Central Arizona College
Associate degree
Accounting | |
This Accounting degree is designed for students seeking entry level accounting positions. This degree is not designed for students planning to transfer to a university.
Recommended Proficiencies
Solid background in reading, math and analytical skills. |
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Central Arizona College
Associate degree
Administration of Justice | |
Education and training for professional careers in law enforcement, corrections, parole, probation, the judiciary, and juvenile social work. |
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Central Arizona College
Associate degree
Agriculture (AA) | |
Total Credits: 64
Agriculture transfer degree to a university to pursue a Bachelor's of Arts degree in agriculture.
AGEC-A (35)
Required Core Courses (10)
AGB124 - Microcomputers in Agriculture (3)
AGS130 - Plant Science (4)
ANS101 - Animal Industry (3)
Transferable Electives (19)
All electives... |
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Central Arizona College
Associate degree
Agriculture (AS) | |
Total Credits: 64
Agriculture transfer degree to a university to pursue a Bachelor's of Science
degree in agriculture.
AGEC-S (35)
Core Courses (10)
AGB124 Microcomputers in Agriculture (3)
AGS130 Plant Science (4)
ANS101 Animal Industry (3)
Transferable Electives (19)
All electives must... |
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Central Arizona College
Associate degree
Athletic Training Education | |
The Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) is a collaborative effort between the Sport and Fitness Division and the Intercollegiate Athletic Department. The ATEP provides both academic instruction and hands-on clinical application to prepare the student to transfer to an accredited university to... |
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Central Arizona College
Associate degree
Building Construction | |
Preparation for a career in the home building industry through active, hands-on
projects that combine carpentry, plumbing, and electrical skills. A full-time
student can complete this degree in a minimum of two years. Completion of degree
program prepares the student to take certification test.... |
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Central Arizona College
Associate degree
Business | |
The Business A.A.S. degree prepares individuals for entry-level positions in businesses
and provides skills necessary for helping them begin their own business.
General Education Requirements (19)
Written Communications (3)
ENG101 - English Composition III (3)
Oral Communications (3)
COM100... |
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Central Arizona College
Associate degree
Diesel And Heavy Equipment Technology | |
Prepares students for employment as diesel and heavy equipment technicians. The
program is a Caterpillar Center for Excellence; however, students receive training
applicable for all types of diesel equipment.
General Education Requirements (19)
Written Communications (3)
Oral Communications... |
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Central Arizona College
Associate degree
Dietetic Technician | |
Approved by the American Dietetic Association (ADA), this program prepares the graduate for the National Registration Examination for Dietetic Technicians which requires a verification statement issued by the program director documenting completion of all required courses. This degree is accredited by... |
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Central Arizona College
Associate degree
Early Care And Education | |
The Early Care and Education Program‘s transfer pathway is a suggested plan for students transferring to a university to pursue a Bachelor‘s of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) degree in Early Childhood Education and Family Studies. |
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Central Arizona College
Associate degree
Early Childhood Education Family Child Care | |
The Early Care and Education Program provides coursework to fulfill the education/training requirements for an A.A.S. degree in the Family Child Care specialization and the Council for Professional Recognition Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential. The Degree program will prepare individuals to... |
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Central Arizona College
Associate degree
Early Childhood Education Infant Toddler | |
The Early Care and Education Program‘s Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) provides solid foundational knowledge, field experiences, and common skills and strategies that prepare students for roles in the Infant-Toddler field. |
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Central Arizona College
Associate degree
Early Childhood Education Preschool | |
The Early Care and Education Program provides course-work to fulfill the education/training requirements for an A.A.S. degree with a Preschool specialization and the Council for Professional Recognition Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential. Individuals will be prepared to function as a teacher... |
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Central Arizona College
Associate degree
Early Childhood Education School Age | |
General Education Requirements (19)
Written Communications (3)
Oral Communications (3)
Arts and Humanities (3)
Social and Behavioral Science (3)
ECE276 - Child Development II (3)
Biological or Physical Lab Science (4)
Mathematics (3)
Math numbered 100 or higher or BUS101 (3)
Core... |
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Central Arizona College
Associate degree
Early Childhood Management | |
The A.A.S. degree program provides for the development of skills and competencies in operating a child care program. The degree program will prepare individuals to supervise, market, and manage a child care program. |
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Central Arizona College
Associate degree
Elementary Education | |
Provides practical and professional skills and knowledge that can lead to upper
division programs in elementary and special education, and prepares students to
be paraeducators.
