Program Goals for Certificates
Accounting Applications [3001]
0552030205
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
- Prepare and use financial information about business organizations to support decision making.
- Manage business information using appropriate software.
- Demonstrate effective business communication skills.
- Evaluate business and financial information to support internal decision making.
- Prepare governmental tax forms, including income, payroll, and sales taxes.
- Consider the implications of professional values, ethics, and attitudes in business.
Advanced Lean Manufacturing [3035]
0615061302
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of quality assurance methods, quality control concepts.
- Identify lean and six sigma concepts in manufacturing environments.
- Identify, implement and/or interpret supply chain and operations management concepts and techniques.
Alternative Energy [3002]
0615050304
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
- Demonstrate proficiency in laboratory practices.
- Demonstrate proficiency in DC circuits.
- Demonstrate proficiency in AC circuits.
- Demonstrate proficiency in solid state devices.
- Demonstrate proficiency in technical recording and reporting.
- Demonstrate proficiency in principles of power generation systems such as solar, wind, geothermal, Biofuels/biomass, hydroelectric and ocean energy.
- Demonstrate proficiency in principles of transformers.
- Demonstrate proficiency in principles of power transmission systems.
- Demonstrate proficiency in interpretation of electric codes.
Automation [3034]
0615040601
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
- Understand, operate and maintain industrial automation systems.
- Troubleshoot industrial automation systems.
- Apply the principles of robotics to automated systems.
- Create and operate human machine interfaces to control automated systems.
Biotechnology Specialist [3028]
0626120101
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
- Demonstrate communication skills.
- Demonstrate safety skills.
- Demonstrate basic laboratory skills.
- Demonstrate regulatory compliance.
- Demonstrate appropriate decision making and problem solving techniques.
- Demonstrate specific laboratory skills.
- Demonstrate quality assurance/control.
- Maintain facility and equipment.
Business Management [3010]
0552070101
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
Professional Skills:
- Prepare and use financial information about business organizations to support decision making.
- Manage business information using appropriate software.
- Demonstrate effective business communication skills.
- Describe the significance of legal and ethical issues in a business environment.
- Demonstrate employability skills.
- Prepare or develop strategic or organizational skills.
- Identify, classify and demonstrate management activities.
Business Operations [3036]
0552020104
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
Professional Skills:
- Prepare and use financial information about business organizations to support decision making.
- Manage business information using appropriate software.
- Demonstrate effective business communication skills.
- Describe the significance of legal and ethical issues in a business environment.
- Demonstrate employability skills.
Business Specialist [3037]
0552020103
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
Professional Skills:
- Prepare and use financial information about business organizations to support decision making.
- Manage business information using appropriate software.
- Demonstrate effective business communication skills.
- Demonstrate employability skills.
- Prepare or develop strategic or organizational skills.
- Identify, classify, and demonstrate management activities.
Child Care Center Management Specialization [3038]
0419070906
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
- Demonstrate knowledge of early childhood education programming and management.
- Demonstrate skills in managing the financial and legal aspects of a child care center.
- Demonstrate leadership and organizational skills.
- Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate methods of guidance and program management.
- Develop and maintain systems for monitoring practices related to health, safety, and nutrition.
- Develop and examine policies that promote alliances with families and collaboration among programs and community resources.
Computer Aided Design and Drafting [3017]
0615130304
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
- Demonstrate knowledge of using 2D and solid modeling software.
- Demonstrate proficiency in 2D CAD and basic solid modeling fundamentals.
- Demonstrate proficiency in engineering design fundamentals.
- Demonstrate proficiency in advanced solid modeling tools and commands.
- Demonstrate proficiency in advanced solid modeling, assemblies, and drawings.
Computer Programmer [3004]
0511020200
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
- Perform data file activities.
- Perform analysis activities.
- Perform program design activities.
- Perform coding activities.
- Perform testing activities.
- Perform user-training activities.
- Perform implementation activities.
- Perform user support activities.
- Perform evaluation activities.
- Demonstrate professional development skills.
- Demonstrate general organizational computing workplace competencies.
Criminal Justice Technology Specialist [3029]
0743010304
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
- Describe and discuss the criminal justice system.
- Describe and discuss juvenile delinquency.
- Summarize criminal justice administration.
- Describe and discuss the role intermediate sanctions have in correctional policy.
- Explain evidence and rules of evidence.
- Identify issues relating to human diversity in the criminal justice system.
- Identify factors critical to maintaining physical security and control.
- Demonstrate oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrate basic computer skills and competency in common software applications.
