Madison Area Technical College

Madison Area Technical College Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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• Agriculture and Natural Resources

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  • Agriculture Technology See more Agriculture Technology Schools or Online Agriculture Technology School Degree Programs
    • Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology

      This program teaches students how to maintain and repair agribusiness equipment and vehicles. This program includes instruction in the principles of diesel, combustion, electrical, steam, hydraulic, and mechanical systems and their application to the maintenance of terrestrial and airborne crop spraying equipment; tractors and hauling equipment; planting and harvesting equipment; cutting equipment; power sources and systems for silos; irrigation and pumping equipment; dairy, feeding and, shearing operations; and processing systems. See more Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology Schools

• Arts & Humanities

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  • General Studies See more General Studies Schools or Online General Studies School Degree Programs
    • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

      A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs. See more Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Schools or Online Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies School Degree Programs

  • Visual Arts See more Visual Arts Schools or Online Visual Arts School Degree Programs
    • Commercial Photography

      A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences, and recording events and people, via digital, film, still and video photography. Includes instruction in specialized camera and equipment operation and maintenance, applications to commercial and industrial needs, and photography business operations. See more Commercial Photography Schools

    • Interior Design

      A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional planning, designing, equipping, and furnishing residential and commercial interior spaces. Includes instruction in computer applications drafting and graphic techniques; principles of interior lighting, acoustics, systems integration, and color coordination; furniture and furnishings; textiles and their finishing; the history of interior design and period styles; basic structural design; building codes and inspection regulations; and applications to office, hotel, factory, restaurant and housing design. See more Interior Design Schools or Online Interior Design School Degree Programs

• Business

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  • E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce

    A program that prepares individuals to plan, manage, supervise, and market electronic business operations, products, and services provided online via the Internet. Includes instruction in business administration, information technology, information resources management, web design, computer and Internet law and policy, computer privacy and security, e-trading, insurance, electronic marketing, investment capital planning, enterprise operations, personnel supervision, contracting, and product and service networking. See more E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce Schools or Online E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce School Degree Programs

  • Real Estate

    A program that prepares individuals to develop, buy, sell, appraise, and manage real property. Includes instruction in land use development policy, real estate law, real estate marketing procedures, agency management, brokerage, property inspection and appraisal, real estate investing, leased and rental properties, commercial real estate, and property management. See more Real Estate Schools or Online Real Estate School Degree Programs

  • Accounting & Related Services See more Accounting & Related Services Schools or Online Accounting & Related Services School Degree Programs
    • Accounting

      An accounting program provides the tools to practice accounting and to perform related business functions. This program includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations. See more Accounting Schools or Online Accounting School Degree Programs

  • Administrative Services See more Administrative Services Schools or Online Administrative Services School Degree Programs
    • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

      Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science programs are two year programs for individuals seeking a career as administrative assistants and/or secretaries and stenographers. These programs include instruction in business communications, principles of business law, word processing and data entry, office machines operation and maintenance, office procedures, public relations, secretarial accounting, filing systems and records management, and report preparation. See more Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science Schools or Online Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science School Degree Programs

    • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

      A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of special assistants and personal secretaries for practicing physicians and nurses, health care facilities and services administrators, and other health care professionals. Includes instruction in business and medical communications, medical terminology, principles of health care operations, public relations and interpersonal communications, software applications, record-keeping and filing systems, scheduling and meeting planning, applicable policy and regulations, and professional standards and ethics. See more Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary Schools or Online Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary School Degree Programs

  • Fashion and Apparel See more Fashion and Apparel Schools or Online Fashion and Apparel School Degree Programs
    • Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations

      Students in this program gain the knowledge and skills necessary for the distribution and sale of apparel and accessories. Students receive instruction in wholesaling and retailing, apparel technologies, distribution, customer sales and service skills, and principles of consumer research and sales forecasting. See more Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations Schools or Online Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations School Degree Programs

  • Financial Services See more Financial Services Schools or Online Financial Services School Degree Programs
    • Finance

      A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting; financial instruments; capital planning; funds acquisition; asset and debt management; budgeting; financial analysis; and investments and portfolio management. See more Finance Schools or Online Finance School Degree Programs

  • General Business See more General Business Schools or Online General Business School Degree Programs
    • Business Administration and Management

      Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. See more Business Administration and Management Schools or Online Business Administration and Management School Degree Programs

