White Mountains Community College

Accounting

The Associate in Science degree in Accounting prepares graduates to meet the challenges of today's dynamic business and economic environment. Whether students want to begin a new career or advance in the business world, this degree provides them with a solid foundation in accounting and business practice, along with the skills they need to succeed in industry today. Flexible: Currently working? Have a crazy, busy life outside of work? We have you covered.

Advanced Welding Technology

The Advanced Welding certificate provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to achieve American Welding Society (AWS) industry-recognized certifications in multiple processes. Through a combination of classroom-based theory and hands-on laboratory training, students learn the applications of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW), Submerged Arc Welding (SAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW).

Automotive Technology

There are over 253 million vehicles on U.S. roads today with an average age of over 11 years old. All of them periodically require service. Close to one million men and women service these vehicles. Each year, thousands of jobs become available for automotive technicians trained to diagnose and repair the complex electronic and computer systems in today's vehicles. Automotive repair professionals need to have up-to-date technical information at their command.

Automotive Technology

There are over 253 million vehicles on U.S. roads today with an average age of over 11 years old. All of them periodically require service. Close to one million men and women service these vehicles. Each year, thousands of jobs become available for automotive technicians trained to diagnose and repair the complex electronic and computer systems in today's vehicles. Automotive repair professionals need to have up-to-date technical information at their command.

Baking and Pastry Arts

White Mountains Community College is proud to offer a two-year Associate in Applied Science Degree in Baking and Pastry Arts, in addition to its degree in Culinary Arts. The Baking and Pastry Arts degree is designed for those wanting to work specifically in the field of baking and pastry.

Behavioral Science

The Human Services program is a member of the National Organization for Human Services Council for Standards in Human Service Education. The Associate in Science degree in Human Services prepares students to work effectively and knowledgeably with consumers of private and public community-based, human- service delivery systems.

Business Administration

The Associate in Science degree in Business Administration prepares students to meet the challenges of today's dynamic business and economic environments. Whether one wants to begin a new career or advance in the business world, this degree provides students with a solid foundation in business practice and the skills they need to succeed in industry today. Flexible: Flexible: Currently working? Have a crazy, busy life outside of work? We have you covered.

Career and Technical Education

This Career and Technical Education certificate provides students with the knowledge and skills required by the New Hampshire Department of Education for career and technical educator certification. It fulfills the competencies required for Ed 610.01 Professional Education and Ed 507.02 Teachers of Career and Technical Education. The certificate consists of eight courses, many of which are offered online.

Commercial Driver Training

Take advantage of the national shortage of commercial drivers and obtain a commercial driver's license. The Commercial Driver Training certificate prepares students for commercial driving careers at the local and national levels. Instructional methods include college courses, vehicle-driving simulation, vehicle operation, industry presentations, and career exploration. This one-semester certificate can have you riding the open road within four months.

Conservation Law Enforcement

The Associate in Science degree in Conservation Law Enforcement allows students to combine general courses in math and science with specific courses in environmental resources and criminal justice. Enrolled in this degree, students learn about the U.S. criminal justice system, including arrest, trial, incarceration, and rehabilitation/release. They also learn about the duties and functions of various law-enforcement agencies.

Criminal Justice

The Associate in Science degree in Criminal Justice addresses the causes of crime and ways to control it through the various components of the criminal justice system. The degree is broad based, covering law enforcement (against foreign and domestic criminal elements), the court system, and the correctional environment.

Culinary Arts

White Mountains Community College is proud to offer a two-year Associate in Applied Science degree in Culinary Arts in addition to its degree in Baking and Pastry Arts. The Culinary Arts degree trains students in a wide range of traditional and modern culinary skills and techniques. Students learn introductory core culinary foundational skills including the production of soups and sauces, hot food techniques, Garde Manger, yeast bread production, and patisserie.

Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology

The Certificate program in Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology prepares students to diagnose and service diesel powered trucks and equipment. Students learn to use a system's approach to analyze and repair diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, hydraulics, related technologies, and controlling systems. Shop safety, work habits, shop management, and customer relations are also stressed.

Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology

The Associate in Science degree program in Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology prepares students to diagnose and service diesel powered trucks and equipment. Students learn to use a system's approach to analyze and repair diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, hydraulics, related technologies, and controlling systems. Extensive laboratory courses and a co-op experience are supported by rigorous coursework in physics, math, communications, and social science.

Driver Education Instructor

The Driver Education Instructor certificate prepares students to become Certified Driver Education Instructors in both New Hampshire and Vermont. The courses for this certificate review the rules of the road and cover the methodology instructors use to teach a driver education course. The first step to becoming a certified instructor is to obtain Provisional Certification.

Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education

Upon successful completion of this degree, graduates receive an Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education (ECE). As a field of study, ECE is growing and changing rapidly. At WMCC, the ECE program is responding to the educational and programmatic needs of New Hampshire's youngest citizens.

Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Credential

The ECE Associate Teacher Credential certificate is a self-paced option for those currently working in a childcare center. Because of the limited number of credits required for this certificate, financial aid is not available. There are scholarship opportunities.

Electric Vehicle Technician

Since the inception of the electric vehicle in 1996, a total of 5,803,917 hybrid electric automobiles and sport utility vehicles have been sold in the country! The industry has made great strides in both alternative fuel and electric vehicle manufacturing. Recently, significant emphasis has been placed on working towards eliminating dependence on petroleum and protecting the environment.

