Cochise College

The Administration of Justice Associate of Arts degree is designed to prepare students for a wide variety of criminal justice career fields or for transfer into university degree programs. The degree also provides additional training for certified law enforcement and corrections professionals. Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
-Describe the history of criminal justice in the United States and in historically significant global societies, and explain its impact upon the modern day criminal justice system in the United States.
-Describe the organization and characteristics of the United States system of criminal justice, to include law enforcement, the courts, corrections, and juvenile justice.
-Define and effectively use civil law, criminal law, law enforcement, court or judicial, and juvenile justice terminology.
-Describe the fundamental ethical characteristics required in the criminal justice profession, and demonstrate critical reasoning in the application of ethics to common criminal justice ethical dilemmas.
-Describe, and utilize in critical analysis scenarios, the social and legal definitions of crime, the societal and psychological precursors of crime, and the various categories of crime.
-Describe the relationship of socio-economic status, gender, and race and ethnicity to the definition of crime, and to adjudication and sentencing.
-Identify current and emerging innovations in the criminal justice system to include technology and scientific advances.
-Describe career opportunities within the criminal justice field.

The Administration of Justice Associate of Arts degree is designed to prepare students for a wide variety of criminal justice career fields or for transfer into university degree programs. The degree also provides additional training for certified law enforcement and corrections professionals. Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
-Describe the history of criminal justice in the United States and in historically significant global societies, and explain its impact upon the modern day criminal justice system in the United States.
-Describe the organization and characteristics of the United States system of criminal justice, to include law enforcement, the courts, corrections, and juvenile justice.
-Define and effectively use civil law, criminal law, law enforcement, court or judicial, and juvenile justice terminology.
-Describe the fundamental ethical characteristics required in the criminal justice profession, and demonstrate critical reasoning in the application of ethics to common criminal justice ethical dilemmas.
-Describe, and utilize in critical analysis scenarios, the social and legal definitions of crime, the societal and psychological precursors of crime, and the various categories of crime.
-Describe the relationship of socio-economic status, gender, and race and ethnicity to the definition of crime, and to adjudication and sentencing.
-Identify current and emerging innovations in the criminal justice system to include technology and scientific advances.
-Describe career opportunities within the criminal justice field.

The Administration of Justice Associate of Arts degree is designed to prepare students for a wide variety of criminal justice career fields or for transfer into university degree programs. The degree also provides additional training for certified law enforcement and corrections professionals. Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
-Describe the history of criminal justice in the United States and in historically significant global societies, and explain its impact upon the modern day criminal justice system in the United States.
-Describe the organization and characteristics of the United States system of criminal justice, to include law enforcement, the courts, corrections, and juvenile justice.
-Define and effectively use civil law, criminal law, law enforcement, court or judicial, and juvenile justice terminology.
-Describe the fundamental ethical characteristics required in the criminal justice profession, and demonstrate critical reasoning in the application of ethics to common criminal justice ethical dilemmas.
-Describe, and utilize in critical analysis scenarios, the social and legal definitions of crime, the societal and psychological precursors of crime, and the various categories of crime.
-Describe the relationship of socio-economic status, gender, and race and ethnicity to the definition of crime, and to adjudication and sentencing.
-Identify current and emerging innovations in the criminal justice system to include technology and scientific advances.
-Describe career opportunities within the criminal justice field.

The Early Childhood Care and Education Associate of Applied Science degree is designed for those seeking to comply with industry regulations in child care and for those wishing to transfer to a university Bachelor of Applied Science degree program. Completion of this degree does not guarantee state licensure or certification. Students must obtain licensure through appropriate licensing agencies. Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
-Demonstrate an understanding of and analyze children's language growth and communication skills, and family and social input in relation to the spoken language from birth to age five.
-Demonstrate an understanding of, analyze, and articulate the growth and development from conception to middle childhood, including socialization, health, mental health, safety, and nutrition.
-Explain the role of cultural and community diversity in the education of young children.
-Select, plan, and present developmentally appropriate practices and create teaching activities that enhance children’s optimum growth to age eight.
-Demonstrate an understanding of, analyze, and articulate child development and preschool program management principles and classroom management techniques.

