Massasoit Community College

The Alternative Fuels and Emissions Certificate program provides workforce training opportunities through partnerships with employers that will prepare students for careers in the diesel industry. In order to address the employment gap in the diesel industry and the opportunity, Massasoit Community College has designed a comprehensive program to educate students in the classroom and on the job.

The Alternative Fuels and Emissions Certificate program prepares students for careers as bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists. Upon completion, students will have the basic skills needed to operate, diagnose, repair, and overhaul buses and trucks, including maintaining all types of diesel engines in the transportation, construction, and agricultural industry sectors. In partnership with Milton CAT and Waste Management, the program provides hands on instructions that will be transferred over into the workplace. Students can earn this certificate in as few as three consecutive semesters (24 credits) while on their way to completing an Associate Degree in Diesel Technology; the certificate is only available to students who are enrolled in Diesel Technology.

Massasoit’s Diesel Technology curriculum prepares students to enter the industry at the mechanic level. After gaining experience, graduates of the associate-level program can expect to move into a position with the potential of advancing to shop foreman, service manager, branch manager, service writer, or field technical service representative; some alumni even run their own businesses. The U.S. Department of Labor is predicting a 12 percent growth in employment for diesel engine specialists in Massachusetts, with 580 projected annual job openings through 2026.

The Diesel Technology program trains technicians to maintain, repair, and overhaul diesel engines and support systems. Through lectures and lab instructions, this program provides students with a broad range of knowledge and skills necessary to work within the dynamic field of diesel technology. The Associate in Applied Science curriculum prepares students to enter the industry at the mechanic level. After gaining professional experience, graduates of the associate-level program have the potential to advance to shop foreman, service manager, branch manager, service writer, or field technical service representative.

Students learn how to disassemble and assemble various components used in the diesel industry to manufacturers’ standards. Key components of the program include diagnosing and repairing electrical components and wiring used in the diesel industry, as well as using manufacturers’ manuals in performing assigned work.

Students also learn to follow the safety standards of a heavy-equipment shop environment, apply theory and principles for proper maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of systems and components related to the construction, agricultural, marine, and transportation industries, and recognize potentially hazardous situations in the industrial workplace.

Massasoit’s Architectural Technology program is designed for students to develop marketable and a wide variety of skills within building design professions. Students learn how to apply technology for building design and communicate practical solutions. This comprehensive program provides students with an overview of structural and heavy construction principles, codes for to building design, and it emphasizes life safety.

Architectural Technology stresses skills in applying steel framing, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and other engineering principles to building design. Courses also cover analysis of construction materials, job management and scheduling, and application of contract documents to typical building construction.

Graduates with an Associate in Applied Science in Architectural Technology should qualify for entry-level jobs that focus on developing plans and related documentation for residential and commercial projects in the architectural, engineering, and construction management fields. Students often continue their education and pursue a bachelor’s degree.

Massasoit takes pride in preparing students for tremendous opportunities in the Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) field. Enrollees in our HVAC – Building Energy Systems Management Associate of Applied Science (AAS) program study an updated curriculum that reflects the need of emerging trends in the HVAC industry and engage in lab activities on new, state-of-the-art equipment.

Graduates with an AAS degree in Building Energy Systems Management from Massasoit gain the knowledge necessary and ability to:

produce heating and cooling load calculations for residential and commercial buildings;
design and create plans and specifications for hydronic and forced air heating and cooling systems;
specify and select equipment and materials for the construction of HVAC systems;
produce cost estimates for the installation of HVAC systems;
design and troubleshoot HVAC control systems;
and understand the installation, operation, and service of various types of HVAC equipment.
Massasoit graduates are typically hired as to work as CAD drafters, HVAC system designers, or in energy conservation, HVAC controls, estimating, project management, product and construction sales, and service and installation.

The Computer Repair Technician Certificate provides training in the technical field of personal computer (PC) repair and maintenance. Students learn networking, operating systems, accounting, small business management, customer service, and other skills necessary to succeed in this dynamic field.

Upon completion of the certificate, students are prepared to sit for the CompTIA A+ Certification Examinations in hardware and software. Graduates are empowered to establish their own business or to work for a variety of companies and organizations.

Job growth among computer support specialists reflects the rapid pace of improved technology. As computers and software continue to become more complex, support specialists are needed to provide technical assistance to customers and other users.

