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Attachment PROG 4
SBCC 04/19/2013
STATE BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES
CURRICULUM PROGRAM APPLICATION [FTFA*]
(Existing Program)
The State Board of Community Colleges is asked to approve the curriculum program at the listed
colleges on the condition that equipment funds are available to the college and operating funds
generated by the budget formula will permit the offering of these program without any special
allocation of funds.
Central Piedmont Community College
Nursing Assistant (Certificate) (C45480)
James Sprunt Community College
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology (A60460)
Rockingham Community College
Photographic Technology (A30280)
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Emergency Management (A55460)
South Piedmont Community College
Mechatronics Engineering Technology (A40350)
Surry Community College
Digital Media Technology (A25210)
Vance-Granville Community College
Paralegal Technology (A25380)
Wake Technical Community College
Computer Technology Integration (A25500)
Wake Technical Community College
Health and Fitness Science (A45630)
Contact Person:
Jennifer Frazelle, Director
Academic Programs
919.807.7120
*Fast Track for Action
Attachment PROG 4A
SBCC 04/19/2013
PROGRAM APPLICATION
SUMMARY EVALUATION REPORT
Central Piedmont Community College
Nursing Assistant (Certificate) (C45480)
I. Program Planning
Central Piedmont Community College is seeking approval for the Nursing Assistant (Certificate)
(C45480) program to begin Fall 2013. The planning area is defined as the college’s service area
of Mecklenburg County. All colleges were notified of the planning process for this program. The proposed program was approved by the Board of Trustees at Central Piedmont Community
College on October 26, 2012. Minutes from this Board meeting were attached to the program
application. The President and the Board of Trustees of Central Piedmont Community College
have certified the following:
The proposed program will enhance the workforce of North Carolina, will provide
educational and training opportunities consistent with the mission of the college, and will
not duplicate the opportunities currently offered.
They have assessed the need for the proposed program and the resources required to
maintain a viable program and certify that the college can operate the proposed program
efficiently and effectively within the resources available to the college.
The college will complete a program accountability report including student success
measures, enrollment trends, completion rates, and employment data three years after
implementation of the program.
II. Program Rationale
Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) indicates the following:
Today’s growing population of elderly Americans, along with the number of individuals
with disabilities or other chronic conditions, is outpacing the number of workers with the
knowledge and skills to effectively care for them. It is estimated seventy to eighty
percent of the hands-on assistance to individuals with long-term and personal assistance
needs are provided by direct care workers. Direct care workers include the following:
nursing aides, home health aides, and personal care aides. In the U.S., the direct-care
workforce surpassed 3.3 million in 2010 and an additional 1.6 million new positions is
projected by 2020. (Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute, February 2013)
The North Carolina metropolitan area of Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord was number ten in
national rankings for fastest growing in the sixty-five and over population between 2000
and 2010. (UNC Institute on Aging)
According to UNC’s Institute on Aging in 2011, thirty-five percent of the population in
Mecklenburg County was sixty years of age or older. Data obtained from the NC State
Data Center projected in 2025, forty-five percent of the county’s population will be sixty
years of age or older.
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In 2011, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Task Force on Aging
reported nationally seventy-seven million baby boomers would turn sixty-five years of
age that year. They also projected by 2025 the number of Medicare recipients will reach
69.3 million and represent 20.6% of the U.S. population.
An increasing aging population will have more medical conditions which will require an
increase in health care professionals. Research demonstrates a growing shortage of nurse
aides both nationally and state-wide. The NC Long-Term Occupational Projections for
2006-2016 ranked hospitals and nursing/residential care facilities as top industries with
growing employment. As a state, they estimate we have 6,500 nurse aide vacancies
annually.
Personal care aides and home health aides are projected to be the fastest-growing
occupations in the country between 2010 and 2020, increasing seventy-one percent and
sixty-nine percent, respectively. Nursing aides, orderlies and attendants are expected to
increase by twenty percent. (Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute, February 2013)
The Division of Employment Security/NC Department of Commerce reports between
2008-2018 personal and home care aides, home health aides, and psychiatric aides are
ranked number sixteen, nineteen and twentieth respectively as fastest growing
occupations by percentage in the Charlotte Works Workforce Development Board region
(Mecklenburg County).
The Division of Employment Security/NC Department of Commerce reports between
2008-2018 home health aides ranked number two as fastest growing occupations by job
growth with a total of 3,330 openings in Charlotte Works region.
III. Impact of the Proposed Program on Other Programs
Thirty-two community colleges are approved to offer the Nursing Assistant program. An impact
assessment was sent to each college. No negative impact responses were received.
IV. Implementation of Collaborative Plan
Not Applicable
V. Curriculum Design
The proposed program of study is in compliance with the State Board approved curriculum
standard.
Coordinator: Ms. Renee Batts
*Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and basic use of computers.
CURRICULUM STANDARD Effective Term
Spring 2006
[2006*01]
Curriculum Program Title Nursing Assistant (Certificate) Code C45480
Concentration (not applicable)
Curriculum Description
The Nursing Assistant curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of licensed health care
professionals in performing nursing care and services for persons of all ages.
Course work emphasizes growth and development throughout the life span, personal care, vital signs,
communication, nutrition, medical asepsis, therapeutic activities, accident and fire safety, household
environment and equipment management; family resources and services; and employment skills.
Graduates of this curriculum may be eligible to be listed on the registry as a Nursing Assistant I and Nursing
Assistant II. They may be employed in home health agencies, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, extended care
facilities, and doctors’ offices.
Curriculum Requirements*
[for associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs in accordance with 23 NCAC 02E.0204 (3)]
I. General Education. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 15 semester hours including at least one course
from each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics.
Degree programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of communications. Diploma programs must contain a
minimum of 6 semester hours of general education; 3 semester hours must be in communications. General education is
optional in certificate programs.
II. Major Hours. AAS, diploma, and certificate programs must include courses which offer specific job knowledge and
skills. Work experience, including cooperative education, practicums, and internships, may be included in associate in
applied science degrees up to a maximum of 8 semester hours of credit; in diploma programs up to a maximum of 4
semester hours of credit; and in certificate programs up to a maximum of 2 semester hours of credit. (See second page for
additional information.)
III. Other Required Hours. A college may include courses to meet graduation or local employer requirements in a
certificate, diploma, or associate in applied science program. These curriculum courses shall be selected from the
Combined Course Library and must be approved by the System Office prior to implementation. Restricted, unique, or free
elective courses may not be included as other required hours.
AAS Diploma Certificate
Minimum General Education Hours 15 6 0
Minimum Major Hours 49 30 12
Other Required Hours 0-7 0-4 0-1
Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) 64-76 36-48 12-18
Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on November 13, 1996; SBCC Revised 05/17/02; SBCC/CRC Revised 03/09/05; Revised 03/06/06; SBCC Revised 09/21/07; SBCC Template Revised 10/17/08; Editorial Revision 02/11/13.
Major Hours
[ref. 23 NCAC 02E.0204 (3)]
A. Core. The subject/course core is comprised of subject areas and/or specific courses which are required for each
curriculum program. A diploma program offered under an approved AAS program standard or a certificate which is the
highest credential level awarded under an approved AAS program standard must include a minimum of 12 semester
hours credit derived from the subject/course core of the AAS program.
B. Concentration (if applicable). A concentration of study must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit from
required subjects and/or courses. The majority of the course credit hours are unique to the concentration. The required
subjects and/or courses that make up the concentration of study are in addition to the required subject/course core.
C. Other Major Hours. Other major hours must be selected from prefixes listed on the curriculum standard. A
maximum of 9 semester hours of credit may be selected from any prefix listed, with the exception of prefixes listed in
the core or concentration. Work experience, including cooperative education, practicums, and internships, may be
included in associate in applied science degrees up to a maximum of 8 semester hours of credit; in diploma programs up
to a maximum of 4 semester hours of credit; and in certificate programs up to a maximum of 2 semester hours of credit.
Nursing Assistant (Certificate) C45480 AAS Diploma Certificate
Minimum Major Hours Required 49 SHC 30 SHC 12 SHC
A. CORE 14 SHC
Required Courses:
NAS 101 Nursing Assistant I 6 SHC
NAS 102 Nursing Assistant II 6 SHC
NAS 103 Home Health Care 2 SHC
Required Subject Areas:
None
B. CONCENTRATION (Not applicable)
C. OTHER MAJOR HOURS
To be selected from the following prefixes:
CIS, COE, CSC, HSC, MED, NAS, and PSY
Foreign language courses (including ASL) that are not designated as
approved other major hours may be included in all programs up to a
maximum of 3 semester hours of credit.
Attachment PROG 4B
SBCC 04/19/2013
PROGRAM APPLICATION
SUMMARY EVALUATION REPORT
James Sprunt Community College
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology (A60460)
I. Program Planning
James Sprunt Community College (JSCC) is seeking approval for the Diesel and Heavy Equipment
Technology (A60460) program to begin Fall 2013. The planning area is defined as the college’s service
area of Duplin County. All colleges were notified of the planning process for this program. The proposed program was approved by the Board of Trustees at James Sprunt CC on January 15, 2013.
Minutes from this Board meeting were attached to the program application. The President and the
Board of Trustees of JSCC have certified the following:
The proposed program will enhance the workforce of North Carolina, will provide educational
and training opportunities consistent with the mission of the college, and will not duplicate the
opportunities currently offered.
They have assessed the need for the proposed program and the resources required to maintain a
viable program and certify that the college can operate the proposed program efficiently and
effectively within the resources available to the college.
The college will complete a program accountability report including student success measures,
enrollment trends, completion rates, and employment data three years after implementation of
the program.
II. Program Rationale
James Sprunt Community College indicated the following:
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook indicates a 15% increase in
Diesel Service Technician positions from 2010-20.
Representatives from House of Raeford, Butterball, Murphy-Brown (a division of Smithfield
Foods, inc.), and other local companies, expressed a concern over the shortage of qualified diesel
mechanics. These collaborative partners indicated that they are committed to hiring all of the
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology curriculum program graduates.
Dennis Kirby, Manager of the Duplin County Division of Workforce Solutions, indicated that
local industries request individuals who possess heavy-equipment repair and service skill sets on
a regular basis.
The skill sets that are associated with this program have additional value in that they cross over
into the agricultural equipment repair and service industry. Some of these jobs fall into the self-
employed category.
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III. Impact of the Proposed Program on Other Programs
Eleven community colleges are approved to offer the Diesel and Heavy Equipment program. Coastal
Carolina CC and Cape Fear CC are the only two approved college contiguous to the service area of
James Sprunt Community College. Both colleges agree that there will be no negative impact to their
program.
IV. Implementation of Collaborative Plan
Not Applicable
V. Curriculum Design
The proposed program of study is in compliance with the State Board approved curriculum standard.
Coordinator: Mr. Frank Scuiletti
*Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental
mathematical skills, and basic use of computers.
Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on August 16, 2012; Editorial Revision 09/05/12; Editorial Revision 12/14/12.
Curriculum Standard for Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Repair
Career Cluster: Transportation, Distribution and Logistics **
Cluster Description: The planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and
goods by road, pipeline, air, rail and water and related professional and technical support
services such as transportation infrastructure planning and management, logistics services,
mobile equipment and facility maintenance.
