Wilkes Community College

Accelerated Associate in Arts

The Accelerated Associate in Arts is a fast-paced way for students to finish an Associate in Arts degree in one year and then transfer to a North Carolina four-year institution to complete a bachelor's degree. The Accelerated A.A. uses a variety of 8-week courses to expedite degree completion.

Accounting

The Accounting and Finance curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and growth in the accounting and finance profession. Course work may include accounting, finance, ethics, business law, computer applications, financial planning, insurance, marketing, real estate, selling, and taxation. Graduates should qualify for entry-level accounting and finance positions in many types of organizations.

Accounting and Finance

The Accounting and Finance curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and growth in the accounting and finance profession. Course work may include accounting, finance, ethics, business law, computer applications, financial planning, insurance, marketing, real estate, selling, and taxation. Graduates should qualify for entry-level accounting and finance positions in many types of organizations.

Accounting Clerk

A certificate within the Accounting and Finance curriculum covering financial and managerial accounting, payroll accounting, computer literacy, and spreadsheet applications. It prepares students for entry-level accounting clerk duties in a variety of organizations.

Accounting for Entrepreneurs

A certificate within the Accounting and Finance curriculum covering financial accounting, managerial accounting, payroll accounting, and accounting software applications for students who plan to operate their own business.

Addiction and Recovery

A certificate within the Social and Human Services Technology curriculum covering introduction to addictions and recovery, intake and assessment, addiction and recovery counseling, and diversity, ethics, and trends.

Advanced Diesel P/M Diagnosis

A certificate within the Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology curriculum covering preventive maintenance and lab, medium/heavy duty tune-up, air brakes, advanced equipment repair, and introduction to transportation technology.

Ag Production

A certificate within the Agribusiness Technology curriculum covering maintenance and service of production facilities, poultry production, nursery production, and greenhouse production.

Agribusiness

A certificate within the Agribusiness Technology curriculum covering agricultural economics, farm business management, agricultural law and finance, and agricultural marketing.

Agribusiness Technology

The Agribusiness Technology program prepares individuals to manage agricultural businesses and agriculturally related operations within diversified corporations. Course work includes agriculture, agricultural specialization, business management, accounting, finance, marketing, planning, and human resources management.

Agribusiness Technology

The Agribusiness Technology program prepares individuals to manage agricultural businesses and agriculturally related operations within diversified corporations. Course work includes agriculture, agricultural specialization, business management, accounting, finance, marketing, planning, and human resources management.

Agricultural Mechanization

A certificate within the Applied Animal Science Technology curriculum covering basic farm maintenance, facility management, agronomy, animal science, and livestock industry mechanization.

Animal Production

A certificate within the Applied Animal Science Technology curriculum covering beef, poultry, swine, and sheep and goat production.

Animation

A certificate within the Graphic Design curriculum covering illustration, Graphic Design I, computer design basics, and Animation I.

Applied Animal Science Technology

The Applied Animal Science Technology curriculum prepares students for careers in the production, processing, and distribution of livestock, swine, and poultry and their products. Coursework includes production practices, animal health, nutrition, reproduction, and management. Graduates should qualify for entry-level jobs as herd or flock managers, field service persons, feed and equipment salespersons, farm managers, and waste management technicians.

Applied Animal Science Technology

The Applied Animal Science Technology curriculum prepares students for careers in the production, processing, and distribution of livestock, swine, and poultry and their products. Coursework includes production practices, animal health, nutrition, reproduction, and management. Graduates should qualify for entry-level jobs as herd or flock managers, field service persons, feed and equipment salespersons, farm managers, and waste management technicians.

Applied Engineering Technology - Advanced Manufacturing Technician

The Work and Learn program, part of the Applied Engineering Technology program's Advanced Manufacturing Technician specialty, prepares students for high-demand careers in advanced manufacturing through classroom instruction combined with hands-on, real-world application and employment in the field. Students spend full days on the job with an employer and attend classes two days a week while progressing toward a college credential.

