NorthWest Arkansas Community College

A Computer-Aided Design (CAD) technical specialist commonly works under the direct supervision of an architect, engineer, or as an independent design professional providing drafting and design services.

Primary responsibilities of CAD specialists include creating detailed drawings of mechanical parts and systems, buildings, and structures, and construction site plans that are used by machinists and construction workers.

A Computer-Aided Design (CAD) technical specialist commonly works under the direct supervision of an architect, engineer, or as an independent design professional providing drafting and design services.

Primary responsibilities of CAD specialists include creating detailed drawings of mechanical parts and systems, buildings, and structures, and construction site plans that are used by machinists and construction workers.

A Computer-Aided Design (CAD) technical specialist commonly works under the direct supervision of an architect, engineer, or as an independent design professional providing drafting and design services.

Primary responsibilities of CAD specialists include creating detailed drawings of mechanical parts and systems, buildings, and structures, and construction site plans that are used by machinists and construction workers.

A Computer-Aided Design (CAD) technical specialist commonly works under the direct supervision of an architect, engineer, or as an independent design professional providing drafting and design services.

Primary responsibilities of CAD specialists include creating detailed drawings of mechanical parts and systems, buildings, and structures, and construction site plans that are used by machinists and construction workers.

A Computer-Aided Design (CAD) technical specialist commonly works under the direct supervision of an architect, engineer, or as an independent design professional providing drafting and design services.

Primary responsibilities of CAD specialists include creating detailed drawings of mechanical parts and systems, buildings, and structures, and construction site plans that are used by machinists and construction workers.

The electrical apprenticeship provides a great learn-by-doing educational experience by combining classroom instruction (146 contact hours a year, 36 weekly classes a year) and on-the-job training (2000 hours/year).

Upon registering for this program, you will gain an apprenticeship license for the state of Arkansas.

Our plumbing apprenticeship combines classroom instruction (160 contact hours a year, 40 weekly classes a year) and on-the-job training (2000 hours/year). Classes take place one evening per week during the semester.

Upon registering for this program, you will gain an apprenticeship license for the state of Arkansas.

Child Advocacy Studies (CAST) at NWACC focuses on educating students, professionals, and the general public about all aspects of child abuse and neglect. This includes developing skills to effectively recognize child maltreatment, intervene and prevent child abuse. CAST also provides training in how to respond to allegations of abuse by those in social services, law enforcement, education, health professions and the justice system.

Child Advocacy Studies (CAST) at NWACC focuses on educating students, professionals, and the general public about all aspects of child abuse and neglect. This includes developing skills to effectively recognize child maltreatment, intervene and prevent child abuse. CAST also provides training in how to respond to allegations of abuse by those in social services, law enforcement, education, health professions and the justice system.

Criminal justice is the system though which crimes and criminals are identified, apprehended, judged and punished. When taking courses in criminal justice, you'll gain knowledge in the criminal justice system and its various agencies and processes established by governments to control crime and impose penalties on those who violate laws.

Criminal justice is the system though which crimes and criminals are identified, apprehended, judged and punished. When taking courses in criminal justice, you'll gain knowledge in the criminal justice system and its various agencies and processes established by governments to control crime and impose penalties on those who violate laws.

Criminal justice is the system though which crimes and criminals are identified, apprehended, judged and punished. When taking courses in criminal justice, you'll gain knowledge in the criminal justice system and its various agencies and processes established by governments to control crime and impose penalties on those who violate laws.

Criminal justice is the system though which crimes and criminals are identified, apprehended, judged and punished. When taking courses in criminal justice, you'll gain knowledge in the criminal justice system and its various agencies and processes established by governments to control crime and impose penalties on those who violate laws.

Criminal justice is the system though which crimes and criminals are identified, apprehended, judged and punished. When taking courses in criminal justice, you'll gain knowledge in the criminal justice system and its various agencies and processes established by governments to control crime and impose penalties on those who violate laws.

Criminal justice is the system though which crimes and criminals are identified, apprehended, judged and punished. When taking courses in criminal justice, you'll gain knowledge in the criminal justice system and its various agencies and processes established by governments to control crime and impose penalties on those who violate laws.

Criminal justice is the system though which crimes and criminals are identified, apprehended, judged and punished. When taking courses in criminal justice, you'll gain knowledge in the criminal justice system and its various agencies and processes established by governments to control crime and impose penalties on those who violate laws.

The Early Childhood Education program is designed for early childhood educators interested in developing the skills necessary to effectively empower, engage and educate learners in a variety of urban education settings within the private and public sectors.

As an early childhood education student, you'll learn about the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, communicative and creative development of young children from birth to eight years of age.

The Early Childhood Education program is designed for early childhood educators interested in developing the skills necessary to effectively empower, engage and educate learners in a variety of urban education settings within the private and public sectors.

As an early childhood education student, you'll learn about the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, communicative and creative development of young children from birth to eight years of age.

When earning an Associate's Degree in Environmental and Regulatory Science, you'll learn how to use scientific knowledge to keep businesses and products in compliance with current regulatory agencies and create a safe and healthy environment for all employees and the surrounding communities.

When earning an Associate's Degree in Environmental and Regulatory Science, you'll learn how to use scientific knowledge to keep businesses and products in compliance with current regulatory agencies and create a safe and healthy environment for all employees and the surrounding communities.

