Cleveland State Community College

The Associate of Applied Science in Accounting Concentration: Business, A.A.S. is designed to prepare students for employment in public, private, and governmental accounting as a paraprofessional. The program covers financial, managerial, and tax accounting using manual and computerized accounting systems.

The Associate of Applied Science in Accounting Concentration: Business, A.A.S. is designed to prepare students for employment in public, private, and governmental accounting as a paraprofessional. The program covers financial, managerial, and tax accounting using manual and computerized accounting systems.

The Associate of Applied Science in Business Concentration: Business A.A.S. allows students to specialize in several areas of business. Advisors can assist students in making career choices. This is an occupational program designed to equip students for employment.

The AEMT performs emergency medical care to and transports ill and injured persons adhering to the protocols of the service and applicable federal state and local laws, regulations, and statues. In order to get into AEMT certificate program you must have a Tennessee EMT license or National Registry EMT Certification.

The EMT-Basic performs emergency medical care to and transports ill and injured persons adhering to the protocols of the service and applicable federal state and local laws, regulations, and statues.

Paramedic training is delivered through a combination of classroom instruction (didactic and psychomotor skills) and a blend of clinical/field experience. Upon successful completion of the Paramedic Certificate courses, students are eligible to sit for the National Registry's written and practical examinations. Upon successful completion of those examinations and other licensure requirements, the student will be eligible for the State of Tennessee Paramedic license. The Paramedic renders basic and advanced life support to patients at the scene of their injuries or illnesses and continues this treatment while transporting these patients to the hospital.

The Paramedic A.A.S. degree prepares AEMTs to use critical thinking skills to provide medical treatment for patients with illness or injury-related disease. The Paramedic provides medical care for patients, performing skills in a variety of settings including pre-hospital, emergency departments, critical care units and cardiac catheter labs.

The Criminal Justice emphasis is designed to prepare students for transfer to a bachelor’s degree granting institution. This program prepares students for more advanced study in a pathway through which students can pursue careers in law enforcement, the legal system, or corrections.

The Criminal Justice emphasis is designed to prepare students for transfer to a bachelor’s degree granting institution. This program prepares students for more advanced study in a pathway through which students can pursue careers in law enforcement, the legal system, or corrections.

The basic Law Enforcement Technical Certificate prepares students to meet standards for law enforcement officers as established by the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST). Credit earned for the successful completion of this training may be applied toward the Associate of Applied Science degree in Law Enforcement. Upon completion of the entire course of instruction, the student will be awarded 23 semester hours of credit. Also, the student will be eligible for certification as a peace officer in the State of Tennessee upon hire by a POST-affiliated law enforcement agency.

The Criminal Justice emphasis is designed to prepare students for transfer to a bachelor’s degree granting institution. This program prepares students for more advanced study in a pathway through which students can pursue careers in law enforcement, the legal system, or corrections.

The basic Law Enforcement Technical Certificate prepares students to meet standards for law enforcement officers as established by the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST). Credit earned for the successful completion of this training may be applied toward the Associate of Applied Science degree in Law Enforcement. Upon completion of the entire course of instruction, the student will be awarded 23 semester hours of credit. Also, the student will be eligible for certification as a peace officer in the State of Tennessee upon hire by a POST-affiliated law enforcement agency.

An Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Early Childhood Education is a National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredited two-year-degree program that guides students who plan to work with children ages birth to third grade, in or out of the classroom, and their families. This degree articulates with area colleges and universities for students that desire to seek a bachelor’s degree or higher.

The Early Childhood Technical Certificate is embedded in the two-year degree and enables the student to obtain developmentally appropriate educational coursework that prepares them to work successfully with young children.

Social work is a profession for those with a strong desire to help improve people’s lives. Social workers assist people by helping them cope with issues in their everyday lives, deal with their relationships, and solve personal and family problems. Some social workers help clients who face a disability or a life-threatening disease or a social problem, such as inadequate housing, unemployment, or substance abuse. Social workers also assist families that have serious domestic conflicts sometimes involving child or spousal abuse. Some social workers conduct research, advocate for improved services, engage in systems design, or are involved in planning or policy development. Many social workers specialize in serving a particular population or working in a specific setting.