The Associate of Arts Elementary Education (AAEE) degree serves two primary groups: (1) future teachers seeking entrance into teacher education programs through transfer to one of Arizona’s public universities, and (2) future and currently employed teacher aides seeking to comply with federal regulations. The degree allows students to satisfy their Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) requirements and to complete a number of teacher education and/or early childhood education courses

Get your start in emergency services and provide a valuable service to your community by training to become an emergency medical technician. The Cochise College EMT course prepares you with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to practice as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic as required by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) and the State of Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (ADHS-BEMS). Upon successful completion of the eight-credit course, you will have the skills to work as an ambulance attendant or to earn other occupational safety certifications.

The eight-credit Emergency Medical Technician (EMT 174) course covers basic knowledge of the signs and symptoms of illness and injury, procedures associated with the provision of emergency medical care, basic legal responsibilities, anatomy and physiology, triage, patient assessment, and basic life support systems. Students desiring NREMT/ADHS-BEMS certification must complete the state-required hours of clinical experience with an emergency medical service provider of out-of-hospital emergency care. Curriculum meets the ADHS-BEMS guidelines and is approved by the State of Arizona and the National Registry of EMTs.

The Paramedicine Certificate prepares the student to become a Nationally Registered Paramedic. Paramedics render basic and advanced medical treatment before and during patient transport to a medical facility and they assess and treat a wide variety of medical emergencies. Paramedics work for fire departments, law enforcement agencies, private ambulance services, industrial companies, clinics, and hospitals.
Admission into the program requires a separate application. Prior to enrollment in the paramedicine program, all students must pass a computer-based entrance examination.

The Paramedicine Associate of Applied Science degree prepares the student to become a Nationally Registered Paramedic. Paramedics render basic and advanced medical treatment before and during patient transport to a medical facility and they assess and treat a wide variety of medical emergencies. Paramedics work for fire departments, law enforcement agencies, private ambulance services, industrial companies, clinics, and hospitals.
Admission into the program requires a separate application. Prior to enrollment in the paramedicine program, all students must pass a computer-based entrance examination.

The Fire Science Technology Certificate teaches the basic skills needed in today’s changing fire service. Through coursework in fire and emergency services, students learn to plan for, respond to, and mitigate various emergency situations. Emphasis is on employability.

The Aerospace Welding Technology Certificate prepares students for entry-level welding jobs in industries such as aviation, aerospace, motorsports, and exotic material fabrication. It provides the knowledge and skills required for certification under American Welding Society (AWS) or Military Standard (MIL-STD) welding codes.

The General Welding Technology Certificate prepares students to enter the workforce with diverse welding skills. Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
-Demonstrate appropriate safe work habits when operating oxyfuel and electric arc welding equipment.
-Use proper terminology associated with welding to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, customers, inspectors, engineers, and vendors.
-Successfully perform basic welding operations using appropriate processes on various metals and in various situations with an emphasis on the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process.
-Demonstrate the ability to interpret blueprints and welding symbols in order to fabricate components.

The Welding Technology Certificate prepares students to enter the workforce with diverse welding skills and with knowledge of design concepts used in the welding industry. Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
-Demonstrate appropriate safe work habits when operating oxyfuel and electric arc welding equipment.
-Use proper terminology associated with welding to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, customers, inspectors, engineers, and vendors.
-Successfully perform basic welding operations using appropriate processes on various metals and in various situations with an emphasis on the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process.
-Demonstrate the ability to interpret blueprints and welding symbols in order to fabricate components.

The Welding Technology Associate of Applied Science degree is designed to prepare students to enter the workforce in almost any facet of the diverse field of welding technology. It addresses the needs of beginners as well as those of experienced welders looking to upgrade their skills and certifications.

