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Business, Industry, and Technology
Accounting
Accounting Associate Degree (Major Code: AC13)
Accounting Diploma (Major Code: AC12)
Computerized Accounting Specialist (Major Code: CAY1)
Office Accounting Specialist TCC (Major Code: OA31)
Payroll Accounting Specialist TCC (Major Code: PA61)
Nature of the Work
Accreditation
Air Conditioning Technology
Air Conditioning Technology Diploma (Major Code: ACT2)
Air Conditioning Electrical Technician TCC (Major Code: ACK1)
Air Conditioning System Maintenance Technician TCC (Major Code: AZ21)
Nature of the Work
Program Expenses
Applied Technical Management
Applied Technical Management Associate Degree (Major Code: AS33)
Program Description
Automotive Collision Repair
Automotive Collision Repair Associate Degree (Major Code: ACR3)
Automotive Collision Repair Diploma (Major Code: ACR2)
Automotive Collision Repair Assistant I TCC (Major Code: AB51)
Automotive Collision Repair Assistant II TCC (Major Code: AZ51)
Automotive Collision Mechanical Electrical Helper TCC (Major Code: AH71)
Automotive Collision Specialist TCC (Major Code: AC61)
Automotive Refinishing Assistant I TCC (Major Code: ARA1)
Automotive Refinishing Assistant II TCC (Major Code: AP71)
Automotive Refinishing Specialist TCC (Major Code: AR21)
Nature of the Work
Automotive Technology
Automotive Technology Associate Degree (Major Code: AT23)
Automotive Fundamentals Diploma (Major Code: AF12)
Automotive Technology Diploma (Major Code AT14)
Automotive Climate Control Technician TCC (Major Code: AH21)
Automotive Chassis Technician TCC (Major Code: ASG1)
Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician TCC (Major Code: AE41)
Automotive Engine Performance Technician TCC (Major Code: AE51)
Automotive Engine Repair Technician TCC (Major Code: AE61)
Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Technician TCC (Major Code: AA71)
Nature of the Work
Certification
Barbering
Master Barber TCC (Major Code BA31)
Barber II TCC (Major Code: BI31)
Barbering Assistant TCC (Major Code: BA71)
Barbering Fundamentals TCC (Major Code: BF41)
Barbering for Cosmetologists TCC (Major Code: BF21)
Nature of the Work
Program Expenses
Business Management
Business Management Associate Degree (Major Code: MD13)
Business Management Diploma (Major Code: MD12)
Human Resource Management Specialist (Major Code: HRM1)
Management and Leadership TCC (Major Code: MAL1)
Nature of the Work
Accreditation
Business Technology
Business Technology Associate Degree (Major Code: BA23)
Business Technology Diploma (Major Code: BA22)
Administrative Support Assistant TCC (Major Code: AS21)
Microsoft Excel Application Professional TCC (Major Code: ME51)
Microsoft Office Application Professional TCC (Major Code: MF41)
Microsoft Word Application Professional TCC (Major Code: MWA1)
Nature of the Work
Accreditation
Commercial Truck Driving
Commercial Truck Driving TCC (Major Code: CT61)
Nature of the Work
Program Expenses
Program Requirements
Licensure Requirements
Computer Support Specialist
Computer Support Specialist Associate Degree (Major Code: CS23)
Computer Support Specialist Diploma (Major Code: CS14)
CompTIA A+ Certification Preparation TCC (Major Code: CA61)
CompTIA A+ Certified Technician Preparation TCC (Major Code: CA71)
Help Desk Specialist TCC (Major Code: HD41)
Microsoft Excel Application Specialist TCC (Major Code: ME21)
PC Repair and Network Technician TCC (Major Code: PR21)
Nature of the Work
Program Expenses
Cosmetology
Cosmetology for Licensure TCC (Major Code CGL1)
Hair Designer TCC (Major Code: HD21)
Salon and Spa Support Specialist TCC (Major Code: ST11)
Nature of the Work
Program Expenses
Program Requirements
Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts Associate Degree (Major Code: CA43)
Culinary Arts Diploma (Major Code: CA44)
