Program Descriptions
Please note that course and hour requirements are printed in a student's catalog of record.
Please consult a catalog for the most complete and accurate information.
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| ACCOUNTING students learn to assemble and analyze, process and communicate essential information about financial operations. In addition to course work in accounting principles, theories, and practice, students study business law, finance, management, and economics. ASSOCIATE DEGREE, day and evening. | |
| AIR CONDITIONING, HEATING & REFRIGERATION TECHNOLOGY students develop the skills necessary to work with residential and light commercial systems. They study mechanical refrigeration, heating and cooling theory, electricity, controls, and safety. DIPLOMA, day and evening classes. | More information on AIR CONDITIONING, HEATING & REFRIGERATION: Wesley E. Smith program head HVAC Program Video Course and Hour Requirements |
| ASSOCIATE IN ARTS & ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREES students earn the first two years of a four-year baccalaureate degree and are designed primarily for students interested in pursuing a four-year degree. Students who complete the programs will be awarded Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Associate in Science (A.S.) degrees and may then transfer to four-year colleges and universities, usually entering as juniors. The College Transfer program also serves the needs of students interested in taking a few courses for transfer to senior institutions, for personal interest, and to improve skills needed in their occupations. ASSOCIATE DEGREE, day and evening. | More information on COLLEGE TRANSFER: Dr. Michael Ellis dean of Arts & Sciences. Arts & Science Division Course and Hour Requirements. |
| ASSOCIATE IN GENERAL EDUCATION students broaden their education by taking courses suited for their academic enrichment, with emphasis on personal interest, growth and development. The curriculum content is individualized for students according to their interest and needs. | More information on ASSOCIATE IN GENERAL EDUCATION: Dr. Michael Ellis dean of Arts & Sciences. |
| ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING (INTEGRATED) equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide nursing care to clients and groups of clients throughout the life span in a variety of settings. Students study the nurse's role as provider of nursing care, as manager of care, as member of the discipline of nursing, and as a member of the interdisciplinary team. ASSOCIATE DEGREE, day. | More information on ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING (INTEGRATED): Renee Hill director of Nursing. Health Sciences Division |
| AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY students are prepared to be automotive service technicians. Students get an introduction to automotive careers and become more aware of having to meet the challenges of this fast and ever-changing field. Classroom and lab experience integrates technical and academic course work. DIPLOMA, day and evening. | More information on AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY: Fred M. Brewer program head Course and Hour Requirements. |
| BASIC LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING gives students the essential skills required for entry-level employment as law enforcement officers with state, county, or municipal governments, or with private enterprise. State commission-mandated topics and methods of instruction are used. CERTIFICATE, day. | More information on BASIC LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING: Tony Pendergrass program coordinator Course and Hour Requirements. |
| BIOPROCESS TECHNOLOGY prepares student to work as Process Operators in biological products manufacturing facilities. Students will combine basic science and communication skills, manufacturing technologies, and good manufacturing practices in the course of study. ASSOCIATE DEGREE, day & evening; distance learning. | More information on
BIOPROCESS TECHNOLOGY Josh Eckenrode program head BioProcess Technology Course and Hour Requirements. |
| BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION students gain a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and an understanding of business organizations in today¹s global economy as they are introduced to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Business concepts such as accounting, business law, economics, management and marketing are the focus of the program. ASSOCIATE DEGREE, day and evening. | |
| BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION /E-COMMERCE is a concentration under the title of Business Administration. This curriculum is designed to prepare individuals for a career in the Internet economy. Course work includes topics related to electronic business, Internet strategy in business, basic business principles in the world of E-Commerce. Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to identify and analyze such functional issues as planning, technical systems, marketing, security, finance, law, design, implementation, assessment and policy issues at an entry level. ASSOCIATE DEGREE, day and evening. | More information on BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION/ ELECTRONIC COMMERCE: Carl Hann program head Course and Hour Requirements. |
| BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION /OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT concentration students learn the technical and managerial aspects of operations for manufacturing and service industries. Analytical reasoning, problem solving, and the continuous improvement concepts required in today¹s dynamic business and industry environments are emphasized. ASSOCIATE DEGREE, evening. | More information on BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION/ OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT: Robert G. Wood program head Course and Hour Requirements. |
