New River Community College

Purpose: This program is designed to train persons in the introductory knowledge and skills of advanced manufacturing. The curriculum provides foundational knowledge in electronics, engineering drawing, and numerical control techniques used in operating lathes and milling machines.  Upon completion of the career studies certificate, students are employable as entry-level drafters or machine operators.

Purpose: This program is designed to train persons in the operational skills of advanced manufacturing. The curriculum provides technician-level knowledge in engineering design, parametric solid modeling, 3D printing for engineering design, logic circuits and systems, and advanced computer aided manufacturing. Upon completion of the career studies certificate, students are employable as mechanical apprentices, architectural apprentices, and designers/drafters.

Purpose: This program is designed to train persons in the operational skills of advanced manufacturing. The curriculum provides technician-level knowledge in engineering design, parametric solid modeling, 3D printing for engineering design, logic circuits and systems, and advanced computer aided manufacturing. Upon completion of the career studies certificate, students are employable as mechanical apprentices, architectural apprentices, and designers/drafters.

Purpose:  This career studies certificate leads to technician-level employment in the electronics field. This curriculum provides operational skills and knowledge in computer aided drafting, fluid power, mechanisms, robotics, and programmable controllers.  Upon completion of the career studies certificate, students are employable as journey-level maintenance workers.

Purpose: This career studies certificate leads to entry-level employment in the manufacturing industry. This curriculum provides foundational knowledge in fluid power, mechanical systems, electronics, industrial controls, and manufacturing systems. Upon completion of the career studies certificate, students are employable as intelligent operators, entry-level sales associates, apprentices, and interns.

Purpose: As industry and some professional areas such as medicine have become increasingly mechanized and automated, the need for instrumentation technicians has increased. The supply of technicians trained to work with automatic controls and precision measuring devices in manufacturing operations has been so limited that industries have by necessity established their own training programs, recruiting people from related occupational areas.The Instrumentation and Control Automation Technology program was designed to provide industry with competent technicians ready for full-time employment.This program is designed to allow a student in a related technical program to elect the second year of the curriculum as an instrumentation option. For more information about the program, visit the program’s webpage.

Purpose: This diploma program is designed to provide industry with personnel trained in advanced machine tool concepts and modern production procedures. Graduates will be prepared to accept full-time employment in the machinist field upon completion of the prescribed curriculum.

Purpose: This diploma program is designed to provide industry with personnel trained in advanced machine tool concepts and modern production procedures. Graduates will be prepared to accept full-time employment in the machinist field upon completion of the prescribed curriculum.

The purpose of this program is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and processes of mechatronics, which is a blend of mechanics, electronics, electricity, instrumentation and control automation, and design.  This program will provide students with entry-level skills in advanced manufacturing.

Purpose:  This career studies certificate leads to technician-level employment in the electronics field. This curriculum provides operational skills and knowledge in computer aided drafting, fluid power, mechanisms, robotics, and programmable controllers.  Upon completion of the career studies certificate, students are employable as journey-level maintenance workers.

Purpose: The career studies certificate program is a response to the non-conventional short-term program of studies needed by many adults within the college’s region. It offers a series of specialized program options which represent a wide variety of adult career and academic interest course areas. The options within this program are intended to represent the minimum amount of college course work considered representative of these fields of study. Each of the program options is designed as a distinct “mini-curriculum” within a broader range of adult educational possibilities.

Purpose: The career studies certificate program is a response to the non-conventional short-term program of studies needed by many adults within the college’s region. It offers a series of specialized program options which represent a wide variety of adult career and academic interest course areas. The options within this program are intended to represent the minimum amount of college course work considered representative of these fields of study. Each of the program options is designed as a distinct “mini-curriculum” within a broader range of adult educational possibilities.

This program is designed to provide entry-level skills for an individual to enter into the manufacturing industry. This will prepare the student for entry skills for employment as machine operators in the manufacturing, fabrication and assembly industries.

Purpose: This diploma program is designed to provide industry with personnel trained in advanced machine tool concepts and modern production procedures. Graduates will be prepared to accept full-time employment in the machinist field upon completion of the prescribed curriculum.

Purpose:  This career studies certificate leads to entry-level employment in the machining or manufacturing industry. This curriculum provides foundational knowledge in numerical control, machine blueprint reading, machine shop operations, and welding metallurgy.  Upon completion of the career studies certificate, students are employable as basic machine operators, entry-level machinist assistants, deburr technicians, part finisher technicians, manufacturing technicians, machinist trainees, production operators, and shop helpers.

