The Health Technologies Department developed this Certificate of Achievement to train students in the administrative skills of answering phones, keyboarding and filing medical reports. Students also participate in administrative skills externships in local clinical sites as part of the program.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to:

- Be eligible to be employed in a medical facility, hospital, clinic or doctor’s office

The Health Technologies Department developed this Certificate of Achievement to train students in the clinical skills of performing venipunctures, setting up lab tests, processing specimens for testing in clinical labs, performing electrocardiograms and recognizing arrhythmias. Students also participate in administrative skills externships in local clinical sites as part of the program.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to:

- Be eligible to be employed in a medical facility, hospital, clinic or doctor’s office

- Be prepared to pass the National Phlebotomy and EKG Certification Examinations

The Health Technologies Department developed this Certificate of Achievement to train students in basic and advanced procedural and disease coding, health insurance claims billing, insurance claims registry maintenance, tracing unpaid claims and evaluating rejected claims. Students also participate in administrative skills externships in local clinical sites as part of the program.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to:

- Be eligible to be employed in a medical facility, hospital, clinic or doctor’s office

- Be prepared to pass the National Certified Coding Associate Examination

Students in the Business Office Clerk Certificate of Achievement learn basic medical coding, health insurance claims billing, collections and appeals processing, medical records management and keyboarding. Students also participate in administrative skills externships in local clinical sites as part of the program.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to:

- Be eligible to be employed in a medical facility, hospital, clinic or doctor’s office

The Graphic and Interactive Design program emphasizes the elements and principles of design in combination with the use of computers, software and other design peripherals to produce graphic design projects. Focus is placed on the creative integration and selection of type styles and images as they relate to the printed page, film/video output, web-based design, user interface design and multimedia applications. The Graphic and Interactive Design program is designed to prepare students for the workforce.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to:

- Demonstrate awareness of the computer as an effective and important mode of visual communication used by artists and designers today

- Demonstrate the creative potential of art and design software

- Analyze and interpret the elements and principles of graphic design as applied to the practice of visual communication and current graphic production techniques

- Demonstrate an understanding of the design process

- Analyze styles in typographic design, type selection and type specification in relation to new computer technology and the internet

- Demonstrate an understanding of the range of business practices currently used by artists and designers in the visual communications industry

The Graphic and Interactive Design program emphasizes the elements and principles of design in combination with the use of computers, software and other design peripherals to produce graphic design projects. Focus is placed on the creative integration and selection of type styles and images as they relate to the printed page, film/video output, web-based design, user interface design and multimedia applications. The Graphic and Interactive Design program is designed to prepare students for the workforce.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to:

- Demonstrate awareness of the computer as an effective and important mode of visual communication used by artists and designers today • Demonstrate the creative potential of art and design software

- Analyze and interpret the elements and principles of graphic design as applied to the practice of visual communication and current graphic production techniques

- Demonstrate an understanding of the design process

- Analyze styles in typographic design, type selection and type specification in relation to new computer technology and the internet

- Demonstrate an understanding of the range of business practices currently used by artists and designers in the visual communications industry

The Global Studies Certificate of Achievement-Advanced and A.A. degree is an interdisciplinary program that prepares students to be well-versed in world history, global issues and perspectives, geography and cultural competence as well as proficient in a foreign language. Elective options direct students to a course of study focused on world history, international business, globalization issues, language and culture and the arts and humanities in the global environment. Students can take electives within one area of study, or mix electives from the various areas. The program prepares students for careers as citizens of the world and to navigate and communicate in a global environment.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to:

- Integrate information about the environment, cultures, histories, politics, arts and economics of people around the world and explain their interdependence and interconnectedness

- Demonstrate cultural competence through the ability to interact effectively in international and multicultural settings based on an integrated understanding of global issues and perspectives

- Demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language

Skills Certificates are awarded by departments and are not notated on official college transcripts. Contact the department directly for assistance and to apply.

The Global Studies Skills Certificate is designed to enable students to meet the demands of living and working in a global society. This certificate provides an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the interdependence and interconnectedness of people from around the globe. By taking a variety of courses with a common, global focus, students gain the analytical skills to discuss political, economic and cultural elements of our global society from several perspectives. Students also gain the knowledge and skills necessary to work more effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to:

- Integrate information about the environment, cultures, histories, politics, arts and economics of people around the world and explain their interdependence and interconnectedness

- Demonstrate cultural competence through the ability to interact effectively in international and multicultural settings based on an integrated understanding of global issues and perspectives

The Film/TV: Production Certificate of Achievement-Advanced and A.A. degree provides a more highly developed introduction to production for students interested in pursuing a career in the film or television industry or a bachelor's degree in Film, Television and Electronic Media. Students are exposed to various facets of professional film and television production, including producing, screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing and sound design.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to:

- Develop pre-production skills including screenwriting, location scouting, scheduling and budgeting

- Apply dramatic skills to cast, evaluate and direct talent

- Utilize narrative techniques and visual storytelling to communicate

- Operate a film camera, sound and lighting equipment in a remote or studio shoot

- Use and apply principles of editing and post-production techniques

- Develop a distribution plan for a film or video

- Understand film and television’s greater role in the current global media context

The Film/TV: Production Certificate of Achievement provides a solid introduction to production for students interested in pursuing a career in the film or television industry or a bachelor's degree in Film, Television and Electronic Media. Students are exposed to various facets of professional film and television production, including producing, screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing and sound design.

Program Learning Outcomes 

Upon completion, students will be able to:

- Develop pre-production skills including screenwriting, location scouting, scheduling and budgeting

- Utilize narrative techniques and visual storytelling to communicate a message

- Operate a film/video camera, sound and lighting equipment on a remote or studio shoot

- Use and apply principles of editing and post-production techniques

- Understand film and television’s greater role in the current global media context