Geographical Information Systems
Associate Degree
GIS Certificate
Upon completion of the associate degree in GIS, the graduate will be able to:

• Recognize, evaluate, combine and use the different forms of data acquisitions, which are used in GIS mapping including GPS, Surveying, Photogrammetry, Scanning, Digitizing and Remote Sensing.

• Create and formulate techniques for implementing a geographic information system by having the knowledge and skills in creating, editing, using and georeferencing spatial data and GIS softwares.

• Develop strategic, business and implementation plans for GIS projects, budgeting, software and hardware procurement, staffing, training and legal issues.

Graphic Communications
Associate Degree
Desktop Publishing Certificate
Graphic Communications Design Certificate
Photography Certificate
Printing Certificate
Printing Management Certificate
Upon completion of the Associate Degree in Graphic Communications, the graduate will be able to:

• Specify type styles and sizes, coordinate colors, and employ the elements of design to communicate effectively.

• Be able to handle prepress jobs with bleeds, traps, overprints, reverses, and screen tints.

• Use a densitometer and colorimeter to monitor dot gain, solid ink density, hue error, grayness and LAB.

• Utilize QuarkXPress, InDesign and PhotoShop to generate images consistent with computersupplied layouts or to correct customer-supplied files.

• Use Illustrator to generate art or to correct customer-supplied files.

• Understand basic aspects of press operations and their importance in the graphic communications process.

• Estimate the production cost for printing a job from customer-supplied specifications.

• Use communication skills (verbal, written, and graphic) to interact effectively with both internal and external customers.

• Be familiar with the application of statistical process control techniques to reduce waste while increasing customer satisfaction and product/service quality.

• Understand the components of and the interrelationship among the various segments within graphic communications.

• Understand the basic concepts of project management including scope definition, resource allocation and scheduling.

• Understand selling theory and the phases of the sales process from initial contact to close.

• Be familiar with the basics of multimedia production as it impacts cross-media projects.

• Understand the business components within the graphic communications industry.

• Understand quantitative measures used for quality control within the graphic communications industry.

• Understand digital camera composition and color correction techniques.

Health Information Management Technology Associate Degree
Medical Coding Certificate
Medical Transcription Certificate
Upon completion of the associate degree in the Health Information Management Technology, the graduate will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of human pathophysiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, and clinical data as it relates to the collection and use of health information.

• Review health records for completeness and accuracy.

• Verify components necessary to ensure appropriateness and adequacy of health care documentation.

• Maintain and compile health information using electronic applications and work processes.

• Apply legal principles, policies, regulations, and standards for the control, use, and dissemination of health information.

• Collect, compute, analyze, interpret, and present statistical data related to health care services.

• Code, classify, and index diagnoses and procedures for the purpose of reimbursement, standardization, retrieval and statistical analysis.

• Review, abstract, retrieve, and compile health data for reimbursement, quality assessment, patient care research, clinical registries, and other informational needs.

• Apply principles of supervision and leadership and the tools used to effectively manage human resources.

• Demonstrate ethical practices as outlined in the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Code of Ethics.

Human Resources Management Technology
Associate Degree
Upon completion of the associate degree in Human Resources Management Technology, the graduate will be able to:

• Research human resources laws, cases, and issues using the Internet and other resources.

• Apply human resources laws impacting private sector employers to day-to-day business operations.

• Write legal human resources policies, procedures, programs and employee handbook summaries for an organization.

• Administer manual and automated records and information management systems to support the key tasks of the human resources department and meet the legislative requirements with which the organization must comply.

• Develop protocol for and conduct the various types of interviews used in business.

• Discuss the effects of chemical dependency on the work environment and identify the community resources available to the organization, employee, and family.

• Develop a job analysis questionnaire and write job descriptions and job specifications.

• Develop/administer a monetary compensation system.

• Develop/administer employee benefit programs.

• Develop/administer a performance appraisal system.

• Provide assistance in the union organizing, negotiating, grieving, and arbitrating processes.

Interactive Multimedia Production
Interactive Multimedia Associate Degree
Digital Audio/Video Production Major
Webtech: Web Design Certificate
Upon completion of the Associate Degree program in Interactive Multimedia, the graduate will be able to:

• Possess a working-level knowledge of the interactive multimedia field and how it affects society and industry.

