Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Animation and Motion Graphics | |
In Animation and Motion Graphics program students gain a foundation in design and drawing and develop skills in visual communication and interactive design with a focus on the creative process. In their second year, they choose electives to emphasize either an animation or motion graphics concentration.
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Art/Fine Arts | |
Art/Fine Arts program provides a strong foundation in art to prepare students for transfer into senior institutions and a career in the visual arts. Students work within a structured curriculum that emphasizes visual perception, technical skills, and an artistic philosophy geared toward individual success.... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Baking and Pastry | |
Baking and Pastry program provides students with the opportunity to develop the skill to work in the hospitality/foodservice field as bakers, pastry chefs, and baking personnel in any type of foodservice establishment. |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Biotechnology/Biomedical Technology | |
Biotechnology/Biomedical Technology program is designed to provide the student with the biological and chemical background to seek employment as a lab technician in some biotechnology/biomedical sectors. It also meets the articulation agreement requirements with UMass Dartmouth for transfer into their... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Business Administration | |
Students in Business Administration program complete the first two years of a baccalaureate program with a solid background in accounting, management, and marketing. Graduates transfer to senior colleges and universities and can take advantage of articulation agreements negotiated with four-year colleges... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Business Administration
Accounting | |
The Business Administration career program provides training in the critical thinking, problem- solving, and communication skills students need to compete in today…s global business environment. In this option, students can focus on accounting and qualify for entry-level accounting positions. All the... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Business Administration
Casino Operations and Gaming Services | |
The Casino Operations and Gaming Services degree is designed for students interested in casino operations as a career path. In addition to acquiring basic skills in casino management, students explore social problems caused by gambling and the issues with loss control.
The program prepares students... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Business Administration
Entrepreneurship | |
The Entrepreneurship program focuses on developing skills in finance, human resource management, management principles, marketing, purchasing, and sales for establishing and operating a new business.
Program Courses
General Courses
___ CIS 11 Introduction to Business Information Systems
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Business Administration
Financial Services - Real Estate and Insurance | |
The Business Administration career program emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills that students need to compete in today‘s global business environment. Financial Services - Real Estate and Insurance concentration assists students to prepare for a career in Real Estate... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Business Administration
General Management | |
Students enrolled in the Business Administration career program receive training in the critical thinking and problem solving skills they need to compete in today‘s global business environment. All the Business programs share common courses, so students can switch easily between concentrations.
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Business Administration
Marketing Management | |
The Business Administration career program provides training in the critical thinking and problem solving skills students need to compete in today‘s global business environment and to understand marketing.
Program Courses
General Courses
___ CIS 11 Introduction to Business Information Systems... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Business Administration
Retail Management | |
The Business Administration career program provides training in critical thinking and the problem solving skills students need to compete in today‘s global business environment. In this option, students can focus on retail management and prepare for entry-level retail management positions.
Graduates... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Business Information Systems | |
Business Information Systems program prepares people to solve computer-based problems that are encountered in a business environment. They learn to work with a variety of applications, create and maintain Web pages, and perform basic computer maintenance. Their well- rounded computer background is highly... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Clinical Laboratory Science | |
Students completing the Clinical Laboratory Science curriculum will be prepared to work in a modern clinical laboratory performing a wide range of laboratory procedures used in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. They develop academic and technical competence in the major areas of clinical... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Communication | |
Students develop a critical understanding of the fundamentals of communication in theory and practice, learn to analyze and anticipate the role of communication in historic and contemporary society, develop specific skills, and prepare to transfer into a four-year college or university communication... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Complementary Healthcare | |
The first year leads to a certificate in Therapeutic Massage. The second year is designed to build upon the certificate program, adding further skill in assessment, technique, and holistic theory.
General Courses
___ BIO 17 Physiology of Wellness
___ BIO 33 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Computer Forensics | |
Digital forensics plays a fundamental role in the investigation and prosecution of crimes in the digital age. This program integrates information technology and criminal justice skills and prepares students to perform evidence collection, recovery, and analysis.
