CLARK STATE
2015-2016 MYCAA
ACADEMIC CATALOG
Community College
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Table of Contents
Academic and Science 08
Business 17
IT 36
Law and Criminal Justice 41
Medical & Healthcare 61
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About Us
Welcome to Clark State! No matter where you live, your community’s college is close to home. With campus locations in Springfield, Beavercreek and Bellefontaine, as well as our extensive offering of online classes, Clark State is just a short drive or a click away. Our students and corporate customers have chosen Clark State because of our reputation for quality and customer service.
OUR MISSION: To serve a diverse population of learners by providing access to high-quality, learning-centered education and services while fostering individual and community success. Clark State Community College is committed to offering high-quality professional education to its students. Clark State is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission’s North Central Association of College and Schools. Clark State emphasizes a broad and superior undergraduate education that imparts the knowledge, skills, and values so essential to educated responsible citizens. Additionally, the College provides high-quality associate degrees and professional programs in areas of need and importance within Ohio and beyond.
The goal of these programs is to increase access to higher education by facilitating the creation and implementation of high quality, interactive, non-credit courses and certificate programs.
All of the courses offered through Clark State’s Workforce Development online programs are available to anyone, regardless of background or career path. Participants will find these programs to be convenient because they are available any time and are accessible from anywhere. Once you have completed a program, you will receive a certificate of completion from Clark State.
By offering self-paced online career-training programs, Clark State provides non-traditional students the opportunity to gain high demand skills and start new careers in growing industries. Clark State is committed to maintaining the strengths of its traditional outreach programs while increasingly involving the broader College in outreach programs that respond to the changing needs of the society in which we live.
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The My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) program is a career development and employment assistance program sponsored by the Department of Defense. MyCAA helps qualified military spouses pursue licenses, certificates, certifications, or an associate degree necessary for gainful employment in high demand, high growth Portable Career Fields and Occupations (excluding associate degrees in general studies, liberal arts, and interdisciplinary studies that do not have a concentration).
MyCAA provides a maximum education benefit of up to $4,000 with an annual fiscal year cap of $2,000 to assist eligible military spouses in acquiring a professional credential needed to meet their portable career goal. Annual cap waivers are available if there is an upfront tuition cost that exceeds $2,000 (up to the maximum education benefit of $4,000).
What is the Military Spouse CareerAdvancement Account (MyCAA) program?
Academic and Science
Course Title
American History & Government Specialist
Economics Professional Certificate Program with Externship
Environmental Specialist
Life Sciences Specialist
Public Speaking Expert
Research Specialist
Sociology
Successful Student Certificate Program with Externship
Writing Professional
Business
Course Title
Administrative Assistant with Bookkeeping and QuickBooks Certificate Program with Externship
Business Communication Professional
Business Information Systems Professional
Business Law Specialist
Business Management Professional
Business Math Specialist
Entrepreneurship Specialist
Finance Professional
Human Resources Professional
Lean Enterprise Professional
Marketing Professional
Organizational Behavior Professional
Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Certificate Program with Externship
Project Management Associate
Project Management Professional
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Project Management Specialist
Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) Certificate Program with Externship
Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) Certificate Program with Externship
Six Sigma Expert
Six Sigma Specialist
IT
Course Title
CompTIA A+ Specialist
CompTIA N+ Specialist
CompTIA S+ Specialist
Java Programming Specialist
Mobile Data Forensics and Analysis Course For Law Enforcement, Intelligence and Investigation Professionals
Law and Criminal Justice
Course Title
Civil Litigation Specialist
Contract Specialist
Corrections Specialist Professional
Criminal Investigation Professional
Criminal Procedure Specialist
Criminal Justice Professional
Criminal Law & Procedure Specialist
Family Law Professional
Homeland Security Specialist
Juvenile Justice Specialist
Law Enforcement Professional Program
Law Office Technology Specialist
Legal Assistant Certificate Program with Externship
Legal Writing Specialist
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Mobile Data Forensics and Analysis Course For Law Enforcement, Intelligence and Investigation Professionals
Paralegal Certificate Program with Externship
Real Estate Law Professional Certificate Program with Externship
Victimology
Wills, Trusts & Estates Specialist
Tort Law Specialist
Medical & Healthcare
Course Title
Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate Program
Clinical Nurse Aide Certificate Program with Clinical Externship
Dental Assisting Certificate Program with Clinical Externship
Dialysis Technician Certificate Program
EKG Technician Certificate Program
Electronic Health Record Management Certificate Program
Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate Program
Medical Billing and Coding Certificate Program
Medical Billing & Coding w/ Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate Program Includes CMAA and CPC National Certification Exams
Nursing Assistant Specialist Certificate Program with Clinical Externship
Pharmacy Technician with Clinical Externship
Pharmacy Technician with Medical Administration Certificate Program with a Clinical Externship
Physician Office Assistant Professional Certificate Program with EHRM National Certification
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Academic and Science
American History & Government Specialist
The American History & Government Specialist Program
Course Code: CSCC-A-USGOV Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,999
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Why ECA
• PartneredwithRegionallyAccreditedCollegesandUniversities
• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
ThiscourseintroducesstudentstothefundamentalsofAmericangovernmentandpoliticsfocusingonthehistoricalevolutionofgovernmentandpolicies,themajorinstitutions,andthemajorprocesses.Throughoutthecourse,studentswillevaluatethevariouscharacteristicsuniquetoAmericangovernmentthroughthecriticallensofhistoryandcurrentinternationaldevelopmentswithaconstanteyetowardfuturelimitationsorpromisesstilltobemet.
Offeringstudentsanin-depthlookatthefascinatingdevelopmentsthatmakeupAmericanHistory,studentswillgainafundamentalunderstandingofthehistorythathasledtoasuccessfulnationtoday,therootsofvariousdifficultiesthatcontinuetotesttheUnitedStatesandthebasicfoundationsthathaveenduredthroughhistorytoguidedecisionsforyearstocome.Alongsideandin-depthlookathowAmericangovernmentworks,thiscoursedeliversabroadsurveyofAmericanhistoryfromNewWorldexplorationandsettlementthroughIndependence,theCivilWar,Reconstruction,ManifestDestiny,theIndustrialRevolution,theGreatDepression,andtwoWorldWarsallcoloredbythesocial,politicalandculturaldevelopmentsthatledtotheUSasitstandstoday.
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• Outlinetheinstitutionalstructuresandhowthesestructuresinteractwitheachothertoexplaintheprocessesofgovernment
• Applyanunderstandingofgovernmentprocessestoanalyzecontemporarypolitics• ExplainhowthehistoricaldevelopmentoftheUnitedStatesaffectsthecontemporary
politicalenvironment• Analyzetheformalandinformalprocessesbywhichpublicpolicyismade• Explainhowindividualactorsimpactthecontemporarypoliticalenvironment• Applyinformationalliteracyskillsinthestudyofpolitics• DescribethepeoplesofNorthAmericabetween30,000B.C.and1682A.D.• LabelsignificantAmericanhistoricaleventsonatimeline• ExaminethediversitypresentintheseventeenthcenturyEnglishColonies• ExaminethechallengesfacedbyColonialfamiliesinagrowinganddiverseAmerica• AnalyzethecausesandeventsoftheAmericanRevolution• Explainrepublicanculture• Analyzethechallengesofthenewdemocracy• Analyzethestepsinvolvedincreatingademocracy• ExamineinequalitiesinraceandgenderandtheirimpactonAmericansociety• UseMicrosoftOffice
UponsuccessfulcompletionoftheAmerican History & Government Specialistcourse,studentswillbepreparedfortositfortheMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
CERTIFICATION
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
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Economics Professional Certificate Program with Externship
The Economics Professional Program
Course Code: CSCC-E-ECONProgram Duration: 6 MonthsCourse Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,999
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Why ECA
• RegionallyAccredited• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
TheEconomicsProfessionalprogrampresentsbasicconceptsnecessarytoaninformedunderstandingoftheeconomy.Startingwithindividualconsumerbehaviorandcorporateactions,theprogrammovesontoexplainbothmicro-andmacroeconomicsandtheinterplaybetweenthese2perspectivesintermsofoutput,unemployment,inflation,productivityandgrowth.Theeffectsatthemicrolevelaredifferenttothoseatthemacrolevel,butsometimestheycanalsoruninparallelandstudentswillstudythedifferentwaysinwhichallaspectsoftheeconomyareaffected.ThisextensiveprogramIntroductionassumesstudentsarenewtothestudyofeconomicsoutliningeconomictheoryandmovingthroughanalysisofsupplyanddemand,governmentaction,competitivemarketsanddifferenttypesofeconomicmarketsthatpresentuniquechallenges.Thisprogramencompasseseconomicprinciples(bothmicroeconomicandmacroeconomic)andproblems.Thepurposeoftheprogramisforstudentstodevelopalogical,conceptual,andanalyticalunderstandingofeconomicprinciples.
Program Objectives
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• Analyzetheeconomicwayofthinking• Explainhowfreeandcompetitivemarketsallocateresourcesthroughtheinteraction
ofsupplyanddemand• Evaluatethedifferenteffectscausedbychangesindemandandsupplyconditions• Analyzehowgovernmentactionsaffectmarkets• Evaluatetheeffectsoftradeontheeconomy• Analyzetheeffectsofexternalities• Analyzeafirm’scostofproductionandfirmbehaviorinperfectlycompetitivemarkets• Differentiatebetweenmonopoly,monopolisticcompetition,andoligopoly• Measurecomponentsofthemacroeconomy• Analyzethefactorsinfluencingeconomicgrowth• Contrastfiscalandmonetarypolicy• Macroeconomics• Microeconomics• UseMicrosoftOffice
Upon successful completion of this program, students would be eligible to sit for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exam. Although there are no state approval, state registration or other state requirements for this program, students who complete this program will be prepared and are eligi¬ble to sit for this national certification exam. Students who complete this program are encouraged to complete the externship option with their program. Students who complete this program can and do sit for the MOS national certification exams and are qualified, eligible and prepared to do so. Clark State Community College works with each student to complete the exam application and register the student to take their national certification exam.
CERTIFICATION
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
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Academic and Science
Environmental Specialist
The Environmental Specialist Program
Course Code: CSCC-SC-ENV Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,799
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Job Outlook
Employmentofenvironmentalscientistsandspecialistsisprojectedtogrow15percentfrom2012to2022,fasterthantheaverageforalloccupations.Heightenedpublicinterestinthehazardsfacingtheenvironment,aswellastheincreasingdemandsplacedontheenvironmentbypopulationgrowth,isexpectedtospurdemandforenvironmentalscientistsandspecialists
Forthisprogram,studentswilltakeanin-depthlookatthefunctionsofallthingsonplanetearth,itsatmosphere,compositionandstructureaswellastheinhabitantsthatoccupyit.Theprogramwillexplorevarioustoxicsubstancesthatcanaffectthedelicatebalancethatresultsfromthiscomplexinterconnectivityandunderstandhowjusttheslightestalterationinoneaspectcanaffectthewhole.
Further,thisprogramexplorestherelationshipbetweenmanandtheenvironment.Studentswillexaminethebalancebetweennaturalresourcesandtheneedsofmankind.Studentswillfurtherexplorethescientific,political,economic,andsocialimplicationsofenvironmentalsciencethataffectavarietyofpublicpolicydecisionsatmultiplelevelsofgovernment.
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• ExaminethefieldofEnvironmentalScienceintermsofscience,theoreticalperspectives,economics,andenvironmentalethics
• Explainthefoundationsofenvironmentalscience• Examineenvironmentaleconomicsandpolicies• Examinepopulationgrowthanddemographictransitions• Evaluatesoilasasystemanditsimportanceintheenvironment• Describethefunctionoftheearth’satmosphere,itscomposition,structure,andthe
changingglobalclimate• Examinetoxicsubstancesandtheireffects• Appraisetheimportanceofwaterandmarineecosystems• Examinethebiodiversityonearthandconservationbiologyanditsbenefits• Analyzelanduseandplanningforcreatinglivablecities• Examinenon-renewableenergysources,andtheirimpactontheenvironment• Examinerenewableenergy• Analyzewastedisposalmethodsandthetypesofwastewegenerate• UseMicrosoftOffice
UponsuccessfulcompletionoftheEnvironmental Specialistcourse,studentswillbepreparedfortositfortheMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
CERTIFICATION
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
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Environmental Specialist
The Environmental Specialist Program
Life Sciences Specialist
The Life Sciences Specialist Program
Course Code: CSCC-SC-BIO Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,999
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Job Outlook
Employmentofenvironmentalscientistsandspecialistsisprojectedtogrow15percentfrom2012to2022,fasterthantheaverageforalloccupations.Heightenedpublicinterestinthehazardsfacingtheenvironment,aswellastheincreasingdemandsplacedontheenvironmentbypopulationgrowth,isexpectedtospurdemandforenvironmentalscientistsandspecialists.
Studentscompletingthisprogramwillgainafundamentalunderstandingofthebiologicalprinciplesandthepropertiesoflife,consideringthestructureandfunctionofplantsandanimals,theirrelationshiptovariousorganisms,toeachotherandtheenvironmenttheyinhabit.Takinganin-depthlookatcellbiologyprinciples,reproduction,developmentandgrowth,studentswillbegintounderstandthemechanicsofevolution,inheritanceandgenetics.Studentswilllearnthevariouswaysforclassifyingdifferentorganisms,animals,andplants,aswellasthehumanbody,thecharacteristicsanddistinctionsbetweenthemaswellasthewayinwhichalloftheseorganismscontributetotheoverallenvironment.
Thisprogramalsoprovidesanoverviewoftheanatomicalstructuresandphysiologyofthehumanbody.Eachbodysystemisdiscussedintermsofthemajoranatomicalstructuresandfunctionsincludinghoweachsystemparticipatesinhomeostasisofthebody.Inaddition,theprogramdiscussesselectedmajorpathologies,includingdiseasedefinitionsandcauses,signsandsymptoms,diagnosticprocedures,andpossibletreatments.Finally,theprogramwillpresentcommonissuesandchangesthatoccurineachbodysystemthroughthelifespan.
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• Explainbasicbiologyconceptsandterminologies• Outlinethestructureofthelivingworld• ExplaintherelationshipamongDNA,mRNA,aminoacids,andproteins• Distinguishbetweentwotypesofcellulardivision• Classifycomponentsofanimalandplantcells• Analyzeenergyflowsandmembranetransportwithinthecell• Determinethemechanismsofevolution• Analyzedifferentpatternsofinheritance• Distinguishdifferenttypesofbiodiversity• Analyzepopulationgrowthanddecline• Explainbasicindustrialbiotechnologicalprocedures• Outlinecomponentsofecology• Describetheorganizationofthehumanbody• Explainthecontributionthateachbodysystemmakestohomeostasisofthebody• Identifythemajoranatomicalstructuresandthepurposesofeachbodysystem• Explainbasicphysiologicalprocessesineachofthebodysystems• Describeselectedhumandiseasesintermsofdefinition,cause,signsandsymptoms,
diagnosticprocedures,andpossibletreatmentsforeachofthebodysystems• Describecommonissuesorchangesthatoccurineachbodysystemthroughoutthe
lifespan• UseMicrosoftOffice
UponsuccessfulcompletionoftheLife Sciences Specialistcourse,studentswillbepreparedfortositfortheMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
CERTIFICATION
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
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Academic and Science
Public Speaking Expert
The Public Speaking Expert Program
Course Code: CSCC-A-SPKG Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,799
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Why ECA
• PartneredwithRegionallyAccreditedCollegesandUniversities
• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options• ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
ThePublicSpeakingExpertprogramhelpsstudentstosetthemselvesapartfromtheirpeersandcolleagueswithpolished,professionalpresentationskillsthatwillbetappedbysuperiorsforavarietyofpresentations,frombringinginprospectiveclientsandultimatelyclosedeals.Thisvaluableprogramprovidesstudentswithabasicunderstandingofpublicspeakingandhowtoprepareandpresentavarietyofspeeches.
Goodpublicspeakingskillsareextremelyrareandsuccessfulstudentswillabsolutelybesetapartfromtheircolleaguesshouldtheymasterthesillsofferedinthisprogram.WithparticularattentionpaidtoMicrosoftPowerPointpresentations,thisprogramwillensurestudentsunderstandhowtoenhanceapresentationthroughthismedium.
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• Demonstrateknowledgeofpublicspeakingandspeechdeliveryprinciples• Analyzethedeliveryofotherstudents’speeches• Performaudienceanalysistasks• Preparespeechtopicsandoutlines• Selectsupportingmaterialsandpresentationaidsinspeechpreparation• Prepareeachofthecomponentsofaspeech• Prepareavarietyofdifferentspeechtypes• UseMicrosoftOffice
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
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CERTIFICATION
Upon successful completion of the Research Specialist course, students will be prepared for to sit for theMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
Public Speaking Expert
The Public Speaking Expert Program
Research Specialist
The Life Sciences Specialist Program
Course Code: CSCC-A-RSCH Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,799
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Why ECA
• PartneredwithRegionallyAccreditedCollegesandUniversities
• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options• ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
TheResearchSpecialistProgramtakesstudentsthroughthefundamentalsofqualitativeresearchfromgatheringdata,developingsurveys,andrecordingsourcesproperlytothinkingcriticallyaboutyourfindingsandchallengingyourselftodrawunexpectedconclusionsfromyourefforts.Moreoften,thechallengetoresearchissynthesizingyourdiscoveriesintowrittenform–turningacollectionofnotesintoafinalexpressionorargument.Thisprogramwillshowstudentshowtogetfromstarttofinishonaresearchprojectthroughprovenstrategiesalongsideemergingtrendsininternetanddigitalresearch.
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• Demonstrateanunderstandingofthefundamentalsofqualitativeresearch• Designanoriginalqualitativeresearchquestiontodrawvalidconclusionsabouta
sociallyrelevanttopic• Gatherdatausinganappropriatequalitativeresearchmethod• Developanappropriatesurveyforcollectingdata• Gatherresearchdatafromindirectsourcesofdata• Synthesizeresearchbywritingawhitepaper• Evaluatethemethodology,evidence,andconclusionsofothers’researchbyfollowing
ascientificresearchmethodology• Analyzethechallengesandethicalissuesinsocialresearch• EnhanceyourresearchskillsbyusingtheInternetinaneffectiveandefficientmanner• Examinetheemergingtechnicaltrendsinthefieldofdescriptiveresearch• UseMicrosoftOffice
UponsuccessfulcompletionoftheResearch Specialistcourse,studentswillbepreparedfortositfortheMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
CERTIFICATION
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
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Academic and Science
Sociology
The Sociology Program
Course Code: CSCC-A-SOC Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,799
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Why ECA
• PartneredwithRegionallyAccreditedCollegesandUniversities
• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
Throughoutthisprogram,studentswilltakealookatculture,values,socialization,cooperation,conflict,inequality,deviance,violence,socialconflictandcontrolalongsidethedifferentsocialstratificationsthatmakeupourexistence,ourrelationshipsandoureverydaylives.Theprogramfocusesonglobalization,culturaldiversity,criticalthinking,newtechnology,andthegrowinginfluenceofmassmedia.
StudentswhocompletethisprogramwillgainacomprehensiveunderstandingofSociology,itsorigins,theories,applicationsandimplications.Thiscourseexploressociologicalprocessesthatunderlieeverydaylife.
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• Examinethefieldofsociologyintermsofhistory,theoreticalperspectives,researchmethods,andethicalissues
• Explainculturesandtheirroleinsocialinteractions• Examinesocializationandfactorsthataffectsocializationandsocialinteractions• Assessdevianceandthereasonsfordeviantbehaviors• Analyzethedifferentsocialstratifications• Explainsexualandracialdiscrimination• Critiqueinequalitiesingenderandageandtheirimpactsonsociety• Assessthevarioussocialgroupsandorganizationswithinsocieties,anddiscusstheir
origin• Analyzepovertyanditseffectsonsociety• Examinefactorsthatinfluencedecisionmakingandchoice• Analyzethehistoryofpolitics,globalization,andtheeffectsoftransformation• Examinetheroleoffamilyinsocialization• ExaminediversityinU.S.familiesandstudytrendsinmarriages,remarriages,and
divorce• Examineissuesineducationandfactorsthataffecttheeducationalsysteminthe
UnitedStates• AnalyzereligionintheU.S.andotherworldreligions• Examineurbanization,evolutionofvariouscities,andgrowthinpopulationintheU.S.
andtheworld• Analyzethehistory,theoryofpopulationgrowth,anddemographics• Explaintheprocessofsocialchange• Examinetheeffectsofgrowthandtechnologyonsocialinteractionsandthe
environment• UseMicrosoftOffice
UponsuccessfulcompletionoftheSociologycourse,studentswillbepreparedfortositfortheMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
CERTIFICATION
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
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Sociology Successful Student Certificate Program with Externship
The Sociology Program The Successful Student Program
Course Code: CSCC-A-STDTProgram Duration: 6 MonthsCourse Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,799
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Why ECA
• RegionallyAccredited• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
Thisprogramprovidesstudentswiththeinformationandskillstheyneedtosucceedintheirstudies,includingsettingacademicgoals,managingtimeandfinancialresourcestomeetthosegoals,anddevelopinganawarenessofhowtheylearn.Studentsalsobuildthinking,listening,reading,studyskills,note-taking,test-taking,andinformationliteracyskills.Theprogramalsoincludesdiscussionsonstressmanagementandcareerdevelopment.Throughout,studentswillapplycriticalthinkingskillstosolveproblemsandevaluatesituations.Theskillsstudentslearnfromthisprogramwillbeessentialtostudentsuccessnotonlyintheacademiccontext,butwillalsocarryovertoanyprofessionalundertakingsthereafter.
Program ObjectivesAttheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• Createlong-andshort-termgoalsthatalignwithyourpersonalmissionstatement
• Createanacademictime-managementplan• Createlong-andshort-termfinancialgoals• Solveaproblemusingcriticalandcreativethinking• Recommendeffectivelearningstrategiesforyourlearningpreferences• Createclassnotesusingactivelisteningtechniques• Createreadingnotesusingactivereadingtechniques• Recommendstrategiesforstudyingforandtakingatest• Recommendstrategiestoappropriatelycommunicatewithdiverseaudiences• Evaluatesourcesforreliability,credibility,currency,andaccuracy• Createastress-managementplan• Createacareerexplorationplan• UseMicrosoftOffice
Upon successful completion of this program, students would be eligible to sit for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exam. Although there are no state approval, state registration or other state requirements for this program, students who complete this program will be prepared and are eligi¬ble to sit for this national certification exam. Students who complete this program are encouraged to complete the externship option with their program. Students who complete this program can and do sit for the MOS national certification exams and are qualified, eligible and prepared to do so. Clark State Community College works with each student to complete the exam application and register the student to take their national certification exam.