  • Hospitality & Restaurants See more Hospitality & Restaurants Schools or Online Hospitality & Restaurants School Degree Programs
    • Hospitality Management

      A program that prepares individuals to serve as general managers and directors of hospitality operations on a system-wide basis, including both travel arrangements and promotion and the provision of traveler facilities. Includes instruction in principles of operations in the travel and tourism, hotel and lodging facilities, food services, and recreation facilities industries; hospitality marketing strategies; hospitality planning; management and coordination of franchise and unit operations; business management; accounting and financial management; hospitality transportation and logistics; and hospitality industry policies and regulations. See more Hospitality Management Schools or Online Hospitality Management School Degree Programs

  • Management See more Management Schools or Online Management School Degree Programs
    • Operations Management and Supervision

      A program that prepares individuals to manage and direct the physical and/or technical functions of a firm or organization, particularly those relating to development, production, and manufacturing. Includes instruction in principles of general management, manufacturing and production systems, plant management, equipment maintenance management, production control, industrial labor relations and skilled trades supervision, strategic manufacturing policy, systems analysis, productivity analysis and cost control, and materials planning. See more Operations Management and Supervision Schools or Online Operations Management and Supervision School Degree Programs

  • Marketing See more Marketing Schools or Online Marketing School Degree Programs
    • Marketing/Marketing Management

      A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of marketing research, demand analysis, cost-volume and profit relationships, pricing theory, marketing campaign and strategic planning, market segments, advertising methods, sales operations and management, consumer relations, retailing, and applications to specific products and markets. See more Marketing/Marketing Management Schools or Online Marketing/Marketing Management School Degree Programs

• Communication & Media

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  • Animation & Video Graphics

    Students in this program learn to manipulate audio/visual content to communicate messages and simulate the real-world. This program includes instruction in specialized camerawork and equipment operation and maintenance, image capture, computer programming, dubbing, CAD applications, and applications to specific commercial, industrial, and entertainment needs. See more Animation & Video Graphics Schools or Online Animation & Video Graphics School Degree Programs

  • Commercial & Advertising Art

    A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences via illustrations and other forms of digital or printed media. Includes instruction in concept design, layout, paste-up, and techniques such as engraving, etching, silkscreen, lithography, offset, drawing and cartooning, painting, collage, and computer graphics. See more Commercial & Advertising Art Schools or Online Commercial & Advertising Art School Degree Programs

  • Design & Visual Communications

    A program in the applied visual arts that focuses on the general principles and techniques for effectively communicating ideas and information, and packaging products, in digital and other formats to business and consumer audiences, and that may prepare individuals in any of the applied art media. See more Design & Visual Communications Schools or Online Design & Visual Communications School Degree Programs

  • Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

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  • Graphics & Multimedia See more Graphics & Multimedia Schools or Online Graphics & Multimedia School Degree Programs
    • General Graphic Communications

      A program that generally prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in the manufacture and distribution or transmission of graphic communications products. Includes instruction in the prepress, press, and postpress phases of production operations and processes such as offset lithography, flexography, gravure, letterpress, screen printing, foil stamping, digital imaging, and other reproduction methods. See more General Graphic Communications Schools

    • Web Design

      A program that prepares individuals to apply HTML, XML, Javascript, graphics applications, and other authoring tools to the design, editing, and publishing (launching) of documents, images, graphics, sound, and multimedia products on the World Wide Web. Includes instruction in Internet theory; web page standards and policies; elements of web page design; user interfaces; vector tools; special effects; interactive and multimedia components; search engines; navigation; morphing; e-commerce tools; and emerging web technologies. See more Web Design Schools or Online Web Design School Degree Programs

• Culinary Arts & Food Service

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  • Restaurant & Catering Management

    A program that prepares individuals to plan, supervise, and manage food and beverage preparation and service operations, restaurant facilities, and catering services. Includes instruction in food/beverage industry operations, cost control, purchasing and storage, business administration, logistics, personnel management, culinary arts, restaurant and menu planning, executive chef functions, event planning and management, health and safety, insurance, and applicable law and regulations. See more Restaurant & Catering Management Schools or Online Restaurant & Catering Management School Degree Programs

• Family and Consumer Science Professions

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  • Housing and Human Environments See more Housing and Human Environments Schools or Online Housing and Human Environments School Degree Programs
    • Facilities Planning and Management

