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Award: Certificate in Career Studies
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.
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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 |
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Total |
15 |
0 |
15 |
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Course Number |
Course Title |
Lec. Hrs. |
Lab Hrs. |
Crs. |
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AUT 166 |
Automotive Diagnostics I |
4 |
2 |
5 |
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MTS 195 |
Racecar Chassis Development |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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MTS 195 |
Racecar Chassis Setup |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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AUT 241 |
Automotive Electricity I |
3 |
3 |
4 |
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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. |
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DRF 161 |
Blueprint Reading I |
1 |
3 |
2 |
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MAC 106 |
Machine Shop Operations |
2 |
12 |
8 |
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MTH 103 |
Applied Technical Math I |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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MAC 121 |
Numerical Control I |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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MAC 122 |
Numerical Control II |
2 |
3 |
3 |
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MAC 150 |
Introduction to ComputerAided Machining |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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BUS 195 |
Prep for Employment |
1 |
0 |
1 |
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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 meet special training needs. |
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Course Number |
Course Title |
Lec. Hrs. |
Lab Hrs. |
Crs. |
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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 |
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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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Course Number |
Course Title |
Lec. Hrs. |
Lab Hrs. |
Crs. |
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HMS 100 |
Introduction to Human Services |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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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 |
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Total |
12 |
15 |
15 |
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*Includes Early Childhood Growth and Development. |
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Course Number |
Course Title |
Lec. Hrs. |
Lab Hrs. |
Crs. |
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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 |
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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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Course Number |
Course Title |
Lec. Hrs. |
Lab Hrs. |
Crs. |
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DNA 100 |
Intro. to Oral Health Professions |
1 |
0 |
1 |
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DNA 108 |
Dental Science |
2 |
3 |
3 |
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DNA 113 |
Chairside Assisting I |
2 |
3 |
3 |
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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 |
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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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Course Number |
Course Title |
Lec. Hrs. |
Lab Hrs. |
Crs. |
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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 |
4 |
4 |
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DSL 160 |
Air Brakes |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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DSL 176 |
Transportation Air Conditioning |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Total |
14 |
26 |
25 |
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*Diesel Mechanic 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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Course Number |
Course Title |
Lec. Hrs. |
Lab Hrs. |
Crs. |
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ELE 118 |
Practical Electricity |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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ELE 131 |
National Electrical Code I |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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ELE 111 |
Home Electric Power |
2 |
3 |
3 |
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ELE 135 |
National Elect. Code |
2 |
3 |
3 |
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Total |
8 |
8 |
11 |
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1. Students must have work experience to qualify for entrance into this program and for the Journeyman Certification. |
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2. This program provides the required 240 hours instruction for persons preparing for certification as Journeyman Electrician administered by the Commonwealth of Virginia. |
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Course Number |
Course Title |
Lec. Hrs. |
Lab Hrs. |
Crs. |
| COS 195-71 | Esthetics Concepts I | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| COS 195-72 | Esthetics Salon I | 0 | 15 | 5 |
| COS 195-71 | Esthetics Concepts II | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| COS 195-72 | Esthetics Salon II | 0 |
15 |
5 |
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Total |
4 |
36 |
16 |
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Course Number |
Course Title |
Lec. Hrs. |
Lab Hrs. |
Crs. |
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FST 100 |
Principles of Emergency Service |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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FST 110 |
Fire Behavior and Combustion |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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FST 112 |
Hazardous Materials Chemistry I |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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FST 115 |
Fire Prevention |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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FST 120 |
Occupational Health and Safety |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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FST 205 |
Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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FST 220 |
Building Construction for Fire Protection |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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FST 235 |
Strategy and Tactics |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Total |
24 |
0 |
24 |
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*Jump-Start Career Program |
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Course Number |
Course Title |
Lec. Hrs. |
Lab Hrs. |
Crs. |
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FIN 110 |
Principles of Banking |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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FIN 125 |
Law & Banking: Principles |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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FIN 256 |
Marketing for Bankers |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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ACC 211 |
Principles of Accounting |
4 |
0 |
4 |
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ACC 217 |
Analyzing Financial Statements |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Total |
16 |
0 |
16 |
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All General Banking courses are approved by the American Institute of Banking (AIB).
AIB credit may also be obtained upon the submission of a completed AIB application, VHCC transcript, and the payment of a fee to AIB.
*Jump-Start Career Programs are short-term and offered on demand and a space available basis to meet special training needs. |
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Course Number |
Course Title |
Lec. Hrs. |
Lab Hrs. |
Crs |
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HRT 100 |
Intro. to Horticulture |
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