252.443.4011

252.443.4011

APPLY
CHAT
REGISTER
MORE INFO
Overview

The Fire Protection Technology curriculum is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills in the technical, managerial, and leadership areas necessary for advancement within the fire protection community and related firefighting industries, and to provide currently employed firefighters with knowledge and skills often required for promotion consideration.

What You'll Learn

Coursework includes diverse fire protection subject areas, including fire prevention and safety, public education, building construction, fire ground strategies and tactics, and local government finance and laws, as they apply to emergency services management. Emphasis includes understanding fire characteristics and the structural consequences of fire; risk assessment and management; and relevant research, communications, and leadership methodologies.

Career Opportunities

Graduates should qualify for employment or supervisory-level positions in the fire protection field with municipal or volunteer fire departments, government agencies, industrial firms, private corporations, insurance rating organizations, safety organizations, and educational organizations.

Contact us to learn more!
What are you waiting for? Connect with your Success Coach or Apply today to start your journey in Fire Protection Technology.
Get Started!
Contact us today.
What are you waiting for? Connect with your Success Coach or Apply today to start your journey in Fire Protection Technology.
Get Started!
Overview

The General Occupational Technology curriculum provides individuals with an opportunity to upgrade their skills and to earn an associate degree by taking courses suited for their occupational interests and/or needs.

What You'll Learn

The curriculum content will be individualized for students according to their occupational interests and needs. A program of study for each student will be selected from associate degree level courses offered by the College.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will become more effective workers better qualified for advancements within their fields of employment and will become qualified for a wide range of entry-level employment opportunities.

Contact us today.
What are you waiting for? Connect with your Success Coach or Apply today to start your journey in General Occupational Technology.
Get Started!
Contact us today.
What are you waiting for? Connect with your Success Coach or Apply today to start your journey in General Occupational Technology.
Get Started!
Overview

The Healthcare Management Technology curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment in healthcare business and financial operations. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the application of management principles to the healthcare environment.

What You'll Learn

The curriculum places emphasis on planning, organizing, directing, and controlling tasks related to healthcare organizational objectives including the legal and ethical environment. Emphasis is placed on the development of effective communication, managerial, and supervisory skills.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find employment in healthcare settings including hospitals, medical offices, clinics, long-term care facilities, and insurance companies. Graduates are eligible to sit for various certification exams upon completion of the degree with a combination of a minimum of two years administrative experience. Eligible certifications include, but are not limited to, the Professional Association of Health Care Office Managers (PAHCOM), the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), the Certified Patient Account Manager (CPAM) and the Certified Manager of Patient Accounts (CMPA) examinations.

Contact us today.
What are you waiting for? Connect with your Success Coach or Apply today to start your journey in Healthcare Management Technology.
Get Started!
Contact us today.
What are you waiting for? Connect with your Success Coach or Apply today to start your journey in Healthcare Management Technology.
Get Started!
Overview

The Hospitality Management curriculum prepares individuals to understand and apply the administrative and practical skills needed for supervisory and managerial positions in hotels, motels, resorts, inns, restaurants, institutions, and clubs.

What You'll Learn

Course work includes guest services, leadership, management, restaurant operations, lodging operations, marketing, sanitation, food preparation, food and beverage management and other critical areas.

Career Opportunities

Graduates should qualify for management or entry-level supervisory positions in food and lodging operations, including restaurants, foodservice, beverage service, catering, front office, reservations and housekeeping. Opportunities are also available in product services, and technology support and sales.

Contact us to learn more!
What are you waiting for? Connect with your Success Coach or Apply today to start your journey in Hospitality Management.
Get Started!
Contact us today.
What are you waiting for? Connect with your Success Coach or Apply today to start your journey in Hospitality Management.
Get Started!
Overview

The Social and Human Services curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies that provide social, community, and educational services. Along with core courses, students take courses that prepare them for specialization in specific human service areas.

What You'll Learn

Students will take courses from a variety of disciplines. Emphasis in core courses is placed on development of relevant knowledge, skills, and attitudes in human services. Fieldwork experience will provide opportunities for application of knowledge and skills learned in the classroom.

Career Opportunities

Graduates should qualify for positions in mental health, child care, family services, social services, rehabilitation, correction, and educational agencies. Graduates choosing to continue their education may select from a variety of transfer programs at senior public and private institutions.

Work Based Learning

Work-Based Learning (WBL) is required for all students enrolled in a Social and Human Services degree program. WBL provides a work-based learning experience with a college-approved employer in an area related to the student’s program of study. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with related work experience.

Contact us today.
What are you waiting for? Connect with your Success Coach or Apply today to start your journey in Social and Human Services.
Get Started!
Contact us today.
What are you waiting for? Connect with your Success Coach or Apply today to start your journey in Social and Human Services.
Get Started!
Overview

The Computer-Integrated Machining curriculum prepares students with the analytical, creative and innovative skills necessary to take a production idea from an initial concept through design, development and production, resulting in a finished product.