Students gain technical skills to find... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Computer Networking | |
Computer Networking option provides a strong background in networking technologies for employment as a network administrator. Students gain the knowledge and hands-on experience with Microsoft‘s Networking Operating System (Windows 2003), and Linux/Unix Operating System. The program includes topics required... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Computer Programming | |
The Computer Programming Career option prepares students for entry-level programming positions in business and industry. Course work focuses on the skills to analyze business problems and develop computerized solutions using multiple programming languages. Those who like to solve problems, enjoy the... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Computer Science | |
The Computer Science Transfer option prepares students to finish their education in Computer Science at a four-year institution. The CIS faculty worked closely with the Computer Science faculty at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and the resulting program provides a seamless transition to Computer... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Criminal Justice | |
The Criminal Justice program prepares students for careers in police, corrections, private security, and other related criminal justice work, and to transfer to a baccalaureate institution. Current criminal justice practitioners can take courses to upgrade skills.
Graduates work as state and local police... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Culinary Arts | |
The Culinary Arts program prepares the student for employment in the food service/hospitality industry. The classes focus on a variety of practical skills necessary to compete in today‘s foodservice business as well as the theoretical knowledge to enable our graduates to stand in the forefront of the... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Deaf studies | |
Deaf studies explores the language, culture, history and contemporary issues of Deaf people. Fundamental to our program are both competency in American Sign Language and a desire to work with Deaf people and not for them. This program prepares students, both deaf and hearing, who are interested in a... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Deaf Studies
C-Print | |
C-Print program provides a foundation in Deaf studies as well as specialized workforce skills. C-Print™ is a computerized notetaking system developed at the National Technical Institute of the Deaf and is widely used in educational settings. Students in this option are prepared to work upon graduation... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Deaf Studies
Early Childhood Education | |
Early Childhood Education program provides a foundation in Deaf studies as well as specialized course work in early childhood education that prepares students for OCCS certification. Students in this option are seeking either entry-level or assistant positions in early childhood Deaf education settings... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Deaf Studies
Human Services | |
Human Services program provides a foundation in Deaf studies as well as specialized course work in Human Services. Students in this option are seeking either entry-level or assistant positions in Deaf human service settings or they plan to transfer and specialize in social work, human services, vocational... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Dental Hygiene | |
The Dental Hygiene program prepares graduates to practice dental hygiene in private practice dental offices, school and public health departments, and research facilities. Students receive a thorough background in the sciences and in dental hygiene subjects. They learn and develop their clinical technique... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Early Childhood Education | |
Early Childhood Education program prepares students for careers in early childhood education. Students select a concentration to prepare for certification as Lead Teacher in that particular area. The Early Childhood Education program integrates course work with direct experience and respects the diversity... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Early Childhood Education
Direct Transfer | |
Early Childhood Education - Direct Transfer program is designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year institution. The Teaching Pre-Practicum course is specifically designed to promote straightforward transfer. Students interested in immediate entry into the workforce should consider the Early... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Elementary Education | |
Elementary Education programs for students who plan to teach grades 1-6 only. It is based on requirements of the Elementary Education Compact, but is flexible enough to adapt to any other baccalaureate education program. Students take the first two years of an elementary education program for transfer... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Engineering Science | |
Engineering Science program prepares students for transfer to engineering science programs at 4-year colleges and universities. Those transferring to public colleges and universities can qualify for Joint Admission and Tuition Advantage (see ’Transferring“). Students entering this program should be prepared... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology | |
Mechanical Engineering Technology option prepares students as technicians and mechanical designers. Students learn aspects of mechanical engineering such as strength of materials, materials science, hydraulics, and computer-aided design. |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Engineering Technology
Automation Technology | |
Automation Technology option prepares students to enter highly-automated manufacturing industries as automation specialists and manufacturing technicians. Students in the program learn to solve complex manufacturing problems using computer-aided design, evaluation and simulation techniques, and engineering... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Engineering Technology
Biomanufacturing Technology | |
Biomanufacturing Technology option prepares students for technical positions in biotechnology and pharmaceutical manufacturing industries. Students learn to use manufacturing equipment and to understand biological and chemical processes in a hands-on, practical environment.