The Building Construction Technology Associate of Applied Science degree is intended for experienced construction workers looking to upgrade their skills and for students seeking employment as construction workers, supervisors, and estimators in the field. It gives students the skills required for the appropriate National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification and for most construction apprenticeships.

The Building Construction Technology Associate of Applied Science degree is intended for experienced construction workers looking to upgrade their skills and for students seeking employment as construction workers, supervisors, and estimators in the field. It gives students the skills required for the appropriate National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification and for most construction apprenticeships.

The Building Construction Technology Associate of Applied Science degree is intended for experienced construction workers looking to upgrade their skills and for students seeking employment as construction workers, supervisors, and estimators in the field. It gives students the skills required for the appropriate National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification and for most construction apprenticeships.

The Building Construction Technology Associate of Applied Science degree is intended for experienced construction workers looking to upgrade their skills and for students seeking employment as construction workers, supervisors, and estimators in the field. It gives students the skills required for the appropriate National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification and for most construction apprenticeships.

The Computer-Aided Drafting Certificate teaches computer-aided design (CAD) skills using AutoCAD software. Students generate 2D and 3D technical plans and sketches used by engineers, architects, and other professionals. Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
-Use the AutoCAD® software program to create drawings from scratch and to modify, manipulate, copy, delete, save, and plot drawings.
-Create and manipulate 3D AutoCAD® drawings and convert 2D drawings to 3D drawings.
-Use the full range of AutoCAD® commands and options, use the keyboard, toolbar, and menu interfaces, and employ shortcuts and time-saving strategies to operate effectively as a CAD technician.
-Demonstrate oral and written communication, computation, and problem-solving skills appropriate to the drafting industry.
-Demonstrate basic knowledge of drafting techniques and blueprint reading.
-Demonstrate knowledge of basic materials and processes used in the current technology workplace.

The General Computer-Aided Drafting Certificate teaches entry-level computer-aided design (CAD) skills using AutoCAD software. Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
-Use the AutoCAD® software program to create drawings from scratch and to modify, manipulate, copy, delete, save, and plot drawings.
-Convert 2D drawings to 3D drawings.
-Use the full range of AutoCAD® commands and options, use the keyboard, toolbar, and menu interfaces, and employ shortcuts and time-saving strategies to operate effectively as a CAD technician.
-Demonstrate basic knowledge of drafting techniques and blueprint reading.
-Demonstrate knowledge of basic materials and processes used in the current technology workplace.

The HVAC Certificate in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning prepares students for direct employment in the refrigeration industry by teaching the skills required to service, troubleshoot, and maintain residential and commercial HVAC systems.

The Residential Construction Technology Certificate helps students develop social consciousness by providing them with an experiential-learning opportunity which involves the construction of homes. Students interpret blueprint drawings and participate in all facets of their construction project while practicing worksite safety.

The Residential Construction Associate of Applied Science degree helps students develop social consciousness by providing them with an experiential-learning opportunity which involves the construction of homes. Students interpret blueprint drawings and participate in all facets of their construction project while practicing worksite safety. They also learn about climate control in residential construction.

The Automotive Technology Certificate is designed to provide students with a solid core of skills for employment in the automotive technology industry. It also prepares them to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification tests necessary for that employment. Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
-Demonstrate the ability to select and use the proper hand tools for a variety of specific automotive repair tasks.
-Demonstrate the ability to use diagnostic equipment to analyze engine controls and other subsystems.
-Demonstrate the ability to use diagnostic charts, schematics, and meters to analyze faults.

The Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technician Associate of Applied Science degree is designed for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) technicians currently in the military who are seeking to improve their credentials and career prospects in the field. It focuses on mechanical and electronic aircraft systems. Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
-Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to use specialty tools and to perform maintenance inspections, assembly, disassembly, and fault isolation of aircraft systems.
-Perform required maintenance on launch and recovery equipment and the power plant, and on the fuel system, flight control system, electrical system, and arresting gear and landing system.
-Apply the skills required to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair launch and recovery equipment, and support equipment.
-Apply the skills required to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the ground control station and the ground data terminal, as well as aircraft avionics and mission payloads.
-Demonstrate the skills required in the emplacement and displacement of Shadow Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

The Computer Information Systems Associate of Applied Science degree provides broad preparation for entry into the field of information technology. Students develop essential skills in networking, operating systems, programming, database management, productivity applications, and technical communications.

