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Policy for Competitive Admission Process
Dental Assisting Diploma (DA12)
Dental Hygiene(DH13)
Diagnostic Medical Sonography DMS3
LPN – RN Bridge (NLB3)
Medical Assisting Diploma (MA22)
Nursing (NU23)
Pharmacy Technology Degree (PT23)
Pharmacy Technology Diploma
Practical Nursing (PN12)
Radiologic Technology(RT23)
Respiratory Care Technology (RCT3)
Surgical Technology Degree (ST13)
Transfer-Student Admission Requirements
International- Student Admission Requirements
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CTC Procedure: Intellectual Property
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Academic Award Levels
Division of Business
Accounting, Associate of Applied Science AC13
Business Technology, Associate of Applied Science BA23
Business Technology Diploma BA22
Criminal Justice Technology Diploma CJT2
Information Technology Professional Diploma ITP4
Information Technology Professional Associate of Applied Science Degree ITP3
Paralegal Studies Diploma PS 12
Accounting, Diploma AC12
Business Management, Associate of Applied Science MD13
Business Management, Diploma MD12
Computer Support Specialist, Associate Applied Science CS23
Computer Support Specialist, Diploma CS14
Networking Specialist, Associate of Applied Science NS14
Networking Specialist, Diploma NS14
Criminal Justice Technology, Associate of Applied Science CJT3
Criminal Justice Fundamentals, Certificate CJ71
Early Childhood Care and Education, Associate of Applied Science EC13
Early Childhood Care and Education, Diploma ECC2
Child Development Specialist, Certificate CD61
Human Resource Management, Associate of Applied Science HR13
Paralegal Studies, Associate of Applied Science PS13
Technical Certificates of Credit
Administrative Support Assistant AS21
Business and Customer Service Technology BA 21
Certified Customer Service Specialist, Certificate CC81
Computer Forensic and Investigation Specialist CF31
Early Childhood Care and Basics EC31
Early Childhood Program Administration ECP1
Family Child Care Specialist FC21
Healthcare Informatics Specialist-HIS1
Infant Toddler Childcare Specialist IC31
Management and Leadership Specialist MAL1
Microsoft Office Application Professional MF41
Paralegal Studies PF 21
Payroll Accounting Specialist PA61
Service Sector Management SSM1
Certified Life and Health Insurance Specialist, Certificate CL11
Certified Microsoft Office Specialist, Certificate CM61
Division of General Studies
Applied Technical Management, Associate of Applied Science, AS33
Early College Essentials -Certificate -EC21
Technical Studies, Associate of Applied Science, TS23
Biology, Associate of Science, AFS3
General Studies, Associate of Science GS13
Technical Specialist, Certificate - TC31
Division of Health Sciences and Nursing
Dental Hygiene, Associate of Applied Science- DH13
EMS Professions, diploma (EP12)
Paramedicine, Diploma-PT12
Paramedicine-Associate of Applied Science (PT13)
Dental Assisting, Diploma - DA12
Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Associate of Applied Science - DMS3
Health Science, Associate of Science AD23
Medical Assisting, Diploma MA22
Nursing (RN), Associate Degree Nursing (NU23)
Associate Degree Nursing (LPN-ADN Students)
Practical Nursing, Diploma PN12
Pharmacy Technology, Associate of Applied Science - PT23
Pharmacy Technology, Diploma- PT22
Radiologic Technology, Associate of Applied Sciences- RT23
Respiratory Care, Associate of Applied Science Degree RCT3
Sports and Fitness Management, Associate of Applied Science Degree SAF3
Surgical Technology, Associate of Applied Science Degree ST13
Health Care Technical Certificates of Credit
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (EMH1)
Certified Personal Trainer, Technical Certificate of Credit CP31
Computed Tomography Specialist CT91
Emergency Medical Responder (EB71)
Emergency Medical Technician (EMJ1)
Mammography MA11
Central Sterile Supply Processing Technician, Certificate CSB1
Health Care Assistant, Technical Certificate of Credit HA21
Healthcare Science, Technical Certificate of Credit HS21
Medical Coding Specialist Certificate MC41
Medical Front Office Assistant, Technical Certificate of Credit MF21
Nurse Aide, Technical Certificate of Credit CN21
Phlebotomy Technician, Technical Certificate of Credit PT21
Residential Care Attendant, Technical Certificate of Credit RC21
Division of Professional and Technical Services
Appliance Apprentice Technician, Certificate - AQ71
Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder, Certificate - OSM1
Air Conditioning Technology, Diploma - ACT2
Air Conditioning Repair Specialist, Certificate - ACY1
Air Conditioning Technician Assistant, Certificate - AZ31
Automotive Collision Repair, Diploma –ACR2
Automotive Collision Repair Assistant I, Certificate - AB51
Automotive Refinishing Assistant I, Certificate – ARA1 (embedded only)
Automotive Refinishing Assistant II, Certificate - AP71
Automotive Technology, Associate of Applied Sciences - AT23
Automotive Fundamentals, Diploma - AF12
Automotive Technology, Diploma - AT14
Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician, Certificate - AE41
Automotive Climate Control Technician, Certificate - AH21
Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Tech Specialist, Certificate - AA71
Automotive Chassis Technician Specialist, Certificate - ASG1
Automotive Engine Performance Technician, Certificate - AE51
Automotive Engine Repair Technician, Certificate- AE61
Barbering Diploma - BA12
Basic Machinist, Certificate - BM31
Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder, Certificate - FS31
Cabinetmaking Assembly Technician, Certificate - CA11
Cabinetmaking, Diploma - CA12
Cabinetmaking Installation Technician, Certificate - CI11
Carpentry (Residential Carpentry), Diploma - RC12
Certified Construction Worker, Certificate - CCW1
Certified Manufacturing, Certificate – CM51
CNC Technology, Diploma - CT12
Cosmetology, Diploma - CO12
Culinary Arts, Degree - CA43
Culinary Arts, Diploma - CA44
Drafter’s Assistant, Certificate - DA31
Drafting Technology, Associate of Applied Science - DT13
Drafting Technology, Diploma - DT12
Dual Enrollment Basic Shielded Arc Welder - MB31
Dual Enrollment Gas Metal Arc Welder - MGM1
Engineering Technology, Associate of Applied Science ET33
Esthetician, Certificate - CE11
Food Production Worker I - FPW1
Framing Carpenter, Certificate - FC71
Gas Metal Arc Welder, Certificate - GM31
Industrial Construction I, Certificate - IC11
Industrial Electrician, Certificate - IE41
Industrial Motor Control Technician, Certificate - IM41
Industrial Systems Technology, Associate of Applied Science - IS13
Industrial Systems Technology, Diploma - IST4
Precision Machining and Manufacturing, Diploma - MTT2
Major Appliance Technology, Diploma - MAT4
Mechatronics Technology, Associate of Applied Science - MT23
Mechatronics Technology, Diploma - MTD2
Nail Technician, Certificate - NT11
Prep Cook
Shampoo Technician, Certificate - ST11
Site Layouts/Footings/Foundations, Certificate - SL11
Welding and Joining Technology, Diploma -WAJ2
Administration and Faculty
President’s Staff
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