Description:

The Human Services Leadership — Youth, Family, Community Engagement Proficiency Certificate will provide students with a coherent framework of understanding that encompasses issues related to youth development, addiction and recovery, trauma-related experiences, resilience and transformation, leadership styles, and conflict resolution in the human service field.

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The Automotive Technology program leads to an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. As the automotive industry has undergone a parts and service revolution, the increased complexity of the modern automobile has created a demand for highly skilled, technologically advanced automotive professionals.

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The Health Care Studies program is designed for students interested in entering the health care profession. The program provides students with the foundational courses necessary to either enter one of the College's other health care programs, or, for interested students, transfer to bachelor's or master's degree programs in the health sciences fields such as nursing, health information management, occupational therapy and speech therapy. The program also enables students to graduate with an A.A. degree in Health Care Studies.

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The Cybersecurity II Proficiency Certificate consists of courses that help to prepare students for these industry certification exams:

• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) (CIS 274)
• Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) (CIS 261, CIS 274)

Students will develop the technical, analytical and problem-solving skills needed to protect both government and organizations' information technology assets. When completed, these courses may be applied to the Cybersecurity Associate in Applied Science Degree.

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The Theater curriculum leads to the Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree, giving students a concentration in Theater arts with a liberal arts foundation. The program is primarily suited for students seeking transfer to a four-year institution, although some graduates may plan on immediately entering the work force as communications professionals.

For students seeking transfer, the curriculum closely parallels the foundation program of virtually any four-year college, most specifically those institutions in the Philadelphia area.

Description:

This Certificate will provide an opportunity for students to develop basic technical theater construction and design skills, preparing them to construct and paint sets and perform backstage work in the theater and film industries, such as working as lighting and audio technicians, set carpenters and stage managers.  When completed, the courses can be applied to an Associate Degree in Theater.

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The Individualized Studies program recognizes valuable training and/or work experience by giving students the opportunity to receive college credits for their experiences and to apply that experience and knowledge to an associate's degree. It assists individuals in their preparation for career advancement or change. In the first semester, the student will develop a Personal Education Plan (PEP) directly related to career or educational goals. The PEP requires the approval of the department head.

This select program has three components:

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The Sound Recording and Music Technology curriculum is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in the music industry. Jobs in this industry include those of music producers, sound recording engineers, music production staff, artist agents, concert managers and many others for which both musical and technological knowledge are essential. This curriculum gives students a thorough academic and applied preparation for entry-level positions in the music industry.

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This curriculum prepares students as advanced practitioners in respiratory care technology. Students learn diagnostic and therapeutic procedures applicable to pulmonary care. Therapeutic procedures include use and administration of oxygen and other medical gases, aerosolization of drugs for inhalation, set up and maintenance of mechanical ventilators (to assist or control ventilation), performance of chest physical therapy maneuvers and certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Description:

The Addiction and Recovery Studies Academic Certificate aligns with the Behavioral Health/Human Services (BHHS) curriculum which offers a certification process to further develop appropriate and effective professional education and training for jobs as addiction counselors, rehabilitation specialists and ca