The primary focus is developing... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Engineering Technology
Civil Technology | |
Students are prepared to work as technicians for engineering consulting firms, construction companies, land developers, government agencies, and surveyors.
General Courses
___ ENG 11 Composition I: College Writing
___ ENG 12 Composition II: Writing about Literature
History Sequence
___ AMC... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Engineering Technology
Civil/Environmental Technology | |
Students consider issues of safe land use, water resources, and hazardous waste management. They prepare for entry-level positions in the rapidly expanding enviro-tech industry with an in-depth review of the regulatory process.
General Courses
___ ENG 11 Composition I: College Writing
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Engineering Technology
Civil/Structural Technology | |
Civil/Structural Technology option prepares students to work as technicians for engineering consulting firms, construction companies, architects, government agencies, structural materials testing and structural manufacturing companies.
General Courses
___ ENG 11 Composition I: College Writing
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Engineering Technology
Electro-Mechanical Technology | |
Electro-Mechanical Technology program prepares students for high-tech industries as technical employees who can work on equipment that uses both electrical and mechanical engineering principles.
General Courses
___ ENG 11 Composition I: College Writing
___ ENG 12 Composition II: Writing about... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Engineering Technology
Electronics Technology/Computers and Telecommunications | |
Electronics Technology/Computers and Telecommunications specialized program prepares students for telecommunications, a growing industry in Massachusetts and the United States. The industry offers jobs in computer network installation, fiber optics, wireless data network, and computer telephony integration.... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Engineering Technology
Marine Technology | |
Marine Technology program is designed to provide the knowledge and skills required of a scientific support technician. Students learn the design, theory of operation and service, and installation techniques of the many systems specific to marine applications, including engine, transmission, electrical,... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Environmental Science | |
Students prepare for transfer to four-year bachelor‘s degree programs in Environmental Science. Those transferring to public colleges and universities can qualify for Joint Admissions and Tuition Advantage.
Program Courses
General Courses
___ BIO 21 Fundamentals of Biological Science I
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Executive Administrative Assistant | |
Students completing Executive Administrative Assistant option are prepared to assist executives in all types of office settings and are often promoted to office managers. Students develop skills in computer applications, transcription, and office management. |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Financial Services
Banking | |
The Financial Services career program emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills that students need to compete in today‘s global business environment. Financial Services - Banking concentration assists students to prepare for a career in Banking.
Graduates work as tellers,... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Financial Services
Financial Management | |
The Financial Services career program emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills that students need to compete in today‘s global business environment. Financial Services - Financial Management concentration assists students to prepare for a career in Financial Management.
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Fire Science Technology | |
Fire Science Technology program offers advanced training to upgrade and promote fire department personnel and others in fire protection and insurance underwriting. It can serve as a basis for transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.
Graduates are serving as local fire chiefs, captains, lieutenants,... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Game Development
Game Creation | |
Game Development program prepares students for entry into the video game industry. It offers those who want to combine a love of games, fun, and competition with the development of serious computer skills and prepare for a rapidly expanding career field. In the last two semesters, course work mimics... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Game Development
Game Programming | |
The video gaming industry is the fastest-growing segment of the entertainment business. This program develops a strong programming background for entry-level positions to bring game action to the screen. In the last two semesters, course work mimics industry development as students work in teams to propose... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
General Studies | |
General Studies allows students to tailor their own program with the help of an academic advisor.
Program Courses
General Courses
___ ENG 11 Composition I: College Writing
___ ENG 12 Composition II: Writing about Literature
History Sequence
___ AMC 11 American Civilization... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Graphic Design | |
Graphic Design program provides a strong foundation in drawing and design, preparing students for transfer into a senior institution and a career in graphic design, Web and multimedia design, advertising design, and electronic imaging. Students utilize traditional media and computer graphics within a... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Health Sciences | |
Health Sciences program is designed to help prepare students for application to the College‘s Health Sciences programs. It does not guarantee admission to any program but does guide students in choosing courses that provide sound preparation for admission to those programs. |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Healthcare Information | |
Students learn medical and legal principles for documenting, using, and controlling health information. They prepare for employment in Health Information or Medical Records departments in a variety of healthcare settings.
