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ACCOUNTING
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CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Program Coordinator: Matthew Hightower - 383-5275
Students wishing specific training in accounting and other business subjects
for upgrading in their present positions or entry into business or industry
may complete the 30 credit hour certificate program by completing the courses
that are listed below.
#English Competency Requirement met by: _________
ACCOUNTING CERTIFICATE CURRICULUM
| Course ID |
Title of Course |
Credits |
| ACC* K111° |
Principles of Accounting I |
4 |
| ACC* K112° |
Principles of Accounting II |
4 |
| ACC* K125° |
Accounting Computer Applications I |
3 |
| ACC* K233° |
Principles of Cost Accounting |
4 |
| ACC* K241° |
Federal Taxes I |
|
| or |
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3 |
| BFN* K201° |
Principles of Finance |
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| ACC* K271° |
Intermediate Accounting |
3 |
| BBG* K115° | Business Software Applications | 3 |
| BBG* K231° |
Business Law I |
3 |
| BFN* K110 |
Personal Finance |
|
| or |
or |
3 |
| ECN* K102° |
Principles of Microeconomics |
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GRAND TOTAL |
30 |
° Course has a prerequisite. Students should check course description.
# The English Competency Requirement is met by placement score into ENG* K101,
or transfer credit, or successful completion of ENG* K100.
Accounting, Certificate
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:
- demonstrate the use of generally accepted accounting principles, concepts, and techniques in the recording and reporting of financial statements.
- analyze accounting information for decision making, including the areas of job cost, process cost, absorption and variable costing approaches, and relevant costs.
- use accounting software and spreadsheets.
- obtain successful employment in the Accounting field or upgrade skills for current employment.
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ADVERTISING/PUBLIC RELATIONS
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CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Program Coordinator: Irene Clampet - 383-5231
This 30 credit certificate program is designed to serve students' needs and
interests in several ways. The certificate provides skill-based knowledge
for entrepreneurs and for individuals seeking entry-level employment in the
communications and promotion departments of both large and small businesses.
The program also can improve the promotional skills of professionals in profit
and not-for-profit organizations.
ADVERTISING/PUBLIC RELATIONS CERTIFICATE CURRICULUM
| Course ID |
Title of Course |
Credits |
| BMK* K106° |
Principles of Selling |
3 |
| BMK* K201° |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
| BMK* K235° |
Public Relations |
3 |
| BMK* K241° |
Principles of Advertising |
3 |
| COM* K121° |
Journalism |
3 |
| ENG* K101° |
Composition |
3 |
| ENG* K102° |
Literature & Composition |
3 |
| GRA* K140° |
Desktop Publishing |
3 |
| GRA* K155° |
Advertising Design |
3 |
| _________ |
Practicum° |
3 |
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GRAND TOTAL |
30 |
° Course has a prerequisite. Students should check course description.
Advertising/Public Relations, Certificate
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:
- identify the elements of marketing and their creative application in profit-making as well as not-for-profit organizations in order to satisfy the needs and wants of society.
- apply the practical use of marketing strategies, promotional tools, and communication techniques in order to pursue a professional career in advertising/public relations.
- demonstrate skills in internal and external communication techniques, including verbal, non-verbal, written, and technological.
- apply knowledge from a cross section of marketing theories to solve marketing problems and develop effective promotional communications.
- demonstrate competency in marketing, advertising, public relations, and sales presentations, including the use of business software.
- explain the role of marketing and its interrelationship with other functional areas in order to achieve organizational goals.
ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY
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CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Program Coordinator: Mark Comeau - 885-2387
The Architectural Drafting Technology Certificate program is designed to expand
opportunities for those interested in the drafting/design fields. The program
serves those seeking entry-level positions and those who plan on continuing
their studies in the associate degree program. The program exposes students
to the fundamentals of traditional drafting and incorporates leading edge
technology of computer-aided drafting (AutoCad).
Graduates of the program will be qualified to fill many diverse positions
in the industry or transfer into an associate degree program. Positions may
include drafting and production person under the supervision of a registered
architect, draftsperson for construction or development firms, architectural
representative for vendor sales, and draftsperson for facility planners.