Entry-Level Criminal Justice

Environmental Science

The Associate in Science degree in Environmental Science allows students to pursue a diverse course of study by taking general courses in science and math, along with specific courses in environmental science and environmental resources. This degree offers an excellent opportunity for students wishing to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program or for those wishing to pursue a broad educational experience with a strong background in environmental issues.

Food Service Essentials

White Mountains Community College is proud to offer a one-year certificate in Food Service Essentials. This program trains students in a wide range of traditional culinary and baking techniques. Students learn introductory core culinary foundational skills including the production of soups and sauces, hot food techniques, yeast bread production, and patisserie.

Health Science

The Health Science Associate in Science Degree is designed for students interested in establishing the groundwork for a health career and/or are planning to transfer to a four-year college. This program provides students who wish to enroll in a Nursing program with a solid foundation in the health sciences, including required mathematics, science, and liberal arts courses. Successful completion of this degree is not a guarantee of admission into a selective health program.

Human Services

The Human Services program is a member of the National Organization for Human Services Council for Standards in Human Service Education. The Associate in Science degree in Human Services prepares students to work effectively and knowledgeably with consumers of private and public community-based, human-service delivery systems.

Industrial Mechanics

If you are interested in a trades career and would like to explore multiple skilled trades, the Industrial Mechanics Certificate is for you. The certificate program includes instruction in safety, welding, rigging, hydraulics, pneumatics, precision tooling, and equipment maintenance. Most classes occur in our hands-on laboratory, with equipment that comes from our industry partners, who provide feedback and support for students.

Interdisciplinary Studies

The Associate in Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies offers a flexible curriculum that students tailor to personal interests and professional aspirations. Accommodating students who wish to transfer credits earned at other colleges, this self-designed degree requires a minimum of 60 credits, 33 of which must be from courses connected to the student's chosen Area of Concentration, as determined in consultation with an Academic Advisor and subsequently approved by the VPAA.

IT Cybersecurity

WMCC is partnering with CompTIA, the industry leading trade association and certification body, to provide the latest in cybersecurity training. In addition to the WMCC certification, students will be prepared for 5 different CompTIA certifications: the industry recognized CompTIA A+, Network+, Linux+, Security+ and CompTIA's most in-depth security credential the Cybersecurity Analyst certification.

Liberal Arts

This Associate in Arts degree in Liberal Arts offers the equivalent of the first two years of a four-year Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. Working with an advisor, students select liberal arts courses based on personal interest, professional aspirations, and the requirements of the four-year college or university to which they plan to transfer.

Library Technology

The certificate in Library Technology provides training for paraprofessionals entering the field and additional education for those already employed. Library technicians and library assistants work in all types of libraries and information centers, including public libraries, academic libraries, school libraries, and special libraries.

Massage Therapy

Massage therapists are employed at day spas, hotels, and resorts; at medical offices and facilities; and in private and group practices. The Massage Therapy certificate provides students with the skills necessary to apply for New Hampshire State Licensure, which requires successful completion of the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx). WMCC is certified by the National Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.

Medical Assistant

WMCC offers a well-established, nationally recognized Medical Assistant (MA) certificate that prepares students to be Medical Assistants in a variety of outpatient medical settings. When students complete the certificate program, they are eligible to take the AAMA National Certification Examination to become a Certified Medical Assistant. WMCC is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

Medical Coding

Medical coders perform one of the most important tasks in the healthcare office. Coders read and analyze medical charts, determine patient diagnoses, verify if procedures were performed, and then categorize the information according to a national classification system. This in-depth certificate includes instruction in medical office skills and HIPAA regulations.

NH Professional Education Competencies

The NH Professional Education Competencies certificate provides students with the knowledge and skills to complete the requirements mandated by the New Hampshire Department of Education. Through this program, students with a bachelor's degree (but no certification) who are working on Alternative #3, #4, and #5 are able to satisfy all the Professional Education Competencies.

Nursing

In accordance with the mission of the college, the mission of the Nursing program is to provide high-quality, comprehensive, student-centered nursing education. The fundamental focus exemplifies current clinical and educational evidence-based practice which enables students to provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to diverse individuals, families, groups, and communities.

Pipe Welding

The Pipe Welding certificate provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to achieve three American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME) industry-recognized certifications. Pipe Welding graduates can expect to earn up to 50% more than their structural welding counterparts.

Special Education

Today's integrated classrooms require teachers and paraprofessionals to have strategies to address the needs of the students. This Special Education certificate provides teachers and paraprofessionals with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to support students with disabilities. The curriculum for this certificate focuses on the origins of special education, the legal issues and strategies involved, and the techniques for teaching a diverse population.

Teacher Education

The Associate in Science degree in Teacher Education provides students with the skills needed to become effective educators. Students learn about the functions of schools, the processes in teaching, and many effective teaching strategies. Using a well-balanced, hands-on approach, this degree prepares its majors to teach and assess students at all ability levels.

Trades Management

Employers constantly search for employees who possess the desire and skills to move into management. The Associate in Science degree in Trades Management builds on other trade-related curricula to give students the supervisory skills needed for them to advance into management positions.

Veterinary Assistant

The Veterinary Assistant certificate provides training in veterinary health and handling of a variety of domestic and exotic species. It focuses on tasks for assisting the Veterinary Technician and Veterinarian. Veterinary Assistants care for animals in veterinary hospitals, animal shelters, and laboratories. They help to maintain a clean and safe work environment and perform various tasks under the supervision of veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and scientists.