Purpose: This career studies certificate leads to technician-level employment in the machining or manufacturing industry. This curriculum provides advanced training in numerical control, machine blueprint reading, and the technology of machining.  Upon completion of the career studies certificate, students are employable as machinists (manual), entry-level CNC machine operators, machinist mechanics, conventional machinists, manufacturing planners, production operators, metal fabricators, and machinist apprentices

Purpose: With the development of business and industry in Virginia, there is a demand for trained personnel in advanced machine concepts and techniques. The Associate of Applied Science degree curriculum in Machine Technology is designed for persons who seek full-time employment in the metal working industry. Graduates of this program may continue their education in a technology program at a four-year institution which offers related industrial programs.

Purpose: The growth of electrical manufacturing industries, electrical utility companies and industries which consume large quantities of electrical energy in Virginia and the Southeastern section of the United States has established a continuing demand for electrical technicians. The Electrical Engineering Technology program has been designed to produce trained and skilled persons ready for full-time employment as technicians who can function as installation and maintenance persons, and as liaisons between engineering and electrical maintenance and assembly personnel.

Purpose: The career studies certificate program is a response to the non-conventional short-term program of studies needed by many adults within the college’s region. It offers a series of specialized program options which represent a wide variety of adult career and academic interest course areas. The options within this program are intended to represent the minimum amount of college course work considered representative of these fields of study. Each of the program options is designed as a distinct “mini-curriculum” within a broader range of adult educational possibilities.

This program is designed to provide entry-level skills for an individual to enter into the electrical technician field. This will prepare the student for entry skills for employment as assistant technicians who can assist in the installation and maintenance of electrical equipment. It will also prepare the student to take the licensed electrician exam.

Purpose: The growth of the electronics and manufacturing industries in Virginia has increased the demand for qualified electronics technicians. The Associate of Applied Science degree in Electronics Technology is designed to prepare persons for full-time employment.

Purpose:  This career studies certificate leads to technician-level employment in the electrical industry. This curriculum provides operational skills and knowledge in electric power utilities, electrical machines, electronic devices, and programmable logic controllers.  Upon completion of the career studies certificate, students are employable as electrical maintenance technicians, utility power technicians, small utilities technicians, and electrical engineer technicians.

Purpose:  This career studies certificate leads to entry-level employment in the electronics field. This curriculum provides foundational knowledge in basic electrical concepts, safety, electronic component identification, digital, installation, and diagnostics.  Upon completion of the career studies certificate, students are employable as entry-level maintenance workers.

Purpose:  This career studies certificate leads to technician-level employment in the electronics field. This curriculum provides operational skills and knowledge in computer aided drafting, fluid power, mechanisms, robotics, and programmable controllers.  Upon completion of the career studies certificate, students are employable as journey-level maintenance workers.

Purpose:  This career studies certificate leads to technician-level employment in the electronics field. This curriculum provides operational skills and knowledge in computer aided drafting, fluid power, mechanisms, robotics, and programmable controllers.  Upon completion of the career studies certificate, students are employable as journey-level maintenance workers.

This program is designed to provide entry-level skills for an individual to enter into the electrical technician field. This will prepare the student for entry skills for employment as assistant technicians who can assist in the installation and maintenance of electrical equipment. It will also prepare the student to take the licensed electrician exam.

Purpose:  This career studies certificate program provides entry-level training in electrical and mechanical service and repair applications. The curriculum provides a broad range of experiences in industrial service and repair shops.  The curriculum includes introductory courses in air conditioning and refrigeration, fluid power, mechanisms, industrial safety, and machine shop operations.  Upon completion of the program, students are employable in jobs such as entry-level building maintenance workers; maintenance mechanics; and installation, maintenance, and repair workers. 

Purpose:  This career studies certificate program provides operational skills training in electrical and mechanical service and repair applications. The curriculum provides a broad range of experiences in industrial service and repair shops.  The curriculum includes courses in D.C. & A.C. fundamentals, machine technology, industrial wiring methods, and welding fundamentals.  Upon completion of the program, students are employable in technician-level positions such as building maintenance technicians, factory maintenance technicians, industrial engineer technicians, maintenance mechanics, and property/real estate managers. 