When earning an Associate's Degree in Environmental and Regulatory Science, you'll learn how to use scientific knowledge to keep businesses and products in compliance with current regulatory agencies and create a safe and healthy environment for all employees and the surrounding communities.

When earning an Associate's Degree in Environmental and Regulatory Science, you'll learn how to use scientific knowledge to keep businesses and products in compliance with current regulatory agencies and create a safe and healthy environment for all employees and the surrounding communities.

Fire science is the study of all aspects of fire, from fire behavior to fire investigation. Many of those seeking to become a firefighter or obtain a career in fire prevention, protection, or safety may pursue a degree in fire science.

Fire Science offers challenging professions that may require working in dangerous, but rewarding circumstances. Today's professionals not only fight fires, but may respond to incidents that involve medical emergencies or hazardous waste, confined space or high angle rescues, and other emergency situations.

Fire science is the study of all aspects of fire, from fire behavior to fire investigation. Many of those seeking to become a firefighter or obtain a career in fire prevention, protection, or safety may pursue a degree in fire science.

Fire Science offers challenging professions that may require working in dangerous, but rewarding circumstances. Today's professionals not only fight fires, but may respond to incidents that involve medical emergencies or hazardous waste, confined space or high angle rescues, and other emergency situations.

Paralegals play an important role within the legal system, providing support to attorneys, law offices, government agencies and corporations. By taking Paralegal courses, you'll learn how to research legal precedent, perform investigative work on cases, and prepare legal documents.

If you have an interest in working with computers and are looking for an entry level role to jump start a career in IT, as an office manager, as a computer software specialist, or many other options, you are in the right place. An associate degree in computer information systems will help you get on the right track to reach your goals.

If you have an interest in working with computers and are looking for an entry level role to jump start a career in IT, as an office manager, as a computer software specialist, or many other options, you are in the right place. An associate degree in computer information systems will help you get on the right track to reach your goals.

Get the preparation you need to obtain a key support position in the fast-growing field of network information systems and CISCO Networking with an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems - Networking.

Get the preparation you need to obtain a key support position in the fast-growing field of network information systems and CISCO Networking with an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems - Networking.

NWACC's Dental Assistant Program teaches students how to assist dentists and increase the efficiency in delivering oral health care. Classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction will provide students with a broad background in all aspects of dentistry.

Students will become proficient in patient care, such as dietary counseling, monitoring vital signs, administering and monitoring nitrous oxide, taking impressions, and providing post-operative care and instructions. Students will also obtain office skills such as customer service and computer proficiency.

Students are required to complete 120+ hours of internships in local dental offices, dental labs, or other dental experiences. Students will need to have their own transportation to and from the various clinical sites.
Once the Dental Assistant Program is completed, students will receive a Dental Assisting Technical Certificate and a Certificate of Proficiency in Dental Assisting. Students with additional hours may qualify for an Associate Degree in General Studies with the Dental Assisting hours fulfilling the elective credit requirements.

NWACC's Dental Assistant Program teaches students how to assist dentists and increase the efficiency in delivering oral health care. Classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction will provide students with a broad background in all aspects of dentistry.

Students will become proficient in patient care, such as dietary counseling, monitoring vital signs, administering and monitoring nitrous oxide, taking impressions, and providing post-operative care and instructions. Students will also obtain office skills such as customer service and computer proficiency.

Students are required to complete 120+ hours of internships in local dental offices, dental labs, or other dental experiences. Students will need to have their own transportation to and from the various clinical sites.
Once the Dental Assistant Program is completed, students will receive a Dental Assisting Technical Certificate and a Certificate of Proficiency in Dental Assisting. Students with additional hours may qualify for an Associate Degree in General Studies with the Dental Assisting hours fulfilling the elective credit requirements.

NWACC's Health Information Management (HIM) program prepares you to perform as an entry-level technician. Duties include organizing and managing health information data by ensuring its quality, accuracy, accessibility and security in both paper and electronic systems.

NWACC's Health Information Management (HIM) program prepares you to perform as an entry-level technician. Duties include organizing and managing health information data by ensuring its quality, accuracy, accessibility and security in both paper and electronic systems.

A Physical Therapist Assistant increases patients' mobility and independence through therapeutic treatments that can decrease pain and discomfort, as well as increase strength and endurance. An assistant's therapy treatments are performed under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

A Respiratory Therapist (RT) is a highly specialized medical professional who works alongside physicians to provide life-saving healthcare for those with heart and lung disease. As a critical member of the healthcare team, Respiratory Therapists utilize high-tech equipment to provide hands-on patient centered respiratory care to those of all ages.

Respiratory therapists help improve outcomes for people who have been diagnosed with disorders ranging from the non-acute and chronic lung diseases to life-threatening emergencies. Patients may include newborns, trauma victims, drowning victims and those suffering from asthma, bronchitis, coronary heart disease, emphysema and pneumonia.

By taking Graphic Design and Digital Media courses, you'll learn to master innovation and the creative design process within the trades of graphics, advertising, and visual communications. You'll be encouraged to explore visual design across multiple mediums and industries, and find a career you love.

By taking Graphic Design and Digital Media courses, you'll learn to master innovation and the creative design process within the trades of graphics, advertising, and visual communications. You'll be encouraged to explore visual design across multiple mediums and industries, and find a career you love.

By taking Graphic Design and Digital Media courses, you'll learn to master innovation and the creative design process within the trades of graphics, advertising, and visual communications. You'll be encouraged to explore visual design across multiple mediums and industries, and find a career you love.