• Comprehend the relationship between design, marketing, and interactive multimedia projects.

• Understand the purpose and interrelationship between design, scripting and software.

• Be able to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of project design including storyboarding, diagramming, flowcharting and brand relevance.

• Know the core concepts of scripting as they apply to multimedia and web development.

• Be familiar with many of the programming languages used by the multimedia professional (such as, HTML, CSS, Javascript, Lingo and CGI Scripting), by creating sites using various scripting languages.

• Have gained exposure to industry standard digital imaging programs (PhotoShop/Image Ready) by using the software to solve a variety of “real world” design problems.

• Know how to retrieve, enhance, create, optimize, store and otherwise modify images for digital use (web or CD development).

• Be familiar with basic concepts of digital conversion, video coding and processing, and integrating digital audio with video.

• Learn the basic principles of digital video editing using various original or provided video clips.

• Understand the basic principles of 2D design, the elements of design and concepts of forms and structures.

• Use digital design software (such as Freehand or Illustrator) acquired technical skills and aesthetic design skills.

• Comprehend the basic concepts of 3D modeling: model construction, rendering, lighting and animation.

• Create a functional interactive, animated web presence from conceptual stages to finished product.

• Possess working-level knowledge of industry standard web animation software.

• Gain important insights on the actual functioning of working multimedia groups and how those groups function as part of a large system.

• Gain working knowledge of web design software using Microsoft’s FrontPage.

• Understand the interrelationship between front-end design and back-end results.

• Gain working knowledge of web design application software using Macromedia’s DreamWeaver.

• Use storyboard, flowchart and drawing skills to represent finished versions of a website, an interactive CD or a video.

• Complete an interactive portfolio to market themselves and skills learned.

• Gain real-world experience working as an intern in a multimedia-related company.

Interpreting/American Sign Language Education
Associate Degree
American Sign Language/Deaf Studies Certificate
Upon completion of the Associate Degree in Interpreting/ASL Education, the graduate will be able to:

• Demonstrate unique skills required for interpreting in specialized settings (e.g., oral, medical, mental health, deaf-blind, etc.).

• Demonstrate an understanding of the interpreting/transliterating Code of Ethics.

• Demonstrate basic competency with American Sign Language (ASL) as well as a basic understanding of signed English.

• Demonstrate ability to interpret from spoken English messages into ASL, and ASL messages into spoken English.

• Demonstrate ability to transliterate spoken English messages into Manually Coded English, and Manually Coded English into spoken English.

• Explain the role of the interpreter/transliterator to both deaf and hearing consumers.

• Demonstrate knowledge of the deaf community and sensitivity toward the cultural traditions of the community.

• Assess the deaf consumer's preferred mode of communication.

• Analyze and adapt the physical aspects of the interpreting setting or be able to adapt to physical aspects that cannot be changed.

• Demonstrate knowledge of various agencies/organizations serving the deaf community.

The Landscape Design/Build Program
Upon completion of the Associate Degree in Landscape Design/Build, the graduate will be able to:

• Assist with the preparation of contract/design documents and construction specifications.

• Assist landscape professionals with the management and implementation of construction processes.

• Select suitable herbaceous and woody plants and properly install them.

• Estimate residential landscape project costs by utilizing take-off and costing methods.

• Be able to read and interpret plans and drawings.

• Assist in the survey and stake out of the job site.

• Create manual and/or computer generated designs of landscape projects.

• Create presentation materials using a variety of graphic techniques.

• Assist in the maintenance of both commercial and residential landscapes.

• Assist in the construction of landscapes and outdoor environments.

• Assist in the design and installation of irrigation systems.

• Identify common pests, diseases and problems as they relate to the landscape.

Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement Associate Degree
Corrections Major
Law Enforcement Major
Law Enforcement Management Major
Law Enforcement Major - Academy Track
Upon completion of the Associate Degree in Law Enforcement, the graduate will be able to:

• Locate and apply criminal law correctly.

• Prepare required reports accurately and in a concise, readable style.

• Prepare cases for trial and professionally testify in a court of law.