Database Administrator [3025]
0511020309
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
- Demonstrate how to design and implement a data warehouse.
- Demonstrate how to extract and transform data.
- Demonstrate how to load data.
Digital Publishing [3030]
0609049902
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
- Demonstrate effective professional, interpersonal, and intercultural communication skills.
- Demonstrate the fundamental skills of the writing process for varied mass and new media communication platforms.
- Demonstrate appropriate technical, analytical, and evaluative skills for new media content creation, delivery, and social impact.
Early Childhood Education and Early Intervention [3003]
0419070904
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
- Demonstrate knowledge of early childhood education.
- Guide physical development.
- Guide cognitive language and literacy development.
- Guide creative development.
- Guide social and emotional development.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to positively interact with families.
- Identify and report child abuse and neglect in accordance with state regulations.
- Demonstrate professionalism.
- Demonstrate use of technology.
Electronics [3018]
0615030310
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
- Demonstrate proficiency in laboratory practices.
- Demonstrate proficiency in direct current (DC) circuits.
- Demonstrate proficiency in advanced direct current (DC) circuit network analysis.
- Demonstrate proficiency in alternating current (AC) circuits.
- Demonstrate proficiency in alternating current (AC) network and coupled circuit analysis.
- Demonstrate proficiency in digital circuits.
- Demonstrate proficiency in technical recording and reporting.
Engineering Technology Support Specialist [3016]
0615000007
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
- Demonstrate an understanding of industrial processes and material properties.
- Generate and interpret computer-aided drawings.
- Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of electricity and electronics.
- Demonstrate an understanding of industrial safety, health, and environmental requirements.
- Demonstrate proficiently in the use of quality assurance methods and quality control concepts.
- Demonstrate proficiency in using tools, instruments and testing devices.
- Demonstrate basic troubleshooting skills.
- Demonstrate appropriate communication skills.
- Demonstrate appropriate math skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding of modern business practices and strategies.
- Demonstrate employability skills.
Entrepreneurship [3023]
0552070308
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
- Develop entrepreneurial concepts.
- Develop entrepreneurial resources.
- Apply accounting principles and concepts to perform accounting activities.
- Demonstrates money management skills.
- Describe and conduct business records management.
- Plan and develop a marketing-information management system.
- Plan and develop promotional strategies.
- Plan and develop pricing strategies.
- Analyze business risk.
- Analyze and identify legal considerations.
Graphic and Web Design [3022]
0611080304
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with others.
- Demonstrate safe and efficient work practices.
- Create raster-based and vector-based visual solutions.
- Formulate concepts/theories.
- Apply design and color theories.
- Demonstrate technical and creative uses of typography.
- Create advertising design solutions.
- Demonstrate production skills in web and print design.
- Demonstrate knowledge of current industry standards, practices, and techniques.
- Demonstrate industry-level presentation techniques.
- Utilize computer hardware, software, networks and peripherals for the production of electronic content.
- Create electronic interfaces.
- Demonstrate employability skills.
Graphic Design Support [3021]
0611080302
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills.
- Perform raster-based and vector-based visual solutions.
- Formulate concepts/theories.
- Apply design and color theories.
- Demonstrate technical and creative uses of typography.
- Demonstrate production skills in web and print design.
- Interpret printing processes.
- Demonstrate knowledge of current industry standards, practices, and techniques.
- Demonstrate industry-level presentation techniques.
- Utilize computer hardware, software, networks and peripherals for the production of electronic content.
- Create electronic interfaces.
- Demonstrate employability skills.
Green Belt Six Sigma [3031]
0615070203
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
- Demonstrate proficiency in lean manufacturing/production.
- Demonstrate proficiency in developing self-directed work teams.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the tools of lean manufacturing.
- Demonstrate proficiency in basic Six Sigma concepts.
Health Care Services [3039]
0351070102
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the health care delivery system and health occupations.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively.
- Demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities.
- Recognize and practice safety and security procedures.
- Demonstrate information technology applications in healthcare.
- Demonstrate employability skills.
- Basic knowledge of medical language, anatomy and physiology, disease processes.
- Demonstrate knowledge of materials and supplies needed in healthcare settings.
- Interpret federal, state and local laws as they apply to health care facilities.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the economics involved in healthcare.
Homeland Security Specialist [3032]
0743010306
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
- Describe and discuss the criminal justice system.
- Describe and discuss the field of criminal law.
- Identify issues relating to human diversity in the criminal justice system.
