Germanna Community College

Purpose: The Associate of Applied Science in Administration of Justice prepares individuals for careers in the criminal justice field and for advanced study in the Administration of Justice or related programs. Courses within this program may be of interest to individuals seeking professional and/or personal development in subjects related to the criminal justice system.

Purpose: This career study certificate program is designed for students who are seeking entry-level jobs in law enforcement occupations.

Purpose: This certificate program is designed for those who want to pursue the study of subjects related to the criminal justice system and to prepare students for entry-level positions in the Administration of Justice field.

Purpose: The Administration of Justice Specialization of the General Studies Transfer degree program is designed for students who plan to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Administration of Justice, Police Science or Homeland Security at a four-year college or university.

Purpose: The Associate of Applied Science in Administration of Justice prepares individuals for careers in the criminal justice field and for advanced study in the Administration of Justice or related programs. Courses within this program may be of interest to individuals seeking professional and/or personal development in subjects related to the criminal justice system.

Purpose: The Associate of Applied Science in Administration of Justice prepares individuals for careers in the criminal justice field and for advanced study in the Administration of Justice or related programs. Courses within this program may be of interest to individuals seeking professional and/or personal development in subjects related to the criminal justice system.

Purpose: This career study certificate program is designed for students who are seeking entry-level jobs in law enforcement occupations.

Purpose: This career study certificate program is designed for students who are seeking entry-level jobs in law enforcement occupations.

Purpose: This certificate program is designed for those who want to pursue the study of subjects related to the criminal justice system and to prepare students for entry-level positions in the Administration of Justice field.

Purpose: This certificate program is designed for those who want to pursue the study of subjects related to the criminal justice system and to prepare students for entry-level positions in the Administration of Justice field.

Purpose: The Administration of Justice Specialization of the General Studies Transfer degree program is designed for students who plan to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Administration of Justice, Police Science or Homeland Security at a four-year college or university.

Purpose: The Associate of Applied Science in Administration of Justice prepares individuals for careers in the criminal justice field and for advanced study in the Administration of Justice or related programs. Courses within this program may be of interest to individuals seeking professional and/or personal development in subjects related to the criminal justice system.

Purpose: The Associate of Applied Science in Administration of Justice prepares individuals for careers in the criminal justice field and for advanced study in the Administration of Justice or related programs. Courses within this program may be of interest to individuals seeking professional and/or personal development in subjects related to the criminal justice system.

Purpose: This career study certificate program is designed for students who are seeking entry-level jobs in law enforcement occupations.

Purpose: This career study certificate program is designed for students who are seeking entry-level jobs in law enforcement occupations.

Purpose: This certificate program is designed for those who want to pursue the study of subjects related to the criminal justice system and to prepare students for entry-level positions in the Administration of Justice field.

Purpose: This certificate program is designed for those who want to pursue the study of subjects related to the criminal justice system and to prepare students for entry-level positions in the Administration of Justice field.

Purpose: The Administration of Justice Specialization of the General Studies Transfer degree program is designed for students who plan to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Administration of Justice, Police Science or Homeland Security at a four-year college or university.

Purpose: The career studies certificate program in Early Childhood Development is designed to provide students with practical skills and theoretical knowledge related to the care, development and guidance of young children. The curriculum addresses the intellectual, social, physical, emotional, and creative growth of young children. Graduates will be prepared to seek entry-level employment in settings such as day care centers, nursery schools, playground programs, foster homes, hospital playrooms, family day care facilities, in-home care, and other facilities offering services for preschool children. This Career Studies Certificate is designed to be an introduction to the field of early childhood education.

Purpose: The curriculum is designed for persons who seek employment involving the care and education of young children, or for those persons presently employed in these situations who wish to update and enhance their competencies. Occupational opportunities include program leaders, supervisors, and/or directors in child development programs.

Purpose: The Education K-8 Specialization program is designed to provide the courses in general education for the student who plans to complete a baccalaureate degree program in elementary education at a four-year institution. Students who plan to enter this program should be aware of the opportunities for professional employment in the several specialized areas of teaching and counseling. Students must complete a Division of Professional and Technical Studies approved background check prior to enrollment in EDU 200 course.

Purpose: The Education program is designed to provide the courses in general education for the student who plans to complete a baccalaureate degree program in teacher education at a four-year institution. Students who plan to enter this program should be aware of the opportunities for professional employment in the several specialized areas of teaching and counseling. Students must complete a Division of Professional and Technical Studies approved background check prior to enrollment in EDU 200  course.

Purpose: This program is designed to prepare individuals for an entry-level position as a Legal Assistant. In addition, it is designed to enhance the professional qualifications of those persons already employed as Legal Secretaries.

