Arkansas State University - Mountain Home

In just two semesters you can earn a Technical Certificate in Automotive Systems Repair. Add on just one additional semester and you will earn the Associate of Applied Science. Nationally, an associate degree in auto technician can cost up to $25,000. At a total cost of approximately $10,500 (tuition, fees, books, and tools), ASUMH offers affordable training that provides students with entry-level marketable skills in the automotive repair industry. Hands-on training is combined with a real-world shop/laboratory experience in this high-demand program. Automotive Service Technician (ASE) curriculum developed by the National Automotive Technical Education Foundation (NATEF) is taught. Many employers will expect automotive technicians to supply their own tools. To prepare and equip graduates for the workforce, ASUMH presents each graduate from its automotive program with a set of starter tools and a tool box.

Automotive Systems Repair is a high demand career. If you aren’t sure it is the choice for you, the certificate of proficiency can be completed in just eight weeks. All the classes will apply toward either the technical certificate or the Associate of Applied Science.

While the certificate of proficiency does not teach all the technical skills needed for a career in automotive systems repair, it does provide a solid introduction and provides an opportunity for your to see if a career in the automotive field is for you.

In just three semesters you can earn an Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Systems Repair. Nationally, an associate degree in auto technician can cost up to $25,000. At a total cost of approximately $10,500 (tuition, fees, books, and tools), ASUMH offers affordable training that provides students with entry-level marketable skills in the automotive repair industry. Hands on training is combined with a real-world shop/laboratory experience in this high-demand program. Automotive Service Technician (ASE) curriculum developed by the National Automotive Technical Education Foundation (NATEF) is taught. Many employers will expect automotive technicians to supply their own tools. To prepare and equip graduates for the workforce, ASUMH presents each graduate from its automotive program with a set of starter tools and a tool box.

ASU-Mountain Home is an authorized CompTIA Academy Partner and offers the A+ Computer Technician program to help individuals prepare for the CompTIA A+ industry-recognized certification and entry-level computer career opportunities. Earning an A+ industry certification confirms a technician's ability to demonstrate various computer hardware and software skills such as installation, configuration, diagnosing, repairing, preventive maintenance, mobility, and security. The CompTIA A+ certification is an international, vendor-neutral certification recognized by major hardware and software vendors, distributors, and resellers.

This technical certificate gives students the opportunity to earn a certificate while completing steps toward an Associate of Applied Science degree and prepares students for a variety of positions in the networking, web development, or IT fields.

The Cisco Networking Academy is for individuals interested in learning networking skills and preparing for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) industry certification exam. The Cisco Networking Academy curriculum delivers a comprehensive learning experience to help students develop the foundational information and communication technology (ICT) skills needed to design, build, and manage networks, along with career skills such as problem solving, collaboration, critical thinking, and team work. Students complete hands-on learning activities working with Cisco’s state-of-the-art equipment and network simulations to develop practical skills that will help them fill a growing need for computing and networking professionals around the world. The program can also serve as the cornerstone of the two-year degree, Computer Technology and Networking (AAS)

Computer Technology and Networking develops practical skills for troubleshooting, monitoring computers and networks, and ensuring the integrity of devices and data. Network and computer support professionals are global problem solvers that connect people, places, and things with digital networks. If critical thinking, complex problem solving, collaboration, and hands-on practical application of skills sound exciting and challenging, Computer Technology and Networking may be the program for you!

The Associate of Applied Science in the Computer Technology and Networking is flexible to accommodate student schedules. It prepares graduates for entry-level employment and advancement in the computer and networking technology industries. Students receive a comprehensive and integrated foundation of networking topics, computer operations and cybersecurity, as well as, general education. The curriculum prepares students for several internationally-recognized industry certifications, which combined with a degree, can increase a student’s employment potential and provide more options for career advancement.

Cybersecurity professionals identify, assess, and manage cybersecurity threats. The Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity prepares students to defend computer operating systems, networks, and data from cyberattacks.