Applied Engineering Technology - Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology

The Applied Engineering Technology specialty in Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology prepares individuals to become engineering technicians who work in product design, research and development, manufacturing, and service-related jobs. Students become familiar with advanced technologies essential to competitive businesses. Employment opportunities exist in automation, computer, electrical, industrial, or mechanical engineering fields.

Applied Engineering Technology - Industrial Engineering

The Industrial Engineering Technology curriculum prepares students to safely service, maintain, repair, or install equipment. Instruction includes theory and skill training needed for inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, and diagnosing industrial systems. Graduates should qualify for employment as machining technicians in high-tech manufacturing, rapid-prototyping industries, specialty machine shops, and fabrication industries.

Architecture and Construction Management

A certificate within the Architecture Technology curriculum covering introduction to architectural technology, architectural CAD, architectural BIM, digital architecture, and green building and design concepts.

Architecture Technology

The Architecture Technology curriculum prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the fields of architecture, construction, construction management, and other associated professions. Coursework includes sustainable building and design, print reading, building codes, estimating, and construction materials and methods. Graduates should qualify for entry-level jobs in architectural, engineering, construction, and trades professions and positions in industry and government.

Architecture Technology

The Architecture Technology curriculum prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the fields of architecture, construction, construction management, and other associated professions. Coursework includes sustainable building and design, print reading, building codes, estimating, and construction materials and methods. Graduates should qualify for entry-level jobs in architectural, engineering, construction, and trades professions and positions in industry and government.

Artificial Intelligence

A certificate within the Information Technology curriculum covering workplace applications of AI, applied ethics for AI, AI prompting, and Copilot and agent administration fundamentals.

Associate Degree Nursing

The 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. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). The program operates under the approval of the N.C. Board of Nursing and is accredited by NLN CNEA.

Associate in Arts

The Associate in Arts is a college transfer program governed by the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement between the North Carolina Community College System and the University of North Carolina. Students take Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) courses in English, humanities/fine arts, mathematics, natural sciences, and social sciences, plus transferable electives chosen for their intended major and transfer institution.

Associate in Arts Teacher Preparation

The Associate in Arts Teacher Preparation degree is a college transfer program for students planning to pursue teacher licensure at a senior institution. Coursework combines the general education core of the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement with education transfer electives that require lab hours in an approved public school setting.

Associate in Engineering

The Associate in Engineering is a college transfer program offered under the Uniform Articulation Agreement between the North Carolina Community College System and the UNC institutions that offer engineering majors. The curriculum emphasizes calculus, chemistry, physics, and pre-major engineering electives selected for the student's intended university and engineering major.

Associate in General Education

The Associate in General Education curriculum is designed for the academic enrichment of students who wish to broaden their education, with emphasis on personal interest, growth and development. Coursework includes study in humanities and fine arts, social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences and mathematics, and English composition. The AGE is not intended for transfer.

Associate in Science

The Associate in Science is a college transfer program governed by the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement between the North Carolina Community College System and the University of North Carolina. The curriculum emphasizes mathematics and laboratory science sequences along with the general education transfer core and electives selected for the student's intended major.

Associate in Science Teacher Preparation

The Associate in Science Teacher Preparation degree is a college transfer program for students planning to pursue teacher licensure in a science or mathematics field at a senior institution. It combines the science-oriented general education transfer core with education transfer electives that require lab hours in an approved public school setting.

Automotive Systems Technology

The Automotive Systems Technology program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Typical instruction includes brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air conditioning systems. Graduates should be prepared to enter careers as entry-level technicians in the transportation industry.

Automotive Systems Technology

The Automotive Systems Technology program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Typical instruction includes brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air conditioning systems. Graduates should be prepared to enter careers as entry-level technicians in the transportation industry.

Baking and Pastry Arts

A certificate within the Baking and Pastry Arts curriculum covering sanitation and safety, Baking I and II, and artisan and specialty breads.

