Central Arizona College

The Administration on of Justice Studies AA Degree prepares students to transfer to an accredited university for a higher level degree or to immediately pursue a career in specific criminal justice occupations.

This Criminal Justice degree with an emphasis on Corrections is designed to upgrade the skills and knowledge of correctional officers or peace officers who are currently working in the field. This is closed enrollment and has special admission requirements. This Criminal Justice degree with an emphasis on Law Enforcement is designed to upgrade the skills and knowledge of correctional officers or peace officers who are currently working in the field. This is closed enrollment and has special admission requirements.

The Administration on of Justice Studies AA Degree prepares students to transfer to an accredited university for a higher level degree or to immediately pursue a career in specific criminal justice occupations.

This Criminal Justice degree with an emphasis on Corrections is designed to upgrade the skills and knowledge of correctional officers or peace officers who are currently working in the field. This is closed enrollment and has special admission requirements. This Criminal Justice degree with an emphasis on Law Enforcement is designed to upgrade the skills and knowledge of correctional officers or peace officers who are currently working in the field. This is closed enrollment and has special admission requirements.

The Early Childhood Education Certificate prepares competent early childhood professionals for working with young children and families in early childhood settings. The certificate prepares students for entry level positions by providing opportunities to gain broad knowledge and practice application of skills.

The Early Childhood Education Infant Toddler AAS Degree provides solid foundational knowledge, field experiences, and common skills and strategies that prepare students for multiple roles in the Infant Toddler field.

The Early Childhood Education Infant Toddler Certificate prepares competent early childhood professionals for working with young children and families in early childhood settings. The certificate prepares students for entry level positions by providing opportunities to gain broad knowledge and practice application of skills.

The Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education (AA ECE) Degree is appropriate for students working in early childhood environments who want to increase their knowledge, practical and professional skills in the field, and for students who want to pursue advanced degrees in Early Childhood Educa on teacher certification.

The Early Childhood Education Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree prepares competent early childhood professionals for working with young children and families. The degree prepares students by providing opportunities to gain specialized knowledge and implement best practices in early childhood settings. This Degree is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Commission on Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation.

The AA in Elementary Education is appropriate for students who require practical and professional skills and knowledge that can lead to upper division programs in elementary education, special education, and prepares para-educators.

The CAC Fire Science department offers courses in Fire Science, Hazardous Materials, Wildland Fire Training, and many other areas. An Associate of Applied Science Degree is available in Fire Science Technology. Certificates of Completion on are available for Fire ghter Operations, Driver Operator, and Wildland Operations.

The Firefighter Operations Certificate of Completion is designed to prepare future firefighters for a career in the fire service. The program curriculum and course of instruction will provide the student with the knowledge and skills to effectively perform the essential functions of an entry level firefighter.

Advanced training in Wildfire Firefighting per the requirements established by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG). This certification is designed for the professional firefighter currently employed with an agency that responds to Wildland fire incidents. This certificate will provide the student the (NWCG) educational requirements that lead up to the level of Single Resource Boss.

This Criminal Justice degree with an emphasis on Corrections is designed to upgrade the skills and knowledge of correctional officers or peace officers who are currently working in the field. This is closed enrollment and has special admission requirements. This Criminal Justice degree with an emphasis on Law Enforcement is designed to upgrade the skills and knowledge of correctional officers or peace officers who are currently working in the field. This is closed enrollment and has special admission requirements.

The Paramedicine Certificate prepares students to work as paramedics with the knowledge and skills required for emergency care, stabilization, and immobilization of victims of illness and injury.

As a paramedic, students will learn to evaluate a patient’s condition and administer life-saving care. Our 11-month extensive program enables students to start their career path in hospital or emergency medical services. Graduates from Central Arizona College’s program enjoy careers with ambulance companies, government agencies and hospitals.
The program utilizes state-of-the art technology for a mix of classroom, simulation laboratory, clinical and field experiences. The program consists of over 500 classroom hours, 320 hours of vehicular experience, 186 hours of hospital clinical experiences, and a cadaver lab. This program is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accredited on of Allied Health Education Program.

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Automated Industrial Technology I prepares students to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair a variety of automated electro-mechanical, product assembly, and product distribution systems that use other methodologies to accomplish system management. These systems include mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic devices. Through this certificate, graduates will gain the skills to define, install, and maintain complex production systems.

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Automated Industrial Technology I prepares students to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair a variety of automated electro-mechanical, product assembly, and product distribution systems that use other methodologies to accomplish system management. These systems include mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic devices. Through this certificate, graduates will gain the skills to define, install, and maintain complex production systems.