Information Technology Analysis
0511010312
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
- Demonstrate how to use current productivity software applications and tools including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, email, and internet browser applications.
- Install, configure, upgrade and troubleshoot computer hardware.
- Install, configure and troubleshoot software system and device driver software and implement basic security measures.
- Demonstrate knowledge of networking technologies.
- Foundations of project management.
- Perform customer service skills.
- Perform systems monitoring activities.
- Perform computer information systems analysis activities.
Live Event Media Production (formerly Interactive Media Production) [3024]
0610020216
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
- Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with others.
- Demonstrate safe and efficient work practices.
- Generate a production schedule.
- Plan a production set.
- Create appropriate lighting for location and/or set productions.
- Operate studio and field video cameras.
- Record, mix and edit audio resources
- Operate control room equipment.
- Organize and edit video resources.
Marketing [3011]
0252140111
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate skillfully.
- Perform merchandising math operations specific to products and services marketing.
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic economic principles.
- Demonstrate the human relations skills necessary for success in promotions.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of promotion.
- Demonstrate knowledge of advertising.
- Demonstrate knowledge of display design.
- Demonstrate knowledge of public relations.
- Demonstrate knowledge of personal selling.
- Demonstrate knowledge of management functions.
- Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship.
Network Infrastructure [3033]
0511100114
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
- Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of computer networking.
- Demonstrate an understanding of routing concepts.
- Demonstrate router configuration skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding of LAN design and concepts.
- Demonstrate VLAN configuration skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding of wide area networks (WAN).
- Demonstrate Wide Area Network configuration skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding of network security.
- Demonstrate an understanding of remote access.
- Demonstrate an understanding of IP addressing services.
- Demonstrate an understanding of network maintenance, support and troubleshooting.
Network Security [3007]
0511100118
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
- Demonstrate proficiency in securing network infrastructures and protecting data.
- Demonstrate proficiency in performing security penetration testing.
- Demonstrate proficiency in responding to cybersecurity incidents.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the essential elements of forensic analysis.
- Demonstrate employability skills.
Network Server Administration [3006]
0511100112
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
- Demonstrate understanding of computer network maintenance and support.
- Demonstrate understanding of networking fundamentals.
- Demonstrate understanding of operating system concepts and associated
- Demonstrate fundamental proficiency in network security essentials.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the directory services infrastructure and installation.
- Demonstrate an understanding of group policy.
- Demonstrate an understanding of implementing sites to manage Active Directory replication.
- Demonstrate an understanding of maintaining Active Directory services availability.
- Demonstrate how to install and deploy a server operating system.
- Demonstrate how to provide infrastructure services.
- Demonstrate how to provide file and print services.
- Demonstrate how to provide remote and wireless network access.
- Demonstrate how to monitor and maintain network servers and services.
- Demonstrate an understanding of securing data transmission and authentication.
- Demonstrate an understanding of planning for business continuity and high availability.
- Demonstrate workplace-readiness skills.
Preschool Teacher Specialization [3040]
0419070908
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
- Demonstrate knowledge of health, safety and nutrition relative to preschoolers.
- Demonstrate knowledge of a developmentally appropriate preschool environment.
- Demonstrate content knowledge in early childhood education for preschoolers.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development of the preschool age child.
- Demonstrate the importance of positive interactions with the family and community.
- Demonstrate effective methods of establishing positive and open communication with the child’s family or primary caregiver.
Risk Management and Insurance Operations [3041]
0552020108
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
Professional Skills:
- Demonstrate effective business communication skills.
- Describe the significance of legal and ethical issues in a business environment.
- Demonstrate knowledge and application of personal insurance planning.
- Demonstrate knowledge and application of personal and business property insurance.
- Demonstrate knowledge of risk management and insurance.
Scientific Workplace Preparation [3042]
0641030102
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
- Demonstrate appropriate written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrate appropriate mathematical skills to solve basic problems in the sciences.
- Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal skills, decision-making strategies, and awareness of self-worth, ethics and values.
- Demonstrate computer competence.
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of scientific concepts.
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of chemical concepts.
Web Development Specialist [3026]
0511080103
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
- Demonstrate proficiency with Internet structure, organization, and navigation.
- Understand, install and configure computer hardware.
- Perform enterprise architecture-related tasks.
- Perform web design/development activities.
- Perform programming and scripting activities.
- Perform testing/troubleshooting activities.
- Perform website management activities.
- Perform e-commerce-related tasks.
- Demonstrate professional development skills.
- Perform Documentation and Technical reference activities.
- Perform general organizational computing workplace competencies.
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