Baking and Pastry Arts

The Baking and Pastry Arts curriculum prepares students with the skills and knowledge required for employment in the baking and pastry industry, including restaurants, hotels, independent bakeries and pastry shops, wholesale and retail markets, and high-volume bakeries. Coursework includes specialty and artisan breads, desserts and pastries, decorative work, high-volume production, and food marketing.

Baking and Pastry Arts

The Baking and Pastry Arts curriculum prepares students with the skills and knowledge required for employment in the baking and pastry industry, including restaurants, hotels, independent bakeries and pastry shops, wholesale and retail markets, and high-volume bakeries. Coursework includes specialty and artisan breads, desserts and pastries, decorative work, high-volume production, and food marketing.

Basic Animal Science

A certificate within the Applied Animal Science Technology curriculum covering introduction to animal care, animal science, sustainable livestock management, the animal science industry, and poultry production.

Basic Collision Repair and Refinishing

A certificate within the Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology curriculum covering painting and refinishing, non-structural damage, introduction to transportation technology, and basic welding for transportation.

Basic Engines

A certificate within the Automotive Systems Technology curriculum covering engine repair and lab, engine performance and lab, and basic transportation electricity.

Basic Horticulture

A certificate within the Horticulture Technology curriculum covering plant materials, applied plant science, horticultural pest management, and plant propagation.

Basic Transportation

A certificate within the Automotive Systems Technology curriculum covering introduction to transportation technology, basic transportation electricity, PC skills for transportation, and basic welding for transportation.

Basic Welder/Fabricator

A Competency-Based Education certificate in Welding Technology that allows students to progress by demonstrating mastery of clearly defined competencies rather than by time spent in class. Coursework covers cutting processes, GMAW (MIG)/FCAW plate, welding symbols and specifications, GTAW (TIG) plate, and Fabrication I.

Basic Welding

A certificate within the Welding Technology curriculum covering cutting processes, SMAW (stick) plate, GMAW (MIG)/FCAW plate, and welding symbols and specifications.

Building Construction Technology

The Building Construction Technology program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to residential and commercial building construction and remodeling. Instruction includes construction equipment and safety; site preparation and layout; construction estimating; print reading; building codes; framing; masonry; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; electrical and mechanical systems; interior and exterior finishing; and plumbing.

Building Construction Technology

The Building Construction Technology program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to residential and commercial building construction and remodeling. Instruction includes construction equipment and safety; site preparation and layout; construction estimating; print reading; building codes; framing; masonry; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; electrical and mechanical systems; interior and exterior finishing; and plumbing.

Business Administration

A certificate within the Business Administration curriculum covering introduction to business, business law, principles of management, and introduction to computers.

Business Administration

The Business Administration curriculum introduces students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system and provides a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and organizations in today's global economy. Coursework includes accounting, business law, economics, management, and marketing, with skills developed through computer applications, communication, team building, and decision making.

Business Administration

The Business Administration curriculum introduces students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system and provides a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and organizations in today's global economy. Coursework includes accounting, business law, economics, management, and marketing, with skills developed through computer applications, communication, team building, and decision making.

Business Administration Transfer

A certificate within the Business Administration curriculum covering financial and managerial accounting and the principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics, courses commonly required for transfer into a business major.

CAD/BIM

A certificate within the Architecture Technology curriculum covering architectural CAD and lab, advanced architectural CAD, architectural 3-D CAD, architectural BIM, digital architecture, and construction print reading.

Carpentry

A certificate within the Building Construction Technology curriculum covering basic carpentry and Construction I and II.

Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology

The Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology curriculum prepares individuals for employment as entry-level transportation service technicians in the collision repair field. Coursework includes painting and refinishing, non-structural damage repair, structural damage repair, welding, estimating, and shop safety. Graduates should be prepared to enter careers as entry-level technicians in the collision repair industry.