Pathway: Mobile Equipment
Maintenance and Repair
Effective Term: Fall 2013 (2013*03)
Program Majors Under Pathway Program Major / Classification of Instruction Programs (CIP)
Code
Credential Level(s)
Offered
Program
Major Code
Agricultural Systems Technology CIP Code 01.0205 AAS/Diploma/Certificate A60410
Alternative Transportation Technology CIP Code: 47.0614 Diploma/Certificate D60420
Automotive Customizing Technology CIP Code 47.0603 AAS/Diploma/Certificate A60190
Automotive Light-Duty Diesel Technology CIP Code 47.0605 Diploma/Certificate D60430
Automotive Restoration Technology CIP Code 47.0603 Diploma/Certificate D60140
Automotive Systems Technology CIP Code 47.0604 AAS/Diploma/Certificate A60160
Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology CIP Code 47.0603 AAS/Diploma/Certificate A60130
Construction Equipment Systems Technology CIP Code 47.0302 AAS/Diploma/Certificate A60450
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology CIP Code 47.0613 AAS/Diploma/Certificate A60460
Motorcycle Mechanics CIP Code 47.0611 AAS/Diploma/Certificate A60260
Recreational Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
Technology
CIP Code 47.0618 Diploma/Certificate D60310
Pathway Description: Curriculums in the Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Repair pathway prepare individuals for employment as entry-
level transportation service technicians. The program provides an introduction to transportation industry careers and
increases student awareness of the diverse technologies associated with this dynamic and challenging field.
Course work may include transportation systems theory, braking systems, climate control, design parameters, drive
trains, electrical/electronic systems, engine repair, engine performance, environmental regulations, materials,
product finish, safety, steering/suspension, transmission/transaxles, and sustainable transportation, depending on the
program major area chosen.
Graduates of this pathway should be prepared to take professional licensure exams, which correspond to certain
programs of study, and to enter careers as entry-level technicians in the transportation industry.
Program Description: Choose one of the following 4th paragraphs to use in conjunction with the first three
paragraphs of the pathway description above for documentation used to identify each Program Major:
Agricultural Systems Technology: A program that prepares individuals to maintain and repair specialized farm,
ranch, and agribusiness power equipment and vehicles. Includes instruction in the principles of diesel, combustion,
electrical, steam, hydraulic, and mechanical systems and their application to the maintenance of terrestrial and
airborne crop-spraying equipment; tractors and hauling equipment; planting and harvesting equipment; cutting
equipment; power sources and systems for silos; irrigation and pumping equipment; dairy, feeding, and shearing
operations; and processing systems.
Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on August 16, 2012; Editorial Revision 09/05/12; Editorial Revision 12/14/12.
Alternative Transportation Technology: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and
skills to the maintenance of alternative fuel vehicles (AFV), hybrid electric vehicles and the conversion of standard
vehicles to AFV status. Includes instruction in electrical vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, liquefied petroleum gas
(LPG) vehicles, compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles, hybrid fuel technology, electrical and electronic systems,
engine performance, diagnosis and repair, and conversion/installation.
Automotive Customizing Technology: A program that prepares individuals to modify existing automotive vehicle
components, fabrication techniques to create custom vehicle components, non-structural damage repair, custom
painting and refinishing techniques, custom upholstery and glass removal/replacement/custom modifications, and
other automotive technology related systems.
Automotive Light-Duty Diesel Technology: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and
skills to diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul light duty diesel vehicles under one ton classification. Includes
instruction in electrical systems, diesel-electric drive, engine performance, engine repair, emission systems, and all
types of diesel engines related to the light duty diesel vehicle. Includes technicians working primarily with
automobile diesel engines.
Automotive Restoration Technology: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills
to repair, reconstruct, finish and restore automobile bodies, fenders, and external features of a wide range of classic
vehicles typically from year models 1900 - 1970. Includes instruction in internal combustion engines, transmissions,
brakes, restoring original sheet metal, upholstery, and wood components, rebuilding starters, generators, and
painting and refinishing techniques.
Automotive Systems Technology: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to
repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems,
engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains,
and heating and air condition systems
Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge
and skills to repair, reconstruct and finish automobile bodies, fenders, and external features. Includes instruction in
structure analysis, damage repair, non-structural analysis, mechanical and electrical components, plastics and
adhesives, painting and refinishing techniques, and damage analysis and estimating.
Construction Equipment Systems Technology: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge
and skills in the field maintenance and repair of construction equipment, and in the general maintenance and overhaul
of such equipment. Includes instruction in inspection, maintenance, and repair of tracks, wheels, brakes, operating
controls, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, electrical circuitry, engines and in techniques of welding and brazing.
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and
skills to repair, service, and maintain diesel engines in vehicles such as Heavy Duty Trucks over one ton
classification, buses, ships, railroad locomotives, and equipment; as well as stationary diesel engines in electrical
generators and related equipment.
Motorcycle Mechanics: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair,
service, and maintain motorcycles and other similar powered vehicles. Includes instruction in lubrication and cooling
systems, electrical and ignition systems, carburetion, fuel systems and adjustments of moving parts.
Recreational Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology: A program that prepares individuals to apply
technical knowledge and skills to build, test, inspect, repair, service and maintain recreational vehicles, systems, and
interior and exterior components. Includes instruction in brake, hydraulic, and towing systems; electrical systems;
propane systems and propane and electric appliances; carpentry; plumbing; welding; and structural frames.
Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on August 16, 2012; Editorial Revision 09/05/12; Editorial Revision 12/14/12.
I. General Education Academic Core
[Curriculum Requirements for associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs in accordance with 23 NCAC
02E.0204(3)]: Degree programs must contain a minimum of 15 semester hours including at least one course from
each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics.
Degree programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of communications. Diploma programs must contain
a minimum of 6 semester hours of general education; 3 semester hours must be in communications. General
education is optional in certificate programs.
Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Repair
Recommended General Education Academic Core AAS Diploma Certificate
Minimum General Education Hours Required: 15 SHC 6 SHC 0 SHC
Courses listed below are recommended general education courses for this curriculum
standard. Colleges may choose to include additional or alternative general education
courses to meet local curriculum needs.
*Recommended certificate and diploma level curriculum courses. These courses may
not be included in associate degree programs. Communication:
*COM 101 Workplace Communication 3 SHC
COM 110 Introduction to Communications 3 SHC
COM 120 Intro Interpersonal Com 3 SHC
COM 231 Public Speaking 3 SHC
*ENG 101 Applied Communications I 3 SHC
*ENG 102 Applied Communications II 3 SHC
ENG 110 Freshman Composition 3 SHC
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 SHC
ENG 114 Prof Research & Reporting 3 SHC
ENG 116 Technical Report Writing 3 SHC
Humanities/Fine Arts:
*HUM 101 Values in the Workplace 2 SHC HUM 110 Technology and Society 3 SHC
HUM 115 Critical Thinking 3 SHC
HUM 230 Leadership Development 3 SHC
PHI 230 Introduction to Logic 3 SHC
PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics 3 SHC
Social /Behavioral Sciences:
ECO 151 Survey of Economics 3 SHC
ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics 3 SHC
*SOC 105 Social Relationships 3 SHC
SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology 3 SHC
SOC 215 Group Process 3 SHC
*PSY 101 Applied Psychology 3 SHC
*PSY 102 Human Relations 2 SHC
PSY 118 Interpersonal Psychology 3 SHC
PSY 135 Group Processes 3 SHC
PSY 150 General Psychology 3 SHC
Natural Sciences/Mathematics:
*MAT 101 Applied Mathematics I 3 SHC MAT 110 Mathematical Measurements 3 SHC
MAT 115 Mathematical Models 3 SHC
MAT 120 Geometry and Trigonometry 3 SHC
MAT 121 Algebra/Trigonometry 3 SHC
PHY 110 Conceptual Physics 3 SHC
PHY 121 Applied Physics I 4 SHC
6 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
3-6 SHC
0-3 SHC
0-3 SHC
0-3 SHC
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on August 16, 2012; Editorial Revision 09/05/12; Editorial Revision 12/14/12.
II. Major Hours. AAS, diploma, and certificate programs must include courses which offer specific job
knowledge and skills. Work experience, including cooperative education, practicums, and internships, may be
included in associate in applied science degrees up to a maximum of 8 semester hours of credit; in diploma programs
up to a maximum of 4 semester hours of credit; and in certificate programs up to a maximum of 2 semester hours of
credit. Below is a description of each section under Major Hours.
A. Technical Core. The technical core is comprised of specific courses which are required for all Program
Majors under this Curriculum Standard. A diploma program offered under an approved AAS program
standard or a certificate which is the highest credential level awarded under an approved AAS program
standard must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit derived from the curriculum core courses or
core subject area of the AAS program.
B. Program Major(s). The Program Major must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit from required
subjects and/or courses. The Program Major is in addition to the technical core.
C. Other Major Hours. Other major hours must be selected from prefixes listed on the curriculum standard.
A maximum of 9 semester hours of credit may be selected from each prefix listed, with the exception of
prefixes listed in the core.
Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Repair AAS Diploma Certificate
Minimum Major Hours Required: 49 SHC 30 SHC 12 SHC
A. Technical Core: Courses required for the diploma program major are designated with an asterisk (*).
*Fundamental Transportation Skills. Choose one minimum:
TRN 110 Intro to Transport Tech 2 SHC
TRN 170 PC Skills for Transp 2 SHC
HET 134 Diesel Fuel and Power Sy 3 SHC
*Intermediate Transportation Skills. Choose one minimum:
TRN 120 Basic TranspElectricity 5 SHC
TRN 130 Intro to Sustainable Transp 3 SHC
TRN 180 Basic Welding for Transp 3 SHC
Specialized Transportation Skills. Choose one minimum:
TRN 140 Transp Climate Control 2 SHC
TRN 145 Adv Transp Electronics 3 SHC
WLD 110 Cutting Processes 2 SHC
B. Program Major(s).
For both AAS Degree and Diploma, select one program major plus additional courses
from the prefixes listed within the same program major for a minimum of (12)
semester hours of credits.
Agricultural Systems Technology ELN 112 Diesel Electronics System 4 SHC PME 111 Harvest and Spraying Equip 4 SHC
PME 112 Consumer Products 2 SHC
PME 121 Component Controls 2 SHC
Alternative Transportation Technology
ATT 115 Green Trans Safety and Service 2 SHC
ATT 125 Hybrid-Electric Transportation 4 SHC
ATT 140 Emerging Transp Techn 3 SHC
19-26 SHC
17-20 SHC
Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on August 16, 2012; Editorial Revision 09/05/12; Editorial Revision 12/14/12.
