Johnson County Community College

Accounting is a crucial part of every business operation and the language that businesses speak. The associate of applied science degree program focuses on practical skills often required for entry-level accounting positions. The internship course gives the graduate on-the-job experience working in an approved business. Two-year graduates may find positions as general bookkeepers, accounting clerks and accounts receivable or payable specialists.

At Johnson County Community College, our Business Administration program will help you build a strong foundation in business practices. You can choose to take one or two of our Business Administration courses or enroll in the Business Administration AAS. This route allows you to earn your Associate of Applied Science degree in just two years.

Cosmetology is a growing industry. With a variety of different paths, you can choose a program that aligns with your career goals and set up IP for success. At JCCC, you will learn both the technical and soft skills you need to pass the Kansas State Board of Cosmetology License exam.

The Automation Engineer Technology program prepares individuals to develop, install and maintain automated systems used in an industrial setting. Topics of study include electrical systems, instrumentation and process control, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), fluid power systems, industrial robotics and preventative maintenance. At the end of the program, students will sit for the International Society of Automation (ISA) Control Systems Technician (CST) Associate examination.

This certificate is designed to prepare the student for an exciting and well-paying career as an electronics technician by education in the basic information and skills necessary to perform the assigned duties of a technician in a safe and professional manner. Electronics technology plays a vital role in much of modern technology. Electronic technicians must be proficient at installing, maintaining and troubleshooting a wide range of digital and analog systems. Students will work with excellent facilities and some of the latest laboratory equipment. Completers of the certificate will have the opportunity for employment in one of today’s most challenging and exciting career fields.

Electronics technology influences almost every aspect of modern life. Skilled electronics technicians are needed to support growth in this industry. These technicians must be able to fabricate, test, install, operate, troubleshoot and maintain highly technical systems such as communications systems, computers and computer networks, industrial process control systems, and photonics systems.

The program focuses on the underlying principles of electronic devices, circuit analysis, and digital electronics and will provide a broad systems view of electronics.

Students in the electronics program will work with excellent facilities and some of the latest laboratory equipment.
Graduates of the program will have the opportunity for employment in one of today’s most challenging and exciting career fields.

Automotive technicians generally begin their careers in service repair shops, with continually expanding industrial and service career advancement opportunities. Technicians work with experienced professionals and have frequent contact with the public. This field requires good mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity skills.
This certificate is specifically designed for students learning to become technicians who perform maintenance and light repair services in the automotive industry. These technicians perform about 70% of the work being done in repair shops across the nation. Classes included will increase an individual’s technical knowledge of bumper-to-bumper maintenance and light repairs in the critical areas of engine systems, automatic transmission/transaxle, manual drive train and axles, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical, and heating and air conditioning.

Automotive technicians generally begin their careers in service repair shops, with continually expanding industrial and service career advancement opportunities. Technicians work with experienced professionals and have frequent contact with the public. This field requires good mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity skills.

This certificate is specifically designed for students learning to become technicians who perform basic diagnostic and repair services in the automotive industry. These technicians perform the repair work being done in repair shops across the nation. Classes included will increase an individual’s technical knowledge of bumper-to-bumper maintenance, diagnostics and repairs in the critical areas of engine systems, automatic transmission/transaxle, manual drive train and axles, engine performance, suspension & steering, brakes, electrical, and heating & air conditioning.

Automotive technicians generally begin their careers in service repair shops, with continually expanding industrial and service career advancement opportunities. Technicians work with experienced professionals and have frequent contact with the public. This field requires good mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity skills.

The two-year associate of applied science degree, which is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), covers all major areas, including diagnosis and tune-up, chassis, electrical/electronic and hydraulic systems, automatic transmissions, engines, and emissions. Students work on developing the skills needed to advance in their field as an automotive technician.

Patient, trained caregivers are in high demand. When you enroll in JCCC’s Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) course, you’ll gain the skills and experience you need. You'll learn in the classroom and at our fully equipped Healthcare Simulation Center.

Located on the main JCCC campus, the Healthcare Simulation Center features four full-size acute care rooms and a surgical room, decked out with the same equipment and supplies you will use in an actual hospital.

A key member of the professional dental team, the licensed dental hygienist is on the "front line" of patient care, responsible for providing educational, clinical and therapeutic services that promote total health through good oral health. The growing public awareness of the benefits of oral health, combined with the growth of corporate dental plans, has significantly increased the demand for dental care and has made dental hygiene one of the country's fastest-growing careers. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics suggests the dental hygiene profession is expected to grow 20 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than that for all occupations. Competitive salaries and flexible work schedules are added benefits. Students in JCCC's dental hygiene program prepare for careers as preventive dental professionals who have a choice of working in a variety of settings. Upon successful completion of licensure requirements and board examinations, graduates find jobs in school systems, nursing homes and dental supply firms, as well as private dental offices.

