South Arkansas Community College
Associate degree
Administrative Assistant Technology | |
This program provides education to students seeking employment in this challenging and rewarding career. Graduates of this program are employed in support roles in businesses, schools, or wherever organizational, computer, and interpersonal skills are important. The program offers a certificate of proficiency... |
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South Arkansas Community College
Associate degree
Computer Information Technology | |
This program emphasizes on the basic concepts of computer systems and provides training for entry-level positions. The Application Track and the Networking Track provide options so students can individualize their degrees to their specific career goals. SouthArk‘s objective is for students to gain the... |
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South Arkansas Community College
Associate degree
Criminal Justice Administration | |
This program leads to the Associate of Applied Science Degree and is intended for students who are seeking a career in law enforcement or for professional law enforcement officers wishing to upgrade career skills.
FIRST SEMESTER - COURSE SEM.HR.
ENGL 1113 Composition I 3
PSCI 2003 American Government:... |
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South Arkansas Community College
Associate degree
Early Childhood Development | |
The Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Development is for individuals who work in childcare facilities as managers and caregivers. This degree in Early Childhood Development provides advanced courses in management, curriculum development and child behavior. It is designed to meet the mandatory... |
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South Arkansas Community College
Associate degree
Emergency Medical Technician
Paramedic | |
Students desiring an Associate of Applied Science Degree will be required to complete the requirements of a Technical Certificate and the following general education requirements.
COURSE SEM.HR.
ENGL 1113 Composition I 3
ENGL 1123 Composition II 3
PSYC 2003 General Psychology,
American Government,... |
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South Arkansas Community College
Associate degree
General Business Administration
Mid-Management | |
This program provides graduates the skills for entry into business management positions. Program features courses in business practices, using computers in the business world, understanding of economics, applying accounting practices to businesses and business communications. |
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South Arkansas Community College
Associate degree
General Technology | |
The Associates of Applied Science degree in General Technology enables a student working with an advisor to design an individualized program of study to fulfill a unique or multi-skill career goal that cannot be met through the completion of any single technology program offered by the College. This... |
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South Arkansas Community College
Associate degree
Medical Laboratory Science | |
Medical Laboratory Science is a five-semester program designed to prepare the student to function as a member of the clinical laboratory staff. The technician performs routine procedures under the supervision of medical technologists and pathologists. Duties of the medical laboratory technician include... |
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South Arkansas Community College
Associate degree
Occupational Therapy | |
Occupational Therapy is a dynamic profession working with people with physical, emotional, and other challenges. It is a well-paid, satisfying career where a caring professional can make a difference and help people regain independence and get back to enjoying life to its fullest. The Occupational Therapy... |
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South Arkansas Community College
Associate degree
Physical Therapist Assistant | |
SouthArk‘s Physical Therapist Assistant program combines a strong general education core with theoretical and applied learning experiences required for PTA education. The PTA Program is a 1 + 1 format. Students must successfully complete 32 semester hours of prerequisite courses prior to application... |
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South Arkansas Community College
Associate degree
Practical Nursing | |
The Practical Nursing Program at South Arkansas Community College, approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing, is designed to prepare practical nurses to assist in providing nursing care in a variety of acute and convalescent health care environments for patients across the lifespan. Students seeking... |
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South Arkansas Community College
Associate degree
Process Technolgoy | |
This degree program is designed to train refinery operators, chemical operators, and process technicians. These operators control and monitor the systems that run industrial plants. Operators gather information using instrumentation and lab equipment to maintain safe work areas and keep plants in compliance... |
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South Arkansas Community College
Associate degree
Radiologic Technology | |
The Radiologic Technology (X-ray) program consists of classroom instruction on campus and clinical instruction in area hospitals and clinics. Students in the program learn to transport and position patients for radiologic examination; to produce and process diagnostic radiographs; and to file radiographs... |
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South Arkansas Community College
Associate degree
Registered Nursing | |
This program is a 12-month program that combines classroom instruction with clinical experiences. Eight LPN programs have joined together to form a consortium, the Arkansas Rural Nursing Education Consortium (ARNEC). ARNEC offers a new and innovative approach via a nontraditional delivery format of nursing... |
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South Arkansas Community College
Associate degree
Respiratory Therapy | |
The Associate Applied of Science in Respiratory Therapy is a program offered at South Arkansas Community College and area hospital clinical affiliates to prepare graduates as competent Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRT). Respiratory Therapy is a specialty employed with medical direction in the treatment,... |
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South Arkansas Community College
Associate degree
Surgical Technology | |
The Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology program prepares individuals for employment as an integral part of a surgical team. Surgical technologists work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical staff in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate... |
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South Arkansas Community College
Associate degree
Teaching | |
All students are required to have a current cleared maltreatment background check and a criminal background check.