Purpose: This program is designed to train persons in the operational skills of advanced manufacturing. The curriculum provides technician-level knowledge in engineering design, parametric solid modeling, 3D printing for engineering design, logic circuits and systems, and advanced computer aided manufacturing. Upon completion of the career studies certificate, students are employable as mechanical apprentices, architectural apprentices, and designers/drafters.

Purpose: This career studies certificate leads to entry-level employment opportunities in the engineering design field. This curriculum includes Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CAD) courses in engineering drawing fundamentals, architectural graphics, and graphic representation. Students learn basic technical drawing and numerical control techniques using lathe and milling machines. Students are prepared for entry-level jobs such as mechanical design apprentices, mechanical drafters, and entry-level field/lab engineers.

Purpose: This career studies certificate leads to technician-level employment opportunities in the engineering design field. This curriculum includes intermediate Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CAD) courses and introduces students to parametric solid modeling, 3D printing, and geometric dimensions and tolerancing. Students learn operational skills needed to be successful in technician-level positions in engineering design such as mechanical engineering technicians, design technicians, and quality process engineering technicians.

The career studies certificate in Engineering Design Technology is designed to provide an entry-level set of design skills that will allow the graduate to compete for basic entry-level CAD positions within or outside their current industry. Completion of this career studies certificate will provide students with basic industry design standards required by the ADDA (American Design Drafting Association) to pass the AD (Apprentice Drafting Exam).

Purpose: The Engineering Design Technology curriculum is designed to prepare persons for full-time employment as qualified Engineering Design Technicians and CAD Technicians to work with engineers, as well as industries and businesses. Graduates will be capable of complex reverse engineering techniques, advanced parametric solid modeling, additive manufacturing 3D printing, producing engineering design drawings, and advanced conceptual 3D modeling.

Purpose:  This career studies certificate leads to technician-level employment in the electronics field. This curriculum provides operational skills and knowledge in computer aided drafting, fluid power, mechanisms, robotics, and programmable controllers.  Upon completion of the career studies certificate, students are employable as journey-level maintenance workers.

Purpose: The career studies certificate program is a response to the non-conventional short-term program of studies needed by many adults within the college’s region. It offers a series of specialized program options which represent a wide variety of adult career and academic interest course areas. The options within this program are intended to represent the minimum amount of college course work considered representative of these fields of study. Each of the program options is designed as a distinct “mini-curriculum” within a broader range of adult educational possibilities.

Purpose:  This career studies certificate prepares students for a variety of entry-level positions in the welding industry. The curriculum contains competencies of the American Welding Society’s (AWS) SENSE program, which is an industrial standard for welder education and training. The framework for all of the courses includes specific weld process training, thermal cutting processes, quality control, industrial safety, shop fabrication equipment and manufacturing assemblies from drawings. Certifications for various welding qualifications are offered.

Purpose: This program is designed to prepare persons for full-time employment in the welding industry. The increased need in both the state and local industries exceeds demand for people trained in the profession of welding. The certificate program will include welder qualification and certification with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers’ (ASME) Code, Section IX, Welding and Brazing Qualification, and the American Welding Society’s (AWS) Structural Welding Code, D1.1. The curriculum also contains competencies of the American Welding Society’s (AWS) SENSE program which is an industrial standard for welder education and training.

The career studies certificate program is a response to the non-conventional short-term program of studies needed by many adults within the college’s region. It offers a series of specialized program options which represent a wide variety of adult career and academic interest course areas. The options within this program are intended to represent the minimum amount of college course work considered representative of these fields of study. Each of the program options is designed as a distinct “mini-curriculum” within a broader range of adult educational possibilities.

Purpose: The career studies certificate program is a response to the non-conventional short-term program of studies needed by many adults within the college’s region. It offers a series of specialized program options which represent a wide variety of adult career and academic interest course areas. The options within this program are intended to represent the minimum amount of college course work considered representative of these fields of study. Each of the program options is designed as a distinct “mini-curriculum” within a broader range of adult educational possibilities.

Purpose: The growth of electrical manufacturing industries, electrical utility companies and industries which consume large quantities of electrical energy in Virginia and the Southeastern section of the United States has established a continuing demand for electrical technicians. The Electrical Engineering Technology program has been designed to produce trained and skilled persons ready for full-time employment as technicians who can function as installation and maintenance persons, and as liaisons between engineering and electrical maintenance and assembly personnel.

This program is designed to provide entry-level skills for an individual to enter into the electrical technician field. This will prepare the student for entry skills for employment as assistant technicians who can assist in the installation and maintenance of electrical equipment. It will also prepare the student to take the licensed electrician exam.