| CARPENTRY students are trained to construct residential structures using standard building materials and hand and power tools. Students develop skills through hands-on participation in such areas as footings and foundations, framing, interior and exterior trim, cabinetry and blueprint reading. DIPLOMA, day and evening. | |
| COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY & MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (CT AND MRI) TECHNOLOGY prepares a radiographer to use specialized equipment to visualize cross-sectional anatomical structures and aid physicians in the demonstration of pathologies and disease processes. Individuals entering this curriculum must be registered or registry-eligible radiologic technologists by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). |
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| COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY is designed to prepare graduates for employment with organizations that use computers to process, manage, and communicate information. this is a flexible curriculum that can be customized to meet community information systems needs. | More information on COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Billie J. Evans program head Course and Hour Requirements. |
| COLLEGE TRANSFER students earn the first two years of a four-year baccalaureate degree and are designed primarily for students interested in pursuing a four-year degree. Students who complete the programs will be awarded Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Associate in Science (A.S.) degrees and may then transfer to four-year colleges and universities, usually entering as juniors. The College Transfer program also serves the needs of students interested in taking a few courses for transfer to senior institutions, for personal interest, and to improve skills needed in their occupations. ASSOCIATE DEGREE, day and evening. | More information on COLLEGE TRANSFER: Dr. Michael Ellis dean of Arts & Sciences Arts & Sciences Division |
| COSMETOLOGY students learn in a simulated salon environment which enables them to develop manipulative skills. The curriculum provides competency-based knowledge, scientific principle and hands-on fundamentals associated with the hairdressing industry. DIPLOMA, day and evening. | |
| COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR curriculum courses teach students the skills necessary to teach the theory and practice of cosmetology as required by the North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Arts. Course work includes requirements for becoming an instructor, introduction to teaching theory and methods and aids. CERTIFICATE, day and evening. | |
| COSMETOLOGY CERTIFICATE students learn in a simulated salon environment which enables them to develop manipulative skills. The curriculum provides competency-based knowledge, scientific principle and hands-on fundamentals associated with the hairdressing industry. CERTIFICATE, day. | |
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE TECHNOLOGY students gain practical knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations. Studies focus on local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial processes, corrections and security services. The criminal justice system¹s role within society is explored. ASSOCIATE DEGREE, day and evening. | |
| CULINARY TECHNOLOGY training required to prepare students to assume positions as trained culinary professionals in a variety of food service settings, including full service restaurants, hotels,clubs & catering operations Courses also include sanitation, food/beverage service and control, baking, food production, and hospitality supervision. ASSOCIATE DEGREE, day and evening. | More information on CULINARY TECHNOLOGY Joseph Brown program coordinator Course and Hour Requirements. |
| DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES are designed to help students gain the basic academic skills necessary to succeed in the vocational, technical and college transfer curricula offered by the college. As part of the admissions process, a member of the counseling staff carefully reviews each student’s placement test scores and academic records. When indicated by this review, the counselor will develop with the student a program of study designed to help him or her remove deficiencies in academic skills. | |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATE prepares students to work with children from infancy through middle childhood in diverse learning environments. Students combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers. ASSOCIATE DEGREE, day. | More information on EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATE: Jennifer M. Johnson program head Course and Hour Requirements. |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATE: DIPLOMA prepares students to work with children from infancy through middle childhood in diverse learning environments. Students combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers. DIPLOMA, day. | |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATE: CERTIFICATE prepares students to work with children from infancy through middle childhood in diverse learning environments. Students combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers. CERTIFICATE, day. | More information on EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE: Jennifer M. Johnson program head Course and Hour Requirements |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATE / TEACHER ASSOCIATE concentration students gain strong backgrounds in early childhood development focusing on the primary grades in public and private classrooms. They work under the supervision of the classroom teacher to perform general instructional, clerical, or tutorial duties. ASSOCIATE