Transfer Degrees, Degrees Not Intended for Transfer, Certificate Programs

Transfer Degrees, Associate of Arts: AA Degree
Transfer Degrees, Associate of Business: ABus Degree
Transfer Degrees, Associate of Science: AS Degree
Degrees Not Intended for Transfer, Associate of Applied Science: AAS Degree
Degrees Not Intended for Transfer, Associate of General Studies: AGS Degree
Certificate Programs

Transfer Degrees, Associate of Arts: AA Degree

The Associate of Arts Degree is designed for students planning to transfer to a college or university and requires a minimum of 60 credit hours. All courses included in the degree must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. A minimum of 35 of these credit hours must be completed in the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC-A, AGEC-B or AGEC-S). The remaining degree requirements are comprised of 25 credit hours or more in the student’s elected program of study.

Courses numbered 100 or above which transfer as equivalent, departmental elective credit (DEC) or general elective credit (E) will be counted toward this degree. Special Topics courses (298) will not be counted toward this degree.

• Administration of Justice
• Construction Management
• Elementary Education
• Fine Arts/Visual Arts
• General Studies
• Hotel & Restaurant Management
• Pre-Social Work
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Vocational Technology Education


Administration of Justice: AA Degree

The Associate of Arts in Administration of Justice is designed for transfer to the Criminal Justice bachelor’s degree at Northern Arizona University (NAU) and Arizona State University (ASU). The program teaches students skills which can be used to enter a wide variety of law enforcement and corrections positions. Students completing this degree will transfer 60-64 credits to NAU or ASU. Students planning to transfer to a university other than NAU or ASU should see an advisor. This degree results in an AGEC-A, which is transferable to all Arizona public universities.

Minimum credit hours required: 60

Construction Management: AA Degree

The Construction Management degree is designed for transfer to the Construction Management bachelor’s degree at Northern Arizona University. Students completing this degree will transfer 64 credits to NAU. This degree results in an AGEC-A, which is transferable to all Arizona public universities. This is a Tech Prep articulated program. For more information about Tech Prep, see page 141.

Minimum credit hours required: 65

Elementary Education: AA Degree

The Associate of Arts in Elementary Education is designed for students planning to transfer to an Elementary Education bachelor’s degree program at all Arizona public universities and requires a minimum of 60 credits. Students planning to transfer to a university other than an Arizona public university should see an advisor. This degree results in an AGEC-A, which is transferable to all Arizona public universities.

Requirements (Mathematics, Social/Behavioral Sciences, and Natural Language requirements) differ significantly among state universities. Students should see an advisor to plan their program of study to avoid transfer difficulties.

Minimum credit hours required: 60

Fine Arts/Visual Arts: AA Degree

The Associate of Arts degree in Fine Arts/Visual Arts is designed for transfer to the Fine Arts bachelor’s degree at all Arizona public universities. The program gives students a strong foundation in visual composition and art history and prepares them to continue their fine arts education in drawing, painting, photography, ceramics, or sculpture. Students completing this degree will transfer 60–64 credits to all Arizona public universities
Requirements differ significantly among state universities. Students should see an advisor to plan their program of study to avoid transfer difficulties.

Minimum credit hours required: 60

General Studies: AA Degree

The General Studies degree is designed for students who either have undeclared majors or who are developing a general or liberal studies emphasis. Students completing this degree will transfer 60–64 credits to all Arizona public universities. Students planning to transfer to a university other than an Arizona public university should see an advisor.

Minimum credit hours required: 60

There are three pathways in the General Studies degree:
1. General Requirements Pathway
This pathway requires AGEC-A and fourth semester natural human language proficiency, other than English, including American Sign Language.
2. Special Requirements Pathway
This pathway requires students to take AGEC-A and some Common Courses. Common Courses are courses that are accepted as a part of the major at all Arizona public universities. The list of Common Courses is determined statewide. See an advisor or check the college catalog web site (www.coco.cc.az.us) for these Common Courses.
3. Science Pathway
This pathway is designed for students planning to transfer to an Arizona public university with a major requiring rigorous mathematics or mathematics-based science. Students are required to take AGEC-S and courses that will apply toward the major at the university after transfer. Students considering this pathway should meet with an advisor as early
as possible.

Depending on the area of interest, one pathway may be more suitable for a student’s educational plan than the other. Students changing pathways may accumulate more credits than necessary for graduation from a university. See an advisor for more information.

Hotel & Restaurant Management: AA Degree

The Associate of Arts in Hotel Restaurant Management is designed for transfer to the Hospitality bachelor’s degree at Northern Arizona University (NAU). This program trains graduates for management careers in one of the fastest growing industries in the United States, the hospitality industry. Students completing this degree will transfer 63–64 credits to NAU. Students planning to transfer to a university other than NAU should see an advisor. This degree results in an AGEC-A which is transferable to all Arizona public universities. This is a Tech Prep articulated program. For more information regarding Tech Prep, see page 141.

Minimum credit hours required: 63

Pre-Social Work: AA Degree

The Associate of Arts degree in Pre-Social Work is a Transfer Partnership Degree with Northern Arizona University. The Pre-Social Work degree is designed to allow students to satisfy the admission requirements for the Bachelor’s of Social Work (BSW) degree at Northern Arizona University. Completion of the degree does not guarantee admission to the program. Students planning to gain admission to the BSW degree should contact the Department of Sociology and Social Work at Northern Arizona University for specific admission requirements. Please see an advisor for more information regarding this degree.

Minimum credit hours required: 62

Psychology: AA Degree

The Associate of Arts degree in Psychology is designed for transfer. This degree has two pathways:
1. The Arts Pathway
The Psychology Language Pathway is designed for transfer to the Psychology bachelor of arts (BA) degrees at all Arizona public universities. Students completing this degree will transfer 60–64 credits to all Arizona public universities. Students planning to transfer to a university other than Arizona public universities should see an advisor.
Requirements differ significantly among state universities. Students should see an advisor to plan their program of study to avoid transfer difficulties.
2. The Science Pathway
The Psychology Science Pathway is designed for transfer to the Psychology bachelor of science (BS) degrees at all Arizona public universities. Students completing this degree will transfer 60–64 credits to all Arizona public universities.
Requirements differ significantly among state universities. Students should see an advisor to plan their program of study to avoid transfer difficulties.
Please see an advisor for more information regarding these two pathways.

