Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Accounting Specialist | |
The Accounting Specialist program prepares you for an entry-level position in accounting. Accounting firms, banks, and the payroll and accounting departments of many businesses hire persons with the Associate's Degree in accounting.
This program is designed to develop entry-level accounting skills for... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Administrative Assistant | |
The Administrative Assistant program prepares students to be administrative assistants through the effective use of essential business skills, technology skills, and office administration skills. Upon completion of the program, graduates may seek employment as a secretary or administrative assistant... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Architectural Drafting and Design Technology | |
The Architectural Drafting and Design Technology program prepares the student for employment in the architectural and related fields. Through drafting projects students will learn to prepare various architectural drawings of structures and equipment systems derived from layouts and sketches. Students... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Art (Transfer) | |
A program that prepares the student for transfer to a four-year institution with a broad college background demonstrating personal skill and knowledge in Art.
Graduates may also work in a multitude of Art related fields such as Art Administration, Art Education, Studio Artist, Set Designer, Museum or... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Aviation Management | |
The Aviation Management program prepares you for a career in aviation marketing, sales, finance personnel, office operation or administration. Employment opportunities exist at private and public airports, with government agencies, airlines, air cargo carriers, and fixed base operations (FBO). Upon... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Aviation Technology | |
The Aviation Technology program trains you to meet the requirements for a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Pilot Single/Multi-Engine Land License with an Instrument rating. Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
Demonstrate flight competency and exceed... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Biology (Transfer) | |
A program that prepares the student with a broad college background and skills in Biology for transfer to a four-year institution.
Upon the successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
Describe the fundamental principles in the biological sciences,
Apply the principles of the scientific... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Biotechnology | |
The Biotechnology program is designed to meet the need for skilled workers in the biotechnology industry. It provides training for varying levels of technical skills (tissue culture, sterile technique, DNA/protein protocols) for those interested in laboratory employment, whether they are in the biotechnology... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Building Construction Estimating | |
The Building Construction Estimating program is offered in conjunction with the Joint Apprenticeship Committees of the building trades and the Pennsylvania Department of Labor.
This program teaches the quantity survey system used by professional estimators working for general contractors.
Graduates... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Building Construction Supervision | |
The Building Construction Supervisionprogram is offered in conjunction with the Joint Apprenticeship Committees of the building trades and the Pennsylvania Department of Labor.
Graduates enter their field with academic preparation and experience in one of the trade technology programs and in supervisory... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Building Construction Technology | |
The program is designed for the student planning a career in the building construction industry. Upon completing one of the options, the student will be able to work in building construction firms in capacities such as carpenter, builder, estimator, job superintendent, foreman/manager, sales representative,... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Building Maintenance Technology | |
The Building Maintenance Technology program gives you the information and knowledge for employment in jobs requiring multiple maintenance competencies. These competencies will allow our graduates to obtain general maintenance positions in a variety of industries. Graduates will gain knowledge in electrical... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Business Management | |
The Business Management program prepares you for an entry-level position dealing with business principles, procedures and problems. Graduates may qualify for a training program in business, industry or government. Graduates may find jobs in marketing, finance, personnel or administrative areas of business.
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Chemistry (Transfer) | |
A program that prepares the student for transfer to a four-year institution with a broad college background and skill and knowledge in Chemistry.
Graduates may earn a bachelor's degree and prepare for graduate training in many scientific fields.
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Children with Special Needs | |
The Children with Special Needs diploma is designed primarily for individuals who are employed and seek specific skills for advancement. The program prepares students to work in community agencies that provide parent training, behavioral intervention and other type of support for families having children... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Civil Engineering Technology | |
The Civil Engineering Technology program prepares students to work as an engineering technician in civil engineering areas, as a draftsperson for engineering firms and highway departments, as a field engineer and a design estimator.
Students learn the fundamentals of soils and foundations, concrete... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Computer & Information Science | |
The program prepares students for transfer to a four-year institution with a broad knowledge in Computers and Information Science. Students may continue on in their studies at another college and earn a bachelor‘s degree in Information Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science,... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Computer Aided Drafting and Design Technology | |
The Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) Technology degree prepares the student for employment in the modern CADD environment. Students are skilled in preparing complete, concise and accurate computer-based engineering communications.
Students will function as a member of the engineering team demonstrating... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Cosmetology Management | |
The Cosmetology Management program prepares licensed cosmetologists in developing their managerial skills for supervising, planning, motivating, organizing, and controlling resources within a salon environment. Graduates may find jobs as first-line supervisors/managers of hairdressers or other jobs in... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Court Reporter | |
A program designed to prepare students for verbatim court reporting. Included are instruction in machine shorthand, transcription; legal and court procedures; medical and legal terminology and computer-aided transcription (CAT).