Architectural Design Technical Certificate trains students to prepare detailed drawings of architectural designs and plans for buildings and structures according to specifications provided by architect. Drafters use software to convert the designs of engineers and architects into technical drawings. Most workers specialize in architectural, civil, electrical, or mechanical drafting and use technical drawings to help design everything from microchips to skyscrapers. Drafters typically need specialized training, which can be accomplished through a technical program that leads to a certificate or an associate’s degree in drafting.

Drafters use software to convert the designs of engineers and architects into technical drawings. Most workers specialize in architectural, civil, electrical, or mechanical drafting and use technical drawings to help design everything from microchips to skyscrapers. Drafters typically need specialized training, which can be accomplished through a technical program that leads to a certificate or an associate’s degree in drafting.

Drafters use software to convert the designs of engineers and architects into technical drawings. Most workers specialize in architectural, civil, electrical, or mechanical drafting and use technical drawings to help design everything from microchips to skyscrapers. Drafters typically need specialized training, which can be accomplished through a technical program that leads to a certificate or an associate’s degree in drafting.

Architectural Design Technical Certificate trains students to prepare detailed drawings of architectural designs and plans for buildings and structures according to specifications provided by architect. Drafters use software to convert the designs of engineers and architects into technical drawings. Most workers specialize in architectural, civil, electrical, or mechanical drafting and use technical drawings to help design everything from microchips to skyscrapers. Drafters typically need specialized training, which can be accomplished through a technical program that leads to a certificate or an associate’s degree in drafting.

Drafters use software to convert the designs of engineers and architects into technical drawings. Most workers specialize in architectural, civil, electrical, or mechanical drafting and use technical drawings to help design everything from microchips to skyscrapers. Drafters typically need specialized training, which can be accomplished through a technical program that leads to a certificate or an associate’s degree in drafting.

The HVAC and Refrigeration Technical Certificate offers students an array of courses to develop knowledge and technical skills in the field of HVAC and Refrigeration. Topics of study include refrigeration theory, heating theory, mechanical system applications, installations, safety, tools and instruments, and general maintenance practices of recovery evacuation, repair and commissioning. Additional topics include system load design including efficient and balanced designed for ductwork, ventilation, and filtration. Students will explore advanced control systems for HVAC and other mechanical equipment. Students will also explore how modern systems improve efficiency and reliability.

The Mechanical Maintenance Fundamentals Technical Certificate curriculum integrates mechanical elements including applied math hydraulic and pneumatic power systems, welding, print reading and manufacturing processes. This is a technical certificate designed to develop a fundamental skillset needed in advanced manufacturing and is embedded in the A.A.S. Electromechanical Technology degree for those who wish to go on to pursue advanced training and their associate degree.

Welding Technology Technical Certificate is designed to train individuals in the following processes: Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW). These processes are typically used for plate and pipe welding.

The Mechanical Maintenance Fundamentals Technical Certificate curriculum integrates mechanical elements including applied math hydraulic and pneumatic power systems, welding, print reading and manufacturing processes. This is a technical certificate designed to develop a fundamental skillset needed in advanced manufacturing and is embedded in the A.A.S. Electromechanical Technology degree for those who wish to go on to pursue advanced training and their associate degree.

The Mechanical Maintenance Fundamentals Technical Certificate curriculum integrates mechanical elements including applied math hydraulic and pneumatic power systems, welding, print reading and manufacturing processes. This is a technical certificate designed to develop a fundamental skillset needed in advanced manufacturing and is embedded in the A.A.S. Electromechanical Technology degree for those who wish to go on to pursue advanced training and their associate degree.

The Mechanical Maintenance Fundamentals Technical Certificate curriculum integrates mechanical elements including applied math hydraulic and pneumatic power systems, welding, print reading and manufacturing processes. This is a technical certificate designed to develop a fundamental skillset needed in advanced manufacturing and is embedded in the A.A.S. Electromechanical Technology degree for those who wish to go on to pursue advanced training and their associate degree.

Welding Technology Technical Certificate is designed to train individuals in the following processes: Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW). These processes are typically used for plate and pipe welding.

Welding Technology Technical Certificate is designed to train individuals in the following processes: Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW). These processes are typically used for plate and pipe welding.