Automotive Customizing Technology
AUC 111 Auto Customizing Research 3 SHC
AUC 112 Auto Custom Fabrication 4 SHC
AUC 115 Glass Customizing Methods 4 SHC
Automotive Restoration Technology
ARS 112 Auto Restoration Research 3 SHC
ARS 113 Automotive Upholstery 4 SHC
ARS 114 Restoration Skills I 4 SHC
Automotive Systems Technology
AUT 141 Suspension and Steering 3 SHC
AUT 151 Brake Systems 3 SHC
AUT 181 Engine Performance I 3 SHC
Automotive Light-Duty Diesel Technology
LDD 112 Intro Light-Duty Diesel 3 SHC
LDD 116 Diesel Electric-Drive 4 SHC
LDD 181 LDD Fuel Systems 4 SHC
Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology
AUB 111 Painting and Refinishing I 4 SHC
AUB 121 Non-Structural Damage I 3 SHC
AUB 131 Structural Damage I 4 SHC
Construction Equipment Systems Technology
HYD 134 Hyd/Hydrostatic Construction 4 SHC
PME 117 Equipment Braking Systems 3 SHC
PME 118 Undercarriage Components 2 SHC
PME 221 Const Equip Servicing 2 SHC
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology
HET 110 Diesel Engines 6 SHC HET 114 Power Trains 5 SHC
HET 125 Preventive Maintenance 2 SHC
Or
MRN 121 Marine Engines 4 SHC
MRN 147 Marine Power Trains 4 SHC
MRN 150 Adv. Marine Electricity 5 SHC
Motorcycle Mechanics
MCM 111 Motorcycle Mechanics 7 SHC
MCM 114 Motorcycle Fuel Systems 5 SHC
MCM 115 Motorcycle Chassis 3 SHC
Recreational Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology
RVM 112 RV Preventive Maintenance 2 SHC
RVM 115 Pre-Delivery Inspection 2 SHC
RVM 160 RV Water Systems 4 SHC
C. Other Major Hours. To be selected from the following prefixes:
ACC, ARS, ATR, ATT, AUB, AUC, AUM, AUT, BMS, BPR, BTB, BUS, CIS, COE, CSC, CTS, DBA, DDF, DEA,
DFT, ELC, ELN, FBG, GRA, HET, HYD, ISC, LDD, LOG, MAC, MCM, MEC, MKT, MPS, MRN, MSM, NOS,
PHY, PME, RCT, RVM, SST, TRN, WEB, and WLD
Up to three semester hour credits may be selected from the following prefixes: ARA, ASL, CHI, FRE, GER,
ITA, JPN, LAT, POR, RUS and SPA.
Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on August 16, 2012; Editorial Revision 09/05/12; Editorial Revision 12/14/12.
III. Other Required Hours
A college may include courses to meet graduation or local employer requirements in a certificate (0-1 SHC),
diploma (0-4 SHC), or an associate in applied science (0-7 SHC) program. These curriculum courses shall be
selected from the Combined Course Library and must be approved by the System Office prior to implementation.
Restricted, unique, or free elective courses may not be included as other required hours.
IV. Employability Competencies
Fundamental competencies that address soft skills vital to employability, personal, and professional success are
listed below. Colleges are encouraged to integrate these competencies into the curriculum by embedding
appropriate student learning outcomes into one or more courses or through alternative methods.
A. Interpersonal Skills and Teamwork – The ability to work effectively with others, especially to analyze situations,
establish priorities, and apply resources for solving problems or accomplishing tasks.
B. Communication – The ability to effectively exchange ideas and information with others through oral, written, or visual
means.
C. Integrity and Professionalism – Workplace behaviors that relate to ethical standards, honesty, fairness, respect,
responsibility, self-control, criticism and demeanor.
D. Problem-solving – The ability to identify problems and potential causes while developing and implementing practical
action plans for solutions.
E. Initiative and Dependability – Workplace behaviors that relate to seeking out new responsibilities, establishing and
meeting goals, completing tasks, following directions, complying with rules, and consistent reliability.
F. Information processing – The ability to acquire, evaluate, organize, manage, and interpret information.
G. Adaptability and Lifelong Learning – The ability to learn and apply new knowledge and skills and adapt to changing
technologies, methods, processes, work environments, organizational structures and management practices.
H. Entrepreneurship – The knowledge and skills necessary to create opportunities and develop as an employee or self-
employed business owner.
**The North Carolina Career Clusters Guide was developed by the North Carolina Department of Public
Instruction and the North Carolina Community College system to link the academic and Career and Technical
Education programs at the secondary and postsecondary levels to increase student achievement. Additional
information about Career Clusters is located at: http://www.nc-net.info/NC_career_clusters_guide.php or
http://www.careertech.org.
Summary of Required Semester Hour Credits (SHC) for each credential:
AAS Diploma Certificate
Minimum General Education Hours 15 6 0
Minimum Major Hours 49 30 12
Other Required Hours 0-7 0-4 0-1
Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) 64-76 36-48 12-18
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PROGRAM APPLICATION
SUMMARY EVALUATION REPORT
Rockingham Community College
Photographic Technology (A30280)
I. Program Planning
Rockingham Community College is seeking approval for the Photographic Technology
(A30280) program to begin Fall 2013. The planning area is defined as the college’s service area
of Rockingham County. All colleges were notified of the planning process for this program. The proposed program was approved by the Board of Trustees at Rockingham on
January 22, 2013. Minutes from this Board meeting were attached to the program application.
The President and the Board of Trustees of Rockingham Community College have certified the
following:
The proposed program will enhance the workforce of North Carolina, will provide
educational and training opportunities consistent with the mission of the college, and will
not duplicate the opportunities currently offered.
They have assessed the need for the proposed program and the resources required to
maintain a viable program and certify that the college can operate the proposed program
efficiently and effectively within the resources available to the college.
The college will complete a program accountability report including student success
measures, enrollment trends, completion rates, and employment data three years after
implementation of the program.
II. Program Rationale
Rockingham Community College indicates the following:
Rockingham Community College currently offers the Associate in Fine Arts (AFA)
program. Current AFA students indicate an interest in enrolling in the requested
program, which will allow them to enter the job market more quickly.
Enrollment in ART 264 Digital Photography I, which is currently offered as an elective in
the AFA program, has been steady and retention in the course is high.
The North Carolina Occupational Trends Report indicates anticipated growth for
photographers between 2008-2018 across the state. The number of photography jobs
rose from 2,750 in 2002 to 3,150 in 2013. Employment in the college’s region is
anticipated to remain constant. (Division of Employment Security/NC Department of
Commerce)
With 139,500 jobs in 2010, the projected growth rate is 13%, and the median pay is
reported at $29,500 annually or $14.00 per hour. Photography is considered to be one of
the 2010-2020 Projected Occupations in Demand. (US Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Attachment PROG 4C
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Facilities and equipment are already in place for photography courses within the AFA
program, which can be utilized for the proposed program.
The region has four photography studios and fifteen photographers that advertise in the
college’s service area. The college discussed the program with local photographers for
assistance in design of the program. The college will provide a strong focus for the
entrepreneur.
The Fine Arts Festival Association of Rockingham County expressed the following in
their letter of support for the program: The addition of this program will help train and
educate artists and potential artists into gainful fields of art employment and small
businesses in our community.
The Partnership for Economic and Tourism Development expressed the following in their
letter of support for the program: Creating opportunities for students to showcase and
sell their work with area merchants is vital to our community.
A key to Rockingham County’s economic rebound is the need for K-20 education to train
students to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and connect them with businesses and
individuals that will nurture the skills taught. (Urban Investment Strategies Center Study,
2011, UNC-CH by James Johnson, Jr.)
Rockingham County has a vibrant arts community culture which supports the proposed
program. The county is served by the Fine Arts Festival Association and the
Rockingham County Arts Council which provide numerous opportunities for exhibition,
sales, and commissions.
Rockingham County is host to at least five downtown festivals celebrating arts and crafts.
The area also has art galleries, including the Dan River Art Market and Gallery; a farmers
market with exhibitions and nearly 20 studios where artisans practice their craft.
III. Impact of the Proposed Program on Other Programs
Four community colleges are approved to offer the Photographic Technology program. None of
the four colleges approved for the program are located in a contiguous county to Rockingham
Community College.
IV. Implementation of Collaborative Plan
Not Applicable
V. Curriculum Design
The proposed program of study is in compliance with the State Board approved curriculum
standard.
Coordinator: Ms. Jennifer Frazelle
*Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing , oral communication,
fundamental mathematical skills, and basic use of computers.
CURRICULUM STANDARD Effective Term
Spring 2013
[2013*01]
Curriculum Program Title Photographic Technology Code A30280
Concentration (not applicable)
Curriculum Description
The Photographic Technology curriculum offers training in photographic techniques and their application in
professional photographic disciplines. Where offered, students will receive comprehensive course work in
four areas of concentration: Biomedical Photography, Photojournalism, Commercial Photography, and
Portrait Studio Management.
Special emphasis is placed on developing skills in the following areas: fundamentals of camera systems,
lighting, photographic process, digital imaging, design, and business practices.
Graduates should qualify for entry-level jobs in the diverse photographic industry. Employment opportunities
exist in the following areas: commercial photography, photojournalism, biomedical photography, portrait
photography, equipment sales, photographic laboratories, and imagining technologies depending upon courses
offered and completed.
Curriculum Requirements*
[for associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs in accordance with 23 NCAC 02E.0204 (3)]
I. General Education. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 15 semester hours including at least one course from
each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics. Degree
programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of communications. Diploma programs must contain a minimum
of 6 semester hours of general education; 3 semester hours must be in communications. General education is optional in
certificate programs.
II. Major Hours. AAS, diploma, and certificate programs must include courses which offer specific job knowledge and
skills. Work experience, including cooperative education, practicums, and internships, may be included in associate in
applied science degrees up to a maximum of 8 semester hours of credit; in diploma programs up to a maximum of 4
semester hours of credit; and in certificate programs up to a maximum of 2 semester hours of credit. (See second page for
additional information.)
III. Other Required Hours. A college may include courses to meet graduation or local employer requirements in a
certificate, diploma, or associate in applied science program. These curriculum courses shall be selected from the
Combined Course Library and must be approved by the System Office prior to implementation. Restricted, unique, or free
elective courses may not be included as other required hours.
AAS Diploma Certificate
Minimum General Education Hours 15 6 0
Minimum Major Hours 49 30 12
Other Required Hours 0-7 0-4 0-1
Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) 64-76 36-48 12-18
Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on November 13, 1996. Revised 10/30/00; SBCC Revised 5/17/02; SBCC Revised 09/21/07; SBCC
Template Revised 10/17/08; SBCC Revised 11/15/12.
Major Hours
[ref. 23 NCAC 02E.0204 (3)]
A. Core. The subject/course core is comprised of subject areas and/or specific courses which are required for each
curriculum program. A diploma program offered under an approved AAS program standard or a certificate which is the
highest credential level awarded under an approved AAS program standard must include a minimum of 12 semester
hours credit derived from the subject/course core of the AAS program.
B. Concentration (if applicable). A concentration of study must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit from
required subjects and/or courses. The majority of the course credit hours are unique to the concentration. The required
subjects and/or courses that make up the concentration of study are in addition to the required subject/course core.
C. Other Major Hours. Other major hours must be selected from prefixes listed on the curriculum standard. A
maximum of 9 semester hours of credit may be selected from any prefix listed, with the exception of prefixes listed in the
core or concentration. Work experience, including cooperative education, practicums, and internships, may be included
in associate in applied science degrees up to a maximum of 8 semester hours of credit; in diploma programs up to a
maximum of 4 semester hours of credit; and in certificate programs up to a maximum of 2 semester hours of credit.