Baking and Pastry Specialist TCC (Major Code: BA51)
Catering Specialist TCC (Major Code: CS61)
Culinary Nutrition Assistant TCC (Major Code: CNB1)
Food Production Worker I TCC (Major Code: FPW1)
Prep Cook TCC (Major Code: PC51)
Nature of the Work
Program Expenses
Program Requirements
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Associate Degree (Major Code: IS23)
Nature of the Work
Diesel Equipment Technology
Diesel Equipment Technology Diploma (Major Code: DET4)
Diesel Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician TCC (Major Code: DE11)
Diesel Engine Service Technician TCC (Major Code: DE21)
Diesel Truck Maintenance Technician TCC (Major Code: DTM1)
Heavy Diesel Service Technician TCC (Major Code: HD31)
Nature of the Work
Program Expenses
Drafting Technology
Drafting Technology Associate Degree (Major Code: DT13)
Drafting Technology Diploma (Major Code: DT12)
Advanced CAD Technician TCC (Major Code: AC51)
AutoCAD User TCC (Major Code: AU11)
CAD Operator TCC (Major Code: CP41)
CAD Operator Mechanical TCC (Major Code: CP61)
Drafting Aide TCC (Major Code: DA41)
Drafter's Assistant TCC (Major Code: DA31)
Nature of the Work
Early Childhood Care and Education
Early Childhood Care and Education Associate Degree (Major Code: EC13)
Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma (Major Code: ECC2)
Early Childhood Care and Education Basics TCC (Major Code: EC31)
Child Development Specialist TCC (Major Code: CD61)
Nature of the Work
Program Expenses
Program Requirements
Early College Essentials
Early College Essentials TCC (Major Code: EC21)
Program Description
Electrical Construction Systems Technology
Electrical Construction Systems Technology Associate Degree (Major Code: ECS3)
Electrical Construction Systems Technology Diploma (Major Code: EC32)
Basic Electrician TCC (Major Code: BE51)
Commercial Electrical Technician TCC (Major Code: CE21)
Industrial Controls Technician TCC (Major IF71)
Photovoltaic Systems Technician TCC (Major Code: PE71)
Residential Electrical Technician TCC (Major Code: RE21)
Nature of the Work
Emerging Technologies
Emerging Technologies Associate Degree (Major Code: ET53)
Mobile Programming Specialist TCC (Major Code: MP21)
Mobile Security Technician TCC (Major Code: MS51)
Personal Robotics TCC (Major Code: PR11)
Video Game Design Specialist TCC (Major Code: VGD1)
Nature of the Work
Engineering Technology and Applied Science
Engineering Technology and Applied Science (Major Code: ES13)
Engineering Technology Basics TCC (Major Code: EBT1)
Stormwater and Erosion Control Technician TCC (Major Code: SAE1)
Nature of the Work
Esthetician
Esthetician TCC (Major Code: CE11)
Nature of Work
Program Expenses
Program Requirements for Esthetician
Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management
Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management Associate Degree (Major Code: HM13)
Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management Diploma (Major Code: HM12)
Event Coordinator TCC (Major Code: SES1)
Food and Beverage Director TCC (Major Code: FAB1)
Front Office Manager TCC (Major Code: FFM1)
Hospitality Customer Service Provider TCC (Major Code: HC11)
Hospitality Industry Human Resources Assistant TCC (Major Code: HIH1)
Hospitality Operations Associate TCC (Major Code: HP31)
Hotel Management Specialist TCC (Major Code: HM21)
Restaurant Manager TCC (Major Code: RM11)
Travel and Tourism Associate TCC (Major Code: TAT1)
Nature of the Work
Industrial Systems Technology
Industrial Systems Technology Associate Degree (Major Code: IS13)
Industrial Systems Technology Diploma (Major Code: IST4)
Industrial Electrician TCC (Major Code: IE41)
Industrial Fluid Power Technician TCC (Major Code: IF11)
Industrial Motor Control Technician TCC (Major Code: IM41)
Mechatronics Technician TCC (Major Code: MT21)