In order to assure quality and equality with students who begin education majors at the four-year institutions, this degree has similar requirements:
1. Students must earn a grade of ’C“... |
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South Arkansas Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Automotive Diagnostics | |
Students in Automotive Diagnostics learn basic automotive knowledge and skills. They earn the Certificate of Proficiency by completing 16 credit hours of automotive core courses. The National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), a nationally recognized automotive education organization,... |
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South Arkansas Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Automotive Maintenance | |
Students in Automotive Maintenance learn basic automotive knowledge and skills. They earn a Certificate of Proficiency by completing 16 hours of automotive core classes. The National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), a nationally recognized automotive education organization, certifies... |
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South Arkansas Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Basic Industrial Electricity | |
This Certificate of Proficiency prepares students for entry-level positions in local industry. Students will receive training in fundamentals of electricity, electrical circuits, and industrial motors and controls. Graduates of this program may find employment in entry-level maintenance positions at... |
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South Arkansas Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Certified Nursing Assistant | |
The curriculum at South Arkansas Community College trains students to work in both acute and long-term care facilities. Upon completion of the program, the successful student should be able to:
1. perform uncomplicated nursing procedures and to assist licensed practical nurses or registered nurses in... |
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South Arkansas Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Computer Installation And Repair | |
This course employs a study of the basic theory and design of computer and network hardware, basic diagnostic skills for optimum computer and network operation, and basic repair and maintenance skills for computer hardware and network systems. Additionally, the student will acquire leadership and management... |
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South Arkansas Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Computer/Network Installation And Repair Technology | |
This course employs a study of the basic theory and design of computer and network hardware, basic diagnostic skills for optimum computer and network operation, and basic repair and maintenance skills for computer hardware and network systems. Additionally, the student will acquire leadership and management... |
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South Arkansas Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Criminal Justice | |
This certificate is designed to help students gain entry level experience with the Criminal Justice program. These courses will help the student understand the basics of the criminal justice degree and help them to better understand their role in the judicial system.
COURSE SEM. HR.
C J 1103 Introduction... |
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South Arkansas Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Early Childhood Development | |
The Certificate of Proficiency in Early Childhood Development contains the basic courses that lay a solid foundation for a person wishing to pursue a career working with young children, birth through pre-kindergarten. If a student wishes to acquire the Child Development Associate credential (CDA) from... |
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South Arkansas Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Emergency Medical Technician
Ambulance | |
This seven-credit-hour course is designed to prepare students for the basic EMT certification examination administered by the Arkansas Department of Health. The course includes CPR, anatomy, dealing with trauma, splinting, use of spine boards, bandaging, emergency care of patients, and other approved... |
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South Arkansas Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
GMAW (MIG) Welding | |
This Certificate of Proficiency gives students a basic understanding of the various welding techniques in the welding industry. This certificate requires the completion of 8 semester hours of course work. Graduates may find entry-level employment in manufacturing, maintenance, independent welding shops,... |
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South Arkansas Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
GTAW (TIG) Welding | |
This certificate is designed to help students gain an entry-level position as a ’TIG welder.“ These courses will help the student understand how to weld both steel plate and pipe with the GMAW process. This certificate will also give a student a beginning knowledge of welding Aluminum and Stainless with... |
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South Arkansas Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Law Enforcement | |
This certificate is designed to help students gain entry level experience with Law Enforcement. These courses will help the student understand the basics of law enforcement and help them to better understand their role in law enforcement.
