Learning Outcomes

Institutional Student Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Accounting (AAS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Apply critical thinking skills to quantitative solutions in accounting and business scenarios.
  • Apply the use of technology in an accounting and business environment.
  • Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrate fundamental knowledge in the core areas of accounting and business.
  • Exhibit an understanding of ethical issues in accounting and business situations.

Accounting (Certificate)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Apply critical thinking skills to quantitative solutions in accounting and business scenarios.
  • Apply the use of technology in an accounting and business environment.
  • Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge in the core areas of accounting and business.
  • Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Exhibit an understanding of ethical issues in accounting and business situations.

Addictions Counseling (AAS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Identify physical and pharmacological effects of various drugs on the body as well as the basic concepts of drug testing and screening options.
  • Demonstrate skills and techniques essential to counseling special populations and the ability to communicate effectively with people across diverse cultures.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of human growth, development and family dynamics.

Administrative Information Management & Technology (AAS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the skills to effectively use and apply computing technology in contemporary environments.

Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AOS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate CNC machining proficiency.
  • Demonstrate technical proficiency in CNC Programing.

Architectural Technology (AAS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Apply architectural design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
  • Apply physical sciences to solve architectural and engineering problems.
  • Identify, formulate and solve architectural design problems by applying fundamental techniques.
  • Organize and deliver effective verbal, written, quantitative and graphical communications, including through architectural drawings.

Automotive Management (AAS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate basic electrical diagnosis and repair.
  • Create a business plan.

Automotive Technical Services (AOS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate proficiency in diagnosing and repairing modern braking systems.
  • Demonstrate the ability to diagnose, and repair electrical circuits.

Automotive Technical Services-Autobody Repair (AOS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate proficiency in automotive refinishing.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in automotive welding techniques.

Biological Sciences (AS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Analyze and interpret scientific data and draw appropriate inferences.
  • Demonstrate ability to use discipline specific research techniques and tools.
  • Integrate and apply knowledge across scientific disciplines.
  • Evaluate the ethics and ethical issues in the biological sciences.

Biotechnology (Certificate)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Apply good laboratory practices in the biotechnology setting and behave in a professional manner.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in techniques and instrumentation utilized in clinical and research biotechnology careers.
  • Integrate and apply knowledge across scientific disciplines.
  • Demonstrate effective oral and written scientific communication.

Biotechnology (AS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of good laboratory practices and competent use of laboratory equipment.
  • Identify and apply underlying concepts, principles, and applications of biotechnology.
  • Integrate and apply knowledge across scientific disciplines.
  • Evaluate the ethics and ethical issues in the field of biotechnology.

Business Administration (AS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Apply quantitative methods to real life business scenarios.
  • Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrate functional knowledge in the core areas of business.
  • Demonstrate the ability to use technology in a Business Environment.
  • Identify and analyze ethical obligations and their implications in business.
  • Obtain employment in fields related to their program or enrolled in a four year institution.

Business Administration (AAS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Apply quantitative methods to real life business scenarios.
  • Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrate functional knowledge in the core areas of business.
  • Demonstrate the ability to use technology in a Business Environment.
  • Identify and analyze ethical obligations and their implications in business.

Civil Engineering Technology (AAS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve well-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
  • Demonstrate an ability to design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the engineering design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to the discipline.
  • Demonstrate an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in well-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
  • Demonstrate an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results.
  • Demonstrate an ability to function effectively as a member of a technical team.

Clean Energy Management (AAS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Employ basic electrical theory including Ohm’s law, series and parallel circuits, single-phase and three-phase systems.

Coaching (Certificate)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Develop and construct a physical conditioning and/or nutritional program for a specific sport.
  • Develop and construct a seasonal practice plan for specific sport.
  • Explain NYSPHSAA structure and regulations.

Community and Public Health (AS and Certificate)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Apply the scientific method, develop hypotheses, analyze results, and draw conclusions.
  • Apply math skills to solve problems which may include but are not limited to interpreting and drawing inferences from models such as formulas, graphs, tables, and schematics.
  • Assess and recognize situations that require client assistance, education and intervention.
  • Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills to include interviewing, coaching, and documenting the needs of clients.
  • Demonstrate knowledge in the core areas of Navigating US and Community Health Care.
  • Demonstrate the ability to make ethical decisions related to the health care setting.