CERTIFICATION
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
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Academic and Science
Academic and Science
Writing Professional
The Life Sciences Specialist Program
Course Code: CSCC-A-WRIT Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,799
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Why ECA
• PartneredwithRegionallyAccreditedCollegesandUniversities
• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
TheWritingProfessionalprogramdevelopswrittencommunicationskillswithanemphasisonunderstandingthewritingprocess,analyzingreadings,andpracticingwritingforpersonalandprofessionalapplications.Studentswillhavetheopportunitytoreallybreakdownthewritingprocessandseehowitisusefulinconstructingandfinallywritingtheirownwork.Studentswilldiscovervariousstylesandsentencestructuresthatcanalterthemeaningandimpactoftheirwritingandensuretheyhavethetoolsnecessarytoconveythemeaningtheyintend,communicatetheirthoughtseffectivelyandclearlyandensuretheirwritingispresentedprofessionallyintermsofgrammar,spellingandotherissuesthatcanotherwiseinhibitsuccessfulwriting.
Studentswilllearnthevarioustechniquesappropriatetodifferentwritingpurposesaswellasthedifferenttonesandstylesapplicabletoparticularcontexts(professional,academic,clinical,etc.)Inunderstandinghowothersourcescanhelptosolidifyapieceofwriting,studentswillgaintheskillstheyneedtoconductbasicresearchintoexternalsources,whatkindsofsourcesarebestusedforparticularpurposesandhowbesttoincorporatethisinformationintotheirwritinginthemosteffectivewaypossible.
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• Applythestepsofthewritingprocess• Identifyessaycomponents• Writeeffectiveandgrammaticallycorrectparagraphs• Analyzetheroleofreadingandwritinginyouracademicandprofessionalcareer• Writeeffectiveandgrammaticallycorrectessays• Applystrategiestoachieveclarityandeffectivestyleinwriting• Differentiatebetweenthewritingpatterntypes• Identifysentencetypes,partsofasentence,andpatterns• Discriminatebetweenproperandimproperuseofpunctuationinwriting• Applytheproperuseofpunctuationinwriting• Applytheproperuseofspellinginwriting• Examinestrategiesandguidelinesforwritinganeffectiveresearchpaper• Writeaneffectiveandgrammaticallycorrectresearchpaper• Applyresearchstrategiesandmethodsforfindinginformation• Describethevariousinformationsourcesavailableforresearch• Applythestepsofthewritingprocessandappropriateresearchandcitationmethods
towriteessays,literaryanalyses,andresearchpapers• Critiquewritingsamplesintermsofstyle,substance,andappropriateresearchand
citationmethods• Differentiatebetweenthewritingstylesrequiredbythedifferentdisciplines• DifferentiatebetweentheMLA,APA,andChicagostyleguides• UseMicrosoftOffice
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
UponsuccessfulcompletionoftheWriting Professionalcourse,studentswillbepreparedfortositfortheMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
CERTIFICATION
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Writing Professional Administrative Assistant with Bookkeeping and QuickBooks Certificate Program with Externship
The Life Sciences Specialist Program The Administrative Assistant with Bookkeeping Profession
Course Code: CSCC-B-ADMIN Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,999
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Why ECA
• RegionallyAccredited• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
Asthepaceofbusinessincreaseseveryday,moreandmorebusinessprofessionalsandexecutiverequireandrelyontheadministrative,accountingandrecord-keepingexpertiseofassistants.Demandforprofessionalswithadministrativeandbookkeepingskillsisestimatedtogrow14%through2020.CombinedwithQuickBookssoftwaretraining,individualswhohavealloftheseskillswillbeinhighdemandforyearstocome.Thisprogramwillcover:
• AdministrativeAssistantOfficeProcedures• OfficeComputerProceduresincludingMicrosoftOffice2013• QuickBooks• ManagerialAccountingBookkeepers• FinancialAccountingforBookkeepers
Program Objectives
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• CompleteBasicOffice&AdministrativeAssistantProcedures• MasterBusinessComputerConcepts• UnderstandAccountingPrinciples&Concepts• UnderstandBusinessAccounting• NavigateandUseQuickbooks• UseMicrosoftOffice• NOTE:ProgramincludesIntuitQuickBookssoftware
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
StudentsshouldhaveorbepursuingahighschooldiplomaorGED.Therearenostateapprovaland/orstaterequirementsassociatedwiththisprogram.ThereareseveralNationalCertificationexamsthatareavailabletostudentswhosuccessfullycompletethisprogram:• National Association of Certified Professional Bookkeepers (NACPB) Bookkeeper Certification Exam• National Career Certification Board (NCCB) Certified Administrative Assistant (CAA) Exam• Intuit QuickBooks Certified User® Exam• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
CERTIFICATION
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Business
Business
Business Communication Professional
The Business Communication Professional Program
Course Code: CSCC-B-COMM Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,999
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Why ECA
• PartneredwithRegionallyAccreditedCollegesandUniversities
• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
Whetherinwritingorspeaking,effectivecommunicationisamustforbusinessmanagersatalllevelsaswellasthoseseekingpromotionintohigherranks.Studentswilllearnthefundamentalstrategiesbehindeffectivebusinesscommunicationalongsidepotentialbarriersthatmayinhibittheseefforts.Studentswillbeintroducedtotechnologythatwillfacilitatetheircommunicationefforts,gaininsightintoeffectiveoralpresentationsaswellasvisualaidsthatcanhelpintheseefforts.
Thisprogramwillalsoensurestudentslearntowritefasterwithoutsacrificingclaritymakingsuretheycanavoidcommonerrors,resolveissueseffectivelyandincreasecredibilityoverallbycommunicatingexactlywhattheymeantotheiraudiencewithoutalltheextraneous,unnecessarymaterial.Participantswillalsolearneffectivestrategiestoreviseandfine-tuneeverykindofbusinessdocumenttoconveytheexactmeaningtheyintendinthemosteffectivewaypossible.Forthosestudentslookingatacareerinsalesoranyclient-facingposition,thebusinesscommunicationcourseisamust,butit’salsoagreattoolforanyonegettingstartedinanofficeenvironmenttohaveamasteryoftheseskills.
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• Evaluateelementsofeffectivebusinesscommunication• Explainbarriersthatcancreateineffectivecommunication• Analyzeethicalissuesrelatedtocommunication• Examinehowtechnologyhasimpactedbusinesscommunications• Explaintheimportanceofinterculturalcommunicationinthebusinesssetting• UsetheEnglishlanguageappropriatelyinbusinesscommunications• Writeaneffectivebusinessmessage• Developeffectivevisualaidsforabusinessproposal• Prepareanoralpresentation• Createaresume,applicationletter,andfollow-upmessages• Definecommunication• Describeeffectivelisteningskills• Deliveraclearmessagetolisteners• Useappropriatequestionsincommunicatingwithothers• Explainwhycommunicationisimportantinhelpingpeoplelearn• Identifybestpracticesfordeliveringsuccessfulpresentations• Useeffectivebusinesswritingskills• Identifythecorrectaudienceandpurposeforbusinesscommunication• Organizetopicsforbusinesscommunication• Identifythetypesofbusinesswriting• Describecorrectsentencestructure• Useappropriatelanguageinbusinesscommunication• Explaintheelementsofdirectandforcefulwriting• Describerevisingandeditingtechniques• UseMicrosoftOffice
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
UponsuccessfulcompletionoftheBusiness Communication Professionalcourse,studentswillbepreparedfortositfortheMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
CERTIFICATION
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Business Communication Professional
The Business Communication Professional Program
Business Information Systems Professional
The Business Information Systems Professional Program
Course Code: CSCC-B-INFO Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,799
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Why ECA
• PartneredwithRegionallyAccreditedCollegesandUniversities
• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
TheBusinessInformationSystemsProfessionalprogramexaminestheintricaciesandusesofinformationtechnologyfromabusinessenterpriseperspective.Studentswillexploretheindividualcomponentsandofbusinessinformationtechnologysystems,theirinterconnectivity,aswellasthedevelopmentofsuchcomponentsbasedonparticularbusinesstypes.Studentswillunderstandhowvariousinformationsystemsareusefultoenhanceproductivityandfacilitatemanagementpractices.Thisprogramalsointroducesthevariousinformationandcommunicationstechnologiesavailableandexplainshowinformationsystemsareusedtosolveproblemsandmakebetterbusinessdecisions.
Allofthesesystemsworktogethertospeedandimprovetraditionalbusinesspracticesandshouldbeusedinawaythatisbeneficialtovariousdecisionmakingprocessesandstrategicbusinessactions.Studentswillunderstandtheneedforworkablenetworkingconcepts,examinethepurposeandneedforinformationsystemsastheypertaintooverallfunctionandsecurityandalsolearndifferentapplicationsanddesigntechniquesforsuccessfulbusinessinformationsystems.
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• Analyzethepurpose,components,andissuesrelatedtocommonbusinessinformationsystems
• Explainspecificwaysanorganizationusesinformation• Describethecomponents,purposes,andkeyissuesrelatedtocommonbusiness
computerhardware,operatingsystems,andapplicationsoftware• Identifyanddescribethecomponentsofadatabasesystemandhowdatabasesare
usedinbusiness• Explainfundamentalnetworkingconcepts• Analyzethepurpose,components,andissuesrelatedtocommonbusiness
informationsystems• Examinetherolesandresponsibilitiesassociatedwithinformationsystems
management• Analyzethecomponentsofasecurityprogramforinformationsystems• Discusshowinformationsystemsconceptsareappliedinyourpersonaland
professionallife• UseMicrosoftOffice
UponsuccessfulcompletionoftheBusiness Communication Professionalcourse,studentswillbepreparedfortositfortheMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
CERTIFICATION
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
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Business
Business Law Specialist
The Business Law Specialist Program
Course Code: CSCC-B-LAW Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,999
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Why ECA
• PartneredwithRegionallyAccreditedCollegesandUniversities
• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
ThisBusinessLawSpecialistProgramisdesignedtointroducestudentstoallbusinesslawconceptsfromtheirrootsincommonlawthroughtoelementsofAmericanandinternationallawthatmakeupthisareaofrobustjurisprudence.Businessesoperateeverydayunderacceptedtheoriesofcontractandtortlaw,promotingequitabletransactionsandensuringcorporateresponsibilitythatadvanceacceptednotionsofgoodbusinesspractices.Corporationsarealsosubjecttovariousstatutoryframeworksthatdictatethetreatmentandconditionsofemployees,ensureenvironmentalprotectionandprotectconsumersfrompowerfulorganizationswhennecessary.Throughoutthisprogram,studentswillexplorealloftheseissuesandlearnhowthelawappliestobusinessoperationseveryday.
TheBusinessLawSpecialistprogramwillprovidestudentswithasurveyoftheprincipleareasofbusinesslaw.Itwillexploretherelationshipbetweenbusinessandthelawwithrespecttothefollowingtopics:torts,crimes,intellectualproperty,contracts,negotiableinstruments,agency,employment,andformsofbusinessorganization.Studentswillalsoexploretherelationshipbetweenbusinessandthelawwithrespecttoethicsandsocialresponsibility,governmentregulation,personalproperty,realproperty,andinternationaltrade.Studentswillgainaworkingknowledgeofpracticalrulesoflawandlegalterminology,aswellaslegalsolutionsforbusiness-relatedissues.
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• AnalyzethelegalenvironmentofbusinessintheUnitedStates• Explaintheapplicabilityoftortandcriminallawtobusiness• Explaintheapplicabilityofintellectualpropertylawtobusiness• Explainhowcontractlawprinciplesapplytobusinesstransactions• Explainthelawofnegotiableinstruments• Evaluatetherightsandresponsibilitiesofprincipals,agents,andthirdpartiesin
agencytransactions• Analyzethevariousemploymentlawsaffectingtheemployer-employeerelationshipin
theUnitedStates• EvaluatetheformsofbusinessorganizationintheUnitedStates• Analyzetheethicalandsocialresponsibilityofbusiness• Evaluatethevarioustypesofgovernmentregulationthataffectbusiness• Explaintheeffectsofpersonalandrealpropertylawsonbusiness• Appraisetheimpactthatinternationallawhasonglobalbusiness• UseMicrosoftOffice
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
UponsuccessfulcompletionoftheBusiness Law Specialistcourse,studentswillbepreparedfortositfortheMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
CERTIFICATION
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Business Law Specialist
The Business Law Specialist Program
Business Management Professional
The Business Management Professional Program
Course Code: CSCC-B-MGMT Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,999
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Why ECA
• PartneredwithRegionallyAccreditedCollegesandUniversities
• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
Leadingateamofcolleaguesormanagingyourownstaffrequiresasetofleadershipskillsthatareoftenfewandfarbetweenintoday’sbusinessculture.Understandingthepersonalitiesworkingforyouandwithyou,whilealsomaneuveringtogetthemostoutofthedifferentskillsetsandpersonalitiesonyourstaffisessentialtoeffectiveleadershipandproductivemanagement.
WiththeBusinessManagementProfessionalProgram,thiscollectionofskillsandknowledgewillensurestudentsunderstandthedelicatebalanceofleadership,motivation,delegation,andauthoritywhilefosteringanenvironmentofencouragementandteamwork.Frombusinesscommunicationandbasicsupervisiontothefundamentalsofleadershipandprojectmanagement,thiscombinationofcoursesensuresstudentswillemergewiththeconfidencetomakethetoughdecisionsmanagersarefacedwitheverydaycoupledwithacomprehensiveunderstandingofwhatittakestobeatrueleader.
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• AnalyzethelegalenvironmentofbusinessintheUnitedStates• Explaintheapplicabilityoftortandcriminallawtobusiness• Explaintheapplicabilityofintellectualpropertylawtobusiness• Explainhowcontractlawprinciplesapplytobusinesstransactions• Explainthelawofnegotiableinstruments• Evaluatetherightsandresponsibilitiesofprincipals,agents,andthirdpartiesin
agencytransactions• Analyzethevariousemploymentlawsaffectingtheemployer-employeerelationshipin
theUnitedStates• EvaluatetheformsofbusinessorganizationintheUnitedStates• Analyzetheethicalandsocialresponsibilityofbusiness• Evaluatethevarioustypesofgovernmentregulationthataffectbusiness• Explaintheeffectsofpersonalandrealpropertylawsonbusiness• Appraisetheimpactthatinternationallawhasonglobalbusiness• UseMicrosoftOffice
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
UponsuccessfulcompletionoftheBusiness Management Specialistcourse,studentswillbepreparedfortositfortheMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
CERTIFICATION
21MYCAA Academic Catalog 2015-2016
Business
Business Math Specialist
The Business Math Specialist Program
Course Code: CSCC-B-MATH Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,999
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Why ECA
• PartneredwithRegionallyAccreditedCollegesandUniversities
• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
Thisprogramappliesmathfundamentalstobusinessapplications.Topicsincludeabasicmathreview,businessstatistics,profitcalculations,payroll,banking,interestcalculations,insurance,taxes,andotherbusinesstopics.Uponcompletionofthisprogram,studentswillhaveafundamentalunderstandingofhowtosolvemathematicalproblemsastheypertaintovariousbusinesstransactions.Further,studentswillalsoanalyzecommonbusinessproblemsusingmathematicalequationsandconceptsaswellasusefulbusinessstatisticscalculations.
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• Solvemathematicalproblemsusingwholenumbers,fractions,anddecimals• Reconcilebankstatements• Solveequations• Analyzebusinessproblemsusingpercentagesandstatisticalconcepts• Applymathematicalconceptstobusinessproblemsinvolvingpricinganddiscounts• Explainvariouspayrollissuesthataffectemployersandemployees• Applymathematicalconceptstobusinesslendingtransactions• Applymathematicalconceptstobusinesstransactionsinvolvingannuitiesandstocks
andbonds• Calculatevariousmortgageproblems• Applyvariousdepreciationmethods• Applymathematicalconceptstobusinesstransactionsinvolvinginventory• Calculatevariousinsuranceandtaxtransactions• Analyzefinancialstatementsusingmathematicalconcepts• UseMicrosoftOffice
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
UponsuccessfulcompletionoftheBusiness Math Specialist course,studentswillbepreparedfortositfortheMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
CERTIFICATION
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Business Math Specialist
The Business Math Specialist Program
Entrepreneurship Specialist
The Entrepreneurship Specialist Program
Course Code: CSCC-B-ENPR Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,799
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Why ECA
• PartneredwithRegionallyAccreditedCollegesandUniversities
• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
EntrepreneursarethelifebloodofAmericanbusiness,turninggreatideasandservicesintosuccessfulbusinesseseveryday.Butstartingabusinessandgrowingittoasuccessfulenterpriserequiresmorethanjustagoodidea–owningyourownbusinessrequiresanadaptive,flexible,andwell-roundedskill-setthatwillensureyou’repreparedtonavigatethroughamultitudeofbusinessissues.Inshort,successfulentrepreneursweareveryhatintheirbusiness–they’reeffectivemanagersandsavvynegotiatorsallpairedwithanunmatchedworkethic.
TheEntrepreneurshipSpecialistProgrampullstogetheralloftheeducationandskillsnecessaryforsuccessinstartingyourownbusinessorjustcultivatingthatentrepreneurialspiritnecessarytostartanewdivisioninyourcurrentroleworkingforanothercompany.Fromdraftingtheinitialbusinessplantofinancingyourvisionandmanagingyourstaff,theEntrepreneurshipProgramcoverseverythingsuccessfulentrepreneursrequiretostart,buildandgrowtheirnextventure.
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• Createcomponentsofaviablebusinessplan• Demonstratemanagement,leadership,andcommunicationskillsforrunningand
growingabusiness• Demonstratetechniquesforanalyzingcosts,preparingfinancialdocuments,and
reportingrequirements• Designaneffectivestrategyformarketing,customerservice,selling,andrelationship
building• Createaplanforresearching,securing,andmanagingthefinancialaspectsofthe
enterprise• Deviseaplanforbusinessoperationsthatwillensurethebusinessdeliversonits
promisestocustomers• UseMicrosoftOffice
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
UponsuccessfulcompletionoftheEntrepreneurship Specialistcourse,studentswillbepreparedfortositfortheMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
CERTIFICATION
23MYCAA Academic Catalog 2015-2016
Business
Finance Professional
The Business Math Specialist Program
Course Code: CSCC-B-FIN Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,799
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Why ECA
• PartneredwithRegionallyAccreditedCollegesandUniversities
• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
Businessesofallkindsrequireprofessionalswhounderstandtheintricaciesoffinanceinavarietyofways.FinanceprofessionalshavetheopportunitytoputtheirskillstoworkinanumberofdifferentfieldsprovidinganalyticalsupportthathelpstodrivethemostimportantdecisionsforC-levelexecutives.Thisprogrampresentsstudentswiththeframeworksandtoolsusedtomeasurevalue–bothintermsofcorporateandpersonalassets.Studentswillgainafundamentalunderstandingoftheprinciplesofvaluation,theconceptsoftimevalueofmoneyandriskaswellasthemajordeterminantsofvaluecreation.
Takingstudentsthroughboththeoreticalandreal-worldexamplestodemonstratethevaluationofassets,thisprogramwillhelpstudentsinvariousdecision-makingprocessesnotonlyinbusiness,butinpersonalfinanceaswell.Moreover,thisprogramwillintroducestudentstothebasicsofevaluatingcorporatefinancialstatements,evaluatingcertainaspectsofacompanytodetermineitsoverallwealthorhealth,bothofwhichgotoshareholdervalue–everycompany’soverallmission.Theprogramensuresstudentshaveafirmunderstandingofriskandreturn,individualandcollectivefinancialmarkets,theapplicationofcapitalbudgetingtoolsandlearnhowtoproperlyevaluatecapitalstructureanddividendpolicyinaglobalcontext.
TheFinanceProfessionalprogramprovidesstudentswithafoundationalknowledgeoffinancialmanagement.Theprogramcoverskeylanguageandterminology,time-valueofmoney,financialmarketsandsecurities,financialstatements,financialanalysis,riskandreturn,valuationofstocksandbonds,capitalbudgetingandvaluation,costofcapitalandcapitalstructure,workingcapitalmanagement,dividendpolicy,andinternationalfinance.Studentsarerequiredtoapplythevariousfinancialtoolsandunderstandhowtheyimpactfinancialdecision-making.
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• Explainwhytheprimaryroleofthefirmandthefinancialmanageristomaximizeshareholderwealth
• Analyzefinancialstatements• Applytime-valueofmoneytools• Explainriskandreturnrelationships• Evaluatefinancialmarketsandsecuritiestradedonfinancialmarkets• Applycapitalbudgetingtools• Evaluatecapitalstructureanddividendpolicy• Evaluatehowinternationalissuesimpactthefirm• UseMicrosoftOffice
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
UponsuccessfulcompletionoftheFinance Professional Program course,studentswillbepreparedfortositfortheMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
CERTIFICATION
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Finance Professional
The Business Math Specialist Program
Human Resources Professional
The Human Resources Professional Program
Course Code: CSCC-B-HPRO Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,999
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Why ECA
• PartneredwithRegionallyAccreditedCollegesandUniversities
• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
TheHumanResourcesProfessionalProgramintroduceshumanresources(HR)functionsandrelatedelementsandactivitiestostudentswishingtoenteracareerinthisfieldoranyonewhorunsormaystartabusinessoftheirown.ThisprogramwilloutlineforstudentstherolesandresponsibilitiesofmembersofatypicalHRdepartment,educatingthestaffthatmakeupaparticularfirminvariouscorporatepolicies,rulesand/orproceduresaswellashowtheirindividualrolewillincludeHR-relatedactivities,whetherofficiallypartofanHRdepartmentornot.StudentswillmovethroughtheevolutionofHRmanagementthroughtothemodernfunctionsofmostHRdivisionsfromtheperspectiveofbothmanagementandsubordinateemployees.Further,studentswillexplorevariouscompensationstructuresandgainanunderstandingoftheimportanceofmaintainingfairandequitablecompensationandbenefitprograms.