In this program, students simulate real-world cybersecurity threat scenarios and create opportunities for ethical hacking, security monitoring, analysis, and resolution. Students configure and use threat detection tools, perform data analysis and interpret the results to identify vulnerabilities, threats and risks to an organization. The program emphasizes the practical application of the skills needed to maintain and ensure secure operational readiness of systems within an organization.

Using critical thinking, complex problem solving and collaboration, students learn the how tos of implementing data confidentiality, integrity, availability, and security controls on networks, servers and applications. Security principles and policies that comply with cybersecurity law are also introduced.

Cybersecurity risks and threats are ever-present. The Internet and network infrastructures are increasingly vulnerable to a wide variety of physical and cyberattacks. Sophisticated cyber criminals and nations exploit these vulnerabilities stealing information, money, and more. These threats and vulnerabilities are fueling the growing need for skilled cybersecurity professionals.

Technology is all around you and ingrained into just about every facet of your life. It has grown by leaps and bounds over the last 20 years and there’s no indication that that trend is going to stop anytime soon.

To lead the charge the world needs programmers. People with critical thinking skills, analytical minds and a touch of creativity to build the next generation of technological marvels. Code is everywhere. Regardless of your projected career path (medical sciences, criminal justice, business management, etc.) the tools that you use to do the things that you do, the software that helps make that happen is going be the work of programmers. Code is all around us and it would benefit you to know a little bit about it.

The programming/mobile development degree includes a little bit of everything in an effort to help you find your interest and help you develop your passion. From simple software development to full stack development, from database management to game development, you’ll see it all, working through project based coursework in a highly collaborative environment. With an associate’s degree in hand you can step out into the workforce and start making money, especially online. 8% of all programmers in the US work remotely and that number is expected to rise significantly over the next few years. Don’t want to leave Mountain Home? Then don’t. Job search sites like Glassdoor and Indeed have lists of companies from around the world looking for entry-level programmers.

And it’s easy to jump in. All the classes in the programming/mobile development degree are ‘flexible’ delivery, which means you can watch them live as they’re happening over the internet. You can interact with your instructors and other students as if you’re sitting right there in the classroom. The classes are also recorded and uploaded to YouTube for you to watch later because life is life and things happen. Sometimes making it to class just isn’t in the cards, but with ‘flexible’ delivery you need never miss a class again. You can ‘be’ in class without actually ‘being’ in class.

Technology is all around you and ingrained into just about every facet of your life. It has grown by leaps and bounds over the last 20 years and there’s no indication that that trend is going to stop anytime soon.

For students who want to try out a few classes and explore a possible career in programing, the certificate of proficiency may be a good fit. The programming/mobile development certificate of proficiency introduces foundational concepts such as fundamentals of programming and logic, beginning mobile application development, and database creation and interactions.

The ASUMH Web Development curriculum covers key aspects of web site design and programming, back-end software configuration, virtualization, web security, e-commerce, and web marketing fundamentals. The program also teaches valuable skills in photography, graphic design, operating systems, and business software. Students will learn in-demand skills and will be prepared for entry level positions as junior developers, ready to apply their skills in a fast-changing, high-tech workplace, or as freelancers.

This certificate of proficiency program provides entry level courses in graphic design and gives students the opportunity to earn a credential while completing steps toward a technical certificate. Courses completed for the certificate of proficiency will also apply toward the completion of the Associate of Applied Science in Digital Design.
After graduation, you’ll be ready to show prospective employers a portfolio of compelling and varied work for the web, print, packaging, interactive graphics, and more.

The criminal justice certificate of proficiency provides you an opportunity to take a few classes and see if a career in the criminal justice field is for you. If it is, you’ll want to continue your education wither either the Associate of Science in Criminal or Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice program.