Photographic Technology A30280 AAS Diploma Certificate
Minimum Major Hours Required 49 SHC 30 SHC 12 SHC
A. CORE 13-14 SHC NR
Required Courses: PHO 110 Fundamentals of Photography 5 SHC
PHO 139 Intro to Digital Imaging 2 SHC
PHO 224 Multimedia Production 3 SHC
Required Subject Areas:
Lighting. Select 3-4 SHC:
PHO 115 Basic Studio Lighting 4 SHC
or
PHO 125 Basic Object Lighting 1 SHC &
PHO 126 Basic Portrait Lighting 1 SHC &
PHO 135 Product Lighting 1 SHC
B. CONCENTRATION (Not applicable)
C. OTHER MAJOR HOURS
To be selected from the following prefixes:
BUS, CIS, COE, CSC, GRA, GRD, PFN, and PHO
Up to three semester hour credits may be selected from the following
prefixes: ARA, ASL, CHI, FRE, GER, ITA, JPN, LAT, POR, RUS and SPA.
Attachment PROG 4D
SBCC 04/19/2013
PROGRAM APPLICATION
SUMMARY EVALUATION REPORT
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Emergency Management (A55460)
I. Program Planning
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is seeking approval for the Emergency Management
(A55460) program to begin Fall 2013. The planning area is defined as the college’s service area
of Rowan and Cabarrus counties. All colleges were notified of the planning process for this
program. The proposed program was approved by the Board of Trustees at Rowan-Cabarrus Community
College on September 24, 2012. Minutes from this Board meeting were attached to the program
application. The President and the Board of Trustees of Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
have certified the following:
The proposed program will enhance the workforce of North Carolina, will provide
educational and training opportunities consistent with the mission of the college, and will
not duplicate the opportunities currently offered.
They have assessed the need for the proposed program and the resources required to
maintain a viable program and certify that the college can operate the proposed program
efficiently and effectively within the resources available to the college.
The college will complete a program accountability report including student success
measures, enrollment trends, completion rates, and employment data three years after
implementation of the program.
II. Program Rationale
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (RCCC) indicates the following:
The effects of the September 11 attacks still reverberate through both public and private-
sector organizations. As a result, spending directed at emergency management and
disaster mitigation has increased. This increased spending has increased the employment
opportunities in the emergency management field. The Bureau of Labor Statistics
expects employment to grow by twenty-two percent, by 2018 (US News & World
Report, 2011).
The Emergency Management planning committee conducted a job market survey to
assess the RCCC service area’s employment opportunities. Employer responses project
thirty-five vacancies for the first graduating class and forty-two vacancies for the second
graduating class.
A survey completed by students enrolled in Criminal Justice/Fire Protection Technology
classes and local firemen indicated there are fourteen potential students interested in
enrolling in the program full-time and twenty-six interested in enrolling part-time.
Attachment PROG 4D
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Employers in the service area have indicated the program will meet skill set needs in law
enforcement/criminal justice areas, homeland security, fire services, and emergency
management. Letters of support for the Emergency Management (A55460) program
were submitted to Rowan-Cabarrus Community College by the Emergency Management
Coordinator of the City of Concord, the Chief of Rowan County Emergency Services, the
Security Manager at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, the Senior Manager of Carolinas
HealthCare Systems Corporate Security, the Fire Chiefs at the Kannapolis Fire
Department, Concord Department, and the Salisbury Fire Department, the Emergency
Management Director for Cabarrus County, China Grove’s Police Department Chief of
Police, Salisbury’s Chief of Police, the Town Manager of Spencer, and the Town
Manager and Public Safety Director of Granite Quarry.
III. Impact of the Proposed Program on Other Programs
Ten community colleges are approved to offer the Emergency Management program. None of
the ten colleges approved for the program are located in a contiguous county to Rowan-Cabarrus
Community College.
IV. Implementation of Collaborative Plan
Not Applicable
V. Curriculum Design
The proposed program of study is in compliance with the State Board approved curriculum
standard.
Coordinator: Ms. Renee Batts
*Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental
mathematical skills, and basic use of computers.
CURRICULUM STANDARD Effective Term
Summer 2013
[2013*02]
Curriculum Program Title Emergency Management Code A55460
Concentration (not applicable)
Curriculum Description
The Emergency Management curriculum is designed to provide students with a foundation of technical and
professional knowledge needed for emergency services delivery in local and state government agencies.
Study involves both management and technical aspects of law enforcement, fire protection, emergency
medical services, and emergency planning.
Course work includes classroom and laboratory exercises to introduce the student to various aspects of
emergency preparedness, protection, and enforcement. Students will learn technical and administrative skills
such as investigative principles, hazardous materials, codes, standards, emergency agency operations, and
finance.
Employment opportunities include ambulance services, fire/rescue agencies, law enforcement agencies, fire
marshal offices, industrial firms, educational institutions, emergency management offices, and other
government agencies. Employed persons should have opportunities for skilled and supervisory-level
positions.
Curriculum Requirements*
[for associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs in accordance with 23 NCAC 02E.0204 (3)]
I. General Education. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 15 semester hours including at least one course
from each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics.
Degree programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of communications. Diploma programs must contain a
minimum of 6 semester hours of general education; 3 semester hours must be in communications. General education is
optional in certificate programs.
II. Major Hours. AAS, diploma, and certificate programs must include courses which offer specific job knowledge and
skills. Work experience, including cooperative education, practicums, and internships, may be included in associate in
applied science degrees up to a maximum of 8 semester hours of credit; in diploma programs up to a maximum of 4
semester hours of credit; and in certificate programs up to a maximum of 2 semester hours of credit. (See second page for
additional information.)
III. Other Required Hours. A college may include courses to meet graduation or local employer requirements in a
certificate, diploma, or associate in applied science program. These curriculum courses shall be selected from the
Combined Course Library and must be approved by the System Office prior to implementation. Restricted, unique, or free
elective courses may not be included as other required hours.
AAS Diploma Certificate
Minimum General Education Hours 15 6 0
Minimum Major Hours 49 30 12
Other Required Hours 0-7 0-4 0-1
Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) 64-76 36-48 12-18
Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on July 16, 1999; Revised 4/17/02, SBCC Revised 5/17/02; SBCC Revised 9/10/03, SBCC Revised 5/21/04;
Revised 2/7/05; Revised 2/16/05; CRC Revised – Electronic Only 09/12/07; SBCC Revised 06/20/08; SBCC Template Revised 10/17/08; Editorial Correction 2/21/1;Revised 12/12/11; SBCC Revised 11/15/12.
Major Hours
[ref. 23 NCAC 02E.0204 (3)]
A. Core. The subject/course core is comprised of subject areas and/or specific courses which are required for each curriculum program.
A diploma program offered under an approved AAS program standard or a certificate which is the highest credential level awarded
under an approved AAS program standard must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit derived from the subject/course core
of the AAS program.
B. Concentration (if applicable). A concentration of study must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit from required subjects
and/or courses. The majority of the course credit hours are unique to the concentration. The required subjects and/or courses that
make up the concentration of study are in addition to the required subject/course core.
C. Other Major Hours. Other major hours must be selected from prefixes listed on the curriculum standard. A maximum of 9
semester hours of credit may be selected from any prefix listed, with the exception of prefixes listed in the core or concentration.
Work experience, including cooperative education, practicums, and internships, may be included in associate in applied science
degrees up to a maximum of 8 semester hours of credit; in diploma programs up to a maximum of 4 semester hours of credit; and in
certificate programs up to a maximum of 2 semester hours of credit.
Emergency Management A55460 AAS Diploma Certificate
Minimum Major Hours Required 49 SHC 30 SHC 12 SHC
A. CORE
27 SHC
Required Courses:
EPT 120 Sociology of Disaster 3 SHC
EPT 130 Mitigation & Preparedness 3 SHC
EPT 210 Response & Recovery 3 SHC
EPT 220 Terrorism and Emer. Mgt 3 SHC
EPT 275 Emergency OPS Center Mgt 3 SHC
FIP 228 Local Govt Finance 3 SHC
FIP 236 Emergency Management 3 SHC
Required Subject Areas:
Incident Management. Select one course from the following: EPT 150 Incident Management 3 SHC
CJC 170 Crit Inc Mgt for Pub Saf 3 SHC
Law and Ethics. Select one course from the following: EPT 124 EM Services Law & Ethics 3 SHC
FIP 152 Fire Protection Law 3 SHC
B. CONCENTRATION (Not applicable)
C. OTHER MAJOR HOURS To be selected from the following prefixes:
BUS, CIS, CJC, COE, CSC, EHS, EMS, EPT, FIP, GIS, HEA, NET, and
POL
Up to three semester hour credits may be selected from the following prefixes:
ARA, ASL, CHI, FRE, GER, ITA, JPN, LAT, POR, RUS and SPA.
Attachment PROG 4E
SBCC 04/19/2013
PROGRAM APPLICATION
SUMMARY EVALUATION REPORT
South Piedmont Community College
Mechatronics Engineering Technology (A40350)
I. Program Planning
South Piedmont Community College is seeking approval for the Mechatronics Engineering Technology
(A40350) program to begin Fall 2013. The planning area is defined as the college’s service area of
Anson and Union counties. All colleges were notified of the planning process for this program. The proposed program was approved by the Board of Trustees at SPCC on February 12, 2013. Minutes
from this Board meeting were attached to the program application. The President and the Board of
Trustees of SPCC have certified the following:
The proposed program will enhance the workforce of North Carolina, will provide educational
and training opportunities consistent with the mission of the college, and will not duplicate the
opportunities currently offered.
They have assessed the need for the proposed program and the resources required to maintain a
viable program and certify that the college can operate the proposed program efficiently and
effectively within the resources available to the college.
The college will complete a program accountability report including student success measures,
enrollment trends, completion rates, and employment data three years after implementation of
the program.
II. Program Rationale
South Piedmont Community College indicated the following:
The Monroe Economic Development website states that Monroe has the highest concentration of
aerospace companies in North Carolina. Union County is also home to over 100 manufacturing
firms.
Georgetown University Center on Education and Workforce estimates that North Carolina will
need to fill over 800,000 jobs requiring a minimum of an associate’s degree by 2018. Union
County demographics indicate a large number of manufacturing companies and it is expected
that training requirements will expand due to the complexities of advanced manufacturing.
Mathew Nelson, CEO & President of SafranTurbomeca, stated that “The current pool of skilled
and experienced workers is low. This leads to high turnover rates and high recruitment and
training cost. A robust pipeline of well-trained and skilled workers is needed.”
Letters of support for the Mechatronics Engineering Technology program were submitted to
SPCC by local industries including Vanguard Pailung, RSC Chemical Solutions, and
Consolidated Metco.
Attachment PROG 4E
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There were over 40 manufacturing-specific help wanted ads listed in the past month on Craigslist
in the south-central North Carolina region for jobs requiring mechatronics skill sets.
Since 2008, more than 400 men and women have trained in non-credit manufacturing programs. The
college surveyed currently-enrolled students who indicated a strong interest in a mechatronics degree
program.
III. Impact of the Proposed Program on Other Programs
Five community colleges are approved to offer the MET program. Central Piedmont CC is the only
approved college contiguous to the service area of South Piedmont Community College. CPCC agrees
that there will be no negative impact to their program.
IV. Implementation of Collaborative Plan
Not Applicable
V. Curriculum Design
The proposed program of study is in compliance with the State Board approved curriculum standard.
Coordinator: Mr. Frank Scuiletti
*Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental
mathematical skills, and basic use of computers.
Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on August 16, 2012; Editorial Revision 09/08/12; Editorial Revision 12/14/12.
Curriculum Standard for Engineering and Technology:
Applied, Automation, Mechatronics Engineering Technology
Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics**
Cluster Description: Planning, managing, and providing scientific research and
professional and technical services (e.g., physical science, social science, and engineering)
including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services.