General Courses
___ BIO 33 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
___ BIO 34 Human... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Human Services | |
The Human Services program prepares students for entry-level positions in social services by combining academic courses with a practical agency internship. The curriculum also prepares students to transfer to four-year degree programs in social work, psychology, sociology, human services, or other related... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Humanities | |
Students receive a solid introduction to liberal arts and sciences to prepare for transfer to a four-year institution. Students select an Option within the program that best meets the requirements of their major and intended transfer institution. Required and elective courses in the Humanities Option... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Information Systems | |
Information Systems program enables students to complete the first two years of a bachelor‘s degree in Computer Information Systems, Business Information Systems, or Management Information Systems, to transfer to a senior institution with a solid background in programming and accounting. |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Interpreter | |
Interpreter transfer program provides a foundation in Deaf studies as well as specialized course work to prepare for future interpreter studies. Students in this option aspire to become professional American Sign Language/English Interpreters and thus, plan to transfer to a four-year institution that... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Legal Administrative Assistant | |
Students completing this option are prepared to work in law offices, courts, corporate legal departments, law schools, and a wide range of other office settings. Students develop skills in using Microsoft office applications, machine transcription, office administration, legal terminology, and legal... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Leisure Services Management
Tourism | |
Tourism is one of the world‘s largest career fields. This program offers students the opportunity to develop strong communications, organizational, and critical-thinking skills as well as practical preparation for entry into this growing career field.
The tourism and hospitality concentration introduces... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Leisure Services Management
Geotourism Destination Management | |
Leisure Services Management - Geotourism Destination Management program provides skills needed for professional tourism planning that guides a community‘s growth and protects its resources. Students earn an associate‘s degree from Bristol Community College and are eligible for a certificate from George... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Leisure Services Management
Sport | |
Leisure Services Management - Sport program prepares students for entry-level positions in sport management. It offers students the opportunity to develop strong communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills as well as practical preparation for entry into this growing career field. |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Math and Science | |
Students receive a solid introduction to liberal arts and sciences to prepare for transfer to a four-year institution. Students select an Option within the program that best meets the requirements of their major and intended transfer institution. Required and elective courses in the Math and Science... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Professional | |
Students receive a solid introduction to liberal arts and sciences to prepare for transfer to a four-year institution. Students select an Option within the program that best meets the requirements of their major and intended transfer institution. Required and elective courses in the Professional Option... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Theatre - Artistic | |
This Theatre option offers conservatory-like theatre training that has enabled graduates to transfer successfully to nationally recognized programs. Students receive an intense immersion in the demanding art of theatre, as well as a solid liberal arts base for transfer. Students primarily interested... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Theatre - Technical | |
This Theatre option offers preparation and skills training in technical areas of theatre, including costume, lighting, sound, scenic design and construction, stage management, and directing. Students primarily interested in acting, performance work, and playwriting should choose the Artistic Theatre... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Medical Administrative Assistant | |
Students completing Medical Administrative Assistant program are prepared to work for doctors or dentists, in hospitals, medical schools, health agencies, or in related fields. They develop skills in medical software, medical terminology, medical insurance forms preparation, and medical office procedures/administration.... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Multimedia and Internet | |
Graduates work with industry-standard software to create Web sites, interactive CDs, and other multimedia tools. Students can specialize in either production or programming by choosing concentration courses listed in the gray area.
General Courses
___ BUS 15 Fundamentals of an Enterprise
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Nursing | |
Nursingprogram prepares students for practice as entry-level staff nurses in a variety of healthcare settings.
General Courses
___ BIO 33 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
___ BIO 34 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
___ BIO 39 Elements of Microbiology
___ ENG 11 Composition I: College Writing... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Occupational Therapy Assistant | |
Occupational Therapy addresses functional performance abilities through the provision of purposeful activities (occupations). Occupational therapy services restore, reinforce, and enhance the performance of skills necessary for activities of daily living, work, school, and leisure. Clients range from... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Security | |
Computer security is a continually changing and evolving issue for businesses. This program prepares students for critical roles in developing solutions to security problems by providing theoretical concepts of information security and the methodologies to apply learning to practical problem-solving... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Technology Education | |
Technology Education program is the first two years of a degree leading to a technology teaching career. Successful completion of a bachelor‘s degree meets the initial licensure requirements of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and other states.