The U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia Criminal Justice Institute was designed for students who wish to pursue a career in criminal justice as well as students who wish to further their education through a baccalaureate degree in the field of criminology. The mission of Arkansas State University Mountain Home is reflected in the U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia Criminal Justice Institute, which is to lead through educational opportunities by promoting lifelong learning, an enhanced quality of life, academic accessibility, and diverse experiences.

The Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice is designed to enhance your qualifications for employment in various criminal justice environments such as law enforcement, courts, corrections, public safety, loss prevention, or private protective services or investigations. It should be noted that some positions may require additional academy training and experience. Prior Learning Credit may be awarded to those students who have completed applicable course work at the Arkansas Police Academy.

The criminal justice certificate of proficiency provides you an opportunity to take a few classes and see if a career in the criminal justice field is for you. If it is, you’ll want to continue your education wither either the Associate of Science in Criminal or Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice program.

The U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia Criminal Justice Institute was designed for students who wish to pursue a career in criminal justice as well as students who wish to further their education through a baccalaureate degree in the field of criminology. The mission of Arkansas State University Mountain Home is reflected in the U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia Criminal Justice Institute, which is to lead through educational opportunities by promoting lifelong learning, an enhanced quality of life, academic accessibility, and diverse experiences.

The Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice is designed to enhance your qualifications for employment in various criminal justice environments such as law enforcement, courts, corrections, public safety, loss prevention, or private protective services or investigations. It should be noted that some positions may require additional academy training and experience. Prior Learning Credit may be awarded to those students who have completed applicable course work at the Arkansas Police Academy.

The criminal justice certificate of proficiency provides you an opportunity to take a few classes and see if a career in the criminal justice field is for you. If it is, you’ll want to continue your education wither either the Associate of Science in Criminal or Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice program.

The U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia Criminal Justice Institute was designed for students who wish to pursue a career in criminal justice as well as students who wish to further their education through a baccalaureate degree in the field of criminology. The mission of Arkansas State University Mountain Home is reflected in the U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia Criminal Justice Institute, which is to lead through educational opportunities by promoting lifelong learning, an enhanced quality of life, academic accessibility, and diverse experiences.

The Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice is designed to enhance your qualifications for employment in various criminal justice environments such as law enforcement, courts, corrections, public safety, loss prevention, or private protective services or investigations. It should be noted that some positions may require additional academy training and experience. Prior Learning Credit may be awarded to those students who have completed applicable course work at the Arkansas Police Academy.

Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to the Arkansas Department of Health, EMS Division, and the National Registry of EMTs for the Paramedic Certificate Examination. Upon successfully passing the examination, the graduate will possess a paramedic certificate and can function as a team member on an ALS ambulance and within the pre-hospital environment.

This 7 credit hour, semester long program provides lecture, skills and clinical training adhering to the EMT-Basic National Standard Curriculum. The course focus is on pre-hospital emergency care knowledge, critical thinking, and the technical skills necessary to function as a team member and provide emergency medical and trauma care to the ill and injured. Eligibility to apply for the state practical exams and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) written test is based on program completion. Successful students will become certified NREMT EMT-B and licensed in the state of Arkansas. This program leads to a Certificate of Proficiency and is a pre-requisite for the Paramedic Technology program.

Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for the National Registry of Emergency Technician Paramedic certification testing and test for Arkansas state licensure. This program involves comprehensive classroom lecture, practical skills training, and real world clinical experiences in the pre-hospital and hospital environments. The successful student will become a Nationally Registered Paramedic with the ability to function as a team member on an advanced life support ambulance. The program offers both a Technical Certificate and Associate of Applied Science.

Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for the National Registry of Emergency Technician Paramedic certification testing and test for Arkansas state licensure. This program involves comprehensive classroom lecture, practical skills training, and real world clinical experiences in the pre-hospital and hospital environments. The successful student will become a Nationally Registered Paramedic with the ability to function as a team member on an advanced life support ambulance. The program offers both a Technical Certificate and Associate of Applied Science.

