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Business, Industry, and Technology
Accounting
Accreditation
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Accounting Diploma (Major Code: AC12)
Accounting Associate Degree (Major Code: AC13)
Computerized Accounting Specialist (Major Code: CAY1)
Office Accounting Specialist TCC (Major Code: OA31)
Payroll Accounting Specialist TCC (Major Code: PA61)
Air Conditioning Technology
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Air Conditioning Technology Diploma (Major Code: ACT2)
Air Conditioning Electrical Technician TCC (Major Code: ACK1)
Air Conditioning System Maintenance Technician TCC (Major Code: AZ21)
Applied Technical Management
Mission Statement
Program Description
Student Learning Outcomes
Program Expenses
Applied Technical Management Associate Degree (Major Code: AS33)
Automotive Collision Repair
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Automotive Collision Repair Associate Degree (Major Code: ACR3)
Automotive Collision Repair Diploma (Major Code: ACR2)
Automotive Collision Repair Assistant I TCC (Major Code: AB51)
Automotive Collision Repair Assistant II TCC (Major Code: AZ51)
Automotive Collision Mechanical Electrical Helper TCC (Major Code: AH71)
Automotive Collision Specialist TCC (Major Code: AC61)
Automotive Refinishing Assistant I TCC (Major Code: ARA1)
Automotive Refinishing Assistant II TCC (Major Code: AP71)
Automotive Refinishing Specialist TCC (Major Code: AR21)
Automotive Technology
Certification
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Automotive Fundamentals Diploma (Major Code: AF12)
Automotive Technology Diploma (Major Code AT14)
Automotive Technology Associate Degree (Major Code: AT23)
Automotive Climate Control Technician TCC (Major Code: AH21)
Automotive Chassis Technician TCC (Major Code: ASG1)
Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician TCC (Major Code: AE41)
Automotive Engine Performance Technician TCC (Major Code: AE51)
Automotive Engine Repair Technician TCC (Major Code: AE61)
Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Technician TCC (Major Code: AA71)
Barbering
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Barbering (Major Code BA12)
Barbering for Cosmetologists TCC (Major Code: BF21)
Business Management
Accreditation
Nature of the Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Business Management Diploma (Major Code: MD12)
Business Management Associate Degree (Major Code: MD13)
Human Resource Management Specialist (Major Code: HRM1)
Management and Leadership TCC (Major Code: MAL1)
Business Technology
Accreditation
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Program Expenses
Business Technology Diploma (Major Code: BA22)
Business Technology Associate Degree(Major Code: BA23)
Administrative Support Assistant TCC (Major Code: AS21)
Microsoft Excel Application Professional TCC (Major Code: ME51)
Microsoft Office Application Professional TCC (Major Code: MF41)
Microsoft Word Application Professional TCC (Major Code: MWA1)
Commercial Truck Driving
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Program Requirements
Licensure Requirements
Commercial Truck Driving TCC (Major Code: CT61)
Computer Support Specialist
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Computer Support Specialist Diploma (Major Code: CS14)
Computer Support Specialist Associate Degree (Major Code: CS23)
CompTIA A+ Certification Preparation TCC (Major Code: CA61)
CompTIA A+ Certified Technician Preparation TCC (Major Code: CA71)
Help Desk Specialist TCC (Major Code: HD41)
Microsoft Excel Application Specialist TCC (Major Code: ME21)
PC Repair and Network Technician TCC (Major Code: PR21)
Consumer Economics
Mission Statement
Program Description
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Consumer Economics Associate Degree (Major Code: CE23)
Cosmetology
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Program Requirements
Cosmetology Diploma (Major Code: CO12)
Hair Designer TCC (Major Code: HD21)
Salon and Spa Support Specialist TCC (Major Code: ST11)
Esthetician (Major Code CE11)
Mission Statement
Nature of Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Program Requirements for Esthetician
Esthetician TCC (Major Code: CE11)
Culinary Arts
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Program Requirements
Culinary Arts Diploma (Major Code: CA44)
Culinary Arts Associate Degree (Major Code: CA43)
Baking and Pastry Specialist TCC (Major Code: BA51)
Catering Specialist TCC (Major Code: CS61)
Culinary Nutrition Assistant TCC (Major Code: CNB1)
Food Production Worker I TCC (Major Code: FPW1)
Prep Cook TCC (Major Code: PC51)
Diesel Equipment Technology
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Diesel Equipment Technology Diploma (Major Code: DET4)
Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician TCC (Major Code: DE11)
Diesel Engine Service Technician TCC (Major Code: DE21)
Diesel Truck Maintenance Technician TCC (Major Code: DTM1)
Heavy Diesel Service Technician TCC (Major Code: HD31)
Drafting Technology
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Drafting Technology Diploma (Major Code: DT12)
Drafting Technology Associate Degree (Major Code: DT13)
Advanced CAD TCC (Major Code: AC51)
AutoCAD User TCC (Major Code: AU11)
CAD Operator TCC (Major Code: CP41)
CAD Operator Mechanical TCC (Major Code: CP61)
Drafting Aide TCC (Major Code: DA41)
