Kellogg Community College

KCC’s entry-level Basic EMT Certificate provides a foundational group of courses in EMS education leading toward licensure with the MDHHS as a basic emergency medical technician. While topics covered are similar to the MFR Certificate, this level provides a greater depth of education and training. While both are entry-level credentials, Basic EMTs are allowed to work on an ambulance and continue their career ladder toward licensure as a paramedic. The Basic EMT level also provides added education over MFR in ambulance operations, defensive driving and clinical experiences. Individuals who take this level usually wish to provide EMS care as a career option.

The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program at Kellogg Community College prepares students to enter the field as an EMS worker in this high demand industry. Students completing the program work in a variety of fields: industrial, safety, ambulance, fire, and hospital. It may be used as a prerequisite for physician assistant programs and medical school. The KCC EMS Program offers several levels of study allowing students to meet their future needs including EMS Instructor-Coordinator, Critical Care Emergency Medical Transport, Medical First Responder; Basic Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic Certificates of Completion, and Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services.

The EMS program includes a rigorous curriculum of the classroom, lab, simulation, and clinical education experiences at ambulance services, hospitals, and other health care facilities to prepare the students for success on the national certification exam administered by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). EMS workers respond to patients suddenly sick or injured in a variety of environments. EMS practitioners may be required to work around the clock. Work responsibilities include diagnosing, treating and transporting patients.

KCC’s entry-level Medical First Responder Training course is designed to provide the foundational education that will lead toward licensure with the MDHHS as a medical first responder. Students who successfully complete this course are certified as medical first responders, the first step toward licensure.

This course is designed for anyone who may be required to provide care for a sick or injured individual prior to the arrival of an ambulance. This includes, but is not limited to, firefighters, police officers and first response team members. The course includes training in CPR; bleeding control; airway management; splinting; extrication; oxygen therapy; and medical, environmental and other emergencies. The MFR Certificate Program consists of a single three-credit course, EMT 110.

KCC’s Paramedic Certificate builds on the Basic EMT license to substantially advance the care that can be provided by an EMS professional. Upon successfully completing the required coursework, students are certified as paramedics, completing the first step toward Michigan licensure and/or national certification. This level provides in-depth education in cardiology, pharmacology, pediatrics, obstetrics, advanced practice, leadership and more. Skills mastered include advanced assessment, defibrillation, pacing, starting IVs, medication administration, chest decompression, emergency cricoidthyrotomy, intubation, EKG interpretation (including 12+ leads) and more.

The Child Development Associate (CDA) is a credential awarded by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition headquartered in Washington, DC. The CDA recognizes the skills of early caregivers and education professionals. It is designed for individuals who have work experience in early childcare settings. The CDA represents a national effort to credential qualified caregivers who work with children ages birth to five.

The CDA is different from the associate degree in Early Childhood Education conferred by Kellogg Community College. KCC provides classes for academic credit that may be applied toward the completion of CDA education and training requirements. KCC does NOT award the CDA credential.

The Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition sets CDA assessment procedures and candidate requirements. KCC offers training toward the completion of the Direct Assessment CDA credential procedure. All interested students need to meet with the Early Childhood and Teacher Education department prior to registering for classes.

The Child Development Associate (CDA) is a credential awarded by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition headquartered in Washington, DC. The CDA recognizes the skills of early caregivers and education professionals. It is designed for individuals who have work experience in early childcare settings. The CDA represents a national effort to credential qualified caregivers who work with children ages birth to five.

The CDA is different from the associate degree in Early Childhood Education conferred by Kellogg Community College. KCC provides classes for academic credit that may be applied toward the completion of CDA education and training requirements. KCC does NOT award the CDA credential.

The Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition sets CDA assessment procedures and candidate requirements. KCC offers training toward the completion of the Direct Assessment CDA credential procedure. All interested students need to meet with the Early Childhood and Teacher Education department prior to registering for classes.

Early childhood education is a fascinating and dynamic field that focuses on children’s growth and development between the ages of birth and age 8. Early childhood professionals recognize that children have predictable stages of development and learn best through active play and by developing relationships with their peers and the adults around them.

KCC’s Early Childhood Education Program aspires to teach individuals to become the best early childhood professionals possible, thereby increasing the quality of early childhood services in our communities. KCC believes high-quality early childhood training impacts the quality of school readiness and school success provided in any community. KCC’s Early Childhood Education Program is competency-based and offers a wide variety of training options to meet each individual student’s needs.

The KCC ECE Program provides specific courses to help students meet the State of Michigan Child Care Licensing Regulations for child care providers; federal mandates for Head Start teaching staff; and the State of Michigan Department of Education Great Start Readiness training guidelines for preschool paraprofessionals.

This program is also offered online.

Corrections offers many exciting career opportunities at the state, local and federal levels. Local corrections involves working as a correctional officer or deputy within a county sheriff’s department. Requirements for this position differ for each county. Some require applicants to complete the Michigan Sheriff’s Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTC) Local Correctional Academy, while others do not.

State correctional officers are employed by the State of Michigan and work with the Michigan Department of Corrections at various prisons throughout the state. These positions require a minimum of 15 college credits in a criminal justice related field, including corrections, criminal justice, family relations, guidance and counseling, law enforcement, pastoral counseling, psychology, social work or sociology.