Computer Integrated Machining

A certificate within the Applied Engineering Technology curriculum covering basic CAD, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, workplace safety, CNC turning and milling, CNC fundamentals, and CAD/CAM.

Computerized Accounting Clerk

A certificate within the Accounting and Finance curriculum emphasizing computerized accounting practice, including accounting software applications, payroll accounting, spreadsheets, and database concepts.

Construction Management

A certificate within the Building Construction Technology curriculum covering construction materials and methods, construction print reading, codes and inspections, and planning and estimating.

Construction Mechanical Trades

A certificate within the Building Construction Technology curriculum covering HVACR maintenance, refrigerant certification, construction print reading, electrical wiring systems, masonry, and basic plumbing.

Construction Trades

A certificate within the Building Construction Technology curriculum covering construction materials and methods, construction print reading, electrical wiring systems, masonry, and basic plumbing.

Criminal Justice Technology

The Criminal Justice Technology curriculum provides 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 provides 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 - Corrections

A certificate within the Criminal Justice Technology curriculum covering introduction to criminal justice, juvenile justice, corrections, and ethics and community relations.

Culinary Arts

The Culinary Arts curriculum provides the specific training required to prepare students to assume positions as trained culinary professionals in a variety of food service settings, including full-service restaurants, hotels, resorts, clubs, catering operations, contract food service, and healthcare facilities.

Culinary Arts

The Culinary Arts curriculum provides the specific training required to prepare students to assume positions as trained culinary professionals in a variety of food service settings, including full-service restaurants, hotels, resorts, clubs, catering operations, contract food service, and healthcare facilities.

Cyber Security Technician

A Competency-Based Education certificate in Information Technology that allows students to progress by demonstrating mastery of clearly defined competencies rather than by time spent in class. Coursework covers web/programming/database foundations, network and security foundations, information systems business concepts, Linux/Unix and Windows single user, and security concepts.

Dental Assisting

The Dental Assisting curriculum prepares individuals to assist the dentist in the delivery of dental treatment and to function as integral members of the dental team while performing chairside and related office and laboratory procedures. Coursework includes biomedical sciences, dental sciences, clinical sciences, and clinical practice. Graduates may be eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board Examination to become Certified Dental Assistants.

Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology

The Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain diesel engines in vehicles such as heavy duty trucks, buses, ships, railroad locomotives, and equipment, as well as stationary diesel engines in electrical generators and related equipment. Graduates should be prepared to enter careers as entry-level technicians in the heavy-duty transportation industry.

Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology

The Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain diesel engines in vehicles such as heavy duty trucks, buses, ships, railroad locomotives, and equipment, as well as stationary diesel engines in electrical generators and related equipment. Graduates should be prepared to enter careers as entry-level technicians in the heavy-duty transportation industry.

Digital Media

A certificate within the Graphic Design curriculum covering introduction to digital media, introduction to audio/video media, computer design basics, and graphic design for the web.

Drivetrain

A certificate within the Automotive Systems Technology curriculum covering engine repair, automatic transmissions/transaxles, manual transmissions/axles/drive trains, and basic transportation electricity.

Drone Technology

A certificate within the Applied Engineering Technology curriculum covering industrial robots, basic CAD, workplace safety, 3D printing, and unmanned aircraft systems.

Early Childhood

The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth through age eight in diverse learning environments. Course work includes child growth and development; physical and nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication skills with families and children.

Early Childhood Administration

A certificate within the Early Childhood Education curriculum covering introduction to early childhood education; child, family and community; health, safety and nutrition; and early childhood administration I and II.

Early Childhood Education - Non-Transfer

The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth through age eight in diverse learning environments. Course work includes child growth and development; physical and nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication skills with families and children.

Early Childhood Education Transfer Licensure

The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth through age eight in diverse learning environments. Course work includes child growth and development; physical and nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication skills with families and children.

Early Childhood Education - Transfer Non-Licensure

The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth through age eight in diverse learning environments. Course work includes child growth and development; physical and nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication skills with families and children.

