Brown Mackie College - Salina

Brown Mackie College - Salina Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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• Accounting Technology

  The Accounting Technology program is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level employment in account positions in a variety of business organizations. Students have an opportunity to receive a solid foundation in accounting and business principles and general education. Upon successful completion of the program, students are expected to: Post debits and credits; produce financial statements; prepare reports and summaries; prepare invoices; compute interest charges; generate financial spreadsheets; post journal transactions; handle payroll; produce business-related documents; operate a variety of computer software programs. Entry-level employment opportunities: Accounting Clerk. Bookkeeping Clerk, Payroll Clerk, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable Auditing Clerk

• Architectural Design and Drafting Technology

  The Architectural Design and Drafting Technology associate's degree program offers students the education to prepare them for entry-level careers in computer-aided design (CAD) drafting operations. Graduates are prepared for the professional workforce with sound theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in the duties of structural, mechanical, and civil engineering drafters.

• Business Management

  The Business Management program is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level employment and the business field. Students have an opportunity to receive a solid foundation in management principles and business technology, computer operations, and general education. Through a successful completion of the program, students will have learned to: Manage a small business; manage a payroll; apply marketing and advertising principles; produce presentation materials in PowerPoint; generate spreadsheets; utilize human resource practices; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; prepare written reports; use the Internet to communicate with clients and co-workers. Entry-level employment opportunities may exist in the areas of Office Management. Sales, Administrative Assistant, Human Resources, Assistant Account Representative, Customer Service Representative, and Entrepreneur/Self-Employment. Brown Mackie College - Kansas City and Brown Mackie College - Salina both offer the Business Management program in a Saturday Blended Delivery format, which combines the classroom experience with online interactions. This format offers students the opportunity to attend classes on campus only on Saturdays and online for a few days during the week, in hopes of giving them more time for other commitments such as work and family.

• Computer Aided Design and Drafting Technology

  The Computer Aided Design and Drafting program is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level positions in CADD operations. The program offers a combination of mechanical and computer-aided drafting and design skills for application in a variety of industries. Upon successful completion of the program, students are expected to: Prepare detail drawings; Prepare assembly drawings; Draw machinery and mechanical devices; Use manual drawing/drafting board; Operate and utilize CADD software; Indicate dimensions and fastening methods; Produce solid model drawings; Operate a variety of computer software programs. Entry-level Employment Opportunities: Mechanical Drafter, Layout Drafter Designer, Assistant Solid Modeling Drafter.

• Computer Networking and Applications

  The Computer Networking and Applications programs are designed to prepare graduates for entry-level positions in computer network administration. The student has an opportunity to receives a solid foundation in computer concepts and applications as well as business and general education courses. The Microsoft-based curriculum offers preparation for the testing required for MCSE certification*. Upon successful completion of the program, students are expected to: Provide day-to-day on-site support in a work environment; Design and implement networks; Maintain hardware and software; Monitor and analyze networks; Identify, interpret, and evaluate system and network requirements. Entry-level Employment Opportunities: Computer Support Specialist, Help Desk Technician, Computer Operator, Computer Networking Technician, Intranet Networking Technician, Systems Analyst Technician.

• Criminal Justice

  The Criminal Justice program is designed for criminal justice practitioners who want to enhance their career potential, for those in other occupations looking to make a change, and for high school graduates preparing for a future in the criminal justice field.

• Health and Fitness Training

  The Health and Fitness Training associate's degree program offers students the skills and knowledge to gain an entry-level position in the health, fitness, and wellness field or the recreation industry. Graduates will be qualified to assess health and fitness levels, design, implement, and promote safe effective exercise programs for various populations, screen clients for contraindications to exercise, teach clients with medical complications healing methods, and sit for national certification exams.

• Health Care Administration

  The Health Care Administration program is designed to prepare students to understand the essential components of managerial and organizational support in the healthcare industry. Students will have an opportunity to learn how various healthcare systems operate and the multiple aspects of the field. At the same time, they will receive hands-on training in the administrative facets of healthcare services for the general public. Graduates of this program will be prepared for entry-level positions in hospitals, clinics, healthcare insurance offices, home healthcare agencies, public health settings, and other healthcare-related organizations.

• Medical Assisting

  The Medical Assisting program is designed to prepare graduates to work under the direction of physicians in a private practice or medical setting. Students have an opportunity to develop a solid foundation in communication and problem solving skills through general education coursework. Students also have an opportunity to develop a strong foundation in administrative and clinical procedures including: Diagnostic testing; Venipuncture; Patient education for disease management; CPR certification; Basic pharmacological procedures; Patient history; Medical records; and filing Medical Office Management; Assisting with minor surgery. Entry-level employment opportunities: Medical Assistant, Medical Office Manager, Phlebotomist, EKG Technician, Pharmacy Tech, Medical Receptionist. Graduates of this program are prepared to pursue Registered Medical Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant certification.