The Corrections certificate is designed for students planning careers in corrections and for correctional officers who are interested in furthering their education. The courses within this certificate program comply with the Michigan Corrections Officers Training Council’s fifteen (15) credit hour requirement for employment as a Michigan correctional officer. Credits earned may be applied toward an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Corrections.

Corrections offers many exciting career opportunities at the state, local and federal levels. Local corrections involves working as a correctional officer or deputy within a county sheriff’s department. Requirements for this position differ for each county. Some require applicants to complete the Michigan Sheriff’s Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTC) Local Correctional Academy, while others do not.

State correctional officers are employed by the State of Michigan and work with the Michigan Department of Corrections at various prisons throughout the state. These positions require a minimum of 15 college credits in a criminal justice related field, including corrections, criminal justice, family relations, guidance and counseling, law enforcement, pastoral counseling, psychology, social work or sociology.

The Criminal Justice Program at Kellogg Community College is designed to prepare students for a career in many different fields of the justice system.

All instructors in KCC’s Criminal Justice Program are either currently employed in a related field or have retired from it. From practicing defense attorneys and prosecutors to police supervisors, crime scene technicians and correctional staff, the instructors at KCC provide students with a positive learning experience, connect current social events to the course material and have the ability to bring personal experiences to the classroom. Additionally, KCC’s administrative staff prides itself on ensuring every student’s needs are met.

The Criminal Justice Program at Kellogg Community College is designed to prepare students for a career in many different fields of the justice system.

All instructors in KCC’s Criminal Justice Program are either currently employed in a related field or have retired from it. From practicing defense attorneys and prosecutors to police supervisors, crime scene technicians and correctional staff, the instructors at KCC provide students with a positive learning experience, connect current social events to the course material and have the ability to bring personal experiences to the classroom. Additionally, KCC’s administrative staff prides itself on ensuring every student’s needs are met.

Human Services is a unique education and training program utilizing the integration of other disciplines including social work, counseling and psychology. The primary purpose of the human services worker is to assist individuals, groups, families, and communities to function as effectively as possible. The human services worker is a generalist who holds professional and paraprofessional jobs in diverse settings. Some of the work settings include mental health centers, centers for the developmentally disabled, schools, child and family service centers, correctional facilities, nursing homes and other service facilities for the aging, abuse prevention and treatment centers, recreation centers, centers for people with physical disabilities, crisis intervention units, child- and elder-abuse prevention and treatment centers, group homes, and specialized fund-raising organizations. This curriculum leads to an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Human Services and is designed for career entry and/or educational advancement.

Serving the community as a police officer is one of the most challenging and rewarding careers available. It is a demanding profession that requires integrity, intelligence, and courage. Police officers make a difference in someone’s life every day.

KCC’s police academy is a track program: classes only meet for a few days a week, and one academy session is spread over two 15-week semesters. Our schedule runs from 7:30 a.m. to about 3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and this schedule allows recruits the opportunity to attend the academy while maintaining employment.

Students must be accepted into the Police Academy in order to enroll for the Law Enforcement Certificate Program.

Law enforcement personnel are responsible for conscientiously and ethically preserving order in a community. They resolve conflict, provide emergency services, identify criminal activity and offenders, investigate traffic violations and accidents, and protect constitutional guarantees in a culturally and economically diverse society. Graduates who successfully complete the police academy and pass the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) Certification Examination will be deemed “certifiable.” After becoming certified, the candidate will then have one year to obtain employment with a law enforcement agency within the State of Michigan. It is the hiring agency’s responsibility to activate the candidate’s certification, thus certifying them as a Licensed Law Enforcement Officer. The pre-service recruit who does not obtain employment within the designated time frame qualifies for MCOLES Recognition of Prior Training and Experience (RPTE) Program. Passing the RPTE adds an additional year for the pre-service candidate to become licensed.

KCC’s police academy is a track program: classes only meet for a few days a week, and one academy session is spread over two 15-week semesters. Our schedule runs from 7:30 a.m. to about 3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and this schedule allows recruits the opportunity to attend the academy while maintaining employment.

Kellogg Community College is committed to providing quality in-service police training. We are the administrator of the Tri-County Law Enforcement Consortium, which currently consists of 24 member police agencies. Membership is voluntary, but the benefits include a free legal update, advance notification of seminars and discounted rates for seminars.

Our in-service training is always on the leading edge. Our recognized specialties include SWAT, K-9, Firearms Instructor, Basic Crime Scene, Dignitary Protection, Emergency Vehicle Operations and the Police Patrol Canine School.

We continue to bring in training on a variety of topics from nationwide experts to accommodate the needs of our law enforcement community. If your department has specific training needs please contact the Criminal Justice office at any time and we will do our best to meet your needs.

Public safety combines the responsibilities of a law enforcement officer and a firefighter. Primary duties include the prevention, suppression, and investigation of fires, providing the first response in medical emergencies, and protecting life and property through the enforcement of laws.

The requirements to obtain this degree require the applicant to have successfully completed a Michigan Fire Fighter Training Council (MFFTC) approved Fire Fighter I & II course; complete the required general education courses, and successfully gain admittance into the police academy.

Upon completing the police academy, the candidate must then pass the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) certification examination. A passing score on the examination acknowledges that the candidate is “certifiable.” After becoming certified, the candidate will then have one year to obtain employment with a law enforcement agency within the State of Michigan. It is the hiring agency’s responsibility to activate the candidate’s certification, thus certifying them as a Licensed Law Enforcement Officer. The pre-service recruit who does not obtain employment within the designated time frame qualifies for MCOLES Recognition of Prior Training and Experience (RPTE) Program. Passing the RPTE adds an additional year for the pre-service candidate to become licensed.

