North Arkansas College
Associate degree
Biomedical Electronics Technology | |
The AAS in Biomedical Electronics Technology prepares students for entry-level positions as Biomedical Electronics Technicians. This challenging program prepares students for careers maintaining and repairing medical equipment utilized in the full range of health care facilities. Employment projections... |
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North Arkansas College
Associate degree
Business Administration
Accounting | |
The Accounting Emphasis stresses modern accounting practices and how they fit into modern business practice. The critical importance of proper business ethics in the accounting profession is emphasized in this program. |
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North Arkansas College
Associate degree
Business Administration
Administrative Technology | |
The Administrative Technology Emphasis prepares students for careers as administrative assistants and other supporting roles in modern business settings. |
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North Arkansas College
Associate degree
Business Administration
Entrepreneurship | |
The Entrepreneurship Emphasis prepares students to develop small, locally-owned businesses and ensure their success. |
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North Arkansas College
Associate degree
Business Administration
Management | |
The Management Emphasis prepares students for management positions in existing companies and positions them to take advantage of entrepreneurial opportunities in a small business setting. |
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North Arkansas College
Associate degree
Crime Scene Investigation | |
The A.A.S. Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, only for individuals employed by a law enforcement agency, is the culmination of the three-step process that begins with the Crime Scene Investigation Certificate of Proficiency. Students who enroll in this program of study will obtain thirty-five to thirty-eight... |
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North Arkansas College
Associate degree
Engineering Technology | |
The AAS in Engineering Technology builds on skills developed in the Engineering Technology Certificate of Proficiency and Technical Certificate. Students extend their knowledge of electrical and electronic theory, test equipment, interpreting schematic diagrams, repair techniques, basic circuit design,... |
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North Arkansas College
Associate degree
Information Technology
Digital Media | |
The Digital Media Emphasis prepares students for careers in digital media, including print, web, and video formats. The program combines strong technical preparation in current graphical software applications with courses that enhance the student‘s creative talents. In this track, students have a choice... |
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North Arkansas College
Associate degree
Information Technology
Geographic Information Systems | |
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Emphasis prepares students to use geographic databases, Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers, and remote sensing information from satellites and aircraft to create products that display geographic information clearly and concisely. Emphasis is placed on applying... |
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North Arkansas College
Associate degree
Information Technology
Network/Systems Administration | |
The challenging Network/Systems Administration Emphasis not only prepares students for careers involving data, voice and video communication, and network administration, but also prepares them to operate today‘s computer hardware, communication networks, and operating system software. Several courses... |
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North Arkansas College
Associate degree
Information Technology
Software Development | |
The Software Development Emphasis is a challenging program that prepares motivated students to write computer software to solve business problems using the Microsoft.NET development environment. The primary programming language in this emphasis is Microsoft C#. Students will learn to create both MS Windows... |
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North Arkansas College
Associate degree
Law Enforcement Administration | |
The A.A.S. Degree in Law Enforcement Administration, only for individuals employed by a law enforcement agency, is the culmination of the three-step process that begins with the Law Enforcement Administration Certificate of Proficiency. Students enroll in this program of study will obtain up to thirty-six... |
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North Arkansas College
Associate degree
Medical Laboratory Technology | |
The Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Program is a two-year program which provides clinical and didactical education in the field. Upon graduation the student receives an Associate of Applied Science degree. The program is designed to allow the graduate to take the American Society of Clinical Pathologist... |
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North Arkansas College
Associate degree
Nursing (LPN to RN) | |
The LPN to RN Track prepares Licensed Practical Nurses to become Registered Nurses. The program begins each January.
