TESST College of Technology - Beltsville

TESST College of Technology - Beltsville Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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• Engineering

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  • Electrical Technician

    Electricians maintain, install, test and connect electrical systems in factories, industrial buildings, residential properties and other facilities. As an Electrical Technician you will work with the electrical systems of machines and equipment used in business and industry. See more Electrical Technician Schools or Online Electrical Technician School Degree Programs

• Health & Medical Services

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  • Healthcare Administration See more Healthcare Administration Schools or Online Healthcare Administration School Degree Programs
    • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

      A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of health information administrators and other professionals, to construct medical records and clinical databases, perform manipulations on retrieved data, control the security and quality of records, and supervise data entry and technical maintenance personnel. Includes instruction in clinical and biomedical science data and information requirements; database management; data coding and validation; information security; quality control; health information content and structure; medical business procedures; and legal requirements. See more Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician Schools or Online Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician School Degree Programs

  • Medical Assistant Professions See more Medical Assistant Professions Schools or Online Medical Assistant Professions School Degree Programs
    • Health/Medical Assisting Services

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• Legal Professions

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  • Legal Administrative Assistant

    A program that prepares individuals to serve as legal office managers, special assistants, and legal secretaries. Includes instruction in office management, secretarial science, principles of U. S. or Canadian law, legal terminology and documentation, legal research, legal software applications, law office procedures, record-keeping, billing, applicable policies and regulations, and professional standards and ethics. See more Legal Administrative Assistant Schools or Online Legal Administrative Assistant 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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  • Corrections

    A program that prepares individuals to study the theories and principles, of correctional science and to function as professional corrections officers and other workers in public and/or private incarceration facilities. See more Corrections Schools or Online Corrections School Degree Programs

  • Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement

    A program that prepares individuals to apply theories and practices of criminal justice to structuring, managing, directing and controlling criminal justice agencies, including police departments, sheriff's departments, law enforcement divisions and units, and private protective services. See more Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Schools or Online Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement School Degree Programs

  • 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

  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

    A program that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Includes instruction in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes regarding criminal justice issues. See more Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Schools or Online Criminal Justice/Safety Studies School Degree Programs

• Technician Careers

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  • Engineering Technology See more Engineering Technology Schools or Online Engineering Technology 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

• 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 and Information Sciences

      A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services. See more Computer and Information Sciences Schools or Online Computer and Information Sciences School Degree Programs

    • Computer Programming

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  • 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

    • 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

  • Telecommunications See more Telecommunications Schools or Online Telecommunications School Degree Programs
    • Telecommunications Technology

      A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to help design and implement telecommunications systems. Includes instruction in communications protocol, data networking, digital compression algorithms, digital signal processing, Internet access, object-oriented and relational databases, and programming languages. See more Telecommunications Technology Schools or Online Telecommunications Technology School Degree Programs

Certificate Programs

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• Business

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  • Administrative Services See more Administrative Services Schools or Online Administrative Services School Degree Programs
    • Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry

      A program that prepares individuals to support business information operations by using computer equipment to enter, process, and retrieve data for a wide variety of administrative purposes. Includes instruction in using basic business software and hardware; business computer networking; principles of desktop publishing; preparing mass mailings; compiling and editing spreadsheets; list maintenance; preparing tables and graphs; receipt control; and preparing business performance reports. See more Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry Schools or Online Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry 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

  • Information Systems See more Information Systems Schools or Online Information Systems School Degree Programs
    • Management Information Systems

      A program that generally prepares individuals to provide and manage data systems and related facilities for processing and retrieving internal business information; select systems and train personnel; and respond to external data requests. Includes instruction in cost and accounting information systems, management control systems, personnel information systems, data storage and security, business systems networking, report preparation, computer facilities and equipment operation and maintenance, operator supervision and training, and management information systems policy and planning. See more Management Information Systems Schools or Online Management Information Systems 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

  • Graphic Design

    A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic and computer techniques to the interpretation of technical and commercial concepts. Includes instruction in computer-assisted art and design, printmaking, concepts sketching, technical drawing, color theory, imaging, studio technique, still and life modeling, communication skills and commercial art business operations. See more Graphic Design Schools or Online Graphic Design School Degree Programs