During this one semester, nine-credit certificate, students learn to program competently in the Java programming language. Courses focus on building on the constructs of sequence, selection, and repetition to develop programs using objects, methods, data abstraction, inheritance, and polymorphism.

The certificate also enhances critical thinking skills by analyzing, understanding, and developing solutions to a wide range of problems. Students can complete the Java Programming Certificate while working towards their associate degree or independent of other higher education pursuits.

The Corrections Certificate prepares students for a career in state, county, federal, or community corrections. It combines specialized criminal justice, corrections, and general education coursework to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to enter into the corrections field. Students gain an understanding of the corrections career and opportunities available for employment in various agencies.

Students studying Criminal Justice at Massasoit receive a practical education and technical skills rounded with electives in the sciences, social sciences and humanities – a strong academic foundation if they later choose to advance to a bachelor degree program. The Associate in Science in Criminal Justice – Career is geared to make students competitive in applying for entry-level criminal justice jobs and in applying to four-year colleges and universities.

Upon completion of the program, students have a solid foundation in criminal law and constitutional procedures, psychology, sociology, and criminology.

Both options lead students through the basic workings of the criminal justice system, including court operations, corrections, youth and social services, policing, and the private security industry. The program also focuses on social issues associated with criminal justice, such as the role alcohol, drugs, race, ethnicity, class and gender play in day-to-day criminal justice operations. Criminal Justice offers day and evening programs and is Quinn Bill-approved.

Students studying Criminal Justice at Massasoit receive a practical education and technical skills rounded with electives in the sciences, social sciences and humanities – a strong academic foundation if they later choose to advance to a bachelor degree program. The Associate in Science in Criminal Justice – Career is geared to make students competitive in applying for entry-level criminal justice jobs and in applying to four-year colleges and universities.

Upon completion of the program, students have a solid foundation in criminal law and constitutional procedures, psychology, sociology, and criminology.

Both options lead students through the basic workings of the criminal justice system, including court operations, corrections, youth and social services, policing, and the private security industry. The program also focuses on social issues associated with criminal justice, such as the role alcohol, drugs, race, ethnicity, class and gender play in day-to-day criminal justice operations. Criminal Justice offers day and evening programs and is Quinn Bill-approved.

Developed in cooperation with the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, the Law Enforcement Certificate Program prepares students for a career in local law enforcement. The certificate combines specialized criminal justice and general education coursework to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to compete for entry into the Massachusetts law enforcement field. All of the credits earned in the certificate program can be applied to a Quinn Bill eligible Associate in Science degree in Criminal Justice.

The Early Childhood Education and Administration program comprehensively prepares students for a career in working with young children and for the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) certification as Lead Teacher. The program helps students develop the knowledge, skills, and understanding needed to work effectively in a multi-cultural society. The Associate in Science curriculum is designed to meet the standards of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Massasoit’s Early Childhood Education program is designed to provide comprehensive training for students interested in employment in a child care setting. The Early Childhood Education Certificate program, which can be completed in one year, is consistent with the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) staffing regulations and is EEC approved.

The program will help students develop the skills, knowledge, and understanding needed to work effectively to create healthy environments where children can grow and learn. Students who wish to advance their leadership and employment opportunities will continue their studies for an additional year to earn an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education and Administration.

At Massasoit, formal instruction is integrated with field experience. The opportunity to work in child care facilities will give meaning to the course work, as well as fulfill Department of Early Education and Care requirements. As a requirement of the Early Childhood Certificate program, students must successfully complete practicum assignments. Admission to the program does not ensure a practicum placement.

The Associate in Science Degree in Fire Science from Massasoit is designed to both prepare students for the start of their career in the fire service field as well as provide experienced fire department personnel from local communities with the means to improve their effectiveness in the use of modern fire science techniques.

The curriculum includes courses in emergency services, fire prevention, protection systems and equipment, and general education courses. In addition to firefighting, graduates of this program have the skills and knowledge to find employment in private industry or they may transfer to a four-year college to earn a bachelor’s degree in fire science or public safety.

Students also learn how to apply theoretical knowledge of hydraulic principles to solve water supply problems for fire protection, the duties and responsibilities of Incident Command, as well as how to identify hazardous materials, hazardous properties, and operate successful emergency scene operations.