Graduates qualify for many jobs. Shorthand reporters work wherever a true... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Criminal Justice & Criminology
Computer Forensics | |
The Criminal Justice & Criminology program prepares the student to work in a public or private agency in law enforcement or corrections. Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
identify each component of the criminal justice system and explain its purpose and function;
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Criminal Justice & Criminology
Law Enforcement | |
The Law Enforcement program prepares the student to work in a public or private agency in law enforcement or corrections. Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
identify each component of the criminal justice system and explain its purpose and function;
recognize... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Criminal Justice & Criminology
Corrections | |
The Criminal Justice & Criminology program prepares the student to work in a public or private agency in corrections. Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
identify each component of the criminal justice system and explain its purpose and function;
recognize the functional... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Culinary Arts | |
The culinary arts non-apprenticeship curriculum is planned to meet the increasing employment needs in the 21st century for trained chefs and culinary experts. The program includes classroom and food laboratory experiences and requires students to complete an externship I with a minimum of 300 hours.... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Ultrasound) | |
Diagnostic Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves to image various organs and structures within the body.
The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is qualified by academic and clinical training to provide patient services using diagnostic ultrasound under the supervision of a qualified doctor of medicine... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Dietetic Technician | |
The Dietetic Technician program provides education in the field of dietetics, nutrition and management. The program prepares students for management positions in food service establishments, restaurants, nursing homes and hospitals. In addition, students are prepared to work with dietitians and nutritionists,... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Early Education and Child Development | |
The Early Education and Child Development program prepares students for an entry-level position working with infants, children, adolescents and their families in a variety of settings.
Students learn about diversity when working with children and their families as well as techniques for working with... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Electrical Construction (JATC/IBEW) Technology Apprenticeship | |
The five-year Associate of Science program in Electrical Construction (JATC/IBEW) Technology Apprenticeship offers qualifying applicants occupational education under sponsorship of the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
This certificate... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Electrical Distribution Technology | |
The Electrical Distribution Program is an Associate of Science Degree Program that prepares students for an entry-level position in the electric utility industry. Students will work as maintenance/installation technicians on electrical distributions systems and electrical substations. Graduates of the... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Electronic Engineering Technology | |
The Electronic Engineering Technology program prepares you with the skills and knowledge to work as an electronic technician with engineers and scientific personnel. The program emphasizes theory and its application in electronics and basic concepts and skills for entry-level positions. |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Engineering Science Transfer Program | |
A program that prepares the student for transfer to a four-year institution with a broad college background and skill and knowledge in Engineering Science.
Graduates may earn a Bachelor‘s Degree in any field of engineering by transferring. |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Engineering Technology Transfer Program | |
A program that prepares the student for transfer to a four-year institution with a broad college background and skill and knowledge in engineering technology.
The student selects one of three options: civil, electrical/clectronic or mechanical engineering technology. The student should seek approval... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Ethnic and Diversity Studies | |
The Ethnic and Diversity Studies program awards an associate of science degree. This program embraces differences based on age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin or physical or mental ability. Ethnic and Diversity Studies is a multi-disciplinary program that draws from a variety... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Fire Science Administration | |
The Fire Science Administration program, which follows the National Fire Academy model, prepares the student to meet the challenges of preventing fires and reducing the loss of life and property in today's rapidly changing technical age. The courses focus on analytical approaches to fire protection and... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
General Studies (AA) | |
The General Studies University Parallel Program provides the freshman and sophomore foundations of a baccalaureate liberal arts degree. Students should select specialized courses within their major field of concentration as identified by their transfer college or university. |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
General Studies (AS) | |
The General Studies University Parallel Program provides the freshman and sophomore foundations of a baccalaureate liberal arts degree. Students should select specialized courses within their major field of concentration as identified by their transfer college or university. |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Graphic Communications | |
The Graphic Communications program will allow the student to develop an innovative portfolio of conceptual work, by combining the traditional with digital methods of Art and Design. The student will develop the skills necessary to enter employment in the field(s) of design for Print (typography, publishing,... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Health and Physical Education | |
The Health and Physical Education program prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions with a broad college background and skill and knowledge in one of the following areas: Fitness, Sports & Lifetime Recreation; Exercise and Sports Science; Sports Management; or Health and Physical Education... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Health Information Technology | |
The Health Information Technology program provides education in the development, maintenance and use of patient health information for medical care, health planning, quality improvement, medical research, professional education and financial reimbursement.
Employment opportunities exist in hospitals,... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Heating and Air Conditioning | |
The Heating and Air Conditioning program prepares sudents to install, repair and maintain refrigeration, heating and air conditioning equipment. The hands-on practical approach is accomplished through work in the lab on HVAC equipment. CCAC‘s Heating/Air Conditioning program is available as a day or... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Hotel-Restaurant Management | |
The Hotel-Restaurant Management program designed to prepare you for entry or advancement in management in the growing hospitality industry. This program also can be followed by persons employed in entry-level jobs in the hospitality industry who want to advance.