Students may complete this certificate by completing the courses that are
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ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE CURRICULUM
| Course ID |
Title of Course |
Credits |
| SEMESTER I |
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| ARC* K135 |
Construction Graphics |
1 |
| ARC* K135L |
Construction Graphics Lab |
2 |
| CAD* K106 |
Computer-Aided Drafting |
1 |
| CAD* K107 |
Computer-Aided Drafting Lab |
2 |
| ENG* K101° |
Composition |
3 |
| PHY* K114° |
Mechanics |
4 |
|
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TOTAL |
13 |
| SEMESTER II |
|
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| ARC* K137° |
Architectural Detailing |
1 |
| ARC* K137L° |
Architectural Detailing Lab |
2 |
| CAD* K112° |
Computer-Aided Drafting - Architectural |
1 |
| CAD* K113° |
Computer-Aided Drafting - Architectural Lab |
2 |
| COM* K173° |
Public Speaking |
3 |
| _________ |
Open Elective |
3 |
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TOTAL |
12 |
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GRAND TOTAL |
25 |
° Course has a prerequisite. Students should check course description.
Architectural Drafting Technology,
Certificate
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:
- demonstrate a mastery of the basic skill sets required for entry level in architectural drafting and design.
- integrate a core curriculum with architectural design theory, technical background, and practice elements in order to seek advanced professional degrees.
- pursue expanded opportunities in the drafting and graphics fields for those with previous experience in allied areas.
- demonstrate competence in the specific traditional and computer drafting skills required in today's architectural industry, consisting of conceptual, schematic, developmental, and construction detail drawing.
- demonstrate and apply skills necessary for visual thinking and graphic problem solving.
- use and produce appropriate materials with industry standard software applications.
- provide sufficient explanation of drafting and drawing components.
- adopt life-long learning and intellectual growth as an integral part of a career in architectural drafting technology due to ever evolving components and systems.
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BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
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CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Program Coordinator: Larry Flick - 383-5277
This 29 credit hour certificate program is designed for students who seek
concentrated study in the field of management. Practical application to job
situations will be stressed.
Students may complete this certificate by completing the courses that are
listed below.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CERTIFICATE CURRICULUM
| Course ID |
Title of Course |
Credits |
| BBG* K115° | Business Software Applications | 3 |
| BMG* K202° |
Principles of Management |
3 |
| BMK* K201° |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
| ACC* K111° |
Principles of Accounting I |
4 |
| ACC* K118° |
Managerial Accounting |
4 |
| ECN* K101° |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
| ENG* K101° |
Composition |
3 |
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Select Two Courses From the Following Five Courses |
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| BBG* K101 |
Introduction to Business |
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| BES* K218° |
Entrepreneurship |
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| BMG* K218° |
Operations Management |
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| BMG* K220° |
Human Resources Management |
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| ECN* K102° |
Principles of Microeconomics |
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GRAND TOTAL |
29 |
° Course has a prerequisite. Students should check course description.
Business Administration, Certificate
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:
- explain the role of management and its interrelationship with other functional areas in order to achieve organizational goals.
- identify the elements of management and their application to organizational activities and goals.
- discuss the role of ethical issues and the importance of the global perspective, and their impact on the success of a business.
- explain the importance of information technology in business.
- demonstrate skills in problem solving, in decision-making, and in teamwork, including the ability to work with diverse groups.
- obtain successful employment in the business field or upgrade current job skills.
BUSINESS OFFICE TECHNOLOGY
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CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Program Coordinator: Betti Gladue - 892-5768
This 15-credit, "fast track" certificate program is designed to
give students direct job training for immediate employment or position upgrading.
It is comprised of a sequence of skills-oriented courses which blend written
communication skills with hands-on technical computer skills. Being designed
for practicing office professionals, as well as those returning to the workforce,
this program provides the opportunity to enhance their skills, increase their
employability, and advance in their careers.
To keep pace with changes in the workplace, this program provides experience
with the latest industry standard software applications in Microsoft Office,
including, word processing, database management, spreadsheets, and presentation
graphic applications.