The Cybersecurity Associate of Applied Science degree prepares students for employment in the field of information systems security. Major areas of study include network fundamentals, operating systems, network defense, and computer forensics. The courses in this degree combine theory and application in order to develop and implement appropriate information security policies and procedures.

The Network Technology Associate of Applied Science degree provides students with the knowledge and skills for immediate employment in the field of computer networking. Major areas of study include network fundamentals, Linux, network security, Active Directory, and network troubleshooting

The Computer Information Systems Associate of Applied Science degree provides broad preparation for entry into the field of information technology. Students develop essential skills in networking, operating systems, programming, database management, productivity applications, and technical communications.

The Computer Programming Associate of Applied Science degree prepares students to develop software applications that meet the needs of various organizations. Students create solutions to different programming issues across a wide range of modern computing environments.

The Computer Information Systems Associate of Applied Science degree provides broad preparation for entry into the field of information technology. Students develop essential skills in networking, operating systems, programming, database management, productivity applications, and technical communications.

The Network Technology Associate of Applied Science degree provides students with the knowledge and skills for immediate employment in the field of computer networking. Major areas of study include network fundamentals, Linux, network security, Active Directory, and network troubleshooting

The Network Technology Associate of Applied Science degree provides students with the knowledge and skills for immediate employment in the field of computer networking. Major areas of study include network fundamentals, Linux, network security, Active Directory, and network troubleshooting

The Computer Information Systems Associate of Applied Science degree provides broad preparation for entry into the field of information technology. Students develop essential skills in networking, operating systems, programming, database management, productivity applications, and technical communications.

The Computer Information Systems Associate of Applied Science degree provides broad preparation for entry into the field of information technology. Students develop essential skills in networking, operating systems, programming, database management, productivity applications, and technical communications.

The Cybersecurity Associate of Applied Science degree prepares students for employment in the field of information systems security. Major areas of study include network fundamentals, operating systems, network defense, and computer forensics. The courses in this degree combine theory and application in order to develop and implement appropriate information security policies and procedures.

The Culinary Arts Associate of Applied Science degree provides training in the culinary arts for the purpose of direct employment in the field of professional cooking as an assistant to the chef or to the food and beverage director. Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
-Demonstrate the ability to apply sanitation and safety procedures in the use of culinary tools and equipment.
-Demonstrate an understanding of purchasing, receiving, storage, and issuing controls, while applying the basic mathematical formulas for food and labor costs.
-Assemble and serve an international banquet.
-Plan and create a menu that incorporates theme, concept, nutrition, balance of flavor, proper preparation, cooking techniques, terminology, proper serving, and explanation of completed dishes.
-Demonstrate the cooking and leadership skills of a chef de cuisine by employing restaurant-style cookery, to include use of garde manger, saucier, and baking techniques.

The Medical Assistant Certificate provides training for entry-level employment in a medical practice setting, with emphasis on the routine administrative and clinical tasks required in the day-to-day operation of offices and clinics of health professionals. It introduces students to telephone techniques and other front office functions such as filing and coding insurance claims, scheduling patients, and keeping electronic medical records. It also introduces them to back office skills that include taking vital signs, assisting with electrocardiograms and other special procedures, using medical terminology, and administering medication. The certificate’s externship course offers practical experience in a medical office setting. Prior to certificate completion, students take the Medical Assistant certification examination to meet the national requirements as a Certified Medical Assistant.

The Practical Nursing Certificate prepares students to become Licensed Practical Nurses by enabling them to provide nursing care to clients of all ages across all cultures. Emphasis is on theory applied through laboratory and clinical experiences. Upon successful completion students are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) for licensing by the Arizona State Board of Nursing as practical nurses.