      A program that focuses on strategic workplace and facility planning and that prepares individuals to function as facility and event managers and workplace consultants. Includes instruction in the principles of aesthetic and functional design; environmental psychology and organizational behavior; real estate planning; principles of occupational health and safety; event planning and management; operations management; and applicable regulatory and policy issues. See more Facilities Planning and Management Schools or Online Facilities Planning and Management School Degree Programs

  • Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services See more Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Schools or Online Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services School Degree Programs
    • Child Care and Support Services Management

      Students in this program learn the necessary skills for the management of child care services and plan, design, and manage child care facilities and programs that meet children's developmental needs and interests and that provide safe and healthy environments. Students in this program are instructed in child development and psychology; home- and institution-based child care; identification of diseases, injuries, and psychological trauma and applicable referrals; parent relations; personnel and business management principles; and related laws and policies. See more Child Care and Support Services Management Schools or Online Child Care and Support Services Management School Degree Programs

• Fitness, Recreation and Leisure Studies

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  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure See more Parks, Recreation and Leisure Schools or Online Parks, Recreation and Leisure School Degree Programs
    • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management

      A program that prepares individuals to develop and manage park facilities and other indoor and outdoor recreation and leisure facilities. Includes instruction in supervising support personnel, health and safety standards, public relations, and basic business and marketing principles. See more Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management Schools or Online Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management School Degree Programs

• Health & Medical Services

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  • Clinical/Medical Lab. Technician See more Clinical/Medical Lab. Technician Schools or Online Clinical/Medical Lab. Technician School Degree Programs
    • Clinical/Medical Lab. Technician

      A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of clinical laboratory scientists/medical technologists, to perform routine medical laboratory procedures and tests and to apply preset strategies to record and analyze data. Includes instruction in general laboratory procedures and skills; laboratory mathematics; medical computer applications; interpersonal and communications skills; and the basic principles of hematology; medical microbiology; immunohematology; immunology; clinical chemistry, and urinalysis. See more Clinical/Medical Lab. Technician Schools or Online Clinical/Medical Lab. Technician School Degree Programs

  • Dentistry Support Services See more Dentistry Support Services Schools or Online Dentistry Support Services School Degree Programs
    • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

      A program that prepares individuals to clean teeth and apply preventive materials; provide oral health education and treatment counseling to patients; identify oral pathologies and injuries; and manage dental hygiene practices. Includes instruction in dental anatomy, microbiology, and pathology; dental hygiene theory and techniques; cleaning equipment operation and maintenance; dental materials; radiology; patient education and counseling; office management; supervised clinical training; and professional standards. See more Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Schools or Online Dental Hygiene/Hygienist School Degree Programs

  • Diagnostic & Treatment Technician See more Diagnostic & Treatment Technician Schools or Online Diagnostic & Treatment Technician School Degree Programs
    • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist

      A program that prepares individuals to administer prescribed courses of radiation treatment, manage patients undergoing radiation therapy, and maintain pertinent records. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology, oncologic pathology, radiation biology, radiation oncology procedures and techniques, radiation dosimetry, tumor localization, treatment planning, patient communication and management, data collection, record-keeping, and applicable standards and regulations. See more Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist Schools or Online Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist School Degree Programs

    • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

      A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to assist in developing respiratory care plans, administer respiratory care procedures, supervise personnel and equipment operation, maintain records, and consult with other health care team members. Includes instruction in the applied basic biomedical sciences; anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the respiratory system; clinical medicine; therapeutic procedures; clinical expressions; data collection and record-keeping; patient communication; equipment operation and maintenance; personnel supervision; and procedures for special population groups. See more Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Schools or Online Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist School Degree Programs

    • X-Ray Technician See more X-Ray Technician Schools or Online X-Ray Technician School Degree Programs
  • Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services See more Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services Schools or Online Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services School Degree Programs
    • Dietetic Technician (DTR)

      A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of registered dietitians and nutritionists, to implement nutritional and dietetic plans and provide direct client and patient services. Includes instruction in human nutrition, client interviewing and record keeping, dietary planning, food preparation and safety, food worker supervision, food service establishment monitoring and inspection, and applicable procedures and regulations. See more Dietetic Technician (DTR) Schools

  • Medical Assistant Professions See more Medical Assistant Professions Schools or Online Medical Assistant Professions School Degree Programs
    • Occupational Therapist Assistant

