Career Studies
Certificates (CSC) programs include specialized credit
courses that are designed as a distinct "mini-curricula" to meet
minimum occupational or adult interest requirements. The
Center for Business and Industry offers the following Career
Studies Certificates.
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Career Studies Certificates
Length: Variable for part-time Continuing Education
students. Normally equivalent to one semester of full-time
community college work as an evening program. All of the courses
in a Career Studies Certificate program will not be offered in a
single semester.
Purpose: These certificate programs are designed as a
response to needs identified by employers to upgrade skills of
employees.
The programs provide an opportunity for adults to investigate
career possibilities or specialized interests. Some programs may
be offered only when requested by a specific employer or for an
identified community need.
Admission Requirements:
Student must meet general admission requirement established by
the College.
Program Requirements: The Career Studies Certificate
curricula includes selected specialized courses that are
designed as distinct "mini-curricula" to meet minimum
occupational and adult interest requirements. Upon satisfactory
completion of a particular program option with a C average, the
graduate will contact the Center for Business and Industry and
apply to receive a Certificate in Career Studies with the
appropriate specialization.
Program Conditions: Career Studies Program Options will
be developed and implemented as community needs are identified
and institutional resources permit. Normally courses in the
various programs may be offered when all the following
conditions are met: (1 ) justifiable student enrollment, (2)
adequate facilities, (3) qualified instructors, and (4) adequate
financial resources. The flexibility of the program option
approach provides for the activation or the deactivation of
program options depending upon the above factors.
American Sign Language
Automotive Technology
Basic Computer Numerical Control Operation
Child Development
Child and Family Support Services
CISCO Networking and A+
Computerized Tomography
Continuing Education Courses
Dental Assisting
Diesel Mechanic
Electrical Wiring
Emergency Medical Technology -
Intermediate
Esthetics Technology
Fire Science Technology
General Banking
Horticulture
Horticulture: Floral Design and Indoor
Plant Care
Horticulture: Turfgrass Management
Hotel-Restaurant-Institutional Management
Culinary Arts
Industrial Maintenance
Industrial Supervisor
Information Technology Fundamentals
Information Technology Advanced
Machine Operator
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Motorsports Technology
Small Business Management
Teleservices
Welding
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American Sign
Language |
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Course
Number |
Course Title |
Lec.
Hrs. |
Lab
Hrs. |
Crs. |
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ASL 101 |
American Sign Language I |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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ASL 102 |
American Sign Language II |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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ASL 201 |
American Sign Language III |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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ASL 202 |
American Sign Language IV |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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INT 130 |
Interpreting: An Introduction to the Profession |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
|
Total |
15 |
0 |
15 |
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Automotive
Technology |
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Course
Number |
Course Title |
Lec.
Hrs. |
Lab
Hrs. |
Crs. |
|
AUT 166 |
Automotive Diagnostics I |
4 |
2 |
5 |
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MTS 195 |
Racecar Chassis Development |
2 |
2 |
3 |
|
MTS 195 |
Racecar Chassis Setup |
2 |
2 |
3 |
|
AUT 241 |
Automotive Electricity I |
3 |
3 |
4 |
|
|
Total |
11 |
9 |
15 |
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Basic Computer Numerical Control Operation
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* Jump-Start Career Program |
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Course
Number |
Course Title |
Lec.
Hrs. |
Lab
Hrs. |
Crs. |
|
DRF 161 |
Blueprint Reading I |
1 |
3 |
2 |
|
MAC 106 |
Machine Shop Operations |
2 |
12 |
8 |
|
MTH 103 |
Applied Technical Math I |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
MAC 121 |
Numerical Control I |
1 |
2 |
2 |
|
MAC 122 |
Numerical Control II |
2 |
3 |
3 |
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MAC 150 |
Introduction to ComputerAided Machining |
2 |
2 |
3 |
|
BUS 195 |
Prep for Employment |
1 |
0 |
1 |
|
|
Total |
12 |
22 |
22 |
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* Jump-Start Career Programs are short-term and
offered on demand and a space available basis to
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Child Development |
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Course
Number |
Course Title |
Lec.
Hrs. |
Lab
Hrs. |
Crs. |
|
CHD 120 |
Introduction to EarlyChildhood Education
|
3 |
0 |
3 |
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CHD 125 |
Creative Activities for Children |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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CHD 205 |
Guiding the Behavior of Children |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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EDU 235 |
Health Safety and Nutritional Education |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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PSY 235 |
Child Psychology |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
|
Total |
13 |
4 |
15 |
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All courses are approved by the Virginia Child Care
Provider Scholarship Program and applicable to the
Child Development Associate (CDA) credential of the
National Association for the Education of Young
Children.
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Child
and Family Support Services |
|
Course
Number |
Course Title |
Lec.
Hrs. |
Lab
Hrs. |
Crs. |
|
HMS 100 |
Introduction to Human Services |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
PSY 120 |
Human Relations |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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HLT 135 |
Child Health & Nutrition |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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*PSY 235 |
Child Psychology |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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HMS 197 |
Cooperative Education |
0 |
15 |
3 |
|
|
Total |
12 |
15 |
15 |
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*Includes Early Childhood Growth and Development.
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CISCO Networking
and A+ |
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Course
Number |
Course Title |
Lec.
Hrs. |
Lab
Hrs. |
Crs. |
|
ITN 106 |
Microcomputer Operating Systems |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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ITN 107 |
Pers. Computer Hardware and Troubeshooting |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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ITN 154 |
Networking Fundamentals |
4 |
0 |
4 |
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ITN 155 |
Introductory Routing |
4 |
0 |
4 |
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ITN 156 |
Basic Switching and Routing |
4 |
0 |
4 |
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ITN 157 |
WAN Technologies |
4 |
0 |
4 |
|
|
Total |
22 |
0 |
22 |
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ITN 106 and ITN 107 prepares student for the A+
certification. ITN 154, ITN 155, ITN 156, and ITN
157 prepares student for CCNA CISCO Certified
Network Associate.
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*Dental Assisting |
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Course
Number |
Course Title |
Lec.
Hrs. |
Lab
Hrs. |
Crs. |
|
DNA 100 |
Intro. to Oral Health Professions |
1 |
0 |
1 |
|
DNA 108 |
Dental Science |
2 |
3 |
3 |
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DNA 113 |
Chairside Assisting I |
2 |
3 |
3 |
|
DNA 114 |
Chairside Assisting II |
2 |
6 |
4 |
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DNA 120 |
Community Health |
1 |
0 |
1 |
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DNA 134 |
Dental Radiology and Practicum |
2 |
3 |
3 |
|
|
Total |
10 |
15 |
15 |
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*Dental Assisting is a cooperative program with the
Washington County Adult Skill Center (WCASC).
Students must meet enrollment and eligibility
requirements for the WCASC.
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*Diesel Mechanic |
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Course
Number |
Course Title |
Lec.
Hrs. |
Lab
Hrs. |
Crs. |
|
DSL 111 |
Introduction to Diesel Engines |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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DSL 121 |
Diesel Engines I |
3 |
6 |
5 |
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DSL 122 |
Diesel Engines II |
3 |
6 |
5 |
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DSL 143 |
Diesel Truck Electrical Systems |
2 |
4 |
4 |
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DSL 152 |
Diesel Power Trains, Chassis, and Transmissions |
2
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