Patrick Henry Community College

Purpose: The curriculum is designed to provide a theoretical and practical understanding of the criminal justice profession in local, state, and federal criminal justice systems.

Purpose: This Career Studies Certificate provides an overview of foundational topics related to criminal justice.

Purpose: This program is designed to provide fundamental skills of the criminal justice profession in local, state, and federal criminal justice systems.

Purpose: This program is designed to provide fundamental skills of the criminal justice profession in local, state, and federal criminal justice systems.

Purpose: This program is designed to prepare early childhood professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully manage a classroom and teach students from diverse backgrounds with varied academic and developmental needs. Graduates will be prepared to work with students in a variety of educational environments including childcare centers, family day homes, Head Start, and public or private schools. Students will learn to use an array of teaching methods, approaches to classroom management, and methods for teaching exceptional students. Students completing this program can transfer to select schools that currently have an active articulation agreement with PHCC. See program advisor for a list of schools where graduates of the program can earn a bachelor’s degree and pre -k through third grade teaching license.

Purpose: This program is designed to improve the quality of education provided in early childhood programs. Courses and content covered are based on Virginia’s Core Competencies for Early Childhood Professionals and NAEYC’s Standards for Initial Early Childhood Professional Preparation. Graduates of the program will be qualified to serve as a director/administrator or a lead teacher in a licensed child care center, early learning center, or family day home in the state of Virginia.

Purpose: This program is an introduction to the field, designed to provide entry-level competencies documented by Virginia’s Competencies for Early Childhood Professionals and NAEYC’s Standards for Initial Early Childhood Professional Preparation. Graduates are qualified to work as a assistant teacher in childcare centers, family child care homes, and before and after school programs. This program also satisfies the level 2 requirement for Virginia’s Quality Rating and Improvement System.

Purpose: This program is an introduction to the early childhood education field, designed to provide entry-level competencies documented by Virginia’s Competencies for Early Childhood Professionals and NAEYC’s Standards for Initial Early Childhood Professional Preparation with a specific focus on children ages birth to three. This career studies certificate is an approved requirement for employment in Early Head Start classrooms. This program also satisfies the level 2 requirement for Virginia’s Quality Rating and Improvement System.

Purpose: This program is designed for the student interested in pursuing a career as an Emergency Medical Technician to work in a variety of health service facilities and/or desires to advance in EMS educational pathways by pursuing advanced EMS certifications.

Purpose: This program is designed to provide knowledge and skills to prepare selected students to qualify as practitioners of emergency medical services in a variety of health service facilities.

Purpose: This program is designed for the student interested in pursuing a career as an Emergency Medical Technician-Advanced to work in a variety of health service facilities and/or desires to advance in EMS educational pathways by pursuing advanced EMS certifications.

Purpose: This Career Studies Certificate provides an overview of foundational topics related to criminal justice.

Purpose: This program is designed to provide fundamental skills of the criminal justice profession in local, state, and federal criminal justice systems.

Purpose: This program is designed to provide fundamental skills of the criminal justice profession in local, state, and federal criminal justice systems.

Purpose: This specialization has been developed to facilitate transfer of credits earned by students with the Associate of Arts & Science (AA&S) degree in General Studies by taking a prescribed set of courses at Patrick Henry Community College to the Liberal Studies Elementary Education PreK-6 Initial Licensure Program at Longwood University.

Purpose: This program is designed to provide fundamental skills of the criminal justice profession in local, state, and federal criminal justice systems.

Purpose: The curriculum provides knowledge and skills leading to employment in the field of paraprofessionals in the legal setting.

Purpose: Individuals who are seeking their first employment or those who wish to qualify for promotion in a present position or to another field, including self-employment, may benefit from this program. This program prepares a student for work in a general office setting with specialized training in various medical office areas. The program enables the student to become proficient in administrative duties and provides additional skills in a medical setting.

Purpose: This program is designed to provide skills related to keyboarding, medical office procedures and communications, and the transcription of medical information.

Purpose: This program prepares a student for entry level practice in the health care field to provide patient care in a variety of health service facilities.

Purpose: The two-year Associate of Applied Science degree in Physical Therapist Assistant is designed to prepare selected students to qualify as contributing members of the health care team, providing direct patient care as entry-level PTAs working under the supervision of a physical therapist in a variety of medical settings. The profession of physical therapy meets the needs of the public through many methods including, but not limited to, improving patient mobility, relieving pain, decreasing functional limitations, health and wellness promotion, public education, and injury/disability prevention. Patients may range in age from newborn to the elderly and employment settings may include hospitals, outpatient clinics, long-term care and skilled care facilities, rehabilitation centers, home health care agencies, school systems, and others. 