Pathway: Engineering and Technology Effective Term: Fall 2013 (2013*03)
Program Majors Under Pathway Program Major / Classification of Instruction Programs (CIP) Code Credential Level(s)
Offered
Program Major
Code
Applied Engineering Technology CIP Code: 15.0000 AAS/Diploma/Certificate A40130
Automation Engineering Technology CIP Code: 15.0406 AAS/Diploma/Certificate A40120
Mechatronics Engineering Technology CIP Code: 15.0403 AAS/Diploma/Certificate A40350
Pathway Description: These curriculums are designed to prepare students through the study and
application of principles from mathematics, natural sciences, and technology and applied processes based
on these subjects.
Course work includes mathematics, natural sciences, engineering sciences and technology.
Graduates should qualify to obtain occupations such as technical service providers, materials and
technologies testing services, process improvement technicians, engineering technicians, industrial and
technology managers, or research technicians.
Program Description: Choose one of the following 4th paragraphs to use in conjunction with the first three
paragraphs of the pathway description above for documentation used to identify each Program Major:
Applied Engineering Technology: A course of study that prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and
technical skills to solve technical problems in various types of industry. The course work emphasizes analytical and
problem-solving skills. The curriculum includes courses in safety, math, physics, electricity, engineering technology, and
technology-specific specialty areas. Graduates should qualify for employment in a wide range of positions in research and
development, manufacturing, sales, design, inspection, or maintenance. Employment opportunities exist in automation,
computer, electrical, industrial, or mechanical engineering fields, where graduates will function as engineering technicians.
Automation Engineering Technology: A course of study that prepares the students to use basic engineering principles
and technical skills to develop, install, calibrate, modify and maintain automated systems. Includes instruction in computer
systems; electronics and instrumentation; programmable logic controllers (PLCs); electric, hydraulic and pneumatic
control systems; actuator and sensor systems; process control; robotics; applications to specific industrial tasks. The
graduates of this curriculum will be prepared for employment in industries that utilize control systems, computer hardware
and software, electrical, mechanical and electromechanical devices in their automation systems.
Mechatronics Engineering Technology: A course of study that prepares the students to use basic engineering principles
and technical skills in developing and testing automated, servomechanical, and other electromechanical systems. Includes
instruction in prototype testing, manufacturing and operational testing, systems analysis and maintenance procedures.
Graduates should be qualified for employment in industrial maintenance and manufacturing including assembly, testing,
startup, troubleshooting, repair, process improvement, and control systems, and should qualify to sit for Packaging
Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) mechatronics or similar industry examinations.
Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on August 16, 2012; Editorial Revision 09/08/12; Editorial Revision 12/14/12.
I. General Education Academic Core
[Curriculum Requirements for associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs in accordance with 23 NCAC
02E.0204(3)]: Degree programs must contain a minimum of 15 semester hours including at least one course from
each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics.
Degree programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of communications. Diploma programs must contain
a minimum of 6 semester hours of general education; 3 semester hours must be in communications. General
education is optional in certificate programs.
Engineering and Technology: Applied, Automation and Mechatronics Engineering Technology
General Education Academic Core AAS Diploma Certificate
Minimum General Education Hours Required: 15 SHC 6 SHC 0 SHC
Courses listed below are recommended general education courses for this curriculum
standard. Colleges may choose to include additional or alternative general education
courses to meet local curriculum needs.
*Recommended certificate and diploma level curriculum courses. These courses may
not be included in associate degree programs.
Communications: *COM 101 Workplace Communication 3 SHC
COM 110 Introduction to Communication 3 SHC
COM 120 Intro Interpersonal Com 3 SHC
COM 231 Public Speaking 3 SHC
*ENG 101 Applied Communications I 3 SHC
*ENG 102 Applied Communications II 3 SHC
ENG 110 Freshman Composition 3 SHC
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 SHC
ENG 114 Professional Research & Reporting 3 SHC
ENG 116 Technical Report Writing 3 SHC
Humanities/Fine Arts:
*HUM 101 Values in the Workplace 2 SHC
HUM 110 Technology and Society 3 SHC
HUM 115 Critical Thinking 3 SHC
HUM 230 Leadership Development 3 SHC
PHI 230 Introduction to Logic 3 SHC
PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics 3 SHC
Social/Behavioral Sciences:
ECO 151 Survey of Economics 3 SHC
ECO 251 Prin of Microeconomics 3 SHC
GEO 110 Introduction to Geography 3 SHC
GEO 111 World Regional Geography 3 SHC
GEO 131 Physical Geography I 4 SHC
*PSY 101 Applied Psychology 3 SHC
*PSY 102 Human Relations 2 SHC
PSY 118 Interpersonal Psychology 3 SHC
PSY 135 Group Processes 3 SHC
PSY 150 General Psychology 3 SHC
*SOC 105 Social Relationships 3 SHC
SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology 3 SHC
SOC 215 Group Process 3 SHC
Natural Sciences/Mathematics:
MAT 120 Geometry and Trigonometry 3 SHC
MAT 121 Algebra/Trigonometry I 3 SHC
MAT 161 College Algebra 3 SHC
MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra 3 SHC
MAT 175 Precalculus 4 SHC
MAT 223 Applied Calculus 3 SHC
MAT 271 Calculus I 4 SHC
6 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
3-6 SHC
0-3 SHC
0-3 SHC
0-3 SHC
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on August 16, 2012; Editorial Revision 09/08/12; Editorial Revision 12/14/12.
II. Major Hours. AAS, diploma, and certificate programs must include courses which offer specific job
knowledge and skills. Work experience, including cooperative education, practicums, and internships, may be
included in associate in applied science degrees up to a maximum of 8 semester hours of credit; in diploma programs
up to a maximum of 4 semester hours of credit; and in certificate programs up to a maximum of 2 semester hours of
credit. Below is a description of each section under Major Hours.
A. Technical Core. The technical core is comprised of specific courses which are required for all Program
Majors under this Curriculum Standard. A diploma program offered under an approved AAS program
standard or a certificate which is the highest credential level awarded under an approved AAS program
standard must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit derived from the curriculum core courses or
core subject area of the AAS program.
B. Program Major(s). The Program Major must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit from required
subjects and/or courses. The Program Major is in addition to the technical core.
C. Other Major Hours. Other major hours must be selected from prefixes listed on the curriculum standard.
A maximum of 9 semester hours of credit may be selected from any prefix listed, with the exception of
prefixes listed in the core.
Engineering and Technology: Applied, Automation,
Mechatronics Engineering Technology
AAS Diploma Certificate
Minimum Major Hours Required: 49 SHC 30 SHC 12 SHC
Courses required for a diploma are designated with *
A. Technical Core:
*Computer Applications
Choose one:
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 3 SHC
EGR 111 Eng Comp and Careers 3 SHC
EGR 125 Appl Software for Tech 2 SHC
ELC 127 Software for Technicians 2 SHC
*Safety
Choose one:
ISC 112 Industrial Safety 2 SHC
ISC 115 Construction Safety 2 SHC
B. Program Major(s): For AAS Degree select one program major.
Applied Engineering Technology
*Computers
Choose one:
DFT 119 Basic CAD 2 SHC
ELC 127 Software for Technicians 2 SHC
*Electricity
Choose one:
ELC 131 Circuit Analysis I 4 SHC
ELC 138 DC Circuit Analysis 4 SHC
ELC 139 AC Circuit Analysis 4 SHC
*Engineering
Choose one:
HYD 110 Hydraulics/Pneumatics I 3 SHC
HYD 112 Hydraulics/Med/Heavy Duty 2 SHC
HYD 115 Industrial Hydraulics 3 SHC
MNT 165 Mechanical Industrial Sys 2 SHC
16-44 SHC
16-24 SHC
Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on August 16, 2012; Editorial Revision 09/08/12; Editorial Revision 12/14/12.
*Motors and Controls
Choose one:
ELC 117 Motors and Controls 4 SHC
ELC 128 Intro to PLC 3 SHC
*Specialty
Choose one:
ATR 112 Intro to Automation 3 SHC
CET 110 Intro to CET 1 SHC
ELN 131 Analog Electronics I 4 SHC
ISC 129 Qual Testing Lab Tech 3 SHC
MEC 110 Intro to CAD/CAM 2 SHC
PCI 150 Process Control Systems 4 SHC
Automation Engineering Technology
*ATR 112 Intro to Automation 3 SHC
ATR 121 Intro to Machine Vision 4 SHC
*ATR 215 Sensors and Transducers 3 SHC
*ELC 128 Intro to PLC 3 SHC
ELN 133 Digital Electronics 4 SHC
PCI 171 Fieldbus Systems 4 SHC
*Basic Electricity
Choose one set:
ELC 131 Circuit Analysis I 4 SHC
ELC 133 Circuit Analysis II 4 SHC
OR
ELC 138 DC Circuit Analysis 4 SHC
ELC 139 AC Circuit Analysis 4 SHC
Mechatronics Engineering Technology
*ATR 112 Intro to Automation 3 SHC
*ELC 213 Instrumentation 4 SHC
*Basic Electricity
Choose one course or set:
ELC 111 Intro to Electricity 3 SHC
OR
ELC 112 DC/AC Electricity 5 SHC
OR
ELC 131 Circuit Analysis I 4 SHC
OR
ELC 138 DC Circuit Analysis 4 SHC
ELC 139 AC Circuit Analysis 4 SHC
Drawing
Choose one:
DFT 119 Basic CAD 2 SHC
DFT 151 CAD I 3 SHC
DFT 154 Intro Solid Modeling 3 SHC
DFT 170 Engineering Graphics 3 SHC
EGR 120 Eng and Design Graphics 3 SHC
ELC 132 Electrical Drawings 2 SHC
Fluid Mechanics
Choose one:
HYD 110 Hydraulics/Pneumatics I 3 SHC
HYD 180 Pneumatics in Automation 3 SHC
MEC 265 Fluid Mechanics 3 SHC
Mechanical Drives
Choose one:
MEC 130 Mechanisms 3 SHC
MEC 275 Engineering Mechanisms 3 SHC
Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on August 16, 2012; Editorial Revision 09/08/12; Editorial Revision 12/14/12.
Machines
Choose one course or set:
ELC 117 Motors and Controls 4 SHC
ELC 130 Advanced Motors/Controls 3 SHC
ELC 135 Electrical Machines I 3 SHC
AND
ELC 136 Electrical Machines II 4 SHC
Programmable Logic Controllers
Choose one:
ELC 128 Intro to PLC 3 SHC
ELN 260 Prog Logic Controllers 4 SHC
*Physics
Choose one:
PHY 131 Physics-Mechanics 4 SHC
PHY 151 College Physics I 4 SHC
C. Other Major Hours. To be selected from the following prefixes:
AHR, ALT, ATR, BAT, BPM, BPR, BTB, BTC, BUS, CEG, CET, CHM, CIS, CIV, COE, CSC, CTI, CTS, DBA,
DDF, DEA, DFT, EGR, ELC, ELN, FBG, GRA, HET, HYD, ISC, LOG, MAC, MAT, MCM, MEC, MKT, MNT,
MPS, MLG, MSM, NET, NOS, OMT, PCI, PHY, PKG, RCT, RVM, SEC, SST, TRN, WEB and WLD
Up to three semester hour credits may be selected from the following prefixes: ARA, ASL, CHI, FRE, GER, ITA, JPN,
LAT, POR, RUS and SPA.