Prerequisites
RDG094 or equivalent reading assessment
Recommended Proficiencies
Reading and math scores or courses... |
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Central Arizona College
Associate degree
Fire Science Technology | |
The Fire Science Technology Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) is designed for students who need
(1) advanced training as professional firefighters,
(2) basic preparation courses for a career in fire services,and/or
(3) more comprehensive information about fire hazard and prevention.
Practical... |
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Central Arizona College
Associate degree
General Studies | |
The associate of general studies degree is an option for students wanting more flexibility in selecting courses and who do not plan to transfer. However, choosing the A.G.S. and fulfilling the A.G.E.C. (Arizona General Education Curriculum) requirements will maintain an open door for attending a state... |
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Central Arizona College
Associate degree
Group Fitness Instructor | |
Upon completion, the student will be eligible to sit for certification as an American Council on Exercise (ACE) Group Fitness Instructor. The program core focuses on the foundations necessary to successfully compete and succeed in the fitness industry as a Certified Group Fitness Instructor. Students... |
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Central Arizona College
Associate degree
Heavy Equipment Operator | |
Provides the basis for a career in the field of heavy equipment operations. The student learns to operate,maintain, and service heavy equipment. Training received in this program will enable the student to understand grade staking, grade checking, project layout, and supervisory duties. A full-time student... |
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Central Arizona College
Associate degree
Hotel And Restaurent Management | |
The Hotel And Restaurent Management degree includes hospitality industry certified courses, university-level business courses and the Arizona General Education curriculum. Transfer to Arizona State University or University of Arizona will be by AGEC and on a course-by-course basis for the remaining courses.... |
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Central Arizona College
Associate degree
Manufacturing Electronics | |
Manufacturing Electronics A.A.S. program provides opportunities for students to gain knowledge, skills and understanding of the concepts and applications of electronics in manufacturing. The program has been developed in cooperation with the semiconductor manufacturing industries. The degree prepares... |
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Central Arizona College
Associate degree
Massage Therapy | |
The Massage Therapy A.A.S. degree program prepares individuals for entry-level positions in medical settings performing therapeutic massage therapy. The massage therapist‘s responsibilities include administration of various methods of therapeutic massage therapy, draping, hygiene and safety. The massage... |
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Central Arizona College
Associate degree
Medical Administrative Assistant | |
Prepares individuals to be entry-level multi-skilled allied health professionals specifically trained to work in ambulatory settings, such as physicians'offices, clinics, and group practices, and to perform administrative procedures. |
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Central Arizona College
Associate degree
Medical Assistant | |
Prepares individuals trained to work in ambulatory settings, such as physicians' offices, clinics, and group practices, and to perform administrative and clinical procedures. |
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Central Arizona College
Associate degree
Medical Biller | |
Medical billers use medical billing software to verify patient information, prepare and submit insurance claims, review and adjust account balances, and interpret Explanation of Benefits (EOBs). |
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Central Arizona College
Associate degree
Medical Transcription | |
Medical transcriptionists are medical language specialists who transcribe medical dictation by physicians and other health professionals regarding patient diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. They have a broad knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, surgical procedures, medications,... |
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Central Arizona College
Associate degree
Microcomputer Business Application | |
Prepares students to use computer business application tools in a variety of business situations and know which tool is best for each situation. Students also will gain basic web page skills for interaction between business application data and web pages. |
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Central Arizona College
Associate degree
Nursing | |
Registered nurses have many opportunities to specialize and to go on to higher degrees for clinical practice, teaching and administration.
The Nursing Program at Central Arizona College is accredited by the Arizona State Board of Nursing and by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.... |
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Central Arizona College
Associate degree
Operating Engineer/Equipment Operator | |
Students participating in this program must be members of Local 428.
General Education Requirements (19)
Written Communications (3)
ENG101 - English Composition III (3)
ENG121 - Applied Technical Writing (3)
Oral Communications (3)
COM100 - Fundamentals of Human Communication (3)
COM206 - Public... |
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Central Arizona College
Associate degree
Operating Engineer/Heavy Duty Mechanic | |
Heavy equipment operator‘s apprenticeship training sponsored by the Associated General Contractors for operation of heavy equipment to journeyman standards. The student must be sponsored by an AGC contractor to enroll in this program.