Aspartofthisprogram,studentswillbeexposedtoreal-worldsituationsandconflictsthatmayariserangingfromcompensationtoemployeecounseling,conflictresolution,disciplineandterminationalongsidethelegalandethicalimplicationsofallofthesepointswithrespecttoEqualEmploymentOpportunityrequirements.Othercriticalareassuchastraininganddevelopmentofstaffwithregardtomanyoftheabovementionedissuesaswellasstaffingandstrategywillalsobediscussed.Thisprogramfocusesonhumanresourcemanagementskillsusedbybusinessmanagersinday-to-dayoperations.Whilefocusingonthedifferentaspectsofhumanresourcemanagementandpractices,problemsolvingandcriticalthinkingskillsareapplied.
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• AnalyzetheroleoftheHRmanagerasastrategicpartnertomanagehumanresourcesintheorganization
• DevelopastrategicHRplanforanorganization• DeterminethestrategicHRrequirementsofajobalongwithitsspecificdutiesand
requirements• Developapersonnelplanningandrecruitingplanforanorganization• Developandimplementcriteriaforemployeeselection• Identifykeydeficitsinemployeetraininganddevelopmentprograms• Developperformanceappraisalcriteriaformultiplepositionsinanorganization• Outlinetheprocesstocreatea‘jobladder’foremployeestopromotecareer
development• Determinewhichtypeofpayplanandbenefitsmixwouldbesuitabletoan
organization’sstrategicinitiativesandemployeebase• Applyemploymentdiscriminationandlaborlawstodealeffectivelywithemployment
issuesonthejob• Identifylegal,health,andsafetyissuesintheworkplace• Manageethicalconflictsinanorganizationthroughdiscipline,grievance,andcareer
managementprocesses• IdentifytheneedforglobalHRexpansionanddevelopahiringstrategythatbestsuits
thenewbusinessenvironment• MasterMicrosoftOffice
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
UponsuccessfulcompletionoftheHuman Resources Professional course,studentswillbepreparedfortositfortheMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
CERTIFICATION
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Business
Marketing Professional
The Marketing Professional Program
Course Code: CSCC-B-MKTG Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,799
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Why ECA
• PartneredwithRegionallyAccreditedCollegesandUniversities
• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
TheMarketingProfessionalprogramoutlinesforstudentscurrenttheoriesofmarketing,theireffectiveapplicationandconceptsimportanttomarketinggoodsandservices,identifyingandfurtherdefiningtargetcustomers,targetingthosecustomersandreallyreachingthemthroughyourmessagingfrombothadomesticandglobalperspective.Studentswillexploretheelementsofmarketresearch,identifyingtargetcustomers,branding,pricing,developingproductoffers,anddevelopingmarketingcommunicationsforvariousdistributionchannels.Studentswillexaminemarketingcriticallyfromtheperspectiveoftheconsumer,theoveralleconomy,andtechnologyaswellasthelegalandethicalissuesthatarisetoensureresponsiblemarketing.
Thisprogramprovidesstudentswithaviewoftheprincipleareasofmarketing.Itexploresthefactorsinfluencinghowmarketingdecisionsaremade,includingtheimpactofmarketingdecisionsonanorganizationanditscustomers.Studentswillgainaworkingknowledgeofpracticalmarketingandbusinessvocabulary.Additionally,studentswillanalyzetoday’sglobal,highlycompetitivemarketplaceandevaluatehowtheactionsofcompetitorsinfluencemarketingdecisions.
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• Evaluatetheprimarycomponentsofamarketingplanfromstrategic,functional,andoperationalperspectives
• Analyzehowthecharacteristicsofthebusinessenvironmentcanimpactmarketingdecisions
• Analyzethepossibleimpactsofmarketingresearchonabusinessplan• Evaluatehowconsumercharacteristicsandbehavioraffectmarketingstrategies• CompareB2Bandconsumermarkets• Comparevariousconsiderationsinproductandservicesmarketing• Analyzehowintegratedmarketingcommunications(IMCs)aredevelopedand
implemented• Analyzetheconsiderationsandprocessofcreatingapricingstrategy• Distinguishmarketingchanneloptions,considerations,andinteractions• UseMicrosoftOffice
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
UponsuccessfulcompletionoftheMarketing Professional course,studentswillbepreparedfortositfortheMi-crosoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
CERTIFICATION
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Marketing Professional
The Marketing Professional Program
Organizational Behavior Professional
The Organizational Behavior Professional Program
Course Code: CSCC-B-ORG Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,999
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Why ECA
• PartneredwithRegionallyAccreditedCollegesandUniversities
• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
Thisprogramaddresseshowacompanyfunctionsonadailybasiswiththemakeupoftalent,rolesandresponsibilities,needsandvariousdivisionsthatcanhelptoeffectivelybreakupalargeorganizationintosomethingthatcanworkeffectivelyandefficiently.Studentswillhavetheopportunitytoexplorethebehavioroftheorganizationasawhole,thegroupsandindividualswithinitandthoseelementsthatcontributetoapositive(ornegative)workenvironment.
Analyzingtheimpactofcorporatepolitics,balancedandunbalancedpowerstructuresaswellasindividualcommunicationstylesandmotivationscanhelpindividualstonavigatetheirwaythroughcomplexorganizations,helptoimproveorganizationsorevendesigntheirownsuccessfulorganizationbasedonthesebestpractices.Thisprogramexaminesorganizationaltheoryandapplicationtoprovideacomprehensivereviewofindividual,group,andorganizationalperformanceinrelationtoorganizationalstructuresincontemporarybusinesssettings.
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• Compareandcontrasttheoriesoforganizationalbehavior• Analyzemanagementissuesasrelatedtoorganizationalbehavior• Evaluateethicalissuesasrelatedtoorganizationalbehavior• Examinechallengesofeffectiveorganizationalcommunication• Differentiatethedifferencesandsimilaritiesbetweenleadership,power,and
management• Assesstheimpactthatacompany’sstructureanddesigncanhaveonits
organizationalbehavior• Assesstheimpactofcultureonorganizationalbehavior• UseMicrosoftOffice
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
UponsuccessfulcompletionoftheOrganizational Behavior Professional course,studentswillbepreparedfortositfortheMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
CERTIFICATION
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Business
The Bookkeeping Profession
Course Code: CSCC-B-BKQBProgram Duration: 6 MonthsCourse Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,799
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Why ECA
• RegionallyAccredited• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
Keepingaccurateaccountingandfinancialrecordsisessentialtothesuccessofanysmallbusiness.Assuch,theBookkeeperforanyparticularbusinessplaysoneofthemostimportantrolesinthecompanyworkingverycloselywithmanagementintheday-to-dayoperationofthebusiness.Bookkeepersthathaveafullunderstandingofthemostwidely-usedaccountingapplicationforsmallbusinesses–QuickBooks–haveasignificantroletoplayinanybusinessastheirrecordsunderpinthefilesprovidedtoanyassociatedaccountingprofessionalsworkingonbehalfofthebusiness.Thedemandforprofessionalswithbookkeepingskillsisestimatedtogrow14%through2020.CombinedwithQuickBooksskills,individualswhohaveallfotheseskillswillbeinhighdemandforyearstocome.
Program Objectives
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• AccountingPrinciplesandConcepts• BusinessAccounting• QuickBooks• UseMicrosoftOffice
Externship / Hands on Training / Practicum
Although not a requirement, once students complete the program, they have the ability to participate in an externship and/or hands on practicum so as to practice the skills necessary to perform the job requirements of a professional in this field. Students will be assisted with completing a resume and/or other requirements necessary to work in this field. All students who complete this program are eligible to participate in an externship and will be placed with a participating organization near their location. Clark State Community College works with national organizations and has the ability to place students in externship opportunities nationwide.
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
Upon successful completion of this program, students would be eligible to sit for the National Association of Certified Professional Bookkeepers (NACPB) Bookkeeper Certification Exam, the In¬tuit QuickBooks Certified User® Exam and the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exam. Although there are no state approval, state registration or other state requirements for this program, students who complete this program will be prepared and are eligible to sit for these national certification exams. Students who complete this pro¬gram are encouraged to complete the externship option with their program. Students who complete this program can and do sit for these national certification exams and are qualified, eligible and prepared to do so. Clark State Community College works with each student to complete the exam application and register the student to take their national certification exam.
CERTIFICATION
Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Certificate Program with Externship
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The Bookkeeping Profession
Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks CertificateProgram with Externship
Project Management Associate
The Project Management Associate Program
Course Code: CSCC-B-PROJ Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,999
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Why ECA
• PartneredwithRegionallyAccreditedCollegesandUniversities
• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
TheProjectManagementAssociateprogramoffersparticipantstheopportunitytodefine,planandexecuteaprojectnomatterhowsimpleorcomplextheendgoal.Participantswillgainthetoolsandknowledgenecessarytodeliversuccessfulprojectsbothontimeandonbudget,whilemeetinganyperformancespecificationsdeterminedfromtheoutset.Atafundamentallevel,participantswillexploretheinsandoutsofprojectmanagementandtheprojectlifecycleincluding:projectscopemanagement,projecttimemanagement,projectcostmanagement,projectcommunicationsmanagement,projectriskmanagement,projectprocurementmanagement,projecthumanresourcemanagementandprojectstakeholdermanagement.
TheProjectManagementAssociateprogramprovidesstudentswithanoverviewoftheprincipleareasofprojectmanagement.Theprogramwillintroducestudentstotheadvantagesanddisadvantagesofdifferentorganizationalstructures,aswellasthephasesofaneffectiveprojectmanagementsystem.Studentswillexaminethekeyskillsofaprojectmanager,andlearnhowtodevelopandapplythoseskillsforprojectsuccess.Studentswillalsolearnhowtocreateaprojectschedule,resourceplan,andbudget,andhowtomonitorandevaluateaprojecttomanagetime,cost,scope,andresources.
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• DefineProjectManagement• DescribetherolesofProjectManagersandtheirteams• Identifythescopeofaproject• Identifyestimatingmethods• Plankeyactivitiesrelatedtoaproject• Prepareaprojectplan• Describetheimportanceofsettingupamonitoringandcontrolprocess• Evaluateprojectperformance• Identifyfactorsthatleadtoissues• Useappropriatestepstomanageprojects• Usedifferentstrategiestoplanforaproject• Identifytechniquesforplanningandmanagingprojects• Defineimportanttermsinprojectmanagement• Explainhowtocloseaproject• Usemodelsandchartstohelpmanageyourproject• Explainthedifferentcharacteristicsofasuccessfulproblemsolver• Identifydifferenttypesofcommunication• Usecriticalquestionstogatherinformationaboutyourproblem• Identifytechniquesusedforpersuadingothers
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
UponsuccessfulcompletionoftheProject Management Associate course,studentswillbepreparedfortositfortheMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
CERTIFICATION
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Business
Project Management Professional
The Organizational Behavior Professional Program
Course Code: CSCC-B-PMP Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,999
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Why ECA
• PartneredwithRegionallyAccreditedCollegesandUniversities
• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
Guidingateamtowardsuccessfulprojectcompletioncanbeextremelytaxingbutalsoincrediblygratifyingforsupervisorsandmanagers.Morethanthat,however,jugglingmultipleprojectsatonce,managingmultiplestaffanddealingwiththeindividualandcollectivepersonalitiesontheprojectcanbeincrediblyoverwhelmingwithoutafundamentalunderstandingofhowtogetthemostoutofyourteamandreallygetthingsdone.ValuableprogramsliketheProjectManagementProfessional(PMP)fromtheProjectManagementInstitute(PMI)ensurestudentsarebestapttoguidetheirstaffthroughthischallengingprocess.
WhilethePMPcertificationisincrediblyvaluable,pairingthiscredentialwithmanagementandleadershipdevelopmentreallyensuresprofessionalsuccessinthisarea.Forthemanagerrunningtheprojectortheprojectmanageraspiringtorunateam,theProjectManagementExpertProgramwillensurestudentsarereadytotakeonthesechallenges.
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• IdentifytherelationshipsbetweentheProjectManagementInstitute’s(PMI)projectmanagementframework,fiveprocessgroups,andninebodiesofknowledge
• Applyprojectinitiationtoolsandtechniquesinordertodevelopaprojectcharter• Developaflexibleandpracticalprojectmanagementplancoveringthemajorproject
lifecycleprocessesandphases• Userecommendedbestpracticetools,techniques,andprocessestoplanforQuality,
HumanResources,Communication,Risk,andProcurement• Explainprojectexecution’srelationshiptointegrationmanagement,thefactorsthat
contributetosuccess,andthetoolsandtechniquesused• Applymonitoringandcontroltechniquestomeasureprogressontheprojectand
forecastprojectcompletionrequirements• Administertheprocessesforclosingaprojectandcompletingprojectprocurement• ApplytheCodeofEthicsandProfessionalConducttospecificsituations• Performthepreparationtechniques,includingidentifyingknowledgegaps,inorderto
significantlyimproveyourchancesofpassingthePMPcertificationexam• UseMicrosoftOffice
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
Project Management Professional (PMP) CertificationfromtheProjectManagementInstitute(PMI)StudentswhocompletethiscomprehensivecoursewouldhavetherequisitenumberofprojectmanagementeducationhoursnecessarytositforthePMPCAPMexam
StudentswhocompletethiscomprehensivecoursewouldbepreparedtositfortheMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
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Project Management Professional
The Organizational Behavior Professional Program
Project Management Specialist
The Project Management Specialist Program
Course Code: CSCC-B-CAPM Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,999
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Why ECA
• PartneredwithRegionallyAccreditedCollegesandUniversities
• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
Steeringalargeprojecttowardsuccessfulcompletioncanbeextremelychallengingbutalsoincrediblyrewarding.Morethanthat,however,jugglingmultipleprojectsatoncecanbeincrediblyoverwhelmingwithoutthetoolstomakethebestuseoftimeandresources.ProjectManagersareessentialinallareasofindustryandrequiretheexpertisetolaunchinitiativesgearedtowardsuccessatalllevels.
TheProjectManagementSpecialistProgramoffersstudentsthevaluableCAPMcredentialincombinationwithvaluabletimemanagement,projectriskandcostanalysisskillsandothertipsandtricksforprojectmanagement.Nomatterastudent’scurrentjoboraspiredposition,effectiveprojectmanagementandexecutionskillsareessentialtoeveryone’sprofessionalsuccessandtheProjectManagementSpecialistProgramwillensurestudentsgaintheskillstheyneedforsuccessonthejobfromdayone.Whetheryou’reastudent,newtoprojectmanagement,changingcareers,oralreadyservingasasubjectmatterexpertonprojectteams,theCAPMcangetyourcareerontherightpathortakeittothenextlevel.
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• UsetheProjectManagementInstitute’s(PMI)projectmanagementframeworktoinitiateaproject
• Applyprojectinitiationtoolsandtechniquesinordertodevelopaprojectcharterandstakeholdermanagementstrategy
• Developaflexibleandpracticalprojectmanagementplancoveringthemajorprojectlifecycleprocessesandphases
• Explainprojectexecutioninrelationshiptoprojectplanning,thefactorsthatcontributetosuccess,andthetoolsandtechniquesused
• Applymonitoring,control,andclosingtechniquestomeasureprogressontheprojectandforecastprojectcompletionrequirements
• Performthesequenceofstepsaprojectmanagermusttaketoensureasmoothprojectcloseandimprovementonfutureprojects
• DemonstrateexamstrategiesinpreparationfortheCAPMcertificationexam• UseMicrosoftOffice
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
Certified Associate Project Manager (CAPM)certificationfromtheProjectManagementInstitute(PMI)StudentswhocompletethiscomprehensivecoursewouldbepreparedtositforthePMPCAPMexam
StudentswhocompletethiscomprehensivecoursewouldbepreparedtositfortheMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
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Business
Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) Certificate Program with Externship
The Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) Program
Course Code: CSCC-B-CSBBProgram Duration: 6 MonthsCourse Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,999
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Why ECA
• RegionallyAccredited• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
Buildinguponparticipants’existingknowledgeandpractice,theSixSigmaBlackBeltcoursewillhelpparticipantstomasteradvancedstatisticalanalysistools,identifyopportunitieswithsolutionsthatcanbeimplementedimmediatelyandtodelivermeasurableresultsrightawayinordertoincreaseanorganization’sreturnoninvestment.ParticipantswhocompletethiscoursewillbeabletoleadSixSigmaprojectsmeanttoenhancethecapabilityofbothinternalandexternalprocessesinordertobettermeetcustomerexpectations.WiththecomprehensiveunderstandingofprocessanalysisandimprovementindividualsgainfromSixSigmaBlackBeltcertification,professionalswiththeseskillswithmakesasignificantimpactonanyorganizationandbewell-positionedforadvancementintheirchosenfields.TheSixSigmaBlackBeltcoursepresentsanoverviewofthekeyconceptsfortheCertifiedixSigmaBlackBelt(CSSBB)exam.Studentswillexploreprocessesandteammanagement,operationalmetrics,andkeytoolsandtechniquestoachieveprocessexcellence.
Program Objectives
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• ApplytheLeanSixSigma(LSS)modeltocreatebreakthroughinprofitabilityandgrowth
• Manageprojectsbydefiningmetrics,followingandemployingtheDefine-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control(DMAIC)methodology
• Designeffectiveteamstoexecuteprojectsusingtools&techniquesofLeanSixSigma• ImplementasustainableprocessbreakthroughusingtheDMAICmethodology• DifferentiateDMAICandDesignforSixSigma(DFSS)frameworks• Analyzeabusinessprocessandengendersupportfromexecutivemanagementfor
usingthetoolsandtechniquesrelevanttotheLeanSixSigmamethodology• SustainprocessbreakthroughimprovementsinthecontrolphaseoftheLSSinitiative• UseMicrosoftOffice
Externship / Hands on Training / Practicum
Although not a requirement, once students complete the program, they have the ability to participate in an externship and/or hands on practicum so as to practice the skills necessary to perform the job requirements of a professional in this field. Students will be assisted with completing a resume and/or other requirements necessary to work in this field. All students who complete this program are eligible to participate in an externship and will be placed with a participating organization near their location. Clark State Community College works with national organizations and has the ability to place students in externship opportunities nationwide.
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
Upon successful completion of this program, students would be eligible to sit for the American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) and the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exams. Although there are no state approval, state registration or other state requirements for this program, students who complete this program will be prepared and are eligible to sit for the national certification exams. Students who complete this program are encouraged to complete the externship option with their program. Students who complete this program can and do sit for the CSSBB and MOS national certification exams and are qualified, eligible and prepared to do so. Clark State Community College works with each student to complete the exam application and register the student to take their national certification exam.
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Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) Certificate Programwith Externship
The Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) Program
Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) Certificate Program with Externship
The Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) Program
Course Code: CSCC-B-CSSGBProgram Duration: 6 MonthsCourse Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,999
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Why ECA
• RegionallyAccredited• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
TheSixSigmaSpecialistprogramhelpsprofessionalstostrengthenorganizationsbyemployingthecoreconceptsofSixSigmagearedtowardenhancedproblem-solvingskillswithanemphasisontheDMAIC(Define,Measure,Analyze,Improve,andControl)model.TheSixSigmaSpecialistprogrampresentsanoverviewofthekeyconceptsfortheSixSigmaGreenBeltCertificationexam.Studentswillexploreprocessesandteammanagement,operationalmetrics,andkeytoolsandtechniquestoachieveprocessexcellence.ThisprogramisdesignedtopreparestudentstositfortheSixSigmaGreenBeltCertificationexamofferedbytheAmericanAssociationforQuality.
Program Objectives
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• JustifythevalueofSixSigmametrics• AnalyzecustomerinformationwithinapotentialSixSigmaproject• ApplythedesignforSixSigma(DFSS)process• ApplytheoriesofteamdynamicstoimproveSixSigmaprocess• ApplytheDefine-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control(DMAIC)process• Generateprocessmanagementdocumentation• Analyzetheeffectsofstatisticalprocesscontrol(SPC)onperformanceAnalyzeprocess
capabilityinthecontextofperformance• Applydesignofexperiments(DOE)toapotentialproject• UseMicrosoftOffice
Externship / Hands on Training / PracticumAlthough not a requirement, once students complete the program, they have the ability to participate in an externship and/or hands on practicum so as to practice the skills necessary to perform the job requirements of a professional in this field. Students will be assisted with completing a resume and/or other requirements necessary to work in this field. All students who complete this program are eligible to participate in an externship and will be placed with a participating organization near their location. Clark State Community College works with national organizations and has the ability to place students in externship opportunities nationwide.
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
Upon successful completion of this program, students would be eligible to sit for the American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) and the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exams. Although there are no state approval, state registration or other state requirements for this program, students who complete this program will be prepared and are eligible to sit for the national certification exams. Students who complete this program are encouraged to complete the externship option with their program. Students who complete this program can and do sit for the CSSBB and MOS national certification exams and are qualified, eligible and prepared to do so. Clark State Community College works with each student to complete the exam application and register the student to take their national certification exam.
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Business
Six Sigma Expert
The Six Sigma Expert Program
Course Code: CSCC-B-CSSBB Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,999
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Why ECA
• PartneredwithRegionallyAccreditedCollegesandUniversities
• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
Buildinguponparticipants’existingknowledgeandpractice,theSixSigmaBlackBeltcoursewillhelpparticipantstomasteradvancedstatisticalanalysistools,identifyopportunitieswithsolutionsthatcanbeimplementedimmediatelyandtodelivermeasurableresultsrightawayinordertoincreaseanorganization’sreturnoninvestment.ParticipantswhocompletethiscoursewillbeabletoleadSixSigmaprojectsmeanttoenhancethecapabilityofbothinternalandexternalprocessesinordertobettermeetcustomerexpectations.SixSigmaBlackBeltsoftenserveasinternalconsultantsfortheircurrentcompaniesandcanserveasmentorsforSixSigmaGreenBelts.WiththecomprehensiveunderstandingofprocessanalysisandimprovementindividualsgainfromSixSigmaBlackBeltcertification,professionalswiththeseskillswithmakesasignificantimpactonanyorganizationandbewell-positionedforadvancementintheirchosenfields.