Marketing Associate Degree
Customer Service Major
Direct Marketing Major
Direct Marketing Certificate
e-Commerce Major
e-Commerce Certificate
Retail Management Major
Upon completion of the Associate Degree in Marketing, the graduate will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the issues involved in making marketing decisions and the environmental forces that impact these decisions.

• Demonstrate knowledge of the major communications tools used in marketing with particular emphasis on developing a creative brief.

• Understand the market research process and be able to develop valid market research instruments.

• Demonstrate knowledge of how consumer behavior impacts overall marketing strategy and influences the purchaser’s decision buying process.

• Comprehend the sales process and understand how it relates to consumer and business-to-business purchasing.

• Identify issues that arise in global marketing and describe the basic mechanisms for doing business in foreign markets.

• Understand various consumer and industrial systems of distribution and supply chain management.

• Demonstrate the interpersonal and supervisory skills necessary for successful communication among employees and between customer service and customers.

• Describe the logistics of dealing with suppliers, merchandise handling, inventory control and all phases of basic store operations.

• Participate in the development of a comprehensive direct marketing campaign.

• Describe the components of successful e-commerce business model and their interrelationship.

• Understand the Internet and its business marketing functionality and demonstrate how its relationship to traditional marketing activity.

• Understand the role of ethical decision making in the business world.

Mechanical Engineering Technology
Associate Degree
Upon completion of the Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, the graduate will be able to:

• Apply basic knowledge of manufacturing and engineering technology, procedures, symbols, and graphics skills to the reading and production of sketches, drawings, blueprints and specifications, assist in establishing tolerances related to production, by utilizing manual and/or computerized methods.

• Make significant contributions to the production of manufactured goods by utilizing skills and knowledge of: drafting, computers and automation technology, sound manufacturing practices, quality measures, machine capabilities/limitations, and assist in the selection of product equipment.

• Contribute to the solution of engineering and design problems involving mechanical systems, by utilizing knowledge and skills in electrical and mechanical principles, material performance and selection, basic machine elements, sound design and engineering practices. Apply computers and computer language to the solution of engineering problems.

• Utilize various quality tools and techniques such as SPC and TQM to support production in the manufacturing area and other applicable work situations to improve any and all quality measures.

Medical Assisting
Medical Assisting Associate of Technical Studies
Medical Assisting Certificate
Upon completion of the Certificate Program in Medical Assisting, the graduate will be able to:

• Perform clerical functions to include execution of bookkeeping principles and special accounting entries.

• Process insurance claims including the application of managed care policies, and diagnostic and procedural coding.

• Identify medical-legal issues within the medical office, respecting confidentiality and documenting appropriately in the medical record.

• Perform risk-management procedures and patient instruction for follow-up care health maintenance and disease prevention.

• Properly handle and dispose of infectious waste and biohazard materials in compliance with government regulations.

• Perform and collect various specimens in compliance with Standard Precautions set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

• Perform various diagnostic tests ordered by the physician, utilizing quality control procedures.

• Conduct various patient care procedures including preparation and administration of oral and parenteral medications.

• Maintain and perform inventory of administrative and clinical supplies and equipment following office policy.

Medical Laboratory Technology
Associate Degree
Upon completion of the Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, the graduate should be able to demonstrate entry-level competencies in the following areas of professional practice:

• Collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis.

• Performance of analytical tests and statistical calculations on body fluids, cells, and products related to all routine areas of the clinical laboratory.

• Recognition of factors that affect procedures and results, and take appropriate action within predetermined parameters.

• Performance and monitoring quality control to evaluate analytical procedures within predetermined parameters.

• Performance of operation and preventive and corrective maintenance of routine laboratory equipment and instruments by referring to appropriate sources/reference materials for repairs.

• Relationship of laboratory findings to common disease processes.

• Utilization of the keyboard to interact with computerized instruments and laboratory information systems to keep accurate records, prepare reports, and transmit reports clearly and completely.

• Follow prescribed safety procedures in all areas of laboratory work.

• Meet requirements to take a national certifying examination for medical laboratory technicians.

• Application of basic scientific principles in learning new techniques and procedures.

• Recognition and adherence to established safety policies.

