Curriculum Standards

Accounting - Code A25100

The Accounting curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and the skills necessary for employment and growth in the accounting profession. Using the "language of business", accountants assemble and analyze, process and communicate essential information about financial operations.

In addition to course work in accounting principles, theories, and practice, students will study business law, finance, management, and economics. Related skills are developed through the study of communications, computer applications, financial analysis, critical thinking skills, and ethics.

Graduates should qualify for entry-level accounting positions in many types of organizations, including accounting firms, small businesses, manufacturing firms, banks, hospitals, school systems, and governmental agencies. With work experience and additional education, an individual may advance in the accounting profession.

Course Listing by Semester

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Summer Semester

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Electives:

1. Major Electives: Choose six (6) hours from: BUS 110, 116, 137, 153, 230; COE 110, 121; ECO 252; MKT 120, 220.

2. Other Electives: Students must select at least 6 hours, including at least one course from each of the following areas: the humanities/fine arts and the social/behavioral sciences.

See your advisor to determine which electives are approved for your program.

*Note: This course is a component of the general education requirements needed for graduation.

Associate Degree Nursing - Code A45110

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.

Course work includes and builds upon the domains of health care, nursing practice, and the holistic individual. Content emphasizes the nurse as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing safe, individualized care while employing evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics.

Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). Employment opportunities are vast within the global health care system and may include positions within acute, chronic, extended, industrial, and community health care facilities.

NEWH Nursing Consortium (ADN)

The Nash-Edgecombe-Wilson-Halifax (NEWH) Nursing Consortium is an affiliation of Nash Community College, Edgecombe Community College, Wilson Community College, and Halifax Community College. The Consortium has a uniform curriculum with similar learning experiences, admission, and graduation standards. Graduates of the associate degree nursing program will receive a diploma in Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing from the member college in which the student is enrolled. Upon successful completion of the nursing program the student is eligible to apply to take the National Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

A four-member Policy Board governs the NEWH Nursing Consortium, which consists of the presidents of the four community colleges. The NEWH Nursing Director's office is located on the Rocky Mount Campus of Edgecombe Community College. Each affiliating campus has an assistant director for nursing. There is close collaboration of the Policy Board, director, and assistant directors of the Consortium.

Explanation of Criminal Background Checks and Drug Screening

The North Carolina Board of Nursing regulates all aspects of nursing including education, licensure, and the practice of nursing by registered nurses and licensed practical nurses to insure the safety and well-being of the public. The Nursing Practice Act states that "all applicants for licensure shall consent to a criminal history record check" (G.S. 90-171.48b). The Board of Nursing shall ensure that State and national criminal history of each applicant is checked. The Nursing Practice Act defines criminal history as a "misdemeanor or felony that bears on an applicant's fitness for licensure to practice nursing" which includes the sale and distribution of drugs, alcohol related offenses, or driving while impaired (G.S. 90-171.48(a2)). If the criminal history record reveals one or more convictions that is listed in G.S. 90-171.48(a2), the conviction shall not automatically bar licensure. The Board of Nursing shall consider a number of factors regarding the conviction(s). If after reviewing the factors, the Board of Nursing determines that the conviction bears on the applicant's fitness to practice nursing then licensure will be denied.

In the nursing program, students are assigned clinical rotations in a number of participating agencies. Various accrediting bodies, as well as state and federal mandates regulate these agencies. The accrediting bodies or state and federal regulations may require that students while practicing in a clinical setting have a criminal background check or drug screening. The drug screening may be done once, before the student reports to the clinical agency, or randomly, during the clinical experience. If the student has a criminal conviction, tests positive for illicit drugs or drugs for which the student cannot produce a valid prescription, the agency may refuse to allow the student to participate in the clinical experience. The NEWH Nursing Consortium recognizes and is fully supportive of the clinical agencies that choose to perform drug tests and/or criminal background checks on nursing students.

If a nursing student is prohibited from participating in a clinical agency based on the criminal background or positive drug screening, the student will be dismissed from the nursing program due to the inability to progress and complete the nursing curriculum.

All costs associated with criminal background checks and drug screening in the clinical agency are the responsibility of the student. Criminal background checks for licensure will be done at the expense of the student.