BUSINESS OFFICE TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE CURRICULUM
| Course ID |
Title of Course |
Credits |
| BBG* K115° | Business Software Applications | 3 |
BOT* K111 |
Keyboarding for Information Processing I |
3 |
ENG* K101° |
Composition |
3 |
| BOT* K137° |
Word Processing Applications I |
3 |
| Open
Elective (Please choose one of the following courses:
ACC* K241, BBG* K101, BBG* K231, BFN* K110, BMG* K202, BMG* K220, BMK* K201, BOT* K180, BOT* K287, HSP K100) |
||
| __________ |
____________________________ |
3 |
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GRAND
TOTAL |
15 |
° Course has a prerequisite. Students should check course description.
Business Office Technology Certificate
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:
- demonstrate speed and accuracy in keyboarding and the ability to prepare standard types of business communication.
- demonstrate a high level of skill in the use of word processing software in the production of business documents.
- possess appropriate skills in the following software: word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation graphics.
BUSINESS OFFICE TECHNOLOGY:
WORD PROCESSING
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CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Program Coordinator: Betti Gladue - 892-5768
This 27-credit certificate is specifically designed for students who wish
to combine their knowledge of clerical and administrative office skills with
computer software applications. Completed certificate program courses will
transfer to the Business Office Technology Administrative Assistant program.
BOT: WORD PROCESSING CERTIFICATE CURRICULUM
| Course ID |
Title of Course |
Credits |
| FALL SEMESTER | ||
| BBG* K115 | Business Software Applications | 3 |
BOT* K111 |
Keyboarding for Information Processing |
3 |
ENG* K101° |
Composition |
3 |
MAT* K135° or higher |
Topics in Contemporary Math |
3 |
| TOTAL | 12 |
|
| SPRING SEMESTER | ||
| BBG* K101 |
Introduction to Business |
3 |
| BOT* K137° |
Word Processing Applications I |
3 |
| BOT* K251° |
Administrative Procedures I (Spring Only) |
3 |
| ENG* K202° |
Technical Writing |
3 |
| TOTAL | 12 |
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| FALL SEMESTER | ||
BOT* K219° |
Integrated Office (Fall Only) |
3 |
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GRAND TOTAL |
27 |
° Course has a prerequisite. Students should check course description.
BOT: Word Processing, Certificate
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:
- read, understand, compose, and prepare standard types of business communications that are clear, concise, complete, and courteous.
- possess appropriate skills in the following software applications: operating system, word processing, spreadsheet, database management, presentation graphics, and integrated office applications.
- use appropriate office procedures in the areas of public relations, records information management, telephone communications, incoming and outgoing mail, meetings and conferences, travel arrangements, and routine financial matters.
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COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY: TECHNOLOGY STUDIES
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WASTEWATER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Program Coordinator: Anthony Benoit - 885-2386
Wastewater treatment plant employees are prepared for the Wastewater Operator
I and Wastewater Operator II certification examinations. All credits earned
in this certificate are applicable towards the Technology Studies Associate
degree.
WASTEWATER CERTIFICATE CURRICULUM
| Course ID |
Title of Course |
Credits |
| General Education: |
|
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| Fine Arts/Humanities |
|
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| ENG* K101° |
Composition |
3 |
| Science |
|
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| BIO* K121° |
General Biology I |
4 |
| CHE* K111° |
Concepts of Chemistry |
4 |
| Mathematics |
|
|
| MAT* K137° |
Intermediate Algebra |
3 |
| Specialized Core |
|
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| CSA* K105 |
Intro to Software Applications |
3 |
| Options |
|
|
| WWT* K110# |
Wastewater I |
3 |
| WWT* K112# |
Wastewater II |
3 |
| WWT* K114#° |
Wastewater III |
3 |
| WWT* K116#° |
Wastewater IV |
3 |
|
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GRAND TOTAL |
29 |
° Course has a prerequisite. Students should check course description.
# Courses for this consortium-based program will be offered at various Connecticut
Community Colleges.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:
- apply principles of wastewater treatment processes by using specific examples from wastewater treatment laboratories.
- explain safe and effective operation of wastewater treatment facilities, including grit removal, disinfection, and chlorination.