Massasoit’s Associate in Science in Human Services Career maximizes students’ opportunities for entry-level, professional job placement directly after graduation by emphasizing skill-building course work and practicum experiences.

Students in the Human Services Career program develop the knowledge and attitudes required to work effectively with people in a wide variety of professional settings.

Past graduates have found careers in nursing homes, mental health and developmental disability settings, day care centers, youth programs, alcohol and drug treatment programs, and in other social service agencies. Because many career paths within and outside of these professions require education beyond the associate degree, more than half of Massasoit Human Services graduates transfer to four-year colleges and universities to pursue bachelor’s degrees.

Massasoit’s Paramedic Certificate earned accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs ( CAAHEP ) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) in May of 2017.

The paramedic is a health care professional that cares for those injured or suddenly taken ill in the pre-hospital setting. The paramedic program is an eighteen month program that includes classroom, in hospital clinical rotations and field internships. It prepares the student to practice in the field and to be eligible for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician’s (EMT) Paramedic certification exam.

The Culinary Arts Program at Massasoit prepares students to enter the diverse and exciting field of food service. It is designed to provide students with a variety of entry-level culinary skills, enabling them to find a career in any area of the food service field. Students learn stamina, dexterity, food preparation, design and presentation, food safety, and proper use of chef’s tools.

The Culinary Arts curriculum includes a well-rounded foundation of both pastry and savory food techniques, and it requires a field work experience of a minimum of 240 hours of paid or non-paid experience in a food-service establishment. Massasoit students develop professionalism and confidence that enable them to understand and maintain the highest standards needed for working in the food service industry.

Dental Assistants work in dental offices, helping to treat and examine patients. They assist by handing the dentist the proper instruments, taking and processing x-rays, preparing materials for making impressions and restorations, and instructing the patient in oral health care.

The curriculum is a one-year certificate program which prepares students to be important members of the dental team. The program is dedicated to the development of appropriate cognitive, psychomotor, and affective competencies in students so that they may apply scientific understanding, technological skills, and human values within their profession. Courses include Dental Office Management, Dental Materials, Dental Science, Dental Radiography, Chair Side Assisting, and a Clinical Externship.

Massasoit offers quality training in Medical Assisting through a nine-month (full-time) certificate program on our Canton campus.

Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to become credentialed through the Certifying Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants after passing the CMA (AAMA) Certification Examination.

Medical assistants perform administrative and clinical tasks. Duties vary with type of practice.

Administrative duties include greeting patients, demonstrating effective communication skills in a professional manner, telephone interaction, scheduling appointments, utilizing electronic health records, and practice management software programs.

Clinical duties include obtaining medical histories, recording vital signs, preparing patients for examinations (pediatrics to gerontology), performing EKG’s, sterilization of instruments, collecting and identifying specimens, routine urinalysis, fecal analysis, clinical bacteriology, and phlebotomy. Medical assistants who work for specialists will have additional duties.

A seven week/245-hour clinical practicum in a health maintenance organization/health care facility is required for graduation.

This three-year program, which is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing and approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing, prepares students for a variety of rewarding careers in the field of nursing. Graduates of the program are awarded an Associate in Science in Nurse Education degree and are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN examination to become licensed as a registered nurse.

The part-time Nurse Education program mirrors the full-time option, but it is designed to provide a longer study time and be completed over six semesters.

Students wishing to enter this program are required to take the Entrance Examination for Schools of Nursing. More information about the admission procedure can be obtained by requesting the Nurse Education brochure from Massasoit’s Admissions Office.

In addition to courses in general education, liberal arts and nursing theory, carefully selected clinical experiences in local hospitals and health agencies enable students to develop the skills necessary in order to receive credit and progress to the next program level.

This two-year program, which is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing and approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing, prepares students for a variety of rewarding careers in the field of nursing. Graduates of the program are awarded an Associate in Science in Nurse Education degree and are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN examination to become licensed as a registered nurse.

Students wishing to enter this program are required to take the Entrance Examination for Schools of Nursing. More information about the admission procedure can be obtained by requesting the Nurse Education brochure from Massasoit’s Admissions Office.

In addition to courses in general education, liberal arts and nursing theory, carefully selected clinical experiences in local hospitals and health agencies enable students to develop the skills necessary in order to receive credit and progress to the next program level.