III. Other Required Hours
A college may include courses to meet graduation or local employer requirements in a certificate (0-1 SHC), diploma
(0-4 SHC), or an associate in applied science (0-7 SHC) program. These curriculum courses shall be selected from
the Combined Course Library and must be approved by the System Office prior to implementation. Restricted,
unique, or free elective courses may not be included as other required hours.
IV. Employability Competencies
Fundamental competencies that address soft skills vital to employability, personal, and professional success are
listed below. Colleges are encouraged to integrate these competencies into the curriculum by embedding
appropriate student learning outcomes into one or more courses or through alternative methods.
A. Interpersonal Skills and Teamwork – The ability to work effectively with others, especially to analyze situations,
establish priorities, and apply resources for solving problems or accomplishing tasks.
B. Communication – The ability to effectively exchange ideas and information with others through oral, written, or visual
means.
C. Integrity and Professionalism – Workplace behaviors that relate to ethical standards, honesty, fairness, respect,
responsibility, self-control, criticism and demeanor.
D. Problem-solving – The ability to identify problems and potential causes while developing and implementing practical
action plans for solutions.
E. Initiative and Dependability – Workplace behaviors that relate to seeking out new responsibilities, establishing and
meeting goals, completing tasks, following directions, complying with rules, and consistent reliability.
F. Information processing – The ability to acquire, evaluate, organize, manage, and interpret information.
G. Adaptability and Lifelong Learning – The ability to learn and apply new knowledge and skills and adapt to changing
technologies, methods, processes, work environments, organizational structures and management practices.
H. Entrepreneurship – The knowledge and skills necessary to create opportunities and develop as an employee or self-
employed business owner.
Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on August 16, 2012; Editorial Revision 09/08/12; Editorial Revision 12/14/12.
**The North Carolina Career Clusters Guide was developed by the North Carolina Department of Public
Instruction and the North Carolina Community College system to link the academic and Career and Technical
Education programs at the secondary and postsecondary levels to increase student achievement. Additional
information about Career Clusters is located at: http://www.nc-net.info/NC_career_clusters_guide.php or
http://www.careertech.org.
Summary of Required Semester Hour Credits (SHC) for each credential:
AAS Diploma Certificate
Minimum General Education Hours 15 6 0
Minimum Major Hours 49 30 12
Other Required Hours 0-7 0-4 0-1
Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) 64-76 36-48 12-18
Attachment PROG 4F
SBCC 04/19/2013
PROGRAM APPLICATION
SUMMARY EVALUATION REPORT
Surry Community College
Digital Media Technology (A25210)
I. Program Planning
Surry Community College (SCC) is seeking approval for the Digital Media Technology (A25210)
program to begin Fall 2013. The planning area is defined as the college’s service area of Surry and
Yadkin counties. All colleges were notified of the planning process for this program.
The proposed program was approved by the Board of Trustees at Surry Community College on
February 11, 2013. Minutes from this Board meeting were attached to the program application. The
President and the Board of Trustees of Surry Community College have certified the following:
The proposed program will enhance the workforce of North Carolina, will provide
educational and training opportunities consistent with the mission of the college, and will not
duplicate the opportunities currently offered.
They have assessed the need for the proposed program and the resources required to maintain
a viable program and certify that the college can operate the proposed program efficiently
and effectively within the resources available to the college.
The college will complete a program accountability report including student success
measures, enrollment trends, completion rates, and employment data three years after
implementation of the program.
II. Program Rationale
Surry Community College indicates the following:
Businesses in the service area are in favor of starting the program at Surry Community
College. Letters of support for the Digital Media Technology (A25210) program were
submitted to Surry Community College by Surry County Schools, the Surry County Sheriff
Department, and the Surry-Yadkin Electric Membership Corporation.
In addition to traditional job opportunities, it is noted that a career in digital media
technology is especially suitable for self-employment.
According to a recent SCC student interest survey, thirty-eight of eighty-one (38 of 81) students
indicated an interest in enrolling in the proposed Digital Media Technology (A25210) program.
The Digital Media Technology program will be added to the program offerings of Surry
Community College without the need for any new full-time faculty or additional equipment.
Students graduating with a Digital Media Technology degree will possess entry-level
qualifications for a variety of jobs including Instructional Coordinator and Instructional
Designers/Technologist. The employment projections for both of those job areas are
considered as “bright outlook” by O-Net nationally. Each of these specializations would be
useful not only to the educational field but also in any business.
Attachment PROG 4F
SBCC 04/19/2013
The Digital Media Technology (DMT) degree could serve as an additional credential for
teachers, human resource directors and human resource specialists, safety training staff,
police departments, journalists, writers, and other professionals. Members of the existing
workforce could enhance skills and build knowledge through DMT degree offerings and
support the College’s mission of personal growth and community development. The DMT
degree will be a beneficial recruitment tool for both Surry County economic development
and Yadkin County economic development. Moreover, a DMT degree will attract businesses
with media-based technology needs.
Surry Community College and the Digital Media Technology degree will complement the
mission of NC STEM (North Carolina Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
initiative by providing a new, innovative technology degree which will benefit high school
students and provide another career path for them.
III. Impact of the Proposed Program on Other Programs
Three community colleges are approved to offer the Digital Media Technology (A25210) program.
Mitchell Community College is the only approved college contiguous to the service area of Surry
Community College. Mitchell Community College agrees that there will be no negative impact to its
program.
IV. Implementation of Collaborative Plan
Not Applicable
V. Curriculum Design
The proposed program of study is in compliance with the State Board approved curriculum standard.
Coordinator: Dr. Hilmi A. Lahoud
*Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and basic use of computers.
CURRICULUM STANDARD Effective Term
Fall 2011
[2011*03]
Curriculum Program Title Digital Media Technology Code A25210
Concentration (not applicable)
Curriculum Description
The Digital Media program prepares students for entry-level jobs in the digital design and multimedia industry. Students
learn to synthesize multimedia, hypertext, computer programming, information architecture, and client/server
technologies using both Internet and non-network-based media.
Students develop skills in communication, critical thinking, and problem solving as well as interface design, multimedia
formats, application programming, data architecture, and client/server technologies. The program develops technical
skills through practical applications that employ current and emerging standards and technologies.
Graduates should qualify for employment as web designers, graphic artists/designers, multimedia specialists, web
developers, web content specialists, media specialists, information specialists, digital media specialists, animation
specialists, interface designers, and many new jobs yet to be defined in this expanding field.
Curriculum Requirements*
[for associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs in accordance with 23 NCAC 02E.0204(3)]
I. General Education. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 15 semester hours including at least one course
from each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics.
Degree programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of communications. Diploma programs must contain a
minimum of 6 semester hours of general education; 3 semester hours must be in communications. General education is
optional in certificate programs. II. Major Hours. AAS, diploma, and certificate programs must include courses which offer specific job knowledge and
skills. Work experience, including cooperative education, practicums, and internships, may be included in associate in
applied science degrees up to a maximum of 8 semester hours of credit; in diploma programs up to a maximum of 4
semester hours of credit; and in certificate programs up to a maximum of 2 semester hours of credit. (See second page for
additional information.)
III. Other Required Hours. A college may include courses to meet graduation or local employer requirements in a
certificate, diploma, or associate in applied science program. These curriculum courses shall be selected from the
Combined Course Library and must be approved by the System Office prior to implementation. Restricted, unique, or free
elective courses may not be included as other required hours.
AAS Diploma Certificate
Minimum General Education Hours 15 6 0
Minimum Major Hours 49 30 12
Other Required Hours 0-7 0-4 0-1
Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) 64-76 36-48 12-18
Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on May 21, 2004; CRC Revised 06/13/05; Revised 04/10/06; Revised 10/16/06; CRC Revised – Electronic Only 09/12/07; SBCC Revised 09/21/07; Revised 2/14/08; SBCC Template Revised 10/17/08; Revised 08/07/09; SBCC Revised 1/21/11; Editorial revision 12/12/12.
Major Hours
[ref. 23 NCAC 02E.0204 (3)]
A. Core. The subject/course core is comprised of subject areas and/or specific courses which are required for each
curriculum program. A diploma program offered under an approved AAS program standard or a certificate which is the
highest credential level awarded under an approved AAS program standard must include a minimum of 12 semester
hours credit derived from the subject/course core of the AAS program.
B. Concentration (if applicable). A concentration of study must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit from
required subjects and/or courses. The majority of the course credit hours are unique to the concentration. The required
subjects and/or courses that make up the concentration of study are in addition to the required subject/course core.
C. Other Major Hours. Other major hours must be selected from prefixes listed on the curriculum standard. A
maximum of 9 semester hours of credit may be selected from any prefix listed, with the exception of prefixes listed in
the core or concentration. Work experience, including cooperative education, practicums, and internships, may be
included in associate in applied science degrees up to a maximum of 8 semester hours of credit; in diploma programs up
to a maximum of 4 semester hours of credit; and in certificate programs up to a maximum of 2 semester hours of credit.
Digital Media Technology A25210 AAS Diploma Certificate
Minimum Major Hours Required 49 SHC 30 SHC 12 SHC
A. CORE
20-21 SHC
Required Courses: CIS 115 Intro to Prog & Logic 3 SHC
DME 110 Intro to Digital Media 3 SHC
DME 115 Graphic Design Tools 3 SHC
DME 120 Intro to Multimedia Applications 3 SHC
DME 130 Digital Animation I 3 SHC
WEB 210 Web Design 3 SHC
Required Subject Areas:
Basic Computer Skills. Select one: CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 3 SHC
CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy 2 SHC
B. CONCENTRATION (not applicable)
C. OTHER MAJOR HOURS
To be selected from the following prefixes:
ART, CIS, COE, CSC, CTS, DBA, DEA, DME, FVP, GIS, GRA, GRD,
ITN, SGD, and WEB
Up to three semester hour credits may be selected from the following prefixes:
ARA, ASL, CHI, FRE, GER, ITA, JPN, LAT, POR, RUS and SPA.
Attachment PROG 4G
SBCC 04/19/2013
PROGRAM APPLICATION
SUMMARY EVALUATION REPORT
Vance-Granville Community College
Paralegal Technology (A25380)
I. Program Planning
Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC) is seeking approval for the Paralegal Technology
(A25380) program to begin Fall 2013. The planning area is defined as the college’s service area of
Franklin, Granville, Vance, and Warren counties. All colleges were notified of the planning process
for this program.
The proposed program was approved by the Board of Trustees at Vance-Granville Community
College on January 28, 2013. Minutes from this Board meeting were attached to the program
application. The President and the Board of Trustees of Vance-Granville Community College have
certified the following:
The proposed program will enhance the workforce of North Carolina, will provide
educational and training opportunities consistent with the mission of the college, and will not
duplicate the opportunities currently offered.
They have assessed the need for the proposed program and the resources required to maintain
a viable program and certify that the college can operate the proposed program efficiently
and effectively within the resources available to the college.
The college will complete a program accountability report including student success
measures, enrollment trends, completion rates, and employment data three years after
implementation of the program.
II. Program Rationale
Vance-Granville Community College indicates the following:
Businesses in the service area are in favor of starting the program at VGCC. Upon
graduation, students will possess the necessary proficiencies to assist legal firms and
businesses performing routine legal tasks.