Computer Aided Drafting (Certificate)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate technical proficiency in creating CAD renderings.

Computer Information Systems (AAS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Analyze processes and problems and develop and apply information system based solutions.
  • Demonstrate intermediate database management systems (DBMS) abilities to solve information systems problems.
  • Identify, assess, distinguish and utilize data, information and computing systems with respect to their quality, proper use and storage.

Computer Information Systems (AS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Analyze processes and problems and develop and apply information system based solutions.
  • Demonstrate introductory programming abilities using the appropriate data structures to solve traditional computing tasks.
  • Identify, assess, distinguish and utilize data, information and computing systems with respect to their quality, proper use and storage.

Computer Information Systems System & Network Administration Track (AAS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Analyze processes and problems and develop and apply information system based solutions.
  • Demonstrate intermediate system and network management abilities to support real life business networking requirements.
  • Identify, assess, distinguish and utilize data, information and computing systems with respect to their quality, proper use and storage.

Computer Information Systems Web Design & WWW Programming Track (AAS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Analyze processes and problems and develop and apply information system based solutions.
  • Demonstrate intermediate Web programming and design abilities to support contemporary Web requirements.
  • Identify, assess, distinguish and utilize data, information and computing systems with respect to their quality, proper use and storage.

Construction (Certificate)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate safe use of standard carpentry tools and identify when safety is an issue.
  • Function effectively in a job setting and demonstrate knowledge of industry standard tools.
  • Interpret engineering or architectural drawings and perform the necessary work for construction and material testing.

Construction Technology-Building Construction (AAS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Analyze, process and solve problems related to construction site layout, plans, schedules and budget estimates.
  • Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in construction situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the overall impact related to project economics.
  • Communicate with others about construction project documents.
  • Demonstrate competency in ABET Program Educational Objectives.

Criminal Justice (AS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Apply research and statistical methods, and have strong writing and communication skills.
  • Write critically about contemporary issues in criminal justice, including ethical, gender, racial, social, and economic status.

Criminal Justice (AAS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Articulate basic knowledge of investigative theories and scientific evidence.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of theories of crime.
  • Demonstrate familiarity with basic concepts of police, courts and corrections.

Dental Assisting (Certificate)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Develop a sense of personal responsibility, self-reliance and discipline for the benefit of self and public health welfare.
  • Develop a sense of professionalism and function as an integral part of the health care team and member of a licensed health profession.
  • Develop culturally appropriate interventions when working with diverse patients and coworkers. Integrate cultural competency into patient centered care.
  • Develop independent thinking and the ability to document, analyze, problem solve and reach sound rational conclusions.
  • Foster a life-long interest in learning.
  • Gain knowledge in oral and written communications and dental assisting sciences to be successful in the field.

Dental Hygiene (AAS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Acquire and synthesize information in a critical, scientific and effective manner.
  • Apply and analyze the principles of ethical reasoning, ethical decision making and professional responsibility as they pertain to the academic environment, research, patient care, practice management, and apply legal and regulatory concepts to the provision and/or support of oral health care services.
  • Evaluate effectiveness of planned preventive, therapeutic, oral self-care services in achieving planned oral health outcomes.
  • Formulate a comprehensive dental hygiene care plan that is patient centered and based on scientific evidence.
  • Formulate a dental hygiene diagnosis that can be addressed by dental hygiene services for child, adolescent, adult, geriatric and a person living with a special need.
  • Initiate and assume responsibility for health promotion and disease prevention activities for diverse populations.
  • Provide patient centered preventive and therapeutic services and evidence based care in a manner minimizing risk and optimizing oral health.
  • Collect, analyze, synthesize and document comprehensive patient assessment data for a child, adolescent, adult, geriatric and a person living with a special need.

Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography (Certificate)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate clinical competence.
  • Demonstrate entry level skills appropriate for the profession.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Certificate)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate entry level skills appropriate for the profession.
  • Demonstrate clinical competence.