The program provides you with the basics... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Human Resources Management | |
A program that prepares you for an entry-level position in management and personnel administration. Entry positions are primarily at the level of assistants or technicians in areas of responsibility such as benefits administration, compensation, employment management, labor relations, training, or safety.... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Industrial Design & Art | |
The program prepares you to work in industrial design, including package design and new product design with regard to form, color, material and structure. Principles of marketing and presentation are analyzed and engineering processes studied. Problem solving is oriented to many industries.
Graduates... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Information Technology Support | |
The program provides students with specific technical competencies for entry-level employment opportunities as a user support specialist or network administrator. Various job titles in the field include help-desk support, technical support, end-user trainer, network support technician or network administrator.
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Integrated Systems Engineering Technology | |
The Integrated Systems Engineering Technology program will provide skills and knowledge in the areas of advanced manufacturing that include hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical systems, electrical systems and programmable logic control systems. Students will learn the basis of these system's operation,... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Laboratory Technology | |
The Laboratory Technology program prepares you to be a skilled technician in scientific industries. Entry-level positions include analyst, research assistant, technicians in process development, junior chemists and general laboratory assistants. |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Liberal Arts and Sciences | |
The Liberal Arts and Sciences University Parallel Program provides the freshman and sophomore foundations of a baccalaureate liberal arts degree. Students should select specialized courses within their major field of concentration as identified by their transfer college or university. |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Manufacturing Engineering | |
The program in Manufacturing Engineering is a high technology transfer program. Manufacturing processes, control systems, measurement theory and quality are just a few of the advanced areas with which students will be involved. In the manufacturing courses, focus is on projects involving real-world industry... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Manufacturing Technology
Controls | |
The Manufacturing Technology - controls program provides high technology skills important to the local industrial community. Manufacturing processes, control systems, measurement theory and quality are just a few of the advanced areas with which students will be involved. Manufacturing courses will focus... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Manufacturing Technology
Machining | |
The Manufacturing Technology - Machining program provides high technology skills important to the local industrial community. Manufacturing processes, control systems, measurement theory and quality are just a few of the advanced areas with which students will be involved. Manufacturing courses will... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Manufacturing Technology
Nanofabrication | |
The program provides high technology skills important to the local industrial community. Manufacturing processes, control systems, measurement theory and quality are just a few of the advanced areas with which students will be involved. Manufacturing courses will focus on projects involving real-world... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Manufacturing Technology
Precision Fabrication | |
The Manufacturing Technology - Precision Fabricationprogram provides high technology skills important to the local industrial community. Manufacturing processes, control systems, measurement theory and quality are just a few of the advanced areas with which students will be involved. Manufacturing courses... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Manufacturing Technology
Welding | |
The Manufacturing Technology - Welding program provides high technology skills important to the local industrial community. Manufacturing processes, control systems, measurement theory and quality are just a few of the advanced areas with which students will be involved. Manufacturing courses will focus... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Marketing Management | |
he Marketing Management program designed to prepare you for entry-level positions in sales and distribution in large and small firms.
Marketing management is concerned with moving goods and services from producers to consumers.
Some graduates have transferred to four-year colleges and specialized in... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Massage Therapy | |
The Massage Therapy program is designed to prepare you for a health career as a massage therapist. Participants will acquire skills in the different types and levels of massage. Additionally, students will learn how to begin and operate a massage therapy practice. Graduates will be prepared to work in... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Mathematics (Transfer) | |
The Mathematics (Transfer)program prepares the student for transfer to a four-year institution with a broad college background and skill and knowledge in Mathematics.
Graduates may earn a bachelor's degree in Mathematics. |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Mechanical Drafting and Design Technology | |
The Mechanical Drafting and Design Technology program prepares students for detail, design, or layout drafting in manufacturing. Students are skilled in design drafting with both manual and computer-aided techniques. These skills are needed for entry-level positions in the mechanical engineering field,... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Medical Assistant
Advanced | |
The Medical Assistant, Advanced program prepares you to work as a multi-disciplined technician in a physician‘s office or clinic. You are trained to perform as an office assistant, helping the physician with basic examination procedures, as a medical technician for elementary, routine laboratory procedures,... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Medical Laboratory Technician | |
The Medical Laboratory Technician program prepares graduates for entry into clinical laboratory work. Employment opportunities exist in hospitals and private laboratories where work is done under the supervision of a pathologist.
Graduates are eligible to take the national examination for certification... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Microcomputer Electronics Technology | |
The Microcomputer Electronics Technology program prepares you to be an electronics technician by performing repairs, maintenance, development and testing of computer systems. The microcomputer technician is skilled in assembly level programs and higher level languages, electronic operations of computers,... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Music (Transfer) | |
The Music (Transfer)program prepares the student for transfer to a four-year institution. Students are provided with a broad college background and specialized skills in music.