TheSixSigmaBlackBeltcoursepresentsanoverviewofthekeyconceptsfortheSixSigmaBlackBeltCertificationexam.Studentswillexploreprocessesandteammanagement,operationalmetrics,andkeytoolsandtechniquestoachieveprocessexcellence.ThiscourseisdesignedtopreparestudentstositfortheSixSigmaBlackBeltCertificationexamofferedbytheAmericanAssociationforQuality.
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• ApplytheLeanSixSigma(LSS)modeltocreatebreakthroughinprofitabilityandgrowthinabusinesssituation
• ManageprojectsbydefiningmetricsandfollowingtheDMAIC(define,measure,analyze,improve,andcontrol)methodology
• DesigneffectiveteamstoexecuteprojectsusingthetoolsandtechniquesofLeanSixSigma
• EmploythesequenceoftheDefine-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control(DMAIC)problemsolvingmethodology
• ImplementasustainableprocessbreakthroughusingtheDefine-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control(DMAIC)methodology
• DifferentiateDefine-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control(DMAIC)andDesignforSixSigma(DFSS)frameworkswithrespecttocustomerneeds
• AnalyzeabusinessprocessusingdifferenttypesoftoolsandtechniquesrelevanttotheLeanSixSigmamethodology
• DeterminehowtoenrolltheexecutivemanagementinthejourneyofchangeassociatedwiththeLeanSixSigma(DMAICorDFSS)initiative
• DeterminehowtosustainprocessbreakthroughimprovementsinthecontrolphaseoftheLeanSixSigmainitiativeduringtheprocessownerhandover
• UseMicrosoftOffice
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
Six Sigma Black Belt CertificationfromtheAmericanAssociationforQuality(AAQ):CertificationasaSixSigmaBlackBelt(CSSBB)fromtheAmericanSocietyforQuality(ASQ)requires:
• 2SixSigmaprojectsdocumentedbysignedaffidavits;OR• 1projectwithasignedaffidavitAND2yearsofworkexperienceasitpertainstotheSixSigmaBlackBeltBody
ofKnowledge.Educationalwaiversarenotgranted.• StudentswhocompletethiscomprehensivecoursewouldbepreparedtositfortheMicrosoft Office
Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
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Six Sigma Expert
The Six Sigma Expert Program
Six Sigma Specialist
The Six Sigma Specialist Program
Course Code: CSCC-B-CSSGB Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,999
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Why ECA
• PartneredwithRegionallyAccreditedCollegesandUniversities
• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
TheSixSigmaSpecialistprogramhelpsprofessionalstostrengthenorganizationsbyemployingthecoreconceptsofSixSigmagearedtowardenhancedproblem-solvingskillswithanemphasisontheDMAIC(Define,Measure,Analyze,Improve,andControl)model.TheSixSigmaSpecialistprogrampresentsanoverviewofthekeyconceptsfortheSixSigmaGreenBeltCertificationexam.Studentswillexploreprocessesandteammanagement,operationalmetrics,andkeytoolsandtechniquestoachieveprocessexcellence.ThisprogramisdesignedtopreparestudentstositfortheSixSigmaGreenBeltCertificationexamofferedbytheAmericanAssociationforQuality.
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• JustifythevalueofSixSigmametrics• AnalyzecustomerinformationwithinapotentialSixSigmaproject• ApplythedesignforSixSigma(DFSS)process• ApplytheoriesofteamdynamicstoimproveSixSigmaprocess• ApplytheDefine-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control(DMAIC)process• Generateprocessmanagementdocumentation• Analyzetheeffectsofstatisticalprocesscontrol(SPC)onperformanceAnalyzeprocess
capabilityinthecontextofperformance• Applydesignofexperiments(DOE)toapotentialproject• UseMicrosoftOffice
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
CertificationasaSixSigmaGreenBelt(CSSGB)fromtheAmericanSocietyforQuality(ASQ)
• Requires3yearsofworkexperienceinoneormoreareasoftheSixSigmaGreenBeltBodyofKnowledge.Workexperiencemustbeinafull-time,paidrole.Paidintern,co-op,oranyothercourseworkcannotbeap-pliedtowardtheworkexperiencerequirement.Educationalwaiversarenotgranted.
• StudentswhocompletethiscomprehensivecoursewouldbepreparedtositfortheMicrosoft OfficeSpecialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
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IT
CompTIA A+ Specialist
The CompTIA A+ Specialist Program
Course Code: CSCC-IT-CTA Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,999
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Job Outlook
Employmentofcomputersupportspecialistsisprojectedtogrow17percentfrom2012to2022,fasterthantheaverageforalloccupations.Moresupportserviceswillbeneededasorganizationsupgradetheircomputerequipmentandsoftware.
TheCompTIAA+coursewillbuilduponstudents’existinguser-levelknowledgeandexperiencewithpersonalcomputersoftwareandhardwareinordertopresentfundamentalconceptsandtechniquesthattechnicianswilluseeverydayonthejob.Uponcompletingthiscourse,studentswillgaintheessentialskillsandtechnicalexpertisenecessarytoinstall,upgrade,configure,troubleshoot,optimize,repairandperformpreventativemaintenanceonbasicpersonalcomputerhardwareandoperatingsystems.
TheCompTIAA+courseprovidesstudentswiththebasicknowledgeandskillsnecessaryforacareerinPCsupport.ThecourseisdesignedtofullypreparestudentstositforandpasstheCompTIAA+220-801and220-802certificationexams.Theexamcoversabroadrangeofhardwareandsoftwaretechnologiesthatisnottiedtoanyspecificvendorproducts.Examineesmustsuccessfullycomplete2partsfortheexam–EssentialsandPracticalApplicationsmodules.Providedbothmodulesarepassedwithina90dayperiod,successfulcandidateswillreceiveCompTIAA+Certification.Coursetopicsincludeinstallation,configuration,preventativemaintenanceofPChardwarecomponents,andthebasicsofnetworking,security,virtualization,desktopimaging,anddeployment.Studentswillalsogainknowledgeofdiagnosticandtroubleshootingprocessesforvarioustypesoftechnicalissues.
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• DescribethecommonfeaturesofPChardwarefoundondesktopandlaptopcomputers
• Explainnetworkhardware,protocols,andhowtobuildanetwork• Identifyuniquefeaturesoflaptopcomputersandconcernsspecifictothistypeof
computer• Describetheprintingprocess,installation,andmaintenanceofthemostcommon
printertypes,includinglaserandinkjetprinters• DescribeITsupportoperationalproceduresinaworkplace• Explainthefeatures,tools,andinstallationoptionsofdifferentversionsofWindows
OperatingSystems• IdentifythecomponentsofWindowsOperatingSystemsnetworking,preventative
maintenance,securitysettings,andvirtualization• Describecommonsecuritythreats,security-breachpreventionmethods,andbest
practices• Explainthenetworksetup,security,andsynchronizationofmobiledevices• Describethediagnosticandtroubleshootingprocessesforhardware,software,
networking,andsecurityissues• UseMicrosoftOffice
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION AVAILABLE: CompTIA A+ Certification
• TheCompTIAA+certificationisthestartingpointforacareerinIT.TheexamcoversmaintenanceofPCs,mo-biledevices,laptops,operatingsystemsandprinters.InordertoreceivetheCompTIAA+certification,prospec-tivecandidatesmustpass2exams
• StudentswhocompletethiscomprehensivecoursewouldbepreparedtositfortheMicrosoft Office Special-ist (MOS) Certification Exam.
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CompTIA A+ Specialist
The CompTIA A+ Specialist Program
CompTIA N+ Specialist
The CompTIA N+ Specialist Program
Course Code: CSCC-IT-CTN Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,999
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Job Outlook
Employmentofnetworkandcomputersystemsadministratorsisprojectedtogrow12percentfrom2012to2022,aboutasfastastheaverageforalloccupations.Growthwillbehighestatfirmsthatprovidecloudcomputingtechnology.
TheCompTIANetwork+courseprovidesstudentswiththebasicknowledgeandskillsnecessarytobecomeanITnetworkpractitioner.ThiscourseisdesignedtofullypreparestudentstositforandpasstheCompTIANetwork+Certificationexam.Studentswillgaintheknowledgeandskillsnecessarytomanage,maintain,troubleshoot,install,operate,andconfigurebasicnetworkinfrastructureaswellasdescribenetworkingtechnologies,understandbasicdesignprinciples,adheretowiringstandards,andusetestingtools.ThiscourseoffersatechnicalprerequisiteoptionforITtechniciansseekingtojointheAppleConsultantsNetworkandisrecognizedbyvariousfederalandstategovernmentagencies.Additionaljobrolesforprospectivecandidatesincludenetworktechnician,networkinstaller,networkadministrator,helpdesktechnicianandITcableinstaller.
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• SummarizeDNSconceptsanditscomponents• Identifythebenefitsandchallengesofincreasinglyconvergednetworks• Describetheroleandimpactofnetworksondailybusinessandwork• Explainthestructureofanetwork,includingenddevicesandintermediatedevices,
andtheinterconnectingmedia• Distinguishbetweencircuit-switchedandpacket-switchedcommunications• Describetheroleofaddressingandnaminginnetworkcommunications• Explainthepurposeandfunctionofprotocolsandstandardsinnetwork
communications• Explainhowprotocolsenablecommunicationsbetweencompletelydifferentnetwork
devices• Distinguishbetweennetworkingprotocolsandnetworkingstandards• Explaintheadvantagesofusingalayeredmodeltodescribenetworkfunctionality• DescribetheroleofeachlayerintheOSIreferencemodelandtheTCP/IPstack• Identifyvirtualnetworkcomponents• DescribethefunctionsofthethreeupperOSImodellayers• Describethefunctionofwell-knownTCP/IPApplicationLayerprotocolsandtheir
relatedservices• Explaintheprinciplesofnetworkclient–serveroperation• MicrosoftOffice
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION AVAILABLE: COMPTIA NETWORK+ CERTIFICATION
• TheCompTIA Network+ certificationisthesignofaqualifiednetworkingprofessional.CompaniessuchasDell,HP,Ricoh,SharpandXeroxrecommendorrequireCompTIANetwork+fortheirnetworkingtechnicians.ItisatechnicalprerequisiteoptionforITtechniciansseekingtojointheAppleConsultantsNetworkandisrecog-nizedbytheUSDepartmentofDefense.
• StudentswhocompletethiscomprehensivecoursewouldbepreparedtositfortheMicrosoft Office Special-ist (MOS) Certification Exam.
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The CompTIA S+ Specialist Program
Course Code: CSCC-IT-CTS Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,999
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Job Outlook
Employmentofinformationsecurityanalystsisprojectedtogrow37percentfrom2012to2022,muchfasterthantheaverageforalloccupations.Demandforinformationsecurityanalystsisexpectedtobeveryhighastheseanalystswillbeneededtocomeupwithinnovativesolutionstopreventhackersfromstealingcriticalinformationorcreatinghavoconcomputernetworks
TheCompTIASecurity+courseprovidesstudentswiththebasicknowledgeandskillsnecessarytobecomeanITsecurityprofessional.ThiscourseisdesignedtofullypreparestudentstositforandpasstheCompTIASecurity+certificationexam.Studentswillgaintheknowledgeandskillsnecessarytoidentifyriskandparticipateinriskmitigationactivitiesaswellasprovideinfrastructure,application,operationalandinformationsecurity.Theywillalsoacquiretheknowledgenecessarytoapplysecuritycontrolstomaintainconfidentiality,integrityandavailability,aswellashowtoidentifyappropriatetechnologiesandproducts.Finally,studentswillgainanawarenessofapplicablepolicies,lawsandregulationswithregardtoITsecurity.Prospectivejobrolesforsuccessfulcandidatesincludesecurityengineer,securityarchitect,securityassurancetechnician,securityconsultant/specialist,systemsadministrator,networkadministratorandsecurityadministrator.CompTIAN+certificationplus2yearsoftechnicalnetworkingexperiencewithafocusonsecurityisrecommendedforsuccessontheexam.
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• Describecommonrisks,vulnerabilitiesandcontrols• Explainthetripleconstraintofinformationsecurity• Analyzeanddifferentiatebetweentypesofmalwareandattacks• Identifyrisksforcommonsystemhardwareandperipherals• Describeprinciplesofsoftware,dataandhostsecurity• ImplementOShardeningprocedures• Identifycommontypesofprogrammingattacks• Implementsecurebrowsingpractices• Describesecurityvulnerabilitiesuniquetovirtualizedenvironments• Explainthepurposeandvulnerabilitiesofcommonnetworkdevices• Identifyandsecurecommonportsandprotocols• Describesecurityconcernsuniquetocloudcomputingenvironments• IdentifyIDSandIPSsolutionsforhostandnetworkdefense• Describethedifferencesbetweenidentification,authenticationandauthorizationin
AccessControl• Identifyvariousmethodsforaccessauthentication• Implementlogicalaccesscontrolmethods• Distinguishbetweendiscretionary,mandatory,rule-basedandrole-basedaccess
controlimplementations• Identifyvarioustypesofriskmanagementstrategies(transfer,accept,mitigate,
eliminate)• Distinguishbetweenmanagement,technicalandoperationalcontrols• Calculateriskusingsubjectiveandobjectivemeasures• Implementcomplianceauditsforcommonsecuritycontrols• Explainthedifferencebetweenpenetrationtestingandvulnerabilityscanning• Distinguishbetweensymmetricandasymmetricformsofencryption• Explaintheuseofpublic-key/private-keypairstoencryptanddecryptasecure
message• Identifycommonsecurityprotocols(SSH,SSL,IPSec)• Explainbasichashingconcepts• Distinguishbetweentypesoftickets,keysandcertificateauthoritiesinaPKI• Distinguishbetweenbusinesscontinuityanddisasterrecoveryobjectivesand
timeframes• Describedatareminisceandsecuredisposalpractices• ExplaincommonCIRTrolesandresponsibilities• UseMicrosoftOffice
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION AVAILABLE: CCompTIA Security+ Certification
• TheCompTIASecurity+certifica-tiondesignatesknowledgeableprofessionalsinthefieldofse-curity,oneofthefastest-growingfieldsinIT.CompTIASecurity+isaninternational,vendor-neutralcertificationthatdemonstratescompetencyinNetworkSecurity,ComplianceandOperationalSecurity,ThreatsandVulner-abilities,Application,DataandHostSecurity,AccessControlandIdentityManagement,andCryptography.
• StudentswhocompletethiscomprehensivecoursewouldbepreparedtositfortheMicrosoftOffice Specialist (MOS)Certification Exam.
IT
CompTIA S+ Specialist
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The CompTIA S+ Specialist Program
Java Programming Specialist
The Java Programming Specialist Program
Course Code: CSCC-IT-JAVA Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,999
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Job Outlook
Employmentofcomputerprogrammersisprojectedtogrow8percentfrom2012to2022,aboutasfastastheaverageforalloccupations.
Recognizingtheneedforskilleddevelopers,theWebDevelopmentSpecialistprogramprovidesaplatformtoproduceskilleddeveloperswiththeabilitytotakeintoaccounttheclient’sneedsandvisionalongwiththetargetmarkettocreateawebsiteandaccompanyingmobileapplications.Alongsidethesetechnicalrequirements,webdevelopersmustalsobeabreastofprevailingsocialmediatrends,searchengineoptimizationstrategiesandothertechniquestostandupaneffectivewebsite.AftercompletingthecoursespulledtogetherintheWebDevelopmentSpecialistprogram,studentswillhavetheskillsnecessarytobesuccessfulinadevelopmentpositionrightfromthestart.
StudentswhocompletethisprogramwillalsobepreparedtositfortheOracleJavaAssociateCertificationexamwhichbroadensindividualknowledgeanddeepensskillsthroughexposuretoawidearrayofimportantfeatures,functionsandtasksintheareaofJavaProgramming.Studentspreparingforthesecertificationexamswillworkthroughhands-onexercisesandlabsusingrealJavacode,whichexpandsstudents’capabilitiesasaJavadeveloper.Additionally,thecertificationexamsvalidatestudents’capabilitiesusingreal-world,scenario-basedquestionsthatassessandchallengestudents’abilitytoperformasexperiencedwebdevelopers.
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• SolvesimpleproblemsusingthefundamentalsyntaxandsemanticsoftheJavaprogramminglanguage
• ExamineelementarytechniquesinJavaprogrammingWriteJavaprogramsthatuseselection
• WriteJavaprogramsthatuseloops:while,dowhile,forWriteJavaprogramsthatmakeuseofmethodsfortransferofcontrol
• WriteJavaprogramsthatusearrays• Examineobject-orientedprogrammingusingobjectsandclasses• Illustrateobject-orientedprogrammingincludingimmutableclassesandimmutable
objects• WriteJavaprogramsthatuseinheritanceandpolymorphism• ExtenderrorhandlingtechniquesbyaddingexceptionhandlerstoJavaprograms• Designgenericclassesandinterfacestoimprovecodereusability• UsetheJavaCollectionsFrameworkinaJavaprogram• DistinguishbetweentheJavaplatformsanddescribethebasiccharacteristicsofJava
integrationtechnologies• Describethebasiccharacteristics,use,benefits,anddrawbacksofJava’sserver-side
technologiesandapplicationtiers• DescribethecontextofJava’sinitialreleaseanditsevolution• DescribeJava’simpactoncomputing• IdentifythecontributionsbykeyindividualsandgroupstowardJava’sdevelopment• ExplainJava’sroleintheOpenSourcesoftwaremovement• DescribeJava’sroleincuttingedgetechnologies• DescribethecontextforthehistoryoftheOpenSourcemovement• SummarizethethreewavesoftheOpenSourcemovementandthekeyindividuals
andorganizationswhocontributedtoeachwave• ExplainthebusinessbenefitsandchallengesofOpenSourcesoftware• Summarizetheaccomplishmentsandmissionofseveralwell-knownOpenSource
Communities• IdentifycommoncharacteristicssharedbyOpenSourcecommunitiesandguidelines
forsuccessfulparticipationinthem• UseMicrosoftOffice
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION AVAILABLE: Java SE 7 Associate
Certification from Oracle.
• TheJavaProgrammingSpecialistprogramisdesignedtopreparestudentstositfortheOracleCertifiedAssociate,JavaSE7Programmerexam.
• StudentswhocompletethiscomprehensivecoursewouldbepreparedtositfortheMicrosoftOffice Specialist (MOS) Certifi-cation Exam.
CompTIA S+ Specialist
39MYCAA Academic Catalog 2015-2016
IT
Mobile Data Forensics and Analysis Course For Law Enforcement, Intelligence and Investigation Professionals
Course Code: CSCC-INTELMOB Program Duration: 9 Months Contact Hours: 540 Student Tuition: $3,950
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Why ECA
• RegionallyAccredited• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
Mobiledeviceforensicsisabranchofdigitalforensicsrelatingtorecoveryofdigitalevidenceordatafromamobiledeviceunderforensicallysoundconditions.Theuseofphonesincrimeandterrorismhasbeenwidelyrecognizedforsomeyears,buttheforensicstudyofmobiledevicesisarelativelynewfield.Aproliferationofphones(particularlysmartphones)ontheconsumermarketcausedademandforforensicexaminationofthedevices,whichcouldnotbemetbyexistingcomputerforensicstechnicians.UnderstandingandhavingknowledgeoftheIntelligenceCommunitymission,vision,goals,andvaluesasamobileforensicsprofessionalisinvaluabletoyourposition,whetheryouareworkingasalawenforcementofficerorinafederalcapacity.
Basic Analysis and Data Concepts
• OpenSourceResearch• LinkAnalysisBasics• IntroducingRawData• ManipulatingRawData• GeospatialBasics• ApplyingGeospatialtoData• GPSandTemporalAnalysis• VisualImageInterpretation
Outline Advanced Intelligence Analytic Tools
• AnalyzingRawData• NetworkAnalysis• SocialNetworkAnalysis• RemoteSensing• IntroductiontoGIS• CreatingMapsinGIS• VectorandSpatialAnalysisinGIS• TelephonyAnalysis
Cellular Analysis and Data Forensics
• SearchWarrants• AcquiringCellularRecords• ProcessingCellularRecords• CellularSystemandHistoricalGeolocation• CellularRecordsinGIS• PhysicalDeviceForensics• CellularDataForensics
CERTIFICATIONS:
• TheSuccessfulStudentProgramcandidatesshouldhaveorbepursuingahighschooldiplomaorGED.
• Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourse,studentswillreceiveacertificatefromClark StateCommunity CollegeinMobileData Forensics and AnalysisCourse For Law Enforcement,Intelligence and InvestigationProfessionals
IT
40 MYCAA Academic Catalog 2015-2016
Mobile Data Forensics and Analysis Course For Law Enforcement,Intelligence and Investigation Professionals
Course Code: CSCC-L-CIV Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,799
MyCAA Information
Why ECA
• PartneredwithRegionallyAccreditedCollegesandUniversities
• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
Becausetheyaffecteveryaspectofcivillitigation,anunderstandingoftheserulesandprocessesisessentialtotheeverydayworkofanylegalprofessional.Forthosestudentslookingtowardlawschoolorwhoareinterestedintheparalegalprofession,thisprogramoffersanincrediblyusefulandrealisticlookintotheactualworkthatlawyersandlegalprofessionalsdoeveryday.Thisprogramexplorestheprocessandproceduresassociatedwithacivilcase.Itincludestheinitialclientinterviewandfactgathering,preparationsofpleadings,trialpreparation,post-trialprocedure,ethicalconsiderationsforhandlingacivillawcase,andtheapplicationoftechnologyinthepreparationandtrialofalawsuit.Althoughreferenceismadetostatelaws,thecourseconcentratesontheFederalRulesofCivilProcedure.