Drafter's Assistant TCC (Major Code: DA31)
Early Childhood Care and Education
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Program Requirements
Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma (Major Code: ECC2)
Early Childhood Care and Education Associate Degree (Major Code: EC13)
Early Childhood Care and Education Basics TCC (Major Code: EC31)
Early College Essentials
Mission Statement
Program Description
Program Expenses
Early College Essentials TCC (Major Code: EC21)
Electrical Construction Systems Technology
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Electrical Construction Systems Technology Diploma (Major Code: EC32)
Electrical Construction Systems Technology Associate Degree (Major Code: ECS3)
Basic Electrician TCC (Major Code: BE51)
Commercial Electrical Technician TCC (Major Code: CE21)
Industrial Controls Technician TCC (Major IF71)
Photovoltaic Systems Technician TCC (Major Code: PE71)
Residential Electrical Technician TCC (Major Code: RE21)
Emerging Technologies
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Emerging Technologies Associate Degree (Major Code: ET53)
Mobile Programming Specialist TCC (Major Code: MP21)
Mobile Security Technician TCC (Major Code: MS51)
Personal Robotics TCC (Major Code: PR11)
Video Game Design Specialist TCC (Major Code: VGD1)
Engineering Technology and Applied Science
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Engineering Technology and Applied Science (Major Code: ES13)
Engineering Technology Basics TCC (Major Code: EBT1)
Stormwater and Erosion Control Technician TCC (Major Code: SAE1)
Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management Diploma (Major Code: HM12)
Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management Associate Degree (Major Code: HM13)
Event Coordinator TCC (Major Code: SES1)
Food and Beverage Director TCC (Major Code: FAB1)
Front Office Manager TCC (Major Code: FFM1)
Hospitality Customer Service Provider TCC (Major Code: HC11)
Hospitality Industry Human Resources Assistant TCC (Major Code: HIH1)
Hospitality Operations Associate TCC (Major Code: HP31)
Hotel Management Specialist TCC (Major Code: HM21)
Restaurant Manager TCC (Major Code: RM11)
Travel and Tourism Associate TCC (Major Code: TAT1)
Industrial Systems Technology
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Industrial Systems Technology Diploma (Major Code: IST4)
Industrial Systems Technology Associate Degree (Major Code: IS13)
Industrial Electrician TCC (Major Code: IE41)
Industrial Fluid Power Technician TCC (Major Code: IF11)
Industrial Motor Control Technician TCC (Major Code: IM41)
Mechatronics Technician TCC (Major Code: MT21)
Programmable Control Technician I TCC (Major Code: PC81)
Interior Design
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Interior Design Diploma (Major Code: IN12)
Interior Design Associate Degree (Major Code: IN13)
Interior Design Color Consultant TCC (Major Code: ID21)
Interior Design Sales Consultant TCC (Major Code: ID31)
Interior Design Technology TCC (Major Code: IT31)
Interiors Specifier TCC (Major Code: ID71 )
Kitchen and Bath Designer TCC (Major Code: KAB1)
Manufacturing Operations Specialist
Program Description
Program Expenses
Admissions Requirements
Manufacturing Operations Specialist TCC (Major Code: MPS1)
Marketing Management
Accreditation
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Marketing Management Diploma (Major Code: MM12)
Marketing Management Associate Degree (Major Code: MM13)
E-Commerce Marketer TCC ( Major Code: EA71)
Entrepreneurship TCC (Major Code: EN11)
Retail Merchandise Manager TCC (Major Code: RMM1)
Small Business Marketing Manager TCC (Major Code: SB51)
Social Media Marketing TCC (Major Code: SM11)
Networking Specialist
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Networking Specialist Diploma (Major Code: NS14)
Networking Specialist Associate Degree (Major Code: NS13)
CompTIA A+ Certification Preparation TCC (Major Code: CA61)
CompTIA A+ Certified Technician Preparation TCC (Major Code: CA71)
Microsoft Network Administrator TCC (Major Code: MS11)
PC Repair and Network Technician TCC (Major Code: PR21)
Paralegal Studies
Approval
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Paralegal Studies Associate Degree (Major Code: PS13)
Paralegal Studies Post Baccalaureate TCC (Major Code: PS71)
Precision Machining and Manufacturing Technology
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Precision Machining and Manufacturing Technology Diploma (Major Code: MTT2)
Precision Machining and Manufacturing Technology Associate Degree (Major Code MT13)
Basic Grinder Operations TCC (Major Code: BGO1)
Basic Machining Operator TCC (Major Code: BMO1)
Basic Machinist TCC (Major Code: BM31)
CNC Specialist TCC (Major Code: CS51)
Lathe Operator TCC (Major Code: LP11)
Mill Operator TCC (Major Code: MP11)
Social Work Assistant
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Direct Support Professional
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Social Work Assistant Diploma (Major Code: SW12)
Social Work Assistant Associate Degree (Major Code: SW23)
Addictions Specialist TCC (Major Code: AS41)
Domestic and Family Violence TCC (Major Code: DVP1)
Technical Specialist
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Technical Specialist TCC (Major Code: TC31)
Welding Technology
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Welding Technology Diploma(Major Code: WT22)
