Capital Community College

The Associate Degree in Communication Media prepares students for careers in broadcasting and the media production industry, and for transfer to a university bachelor’s degree program in communication. Media careers include positions such as Producer, Director, Multimedia Specialist, Video Editor, Broadcast/Media Equipment Technician, Camera Operator, Reporter, and Photographer. Students have the opportunity to gain practical experience through internship placements at area media outlets.

This program is designed to provide students foundational knowledge of information systems and programming skills in various programming languages, such as Java, C++ and Visual Basic. Students are provided a thorough understanding of database design and software development principles and will learn to complete all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Students will learn to analyze business requirement, plan, develop, test and document computer programs. Upon completion, students will be prepared for an entry-level IT position, advancement in their current position, or transfer to a four-year IT program.

The Computer and Information Systems – Mobile Application Developer Option prepares students to design and develop mobile applications to solve specific business needs. Students are provided a thorough understanding of software development principles and will learn to complete all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Students will learn to analyze business requirement, plan, develop, test and document computer programs. Students will focus on developing applications for popular mobile platforms including iPhone/iPad and Android platforms. Students will also learn how to design and develop web sites for the desktop and mobile devices.

This program option provides students foundational knowledge and skills to effectively design and develop professional web sites and web applications. Students are provided a thorough understanding of web design principles, client-side and server-side programming, database design, e-commerce, Content Management Systems, and responsive web design techniques. Students will learn all phases of web development, including planning, creating, testing and deploying web sites and applications. The degree program prepares students for entry-level employment as web designers and developers.

This certificate prepares students to design and develop mobile applications to solve specific business needs. Students are provided a thorough understanding of software development principles and will learn to complete all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Students will learn to analyze business requirement, plan, develop, test and document computer programs. Students will focus on developing applications for popular mobile platforms including iPhone/iPad and Android platforms. Students will also learn how to design and develop web sites for the desktop and mobile devices. All of the credits are directly transferable into Computer and Information Systems – Mobile Application Developer Option degree program.

This certificate provides students foundational knowledge and skills to effectively design and develop professional web sites and web applications. Students are provided a thorough understanding of web design principles, client-side and server-side programming, database design, e-commerce, Content Management Systems, and responsive web design techniques. Students will learn all phases of web development, including planning, creating, testing and deploying web sites and applications. This certificate prepares students for entry-level positions as web designers and developers. All of the credits are directly transferable into Computer and Information Systems – Web Publishing Option degree program. Throughout the certificate program, students will develop a portfolio showcasing the web sites and web applications created throughout their studies.

This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry level positions as computer programmers. Students are provided a thorough understanding of software development and database design principles and will learn to complete all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). All of the credits are directly transferable into the Computer and Information Systems A.S. degree program.

The Computer Software Support Specialist Certificate is designed for students preparing for the positions of Help Desk Technician, Technical Support Specialist and Customer Service Representative, who provide technical assistance, support, and advice to customers and users. This certificate concentrates on development of skills in the diagnosis and solution of technical and computer-related problems.

The degree prepares graduates by developing in them skills ranging from the technical and computer-related to the “people” skills of verbal and written communications, telephone skills, tact, good manners, and logical problem diagnosis and solution. The degree incorporates preparation for the certification examinations for either CompTIA (Computer Technical Industry Association) A+ or MOUS (Microsoft Office User Specialist). A range of general education courses in the program enrich professional skills.

The Computer Networking Certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as computer network administrators. The certificate prepares the student for the foundational CCNA certification and provides the student with skills needed to implement, maintain, and administer multi-layer switched and scalable internetworks. Students will learn to design and configure LANs and WANs, install network hardware and software, understand and configure network topologies, construct and install cabling solutions, manage user accounts, monitor and analyze network performance, and perform basic troubleshooting. All of the credits are directly transferable into the Computer Networking A.S. degree program.

The Computer Networking Degree Program is designed to take a student with little or no information technology experience and prepare them for entry-level work in computer networking. The degree prepares the student for the foundational CCNA certification and provides the student with skills needed to implement, maintain, and administer multi-layer switched and scalable internetworks. Students will learn to design and configure LANs and WANs, install network hardware and software, understand and configure network topologies, construct and install cabling solutions, manage user accounts, monitor and analyze network performance, and perform basic troubleshooting.

