Diploma Curricula

The Diploma Programs are designed to train people for entrance into skilled occupations. These programs may range in length from three to six semesters of study, depending upon the desired level of skill and proficiency required. Diplomas are awarded for completion of these programs. These curricula include courses in communications skills and mathematics directly related to the occupational goals.

A high school diploma or the recognized equivalent is the normal admission requirement; however, an exception may be made for the applicant who demonstrates the ability and motivation to enter the curriculum.

If a person interested in enrolling in a curriculum lacks some required academic skills, he/she may enroll in developmental courses which are designed to allow the student to achieve the proficiency required by the curriculum. Each of the curricula offered is described in the following pages.

*Note: Each Diploma program consists of a minimum of six credit hours of general education.

Automotive Systems Technology

Cosmetology

Dialysis Technology

Diesel (Heavy Equipment and Transport Technology)

Electrical/Electronics Technology

Heavy Equipment Operator

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Practical Nursing Education

Surgical Technology

Welding Technology

Automotive Systems Technology - Code D60160

The Automotive Systems Technology curriculum prepares individuals for employment as Automotive Service Technicians. It provides an introduction to automotive careers and increases student awareness of the challenges associated with this fast and ever-changing field.

Classroom and lab experiences integrate technical and academic course work. Emphasis is placed on theory, servicing and operation of brakes, electrical/electronic systems, engine performance, steering/suspension, automatic transmission/transaxles, engine repair, climate control, and manual drive trains.

Upon completion of this curriculum, students should be prepared to take the ASE exam and be ready for full-time employment in dealerships and repair shops in the automotive service industry.

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Summer Semester

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

Cosmetology - Code D55140

The Cosmetology curriculum is designed to provide competency-based knowledge, scientific/artistic principles, and hands-on fundamentals associated with the cosmetology industry. The curriculum provides a simulated salon environment, which enables students to develop manipulative skills.

Course work includes instruction in all phases of professional imaging, hair design, chemical processes, skin care, nail care, multicultural practices, business/computer principles, product knowledge, and other selected topics.

Graduates should qualify to sit for the State Board of Cosmetic Arts examination. Upon successfully passing the State Board exam, graduates will be issued a license. Employment is available in beauty salons and related businesses.

Notes:

1. All Cosmetology courses are taken off campus at Mitchell's Academy. All general education courses are taken on the College campus.
2. Students may continue to attend class at Mitchell's Academy during the College's semester breaks and holidays in order to provide services at the Academy during that time.
3. Students will abide by the grading policy set forth by Mitchell's Academy for all courses designated by the COS prefix. The Academy will provide the grading scale in their course syllabi.
4. Students who begin their studies other than during the fall semester may follow a revised course listing by semester.

First Semester

Second Semester

Third Semester

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

Dialysis Technology - Code D45300

The Dialysis Technology curriculum provides individuals with the theoretical/clinical skills to care for patients/clients being treated for acute/chronic renal diseases.

Students will care for patients/clients undergoing dialysis and will maintain dialysis equipment.

Graduates of this program may be eligible to take the Certification Examination for Nephrology Technicians following one year of work experience. Employment opportunities include hospitals, renal dialysis facilities, and clinics.

A. Admission Policy

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

Step I Application Process (1 - 3 in Step I must be complete by May 1)

1. An application for admission to the dialysis technology program must be submitted by May 1, with subsequent dates established based on space available.
2. Submission of official records of high school graduation or equivalency and all post-secondary transcripts. (Currently enrolled high school students are to submit a partial transcript at the time of application. A final transcript will be submitted at the time of graduation).
3. Students must be eligible to enroll in RED 090 and BIO 106. Note: Placement test scores are only good for 3 years.

Step II Conditional Acceptance

1. Should there be more qualified applicants than space available, students will be placed on the list in order of date of application.
2. A letter of conditional acceptance will be sent to the first 16 qualifying students.

Step III 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). This must be submitted prior to the first day of class.
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 have a Hepatitis C titer done with their physical exam.
4. Students must submit evidence of current (within the last year) CPR certification for adult, infant, and child with choking maneuver, and AED.
5. Letter of acceptance will be mailed when all of the above items have been submitted.

General Information

1. Malpractice is required to be paid after the first day of class but before the first day of clinical.
2. Clinicals in this program begin at 6:00 a.m. two days a week and are subject to change based on facility scheduling. In order to provide adequate training for the number of students, travel is expected to surrounding counties.

B. Criminal Background and Urine Drug Screen Statements

In the Dialysis Technology program, students are assigned to clinical rotations in a variety of facilities. Based upon regulations of the facility, the facility may require that all students have a criminal background check and/or a urine drug screen.