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• Describealegalteamincivillitigation• Describetheresponsibilitiesoftheparalegalincivillitigation• Describetheskillsandtasksperformedbyparalegalsincivillitigation• Applytheethicalrulesgoverningcivillitigationinyourjurisdiction• Prepareforaninterviewwithaclientorwitness• Investigatethefactsofacivilcase• Implementacasemanagementsystem• Describetherulesthatgovernevidenceinacivillitigationcase• Differentiatebetweenthetypesofevidence• DescribetheFederalRulesofCivilProcedure• Describetheelectronicdiscoveryprocess• ApplytheFederalRulesofCivilProceduretoselectappropriateevidenceforacivil
case• Describedocumentsfiledinciviltrialcases• Prepareciviltrialdocuments• Describetypesofissuespresentedinaciviltrial• Prepareamemotoanattorneypertainingtoacivilcase• Describecivilcasetrial,appeal,andcollectionofjudgmentprocesses• UseMicrosoftOffice
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
StudentswhocompletethiscomprehensivecoursewouldbepreparedtositfortheMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Law and Criminal Justice
The Civil Litigation Specialist Program
Course Overview
Civil Litigation Specialist
41MYCAA Academic Catalog 2015-2016
Course Code: CSCC-L-CNRT Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,799
MyCAA Information
Why ECA
• PartneredwithRegionallyAccreditedCollegesandUniversities
• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
FrombasicconsiderationprinciplesofcommonlawthroughthemoredetailedandintuitiveconclusionsoftheUniformCommercialCode(UCC),thisprogramwillexaminetheelementsofavalidcontractandtheprocessforagreementaswellasthedifferentremediesavailableforbreachofcontract.Forthosestudentslookingtowardlawschoolorwhoareinterestedintheparalegalprofession,thisprogramoffersanincrediblyusefulandrealisticlookintotheactualworkthatlawyersandlegalprofessionalsdoeveryday.Thisprogramprovidesstudentswithageneraloverviewandunderstandingoftheelementsofacontractualrelationship/agreement,theapplicablelawsrelatedtocontractnegotiationsandterms,andtheremediesavailableiftheagreementisbreached.
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• Writeagenericcontract• Explainthecontractagreementprocess• Describefraudasitrelatestocontracts• Examinetheremediesforbreachofcontract• Determinedamagesavailableforbreachofcontract• ExaminetheUniformCommercialCode(UCC)• DistinguishbetweenaUCCandcommonlawcontract• Writeagenericwarrantyform• Examinelegalissueswithcontracts• Describespecialcontractforms• Determineappropriateresponsestoethicalissuesrelatedtocontractlaw• UseMicrosoftOffice
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
StudentswhocompletethiscomprehensivecoursewouldbepreparedtositfortheMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Contract Specialist
The Contract Specialist Program
Course Overview
Law and Criminal Justice
42 MYCAA Academic Catalog 2015-2016
Contract Specialist
The Contract Specialist Program
Course Code: CSCC-CJ-CRCT Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,999
MyCAA Information
Why ECA
• PartneredwithRegionallyAccreditedCollegesandUniversities
• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
TheUSCriminalJusticesystemisacomplexwebofinterconnectedauthorities,facilities,issuesandconcerns.OneofthemostimportantfacetsofcriminaljusticeistheCorrectionsSystemthathouses,monitorsandreintegratesindividuals–adultsandjuveniles–undersupervisionofthelaw.Thecriminallawsandpenalsystemthatdeterminecorrectionsrequirements,thevariousstressesonthelargestcorrectionssystemintheworldhereintheUSaswellasthevariousissues,concernsandconsiderationsforrehabilitatingandreintegratingindividualsbackintosocietyrequireafundamentalunderstandingoftheentiresysteminordertosuccessfullytakeontherolesandresponsibilitiesofprofessionalsworkingintheCorrectionssystem.
Recognizingtheneedforskilledprofessionalsthatundertakeacareerinthisdifficultandcomplexfield,theCorrectionsSpecialistProgramtakesstudentsthroughtheinsandoutsoftheUSCorrectionssystemandthelawsthatgovernitalongsidetheindividual,politicalandsocietalissuesthatcorrectionsprofessionalsfaceeveryday.
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• Definetermsrelatedtocorrections• Assessthepurpose,implementation,andeffectivenessofcorrections• Tracethehistoricalevolutionofthecorrectionalsystem• Examinetheorganizationofcorrections• Examinechallengesfacedbythecorrectionalsystem• Compareandcontrastthedifferencesandsimilaritiesofthevariousclientsofa
correctionalfacility• Examinechallengesfacedbythecorrectionalsystem• Analyzeprisonlifeandtheeffectsitcanhaveonindividualsandsociety• AppraisethelegalrightsofinmatesandtheuseofcapitalpunishmentAnalyzethe
probationandparoleprocess• Analyzethejuvenilecourtandjuvenilejusticesystem• Summarizethehistoryandadministrationofprobationandparole• Defendtheimportanceofpresentenceinvestigationinthesentencingprocess• Examinethebasicmodelsforadministeringparole• Analyzetheroleofrehabilitationinprobationandparole• Analyzetheroleofprobationandparoleofficers• Examinetheroleofsupervisioninprobationandparole• UseMicrosoftOffice
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
StudentswhocompletethiscomprehensivecoursewouldbepreparedtositfortheMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Corrections Specialist Professional
The Corrections Specialist Professional Program
Course Overview
43MYCAA Academic Catalog 2015-2016
Law and Criminal Justice
Course Code: CSCC-CJ-CIP Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,999
MyCAA Information
Why ECA
• PartneredwithRegionallyAccreditedCollegesandUniversities
• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
CriminalInvestigationismoreandmorebeingdrivenbyadvancesintechnology,providedthesearchandseizuretechniquesandinvestigativeeffortsremainwithintheconfinesoftheFourthAmendment.Still,asmoreandmoretechnologyisincorporatedintocriminalinvestigationefforts,techniciansandinvestigationprofessionalswhounderstandthenatureoftheseeffortsalongsidethelegalconsiderationsandramificationsareingreatdemandbylawoffices,correctionsagencies,companiesthatsupplytheseorganizationsandbeyond.
TheCriminalInvestigationProfessionalprogramoffersstudentsthechancetohonetheirknowledgeandskillsintheareaofcriminology,thecriminalmindandinvestigationtechniquesallwithaneyetowardcriminaljusticeethicsandthelegalsystemthatgovernstheseinvestigations.Studentslookingtopursueadvanceddegreesincriminaljustice,perhapslookingtowardacareerasacriminallawassistantorcourtclerkwouldbenefittremendouslyfromthissetofstrategicallyalignedcoursesandacquiretheknowledgeandskillsthatallcriminalinvestigationprofessionalsdrawfromeveryday.
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• Definetermsrelatedtocriminalinvestigation• Outlinethehistoryofcriminalinvestigation• Analyzetheprocessofcriminalinvestigation• Examinetypesofcriminaloffenses• Explaintherelationshipbetweencriminalinvestigationandthecourtroomprocess• Definetermsrelatedtothestudyofcrime• Analyzetheconceptofcriminology• Examineresearchanddatacollectionmethodsusedincriminology• Examinetheoriesandprinciplesofcriminology• Describethebasicconceptsofbiologicaltheoriesofcriminalbehavior• Distinguishbetweenvarioustypesofcrimes• Evaluatemethodsusedtoeffectivelydealwithcrimes• Analyzetherelationshipbetweendrugsandcrime• Assesslawsandsocialpoliciesthathavebeenestablishedtoaddresscrimeinthe
UnitedStates• Examinethefutureofcrime• UseMicrosoftOffice
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
StudentswhocompletethiscomprehensivecoursewouldbepreparedtositfortheMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Criminal Investigation Professional
The Criminal Investigation Professional Program
Course Overview
Law and Criminal Justice
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Criminal Investigation Professional
The Criminal Investigation Professional Program
Course Code: CSCC-CJ-PROC Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,999
MyCAA Information
Why ECA
• PartneredwithRegionallyAccreditedCollegesandUniversities
• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
ThelegitimacyofAmericancriminaljurisprudenceliesinthefunctionandfairnessofitscriminalcourtsandstudentswillexamineexactlyhowtheseinstitutionsupholdthemostbasicofconstitutionalrightsandvaluesintheirdailyapplication.Thecoursetakesstudentsthroughtheoften-controversialandcomplexproceduresbalancingindividualrightsagainsttheprotectionofeveryoneasitpertainstosearchandseizureofindividualsorproperty,dueprocessrequirementsfortheaccusedandhowtheserequirementshaveevolvedoverthelastcenturythroughlandmarkcasesinterpretedbytheUSSupremeCourtthatproducedMirandarights,Terrystopsandothercommon-placeconsiderationsnecessarythroughoutthecriminalprocess.
Theprogramoffersstudentsanoverviewofthecriminaljusticesystemanditsprocesses.Itexaminesthecourtroomworkgroup,thetrialprocess,andchallengestotheprocess.Italsoprovidesanoverviewofthejuvenilecourtsystem.Studentswillalsogainathoroughunderstandingofthecourtproceduresforcriminaltrials,basicevidentiaryconsiderations,rightsaffordedtotheaccusedandthebasicprotectionsavailabletoallindividualswhomovethroughthecriminalcourts.Studentswillgainacomprehensiveunderstandingofthepurposeandfunctionofcriminalcourtsandtheprosecutionprocess,jurisdictionalrequirementsandlimits,theuniqueaspectsofadjudicationandevidenceaswellasthesentencingofconvictedoffenders.
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• Distinguishbetweenthedueprocessandcrimecontrolperspectivesincludingtheimpactoncriminalprocedure
• Examinewhatcanbedonewhenconstitutionalrightsareviolatedincludingcivil,criminal,andnon-judicialremedies
• ExaminehowtheFourth,Fifth,andSixthAmendmentsprotectindividualrights• Analyzecriminalprocedurepriortotrialdescribingtherolesofprosecutors,grand
juries,anddefenseattorneys• Analyzecriminalprocedurefromfirstcontacttoappeals• Definetermsrelatedtocriminalcourts• Describetheimpacthistoryhashadonthecriminalcourts• Describehowlawsarecreated• Explaintherelationshipbetweenlawsandthecourtsystem• Analyzethecourtprocessfromthecommittingofacrimethroughpostconvictions• Examinehowcourtsoperate• Differentiatethepeopleinvolvedinthecourtsystem• Examinejuvenilecourts• UseMicrosoftOffice
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
StudentswhocompletethiscomprehensivecoursewouldbepreparedtositfortheMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Criminal Procedure Specialist
The Criminal Procedure Specialist Program
Course Overview
45MYCAA Academic Catalog 2015-2016
Law and Criminal Justice
Course Code: CSCC-CJ-PRO Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,999
MyCAA Information
Why ECA
• PartneredwithRegionallyAccreditedCollegesandUniversities
• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
TheAmericancriminaljusticesystemisoneofthemostuniqueandrobustlegalframeworksintheworld.FacingahostofissuesfromoverwhelmingcorrectionspopulationstoevolvingsearchandseizuremethodswithintheconfinesoftheFourthAmendment,professionalsworkingintheCriminalJusticesystemrequireacomprehensiveunderstandingofthevariousissuesfacingalloftheplayersinthelegalsystemonthecriminalsideaswellasthesocietalandutilitarianprinciplesaffectedbythesedecisionseveryday.Beyondthat,theamountoftechnologychangesforlawenforcementandothersecurityandinvestigativeagenciesrequiresabroadunderstandingofthecriminaljusticesystemoverall.
TheCriminalJusticeProfessionalprogramoffersacomprehensivelookattheAmericancriminaljusticesystem,particularlyfromthelegalside.Understandingwhat’srequiredforaconviction,thestandardsbywhichdefendantsaremeasuredandtheinsandoutsofevidentiaryconsiderationsareimperativeforanyoneworkinginlawenforcement,investigationorsecurityaswellasindividualsworkingforcompaniesthatservethesefields.TheCriminalJusticeProfessionalprogrambringstogetherastrategicsampleoftopicsthatensurestudentscompletethistrackwiththeknowledgeandskillsthey’llrequiretoexcelinthesefields.
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• Definekeytermsrelatedtothejusticesystem• Examinethejusticesystem• Analyzeconceptsrelatedtocriminallaw• Compareandcontrasttheoriesofcrime• EvaluatetheimpacthistoryhashadontheAmericanjusticesystem• Examineissuesandemergingtrendsincriminaljustice• Definetermsrelatedtocriminallaw• Examinethepurposeandfunctionofcriminallaw• Assesslegalissuesaspresentedincourtcases• Analyzekeyconceptsrelatedtocriminallaw• Examinevariouslaws• Definekeyconceptsrelatedtoethics• Explaintheimpactofethicaldecisions• Explaintherelationshipbetweenvalues,morals,ethics,andcriticalthinking• Compareandcontrastphilosophiesrelatedtoethics• Analyzetheprocessofmakingethicaldecisions• Examineethicsinthecriminaljusticesystem• Evaluatemethodsusedtoaddressethicalmisconductinsociety
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
StudentswhocompletethiscomprehensivecoursewouldbepreparedtositfortheMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Criminal Justice Professional
The Criminal Justice Professional Program
Course Overview
Law and Criminal Justice
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Criminal Justice Professional
The Criminal Justice Professional Program
Course Code: CSCC-L-CRIM Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,799
MyCAA Information
Why ECA
• PartneredwithRegionallyAccreditedCollegesandUniversities
• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
ThisprogramexamineskeyprovisionsoftheFourth,Fifth,Sixth,andFourteenthAmendmentsastheyapplytopoliceinvestigationandinterrogationaswellastothecircumstancesunderwhichdefendantsareprosecuted.Theprogramtakesstudentsthroughtheoften-controversialandcomplexproceduresbalancingindividualrightsagainsttheprotectionofanentirecitizenry.Tothisend,studentswillexploresearchandseizureofindividualsorproperty,dueprocessrequirementsfortheaccusedandhowtheserequirementshaveevolvedoverthelastcenturythroughlandmarkcasesinterpretedbytheUSSupremeCourtthatproducedMirandarights,Terrystopsandothercommon-placeconsiderationsthatdefinecriminalprocess.
Thisprogramdealswithbothsubstantivecriminallawandthelegalproceduresthatgovernitsenforcementinordertosafeguardindividualliberties.Studentswillgainathoroughunderstandingoftherightsaffordedtotheaccusedandthebasicprotectionsavailabletoallindividualswhomovethroughthecriminaljusticesystem
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• Examinethecriminallawjudicialsystem• Explainthecriminaltrialprocess• Relatecriminallaw,criminalprocedure,andtheUnitedStatesConstitution• Classifycriminaloffenses• Analyzecrimesagainsttheperson• Analyzecrimesagainstproperty• Analyzecrimesagainstsecurity• Analyzecrimesagainstthestate• Analyzesocialcrimes• Createdefensescenarios• Analyzetheethicalissuesraisedinthecriminaljusticeprocess• Examinetheconstitutionalrightsoftheaccusedbeforearrest• Examinetheconstitutionalrightsoftheaccusedafterarrest• Examinetheconstitutionalrightsoftheaccusedattrial• Examinetheconstitutionalrightsofaconvict• Assesscriminallawandprocedure• UseMicrosoftOffice
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
StudentswhocompletethiscomprehensivecoursewouldbepreparedtositfortheMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Criminal Law & Procedure Specialist
The Criminal Law & Procedure Specialist Program
Course Overview
47MYCAA Academic Catalog 2015-2016
Law and Criminal Justice
Course Code: CSCC-L-FAM Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,799
MyCAA Information
Why ECA
• PartneredwithRegionallyAccreditedCollegesandUniversities
• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
Coveringtheseintriguingandrecentlydevelopingissues,thisprogramprovidesanoverviewoffamilylaw.Studentswillexplorefundamentaltopicsincludingmarriage,divorce,annulment,propertydivision,parenthood,adoption,custody,support,andfamilyviolenceaswellasemergingareassuchaslegalrecognitionofnon-maritalfamiliesandassistedreproductivetechnology.Studentswillstudyallofthesepointswithspecialattentiontothelegalprinciples,ethicalissues,research,interviewing,discovery,drafting,andotheressentialpracticeskillsthatmakeuptheworkproductsurroundingthisfield.
Forthosestudentslookingtowardlawschoolorwhoareinterestedintheparalegalprofession,thisprogramoffersanincrediblyusefulandrealisticlookintotheactualworkthatlawyersandlegalprofessionalsdoeveryday.Examiningtheinitialorganization,operationandpotentialdissolutionofafamilyunit,theFamilyLawprogramaddressespremaritalcontroversies,capacitytomarryandtheformalitiesofmarriageinlightoftherightsanddutiesofmaritalpartners,variousgroundsfordivorce,annulmentandseparation,spousalsupportandbasicissuesofpropertydistribution.
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
Interpretthemajorlegalissuesrelatedto:
• premaritalagreements• marriage• annulment• non-maritalfamilies• parenthood• adoption• familyviolence• divorce• discoveryandfinancialstatements• childcustody• childsupport• spousalsupport• propertydivision• separationagreements• Draftfamilylawdocuments• Describetasksparalegalsperformasmembersofafamilylawteam• Performresearchonissuesrelatedtofamilylawcases• Proposestrategiesfordealingwithethicalissuesthatariseinfamilylawcases• UseMicrosoftOffice
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
StudentswhocompletethiscomprehensivecoursewouldbepreparedtositfortheMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Family Law Professional
The Family Law Professional Program
Course Overview
Law and Criminal Justice
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Family Law Professional
The Family Law Professional Program
Course Code: CSCC-CJ-HSS Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,799
MyCAA Information
Why ECA
• PartneredwithRegionallyAccreditedCollegesandUniversities
• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
ThisprogramisdesignedtopreparesuccessfulstudentstoworkinvariousHomelandSecurityagenciesatalocal,stateorfederallevel.Specificallyforthosestudentswhosecareer-focusisincounter-terrorism,counter-intelligence,nationalsecurityorgovernmentsecurity,thisprogramisagreatwaytoexaminenewanddifferentsubjectareaswithinthisgrowingfield.Theprogramprovidesanoverviewoftheelementsinvolvedinthehomelandsecurityfunction,aswellasthechallengescriticalinfrastructuremanagersingovernmentandindustrycan/willfacewhilemaintainingmissionoperationsandstaffaccountabilityinthemidstofmultipleoverlappingrolesandresponsibilitiesinourrapidlychangingworld.
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• Comparenationalsecuritypolicybefore9/11withchangestothatpolicyasaconsequenceof9/11andtheformationoftheDepartmentofHomelandSecurity(DHS)
• DescribethepurposeandorganizationoftheDHS• Explaintheconceptofterrorism• Examinetheuseofintelligence• Analyzeintelligence• Describecriticalinfrastructureandkeyresources• Examinecyberterrorism• Examinehowtransportationsystemsareatriskandprotectedfromterroristthreats• Examinetheeffectsofterrorismonpublichealth• DescribethepurposeandstructureoftheNationalResponseFramework(NRF)• DescribetheU.S.approachtoemergencymanagement• DescribetheIncidentCommandSystem(ICS)• Describehowincidentresponsesituationsaremanaged• Describethepurpose,structure,andfunctionoftheICS• Writearesponseplantoanemergencysituation• Describetheethicalconsiderationsinvolvedinhomelandsecurityissues• Describetheuseofcommunicationtechnologiesinemergencysituations• Examinetheroleofvariousfieldsinpreparingforandrespondingtoemergencies• Describetheroleofhigherlearninginstitutionsinpreparinggraduatesfor
understandingtheirroleinhomelandsecurity• UseMicrosoftOffice
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
StudentswhocompletethiscomprehensivecoursewouldbepreparedtositfortheMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Homeland Security Specialist
The Homeland Security Specialist Program
Course Overview
49MYCAA Academic Catalog 2015-2016
Law and Criminal Justice
Course Code: CSCC-CJ-JUVI Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,799
MyCAA Information
Why ECA
• PartneredwithRegionallyAccreditedCollegesandUniversities
• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
TheJuvenileJusticeprogramisdesignedtopreparestudentstoaddressexactlythesequestionsbyintroducingtheconcepts,principlesandpracticesofthejuvenilejusticesystemtostudents.Studentswilltakeanin-depthlookatjuvenilelawandtheuniqueroleofthecourtsinthesecircumstancesaswellasthecorrectionssystemsthatwillapplytothem.Studentswillanalyzethedifferentsocioeconomicconsiderationsthatmustbeweighedinaddressingjuvenilejusticeissues,aswellasthemannerinwhichsocialserviceagencies(treatment,childprotectiveservices,etc.)interact,aidorimpedetheformaljuvenilejusticesystem.
ThisprogramgivesstudentsanoverviewofAmericanjuvenilejusticeintermsofbothsystemandpractice.Itexaminesthejuvenileoffender,causesofjuvenilecrime,thejuvenilecourtsystem,andjuvenilesintheadultcourtsystem.Theprogramalsolooksattheinstitutionalization,rehabilitation,andtreatmentofjuveniles,andthefutureofjuvenilejusticeinAmerica.
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• Definetermsrelatedtojuvenilejustice• Analyzetheimpacthistoryhashadinjuvenilejustice• Describethevarioustheoriesrelatedtojuvenilejustice• ExaminetheJuvenileJusticeSystem• Describethemeasurementofjuvenilecrime• Describejuvenilevictims• Analyzejuvenilesintheadultcourtsystem• Analyzetheeffectivenessofjuvenileprobationandcommunitybasedprograms• Appraisethetreatmentofjuvenileoffenders• Analyzethejuvenileoffender• Investigateinternationaljuvenilejustice• UseMicrosoftOffice
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
StudentswhocompletethiscomprehensivecoursewouldbepreparedtositfortheMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Juvenile Justice Specialist
The Juvenile Justice Specialist Program
Course Overview
Law and Criminal Justice
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Juvenile Justice Specialist
The Juvenile Justice Specialist Program
Law Enforcement Professional
The Law Enforcement Professional Program
Course Code: CSCC-CJ-LEP Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,999
MyCAA Information
Why ECA
• PartneredwithRegionallyAccreditedCollegesandUniversities
• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
TheLawEnforcementProfessionalConsideringacareerinlawenforcement?LawenforcementofficialsconductfascinatinganddifficultworkacrossallAmericancitiesfromstreettostreet.Togiveprofessionalsthemostin-depthlookatlawenforcementpossible,thisprogramexaminesthehistory,structure,actionsandstrategiesofAmericanpolice.Studentswillexploreanumberofinterestingtopicsincludingthestructureandpurposeoffederal,stateandlocalpoliceforces,theirinner-workingsandinterconnectivityaswellasthevariouswayseachindividualforceplaysaroleinthecollectiveefforttoareonthefrontlinesofeverydaypolicefunctions,criminalaccountabilityandtherelationshipbetweenlawenforcementandthecommunitythatmaintainspublicorder.