Digital Media (AS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Create a printed and digital portfolio suitable for presentation to prospective transfer institutions and/or employers using industry standard technology.
  • Demonstrate basic programming skills to further enhance content created in areas such as digital imaging, graphic design, video, animation and web design.
  • Demonstrate the application of design principles and the development of digital media content using industry standard technology.
  • Identify digital media technologies and utilize them in the creation of digital media content including web, digital audio, digital video, and photography.

Digital Media (Certificate)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Create a printed and digital portfolio suitable for presentation to prospective transfer institutions and/or employers using industry standard technology.
  • Demonstrate the application of design principles and the development of digital media content using industry standard technology.
  • Identify digital media technologies and utilize them in the creation of digital media content including web, digital audio, digital video, and photography.

Early Childhood (AAS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Apply emergent language, literacy, math, science, social studies, art, music and performing arts knowledge to pedagogy.
  • Communicate children’s growth and development with families and other professionals.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of child development characteristics and needs.
  • Identify and conduct themselves as members of the early childhood profession using effective teaching practices in working with young children.
  • Plan, implement and evaluate age appropriate and individually appropriate activities for typical, atypical and children from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Early Childhood Administration (AAS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Apply content knowledge in curriculum to plan, implement, and evaluate age appropriate and individually appropriate activities for young children.
  • Apply leadership principles in directing and managing an early childhood program.
  • Complete documents to incorporate into a New York State Children’ Program Administrator (CPAC) portfolio for submission to NYSAEYC.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the planning, set-up, and administration of developmentally appropriate early childhood programs.
  • Demonstrate effective teaching practices in working with young children.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of child development characteristics and needs.
  • Observe and document a child’s developmental progress systematically and be able to communicate that progress to parents.

Early Childhood Administration (Certificate)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Apply leadership principles in directing and managing an early childhood program.
  • Complete documents to incorporate into a New York State Children’ Program Administrator (CPAC) portfolio for submission to NYSAEYC.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the planning, set-up, and administration of developmentally appropriate early childhood programs.
  • Develop professional practices which support family involvement in all aspects of children’s programs.

Electric and Autonomous Vehicles (AOS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of basic and advanced electrical diagnosis and repair.
  • Describe of basic electric vehicle systems.
  • Identify and explain the basic systems involved in modern Intelligent Vehicle and ADAS systems found in electric and hybrid vehicles.

Electrical Construction & Maintenance (AOS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of both 3-phase and single-phase motors.
  • Perform a sequence of conduit sizing, bending, threading, and wire pulling assignments to be completed to National Electric Code and safety standards.
  • Perform a sequence of Residential Wiring assignments completed to National Electrical Code standards.
  • Perform a series of prepared assignments in the field of motor control and troubleshooting of Programmable Logic Controllers.

Electrical Engineering Technology-Electronics (AAS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve well-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
  • Demonstrate an ability to design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the engineering design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to the discipline.
  • Demonstrate an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in well-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
  • Demonstrate an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results.
  • Demonstrate an ability to function effectively as a member of a technical team.

Electrical Technology-Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology (AAS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the ability to successfully complete the task of Thin Film Deposition onto a chip wafer.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of semiconductor concepts by creating a working semiconductor wafer.

Engineering Science (AS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Identify and apply the methods used in analysis and solution of various engineering problems.
  • Apply the required computer tools that aid in the analysis and solution of engineering problems.

Entrepreneurship (AAS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an awareness of values, ethics, and diverse perspectives appropriate to their academic program/discipline.
  • Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrate knowledge in the core areas of entrepreneurship and business.
  • Interpret quantitative and qualitative data to assess entrepreneurial opportunities and business scenarios.

Environmental Science (AS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Analyze and interpret scientific data and draw appropriate inferences.
  • Demonstrate a general understanding of the breadth and interdisciplinary nature of environmental issues.
  • Demonstrate qualitative and quantitative research methods for evaluation of environmental issues.
  • Demonstrate effective oral and written scientific communication.

Exercise Science (AS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Identify individuals whose participation in a fitness evaluation or exercise program may be contraindicated.
  • Identify professional certifications and professional organizations.
  • Administer basic fitness tests and be able to professionally communicate and interpret the results.