Phlebotomists are specially trained professional members of the healthcare delivery team whose primary responsibility is to collect blood specimens from patients for diagnostic testing.

Massasoit’s Phlebotomy Certificate curriculum is a one-semester, selective admissions program designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in phlebotomy and laboratory support services. Students learn through a combination of theory and laboratory practice, including instruction in venipuncture, skin puncture, special blood collections, specimen handling, waived laboratory testing, EKG and all regulations governing safety and infection control practices.

Upon successful completion, students are eligible to sit for the Phlebotomy Technician Examination offered by the American Society of Clinical Pathology.

The Radiologic Technology program at Massasoit prepares students for entry-level careers as radiologic technologists in a variety of clinical healthcare settings; it is competency-based and can be completed in 21 months.

Upon graduation, students receive an Associate in Science Degree in Radiology Technology. Program graduates are eligible to apply for the national certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Individuals who pass the examination are known as Registered Technologists in (Radiography), RT(R).

Radiologic Technology at Massasoit is a selective admissions program and is highly competitive. All applicants are reviewed by a committee by means of a rubric in order to assure fair and ethical selection practices.

Through coursework and clinical experiences, students learn how to perform radiographic examinations, think critically and solve problems in their practice of radiology procedures, communicate effectively with staff and patients, and employ radiation safety practices.

Massasoit Radiography graduates who have successfully passed the national certification examination have found employment in various hospitals, clinics, portable radiology and private physicians’ offices. Several of our students have continued their education by attending specialty schools in ultrasound, radiation therapy, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine, computerized tomography, computerized tomography, and densitometry.

Respiratory Care is an allied health profession dedicated to the management and care of patients having difficulties and abnormalities associated with breathing. Respiratory Care practitioners work under the direction of physicians and strive to improve the cardiopulmonary health of infants, children and adults.

Massasoit’s Associate in Science in Respiratory Care can be completed in two years and is accredited by the Commission of Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). Upon graduation from the program, students are eligible to take the National Board for Respiratory Care Examinations.

Students learn critical thinking skills and problem-solving methods for respiratory care, as well as how to communicate effectively with physicians, patients, and family members. Our faculty and staff members lead students’ professional development and growth through career-focused, hands-on training. The program also provides students with carefully selected clinical experiences in area hospitals and health agencies.

The Associate in Applied Science in Veterinary Technology at Massasoit prepares students to excel in careers as a veterinary technician across a variety of animal-healthcare fields. Stimulating and challenging course material, along with effective practical experience, instill the comprehensive knowledge and technical and critical thinking skills that students need to become well-rounded professionals. The program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association – Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (AVMA-CVTEA).

Veterinary Technology at Massasoit is a selective admissions program. It is mandatory for those who wish to be considered for admission to attend a Veterinary Technology information session; visit the information session schedule page to register. Students get to take a brief tour of the vet-tech lab at the end of information sessions.

With the emergence of podcasts and the continued broad reach of radio, it is the perfect time to hone technical and practical skills essential to the industry. Students who complete the Radio Certificate can begin their careers in entry-level positions or continue their studies at Massasoit to earn our Associate in Arts in Media Arts. Students benefit from extensive use of the Dale Dorman Radio Studio, as well as the great reputation of our Media Arts programs for placement for internships and employment.

Almost all industries use aspects of media, and students who complete the Video Production Certificate can begin their careers in entry-level positions or continue their studies at Massasoit to earn our Associate in Arts in Media Arts. Students benefit from extensive use of the Digital Media Arts Center, a state-of-the-art working television studio, as well as the great reputation of our Media Arts programs for placement for internships and employment.

The Associate in Applied Science in Visual Arts – Art & Graphic Design degree provides challenging courses that are designed to meet the conceptual and technical skills needed for careers in graphic and web design and illustration. The first-year core requirements include foundation courses in drawing, color and design, typography, art history, and graphic design courses with a strong emphasis on critical thinking and computer skills. In the second-year, students complete their foundation with a 3D design course and select a concentrated track in graphic design or Illustration. In each option, students are expected to develop an individual aesthetic within their chosen discipline. The Visual Arts faculty is dedicated to encouraging and supporting students in their individual course of study and preparing them for transfer to a bachelor’s degree program or entry-level career paths in the visual arts field.