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• Associate Degree Programs

  • Medical Assisting (AOS)

    The Medical Assisting AOS degree program is designed to provide the students the knowledge and clinical skills for gaining entry-level employment in a medical facility in both administrative and clinical areas. Specific training is provided in preparing instruments and materials, vital signs, phlebotomy, medication preparation and administration, clinical documentation and assisting the physician with exams and procedures. Training in computer and administrative skills is also provided as they pertain to electronic health records and medical office procedures. The student will be able to function independently with administrative duties as well as clinical duties and computer functions of the office.

    
    

    PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:

    Upon completion of this program students demonstrate the primary duties of medical assistants in the front-office administrative and back office clinical functions of a medical office, clinic, surgical center or hospital, which include:

    • Completing patient history and measuring vital signs
    • Assisting with patient examinations or treatments
    • Giving patients injections as directed by the physician
    • Collecting routine laboratory specimens and performing basic laboratory procedures
    • Completing general medical office procedures including medical records and medical reception
    • Demonstrating telephone techniques and communication skills

  • Surgical Technologist (AOS)

    The Surgical Technologist Associate of Occupational Studies program prepares students to assume entry-level positions as members of a healthcare surgical team. Employment opportunities are available in hospitals and in surgical centers as surgical technologists. The surgical technologist works under the direct supervision of the circulating nurse in the operating room. The surgical technologist assists with surgical procedures and provides the surgeon with instruments, sutures, sponges, and other equipment necessary to accomplish the procedures. All clinical externships are performed in the daytime. A majority of the courses offered in this program are delivered through a hybrid model which means instructors meet with students both face to face and through an online platform each week.

• Bachelor’s Degree Programs

  • Business Administration (BS)

    The Business Administration bachelor's program prepares graduates for a variety of responsible managerial positions in both domestic and international firms. The objectives of the program are to provide a foundation in accounting, sales and marketing, operations management, human resource management and banking and finance and to provide the graduate with an integrated understanding of business and economic concepts and how they relate to the global economy. Business Administration graduates are employed in entry-level to mid-level positions as an office manager, account manager, small business developer, human resource assistant, or sales manager. A majority of the courses offered in this program are delivered through a hybrid model which means instructors meet with students both face to face and through an online platform each week.
    

  • Business Administration - Human Resources Emphasis (BS)

    "The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Human Resources emphasis will prepared students to apply business principles to the strategic function of human resources management. Topics for discussion include sourcing, recruiting, hiring, retention, talent mapping, training and developing employees, benefits and compensation policies, employment law, organizational development, and conflict resolution strategies. Possible areas of employment include entry-level positions such as human resource generalist, specialist positions in benefits, positions
    in staffing and recruiting, and human capital development and training."
    

  • Business Administration - Marketing Emphasis (BS)

    The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Marketing emphasis will  prepare students to apply the emerging technologies of social media to meet business goals. Topics of discussion will include emerging technologies, utilizing technologies for communication with internal and external stakeholders, leveraging the technology for sales and marketing purposes, and driving organizational and cultural change. Possible employment areas are expanded to include entry-level positions in retail product and services marketing, office management, advertising, or office administration.
    

  • Business Administration - Technology Emphasis (BS)

    Students earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in technology will be prepared to apply technology skills to achieve business goals. Emphasis is placed on preparing students to become certified in computer applications, networking, maintenance, and security. Possible employment areas include computer service technician, application specialist, and administrative and technical support representatives.
    

  • Cybersecurity & Networking (BS)

    The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Networking is designed to graduate a computer-science professional whose diverse practical and theoretical knowledge will guide the future of cybersecurity and networking in business and industry. Objectives of the program are to ensure competencies at complex levels of computer information systems operations, administration, and management, including networking, database management, client interface, information security, and information protection. Cybersecurity and Networking graduates are employed in entry-level to mid-level positions as network administrators, project managers, systems analysts, security experts and entrepreneurs. A majority of the courses offered in this program are delivered through a hybrid model which means instructors meet with students both face to face and through an online platform each week.
    

  • Software and Mobile Applications Development (BS)

    The bachelor’s degree program in Software and Mobile Applications Development prepares graduates to gain the skills necessary to succeed in the field of developing desktop, web, and mobile applications, using several programming languages, and using the systems development life cycle. Students learn to develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs, analyze user needs and develop software solutions, and design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency and user experience. Graduates will also be able to analyze and design databases, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team, and supervise computer programmers. Possible employment areas include entry-level to mid-level positions as a software engineer, software developer, web developer, mobile applications developer, computer programmer, project manager, database administrator, data analyst, or entrepreneur. A majority of the courses offered in this program are delivered through a hybrid model which means instructors meet with students both face to face and through an online platform each week.