supplies for the operating room, as well as other areas of the hospital that require sterile items. Specifically, the Central Service Technician is responsible for the procurement and processing of surgical instrumentation, supplies and equipment.

Surgical Technology: Surgical First Assistant

The Surgical First Assistant (SFA) College Certificate program is offered as one of four career options for students admitted into the Surgical Technology program. Enrollment in the program is limited due to the number of clinical-learner positions available at each of the clinical settings. A student’s educational experience in the program includes both classroom course work (didactic) and practical (clinical) instruction in a peri-operative environment.

Teacher Education: Elementary Education

The Teacher Education Associate of Arts degree in elementary education offers career opportunities to complete the first two years of the baccalaureate degree requirements leading to teacher certification in special, elementary and secondary education. The program is designed to prepare prospective teachers to be innovative role models and leaders in academic environments.

Visual Arts

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Visual Arts is a two-year degree designed to prepare students for careers in the creative industries through a comprehensive, hands-on curriculum in traditional and digital media. This program offers foundational training in drawing, color theory, design principles, photography, digital illustration, and portfolio development, while introducing students to the latest industry tools and creative workflows.

Warehouse and Transportation Graphic Design Technology

Water and Environmental Technology

Welding Technology

The Welding Technology Associate of Applied Science degree and College Certificate programs are designed to provide students with in-depth instruction in the field of welding matched with the American Welding Society (AWS) certification Levels: 1, 2 and 3. Core program courses provide students with experience related to design, theory and use of welding equipment.

Welding Technology: Advanced - Level 2

Welding Technology: Artistic Welding

Welding Technology: General - Level 1

Welding Technology: Specialized - Level 3