Minimum credit hours required: 60

Arts Pathway: 8–13 credit hours

a. Natural Human Language 8 credit hours
At least two semesters of any natural human language, other than English, including American Sign Language1. Students should note that fourth semester proficiency of any natural human language is required to graduate with a bachelor of arts degree. It is recommended that the requirement be completed at CCC.
Before enrolling in a natural human language course see an advisor.

b. Electives 0–6 credit hours
0–6 credits of transferable courses as stated in the Course Equivalency Guide (CEG). These courses must transfer to all Arizona public universities. See an advisor or check the college catalog web site (www.coco.cc.az.us) for the current CEG.
If you are considering a bachelor of science degree at one of the Arizona universities, it is important that you meet with an advisor as early as possible.

Science Pathway: 11–13 credit hours
Depending on the university you are planning to transfer to, please select one of the following:
a. NAU
MAT 172¹ or higher 3–5 credit hours
Any two courses meeting the physical and biological sciences requirements

BIO 201¹ and BIO 202¹
Recommended 8 credit hours
Before enrolling in the above courses see an advisor.

b. ASU Main and ASU West
Please see an advisor for specific course requirements
MAT 212¹ or higher 3–5 credit hours
Any natural human language, other than English, including American Sign Language 8 credit hours.

c. U of A
Please see an advisor for specific course requirements.
MAT 172¹ or higher 3–5 credit hours
Any natural human language, other than English, including American Sign Language.
Select a combination of 8 credits from the following:
Language 0–8 credit hours¹
Lab Science 0–8 credit hours¹
If you are considering a bachelor of science degree at one of the Arizona universities, it is important that you meet with an advisor as early as possible.

¹ Placement test and/or prerequisite required.

Sociology: AA Degree

The Associate of Arts degree in Sociology is designed for transfer to the Sociology bachelor’s degree at all Arizona public universities. Students completing this degree will transfer 61–64 credits to all Arizona public universities. Requirements differ significantly among state universities. Students should see an advisor to plan their program of study to avoid transfer difficulties.

Minimum credit hours required: 61

Vocational Technology Education: AA Degree

The Vocational Technology Education program is designed for transfer to the Vocational Technology Education bachelor’s degree at Northern Arizona University (NAU). Students completing this degree will transfer 60–64 credits to NAU. Students planning to transfer to a university other than NAU should see an advisor. This degree results in an AGEC-A, which is transferable to all Arizona public universities. This is a Tech Prep articulated program. For more information regarding Tech Prep, see page 141.

Minimum credit hours required: 60

 

Associate of Business: ABus Degree

The Associate of Business Degree is designed for students planning to transfer to a college or university and requires a minimum of 62 credit hours. All courses included in the degree must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. A minimum of 35 of these credit hours must be completed in the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC-B). The remaining degree requirements are comprised of 25 credit hours or more in the student’s elected program of study. Courses numbered 100 or above which transfer as equivalent, departmental elective credit (DEC) or general elective credit (E) will be counted toward this degree. Special Topics courses (298) will not be counted toward this degree. This is a Tech Prep articulated program. For more information regarding Tech Prep, see page 141.

Minimum credit hours required: 62

Associate of Science: AS Degree

The Associate of Science Degree is designed for students planning to transfer to a college or university and requires a minimum of 60 credit hours. All courses included in the degree must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. A minimum of 35 of these credit hours must be completed in the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC-S). The remaining degree requirements are comprised of 25 credit hours or more in the student’s elected program of study. Courses numbered 100 or above which transfer as equivalent, departmental elective credit (DEC) or general elective credit (E) will be counted toward this degree. Special Topics courses (298) will not be counted toward
this degree.
• Environmental Science

Environmental Science: AS Degree

The Associate of Science in Environmental Science is designed for transfer to the Environmental Sciences bachelor’s degree at Northern Arizona University (NAU). Students completing this degree will transfer 60–64 credits. This degree includes an AGEC-S which is transferable to all Arizona Public Universities. Requirements differ significantly among state universities. Students should see an advisor to plan their program of study to avoid transfer difficulties.

Minimum credit hours required: 60

Associate of Applied Science: AAS Degree

The Associate of Applied Science Degree prepares students for entry-level employment or upgrades skills of students already employed. This degree requires a minimum of 60 credit hours with a cumulative CCC grade point average of 2.00 or higher. A minimum of 25 of these credit hours must be completed in the General Education Core Curriculum with a grade of "C" or better. Courses numbered below 100 and courses taken for S/U credit will not be counted toward this degree. This degree is not intended for transfer to a university, although many courses may be accepted for transfer by universities.

• Administration of Justice
• Alternative Energy Technology
• Architectural Design Technology
• Business Technologies
• Carpentry Apprenticeship
• Computer Software Technology
• Construction Technology
• Early Childhood Education
• Fire Science
• Hospitality Management
• Medical Office Assistant
• Network Engineering
• Nursing
• Office Information Systems
• Paralegal Studies
• Sheet Metal Apprenticeship

 

Administration of Justice: AAS Degree

The Administration of Justice AAS program is designed to prepare students to enter the workforce in the criminal justice arena. This program teaches students specific knowledge and skills, which will assist in securing employment in a wide variety of law enforcement and corrections/juvenile detention positions.

Minimum credit hours required: 62

Alternative Energy Technology: AAS Degree

The Associate of Applied Science in Alternative Energy Technology will provide students with the skills to pursue a career in the Alternative Energy field. The student will be instructed through mastery learning components and field study workshops arranged with local contractors. Students may apply credit hours earned in the Construction Technology Certificate toward completion of the AAS degree. This is a Tech Prep articulated program. For more information regarding Tech Prep, see page 141.

Minimum hours required: 61

Architectural Design Technology: AAS Degree

The Architectural Design Technology program trains students for architectural drafting careers in one of the fastest growing technologies in the United States. As an architectural design technician, the draftsperson will interpret engineering data, develop sketches, designs, and working drawings for construction. Many technicians are valuable members of architectural/engineering teams in industry. Using the technology of Computer Aided Drafting, students will develop drafting skills in both 2D and 3D. This is a Tech Prep articulated program. For more information regarding Tech Prep, see page 141.

Minimum credit hours required: 64

Business Technologies: AAS Degree

The Business Technologies program is designed to prepare students to enter the business profession at an entry-level position with options in General Business Management, Small Business Management, and Accounting Specialist by providing them with general knowledge and skills specializing in an area of interest. The program allows students the option of selecting support courses to strengthen their overall education and courses in their area of special interest or job opportunity. This is a Tech Prep articulated program. For more information regarding Tech Prep, see page 141.

Minimum credit hours required: 66

Carpentry Apprenticeship: AAS Degree

The Associate of Applied Science in Carpentry Apprenticeship will prepare students with the trade skills related to a career in carpentry. Completion of this degree involves completion of all carpenter union-related qualification requirements of "step" trade-work experience as well as all union-related classroom training required to achieve "journeyman" status.