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Automated Industrial Technology I prepares students to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair a variety of automated electro-mechanical, product assembly, and product distribution systems that use other methodologies to accomplish system management. These systems include mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic devices. Through this certificate, graduates will gain the skills to define, install, and maintain complex production systems.

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Automated Industrial Technology II prepares students to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair a variety of automated electro-mechanical, product assembly, process control, and product distribution systems that use programmable controls and other methodologies to accomplish system management. These systems include robotic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic devices. Through this degree, graduates will gain the skills to define, integrate, install, program, and maintain complex control systems.

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Automated Industrial Technology II prepares students to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair a variety of automated electro-mechanical, product assembly, process control, and product distribution systems that use programmable controls and other methodologies to accomplish system management. These systems include robotic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic devices. Through this degree, graduates will gain the skills to define, integrate, install, program, and maintain complex control systems.

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Automated Industrial Technology II prepares students to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair a variety of automated electro-mechanical, product assembly, process control, and product distribution systems that use programmable controls and other methodologies to accomplish system management. These systems include robotic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic devices. Through this degree, graduates will gain the skills to define, integrate, install, program, and maintain complex control systems.

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Automated Industrial Technology II prepares students to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair a variety of automated electro-mechanical, product assembly, process control, and product distribution systems that use programmable controls and other methodologies to accomplish system management. These systems include robotic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic devices. Through this degree, graduates will gain the skills to define, integrate, install, program, and maintain complex control systems.

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Automated Industrial Technology II prepares students to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair a variety of automated electro-mechanical, product assembly, process control, and product distribution systems that use programmable controls and other methodologies to accomplish system management. These systems include robotic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic devices. Through this degree, graduates will gain the skills to define, integrate, install, program, and maintain complex control systems.

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Automated Industrial Technology II prepares students to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair a variety of automated electro-mechanical, product assembly, process control, and product distribution systems that use programmable controls and other methodologies to accomplish system management. These systems include robotic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic devices. Through this degree, graduates will gain the skills to define, integrate, install, program, and maintain complex control systems.

The Advanced Industrial Technology AAS prepares students to troubleshoot, maintain and repair a variety of electro-mechanical systems for the automa on industry. Students gain high-tech skills in Fanuc Robo cs, programmable logic controls (PLC’s), electronics, mechanics and electrical systems.

Preparation of competent entry-level clinical laboratory assistants who perform various laboratory procedures including phlebotomy, specimen processing, and quality control procedures under the supervision of physicians, laboratory scientists, or technologists in a clinical laboratory setting.

The Medical Laboratory Technician AAS prepares a graduate for employment in a clinical/medical laboratory. The graduate will perform routine lab testing for blood, urine, cultures, and other body fluids under the supervision of a medical laboratory scientist. Other responsibilities include performing test/instrument quality control and maintenance on a daily basis, as well as evaluating test results.

The Coding and Reimbursement Certificate prepares entry-level medical coders and reimbursement specialists. The competencies covered in this program include revised coding standards, health records, data content, accreditation standards, reimbursement methodologies, privacy, confidentiality, legal and ethical issues.

The CAHIIM (hps://www.cahiim.org/) accredited Health Informa on Technology (HIT) AAS Degree program prepares students with the knowledge and technical skills necessary for managing and improving the quality of information on within the healthcare delivery system. The degree focal points are the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA-h ps:// www.ahima.org/) entry-level competencies. The degree includes six semesters of fully online asynchronous coursework and a hands-on practicum at an affiliated healthcare organization; all courses require a grade of C or higher.

This Certificate prepares competent entry-level Medical Assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains as established by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). The certificate prepares individuals to perform administrative and clinical procedures in ambulatory settings, including physicians' offices, clinics, and group practices.

The Medical Assistant AAS Degree prepares entry-level Medical Assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and learning domains as established by the Commission on Accreditation on of Allied Health Education programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation on of the Medical Assisting Education on Review Board (MAERB). The degree includes general education requirements and prepares individuals to perform administrative and clinical procedures in ambulatory settings, including physician’s offices, clinics and group practices.

Central Arizona College’s Registered Nursing Program prepares students for the medical workforce or to complete further education to specialize in clinical practice, teaching, or administration.

The Nutrition & Dietetic Technician AAS Degree is for highly motivated individuals who would like to work in healthcare, schools and wellness. Students who successfully complete the coursework and internship are eligible to take the National Registration on Examination on for Dietetic Technicians (DTR) offered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

The Pharmacy Technician Certificate prepares entry-level Pharmacy Technicians by emphasizing medical and pharmaceutical terminology, calculations, record keeping, pharmaceutical techniques, law, and ethics. Most core requirements are offered as an online option.