Purpose: This program prepares selected students to qualify as practitioners of practical nursing in a variety of health service facilities.

This career studies certificate leads to advanced-level employment opportunities in cybersecurity and networking fields. This curriculum prepares students for advanced IT knowledge and skills with strong emphasis on configuration, implementation, and troubleshooting details. It also provides the skills to recognize, prevent, and defend against treats to organization’s information and information systems whether it is through physical or cyber-attacks.

This career studies certificate leads to entry-level employment opportunities in cybersecurity and networking fields by preparing students for introductory IT knowledge and skills to recognize, prevent, and defend against threats to information and information systems.

Purpose: Individuals who are seeking their first employment or those who wish to qualify for promotion in a present position or to another field, including self-employment, may benefit from this program. Students will be provided with technical knowledge and skill in Web page design, Internet programming, Internet database design, and related topics. This program provides skills to develop and design Web pages, use programming languages to develop Web pages, and be familiar with Internet protocols, security, and applications.

Purpose: Individuals who are seeking their first employment or those who wish to qualify for promotion in a present position or to another field, including self-employment, may benefit from this program. Students will learn to use a wide array of business- oriented computer software and choose specific courses to meet career goals. The program provides a base of general skills in information systems and gives the individual the option to specialize in a particular area or complete the degree with a more generalist tract. The program provides base skills in software applications, basic PC troubleshooting and repair, networking terminology, programming concepts, and Internet resources. Upon completion of the program, the student will be prepared for immediate employment.

This career studies certificate leads to advanced-level employment opportunities in cybersecurity and networking fields. This curriculum prepares students for advanced IT knowledge and skills with strong emphasis on configuration, implementation, and troubleshooting details. It also provides the skills to recognize, prevent, and defend against treats to organization’s information and information systems whether it is through physical or cyber-attacks.

This career studies certificate leads to entry-level employment opportunities in cybersecurity and networking fields by preparing students for introductory IT knowledge and skills to recognize, prevent, and defend against threats to information and information systems.

Purpose: This program is designed to provide skills and knowledge needed for employment as a computer service technician and certification for the CompTIA A+ exam.

Purpose: This program is designed to provide skills and knowledge needed for employment as a computer service technician and certification for the CompTIA A+ exam.

Purpose: Individuals who are seeking their first employment or those who wish to qualify for promotion in a present position or to another field, including self-employment, may benefit from this program. Students will learn to use a wide array of business- oriented computer software and choose specific courses to meet career goals. The program provides a base of general skills in information systems and gives the individual the option to specialize in a particular area or complete the degree with a more generalist tract. The program provides base skills in software applications, basic PC troubleshooting and repair, networking terminology, programming concepts, and Internet resources. Upon completion of the program, the student will be prepared for immediate employment.

Purpose: Individuals who are seeking their first employment or those who wish to qualify for promotion in a present position or to another field, including self-employment, may benefit from this program. Students will learn to use a wide array of business- oriented computer software and choose specific courses to meet career goals. The program provides a base of general skills in information systems and gives the individual the option to specialize in a particular area or complete the degree with a more generalist tract. The program provides base skills in software applications, basic PC troubleshooting and repair, networking terminology, programming concepts, and Internet resources. Upon completion of the program, the student will be prepared for immediate employment.

Purpose: Individuals who are seeking their first employment or those who wish to qualify for promotion in a present position or to another field, including self-employment, may benefit from this program. Students will learn to use a wide array of business- oriented computer software and choose specific courses to meet career goals. The program provides a base of general skills in information systems and gives the individual the option to specialize in a particular area or complete the degree with a more generalist tract. The program provides base skills in software applications, basic PC troubleshooting and repair, networking terminology, programming concepts, and Internet resources. Upon completion of the program, the student will be prepared for immediate employment.

Purpose: Individuals who are seeking their first employment or those who wish to qualify for promotion in a present position or to another field, including self-employment, may benefit from this program. Students will be provided with technical knowledge and skill in Web page design, Internet programming, Internet database design, and related topics. This program provides skills to develop and design Web pages, use programming languages to develop Web pages, and be familiar with Internet protocols, security, and applications.