The Reserve Officer Academy at Kellogg Community College is designed to provide a reserve officer with the skills and training necessary to assist and supplement a certified police officer. This 136-hour program is a combination of lecture and hands-on training, including defensive tactics, traffic stops, and firearms. In addition, the academy graduate will receive a Pistol Handgun Safety Training Certificate for a CPL permit application.

Candidates must be sponsored by a law enforcement agency or security company and should have successfully completed a background investigation as provided by the agency/company.

Public safety combines the responsibilities of a law enforcement officer and a firefighter. Primary duties include the prevention, suppression, and investigation of fires, providing the first response in medical emergencies, and protecting life and property through the enforcement of laws.

The requirements to obtain this degree require the applicant to have successfully completed a Michigan Fire Fighter Training Council (MFFTC) approved Fire Fighter I & II course; complete the required general education courses, and successfully gain admittance into the police academy.

Upon completing the police academy, the candidate must then pass the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) certification examination. A passing score on the examination acknowledges that the candidate is “certifiable.” After becoming certified, the candidate will then have one year to obtain employment with a law enforcement agency within the State of Michigan. It is the hiring agency’s responsibility to activate the candidate’s certification, thus certifying them as a Licensed Law Enforcement Officer. The pre-service recruit who does not obtain employment within the designated time frame qualifies for MCOLES Recognition of Prior Training and Experience (RPTE) Program. Passing the RPTE adds an additional year for the pre-service candidate to become licensed.

Computed tomography, or CT, procedures play an important role in diagnosing diseases and injuries. A CT scanner uses radiation to produce images of the inside of the human body. When a patient lies inside the CT machine, which is shaped like a donut, x-radiation assists with creating sectional images that are ultimately used by physicians to diagnose medical problems.

Kellogg Community College’s Computed Tomography Technologist Certificate Program is offered through a partnership with other Michigan community colleges in the Michigan Radiologic and Imaging Science (MiRIS) Consortium. Each college enrolls students in the program under their admission criteria and each awards the degree according to that college’s completion requirements.

Students in the program complete CT courses delivered in an online environment by one of the MiRIS colleges through Michigan Colleges Online. Clinical education courses are arranged through the MiRIS Consortium’s Program Director in collaboration with the CT departments of affiliating hospitals, clinics or other CT provider facilities. These experiences are developed to meet the established objectives and eligibility requirements of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and prepare students to complete the CT certification exam.

PLEAE NOTE: CT students must be certified in radiography, radiation therapy or nuclear medicine in order to be eligible to apply.

Neurodiagnostic technologists (EDT), EEG technologists and electroneurodiagnostic technologists are highly skilled professionals trained to perform electroencephalograms (EEGs) in medical facilities and outpatient centers under the direct supervision of a health care provider. The Neurodiagnostic Technology Program at Kellogg Community College is an associate degree program in Applied Science. The program has been developed to be consistent with standards and requirements of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and is accredited by the CAAHEP.

KCC’s Neurodiagnostic Technology Program is offered through a partnership with other Michigan community colleges in the Michigan Radiologic and Imaging Science (MiRIS) Consortium. Each college enrolls students in the program under their admission criteria and each awards the degree according to that college’s completion requirements.

Students in the program complete EEG courses delivered in an online environment by one of the MiRIS colleges through Michigan Colleges Online. Clinical education courses are arranged through the MiRIS Consortium’s Program Director in collaboration with the EEG departments of affiliating hospitals, clinics or other EEG provider facilities. Upon completion of the EEG program graduates will be eligible to take the American Board of Registration in Electroencephalographic (ABRET) exam. Upon passing the ABRET exam, neurodiagnostic technologists have earned their R.EEG.T.

Radiographers assist the physician, particularly the radiologist, in using ionizing radiation (X-rays) in the diagnosis of diseases and malfunctions of the human body. The radiographer operates radiologic (X-ray) equipment under the general direction of a physician to accurately demonstrate anatomical structures on the radiograph by applying knowledge of anatomy, positioning and radiographic technique. Radiographers are also trained to perform these duties at a patient’s bedside or in the operating room.

Kellogg Community College’s Radiography Program is a two-year program consisting of four academic semesters and two summer sessions. All semesters consist of classroom lecture and supervised clinical experience. The program’s extensive clinical experiences require the time commitment of a full-time student. Successful completion of the program leads to an Associate in Applied Science degree and eligibility to take the national certification examination of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Dental hygiene can be an exciting and rewarding career in which students can make a difference helping others. Dental hygienists provide educational, preventive and therapeutic services in a variety of health care settings.

In most states, dental hygienists work independently under the supervision of a dentist, and in some states dental hygienists may have their own private practice. Additionally, in the state of Michigan, a special designation related to licensure allows the dental hygienist to work more autonomously and serve those with dental need that do not have access to care in a traditional dental setting.

KCC offers an Associate in Applied Science degree in Dental Hygiene. The five-semester sequence of classes recommended for full-time students seeking the degree follows. KCC’s Dental Hygiene Program offers unique experiences in the classroom and the clinical environment. Dental Hygiene students learn and gain valuable hands-on experience in KCC’s on-campus Dental Hygiene Clinic, which serves a large patient population that values the integral role the clinic plays in access to care within the community. Within the clinic, students are able to develop skills and see cases that prepare them well to maximize their career opportunities. With just 20 students in a class, access to instructors is maximized for guidance and mentoring.