Graduates may continue work toward a Bachelor‘s Degree in a variety of music areas. |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Nuclear Medicine Technology | |
Nuclear medicine technology is concerned with the use of small amounts of radioactive materials for diagnostic, therapeutic and research purposes. The nuclear medicine technologist performs procedures using various radioisotopes to image organs, perform body function studies, analyze biological specimens... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Nursing (RN) | |
The program in nursing offered at this college can be completed in two years and leads to an Associate of Science Degree with a major in nursing. Successful completion of this program qualifies the graduate to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination and to assume an entry-level position as a registered nurse.... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Occupational Therapy Assistant | |
The Occupational Therapy Assistant program prepares graduates to assist in providing occupational therapy services under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist in a variety of health care and school facilities. A certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) is trained to assist in... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Painters and Allied Trades | |
The four year Associate Science Degree Program in Painters and Allied Trades offers qualifying applicants occupational training under the sponsorship of the local Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee and the District 57 Chapter of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades.
Graduates will... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Paralegal | |
The Paralegal program prepares you to work as a legal assistant or Paralegal. Paralegals are employed by banks, real estate offices, title companies, brokerage houses, corporations, governmental agencies and lawyers/law firms. Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
Prepare... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Pharmacy Technician | |
The Pharmacy Technician program prepares graduates to assist a registered pharmacist. Graduates work in retail or hospital pharmacies, where they compound and distribute medications, develop intravenous admixtures and provide other pharmaceutical supplies. |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Physical Therapist Assistant | |
The Physical Therapist Assistant program is designed to prepare graduates to perform physical therapy procedures and related tasks under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The physical therapist assistant (PTA) performs a variety of treatment procedures in settings such as: hospitals,... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Physics (Transfer) | |
The Physics (Transfer)program prepares the student for transfer to a four-year institution with a broad college background and skill and knowledge in physics.
Graduates may earn a Bachelor‘s Degree and prepare for graduate training in many scientific fields. |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Pre-Health Professions (Transfer) | |
The Pre-Health Professions is a program that prepares the student for transfer to a four-year institution with a broad college background and skill and knowledge in Pre-Health Professions.
Upon the successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
Describe the fundamental principles... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Psychology (Transfer) | |
The Psychology program prepares the student for transfer to a four-year institution with a broad college background and significant coursework in Psychology and the disciplines that support it.
Graduates work for a bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Psychology or related fields. The program also... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Radiation Therapy Technology | |
Radiation therapy involves the use of high energy radiation in the treatment of patients with malignant tumors. Registered radiation therapists are employed in major cancer treatment centers and in hospitals with radiation therapy departments.
Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Radiologic Technologist (X-Ray) | |
The Radiologic Technologist(X-Ray)program provides training in the field of radiologic technology (X-ray). Radiologic technologists work in a hospital, clinic or health center radiology department. Students learn to produce images of body parts as an aid in the diagnosis of disease and injury.
Graduates... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Respiratory Therapy | |
The Respiratory Therapy program provides training in the field of respiratory therapy. Training in the use of equipment is included in a patient-oriented hospital experience.
Graduates of this program are eligible to take the certification examination leading to the RRT sponsored by the National Board... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Robotics & Automated Systems Technology | |
The program prepares you to be an industrial technician performing installation, set-up, troubleshooting, testing or operation of robotics, and related automation. You also become skilled in the use of computers and related equipment for modern manufacturing. You learn the use and control of electrical,... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship | |
The associate degree program enables students enrolled in the CCAC certificate for Sheet Metal apprentices to continue with their education and complete the course work needed for an associate degree.
Upon successful completion of the program, the student will:
Acquire the skills needed for fabrication... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Social Sciences (Transfer) | |
The Social Sciences program prepares the student for transfer to a four-year institution with a broad college background and skill and knowledge in the social sciences. Students can pursue an overall general degree or develop a concentration in sociology/anthropology, history or political science. Upon... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Social Work Technician | |
The Social Work Technician program prepares you to work in community and social service agencies.
Graduates work as assistants in municipal recreation programs, welfare agencies, and other human service agencies. Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
Employ social work terminology... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Software Development | |
The program provides students with specific technical competencies for entry-level employment opportunities as a programmer, programmer analyst, web developer or e-Commerce specialist.