What You'll Learn

Coursework includes learning objectives in manual machining, computer applications, engineering design, computer-aided drafting (CAD), computer-aided machining (CAM), blueprint interpretation, advanced computerized numeric control (CNC) equipment, basic and advanced machining operations, precision measurement and high-speed multi-axis machining.

Career Opportunities

Graduates should qualify for employment as machining technicians in high-tech manufacturing, rapid-prototyping and rapid-manufacturing industries, specialty machine shops, fabrication industries, and high-tech or emerging industries such as aerospace, aviation, medical, and renewable energy, and to sit for machining certification examinations.

Contact us to learn more!
What are you waiting for? Connect with your Success Coach or Apply today to start your journey in Computer-Integrated Machining.
Get Started!
Contact us today.
What are you waiting for? Connect with your Success Coach or Apply today to start your journey in Computer-Integrated Machining.
Get Started!
Overview

The Cosmetology curriculum is designed to provide competency-based knowledge, scientific/artistic principles, and hands-on fundamentals associated with the cosmetology industry. The curriculum provides a simulated salon environment that enables students to develop manipulative skills.

What You'll Learn

Course work includes instruction in all phases of professional imaging, hair design, chemical processes, skin care, nail care, multicultural practices, business/computer principles, product knowledge, and other selected topics.

Career Opportunities

Graduates should qualify to sit for the State Board of Cosmetic Arts examination. Upon successfully passing the State Board exam, graduates will be issued a license. Employment is available in beauty salons and related businesses.

Contact us to learn more!
What are you waiting for? Connect with your Success Coach or Apply today to start your journey in Cosmetology.
Get Started!
Contact us today.
What are you waiting for? Connect with your Success Coach or Apply today to start your journey in Cosmetology.
Get Started!


Contact

Shinese Glass

Shinese Glass

Director, Cosmetology
Building: Cosmetology
Room: J122
Phone: 252-451-8375
Email
Overview

The Accounting and Finance curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and the skills necessary for employment and growth in the accounting and finance profession. Accountants and finance professionals assemble and analyze, process, and communicate essential information about financial operations.

What You'll Learn

Course work may include accounting, finance, ethics, business law, computer applications, financial planning, insurance, marketing, real estate, selling, and taxation. Related skills are developed through the study of communications, computer applications, financial analysis, critical thinking skills, and ethics.

Graduates should qualify for entry-level accounting and finance positions in many types of organizations including accounting firms, small businesses, manufacturing firms, banks, hospitals, school systems, and governmental agencies.

Career Opportunities

Graduates should qualify for entry-level accounting and finance positions in many types of organizations including accounting firms, small businesses, manufacturing firms, banks, hospitals, school systems, and governmental agencies.

Contact us to learn more!
What are you waiting for? Connect with your Success Coach or Apply today to start your journey in Accounting and Finance.
Get Started!
Contact us today.
What are you waiting for? Connect with your Success Coach or Apply today to start your journey in Accounting and Finance.
Get Started!
Course Information
Overview

The Criminal Justice Technology curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations. Study will focus on local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial processes, corrections, and security services. The criminal justice system’s role within society will be explored.

What You'll Learn

Emphasis is on criminal justice systems, criminology, juvenile justice, criminal and constitutional law, investigative principles, ethics, and community relations. Additional study may include issues and concepts of government, counseling, communications, computers, and technology.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities exist in a variety of local, state, and federal law enforcement, corrections, and security fields. Examples include police officer, deputy sheriff, county detention officer, state trooper, intensive probation/parole surveillance officer, correctional officer, and loss prevention specialist.

Contact us to learn more!
What are you waiting for? Connect with your Success Coach or Apply today to start your journey in Criminal Justice Technology.
Get Started!
Contact us today.
What are you waiting for? Connect with your Success Coach or Apply today to start your journey in Criminal Justice Technology.
Get Started!
Overview

The Graphic Design curriculum is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills that are necessary for employment in the graphic design profession and that emphasizes design, advertising, illustration, and digital and multimedia preparation of printed and electronic promotional materials.

What You'll Learn

The Graphic Design curriculum is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills necessary for employment in the graphic design profession, which emphasizes design, advertising, illustration, and digital and multimedia preparation of printed and electronic promotional materials.

Students will be trained in the development of concept and design for promotional materials such as newspaper and magazine advertisements, posters, folders, letterheads, corporate symbols, brochures, booklets, preparation of art for printing, lettering and typography, photography, and electronic media.

Career Opportunities

Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities with graphic design studios, advertising agencies, printing companies, department stores, a wide variety of manufacturing industries, newspapers, and businesses with in-house graphics operations.

Contact us to learn more!
What are you waiting for? Connect with your Success Coach or Apply today to start your journey in Graphic Design.
Get Started!
Contact us today.
What are you waiting for? Connect with your Success Coach or Apply today to start your journey in Graphic Design.
Get Started!
Close
Degree Programs
Advising Contact Form

Fill in the form below and an Advisor will be in touch soon.