      A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of occupational therapists, to direct patient participation in skill-enhancing, learning, and motivational tasks; correct or diminish pathologies; and to provide direct health education and promotion services. Includes instruction in human life span development, occupational therapy principles and practice skills, treatment planning and implementation, record-keeping and documentation, patient education and intervention, activity and program direction, and assistive services management. See more Occupational Therapist Assistant Schools or Online Occupational Therapist Assistant School Degree Programs

  • Nursing See more Nursing Schools or Online Nursing School Degree Programs
    • Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

      A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. See more Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) Schools or Online Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) School Degree Programs

• Interdisciplinary Studies

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  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

    Any instructional program that is derived from two or more distinct programs to provide a cross-cutting focus on a subject concentration that is not subsumed under a single discipline or occupational field. See more Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools or Online Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies School Degree Programs

• Legal Professions

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  • Court Reporting

    A program that prepares individuals to record and transcribe examinations, testimony, judicial orders and instructions, legal opinions, and other formal proceedings via print or electronic methods. Includes instruction in legal terminology, legal transcription, shorthand, verbatim recording, equipment operation and procedures, applicable regulations, and professional standards and ethics. See more Court Reporting Schools or Online Court Reporting School Degree Programs

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

    A program that prepares individuals to perform research, drafting, investigatory, record-keeping and related administrative functions under the supervision of an attorney or court. Includes instruction in legal research, drafting legal documents, appraising, pleading, courthouse procedures, and legal specializations. See more Legal Assistant/Paralegal Schools or Online Legal Assistant/Paralegal School Degree Programs

• Security and Protective Service Careers

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  • Criminal Justice/Police Science

    A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control and public relations, witness interviewing, evidence collection and management, basic crime prevention methods, weapon and equipment operation and maintenance, report preparation and other routine law enforcement responsibilities. See more Criminal Justice/Police Science Schools or Online Criminal Justice/Police Science School Degree Programs

  • Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician

    A program that prepares individuals to apply a knowledge of fire prevention and control skills to problems of reducing fire risk, loss limitation, supervising substance removal, conducting fire investigations, and advising on matters of safety procedures and fire prevention policy. See more Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician Schools or Online Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician School Degree Programs

• Skilled Trades

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  • Mechanic/Repair Trades See more Mechanic/Repair Trades Schools or Online Mechanic/Repair Trades School Degree Programs
    • Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician

      A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in the field maintenance and repair of heavy equipment, and in the general maintenance and overhaul of such equipment. Includes instruction in inspection, maintenance, and repair of tracks, wheels, brakes, operating controls, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, electrical circuitry, engines and in techniques of welding and brazing. See more Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician Schools

• Social Work

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  • Other Social Work

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• Technician Careers

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  • Engineering Technology See more Engineering Technology Schools or Online Engineering Technology School Degree Programs
    • Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician

      Individuals in this program use basic engineering principles and technical skills to support architects, engineers and planners. Architectural Engineering students receive instruction in design testing procedures, building site analysis, model building and computer graphics, engineering drawing, structural systems testing, analysis of prototype mechanical and interior systems, test equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation. See more Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician Schools

    • Automotive Engineering Technology

      Automotive Engineering Technology programs are two year technical programs that train individuals to apply basic engineering principles to support engineers as they develop, manufacture, and test vehicles. Coursework for this program includes instruction in vehicular systems technology, design and development testing, prototype and operational testing, inspection and maintenance procedures, instrument calibration, test equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation. See more Automotive Engineering Technology Schools or Online Automotive Engineering Technology School Degree Programs

    • Civil Engineering Technology/Technician

      Apply basic engineering principles and learn to support of civil engineers in this technical program. Students take coursework in site analysis, structural testing procedures, field and laboratory testing procedures, plan and specification preparation, test equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation. See more Civil Engineering Technology/Technician Schools or Online Civil Engineering Technology/Technician School Degree Programs

    • Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician

      A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of electrical, electronics and communication engineers. Includes instruction in electrical circuitry, prototype development and testing; systems analysis and testing, systems maintenance, instrument calibration, and report preparation. See more Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician Schools or Online Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician School Degree Programs

    • Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians

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    • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

      A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in the design and development phases of a wide variety of projects involving mechanical systems. Includes instruction in principles of mechanics, applications to specific engineering systems, design testing procedures, prototype and operational testing and inspection procedures, manufacturing system-testing procedures, test equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation. See more Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician Schools or Online Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician School Degree Programs

