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• Program Offerings
  • General Education
    • Associate of Applied Science - General Education Course Offerings
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  • Accounting
    • Accounting AAS (90 Credits)
    • Accounting AAST (90 Credits)
    • Bookkeeping Certificate of Competency (45 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Administrative Business Assistant
    • Administrative Business Assistant AAS (92 Credits)
    • Administrative Business Assistant Certificate of Competency (57 Credits)
    • Administrative Business Assistant (27 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Administrative Medical Assistant
    • Administrative Medical Assistant AAS (99-100 Credits)
    • Administrative Medical Assistant Certificate of Competency (76 Credits)
    • Medical Billing & Coding (8 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Advanced Machining
    • Machinist AAS (99 Credits)
    • CNC Operator-Certificate of Training (14 Credits)
    • Toolmaking Technology-Certificate of Training (15 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Applied Business Management
    • Applied Business Management AAS-T (90 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Apprenticeship Studies
  • Architectural Woodworking/Cabinet Making Technology
    • Architectural Woodworking/Cabinet Making Technology AAS (112 Credits)
    • Production Cabinet Making Certificate of Competency (79 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Auto Body Rebuilding and Refinishing
    • Auto Body Rebuilding and Refinishing AAS (113 Credits)
    • Auto Body Repair Certificate of Competency (113 Credits)
    • Automotive Refinishing Certificate of Training (20 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Automation and Mechatronics, TRON
    • TRON, Automation and Mechatronics AAS (95 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Automotive Technology
    • Automotive Technology (142 Credits)
    • Automotive Technology (142 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Barber
    • Barber AAS (90 Credits)
    • Barber Certificate of Completion (75 Credits)
  • Biomedical Service Technician
    • Biomedical Service Technician: Clinical Engineering AAS (115 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Business Direct Transfer Agreement
    • Business Direct Transfer Agreement (90 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Carpentry
    • Carpentry AAS (116 Credits)
    • Carpenter Technician Certificate of Competency (77 Credits)
    • Basic Carpentry I Certificate of Training (16 Credits)
    • Basic Carpentry II Certificate of Training (16 Credits)
    • Concrete Foundations Certificate of Training (14 Credits)
    • Wood Framing Certificate of Training (22 Credits)
    • Exterior Finishing Certificate of Training (17 Credits)
    • Interior Finishing Certificate of Training (16 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Certified Medical Assistant
    • Certified Medical Assistant AAS (102 Credits)
    • Medical Billing & Coding (8 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Cloud Computing and Networking Technology
    • Cloud Computing and Networking Technology AAS (91 Credits)
    • Cloud Computing and Networking Technology AAS-T (96 Credits)
    • Cloud Computing Technician Certificate of Training (53 Credits)
    • IT Technician Certificate of Training (26 Credits)
  • Commercial Truck Driving
    • Commercial Truck Driving Class A Certificate of Training (21 Credits)
    • Commercial Truck Driving Class B Certificate of Training (8 Credits)
  • Culinary Arts
    • Program Learning Outcomes
    • Culinary Arts AAS (118 Credits)
    • Hospitality-Line Cook Certificate of Training (32 Credits)
  • Cybersecurity
    • Cybersecurity AAS (95 Credits)
    • Cybersecurity AAS-T (105 Credits)
    • Network System Support Certificate of Competency (68 Credits)
    • Computer Support Certificate of Training (26 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Dental Assisting
    • Dental Assisting AAS (90 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Dental Lab Technician
    • Dental Lab Technician AAS (115 Credits)
    • Dental Lab Technician Certificate of Competency (65 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Denturist
    • Denturist AAS (120 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology
    • Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician AAS (103 Credits)
    • Diesel Service Technician Certificate of Competency (90 Credits)
    • Truck and Heavy Duty Equipment Electrical Systems Certificate of Training (15 Credits)
    • Diesel Engines Certificate of Training (15 Credits)
    • Heavy Duty Truck Drive Trains Certificate of Training (15 Credits)
    • Hydraulics/Pneumatics Certificate of Training (15 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Digital Media
    • Digital Media AAS (106 Credits)
    • Digital Media AAS-T (111 Credits)
    • Digital Media Certificate of Competency (76 Credits)
    • Video Production Certificate of Training (15 Credits)
    • Editing Certificate of Training (16 Credits)
    • Digital Media -Imaging (15 Credits)
    • Digital Media -Motion Graphics (15 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Early Childhood Education
    • AAS Specializations
