Williamsburg Technical College

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Associate in Arts

The associate in arts degree is designed for the student planning to transfer to a four-year program and for the student who wishes to broaden his/her general knowledge. The degree stresses communications, social sciences and humanities.

Associate in Science

The associate in science degree is designed for the student planning to transfer to a four-year program and for the student who wishes to broaden his/her general knowledge. The degree stresses mathematics and natural and physical sciences.

Automotive Repair

This program provides basic and advanced training in diagnostic and repair procedures for the major systems of today's cars and light trucks. The program is designed to meet the needs of those working in the field and those needing specific training for entry-level job skills.

Basic Automotive Repair Technology

This program is designed to prepare the student for entry level work in a garage, performing basic repairs to automobiles and light trucks. This program is not eligible for Title IV Funding and is available only for Dual Enrollment students at select area high schools.

Basic Machine Tool Technology

This program is designed to give the student a basic understanding of the machine tool trade, leading to employment as an assistant machinist or preparation for more advanced study in CNC Operations. This program is not eligible for Title IV Funding and is available only for Dual Enrollment students at select area high schools.

Basic Patient Care

(No prerequisite needed) The Basic Patient Care attendant duties include assisting patients with many tasks they cannot do for themselves while they are in hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, assisted living facilities, nursing homes or long-term care facilities. Basic Patient Care attendants may assist patients with tasks such as eating, getting out of bed, taking a bath, and brushing their teeth and hair.

Basic Welding Technology

This program is designed to prepare the student in the fundamentals of welding. Students will be prepared for entry-level positions in the welding field. This program is not eligible for Title IV Funding and is available only for Dual Enrollment students at select area high schools.

Business Administration

Success in the business world requires knowledge in various fields of business and in changing technologies. To meet these needs, the business administration curriculum requires courses in general education as well as humanities, economics and accounting. Job opportunities include marketing, finance, accounting, personnel, banking, and related fields.

Computer Technology

The computer technology certificate program provides individuals with the necessary skills to obtain employment in a variety of computer technology related fields, including, but not limited to, computer support specialists, systems administrators, or administrative support in office settings.

Construction Trades

This program provides basic general knowledge training for the individual interested in working in the residential and light commercial construction field.

Cosmetology

Persons applying for admission to the Cosmetology program must have proof of 10th grade completion (high school transcript or GED certificate/scores). Upon successful completion of all coursework below, students will have accumulated the minimum of 1500 clock hours required by the South Carolina Board of Cosmetology to become eligible to test for licensure as a cosmetologist. Upon receipt of the certificate in Cosmetology, the student can apply to the state board of cosmetic art examiners.

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice Certificate program provides the student with a broad academic over-view of the entire field of criminal justice. The program is designed to prepare the graduate for employment in law enforcement or to enhance the skills of individuals already employed in the criminal justice field.

Drafting and Design Technology

This program is designed for the student who is interested in a career in drafting and design. This is a program in principles, practices and techniques used in industry. Several fields of drafting are introduced in order that the student may choose a specific direction of interest after graduation. Some of the fields in which the certificate in drafting and design technology can be beneficial include mechanical, structural, and electrical drafting.

Early Care and Education

The associate in applied science degree with a major in early care and education is designed to prepare individuals for employment in a variety of educational and child-care programs for children from birth through school age. Graduates are prepared to assume positions in programs such as Head Start, Early Head Start, public schools as paraprofessionals, childcare, afterschool care, public or private preschools or kindergartens, or working with children with special needs.

Early Childhood Development

The early childhood development curriculum prepares graduates for employment in educational programs for children from birth to age eight. Students will obtain a basic understanding of the developmental needs of young children and will learn how to create a nurturing environment in preschool programs. Job opportunities are available in public and private nursery schools and kindergarten programs.

General Liberal Arts & Sciences

General Technology

The associate degree program in occupational technology is designed for students seeking a combination of technically- oriented courses to meet specific career objectives and the opportunity to become multi-skilled technicians. In addition to completing the college's general education requirements, students will also complete course work in primary and secondary specialties.