Purpose:  This career studies certificate leads to entry-level employment in the electrical industry. This curriculum provides foundational knowledge in basic electrical concepts, safety, wiring, controls and the National Electrical Code.  Upon completion of the career studies certificate, students are employable as entry-level maintenance workers, electrician’s helpers, and entry-level wiring technicians.

Purpose:  This career studies certificate leads to technician-level employment in the electrical industry. This curriculum provides operational skills and knowledge in electric power utilities, electrical machines, electronic devices, and programmable logic controllers.  Upon completion of the career studies certificate, students are employable as electrical maintenance technicians, utility power technicians, small utilities technicians, and electrical engineer technicians.

Purpose:  This career studies certificate leads to technician-level employment in the electrical industry. This curriculum provides operational skills and knowledge in electric power utilities, electrical machines, electronic devices, and programmable logic controllers.  Upon completion of the career studies certificate, students are employable as electrical maintenance technicians, utility power technicians, small utilities technicians, and electrical engineer technicians.

This program is designed for the in-service technician and others who want a background in basic air conditioning and refrigeration fundamentals. Emphasis of the program is in mechanical design, construction of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, and theoretical concepts. Upon successful completion of the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning certificate, the student may elect to sit for the “Refrigeration Recovery Certification” examination.

Purpose: The career studies certificate program is a response to the non-conventional short-term program of studies needed by many adults within the college’s region. It offers a series of specialized program options which represent a wide variety of adult career and academic interest course areas. The options within this program are intended to represent the minimum amount of college course work considered representative of these fields of study. Each of the program options is designed as a distinct “mini-curriculum” within a broader range of adult educational possibilities.

Purpose:  This career studies certificate leads to technician-level employment in the electrical power field and renewable energy field. This curriculum provides operational skills and knowledge in programmable logic controllers, mechanisms, and electronic devices.  Upon completion of the career studies certificate, students are employable as electrical maintenance workers, alternative energy workers, electronics parts assembler, and solderers.

Purpose: The career studies certificate program is a response to the non-conventional short-term program of studies needed by many adults within the college’s region. It offers a series of specialized program options which represent a wide variety of adult career and academic interest course areas. The options within this program are intended to represent the minimum amount of college course work considered representative of these fields of study. Each of the program options is designed as a distinct “mini-curriculum” within a broader range of adult educational possibilities.

Purpose: The career studies certificate program is a response to the non-conventional short-term program of studies needed by many adults within the college’s region. It offers a series of specialized program options which represent a wide variety of adult career and academic interest course areas. The options within this program are intended to represent the minimum amount of college course work considered representative of these fields of study. Each of the program options is designed as a distinct “mini-curriculum” within a broader range of adult educational possibilities.

Purpose:  This career studies certificate leads to technician-level employment in the electrical power field and renewable energy field. This curriculum provides operational skills and knowledge in programmable logic controllers, mechanisms, and electronic devices.  Upon completion of the career studies certificate, students are employable as electrical maintenance workers, alternative energy workers, electronics parts assembler, and solderers.

Purpose:  This career studies certificate leads to technician-level employment in the electrical power field and renewable energy field. This curriculum provides operational skills and knowledge in programmable logic controllers, mechanisms, and electronic devices.  Upon completion of the career studies certificate, students are employable as electrical maintenance workers, alternative energy workers, electronics parts assembler, and solderers.

Purpose: The growth of electrical manufacturing industries, electrical utility companies and industries which consume large quantities of electrical energy in Virginia and the Southeastern section of the United States has established a continuing demand for electrical technicians. The Electrical Engineering Technology program has been designed to produce trained and skilled persons ready for full-time employment as technicians who can function as installation and maintenance persons, and as liaisons between engineering and electrical maintenance and assembly personnel.

Purpose: The growth of electrical manufacturing industries, electrical utility companies and industries which consume large quantities of electrical energy in Virginia and the Southeastern section of the United States has established a continuing demand for electrical technicians. The Electrical Engineering Technology program has been designed to produce trained and skilled persons ready for full-time employment as technicians who can function as installation and maintenance persons, and as liaisons between engineering and electrical maintenance and assembly personnel.