Radiologic Technology is a health care profession involving the use of ionizing radiation to generate diagnostic images in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. The Associate of Applied Science degree is a two-year program (six sequential semesters including summers) that prepares students for entry-level positions as radiographers.

The Commercial Electrician-Installer Certificate prepares individuals for an entry-level position in the commercial electrician field. The program focuses on fundamental knowledge attained in accordance with National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) standards. Options within the certificate allow individuals to tailor their career pathway with additional skill sets. This certificate also offers the opportunity to obtain national certification from the NCCER.

This Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) Certificate offers preparation for entry-level positions in computer aided design and drafting.

The Entry Level Welder GMAW/FCAW Certificate prepares students for employment as an entry level welder/fabricator with an array of career opportunities within the industry. Topics include: quality control, thermal cutting processes, flux-cored arc welding with gas, flux-cored arc welding without gas, and using engine driven welding machines with portable semi-automatic wire feeders. Students will gain proficiency through various course activities and projects. A typical graduate seeks employment in mining, steel fabrication, and steel erection industries. After completion of this certificate, students may continue on to the Welding Technology AAS.

The Entry Level Welder I SMAW Certificate prepares students for employment as an entry level welder with an array of career opportunities within the industry. Topics include: survey of welding processes, study of the shielded metal arc welding process, thermal cutting processes and use of engine driven welding machines used in the construction industry. Students will gain proficiency in shielded metal arc welding through various training activities and projects. A typical graduate seeks employment in mining, steel fabrication, and steel erection industries. After completion of this certificate, students may continue on to the Welding Technology AAS.

The Fundamentals of Pipe Welding Certificate prepares students for employment as an entry level welder and welder/pipefitter helper. After completion of this certificate, students may continue on to pursue the Pipe Welding/Pipefitting Certificate or the Pipefitting/Pipe Welding Technology AAS Degree.

The Fundamentals of Structural Welding Certificate prepares students for employment as an entry level welder and welder helper. Topics include such welding skills as Flux Cored Arc Welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, industrial safety, thermal cutting processes, interpretation of structural drawings, and introduction to fabrication. A typical graduate seeks employment in mining, steel fabrication, steel erection, and manufacturing industries. After completion of this certificate, students may continue on to an Advanced Structural Welding and Fabrication Certificate, or an AAS in Structural Welding Technology.

The Pipe Welding Certificate prepares students for employment as an entry level pipe welder with an array of career opportunities within the industry. Topics include pipe welding processes of shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, pipe fabrication, and trade math. A typical graduate seeks employment in power generation, cross-country pipeline, pressure vessel fabrication, process piping, and related maintenance and construction industries

The Fundamentals of Pipe Welding Certificate prepares students for employment as an entry level welder and welder/pipefitter helper. After completion of this certificate, students may continue on to pursue the Pipe Welding/Pipefitting Certificate or the Pipefitting/Pipe Welding Technology AAS Degree.

The Pipe Welding Certificate prepares students for employment as an entry level pipe welder with an array of career opportunities within the industry. Topics include pipe welding processes of shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, pipe fabrication, and trade math. A typical graduate seeks employment in power generation, cross-country pipeline, pressure vessel fabrication, process piping, and related maintenance and construction industries

The Pipefitting/Pipe Welding Certificate prepares students for employment as an entry level pipe welder/fitter with an array of career opportunities within the industry. Topics include pipefitting techniques and tools as well as welding processes for shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, pipe fabrication, and trade math. A typical graduate seeks employment in power generation, cross-country pipeline, pressure vessel fabrication, process piping, and related maintenance and construction industries. After completion of this certificate, students may continue on towards an AAS in Pipefitting/Pipe Welding Technology.

In this hands-on program, students will be operating motor graders, scrapers, front end loaders, bull dozers, water trucks, dump trucks, belly dump trucks, backhoes, excavators and other specialized equipment. The equipment in our fleet gives the student a feel for up-to-date equipment and for older equipment s ll used in the industry.

The Structural Welding and Fabrication degree prepares students for employment as an entry level welder/fabricator with an array of career opportunities within the industry. Topics include: quality control, thermal cutting processes, Flux-cored Arc welding with gas, Flux-cored Arc welding without gas, and using engine driven welding machines with portable semi-automatic wire feeders. Students will learn structural fabrication and introduction to steel erection through various projects. A typical graduate seeks employment in mining, steel fabrication, and steel erection industries.

