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The Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit (SHC) of college transfer courses. Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and basic computer use. The Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) and the Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (ICAA) enable North Carolina Community College graduates of two-year associate in science programs who are admitted to constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina or Signatory Institutions of North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities to transfer with junior status.  Community college graduates must maintain a grade of "C" or better in each course and an overall GPA of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale to transfer with junior status. Courses may also transfer through bilateral agreements between institutions. 

The Automation Engineering Technology program is a course of study that prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and technical skills to develop, install, calibrate, modify and maintain automated systems. Includes instruction in computer systems; electronics and instrumentation; programmable logic controllers (PLCs); electric, hydraulic and pneumatic control systems; actuator and sensor systems; process control; robotics; and applications to specific industrial tasks. Graduates of this curriculum will be prepared for employment in industries that utilize control systems, computer hardware and software, electrical, mechanical and electromechanical devices in their automation systems.

The Business Administration - General curriculum prepares graduates for a career with various aspects of the free enterprise system. Students will be provided with a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and an understanding of business organizations in today's global economy. Coursework includes business concepts such as accounting, business law, economics, management, and marketing. Skills related to the application of these concepts are developed through the study of computer applications, communication, team building, and decision making. Through these skills, students will have a sound business education base for lifelong learning. Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities in government agencies, financial institutions, and large to small business or industry.

The Business Administration curriculum with emphasis in Operations Management prepares graduates with the technical and managerial aspects of operations for manufacturing and service industries.Emphasized are analytical reasoning, problem solving, and continuous improvement concepts required in today's dynamic business and industry environments. Concepts include quality, productivity, organizational effectiveness, financial analysis, and the management of human, physical, and information resources.Graduates should qualify for leadership positions or enhance their professional skills in supervision, team leadership, operations planning, quality assurance, manufacturing and service management, logistics/distribution, health and safety, human resources management, and inventory/materials management.

The Criminal Justice Technology curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations. Study will focus on local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial processes, corrections, and security services. The criminal justice system's role within society will be explored. Emphasis is on criminal justice systems, criminology, juvenile justice, criminal and constitutional law, investigative principles, ethics, and community relations. Additional study may include issues and concepts of government, counseling, communications, computers, and technology. Employment opportunities exist in a variety of local, state, and federal law enforcement, corrections, and security fields. Examples include police officer, deputy sheriff, county detention officer, state trooper, intensive probation/parole surveillance officer, correctional officer, and loss prevention specialist. Students holding the Basic Law Enforcement (BLET) Certification will receive Credit by Credential for the following Courses: Course Credit for Completion of BLET Course Title Class Lab Credit CJC 131 Criminal Law 3 0 3 CJC 132 Court Procedure & Evidence 3 0 3 CJC 221 Investigative Principles 3 2 4 CJC 231 Constitutional Law 3 0 3 CJC 255 Issues in Criminal Justice App 3 0 3   Students holding the North Carolina Detention Officers Training Certification (DOCC)  will receive Credit by Credential for the following Courses: Course Credit for Completion of DOCC Course Title Class Lab Credit CJC 211 Counseling 3 0 3 CJC 212 Ethics and Community Relations 3 0 3

The Early Childhood Education - BK Licensure curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth through eight in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers. Coursework includes child growth and development; physical/nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication skills with families and children. Students will foster the cognitive/language, physical/motor, social/emotional, and creative development of young children. Graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in early childhood settings. Employment opportunities include child development and childcare programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Head Start Programs, and school-age programs. This degree helps prepare graduates who plan to pursue a bachelor's degree in early childhood education with birth-kindergarten licensure.

The Early Childhood Education - BK Non-Licensure curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth through eight in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers. Coursework includes child growth and development; physical/nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication skills with families and children. Students will foster the cognitive/language, physical/motor, social/emotional, and creative development of young children. Graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in early childhood settings. Employment opportunities include child development and childcare programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Head Start Programs, and school-age programs. The non-licensure track does not require the Praxis test and is designed for students desiring to work with children aged birth to pre-kindergarten or those students who wish to own/operate a child development center.

The Early Childhood Education - General curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth through eight in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers. Coursework includes child growth and development; physical/nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication skills with families and children. Students will foster the cognitive/language, physical/motor, social/emotional, and creative development of young children. Graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in early childhood settings. Employment opportunities include child development and childcare programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Head Start Programs, and school-age programs.

This curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems found in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities.Coursework, most of which is hands-on, will include such topics as AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, programmable logic controllers, industrial motor controls, applications of the National Electric Code, and other subjects as local needs require.Graduates should qualify for a variety of jobs in the electrical field as an on-the-job trainee or apprentice in the layout, installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

The Emergency Medical Science curriculum is designed to prepare graduates to enter the workforce as paramedics. Additionally, the program can provide an Associate Degree for individuals desiring an opportunity for career enhancement. The bridging option offers credentialed EMT-Paramedics 51 hours of Advanced Placement credit. The remaining coursework to complete the AAS in Emergency Medical Science requires 25 additional semester hours of course-work as outlined.