Admission Policy for ADN - Fall 2009/2010

A. Admission Process for Associate Degree Nursing Program

Students are admitted to the Consortium in accordance with policies approved by the Policy Board. The four Consortium Colleges do not guarantee admission to all students that apply to the nursing program. Completion of the nursing curriculum does not guarantee success in passing the licensure exam. A nursing student must be admitted /readmitted to the nursing program in order to take courses for credit in any nursing (NUR) course.

Curriculum courses other then NUR courses may be taken before admission in the program or after admission in the sequence offered.

B. Admission Procedure

The nursing applicant will be required to meet steps I-IV before admission. Each step of the admission procedure must be completed before moving to the next step.

Step I Application Process (1 - 6 in Step I must be complete by February 1)

1. Applicants must submit an application for admission to the nursing program at the respective college must be submitted by February 1 with subsequent dates established by the individual college based on space available.
2. Applicants must submit an official transcript of high school graduation or equivalency and all post-secondary course work. (Currently enrolled high school students are to submit a partial transcript at time of application. A final transcript will be submitted at the time of graduation).
3. Students must be eligible to enroll in ENG 111.
4. Students must complete requirements for MAT 060 and MAT 070 or the equivalent course with a "C" or better (or place out of these on the placement test). Note: Placement test scores are only good for 3 years.
5. Evidence of successful completion ("C" or better) of high school or college chemistry or biology.
6. Student must turn in all documentation related to completion of Allied Health Curriculum including but not limited to NAI and NAII.

Step II Permission to take the Test of Essential Academic Skill (TEAS)

1. Students must achieve an overall score of 70% on the TEAS and sub-score of 82% on reading. Students are allowed to take the TEAS once per calendar year within the NEWH Nursing Consortium. If a student takes the TEAS more than once per calendar year, outside the NEWH Nursing Consortium, the first score will be used for acceptance purposes. Test scores are valid for two years.
2. Students will be required to pay $25.00 to take the TEAS. Picture ID will be required to take the TEAS.

Step III Conditional Acceptance

1. Should there be more qualified applicants than space available, the following criteria will be used to determine those selected for admission:
   1. TEAS percentage score, TEAS Science, Math and English subtests.
   2. GPA in the following science courses: BIO 168 and BIO 169. If the student has taken the science courses and repeated the courses all grades will be used to calculate the GPA.
   3. Currently certified as NA I, NA II or successful completion of allied health curriculum. Student must submit documentation of completion and current certification.
2. A letter of conditional acceptance will be sent to the student.

Step IV Acceptance

1. Submission of a completed physical examination form. The physical examination can be performed within a time frame of six months prior to enrollment for fall semester (March).
2. Students must provide evidence of current immunizations which include but are not limited to: Tetanus, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and TB Skin test (within one year). Immunizations may not be declined except by a written statement from the student's health care provider for exemptions.
3. Students must submit evidence of current (within the last year) CPR certification for adult, infant, and child with choking maneuver, and AED.
4. Students must achieve a 2.0 GPA on required Associate Degree Nursing Curriculum course work before enrollment in the fall semester.

C. Readmission and Transfer Policies

1. Readmission Policy to the Consortium

Readmission of students who have exited, for whatever reason, from the Consortium is considered following review by the designated student services representative in consultation with the Assistant Director and Consortium Director. The Consortium does not guarantee readmission to any student. Students seeking readmission must apply to the college at least one semester before seeking readmission. All readmission requirements must be completed by November 15th for spring readmission, April 15th for summer readmission, and June 15th for fall readmission.

Students seeking readmission must comply with the Consortium policies. Students who have received a "D" on general education or related course work in the nursing curriculum will be strongly encouraged to retake the course work prior to readmission. Students with an "F" on a general education or related course work must repeat course work prior to readmission. The student must be in satisfactory academic standing in the college up to the point where the student is seeking readmission. Students may be required to take challenge exams, pharmacology calculation tests, and clinical competency check-offs depending on the length of time the student has been out of the program.