The Computer Programming Certificate emphasizes knowledge and skills required to design, develop, test, and document structured and object-oriented programs utilizing a variety of programming languages. It prepares students for entry-level positions in computer programming. Successful completion may lead to Certified Software Development Professional and Oracle Certified Java Programmer.

The Software Development AAS has two emphases: Computer Programming and Web Development. Both tracks focus on the programming skills necessary to prepare students for a career in the fast growing software industry or to transfer to a 4-year college or university.

The Web Design Certificate offers students preparation for an entry-level position in Web design and UI (User Interface) design

The Network Systems Administration Certificate prepares students for responsibilities in creating a network, configuring a network, and incorporating cyber-security fundamentals, which leads to an entry-level position as a network administrator. Successful completion may lead to Microsoft Certified System Administration, Network+ Certification, and CCNA Certification.

The Networking Technologies AAS offers two emphases—Network Administra on and Cyber Security. This dynamic AAS program features state-of-the-art technology to provide the skills necessary to prepare students for a career in the fast growing Informa on Technology industry or to transfer to a 4-year college or university. Many of the courses in both emphases offer regionally or nationally recognized certifications.

The Networking Technologies AAS offers two emphases—Network Administra on and Cyber Security. This dynamic AAS program features state-of-the-art technology to provide the skills necessary to prepare students for a career in the fast growing Informa on Technology industry or to transfer to a 4-year college or university. Many of the courses in both emphases offer regionally or nationally recognized certifications.

The Culinary Arts AAS Degree provides training in basic and advanced culinary skills and includes a practicum experience within a commercial kitchen for application of skills and knowledge.
Emphases include Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry, and Hotel & Restaurant Management. Students are prepared for positions as professional chefs, cooks, pastry chefs, and entry level management or for advancement in the food service industry.

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The Diesel Technology II Certificate prepares students for employment as diesel technicians with an array of career opportunities within the industry. A typical graduate will seek employment with an equipment dealer

The Diesel Technology AAS Degree prepares students for employment as diesel technicians with an array of career opportunities within the industry. A typical graduate will seek employment with an equipment dealer

The Diesel Technology Program is certified by National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Students have the opportunity to earn Master Certification in the following areas: T1-Gasoline Engines

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The Diesel Technology II Certificate prepares students for employment as diesel technicians with an array of career opportunities within the industry. A typical graduate will seek employment with an equipment dealer

The Diesel Technology AAS Degree prepares students for employment as diesel technicians with an array of career opportunities within the industry. A typical graduate will seek employment with an equipment dealer

The Diesel Technology Program is certified by National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Students have the opportunity to earn Master Certification in the following areas: T1-Gasoline Engines

If you're interested in a career repairing and servicing medium and heavy duty trucks

The skills needed to analyze malfunctions and repair

The Digital Media Arts AAS offers two emphases: Graphic Design and Digital Photography and Video Production, as well as individual classes in these rapidly growing and exciting fields. This dynamic, hands-on program offers state-of-the-art technology and instructors with decades of career experience to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in creative industries or for a transfer to a university. Students will develop technical skills while focusing on the latest production techniques for generating computer-based graphics and media-rich productions.

The Graphic Design Certificate provides individuals seeking to advance design skills for the development of personal interests, and for those already employed in this field to upgrade skills as well as providing the creative and technical skills required for employment in entry-level positions.

The Live Audio and Lighting Certificate prepares individuals for entry-level positions in the entertainment industry by providing the knowledge and skills necessary to work with touring entertainers and live sound and stage lighting companies in the set-up and operation of live concert productions.

The Live Audio and Lighting AAS Degree prepares individuals for entry-level positions in the entertainment industry. It provides skills necessary to work with touring entertainers and audio/lighting companies in the set up operation of live concert productions.

The Recording Engineering Certificate prepares individuals for entry-level positions in the entertainment industry by providing the knowledge and skills necessary to operate a recording studio, including recording, editing, arranging, mixing, mastering, and producing commercial quality audio recordings.

The Recording Engineering A.A.S. Degree prepares individuals for entry-level positions in the entertainment industry by providing an opportunity to gain a broad knowledge of creating a home recording studio or a professional muli -track studio. Skills include recording, production, editing, and arranging various types of audio recordings. Based on Avid Pro Tools HD, students learn the basics of Digital Audio Worksta ons (D.A.W.) in a 20-workstation Mac Pro Lab where each student works at a Mac Pro computer before advancing into one of three recording studios, each custom designed to provide students with hands-on exposure to real world equipment for practical recording applications. Student also will intern at professional recording studios for the experience of real-world applica ons.