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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?

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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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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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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.

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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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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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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.

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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 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.

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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 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

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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

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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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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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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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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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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.

NATIONAL CERTIFICATION AVAILABLE:

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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.

NATIONAL CERTIFICATION AVAILABLE:

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Course Code: CSCC-L-FAM Program Duration: 6 Months Course Contact Hours: 375 Student Tuition: $3,799

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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Wills, Trusts & Estates Specialist

The Wills, Trusts & Estates Specialist Program

Course Overview

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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

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The Tort Law Specialist Program

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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*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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Pharmacy Technician Certificate Program with Clinical Externship

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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