The Fire Protection Technology curriculum is designed to provide individuals with technical and professional knowledge to make decisions regarding fire protection for both public and private sectors. It also provides a sound foundation for continuous higher learning in fire protection, administration, and management. Coursework includes classroom and laboratory experiences to introduce the student to various aspects of fire protection. Students will learn technical and administrative skills such as hydraulics, hazardous materials, arson investigation, fire protection safety, fire suppression management, law, and codes. Graduates qualify for employment or advancement in governmental agencies, industrial firms, insurance rating organizations, educational organizations, and municipal fire departments. Employed persons should have opportunities for skilled and supervisory level positions within their current organizations. Program Outcomes: Analyze the history of the fire service and prevention and identify key events that have shaped present day fire protection. Distinguish between the different types of extinguishing agents, fire protection systems, and their applications, as well as their utilization during an emergency response. Examine the chemistry of combustion and hazardous materials and infer the best strategies and tactics to achieve objectives pertaining to incident priorities. Compare and contrast the different types of building construction, their systems and features, and conclude how they impact fire protection. Explain the laws and standards that effect emergency services by accurately describing and applying those laws and standards appropriately. Illustrate the various aspects of fire prevention and their importance to life safety. Apply basic management skills including; budgeting, risk management, accountability, supervision, occupational health and safety, public relations, and basic leadership strategies. Demonstrate the ability to compose an incident action plan for various emergency and non-emergency events using the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and implement the appropriate strategies and tactics taking into account resources, accountability, and firefighter safety. Analyze available water sources and the use of hydraulic principles in determining available flow, needed fire flow, pump discharge pressure, and other hydraulic calculations. Number of Graduates By Term 2020FA 7 2021FA 8 2023SP 7 2021SP 10 2022SP 12 2023SU 4 2021SU 2 2022FA 8 2023FA 8 Percentage of Students Retained or Graduated 2020FA - 2021SP CCC - 70.62% of students were retained and/or graduated Fire Protection Technology (AAS) - 85.11% of students were retained and/or graduated 2020FA - 2021FA CCC - 59.02% of students were retained and/or graduated Fire Protection Technology (AAS) - 68.09% of students were retained and/or graduated 2021FA - 2022SP CCC - 72.72% of students were retained and/or graduated Fire Protection Technology (AAS) - 78.95% of students were retained and/or graduated Outcomes Assessment Selected Outcome 1: In the spring semester, 80% of students in the Fire Protection Technology program will distinguish between the different types of extinguishing agents, fire protection systems, and their applications, as well as their utilization during an emergency response. (A55240) Supports Strategic Plan/Perf Measures Means of Assessment (when/how) Criteria/Standard for Success (target) Assessment Results Class Average Score Program Outcome 2 FIP-146 Fire Protection Systems-Spring Final Exam 70% 2021-2022: 87.5% 2022-2023: 84.2% 2023-2024: 2021-2022: 80.25 2022-2023: 78.84 2023-2024: Resource Needs Summary Conclusions 2021-2022: None 2022-2023: None 2023-2024: 2021-2022: Target Met 2022-2023: Target Met 2023-2024: Selected Outcome 2: In the spring semester, 80% of students in the Fire Protection Technology program will compare and contrast the different types of building construction, their systems, their features, and conclude how they impact fire protection. (A55240) Supports Strategic Plan/Perf Measures Means of Assessment (when/how) Criteria/Standard for Success (target) Assessment Results Class Average Score Program Outcome 4 FIP-132 Building Construction - spring final exam 70% 2021-2022: 83.3% 2022-2023: 86.9% 2023-2024: 2021-2022: 81.23 2022-2023: 77.73 2023-2024: Resource Needs Summary Conclusions 2021-2022: None 2022-2023: None 2023-2024: 2021-2022: Target Met 2022-2023: Target Met 2023-2024: Selected Outcome 3: In the spring semester, 80% of students in the Fire Protection Technology program will explain the laws and standards that effect emergency services by accurately describing and applying those laws and standards appropriately. (A55240) Supports Strategic Plan/Perf Measures Means of Assessment (when/how) Criteria/Standard for Success (target) Assessment Results Class Average Score Program Outcome 5 FIP-152 Fire Protection Law - spring final exam 70% 2021-2022: 83.3% 2022-2023: 85.7% 2023-2024: 2021-2022: 71.11 2022-2023: 78.14 2023-2024:  Resource Needs   Summary Conclusions      2021-2022: None 2022-2023: None 2023-2024:   2021-2022: Target Met 2022-2023: Target Met 2023-2024:      

The General Occupational Technology (GOT) curriculum provides individuals with an opportunity to upgrade skills and earn an associate degree by completing courses suited to individual occupational interests and/or needs. The curriculum content will be customized for students according to occupational interests and need. A program of study for each student will be selected from any non-developmental level courses offered by the College. Graduates will become more effective workers, better qualified for advancements within their field of employment, and become qualified for a wide range of entry-level employment opportunities.