If you are highly motivated and a proficient problem-solver, understand the importance of exceptional customer service and skilled technical support, and have a passion to help people, then you have the qualities to excel as a health information systems professional.

Demand continues to soar for specialists who can accurately and efficiently code healthcare information. With a Medical Coding Specialist Certificate, you’ll use your skills along with the latest technology to analyze documentation and correctly report patient diagnoses and procedures for healthcare reimbursement.

The health care industry needs informed, skilled and dependable workers to complete the care team. The licensed practical nurse assists registered nurses and physicians in caring for physically or mentally ill clients. In the long-term care setting and home health, the LPN may supervise other nursing care personnel.

Practical nursing offers employment in many health care settings. Long-term care, physicians' offices, home care, hospitals and clinics provide opportunity for the practical nurse to administer care to a variety of clients.

The respiratory therapist is involved in a variety of lifesaving and life-supporting situations. Respiratory therapists treat patients ranging in age from newborns to senior citizens in the prevention, treatment, management and rehabilitation of lung problems. Employment is typically in hospitals but is available in several other health delivery venues. The health care needs of an aging population will play a role in the future of respiratory care.

The hospitality management program at JCCC is a comprehensive study of the food service and public lodging industries. The program is accredited by the American Culinary Federation Educational Institute Accrediting Commission.

The chef apprenticeship program at the college is sponsored by the American Culinary Federation and the U.S. Department of Labor. The three-year program has special admission requirements. You must be 18 years old and have a high school diploma or the equivalent.

The career program features formal course work along with the opportunity to actually practice such skills as baking, menu planning, food purchasing, beverage control and food preparation. After job placement, you join the American Culinary Federation Educational Institute for registered apprentice membership. Likewise, you register with the Department of Labor and will be officially indentured to supervising chefs and the sponsoring American Culinary Federation affiliate chapter for 6,000 hours. The program consists of 75 credit hours and leads to an associate of applied science degree.

Explore emerging trends in tourism, culinary arts, lodging, and food and beverage. Develop the diverse skill set required for a career in hospitality management through hands-on learning and professional experiences.

If you're considering a career as a professional truck driver, JCCC's fully-accredited Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) training program can prepare you for a lucrative future in the growing commercial trucking industry. And our flexible class options make it easy to complete your training, even if you have a busy schedule.

In as few as four semesters, you will learn to interpret architectural and machine diagrams and create blueprints, schematics and elevations of interiors using computer-aided drafting (CAD) software. You will learn by designing, building, modeling and surveying.

In the CAD program, math, science and engineering skills are important, but working collaboratively and communicating clearly are vital skills, too. Tech skills and “soft skills” are necessary to take an undefined concept and transform it into a functional reality.

The use of electrical technology in residential, commercial and industrial applications continues to grow rapidly. Electricians install and maintain electrical systems for a variety of purposes, including lighting, appliances, industrial control, security and communications.

The Electrical Technology Certificate is a 30 credit-hour program that is completed in two semesters. Designed to give students the basic skills to gain entry-level employment as a residential or commercial electrician, the curriculum emphasizes hands-on training integrated with knowledge of theory and study of the National Electrical Code. As a requirement for completion, students will sit for their local licensure exam.

The use of electrical technology in residential, commercial and industrial applications continues to grow rapidly. Electricians install and maintain electrical systems for a variety of purposes, including lighting, appliances, industrial control, security and communications.

The Electrical Technology Certificate is a 30 credit-hour program that is completed in two semesters. Designed to give students the basic skills to gain entry-level employment as a residential or commercial electrician, the curriculum emphasizes hands-on training integrated with knowledge of theory and study of the National Electrical Code. As a requirement for completion, students will sit for their local licensure exam.

The certificate program is designed to prepare HVAC graduates for the HVAC job skills needed to service and maintain heating and air conditioning equipment. Students who elect to complete the certificate learn the theory of operation, how to service, repair and design gas furnaces, central air conditioners, heat pumps, rooftop systems. The instructional format is reinforced by working on actual equipment in the laboratory. By completing this program, it will allow students to seek employment in the HVAC trade.

Modern Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) operations depend on well-trained installation and service technicians. Government researchers say graduates of training programs that emphasize hands-on experience will have a definite advantage when seeking employment in heating, ventilation and air conditioning technology. JCCC provides you the opportunity to work on actual equipment while pursuing a degree or a certificate program. The 61-credit-hour associate of applied science degree program focuses on developing an awareness of basic mathematical and scientific principles of HVAC. The curriculum was developed with the manner by which these principles affect the control of temperature and the quality of air, design, testing, installation and development of heating and cooling systems.