A Technical Certificate in Machining prepares students for employment in a diverse array of high-paying career fields. Machinists are extremely skilled, dynamic craftsmen and women that make every industry possible through their knowledge of metallurgy, blueprint reading, metal removal processes, precision measuring and inspection, fabrication, mathematics, tolerances, machine setup and maintenance, and programming, among countless other attributes. With the proper equipment and training, a skilled machinist make any mechanical device or tool in existence, which provides not only endless employment opportunities, but also the satisfaction of being at the cutting edge of technology.

ASUMH offers a certificate of proficiency that focuses on manual machining and a technical certificate that adds computer numerical control set-up, programming, and operations.

Machinists are precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments.  They may also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

ASUMH offers a certificate of proficiency that focuses on manual machining and a technical certificate that adds computer numerical control set-up, programming, and operations.

Mechatronics is a new and rapidly growing field that integrates electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and computer control systems to create new and improved automated manufacturing production systems. This program is designed for people who are interested in plan maintenance, set up, installation and assembly. Jobs are found in the manufacturing, medical, electronics, agriculture, and automotive industries.

Mechatronics is a new and rapidly growing field that integrates electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and computer control systems to create new and improved automated manufacturing production systems. The certificate of proficiency introduces the student to basic concepts in electronics, hydraulics and pneumatics. The certificate of proficiency is a great way to see if mechatronics is the career for you!

Mechatronics is a new and rapidly growing field that integrates electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and computer control systems to create new and improved automated manufacturing production systems. This program is designed for people who are interested in plant maintenance, set up, installation and assembly. Jobs are found in the manufacturing, medical, electronics, agriculture, and automotive industries so this major is a great choice for students seeking the knowledge and skills necessary to be employed in laboratory, field- testing, manufacturing and assembly, quality assurance, manufacturing technician, and other related fields. Graduates should be skills to perform basic tests, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic equipment and machinery often found in advanced manufacturing firms.

A Technical Certificate in Machining prepares students for employment in a diverse array of high-paying career fields. Machinists are extremely skilled, dynamic craftsmen and women that make every industry possible through their knowledge of metallurgy, blueprint reading, metal removal processes, precision measuring and inspection, fabrication, mathematics, tolerances, machine setup and maintenance, and programming, among countless other attributes. With the proper equipment and training, a skilled machinist make any mechanical device or tool in existence, which provides not only endless employment opportunities, but also the satisfaction of being at the cutting edge of technology.

ASUMH offers a certificate of proficiency that focuses on manual machining and a technical certificate that adds computer numerical control set-up, programming, and operations.

Completing a one-year program in welding technology provides you with job-ready welding skills and the opportunity to earn various welder certifications recognized by local industry. All students receive beginning instruction in shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, and gas tungsten arc welding and then select electives in the process of their choice. The technical certificate is excellent option for students who aren’t quite ready to commit to a two-year degree.

The ASUMH Welding Technology certificate of proficiency provides students who aren’t ready to commit to more than one semester beginning training in shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, and gas tungsten arc welding.

The Gas Metal Arc Welding certificate of proficiency prepares students for entry level employment with local manufactures. Intermediate gas metal arc welding skills are taught along with the professional skills required for success on the job.

In addition to operating welding equipment, welders assemble metal parts or products, align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly, lay out parts to prepare for assembly, measure dimensions, and read blueprints. The ASUMH Welding Program introduces students to the skills needed for a variety of positions within the field of welding. All students receive beginning instruction in shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, and gas tungsten arc welding.

Gas Metal Arc Welding, or MIG welding, is the second most popular welding technique used today. MIG stands for Metal Inert Gas Welding and it boils down to the concept of combining two pieces of metal together with a wire that is connected to an electrode current. The wire then passes through the welding stick which is shielded by an inert gas.