Purpose: The Career Studies Certificate in Paraprofessional Counseling is designed to prepare students to work as mental health paraprofessionals. Students will receive a basic background in psychology and theories of counseling. Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to pursue entry-level positions within the human services field or to continue their education. Graduate work and State licensing is required for the private practice of counseling, which is not within the scope of this program.

Purpose: The Career Studies Certificate in Advanced Networking is designed for those individuals who are recent high school graduates or for individuals in the labor force who are seeking jobs in networking that require professional certification (Network +/CCNA).

Purpose: Cybersecurity and Networking Foundation career studies certificate program prepares students for introductory IT knowledge and skills and to recognize, prevent and defend against threats to information and information systems.

Purpose: The IST Networking Curriculum is designed to prepare students to design, maintain, install and secure network system infrastructures to include knowledge of operating systems, problem detection/resolution, fault tracking/management, and network operations.  A series of lecture and laboratory courses are included from the Cisco Systems Networking Academy Program, which will equip students with detailed instruction in network switching and routing and prepare them for the Cisco Certified Network Associate  (CCNA) certification.

Purpose: The Information Systems Technology AAS, IST Major, Information Management Major, or Cloud Computing Major curriculum has been designed to prepare students for employment in the information and computer technology fields. The Cloud Computing specialization is designed for those who seek employment in the field of cloud computing, for those who are presently in that field and who desire to increase their knowledge and update their skills, and for those who must augment their abilities in other fields with knowledge and skills in cloud computing.

Purpose: The Information Systems Technology AAS, IST Major, Information Management Major, or Cloud Computing Major curriculum has been designed to prepare students for employment in the information and computer technology fields. The Cloud Computing specialization is designed for those who seek employment in the field of cloud computing, for those who are presently in that field and who desire to increase their knowledge and update their skills, and for those who must augment their abilities in other fields with knowledge and skills in cloud computing.

Purpose: The Career Studies Certificate in Networking is designed for those individuals who are recent high school graduates or for individuals in the labor force who are seeking entry-level jobs in the area of networking.

Purpose: Cybersecurity and Networking Foundation career studies certificate program prepares students for introductory IT knowledge and skills and to recognize, prevent and defend against threats to information and information systems.

 Purpose: This career studies certificate in Cybersecurity is designed as an enhanced competency module to provide expertise in security to networking specialists.

Purpose: The Associate of Applied Science degree will prepare students for careers as Cybersecurity technicians or analysts by providing them with the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities identified in the National Initiative on Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Workforce Framework 2.0.

Purpose: The Information Systems Technology AAS, IST Major, Information Management Major, or Cloud Computing Major curriculum has been designed to prepare students for employment in the information and computer technology fields. The Cloud Computing specialization is designed for those who seek employment in the field of cloud computing, for those who are presently in that field and who desire to increase their knowledge and update their skills, and for those who must augment their abilities in other fields with knowledge and skills in cloud computing.

Purpose: The Information Systems Technology AAS, IST Major, Information Management Major, or Cloud Computing Major curriculum has been designed to prepare students for employment in the information and computer technology fields. The Cloud Computing specialization is designed for those who seek employment in the field of cloud computing, for those who are presently in that field and who desire to increase their knowledge and update their skills, and for those who must augment their abilities in other fields with knowledge and skills in cloud computing.

The Data Center Technician/IT Technician career studies certificate is designed to provide the fundamentals skills necessary for Data Centers offering Web Services and Cloud Computer. This CSC will prepare for a position Data Center Technician or IT Technician This career studies certificate also helps prepare students for CompTIA’s A+, Network+ and Security+ certification exams.

The Data Center Technician/IT Technician career studies certificate is designed to provide the fundamentals skills necessary for Data Centers offering Web Services and Cloud Computer. This CSC will prepare for a position Data Center Technician or IT Technician This career studies certificate also helps prepare students for CompTIA’s A+, Network+ and Security+ certification exams.

Purpose: The Information Systems Technology AAS, IST Major, Information Management Major, or Cloud Computing Major curriculum has been designed to prepare students for employment in the information and computer technology fields. The Cloud Computing specialization is designed for those who seek employment in the field of cloud computing, for those who are presently in that field and who desire to increase their knowledge and update their skills, and for those who must augment their abilities in other fields with knowledge and skills in cloud computing.

Purpose: The Information Systems Technology AAS, IST Major, Information Management Major, or Cloud Computing Major curriculum has been designed to prepare students for employment in the information and computer technology fields. The Cloud Computing specialization is designed for those who seek employment in the field of cloud computing, for those who are presently in that field and who desire to increase their knowledge and update their skills, and for those who must augment their abilities in other fields with knowledge and skills in cloud computing.