Programmable Control Technician I TCC (Major Code: PC81)
Nature of the Work
Interior Design
Interior Design Associate Degree (Major Code: IN13)
Interior Design Diploma (Major Code: IN12)
Interior Design Color Consultant TCC (Major Code: ID21)
Interior Design Sales Consultant TCC (Major Code: ID31)
Interiors Technology TCC (Major Code: IT31)
Interiors Specifier TCC (Major Code: ID71 )
Kitchen and Bath Designer TCC (Major Code: KAB1)
Nature of the Work
Manufacturing Operations Specialist
Manufacturing Operations Specialist TCC (Major Code: MPS1)
Nature of the Work
Marketing Management
Marketing Management Associate Degree (Major Code: MM13)
Marketing Management Diploma (Major Code: MM12)
E-Commerce Marketer TCC ( Major Code: EA71)
Entrepreneurship TCC (Major Code: EN11)
Retail Merchandise Manager TCC (Major Code: RMM1)
Small Business Marketing Manager TCC (Major Code: SB51)
Social Media Marketing TCC (Major Code: SM11)
Nature of the Work
Accreditation
Networking Specialist
Networking Specialist Associate Degree (Major Code: NS13)
Networking Specialist Diploma (Major Code: NS14)
CompTIA A+ Certification Preparation TCC (Major Code: CA61)
CompTIA A+ Certified Technician Preparation TCC (Major Code: CA71)
Microsoft Network Administrator TCC (Major Code: MS11)
PC Repair and Network Technician TCC (Major Code: PR21)
Nature of the Work
Program Expenses
Paralegal Studies
Paralegal Studies Associate Degree (Major Code: PS13)
Paralegal Studies Post Baccalaureate TCC (Major Code: PS71)
Approval and Disclaimers
Nature of the Work
Goals and Objectives
Program Expenses
Precision Machining and Manufacturing Technology
Precision Machining and Manufacturing Technology Associate Degree (Major Code MT13)
Precision Machining and Manufacturing Technology Diploma (Major Code: MTT2)
Basic Grinding Operations TCC (Major Code: BGO1)
Basic Machining Operator TCC (Major Code: BMO1)
Basic Machinist TCC (Major Code: BM31)
CNC Specialist TCC (Major Code: CS51)
Lathe Operator TCC (Major Code: LP11)
Mill Operator TCC (Major Code: MP11)
Nature of the Work
Program Expenses
Social Work Assistant
Social Work Assistant Associate Degree (Major Code: SW23)
Social Work Assistant Diploma (Major Code: SW12)
Addictions Specialist TCC (Major Code: AS41)
Domestic and Family Violence TCC (Major Code: DVP1)
Nature of the Work
Program Expenses
Technical Specialist
Technical Specialist TCC (Major Code: TC31)
Nature of the Work
Welding Technology
Welding Technology Diploma (Major Code: WT22)
Shielded Metal Arc Welding TCC (Major Code: SM21)
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding TCC (Major Code: GT31)
Gas Metal Arc Welding TCC (Major Code: GM21)
Nature of the Work
Program Expenses
Life Science and Public Safety
Agricultural Science
Agricultural Science (Major Code: AS63)
Agricultural Systems and Mechanics (Major Code: AS51 )
Animal Science TCC (Major Code: AS61)
Ornamental Horticultural Production TCC (Major Code: OHP1)
Poultry Production and Processing (Major Code: PPA1)
Precision Agriculture (Major Code: PA41)
Nature of Work
Allied Health Professions
Allied Health Professions Associate Degree (Major Code: AFA3)
Nature of Work
Bioscience
Bioscience Associate Degree (Major Code: BI13)
Biological Sciences Laboratory Technician TCC (Major Code: BS11)
Environmental Chemistry Laboratory Technician TCC (Major Code: ALT1)
Regulatory Compliance Technician TCC (Major Code: RC11)
Nature of the Work
Program Requirements
BioScience Website
Conservation Law Enforcement
Conservation Law Enforcement Degree (Major Code: CL13)
Nature of Work
Criminal Justice Technology
Criminal Justice Technology Associate Degree (Major Code: CJT3)
Criminal Justice Technology Diploma (Major Code: CJT2)
Criminal Justice Fundamentals TCC (Major Code: CJ71)
Criminal Justice Specialist TCC (Major Code: CJ21)
Nature of the Work