Minimum hours required: 65

Computer Software Technology: AAS Degree

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Software Technology is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions requiring computer software application skills and/or the ability to support end-users. The program offers emphases in PC Technician, Graphic and Web Design and Application Software Specialist. This is a Tech Prep articulated program. For more information regarding Tech Prep, see page 141.

Minimum credit hours required: 61

Construction Technology: AAS Degree

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Construction Technology provides students with the skills to pursue a career in the construction trades or in construction management. Students will be instructed through mastery learning components and field study workshops arranged with local contractors. Students may apply credit hours earned in the Construction Technology Certificate toward completion of the AAS degree. This is a Tech Prep articulated program. For more information regarding Tech Prep, see page 141.

Minimum credit hours required: 64

Early Childhood Education: AAS Degree

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Education is designed to prepare students for positions within the field of Early Childhood Education. Students may apply credit hours earned in the Certificate in Early Childhood Education toward this degree. This is a Tech Prep articulated program. For more information regarding Tech Prep, see page 141.

Minimum credit hours required: 62

Fire Science: AAS Degree

The Fire Science program is designed to prepare students to enter the Fire Science profession by providing them with knowledge and skills which can be used to enter a wide variety of positions. The program allows students the option of selecting courses emphasizing emergency medical, fire suppression, or fire prevention.

Minimum credit hours required: 69

Hospitality Management: AAS Degree

The Hospitality Management program prepares students for entry-level management careers in the hospitality industry. Students completing this degree will develop knowledge and skills necessary to compete in one of Arizona’s fastest growing businesses. This is a Tech Prep articulated program. For more information regarding Tech Prep, see page 141.

Minimum credit hours required: 61

Medical Office Assistant: AAS Degree

The Medical Office Assistant degree program prepares students for the varied and expanded responsibilities involved in working within medical offices today. Students will receive training in numerous areas, which will give them a complete understanding of the intricate workings within today’s medical businesses. Graduates will have the skills necessary to obtain a position as a medical office assistant that will be able to perform numerous duties in the front office. Additionally, graduates from the degree program will have training in writing, mathematics and additional subject areas.

Minimum credit hours required: 61

Network Engineering: AAS Degree

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Network Engineering is designed to prepare students for positions requiring technical networking skills and the ability to support businesses. The program provides students with knowledge and skills appropriate for networking occupations and the opportunity to select courses to strengthen their overall education.

Minimum credit hours required: 62

Nursing: AAS Degree

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing prepares the student for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). This program is designed to prepare graduates for entry level nursing positions in a variety of health care settings. The AAS degree in Nursing provides the graduate with an educational foundation for articulation into a university setting. This program
has additional and specific admission requirements. Please contact the college Director of Nursing for further information.

Minimum credit hours required: 72

Office Information Systems: AAS Degree

The Office Information Systems program is designed to prepare students to enter a professional office at an entry-level position. The program provides students with an understanding of technology and basic workplace skills that can be applied to a wide variety of office positions. The program allows students the option of selecting support courses to strengthen their overall education and courses in their area of special interest or job opportunity. This is a Tech Prep articulated program. For more information regarding Tech Prep, see page 141.

Minimum credit hours required: 67

Paralegal Studies: AAS Degree

The Paralegal Program is designed to prepare students to enter the workforce in an advanced capacity to assist in a legal environment. It will provide the student with the knowledge and skills to obtain employment in the fast-paced legal field of today. Students should be prepared for a rigorous course of study, which will demand intense oral, written and listening communication and research skills. This is a Tech Prep articulated program. For more information regarding Tech Prep, see page 141.

Minimum credit hours required: 70

Sheet Metal Apprenticeship: AAS Degree

The Associate of Applied Science in Sheet Metal Apprenticeship will prepare students with the trade skills related to a career in sheet metal. Completion of this degree involves completion of all sheet metal union-related qualification requirements of "step" trade-work experience as well as all union-related classroom training required to achieve "journeyman" status

Minimum hours required: 75

 

Associate of General Studies: AGS Degree

The Associate of General Studies Degree is designed for students who wish to broaden their knowledge, but have no university major or vocational goal in mind. This degree requires a minimum of 60 credit hours with a cumulative CCC grade point average of 2.00 or higher. Students must complete a minimum of 25 credit hours of General Education courses but are otherwise free to explore new areas of interest. A maximum of 12 credit hours may be completed in courses numbered below 100. This degree is not recommended for students planning to transfer to a university. The Associate of General Studies Degree is intended as an alternative degree which recognizes the mission of the community college that education is a lifelong process.

Minimum credit hours required: 60

General Education Requirements: 25–27 Credit Hours
See page 21 for courses that will satisfy General Education Requirements below.

Composition (6)
ENG 101¹ College Composition I (3) &
ENG 102¹ College Composition II (3)
or
ENG 135 Career Communications (3) &
ENG 136¹ Career Writing (3)

Mathematics (3–5)
MAT 121¹ Intermediate Algebra with Review (4) or higher

Arts/Humanities (6)
Any approved General Education courses in the Arts/Humanities category.

Social/Behavioral Sciences (6)
Any approved General Education courses in the Social/Behavioral Sciences category.

Physical/Biological Sciences (4–5)
Any approved General Education course from the Physical/Biological Sciences category.

Electives: 33–36 Credit Hours
Select 33–36 credit hours either in a variety of disciplines or in an area of concentration.

¹ Placement test and/or prerequisite required.

 

Certificate Programs

Certificate Programs are designed to provide specific knowledge to improve existing skills or to prepare students for entry-level employment. Certificates are awarded after successful completion of a series of specific courses. Certificates require a cumulative CCC grade point average of 2.00 or higher. Some certificate programs and/or credit hours may be applied toward other certificates and/or an Associate of Applied Science Degree. Please check with your advisor for complete information.

• Accounting Technician
• Alternative Energy Technician
• Assisted Living
• Carpentry Apprenticeship
• Computer Software Technology
• Construction Technology
• Architectural CAD Technician
• Computer Aided Drafting
• Early Childhood Education
• Electrical Construction Wiring Training
• Electrician Apprenticeship: Independent Electrical Contractors Association (IECA)
• Employment Success
• Fire Science
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Hospitality
• Legal Assistant
• Medical Insurance, Coding & Billing
• Medical Office Assistant
• Medical Transcription
• Office Support/Administrative Office Specialist
• Network Engineering
• Nursing Assistant
• Phlebotomy
• Pre-Professional Nursing
• Psychiatric Technician
• Sheet Metal Apprenticeship

Accounting Technician Certificate

The Accounting Technician Certificate program is designed to prepare students for employment as full-charge bookkeepers and accounting technicians. Included in the curricula are practical applications and computer knowledge. Students may apply earned accounting credit hours of this program toward the Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Technologies with an Accounting Specialization. This is a Tech Prep articulated program. For more information regarding Tech Prep, see page 141.