If you select the AAS degree, you will learn the theory of operation as well as installation, duct design, service and repair of gas and electric furnaces, heat pumps and central air conditioners. The HVAC program at JCCC is nationally accreditation from the Partnership for Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Accreditation (PAHRA), and you’ll benefit when you tell prospective employers you completed a PAHRA-accredited program.

The metal fabrication/welding certificate teaches welding skills in the areas of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux core arc welding (FCAW), gas and tungsten arc welding (GTAW), oxy-fuel welding (OFW), oxy-fuel cutting (OFC), and plasma arc cutting (PAC). The students also will receive training in safety and basic blueprint reading, and metallurgy. This certificate gives the student the skills needed to successfully enter the field of welding.

The Metal Fabrication/Welding Technology program offers two distinct career path options. The Structural option is designed to train students to operate welding equipment to weld structural metal components/members. The Manufacturing option is designed to train students to operate welding equipment to weld metal components in a manufacturing environment.

The metal fabrication/welding certificate teaches welding skills in the areas of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux core arc welding (FCAW), gas and tungsten arc welding (GTAW), oxy-fuel welding (OFW), oxy-fuel cutting (OFC), and plasma arc cutting (PAC). The students also will receive training in safety and basic blueprint reading, and metallurgy. This certificate gives the student the skills needed to successfully enter the field of welding.

The Metal Fabrication/Welding Technology program offers two distinct career path options. The Structural option is designed to train students to operate welding equipment to weld structural metal components/members. The Manufacturing option is designed to train students to operate welding equipment to weld metal components in a manufacturing environment.

Tech proficiency in software and hardware paired with people skills equals an in-demand computer support specialist.

You’ll learn how to:

Provide support to computer users and organizations
Diagnose systems for hardware and software issues
Solve information technology problems
Install, maintain and repair computer hardware, software and networks

The Cybersecurity Certificate at Johnson County Community College prepares students to step into the role of Security Analyst. They will be responsible for protecting computers, networks, and data from unauthorized access, change, or destruction. Upon completion, students will have strong foundational skills in Cyber Defense, Network Security, Ethical Hacking, Digital Forensics, and Scripting.

Information technology connects people, departments and companies for communication purposes. The technology of local area networks gives employees the ability to share and retrieve information at the group level. Combining local area networks with the Internet and telecommunications resources gives employees unlimited intranet access to information throughout the company and beyond. The associate of applied science degree in information technology provides students with a foundation in designing, installing and implementing computer networking resources. Course requirements include network operations and product-specific requirements for Windows, Linux and Cisco.

Tech proficiency in software and hardware paired with people skills equals an in-demand computer support specialist.

You’ll learn how to:

Provide support to computer users and organizations
Diagnose systems for hardware and software issues
Solve information technology problems
Install, maintain and repair computer hardware, software and networks

Information technology connects people, departments and companies for communication purposes. The technology of local area networks gives employees the ability to share and retrieve information at the group level. Combining local area networks with the Internet and telecommunications resources gives employees unlimited intranet access to information throughout the company and beyond. The associate of applied science degree in information technology provides students with a foundation in designing, installing and implementing computer networking resources. Course requirements include network operations and product-specific requirements for Windows, Linux and Cisco.

Tech proficiency in software and hardware paired with people skills equals an in-demand computer support specialist.

You’ll learn how to:

Provide support to computer users and organizations
Diagnose systems for hardware and software issues
Solve information technology problems
Install, maintain and repair computer hardware, software and networks

Tech proficiency in software and hardware paired with people skills equals an in-demand computer support specialist.

You’ll learn how to:

Provide support to computer users and organizations
Diagnose systems for hardware and software issues
Solve information technology problems
Install, maintain and repair computer hardware, software and networks

Solve business-related problems. Learn how to use industry-standard development tools to develop software solutions that work in the real world.

In just 31 credit hours you’ll build the skills you need to succeed and earn a Computer Information Systems–Software Developer Certificate.

Train in a virtual work environment and collaborate with your peers in fully equipped labs. The skills and knowledge you’ll develop will prepare you for a career that’s in high demand.

Learn how to:

Analyze problems and formulate software-based solutions
Create specifications and the architecture
Run tests
Document the design
Launch a training program so people can use it
Maintain the program

The Web Development and Digital Media 63-credit hour Associate of Applied Science degree is designed for students who wish to pursue careers in web development and digital media. This program teaches technologies and techniques involved in designing and developing web sites, web applications, user experiences and digital content necessary to capture audiences in our increasingly mobile world. The degree is designed to enhance skills and help students discover the specific discipline that best suits their talents and interests. The degree offers an exciting variety of course options in a hands-on learning environment. Students have access to state-of-the-art computer and production labs. Course work includes analysis of real world case studies and hands-on projects that allow students to apply the concepts and skills they have learned to realistic business situations. Students are prepared for a variety of positions as web developers, web designers, user experience developers, digital media specialists.