• Recognition of the responsibilities of other laboratory and health care personnel and interacting with them with respect for their jobs and patient care.

• Demonstration of professional conduct and interpersonal communication skills with patients, laboratory personnel, other health care professionals, and the public.

• Recognition and action upon one's need for continuing education as a function of growth and maintenance of professional competence.

Mental Health/Chemical Dependency/Mental Retardation
Mental Health Track
Chemical Dependency Track
Mental Retardation Track
Substance Abuse Prevention Track
Prevention Specialist Certificate
Community Living Specialist Certificate
Advanced Chemical Dependency Certificate
Advanced Mental Health Certificate
Advanced Mental Retardation Certificate
Upon completion of the Associate Degree in Mental Health/Chemical Dependency/Mental Retardation, the graduate will be able to:

• Describe the philosophy and benefits of community support groups in the recovery process.

• Collect data and monitor progress.

• Use counseling skills.

• Plan for, lead and process groups.

• Apply conflict resolution and anger management skills.

• Formulate assessments.

• Demonstrate an awareness of and involvement in community advocacy activities.

• Interact effectively with diverse populations.

• Make appropriate referrals.

• Demonstrate ethical behavior.

• Develop and/or implement treatment/service plans.

• Develop and/or implement strategies to meet treatment/service goals.

• Apply service coordination/case management skills.
  

• Apply computer literacy skills.

• Demonstrate self-assessment skills.

Multi-Competency Health
EMT-Paramedic Degree Track
Patient Care Degree Track
Animal Assisted Therapy in Education Certificate
Basic Electrocardiography Certificate
Health Care Manager Certificate
Histology Certificate (Accredited by NAACLS)
Nurse Aide Training Program Certificate
Phlebotomy Certificate (Approved by NAACLS)
Registered Nurse First Assistant Certificate
Train the Trainer Certificate
Upon completion of the Associate Degree requirements in Multi-Competency Health, the graduate will be able to:

• Use medical terminology correctly.
  

• Recognize life-threatening situations and administer necessary first aid and/or CPR.

• Demonstrate an understanding of medical ethics, medical legal responsibilities, and safety procedures, as well as professional attitudes.

• Demonstrate entry level competence in a major and a technical elective.

*Curriculum plans are available in the Multi-Competency Health offices.

Nursing Associate Degree
Upon completion of the Associate Degree in Nursing, the graduate will be able to:

• Value the role of the Associate Degree nurse.

• Plan care for persons of all ages using the nursing process.

• Demonstrate safe, competent, nurturing care in the practice of nursing.

• Communicate effectively, including the use of teaching and counseling techniques, in the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health.

• Manage nursing care for a diverse population of clients in a variety of practice settings.

• Synthesize knowledge from nursing and related disciplines using critical thinking skills.

• Analyze legal, ethical, and economic concepts that influence nursing practice.

• Account for competence and personal growth.

Office Administration
Office Administration Associate Degree
Administrative Assistant Major
Administrative Assistant Medical Cognate
Administrative Assistant Legal Cognate
Office Skills Certificate
Upon completion of the Associate Degree in Office Administration, the graduate will be able to:

• Maintain a filing system (alphabetic, numeric, geographic, and/or by subject).

• Write or draft responses to routine correspondence, use correct grammar, and use punctuation rules accurately.

• Perform basic accounting tasks.

• Prepare written and oral presentations using currently accepted presentation software.

• Demonstrate knowledge of management theory, function, and skills.

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of current legal, ethical, social, financial, and economic environmental factors as they apply to business.

• Work effectively as a member of a team.

Administrative Assistant Major
In addition to the general Office Administration competencies, a graduate in the Administrative Assistant Major will be able to:

• Understand and use Excel software to create and revise spreadsheets.

• Use Windows commands to operate microcomputers effectively.

• Prepare graphics and present information.

• Research information using a variety of resources including the Internet.

• Use computers to integrate graphics into documents.

• Transcribe a variety of documents accurately and at an acceptable production rate.

• Use Microsoft Office software efficiently.