COURSE SEM. HR.
C J 2603 Arkansas Juvenile Law and Procedures... |
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South Arkansas Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Network Installation And Repair | |
Entry-level computer and network repair technicians are in heavy demand. Students may obtain the basic theory and skills to enter this career market through obtaining Certificates of Proficiency in one or two areas of Computer Engineering Technology. The student has the opportunity of obtained a Certificate... |
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South Arkansas Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Smaw Welding Technology | |
This Certificate of Proficiency gives students instruction in basic welding skills in oxyacetylene and shielded metal arc welding along with a sound knowledge and understanding of industrial safety practices. The curriculum is based upon the certification criteria of the American Welding Society (AWS).... |
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South Arkansas Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Weld Inspection | |
This certificate is designed to help a student further understand the ways their weld will be tested and what they should look for to help them pass a certification test. This certificate will introduce the student to both destructive and non-destructive weld examination including the guided bend, ultrasonic,... |
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South Arkansas Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Welding Layout And Pipefitting | |
This certificate is designed to help the student gain an entry-level position as a pipe fitter/layout person in the welding industry. Upon completion the student should have a vast knowledge of how to layout structure and pipe angles and different fits. The student should also have the ability to cut... |
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South Arkansas Community College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Accounting | |
This program prepares students for entry level positions in the field of accounting. Graduates from the program will be qualified for positions in general accounting, payroll accounting, tax accounting, and inventory management, and as bookkeepers and bank tellers. Computerized accounting will be integrated... |
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South Arkansas Community College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Automotive Service Technolgoy | |
The Technical Certificate program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in automotive servicing, maintenance, and diagnostics. The National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), a nationally recognized automotive education organization, certifies the automotive program.... |
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South Arkansas Community College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Cosmetology | |
During training, students will receive instruction in the following state mandated areas: hygiene and sanitation, related science, hairdressing, manicuring, cosmetic therapy, salesmanship and shop management, and salon deportment. This course is intended to prepare students to receive Certificates of... |
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South Arkansas Community College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Emergency Medical Technician
Paramedic | |
The Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic program consists of three semesters of concentrated study including classroom, hospital clinical experiences, and field internship rotations with an Advanced Life Support ambulance service.
The EMT-Paramedic is currently the highest classification of Emergency... |
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South Arkansas Community College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Entrepreneurship | |
The Entrepreneurship program is designed to prepare students to start, develop, finance, manage and harvest new ventures with high growth potential. Students will examine current academic theory, best practices in the field and will be exposed to successful practicing entrepreneurs. Courses are presented... |
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South Arkansas Community College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology | |
The Industrial Equipment Maintenance program was designed by the advisory committee to meet industry requirements. Successful completion will equips students with the technical skills necessary to maintain, repair, troubleshoot, and manage modern maintenance programs in industrial plants, warehouses,... |
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South Arkansas Community College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Medical Coding | |
36 credit hour program. After completing the coding program, students should be prepared to sit for and successfully complete the Certified Coding Associate exam with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
FALL SEMESTER - COURSE SEM.HR.
BIOL 2064/L Human Anatomy and Physiology... |
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South Arkansas Community College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Medical Transcription | |
The curriculum at South Arkansas Community College is based on the guidelines provided by the American Association for Medical Transcription Model Curriculum for Medical Transcription. After completing the program students should be prepared to sit for and successfully complete the Registered Medical... |
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South Arkansas Community College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Welding Technology | |
This technical certificate program prepares students for entry-level placement in the welding industry. Instruction includes metal cutting, arc welding, semi-automatic (MIG) welding, and tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding. The welding program curriculum follows American Welding Society (AWS) education... |
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