The Data Center Technician/IT Technician career studies certificate is designed to provide the fundamentals skills necessary for Data Centers offering Web Services and Cloud Computer. This CSC will prepare for a position Data Center Technician or IT Technician This career studies certificate also helps prepare students for CompTIA’s A+, Network+ and Security+ certification exams.

Purpose: The Career Studies Certificate in Microcomputer Applications for Business is designed for those individuals who are seeking entry-level jobs in the area of information systems.

Purpose: The Information Systems Technology AAS, IST Major, Information Management Major, or Cloud Computing Major curriculum has been designed to prepare students for employment in the information and computer technology fields. The Cloud Computing specialization is designed for those who seek employment in the field of cloud computing, for those who are presently in that field and who desire to increase their knowledge and update their skills, and for those who must augment their abilities in other fields with knowledge and skills in cloud computing.

Purpose: The curriculum is designed to meet the need for trained automotive diagnosticians. The student will learn skills in the areas of automotive transmission, manual drive train, climate control, and engine performance. This certificate program provides knowledge and skills in four Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) areas of certification recognized by the automotive industry. The student must complete satisfactory work experience and pass the ASE certification examinations to receive the official ASE certification. This program is certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, Inc.

Purpose: The curriculum is designed to meet the need for trained automotive technicians. The student will learn skills in the areas of engine repair, suspension and steering, brakes, and electrical systems. This certificate program provides knowledge and skills in four Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) areas of certification, recognized by the automotive industry. The student must complete satisfactory work experience and pass the ASE certification examinations to receive the official ASE certification. This program is certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, Inc.

Germanna Community College offers a Certificate in Dental Assisting. The program consists of a combination of traditional and clinical learning modalities. The curriculum is designed to prepare selected students to serve in a dynamic and growing health profession as valuable members of the Dental Health team. The program can provide a seamless pathway for students who wish to advance to the Dental Assisting II program and/or matriculate to an Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene. GCC is no longer accepting students for the Northern Virginia Community College Dental Hygiene program. After Spring 2021, pending approval, we will begin to offer an Associates in Applied Science in Dental Hygiene.  

Germanna Community College offers a Career Studies Certificate in Expanded Functions Dental Assisting. The program consists of a combination of traditional and clinical learning modalities. The curriculum is designed to prepare certified dental assistants to serve in a dynamic and growing health profession as valuable members of the Dental Health team in accordance with the Virginia Board of Dentistry.

Purpose: This curriculum is designed to provide skills and knowledge to prepare the student to take the certification test for becoming a certified Nurse Aide in Virginia.

Purpose: The Pharmacy Technician program is designed to prepare students to assist and support licensed pharmacists in providing health care and medications to patients. Students will obtain a broad knowledge of pharmacy practice and be skilled in the techniques required to order, stock, and package, prepare, and dispense medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Program graduates will be eligible to take a national pharmacy technician certification examination.

Purpose: The mission of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Germanna Community College is to prepare successful graduates of a comprehensive and contemporary program of study who have the knowledge, skills and attitudes expected of entry-level physical therapist assistants, and who are able to meet the employment needs of the surrounding communities. The Physical Therapist Assistant program is designed to meet the requirements leading to professional licensure in the state of Virginia. The National Physical Therapist Assistant Exam (NPTAE) is required for licensure in all states. Other state’s requirements may differ from those in Virginia. Additional information regarding out of state licensure can be found on the state’s professional licensure website.

Purpose: This program is designed to prepare selected students to qualify as contributing members of the healthcare team, rendering direct patient care as beginning practitioners of practical nursing in a variety of health service facilities. Upon successful completion of the curriculum, students will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination leading to licensure as a practical nurse (LPN).

Purpose: The Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) Career Studies Certificate (CSC) provides students with  knowledge and skills to enter the workforce as a CAD operator.  The CADD CSC is also recommended for current engineering/engineering technology students seeing additional credentials.

Purpose: Germanna Community College’s certificate in graphic design will give the student an exposure and overview of the field of graphic design. Studies in drawing, fundamentals of design, color theory and use of the computer as a design tool will be incorporated into the classes. The student will gain knowledge in layout and design, typography, print production and studio procedures. Awareness of the many faceted career options will be explained. The understanding of the field of graphic design and its role in the workplace will help the student to pursue more fully one of these avenues of study. A portfolio of work will help the student enter internships and advanced studies at a 4-year institution.

Purpose: The purpose is designed to meet the need for trained industrial maintenance technicians. This program is intended for those who wish to work as maintenance employees or those who have just been hired as maintenance employees. It may also assist current employees with upgrading the skills necessary to support and maintain high-technology equipment.