Graduates can transfer to technology • education programs... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Web Design & Media Arts | |
Web Design & Media Arts program provides students with the necessary foundation to enter the job market for careers in Web design, Web animation, multimedia design, and media arts, or to transfer to a 4-year BFA program in these fields. Course work emphasizes the creative process. Students develop a... |
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Bristol Community College
Associate degree
Webmaster | |
Webmaster option is designed to give students the knowledge and skills necessary to design, develop, implement and maintain a Web site. The student will learn the technical skills necessary for developing a site that handles static and interactive Web communications and for developing and maintaining... |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
A+ Certification | |
Students learn how to maintain a computer and solve operating system and hardware problems. Students completing this certificate cover the material tested on the A+ Certification Examination, a recognized industry standard for computer service technician certification.
Program Courses
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Accounting | |
Accounting certificate provides updated accounting expertise for people already working in the accounting field. It may also be used by students without an accounting background to develop entry-level career skills.
Program Courses
___ ACC 11 Principles of Accounting I
___ ACC 12 Principles of... |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Administrative Assistant | |
Administrative Assistant advanced level certificate helps upgrade skills to improve job opportunity. Students examine the latest office technologies and procedures, learn the advanced functions of Microsoft Office software and speech recognition software, and develop data base and transcription skills.... |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Applied Construction Technology | |
Applied Construction Technology certificate program introduces students to the construction profession and provides them with the applied technical skills necessary for employment as construction technicians or to direct a construction project. Students learn the process of constructing a building from... |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Applied Manufacturing | |
Students learn to use standard machine-shop equipment and operate and program CNC machinery to become manufacturing technicians. They will understand the materials to be processed and technical drawing through the use of AutoCAD.
Program Courses
___ CAD 15 Computer Aided Drafting
___ ETK 41 Materials... |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Art | |
The Art Certificate is an intensive investigation into the student‘s choice of applied art. Students design their own program to increase their knowledge of the arts and their competency and skill in various mediums and methods and to make their leisure time more enjoyable. |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Basic Web Page Development | |
Basic Web Page Development certificate program is designed to meet today‘s demand for knowledgeable Internet users and developers. Students learn to develop Web pages for specific goals and to access the Internet for research and communications. |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Biotechnology | |
Learn the essential knowledge and develop lab skills for entry-level biotech positions,
including setting up sample analysis, maintaining automated instruments, and preparing
materials for research scientists.
Program Courses
___ BIO 21 Fundamentals of Biological Science I
___ BIO 26 Introduction... |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
C-Print Captioning | |
C-Print Captioning certificate prepares graduates to work with Deaf or hard-of-hearing students and students with other disabilities in mainstream classrooms and/or work environments. Students in this program learn to keyboard effectively, to use laptop computers in conjunction with C-Print™ software,... |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Computer Aided Design and Drafting | |
Computer Aided Design and Drafting one-year certificate program provides students with the needed skills to become a professional Computer-Aided Architectural Draftsperson, Civil Draftsperson, or Mechanical Designer in the engineering industry. Students learn fundamental concepts of engineering drawing... |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Computer Game Development | |
Students gain an understanding of all aspects of electronic game production. Each student participates as a team member in the creation of an electronic game.