Paralegal Studies
Paralegal Associate Degree
Paralegal Certificate (Post Baccalaureate Option)
Upon completion of the Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies, the graduate will be able to:

• Demonstrate proficiency in manual and computer assisted research of legal questions and incorporate the same into properly cited memoranda of law.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the legal and ethical responsibilities of a legal assistant.

• Demonstrate an ability to use municipal, county, state, and federal clerks of court and other recording offices.

• Prepare deeds, notes, and other documents for residential real estate transfer.

• Draft documents required to complete family law matters.

• Draft pleadings, motions and other documents within the applicable rules of evidence and procedure to prepare and complete civil and criminal litigation.

• Prepare documents for use in corporate, partnership and other business related matters.

• Draft wills, trusts, and other documents necessary for estate administration.

• Describe the legislative and judicial functions of administrative agencies.

Quality Assurance Technology
Associate Degree
Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Quality Assurance Technology, the graduate will be able to:

• Improve products, processes, and systems in manufacturing and service environments by applying statistical and quality improvement tools according to the Shewhart cycle.

• Apply a variety of teamwork, leadership, and communication skills (verbal, written, and graphic) to communicate effectively with clients, suppliers, co-workers and others in the work environment.

• Apply fundamental principles of project management.

• Read and interpret engineering blueprints, drawings, specifications and quality charts.

• Apply a basic knowledge of physics, electronics, manufacturing processes, metrology, and materials testing and analysis to improving, and/or designing new products and processes.

• Apply knowledge of specifications, sampling plans and testing techniques to the analysis of materials, components and systems.

• Apply cost estimating techniques and cost containment procedures to new and existing products and systems, while maintaining or improving quality.

• Apply the elements of current Quality Management systems (such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, ISO 9000/2000, QS9000 or the Malcolm Baldridge Award criteria) including inspection, traceability/documentation, quality audits, and nonconforming identification and review processes to business elements within an organization.

Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Management Associate Degree
Purchasing Major
Global Trade Certificate
Purchasing Certificate
Supply Chain Management Certificate
Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Supply Chain Management, the graduate will be able to:

• Describe the various functions that comprise supply chain management and describe the interrelationship between them and other functional areas within a company.

• Be able to make channel-related decisions to satisfy industrial and consumer wants in both domestic and international markets.

• Demonstrate knowledge of supply chain management terminology and technologies including inventory techniques, bar-coding systems, picking and delivery processes, and storage and sorting systems.

• Demonstrate knowledge of the function and operation of warehouses and distribution facilities.

• Explain the role of inventory and production control.

• Describe the traffic management function and its role in carrier selection and rate determination and negotiation.

• Demonstrate knowledge of state and federal laws that impact the distribution function, including knowledge of common carrier obligations.

• Participate in the development of an integrated plan of action consistent with established supply chain management goals.

• Understand the analytical tools useful in supply chain management particularly as they relate to measuring and analyzing productivity.

• Possess a basic understanding of industrial safety issues particularly as they relate to the development of a basic safety program.

• Understand the principles of interactive management and how they apply to managing worker performance, retention/hiring procedures and developing collaborative action plans.

• Possess fundamental supervisory skills including setting performance objectives, coaching and feedback, and conducting formal performance reviews.

Technical Communication
Associate Degree
Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science Degree in the Technical Communication, the graduate will be able to:

• Write in the forms most often required of a Technical Communicator (e.g., processes and procedures, reports, manuals, etc.).

• Translate complex material into clear, concise and easy-to-use terms for specific targeted audiences. Participate in the entire technical writing cycle both individually and collaboratively -- planning, researching, and coordinating projects, writing, revising, and editing documents; designing and placing graphics; and producing a final product.

• Prepare and deliver oral presentations both in formal and informal settings.

• Develop basic graphics and integrate them into text.

• Apply the principles learned in technical cognates to technical communication.

• Critically evaluate existing documentation for clarity, completeness, and general effectiveness.

• Operate the word processors and desktop design packages that are most widely used in the technical communication field.

• Incorporate the basic concepts of multimedia production into professional technical presentations.

• Edit documents individually and collaboratively using both hard copy and online methods.

• Carry out, prepare, and produce documented primary or secondary research.

• Demonstrate an understanding of concepts of time/project management both in individual and team projects.