West Shore Community College

Business operations often depend on networks that enable multi‐user data access and processing. This program includes hardware and software maintenance, support and security for linking computers in the corporate, educational or government sectors. It is designed to prepare the students for careers in Network Administration, Network Support Specialist, Network Technician or Network Troubleshooter.

Business operations often depend on networks that enable multi‐user data access and processing. This program includes hardware and software maintenance, support and security for linking computers in the corporate, educational or government sectors. It is designed to prepare the students for careers in Network Administration, Network Support Specialist, Network Technician or Network Troubleshooter.

The goal of WSCC’s Software Development Certificate is to provide entry‐level Information Technology course work in programming, web page development, and network technology. This certificate provides a solid foundation for students that plan to become employed and those planning to pursue an associate’s degree in Network Services. Students following this program will have the opportunity to learn the information necessary to earn Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) and Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification.

Over the last decade an increased awareness about the importance of early childhood education has led to the distinctive instruction of young children. As a student of early childhood education you will learn how to teach young children and advocate for them and their families while developing a professional portfolio and student teaching.

Over the last decade an increased awareness about the importance of early childhood education has led to the distinctive instruction of young children. As a student of early childhood education you will learn how to teach young children and advocate for them and their families while developing a professional portfolio and student teaching.

The EMT program prepares students to take the National Registry EMT (NREMT) exam to become a licensed EMT. Individuals must be 18 years of age to be licensed as an EMT.

Students must meet all state standards for pre‐service police training to beginning the Certificate courses, and they must meet additional requirements prior to being licensed as a police offer in Michigan.

Students must earn a minimum of 60 credit hours and have an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher in order to earn a degree. Students must also take any required third‐party exams, especially in the AAAS concentrations, such as NOCTI or NCLEX.

Michigan Law requires students to take 450 hours of core classes and an additional 126 hours to reach the 576 hours required by the Electrical Apprenticeship Bureau and the Department of Labor. Students are allowed to apply up to 1,000 hours of Related Technical Training that is required to sit for the Electrical Journeyman’s Licensing Exam. Students also must complete 8,000 hours of Hands-On training performing electrical work over the period of four years (minimum of 2,000 Hours per year).

Welders use a variety of equipment to apply intense heat to metal for the purpose of joining them together or for cutting or trimming them to desired sizes or shapes. Manual welding is done under the complete control of the welder. Semiautomatic welding is done using equipment such as an electrode‐feeding gun, which requires some control and manipulation by the welder. Automatic welding is done by a machine, which performs most of the welding functions under the attention of a welding operator.

Welders use a variety of equipment to apply intense heat to metal for the purpose of joining them together or for cutting or trimming them to desired sizes or shapes. Manual welding is done under the complete control of the welder. Semiautomatic welding is done using equipment such as an electrode‐feeding gun, which requires some control and manipulation by the welder. Automatic welding is done by a machine, which performs most of the welding functions under the attention of a welding operator.

Building a body of knowledge and understanding of these topical areas provide the ability to work with electrical applications involving transformers, ACDC motors, electrical-electronic controllers, sequencers and sensors. Foundational skills include understanding and application of the National Electrical Code, electrical wiring techniques, wiring system installation, raceways, and conduit bending. Electrical‐Electronic Systems is an Open Entry/Open Exit program, allowing open enrollment in most courses any time during the year.

Building a body of knowledge and understanding of these topical areas provide the ability to work with electrical applications involving transformers, ACDC motors, electrical-electronic controllers, sequencers and sensors. Foundational skills include understanding and application of the National Electrical Code, electrical wiring techniques, wiring system installation, raceways, and conduit bending. Electrical‐Electronic Systems is an Open Entry/Open Exit program, allowing open enrollment in most courses any time during the year.

Mechanical equipment maintenance technician careers offer some of the highest paying and most satisfying opportunities available as companies increase their use of newer and more complex machinery. WSCC’s program includes training in mechanical drives, pumps, pneumatics, hydraulics, electricity‐electronics, welding, and piping. To perform well, technicians must have higher skill levels in a wider range of technologies than ever before.

Mechanical equipment maintenance technician careers offer some of the highest paying and most satisfying opportunities available as companies increase their use of newer and more complex machinery. WSCC’s program includes training in mechanical drives, pumps, pneumatics, hydraulics, electricity‐electronics, welding, and piping. To perform well, technicians must have higher skill levels in a wider range of technologies than ever before.

Mechatronics workers need to know automation components as well as understand how these components integrate into a system. Manufacturing industries are increasing their use of ever more sophisticated automation systems, often involving higher speeds, greater precision, and seamless integration of IT networks. Students in Mechatronics at WSCC gain skills and knowledge of precision measurement, electricity, electronics, robotics, mechanics, fluid power principles, and troubleshooting.

Mechatronics workers need to know automation components as well as understand how these components integrate into a system. Manufacturing industries are increasing their use of ever more sophisticated automation systems, often involving higher speeds, greater precision, and seamless integration of IT networks. Students in Mechatronics at WSCC gain skills and knowledge of precision measurement, electricity, electronics, robotics, mechanics, fluid power principles, and troubleshooting.

The ability to operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinery efficiently, while producing quality parts, is a skill in demand in today’s manufacturing environments. WSCC’s program concentrates on developing students’ knowledge and skills in four ways: 1) measure dimensions accurately with high‐precision devices, 2) read and understand blueprints and technical drawings, 3) understand concepts of design, and 4) operate saws, drills, grinders, manual mills and lathes, and program and operate CNC mills and lathes to produce precision parts.

The ability to operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinery efficiently, while producing quality parts, is a skill in demand in today’s manufacturing environments. WSCC’s program concentrates on developing students’ knowledge and skills in four ways: 1) measure dimensions accurately with high‐precision devices, 2) read and understand blueprints and technical drawings, 3) understand concepts of design, and 4) operate saws, drills, grinders, manual mills and lathes, and program and operate CNC mills and lathes to produce precision parts.

MRI is offered in collaboration with other Michigan community colleges through the Michigan Colleges Online (MCO) collaborative. Courses in semesters 1 & 2 are taken at WSCC. Courses indicated as MCO Courses in semesters 3 - 6 contain both didactic coursework, which is completed online, and clinical coursework, which is completed at a partner healthcare facilty local to the student. Students must complete a secondary application process to begin the MCO Course sequence.

Medical office information systems prepares the student with the skills for an entry‐level medical office position. The student will be trained to understand and use medical terminology, work with appointment schedules, and understand the overall workings of a medical office.

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) work in nursing homes, hospitals, private homes, and physician offices. They help people of all ages by assessing health, providing treatments, comfort, and caring. LPNs are respected members of the health care team, working under the direction of RNs and doctors. WSCC’s LPN program serves as the first year of the curriculum toward the associate’s degree in nursing.

Radiologic technologists, also known as “rad techs,” perform diagnostic imaging examinations using computerized equipment such as x‐rays and MRIs. They assist patients to be positioned correctly for the test procedure. They also maintain imaging equipment. Most radiologic technicians work in hospitals.

Respiratory Therapists (RTs) examine and provide treatments for patients of all ages who have trouble breathing. They use instruments and tests to evaluate breathing and oxygenation. RTs perform chest physiotherapy, connect patients to ventilators, and instruct patients and their families on how to maintain home oxygen therapy.