Also realized within the educational Dental Hygiene Program experience at KCC is a commitment to service-learning. Dental students visit adult and child day care facilities and nursing homes, which provides them with additional experience working with unique populations. The Dental Hygiene Program at KCC has committed, experienced faculty with a passion for educating the next generation of dental hygiene professionals.

Nursing Assistant Training consists of an 80.5-hour course approved by the State of Michigan, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Students are presented with classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction. The major emphasis is on long-term care with the integration of concepts from acute care and home health care. Classroom hours focus on theory, while laboratory hours focus on the attainment of skills that are necessary for the nursing assistant to possess. Clinical hours focus on implementing skills obtained in the laboratory and will take place in a long-term care setting.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or MRI, procedures play an important role in diagnosing diseases and injuries. An MRI uses magnetic field and radio waves to produce images of the inside of the human body. When a patient lies inside the MRI machine, which is like a large tube, radio waves produce faint signals that create sectional images that are ultimately used by physicians to diagnose medical problems.

Kellogg Community College’s MRI Program is offered through a partnership with other Michigan community colleges through the Michigan Radiologic and Imaging Science (MiRIS) Consortium. Each college enrolls students in the program under their admission criteria and each awards the degree according to that college’s completion requirements.

Students in the program complete MRI courses delivered in an online environment by one of the MiRIS colleges through Michigan Colleges Online. Clinical education courses are arranged through the MiRIS Consortium Director in collaboration with the MRI departments of affiliating hospitals, clinics or other MRI provider facilities. These experiences are developed to meet the established objectives and eligibility requirements of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and to prepare students to complete the MRI certification exam.

Medical assistants are multi-skilled professionals trained to assist with office and clinical procedures in medical facilities and outpatient centers under the direct supervision of a health care provider. The Medical Assistant Program at KCC is designed not only to foster the skills and knowledge necessary for competent practice, but also places emphasis on professional attitudes, values and behaviors that encourage the professional growth of the individual student.

Clinical learning experiences are provided by affiliating hospitals, clinics and other outpatient facilities. Didactic learning experiences occur in supportive college coursework delivered through an online environment and laboratory practice. Both are equally important to the development of the competent Medical Assistant.

The Medical Assistant Program is a certificate program, with the opportunity for certification in phlebotomy and additional certification in other areas of health care, i.e. EKG. The program has been developed to be consistent with standards and requirements of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB) and Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and is accredited by CAAHEP.

The Nursing Program at Kellogg Community College offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing. The program is offered in both full-time and part-time options. It consists of lecture-based classes as well as weekly clinical assignments in lab settings, hospitals, nursing homes, or other patient care facilities.

KCC’s Nursing Program is “laddered,” consisting of Level I and Level II courses. Upon successful completion of Level I, a Practical Nursing Certificate is awarded and graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN licensure exam, if they choose. After successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to complete the Registered Nurse (RN) licensure exam (NCLEX-RN) to become an RN. At the mid-point of the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing program, students are eligible to take the practical nurse licensure exam (NCLEX-PN) to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). This additional certification is optional and does not impact the RN program completion.

Instruction will be through lectures, activities, simulated lab, and the clinical setting. Labs include drawing blood from each other, as well as, other laboratory functions. The student will gain an understanding of the theory of laboratory procedures, as well as, a command of the skills necessary to perform accurately and efficiently in a business/hospital setting. Students will demonstrate the ability to integrate and communicate ideas and information by participating in class discussions during a routine overview of the chapter or subject matter. This course is presented as a blended learning course with in-seat, online and clinical site components.

Physical therapist assistants provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. PTAs work with patients with health-related conditions to help them live fuller and more productive lives. PTAs help rehabilitate patients of all ages and medical diagnoses ranging from strokes and sports injuries to cerebral palsy and spinal cord injuries. They work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, schools, nursing homes, pools and patient homes, teaching and carrying out programs to improve quality of life and to enhance independence. Treatments include therapeutic exercise, functional retraining, manual therapy and applications of heat, cold, light, sound, water and electrotherapy.

Kellogg Community College’s PTA Program education provides students with a working knowledge of and thorough testing regarding the theories behind treatment protocols and pathological conditions being treated and provides understanding of the modalities and machinery which are used to treat those conditions. In addition, hands-on clinical affiliations are completed under the supervision of professional physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to help students apply learned knowledge and skills.

KCC offers an Associate in Applied Science degree in PTA and prepares students to take the National Physical Therapist Assistant Examination required for licensure in most states. The five-semester sequence of classes recommended for full-time students seeking the degree follows.

The Computer Engineering Technology program at Kellogg Community College prepares students to enter the career of computer servicing, wiring/cabling, programming and/or networking, as well as those already working in the industry who need to upgrade their skills for new responsibilities or career growth. The program includes a rigorous curriculum of classroom and hands-on lab experiences that prepare the student for success in small or large businesses. Successful completion of program requirements provides the student with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Engineering Technology.

The Computer Engineering Technology Program emphasizes the state-of-the-art knowledge and skills needed to prepare students for a challenging and exciting career in this fast-paced, high-tech, rapidly growing industry. These programs are also designed to prepare students to take the industry-based certification exams, including A+, Network+, Security+, Linux+, Cloud+, Cisco Wireless LAN Support Specialist, Panduit Authorized Installer (PAI), and Cisco CCENT. We also provide training in our certified Microsoft Academy for Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification.