  • Science Technology Technician See more Science Technology Technician Schools or Online Science Technology Technician School Degree Programs
    • Biotech LabTechnician

      This two year program empowers students to support biologists and biotechnologists in research, industrial, and government settings. In order to effectively support biologists, prospective technicians study fermentation technology, cell culturing, protein purification, biologic synthesis, assaying and testing, quality control, industrial microbiology, bioprocessing, chromatography and bioseparation, genetic technology, laboratory and hazardous materials safety, and computer applications. See more Biotech LabTechnician Schools or Online Biotech LabTechnician School Degree Programs

    • Laboratory Technician See more Laboratory Technician Schools or Online Laboratory Technician School Degree Programs

• Technology

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  • Networking See more Networking Schools or Online Networking School Degree Programs
    • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

      A program that focuses on the design, implementation, and management of linked systems of computers, peripherals, and associated software to maximize efficiency and productivity, and that prepares individuals to function as network specialists and managers at various levels. Includes instruction in operating systems and applications; systems design and analysis; networking theory and solutions; types of networks; network management and control; network and flow optimization; security; configuring; and troubleshooting. See more Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools or Online Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications School Degree Programs

  • Software Development See more Software Development Schools or Online Software Development School Degree Programs
    • Computer Programming/Programmer

      A program that focuses on the general writing and implementation of generic and customized programs to drive operating systems and that generally prepares individuals to apply the methods and procedures of software design and programming to software installation and maintenance. Includes instruction in software design, low- and high-level languages and program writing; program customization and linking; prototype testing; troubleshooting; and related aspects of operating systems and networks. See more Computer Programming/Programmer Schools or Online Computer Programming/Programmer School Degree Programs

  • Systems Administration See more Systems Administration Schools or Online Systems Administration School Degree Programs
    • Computer Systems Security

      A program that prepares individuals to assess the security needs of computer and network systems, recommend safeguard solutions, and manage the implementation and maintenance of security devices, systems, and procedures. Includes instruction in computer architecture, programming, and systems analysis; networking; telecommunications; cryptography; security system design; applicable law and regulations; risk assessment and policy analysis; contingency planning; user access issues; investigation techniques; and troubleshooting. See more Computer Systems Security Schools or Online Computer Systems Security School Degree Programs

    • Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management

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    • System Administration/Administrator

      A program that prepares individuals to manage the computer operations and control the system configurations emanating from a specific site or network hub. Includes instruction in computer hardware and software and applications; local area (LAN) and wide area (WAN) networking; principles of information systems security; disk space and traffic load monitoring; data backup; resource allocation; and setup and takedown procedures. See more System Administration/Administrator Schools or Online System Administration/Administrator School Degree Programs

  • Web Design and Internet See more Web Design and Internet Schools or Online Web Design and Internet School Degree Programs
    • Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

      A program that prepares individuals to develop and maintain web servers and the hosted web pages at one or a group of web sites, and to function as designated webmasters. Includes instruction in computer systems and networks; server installation and maintenance; web page design and editing; information resources management; web policy and procedures; Internet applications of information systems security; user interfacing and usability research; and relevant management and communications skills. See more Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster Schools or Online Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster School Degree Programs

• Veterinary Medicine

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  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

    A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of veterinarians, laboratory animal specialists, and zoological professionals, to provide patient management, care, and clinical procedures assistance as well as owner communication. Includes instruction in animal nursing care, animal health and nutrition, animal handling, clinical pathology, radiology, anesthesiology, dental prophylaxis, surgical assisting, clinical laboratory procedures, office administration skills, patient and owner management, and applicable standards and regulations. See more Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant Schools or Online Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant School Degree Programs

Certificate Programs

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• Agriculture and Natural Resources

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  • Horticulture See more Horticulture Schools or Online Horticulture School Degree Programs
    • Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Operations

      Programs in this major study the general production and processing of domesticated plants, shrubs, flowers, and related plant materials; the management of technical and business operations connected with horticultural services; and the basic scientific principles needed to understand plants and their management and care. See more Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Operations Schools

• Business

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  • Accounting & Related Services See more Accounting & Related Services Schools or Online Accounting & Related Services School Degree Programs
    • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