Admission
To be eligible for admission into the LPN to RN Program, LPNs must:
1. Meet the admission requirements for the Associate Degree in Nursing Program in current Northark catalog... |
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North Arkansas College
Associate degree
Radiologic Technology | |
The Radiologic Technology Program is a two-year program providing clinical and didactical education in the field. Upon graduation, the student will receive an Associate of Applied Science degree, as well as eligibility to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Examination for Radiographers.... |
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North Arkansas College
Associate degree
Registered Nursing | |
The major purpose of the Department of Nursing at North Arkansas College is to provide an associate degree education for those qualified individuals who want to provide direct patient care as members of the health care delivery system. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to write the National... |
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North Arkansas College
Associate degree
Surgical Technology | |
The Surgical Technology Program prepares graduates to function in the operating room as members of the surgical team in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities before, during, and after surgery. The curriculum combines classroom and laboratory instruction with actual surgical... |
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North Arkansas College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Applied Programming | |
The Applied Programming Certificate of Proficiency is for the student interested in developing basic programming skills to be used in their work as well as for students wishing to continue beyond this program and become professional object oriented programmers. This certificate uses MS Visual Basic as... |
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North Arkansas College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Automotive Service Technology | |
The Automotive Service Technology (AST) Certificate of Proficiency prepares the student for entry-level positions as Automotive Service Technicians. The AST Certificate of Proficiency may be applied towards the Technical Certificate in AST or as one of the technical disciplines required for the AAS in... |
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North Arkansas College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Collision Repair Technology | |
The Collision Repair Technology Certificate of Proficiency quickly prepares the student for entry-level positions in Collision Repair Technology. The CRT Certificate of Proficiency may be applied towards the Technical Certificate in CRT or as one of the technical disciplines required for the AAS in General... |
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North Arkansas College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Computer Aided Design | |
The Computer Aided Design (CAD) Certificate of Proficiency quickly prepares the student for entry-level positions in drafting, computer aided design, computer aided manufacturing, construction, and land use management. Due to the sequential nature of the CAD courses in this certificate, students should... |
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North Arkansas College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Construction Equipment Operation | |
The Construction Equipment Operation Certificate teaches students how to properly operate and maintain the heavy equipment used to excavate and move earth as part of the construction industry. Students spend the majority of class time operating equipment on job sites located within Northark‘s service... |
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North Arkansas College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Construction Technology | |
The Construction Technology Certificate of Proficiency quickly prepares the student for entrylevel positions in the construction industry. The Certificate of Proficiency may be applied toward the Construction Technology Technical Certificate or as one of the technical disciplines required for the AAS... |
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North Arkansas College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Crime Scene Investigation | |
The Crime Scene Investigation Certificate of Proficiency is only for individuals employed by a law enforcement agency. Students who enroll in this program of study will obtain fifteen degree hours by completing basic law enforcement training at an ACLEST-accredited academy and attending advanced courses... |
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North Arkansas College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Engineering Technology | |
The Engineering Technology Certificate of Proficiency develops skills necessary for entry level employment in the manufacturing or industrial maintenance fields. Students will develop basic skills in mathematics, information technology, drafting and design, and manufacturing processes. This program prepares... |
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North Arkansas College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning | |
The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Certificate of Proficiency quickly prepares students for entry-level positions in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. The HVAC Certificate of Proficiency may be applied towards the Technical Certificate in HVAC or as one of the technical disciplines... |
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North Arkansas College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Medical Transcription/Medical Language Specialist | |
This one-year certificate program prepares students for entry-level employment in a home office or health care facility. The program provides the basic knowledge, understanding, and skills required to transcribe healthcare dictation and prepare patient care documents with accuracy, clarity, consistency,... |
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North Arkansas College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Nursing Assistant | |
The Nursing Assistant Certificate of Proficiency provides the student the knowledge and skills training to successfully complete requirements to be eligible to take the Certified Nursing Assistant Examination to become a CNA in Arkansas. |
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North Arkansas College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Phlebotomy Technician | |
The Phlebotomy Technician Certificate of Proficiency introduces the student to basic laboratory techniques and prepares students to perform entry-level tasks in a laboratory setting and to perform venipunctures and dermal punctures. This program provides excellent preparation for other Allied Health... |
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North Arkansas College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Software Development | |
The Software Development Certificate of Proficiency is a challenging certificate for individuals who wish to develop professional oriented programming skills using industry standard programming languages such as JAVA or C# in the least possible time. Students learn to create object oriented applications... |