• Nursing

  The Nursing program is designed to provide graduates with principles and knowledge from the biological and behavioral sciences, general education as well as the science of nursing. This knowledge forms the basis for utilizing the nursing process in a professional practice. Concurrent integration of theory into clinical practice is an important aspect of professional nursing education. The program prepares the student for the testing required by the Kansas State Board of Nursing for the licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse.

• Occupational Therapy Assistant

  The Occupational Therapy Assistant program is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level employment working under the direction of an occupational therapist. Students are trained to administer occupational therapy treatments to individuals who have lost functional abilities due to illness, injury or disease. Coursework combines lecture, laboratory, and clinical experiences. General Education elements of the program can enhance students' communication and problem-solving skills to enhance their effectiveness in the occupational therapy profession. The program is designed to prepare the graduate for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Certification Examination for Occupational Therapy Assistants. Students have an opportunity to develop a solid foundation in occupational therapy, including: Anatomy and physiology, Medical terminology, Structural kinesiology, Neurological dysfunction, Mental health concepts and techniques. Assessment of function, Adaptive living skills, Physical rehabilitation. Entry-level employment opportunities may exist with Hospitals, Offices of Health Practitioners, Offices of Occupational Therapists, Nursing Care Facilities, Community Care Facilities and Home Healthcare Services.

• Office Management

  The associate's degree program in Office Management is designed to prepare students for entry-level administrative positions and to use software products to provide business support and solutions in an office setting. This program includes general and business courses, including an introduction to accounting and payroll, that round out the educational experience. Graduates will be prepared for a wide variety of entry-level employment options because of the versatility of the skills acquired through this program.

• Paralegal

  The Paralegal program is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level employment with attorneys and in law firms. Students have an opportunity to develop a solid foundation in communication and problem-solving skills through general education coursework. The coursework covers fundamentals of paralegal responsibilities including: Application of business law principles in the normal course of business; Providing assistance to the attorney during trial; Researching legal records; Proper utilization of investigative skills; Drafting of basic contracts, mortgages, separation agreements, and trust instruments. Entry-level employment opportunities may exist in: Paralegal or Legal Assistant, with possible areas of specialization including litigation; probate law; criminal law; general practice; corporate law; Parole Officer; Title Examiner; Court Clerk; and Self-employed contract professional.

• Veterinary Technology

  The Veterinary Technology program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills leading to entry-level employment in a variety of veterinary clinical settings and related fields. Graduates of this program will be prepared to provide a wide range of clinical skills including animal patient care, laboratory procedures, medical imaging, anesthesia administration and monitoring, and surgical assistance for a variety of domestic animals.

Certificate Programs

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• Computer Networking

  The program in Computer Networking is a Microsoft-based curriculum providing the student with the course work, foundation, and training necessary to become a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE). The program prepares the student for the testing required by Microsoft for the MCSE licensure*, which is designed to allow the graduate to pursue positions in computer networking and systems analysis.

• Practical Nursing

  The program in Practical Nursing balances classroom instruction with clinical experience. Students receive a solid foundation in the areas of medical-surgical nursing, pediatrics, obstetrics, geriatrics, and pharmacology. Graduates of this program are prepared to pursue the LPN State Board licensure.

Brown Mackie College - Salina Diploma Programs

• Accounting

  The Accounting programs are designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in accounting positions in various types of business organizations. These programs meet their objectives through instruction in appropriate accounting, business and technical courses.

• Business

  The Business program is designed to prepare graduates with the skills necessary for entry-level opportunities in the contemporary world of business through instruction in business practices and principles, technical business procedures, and appropriate microcomputer applications. Graduates are prepared for entry-level roles in a variety of management positions.

• Computer Aided Design and Drafting Technology

  The Computer Aided Design and Drafting Technician diploma program is designed to prepare graduate with the necessary technical knowledge and skills for entry-level positions in CADD operations. The programs provide the student with a combination of mechanical and computer-aided drafting and design skills, as well as business and technical coursework, to meet the demand for these applications in a variety of industries.

• Computer Software Applications

  The Computer Software Applications program emphasizes the operations and applications of software systems in business and industry. The program assists the graduate in becoming proficient in current PC software. Because of the variety of software applications presented, the graduate is not restricted to employment in office administration. Typical entry-level positions available to graduates are computerized applications specialist, computer support service specialist, computer presentation specialist, desktop publishing, word processing, administrative assistant, and computer trainer.

• Criminal Justice

  The Criminal Justice program is designed for criminal justice practitioners who want to enhance their career potential, for those in other occupations looking to make a change, and for high school graduates preparing for a future in the criminal justice field.

• Medical Assistant

  The Medical Assistant program is designed to provide graduates with the skills necessary to obtain entry-level employment in a clinical and/or administrative medical setting. The program is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level positions under the direct supervision of a physician or medical office manager through coursework in medical office administration, clinical procedures, and pharmacology, as well as in business principles and computer operations.

• Paralegal Assistant

  The Paralegal Assistant program is designed to prepare students to work directly under the supervision of an attorney in entry-level positions for legal offices and firms. The objective of the program is to train students in performing legal research and writing, and various areas of law. This objective is met through legal, business, and technical coursework.