Purpose: The growth of electrical manufacturing industries, electrical utility companies and industries which consume large quantities of electrical energy in Virginia and the Southeastern section of the United States has established a continuing demand for electrical technicians. The Electrical Engineering Technology program has been designed to produce trained and skilled persons ready for full-time employment as technicians who can function as installation and maintenance persons, and as liaisons between engineering and electrical maintenance and assembly personnel.

Purpose: The growth of electrical manufacturing industries, electrical utility companies and industries which consume large quantities of electrical energy in Virginia and the Southeastern section of the United States has established a continuing demand for electrical technicians. The Electrical Engineering Technology program has been designed to produce trained and skilled persons ready for full-time employment as technicians who can function as installation and maintenance persons, and as liaisons between engineering and electrical maintenance and assembly personnel.

Purpose:  This career studies certificate leads to entry-level employment in the electrical power field and renewable energy field. This curriculum provides foundational knowledge in basic electrical concepts, safety, installation and wiring in the power industry.  Upon completion of the career studies certificate, students are employable as electrician’s helpers and entry-level wiring technicians.

Purpose:  This career studies certificate leads to technician-level employment in the electrical power field and renewable energy field. This curriculum provides operational skills and knowledge in programmable logic controllers, mechanisms, and electronic devices.  Upon completion of the career studies certificate, students are employable as electrical maintenance workers, alternative energy workers, electronics parts assembler, and solderers.

Purpose:  This career studies certificate leads to technician-level employment in the electrical power field and renewable energy field. This curriculum provides operational skills and knowledge in programmable logic controllers, mechanisms, and electronic devices.  Upon completion of the career studies certificate, students are employable as electrical maintenance workers, alternative energy workers, electronics parts assembler, and solderers.

Purpose: The growth of electrical manufacturing industries, electrical utility companies and industries which consume large quantities of electrical energy in Virginia and the Southeastern section of the United States has established a continuing demand for electrical technicians. The Electrical Engineering Technology program has been designed to produce trained and skilled persons ready for full-time employment as technicians who can function as installation and maintenance persons, and as liaisons between engineering and electrical maintenance and assembly personnel.

Purpose: Complexity in automotive vehicles increases each year because of scientific discovery and new technology. There is a great demand for qualified automotive technicians to service the growing number of automobiles in our society. The purpose of the Automotive Analysis and Repair program is to provide the student technician with instruction and practice necessary to repair today’s complex vehicles. Training will be provided in automotive systems theory, service, and repair. This program is competency based to include specific classroom and shop exercises. The college’s facilities include the latest equipment and test vehicles.

Purpose: This career studies certificate program leads to technician-level employment in the automotive field. This curriculum provides skills and knowledge in automotive drivability and diagnosis of advanced automotive systems. This curriculum provides foundational knowledge in brakes, electrical/electronic and automotive fuel/ignition/emissions systems. Upon completion of the career studies certificate, students are employable as entry-level diagnostic technicians.

Purpose: The Career Studies Certificate in Child Development prepares students for entry-level employment working with young children in safe and healthy environments that are supportive of children’s individual physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development. Graduates develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to implement practices informed by Virginia’s Competencies for Early Childhood Professionals and the National Association for the Education of Young Children Professional Preparation Standards. This 16-credit curriculum provides a foundation in early childhood development and all course work overlaps with and is also a requirement for the certificate and associate degree programs of study.

Purpose: The Career Studies Certificate in Child Development: Infant and Toddler prepares students for entry level employment working with infants and toddlers in safe and healthy environments that are supportive of very young children’s individual physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development. Graduates develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to implement practices informed by Virginia’s Competencies for Early Childhood Professionals and the National Association for the Education of Young Children Professional Preparation Standards. This 16-credit curriculum provides a foundation in early childhood development and the course work overlaps with the certificate and associate degree programs of study.

Purpose: The Certificate in Early Childhood Development prepares students for employment in settings where the care and education of young children is the primary focus and for the associate degree in early childhood. Graduates develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to design, implement, and assess practices informed by Virginia’s Competencies for Early Childhood Professionals and the National Association for the Education of Young Children Professional Preparation Standards. This 34-credit curriculum provides an in-depth sequence of courses in early childhood and all course work overlaps with and is also a requirement for the associate degree program of study.

Purpose: The Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Development is designed to prepare highly skilled graduates for employment in a variety of early childhood settings, to update and enrich the capacities of those persons presently employed in the child development field, and to prepare students for transfer to a bachelor degree program in child development, education, or related field. Graduates develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to design, implement, assess, and model for others excellent practices informed by Virginia’s Competencies for Early Childhood Professionals and the National Association for the Education of Young Children Professional Preparation Standards.