Shielded Metal Arc Welding TCC (Major Code: SM21)
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding TCC (Major Code: GT31)
Gas Metal Arc Welding TCC (Major Code: GM21)
Life Science and Public Safety
Agricultural Science
Mission Statement
Nature of Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Agricultural Science (Major Code: AS63)
Agricultural Systems and Mechanics (Major Code: AS51 )
Animal Science TCC (Major Code: AS61)
Ornamental Horticultural Production TCC (Major Code: OHP1)
Poultry Production and Processing (Major Code: PPA1)
Precision Agriculture (Major Code: PA41)
Bioscience
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Bioscience Associate Degree (Major Code: BI13)
Biological Sciences Laboratory Technician TCC (Major Code: BS11)
Environmental Chemistry Laboratory Technician TCC (Major Code: ALT1)
Regulatory Compliance Technician TCC (Major Code: RC11)
Conservation Law Enforcement
Mission Statement
Nature of Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Conservation Law Enforcement Degree (Major Code: CL13)
Criminal Justice Technology
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Criminal Justice Technology Diploma (Major Code: CJT2)
Criminal Justice Technology Associate Degree (Major Code: CJT3)
Criminal Justice Fundamentals TCC (Major Code: CJ71)
Criminal Justice Specialist TCC (Major Code: CJ21)
Dental Assisting
Accreditation
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Program Requirements
Program Preliminary Requirements
Process for Selection for Transfer Admission
Readmission Policy
Residency Policy
Dental Assisting Diploma (Major Code: DA12)
Coronal Polishing TCC (Major Code: CY71)
Radiology/EFDA Certificate Dental Assisting TCC (Major Code: EF71)
Dental Hygiene
Accreditation
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Program Requirements
Readmission Policy
Residency Policy
Dental Hygiene Associate Degree (Major Code: DH13)
Emergency Medical Technician
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Program Requirements
EMS Professions Diploma (Major Code: EP12)
Emergency Medical Technician TCC (EMT) (Major Code: EMJ1)
Emergency Medical Responder TCC (Major Code: EB71)
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician TCC (AEMT) (Major Code: EMH1)
Pre-hospital EMS Operations TCC (Major Code: PEO1)
Healthcare Assistant
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Program Expenses
Healthcare Assistant TCC (Major Code: HA21)
Health Information Management Technology
Accreditation
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Program Requirements
Health Information Coding Diploma (Major Code: HI12)
Health Information Management Technology Associate Degree (Major Code: HI13)
Healthcare Access Representative TCC (Major Code: HC21)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mission Statement
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Degree (Major Code: AF53)
Medical Assisting
Certification
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Program Requirements
Medical Assisting Diploma (Major Code: MA22)
Nursing
Accreditation
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Program Requirements
Licensure and Certification
The Bridge Program - AASN
ASN and AASN Program Effectiveness Data
Nursing Associate Degree (Major Code: NU53)
Nursing Bridge Program Associate Degree (Major Code: NTA3)
Paramedicine
Accreditation
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Paramedicine Program Effectiveness
Program Expenses
Program Requirements
Paramedicine Diploma (Major Code: PT12)
Paramedicine Associate Degree (Major Code: PT13)
Phlebotomy Technology Specialist
Approval
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Program Requirements
Phlebotomy Technology Specialist TCC (Major Code: PT71)
Physical Therapist Assistant
Accreditation
Financial Aid Fact Sheet
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Physical Therapist Assistant Program Outcomes
Program Expenses
Program Requirements
Complaints
Physical Therapist Assistant Associate Degree (Major Code: PTA3)
Practical Nursing
Approval
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Program Requirements - Practical Nursing Day Program
Program Requirements - Practical Nursing Evening Program
Practical Nursing Diploma (Major Code: PN12)
Practical Nursing Evening Program (Major Code: PN12)
Radiologic Technology
Accreditation
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes
Performance Standards
Radiography Program Effectiveness Data
Program Expenses
Program Requirements
Clinical Education Component
Radiologic Technology Addendum to the Student Handbook and Prospective Student Packets
Radiologic Technology Associate Degree (Major Code: RT23)
Computed Tomography Specialist TCC (Major Code: CT91)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Specialist TCC (MRI1)
Surgical Technology
Accreditation
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Effectiveness
Program Expenses
Program Requirements
Surgical Technology Associate Degree (Major Code: ST13)
Veterinary Technology
Accreditation
Mission Statement
Nature of the Work
Student Learning Outcomes
Essential Functions
Program Expenses
Program Requirements
Veterinary Technology Addendum to the Student Handbook
Veterinary Technician National Examination Results for Program Graduates
Veterinary Technology Associate Degree (Major Code: VT23)
Veterinary Technician Assistant TCC (Major Code: VA11)
Faculty
Staff