University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville

The Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems degree is designed for students who wish to advance
their career or enter the workforce in the field of Information Technology. The curriculum provides courses in hardware,
operating systems, networking, programming applications development, web application design, and information systems.
The degree offers an internship experience designed to provide the student with practical, hands-on experience in the
information technology area that the student has selected. UACCB’s A.A.S. in Computer Information Systems degree
consists of 15 credit hours of general education requirements and 45 credit hours in business classes.

The Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems degree is designed for students who wish to advance
their career or enter the workforce in the field of Information Technology. The curriculum provides courses in hardware,
operating systems, networking, programming applications development, web application design, and information systems.
The degree offers an internship experience designed to provide the student with practical, hands-on experience in the
information technology area that the student has selected. UACCB’s A.A.S. in Computer Information Systems degree
consists of 15 credit hours of general education requirements and 45 credit hours in business classes.

The Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems degree is designed for students who wish to advance
their career or enter the workforce in the field of Information Technology. The curriculum provides courses in hardware,
operating systems, networking, programming applications development, web application design, and information systems.
The degree offers an internship experience designed to provide the student with practical, hands-on experience in the
information technology area that the student has selected. UACCB’s A.A.S. in Computer Information Systems degree
consists of 15 credit hours of general education requirements and 45 credit hours in business classes.

The Associate of Science in Criminal Justice is designed to address the needs of three different types of students - those
students wishing to begin a career in criminal justice/law enforcement; those already working in the field of criminal
justice/law enforcement; and those students wishing to complete a program of study and transfer to a baccalaureate
institution in order to complete a bachelor degree. The program is not intended to be a substitute for Police Academy
training.

The Associate of Science in Criminal Justice is designed to address the needs of three different types of students - those
students wishing to begin a career in criminal justice/law enforcement; those already working in the field of criminal
justice/law enforcement; and those students wishing to complete a program of study and transfer to a baccalaureate
institution in order to complete a bachelor degree. The program is not intended to be a substitute for Police Academy
training.

The Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education is designed to meet the competencies required for the
Birth through Pre-Kindergarten Teaching Credential which is required by Act 187 passed by the Arkansas Legislature
during the 2009 session. This degree will allow a graduate to apply for the Birth through Pre-Kindergarten Teaching
Credential from the Division of Early Care and Education of the Department of Human Services. It will allow the
graduate to be the lead teacher in a non-public school classroom or in a Head Start classroom as they pursue a
Bachelor’s degree. The student will be qualified to serve as a para-professional in a public school pre-kindergarten
classroom. It will not allow the graduate to be the lead teacher in a public school pre-kindergarten classroom.

A one-semester course serving as an introduction to the study of emergency medical services and the basic principles, procedures, and techniques of prehospital emergency care. The emphasis of this course is to provide the student with a basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, spinal immobilization techniques, basic splinting and wound management. Successful completion of this course prepares the student to apply for the National Registry EMT-B Examination. Certification as an EMT-B is required for selection to the Paramedic Program.

The EMT-Paramedic Technical Certificate Program consists of three semesters of concentrated study including classroom instruction, hospital clinical experiences and field internship with an Advanced Life Support ambulance service. The AAS in Paramedic degree consists of 60 credit hours. These 60 credits include 7 credits in EMT Basic, 19 general education credits, and 38 credits in the paramedic courses.

The UACCB Industrial Technology program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for successful
employment as entry-level Industrial Technicians in a variety of industries. Students enrolled in the Industrial
Technology program specialize in one of two disciplines: welding or Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC).
The program includes Certificates of Proficiency, Technical Certificates, and an Associate of Applied Science degree.
All credit hours earned in an Industrial Technology Certificate of Proficiency program count toward the corresponding
credit hour requirements for an Industrial Technology Technical Certificate or A.A.S. degree. Likewise, all credit hours
earned in an Industrial Technology Technical Certificate program count toward the corresponding credit hour
requirements for an Industrial Technology A.A.S. degree.

The Medical Office Management Associate of Applied Science degree program provides a broad exposure to the functional areas of business and the technical courses required to develop skills necessary for competence as a medical office manager.

The Nursing Assistant program is a seven-credit hour, Certificate of Proficiency program combining classroom instruction with clinical training. This program meets the certification requirements of the Arkansas Department of Human Services, Office of Long-Term Care. The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville’s curriculum provides instruction with emphasis on technical skills, professional relationships, and workplace ethics. Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for the written and skills test to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. Graduates of this program are prepared to work in long-term care, acute-care, and home-health care settings.

The Practical Nursing technical certificate program combines classroom instruction with clinical experience. The course of study meets the requirements of the Arkansas State Board of Nursing for practical nursing programs. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates may be eligible to apply for the National Council of Licensure Examination to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. The program does not participate in advanced placement.