Prerequisite
Sponsored by Associated General Contractors... |
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Central Arizona College
Associate degree
Paramedicine | |
Prepares students to work as paramedics with knowledge and skills required for
emergency care, stabilization, and immobilization of victims of illness and injury.
Prerequisite
FSC129 - Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations (or equivalent) (3)
EMS125 - Basic Emergency Medical Technician... |
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Central Arizona College
Associate degree
Personal Trainer | |
Upon completion, the student will be eligible to sit for certification as an American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Trainer. The program core focuses on the foundations necessary to successfully compete and succeed in the fitness industry as a Certified Personal Trainer. Students completing this... |
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Central Arizona College
Associate degree
Pharmacy Technician | |
This field of concentration is designed to prepare the student for an entry-level position as a pharmacy technician. Emphasis is placed on basic pharmacy knowledge and skills including medical preparation,drug classifications, reaction, adverse effects and pharmacopeia. Pharmacy technicians have many... |
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Central Arizona College
Associate degree
Professional coders | |
Professional coders code information from the patient medical records and ensure the maintenance and accuracy of diagnostic and procedural statistics for the facility. Coders ensure optimum, appropriate reimbursement from third-party payers by the timely coding of diagnoses and procedures using the required... |
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Central Arizona College
Associate degree
Programming | |
Prepares students for an entry-level position in computer programming.
Recommended Proficiencies
RDG094 or equivalent reading assessment
General Education Requirements (19)
Written Communications (3)
Oral Communications (3)
Arts and Humanities (3)
Social and Behavioral Science (3)
ECN201... |
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Central Arizona College
Associate degree
Radiologic Technology | |
Radiologic Technology is a health care profession involving the use of ionizing radiation to generate diagnostic images in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The associate of applied science degree in radiologic technology is a two-year (six sequential semesters including summers) program that prepares... |
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Central Arizona College
Associate degree
Recreation and Tourism Management | |
The Recreation and Tourism Management degree prepares students for employment in recreation and tourism management and program delivery positions in diverse public, nonprofit and private organizations such as municipal and county parks and recreation departments, state and national resource agencies,... |
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Central Arizona College
Associate degree
School Business Administration | |
The degree provides specialized workplace skill-enhancing options for progressive
or lateral career options in school business administration.
General Education Requirements (19)
Written Communications (3)
ENG101 - English Composition III (3)
OR
ENG121 - Applied Technical Writing (3)
Oral... |
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Central Arizona College
Associate degree
Sports Management | |
Central Arizona College‘s Sports Management Degree prepares individuals to meet the needs of the sports industry. Students completing this degree will be exposed to sport promotion, health and fitness center management, sporting goods management/sales, and the successful operation of numerous types of... |
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Central Arizona College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Accounting | |
The learner is prepared for an entry-level position in accounting.
Recommended Proficiencies
Ability to identify and solve basic business problems in operations, finance and accounting, handling business data, and human relations. |
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Central Arizona College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Agriculture | |
An introduction to agricultural science and technology. The program includes general academic experiences in agriculture. Prepares students for entry-level careers in agri-science and agri-business. |
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Central Arizona College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Agriculture Business | |
Total Credits: 27
This certificate provides specialized agricultural workplace skills. Students
can enter or return to entry level agribusiness positions.
Required Courses (21)
Choose from the following courses:
ACC100 - Fundamentals of Accounting (3)
AGB121 - Resource and Environmental Economics... |
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Central Arizona College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Application Development And Web Design | |
The Application Development And Web Design certificate prepares students for an entry-level position in application
and web development.
Recommended Proficiencies
RDG094 or equivalent reading assessment
Required Courses (32)
CIS111 - Introduction to the Internet (2)
CIS112 - Web Page Design... |
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Central Arizona College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Basic Firefighter | |
Entry level program designed for individuals pursuing a career as a firefighter.
(State of Arizona Fire Marshal will award the Firefighter I & II Certificate
when courses are successfully completed.)