Readmission into either the associate degree nursing program or the practical nursing program, or a combination of either program will be allowed twice. After two readmissions a student will be ineligible for readmission. A student who successfully completes the practical nursing program, but who has exhausted the number of readmissions will be allowed one opportunity to transition into the associate degree nursing program if admission standards are met. Students who were enrolled at the time of implementation of the policy (Fall 2005) or prior to implementation of the policy will be allowed one additional opportunity to successfully complete a nursing program. A student from outside the Consortium, applying for admission will provide transcripts of the college(s) the student has attended. All admissions or readmissions in any nursing program will be counted towards the policy.

b. Students Desiring Transfer Within the NEWH Nursing Consortium Participating Colleges

Students will comply with the following:

• Completion of admission requirements as stated in the Admission Policy.
• Written notification, by the student, to the Consortium Director of intent to transfer.
• Submission of transcripts from other nursing program(s) and other post-secondary work for which the student requests transfer credit.

The College will comply with the following:

• The student's transcript will be evaluated by a student services representative and the Consortium Director to determine course eligibility for transfer.
• Acceptance of transfer will be based on adequate clinical space.

c. Students Desiring Admittance and Transfer of Credits From Schools Outside the Consortium

Students will comply with the following:

• Completion of the admission requirements as stated in the Admission Policy.
• Submission of transcripts from other nursing program(s) and other post-secondary work for which the student requests transfer credit.

The College will comply with the following:

• The designated individual at the college and the Consortium Director will evaluate the transcript. They determine course eligibility for transfer credit.
• Completion of Consortium challenge exams, pharmacology calculation tests, and competency clinical check-offs will be required. Student may be encouraged to repeat course work.
• Acceptance into the program will be based on clinical space available and admission criteria.

D. Challenge Exam Policy

The Consortium utilizes challenge exams to assess current proficiency of those individuals desiring admission/readmission into the nursing program at any point in the program. The challenge exams include the following nursing courses: NUR 111, NUR 112, NUR 113, NUR 114, NUR 211, and NUR 212. A transcript evaluation will be used to determine which challenge exam(s) the student will take. Students must have credit for a nursing course or its equivalent with a "C" or better to be eligible to take a challenge exam.

The following students will be required to take the challenge exam(s):

• Consortium students seeking re-entry whose course work is two years old or greater from date of completion of the course.
• Students from colleges outside the Consortium regardless of the ages of the course work.

A minimum passing score of "C" or better is required on each exam. The score on each exam is valid for two years. The student must be admitted in the nursing program within the two-year limit or the student will be required to retake the challenge exam with a "C" or better.

Applicants that do not achieve a "C" or better on the challenge exam(s) may retake the exam. The exam will be administered twice in a one-year period no closer than 90 days apart. After successful completion of the exam(s), the applicant may seek admission into the program. If an applicant is unsuccessful on an exam, the applicant may apply for admission into the program to take the corresponding course for credit, provided clinical space is available. If the course has a clinical and lab component, the applicant must satisfactorily complete each component to receive credit for the course. With achievement of a "C" or better the unsatisfactory grade on the challenge exam will be eliminated and the student is eligible to continue in the nursing program.

Applicants are advised to contact the Consortium office for information regarding challenge exams. The address is:

NEWH Nursing Consortium

225 Tarboro Street

Rocky Mount, NC 27801

Phone: (252) 446-0436 (extension 326 or 354)

E-mail: willifordk@edgecombe.edu

E. Pharmacology Calculation Test

Students reentering the program will be required to take a Pharmacology calculation test. The student must achieve a grade of 90 on the calculation test. The student will be given 2 opportunities to achieve the required grade. The student must wait a minimum of 10 days before retesting. The Consortium Director or designee will administer the calculation test.

F. Clinical Competency Evaluation Policy

The nursing faculty of the Consortium are responsible for determining the level of clinical competence of re-entry students prior to assigning client care responsibilities to the student. Therefore, any student seeking re-entry to the Consortium at any semester, other than the NUR 111 semester, will be required to successfully complete a clinical competency evaluation. The Assistant Director, or designee, at the college the student plans to attend will administer the clinical competency evaluation prior to the semester when entry is anticipated. Study packets for the clinical competency evaluation will be available.

The clinical competency evaluation assesses knowledge and skills necessary to enter the proposed course. It is designed to ensure that the prospective student is competent to practice in the clinical area at the same level that a continuing student in the same course is expected to perform. The applicant will have one opportunity annually to demonstrate clinical competency in the Consortium. A satisfactory clinical evaluation competency for re-entry into the Consortium is required.