Program Courses
___ CIT 40 Electronic Game Development I
___ CIT 41 Visual Concepts for Game Designers
___ CIT 42 Computer Game Level... |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Computer Programming | |
A certificate in Computer Programming gives students mastery of basic programming concepts. The student becomes literate in at least three programming languages and achieves advanced mastery of more sophisticated concepts in at least one programming language. |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Deaf Studies Prep | |
Deaf Studies Prep certificate program is designed for students interested in American Sign Language and Deaf people but unsure of their career goal(s). It is also a great concentration for students in non-Deaf Studies degree programs that seek specialized skills and knowledge in a competitive job market.... |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Deaf Studies Professional | |
Deaf Studies Professional certificate provides professional development and/or specialization in Deaf Studies for professionals already working with Deaf people. Fundamental to this program are both American Sign Language competency and appreciation of the Deaf community as a cultural/linguistic minority.... |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Desktop Publishing Technology | |
The certificate in Desktop Publishing Technology provides training in the computer skills needed to work in the pre-press environment. Courses focus on using industry-standard pagination and digital imaging software and deal with basic writing and editing. |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
E-Commerce | |
E-Commerce certificate provides students with the knowledge to use e-commerce technologies for small business operations. Most of the courses can be transferred to a Business Career associate degree program.
Program Courses
___ BUS 52 Honors E-Commerce
___ CIS 13 Business Creativity
___ CIS... |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Early Childhood Education | |
The Early Childhood Education certificate prepares students for OCCS certification to work with young children from birth to preschool in non-public school settings.
Program Courses
___ ECE 11 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
___ ECE 13 Safe and Healthy Early Childhood Learning Environments... |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Fashion Merchandising | |
Fashion Merchandising certificate is designed to prepare students to enter a fashion career. Courses in retail management, art, human behavior, and psychology aim to enhance career opportunities and lay a foundation for further study if desired.
Program Courses
___ ART 13 Drawing I
___ ENG 11... |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Fine Arts | |
Fine Arts program offers students an introduction to the fine arts. Students can explore art, music, theatre, dance, and English, and additional electives in literature, the humanities and history. |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Fire Investigation Specialist | |
Fire Investigation Specialist certificate program trains fire and police officials in fire investigation. It prepares firefighters and insurance representatives to investigate the causes of fire incidents and to assist in the criminal prosecutions that may evolve. |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Fire Prevention Specialist | |
Fire Prevention Specialist technical certificate addresses the many new fire hazards in today‘s society and provides firefighters with the knowledge to prevent fire incidents. |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Foundations of C-Print | |
C-Print™ technology provides captioning services for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing in classrooms or work environments. The certificate provides basic training in C-Print™ principles. All credits transfer to the C-Print™Captioning certificate
Program Courses
_____ CIS 03 Working with Laptops 1 credit... |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Foundations of Technical Careers | |
Foundations of Technical Careers program serves as a solid base for starting an engineering program. Students learn fundamental concepts in computer applications, technical communications, and engineering drawing, and are introduced to diverse technical career opportunities. Courses transfer into the... |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Fundamental Computer Skills | |
Students will learn word processing, spreadsheets, and databases and how to use the Internet for research and exploration. Fundamental Computer Skills certificate is designed for people who need to learn to use computers effectively on the job or at home or to make a career change. |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Funeral Service Preparatory | |
Funeral Service Preparatory certificate is unique to BCC and prepares the student interested in a career in funeral services for transfer to associate degree programs in funeral services. The courses also prepare the student for a national board examination required for licensure. |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Funeral Service Preparatory | |
Funeral Service Preparatory certificate is unique to Bristol Community College and prepares the student interested in a career in funeral services for transfer to associate degree programs in funeral services. The courses also prepare the student for a national board examination required for licensure.... |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Geographic Information Systems | |
Geographic Informational Systems (GIS) provides a powerful tool in any academic discipline to analyze relationships among data. It is commonly used in business, environmental, geographical, political, law enforcement, and social science applications. |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Graphic Design | |
Graphic Design certificate prepares students for careers in graphic design, including advertising, print, Web, and multimedia design. This certificate is particularly suited for those with a background in art or design who want to update skills. |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Help Desk Software Support | |
Students learn problem-solving skills and acquire the ability to deal with general computer issues raised by the user both in person, over the phone, and via email. Students work at preparing support material for use in areas such as Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) support .
Program Courses
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Histology | |
Histology program is a credit-granting program that provides specialized preparation and hands-on practical learning for a high-demand field. It is aimed at students studying Clinical Laboratory Science and laboratory professionals already in the field who are interested in pursuing a career in histology.... |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Human Services | |
Human Services program provides the theoretical and skills-based knowledge to obtain entry-level positions in social and human services or, for those in the field, an upgrade of existing professional knowledge. |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Infant/Toddler | |
The Infant/Toddler certificate prepares students for OCCS certification to work with infants and toddlers in early intervention and daycare programs.