Purpose: Individuals who are seeking their first employment or those who wish to qualify for promotion in a present position or to another field, including self-employment, may benefit from this program. Students will be provided with technical knowledge and skill in Web page design, Internet programming, Internet database design, and related topics. This program provides skills to develop and design Web pages, use programming languages to develop Web pages, and be familiar with Internet protocols, security, and applications.

According to VEC labor market information, the manufacturing industry accounts for approximately 20% of employment in the region served by Patrick Henry Community College. Through its work with employers on Business and Industry Leadership Teams (BILTs), PHCC’s division of Workforce, Economic, and Community Development has identified a core set of knowledge, skills, and abilities required across the advanced manufacturing industry sector, including safety, applied mathematics, quality, processes, basic maintenance and machine operation (mechatronics), computer technology, and career intelligence. In addition, employers have identified the need for internship or apprenticeship opportunities to provide hands-on, workplace experiences for students. The career studies certificate presented below provides instruction for these core skills, as well as internship opportunities. In addition to the career studies certificate, students will have an opportunity to earn the Certified Production Technician (CPT) national industry certification from the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC). This career studies certificate will allow PHCC to not only produce an advanced manufacturing workforce with strong general manufacturing skills, but also to quickly add on courses to develop training for specific industries. For example, the proposed career studies certificate stacks fully into the Center for Advanced Film Manufacturing (CAFM) program developed in partnership with Eastman so students completing the advanced manufacturing technician certificate will only need to take two advanced film specific courses to complete the CAFM program. The proposed career studies certificate is also fully stackable to the Associate degree in General Engineering Technologies, becoming another step on the advanced manufacturing/engineering technologies career pathway.

Purpose: This program is designed to prepare students for Siemens PLC certification. Students will also receive skills needed for installation, maintenance and repair of advanced technology production equipment.

Purpose: This program is designed to prepare students for Siemens VFD certification. Students will also receive skills and knowledge needed for maintenance and repair of modern production equipment.

This program is designed to prepare students for Siemens Mechatronics certification

Purpose: The focus of this program is to provide highly skilled industrial technicians for a regional workforce. Qualified electronic technicians are needed in ever increasing numbers to assist local business and industry in taking full advantage of computerized systems, automation, and controls. The manufacturing environment of the 21st century integrates several advanced technologies including sensors, transducers, automated controls, programmable logic controls, motor control circuits, motor drives, pneumatics, microprocessors, computer hardware, and software applications. A strong educational background is required to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair such advanced systems.

Purpose: This career studies certificate is designed for students who are looking to learn how to safely and effectively program and operate robotic welders.

Purpose: The Robotics and Automation Technology program provides an introduction to industrial robotics and explains how they are used in automated systems. The primary focus of the program is on automated processes, the role of robots within those processes and all related support equipment. Successful completer of this program will have an advanced understanding of robot operations, programming, material handling techniques and technical system components.

Purpose: The purpose of the CNC Lathe Operator Career Studies Certificate is to help entry-level employees in the precision machining related trades to obtain skills with emphasis on manual lathe, mill work, and an introduction to CNC lathe programming and operation.

Purpose: The purpose of the Machining Technician Career Studies Certificate is to help entry-level employees in the precision machining related trades obtain skills with emphasis on manual lathe and mill work. Student’s meeting the CSC requirements will have entry level skills in the following occupational areas:  Manual Lathe Machinist, Manual Mill Machinist.

Purpose: Students learn to use advanced computer workstations with various CADD software applications. Students will receive instruction and practice in the planning, design, and preparation of high-quality technical drawings for a variety of projects. In addition to technical courses, there are supporting courses in communications, mathematics, and social sciences. These courses serve to broaden the student’s general education background and thus better prepare students for employment and advancement in the career field.

Purpose: The curriculum is designed to provide skills and knowledge in general and specialized welding.

Purpose: This career studies certificate is designed for students who are looking to learn how to safely and effectively program and operate robotic welders.

Purpose: This program is designed to provide the layman and practitioner fundamental skills and knowledge in metal trades.

Purpose: This program is designed to provide skills for entry-level positions in the practice of electrical servicing and preparation of the National Electrical Code Examination.

Purpose: This career studies certificate is designed for students who are looking to learn how to safely and effectively program and operate robotic welders.

Purpose: This program prepares graduates to fulfill mid-to upper-level responsibilities in the hospitality industry.

Purpose: This program prepares graduates for entry-level responsibilities in the hospitality industry.

Purpose: This program prepares graduates to fulfill entry-level responsibilities in the food service industry. Prerequisites: ENF 3 or above, and MTT 1-3