Early Childhood Preschool

A certificate within the Early Childhood Education curriculum covering introduction to early childhood education; child, family and community; child guidance; child development; and health, safety and nutrition. Students who complete the certificate initiate their own application to the Division of Child Development for their certification.

Electrical Electronics

A certificate within the Automotive Systems Technology curriculum covering advanced automotive electricity, introduction to transportation technology, basic transportation electricity, and advanced transportation electronics.

Electrical, HVAC

A certificate within the Applied Engineering Technology curriculum covering HVACR maintenance, refrigerant certification, residential wiring, circuit analysis, and workplace safety.

Electrical Systems Technology

The Electrical Systems Technology curriculum provides 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, programmable logic controllers, industrial motor controls, and applications of the National Electric Code.

Electrical Wiring

A certificate within the Electrical Systems Technology curriculum covering construction print reading, residential wiring, commercial wiring, and the National Electrical Code.

Electronics

A certificate within the Applied Engineering Technology curriculum covering introduction to automation, print reading, applied software for technicians, circuit analysis, and workplace safety.

Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology

The Applied Engineering Technology curriculum prepares students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills to solve technical problems in various types of industry. The curriculum includes courses in safety, math, physics, electricity, engineering technology, and technology-specific specialty areas. Graduates should qualify for employment in research and development, manufacturing, sales, design, inspection, or maintenance as engineering technicians.

Emergency Medical Science

The Emergency Medical Science curriculum prepares graduates to enter the workforce as paramedics. The course of study provides an opportunity to acquire basic and advanced life support knowledge and skills through classroom instruction, practical laboratory sessions, hospital clinical experience, and field internships with emergency medical service agencies. Students progressing through the program may be eligible to apply for both state and national certification exams.

Emergency Medical Science

The Emergency Medical Science curriculum prepares graduates to enter the workforce as paramedics. The course of study provides an opportunity to acquire basic and advanced life support knowledge and skills through classroom instruction, practical laboratory sessions, hospital clinical experience, and field internships with emergency medical service agencies. Students progressing through the program may be eligible to apply for both state and national certification exams.

Engine Performance

A certificate within the Automotive Systems Technology curriculum covering engine repair and engine performance I, II, and advanced engine performance.

Engine Systems

A certificate within the Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology curriculum covering diesel engines, introduction to transportation technology, and basic transportation electricity.

Entrepreneurship

A certificate within the Business Administration curriculum covering business law, business mathematics, entrepreneurship, and principles of marketing for students who plan to start and operate a business.

General Social Human Services

A certificate within the Social and Human Services Technology curriculum covering intellectual and developmental disabilities, introduction to human services, introduction to mental health, and introduction to addictions and recovery.

Graphic Design

A certificate within the Graphic Design curriculum covering typography, Graphic Design I and II, and computer design basics.

Graphic Design

The Graphic Design curriculum provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment in the graphic design profession, emphasizing design, advertising, and illustration for printed and digital media. Students are trained in the creative process and application of design principles for advertisements, branding, corporate identity, layouts, typography, visual assets, and preparation of files for printed and digital distribution.

Graphic Design

The Graphic Design curriculum provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment in the graphic design profession, emphasizing design, advertising, and illustration for printed and digital media. Students are trained in the creative process and application of design principles for advertisements, branding, corporate identity, layouts, typography, visual assets, and preparation of files for printed and digital distribution.

Health Sciences

The Health Sciences curriculum prepares students for success in healthcare by providing a strong foundation in courses essential for health practice while offering opportunities to earn stackable credentials in relevant healthcare roles. Coursework includes current healthcare technologies, specialized health science competencies, and training within interdisciplinary teams.

Health Sciences

The Health Sciences curriculum prepares students for success in healthcare by providing a strong foundation in courses essential for health practice while offering opportunities to earn stackable credentials in relevant healthcare roles. Coursework includes current healthcare technologies, specialized health science competencies, and training within interdisciplinary teams.