The Computer Engineering Technology program at Kellogg Community College prepares students to enter the career of computer servicing, wiring/cabling, programming and/or networking, as well as those already working in the industry who need to upgrade their skills for new responsibilities or career growth. The program includes a rigorous curriculum of classroom and hands-on lab experiences that prepare the student for success in small or large businesses. Successful completion of program requirements provides the student with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Engineering Technology.

The Computer Engineering Technology Program emphasizes the state-of-the-art knowledge and skills needed to prepare students for a challenging and exciting career in this fast-paced, high-tech, rapidly growing industry. These programs are also designed to prepare students to take the industry-based certification exams, including A+, Network+, Security+, Linux+, Cloud+, Cisco Wireless LAN Support Specialist, Panduit Authorized Installer (PAI), and Cisco CCENT. We also provide training in our certified Microsoft Academy for Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification.

The Computer Networking program at Kellogg Community College prepares students to enter the career of computer server and networking administration, wiring/cabling, as well as those already working in the industry who need to upgrade their skills for new responsibilities or career growth. The program includes a rigorous curriculum of classroom and hands-on lab experiences that prepare the student for success in small or large businesses. Successful completion of program requirements provides the student with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Networking.

The Computer Networking program emphasizes the state-of-the-art knowledge and skills needed to prepare students for a challenging and exciting career in this fast-paced, high-tech, rapidly growing industry. These programs are also designed to prepare students to take the industry-based certification exams, including A+, Network+, Security+, Linux+, Cloud+, Cisco Wireless LAN Support Specialist, Panduit Authorized Installer (PAI), and Cisco CCENT. We also provide training in our certified Microsoft Academy for Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification.

Cybersecurity is generally defined as the body of technologies, processes and practices designed to protect networks, computers, programs and electronic data from attack, damage or unauthorized access.

Kellogg Community College’s 62-credit Associate in Applied Science in Cybersecurity is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to assess cybersecurity threats and use the appropriate tools to remediate security vulnerabilities. Students will learn practical and analytical skills needed to perform threat assessments, vulnerability management analysis and remediation, security incident response, and application of a layered security architecture.

The state-of-the-art Computer Engineering Technology Program at Kellogg Community College emphasizes the knowledge and skills needed to prepare students for a challenging and exciting career in this fast-paced, high-tech, rapidly-growing industry.The Computer Programming program establishes a core of the skills needed as a programmer in the most widely used languages that are being used currently. We will emphasize the development of fundamental logic and problem-solving skills in the core curriculum courses. Through the elective courses, the student may choose to emphasize additional skills in application use, application programming, networking, or operating systems.

In this evolving world of information technology, there has been a growing need for those who have the skills to do computer programming in a variety of languages and environments. With the ever-expanding world of gaming, there is the desire to go from computer game player to computer game writer. This certificate provides the student with the fundamentals that computer programming requires.

KCC’s Web Design and Development Certificate is designed for individuals looking to pursue a career in the area of designing websites for a variety of mobile environments. This certificate provides a combination of the principles of graphic design and fundamental programming skills necessary to design and implement dynamic content for a variety of formats, including the Web, smartphones and tablets. Skills learned will guide students to develop Web applications that combine ease of use with attractiveness and reliability. The three-semester sequence of courses recommended for a full-time student seeking the Web Design and Development Certificate is as follows.

Cybersecurity is generally defined as the body of technologies, processes and practices designed to protect networks, computers, programs and electronic data from attack, damage or unauthorized access.

Kellogg Community College’s 62-credit Associate in Applied Science in Cybersecurity is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to assess cybersecurity threats and use the appropriate tools to remediate security vulnerabilities. Students will learn practical and analytical skills needed to perform threat assessments, vulnerability management analysis and remediation, security incident response, and application of a layered security architecture.

Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CAD) is the process of creating drawings or models that define a given product before it is ready to be manufactured. The drafter/designer is a key link in the engineering design process, documenting concepts using models and detail drawings and moving on to manufacturing to get it into production. CAD majors must possess a working knowledge of design principles, material properties and manufacturing processes to get the job done.
KCC’s CAD Program is designed to provide students with the foundation of knowledge needed to successfully function in a drafting and design environment. CAD technology is introduced at the very beginning of the curriculum and is used throughout the program for the completion of drawings and models.
The CAD Program at KCC emphasizes hands-on experience and utilizes state-of-the-art technology to prepare students for a 21st Century CAD career. KCC’s CAD lab incorporates the latest and greatest CAD technology including more than two dozen state-of-the-art, dual-monitor computer stations equipped with the latest industry software. Students will also have the opportunity to utilize the CAD lab’s 3D printer to see their drawings come to life. Most CAD class time at KCC is spent doing drawings and models, as we believe that a hands-on approach is important. At KCC, we use two of the most popular CAD software programs in industry, AutoCAD and SolidWorks, and our students are provided with free software to work on assignments off campus. All student drawings will be CAD-based, in both two- and three-dimensional formats, giving students the opportunity to experience a variety of drawing tasks.