In addition to operating welding equipment, welders assemble metal parts or products, align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly, lay out parts to prepare for assembly, measure dimensions, and read blueprints. The ASUMH Welding Program introduces students to the skills needed for a variety of positions within the field of welding. All students receive beginning instruction in shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, and gas tungsten arc welding.
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding or TIG Welding stands for Tungsten Inert Gas and is a technique that’s known for using a non-consumable tungsten electrode along with an inert gas (usually argon). Tungsten is a rare, hard element that offers a high purity, high-quality weld.

TIG welding is the most popular welding technique used today because it offers a high degree of purity, a clean weld and it can be used in many industrial, residential and commercial applications. TIG is most commonly used to weld stainless steel together, although other metals like magnesium, aluminum, copper and nickel can be welded using TIG.

TIG Welding is highly popular in industries that work with nonferrous metals and it is commonly used in the manufacturing of vehicles, tubing, bicycles, as well as the maintenance and repair of tools and dies made of aluminum, magnesium and stainless steel and it is the preferred technique by engineers who demand a high degree of precision on their welds.

In addition to operating welding equipment, welders assemble metal parts or products, align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly, lay out parts to prepare for assembly, measure dimensions, and read blueprints. The ASUMH Welding Program introduces students to the skills needed for a variety of positions within the field of welding. All students receive beginning instruction in shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, and gas tungsten arc welding.

Shielded Metal Arc Welding, or stick welding, uses an electric current to form an electric arc between the stick and the metals to be joined by means of a power source. This type is often used in the construction of steel structures and in industrial fabrication to weld iron and steel. Stick welding is an old technique but it is still quite popular.

In addition to operating welding equipment, welders assemble metal parts or products, align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly, lay out parts to prepare for assembly, measure dimensions, and read blueprints. The ASUMH Welding Program introduces students to the skills needed for a variety of positions within the field of welding. All students receive beginning instruction in shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, and gas tungsten arc welding.

Shielded Metal Arc Welding, or stick welding, uses an electric current to form an electric arc between the stick and the metals to be joined by means of a power source. This type is often used in the construction of steel structures and in industrial fabrication to weld iron and steel. Stick welding is an old technique but it is still quite popular.

Enrolling in a 7 credit hour CNA course is a rewarding way to start a career in the medical field. At the completion of this one semester course you will earn a Certificate of Proficiency and will be eligible to complete the Arkansas skills test to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Graduates of the program are prepared to work in long-term care, acute care, and home-health care settings. For students with plans to continue their education in healthcare, practicing as a CNA provides the opportunity to experience working in healthcare environment while completing prerequisite courses toward other healthcare degrees.

The Technical Certificate or TC in Practical Nursing is a full year or three semester program that begins January and August each year and goes through the summer months. Each full semester is 15 hours with the summer being 8 hours of credit for a total of 38 credits. The prerequisites consist of Certified Nursing Assistant, 7 credit hours and Anatomy and Physiology for Health Care which is 3 hours.

The phlebotomy program prepares you to collect, transport, handle, and process blood and other specimens for medical laboratory analysis. This one semester, 7 credit hour course includes classroom instruction and clinical learning experiences. A medical terminology course is recommended, but not required as a prerequisite. Students who are waiting to enter a health sciences program may want to consider enrollment in this program, which is offered each spring and currently fall semester.

The phlebotomy program prepares you to collect, transport, handle, and process blood and other specimens for medical laboratory analysis. This one semester, 7 credit hour course includes classroom instruction and clinical learning experiences. A medical terminology course is recommended, but not required as a prerequisite. Students who are waiting to enter a health sciences program may want to consider enrollment in this program, which is offered each spring and currently fall semester.

These courses provide instruction enabling you to demonstrate the accurate coding skills necessary for obtaining optimum reimbursement for a provider. You will have a comprehensive understanding of the CPT, ICD-9, and HCPCS books and the information provided in them. By combining skills learned in basic anatomy, medical terminology, and the structure of word elements, you will be able to effectively interpret medical documentation for appropriate reporting.