      This two year program provides individuals with the necessary skills to support professional accountants and other financial management personnel. This program teaches individuals how to post transactions to accounts, manage record-keeping systems, and operate accounting software. Additionally, it familiarizes individuals with general accounting principles and practices. See more Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping Schools or Online Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping School Degree Programs

  • Management See more Management Schools or Online Management School Degree Programs
    • Small Business Administration/Management

      A program that prepares individuals to develop and manage independent small businesses. Includes instruction in business administration; enterprise planning and entrepreneurship; start-up; small business operations and problems; personnel supervision; capitalization and investment; taxation; business law and regulations; e-commerce; home business operations; and applications to specific sectors, products, and services. See more Small Business Administration/Management Schools or Online Small Business Administration/Management School Degree Programs

• Communication & Media

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  • Graphics & Multimedia See more Graphics & Multimedia Schools or Online Graphics & Multimedia School Degree Programs
    • Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production

      A program that generally prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to plan, prepare, and execute a variety of commercial and industrial graphic communications jobs. Includes instruction in the operation and maintenance of mechanical, electronic, and digital graphic, printing, and finishing equipment; and related processes. See more Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production Schools

    • Web Design

      A program that prepares individuals to apply HTML, XML, Javascript, graphics applications, and other authoring tools to the design, editing, and publishing (launching) of documents, images, graphics, sound, and multimedia products on the World Wide Web. Includes instruction in Internet theory; web page standards and policies; elements of web page design; user interfaces; vector tools; special effects; interactive and multimedia components; search engines; navigation; morphing; e-commerce tools; and emerging web technologies. See more Web Design Schools or Online Web Design School Degree Programs

• Cosmetology & Beauty

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  • Cosmetology See more Cosmetology Schools or Online Cosmetology School Degree Programs
    • Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts

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• Culinary Arts & Food Service

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  • Baking and Pastry Arts

    Students in these programs learn the skills they need to realize the dream of becoming bakers and pastry specialists. Pastry Arts students spend two years studying pastry making, bread and pastry handling and storage, cake and pastry decorating, baking industry operations, product packaging and marketing operations, and counter display and service. See more Baking and Pastry Arts Schools or Online Baking and Pastry Arts School Degree Programs

• Family and Consumer Science Professions

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  • Housing and Human Environments See more Housing and Human Environments Schools or Online Housing and Human Environments School Degree Programs
    • Other Housing and Human Environments

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• Health & Medical Services

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  • Dentistry Support Services See more Dentistry Support Services Schools or Online Dentistry Support Services School Degree Programs
    • Dental Assisting/Assistant

      A program that prepares individuals to provide patient care, take dental radiographs (x-ray photographs), prepare patients and equipment for dental procedures, and discharge office administrative functions under the supervision of dentists and dental hygienists. Includes instruction in medical record-keeping, general office duties, reception and patient intake, scheduling, equipment maintenance and sterilization, basic radiography, pre- and post-operative patient care and instruction, chairside assisting, taking tooth and mouth impressions, and supervised practice. See more Dental Assisting/Assistant Schools or Online Dental Assisting/Assistant School Degree Programs

  • Diagnostic & Treatment Technician See more Diagnostic & Treatment Technician Schools or Online Diagnostic & Treatment Technician School Degree Programs
    • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

      This major includes a variety of programs in diagnostic health, intervention, and treatment. See more Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Schools or Online Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions School Degree Programs

    • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

      A program that prepares individuals, under the remote supervision of physicians, to recognize, assess, and manage medical emergencies in prehospital settings and to supervise Ambulance personnel. Includes instruction in basic, intermediate, and advanced EMT procedures; emergency surgical procedures; medical triage; rescue operations; crisis scene management and personnel supervision; equipment operation and maintenance; patient stabilization, monitoring, and care; drug administration; identification and preliminary diagnosis of diseases and injuries; communication and computer operations; basic anatomy, physiology, pathology, and toxicology; and professional standards and regulations. See more Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Schools or Online Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) School Degree Programs

    • Surgical Technologist

      A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians and surgical nurses, to maintain, monitor, and enforce the sterile field and adherence to aseptic technique by preoperative, surgical team, and postoperative personnel. Includes instruction in instrument and equipment sterilization and handling; surgical supplies management; wound exposure and closure; surgical computer and robot operation and monitoring; maintenance of hemostasis; and patient and team scrubbing. See more Surgical Technologist Schools or Online Surgical Technologist School Degree Programs