Program Courses
___ ECE 11 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
___ ECE 13 Safe and Healthy Early Childhood Learning Environments
___ ECE... |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Information Technology Fluency | |
Information Technology Fluency certificate covers the concepts, skills, and understanding needed for students to apply their information technology knowledge to their professional life.
Program Courses
___ CIT 11 Information Technology Fluency I
___ CIT 12 Information Technology Fluency II
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Information Technology Teaching | |
Information Technology Teaching certificate is designed to provide paraprofessionals, teachers, and students preparing to teach with the competencies needed as an Instructional Technology Specialist.
Program Courses
___ CIT 11 Information Technology Fluency I
___ CIT 12 Information Technology... |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Instructional Paraprofessional | |
Instructional Paraprofessional certificate provides a first step toward credentials required by the federal ’No Child Left Behind“ law. It prepares students to serve as assistants to teachers in public school classrooms, libraries, and resource centers. |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
JAVA Programmer | |
JAVA is becoming a very popular language and a language that many IT professionals need to learn to upgrade their skills. This certificate covers the material needed to sit for the JAVA2 Programmer Certificate exam offered by Sun. Course material matches UMD Computer Science courses.
Program Courses... |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Law Enforcement | |
Developed in cooperation with the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, the certificate combines specialized criminal justice and general education coursework to enter Massachusetts municipal law enforcement agencies. |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Legal Office Assistant | |
Legal Office Assistant certificate offers a concentrated and short-term way to acquire office skills for employment in law offices and law-related offices. Legal terminology, court procedures, and computer applications are emphasized. |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Marine Trades | |
Marine Trades program (offered in partnership with the Massachusetts Marine Trades Association) is designed to familiarize students with the marine industry and provide the skills required for a career in or career change to the boating and marine trades including marine business management or marine... |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Marketing | |
Marketingcertificate prepares students to supervise and assist in retail operations, including management, buying, and retail support. Courses transfer into the Business associate degree programs. |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Medical Administrative Practices | |
Medical Administrative Practices certificate prepares students to become medical administrative assistants. Students learn computer applications, medical terminology, medical transcription, accounting, billing, and office procedures.
Program Courses
___ ACC 14 Introduction to QuickBooks Pro
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Medical Assisting | |
The medical assistant program prepares multi-skilled practitioners with clinical, administrative, and managerial skills. The medical assistant practitioner works primarily in ambulatory settings such as medical offices and clinics.
A medical assistant functions as a member of the healthcare delivery... |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Medical Coding | |
Medical Coding certificate provides students with knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, human diseases and their treatment, and medical language of major body systems. Students also learn how to provide disease and procedure codes in both of the medical coding systems used in the healthcare industry,... |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Medical Transcription | |
Medical Transcription certificate prepares students to satisfy the demand for quality medical documentation, focusing on the necessary concepts, terminology, transcription methodology, language arts, and general knowledge of medical office practice needed by the successful medical transcriptionist. |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Microsoft Office Certified Application Specialist | |
Microsoft Office Certified Application Specialist certificate prepares students for a certification in Microsoft Office applications. It provides an opportunity for students to achieve a portable, globally recognized credential that proves their abilities as productive Microsoft Office users. Office... |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Multimedia Development | |
Multimedia Development certificate emphasizes the technical expertise needed to create and develop professional documents, presentations, and Web pages as well as work in business creativity and marketing.
Program Courses
___ CIS 13 Business Creativity
___ CIS 27 Desktop Publishing
___ CIS... |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
NetworkTech | |
NetworkTech certificate allows students to learn the practical aspects of fixing hardware and software and also the basics of operating systems and networking computers.
Program Courses
___ CIS 24 The Microcomputer Environment
___ CIS 53 Operating Systems
___ CIS 63 Introduction to UNIX/Linux... |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Office Support | |
Office Support certificate prepares students for entry-level positions in corporate offices, educational, medical, and legal facilities, and government agencies. Credits can be transferred into other related certificates and degree programs.