Purpose: The curriculum is structured to provide an introduction to the basics of forensic investigation for students seriously considering this highly specialized field.

Purpose: This career studies certificate provides an overview of foundational topics related to criminal justice. This curriculum includes foundational knowledge in criminal justice, criminology, ethics, and criminal law.  Upon completion of the career studies certificate, students are employable in careers such as correctional officers, jailers, security guards, gaming surveillance officers, and bailiffs.

Purpose: This career studies certificate provides an overview of foundational topics related to criminal justice. This curriculum includes foundational knowledge in criminal justice, criminology, ethics, and criminal law.  Upon completion of the career studies certificate, students are employable in careers such as correctional officers, jailers, security guards, gaming surveillance officers, and bailiffs.

Purpose: The Police Science curriculum is designed to prepare students for successful entry into careers in the criminal justice field. Courses focus on the theoretical and practical considerations necessary for an understanding of modern law enforcement practices and the relationships between law enforcement, the community, and the other components of the criminal justice system. The curriculum is applicable to both preservice and in-service criminal justice practitioners.

Purpose: The Police Science curriculum is designed to prepare students for successful entry into careers in the criminal justice field. Courses focus on the theoretical and practical considerations necessary for an understanding of modern law enforcement practices and the relationships between law enforcement, the community, and the other components of the criminal justice system. The curriculum is applicable to both preservice and in-service criminal justice practitioners.

Purpose: This career studies certificate provides an overview of foundational topics related to criminal justice. This curriculum includes foundational knowledge in criminal justice, criminology, ethics, and criminal law.  Upon completion of the career studies certificate, students are employable in careers such as correctional officers, jailers, security guards, gaming surveillance officers, and bailiffs.

Purpose: This career studies certificate provides an overview of foundational topics related to criminal justice. This curriculum includes foundational knowledge in criminal justice, criminology, ethics, and criminal law.  Upon completion of the career studies certificate, students are employable in careers such as correctional officers, jailers, security guards, gaming surveillance officers, and bailiffs.

Purpose: The Police Science curriculum is designed to prepare students for successful entry into careers in the criminal justice field. Courses focus on the theoretical and practical considerations necessary for an understanding of modern law enforcement practices and the relationships between law enforcement, the community, and the other components of the criminal justice system. The curriculum is applicable to both preservice and in-service criminal justice practitioners.

Purpose: The Police Science curriculum is designed to prepare students for successful entry into careers in the criminal justice field. Courses focus on the theoretical and practical considerations necessary for an understanding of modern law enforcement practices and the relationships between law enforcement, the community, and the other components of the criminal justice system. The curriculum is applicable to both preservice and in-service criminal justice practitioners.

Purpose: This career studies certificate provides an overview of foundational topics related to criminal justice. This curriculum includes foundational knowledge in criminal justice, criminology, ethics, and criminal law.  Upon completion of the career studies certificate, students are employable in careers such as correctional officers, jailers, security guards, gaming surveillance officers, and bailiffs.

Purpose: The Police Science curriculum is designed to prepare students for successful entry into careers in the criminal justice field. Courses focus on the theoretical and practical considerations necessary for an understanding of modern law enforcement practices and the relationships between law enforcement, the community, and the other components of the criminal justice system. The curriculum is applicable to both preservice and in-service criminal justice practitioners.

Purpose: The Certificate in Human Services prepares students for entry-level employment in the helping fields where the primary focus is on human and social services and for the associate degree in human services. Graduates develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions required for professional work in community service agencies and organizations and informed by the National Organization for Human Services. This 34-credit curriculum provides an in-depth sequence of courses in human services and all course work overlaps with and is also a requirement for the associate degree program of study.

Purpose: The Associate of Applied Science in Human Services is designed to prepare highly skilled graduates for employment in a wide variety of human services settings, to update and enrich the capacities of those persons presently employed in the human services field, and to prepare students for transfer to a bachelor degree program in human services, social work, psychology, counseling, sociology, or other related field. Graduates develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions required for professional work in community service agencies and organizations and informed by the National Organization for Human Services.