Required Courses (18)
FSC106 - Principles of Emergency Services (3)
FSC140 - Firefighter... |
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Central Arizona College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Building Construction Technology | |
Prepares students for entry-level career in the home building industry and union
apprenticeships. The student will work on active, hands-on projects that combine
carpentry, plumbing, and electrical skills. Student must enroll in 2 consecutive
semesters. To complete this program the student must... |
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Central Arizona College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Business | |
The Business Certificate prepares individuals for entry-level positions in businesses,
provides skills for helping them organize their own business and is an entry to
the A.A.S. in Business.
Required Courses (15)
ACC100 - Fundamentals of Accounting (3) or
ACC201 - Financial Accounting (3)
ACC226... |
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Central Arizona College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Community Nutrition Worker | |
The Community Nutrition Worker certificate provides the opportunity for individuals to develop skills and competencies in the areas of food,nutrition, and health necessary for careers in public health nutrition. |
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Central Arizona College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Computer Aided Design | |
Preparation for entry-level positions in computer aided design and drafting.
Required Core Courses (9)
DFT127 - Autocad I (3)
DFT128 - Autocad II (3)
MAT101 or higher (3)
Choose one of the following
courses (3)
DFT131 - Autocad III (3)
DFT130 - Advanced Computer Aided Drafting Applications... |
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Central Arizona College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Culinary Arts | |
The Culinary Arts certificate prepares the student to become a Certified Culinarian (CC): An entry-level culinarian professional within a commercial food service operation through the American Culinary Federation. Credits earned may be applied toward certification. |
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Central Arizona College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Database Management | |
This certificate prepares students for entry-level positions as a database administrator.Oracle
database administration and SQL programming language is used throughout this program.
Recommended Proficiencies
RDG094 or equivalent reading assessment
Required Courses (21)
CIS120 - Survey of Computer... |
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Central Arizona College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Diabetes Self-Management | |
The Diabetes Self-Management Certificate is designed to provide current training and information to paraprofessionals working with people at risk for developing diabetes or developing complications from diabetes. |
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Central Arizona College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Diesel And Heavy Equipment Technology | |
Prepares students for employment as diesel and heavy equipment technicians.
Required Courses (44)
DIE132 - Diesel Engines (12)
DIE133 - Heavy Equipment Chassis and Drives (12)
DIE234- Diesel and Heavy Equipment Electricity/Electronics and Hydraulics (12)
DIE235 - Heavy Equipment Reconditioning... |
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Central Arizona College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Dietary Manager | |
The Dietary Manager certificate prepares food service workers and/or supervisors for management in health care facilities and various other food service establishments. This certificate program has been approved by the Dietary Manager‘s Association (DMA). Upon successful completion, graduates are eligible... |
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Central Arizona College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Early Childhood Education Family Child Care | |
The Early Care and Education Program provides coursework to fulfill the education/training requirements for a Certificate of Completion in the Family Child Care specialization and the Council for Professional Recognition Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential. The certificate program will prepare... |
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Central Arizona College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Early Childhood Education Infant Toddler | |
The Early Care and Education Program provides coursework to fulfill the education/training requirements for a Certificate of Completion in the Infant-Toddler specialization and the Council for Professional Recognition Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential. |
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Central Arizona College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Early Childhood Education Management | |
The certificate program provides for the development of skills and competencies
in managing a child care program.
Recommended Proficiencies
RDG094 or equivalent reading assessment
Required Courses (31)
ECE220 - Managing Food, Health and Safety in Child Care Programs (3)
ECE221 - Financial... |
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Central Arizona College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Early Childhood Education Preschool | |
The Early Care and Education Program provides coursework to fulfill the education/training
requirements for a Certificate of Completion in the Preschool specialization and
the Council for Professional Recognition Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.
Required Courses (25)
ECE116 - Guiding... |
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Central Arizona College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Early Childhood Education School Age | |
The Early Care and Education Program provides coursework to fulfill the education/training
requirements for a Certificate of Completion in School-Age specialization.
Core Requirements (13)
ECE120B - Providing a Healthy Environment (1)
ECE120D - Ensuring a Safe Environment (1)
ECE125A - Nutrition... |
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Central Arizona College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Farm Business Management | |
Education in farm business management is concerned with developing the farm operator‘s ability to organize resources in order to meet family and business goals. These abilities include the management functions of planning, implementing, and controlling the farm system and its component subsystems.