- describe maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities to including safety, housekeeping, and laboratory procedures.
- become certified Wastewater Class I and Class II Operators.
- report on site visits to municipal facilities and prepare a comprehensive study of a wastewater treatment plant.
- use computers to acquire, analyze, and report data.
- communicate effectively in speech and in writing.
- use mathematics to solve problems related to chemistry and wastewater treatment.
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ADVANCED WASTEWATER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Program Coordinator: Anthony Benoit - 885-2386
Wastewater treatment plant employees are prepared for advanced Wastewater
Operator III and Wastewater Operator IV certification examinations. All credits
earned in this certificate are applicable towards the Technology Studies Associate
degree.
#English Competency Requirement met by: _________
ADVANCED WASTEWATER CERTIFICATE CURRICULUM
| Course ID |
Title of Course |
Credits |
| General Education: |
|
|
| Mathematics |
|
|
| MAT* K186° |
Precalculus |
4 |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences |
|
|
| PSY* K111° |
General Psychology I |
3 |
| Specialized Core |
|
|
| _________+ |
Fundamentals of Electricity |
4 |
| Options |
|
|
| _________+ |
Sanitary Engineering |
3 |
| or |
or |
|
| _________+ |
Environmental Engineering |
|
| or |
or |
|
| _________@ |
Technology Elective |
|
| _________+ |
Environmental Law |
3 |
| _________+ |
Advanced Wastewater I |
3 |
| _________+ |
Advanced Wastewater II |
3 |
| _________@ |
Directed Elective |
3 |
| _________@ |
Directed Elective |
3 |
|
|
GRAND TOTAL |
29 |
° Course has a prerequisite. Students should check course description.
+ Courses for this consortium-based program will be offered at various Connecticut
Community Colleges.
@ To be chosen with consent of faculty advisor.
# The English Competency Requirement is met by placement score into ENG* K101,
or transfer credit, or successful completion of ENG* K100.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:
- apply principles of wastewater treatment processes by using specific examples from wastewater treatment laboratories.
- explain safe and effective operation of wastewater treatment facilities, including grit removal, disinfection, and chlorination.
- describe maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities, including safety, housekeeping, and laboratory procedures.
- become certified Wastewater Class III and Class IV Operators.
- use computers to acquire, analyze, and report data.
- communicate effectively in speech and in writing.
- use mathematics to solve problems related to chemistry and wastewater treatment and to present numerical data in the form of charts and graphs.
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COMPUTER-AIDED
DRAFTING
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CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Program Coordinator: Ronald Greenier - 885-2380
This Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) one-year certificate program prepares students
with modern skills in drafting. There is a strong emphasis on computer applications
in each drafting concentration. A unique feature of this certificate is that
it pairs drafting with a technology such as Architectural, Civil, Electrical,
Mechanical, or Industrial (Manufacturing, Mechanical). This provides a more
meaningful education for the students. Students may complete this certificate
and go to work as draftspersons or they may enter into an associate degree
program of their choice with no loss of credit.
COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING CERTIFICATE CURRICULUM
| Course ID |
Title of Course |
Credits |
| SEMESTER I |
|
|
| CAD* K106 |
Computer-Aided Drafting |
1 |
| CAD* K107 |
Computer-Aided Drafting Lab |
2 |
| CSA* K105 or higher |
Intro to Software Applications or higher level computer course |
3 |
| ENG* K101° |
Composition |
3 |
| ________** |
Tech Elective/Lab** |
3-4 |
|
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TOTAL |
12-13 |
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| SEMESTER II |
|
|
| CAD* K202° |
CAD - Advanced Topics |
1 |
| CAD* K203° |
CAD - Advanced Topics Lab |
2 |
| CAD* K214° | CAD - Construction | 1 |
| CAD* K215° | CAD - Construction Lab | 2 |
| or | or | |
| CAD* K250° | CAD 3D Parametric Modeling | 1 |
| CAD* K251° | CAD 3D Parametric Modeling Lab | 2 |
| ENG* K202° |
Technical Writing |
3 |
| MAT* K137° or higher |
Intermediate Algebra or higher level math course |
3 |
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TOTAL |