Purpose: This curriculum is designed to provide specialized administrative support technology education in the legal field. It is recommended for students interested in a professional career as a legal assistant to an attorney or judge; assistant in a legal office of a corporation, university, insurance company; or for employment with municipal, state and federal government agencies. In addition, the Paralegal Administrative Support specialization offers basic skills training and advanced training complementary to the information systems demands of the electronic office. Included are skills in word processing, microcomputer usage, and human relations.

Purpose: The career studies certificate program is a response to the non-conventional short-term program of studies needed by many adults within the college’s region. It offers a series of specialized program options which represent a wide variety of adult career and academic interest course areas. The options within this program are intended to represent the minimum amount of college course work considered representative of these fields of study. Each of the program options is designed as a distinct “mini-curriculum” within a broader range of adult educational possibilities.

Purpose: The career studies certificate program is a response to the non-conventional short-term program of studies needed by many adults within the college’s region. It offers a series of specialized program options which represent a wide variety of adult career and academic interest course areas. The options within this program are intended to represent the minimum amount of college course work considered representative of these fields of study. Each of the program options is designed as a distinct “mini-curriculum” within a broader range of adult educational possibilities.

Purpose: This career studies certificate leads to entry-level employment opportunities in the cybersecurity and networking fields. This curriculum prepares students for introductory IT knowledge and skills and to recognize, prevent and defend against threats to information and information systems. Students need to be introduced to the basic topics of operating systems, computer hardware, networking concepts, programming, and cybersecurity core topics in order to be well prepared and successful in all areas of IT including cyber security and networking.

Purpose: This career studies certificate leads to entry-level employment opportunities in the cybersecurity and networking fields. This curriculum prepares students for introductory IT knowledge and skills and to recognize, prevent and defend against threats to information and information systems. Students need to be introduced to the basic topics of operating systems, computer hardware, networking concepts, programming, and cybersecurity core topics in order to be well prepared and successful in all areas of IT including cyber security and networking.

Purpose: This career studies certificate leads to more advanced employment opportunities in the cybersecurity and networking fields. The curriculum prepares student for operational IT knowledge and skills and to recognize, prevent and defend against threats to information and information systems. Students learn technician-level networking concepts, programming, and cybersecurity topics in order to be well prepared and successful in all areas of IT including cyber security and networking.

Purpose: This career studies certificate leads to more advanced employment opportunities in the cybersecurity and networking fields. The curriculum prepares student for operational IT knowledge and skills and to recognize, prevent and defend against threats to information and information systems. Students learn technician-level networking concepts, programming, and cybersecurity topics in order to be well prepared and successful in all areas of IT including cyber security and networking.

Purpose: The rapid growth of the Internet, on-line databases, and e-commerce has increased the demand for technicians who understand IT security. The Cyber Security specialization curriculum prepares the student to enter the job market as an entry-level cyber security specialist, network security technician, or penetration tester.

Purpose: This career studies certificate leads to entry-level employment opportunities in the cybersecurity and networking fields. This curriculum prepares students for introductory IT knowledge and skills and to recognize, prevent and defend against threats to information and information systems. Students need to be introduced to the basic topics of operating systems, computer hardware, networking concepts, programming, and cybersecurity core topics in order to be well prepared and successful in all areas of IT including cyber security and networking.

Purpose: This career studies certificate leads to more advanced employment opportunities in the cybersecurity and networking fields. The curriculum prepares student for operational IT knowledge and skills and to recognize, prevent and defend against threats to information and information systems. Students learn technician-level networking concepts, programming, and cybersecurity topics in order to be well prepared and successful in all areas of IT including cyber security and networking.

Purpose: The career studies certificate program is a response to the non-conventional short-term program of studies needed by many adults within the college’s region. It offers a series of specialized program options which represent a wide variety of adult career and academic interest course areas. The options within this program are intended to represent the minimum amount of college course work considered representative of these fields of study. Each of the program options is designed as a distinct “mini-curriculum” within a broader range of adult educational possibilities.

Purpose:  This AAS degree will create opportunities and build pathways to high-skilled and high-wage cloud computing careers for students. The degree is offered as a collaborative effort between the VCCS and Amazon Web Services (AWS). As more companies rely on cloud technology, this program trains students on the infrastructure and services of cloud computing, information storage and management, and installation and configuration of virtual infrastructures. Upon completion of the program, students are employable as cloud software engineers, cloud sales executives, cloud developers, cloud systems administrators, cloud consultants, and cloud network engineers.

Purpose: The rapid growth of the computer and electronic industries has increased the demand for technicians who understand both hardware and software technologies. The IT Network and Technical Support specialization curriculum prepares the student to enter the job market as a computer technician or entry-level systems administrator.