DEGREE, day. | More information on EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATE / TEACHER ASSOCIATE: Jacqueline M. Heath program head Course and Hour Requirements |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATE / TEACHER ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA curriculum prepares individuals for work in assisting teachers. Individuals receive training in the areas of classroom procedures, preparation of educational material and audiovisual aids. Individuals will be qualified to prepare instruction material to assist with physical education, to construct audiovisual aids and to assist the teacher in the performance of general classroom duties. Employment opportunities exist with public school systems and private schools. DIPLOMA, day. | More information on EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSOCIATE / TEACHER ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA: Jacqueline M. Heath program head Course and Hour Requirements |
| ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY students are trained in the installation and maintenance of electrical/electronic systems found in residential, commercial and industrial facilities. DIPLOMA | More information on ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY: Robert Hudson program head Course and Hour Requirements. |
| ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Degree students are prepared to become technicians who design, build, install, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify developmental and production electronic components, equipment, and systems. These students work with industrial/computer controls, manufacturing systems, telecommunication systems, and power electronic systems. | More information on ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY AAS: Jim J. Tart program head. Course and Hour Requirements |
| GENERAL OCCUPATIONAL TECHNOLOGY students upgrade their skills to the associate degree level by taking courses suited for their occupational interests and/or needs. The curriculum content is individualized for students according to their occupational interests and needs. A program of study for each student is selected from VGCC's associate degree level courses. | More information on GENERAL OCCUPATIONAL TECHNOLOGY: Bobby Van Brunt dean of Business Technologies. Course and Hour Requirements. |
| GLOBAL LOGISTICS TECHNOLOGY students prepare for a multitude of career opportunities in distribution, transportation and manufacturing organizations. Classroom instruction, field of study experiences and practical laboratory applications of logistics management and global technology capabilities are included in the program of study. | More information on |
| HUMAN SERVICES TECHNOLOGY students are prepared for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies that provide social, community, and educational services. Graduates should qualify for positions in mental health, child care, family services, rehabilitation, correction and educational agencies. The Human Services Technology program consists of a two-year education program. Included in this period of study is the Co-op work experience consisting of 160 hours, 10 hours of clinical practice per week in each of the last two semesters of study. | More information on HUMAN SERVICES TECHNOLOGY: Tracy Wallace program head Health Education Department Web site Course and Hour Requirements. |
| HUMAN SERVICES TECHNOLOGY / MENTAL HEALTH students are prepared for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies that provide social, community, and educational services with a concentration in Mental Health. Graduates should qualify for positions in mental health, child care, family services, rehabilitation, correction and educational agencies. The Human Services Technology program consists of a two-year education program. Included in this period of study is the Co-op work experience consisting of 160 hours, 10 hours of clinical practice per week in each of the last two semesters of study. | More information on HUMAN SERVICES TECHNOLOGY MENTAL HEALTH: Tracy Wallace program head Health Education Department Web site Course and Hour Requirements. |
| HUMAN SERVICES TECHNOLOGY / SUBSTANCE ABUSE students are prepared for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies that provide social, community, and educational services with a concentration in Substance Abuse. Graduates should qualify for positions in mental health, child care, family services, rehabilitation, correction and educational agencies. The Human Services Technology program consists of a two-year education program. Included in this period of study is the Co-op work experience consisting of 160 hours, 10 hours of clinical practice per week in each of the last two semesters of study. The substance abuse track is designed to qualify students to take the written Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) exam of the Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional (CCJP) exam. | More information on HUMAN SERVICES TECHNOLOGY SUBSTANCE ABUSE: Tracy Wallace program head Health Education Department Web site |
| INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY students develop the skills to service, maintain, repair, and install equipment for a wide range of industries. Instruction includes theory and skill training needed for inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and diagnosing industrial equipment and physical facilities. DIPLOMA, day and evening. | More information on INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY: Robert C. Hudson program head Course and Hour Requirements. |
| INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY covers a broad expanse of technology concepts This curriculum provides individuals with the skills required to implement effective and comprehensive information security controls. ASSOCIATE DEGREE, day and evening. | |