G. Audit Policy

Students who audit a NUR prefix course are either auditing to take a challenge exam, or have taken the course within the last year and are trying to return to the nursing curriculum. Students who audit a nursing course will not be allowed to attend the clinical portion of the course. Students who audit a nursing course must have credit for that course or the equivalent course. In order for students to audit, there must be adequate classroom/lab space available. If there is not adequate space available, students who are requesting to audit will be selected just as a student seeking admission.

When auditing a course, students will be expected to follow the policies of the NEWH Nursing Consortium and the college the students are attending. Classroom and lab attendance will be an expectation in addition to taking tests, exams, and performing clinical competencies. If a student exceeds the attendance policy, the student will be dropped from the course. Once a student is dropped from the course they were auditing the policies for readmission apply, including the policy for clinical competency.

H. Admission Procedure for Advanced Placement for the Licensed Practical Nurse for Fall 2010

A Nursing Transition Plan has been designed for Licensed Practical Nurses who desire to enter the Associate Degree Nursing program with advanced standing. Applicants who meet the admission requirements outlined below and successfully complete the Nursing Transition courses (NUR 214) with a "C" or better will be allowed to enroll in NUR 212 and complete the Associate Degree program requirements. Students who are in NUR 214 have been accepted into the Associate Degree Nursing program. Each step of the admission procedure must be completed before moving to the next step.

Curriculum courses other than NUR courses may be taken before admission in the program or after admission in the sequence offered.

Step I Application Process (1 - 5 of Step I must be completed by February 1)

1. Student must submit an application for admission to the nursing program at the respective college must be submitted by February 1 with subsequent dates established by the individual college based on space available.
2. Applicant must submit official transcripts of high school graduation or equivalency and all post-secondary transcripts.
3. Students must be eligible to enroll in ENG 111.
4. Students must complete requirements for MAT 060 and MAT 070 or the equivalent with a "C" or better (or place out of these on the placement test). Note: Placement test scores are only good for 3 years.
5. Students must show evidence of successful completion ("C" or better) of high school or college chemistry or biology.
6. Have taken or be currently enrolled in:
   1. ACA 118 c. BIO 169 e. PSY 241
   2. BIO 168 d. PSY 150 f. CIS 113

The student must have a "C" or better on the above courses before enrollment.

Step II Permission to take the Test of Essential Academic Skill (TEAS)

1. Students must achieve an overall score of 70% on the TEAS and sub-score of 82% on reading. Students are allowed to take the TEAS once per calendar year within the NEWH Nursing Consortium. If a student takes the TEAS more than once per calendar year, outside the NEWH Nursing Consortium, the first score will be used for acceptance purposes. Test scores are valid for two years.
2. Students will be required to pay $25.00 to take the TEAS. Picture ID will be required to take the TEAS.

Step III Conditional Acceptance

1. Should there be more qualified applicants than space available, the following criteria will be used to determine those selected for admission:
   1. TEAS percentage score, TEAS Science, Math and English subtests.
   2. GPA in the following science courses: BIO 168 and BIO 169. If the student has taken the science courses and repeated the courses all grades will be used to calculate the GPA.
   3. Currently certified as NA I, NA II or successful completion of allied health curriculum. Students must submit documentation of completion and current certification.
2. A letter of conditional acceptance will be sent to the student.

Step IV Acceptance

1. Students must submit a completed physical examination form. The physical examination can be performed within 6 months prior to enrollment for spring semester (March).
2. Students must provide evidence of current immunizations which include but are not limited to: Tetanus, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and TB Skin test (within one year). Immunizations may not be declined except by a written statement from the student's health care provider for exemptions.
3. Students must submit evidence of current (within the last year) CPR certfiication for adult, infant, and child CPR with chocking maneuver, and AED.
4. Students must achieve a 2.0 GPA on required associate degree nursing curriculum course work before enrollment in the fall semester.
5. Evidence of successful completion of ACA 118, BIO 168, BIO 169, PSY 150, PSY 241, and CIS 113.
6. Evidence of a current unencumbered LPN license to practice in North Carolina.
7. Letter of acceptance will be sent once all of the above items have been submitted.