This program is designed to prepare individuals with an overview of entry-level skills in the field of Information Technology.  This certificate can be combined with a General Studies AA&S degree to fill in the required electives.  Students will get an overview of careers in Information Technology, and learn more about themselves and their personal strengths with the Strengths Quest assessment.  Students will also learn basic skills in computer science, programming, robotics, networks, and mobile and web design to help them determine their pathway to a career in Information Technology.

Purpose: The information technology degree prepares a student to earn an entry-level position in the computer industry or continue to a university and earn a four-year degree.

Purpose: The information technology degree prepares a student to earn an entry-level position in the computer industry or continue to a university and earn a four-year degree.

Purpose: The rapid growth of the computer and electronic industries has increased the demand for technicians who understand both hardware and software technologies. The IT Network and Technical Support specialization curriculum prepares the student to enter the job market as a computer technician or entry-level systems administrator.

Purpose: The rapid growth of the computer and electronic industries has increased the demand for technicians who understand both hardware and software technologies. The IT Network and Technical Support specialization curriculum prepares the student to enter the job market as a computer technician or entry-level systems administrator.

Purpose: The information technology degree prepares a student to earn an entry-level position in the computer industry or continue to a university and earn a four-year degree.

Purpose:  This AAS degree will create opportunities and build pathways to high-skilled and high-wage cloud computing careers for students. The degree is offered as a collaborative effort between the VCCS and Amazon Web Services (AWS). As more companies rely on cloud technology, this program trains students on the infrastructure and services of cloud computing, information storage and management, and installation and configuration of virtual infrastructures. Upon completion of the program, students are employable as cloud software engineers, cloud sales executives, cloud developers, cloud systems administrators, cloud consultants, and cloud network engineers.

Purpose:  This AAS degree will create opportunities and build pathways to high-skilled and high-wage cloud computing careers for students. The degree is offered as a collaborative effort between the VCCS and Amazon Web Services (AWS). As more companies rely on cloud technology, this program trains students on the infrastructure and services of cloud computing, information storage and management, and installation and configuration of virtual infrastructures. Upon completion of the program, students are employable as cloud software engineers, cloud sales executives, cloud developers, cloud systems administrators, cloud consultants, and cloud network engineers.

This career studies certificate is designed to prepare individuals with an overview of entry-level digital design skills and can be combined with a General Studies AA&S degree to fill in the required electives or prepare career switchers who already have a degree.  Students will learn basic skills in digital design, animation, mobile app design, and web design to help them determine a pathway to a career in digital design.  Students will also have the opportunity to earn certifications in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Animate and CIW Web Site Development.

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for work in the area of graphic design, a highly mobile and autonomous field due to the freelance nature of employment.  Students will be trained in Adobe Creative Cloud so that they can understand and use the formal concepts, methods, theory, and techniques associated with the work and the software. 

Purpose: This curriculum is designed to provide specialized administrative support technology education in the medical field. It is recommended for students interested in a professional career as a medical office assistant in a private medical practice, in a hospital setting, and in other health care organizations. In addition, the Administrative Support Technology curriculum offers basic skills training and advanced training complementary to the information systems demands of the electronic office. Included are skills in word processing, microcomputer usage, and human relations.

Purpose:  This career studies certificate leads to entry-level employment in the medical coding field.  The program provides foundational knowledge in medical terminology and medical coding and prepares students to take the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).  Upon completion of the career studies certificate, students are employable as entry-level medical billing/coding/data entry employees.

Purpose:  This career studies certificate leads to technician-level employment in medical facilities.  The program provides advanced knowledge in anatomy and physiology for administrative health professionals.  Students receive training in editing and proofreading, word processing, and records management.  Upon completion of the career studies certificate, students are employable as medical coders, medical office managers, and medical records managers.

The career studies certificate is designed to train individuals for employment as nursing assistants and give graduates proficiency in the skills needed to assist with nursing care in nursing homes, hospitals, and home health. Upon successful completion of NUR 27 Nurse Aide I, students are eligible to sit for the competency evaluation required by the Virginia Board of Nursing in order to be placed on the nurse aide registry.

Purpose: The three-semester certificate program in Practical Nursing is designed to prepare selected students to qualify as contributing members of a health team, rendering patient care in a variety of health service facilities. Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to apply to take the Virginia Board of Nursing examination required for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).