Dental Assisting
Dental Assisting Diploma (Major Code: DA12)
Coronal Polishing TCC (Major Code: CY71)
Radiology/EFDA Certificate Dental Assisting TCC (Major Code: EF71)
Nature of the Work
Program Expenses
Program Requirements
Program Preliminary Requirements
Process for Selection for Transfer Admission
Accreditation
Readmission Policy
Residency Policy
Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygiene Associate Degree (Major Code: DH13)
Nature of the Work
Program Expenses
Program Requirements
Accreditation
Readmission Policy
Residency Policy
Emergency Medical Technician
EMS Professions Diploma (Major Code: EP12)
Emergency Medical Technician TCC (EMT) (Major Code: EMJ1)
Emergency Medical Responder TCC (Major Code: EB71)
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician TCC (AEMT) (Major Code: EMH1)
Pre-hospital EMS Operations TCC (Major Code: PEO1)
Nature of the Work
Program Expenses
Program Requirements
Healthcare Assistant
Healthcare Assistant TCC (Major Code: HA21)
Nature of the Work
Program Expenses
Health Information Management Technology
Health Information Management Technology Associate Degree (Major Code: HI13)
Health Information Coding Diploma (Major Code: HI12)
Nature of the Work
Program Expenses
Accreditation
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Degree (Major Code: AF53)
Program Description
Medical Assisting
Medical Assisting Diploma (Major Code: MA22)
Nature of the Work
Program Expenses
Program Requirements
Certification
Nursing
Nursing Associate Degree (Major Code: NU53)
Nursing Bridge Program Associate Degree (Major Code: NTA3)
Pre-Nursing TCC (Major Code: PR31)
Accreditation
Nature of the Work
Program Expenses
Program Requirements
The Bridge Program - AASN
Licensure and Certification
ASN and AASN Program Effectiveness Data
Paramedicine
Paramedicine Associate Degree (Major Code: PT13)
Paramedicine Diploma (Major Code: PT12)
Nature of the Work
Program Expenses
Program Requirements
Accreditation
Paramedicine Program Effectiveness
Phlebotomy Technology Specialist
Phlebotomy Technology Specialist TCC (Major Code: PT71)
Nature of the Work
Program Expenses
Program Requirements
Approval
Physical Therapist Assistant
Accreditation
Physical Therapist Assistant Associate Degree (Major Code: PTA3)
Nature of the Work
Program Expenses
Program Requirements
Financial Aid Fact Sheet
Physical Therapist Assistant Program Outcomes
Complaints
Practical Nursing Beginning Fall Semester 2024
Practical Nursing TCC
Practical Nursing Evening Program
Nature of the Work
Program Expenses
Program Requirements - Practical Nursing Day Program
Program Requirements - Practical Nursing Evening Program
Approval
Practical Nursing - Prior to Fall Semester 2024
Practical Nursing Diploma (Major Code: PN12)
Practical Nursing Evening Program (Major Code: PN12)
Nature of the Work
Program Expenses
Program Requirements - Practical Nursing Day Program
Program Requirements - Practical Nursing Evening Program
Approval
Radiologic Technology
Radiologic Technology Associate Degree (Major Code: RT23)
Computed Tomography Specialist TCC (Major Code: CT91)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Specialist TCC (MRI1)
Program Expenses
Program Requirements
Clinical Education Component
Surgical Technology
Surgical Technology Associate Degree (Major Code: ST13)
Nature of the Work
Program Expenses
Program Requirements
Accreditation
Program Effectiveness
Veterinary Technology
Veterinary Technology Associate Degree (Major Code: VT23)
Veterinary Technician Assistant TCC (Major Code: VA11)
Nature of the Work
Program Expenses
Program Requirements
Veterinary Technology Addendum to the Student Handbook
Accreditation
Veterinary Technician National Examination Results for Program Graduates
Leadership
Faculty
Staff
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