The agency will review the criminal background based upon their policies and if the student is found to not meet their policy for acceptance for clinical practice, the agency will refuse to allow the student to participate in the clinical experience. If the student is prohibited from participating in clinical at any agency, the student will be dismissed from the program due to an inability to progress and complete the curriculum.

The agency can require a urine drug screen prior to clinical or at any time during the clinical that the student appears impaired. If the student tests positive for a drug (without a prescription in their name for the drug) or any illicit drugs, the agency may refuse to allow the student to participate in the clinical experience. If the student is prohibited from participating in the clinical experience at any agency, the student will be dismissed from the program due to an inability to progress and complete the curriculum.

It is assumed that all costs associated with criminal background checks and drug screenings required by the clinical agency are the responsibility of the student and will be obtained through the source recommended by the clinical agency and not independently by the student.

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Summer Semester

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

**Note: May be substituted with ENG 111.

Diesel (Heavy Equipment & Transport Technology) - Code D60240

The Diesel (Heavy Equipment and Transport Technology) curriculum is designed to prepare individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to service, troubleshoot, and repair medium and heavy-duty vehicles.

Course work includes the purpose, construction features, and principles of operation of medium and heavy-duty vehicles.

Graduates of the curriculum should qualify for entry-level employment opportunities in a dealership, fleet shop, or independent garage as a technician. Graduates who have met the work experience requirement should also be prepared to take the ASE certification exam.

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Summer Semester

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

Electrical/Electronics Technology - Code D35220

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

Training, 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

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

Heavy Equipment Operator - Code D35240

The Heavy Equipment Operator curriculum prepares students to efficiently operate heavy equipment such as dozers, loaders, and graders and to perform basic preventive maintenance on most types of heavy equipment.

Course work includes training in earth-moving equipment. Earth-moving courses provide instruction in the operation of crawler tractors, front-end loaders, backhoe loader combination, hydraulic excavators, and motor graders.

Due to industry needs, instruction in self-propelling scrapers and cranes is not available at this time.

Graduates of this program may find employment with state and local government agencies and private contractors engaged in highway or other construction activities.

Fall Semester

Choose one HEO course

Spring Semester

Choose one HEO course

Summer Semester

Choose one HEO course

Note: If HEO 105 (Motor Grader I) is chosen, HEO 106 (Motor Grader II) must also be selected as the remaining course in the major.

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

Mechanical Engineering Technology - Code D40320

The Mechanical Engineering Technology diploma program prepares graduates for employment as technicians in the diversified mechanical and manufacturing engineering fields. Mechanical Engineering technicians assist in design, development, testing, process design and improvement, and troubleshooting and repair of engineered systems. Emphasis is placed on the integration of theory and hands-on application of engineering principles.

In addition to course work in engineering graphics, engineering fundamentals, materials and manufacturing processes, mathematics, and physics, students will study computer applications, critical thinking, planning and problem solving, and oral and written communications.

Diploma graduates of this curriculum will find employment opportunities in the manufacturing or service sectors of engineering technology. Engineering technicians may obtain professional certification by application to organizations such as ASQC, SME, and NICET.

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Summer Semester

Electives:

1. Major Electives: Choose three (3) hours from: ELC 117; ELC 125 and ELC 118 or ISC 112; HYD 110; NET 125; WLD 110 and WLD 112; WLD 121, 131, 141.

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

Practical Nursing Education - Code D45660

The Practical Nursing Curriculum provides individuals with the knowledge and skills to provide nursing care to children and adults. Students will participate in assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care.

Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) which is required for practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Employment opportunities include hospitals, rehabilitation/long-term care/home health facilities, clinics, and physicians' offices.

NEWH Nursing Consortium (PNE)

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 Practical Nursing Education program will receive a diploma in Practical Nursing Education 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 Licensed Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).

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. 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 Process for Practical Nursing Education

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 who apply to the nursing program. Completion of the nursing curriculum does not guarantee success in passing the licensure examination.

A practical nursing student must be admitted/readmitted to the nursing program in order to enroll in any nursing (NUR) course.

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

Admission Procedure for PNE - Fall 2009/2010

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

1. 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. Submission of records of high school graduation or equivalency and all post-secondary transcripts. (Currently enrolled high school students are to submit a partial transcript at the time of application. A final transcript will be submitted at the time of graduation).
3. Students must complete requirements for ENG 090 and ENG 090A and RED 090 or the equivalent courses with a "C" or better.
4. Students must complete requirements for MAT 060 and MAT 070 or the equivalent course with a "C" or better. Note: Placement test scores are only valid for 3 years.
5. Student must turn in all documentation related to completion of Allied Health Curriculum including but not limited to NA I and NA II.