Minimum credit hours required: 33

Certificate Requirements: 33–35 credit hours
ACC 100 Practical Accounting Procedures (5)
or
ACC 101¹ Principles of Accounting I (3)
ACC 206 Computerized Accounting (3)
ACC 110¹ Payroll Accounting (3)
BUS 100¹ Mathematics of Business (3)
BUS 204¹ Business Communications (3)
CIS 122 Introduction to MS Word (2)
CIS 123 Introduction to Excel Spreadsheets (2)
CIS 223¹ Advanced Excel Spreadsheets (2)
ENG 101¹ College Composition I (3)
Nine credit hours selected from ACC courses in consultation with a business advisor (9)

¹ Placement test and/or prerequisite required

Alternative Energy Technician Certificate

Intermediate Certificate
The Intermediate Certificate in Alternative Energy is designed to introduce the student to the construction and electrical industries and, provide the foundations for hazard recognition and safety. Students are introduced to design issues associated with home construction, community development and passive solar design. This is a Tech Prep articulated program. For more information regarding Tech Prep, see page 141.

Minimum credit hours required: 22

Certificate Requirements: 22 credit hours
BUS 111 Business English (3)
ITC 100 Construction Safety (3)
ITC 120 Building the Human Environment (3)
ITC 135 Solar Home Design (3)
ITC 150¹ Residential Wiring (3)
ITC 180 Construction Methods I (3)
MAT 121¹ Intermediate Algebra with Review (4)

Advanced Certificate
The Advanced Certificate in Alternative Energy improves the student’s expertise and knowledge in construction from an economic perspective. This certificate advances electrical skills with particular applications in photovoltaic and windpower electrical generation.

Minimum credit hours required: 47

Certificate Requirements: 47 credit hours
Completion of the Intermediate Certificate (22)
CIS 120 Introduction to Computer Information Systems (3)
DFT 110 Technical Drafting & CAD Fundamentals (3)
ECN 205 Micro Economics Principles (3)
ITC 136 Photovoltaics & Wind Power (3)
ITC 140 Blueprint Reading (3)
ITC 185¹ Construction Methods II (3)
MAT 124 Technical Problem Solving (3)
ITC 235 Innovative & Alternative Building Techniques

¹ Placement test and/or prerequisite required.
² May substitute ITC 298 with consent of division chair.

Assisted Living Certificate

This certificate is designed for individuals seeking an introduction to the role of the caregiver in the assisted living environment. This includes the basic skills outlined by the Arizona State Department of Health Services. Skills include resident advocacy, nutrition and personal care, assisting the resident with self-medication, documentation, team collaboration, communication, promotion of socialization and recreation, rehabilitation, environmental safety, planning services, business practices and personnel management, and the policies, procedures, laws and regulation governing assisted living. Prepares the student for entry-level employment in the growing assisted living industry.

Minimum credit hours required: 27

Certificate Requirements: 27–28 credit hours
AHS 100 Introduction to Health Services (3)
AHS 105 Communication & Behavior in the Health Care Setting (3)
AHS 110 Health Care Ethics & Law (3)
AHS 131 Medical Terminology (3)
AHS 140 Care-Giving In Assisted Living (3)
MAT 057 Math for Allied Health Occupations (3)
BIO 160 Introduction to Human Physiology & Anatomy (4)
ENG 100¹ Fundamentals of Composition (3)
or
ENG 101¹ English Composition I (3)
CIS 102 Computer Literacy (2)
or
CIS 120 Introduction to Computer Information Systems (3)

¹ Placement test and/or prerequisite required.

Carpentry Apprenticeship Certificate

Intermediate Certificate
The Intermediate Certificate in Carpentry is designed to introduce the student to the carpentry industry. It provides the foundational classes in the carpentry and construction trades as well as introduces field techniques and applications in a progressively complicated sequence

Certificate Requirements: 20 credit hours
ITC 130 Introduction to the Carpentry Industry (5)
ITC 131 Carpentry Math Applications & Metrics (5)
ITC 132 Print Reading & Advanced Blueprints (5)
ITC 133 Concrete Formwork (5)

Advanced Certificate
The Advanced Certificate in Carpentry is designed to continue to improve the student’s expertise in the construction industry. It provides more advanced classes in the carpentry and construction trades as well as field techniques and applications in a progressively complicated sequence.

Certificate Requirements: 40 credit hours
Completion of the Intermediate Certificate (20)
ITC 220 Framing Walls, Roofs & Decks (5)
ITC 221 Carpentry Industry Technology (5)
ITC 222 Interior Systems (5)
ITC 223 Interior Finish (5)

Computer Software Technology Certificate

Basic Certificate
The Computer Software Basic Certificate is designed to develop entry-level skills related to computer application software packages and to enhance communication skills and professional readiness. Students may apply credit hours earned in this program toward the Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Software Technology. This is a Tech Prep articulated program. For more information regarding Tech Prep, see page 141.

Minimum credit hours required: 15

Certificate Requirements: 15–16 Credit Hours
BUS 100¹ Mathematics of Business (3)
BUS 111 Business English (3)
CIS 102 Computer Literacy (2)
or
CIS 120 Introduction to Computer Information Systems (3)
CIS 112 Introduction to Windows (2)
CIS 115 Introduction to the Internet (1)
CIS 122 Introduction to MS Word (2)
CIS 123 Introduction to Excel Spreadsheets (2)
Note: Keyboarding skills may enhance success.

Advanced Certificate
The Computer Software Advanced Certificate program is designed for those students who have completed the basic certificate and desire to further enhance their computer, communication, and professional-readiness skills. Students may apply some of the credit hours earned in this program toward the Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Software Technology.