The Computer Networking: Cybersecurity Degree Program Option is designed to take a student with little or no information technology experience and prepare them for entry-level work in Cybersecurity. The degree prepares the student for the foundational CompTia Security Plus certification, CCNA Cyber Operation, Networking Penetration Testing certifications, and provides the student with skills needed to implement, maintain, and administer secure local and wide area networks. Curriculum in this program is based on topic areas, learning objectives, and goals for educating the workforce prescribed by the cybersecurity community, including the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) and the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE).

Students will learn to design, configure, and secure LANs and WANs, install networking security appliances and software, understand and configure firewalls, maintain network intrusion systems, monitor and analyze network performance, identify network vulnerabilities and exploits, develop risk mitigation strategies, detect and prevent threats to information systems, establish and maintain security policies and procedures, design and optimize secure access to network resources. All of the credits are directly transferable into the Computer Networking: Cybersecurity A.S. degree program option.

The program provides an interdisciplinary field of study that examines all facets of the criminal justice system, from law enforcement with an emphasis on community policing, to the courts and correctional theories. Career choices may include the fields of law enforcement, court support services, probation, corrections, parole, victim and other human related services.

This program prepares students for the most basic entry positions in the profession. The program also provides training for individuals already employed who desire to improve their knowledge and competency in working with children. Graduates of the certificate may also transfer into the Early Childhood Education Program Associate in Science degree.

The Early Childhood Education program is designed to prepare qualified students to work with young children and families. The program focuses on child development, theory, and best practices. CCC’s Early Childhood Education associate degree program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

This program is intended for emergency medical technicians and teaches the science of planning for, responding to, and recovering from disasters.

The Paramedic Certificate Program is designed for students to acquire the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills in order to provide pre-hospital emergency medical care to those individuals needing advanced life support (ALS). Graduates of the program are skilled in advanced life support necessary to meet the needs of those agencies or institutions providing emergency medical services to the community.

The Associate in Science Degree in Paramedic Studies is designed as an extension to the Paramedic Certificate program. Graduates of this program will be prepared to assume management-level careers in pre-hospital health administration. They will have learned the skills necessary to plan, implement and manage pre-hospital care.

The Associate in Science Degree in Paramedic Studies is designed as an extension to the Paramedic Certificate program. Graduates of this program will be prepared to assume management-level careers in pre-hospital health administration. They will have learned the skills necessary to plan, implement and manage pre-hospital care.

The Mental Health certificate will prepare students for entry level positions as mental health aids, work in rehabilitation agencies, or at other mental health agencies. Mental health aids may be assigned to work under the supervision of a case social worker or trained psychologist to handle a wide range of case management responsibilities.

The Social Service Aide certificate prepares students for employment as group residence workers, neighborhood outreach workers, social casework assistants and other similar positions. In many instances, social service workers are employed under the supervision of a social worker, or in some cases a psychologist. Employment opportunities exist in such areas as day care, nursery school education, mental health, group and community work at the public and private levels.

The Medical Assisting Program at Capital provides students with learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic, occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job placement, retention, and advancement. The program plan of study includes general education and career-focused medical assisting courses. It should be noted that individuals currently employed by medical facilities may qualify to register for the more advanced course offerings.

The CT-CCNP at Capital offers a four-semester, sixty-eight credit, curriculum designed to prepare registered nurses to function in the professional role utilizing current standards of nursing practice. The curriculum is built upon courses from the social and biological sciences, liberal arts, and nursing, which provide the foundation for the practice of nursing. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be awarded an Associate in Science Degree in Nursing.

The Mission of the Radiology Technology program is to prepare competent Radiologic Technologists who will assist the radiologist in providing a high level of radiologic technology expertise to patients in hospitals, clinics, extended care facilities, nursing homes, and other organized health care settings. The program provides education and training to diverse cultural groups which leads to employment, job advancement, or transfer to upper-level educational institutions, according to the statutory mandate and mission of the Board of Trustees of Community-Technical Colleges.