Certificate programs consist of a series of specialty courses totaling twelve (12) or more credit hours. Upon successful completion, a certificate is awarded. They are designed for the student aspiring to upgrade his/her skills within a career field or as preparation for one. Completion of a certificate does not mean however that a student is certified in their field of study. A 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on all required courses in one's curriculum is the minimum required for graduation/completion for all degrees, diplomas, and certificates at the College.
Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology
Basic Law Enforcement Training
Business Administration
Management
Central Sterile Processing (Spring Semester Only)
Computer Information Technology
A+ Certification Prep
Cosmetology
Early Childhood Education
Administration
Childcare
Infant Toddler Care
School-Age Care
Electrical/Electronics Technology
Motor Controls
Residential Wiring
Fire Protection Technology
Basic Fire Officer Development
Advanced Fire Officer Development
Interpreter Education
Deaf Studies
Information Systems Security
Security+ Certification Prep
Lateral Entry
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Networking Technology
CISCO Networking
Office Administration
Administrative Assistant
Computer Software Applications
Welding Technology
Basic
Intermediate
Advanced
The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology curriculum provides the basic knowledge to develop skills necessary to work with residential and light commercial systems. Certificate graduates should be able to assist in the start up, preventive maintenance, service, repair, and/or installation of residential and light commercial systems.
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AHR |
Introduction to Refrigeration |
5 hours |
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AHR |
HVACR Electricity |
3 hours |
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AHR |
Heating Technology |
4 hours |
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AHR |
Comfort Cooling |
4 hours |
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16 hours |
Note: This certificate can be completed in 2 semesters and begins each fall.
Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) is designed to give students essential skills required for entry-level employment as law enforcement officers with state, county, or municipal governments, or with private enterprise.
This program utilizes State commission-mandated topics and methods of instruction. General subjects include, but are not limited to, criminal, juvenile, civil, traffic and alcoholic beverage laws; investigative, patrol, custody and court procedures; emergency responses; and ethics and community relations.
Students must successfully complete and pass all units of study which include the certification examination mandated by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and the North Carolina Sheriffs' Education and Training Standards Commission to receive a certificate.
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Lab |
Credit |
CJC |
Basic Law Enforcement Training |
9 |
30 |
19 |
This certificate starts each fall, can be completed in one year and is sequenced as below:
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BUS |
Principles of Management |
3 hours |
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BUS |
Human Resource Management |
3 hours |
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BUS |
Principles of Supervision |
3 hours |
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BUS |
Small Business Management |
3 hours |
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CIS |
Introduction to Computers |
3 hours |
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15 hours |
This certificate will only be offered in the spring semester if clinical space is available.
The Central Sterile Processing curriculum is designed to prepare individuals for the field of Sterile Processing and Central Service Supply.
Students will develop skills necessary to properly disinfect, prepare, process, store, and issue both sterile and nonsterile supplies and equipment for patient care. Also students will learn to operate sterilizing units and monitor effectiveness of the sterilization process.
Graduates will receive a certificate and may be eligible to apply to take the National Institute for Certification of Healthcare Sterile Processing and Distribution Personnel Examination (CBSPD). Employment opportunities include surgery centers, dialysis facilities, and central processing units in hospitals.
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. This curriculum begins in spring semester based on clinical space available.
Step I Application Process (1 - 3 in Step I must be complete by September 1)
Step II Conditional Acceptance
Step III Acceptance
General Information
B. Criminal Background and Urine Drug Screen Statements
In the Central Sterile Processing certificate, 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.
C. Clinical Expectations
Behavior must be professional at all times when in the clinical setting. The instructor and/or facility staff maintain the right to dismiss any student from the clinical setting due to unprofessional conduct or breech of HIPAA. If any facility prohibits the student from participating in the clinical experience, the student will be dismissed due to an inability to progress and complete the curriculum.
Credit
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Intro to Anatomy/Physiology/Microbiology |
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3 hours |
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Introduction to Sterile Processing |
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6 hours |
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STP Clinical Practice |
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3 hours |
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Prof Success Prep |
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1 hour |
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Total |
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13 hours |
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This certificate starts each summer and can be completed in three semesters.
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CIS |
Introduction to Computers |
3 hours |
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NET |
Networking Basics |
3 hours |
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CTS |
Hardware/Software Support |
3 hours |
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CTS |
Advanced Hardware/Software Support |
3 hours |
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NOS |
Operating System Concepts |
3 hours |
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15 hours |
Notes: 1. Upon completing this certificate program, students will be prepared for the current CompTIA A+ exams.