In addition to traditional job opportunities, it is noted that a career in paralegal technology is
especially suitable for self-employment.
According to a recent VGCC survey, 297 students indicated an interest in enrolling in the
proposed Paralegal Technology program.
According to a local employers’ survey, twenty-one of twenty-two (21 of 22) employers agreed
that the college’s service area would benefit from having graduates from a state-approved
Paralegal Technology program. In addition, the survey indicated the availability of at least
twenty-five employment opportunities over the next four years for program graduates.
Employers who were surveyed included individual law offices, law firms, county clerk of
courts, and local judges.
Attachment PROG 4G
SBCC 04/19/2013
According to the US Department of Labor Statistics, employment of paralegals and legal
assistants is expected to grow by 18 percent nationally from 2010 to 2020.
According to CareerOneStop.org, employment of paralegals and legal assistants is expected to
grow by 28 percent in North Carolina between 2008 and 2018. According to CareerOutlook.US,
the job growth for paralegals and legal assistants in North Carolina between 2006 and 2016 is
classified as “High.”
III. Impact of the Proposed Program on Other Programs
Twenty one colleges are currently approved to offer the Paralegal Technology (A25380) program.
Durham Technical Community College and Halifax Community College are the only approved
colleges contiguous to the service area of Vance-Granville Community College. Both colleges agree
that there will be no negative impact to their program.
IV. Implementation of Collaborative Plan
Not Applicable
V. Curriculum Design
The proposed program of study is in compliance with the State Board approved curriculum standard.
Coordinator: Dr. Hilmi A. Lahoud
*Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and basic use of computers.
CURRICULUM STANDARD Effective Term
Fall 2006
[2006*03]
Curriculum Program Title Paralegal Technology Code A25380
Concentration (not applicable)
Curriculum Description
The Paralegal Technology curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of attorneys by
performing routine legal tasks and assisting with substantive legal work. A paralegal/legal assistant may not
practice law, give legal advice, or represent clients in a court of law.
Course work includes substantive and procedural legal knowledge in the areas of civil litigation, legal research
and writing, real estate, family law, wills, estates, trusts, and commercial law. Required courses also include
subjects such as English, mathematics, and computer utilization.
Graduates are trained to assist attorneys in probate work, investigations, public records search, drafting and
filing legal documents, research, and office management. Employment opportunities are available in private
law firms, governmental agencies, banks, insurance agencies, and other business organizations.
Curriculum Requirements*
[for associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs in accordance with 23 NCAC 02E.0204 (3)]
I. General Education. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 15 semester hours including at least one course
from each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics.
Degree programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of communications. Diploma programs must contain a
minimum of 6 semester hours of general education; 3 semester hours must be in communications. General education is
optional in certificate programs.
II. Major Hours. AAS, diploma, and certificate programs must include courses which offer specific job knowledge and
skills. Work experience, including cooperative education, practicums, and internships, may be included in associate in
applied science degrees up to a maximum of 8 semester hours of credit; in diploma programs up to a maximum of 4
semester hours of credit; and in certificate programs up to a maximum of 2 semester hours of credit. (See second page for
additional information.)
III. Other Required Hours. A college may include courses to meet graduation or local employer requirements in a
certificate, diploma, or associate in applied science program. These curriculum courses shall be selected from the
Combined Course Library and must be approved by the System Office prior to implementation. Restricted, unique, or free
elective courses may not be included as other required hours.
AAS Diploma Certificate
Minimum General Education Hours 15 6 0
Minimum Major Hours 49 30 12
Other Required Hours 0-7 0-4 0-1
Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) 64-76 36-48 12-18
Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on November 13, 1996; Revised 11/19/99; SBCC Revised 5/17/02; Revised 9/11/03; SBCC/CRC Revised 03/09/05; CRC Revised 09/28/05; SBCC Revised 09/21/07; SBCC Template Revised 10/17/08.
Major Hours
[ref. 23 NCAC 02E.0204 (3)]
A. Core. The subject/course core is comprised of subject areas and/or specific courses which are required for each
curriculum program. A diploma program offered under an approved AAS program standard or a certificate which is the
highest credential level awarded under an approved AAS program standard must include a minimum of 12 semester
hours credit derived from the subject/course core of the AAS program.
B. Concentration (if applicable). A concentration of study must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit from
required subjects and/or courses. The majority of the course credit hours are unique to the concentration. The required
subjects and/or courses that make up the concentration of study are in addition to the required subject/course core.
C. Other Major Hours. Other major hours must be selected from prefixes listed on the curriculum standard. A
maximum of 9 semester hours of credit may be selected from any prefix listed, with the exception of prefixes listed in
the core or concentration. Work experience, including cooperative education, practicums, and internships, may be
included in associate in applied science degrees up to a maximum of 8 semester hours of credit; in diploma programs up
to a maximum of 4 semester hours of credit; and in certificate programs up to a maximum of 2 semester hours of credit.
Paralegal Technology A25380 AAS Diploma Certificate
Minimum Major Hours Required 49 SHC 30 SHC 12 SHC
A. CORE
A diploma offered under this AAS degree requires a minimum of
12 SHC extracted from the required subject/course core of the AAS degree.
23 SHC 12 SHC
Required Courses:
LEX 110 Intro to Paralegal Study 2 SHC
LEX 120 Legal Research/Writing I 3 SHC
LEX 130 Civil Injuries 3 SHC
LEX 140 Civil Litigation I 3 SHC
LEX 150 Commercial Law 3 SHC
LEX 210 Real Property I 3 SHC
LEX 240 Family Law 3 SHC
LEX 250 Wills, Estates, and Trusts 3 SHC
Required Subject Areas:
None
B. CONCENTRATION (Not applicable)
C. OTHER MAJOR HOURS
To be selected from the following prefixes:
ACC, BUS, CIS, CJC, COE, CSC, CTS, LEX, and OST
Foreign language courses (including ASL) that are not designated as
approved other major hours may be included in all programs up to a
maximum of 3 semester hours of credit.
Attachment PROG 4H
SBCC 04/19/2013
PROGRAM APPLICATION
SUMMARY EVALUATION REPORT
Wake Technical Community College
Computer Technology Integration (A25500)
I. Program Planning
Wake Technical Community College (WTCC) is seeking approval for the Computer Technology
Integration (CTI) (A25500) program to begin Fall 2013. The planning area is defined as the
college’s service area of Wake County. All colleges were notified of the planning process for this
program.
The proposed program was approved by the Board of Trustees at Wake Technical Community
College on December 18, 2012. Minutes from this Board meeting were attached to the program
application. The President and the Board of Trustees of Wake Technical Community College have
certified the following:
The proposed program will enhance the workforce of North Carolina, will provide
educational and training opportunities consistent with the mission of the college, and will not
duplicate the opportunities currently offered.
They have assessed the need for the proposed program and the resources required to maintain
a viable program and certify that the college can operate the proposed program efficiently
and effectively within the resources available to the college.
The college will complete a program accountability report including student success
measures, enrollment trends, completion rates, and employment data three years after
implementation of the program.
II. Program Rationale
Wake Technical Community College indicates the following:
Businesses in the service area have indicated a need to hire graduates who are well versed in
the various Information Technology (IT) areas. Letters and e-mails of support for the
Computer Technology Integration (A25500) program were submitted to WTCC by Cisco
Systems, IGlass, ATS NC, and NetApp.
The proposed program will cover the new emerging technologies of IT including
virtualization, data storage, and cloud computing. Such skills are currently in high demand
and are expected to grow in the near future.
According to many articles, existing and local IT companies are expected to hire additional
IT professionals in the near future. NetApp plans to open 460 technology-related jobs in
RTP in the next four years (WRAL.com on July 23, 2012).
In addition to traditional job opportunities, it is noted that a career in IT is especially suitable
for self-employment.
Attachment PROG 4H
SBCC 04/19/2013
Hiring managers from Cisco and NetApp stated in their e-mails of support an interest in
students who would graduate from the proposed CTI program.
According to a recent survey conducted by WTCC, 237 out of 245 current Networking
Technology and Information Systems Security students supported the proposed CTI program.
According to the same survey, 226 students showed interest in enrolling in the proposed
program or taking classes to enhance their IT and employability skills.
According to the US Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook, Employment of
network and computer systems administrators in the US is expected to grow by 28 percent from
2010 to 2020.
III. Impact of the Proposed Program on Other Programs
Four colleges are currently approved to offer the Computer Technology Integration (A25500)
program, and all 58 colleges are approved to offer similar programs. Impact Assessments were sent
to colleges in contiguous counties, no negative impact assessments were received.
IV. Implementation of Collaborative Plan
Not Applicable
V. Curriculum Design
The proposed program of study is in compliance with the State Board approved curriculum standard.
Coordinator: Dr. Hilmi A. Lahoud
_____________________________________________________________
Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on November 13, 1996. *Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and basic use of computers.
CURRICULUM STANDARD Effective Term
Fall 2012
[2012*03]
Curriculum Program Title Computer Technology Integration Code A25500
Concentration
Curriculum Description
The Computer Technology Integration (CTI) curriculum prepares graduates for employment as designers,
testers, support technicians, administrators, developers, or programmers with organizations that use computers
to design, process, manage, and communicate information, depending on the technical path selected within
this curriculum.
Course work includes development of a student’s ability to communicate and solve technical issues related to
information support and services, interactive media, network systems, programming and software
development, and other emerging technologies based on the selected area of study.
Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and
governmental agencies which rely on computer systems to design and manage information. The program will
incorporate the competencies of industry-recognized certification exams.
Curriculum Requirements*
[for associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs in accordance with 23 NCAC 02E.0204(3)]
I. General Education. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 15 semester hours including at least one course
from each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics.
Degree programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of communications. Diploma programs must contain a
minimum of 6 semester hours of general education; 3 semester hours must be in communications. General education is
optional in certificate programs.
II. Major Hours. AAS, diploma, and certificate programs must include courses which offer specific job knowledge and
skills. Work experience, including cooperative education, practicums, and internships, may be included in associate in
applied science degrees up to a maximum of 8 semester hours of credit; in diploma programs up to a maximum of 4
semester hours of credit; and in certificate programs up to a maximum of 2 semester hours of credit. (See second page for
additional information.)
III. Other Required Hours. A college may include courses to meet graduation or local employer requirements in a
certificate, diploma, or associate in applied science program. These curriculum courses shall be selected from the
Combined Course Library and must be approved by the System Office prior to implementation. Restricted, unique, or free
elective courses may not be included as other required hours.
AAS Diploma Certificate
Minimum General Education Hours 15 6 0
Minimum Major Hours 49 30 12
Other Required Hours 0-7 0-4 0-1
Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) 64-76 36-48 12-18
Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on 07/17/09; Revised 06/17/11; CRC Revised - Electronic Only 02/29/12; SBCC Revised
03/16/12; Editorial revision 09/26/12; Editorial Revision 12/05/12.
Major Hours [ref. 23 NCAC 02E.0204 (3)]
A. Core. The subject/course core is comprised of subject areas and/or specific courses which are required for each
curriculum program. A diploma program offered under an approved AAS program standard or a certificate which is the
highest credential level awarded under an approved AAS program standard must include a minimum of 12 semester
hours credit derived from the subject/course core of the AAS program.