Health Sciences

The Health Sciences curriculum prepares students for success in healthcare by providing a strong foundation in courses essential for health practice while offering opportunities to earn stackable credentials in relevant healthcare roles. Coursework includes current healthcare technologies, specialized health science competencies, and training within interdisciplinary teams.

Health Sciences - Dental

The Health Sciences curriculum prepares students for success in healthcare by providing a strong foundation in courses essential for health practice while offering opportunities to earn stackable credentials in relevant healthcare roles. Coursework includes current healthcare technologies, specialized health science competencies, and training within interdisciplinary teams.

Health Sciences - Dental

The Health Sciences curriculum prepares students for success in healthcare by providing a strong foundation in courses essential for health practice while offering opportunities to earn stackable credentials in relevant healthcare roles. Coursework includes current healthcare technologies, specialized health science competencies, and training within interdisciplinary teams.

Health Sciences - Dental

The Health Sciences curriculum prepares students for success in healthcare by providing a strong foundation in courses essential for health practice while offering opportunities to earn stackable credentials in relevant healthcare roles. Coursework includes current healthcare technologies, specialized health science competencies, and training within interdisciplinary teams.

Heavy Equipment Operator

The Heavy Equipment Operation, Management, and Service curriculum prepares students to efficiently operate heavy equipment such as dozers, loaders, scrapers, and graders, to perform maintenance on various types of heavy equipment, and to manage equipment systems. Course work includes construction safety, proper equipment operation, grades, drawings, environmental concerns, equipment design characteristics, and equipment maintenance and service.

Heavy Equipment Operator I

A certificate within the Heavy Equipment Operator curriculum consisting of Heavy Equipment Operations I.

Heavy Equipment Operator II

A certificate within the Heavy Equipment Operator curriculum consisting of Heavy Equipment Operations II.

Horticulture Science Technology

The Horticulture Science Technology curriculum prepares individuals for various careers in horticulture through classroom instruction and practical laboratory applications of horticultural principles and practices. Coursework includes plant identification, pest management, plant science, soil science, sustainable plant production and management, landscaping, and the operation of horticulture businesses.

Horticulture Technology

The Horticulture Science Technology curriculum prepares individuals for various careers in horticulture through classroom instruction and practical laboratory applications of horticultural principles and practices. Coursework includes plant identification, pest management, plant science, soil science, sustainable plant production and management, landscaping, and the operation of horticulture businesses.

Industrial Electronic Systems

A certificate within the Applied Engineering Technology curriculum covering circuit analysis, digital electronics, and industrial electronics.

Industrial Engineering

A certificate within the Applied Engineering Technology curriculum covering print reading, applied software for technicians, residential wiring, circuit analysis, workplace safety, and CNC fundamentals.

Industrial Engineering

The Applied Engineering Technology curriculum prepares students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills to solve technical problems in various types of industry. The curriculum includes courses in safety, math, physics, electricity, engineering technology, and technology-specific specialty areas. Graduates should qualify for employment in research and development, manufacturing, sales, design, inspection, or maintenance as engineering technicians.

Infant/Toddler Care

A certificate within the Early Childhood Education curriculum covering introduction to early childhood education; child, family and community; child development; health, safety and nutrition; and infants, toddlers, and twos.

Information Technology

A certificate within the Information Technology curriculum covering web/programming/database foundations, network and security foundations, information systems business concepts, and introduction to networks.

Information Technology - Network Management

The Information Technology specialty in Network Management prepares graduates for employment as network technicians, network administrators, system administrators, or support technicians. Emphasis is placed on the implementation and management of network software and of hardware such as switches and routers. Graduates will be well positioned to obtain industry standard certifications including CompTIA Security+, Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate, and Cisco CCNA.

Information Technology - Systems Security

The Information Technology Systems Security curriculum prepares graduates for employment in 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 entry-level positions as cybersecurity specialists and analysts, cyber incident responders, and information assurance specialists.