TheLawEnforcementProfessionalProgramLawEnforcementProfessionalsoperateeverydayinsideanever-evolvingworldofcrimeandviolence.Facinganarrayofissuesfromlocalizedcriminalactivitytoemergencyandpublichealthissuesthatconstituteanationalorinternationalthreatcancomeupatamoment’snotice,LawEnforcementProfessionalsareonthefrontlinesofdefenseforourcommunities.Tothisend,allprofessionalsinvolvedinlawenforcementfrommusthaveanarrayofapplicableskillsfromcombatingandpreventingcrimeinthefirstplace,tosolvingcrimesthroughstrategicinterviewingandinterrogationofinvolvedindividualsandproper,legalcriminalproceduresnecessaryforthesuccessofthelegalsystemaswell.
Recognizingtheneedforskilledprofessionalsthatunderstandthedifficultandhighly-nuancedissuesauthoritiesfaceeveryday,MyEdTodayofferaLawEnforcementProfessionalprogramtotakestudentsthroughtheinsandoutsofday-to-daypoliceactivityandintroducestudentstothecomplexcriminaljusticesystem.Studentswhocompletethisprogramwillunderstandvariouspoliceinterviewingandinterrogationtechniquesalongsideinvestigationpracticesnecessarytopreventcrimeandmitigatepotentialeffects.Moreover,thiscareertrackensuresstudentscomeawayfromtheprogramwithafirmunderstandingofthecriminaljusticesystemasawholeandtheethicalconsiderationsthatensureitsproperfunctioneveryday.
ProgramObjectivesAttheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• Definetermsrelatedtolawenforcement• Examinetheorganizationoflawenforcement• Examinetheroles,functions,andstylesofpolicing• Describetheimpactthathistoryhashadonthecurrentlawenforcementsystem• Analyzetheuseofforensicscienceandcriminalisticsinthecriminaljusticesystem• Examinechallengesfacedbylawenforcement• Analyzelawsasrelatedtopolicing• Appraisetheuseoftechnologyinpolicing• Analyzeissuesrelatedtopolicinginforeigncountries• Describethepersonalqualitiesthataffecttheinterviewprocess• Research,usingarticlesfromtheInternet,anddescribehowtosuccessfullyinterview
andinterrogatewitnesses• Differentiateaninterviewfromaninterrogation• Formulatealistofquestionsthatcanbeusedinpurposefulinterrogation• Identifythestepsintheinterviewprocess• Comparethetraditionalinterviewmethodwiththecognitiveinterviewmethod• Identifytheconstitutionalandlegalconsiderationsthatmustbemadeduringa
criminalinterrogation• Usingcasestudies,analyzethetechniquesusedbyofficersinobtainingaconfession
andmakesuggestionsforimprovement• Describeinterviewapproachesforspecialpopulations• UseMicrosoftOffice
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
LawEnforcementProfessionalProgramcandidatesshouldhaveorbepursuingahighschooldiplomaorGED.
NationalCertificationAvailable:StudentswhocompletethiscomprehensivecoursewouldbepreparedtositfortheMicrosoftOfficeSpecialist(MOS)Certifica-tionExam.
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Course Overview
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Law and Criminal Justice
Course Code: CSCC-CJ-JUVI Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,799
MyCAA Information
Why ECA
• PartneredwithRegionallyAccreditedCollegesandUniversities
• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
Thisprogramoffersanin-depthviewoftheroleoflegalassistantsplaywithintheAmericanlegalsystem,specificallywithrespecttotechnologyinthelawoffice.Examiningthemyriadofskillslegalassistantsuseeverydayalongsidethetypicallegalworkingenvironment,studentswillexploretechnologythathelpstoadvancethegoalsoflargelawfirmsandindividualattorneys.
Thiscourseprovidesanintroductiontocomputerhardwareandsoftwarefundamentalsnecessarytothesuccessfuloperationofalawoffice,includinganoverviewoftraditionallegalsoftware,specialtylawofficeandcasemanagementsoftware,andlitigationsupportsoftware.FromelectronicresearchtoeDiscoveryandelectronicdatabasediscovery(EDD),officialeFilingandcasemanagementsoftware,studentswillexploreallofthedifferenttechnologicaladvancesthathavebecomestandardinthelegalindustry.Studentswillalsoexplorevariousmethodsforlearningandkeepingcurrentwithsoftwareupdatesaswellasthevariousethicalissuesthatarisewiththeuseoftechnologyinalegalcapacity.
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• Produceachecklistoftechnologyneedsforalawoffice• Prepareaplanforsettinguptechnologysystemsforanewlawfirm• ResearchlegalissuesusingtheInternet• DescribesecurityandethicalissuesrelatedtotheuseoftheInternetinalaw
office• Usewordprocessingsoftwaretopreparedocumentsforalawoffice• Useelectronicspreadsheetsoftwaretopreparedocumentsforalawoffice• Useadatabasetostore,sortandpresentclientand/orcaseinformation• Createabasicofficemanagementsystemusinglawofficemanagementsoftware• Createacasenotebookusingcasemanagementsoftware• Preparearesponsetoadiscoveryrequest• Createanelectronicpresentationtouseattrial• Investigatetheadvantagesanddisadvantagesofapaperlessoffice• Analyzetheimpactoffederalandcourtrulesonelectronicdiscovery• Reviewcourtrulesontheuseoftechnology• UseMicrosoftOffice
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
StudentswhocompletethiscomprehensivecoursewouldbepreparedtositfortheMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Law Office Technology Specialist
The Law Office Technology Specialist Program
Course Overview
Law and Criminal Justice
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Law Office Technology Specialist
The Law Office Technology Specialist Program
Course Code: CSCC-L-ASST Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,799
MyCAA Information
Why ECA
• RegionallyAccredited• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining
LegalAssistantsplayoneofthemostimportantrolesinthelegalindustry.Thoughindividualattorneysareultimatelyresponsibleforthelegalworktheyproduceandthestrategiestheydevise,manytasks–fromlegalresearchandwriting,sourceciting,filing,andothers–aredelegatedtolegalassistants.Assuch,itisimperativeforsuccessfulLegalAssistantstohaveafundamentalunderstandingoftheprimarysubstantiveandproceduralelementsapplicabletothepracticeoflawsothattheycansupporttheattorneysasbestaspossible.Tobeassuccessfulaspossibleonthejob,LegalAssistantsrequireabroadunderstandingofthelaw,variouscivillitigationprincipleswhereLegalAssistantsareusedmostoftenaswellastheethicalconsiderationsthataffecteveryaspectofthejob.
Program Objectives
• ExplainhowlawsandregulationsaffecttherolesandresponsibilitiesoftheNursingAssistantSpecialistwithinthehealthcaresystem
• Demonstratebasicknowledgeofeffectivecommunicationskillsnecessarytofunctionasamemberofthehealthcareteam
• Demonstratebasictechnicalandcommunicationskillsthatfacilitateanoptimalleveloffunctioningoftheclient,recognizingindividual,cultural,andreligiousdiversity
• Useproceduresandtechniquestopromoteinfectioncontrolandpreventthespreadofmicroorganisms
• Demonstratetheabilitytoidentifyandusesafetyandemergencyprocedures• Demonstratebasicknowledgeofbodysystems,basicanatomy,commondisease
processes,andtheagingprocess• Demonstratebasicknowledgeofvitalsignsandotherbodymeasurements• Demonstratebasicknowledgeofprinciplesandskillsofrestorativenursingin
providingclientcare,whilealsousingproperbodymechanics• Identifyelementsofaclient’sphysicalenvironmentandtheclient’sinteraction
withtheirenvironment• Identifyproperproceduresandtechniquesusedforprovidingpersonalcareto
clients,includingbutnotlimitedtoADLs,bathing,skincare,nutritionandfeeding,elimination,rangeofmotion,positioning,andmobility
• Identifypsychosocialcharacteristicsofallclients,includingthosewithphysicalandcognitiveimpairment.
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
• StudentsshouldhaveorbepursuingahighschooldiplomaorGED.• Therearenostateapprovaland/orstaterequirementsassociatedwiththisprogram.• ThereareseveralNationalCertificationexamsthatareavailabletostudentswhosuccessfullycomplete
thisprogram:• NALS Accredited Legal Professional Exam o NOTE: To be eligible for the Acrredited Legal Professional
Exam, NALS requires candidates have at least 1 year of general office experience.• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Legal Assistant Certificate Program with Externship
The Legal Assistant
Course Overview
53MYCAA Academic Catalog 2015-2016
Law and Criminal Justice
Course Code: CSCC-L-WRIT Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,799
MyCAA Information
Why ECA
• PartneredwithRegionallyAccreditedCollegesandUniversities
• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
Forthosestudentslookingtowardlawschoolorwhoareinterestedintheparalegalprofession,thisprogramoffersanincrediblyusefulandrealisticlookintotheactualworkthatlawyersandlegalprofessionalsdoeveryday.Usingaproblem-solvingapproach,studentswillusethetoolsandtechniquesintroducedtorepresentafictionalclientandprovidetheclientswithlegaladvice.Studentswilllearnessentialskillsofsuccessfullawyers,includingresearchinglegalauthorities,applyingthelawtoaclient’ssituation,andcommunicatingthatanalysisbothinwritingandverbally.
Thisprogramisdesignedtoprovidestudentswithasolidworkingknowledgeofthetoolsavailableinlawlibraries,includingbothstateandfederalprimaryandsecondarymaterials.Studentswillfind,analyze,andsolveproblemsinthelegalworld.Inaddition,studentswilladapttheresearchmaterialintolegalmemoranda,briefsandotherusefulworkproductwhilecommunicatingtheresultsinacompetentandethicalmanner.
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• Summarizeresearchpracticesusedbyaparalegal• Analyzeethicalissuesrelatedtoresearch• Describethemainproductsoflegalresearch• Analyzethefactsinacase• Classifylegalresearchsources• Differentiatemandatoryauthorityfrompersuasiveauthority• Researchenactedlaw• Analyzeenactedlaw• Researchcaselaw• Analyzecaselaw• Usesecondarysourcesaspartoflegalresearch• Compareresearchedcaseswithclientcases• Validatecaselawusingacitator• Applyprofessionalwritingstylesappropriateforlegalcommunica¬tion• Writeacasebrief• Writeaninternalmemorandumoflaw• Prepareotherlegaldocuments• UseMicrosoftOffice
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
StudentswhocompletethiscomprehensivecoursewouldbepreparedtositfortheMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Legal Writing Specialist
The Legal Writing Specialist Program
Course Overview
Law and Criminal Justice
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Legal Writing Specialist
The Legal Writing Specialist Program
Mobile Data Forensics and Analysis Course For Law Enforcement, Intelligence and Investigation Professionals
Course Code: CSCC-INTELMOB Program Duration: 9 Months Contact Hours: 540 Student Tuition: $3,950
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Why ECA
• RegionallyAccredited• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
Mobiledeviceforensicsisabranchofdigitalforensicsrelatingtorecoveryofdigitalevidenceordatafromamobiledeviceunderforensicallysoundconditions.Theuseofphonesincrimeandterrorismhasbeenwidelyrecognizedforsomeyears,buttheforensicstudyofmobiledevicesisarelativelynewfield.Aproliferationofphones(particularlysmartphones)ontheconsumermarketcausedademandforforensicexaminationofthedevices,whichcouldnotbemetbyexistingcomputerforensicstechnicians.UnderstandingandhavingknowledgeoftheIntelligenceCommunitymission,vision,goals,andvaluesasamobileforensicsprofessionalisinvaluabletoyourposition,whetheryouareworkingasalawenforcementofficerorinafederalcapacity.
Basic Analysis and Data Concepts
• OpenSourceResearch• LinkAnalysisBasics• IntroducingRawData• ManipulatingRawData• GeospatialBasics• ApplyingGeospatialtoData• GPSandTemporalAnalysis• VisualImageInterpretation
Outline Advanced Intelligence Analytic Tools
• AnalyzingRawData• NetworkAnalysis• SocialNetworkAnalysis• RemoteSensing• IntroductiontoGIS• CreatingMapsinGIS• VectorandSpatialAnalysisinGIS• TelephonyAnalysis
Cellular Analysis and Data Forensics
• SearchWarrants• AcquiringCellularRecords• ProcessingCellularRecords• CellularSystemandHistoricalGeolocation• CellularRecordsinGIS• PhysicalDeviceForensics• CellularDataForensics
CERTIFICATIONS:
• TheSuccessfulStudentProgramcandidatesshouldhaveorbepursuingahighschooldiplomaorGED.
• Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourse,studentswillreceiveacertificatefromClark StateCommunity CollegeinMobileData Forensics and AnalysisCourse For Law Enforcement,Intelligence and InvestigationProfessionals
55MYCAA Academic Catalog 2015-2016
Law and Criminal Justice
Course Code: CSCC-L-PARA Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 925 Student Tuition: $3,999
MyCAA Information
Why ECA
• RegionallyAccredited• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining
Paralegalsplayoneofthemostimportantrolesinthelegalindustry.Thoughindividualattorneysareultimatelyresponsibleforthelegalworktheyproduceandthestrategiestheydevise,manytasks–fromlegalresearchandwriting,sourceciting,filing,andothers– aredelegatedtoparalegals.Assuch,itisimperativeforsuccessfulParalegalstohaveafundamentalunderstandingofthesubstantiveandproceduralelementsapplicabletothespecificareasoflawwherethey’llbeworkingsothattheycanbuildonasolidfoundationofknowledgestartingfromthefirstday.Thelegalindustryreliesheavilyonparalegalsfortheirexperienceandgeneraltraininginthesefields.ForanynewParalegallookingtoentertheworkplaceorforexperiencedParalegalsperhapsmovingtoadifferentpractice,anoverviewofthesecommonsubstantiveareasisextremelyusefultoensureyou’rereadytogofromthestart.
Program Objectives:
Thisprogramaddressesthefollowingdetailedsubjectareas:
• IntroductiontotheParalegalProfession• IntroductiontoLaw• CivilLitigation• ContractLaw• TortLaw• FamilyLaw• CriminalLaw• LegalEthics• UseMicrosoftOffice
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
• StudentsshouldhaveorbepursuingahighschooldiplomaorGED.• Therearenostateapprovaland/orstaterequirementsassociatedwiththisprogram.• ThereareseveralNationalCertificationexamsthatareavailabletostudentswhosuccessfullycomplete
thisprogram:• National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)
Certified Paralegal (CP) / Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) Exam • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Paralegal Certificate Program with Externship
Course Overview
Law and Criminal Justice
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Paralegal Certificate Program with Externship
Course Code: CSCC-L-REProgram Duration: 6 MonthsCourse Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,799
MyCAA Information
Why ECA
• RegionallyAccredited• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining
Thisprogramtakesaninterdisciplinaryandpractice-orientedapproachtorealestatetransactions,coveringlandtransfers,mortgagelaw,andselectedtopicssuchasthestructureandlawofrealestatetransactions,includingagreementsofsale,titleandsurveymatters,leasing,financing,easements,anddevelopmentrights.Studentswilldiscovertheimportanceoflegaldescriptionsoftheproperty,deeds,encumbrancesandliensaswellasthedistinctionsbetweenrealandpersonalproperty.Thisprogramwillexaminetherealestatefinancetransactionfromapractitioner’sviewpointandwillcoverthetypicaldocumentationutilizedinarealestatetransactionincludingthemortgageinstrument.AsanintroductiontoRealEstateLaw,thiscourseoffersstudentsafundamentalunderstandingofpropertyrights,principlesoflandownership,sale,financingandconveyance,contracts,liens,mortgagefinancing,deeds,mortgagesordeedsoftrust,settlementconcepts,leasing,andotherpropertyconcepts.
Program Objectives
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• Examinerealestateprinciples• Preparearealestatelistingagreement• Preparearealestatesalesagreement• Draftanaddendumtoarealestatesalesagreement• Preparedocumentsassociatedwithtitle• Preparedeeddocuments• Preparemortgagedocuments• Preparedocumentsassociatedwithclosingarealestatedeal• Preparedocumentsassociatedwithleaseagreements• Preparerealestatearbitrationandlitigationdocuments• Preparedocumentsassociatedwithforeclosures• Researchrealestateissues• Examineethicalissuesinrealestate• UseMicrosoftOffice
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
Upon successful completion of this program, students would be eligible to sit for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exam. Although there are no state approval, state registration or other state requirements for this program, students who complete this program will be prepared and are eligi¬ble to sit for this national certification exam. Students who complete this program are encouraged to complete the externship option with their program. Students who complete this program can and do sit for the MOS national certification exams and are qualified, eligible and prepared to do so. Clark State Community College works with each student to complete the exam application and register the student to take their national certification exam.
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Real Estate Law Professional Certificate Program with Externship
The Real Estate Law Professional Program
Course Overview
57MYCAA Academic Catalog 2015-2016
Law and Criminal Justice
Course Code: CSCC-L-WRIT Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,799
MyCAA Information
Why ECA
• PartneredwithRegionallyAccreditedCollegesandUniversities
• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
Thiscomprehensiveprograminthestudyofvictimsofcrime,Victimology,coverscontemporarydevelopmentsinthefieldofvictimology,itsconceptualboundaries,basicconceptsandliteratureaswellasthevarioussubfieldsthatmakeupthissubjectwithincriminologyandcriminaljustice.Theprogramprovidesstudentswithanextensiveoverviewoftheprinciplesandconceptsofvictimology,thevarioustypesofviolencethatleadtodifferenttypesofvictimizationaswellasthemotivesbehindsuchactionsandboththeshortandlong-termeffectsonindividualsandsocietyasawhole.Studentswillhavetheopportunitytoanalyzevictimizationpatternsandtrends,thetheoreticalreasoningandresponsestocriminalvictimizationaswellastheoveralloffender-victimrelationships.Finallytheprogramwilllookathowvictimologyhasbeenusedinthecriminaljusticetodate,itsusesandlimitationsaswellastheimplicationsofthisstudyforcriminaljusticepurposesgoingforward.
Presentingacomprehensiveoverviewoftheconsequencesofvictimizationandthevariousremediesnowavailabletodifferentvictimsofcrime,particularlyviolentcrime,thisprogramexaminesthecausesofvictimizationandlooksattheoriesassociatedwithviolentvictimization.Itanalyzestheoffender-victimrelationshipandpresentsideasonpreventingviolenceandrespondingtovictimization.
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• Definetermsrelatedtoviolenceandvictimization• Examinetheconceptofvictimization• Tracethedevelopmentoftheoriesofvictimization• Differentiatebetweentypesofviolence• Examineoffender-victimrelationships• Analyzeinjusticesbythecriminaljusticesystem• Examinemotivesforterrorism• Assesslawstocombatterrorism• Appraisewaysofrespondingtocriminalvictimization• UseMicrosoftOffice
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
StudentswhocompletethiscomprehensivecoursewouldbepreparedtositfortheMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Victimology
The Victimology Program
Course Overview
Law and Criminal Justice
58 MYCAA Academic Catalog 2015-2016
Victimology
The Victimology Program
Course Code: CSCC-L-WTE Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,799
MyCAA Information
Why ECA
• PartneredwithRegionallyAccreditedCollegesandUniversities
• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
Thisprogramexplorestheinsandoutsofthelegalandethicalrequirementsnecessarytodevelopandadministeranestateplan.Studentswillbeintroducedtohighly-specializedlegalvocabularypertainingtotheseparticularlegalfields,aswellasrelevantsubstantiveandprocedurallawthatgovernwills,trustsandestates.
Forthosestudentslookingtowardlawschoolorwhoareinterestedintheparalegalprofession,thisprogramoffersanincrediblyusefulandrealisticlookintotheactualworkthatlawyersandlegalprofessionalsdoeveryday.Aspartofthiscourse,studentswillproduceanestateplanningandestateadministrationportfolioofrelevantdocumentsthatthoroughlycoversthewills,trusts,andestateslegalspecialty.
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• Examineestateplanningconsiderations• Analyzetherulesofintestatesuccession• Describetherequirementsforavalidwill• Preparealivingwillandpowersofattorney• Prepareabasicwill• Examinetherequirementsoftrustsandsupportingdocuments• Describethedutiesofapersonalrepresentativeandprocedureforappointment• Createtheinitialestateadministrationdocuments• Prepareaninventorydocument• Examinecreditorclaims• Describetaxlawasitrelatestoestateplanning• Preparefinalaccountingandestateclosingdocuments• Describeestateadministrationconcerns• UseMicrosoftOffice
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
StudentswhocompletethiscomprehensivecoursewouldbepreparedtositfortheMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Wills, Trusts & Estates Specialist
The Wills, Trusts & Estates Specialist Program
Course Overview
59MYCAA Academic Catalog 2015-2016
Law and Criminal Justice
Course Code: CSCC-L-TORT Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,799
MyCAA Information
Why ECA
• PartneredwithRegionallyAccreditedCollegesandUniversities
• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
Forthosestudentslookingtowardlawschoolorwhoareinterestedintheparalegalprofession,thisprogramoffersanincrediblyusefulandrealisticlookintotheactualworkthatlawyersandlegalprofessionalsdoeveryday.Inthisprogram,studentwillhavetheopportunitytoweightthesedifferentviewpoints,analyzingthevalidityofcourtdecisionsandavarietyofproposalsfortortpolicy,includingvariousaspectsoftortreformthathavebeenproposed.ThisprogramwillofferstudentsthechancetogaintheknowledgenecessarytoexecutethedelicatebalancetherightsandresponsibilitiesthatenablestortlawtoaddressthecrucialneedsofourAmericanculture.
Thisprogrampresentsthedefinitionsoftortlawsanddescribeshowtortlawsareappliedtovarioussituationsandfactpatterns.Specifically,thematerialwillfocusonbasicconceptssuchastheintentionaltorts,negligence,strictliability,andproductsliability.Studentswillalsoexploretheprocessoffilingtortcasesincourtintermsofparties,pleadings,timing,andtheappealsprocess.
Attheconclusionofthisprogram,studentswillbeableto:
• Examineprinciplesoftortlaw• Examinetherulesofcivilprocedure• Explorethetortofnegligence• Examineproofofnegligence• Examinedefensesforactionsofnegligence• Examineintentionaltorts• Examinedefensesforintentionaltorts• Examinebusiness-relatedtorts• Examineprivilegeandimmunityfromtortliability• Examinethedoctrineofnuisance• Examinestrictliability• Examineproductliabilitylaw• Examinevicariousliabilitylaw• Examinepremisesliabilitylaw• Examineethicalissuesrelatedtotortlaw• UseMicrosoftOffice
NOTE:ThisprogramdoesNOTincludetheMSOfficeprogramsthemselves.Studentswillneedto
haveOffice2013alreadyinstalledontheircomputers.
StudentswhocompletethiscomprehensivecoursewouldbepreparedtositfortheMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exam.
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Tort Law Specialist
The Tort Law Specialist Program
Course Overview
Law and Criminal Justice
60 MYCAA Academic Catalog 2015-2016
Tort Law Specialist
The Tort Law Specialist Program
Medical and Healthcare
The Clinical Medical Assistant with Clinical Externship Program
Course Code: CSCC-CM 02 Program Duration: 9 Months Course Contact Hours: 780 Student Tuition: $3,950
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Job Outlook
Thegrowthoftheagingbaby-boompopulationwillcontinuetospurdemandforpreventivemedicalservices,whichareoftenprovidedbyphysicians.Astheirpracticesexpand,physicianswillhiremoreassistantstoperformroutineadministrativeandclinicalduties,allowingthephysicianstoseemorepatients.Inaddition,federalhealthlegislationwillexpandthenumberofpatientswhohaveaccesstohealthinsurance,increasingpatientaccesstomedicalcare.
TheClinicalMedicalAssistingProfessionTheClinicalMedicalAssistingprogramisdesignedtopreparestudentstofunctionasprofessionalsinmultiplehealthcaresettings.Medicalassistantswithaclinicalbackgroundperformvariousclinicaltasksincludingassistingwiththeadministrationofmedicationsandwithminorprocedures,performinganEKGelectrocardiogram,obtaininglaboratoryspecimensfortesting,educatingpatients,andotherrelatedtasks.Jobopportunitiesareprevalentwithphysician’soffices,clinics,chiropractor’soffices,hospitalsandoutpatientfacilities.
TheClinicalMedicalAssistingProgramThisprogrampreparesstudentstoassistphysiciansbyperformingfunctionsrelatedtotheclinicalaspectsofamedicaloffice.Instructionincludespreparingpatientsforexaminationandtreatment,routinelaboratoryprocedures,pharmacology,takinganddocumentingvitalsigns,technicalaspectsofphlebotomy,the12-leadEKGandthecardiaclifecycle.Programalsoincludesanoptionalclinicalexternshipatalocalhealthcareprovider!
ThepurposeoftheClinicalMedicalAssistingprogramistopreparestudentstoassistphysiciansbyperformingfunctionsrelatedtotheclinicalaspectsofamedicaloffice.Thiscoursecoversthefollowingkeyareasandtopics: Clinicalresponsibilitiesofthemedicaloffice-assistingthephysicianwithpatient
relatedcare Preparingpatientsforexaminationandtreatment,routineproceduresand
diagnostictesting HIPAA,patientconfidentiality,legalaspectsofhealthcareandregulatorypatient
careissues Recordingandtakingofvitalsigns,bloodpressure,andotherpatientcareitems
relatedtothephysicianofficevisit Reviewandadministrationofmedications,allergiesandotherpharmacology
relateditems Laboratoryprocedures,phlebotomyandthepropertechniquesrequiredto
collectspecimensforlaboratoryanalysis Cardiologyandtheproperplacementofleadswhentakinga12leadEKG
*Disclaimer:Anexternshipisnotguaranteed.Allstudentsmustapplytotheprogramandcompleteanyprerequisitecriteriabeforebeingaccepted.Positionsintheexternshipprogramarecontingentonavailabilityateachlocation.Wewillassiststudentsinsettinguptheirownexternshipwhenotheroptionsarenotavailable.
• ClinicalMedicalAssistantsshouldhaveorbepursuingahighschooldiplomaorGED.• StudentswhocompletethiscomprehensivecoursewouldbepreparedtositfortheNationalHealthcareer
Association(NHA)CertifiedClinicalMedicalAssistant(CCMA)nationalcertificationexamination.• Inadditiontofacilitatingentry-levelclinicalmedicalassistingrelatedpositions,thiscourseisidealforstudents
interestedinpursuingafutureformalCertifiedMedicalAssistant(CMA),Nursing(LPN)oraNursing(RN)program.
CERTIFICATION
Clinical Medical Assistant with Clinical Externship
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Clinical Nurse Aide Certificate Program with Clinical Externship
Course Code: CSCC-CLNA Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 750 Student Tuition: $3,999
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Why ECA?
• RegionallyAccredited• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining• OptionalExternships*• OptionalTutoring*• Available24/7
• StudentsshouldhaveorbepursuingahighschooldiplomaorGED.• ThereareseveralNationalCertificationexamsthatareavailabletostudentswhosuccessfullycompletethisprogram:o
National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Exam
• Individual states have specific certification requirements and processes associated with this program. Please refer toyour specific state agency for certification requirements.
* Inadditiontofacilitatingentry-levelclinicalmedicalassistingrelatedpositions,thiscourseisidealforstudentsinterestedinpursuingafutureformalNursing(LPN)oraNursing(RN)program.
CERTIFICATION
ClinicalNurseAidesareonthefrontlinesofpatientcare.Withthedemandsforhealthcaregrowingeveryday,nursingassistantsareabsolutelyvitaltodailyoperationsinhospitalsandnursingcarefacilities.Workingcloselywithpatients,ClinicalNurseAidesareresponsibleforbasiccareservicessuchasbathing,groomingandfeedingpatients,assistingnurseswithmedicalequipment,andcheckingpatientvitalsigns.ClinicalNurseAidesgivepatientsimportantsocialandemotionalsupportandalsoprovidevitalinformationonpatientconditionstonurses.Ashealthcareneedscontinuetogrow,ClinicalNurseAideswillbeingreatdemandbyhospitals,physician’sandavarietyofotherhealthcarefacilities.
Program ObjectivesClinicalNurseAideDetailedCourseInformation:
ExplainhowlawsandregulationsaffecttherolesandresponsibilitiesoftheNursingAssistantSpecialistwithinthehealthcaresystem
Demonstratebasicknowledgeofeffectivecommunicationskillsnecessarytofunctionasamemberofthehealthcareteam
Demonstratebasictechnicalandcommunicationskillsthatfacilitateanoptimalleveloffunctioningoftheclient,recognizingindividual,cultural,andreligiousdiversity
Useproceduresandtechniquestopromoteinfectioncontrolandpreventthespreadofmicroorganisms
Demonstratetheabilitytoidentifyandusesafetyandemergencyprocedures Demonstratebasicknowledgeofbodysystems,basicanatomy,commondisease
processes,andtheagingprocess Demonstratebasicknowledgeofvitalsignsandotherbodymeasurements Demonstratebasicknowledgeofprinciplesandskillsofrestorativenursingin
providingclientcare,whilealsousingproperbodymechanics
Medical and Healthcare
The Clinical Nurse Aide Profession
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Dialysis Technician Online
Course Code: CSCC-DT 09 Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,000
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Job Outlook
Dialysistechnicianjobopportunitiesareexpectedtogrowasthepopulationagesandmorepeoplerequiredialysis.TheU.S.BureauofLaborStatistics(BLS)predicteda16%increaseinmedicalandclinicallaboratorytechnicianoccupationsbetween2008and2018(www.bls.gov).TheBLSalsostatedthatmedicalandclinicallabtechniciansmadeanaveragesalaryof$38,190in2010.However,accordingtoSalary.com,themediansalaryfordialysistechnicianswas$32,499,asof2011.
• StudentsshouldhaveorbepursuingahighschooldiplomaorGED.• Thisprogramisdesignedtocoverthekeyobjectivesoftheleadingdialysistechniciancertificationexams.Althoughsome
studentsdoimmediatelypursuecertaincertifications,mostnationalexamsrequirejobexperienceforformaldialysistechniciancertification.
• Technicians (CHT, CHBT)—acopyofyourhighschooldiplomaorofficialtranscript(withprincipal’ssignatureand/orschoolseal),oneyearofexperience(12months)innephrologypatientcare,andcurrentactiveparticipationinanESRDfacility.
• Ifyouarecurrentlyunemployedbuthaveaminimumof12monthsexperienceasadialysispatientcaretechnologist,youwillberequiredtohaveyourimmediatepastsupervisorsignyourapplicationandwriteareferenceletter.Allotherstatedrequirementsapply.
• PCTswithgreaterthan4yearsofworkexperienceindialysis,wholackevidenceofahighschooldiploma,mayusethatworkexperienceinlieuoftherequirementforahighschooldiploma.
• Ifyouhavenoexperienceasapatientcaretechnician/technologist,youmayapplytotaketheBONENTexamwithin2yearsofsuccessfulcompletionofaBONENT Approved Program
• BioMedExam:6monthsofdialysisBioMedical(BM)experienceandanyBMtrainingcertificates.
CERTIFICATION
The Dialysis Technician ProfessionAskidneyfailurecontinuestobeagrowingnationalhealthproblem,kidneydiseaseisdrivingthegrowingdemandforwell-traineddialysistechnicians.Dialysistechniciansareemployedinhospitals,outpatientclinics,andothermedicalfacilities.Thenumberofdialysistechnicianjobshasthepotentialtoincreasebymorethan35%by2018.
Whilemosttechniciantraininghashistoricallybeendone“on-the-job,”today’shealthcareemployersareseekingwell-trainedtechnicianswhopossessthenecessaryknowledgeandskillstofillthisgrowingnumberofpositions.
The Dialysis Technician ProgramThisDialysisTechnicianProgramprovidesstudentswiththeknowledgeneededtoperformasadialysistechnician.Thisprogramwillreviewkidneydialysismachines,preparingdialyzerreprocessinganddeliverysystems,andreviewequipmentmaintenance.
ThisDialysisTechnicianProgramprovidesstudentswiththeknowledgeandskillsneededtoperformthedutiesrequiredofdialysistechnicians.Thiscoursecoversthefollowingkeyareasandtopics:
Specificprocedurestooperatekidneydialysismachines Preparationofthedialyzer,reprocessinganddeliverysystems Equipmentmaintenance Skillstomonitorandrecordapatient’svitalsigns Theprocessforadialysisteams’administrationoflocalanestheticsanddrugsas
needed Assessmentofpatientsforanycomplicationsthatoccurduringaprocedure Patienttrainingforat-homedialysistreatmentandtechniquestoprovide
emotionalsupportpatientsneedforself-care
*Disclaimer:Anexternshipisnotguaranteed.Allstudentsmustapplytotheprogramandcompleteanyprerequisitecriteriabeforebeingaccepted.Positionsintheexternshipprogramarecontingentonavailabilityateachlocation.Wewillassiststudentsinsettinguptheirownexternshipwhenotheroptionsarenotavailable.
The Clinical Nurse Aide Profession
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EKG Technician Online
Course Code: CSCC-EK 05 Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,000
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Job Outlook
ThejoboutlookforEKGtechslooksexcellent,ascareeropportunitiesforcardiovasculartechniciansandtechnologistsareprojectedtogrow29%from2010-2020.Thisissignificantlyfasterthantheaveragejobgrowthforotheroccupations.Asthebabyboomerpopulationages,theneedforEKGtechnicianswillcontinuetogrow,andasmedicalimagingtechnologyadvances,hospitalsandlabswillreplacemorecurrentlyinvasiveprocedureswithlessinvasive,moreaffordableimagingoptions.
The EKG Technician ProfessionEKGtechniciansareindemand!EKGtechniciansworkinphysician’soffices,hospitals,clinics,andotherhealthcarefacilitiesandorganizations.EKGtechniciansalsoworkforinsurancecompaniestoprovidedataforhealthandlifeinsurancepolicies.Similartoothergrowinghealthcareprofessions,thedemandforEKGtechniciansisexpectedtocontinuetogrowsubstantially.Approximately25%moreEKGtechnicianjobswillbeavailablebytheyear2018.
The EKG Technician ProgramThisEKGTechnicianProgrampreparesstudentstoperformEKG’s.Thiscoursewillincludeinformationonanatomyandphysiologyoftheheart,medicaldiseaseprocesses,medicalterminology,medicalethics,legalaspectsofpatientcontact,electrocardiographyandstresstesting.Ahighlyinteractivecourse!
ThisEKGTechnicianprogrampreparesstudentstofunctionasEKGtechnicians.Thiscoursecoversthefollowingkeyareasandtopics:
Detailedanatomyandphysiologyoftheheart Medicaldiseaseprocessesandterminology Medicalethicsandlegalaspectsofpatientcontact Electrocardiographyandechocardiography Anintroductiontothecomponents,function,andproperuseoftheEKGmachine Thenormalanatomyofthechestwallforproperleadplacement 12-leadplacementandotherpractices
EmploymentopportunitiesforEKGtechsareexpectedtogrowmorerapidlyinprivatediagnosticlaboratoriesanddoctor’soffices,althoughhospitalswillstillemploythemajoritycardiovasculartechnicians.
• EKGTechniciansshouldhaveorbepursuingahighschooldiplomaorGED.• ThereareseveralEKGtechniciannationalcertificationexamsthatareavailabletostudents,suchastheASPT–
Electrocardiograph(EKG)Technicianexam
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Medical and Healthcare
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Electronic Health Records Management (EHRM) Online
Course Code: CSCC-EH 06 Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,000
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Job Outlook
Medicalrecordsandhealthinformationtechnicians,commonlyreferredtoashealthinformationtechnicians,organizeandmanagehealthinformationdatabyensuringitsquality,accuracy,accessibility,andsecurityinbothpaperandelectronicsystems.Theyusevariousclassificationsystemstocodeandcategorizepatientinformationforinsurancereimbursementpurposes,fordatabasesandregistries,andtomaintainpatients’medicalandtreatmenthistories.
• ElectronicHealthRecordsManagementprofessionalsshouldhaveorbepursuingahighschooldiplomaorGED.• StudentswhocompletethiscomprehensivecoursewouldbepreparedtositfortheNationalHealthcareer
Association(NHA)CertifiedElectronicHealthRecordSpecialist(CEHRS)exam.
CERTIFICATION
TheElectronicHealthRecordManagementProfessionAccesstohealthinformationischangingthewaysdoctorscareforpatients.Withthenation’shealthcaresystemmovingtotheelectronicmedicalrecord,numerousemploymentopportunitiesexistformedicalassistants,healthinformationsystemsstaff,patientregistrationprofessionalsandotherrelatedpositions.Healthcareprofessionalswiththeabilitytounderstand,updateandmaintaintheelectronichealthrecordareingreatdemand.
The Electronic Health Record Management ProgramThisprogrampreparesstudentstounderstandanduseelectronicrecordsinamedicalpractice.Coursereviewstheimplementationandmanagementofelectronichealthinformationusingcommonelectronicdatainterchangesystemsandmaintainingthemedical,legal,accreditationandregulatoryrequirementsoftheelectronichealthrecord.
ThisElectronicHealthRecord(EHR)Managementprogrampreparesstudentstounderstandanduseelectronicrecordsinamedicalpractice.Coursereviewstheimplementationandmanagementofelectronichealthinformationusingcommonelectronicdatainterchangesystemsandmaintainingthemedical,legal,accreditationandregulatoryrequirementsoftheelectronichealthrecord.
Thiscoursecoversthefollowingkeyareasandtopics:
Importanceofthemedicalrecordasalegaldocument TheeffectofconfidentialcommunicationlawsonthereleaseofmedicalinformationandHIPAA Providesa“reallife”EHRexperienceusingMedcinsoftwaretoperformhealthinformationtasks ShillsrequiredtouseandEHRtomanagepatientvisitinformationincludingtheexamination,assessmentnotesandtreatmentplans. Importanceofdataaccuracy,consistency,completeness,andsecurityofinformation Basiccodesetprinciplesandtheirapplicationswithanemphasisontheambulatory/outpatientsettingandanintroductiontoinpatientmedicalrecords.
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Medical Administrative Assistant Online
Course Code: CSCC-MA 08 Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,000
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Job Outlook
Employmentofmedicalsecretariesisprojectedtogrow36percentfrom2012to2022,muchfasterthantheaverageforalloccupations.Federalhealthlegislationwillexpandthenumberofpatientswhohaveaccesstohealthinsurance,increasingpatientaccesstomedicalcare.Inaddition,theagingpopulationwillhaveincreaseddemandformedicalservices.Asaresult,medicalsecretarieswillbeneededtohandleadministrativetasksrelatedtobillingandinsuranceprocessing.
• StudentsshouldhaveorbepursuingahighschooldiplomaorGED.• StudentswhocompletethisprogramwillhavetheopportunitytopursuetheNationalHealthcareerAssociation
(NHA)CertifiedMedicalAdministrativeAssistant(CMAA).
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
The Medical Administrative Assistant ProfessionMedicaladministrativeassistantsprimarilyworkindoctor’soffices,clinics,outpatientsettings,hospitals,andotherhealthcaresettings.Medicaladministrativeassistants,medicalsecretaries,andmedicalrecordsclerksareallpositionsingreatdemand.ThegrowthandthecomplexityoftheU.S.healthcaresystemhaveresultedinasubstantialincreaseintheneedforqualifiedmedicaladministrativeassistants.Employmentofamedicalassistantisexpectedtogrowanimpressive34%by2018.
The Medical Administrative Assistant ProgramThisprogramcoversinformationonthemedicalassistingprofession,interpersonalskills,medicalethicsandlaw,medicalterminology,basicsofinsurancebillingandcoding,telephonetechniques,schedulingappointments,medicalrecordsmanagementandmanagementofpracticefinances.Agreatcourseforphysiciansmedicalofficeprofessionals!
Thisprogrampreparesstudentstofunctioneffectivelyinmanyoftheadministrativeandclericalpositionsinthehealthcareindustry.Itprovidesstudentsawell-roundedintroductiontomedicaladministrationthatdeliverstheskillsstudentsrequiretoobtainanadministrativemedicalassistantpositionoradvancewithintheircurrenthealthcarecareer.Thiscoursecoversthefollowingkeyareasandtopics: Historyandbackgroundofthemedicalassistingprofession Interpersonalskills,medicalethics,andbasicmedicallaw Telephonetechniquesandskillsforschedulingappointments Medicalterminology Basicsofinsurancebillingandcoding Medicalrecordsmanagementandmanagementofpracticefinances
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Medical Billing & Coding Online
Course Code: CSCC-MC 04 Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,250
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Medical coders typicallydothefollowing:
• Reviewpatientinformationforpreexistingconditionssuchasdiabetes
• Retrievepatientrecordsformedicalpersonnel
• Workasaliaisonbetweenthehealthclinicianandbillingoffices
The Medical Billing & Coding ProfessionMedicalbillingandcodingisoneofthefastest-growingcareersinthehealthcareindustrytoday!Theneedforprofessionalswhounderstandhowtocodehealthcareservicesandproceduresforthird-partyinsurancereimbursementisgrowingsubstantially.Physicianpractices,hospitals,pharmacies,long-termcarefacilities,chiropracticpractices,physicaltherapypractices,andotherhealthcareprovidersalldependonmedicalbillingandcodingforinsurancecarrierreimbursement.Themedicalindustrywillhavealmost50%morejobsavailableby2018;therefore,asurplusofmedicalfacilitieswillcontinuetohirecandidateswhospecializeinmedicalbillingandcoding.
The Medical Billing & Coding ProgramThisbillingandcodingcourseofferstheskillsneededtoperformcomplexcodingandbillingprocedures.Thecoursecovers:CPT(Introduction,Guidelines,EvaluationandManagement),specialtyfields(suchassurgery,radiologyandlaboratory),ICD-9(IntroductionandGuidelines)andbasicclaimsprocessesforinsurancereimbursements.
Thisbillingandcodingprogramdeliverstheskillsstudentsneedtosolveinsurancebillingandcodingproblems.Itdetailsproperassignmentofcodesandtheprocesstofileclaimsforreimbursement.Thiscoursecoversthefollowingkeyareasandtopics: Anoverviewofhealthcareandtheinsuranceindustry TheorganizationanduseoftheICD-9-CM,CPT,andHCPCSmanualstoidentify
correctcodes Detailedreviewandpracticeusingthealphabeticindexandtabularlistofthe
ICD-9-CM DetailedreviewandpracticecodingexamplesfromallsectionswithintheCPT Basicclaimsprocessesformedicalinsuranceandthird-partyreimbursements Completingcommoninsuranceforms,tracingdelinquentclaims,andappealing
deniedclaims
Medicalrecordsandhealthinformationtechnicians,commonlyreferredtoashealthinformationtechnicians,organizeandmanagehealthinformationdatabyensuringitsquality,accuracy,accessibility,andsecurityinbothpaperandelectronicsystems.Theyusevariousclassificationsystemstocodeandcategorizepatientinformationforinsurancereimbursementpurposes,fordatabasesandregistries,andtomaintainpatients’medicalandtreatmenthistories.
• StudentsshouldhaveorbepursuingahighschooldiplomaorGED.• NumerousnationalcertificationexamsareavailableforstudentswhocompletethiscourseincludingAmerican
AcademyofProfessionalCoders(AAPC),AmericanHealthInformationAssociation(AHIMA)andothers.• Certainnationalcertificationorganizationssuggest6monthsto2yearsofpracticalworkexperiencepriortopursuingcertainnationalcertificationexams.
CERTIFICATION
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Course Code: CSCC-MBCMA1 Program Duration: 9 Months Course Contact Hours: 750 Student Tuition: $3,950
MyCAA Information Course Overview
*Disclaimer:Anexternshipisnotguaranteed.Allstudentsmustapplytotheprogramandcompleteanyprerequisitecriteriabeforebeingaccepted.Positionsintheexternshipprogramarecontingentonavailabilityateachlocation.Wewillassiststudentsinsettinguptheirownexternshipwhenotheroptionsarenotavailable.
Medicalrecordsandhealthinformationtechnicians,commonlyreferredtoashealthinformationtechnicians,organizeandmanagehealthinformationdatabyensuringitsquality,accuracy,accessibility,andsecurityinbothpaperandelectronicsystems.Theyusevariousclassificationsystemstocodeandcategorizepatientinformationforinsurancereimbursementpurposes,fordatabasesandregistries,andtomaintainpatients’medicalandtreatmenthistories.AccompaniedbytheadditionaljoboutlookforaMedicalAdministratorEmploymentofmedicalsecretariesisprojectedtogrow36percentfrom2012to2022,muchfasterthantheaverageforalloccupations.Federalhealthlegislationwillexpandthenumberofpatientswhohaveaccesstohealthinsurance,increasingpatientaccesstomedicalcare.Inaddition,theagingpopulationwillhaveincreaseddemandformedicalservices.Asaresult,medicalsecretarieswillbeneededtohandleadministrativetasksrelatedtobillingandinsuranceprocessing.