Fine Arts (AS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the foundational concepts and principles of creating and appreciating art.
  • Demonstrate competent use of a range of industry standard studio media and equipment and an understanding of the methods and techniques involved in creating a work of art.
  • Identify and discuss the significance of key artistic monuments and their historical context while using language effectively to analyze, evaluate and interpret the student’s work and/or the work of other artists.

Fitness Specialist (Certificate)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Create an exercise prescription which has been modified appropriately to meet the needs of the individual with special conditions.
  • Interpret and communicate test results to a client.
  • Recognize training responses and adaptations to current prescription plans and make modifications accordingly.

Forensic Science Studies (AS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Identify the building blocks of the police, courts and corrections and other components of the criminal justice system.

Health & Wellness Studies (AS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of how to obtain and utilize measures of community health needs.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the process associated with the implementation of health and wellness promotion strategies, interventions, and programs.
  • Describe the essential components of a successful coordinated health and wellness program.
  • Describe the tools used by health educators to bring about health change.
  • List and explain the various dimensions associated with a wellness-oriented lifestyle, while identifying key determinants of overall health status.

Hacking and Cybersecurity (AS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Analyze, compare and define in-demand cybersecurity techniques and skills.
  • Demonstrate an ability to apply basic cybersecurity techniques and skills.
  • Identify and describe legal and ethical issues related to hacking and cybersecurity.
  • Identify and explain components of the criminal justice system: police, courts, corrections, and the criminal justice process.

Health Information Management & Technology (AAS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the ability to research employment opportunities and prepare an effective employment package.
  • Demonstrate the skills to effectively use and apply computing technology in contemporary environments.

Health Sciences (Certificate)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Achieve acceptance into a HVCC Allied Health Science AAS program.

Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services (AOS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Perform a sequence of Refrigeration handling assignments completed to Code and safety standards.
  • Perform a series of prepared assignments to assess their ability to diagnose heating control systems.
  • Perform assignments in the area of fuel use, heat transfer, 3-phase and single-phase motors, air and hydronic heating.

Honors College Programs (AA or AS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate a high-level of academic knowledge and apply connections to ideas in different disciplinary areas of study.
  • Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Apply civic skills through participation in service learning and engagement.
  • Demonstrate ethical reasoning by analyzing diverse moral, social, political or cultural perspectives.
  • Engage in self-reflection and document progress in the program using an ePortfolio.

Human Services (AS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Produce coherent texts within common college-level written forms and demonstrate competency in oral discourse.
  • Identify the values and ethical codes of the profession.
  • Apply their knowledge and skills in the context of their field experiences and internships.
  • Articulate knowledge of the history, structure and function of social service systems nationally and locally.

Human Service (AAS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Identify the values and ethical codes of the profession.
  • Demonstrate skills in written communication, oral presentation, and documentation.
  • Apply knowledge and skills in the context of their field experiences.
  • Articulate knowledge of the history, structure and function or social service systems nationally and locally.
  • Demonstrate a foundation of knowledge in human development and functioning.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills in individual, interpersonal and group dynamics.

Individual Studies (AA and AS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Apply basic research techniques which may include but are not limited to locating, evaluating, and utilizing information effectively.
  • Apply the scientific method, develop hypotheses, analyze results, and draw conclusions.
  • Demonstrate an awareness of values, ethics, and diverse perspectives appropriate to their academic program/discipline.
  • Demonstrate the ability to use technology and/or software applications to produce an output or perform analyses appropriate to their academic program/discipline.
  • Identify, analyze, and evaluate questions, issues, or problems appropriate to their academic program/discipline.
  • Produce coherent texts within common college-level written forms and demonstrate competency in oral discourse.
  • Apply math skills to solve problems which may include but are not limited to interpreting and drawing inferences from models such as formulas, graphs, tables, and schematics.
  • Demonstrate the ability to produce an academic plan to meet an articulated career or transfer objective.

IT Help Desk Support (Certificate)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Describe and demonstrate an introductory understanding of database systems management.
  • Describe and demonstrate an introductory understanding of quantitative business analytics.
  • Discuss, assess, implement and troubleshoot contemporary computer technology.

Liberal Arts & Sciences-Adolescence Education (Teacher Education Transfer) (AS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of teaching as a profession and their responsibilities as future educators of children from Grades 5-12.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the issues, trends and practices of today’s secondary schools.