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North Arkansas College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Truck Driving | |
The Truck Driving Certificate of Proficiency provides students the knowledge and skills training to successfully complete requirements for the Arkansas Class A Commercial Driving License. Students must maintain a 75% average for all portions of the course. Overall program objectives are:
To train drivers... |
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North Arkansas College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Welding Technology | |
The Welding Certificate of Proficiency provides concentrated training to develop welding skills as expeditiously as possible. Only welding courses are included in the certificate. Courses in this certificate can be applied towards the Technical Certificate in Welding or as one of the technical disciplines... |
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North Arkansas College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Accounting | |
The Accounting Certificate prepares the student to work successfully in an accounting department of a large company or to perform the majority of the accounting functions for a smaller company. The certificate can be applied toward the AAS degree in Business Administration – Accounting Emphasis or to... |
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North Arkansas College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Administrative Technology | |
The Administrative Technology Certificate Program prepares the student for careers in clerical, general secretarial, and administrative assistant careers. Students will learn to operate computers and other office machines, become proficient with common business software, and develop good work and organizational... |
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North Arkansas College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Automotive Service Technology | |
The Automotive Service Technology (AST) Program, based on the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) curriculum developed by the National Automotive Technical Education Foundation (NATEF), prepares students for careers in the automotive service industry. Students concentrate on seven (7) major areas of... |
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North Arkansas College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Collision Repair Technology | |
The Collision Repair Technology Certificate, based on the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) curriculum developed by the National Automotive Technical Education Foundation (NATEF), prepares students for careers in the collision repair industry. Students learn to use hand and power tools to prepare and... |
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North Arkansas College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Computer Aided Design | |
The Computer Aided Design Certificate prepares the student for entry-level positions in drafting, computer aided design, computer aided manufacturing, construction, land-use management, and for further education in the fields of architecture, engineering, or manufacturing. It emphasizes the importance... |
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North Arkansas College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Construction Technology | |
The Construction Technology Certificate provides the student with current skills in residential and commercial construction and construction management. Courses in information technology, mathematics, computer-aided design, national building codes, and project management are included in the curriculum... |
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North Arkansas College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Engineering Technology | |
The Engineering Technology Certificate builds on the skills developed in the Certificate of Proficiency and provides students more advanced skills in computer aided design and manufacturing, mechanical and hydraulic systems, and electrical and electronic troubleshooting. This program prepares students... |
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North Arkansas College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Geographic Information Systems | |
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate prepares students to use geographic databases, Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers, and remote sensing information from satellites and aircraft to create products that display geographic information clearly and concisely. Emphasis is placed on... |
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North Arkansas College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning | |
The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Certificate prepares students for careers in the maintenance and installation of residential and commercial HVAC systems. The program prepares students for the American Refrigeration Institute Certification Examination that students must pass to become licensed... |
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North Arkansas College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Law Enforcement Administration | |
This Law Enforcement Administration Certificate is only for individuals employed by a law enforcement agency. Students who in this program of study will obtain twenty-one hours by completing basic law enforcement training at an ACLEST-accredited academy and attending advanced courses presented by the... |
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North Arkansas College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Medical Coding Specialist | |
This one-year certificate program is designed to allow the student to start work as a coder in a physician‘s office or health care facility. The coding specialist analyzes health records and assigns codes to medical data. The codes classify diagnoses and procedures for use in medical research, reimbursement,... |
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North Arkansas College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Network/Systems Administration | |
The Network/Systems Administration Certificate prepares students not only for careers involving data, voice and video communication, and network administration, but also to operate today‘s computer hardware, communication networks, and operating system software. Several courses in the program utilize... |
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North Arkansas College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Surgical Technology | |
The Surgical Technology Program prepares graduates to function in the operating room as members of the surgical team in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities before, during, and after surgery. The curriculum combines classroom and laboratory instruction with actual surgical... |
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North Arkansas College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Welding Technology | |
The Welding Technology Certificate provides state-of-the-art training on common welding processes (Shielded Metal Arc [SMAW], Metal Inert Gas [MIG], Tungsten Inert Gas [TIG], oxyacetylene and plasma cutting) and extensive skill building in each welding position. Additionally, American Welding Society... |
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