 |
 |
 |
|
Business & Technology
Legend:
D = Degree; CT = Certificate; CN = Certification Track
| Program | Description | D |
CT |
CN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Business |
||||
| Business Program | The A.A.S. Business Program is an introduction to business concepts and theory. This degree prepares the graduate for entry-level opportunities in service organizations, retail locations, and administration. Electives in this program allow the student to select courses from a variety of subjects related to business or concentrate on his or her studies in a specific area | X | ||
| Business and Technology | The Business & Technology Certificate combines general education and business courses for the purpose of serving students studying business, office technology, and information technology. This certificate assures employers that the student has an introductory knowledge of the business environment, commonly used office technology programs, and up and coming trends affecting business and society. |
X | ||
| Organizational Leadership Development | The Certificate in Organizational Leadership Development focuses on the study of leadership in organizations in which students develop an understanding of how an organization operates. Students will learn how leadership is important in every organization, how change impacts the individual and the organization, and how the role of a leader is a major function of management. | X | ||
| Board of Governors | ||||
| Board of Governors | The Board of Governors A.A.S. requires 60 credit hours, which include a general education core of 21 credit hours and 39 credit hours consisting of general electives. The structure of the degree assures flexibility in program design to meet the individual needs of adult students. |
X | ||
| Collaborative Programs |
||||
| Automotive Program | Automotive Technology is fully ASE certified and prepares the student for an entry-level position in the automotive industry. Students spend fifty percent of their time in supervised shop practice and the other fifty percent in the classroom studying related theory. Certification through ASE is encouraged. The Automotive Technology Program is a cooperative effort of the Blue Ridge CTC and James Rumsey Technical Institute, located near Martinsburg, WV. Students must apply for admission to both Blue Ridge CTC and to James Rumsey Technical Institute. |
X |
||
| HVAC/Refrigeration Program | This program prepares students to install, maintain, and repair equipment and accessory units for commercial, residential, and industrial usage. Students study the repair of home appliances, such as icemakers, window air conditioners, freezers, and refrigerators as well as the servicing of commercial air conditioning systems and heat pumps. The HVAC & R Program is a cooperative effort of the Blue Ridge CTC and James Rumsey Technical Institute located near Martinsburg, WV. Students must apply for admission to both Blue Ridge CTC and to James Rumsey Technical Institute. |
X | ||
| Criminal Justice | ||||
| Criminal Justice | As the criminal justice field has experienced strong and rapid growth in the past decade, it is anticipated that the need for skilled workers will continue to increase. | X | ||
| Justice System | The Justice System Certificate provides an introductory study if criminal justice including security, police, and corrections. Students are encouraged to select restricted electives that complement career and academic goals. | X | ||
| Homeland Security | The Homeland Security Certificate will introduce students to the Department of Homland Security, domestic and international terrorism issues, and strategies for countering terrorist threats. The key principles of emergency management and disaster planning will be presented. | X | ||
| Information Technology | ||||
| Information Technology | The Information Technology program offers an associate of applied science degree, incorporating vendor certification training, for students preparing for entry-level employment or advancement in a variety of occupations, courses, and professional certificate programs in Information Technology.
|
X |
||
| Technology Systems | The Technology System Certificate combines traditional professional and business communication with information technology. Certification such as A+, CIW, and MCAS work well with the restricted electives in this program; therefore, enhancing the credential that a Technology System Certificate provides. | X | ||
| Information Technology Certification Tracks - See Below | ||||
| Office Technology | ||||
| Office Technology | The Office Technology concentration prepares students for careers in management support in areas such as administrative assistants and office managers with an emphasis on computer skills, office technology and various computer applications. In addition to the core set of Office Technology courses these students investigate Publication Design, Office Administration and Local Area Networking, as well as have three electives in Office, Business and Technology to choose from. The Medical Office concentration provides a comprehensive understanding of the skills necessary for work in physicians’ offices, insurance companies, billing companies, hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care facilities. Knowledge of medical billing, collections, and reimbursement guidelines are necessary for successful employment in a health care office or facility. The five classes in the medical office concentration are usually offered in a block format together online. Students seeking this concentration must take this block of courses together when offered. This course block is generally offered once every two years opposite the legal concentration block of courses. The student and academic advisor will work together to ensure registration for the medical office concentration classes. The Legal Office concentration provides a comprehensive understanding of the skills necessary for work in a legal environment. Knowledge of legal terminology, research, writing, and law are vital for employment in the legal field. The classes in the legal office concentration are only offered in a block online format similar to that of the Medical Office Block. Students seeking this concentration must take this course block as a single unit. This course block is generally offered once every two years opposite the medical concentration block of courses. The student and academic advisor will work together to ensure registration for the legal office concentration classes. |
X
X
X |
|
|
| Microsoft Certified Application Specialist | Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS)
|
X |
||
|
Paralegal
|
||||
|
|
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Paralegal Studies is a program designed to provide students with a balance between theory and practice, enabling graduates to step immediately into opportunities in this growing area of the legal community. The program is designed to prepare individuals for employment at all levels of the law-administration, trial, appellate, and government.