Students obtain a foundation in computer programming concepts, systems development and data modeling. Students learn... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Stationary Operating Engineer | |
The associate degree program in Stationary Operating Engineer enables students, especially those enrolled in the CCAC certificate for Stationary Operating Engineer, to continue with their education and complete the course work needed for an associate's degree. The program provides students with opportunity... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Surgical Technologist | |
The Surgical Technologist program prepares graduates to work under supervision in the operating room. The surgical technologist practices principles of asepsis while assisting the surgeon with surgical procedures. Responsibilities include preparation of equipment and supplies before, during and after... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Teacher Education | |
The Teacher Education program prepares the student for transfer to a four-year institution with a broad college background and skill and knowledge in Teacher Education. Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
Identify current PA teacher certification requirements, including... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Teacher's Assistant (AA) | |
The Teacher‘s Assistant program prepares individuals to work as a classroom aide or teacher‘s assistant in elementary or secondary education classrooms with students. Emphasis is placed on mastering reading, writing, and mathematical skills along with the techniques for assisting students with special... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Theatre
Acting | |
The Theatre program prepares the student for transfer to a four-year institution with a broad college background and skill and knowledge in Theatre or for employment in the field of performance. Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
Theatre-Acting
Define various theatrical... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Theatre
Dance | |
The Theatre program prepares the student for transfer to a four-year institution with a broad college background and skill and knowledge in Theatre or for employment in the field of performance. Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
Dance
Use correct physical competencies,... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Theatre
Technical | |
The Theatre program prepares the student for transfer to a four-year institution with a broad college background and skill and knowledge in Theatre or for employment in the field of performance. Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
Theatre-Technical Track
Develop materials... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Tourism Management | |
The comprehensive course leads to thorough travel and tourism management career preparation, as well as a well-rounded education. The educational philosophy of the Tourism Management program at CCAC centers on providing students with the basic business skills and competencies needed by tomorrow's business... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Associate degree
Welding Technology | |
The Welding Technology program gives you the skills and knowledge for employment in the scientific and industrial areas requiring welding specialists. Courses in mathematics, science, and blueprint reading are required.
Upon successful completion of the program, the student will:
Utilize safety procedures... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Administrative Computer Specialist | |
The certificate program in Administrative Computer Specialist is designed for students currently employed as administrative assistants or secretaries, and seeking to enhance their information technology skills in a business, professional, educational, or industrial office environment.
Students learn... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
American Sign Language | |
The Certificate in American Sign Language is designed to provide language training for people who wish to learn American Sign Language. This program will not prepare students to become interpreters but is strictly to learn about deafness, deaf culture and improve communication skills. This program... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Basic Computer-aided Drafting | |
The Professional Certificate in Basic Computer-aided Drafting is a fasttrack program designed for the student seeking a career in computer-aided drafting. Graduates may find employment as CAD operators, drafting technicians, or engineering aides in technical professions that utilize computer generated... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Basic Preparation Cook | |
A two-semester Basic Preparation Cook certificate program to prepare you for employment as a cook in institutional or commercial quantity food service or to upgrade the skills of those employed in food preparation. Graduates work as cooks in facilities not requiring the skills and knowledge of certified... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Biotechnology | |
The Biotechnology program is designed for students wanting to expand their background by qualifying for the field of biotechnology. The curriculum is designed to include background courses in biology and chemistry, with special emphasis on molecular biology and the specific techniques for the biotechnology... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Central Service Technician | |
The Central Service Technician program is designed to prepare you for entry-level positions as a central service technician with exposure to all facets of central service functioning. This course will include surgical instrumentation, principles of cleaning and processing equipment and instrumentation,... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Child Care | |
The Child Care program is designed for individuals who desire entry-level positions in the area of child development by enrolling in specialized courses designed for working with infants, toddlers and school-age children. Students learn about the physical, emotional, social and psychological care of... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Child Development | |
The Child Development program is for individuals who desire only specialized courses designed for working with infants, toddlers, and school age children as well as for students who have a four-year degree but need courses to meet state certification requirements in early childhood education. Students... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Computed Assisted Tomography | |
The Computed Assisted Tomography certificate program provides certified Radiologic Technologists R.T.R. (R), or Radiation Therapist R.T.R. (T), with training in the field of computed tomography scanning (C.A.T. Scanning). Scanning technologists work in a hospital, clinic, health center, and private imaging... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Computer Forensics | |
The certificate in Computer Forensic Technology program at CCAC offers specialized and demanding knowledge and skills necessary for performing professional duties as computer forensic examiners/technicians, analysts, investigators, and auditors in a public or private environment security firms.
This... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Dietary Manager | |
The Dietary Manager two-semester, one-summer session program prepares individuals for employment in healthcare, institutional food service and community nutrition programs. Graduates are eligible for membership in the Dietary Managers Association and to take the credentials examination to become a certified... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Drug and Alcohol | |
The Drug and Alcohol program prepares the student for an entry-level position as a clinician in a drug and/or alcohol treatment center. Training is in counseling technique, case management, prevention, intervention, and rehabilitation. Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
E-Commerce | |
The e-commerce program will provide basic skills to the local workforce as local companies create their dot com Internet sites. Students will receive training in the basics of e-commerce, the basic technology to build a web page, and marketing and accounting skills. It is projected that employment in... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Early Childhood Director Core | |
The Early Childhood Director Core program is designed for individuals who work in early childhood and child development and wish to apply for the Director Credential as identified by the PA Key to increase the knowledge and understanding of the role of the Childcare and School-Age Director as defined... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Early Education and Child Development | |
The Early Education and Child Development program is primarily for students who work with children and/or their families. It provides theoretical and practical information enabling students to develop job skills for working with infants, toddlers, school age children and their families. Students learn... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Electronics - Basic | |
The Electronics - Basic program prepares you for an entry-level position in the field of electronics by providing a basic understanding of concepts and terminology.
Graduates may find employment in technical sales, component or unit testing, product assembly and other related areas.
Applicants... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Electronics - Digital | |
The Electronics - Digital program introduces the fundamental principles and terminology in the fields of electricity and electronics. Credits from this program may be applied towards an Associate Degree. |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Ethnic and Diversity Studies | |
The Ethnic and Diversity Studies program is designed to meet the needs of individuals who must demonstrate proficiency and understanding of differences based on age, race, gender, religions, sexual orientation, national origin or physical or mental ability. Students must complete 18 credits in this area... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Global Studies | |
The Global Studies program is designed to provide the student with knowledge of global issues and of the dynamics of the globalization process from which those issues stem. It would be a suitable accompaniment to a wide variety of majors and an enhancement to the credentials of those transferring to... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Health Unit Coordinator | |
The Health Unit Coordinator program prepares the student for non-patient care activities on a nursing unit in an acute care facility. The student learns skills in the classroom related to the transcription of physician‘s orders, communication, organizational, prioritizing, human relations, and ethical/legal... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Hotel Management | |
The Hotel Management certificate program offers only the specialized hotel/restaurant courses to enable the student to enter the growing hospitality industry in Hotel Management. While employed, certificate graduates may earn the associate's degree on a part-time basis. |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Information Technology Support | |
The program addresses individuals with a technical orientation, including college graduates from other fields, interested in a career that provides technical and support of a computer or a computer network.
The certificate in Information Technology Support provides students with specific technical competencies... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Integrated Systems Technology | |
The Integrated Systems Engineering Technology program will provide skills and knowledge in the areas of advanced manufacturing that include hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical systems, electrical systems and programmable logic control systems. Students will learn a subset of the skills needed for system... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Machine - Basic | |
The graduates of Machine - Basic program will have the basic machine skills to gain entry-level positions in the machine and manufacturing industry. The basic machine operations of turning, milling and grinding are covered in specific courses. Students will work in a project-oriented environment with... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Magnetic Resonance Imaging | |
The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI Scanning) certificate program provides certified Radiologic Technologists R.T.R. (R), or Radiation Therapist R.T.R. (T) or Nuclear Medicine Technologists R.T.R. (N), with training in the field of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI Scanning). Scanning technologists work... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Massage Therapy | |
The program is designed to prepare individuals for a health career as a massage therapist. Graduates will complete a course of study that exceeds 700 clock hours of curriculum content including, but not limited to, anatomy, physiology, pathology/microbiology, massage techniques and protocols following... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Medical Insurance Specialist | |
The Medical Insurance Specialist program provides training in the area of medical insurance and health care claims processing, as well as CPT and ICD coding and computerized medical billing. This program also serves the needs of health care personnel interested in upgrading their professional skills.
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Medical Laboratory Assistant | |
The Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate program prepares students to function as a medical laboratory assistant (or MLA) in a clinical laboratory setting. (In some settings the MLA is also known as clinical assistant, clinical laboratory assistant or specimen processor.) This program also provides... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Multimedia Web Design | |
With the growth of the web and the addition of new technologies such as CSS and the pervasiveness of Flash animations, there is a need for artists schooled in the technologies of the Web. This certificate offers artistic individuals with computer skills an opportunity to be exposed to some of the newest... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Nanofabrication | |
Nanofabrication is a field involved with building structures that are less than one millionth of a meter in dimension. A typical device is the modern integrated circuit. Building on a silicon base the nanofabrication technician uses photolithography, vapor deposition, and gas diffusion to manufacture... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Network Cable Technology | |
The Network Cable Technology certificate program will prepare the student for an entry level position in the field of network and communications cable installation. The program will certify the student to work with both copper cable for computer networks, telephone and television systems as well as fiber... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Nuclear Medicine Technology | |
Nuclear medicine technology is concerned with the use of small amounts of radioactive materials for diagnostic, therapeutic and research purposes. The nuclear medicine technologist performs procedures using various radioisotopes to image organs, perform body function studies, analyze biological specimens... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Paralegal | |
The Paralegal certificate program is drawn from the degree program, especially designed for persons who desire to improve job skills or who wish to retrain for an entry-level position in the paralegal field. Paralegals are employed by banks, real estate offices, title companies, brokerage houses, corporations,... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Phlebotomist | |
The Phlebotomist program prepares you to function as a phlebotomist in a clinic, hospital or other healthcare setting.
It meets the standards set by the the National Phlebotomy Association. Phlebotomy is the drawing of blood for diagnostic laboratory analysis. Program graduates are certified in cardiopulmonary... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Private Pilot | |
The Private Pilot Certificate program is designed for the student wishing to obtain a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Private Pilot Single-Engine Land License with an Instrument rating. Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
demonstrate flight competency and exceed... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Social Work Specialist | |
The Social Work Specialist program is designed for persons in human service or related professions who have had little or no formal instruction in social work.
Students learn good interviewing skills and study social problems, leadership, and learn about resources in the community that can be used to... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Software Development | |
The program addresses individuals with a technical orientation, including college graduates from other fields, interested in a career in applied programming. This program provides students already holding a degree with specific technical competencies for entry-level employment opportunities as a programmer,... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Teacher's Assistant | |
The Teacher's Assistant program prepares you to work as a classroom aide or teacher‘s assistant in elementary or secondary education classrooms with regular or exceptional children. Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
Identify current PA teacher certification requirements,... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Technical Theatre | |
The Technical Theatre program provides students with an overview of the technical aspects of theater including theatrical terminology, scenic design, stage lighting, set construction, stage rigging and draperies, sound systems, and safety precautions that need to be taken when using hand and power tools... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Welding Technology | |
The certificate program provides students with the entry-level skills to work as a welder in small and large companies. Students in this certificate program are eligible to take the American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 and D1.5 Certification Test. This program also offers students the skills that are... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Women's Studies | |
The Women's Studies Certificate will enhance awareness of women's issues. Upon completion of this program, graduates may seek to transfer certificate courses to a women's studies degree program at a college or university. Students should choose electives based on educational/employment requirements and... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Accounting | |
A certificate program designed for those students with some postsecondary educational background seeking entry-level positions in the accounting field or those already employed in the field seeking to enhance their skills. Cooperative Education credits may be available to those who qualify. |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Building Construction | |
The program is designed to provide the construction student with the major technical skills courses needed to perform various jobs on a construction project. All of the courses are lab oriented and offer practical hands-on experiences. |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Building Maintenance Technology | |
The changing work environment has necessitated a work philosophy of an all-around mechanical maintenance person. The certificate program addresses that need by preparing the student in many diverse areas of maintenance skills and procedures. That will enable them to work confidently in all areas they... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Business Management | |
The Business Management certificate program designed for students who are currently employed and seeking to enhance their skills or students with some postsecondary educational background who are preparing for an entry level position in business or industry. |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Construction Estimating | |
The Construction Estimating program is offered in conjuction with the Joint Apprenticeship committees of the building trades and the Pennsylvania Department of Labor. This program teaches a system used by professional estimators working for general contractors.
Graduates enter their field with academic... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound) | |
The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is qualified by academic and clinical training to provide patient services using diagnostic ultrasound under the supervision of a qualified doctor of medicine or osteopathy. Sonographers perform such examinations as Doppler (blood vessels), echocardiography (heart),... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Digital Graphic Design | |
The Digital Graphic Design program is a concentration of traditional and digital courses to develop the students' skills in graphic design. The certificate program is ideal for those students seeking professional development or improving on current skills.
Upon completion of this program, graduates... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Drafting and/or Surveying | |
The Drafting and/or Surveying program provides you with the knowledge and skills to produce accurate and technically correct engineering drawings.
This program provides four options in civil, electrical, mechanical engineering drafting, and surveying. |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Electrical Distribution Technology | |
The Electrical Distribution Technology Program is intended to prepare students for entry level position in the electrical utility industry as maintenance/installation technicians on electrical distribution systems. The ten technical courses will provide hands-on and on-the-job training in the electrical... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Fire Science Administration | |
The fire science certificate program will prepare students for entry-level employment as a firefighter, investigator in the insurance industry, and for work in related fields including safety engineering or fire sales. Credits earned in this program can be applied toward the fire science associate degree.... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Foreman/Superintendent Training | |
The Foreman/Superintendent Training program is offered in conjunction with the Joint Apprenticeship Committees of the building trades and the Pennsylvania Department of Labor.
Graduates enter their field with the academic preparation and experience in one of the five trade technology programs and in... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Heating and Air Conditioning | |
The Heating and Air Conditioning program is intended for students to study with a hands-on environment in the installation, service and maintenance of HAC equipment. The six courses in HAC will teach the fundamental concepts of electricity, refrigeration, heating and air conditioning, plus installation... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Human Resources Management | |
The certificate program Human Resources Management enables one to seek entry-level employment in management and personnel administration. Entry positions are primarily at the clerical level in areas of responsibility such as benefits administration, compensation, employment management, labor relations,... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Massage Therapist | |
The Massage Therapist Certificate program is designed to provide entry level skills for students seeking formal preparation for a career as a massage therapist. Program is designed for a student without any previous health care background. |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Mechanical Electronics Technology | |
The need for highly trained maintenance electronics persons is necessitated by the changing work environment. The certificate program addresses that need by preparing the student with the skills and procedures in many diverse areas of maintenance electronics for business and industry that utilizes industrial... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Mechanical Maintenance Technology | |
The need for highly trained mechanical maintenance persons is necessitated by the changing work environment. The certificate program addresses that need by preparing the student with the skills and procedures in many diverse areas of mechanical maintenance. The training will provide students with the... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Medical Assistant | |
The Medical Assistant program is designed to prepare you for entry-level positions as a medical assistant in a physician's office or clinic. You are trained to perform as an office assistant helping the physician with basic examinations and procedures, as a medical technician for elementary routine... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Motor Winding Technology | |
Large machine/equipment manufactures require skilled motor winding technicians as a part of their workforce. The certificate program addresses the need by preparing the student with the skills and procedures necessary to be motor winding technicians for a business and industry that produces industrial... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Pharmacy Technician | |
A Pharmacy Technician certificate program to prepare the graduate to enter the work force as a pharmacy technician. Employment can be in acute care, ambulatory care, or long term care settings, research facilities, mail-order pharmacies, and home infusion companies. Pharmacy technicians assist registered... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Radiation Therapy Technology | |
Radiation therapy involves the use of high energy radiation in the treatment of patients with malignant tumors. Registered radiation therapists are employed in major cancer treatment centers and in hospitals with radiation therapy departments.
Applicants are required to have graduated from a JRCERT... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Restaurant Management | |
The certificate program in Restaurant Management offers only the specialized hotel/restaurant courses that enable the student to enter the growing hospitality industry in Restaurant Management. While employed, certificate graduates may earn the associate's degree on a part-time basis. |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Social Work Specialist
Case Management | |
The Case Management program enhances your ability to work in community agencies that provide social services, referral information, and other types of assistance to individuals or families living in poverty or disorganized/ dysfunctional households. Upon successful completion of this program, graduates... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Social Work Specialist
Family Intervention | |
The Family Intervention program prepares you to work in community agencies that provide parent training, behavioral intervention and other types of support for families having children or adult members with mental health or retardation problems. Students must be eligible for clearances through the Pennsylvania... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Social Work Specialist
Geriatrics | |
The Geriatrics program prepares you to work as a caregiver or activities coordinator in nursing homes, personal care homes and other settings with the elderly. CPR and first aid training is required by most employers in addition to these courses. If administration is your goal, personal care home administrators... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Stationary Operating Engineer | |
The certificate is a Stationary Operating Engineer Local 95 supported training program that provides the lecture and hands-on training needed for employment as stationary operating engineers for both union and non-union students. The program provides students the opportunity to acquire the skills needed... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Surgical Technology | |
The Surgical Technology program prepares graduates to work under supervision in the operating room. The surgical technologist practices principles of a sepsis while assisting the surgeon with surgical procedures. Responsibilities include preparation of equipment and supplies before, during, and after... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-4-year Certificate
Carpentry Apprenticeship | |
The four-year certificate program in Carpentry Apprenticeship offers qualifying applicants occupational training under the sponsorship of the local Joint Apprenticeship Committee.
The cooperative part of the program involves lecture and laboratory classes for thirty (30) academic credits. A student... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-4-year Certificate
Court Reporting | |
The Court Reporting program is designed to prepare students with prior college training or related work experience for verbatim court reporting. Included are instruction in machine shorthand and transcription, legal and court procedures and computer-aided transcription (CAT). Students who complete the... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-4-year Certificate
Heavy Equipment Operating Engineers Apprenticeship | |
The four-year certificate program in Heavy Equipment Operating Engineers Apprenticeship offers qualifying applicants occupational training under the sponsorship of the local Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) of the Western Pennsylvania Operating Engineers.
The cooperative component... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-4-year Certificate
Ironworker Apprenticeship | |
The three year certificate program offers qualifying applicants occupational training under the sponsorship of the local Joint Apprenticeship Committee.
The cooperative part of the program involves lecture and laboratory classes for 45 academic credits. A student may then apply these 45 credits toward... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-4-year Certificate
Plumber Apprenticeship | |
This five-year certificate program in Plumber Apprenticeship offers qualifying applicants occupational training under the sponsorship of the local Joint Apprenticeship Committee.
The cooperative part of the program involves lecture and laboratory classes for thirty-eight (38) academic credits. A... |
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Community College of Allegheny County
Certificates/Less-than-4-year Certificate
Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship | |
The four-year certificate program in Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship offer qualifying applicants occupational training under the sponsorship of the local Joint Apprenticeship Committee.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will:
Understand the need for a commitment to responsibility,... |
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