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

1. Students must achieve an overall score of 62% on the TEAS and sub-score of 76% on reading. The student will be 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. TEAS 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.
   2. Academic performance points on a minimum of four hours of required course work in the PNE curriculum.
   3. Currently certified as NA I, NA II or evidence of successful completion of an 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. 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 (after March 1).
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. Student 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 2.0 GPA on required Practical Nursing Education Curriculum course work before enrollment in fall semester.
5. A letter of acceptance will be mailed when all of the above items have been submitted.

Readmission and Transfer Policies

A. 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 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 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 101, NUR 102, and NUR 117. 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 Practical Nursing I 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 work. 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.

Practical Nursing Education - Code D45660 Requirements

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Summer Semester

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

**Note: BIO 168, BIO 169 and BIO 175 may be substituted for this course.

***Note: ENG 111 may be substituted for this course.

****Note: PSY 150 and PSY 241 may be substituted for this course.

*****Note: Beginning Fall 2010, ACA 118 will be the required ACA course for the PNE program.

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

Surgical Technology - Code D45740

The Surgical Technology curriculum prepares individuals to assist in the care of the surgical patient in the operating room and to function as a member of the surgical team.

Students will apply theoretical knowledge to the care of patients undergoing surgery and develop skills necessary to prepare supplies, equipment, and instruments; maintain aseptic conditions; prepare clients for surgery and assist surgeons during operations.

Graduates of accredited programs will be eligible to apply to take the national certification exam for Surgical Technologists which is administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. Employment opportunities include labor/delivery/emergency departments, inpatient/outpatient surgery centers, dialysis units/facilities, physicians' offices, and central supply processing units.

Wilson Community College's Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) through the Accreditation Review Committee in Surgical Technology (ARC-ST).

A. Admission Policy

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

Step I Application Process (1 - 3 in Step I must be complete by May 1)

1. An application for admission to the surgical technology program must be submitted by May 1, with subsequent dates established based on space available.
2. Submission of official records of high school graduation or equivalency and all post-secondary transcripts. (Currently enrolled high school students are to submit a partial transcript at the time of application. A final transcript will be submitted at the time of graduation).
3. Students must be eligible to enroll in ENG 111 and BIO 168. Note: Placement test scores are only good for 3 years.

Step II Conditional Acceptance

1. Should there be more qualified applicants than space available, students will be placed on the list in order of date of application.
2. A letter of conditional acceptance will be sent to the first 20 qualifying students (this includes both A.A.S. and Diploma students).

Step III 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). This must be submitted prior to the first day of class.
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). The TB Skin test must be the TST or the student must show a history of two TB Skin tests. 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. Letter of acceptance will be mailed when all of the above items have been submitted.

General Information

1. Malpractice is required to be paid after the first day of class but before the first day of clinical.
2. Clinicals in this program begin at 6:00 a.m. two days a week and are subject to change based on hospital scheduling. In order to provide adequate training for the number of students, travel is expected to surrounding counties.

B. Criminal Background and Urine Drug Screen Statements

In the Surgical Technology program, students are assigned to clinical rotations in a variety of facilities. Based upon regulations of the facility, the facility may require that all students have a criminal background check and/or a urine drug screen.

The agency will review the criminal background based upon their policies and if the student is found to not meet their policy for acceptance for clinical practice, the agency will refuse to allow the student to participate in the clinical experience. If the student is prohibited from participating in clinical at any agency, the student will be dismissed from the program due to an inability to progress and complete the curriculum.

The agency can require a urine drug screen prior to clinical or at any time during the clinical that the student appears impaired. If the student tests positive for a drug (without a prescription in their name for the drug) or any illicit drugs, the agency may refuse to allow the student to participate in the clinical experience. If the student is prohibited from participating in the clinical experience at any agency, the student will be dismissed from the program due to an inability to progress and complete the curriculum.

It is assumed that all costs associated with criminal background checks and drug screenings required by the clinical agency are the responsibility of the student and will be obtained through the source recommended by the clinical agency and not independently by the student.

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Summer Semester

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

Welding Technology - Code D50420

The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metal industry.

Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes. Courses in math, blueprint reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and nondestructive testing provides the student with industry-standard skills developed through classroom training and practical application.

Successful graduates of the Welding Technology curriculum may be employed as entry level technicians in welding and metalworking industries. Career opportunities also exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control, supervision, and welding-related self-employment.

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Summer Semester

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