Associate Degree Nursing - Code A45110 Requirements

Course Listing by Semester

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Summer Semester

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Associate Degree Nursing - Advanced Placement for Licensed Practical Nursing

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Electives:

1. Other Electives: Students must select at least 3 semester hours credit including a course from the humanities/fine arts area (This cannot be a SPA course).

See your advisor to determine which electives are approved for your program.

*Note: This course is a component of the general education requirements needed for graduation.

**Note: NUR 211 will run the first 8 weeks of the semester. NUR 212 will run the second 8 weeks of the semester.

***Note: NUR 214 will run the first 8 weeks of the semester. NUR 212 will run the second 8 weeks of the semester.

Note: Once admitted to the nursing program, all remaining courses must be taken in sequence.

Biopharmaceutical Technology - Code A20180

The Biopharmaceutical Technology curriculum is designed to prepare individuals for employment in pharmaceutical manufacturing and related industries. Major emphasis is placed on manufacturing processes and quality assurance procedures.

Course work includes general education, computer applications, biology, chemistry, industrial safety, and an extensive array of very detailed pharmaceutically specific classes.

Graduates should qualify for numerous positions within the industry. Employment opportunities include, but are not limited to, the following: Chemical Quality Assurance, Microbiological Quality Assurance, Product Inspection, Documentation Review, Manufacturing and Product/Process Validation.

Note: Upon completion of all requirements, the A.A.S. in Biopharmaceutical Technology is granted by Wake Technical Community College. The courses offered at Wilson Community College are listed below.

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Fall Semester

(Wake Technical Community College)

Spring Semester

(Wake Technical Community College)

Fall Semester

(Wake Technical Community College)

Spring Semester

(Wake Technical Community College)

Electives:

Other Electives: Students must select at least six (6) semester hours credit. The selection must include at least one course from each of the following areas: the humanities/fine arts, and the social/behavioral sciences.

A cooperative education component or equivalent of a minimum of 2 semester hours is required at Wake Technical Community College to complete the hours for the degree.

*Note: This course is a component of the general education requirements needed for graduation.

Biotechnology - Code A20100

The Biotechnology curriculum, which has emerged from molecular biology and chemical engineering, is designed to meet the increasing demands for skilled laboratory technicians in various fields of biological and chemical technology.

Course work emphasizes biology, chemistry, mathematics, and technical communications. The curriculum objectives are designed to prepare graduates to serve in three distinct capacities: research assistant to a biologist or chemist; laboratory technician/instrumentation technician; and quality control/quality assurance technician.

Graduates may find employment in various areas of industry and government including research and development, manufacturing, sales, and customer service.

Note: Upon completion of all requirements, the A.A.S. in Biotechnology is granted by Pitt Community College. The courses offered at Wilson Community College are listed below.

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Summer Semester

(Pitt Community College)

Fall Semester

(Pitt Community College)

Spring Semester

(Pitt Community College)

Electives:

1. *Math Elective: Choose three (3) hours from: MAT 110, 115, 161, or MAT 175 and 175A.
2. *Science Elective: Choose eight (8) hours from: BTC 275, 286; PHY 110 and PHY110A, PHY 151; CHM 152.
3. *Social/Behavioral Science Elective: Choose three (3) hours from: POL 120; PSY 150; SOC 210, 213.
4. *Humanities/Fine Arts Elective: Choose three (3) hours from: ART 111; HUM 110, 115, 120, 130, 140, 160; MUS 110.

See your advisor to determine which electives are approved for your program.

*Note: This course is a component of the general education requirements needed for graduation.

Business Administration - Code A25120

The Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Students will be provided with a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and an understanding of business organizations in today's global economy.

Course work includes business concepts such as accounting, business law, economics, management, and marketing. Skills related to the application of these concepts are developed through the study of computer applications, communication, team building, and decision making.

Through these skills, students will have a sound business education base for lifelong learning. Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities in government agencies, financial institutions, and large to small businesses or industries.

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Summer Semester

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Notes:

1. This degree is also available through Distance Learning.

2. COE 112 can be used as a substitute for COE 121 and 131.

Electives:

1. Major Electives: Choose one (1) course from ACC 131, 140; BUS 125; CTS 130; ECO 252; INT 110; OST 284.
2. Other Electives: Students must select at least 6 semester hours credit. The selection must include at least one course from each of the following areas: the humanities/fine arts and the social/behavioral sciences.