Heating and air-conditioning systems control the temperature, humidity, and the total air quality in residential, commercial, industrial, and other buildings while refrigeration systems make it possible to store perishable items. The Industrial Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) core curriculum at Kellogg Community College prepares students to install, maintain, and repair these systems. To earn the certificate, students must complete twenty-five (25) credits in the core Industrial Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration curriculum.

Heating and air-conditioning systems control the temperature, humidity, and the total air quality in residential, commercial, industrial, and other buildings while refrigeration systems make it possible to store perishable items. The Industrial Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) core curriculum at Kellogg Community College prepares students to install, maintain, and repair these systems. In order to earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Industrial Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration students must complete sixty (60) credits. These credits must be taken from three categories: core curriculum, general education electives, and technical electives.

High-pressure and low-pressure piping systems are used in manufacturing, in the generation of electricity, and in the heating and cooling of buildings. Many of these systems are regulated by automatic controls, which may be accessed remotely. The Industrial Pipefitting core curriculum at Kellogg Community College prepares students to install, maintain, and repair these systems. To earn the certificate, students must complete twenty-five (25) credits in the Industrial Pipefitting core curriculum.

High-pressure and low-pressure piping systems are used in manufacturing, in the generation of electricity, and in the heating and cooling of buildings. Many of these systems are regulated by automatic controls, which may be accessed remotely. The Industrial Pipefitting core curriculum at Kellogg Community College prepares students to install, maintain, and repair these systems. In order to earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Industrial Pipefitting students must complete sixty (60) credits. These credits must be taken from three categories: core curriculum, general education electives, and technical electives.

Welding is the most common way of permanently joining metal parts. Through welding, heat is applied to metal pieces, melting and fusing them to form a permanent bond. There are a variety of welding processes including stick, MIG and TIG. The Industrial Welding core curriculum at Kellogg Community College prepares students to weld a variety of metals in various positions using each of these processes. To earn the certificate, students must complete twenty-five (25) credits in Welding core curriculum.

Welding is the most common way of permanently joining metal parts. Through welding, heat is applied to metal pieces, melting and fusing them to form a permanent bond. There are a variety of welding processes including stick, MIG and TIG. The Industrial Welding core curriculum at Kellogg Community College prepares students to weld a variety of metals in various positions using each of these processes. In order to earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Industrial Welding students must complete sixty (60) credits. These credits must be taken from three categories: core curriculum, general education electives, and technical electives.

In today’s fast-paced world, visual communication is becoming more important every day. Graphic design is an art that meets society’s visual communication needs by combining images, words and ideas to convey information to an audience. A graphic designer develops creative solutions to communication challenges and incorporates them into different types of media, including print media like brochures and posters, and digital media, including websites.

At Kellogg Community College, we embrace technology to teach fundamental graphic design skills that prepare students to fill the many job opportunities design skills can bring. KCC’s Graphic Design Program emphasizes creativity, artistic design and the use of contemporary digital media technologies through hands-on learning and project creation, with small class sizes.

KCC’s Graphic Design Program blends traditional and digital media by encouraging technical proficiency and aesthetic awareness of graphic design, typography, Web design, animation, visual art and photography. Topics covered in the program include: Creative problem solving, industry-standard software, design fundamentals, typography and typesetting, Web and motion design, portfolio development and professional and business practices on-the-job training through internships.

In today’s fast-paced world, visual communication is becoming more important every day. Graphic design is an art that meets society’s visual communication needs by combining images, words and ideas to convey information to an audience. A graphic designer develops creative solutions to communication challenges and incorporates them into different types of media, including print media like brochures and posters, and digital media, including websites.

At Kellogg Community College, we embrace technology to teach fundamental graphic design skills that prepare students to fill the many job opportunities design skills can bring. KCC’s Graphic Design Program emphasizes creativity, artistic design and the use of contemporary digital media technologies through hands-on learning and project creation, with small class sizes.

KCC’s Graphic Design Program blends traditional and digital media by encouraging technical proficiency and aesthetic awareness of graphic design, typography, Web design, animation, visual art and photography. Topics covered in the program include: Creative problem solving, industry-standard software, design fundamentals, typography and typesetting, Web and motion design, portfolio development and professional and business practices on-the-job training through internships.

Today, more than ever, communication is accomplished through visual imagery. In this rapidly growing field, photography and multimedia professionals are needed to create, process and publish images for a wide range of technology-related demands.

The Photography and Multimedia Program at Kellogg Community College prepares students to enter these diverse fields. The program emphasizes creativity, artistic design and the use of traditional film and contemporary digital media technologies through hands-on learning and project creation with small class sizes. KCC’s Photography and Multimedia Program blends traditional and digital media technologies by encouraging technical proficiency and aesthetic awareness of photography, multimedia, film animation, visual art, video capture and editing, sound capture and editing, Web design and graphic design, both as an art form and a professional medium of communication.

Topics covered in KCC’s Photography and Multimedia courses include personal expression and creative vision; professional practices; drawing and 2D design; traditional black and white darkroom photography; contemporary digital color photography; photography studio lighting and equipment; and prominent photography editing, Web design, 2D and 3D animation software.

Today, more than ever, communication is accomplished through visual imagery. In this rapidly growing field, photography and multimedia professionals are needed to create, process and publish images for a wide range of technology-related demands.