This program is designed for those who need to enter the job... |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Office Technology Management | |
Office Technology Management certificate combines traditional office administration skills with the business and computer skills needed to manage an office. Students gain basic office skills and build upon that knowledge with additional computer and management courses. |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Open Source | |
Open Source is software code available for others to look at, modify, and use. It provides an alternative-computing platform that is far more under the control of the user and developer. It also meets the need for training required by companies and government agencies beginning to use open source products.
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Oracle Database | |
Oracle Database certificate is designed for the working professional looking to enhance skills or the CIS student seeking expanded skills for the workplace. Many of the design and query skills learned are applicable when working with other databases.
Program Courses
___ CIS 39 Database Design
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Phlebotomy | |
Students completing the two-semester Phlebotomy program will be prepared to perform routine and special blood collection procedures as well as process the specimens prior to testing in a modern clinical laboratory. A three-week clinical placement strengthens practical skills. |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Portuguese/English Community Interpreting | |
Portuguese/English Community Interpreting certificate prepares bilingual students to work as interpreters in a variety of community settings. Students develop specialized vocabulary and communication skills and learn the standards and practices of professional interpreters and translators. |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Pre-Radiology Technology | |
Pre-Radiology Technology program prepares students to apply for an associate‘s degree program in radiology technology.
Program Courses
___ BIO 33 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
___ BIO 34 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
___ CIT 11 Information Technology Fluency I
___ CIT 12 Information Technology... |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Retail Management | |
Retail Management certificate prepares students to supervise and assist in retail operations, including management, buying, and retail support. Courses transfer into the Business associate degree programs. |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Security | |
Expertise in computer security is in high demand. This certificate prepares students entering the computing field and professionals to upgrade their skills. It offers additional skills as part of the Networking degree option or the Webmaster degree option.
Program Courses
___ CIT 25 Network Security... |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Small Business and Entrepreneurial Management | |
Small Business and Entrepreneurial Management certificate prepares students to start and operate a small business. The program introduces students to management, marketing, accounting, and finance, essential areas for business development. All courses can be transferred into the associate degree program... |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Sport Management | |
Sport Management certificate prepares students to supervise and assist in retail operations, including management, buying, and retail support. Courses transfer into the Business associate degree programs.
Program Courses
___ COM 41 Public Relations
___ Elective ELECTIVE - Free
___ ENG 11 Composition... |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Surveying | |
Surveying is the art, science, and technology of determining or establishing the position of points through field measurements. This certificate program introduces students to the surveying profession and provides them with the basic skills necessary to obtain employment as surveying technicians. |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Thanatology | |
Thanatology certificate examines how loss affects physical, psychological, and social well being. This program is unique to Bristol Community College and can be taken on its own or as a program to enrich such caregiving and service professions as education, nursing, criminal justice, human services,... |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Therapeutic Massage | |
Therapeutic Massage program prepares students to pursue a career as certified massage therapists. Certified massage therapists are employed by physicians, chiropractors, rehabilitation centers, and business and industry, and also own their practices. |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Tourism and Hospitality Services | |
Tourism and Hospitality Services certificate prepares students to start and operate a small business. The program introduces students to management, marketing, accounting, and finance, essential areas for business development. All courses can be transferred into the associate degree program in Business... |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Water Quality Professional | |
Water Quality Professional certificate provides students with skills for entering careers in water and wastewater treatment. Coursework prepares students for the Massachusetts operator certification examinations or can be used as contact hours by those already in the field. Courses can be transferred... |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Web Design | |
Web Design certificate prepares students to respond to the needs of the new media design industries, specifically the Web design specialization. Students receive a firm grounding in the basics of design and current design technology, with a strong emphasis on visual communications and design skills. |
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Bristol Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Windows 2003 Administration | |
Learn to use Windows administrative tools to set up, manage, and use basic network services, including file systems, network printing, and security. Students will learn how to install and configure all software necessary for using a Windows 2003 network.
Program Courses
___ CIS 53 Operating Systems... |
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