Minimum credit hours required: 33

Certificate Requirements: 26–27 credit hours
Completion of the Basic Computer Software Technology Certificate (15–16)
CIS 125 Introduction to Databases (3)
CIS 222¹ Advanced MS Word (2)
CIS 223¹ Advanced Excel Spreadsheets (2)
ENG 100¹ Fundamentals of Composition (3)
or
ENG 101¹ College Composition I (3)
LDR 115 Workplace Ethics (1)

Electives: 7 credit hours
Select a minimum of seven credit hours from the following courses:
ART 130 Computer Graphics (3)
BUS 204¹ Business Communications (3)
CIS 113 Introduction to PowerPoint (1)
CIS 117 Introduction to Web Page Design (2)
CIS 127¹ Introduction to Desktop Publishing (3)
CIS 217¹ Web Publishing I (3)
CIS 220¹ Computer Programming I (4)
CIS 230¹ Implementing & Supporting Windows (4)
CIS 298 Special Topics (1–6)
ELT 150 Basic Microcomputer Repair (2)
ELT 151¹ Computer Hardware Networking (2)
INT 210² Internship I (1–6)

¹ Placement test and/or prerequisite required.
² It is strongly recommended that students enroll in this elective course in addition to the required credit hours for completion of the Clerical Certificate. Please see catalog for course description.

Construction Technology Certificate

The Construction Technology Certificate provides students with a technical foundation required to compete in today’s construction field. Students will be instructed through mastery learning components and field study workshops arranged with local contractors. Students may apply credit hours earned in this program toward the Associate of Applied Science degree in Construction Technology. This is a Tech Prep articulated program. For more information regarding Tech Prep, see page 141.

Minimum credit hours required: 21

Certificate Requirements: 21–23 credit hours
DFT 125¹ Architectural Drafting I (3)
ENG 100¹ Fundamentals of Composition (3)
ITC 120 Building the Human Environment (3)
ITC 140 Blueprint Reading & Estimating (3)
ITC 180 Building Construction Methods I (3)
ITC 185¹ Building Construction Methods II (3)
MAT 124¹ Technical Problem Solving (3)
or
MAT 187¹ Pre-calculus (5)

¹ Placement test and/or prerequisite required.

Drafting: Architectural CAD Technician Certificate

The Architectural CAD Technician Certificate will provide students with a solid foundation in the field of architectural construction drafting. This certificate can lead to an AAS degree in Architectural Design Technology. The fundamentals of drafting are performed through mastery learning and hands-on application. This is a Tech Prep articulated program. For more information regarding Tech Prep, see page 141.

Minimum credit hours required: 24

Certificate Requirements: 24 credit hours
DFT 110 Technical Drafting & CAD Fundamentals (3)
DFT 125¹ Architectural Drafting I (3)
DFT 150¹ AutoCAD 2D (3)
DFT 200¹ AutoCAD 3D (3)
DFT 225¹ Architectural Drafting I: CAD (3)
DFT 260¹ Architectural Drafting II: CAD (3)
ITC 120 Building the Human Environment (3)
ITC 140 Blueprint Reading & Estimating (3)

¹ Placement test and/or prerequisite required.

Drafting: Computer Aided Drafting Certificate

The Computer Aided Drafting Certificate will provide students with a solid foundation in the field of CAD as a tool for various drafting technologies. Those students who are exploring the field of Computer Aided Drafting or are in need of developing computerized skills will find this certificate challenging and beneficial for future applications. This is a Tech Prep articulated program. For more information regarding Tech Prep, see page 141.

Minimum credit hours required: 9

Certificate Requirements: 9 credit hours
CIS 120 Introduction to Computer Information Systems (3)
DFT 150¹ AutoCAD 2D (3)
DFT 200¹ AutoCAD 3D (3)

Early Childhood Education Certificate

The Certificate in Early Childhood Education is designed to prepare students for positions within the field of early childhood education. Students may apply credit hours earned in the certificate toward the Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Education. This is a Tech Prep articulated program. For more information regarding Tech Prep, see page 141.

Minimum credit hours required: 33

Certificate Requirements: 33 credit hours
ECE 100 Introductions to Early Childhood Education (3)
ECE 110 Early Childhood Curriculum (3)
ECE 120 Health, Safety & Nutrition for the Young Child (3)
ECE 200¹ Child Guidance (3)
ECE 210 Creative Arts for the Young Child (3)
ECE 220 Language Arts for the Young Child (3)
ECE 230 Exploration & Discovery for the Young Child (3)
ECE 240¹ School, Family & Community Relations (3)
ECE 250¹ Children with Special Needs (3)
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology (3)
PSY 234¹ Child Growth & Development (3)

¹ Prerequisite of PSY 101. Placement test and/or prerequisite required.

Electrician Apprenticeship Certificate: Independent Electrical Contractors Association (IECA)

Intermediate Certificate
This certificate program is a sequence of Electrical Trade training classes to prepare an apprentice electrician with classroom training in addition to full time documented trade experience in the electrical field. Completion of the intermediate certificate fulfills the initial training as an IECA Electrical Apprentice on topics related to basic electricity, AC and DC theory, residential wiring techniques, motors and transformers in a manner that complements concurrent job experience.

Certificate Requirements: 32 credit hours
IEC 101 Basic Electricity (5)
IEC 102¹ Electrical Residential (5)
IEC 103¹ Electrical A/C & D/C (5)
IEC 104¹ Wiring Motors & Transformers (5)
INT 210¹ Internship (12)

Advanced Certificate
This certificate program is a sequence of electrical trade training classes to prepare an apprentice electrician with classroom training in addition to full time documented trade experience in the electrical field. The advanced certificate provides additional necessary training as an IECA electrical apprentice in topics related to electric blue print reading, electric motor controls, electronics and controls, and alarm systems and codes in a manner that complements concurrent job experience.

Certificate Requirements: 64 credit hours
Completion of intermediate certificate (32)
IEC 105¹ Electric Blue Print Reading (5)
IEC 106¹ Electric Motor Controls (5)
IEC 107¹ Electronics & Controls (5)
IEC 108¹ Alarm Systems & Codes (5)
INT 210¹ Internship (12)

¹ Placement test and/or prerequisite required.

Electrical Construction Wiring Training Certificate

First Year Certificate
This certificate is designed for students seeking progressive training in electrical wiring in both residential and commercial construction. This program teaches the skills and knowledge of the first year introductory level.

Minimum credit hours required: 13

Certificate Requirements: 13 credit hours
ITC 150¹ Electrical Wiring I (3)
ITC 151¹ Electrical Wiring II (4)
INT 210¹ Internship I (1–6)

Second Year Certificate
This certificate is designed to continue the training in electrical construction wiring. This program continues from the first year with skills and knowledge necessary in a second year job-training program.

Minimum credit hours required: 26

Certificate Requirements: 26 credit hours
Completion of First Year Electrical Certificate or equivalent (13)
ITC 160¹ Electrical Wiring III (3)
ITC 161 Electrical Wiring IV (4)
INT 210 Internship I (1–6)

Third Year Certificate
This certificate is designed to continue the training in electrical construction wiring. This program continues from the second year with skills and knowledge necessary in a third year job training program.