See your advisor to determine which electives are approved for your program.

*Note: This course is a component of the general education requirements needed for graduation.

Community Spanish Interpreter - Code A55370

The Community Spanish Interpreter curriculum prepares individuals to work as entry-level Spanish interpreters who will provide communication access in interview and interactive settings. In addition, this curriculum provides in-service training for working interpreters who want to upgrade their skills.

Course work includes the acquisition of Spanish grammar, structure, and sociolinguistic properties, cognitive processes associated with interpretation between Spanish and English; the structure and character of the Spanish speaking community; and acquisition of consecutive and simultaneous interpreting skills.

Entry-level jobs for paraprofessional interpreters are available in educational systems or a variety of community settings. Individuals may choose from part-time, full-time, or self-employment/free-lance positions or apply language skills to other human service related areas.

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Summer Semester

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Electives:

1. Other Electives: Students must select at least three semester hours credit from the humanities/fine arts.

See your advisor to determine which electives are approved for your program.

*Note: This course is a component of the general education requirements needed for graduation.

Computer Information Technology - Code A25260

The Computer Information Technology curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for employment with organizations that use computers to process, manage, and communicate information. This is a flexible curriculum that can be customized to meet community information systems needs.

Course work will develop a student's ability to communicate complex technical issues related to computer hardware, software, and networks in a manner that computer users can understand. Classes cover computer operations and terminology, operating systems, database, networking, security, and technical support.

Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental agencies that rely on computer systems to manage information. Graduates should be prepared to sit for industry-recognized certification exams.

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Summer Semester

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Electives:

1. Major Electives: Choose three (3) hours from: BUS 153; CSC 251; CTS 210; NET 126, 175; OST 136, 284; SEC 150, 160; WEB 140.
2. Other Electives: Students must select at least 6 semester hours credit. The selection must include at least one course from each of the following areas: the humanities/fine arts and the social/behavioral sciences.

See your advisor to determine which electives are approved for your program.

*Note: This course is a component of the general education requirements needed for graduation.

Computer Programming - Code A25130

The Computer Programming curriculum prepares individuals for employment as computer programmers and related positions through study and applications in computer concepts, logic, programming procedures, languages, generators, operating systems, networking, data management, and business operations.

Students will solve business computer problems through programming techniques and procedures, using appropriate languages and software. The primary emphasis of the curriculum is hands-on training in programming and related computer areas that provide the ability to adapt as systems evolve.

Graduates should qualify for employment in business, industry, and government organizations as programmers, programmer trainees, programmer/analysts, software developers, computer operators, systems technicians, database specialists, computer specialists, software specialists, or information systems managers.

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Summer Semester

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Electives:

1. Major Electives: Choose three (3) hours from: CTS 120, 210; NOS 230; OST 284; SGD 111, 112, 114.
2. Other Electives: Students must select at least 6 semester hours credit. The selection must include at least one course from each of the following areas: the humanities/fine arts and the social/behavioral sciences.

See your advisor to determine which electives are approved for your program.

*Note: This course is a component of the general education requirements needed for graduation.

Criminal Justice Technology - Code A55180

The Criminal Justice Technology curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations. Study will focus on local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial processes, corrections, and security services. The criminal justice system's role within society will be explored.

Emphasis is on criminal justice systems, criminology, juvenile justice, criminal and constitutional law, investigative principles, ethics, and community relations. Additional study may include issues and concepts of government, counseling, communications, computers, and technology.

Employment opportunities exist in a variety of local, state, and federal law enforcement, corrections, and security fields. Examples include police officer, deputy sheriff, county detention officer, state trooper, parole surveillance officer, correctional officer, and loss prevention specialist. Please see information under the Caution-Possible Effect of Criminal Record Section of the Catalog.

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Summer Semester

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Electives:

1. Other Electives: Students must select at least six (6) semester hours credit. The selection must include a course from the humanities/fine arts area and a course from the social/behavioral science area.

See your advisor to determine which electives are approved for your program.

This program is also offered via Distance Learning and students may substitute the COE 111 and COE 115 courses for the CJC 223 course. It is however encouraged that the student participate in the COE work experience courses.