The Cyber Defense Concentration will focus on topics in cyber security and digital forensics. The students will learn how to fortify computer networks in order to prevent security breaches from cyber terrorists or other intruders. In addition, students will learn how to recover data using digital forensics techniques. Students will also develop strong critical thinking skills and will learn by doing within a hands-on lab environment along with real world internship experiences. Required courses are: Digital Forensics, Network Security and Principles of Information Assurance. Certifications applicable to this concentration may include CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+ among others.

Network Systems Design Technical Certificate is for those students pursuing employment in the computer service industry. The curriculum is designed to provide a student with the background knowledge of hardware, software and technical skills required to install and maintain computer networks and systems.

The Systems Administration & Management Concentration focuses on the design, implementation, management and troubleshooting of computer systems. Required courses prepare students to acquire, install, configure, upgrade and secure standalone, networked and mobile systems. Areas of emphasis include Windows and Linux/Unix operating systems. Required courses are A+ Hardware and Software, Microsoft Desktop Operating Systems and Windows Server Administration. Certifications applicable to this concentration may include CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, and Linux LPIC-1 among others.

The Cyber Defense Concentration will focus on topics in cyber security and digital forensics. The students will learn how to fortify computer networks in order to prevent security breaches from cyber terrorists or other intruders. In addition, students will learn how to recover data using digital forensics techniques. Students will also develop strong critical thinking skills and will learn by doing within a hands-on lab environment along with real world internship experiences. Required courses are: Digital Forensics, Network Security and Principles of Information Assurance. Certifications applicable to this concentration may include CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+ among others.

Network Systems Design Technical Certificate is for those students pursuing employment in the computer service industry. The curriculum is designed to provide a student with the background knowledge of hardware, software and technical skills required to install and maintain computer networks and systems.

The Systems Administration & Management Concentration focuses on the design, implementation, management and troubleshooting of computer systems. Required courses prepare students to acquire, install, configure, upgrade and secure standalone, networked and mobile systems. Areas of emphasis include Windows and Linux/Unix operating systems. Required courses are A+ Hardware and Software, Microsoft Desktop Operating Systems and Windows Server Administration. Certifications applicable to this concentration may include CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, and Linux LPIC-1 among others.

The Cyber Defense Concentration will focus on topics in cyber security and digital forensics. The students will learn how to fortify computer networks in order to prevent security breaches from cyber terrorists or other intruders. In addition, students will learn how to recover data using digital forensics techniques. Students will also develop strong critical thinking skills and will learn by doing within a hands-on lab environment along with real world internship experiences. Required courses are: Digital Forensics, Network Security and Principles of Information Assurance. Certifications applicable to this concentration may include CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+ among others.

The Systems Administration & Management Concentration focuses on the design, implementation, management and troubleshooting of computer systems. Required courses prepare students to acquire, install, configure, upgrade and secure standalone, networked and mobile systems. Areas of emphasis include Windows and Linux/Unix operating systems. Required courses are A+ Hardware and Software, Microsoft Desktop Operating Systems and Windows Server Administration. Certifications applicable to this concentration may include CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, and Linux LPIC-1 among others.

The Electrical Engineering Technology A.A.S. provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to secure gainful employment in manufacturing industries, telecommunications, and healthcare, to name a few. Skills emphasized in the program include but not limited to: AC and DC circuitry, programmable logic controller programming, robotics programming, biomedical equipment calibration and repair, and maintenance in an advanced automation setting.

Electrical/Electronics Fundamentals Certificate provides the student with basic necessary fundamentals in electrical controls used in automated manufacturing industries. Skills emphasized in the certificate include AC and DC circuitry, test equipment fundamentals, applied math, power distribution, electronic theory and application, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

The Electrical Engineering Technology A.A.S. provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to secure gainful employment in manufacturing industries, telecommunications, and healthcare, to name a few. Skills emphasized in the program include but not limited to: AC and DC circuitry, programmable logic controller programming, robotics programming, biomedical equipment calibration and repair, and maintenance in an advanced automation setting.

The Electrical maintenance Fundamentals Technical Certificate curriculum integrates electrical elements, including print reading, electrical circuits, motor controls, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and applied math. This is a technical certificate designed to develop a fundamental skillset needed n advanced manufacturing and is embedded in the A.A.S. Electromechanical Technology Degree for those who wish to go on to pursue advanced training and their associate degree.