Minimum credit hours required: 40

Certificate Requirements: 40 credit hours
Completion of Second Year Electrical Certificate or equivalent (26)
ITC 250¹ Electrical Wiring V (4)
ITC 251¹ Electrical Wiring VI (4)
INT 210 Internship I (1–6)

Fourth Year Certificate
This certificate is designed to continue the training in electrical construction wiring. This final year completes the training in the skills and knowledge necessary to compete in the electrical construction wiring profession.

Minimum credit hours required: 55

Certificate Requirements: 55 credit hours
Completion of Third Year Electrical Certificate or equivalent (40)
ITC 260 Electrical Wiring VII (4)
ITC 261¹ Electrical Wiring VIII (5)
INT 210 Internship I (1–6)

¹ Placement test and/or prerequisite required.

Employment Success Certificate

The Employment Success Certificate is designed to provide students with a basic foundation in essential skills for the workplace. Students may apply the skills gained from this program to other certificates or degrees. This is a Tech Prep articulated program. For more information regarding Tech Prep, see page 141.

Minimum credit hours required: 16

Certificate Requirements: 16 credit hours
BUS 111 Business English (3)
CIS 102 Computer Literacy (2)
LDR 115 Workplace Ethics (1)
HDE 102 College Study Skills (3)
HDE 104 Employment Success Strategies (3)
MAT 055 Arithmetic Review (3)
OIS 100 Keyboarding (1)

Optional Content Areas: 0–9 credit hours
Hospitality—Hotel Emphasis
HRM 100 Introduction to Hospitality (3)
HRM 210 Guest Service Management (3)
BUS 218 Customer Service (3)

Hospitality—Restaurant Emphasis
HRM 100 Introduction to Hospitality (3)
HRM 140 Food Production Concepts (3)
BUS 218 Customer Service (3)

Clerical
OIS 110 Keyboarding Review & Speed (3)
OIS 200 Professional Office Skills (3)
BUS 218 Customer Service (3)

Computer Software
CIS 112 Introduction to Windows (2)
CIS 120 Introduction to Computer Information Systems (3)
CIS 122 Introduction to MS Word (2)
CIS 123 Introduction to Excel Spreadsheets (2)

Fire Science Certificate

Intermediate Certificate
The Fire Science Intermediate Certificate program is designed to introduce basic skills and to assist those who desire to enhance their abilities on the job. Included in the curriculum are practical applications and knowledge. Students may apply credit hours earned in this program toward the Associate of Applied Science degree in Fire Science.

Minimum credit hours required: 17

Certificate Requirements: 17 credit hours
FSC 180 Firefighter I & II (8)
FSC 138 Hazardous Materials/First Responder (3)
FSC 236 Firefighter Occupational Safety (3)
FSC 238 Emergency Scene Management (3)

Advanced Certificate
The Fire Science Advanced Certificate program is designed to introduce basic skills and to assist those who desire to enhance their abilities on the job. Included in the curriculum are practical applications and knowledge. Students may apply the hours of this program toward the Associate of Applied Science degree in Fire Science.

Minimum credit hours required: 40

Certificate Requirements: 40 credit hours
Completion of the Fire Science Intermediate
Certificate (17)
EMS 131¹ Emergency Medical Technician (7)
FSC 135 Fundamentals of Fire Prevention (3)
FSC 136 Fire Apparatus & Hydraulics (4)
FSC 234 Fire Investigation (3)
FSC 239¹ Fire Department Company Officer (3)
FSC 241 Firefighter Safety & Building Construction (3)

¹ Placement test and/or prerequisite required.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate

The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Basic Certificate will provide students with a solid foundation in the utilization of GIS as a tool for various spatial analysis applications. Coursework includes the introduction of the basic concepts of spatial analysis, history of GIS technology, an understanding of the principles of cartography, map interpretation, and student preparation for operation of ArcView GIS software packages. Coursework also includes the technical and quality control aspects of ArcView, exposure to ArcView applications in spatial analysis, and an internship practicum using ArcView in a GIS analysis project.

Basic Certificate Minimum credit hours required: 18

Certificate Requirements: 18 credit hours
GEO 131 Introduction to Physical Geography (4)
GIS 101 Geographic Information Systems (4)
CIS 120 Introduction to Computer Information Systems (3)
GIS 201 Introduction to ArcView (3)
INT 210 Internship (4)

¹ Placement test and/or prerequisite required.

Hospitality Certificate

The hospitality program prepares students for entry-level positions in the hospitality industry. Students completing this certificate will develop fundamental skills in which to compete in one of Arizona’s fastest growing businesses. This is a Tech Prep articulated program. For more information regarding Tech Prep, see page 141.

Intermediate Certificate
Minimum credit hours required: 27

Certificate Requirements: 27 credit hours
ENG 135 Career Communication (3)
or
BUS 111 Business English (3)
BUS 100¹ Mathematics of Business (3)
BUS 209 Principles of Supervision (3)
BUS 218 Customer Service (3)
CIS 120 Introduction to Computer Science (3)
HRM 100 Introduction to Hospitality (3)
SPC 100 Speech Communication (3)

Restaurant Emphasis
HRM 140 Food Production Concepts (3)
HRM 170 Hospitality Information Technology (3)
or

Hotel Emphasis
HRM 210 Guest Service Management (3)
HRM 220 Property Management (3)

Advanced Certificate
Minimum credit hours required: 39

Certificate Requirements: 39 credit hours
Completion of the Intermediate Hospitality Administration Certificate (27)
ACC 101¹ Principles of Financial Accounting (3)
BUS 211 Human Resources/Personnel Management (3)
HRM 170 Hospitality Information Technology (3)
HRM 225¹ Hospitality Accounting (3)
HRM 235 Hospitality Law (3)

¹Placement test and/or prerequisite required.

Legal Assistant Certificate

The Legal Assistant Certificate program is designed to give students an introduction to legal assistant skills and to assist those students who desire to enhance their abilities on the job. Included in the curriculum are practical applications and knowledge. Students may apply credit hours earned in this program toward the Associate of Applied Science degree in Office Information Systems. This is a Tech Prep articulated program. For more information regarding Tech Prep, see page 141.