Liberal Arts & Sciences-Humanities & Social Science (AA)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Identify, analyze, and evaluate questions, issues, or problems appropriate to their academic program/discipline.
  • Demonstrate an awareness of values, ethics, and diverse perspectives appropriate to their academic program/discipline.
  • Apply basic research techniques which may include but are not limited to locating, evaluating, and utilizing information effectively.
  • Produce coherent texts within common college-level written forms and demonstrate competency in oral discourse.
  • Apply math skills to solve problems which may include but are not limited to interpreting and drawing inferences from models such as formulas, graphs, tables, and schematics.
  • Apply the scientific method, develop hypotheses, analyze results, and draw conclusions.
  • Demonstrate the ability to use technology and/or software applications to produce an output or perform analyses appropriate to their academic program/discipline.

Liberal Arts & Science-Mathematics & Science (AS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate successful completion of MATH 190, Calculus II.

Marketing (AAS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrate knowledge in the core areas of marketing and business.
  • Identify the process of making ethical marketing and business decisions.
  • Interpret quantitative and qualitative data to assess marketing and business situations.

Mechanical Engineering Technology (AAS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve well-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
  • Demonstrate an ability to design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the engineering design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to the discipline.
  • Demonstrate an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in well-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
  • Demonstrate an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results.
  • Demonstrate an ability to function effectively as a member of a technical team.

Mechatronics (AAS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Explain basic electrical theories.
  • Demonstrate competency in the use of automation systems.
  • Perform a series of prepared assignments for hands-on experience in the field of motor control.

Mortuary Science (AAS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Explain the importance of funeral service professionals in developing relationships with the families and communities they serve.
  • Identify standards of ethical conduct in funeral service practice.
  • Interpret how federal, state, and local laws apply to funeral service in order to ensure compliance.
  • Apply principles of public health and safety in the handling and preparation of human remains.
  • Demonstrate technical skills in embalming and restorative art that are necessary for the preparation and handling of human remains.
  • Demonstrate skills required for conducting arrangement conferences, visitations, services, and ceremonies.
  • Describe the requirements and procedures for burial, cremation, and other accepted forms of final disposition of human remains.
  • Describe methods to address the grief-related needs of the bereaved.
  • Explain management skills associated with operating a funeral establishment.
  • Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills and research skills needed for funeral service practice.

Nursing (AAS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Incorporate safe and quality patient care standards, utilizing clinical judgement, for a diverse patient population across the lifespan.
  • Promote collaboration of open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making within nursing and interdisciplinary teams to achieve quality, patient-centered care.
  • Recognize nursing care, by means of the nursing process, should be centered on patients’ and families’ values, needs, and preferences.
  • Utilize critical thinking, information, and technology to facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration, communication and decision making for patient care.
  • Apply evidence-based practice to provide patient and family centered nursing care.

Overhead Electric Line Worker (Certificate)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Perform a sequence of Residential Wiring assignments completed to National Electrical Code and safety standards.
  • Perform a sequence of conduit sizing, bending, threading, and wire pulling assignments completed to National Electric Code and safety standards.
  • Identify electric power systems, transmission system voltages and construction, wye and delta distribution systems; transformers, and single phase and three phase banks.
  • Perform construction from an overhead position using ropes and rigging equipment. All phases of this work comply with the National Electric Code and safety standards.

Paramedic (AAS and Certificate)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Produce coherent texts within common college-level written forms and demonstrate competency in oral discourse.
  • Apply math skills to solve problems which may include but are not limited to interpreting and drawing inferences from models such as formulas, graphs, tables, and schematics.
  • Demonstrate technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill the role of entry level paramedic.
  • Employ effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with individuals, families and members of the health team.
  • Exhibit professional behaviors consistent with professional and employer expectations of an entry level paramedic.
  • Obtain, analyze, apply and evaluate patient information necessary for managing and transporting patients in a prehospital setting.
  • Utilize principles of pharmacology to implement care for patients with a variety of medical or traumatic disorders in the prehospital setting.

Physical Education Studies (AA)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Discuss and summarize various paths within Physical Education/Health professions.
  • Create and implement an effective lesson plan.
  • Transfer to a four year college.
  • Demonstrate basic athletic/sport skill with proficiency.