B. Concentration (if applicable). A concentration of study must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit from
required subjects and/or courses. The majority of the course credit hours are unique to the concentration. The required
subjects and/or courses that make up the concentration of study are in addition to the required subject/course core.
C. Other Major Hours. Other major hours must be selected from prefixes listed on the curriculum standard. A
maximum of 9 semester hours of credit may be selected from any prefix listed, with the exception of prefixes listed in
the core or concentration. Work experience, including cooperative education, practicums, and internships, may be
included in associate in applied science degrees up to a maximum of 8 semester hours of credit; in diploma programs up
to a maximum of 4 semester hours of credit; and in certificate programs up to a maximum of 2 semester hours of credit.
Computer Technology Integration A25500 AAS Diploma Certificate
Minimum Major Hours Required 49 SHC 30 SHC 12 SHC
A. CORE Courses required for the diploma are designated with *
Additional hours to meet the required number of hours for the diploma should be extracted from courses with core prefixes.
26-27 SHC 17-18 SHC
Required Courses:
CTS 115 Info Sys Business Concept 3 SHC
* CTI 110 Web, Pgm, & DB Foundation 3 SHC
* CTI 120 Network & Sec Foundation 3 SHC
Select one set:
CTI 130 OS and Device Foundation 6 SHC
or
NOS 110 Operating System Concepts 3 SHC
and
CTS 120 Hardware/Software Support 3 SHC
or
CET 111 Computer Upgrade/Repair I 3 SHC
and
CET 211 Computer Upgrade/Repair II 3 SHC
or
CTS 120 Hardware/Software Support 3 SHC
and
CTS 220 Adv Hard/Software Support 3 SHC
Required Subject Areas: Select one course from one of the five (5) subject areas and an additional (9) credit
hours from prefixes within the same subject area selected:
Information Support and Services CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 3 SHC
CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy 2 SHC
OST 122 Office Computations 2 SHC
Continued on next page
Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on 07/17/09; Revised 06/17/11; CRC Revised - Electronic Only 02/29/12; SBCC Revised
03/16/12; Editorial revision 09/26/12; Editorial Revision 12/05/12.
Computer Technology Integration A25500 (Continued)
Interactive Media
DEA 111 Introduction to DEAT 3 SHC
DME 110 Intro to Digital Media 3 SHC
GRD 110 Typography I 3 SHC
SGD 111 Introduction to SGD 3 SHC
WEB 110 Internet/Web Fundamentals 3 SHC
Network Systems
NET 110 Networking Concepts 3 SHC
NET 125 Networking Basics 3 SHC
NOS 110 Operation Systems Concepts 3 SHC
TNE 111 Campus Networks I 3 SHC
Programming and Software Development
CIS 115 Intro to Prog & Logic 3 SHC
CSC 133 C Programming 3 SHC
CSC 134 C++ Programming 3 SHC
CSC 135 COBOL Programming 3 SHC
CSC 139 Visual BASIC Prog 3 SHC
CSC 141 Visual C++ Prog 3 SHC
CSC 142 Visual COBOL Prog 3 SHC
CSC 151 JAVA Programming 3 SHC
CSC 153 C# Programming 3 SHC
DBA 110 Database Concepts 3 SHC
Emerging Information Technology:
CCT 110 Intro to Cyber Crime 3 SHC
EGR 115 Intro to Technology 3 SHC
GIS 111 Introduction to GIS 3 SHC
HBI 110 Issues and Trends in HBI 3 SHC
HPC 110 Intro to HPC 3 SHC
SEC 110 Security Concepts 3 SHC
B. CONCENTRATION
C. OTHER MAJOR HOURS
To be selected from the following prefixes:
ACC, BUS, CCT, CET, CIS, CJC, COE, CSC, CTI, CTS, DBA, DEA, DES,
DME, ECM, ECO, EGR, ELN, GIS, GRA, GRD, HBI, HIT, HMT, HPC,
ISC, ITN, MIT, MKT, NET, NOS, OMT, OST, SEC, SGD, SGR, TNE and
WEB
Foreign language courses (including ASL) that are not designated as
approved other major hours may be included in all programs up to a
maximum of 3 semester hours of credit.
Attachment PROG 4I
SBCC 04/19/2013
PROGRAM APPLICATION
SUMMARY EVALUATION REPORT
Wake Technical Community College
Health and Fitness Science (A45630)
I. Program Planning
Wake Technical Community College is seeking approval for the Health and Fitness Science
(A45630) program to begin Fall 2013. The planning area is defined as the college’s service area
of Wake County. All colleges were notified of the planning process for this program. The proposed program was approved by the Board of Trustees at Wake Technical Community
College on December 18, 2012. Minutes from this Board meeting were attached to the program
application. The President and the Board of Trustees of Wake Technical Community College
have certified the following:
The proposed program will enhance the workforce of North Carolina, will provide
educational and training opportunities consistent with the mission of the college, and will
not duplicate the opportunities currently offered.
They have assessed the need for the proposed program and the resources required to
maintain a viable program and certify that the college can operate the proposed program
efficiently and effectively within the resources available to the college.
The college will complete a program accountability report including student success
measures, enrollment trends, completion rates, and employment data three years after
implementation of the program.
II. Program Rationale
Wake Technical Community College indicates the following:
The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the “employment of fitness trainers and
instructors is expected to grow by twenty-four percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the
average for all occupations.”
A survey completed by Wake Tech determined there are over one hundred fitness related
businesses in Wake County. Demands at the local industry level mirror national trends,
with a strong commitment of support for the Health and Fitness Science degree. Major
employers in Wake County foresee a continual need of more than fifty full-time and
seventy part-time health and fitness professionals a year. The reported average entry–
level salary in Wake County is $30,000 a year for health and fitness staff.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2012) the median pay for fitness trainers and
instructors is approximately $31,000 a year, which is on par with the median for all
occupations. The top ten percent may earn as much as $63,000 a year. An increasing
number of employers require fitness workers to have an associate or bachelor’s degree
related to the health or fitness field.
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The demand for health and fitness professionals is fueled in part by recognition of
business and insurance companies regarding the benefits of health and fitness programs
for employees. (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2012)
The Rex Wellness Center Manager indicated “We are happy to take interns from Wake
Tech and could potentially hire graduates as group exercise instructors with a two year
degree.”
Wake Tech received a letter of support from the Fitness Director for O2 Fitness, an
employer of health and fitness professionals in the county.
The college reported forty students are interested in Fall enrollment if the program is
approved. Once the program is initiated, enrollment for Fall 2014 is expected to increase
substantially.
Wake Technical Community College has a new gymnasium and fitness center, as well as
additional equipment resources on their campuses. Start-up costs will be minimal for the
college.
III. Impact of the Proposed Program on Other Programs
Five community colleges are approved to offer the Health and Fitness Science program. None of
the five colleges approved for the program are located in a contiguous county to Wake Technical
Community College.
IV. Implementation of Collaborative Plan
Not Applicable
V. Curriculum Design
The proposed program of study is in compliance with the State Board approved curriculum
standard.
Coordinator: Ms. Renee Batts
*Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and basic use of computers.
CURRICULUM STANDARD Effective Term
Fall 2012
[2012*03]
Curriculum Program Title Health and Fitness Science Code A45630
Concentration (not applicable)
Curriculum Description
The Health and Fitness Science program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills
necessary for employment in the fitness and exercise industry.
Students will be trained in exercise science and be able to administer basic fitness tests and health risk
appraisals, teach specific exercise and fitness classes and provide instruction in the proper use of exercise
equipment and facilities.
Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities in commercial fitness clubs, YMCA’s/YWCA’s,
wellness programs in business and industry, Parks & Recreation Departments and other organizations
implementing exercise & fitness programs.
Curriculum Requirements*
[for associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs in accordance with 23 NCAC 02E.0204(3)]
I. General Education. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 15 semester hours including at least one course
from each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics.
Degree programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of communications. Diploma programs must contain a
minimum of 6 semester hours of general education; 3 semester hours must be in communications. General education is
optional in certificate programs. II. Major Hours. AAS, diploma, and certificate programs must include courses which offer specific job knowledge and
skills. Work experience, including cooperative education, practicums, and internships, may be included in associate in
applied science degrees up to a maximum of 8 semester hours of credit; in diploma programs up to a maximum of 4
semester hours of credit; and in certificate programs up to a maximum of 2 semester hours of credit. (See second page for
additional information.)
III. Other Required Hours. A college may include courses to meet graduation or local employer requirements in a
certificate, diploma, or associate in applied science program. These curriculum courses shall be selected from the
Combined Course Library and must be approved by the System Office prior to implementation. Restricted, unique, or free
elective courses may not be included as other required hours.
AAS Diploma Certificate
Minimum General Education Hours 15 6 0
Minimum Major Hours 49 30 12
Other Required Hours 0-7 0-4 0-1
Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) 64-76 36-48 12-18
Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on October 17, 1997; Revised 11/19/99; SBCC Revised 05/17/02; Revised 07/12/07; SBCC Revised 09/21/07; CRC Revised 09/23/08; SBCC Template Revised 10/17/08; SBCC Revised 10/16/09; CRC Revised—Electronic Only 05/16/11; SBCC Revised 05/17/12.
Major Hours
[ref. 23 NCAC 02E.0204 (3)]
A. Core. The subject/course core is comprised of subject areas and/or specific courses which are required for each
curriculum program. A diploma program offered under an approved AAS program standard or a certificate which is the
highest credential level awarded under an approved AAS program standard must include a minimum of 12 semester
hours credit derived from the subject/course core of the AAS program.
B. Concentration (if applicable). A concentration of study must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit from
required subjects and/or courses. The majority of the course credit hours are unique to the concentration. The required
subjects and/or courses that make up the concentration of study are in addition to the required subject/course core.
C. Other Major Hours. Other major hours must be selected from prefixes listed on the curriculum standard. A
maximum of 9 semester hours of credit may be selected from any prefix listed, with the exception of prefixes listed in
the core or concentration. Work experience, including cooperative education, practicums, and internships, may be
included in associate in applied science degrees up to a maximum of 8 semester hours of credit; in diploma programs up
to a maximum of 4 semester hours of credit; and in certificate programs up to a maximum of 2 semester hours of credit.
Health and Fitness Science A45630 AAS Diploma Certificate
Minimum Major Hours Required 49 SHC 30 SHC 12 SHC
A. CORE
41 SHC NR 16 SHC
Required Courses: HEA 112 CPR & First Aid 2 SHC
PSF 110 Exercise Science 4 SHC
PSF 111 Fitness & Exercise Testing I 4 SHC
PSF 116 Prevention & Care of Exercise Related Injuries 3 SHC
PSF 118 Fitness Facility Management 4 SHC
PSF 120 Group Exercise Instruction 3 SHC
PSF 210 Personal Training 3 SHC
PSF 212 Exercise Programming 3 SHC
PSF 218 Lifestyle Changes/Wellness 4 SHC
Required Subject Areas: BIO 155 Nutrition 3 SHC
BIO 168 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 SHC
BIO 169 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 SHC
B. CONCENTRATION (Not applicable)
C. OTHER MAJOR HOURS To be selected from the following prefixes:
BIO, BUS, COE, CIS, DAN, HEA, MUS, PED, PSF, PSY, RSM,
and SOC
Foreign language courses (including ASL) that are not designated as
approved other major hours may be included in all programs up to a
maximum of 3 semester hours of credit.