Minimum credit hours required: 46

Certificate Requirements: 46-51credit hours
AJS 150 Rules of Criminal Procedures (3)
BUS 100¹ Mathematics of Business (3)
BUS 111 Business English (3)
CIS 113 Introduction to PowerPoint (3)
CIS 115 Introduction to Internet (1)
CIS 120 Introduction to Computer Information Systems (3)
CIS 122 Introduction to MS Word (2)
CIS 123 Introduction to Excel Spreadsheets (2)
CIS 222¹ Advanced MS Word (2)
OIS 110 Keyboarding Review & Speed (3)
OIS 130¹ Machine Transcription (3)
OIS 200¹ Professional Office Skills (3)
OIS 210¹ Keyboarding with Applications (3)
OIS 240¹ Legal Transcription (3)
LDR 115 Workplace Ethics (1)
PAR 100 Introduction to Paralegal Studies(3)
PAR 105¹ Legal Computer Applications (2)
PAR 215 Legal Research Writing (3)

Optional: 3–6 credit hours
INT 210² Internship I (3–6)

¹ Placement test and/or prerequisite required.
² It is strongly recommended that students enroll in this elective course in addition to the required credit hours for completion of the Legal Secretary Certificate. Please see catalog for course description.

Medical Insurance, Coding & Billing Certificate

This certificate is designed for students seeking an introduction to medical insurance, coding, and billing in the office, clinic, or hospital. Completion of the program will enhance the knowledge and skills base of those already in the workplace. This is a Tech Prep articulated program. For more information regarding Tech Prep, see page 141.

Minimum credit hours required: 33

Certificate Requirements: 33–34 credit hours
AHS 100 Introduction to Health Services (3)
AHS 105 Communication & Behavior in the Health Care Setting (3)
AHS 110 Health Care Ethics & Law (3)
AHS 131 Medical Terminology (3)
AHS 135 Medical Coding, Insurance & Billing (3)
BIO 160¹ Introduction to Human Physiology & Anatomy (4)
ENG 100¹ Fundamentals of Composition (3)
or
ENG 101¹ English Composition I (3)
CIS 102 Computer Literacy (2)
or
CIS 120 Introduction to Computer Information Systems (3)
MAT 057 Math for Allied Health (3)
OIS 110 Keyboarding Review & Speed (3)
OIS 200 Professional Office Skills (3)

¹Placement test and/or prerequisite required.

Medical Office Assistant Certificate

The Medical Office Assistant Certificate program prepares students for the varied and expanded responsibilities involved in working within medical offices today. Students will receive training in numerous areas, which will give them a complete understanding of the intricate workings within today’s medical businesses. Graduates will have the skills necessary to obtain a position as a medical office assistant that will be able to perform numerous duties in the front office. Students may apply credit hours earned in this program toward the Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Office Assistant. This is a Tech Prep articulated program. For more information regarding Tech Prep, see page 141.

Basic Certificate
Minimum credit hours required: 36

Certificate Requirements: 36–37 credit hours
AHS 100 Introduction to Health Services (3)
AHS 105 Communication & Behavior in the Health Care Setting (3)
AHS 110 Health Care Ethics & Law (3)
AHS 131 Medical Terminology (3)
AHS 135 Medical Coding, Insurance & Billing (3)
AHS 137 Back Office Procedures (3)
OIS 130¹ Machine Transcription (3)
CIS 120 Introduction to Computer Information Systems (3)
BUS 204¹ Business Communications (3)
INT 210¹ Internship (3)

Electives: 6–7 credit hours
Select a minimum of six credit hours from the following courses:
AHS 160² Phlebotomy Procedures (3)
AHS 161² Phlebotomy Practicum (4)
CIS 117¹ Introduction to Web Pages (2)
CIS 123 Introduction to Spreadsheets (2)
CIS 125 Introduction to Database (3)
OIS 110 Keyboarding Review & Speed (3)
OIS 200 Professional Office Skills (3)
OIS 230¹ Medical Transcript (3)

¹ Placement test and/or prerequisite required.
² AHS 161 must be taken in conjunction with AHS 160.

Medical Transcription Certificate

The Medical Transcription Certificate program is designed to give students an introduction to medical transcription skills and to assist those students who desire to enhance their abilities on the job. Included in the curriculum are practical applications and knowledge. Students may apply credit hours earned in this program toward the Associate of Applied Science degree in Office Information Systems. This is a Tech Prep articulated program. For more information regarding Tech Prep, see page 141.

Minimum credit hours required: 36

Certificate Requirements: 36–37 credit hours
AHS 100 Introduction to Health Services (3)
AHS 110 Health Care Ethics & Law (3)
AHS 131 Medical Terminology I (3)
AHS 135¹ Medical Coding, Insurance & Billing (3)
BUS 111 Business English (3)
CIS 102 Computer Literacy (2)
or
CIS 120 Introduction to Computer Information Systems (3)
CIS 122 Introduction to MS Word (2)
CIS 222¹ Advanced MS Word (2)
OIS 110 Keyboarding Review & Speed (3)
OIS 130¹ Machine Transcription (3)
OIS 200¹ Professional Office Skills (3)
OIS 210¹ Keyboarding with Applications (3)
OIS 230¹ Medical Transcription (3)

Optional: 0–6 credit hours
INT 210² Internship I (0–6)

¹ Placement test and/or prerequisite required.
² It is strongly recommended that students enroll in this elective course in addition to the required credit hours for completion of the Medical Transcription Certificate. Please see catalog for course description.

Network Engineering Certificate

The Network Engineering Intermediate Certificate is designed to develop skills related to network engineering and to enhance communications skills and professional readiness. Students may apply credit hours earned in this program toward the Associate of Applied Science degree in Network Engineering.

Minimum credit hours required: 26

Certificate Requirements: 26 credit hours
BUS 204¹ Business Communications (3)
BUS 111 Business English (3)
LDR 115 Workplace Ethics (1)
CIS 120 Introduction to Computer Information Systems (3)
CIS 140 Cisco Networking Academy Semester 1 (4)
CIS 150¹ Cisco Networking Academy Semester 2 (4)
CIS 160¹ Cisco Networking Academy Semester 3 (4)
CIS 170¹ Cisco Networking Academy Semester 4 (4)

¹ Placement test and/or prerequisite required.

Nursing Assistant Certificate

This certificate is designed for students seeking an introduction to nursing assisting and the basic skills required for computations, documenting, team collaboration, communication, and client advocacy in the health care setting. It will enhance the knowledge and skills base of nursing assistants already in the workplace. Prepares students for entry level employment in acute care, long term care, and assisted living settings. This is a Tech Prep articulated program. For more information regarding Tech Prep, see page 141.