Physical Sciences (AS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Analyze and interpret scientific data and draw appropriate inferences.
  • Apply scientific methodology to physical problems.
  • Summarize underlying concepts, principles and applications of physical science.

Polysomnography (AAS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Produce coherent texts within common college-level written forms and demonstrate competency in oral discourse.
  • Demonstrate the ability to think critically and be able to adapt their approach to meet individual learning, communication, and age-specific requirements.
  • Assist physicians in diagnosis, management and treatment of patients affected by sleep disorders.
  • Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply and evaluate clinical information related to their role as Registered Polysomnographic Technologists.
  • Employ effective interpersonal, communication and teaching skills when interacting with individuals, families and members of the health team.
  • Demonstrate personal behavior consistent with professional and employer expectations in their role as Registered Polysomnographic Technologists.
  • Demonstrate technical proficiency in all skills necessary in their role as Registered Polysomnographic Technologists.

Psychology (AA)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate fundamental knowledge and comprehension of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, historical trends, and empirical findings in psychology.
  • Demonstrate basic skills and concepts in interpreting behavior, studying research, and applying research design principles to draw conclusions about psychological phenomena using scientific reasoning, innovative and integrative thinking, and problem-solving.
  • Apply psychological content and skills to career goals and develop a meaningful professional direction for life after graduation.

Public Administration Studies (AAS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Identify the basic functions of public government.

Radiologic Technology (AAS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate a sense of professionalism and function as an integral member of the healthcare team and member of a nationally registered and licensed healthcare profession.
  • Develop independent thinking and the ability to document, analyze, problem solve and reach sound, rational conclusions.
  • Develop skills in applying radiography concepts in the clinical environment.
  • Develop skills to communicate effectively in both oral and written form for their practice as radiographers.
  • Identify concepts and theories related to radiography and gain knowledge in humanities, sciences and radiologic sciences to be successful in the profession.

Respiratory Care (AAS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Produce coherent texts within common college-level written forms and demonstrate competency in oral discourse.
  • Analyze patient information to assist patients affected by cardiopulmonary disorders.
  • Assist physicians in diagnosis, management and treatment of patients affected by cardiopulmonary disorders.
  • Demonstrate information literacy.
  • Demonstrate technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill the role of respiratory therapist.
  • Employ effective interpersonal, communication and teaching skills when interacting with individuals, families and members of the health team.
  • Exhibit professional behaviors consistent with legal and ethical standards of the profession of respiratory therapy.
  • Utilize principles of pharmacology when caring for clients with cardiopulmonary disorders in a variety of settings.

Semiconductor Technology (Certificate)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the ability to create semiconductor wafers and their understanding of clean room protocols.

Surgical Technology (AAS)

The goal of this program is to prepare competent entry-level surgical technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate cognitive (knowledge/critical thinking) behaviors appropriately to function as an entry-level surgical technologist.
  • Demonstrate adequate psychomotor skills required to function as an entry-level surgical technologist.
  • Demonstrate appropriate affective behaviors required to function as an entry-level surgical technologist.

Teaching Assistant (Certificate)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Analyze and interpret trends in classroom practices.
  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of an integrated language arts curriculum and how it relates to current education standards.
  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of typical and atypical child development and related issues.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of teaching as a profession and students’ responsibilities as future educators of children from birth through grade 12.

Theatre Arts (AS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental techniques and methods specific to theatre arts.
  • Demonstrate practical theatrical production skills using industry standard technology from their art form.
  • Identify and discuss historical context, trends and major contributors to drama and theatre.
  • Use language effectively to analyze, evaluate and interpret the student’s work and the work of other artists.

Welding and Fabrication (AOS)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of metallurgy in the scope of welding and fabrication.
  • Demonstrate safe welding principles and quality assurance in welding procedures.
  • Demonstrate the ability to practice metal fabrication with a focus on welding techniques.

Worksite Health Promotion (Certificate)

Upon the completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Define basic terminology concerning drug use and drug-taking behavior.
  • Distinguish between qualitative vs. quantitative productivity measurement.
  • Exhibit a basic understanding of the issues related to worksite health promotion implementation/maintenance.