The Photography and Multimedia Program at Kellogg Community College prepares students to enter these diverse fields. The program emphasizes creativity, artistic design and the use of traditional film and contemporary digital media technologies through hands-on learning and project creation with small class sizes. KCC’s Photography and Multimedia Program blends traditional and digital media technologies by encouraging technical proficiency and aesthetic awareness of photography, multimedia, film animation, visual art, video capture and editing, sound capture and editing, Web design and graphic design, both as an art form and a professional medium of communication.

Topics covered in KCC’s Photography and Multimedia courses include personal expression and creative vision; professional practices; drawing and 2D design; traditional black and white darkroom photography; contemporary digital color photography; photography studio lighting and equipment; and prominent photography editing, Web design, 2D and 3D animation software.

Today, more than ever, communication is accomplished through visual imagery. In this rapidly growing field, photography and multimedia professionals are needed to create, process and publish images for a wide range of technology-related demands.

The Photography and Multimedia Program at Kellogg Community College prepares students to enter these diverse fields. The program emphasizes creativity, artistic design and the use of traditional film and contemporary digital media technologies through hands-on learning and project creation with small class sizes. KCC’s Photography and Multimedia Program blends traditional and digital media technologies by encouraging technical proficiency and aesthetic awareness of photography, multimedia, film animation, visual art, video capture and editing, sound capture and editing, Web design and graphic design, both as an art form and a professional medium of communication.

Topics covered in KCC’s Photography and Multimedia courses include personal expression and creative vision; professional practices; drawing and 2D design; traditional black and white darkroom photography; contemporary digital color photography; photography studio lighting and equipment; and prominent photography editing, Web design, 2D and 3D animation software.

Today, more than ever, communication is accomplished through visual imagery. In this rapidly growing field, photography and multimedia professionals are needed to create, process and publish images for a wide range of technology-related demands.

The Photography and Multimedia Program at Kellogg Community College prepares students to enter these diverse fields. The program emphasizes creativity, artistic design and the use of traditional film and contemporary digital media technologies through hands-on learning and project creation with small class sizes. KCC’s Photography and Multimedia Program blends traditional and digital media technologies by encouraging technical proficiency and aesthetic awareness of photography, multimedia, film animation, visual art, video capture and editing, sound capture and editing, Web design and graphic design, both as an art form and a professional medium of communication.

Topics covered in KCC’s Photography and Multimedia courses include personal expression and creative vision; professional practices; drawing and 2D design; traditional black and white darkroom photography; contemporary digital color photography; photography studio lighting and equipment; and prominent photography editing, Web design, 2D and 3D animation software.

KCC Advanced Manufacturing Assembly Training (KAMA) prepares the workforce of today and tomorrow for in-demand careers in production assembly and technology. We do this using certification-based training focused on industry-recognized credentials. The KAMA program involves a hands-on lab that applies personal and team based skill-sets and production concepts in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, process compliance, and quality.

Following the successful completion of the training, participants will:

Understand the role of a production associate and the manufacturing environment, which includes performing the physical demands of the job
Gain leadership skills, including professionalism, responsibility, time management, teamwork and accountability
Read and comprehend performance measures and standards
Create an effective résumé and hone interview techniques

Program graduates will be prepared for entry-level production operation or technician jobs in manufacturing environments and will have earned credentials including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour General Industry Certification, the WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate and 8.74 college credits.

The Industrial Technology core curriculum will prepare people to install, maintain and repair manufacturing equipment found in a variety of industries (including, but not limited to: metal, plastics, automotive, medical, pharmaceutical, and food processing). Graduates will have career pathways for continuing education in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering technology or business administration with a concentration in manufacturing. To earn the certificate, students must complete thirty (30) credits in the core Industrial Technology curriculum.

The Industrial Technology core curriculum will prepare people to install, maintain and repair manufacturing equipment found in a variety of industries (including, but not limited to: metal, plastics, automotive, medical, pharmaceutical, and food processing). Graduates will have career pathways for continuing education in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering technology or business administration with a concentration in manufacturing. In order to earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Industrial Technology students must complete sixty (60) credits. These credits must be taken from three categories: core curriculum, general education electives, and technical electives.

Complex electrical and electronic control systems that require sophisticated computer programming, monitoring, and diagnostics are an integral part of advanced manufacturing and renewable energy systems. The Industrial Electricity and Electronics core curriculum at Kellogg Community College prepares students to install, maintain, and repair these systems. In order to earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Industrial Electricity and Electronics students must complete sixty (60) credits. These credits must be taken from three categories: core curriculum, general education electives, and technical electives.

Complex electrical and electronic control systems that require sophisticated computer programming, monitoring, and diagnostics are an integral part of advanced manufacturing and renewable energy systems. The Industrial Electricity and Electronics core curriculum at Kellogg Community College prepares students to install, maintain, and repair these systems. Students may pursue either a Certificate or an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Industrial Electricity and Electronics. To earn the certificate, students must complete thirty (30) credits in the core Industrial Electricity and Electronics curriculum.

The Industrial Technology core curriculum will prepare people to install, maintain and repair manufacturing equipment found in a variety of industries (including, but not limited to: metal, plastics, automotive, medical, pharmaceutical, and food processing). Graduates will have career pathways for continuing education in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering technology or business administration with a concentration in manufacturing. To earn the certificate, students must complete thirty (30) credits in the core Industrial Technology curriculum.