2. To obtain A+ certification, students must pass two exams.
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Credit |
COS |
Cosmetology Concepts I |
4 hours |
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COS |
Salon I |
8 hours |
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COS |
Cosmetology Concepts II |
4 hours |
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COS |
Salon II |
8 hours |
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COS |
Cosmetology Concepts III |
4 hours |
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COS |
Salon III |
4 hours |
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COS |
Cosmetology Concepts IV |
2 hours |
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34 hours |
Notes:
Once students complete prerequisites, they can begin in the fall and complete the certificate by taking two (2) courses each semester until the course sequence listed below is complete for the certificate. Students should be able to complete the certificate in three (3) semesters or one (1) year.
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EDU |
Introduction to Early Childhood Education |
4 hours |
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CIS |
Computer Basics |
1 hour |
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BUS |
Principles of Management |
3 hours |
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EDU |
Early Childhood Administration I |
3 hours |
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EDU |
Early Childhood Administration II |
3 hours |
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14 hours |
Once students complete prerequisites, they can begin in the fall and complete the certificate by taking two (2) courses each semester until the course sequence listed below is complete for the certificate. Students should be able to complete the certificate in three (3) semesters or one (1) year.
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EDU |
Introduction to Early Childhood Education |
4 hours |
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EDU |
Infants, Toddlers, & Twos |
3 hours |
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EDU |
Math & Science Activities |
3 hours |
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EDU |
Math & Science Activities Lab |
1 hour |
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EDU |
Creative Activities |
3 hours |
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EDU |
Creative Activities Lab |
1 hour |
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15 hours |
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EDU |
Child, Family, & Community |
3 hours |
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EDU |
Healthy Lifestyles-Youth |
3 hours |
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EDU |
School-Age Development and Programs |
3 hours |
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EDU |
School-Age Program Administration |
2 hours |
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Child Development (Select One) |
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EDU |
Child Development II |
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PSY |
Child Development II |
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3 hours |
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Child Guidance (Select One) |
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EDU |
Child Guidance |
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EDU |
Classroom Management and Instruction |
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3 hours |
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17 hours |
Notes: 1. Once students complete prerequisites, they can begin in the fall and complete the certificate by taking two (2) courses each semester until the course sequence listed above is complete for the certificate. 2. Students should be able to complete the certificate in three (3) semesters or one (1) year.
Once students complete prerequisites, they can begin in the fall and complete the certificate by taking two (2) courses each semester until the course sequence listed below is complete for the certificate. Students should be able to complete the certificate in three (3) semesters or one (1) year.
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EDU |
Introduction to Early Childhood Education |
4 hours |
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EDU |
Child, Family, and Community |
3 hours |
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EDU |
Child Development I |
3 hours |
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EDU |
Health, Safety, and Nutrition |
3 hours |
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EDU |
Health, Safety, and Nutrition Lab |
1 hour |
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EDU |
Infants, Toddlers, & Twos |
3 hours |
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17 hours |
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Credit |
ELC |
DC/AC Electricity |
5 hours |
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ELC |
Motors & Controls |
4 hours |
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ELC |
National Electrical Code |
2 hours |
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ELC |
Diagrams and Schematics |
2 hours |
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13 hours |
Note: This certificate can be completed in 4 semesters.
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ELC |
DC/AC Electricity |
5 hours |
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ELC |
Basic Wiring I |
4 hours |
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ELC |
National Electrical Code |
2 hours |
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ELC |
NEC Calculations |
2 hours |
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13 hours |
Note: This certificate can be completed in 4 semesters.
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ENG |
Expository Writing |
3 hours |
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FIP |
Fire Prevention & Public Education |
3 hours |
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FIP |
Building Construction |
3 hours |
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FIP |
Fire Fighting Strategies |
3 hours |
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12 hours |
Note: This certificate can be completed in 2 semesters.
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Credit |
FIP |
Fire Protection Law |
3 hours |
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FIP |
Local Government Finance |
3 hours |
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FIP |
Fire Service Supervision |
3 hours |
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FIP |
Fire Service Personnel Administration |
3 hours |
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FIP |
Managing Fire Services |
3 hours |
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POL |
State & Local Government |
3 hours |
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18 hours |
Note: This certificate can be completed in 3 semesters.
This certificate starts each fall and can be completed in three semesters.
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NET |
Networking Basics |
3 hours |
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SEC |
Security Concepts |
3 hours |
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SEC |
Secure Communications |
3 hours |
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SEC |
Security Administration I |
3 hours |
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12 hours |
Note: Upon completing this certificate program, students will be prepared for the current CompTIA Security+ exam.
This certificate prepares students to communicate with deaf people. Students who want to become an interpreter should complete the Interpreter Education A.A.S. program.