  • Healing Arts See more Healing Arts Schools or Online Healing Arts School Degree Programs
    • Massage Therapy

      A program that prepares individuals to provide relief and improved health and well-being to clients through the application of manual techniques for manipulating skin, muscles, and connective tissues. Includes instruction in Western (Swedish) massage; sports massage; myotherapy/trigger point massage; myofascial release; deep tissue massage; cranio-sacral therapy; reflexology; massage safety and emergency management; client counseling; practice management; applicable regulations; and professional standards and ethics. See more Massage Therapy Schools or Online Massage Therapy School Degree Programs

  • Healthcare Administration See more Healthcare Administration Schools or Online Healthcare Administration School Degree Programs
    • Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

      A program that prepares individuals to perform specialized data entry, classification, and record-keeping procedures related to medical diagnostic, treatment, billing, and insurance documentation. Includes instruction in medical records and insurance software applications, basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, fundamentals of medical science and treatment procedures, data classification and coding, data entry skills, and regulations relating to Medicare and insurance documentation. See more Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Schools or Online Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder School Degree Programs

    • Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

      A program that prepares individuals to execute verbatim medical conference minutes, medical reports, and medical orders. Includes instruction in dictation and simultaneous recording, analysis of notes and visual evidence, medical terminology, data processing applications and skills, formal medical report and correspondence formats, professional standards, and applicable law and regulations. See more Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist Schools or Online Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist School Degree Programs

  • Medical Assistant Professions See more Medical Assistant Professions Schools or Online Medical Assistant Professions School Degree Programs
    • Medical/Clinical Assistant

      A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, pre-examination and examination assistance, and the administration of medications and first aid. Includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology; medical terminology; medical law and ethics; patient psychology and communications; medical office procedures; and clinical diagnostic, examination, testing, and treatment procedures. See more Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools or Online Medical/Clinical Assistant School Degree Programs

    • Clinical Assistant See more Clinical Assistant Schools or Online Clinical Assistant School Degree Programs
  • Nursing See more Nursing Schools or Online Nursing School Degree Programs
    • Licensed Practical /Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert, Dipl, AAS)

      A program that prepares individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician or dentist. Includes instruction in taking patient vital signs, applying sterile dressings, patient health education and assistance with examinations and treatment. See more Licensed Practical /Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert, Dipl, AAS) Schools or Online Licensed Practical /Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert, Dipl, AAS) School Degree Programs

    • Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

      A program that prepares individuals to perform routine nursing-related services to patients in hospitals or long-term care facilities, under the training and supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. See more Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant Schools or Online Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant School Degree Programs

  • Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services See more Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services Schools
    • Optomeric Technician/Assistant

      A program that prepares individuals to assist optometrists in providing patient care, administering examinations and treatments, and performing office administrative functions. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology of the eye, visual testing, patient communication, patient preparation, medications and administration, dispensing and fitting of eyeglasses and contact lenses, record-keeping, and office management skills. See more Optomeric Technician/Assistant Schools

• Security and Protective Service Careers

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  • Criminal Justice/Police Science

    A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control and public relations, witness interviewing, evidence collection and management, basic crime prevention methods, weapon and equipment operation and maintenance, report preparation and other routine law enforcement responsibilities. See more Criminal Justice/Police Science Schools or Online Criminal Justice/Police Science School Degree Programs

  • Fire Science/Firefighting

    A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of fire fighters. Includes instruction in fire-fighting equipment operation and maintenance, principles of fire science and combustible substances, methods of controlling different types of fires, hazardous material handling and control, fire rescue procedures, public relations and applicable laws and regulations. See more Fire Science/Firefighting Schools or Online Fire Science/Firefighting School Degree Programs

• Skilled Trades

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  • Construction Trades See more Construction Trades Schools or Online Construction Trades School Degree Programs
    • Building/Property Maintenance and Manager

      Learn all the skills and knowledge needed to keep a building functioning, and to service a variety of structures including commercial and industrial buildings and mobile homes. The technical program includes instruction in the basic maintenance and repair skills required to service building systems, such as air conditioning, heating, plumbing, electrical, major appliances, and other mechanical systems. See more Building/Property Maintenance and Manager Schools or Online Building/Property Maintenance and Manager School Degree Programs