Introduction to Architectural Technology

A certificate within the Architecture Technology curriculum covering introduction to architectural technology, construction materials and methods, architectural CAD and lab, and construction print reading.

Intro to Agriculture

An introductory certificate within the Agribusiness Technology curriculum covering soil science, animal science, poultry production, and turfgrass.

Intro to Animal Science

A certificate within the Applied Animal Science Technology curriculum covering animal care, sustainable livestock management, animal feeds and nutrition, the equine industry, and animal health management.

Intro to Beef

A certificate within the Applied Animal Science Technology curriculum covering animal science, animal feeds and nutrition, beef production, and animal health management.

Intro to Building Construction

A certificate within the Building Construction Technology curriculum covering construction materials and methods, architectural CAD, construction print reading, and Construction I.

Intro to Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology

A certificate within the Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology curriculum covering painting and refinishing, non-structural damage, structural damage, and introduction to transportation technology.

Intro to Electrical Systems

A certificate within the Electrical Systems Technology curriculum covering construction print reading, residential wiring, circuit analysis and lab, and workplace safety.

Intro to Heavy Equipment Operator

A certificate within the Heavy Equipment Operator curriculum covering success and study skills, grades and drawings, medium/heavy duty hydraulics, environmental health and safety, and basic welding for transportation.

IT Support

A certificate within the Information Technology curriculum covering web/programming/database foundations, network and security foundations, information systems business concepts, and hardware/software support.

IT Web Programming

A certificate within the Information Technology curriculum covering web/programming/database foundations, web markup and scripting, Python programming, and JAVA programming.

Landscape Gardening

A certificate within the Horticulture Technology curriculum covering landscape construction, plant materials, applied plant science, and plant propagation.

Landscaping

A certificate within the Horticulture Technology curriculum covering landscape design, landscape construction, horticultural pest management, and turfgrass.

Line Cook

A certificate within the Culinary Arts curriculum covering sanitation and safety, Culinary Skills I, Baking I, and Garde Manger I.

Manufacturing Engineering Technology

A certificate within the Applied Engineering Technology curriculum covering print reading, applied software for technicians, hydraulics/pneumatics, workplace safety, CNC fundamentals, and metalworking processes.

Medical Assisting

A certificate within the Medical Assisting curriculum covering medical legal issues, orientation to medical assisting, introduction to anatomy and physiology, and medical terminology I and II.

Medical Assisting

The Medical Assisting curriculum prepares multi-skilled healthcare professionals qualified to perform administrative, clinical, and laboratory procedures. Coursework includes scheduling appointments, coding and processing insurance accounts, billing, collections, assisting with examinations and treatments, routine laboratory procedures, electrocardiography, supervised medication administration, electronic medical records management, and ethical and legal issues in patient care.

Medical Assisting

The Medical Assisting curriculum prepares multi-skilled healthcare professionals qualified to perform administrative, clinical, and laboratory procedures. Coursework includes scheduling appointments, coding and processing insurance accounts, billing, collections, assisting with examinations and treatments, routine laboratory procedures, electrocardiography, supervised medication administration, electronic medical records management, and ethical and legal issues in patient care.

MIG Welding Technology

A certificate within the Welding Technology curriculum covering cutting processes, GMAW (MIG)/FCAW plate, GMAW (MIG) plate and pipe, and welding symbols and specifications.

Network Management

The Information Technology curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians, system administrators, developers, or programmers who use computer software and hardware to design, process, implement, and manage information systems.

Network Management

A certificate within the Information Technology curriculum covering network and security foundations, introduction to networks, switching and routing, enterprise networking, and virtualization administration.

Nursing

The Associate in General Education-Nursing is designed for students who wish to begin their study toward the Associate in Nursing degree and a baccalaureate degree in nursing, based on the Uniform Articulation Agreement between the UNC RN-to-BSN programs and the North Carolina Community College Associate Degree Nursing programs. The AGE-Nursing is granted for a planned program of study of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit.