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Fall |
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ASL |
Elementary ASL 1 |
3 hours |
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ASL |
ASL Lab I |
1 hour |
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IPP |
Orientation to Deafness |
2 hours |
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Spring |
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ASL |
Elementary ASL II |
3 hours |
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ASL |
ASL Lab 2 |
1 hour |
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IPP |
Comparative Cultures |
3 hours |
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Summer |
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ASL |
Intermediate ASL I |
3 hours |
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ASL |
ASL Lab 3 |
1 hour |
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17 hours |
Notes:
The Lateral Entry curriculum provides a course of study leading to the development of the general pedagogy competencies needed to become certified to teach by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Coursework includes human growth and development, learning theory, instructional technology, school policies and procedures, home school, and community collaborations, and classroom organization and management to enhance learning. Courses offered by partnering senior institutions include instructional methods, literacy, and diversity.
Graduates should meet the general pedagogy competencies within the first three years of teaching, including a minimum of 6 semester hours per school year. Additional requirements, such as pre-service training and passing the PRAXISm are required for licensure.
Required Courses:
18 credit hours taken at Wilson Community College:
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EDU |
Classroom Management & Instruction |
3 hours |
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EDU |
Learning Theory |
3 hours |
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EDU |
Policies and Procedures |
3 hours |
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EDU |
Educational Technology |
3 hours |
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EDU |
Child, Family, and Community |
3 hours |
Required Subject Area: Human Development
Select One:
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Credit |
EDU |
Human Growth & Development |
3 hours |
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PSY |
Developmental Psychology |
3 hours |
9 credit hours taken at partnering senior institution:
(East Carolina University or Barton College)
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Literacy/Reading Methods |
3 hours |
Instructional Methods |
3 hours |
Meeting Special Learning Needs |
3 hours |
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DFT |
Technical Drafting I |
2 hours |
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DFT |
Technical Drafting I Lab |
1 hour |
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DFT |
Technical Drafting II |
2 hours |
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DFT |
Technical Drafting II Lab |
1 hour |
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DFT |
CAD I |
3 hours |
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DFT |
CAD II |
3 hours |
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12 hours |
Note: This certificate can be completed in 3 semesters.
This certificate starts each fall and can be completed in four semesters.
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NET |
Networking Basics |
3 hours |
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NET |
Routing Basics |
3 hours |
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NET |
Routing & Switching I |
3 hours |
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NET |
Routing & Switching II |
3 hours |
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12 hours |
Note: Upon completing this certificate program, students will be prepared for the CCNA exam (640-802).
This certificate starts each fall, can be completed in one year and is sequenced as below:
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CIS |
Introduction to Computers |
3 hours |
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OST |
Keyboarding |
2 hours |
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OST |
Records Management |
3 hours |
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OST |
Word Processing |
3 hours |
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OST |
Text Editing Applications |
3 hours |
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CTS |
Spreadsheet |
3 hours |
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17 hours |
This certificate starts each fall, can be completed in one year and is sequenced as below:
(Also available via Distance Learning) |
Credit |
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CIS |
Introduction to Computers |
3 hours |
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OST |
Keyboarding |
2 hours |
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CTS |
Computer Ethics |
3 hours |
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OST |
Word Processing |
3 hours |
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DBA |
Database Concepts |
3 hours |
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CTS |
Spreadsheet |
3 hours |
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17 hours |
Note: After completing the Computer Software Applications certificate, students will be eligible to take the Microsoft Office Specialist exams through an independent testing facility.
WLD |
Cutting Processes |
2 hours |
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WLD |
SMAW (Stick) Plate |
5 hours |
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WLD |
GMAW (MIG)-FCAW/Plate |
4 hours |
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WLD |
GTAW (TIG) Plate |
4 hours |
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15 hours |
Note: This certificate can be completed in 3 semesters.
(Completion of Basic Certificate Required) |
Credit |
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WLD |
SMAW (Stick) Plate/Pipe |
4 hours |
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WLD |
Industrial SMAW |
3 hours |
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WLD |
GTAW (TIG) Plate/Pipe |
3 hours |
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WLD |
Symbols & Specifications |
3 hours |
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13 hours |
Note: Day only course offerings.
(Completion of Intermediate Certificate Required) |
Credit |
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CIS |
Introduction to Computers |
3 hours |
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COE |
Co-Op Work Experience I |
1 hour |
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WLD |
Fabrication I |
4 hours |
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WLD |
Certification Practices |
2 hours |
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WLD |
Inspection & Testing |
3 hours |
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13 hours |
Note: Day only course offerings.