... |
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Central Arizona College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Food Service Management | |
The Food Service Management certificate provides an opportunity for individuals working with the National School Lunch Program to develop skills and competencies in food safety, sanitation,nutrition, and food service management. This certificate is recognized by the School Nutrition Association (SNA)... |
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Central Arizona College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Group Fitness Instructor | |
Upon completion, the student will be eligible to sit for certification as an American Council on Exercise (ACE) Group Fitness Instructor. The program core focuses on the foundations necessary to successfully compete and succeed in the fitness industry as a Certified Group Fitness Instructor. Courses... |
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Central Arizona College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Heavy Equipment Operator | |
Provides training that will enable the student to develop skills to operate, maintain and service heavy equipment. The student will be introduced to information and instruments necessary for basic grade checking and layout procedures. A full-time student can accomplish this certificate in a minimum of... |
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Central Arizona College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Hotel And Lodging Management | |
Provides specialized workplace skill enhancing options for progressive or lateral career options in hotel and lodging management. Includes foundation computer concepts as well as knowledge and the theoretical framework of the hospitality industry,facilities management, guest services management, supervision,... |
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Central Arizona College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Law Enforcement | |
Central Arizona College offers a full range of courses for regular and reserve officer certification, as well as in service seminars to law enforcement agencies. The curriculum, offered through the academy, has been approved by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZ POST) and the... |
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Central Arizona College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Manufacturing Electronics | |
Provides the basis for an entry-level career in the electronics and related fields of both manufacturing and service-maintenance as technicians and provides upgrading of skills for persons presently employed.
Recommended Proficiencies
Fundamental computer usage skills |
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Central Arizona College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Massage Therapy | |
The Massage Therapy certificate program prepares individuals for entry-level positions in medical settings performing therapeutic massage therapy. The massage therapist‘s responsibilities include administration of various methods of therapeutic massage therapy, draping, hygiene and safety. The massage... |
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Central Arizona College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Medical Clinical Assistant | |
The Medical Clinical Assistant certificate program prepares individuals for entry-level positions in medical offices and clinics. Medical Clinical Assistant certificate enables one to perform in-office laboratory testing, EKGs, patient preparation for diagnostic testing, and assisting the medical practitioner... |
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Central Arizona College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Microcomputer Business Application Specialist | |
Provides students with skills in business application software required for entry-level
employment in an office environment.
Required Courses (18)
BUS101 - Business Mathematics (3)
CBA116A - MS PowerPoint 8211; Basic (1)
CBA117A - MS Publisher 8211; Basic (1)
CBA122A - MS Word 8211; Module 1... |
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Central Arizona College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Network Administration | |
This certificate prepares students for an entry-level position as a network administrator.
Recommended Proficiencies
RDG094 or equivalent reading assessment
Required Courses (27)
CIS120 - Survey of Computer Information Systems (3)
CIS121 - Microcomputer Operating System Fundamentals (3)
CIS150 - Windows... |
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Central Arizona College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Personal Trainer | |
Upon completion, the student will be eligible to sit for certification as an American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Trainer. The program core focuses on the foundations necessary to successfully compete and succeed in the fitness industry as a Certified Personal Trainer. Courses include introductions... |
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Central Arizona College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Programming | |
Prepares students for entry-level positions in computer programming.
Recommended Proficiencies
RDG094 or equivalent reading assessment
Required Courses (24)
CIS120 - Survey of Computer Information Systems (3)
CIS121 - Microcomputer Operating System Fundamentals (3)
CIS123 - Introduction to... |
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Central Arizona College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Restaurent Management | |
Provides specialized workplace skill-enhancing options for progressive or lateral career options in restaurant management. Includes foundation concepts and skills in the hospitality industry,culinary arts, safety and sanitation, restaurant management, supervision and hospitality law. All courses are... |
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Central Arizona College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
School Business Administration | |
This certificate provides specialized workplace skillenhancing options for
progressive or lateral career options in school business administration.
Required Courses (33)
BUS123 - Human Relations (3)
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Group A:
SBO124A - SBO Budget and Finance (3)
SBO125A - SBO Purchasing... |
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Central Arizona College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Welding | |
Provides students with entry-level skills to enter the welding profession as welding
technicians.
Required Courses (18)
WLD121 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding I (3)
WLD122 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding II (3)
WLD221 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (3)
WLD222 - Gas Metal Arc Welding (3)
WLD227 - Welding... |
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