Electrical/Electronics Fundamentals Certificate provides the student with basic necessary fundamentals in electrical controls used in automated manufacturing industries. Skills emphasized in the certificate include AC and DC circuitry, test equipment fundamentals, applied math, power distribution, electronic theory and application, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

The Electromechanical Technology, A.A.S. prepares students for careers in manufacturing companies as multi-craft, industrial facility, machinery maintenance and repair technicians. The curriculum integrates electrical and mechanical elements, including print reading, machine shop practices, fluid power applications, mechanical power transmission, industrial electricity, AC and DC motors and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). In addition, courses place emphasis on safety, teamwork, communication skills and efficient work practices as well as critical thinking skills for inquiry and analysis, assimilation of facts and knowledge, and problem solving.

The Electrical maintenance Fundamentals Technical Certificate curriculum integrates electrical elements, including print reading, electrical circuits, motor controls, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and applied math. This is a technical certificate designed to develop a fundamental skillset needed n advanced manufacturing and is embedded in the A.A.S. Electromechanical Technology Degree for those who wish to go on to pursue advanced training and their associate degree.

Electrical/Electronics Fundamentals Certificate provides the student with basic necessary fundamentals in electrical controls used in automated manufacturing industries. Skills emphasized in the certificate include AC and DC circuitry, test equipment fundamentals, applied math, power distribution, electronic theory and application, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

The Electromechanical Technology, A.A.S. prepares students for careers in manufacturing companies as multi-craft, industrial facility, machinery maintenance and repair technicians. The curriculum integrates electrical and mechanical elements, including print reading, machine shop practices, fluid power applications, mechanical power transmission, industrial electricity, AC and DC motors and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). In addition, courses place emphasis on safety, teamwork, communication skills and efficient work practices as well as critical thinking skills for inquiry and analysis, assimilation of facts and knowledge, and problem solving.

The Electromechanical Technology, A.A.S. prepares students for careers in manufacturing companies as multi-craft, industrial facility, machinery maintenance and repair technicians. The curriculum integrates electrical and mechanical elements, including print reading, machine shop practices, fluid power applications, mechanical power transmission, industrial electricity, AC and DC motors and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). In addition, courses place emphasis on safety, teamwork, communication skills and efficient work practices as well as critical thinking skills for inquiry and analysis, assimilation of facts and knowledge, and problem solving.

Network Systems Design Technical Certificate is for those students pursuing employment in the computer service industry. The curriculum is designed to provide a student with the background knowledge of hardware, software and technical skills required to install and maintain computer networks and systems.

The Systems Administration & Management Concentration focuses on the design, implementation, management and troubleshooting of computer systems. Required courses prepare students to acquire, install, configure, upgrade and secure standalone, networked and mobile systems. Areas of emphasis include Windows and Linux/Unix operating systems. Required courses are A+ Hardware and Software, Microsoft Desktop Operating Systems and Windows Server Administration. Certifications applicable to this concentration may include CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, and Linux LPIC-1 among others.

The Systems Administration & Management Concentration focuses on the design, implementation, management and troubleshooting of computer systems. Required courses prepare students to acquire, install, configure, upgrade and secure standalone, networked and mobile systems. Areas of emphasis include Windows and Linux/Unix operating systems. Required courses are A+ Hardware and Software, Microsoft Desktop Operating Systems and Windows Server Administration. Certifications applicable to this concentration may include CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, and Linux LPIC-1 among others.

The Electrical Engineering Technology A.A.S. provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to secure gainful employment in manufacturing industries, telecommunications, and healthcare, to name a few. Skills emphasized in the program include but not limited to: AC and DC circuitry, programmable logic controller programming, robotics programming, biomedical equipment calibration and repair, and maintenance in an advanced automation setting.

Medical assistants are multi-skilled health professionals specifically educated to work in ambulatory settings performing administrative and clinical duties. The practice of medical assisting directly influences the public’s health and well-being, and requires mastery of a complex body of knowledge and specialized skills requiring both formal education and practical experience that serve as standards for entry into the profession.

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing is designed to prepare students for employment to practice as a professional registered nurse (RN) in public, private, and governmental healthcare sectors.