| LATERAL ENTRY provides a course of study leading to the development of the general pedagogy competencies needed to become certified to teach by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Individuals entering the Lateral Entry program must already hold a bachelor's degree. | |
| MANICURING/NAIL TECHNOLOGY students benefit from a curriculum that provides competency-based knowledge, scientific/artistic principles, and hands-on fundamentals associated with the nail technology industry. They work in a simulated salon environment which enables them to develop manipulative skills. CERTIFICATE, day and evening. | More information on MANICURING/NAIL TECHNOLOGY: Tomeka Moss program head Course and Hour Requirements |
| MEDICAL ASSISTING prepares multi-skilled health care professionals qualified to perform administrative, clinical, and laboratory procedures. Course work includes instruction in scheduling appointments, coding and processing insurance accounts, billing, collections, medical transcription, computer operations; assisting with examinations/ treatments, performing routine laboratory procedures, electrocardiography, supervised medication administration; and ethical/legal issues associated with patient care. ASSOCIATE DEGREE, day and evening. |
More information on MEDICAL ASSISTING: Goldberg, Ray Dean of Health Sciences Health Sciences Division Web site Course and Hour Requirements |
| MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION concentration students are ready for entry-level jobs in medical and allied health facilities. Students take courses in processing, compiling, recording, and maintaining medical records; medical law and ethics; billing and coding; and transcribing medical documents. ASSOCIATE DEGREE, day and evening. |
More information on MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION: Christal Swilley program head Course and Hour Requirements |
| NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY prepares individuals for employment supporting network infrastructure environments. Students will learn how to use technologies to provide reliable transmission and delivery of data, voice, image, and video communications in business, industry, and education | |
| OFFICE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY students are prepared for positions in administrative support careers. They become office professionals equipped to respond to the demands of a dynamic computerized workplace. Students take courses designed to develop proficiency in the use of integrated software, oral and written communication, analysis, and coordination of office duties and systems. ASSOCIATE DEGREE, day and evening. | More information on OFFICE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY: Christal Swilley program head Course and Hour Requirements. |
| OFFICE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY / LEGAL concentration students are prepared for entry-level positions in legal or government-related offices. The concentration also provides professional development for the currently employed. ASSOCIATE DEGREE, day and evening. | More information on OFFICE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY LEGAL: Christal Swilley program head Course and Hour Requirements. |
| PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY prepares individuals to assist pharmacists with the technical duties involved with pharmacy operations. Students will learn to maintain patient records; fill prescriptions; prepare, package and label medications; compound special formulations and make intravenous admixtures. Other tasks include clerical duties such as checking invoices, maintaining inventory records, processing insurance claims and reconciling third party discrepancies. Graduates will be prepared to take the National Technician Certification Exam offered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.. DIPLOMA, day | More information on PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY: Carla May program head Health Sciences Division Web site Course and Hour Requirements |
| PRACTICAL NURSING prepares individuals with the knowledge and skills to provide nursing care to children and adults. Includes assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care. Graduates eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination. DIPLOMA, day. | More information on PRACTICAL NURSING: Renee Hill, RN, MA Director of Nursing Health Sciences Division Web site Course and Hour Requirements |
| RADIOGRAPHY students are prepared to become radiographers, skilled health care professionals who use radiation to produce images of the human body. Course work includes clinical rotations to area health care facilities, radiographic exposure, image processing, radiographic procedures, physics, pathology, patient care and management, radiation protection, quality assurance, anatomy and physiology, and radiobiology. ASSOCIATE DEGREE, day. | More information on RADIOGRAPHY: Angela M. Thomas program head Health Sciences Division Web site Course and Hour Requirements |
| WEB TECHNOLOGIES prepares graduates for careers in the information technology arena using computers and distributed computing to disseminate and collect information via the web. Graduates should qualify for career opportunities as designers, administrators, or developers in the areas of web applications, websites, web services, and related areas of distributed computing. ASSOCIATE DEGREE, day | More information on WEB TECHNOLOGIES: Wendy Bailey program head Web Technologies Video Course and Hour Requirements. |
| WELDING TECHNOLOGY students gain a sound understanding of the science, technology, and application essential for successful employment in the welding and metals industries. Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes. DIPLOMA, day and evening. |
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