The Web Development 30-credit hour certificate prepares students for careers as professional web developers. This certificate goes deeper into the technical aspects of web development. Students learn strategies for making effective use of the web by building, designing and programming web pages and maintaining sites to meet business needs. Upon completion of this certificate, students may enter the workforce in the field of web development. With one more year of study, students can complete their Web Development and Digital Media Associate of Applied Science degree.

The Criminal Justice program offers courses which reflect a balanced approach to the criminal justice system. Courses in law enforcement, the courts, and corrections are available. This program prepares students to become a criminal justice professional or transition to a four-year degree. A full range of elective courses offer the student an ability to explore individual interests. The CJ faculty members are all experienced in an area of the criminal justice system; they bring real-world expertise to the classroom.

In addition to being a teacher, you will be a leader, protector, playmate and role model. As an early childhood educator, it’s up to you to create an atmosphere for discovery and intentional learning.

You will learn to be a competent professional who educates young children, birth though age 8, through observation, planning and interacting. Hands-on, experiential learning is stressed throughout the program. Working alongside classroom teachers, you will learn by doing. And, just as important, you will learn ways to build trust with parents.

People who work in the field of emergency medical science (EMS) often enter people’s lives during critical times of illness and injury. Their ability to act knowledgeably, compassionately, quickly and calmly can stabilize chaotic, frightening situations.

JCCC offers three progressively intensive options for learning the skills of emergency medical science. All three options prepare you for state certification examinations.

This certificate program is designed for individuals interested in providing medical care to patients in the pre-hospital setting and prepares the student to enter the workforce as a trained and certified Emergency Medical Technician. Successful graduates of this Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services (BEMS) course are eligible to take Kansas State and national Certifying examinations. Students completing this course with a minimum grade of "C" will be allowed to sit for the Kansas EMT State Certification Examination and receive JCCC certificate of completion.

This advanced emergency medical care program consists of four courses, including a clinical rotation in a hospital setting and a field internship with an ambulance service. You learn emergency procedures such as cardiac monitoring and defibrillation and the administration of medications and IV fluids. Successful completion of this program and subsequent certification exams will enable graduates to work as skilled paramedics and to provide sophisticated, advanced pre-hospital life support.

The goal of the Fire Science program at Johnson County Community College is to provide comprehensive education and training, specifically designed to:

Promote the academic and professional development of fire service personnel during their employment and provide education for advancement to company-level officers.
The program serves to provide higher academic education, technical training and lifelong learning for members of Johnson County fire-related organizations and those seeking employment in the metro area.

The fire science program at JCCC, in close cooperation with the Johnson County Fire Chiefs Association and the University of Kansas Fire and Rescue Training Institute, has developed a degree for advancement in the fire service.

The Firefighting Certificate is designed to prepare students for employment in fire services and is embedded in the Associate of Applied Science degree program in Fire Science. Upon completion of this certificate students will be prepared to take state certification exams in Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations, Firefighter I, Firefighter II and Emergency Medical Technician.

You will learn to investigate, draft legal documents, and research legal precedent under the direction and supervision of an attorney. Approved by the American Bar Association (ABA), our paralegal program provides skilled instructors and 40 years of educational excellence to give you the tools to begin your career in a private law firm, corporate legal department, or government agency. Class times are compatible with the needs of working professionals, with many classes offered online or on campus in late afternoon and early evening.

You will learn to investigate, draft legal documents, and research legal precedent under the direction and supervision of an attorney. Approved by the American Bar Association (ABA), our paralegal program provides skilled instructors and 40 years of educational excellence to give you the tools to begin your career in a private law firm, corporate legal department, or government agency. Class times are compatible with the needs of working professionals, with many classes offered online or on campus in late afternoon and early evening.

When a concept needs to be conveyed visually, a graphic designer steps forward to save the day. By blending art and information you will capture attention in the blink of an eye or the turn of a page.

If you want to channel your artistic talents into something with commercial application, then graphic design could be just what you’re seeking. From paper to computer, you will uncover your style and methods to telling a story with images.

You will develop a portfolio and we will help you prepare for the job market. Try an internship to get real-world experiences or volunteer for a nonprofit that needs graphic design assistance via service-learning. You can also participate in a metro-wide showcase for graphic design students where friends, family and potential employers are invited to view your work.