*Note: This course is a component of the general education requirements needed for graduation.

Early Childhood Education - Code A55220

The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth through eight in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers.

Course work includes child growth and development; physical/nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication skills with families and children. Students will foster the cognitive/language, physical/motor, social/emotional, and creative development of young children.

Graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in early childhood settings. Employment opportunities include child development and childcare programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Head Start Programs, and school-age programs.

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Summer Semester

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Electives:

1. Major Electives: Choose at least two hours from: ASL 111; BUS 137; EDU 162, 171, 216, 254, 259, 261, 262, 275.
2. Humanities/Fine Arts Electives: ART 111, 113; ENG 131; HUM 115; MUS 110; REL 110; SPA 141.

*Note: This course is a component of the general education requirements needed for graduation.

Electrical/Electronics Technology - Code A35220

The Electrical/Electronics Technology curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical/electronic systems found in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities.

Course work, most of which is hands-on, will include such topics as AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, electronics, programmable logic controllers, industrial motor controls, application of the National Electrical Code, and other subjects as local needs require.

Graduates should qualify for a variety of jobs in the electrical/electronics field as an on-the-job trainee or apprentice, assisting in the layout, installation, and maintenance of electrical/electronic systems.

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Summer Semester

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Electives:

1. Other Electives: Students must select at least six (6) semester hours credit. The selection must include at least one course from each of the following areas: the humanities/fine arts and the social/behavioral sciences.

*Note: This course is a component of the general education requirements needed for graduation.

Fire Protection Technology - Code A55240

The Fire Protection Technology curriculum is designed to provide individuals with technical and professional knowledge to make decisions regarding fire protection for both public and private sectors. It also provides a sound foundation for continuous higher learning in fire protection, administration, and management.

Course work includes classroom and laboratory exercises to introduce the student to various aspects of fire protection. Students learn technical and administrative skills such as hydraulics, hazardous materials, arson investigation, fire protection safety, fire suppression management, law, and codes.

Graduates should qualify for employment or advancement in governmental agencies, industrial firms, insurance rating organizations, educational organizations, and municipal fire departments. Employed persons should have opportunities for skilled and supervisory level positions within their current organizations.

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Summer Semester

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Electives:

1. Other Electives: Students must select at least six (6) semester hours credit. The selection must include at least one course from each of the following areas: the humanities/fine arts and the social/behavioral sciences.

See your advisor to determine which electives are approved for your program.

*Note: This course is a component of the general education requirements needed for graduation.

General Education - Code A10300

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. Through these skills, students will have a sound base for lifelong learning. Graduates are prepared for advancements within their field of interest and become better qualified for a wide range of employment opportunities.

General Occupational Technology - Code A55280

The General Occupational Technology curriculum provides individuals with an opportunity to upgrade their skills and to earn an associate degree by taking courses suited for their occupational interests and/or needs.

The curriculum content will be individualized for students according to their occupational interests and needs. A program of study for each student will be selected from associate degree level courses offered by the College.

Graduates will become more effective workers, better qualified for advancements within their field of employment, and become qualified for a wide range of entry level employment opportunities.

General Occupational Technology Major Courses

Select 18 semester hours from a combination of core courses for curriculums approved to be offered by the College.

Select from prefixes for major courses for curriculums approved to be offered by the College. See your advisor for more information.

General Education Courses

Students take a minimum of 15 semester hours including at least one course from each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics; and a minimum of 6 semester hours of communications.

Healthcare Management Technology

The Healthcare Management Technology curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment in healthcare business and financial operations. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the application of management principles to the healthcare environment.

The curriculum places emphasis on planning, organizing, directing, and controlling tasks related to healthcare organizational objectives, including the legal and ethical environment. Emphasis is placed on the development of effective communication, managerial, and supervisory skills.

Graduates may find employment in healthcare settings, including hospitals, medical offices, clinics, long-term care facilities, and insurance companies. Graduates are eligible to sit for the Certified Patient Account Manager (CPAM) and the Certified Manager of Patient Accounts (CMPA).

Note: Upon completion of all requirements, the A.A.S. in Healthcare Management Technology is granted by Pitt Community College. See your advisor for additional information.

The courses offered at Wilson Community College are listed below:

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Summer Semester

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