    • Early Childhood Education-AAS (90 Credits)
    • Early Childhood Education-AAS-T (90 Credits)
    • State Early Childhood Education Certificate -Certificate of Competency (47 Credits)
    • State Short ECE Certificate of Specialization - General Certificate of Training (20 Credits)
    • State Short ECE Certificate of Administration Early Learning Certificate of Training (20 Credits)
    • State Short ECE Certificate of Specialization - School Age Care Certificate of Training (20 Credits)
    • State Short ECE Certificate of Specialization -Family Child Care Certificate of Training (20 Credits)
    • State Short ECE Certificate of Specialization- Infant Toddler Care Certificate of Training (20 Credits)
    • State Initial ECE Certificate Certificate of Training (12 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Electrical Construction
    • Electrical Construction AAS (144 Credits)
    • Electrical Construction Certificate of Competency (67 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Electrical Engineering Technology
    • Electrical Engineering Technology AAS (90 Credits)
    • Electrical Engineering Technology AAS-T (105 Credits)
    • Engineering Technology Certificate of Training (15 Credits)
    • Program Educational Objectives
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Electronic Equipment Service Technician
    • Electronic Equipment Service Technician AAS (114 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Facilities Maintenance Engineer
    • Facilities Maintenance Engineer AAS (120-124 Credits)
    • Building Care and Maintenance Certificate of Competency (68 Credits)
    • Building Care and Maintenance I Certificate of Training (18 Credits)
    • Maintenance Technician I Certificate of Training (18 Credits)
    • Building Care and Maintenance II Certificate of Training (17 Credits)
    • Maintenance Technician II Certificate of Training (17 Credits)
    • Boiler Operations Certificate of Training (17 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Fire Service
    • Fire Service AAS (100 Credits)
    • Fire Service Supervision AAS (111 Credits)
    • Fire Recruit Academy Certificate of Training (22 Credits)
    • Wildland Firefighter Certificate of Training (2 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician
    • HVAC/R Technician AAS (109 Credits)
    • HVAC/R Support Technician Certificate of Competency (101 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Information Technology Specialist
    • Information Technology Specialist AAS (92 Credits)
    • Information Technology Specialist AAS-T (102 Credits)
    • Information Technology Support Certificate of Competency (67 Credits)
    • Computer Repair Technician Certificate of Training (26 credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology
    • Mechanical Engineering Technology AAS (90 Credits)
    • Engineering Technology Certificate of Training (15 Credits)
    • Program Educational Objectives
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Media Production and Communications
    • Media Production and Communications AAS (90 Credits)
    • Media Production and Communications AAS-T (100 Credits)
    • Media Production and Communications Certificate of Competency (66 Credits)
    • Media Producation & Communications Certificate of Training-Engineering (13 Credits)
    • Media Production and Communications Certificate of Training-Video Production (13 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Motorcycle and Marine Technology
    • Motorcycle and Marine Technology Degree AAS (106 Credits)
    • Chassis and Electrical Certificate of Competency (76 Credits)
    • Engines and Electrical E/E Certificate of competency (76 Credits)
    • Engines and Electrical E/E Certificate of competency (76 Credits)
    • Electrical Certificate of Training (15 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Nursing Assistant Certified
    • Program Learning Outcomes
    • Nursing Assistant Certified
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant
    • Occupational Therapy Assistant AAS (118 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Phlebotomy
    • Basic Phlebotomy Certificate of Training (3 credits)
    • Advanced Phlebotomy Certificate of Training (7 credits)
  • Practical Nurse
    • Practical Nurse AAS (90 Credits)
    • Practical Nurse Certificate (80 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Sheet Metal Technology
    • Sheet Metal Technology AAS (115 Credits)
    • Sheet Metal Technician Certificate of Competency (98 Credits)
    • Sheet Metal Production Support Certificate of Training (44 Credits)
    • Sheet Metal Residential Installer Certificate of Training (46 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Software Development
    • Software Development Business and Data Analytics AAS (90 Credits)
    • Software Development, Business and Data Analytics AAS-T (100 Credits)
    • Software Development Elements Certificate of Competency (65 Credits)
    • Software Development Certificate of Training (20 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Welding
    • Welding AAS (94-101 Credits)
    • Welder Certificate of Competency (94-101 Credits)
    • Welder I Certificate of Training (30 Credits)
    • Welder II Certificate of Tranining (28 Credits)
    • Program Learning Outcomes
• Administration and Faculty Credential Guide