The Legal Office Assistant Certificate is the first year of the A.A.S. Paralegal Studies Degree. This certificate also serves secretaries, administrative assistants, and office managers who are interested in law and procedure. This certificate represents the foundation of knowledge that may be applied in a variety of legal office situations. |
X
|
X |
|
| Information Technology Certification Tracks | ||||
| 3ds Max | This exciting new online certificate program will teach students how to use both 3ds Max and Character Studio to design, develop, and animate 3D video game characters. This awesome 3D game design and animation certificate course offers the chance for students to immerse themselves in a 3D world. If you are looking to design professional 3D games that look and feel just like the ones you play at home then you don't want to miss this course! |
X |
||
| A+ | A+ Certification involves hardware and operating systems. After completing:
IT 180 PC Repair and Troubleshooting IT 181 PC Operating Systems The student will be able to test for certification and be able to repair and maintain a computer and will earn seven (7) college credit hours. |
X |
||
| Certified Internet Webmaster | CIW Stands for Certified Internet Webmaster. This program is currently under review due to changing certification requirements. CIW includes the following courses:
These three courses lead to the CIW Professional certificate (2 exams) |
X |
||
| Cisco CCNA | Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is excited and proud to present to you the new Cisco networking curriculum program. This program provides our students with regularly updated curriculum and upgraded technology, a comprehensive e-learning environment, curriculum that is aligned with math, science and language arts standards, and the ability to learn anytime, and anywhere. The Cisco curriculum; more specifically, will help prepare our students to obtain industry-recognized certifications that are recognized worldwide as an indication of mastery, and will instruct our students in the knowledge they need on current equipment for a career in the Information technology field. Please contact Tony Early at aearly@blueridgectc.edu or for an appointment to gather additional details and information.
|
X
|
X |
|
| Comp TIA Linux+ | The LPI Certification has been developed by the Linux Professional Institute (LPI), a non-profit organization. This Professional Linux Certification is designed to provide a usable, common measurement of Linux skills when considering people for hire, contracting or other roles. The Linux Professional Institute LPIC is an industry-recognized certification. The Linux Professional Institute believes in the need for a standardized, multi-national, and respected program to certify levels of individual expertise in Linux. |
X |
||
| Comp TIA Security+ | This course is designed to provide students with the fundamentals of security, and to help prepare for the CompTIA™ Security+ exam. It covers material related to general security concepts, communications security, infrastructure security, basics of cryptography, and operational/organizational security. |
X |
||
| Forensic Computer Examiner | This comprehensive online program prepares individuals for a career in this emerging field. Through this training, students learn to retrieve evidence and prepare reports, based on that evidence, which will stand up in a court of law. A section on the ethics of computer forensics and on the preparation and analysis of investigation results is also included. |
X |
||
| MCSA and MCSE | MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator). IT 280 Install, Config, and Admin Micro Win IT 290 Manage & Maintain Windows Server IT 291 Implement Manage & Maintain Windows IT 208 Administrating SQL Server MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer). IT 270 Install, Config, and Admin Micro Win IT 290 Manage & Maintain Windows Server IT 291 Implement Manage & Maintain Windows IT 289 Plan, Maintain Windows Server IT 294 Plan, Imp, Maintain Active Dir IT 298 Degn Security for Win Serv Network IT 208 Administering SQL Server |
X |
||
| Video Game Design and Development | The Video Game Design and Development online program lays the groundwork for students who wish to learn the high-end techniques and engineering principles behind modern videogame technology. Using a comprehensive and analytical approach to game development principles and techniques, students will begin to develop the skills that are necessary to implement their own game ideas. |
X |
||