• StudentsshouldhaveorbepursuingahighschooldiplomaorGED.• StudentswhocompletethisprogramwillhavetheopportunitytopursuetheNationalHealthcareerAssociation
(NHA)CertifiedMedicalAdministrativeAssistant(CMAA).
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AND CERTIFICATION
Thistrainingprogramcombinestwoin-demandhealthcarecertificationswithimportantfrontofficeMicrosoftendusercomputerskills.Keyareasinclude:
• MedicalBilling&CodingwithAAPC,AHIMAorNHAnationalcodingcertification• MedicalAdministrativeAssistant–NationalHealthcareerAssociation(NHA)CertifiedMedical
AdministrativeAssistant(CMAA)certification
The Medical Billing & Coding ProfessionMedicalbillingandcodingisoneofthefastest-growingcareersinthehealthcareindustrytoday!Theneedforprofessionalswhounderstandhowtocodehealthcareservicesandproceduresforthird-partyinsurancereimbursementisgrowingsubstantially.Physicianpractices,hospitals,pharmacies,long-termcarefacilities,chiropracticpractices,physicaltherapypractices,andotherhealthcareprovidersalldependonmedicalbillingandcodingforinsurancecarrierreimbursement.Themedicalindustrywillhavealmost50%morejobsavailableby2018;therefore,asurplusofmedicalfacilitieswillcontinuetohirecandidateswhospecializeinmedicalbillingandcoding.
The Medical Administration ProfessionMedicaladministrativeassistantsprimarilyworkindoctor’soffices,clinics,outpatientsettings,hospitals,andotherhealthcaresettings.Medicaladministrativeassistants,medicalsecretaries,andmedicalrecordsclerksareallpositionsingreatdemand.ThegrowthandthecomplexityoftheU.S.healthcaresystemhaveresultedinasubstantialincreaseintheneedforqualifiedmedicaladministrativeassistants.Employmentofamedicalassistantisexpectedtogrowanimpressive34%by2018.
The Medical Billing & Coding ProgramThisbillingandcodingcourseofferstheskillsneededtoperformcomplexcodingandbillingprocedures.Thecoursecovers:CPT(Introduction,Guidelines,EvaluationandManagement),specialityfields(suchassurgery,radiologyandlaboratory),ICD-9(IntroductionandGuidelines)andbasicclaimsprocessesforinsurancereimbursements.Thisbillingandcodingprogramdeliverstheskillsstudentsneedtosolveinsurancebillingandcodingproblems.Itdetailsproperassignmentofcodesandtheprocesstofileclaimsforreimbursement.Thiscoursecoversthefollowingkeyareasandtopics:
• Anoverviewofhealthcareandtheinsuranceindustry• TheorganizationanduseoftheICD-9-CM,CPT,andHCPCSmanualstoidentifycorrectcodes• DetailedreviewandpracticeusingthealphabeticindexandtabularlistoftheICD-9-CM• DetailedreviewandpracticecodingexamplesfromallsectionswithintheCPT• Basicclaimsprocessesformedicalinsuranceandthird-partyreimbursements• Completingcommoninsuranceforms,tracingdelinquentclaims,andappealingdeniedclaims
Medical Billing & Coding Education Requirements and Certifications• StudentsshouldhaveorbepursuingahighschooldiplomaorGED.• Numerousnationalcertificationexamsareavailableforstudentswhocompletethiscourse
includingAmericanAcademyofProfessionalCoders(AAPC),AmericanHealthInformationAssociation(AHIMA)andothers.
• Certainnationalcertificationorganizationssuggest6monthsto2yearsofpracticalworkexperiencepriortopursuingcertainnationalcertificationexams.
Medical Administration Education Requirements and Certification• StudentsshouldhaveorbepursuingahighschooldiplomaorGED.• StudentswhocompletethisprogramwillhavetheopportunitytopursuetheNational
HealthcareerAssociation(NHA)CertifiedMedicalAdministrativeAssistant(CMAA).
Job Outlook
Medical Billing & Coding with Medical Administration Online w/ National Certification and Clinical Externship
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Course Code: CSCC-NRSA Program Duration: 9 Months Course Contact Hours: 750 Student Tuition: $3,999
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• RegionallyAccredited• 100%OnlineLearning• OpenEnrollment• Multiple Funding Options • ProfessionalTraining
StudentsshouldhaveorbepursuingahighschooldiplomaorGED.• ThereareseveralNationalCertificationexamsthatareavailabletostudentswhosuccessfullycompletethisprogram:National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Exam • Individual states have specific certification requirements and processes associated with this program.
Please refer to your specific state agency for certification requirements.• Inadditiontofacilitatingentry-levelclinicalmedicalassistingrelatedpositions,thiscourseisidealforstudentsinterestedinpursuingafutureformalNursing(LPN)oraNursing(RN)program.
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AND CERTIFICATION
The Nursing Assistant Specialist NursingAssistantSpecialistsareonthefrontlinesofpatientcare.Withthedemandsforhealthcaregrowingeveryday,nursingassistantsareabsolutelyvitaltodailyoperationsinhospitalsandnursingcarefacilities.Workingcloselywithpatients,NursingAssistantSpecialistsareresponsibleforbasiccareservicessuchasbathing,groomingandfeedingpatients,assistingnurseswithmedicalequipment,andcheckingpatientvitalsigns.NursingAssistantSpecialistsgivepatientsimportantsocialandemotionalsupportandalsoprovidevitalinformationonpatientconditionstonurses.Ashealthcareneedscontinuetogrow,NursingAssistantSpecialistswillbeingreatdemandbyhospitals,physician’sandavarietyofotherhealthcarefacilities.
Medical Billing & Coding Education Requirements and Certifications• ExplainhowlawsandregulationsaffecttherolesandresponsibilitiesoftheNursingAssistant
Specialistwithinthehealthcaresystem• Demonstratebasicknowledgeofeffectivecommunicationskillsnecessarytofunctionasa
memberofthehealthcareteam• Demonstratebasictechnicalandcommunicationskillsthatfacilitateanoptimallevelof
functioningoftheclient,recognizingindividual,cultural,andreligiousdiversity• Useproceduresandtechniquestopromoteinfectioncontrolandpreventthespreadof
microorganisms• Demonstratetheabilitytoidentifyandusesafetyandemergencyprocedures• Demonstratebasicknowledgeofbodysystems,basicanatomy,commondiseaseprocesses,
andtheagingprocess• Demonstratebasicknowledgeofvitalsignsandotherbodymeasurements• Demonstratebasicknowledgeofprinciplesandskillsofrestorativenursinginprovidingclient
care,whilealsousingproperbodymechanics• Identifyelementsofaclient’sphysicalenvironmentandtheclient’sinteractionwiththeir
environment• Identifyproperproceduresandtechniquesusedforprovidingpersonalcaretoclients,including
butnotlimitedtoADLs,bathing,skincare,nutritionandfeeding,elimination,rangeofmotion,positioning,andmobility
• Identifypsychosocialcharacteristicsofallclients,includingthosewithphysicalandcognitiveimpairment.
Why ECA?
Nursing Assistant Specialist Certificate Program with Clinical Externship
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Physicians’ Office Assistant Professional with Electronic Health Records Management (EHRM) includes National Certification
and Clinical Externship
Course Code: CSCC-PT44 Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 780 Student Tuition: $3,950
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Job Outlook
Employmentofphlebotomistsisprojectedtogrow27percentfrom2012to2022,muchfasterthantheaverageforalloccupations.Hospitals,diagnosticlaboratories,blooddonorcenters,andotherlocationswillneedphlebotomiststoperformbloodwork.
*Disclaimer: Anexternshipisnotguaranteed.Allstudentsmustapplytotheprogramandcompleteanyprerequisitecriteriabeforebeingaccepted.Positionsintheexternshipprogramarecontingentonavailabilityateachlocation.Wewillassiststudentsinsettinguptheirownexternshipwhenotheroptionsarenotavailable.
Physician’s Office Assistant Education Requirements and Certification HETPROGRAMS–PO+EHRM/Externship/MOS7• StudentsshouldhaveorbepursuingahighschooldiplomaorGED.• StudentswhocompletethisprogramwillhavetheopportunitytopursuetheNationalHealthcareerAssociation(NHA)CertifiedMedicalAdministrativeAssistant(CMAA).
Electronic Health Records Management Education Requirements and Certification • ElectronicHealthRecordsManagementprofessionalsshouldhaveorbepursuingahighschooldiplomaorGED.• StudentswhocompletethiscomprehensivecoursewouldbepreparedtositfortheNationalHealthcareerAssociation(NHA)CertifiedElectronicHealthRecordSpecialist(CEHRS)exam.
CERTIFICATION
ThisPhysician’sOfficeAssistantwithElectronicHealthRecordsManagement(EHRM)trainingprogramcombinestwoin-demandhealthcarecertificationswithimportantfrontofficeMicrosoftendusercomputerskills.Keyareasinclude:
• MedicalAdministrativeAssistant–NationalHealthcareerAssociation(NHA)CertifiedMedicalAdministrativeAssistant(CMAA)certification
• ElectronicHealthRecordsManagement(EHRM)–NationalHealthcareerAssociation(NHA)CertifiedElectronicHealthRecordSpecialist(CEHRS)examcertification
The Physician’s Office Assistant ProfessionMedicaladministrativeassistantsprimarilyworkindoctor’soffices,clinics,outpatientsettings,hospitals,andotherhealthcaresettings.Medicaladministrativeassistants,medicalsecretaries,andmedicalrecordsclerksareallpositionsingreatdemand.ThegrowthandthecomplexityoftheU.S.healthcaresystemhaveresultedinasubstantialincreaseintheneedforqualifiedmedicaladministrativeassistants.Employmentofamedicalassistantisexpectedtogrowanimpressive34%by2018.
The Electronic Health Record Management ProfessionAccesstohealthinformationischangingthewaysdoctorscareforpatients.Withthenation’shealthcaresystemmovingtotheelectronicmedicalrecord,numerousemploymentopportunitiesexistformedicalassistants,healthinformationsystemsstaff,patientregistrationprofessionalsandotherrelatedpositions.Healthcareprofessionalswiththeabilitytounderstand,updateandmaintaintheelectronichealthrecordareingreatdemand.
The Physician’s Office Assistant ProgramThisprogramcoversinformationonthemedicalassistingprofession,interpersonalskills,medicalethicsandlaw,medicalterminology,basicsofinsurancebillingandcoding,telephonetechniques,schedulingappointments,medicalrecordsmanagementandmanagementofpracticefinances.Agreatcourseforphysiciansmedicalofficeprofessionals!
Thisprogrampreparesstudentstofunctioneffectivelyinmanyoftheadministrativeandclericalpositionsinthehealthcareindustry.Itprovidesstudentsawell-roundedintroductiontomedicaladministrationthatdeliverstheskillsstudentsrequiretoobtainanadministrativemedicalassistantpositionoradvancewithintheircurrenthealthcarecareer.Thiscoursecoversthefollowingkeyareasandtopics: Historyandbackgroundofthemedicalassistingprofession Interpersonalskills,medicalethics,andbasicmedicallaw Telephonetechniquesandskillsforschedulingappointments Medicalterminology Basicsofinsurancebillingandcoding Medicalrecordsmanagementandmanagementofpracticefinances
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Dental Assisting Certificate Program with Clinical Externship
Course Code: CSCC-DA 03 Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 750 Student Tuition: $3,950
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Job Outlook
The Dental AssistingJobOutlookTheDentalAssistingProgrampreparesstudentsforentry-levelpositionsinoneofthefastestgrowinghealthcareprofessions–DentalAssisting.Withthenationalincreaseinhealthcare-relatedservices,andthenationalshortageofhealthcareprofessionals,theneedfordentalassistantsisgrowingsubstantially.Withagrowingworkforceover300,000strong,acareerindentalassistingranksasthefourthfastestgrowingoccupationinthehealthcaretechnicianfield.Tomeetournation’sgrowingmedicaldemands,recentstudiesindicatethatover400,000assistantswillbeemployedby2018.
*Disclaimer: Anexternshipisnotguaranteed.Allstudentsmustapplytotheprogramandcompleteanyprerequisitecriteriabeforebeingaccepted.Positionsintheexternshipprogramarecontingentonavailabilityateachlocation.Wewillassiststudentsinsettinguptheirownexternshipwhenotheroptionsarenotavailable.
• Dentalassistants&aidesshouldhaveorbepursuingahighschooldiplomaorGED.
• Althoughtherearenostateapprovalorstaterequirementsassociatedwiththisprogram,insomestates,DANB-RHScertificationisrequiredtoworkindentalradiography.
• ThereareseveralDentalAssistantNationalCertificationexamsthatareavailabletostudentswhosuccessfullycompletethisprogram:
• Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam, and the DANBInfection Control Exam (ICE).
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION
DentalAssistingCertificateProgramwithClinicalExternshipTheprogrampreparesstudentsforentry-levelpositionsasachair-sidedentalassistant.Thiscoursecoversthehistoryofdentistry,introductiontothedentaloffice,thelegalaspectsofdentistry,introductiontooralanatomy,dentaloperatory,introductiontotoothstructure(primaryandpermanentteeth),theoralcavity;andotherareas.Thepurposeofthisprogramistofamiliarizestudentswithallareasofadministrativeandclinicaldentalassistingfocusingontheresponsibilitiesrequiredtofunctionasanassistantinadentalpractice.Thiscoursecoversthefollowingkeyareasandtopics:
Theprogrampreparesstudentsforentry-levelpositionsasachair-sidedentalassistant.Thiscoursecoversthehistoryofdentistry,introductiontothedentaloffice,thelegalaspectsofdentistry,introductiontooralanatomy,dentaloperatory,introductiontotoothstructure(primaryandpermanentteeth),theoralcavity;andotherareas.Thepurposeofthisprogramistofamiliarizestudentswithallareasofadministrativeandclinicaldentalassistingfocusingontheresponsibilitiesrequiredtofunctionasanassistantinadentalpractice.Thiscoursecoversthefollowingkeyareasandtopics:
Introductiontothedentalofficeandhistoryofdentistryanddentalassisting
Legalaspectsofdentistryincludingpoliciesandguidelines
Introductoryoralanatomy,dentaloperatory,anddentalequipment
Introductorytoothstructureincludingprimaryandpermanentteeth
Theoralcavityandrelatedstructures
Dentalhand-pieces,sterilization,andotherareas
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Pharmacy Technician with Clinical Externship
Course Code: CSCC-PTMA 11 Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 780 Student Tuition: $3,950
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Job Outlook
Employmentofpharmacytechniciansisprojectedtogrow20percentfrom2012to2022,fasterthantheaverageforalloccupations.Severalfactorswillleadtoincreaseddemandforprescriptionmedications.
*Disclaimer: Anexternshipisnotguaranteed.Allstudentsmustapplytotheprogramandcompleteanyprerequisitecriteriabeforebeingaccepted.Positionsintheexternshipprogramarecontingentonavailabilityateachlocation.Wewillassiststudentsinsettinguptheirownexternshipwhenotheroptionsarenotavailable.
• Therearenostateapprovaland/orstaterequirementsassociatedwiththisprogram.
• Studentswhocompletethiscoursearepreparedfornationalcertification:
• PharmacyTechnicianCertificationBoard(PTCB)nationaltechniciancertificationexamcanbeproctoredatalocaltestingfacility.
• NationalHealthcareerAssociation(NHA)CertifiedMedicalAdministrativeAssistant(CMAA)examcanbeproctoredatalocaltestingfacility.
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION
PharmacyTechnicianwithMedicalAdministrationCertificateProgramwithaClinicalExternshipThiscomprehensivecoursewillpreparestudentstoenterthepharmacyfieldandtakethePharmacyTechnicianCertificationBoard’sPTCBexam.Coursecontentincludespharmacymedicalterminology,readingandinterpretingprescriptionsanddefininggenericandbrandnamesdrugsandmuch,muchmore!Programalsoincludesanoptionalclinicalexternshipatalocalhealthcareprovider!Thisalsoprogrampreparesstudentstofunctioneffectivelyinmanyoftheadministrativeandclericalpositionsinthehealthcareindustry.Itprovidesstudentsawell-roundedintroductiontomedicaladministrationthatdeliverstheskillsstudentsrequiretoobtainanadministrativemedicalassistantpositionoradvancewithintheircurrenthealthcarecareer.Thiscoursecoversthefollowingkeyareasandtopics:
Pharmacycalculations Medicalterminologyspecifictothepharmacy Skillstoreadandinterpretprescriptions Reviewofthetop200drugs Skillstoidentifydrugsbygenericandbrandnames Dosagecalculations,I.V.flowrates,drugcompounding,anddoseconversions Dispensingofprescriptions,inventorycontrol,andbillingandreimbursement Historyandbackgroundofthemedicalassistingprofession Interpersonalskills,medicalethics,andbasicmedicallaw Telephonetechniquesandskillsforschedulingappointments Medicalterminology Basicsofinsurancebillingandcoding Medicalrecordsmanagement,confidentialityofthemedicalrecord,initiatingamedical
recordforanewclientandfilingreportsinthemedicalrecord HIPAAreviewandpatientbillofrightsandconfidentiality Financialandpracticemanagement Healthinsurancecoverage,andbillingandcodingprocedures Professionalfees,billingandcollectingprocedures,accountingsystemsandcredit
arrangements Medicalaccounting,financialstatements,costanalysis,andbudgetsforthemedicalpractice Specimencollection,laboratorysafetyandfederalandstateregulations Assistingwithmedicalemergencies
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Course Code: CSCC-PT 01 Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,000
MyCAA Information Course Overview
Job Outlook
Employmentofpharmacytechniciansisprojectedtogrow20percentfrom2012to2022,fasterthantheaverageforalloccupations.Severalfactorswillleadtoincreaseddemandforprescriptionmedications.
*Disclaimer: Anexternshipisnotguaranteed.Allstudentsmustapplytotheprogramandcompleteanyprerequisitecriteriabeforebeingaccepted.Positionsintheexternshipprogramarecontingentonavailabilityateachlocation.Wewillassiststudentsinsettinguptheirownexternshipwhenotheroptionsarenotavailable.
• Therearenostateapprovaland/orstaterequirementsassociatedwiththisprogram.
• Studentswhocompletethiscoursearepreparedfornationalcertification:
• PharmacyTechnicianCertificationBoard(PTCB)nationaltechniciancertificationexam
• Assistant(CMAA)examcanbeproctoredatalocaltestingfacility.
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION
The Pharmacy Technician Program
ThiscomprehensivecoursewillpreparestudentstoenterthepharmacyfieldandtakethePharmacyTechnicianCertificationBoard’sPTCBexam.Coursecontentincludespharmacymedicalterminology,readingandinterpretingprescriptionsanddefininggenericandbrandnamesdrugsandmuch,muchmore!Programalsoincludesaclinicalexternshipatalocalhealthcareprovider!ThisprogramwillpreparestudentstoenterthepharmacyfieldandtopursuecertificationincludingthePharmacyTechnicianCertificationBoard’sPTCBexam.Thiscoursecoversthefollowingkeyareasandtopics:
Pharmacycalculations Medicalterminologyspecifictothepharmacy Skillstoreadandinterpretprescriptions Reviewofthetop200drugs Skillstoidentifydrugsbygenericandbrandnames Dosagecalculations,I.V.flowrates,drugcompounding,anddoseconversions
Dispensingofprescriptions,inventorycontrol,andbillingandreimbursement
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74 MYCAA Academic Catalog 2015-2016
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Doyourecallwhenyouventuredofftoabrand-newschoolfortheveryfirsttime?WhetheritwasPreschool,Elementary,MiddleSchoolorHighSchool,youprobablyhadthefirstdayjitters.Youmighthavebeennervousaboutexactlywhatclassesandinstructorsyouwouldhave.
Wouldn’tithavebeenfantastictohaveatrustedconsultanttohelpeaseyournervesandaddressyourproblemsbeforeyousteppedfootonschool?
Education,careergoals,yourfuture,andtheuseofyourearnedbenefits,arelifechangingcommitmentsthatrequiretrustedguidanceinordertomakesurethatyouaremakingthedecisionthatisrightforyou.
That’swhatEducationConsultingAssociatesisheretodo.Youhavesomeonewhocandiscusstheprocedureoffindingacoursethatbestfitsyourneedsguidingyouwithexactlywhatyouneedtolookforwardtowithyourprogram.Aprogramthatallowsyoutoenhanceyourcurrentcareeroranopportunitytopursueabrandnewone.
Youdonotwanttostartacourseandrealizeyoumadeanerror.Youdon’tneedasalesrepresentativetotreatyoulikejustanotherenrollment.Yourequireaprofessional,aconsultantthatcananswerallyourquestionsandmakeyoufeelcomfortableaboutyourchoicetofurtheryoureducation.Someonethattrulyappreciatesyourserviceandsacrificeandembracestheopportunitytoserveyouwithhonestyandintegrity.
Ourexperiencehasshownusthatifyoufollowafewbasicpractices,youcanprovidehighqualityonlinecontinuingeducationcoursesthatareMYCAAapprovedandeasytouse.Wetakepleasureinofferingalittlesomethingelse…personalizedattention.
Wehaveformedstrongrelationshipsduetoourchoicetoputothersfirst.Ourexpertisehasgivenuswhatisrequiredtokeepthrivinginachallengingeconomy.
Thereareagreatdealofcompaniesavailable.Thereareagreatdealofcoursesandprogramsyoucouldtake.Wedoallthesearchingforyoutofindabroadselectionofgreatcourses…andofferyouabitmorethanwhatyoumightanticipate.
Thewayyouchoosetouseyourearnedbenefitsforyoureducationandprofessionchoiceareamajordecision.Wedon’twantyoutohaveanyregrets.Letusassistyouthroughtheprocess.Wearehereforyou.
75MYCAA Academic Catalog 2015-2016