Minimum credit hours required: 29

Certificate Requirements: 29–30 credit hours
AHS 100 Introduction to Health Services (3)
AHS 105 Communication & Behavior in the HealthCare Setting (3)
AHS 110 Health Care Ethics & Law (3)
AHS 131 Medical Terminology (3)
BIO 160 Introduction to Human Physiology & Anatomy (4)
CIS 102 Computer Literacy (2)
or
CIS 120 Introduction to Computer Information Systems (3)
ENG 100¹ Fundamentals of Composition (3)
or
ENG 101¹ English Composition I (3)
MAT 057 Math for Allied Health (3)
NUR 110 Nursing Assistant I (4)
NUR 111¹ Nursing Assistant Clinical (1)

¹Placement test and/or prerequisite required.

Office Support/Administrative Office Specialist Certificate

The Office Support/Administrative Office Specialist Certificate program is designed to prepare students for a professional office setting and enhance office/clerical skills and knowledge. Students may apply credit hours earned in this program toward the Associate of Applied Science degree in Office Information Systems. This is a Tech Prep articulated program. For more information regarding Tech Prep, see page 141.

Minimum credit hours required: 30

Certificate Requirements: 30 credit hours
BUS 100¹ Mathematics of Business (3)
BUS 111 Business English (3)
CIS 113 Introduction to PowerPoint (1)
CIS 115 Introduction to Internet (1)
CIS 120 Introduction to Computer Information Systems (3)
CIS 122 Introduction to MS Word (2)
CIS 123 Introduction to Excel Spreadsheets (2)
CIS 222¹ Advanced MS Word (2)
OIS 110 Keyboarding Review & Speed (3)
OIS 130¹ Machine Transcription (3)
OIS 200¹ Professional Office Skills (3)
OIS 210¹ Keyboarding & Applications (3)
LDR 115 Workplace Ethics (1)

Optional: 3–6 Credit Hours
INT 210² Internship I (3-6)

¹Placement test and/or prerequisite required.
² It is strongly recommended that students enroll in this optional course in addition to the required credit hours for completion of the Clerical Certificate. Please see catalog for course description.

Phlebotomy Certificate

This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as phlebotomists in acute care, clinic, or community-based agencies and settings. Addressing such skills as collection of specimens, infection control and safety, the operation of the clinical laboratory, health care delivery and terminology, and communication and professional behavior, this program meets the standards of the national accrediting organizations for phlebotomists. This is a Tech Prep articulated program. For more information regarding Tech Prep, see page 141.

Minimum credit hours required: 31

Certificate Requirements: 31–32 credit hours
AHS 100 Introduction to Health Services (3)
AHS 105 Communication & Behavior in the Health Care Setting (3)
AHS 110 Health Care Ethics & Law (3)
AHS 131 Medical Terminology (3)
AHS 160² Phlebotomy Procedures (3)
AHS 161² Phlebotomy Practicum (4)
BIO 160 Introduction to Human Physiology & Anatomy (4)
BUS 111 Business English (3)
CIS 102 Computer Literacy (2)
or
CIS 120 Introduction to Computer Information Systems (3)
MAT 057 Math for Allied Health Occupations (3)

¹ Placement test and/or prerequisite required.
² AHS 161 must be taken in conjunction with AHS 160.

Pre-Professional Nursing Certificate

This certificate further develops the skills of the nursing assistant—adding to the caregiver’s written communication skills and providing advanced applied knowledge of the human body and mind, computation, and nutrition. The Pre-Professional Nursing Certificate includes all pre-requisite coursework requirements for application for admission to all regional community college associate degree-nursing programs and to the NAU baccalaureate-nursing program. This coursework may also be applied to most health science degrees. (The courses in this degree require prerequisites. Please see an advisor prior to enrolling in these courses.)

Minimum credit hours required: 24

Certificate Requirements: 24 credit hours
BIO 181 Unity of Life I: Life of the Cell (4)
BIO 201¹ Anatomy & Physiology (4)
CHM 130¹ General Chemistry (4)
ENG 101¹ English Composition I (3)
ENG 102¹ English Composition II (3)
MAT 142¹ Applications of College Algebra (3)
NTR 135¹ Human Nutrition (3)

¹ Placement test and/or prerequisite required.

Psychiatric Technician Certificate

This certificate is designed for students seeking entry-level preparation for the role of psychiatric technician or mental health worker and the basic skills required for computations, documenting, team collaboration, communication, and client advocacy in the mental health setting. The program will enhance the knowledge and skills base of psychiatric technicians already in the workplace. Psychiatric technicians, also known as mental health workers or psychiatric nursing assistants, have the closest contact with psychiatric and addictions patients; they provide physical care, participate in or offer components of the treatment program, and accompany patients to treatments and on outings. To be employed in an accredited agency or to provide home care, psychiatric technicians are required to have a bachelor’s degree in a related field. This is a Tech Prep articulated program. For more information regarding Tech Prep, see page 141.

Minimum credit hours required: 28

Certificate Requirements: 28–29 credit hours
AHS 100 Introduction to Health Services (3)
AHS 105 Communication & Behavior in the Health Care Setting (3)
AHS 110 Health Care Ethics & Law (3)
AHS 131 Medical Terminology (3)
AHS 150 Psychiatric Technician I (3)
CIS 102 Computer Literacy (2)
or
CIS 120 Introduction to Computer Information Systems (3)
ENG 100¹ Fundamentals of Composition (3)
or
ENG 101¹ English Composition I (3)
NUR 110 Nursing Assistant I (4)
NUR 111¹ Nursing Assistant Clinical (1)
PSY 205 Introduction to Abnormal Psychology (3)

¹ Placement test and/or prerequisite required.

Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Certificate

Intermediate Certificate
The Intermediate Certificate in Sheet Metal is designed to introduce the student to the sheet metal industry. It provides the foundational classes in the layout and assembly of many sheet metal trades field applications in a progressively complicated sequence.

Certificate Requirements: 35 credit hours
ITC 145 Sheet Metal I (5)
ITC 146 Sheet Metal II (5)
ITC 147 Sheet Metal III (5)
ITC 148 Sheet Metal IV (5)
ITC 149 Sheet Metal V (5)
ITC 245 Sheet Metal VI (5)
ITC 246 Sheet Metal VII (5)

Advanced Certificate
The Advanced Certificate in Sheet Metal is designed to continue to improve the student’s expertise in the sheet metal industry. It provides more advanced classes in the layout and assembly of many sheet metal trades field applications in a progressively complicated sequence.

Certificate Requirements: 50 credit hours
Completion of the Intermediate Certificate (35)
ITC 247 Sheet Metal VIII (5)
ITC 248 Sheet Metal IX (5)
ITC 249 Sheet Metal X (5)