Photography

A certificate within the Graphic Design curriculum covering Graphic Design I, computer design basics, and Digital Photography I and II.

Plant Production

A certificate within the Horticulture Technology curriculum covering greenhouse operations, plant propagation, nursery production, and greenhouse production.

Poultry Management

A certificate within the Applied Animal Science Technology curriculum covering poultry production, poultry management and lab, meatbird production, egg production, and poultry processing.

Poultry Management Technology

Poultry Management Technology focuses on the application of biological and chemical principles to the production and management of poultry animals and the production and handling of poultry products. Course work includes avian sciences, nutrition sciences, food science and technology, biochemistry, hatchery design, and related aspects of human and animal health and safety.

Poultry Management Technology

Poultry Management Technology focuses on the application of biological and chemical principles to the production and management of poultry animals and the production and handling of poultry products. Course work includes avian sciences, nutrition sciences, food science and technology, biochemistry, hatchery design, and related aspects of human and animal health and safety.

Power Trains

A certificate within the Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology curriculum covering diesel electronic systems, power trains, and basic welding for transportation.

Project Planning

A certificate within the Architecture Technology curriculum covering architectural CAD, digital architecture, construction print reading, codes and inspections, and planning and estimating.

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, radiographic exposure, image processing, radiographic procedures, physics, pathology, patient care and management, radiation protection, quality assurance, anatomy and physiology, and radiobiology. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the ARRT national certification examination.

Respiratory Therapy

The Respiratory Therapy curriculum prepares individuals to function as respiratory therapists who perform diagnostic testing, treatments, and management of patients with heart and lung diseases. Students master skills in patient assessment and treatment of cardiopulmonary diseases, including life support, monitoring, and drug administration. Graduates of accredited programs may be eligible to take entry-level examinations from the National Board of Respiratory Care.

Robotics

A certificate within the Applied Engineering Technology curriculum covering introduction to automation, industrial robots, motors and controls, circuit analysis, and workplace safety.

Social and Human Services Technology

The Social and Human Services curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies which provide social, community, and behavioral health services. Coursework includes the development of professional knowledge, skills, and values in human services, with opportunities for experiential learning. Graduates should qualify for positions in government, private, and nonprofit social and human services agencies.

Social and Human Services Technology

The Social and Human Services curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies which provide social, community, and behavioral health services. Coursework includes the development of professional knowledge, skills, and values in human services, with opportunities for experiential learning. Graduates should qualify for positions in government, private, and nonprofit social and human services agencies.

Software Development

The Information Technology specialty in Software Development prepares graduates for employment as designers, programmers, testers, and systems support specialists with organizations that use computer technology to manage information. Students develop programs with graphical user interfaces to access, manipulate, and store data on server-side databases.

Stick Welding Technology

A certificate within the Welding Technology curriculum covering SMAW (stick) plate, SMAW (stick) plate and pipe, and welding symbols and specifications.

Suspension and Engine Management

A certificate within the Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology curriculum covering brake systems, electronic engines, suspension and steering, medium/heavy duty hydraulics, and introduction to transportation technology.

Sustainable Agriculture

A certificate within the Agribusiness Technology curriculum covering sustainable agriculture, animal science, forest resources, natural resource issues, and nursery production.

Systems Security

The Information Technology curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians, system administrators, developers, or programmers who use computer software and hardware to design, process, implement, and manage information systems.

Transportation Climate Control

A certificate within the Automotive Systems Technology curriculum covering introduction to transportation technology, basic transportation electricity, PC skills for transportation, and transportation climate control and lab.

Under Car

A certificate within the Automotive Systems Technology curriculum covering suspension and steering, brake systems, and engine performance with associated labs.

Vehicle Maintenance

A certificate within the Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology curriculum covering power trains, preventive maintenance and lab, medium/heavy duty tune-up, and air brakes.

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 courses may include math, print reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing.