Flathead Valley Community College
Associate degree
Accounting Technology | |
The Accounting Technology program is designed to give the student a high level of proficiency as a technical accountant and leads to an Associate of Applied Science degree in Accounting Technology. A technical accountant will possess the skills necessary to perform all accounting functions within the... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Associate degree
Admistrative Assistant | |
The Admistrative Assistant program combines business background with heavy emphasis on computer skills including spreadsheets, database, word processing, and some computer graphics. Graduates of this program will:
Possess appropriate skills in integrating office applications using word processing; spreadsheet,... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Associate degree
Building Trades | |
The Building Trades is a program of study oriented toward preparing a student for entry level positions within the Building Trades field. The program encompasses all trades involved with the construction of a single-family residence including layout, framing, electrical, plumbing, roofing and finish.... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Associate degree
Business Administration | |
The Business Administration program is designed to give the student a high level of proficiency as a technical business manager/marketer and leads to an Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) in business administration. Upon completion of this program, students will:
Read, understand, explain, and... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Associate degree
Criminal Justice | |
The Criminal Justice program provides a well-rounded general education in criminal justice. The curriculum is designed to assist students in preparation for entry level positions in the criminal justice field. Upon completion of this program, students will:
Define, describe and analyze the various components... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Associate degree
Culinary Arts | |
The Culinary Arts program provides students with entry-level skills in the culinary arts industry. Students receive instruction in cooking and baking, as well as theoretical knowledge that underlines competency in the field. Additional training involves table services, menus, cost controls, storeroom... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Associate degree
Early Childhood Education | |
The Early Childhood Education program provides students with the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to create environments that will maximize the developmental and learning potential of all young children (birth to age 8) using developmentally appropriate practices as a foundation for program... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Associate degree
Electrical Technology | |
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Electrical Technology expands upon the certificate foundation and provides students the background necessary to enter the field of electrical wiring in residential, commercial, and industrial construction sites. The AAS provides additional course offerings in... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Associate degree
Goldsmithing & Jewelry Arts | |
The curriculum prepares the student for an entry level position in the jewelry industry and/or for further study and testing in the field of jewelry manufacturing. This program prepares the student with a wide variety of skills including basic fabrication, casting, stone setting, repair and design within... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Associate degree
Graphic Design | |
Specific skills learned in this program include graphic design methodologies, such as the design process, output production, and presentation. Photography, design, and drawing are core competencies. The students will learn Adobe software: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, and Flash. In addition,... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Associate degree
Human Services | |
The pioneers of human services training and education programs felt that the answer to the workforce shortage was not to train another group of specialized professionals but to develop an entirely new kind of worker, the "generalist". Generalists are trained in a wide variety of helping interventions... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Associate degree
Information Technology | |
The Information Technology program deals with the application of computers and networks to business problems. The program provides in-depth study of the use of computer applications, systems design and analysis, and the application of the computer as a functional tool within an organization. Students... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Associate degree
Information Technology
Web Technology | |
The Web Technology program is ideal for individuals interested in web site production and management. While enrolled in the web technologies program, students will learn the creative and technical skills necessary to design and develop professional web sites. Upon completion of this program, students... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Associate degree
Legal Administrative Assistant | |
The Legal Administrative Assistant program offers the student a good base of business knowledge and the skills necessary to succeed in top-level positions. Upon completion of this program, students will:
Demonstrate knowledge of legal system;
Possess appropriate skills in integrating office applications... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Associate degree
Medical Administrative Assistant | |
The Medical Administrative Assistant option combines basic skills with special emphasis on medical terminology and procedures to prepare the student for employment in hospitals, clinics, doctors‘ offices and insurance companies. Upon completion of this program, students will:
Possess appropriate skills... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Associate degree
Medical Assistant | |
Medical Assistants are multi-skilled practitioners who perform a wide range of roles in physicians' offices and other healthcare settings. They are proficient in a multitude of administrative, clerical and clinical tasks and are widely viewed by doctors as vital partners in the medical office. Medical... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Associate degree
Natural Resources Conservation and Management | |
Program Outcomes
The Natural Resources Conservation and Management Associate of Applied Science degree prepares students to work as technicians collecting and interpreting environmental information through techniques developed and refined in the traditional fields of forestry, range, water, wildlife,... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Associate degree
Paramedicine | |
Paramedicine is a career focusing on pre-hospital emergency medical care. A degree in this area will improve your knowledge as well as your marketability in a highly competitive field.
Students successfully completing Paramedic training will be prepared to take the National Registry certification examinations.
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Flathead Valley Community College
Associate degree
Practical Nursing | |
The focus of the practical nursing curriculum is to provide education leading to basic knowledge of the biological, physical, behavioral, psychological, and sociological sciences and of nursing procedures. This program uses standardized procedures in the observation and care of the ill, injured, and... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Associate degree
Radiologic Technology | |
Radiologic Technologists are trained in such procedures as diagnostic x-rays, fluoroscopy, CT scans, digital radiography, cardiac catheterizations and angiographies. They assist and educate patients, maintain patient records and are responsible for radiation safety. A student completing this program... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Associate degree
Small Business Management | |
The Small Business Management program is designed to give the student a high level of proficiency as a small business manager or entrepreneur. Upon completion of this program, students will:
Read, understand, explain, and use basic financial statements to make management and marketing decisions;
Use... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Associate degree
Substance Abuse Counseling | |
The Substance Abuse Counseling program is designed to meet the academic requirement for the State of Montana‘s Licensed Addiction Counselor. This program is designed to provide the student with the most up-to-date knowledge and experience available. Upon completion of this program, students will:
Understand... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Associate degree
Surgical Technology | |
Surgical Technologists are integral members of the surgical team, working closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses and other surgical personnel in delivering patient care before, during, and after surgery. This is a physically demanding job that requires standing for extended periods... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Associate degree
Surveying | |
The Surveying program is designed to prepare students to enter the land surveying profession as surveying technicians, instrument persons, drafters, and/or office technicians. Graduates of the Surveying program will:
Be able to function in field work activities including operating current instrumentation,... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
3D Jewelry Design and Production | |
The 3D Jewelry Design and Production program prepares the student for employment in the high-tech field of CAD/CAM jewelry design and production. The central focus of this program integrates a rich and creatively challenging emphasis in computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing with fabrication,... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Accounting Technology | |
The following curriculum develops the competencies needed for success as an entry level bookkeeper and may serve as the basis for further courses leading toward a full-charge bookkeeper. Upon completion of the program, students will:
Understand different types of business organizations;
Understand the... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Administrative Assistant | |
The following one-year Certificate of Applied Science program develops the competencies needed for success in an entry-level clerical position and may serve as the basis for further courses leading toward a higher competency level and specialization. Graduates of this program will:
Possess appropriate... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Building Trades | |
The Building Trades is a program of study oriented toward preparing a student for entry level positions within the Building Trades field. The program encompasses all trades involved with the construction of a single-family residence including layout, framing, electrical, plumbing, roofing and finish.... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Business Administration | |
The following curriculum develops entry level competencies necessary for supervisory positions. The curriculum also provides a foundation for the student who may desire to seek a two-year Business Administration AAS degree at a future date. Upon completion of this program, students will:
Read, understand,... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Cabinet and Furniture Technology | |
The Cabinet and Furniture Technology program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to lay out, fabricate, erect, install, and repair wood cabinets and fixtures using hand and power tools. Additional emphasis is provided in the design and construction of fine furniture items. The... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Customer Service | |
The Customer Service endorsement is designed for the employee or employer who desires to enhance their customer service skills. The curriculum provides the basic skills necessary to improve customer service thereby improving profitability of the organization. Upon completing the program students will:
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Flathead Valley Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Electrical Technology | |
The Electrical Technology program is designed to give students the skills necessary for job attainment, as well as interpersonal skills, to prepare them for advanced placement into the electrician apprentice program. Licensure as a state recognized electrician requires 8,000 work experience hours and... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Entrepreneurship | |
The following curriculum develops the basic skills necessary for success in the entrepreneur world. The classes provide a foundation for understanding entrepreneurship and how the business process works. This leads to a Certificate of Entrepreneurship and represents the first year of a two-year AAS degree... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Gerontology | |
Baby boomers began turning age 60 in 2006. Therefore, aging population growth trends have resulted in a demand for professionals with knowledge and expertise in gerontology. Expanded career opportunities in gerontology and geriatrics are forecast in many disciplines and professions.
The certificate... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Graphic Arts | |
Specific skills learned in this program include graphic design methodologies, such as the design process, output production and presentation. The certificate prepares students to gain competence with the industry standards for digital images. The students will learn the Adobe software: Photoshop, Illustrator,... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning | |
The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning program will prepare students for entry-level positions within the HVAC career field. The curriculum consists of a series of theory courses provided through distance learning and relational plumbing and electrical classes that provide the ’hands-on" experience... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Heavy Equipment Operator | |
The Heavy Equipment Operator Certificate of Applied Science will prepare the student to enter the equipment operations career field as an entry level operator. The program contains instruction and ’handson“ operation experience on bulldozer, backhoes, track excavators, wheel loaders, Skidsters, motor... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Marketing/Sales | |
The Marketing/Sales certificate is designed for students currently employed in the field or considering employment in the field of sales or marketing to introduce the essentials of these two areas of study. This is the first semester of the Marketing/Sales Specialist Certificate program and could be... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Marketing/Sales Specialist | |
The Marketing/Sales Specialist program is designed for students currently employed in marketing or sales and wishing to develop additional sills or for an employer attempting to develop an employee currently within th organization. The program will cover the essentials of the core classes int he study... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Medical Coding | |
Health information coding is the transformation of verbal descriptions of diseases, injuries, and procedures into alphanumeric designations. Currently, reimbursement of hospital and physical claims for patients depends entirely on the assignment of codes. Coding is one of the fastest growing professions... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Medical Transcription | |
Medical Transcriptionists listen to dictated recordings made by physicians and other healthcare professionals and transcribe them into medical reports, correspondence, and other administrative material. The documents they produce include discharge summaries, history and physical examination reports,... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Natural Resources Conservation and Management | |
Program Outcomes
The Natural Resources Conservation and Management Certificate of Applied Science degree prepares students to work as technicians collecting and reporting environmental information through techniques developed in the traditional fields such as forestry, range, and water, and applying... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Payroll Accounting | |
The Payroll Accounting program will prepare students for entry level positions in the field of payroll. It also provides opportunity for additional knowledge to be gained by those employed in bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing or office assistance. Opportunities for advancement... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Personal Trainer | |
Personal Trainers are responsible for safe and effective exercise prescription in health and fitness club settings. Thorough understanding of anatomy, muscle function, exercise prescription, basic nutrition and fitness assessment provide personal trainers with the knowledge to safely structure exercise... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Pharmacy Technology | |
Pharmacy Technologists assist and support pharmacists in providing healthcare and medications to patients. Pharmacy Techs often perform many of the same duties as the pharmacist. Upon completion of this program, a student will:
Describe the Pharmacy Tech‘s scope of practice;
Demonstrate the following:
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Flathead Valley Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Plumbing Technology | |
The Plumbing Technology program is designed to provide the students with the basic knowledge of the plumbing codes, trade skills, and academic skills required in the plumbing career pathway. Students will develop entry level skills for job attainment, as well as interpersonal skills, to prepare them... |
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Flathead Valley Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Welding and Fabrication | |
The Welding and Fabrication curriculum is designed to provide students experience in metals technology as it pertains to assembly, manufacturing, energy, and construction. This program provides education and training in common welding processes, CNC plasma cutting, press brake operations, inspections,... |
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