The Industrial Technology core curriculum will prepare people to install, maintain and repair manufacturing equipment found in a variety of industries (including, but not limited to: metal, plastics, automotive, medical, pharmaceutical, and food processing). Graduates will have career pathways for continuing education in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering technology or business administration with a concentration in manufacturing. In order to earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Industrial Technology students must complete sixty (60) credits. These credits must be taken from three categories: core curriculum, general education electives, and technical electives.

In order to earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Skilled Trades, students must complete sixty (60) credits. These credits must be taken from three (3) categories: core curricula, general education electives, and technical electives.

Complex electrical and electronic control systems that require sophisticated computer programming, monitoring, and diagnostics are an integral part of advanced manufacturing and renewable energy systems. The Industrial Electricity and Electronics core curriculum at Kellogg Community College prepares students to install, maintain, and repair these systems. In order to earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Industrial Electricity and Electronics students must complete sixty (60) credits. These credits must be taken from three categories: core curriculum, general education electives, and technical electives.

Complex electrical and electronic control systems that require sophisticated computer programming, monitoring, and diagnostics are an integral part of advanced manufacturing and renewable energy systems. The Industrial Electricity and Electronics core curriculum at Kellogg Community College prepares students to install, maintain, and repair these systems. Students may pursue either a Certificate or an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Industrial Electricity and Electronics. To earn the certificate, students must complete thirty (30) credits in the core Industrial Electricity and Electronics curriculum.

In order to earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Skilled Trades, students must complete sixty (60) credits. These credits must be taken from three (3) categories: core curricula, general education electives, and technical electives.

Complex electrical and electronic control systems that require sophisticated computer programming, monitoring, and diagnostics are an integral part of advanced manufacturing and renewable energy systems. The Industrial Electricity and Electronics core curriculum at Kellogg Community College prepares students to install, maintain, and repair these systems. In order to earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Industrial Electricity and Electronics students must complete sixty (60) credits. These credits must be taken from three categories: core curriculum, general education electives, and technical electives.

Complex electrical and electronic control systems that require sophisticated computer programming, monitoring, and diagnostics are an integral part of advanced manufacturing and renewable energy systems. The Industrial Electricity and Electronics core curriculum at Kellogg Community College prepares students to install, maintain, and repair these systems. Students may pursue either a Certificate or an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Industrial Electricity and Electronics. To earn the certificate, students must complete thirty (30) credits in the core Industrial Electricity and Electronics curriculum.

In order to earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Skilled Trades, students must complete sixty (60) credits. These credits must be taken from three (3) categories: core curricula, general education electives, and technical electives.

Nearly every sector of the manufacturing industry is dependent upon people with specialized machining technology training including automotive, aerospace, medical supply, furniture, metals/metal products, plastics, machinery, and even the newly developing renewable energy sector. These people work with designers to make fixtures, dies, molds and other parts that support the manufacturing process.

The Industrial Machining Technology core curriculum at Kellogg Community College prepares students to make these parts. To earn the certificate, students must complete thirty (30) credits in the Machining Technology core curriculum.

Nearly every sector of the manufacturing industry is dependent upon people with specialized machining technology training including automotive, aerospace, medical supply, furniture, metals/metal products, plastics, machinery, and even the newly developing renewable energy sector. These people work with designers to make fixtures, dies, molds and other parts that support the manufacturing process.

The Industrial Machining Technology core curriculum at Kellogg Community College prepares students to make these parts. In order to earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Industrial Machining Technology students must complete sixty (60) credits. These credits must be taken from three categories: core curriculum, general education electives, and technical electives.

In order to earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Skilled Trades, students must complete sixty (60) credits. These credits must be taken from three (3) categories: core curricula, general education electives, and technical electives.

The Industrial Technology core curriculum will prepare people to install, maintain and repair manufacturing equipment found in a variety of industries (including, but not limited to: metal, plastics, automotive, medical, pharmaceutical, and food processing). Graduates will have career pathways for continuing education in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering technology or business administration with a concentration in manufacturing. To earn the certificate, students must complete thirty (30) credits in the core Industrial Technology curriculum.

The Industrial Technology core curriculum will prepare people to install, maintain and repair manufacturing equipment found in a variety of industries (including, but not limited to: metal, plastics, automotive, medical, pharmaceutical, and food processing). Graduates will have career pathways for continuing education in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering technology or business administration with a concentration in manufacturing. In order to earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Industrial Technology students must complete sixty (60) credits. These credits must be taken from three categories: core curriculum, general education electives, and technical electives.

In order to earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Skilled Trades, students must complete sixty (60) credits. These credits must be taken from three (3) categories: core curricula, general education electives, and technical electives.

The Renewable Energy core curriculum focuses on training electricians to install, monitor, and maintain small scale solar and wind energy systems in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. The program will follow the Electronics Technicians Association (ETA) job-training guides for photovoltaic and small-scale wind installers. The Renewable Energy program is twenty-five (25) credits and ends in a certificate from Kellogg Community College. The Renewable Energy program is designed for electricians working in the trade or individuals seeking to work under a licensed electrician. Students will learn skills in energy conservation.

The Renewable Energy core curriculum focuses on training electricians to install, monitor, and maintain small scale solar and wind energy systems in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. The program will follow the Electronics Technicians Association (ETA) job-training guides for photovoltaic and small-scale wind installers. The Renewable Energy program is twenty-five (25) credits and ends in a certificate from Kellogg Community College. The Renewable Energy program is designed for electricians working in the trade or individuals seeking to work under a licensed electrician. Students will learn skills in energy conservation.