    • Carpentry/Carpenter

      This technical program teaches the knowledge and skills to lay out, cut, fabricate, erect, install, and repair wooden structures and fixtures, using hand and power tools. Carpentry students are instructed in technical mathematics, framing, construction materials and selection, job estimating, blueprint reading, foundations and roughing-in, finish carpentry techniques, and applicable codes and standards. See more Carpentry/Carpenter Schools or Online Carpentry/Carpenter School Degree Programs

  • Mechanic/Repair Trades See more Mechanic/Repair Trades Schools or Online Mechanic/Repair Trades School Degree Programs
    • Autobody Repair

      Autobody programs typically last two years and teach students all the necessary knowledge and skills to repair, reconstruct and finish the external features of automobiles. Autobody students receive instruction in structure analysis, damage repair, non-structural analysis, mechanical and electrical components, plastics and adhesives, painting and refinishing techniques, and damage analysis and estimating. See more Autobody Repair Schools or Online Autobody Repair School Degree Programs

    • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

      The two year Automobile Technician program teaches individuals to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Systems covered in this program include brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems. See more Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Schools or Online Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician School Degree Programs

    • Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician

      A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in the field maintenance and repair of heavy equipment, and in the general maintenance and overhaul of such equipment. Includes instruction in inspection, maintenance, and repair of tracks, wheels, brakes, operating controls, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, electrical circuitry, engines and in techniques of welding and brazing. See more Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician Schools

    • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

      A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair and maintain industrial machinery and equipment such as cranes, pumps, engines and motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machinery, marine deck machinery, and steam propulsion, refinery, and pipeline-distribution systems. See more Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology Schools

    • Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

      A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain small internal-combustion engines used on portable power equipment such as lawnmowers, chain saws, rotary tillers, and snowmobiles. See more Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician Schools or Online Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician School Degree Programs

  • Precision Production Trades See more Precision Production Trades Schools or Online Precision Production Trades School Degree Programs
    • Machine Shop Technology/Assistant

      A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to fabricate and modify metal parts in support of other manufacturing, repair or design activities, or as an independent business. See more Machine Shop Technology/Assistant Schools

    • Welding Technology/Welder

      A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Includes instruction in arc welding, resistance welding, brazing and soldering, cutting, high-energy beam welding and cutting, solid state welding, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, oxidation-reduction reactions, welding metallurgy, welding processes and heat treating, structural design, safety, and applicable codes and standards. See more Welding Technology/Welder Schools

• Technology

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  • Information Systems Operation and Management See more Information Systems Operation and Management Schools or Online Information Systems Operation and Management School Degree Programs
    • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

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  • Software Development See more Software Development Schools or Online Software Development School Degree Programs
    • Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification

      A program that prepares individuals to fulfill the requirements set by vendors for professional qualification as certified installation, customization, and maintenance engineers for specific software products and/or processes. Includes training in specific vendor supported software products and their installation and maintenance. See more Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification Schools or Online Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification School Degree Programs

  • Systems Administration See more Systems Administration Schools or Online Systems Administration School Degree Programs
    • Computer Systems Security

      A program that prepares individuals to assess the security needs of computer and network systems, recommend safeguard solutions, and manage the implementation and maintenance of security devices, systems, and procedures. Includes instruction in computer architecture, programming, and systems analysis; networking; telecommunications; cryptography; security system design; applicable law and regulations; risk assessment and policy analysis; contingency planning; user access issues; investigation techniques; and troubleshooting. See more Computer Systems Security Schools or Online Computer Systems Security School Degree Programs

    • Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

      A program that prepares individuals to master and use computer software programs and applications for inputting, verifying, organizing, storing, retrieving, transforming (changing, updating, and deleting), and extracting information. Includes instruction in using various operating system configurations and in types of data entry such as word processing, spreadsheets, calculators, management programs, design programs, database programs, and research programs. See more Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician Schools or Online Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician School Degree Programs

  • Web Design and Internet See more Web Design and Internet Schools or Online Web Design and Internet School Degree Programs
    • Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

      A program that prepares individuals to develop and maintain web servers and the hosted web pages at one or a group of web sites, and to function as designated webmasters. Includes instruction in computer systems and networks; server installation and maintenance; web page design and editing; information resources management; web policy and procedures; Internet applications of information systems security; user interfacing and usability research; and relevant management and communications skills. See more Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster Schools or Online Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster School Degree Programs

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