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Programs - Career Studies Certificates

Career Studies

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.

Program Options:

     American  Sign Language     

     Automotive Technology

     Basic Computer Numerical Control Operation   

     Child Development           

     Child and Family Support Services

     CISCO Networking and A+

     Culinary Arts

     Database, Web Design and IT Essentials

     Dental Assisting

     Diesel Mechanics

     Electrical Wiring

     Esthetics Technology

     Emergency Medical Technology - Intermediate          

     Fire Science Technology

     General Banking

     Horticulture

     Horticulture - Floral Design and Indoor Plant Care

     Horticulture - Turfgrass Management

     Industrial Maintenance

     Industrial Supervisor

     Information Systems Technology  Fundamentals

     Information Systems Technology Advanced

     Machine Operator

     Motorsports Technology

     Programming and Advanced Topics in IT Certificate

     Small Business Management

     Teleservices

     Welding

 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. Not eligible for graduation honors.

 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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