Health Care

This program is designed for students interested in exploring career optionsin health care. Students completing the program will gain a skill set allowing them to work in a number of health care relatedoccupations. Students also have the option of transitioning to other care programs. The Healthcare Certificate is designed to educate and provide perspective students desiring to enter the healthcare industry a background in healthcare programs.

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

This program provides theory and practical experience on a variety of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. This certificate prepares students for careers that encompass the planning, installation, operation and maintenance of a wide variety of residential and light commercial air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating equipment.

Infant and Toddler Care

The Infant and Toddler Care certificate program specifically prepares graduates for meeting the specialized needs of children under the age of three. The individual will obtain a basic understanding of the developmental and care needs of young children and will learn how to create a nurturing environment in infant and toddler programs in order to meet the needs of young children and their families. Special needs and early intervention will also be addressed.

Machine Tool Technology

The machine tool technology certificate is designed to prepare the student for further education in machine tool technology, such as a diploma or associate's degree, or an apprenticeship with a local industry.

Mechatronics

This program provides basic technology specific training using a combination of classroom, lab, and shop settings to prepare graduates for entry-level jobs in the mechatronics fields of industrial electricity, mechanical power, fluid power, and automation.

Medical Office Administration

No prerequisite required. Medical Office Administration Certificate provides the knowledge students need as an administrative generalist in a healthcare setting: hospitals, free standing outpatient clinics, and group practices. The focus of the program is on clerical and administrative functions with no clinical training or responsibilities. Completion of this certificate is intended to better qualify students for entry-level office management roles within a healthcare setting.

Microcomputer Business Applications

The microcomputer business applications certificate program prepares the student for employment as a microcomputer business applications specialist. It is designed primarily for the student who is seeking employment or who is currently employed by a business that uses or wants to use microcomputer word processing, spreadsheet and database software packages. This program of study prepares the student in basic business concepts as utilized in a wide variety of commercial software programs.

Microcomputer Business Applications

The associate in business administration degree with a major in computer resource management is designed to meet the need of students for business administration knowledge with an emphasis on managing computer resources. Upon completion of this degree, a student will be prepared for an entry-level position in a management information system department.

Nail Technology

The curriculum for this certificate is designed to teach basic nail care, various nail additions, repair wraps, sanitation procedures, and basic salon management practices. Admission into this program requires a high school diploma or GED and qualifying scores on SAT, ACT, or the Next Generation ACCUPLACER placement test.

Nursing (ADN)

The Associate in Applied Science Degree with a Major in Nursing (ADN) Transition Track is designed to prepare the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to meet all requirements of South Carolina State Board of Nursing for successful NCLEX-RN testing and licensure and to perform all duties within the scope of practice for the Registered Nurse. The ADN program will prepare the nursing student for the trials of the innovative health care system.

Nursing Assistant

The Nursing Assistant Program is one semester including 16 credit hours of combined nursing and general education courses. The program combines classroom instruction and laboratory practice with clinical nursing experience in the community practice setting at a long-term care facility covering cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques, general care of patients, and modern concepts of geriatric health care and nursing techniques.

Phlebotomy

The Phlebotomy Certificate provides students with the basic skills necessary for the collection of laboratory blood specimens. The phlebotomyprogram incorporates theory, skills, clinical experience, and special procedures required to meet the venipuncture needs in the hospital, clinical, urgent care, doctor's office, nursing home, and/or other health care setting.

Practical Nursing

The practical nursing program is 40 weeks in length (three consecutive semesters) and includes 48 credit hours of combined nursing and general education courses. Students receive classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and clinical nursing experience in medical, surgical, obstetric, pediatric, geriatric and community practice settings. Through guided learning experiences, students provide nursing care to patients with basic health needs.

Small Business Management

This certificate program is designed to provide students with the basic skills needed in connection with the operation of a small business.

University Transfer

This program is designed to prepare students for transfer to either a four-year institution's B.A. or B.S. program or to prepare undecided students for any of Williamsburg Technical College's Associate Degree programs. The purpose of the program is to be flexible enough to assist students in the completion of most of the general education core requirements for either an Associate or Bachelor's degree.

Welding

The student will be able to get practical hands-on experience needed to obtain employment in the welding field and to enhance skills if the student is already employed.