  • Publishing & Digital Imaging

    A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the layout, design and typographic arrangement of printed and/or electronic graphic and textual products. Includes instruction in printing and lithographic equipment and operations; computer hardware and software; digital imaging; print preparation; page layout and design; desktop publishing; and applicable principles of graphic design and web page design. See more Publishing & Digital Imaging Schools or Online Publishing & Digital Imaging School Degree Programs

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

• Engineering

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  • Electrical Technician

    Electricians maintain, install, test and connect electrical systems in factories, industrial buildings, residential properties and other facilities. As an Electrical Technician you will work with the electrical systems of machines and equipment used in business and industry. See more Electrical Technician Schools or Online Electrical Technician School Degree Programs

• Health & Medical Services

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  • 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
    • Health and Medical Administrative Services

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    • Health/Health Care Administration/Management

      A program that prepares individuals to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. Includes instruction in planning, business management, financial management, public relations, human resources management, health care systems operation and management, health care resource allocation and policy making, health law and regulations, and applications to specific types of health care services. See more Health/Health Care Administration/Management Schools or Online Health/Health Care Administration/Management 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 Insurance/Biller

      A program that prepares individuals to perform and manage the medical and health insurance operations in a medical office, health care facility, health maintenance organization, or insurance provider. Includes instruction in health and medical insurance processes; health insurance law, policy, and regulations; insurance records and paperwork administration; insurance office administration; health/medical insurance software applications; personnel supervision; business mathematics; billing and collection procedures; medical terminology; and communications skills. See more Medical Insurance/Biller Schools or Online Medical Insurance/Biller School Degree Programs

  • Medical Assistant Professions See more Medical Assistant Professions Schools or Online Medical Assistant Professions School Degree Programs
    • Health/Medical Assisting Services

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    • 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

• Security and Protective Service Careers

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  • Corrections

    A program that prepares individuals to study the theories and principles, of correctional science and to function as professional corrections officers and other workers in public and/or private incarceration facilities. See more Corrections Schools or Online Corrections School Degree Programs

  • Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement

    A program that prepares individuals to apply theories and practices of criminal justice to structuring, managing, directing and controlling criminal justice agencies, including police departments, sheriff's departments, law enforcement divisions and units, and private protective services. See more Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Schools or Online Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement School Degree Programs

• Skilled Trades

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  • Construction Trades See more Construction Trades Schools or Online Construction Trades School Degree Programs
    • Electrician

      A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain, and repair electric apparatus and systems such as residential, commercial, and industrial electric-power wiring; and DC and AC motors, controls, and electrical distribution panels. Includes instruction in the principles of electronics and electrical systems, wiring, power transmission, safety, industrial and household appliances, job estimation, electrical testing and inspection, and applicable codes and standards. See more Electrician Schools or Online Electrician School Degree Programs

• Technician Careers

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  • Engineering Technology See more Engineering Technology Schools or Online Engineering Technology School Degree Programs
    • Computer Systems Technology

      A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of professionals who use computer systems. Includes instruction in basic computer design and architecture, programming, problems of specific computer applications, component and system maintenance and inspection procedures, hardware and software problem diagnosis and repair, and report preparation. See more Computer Systems Technology Schools or Online Computer Systems Technology 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

• 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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    • General Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications

      A program that generally prepares individuals to perform basic data and text entry using standard and customized software products. Includes instruction in keyboarding skills, personal computer and work station operation, reading draft texts and raw data forms, audio and tape dictation, and various interactive software programs used for tasks such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and others. See more General Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications Schools or Online General Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications School Degree Programs

  • 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 and Information Sciences

      A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services. See more Computer and Information Sciences Schools or Online Computer and Information Sciences School Degree Programs

    • Computer Programming

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  • Systems Administration See more Systems Administration Schools or Online Systems Administration School Degree Programs
    • Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst

      A program that prepares individuals to apply programming and systems analysis principles to the selection, implementation, and troubleshooting of customized computer and software installations across the life cycle. Includes instruction in computer hardware and software; compilation, composition, execution, and operating systems; low- and high-level languages and language programming; programming and debugging techniques; installation and maintenance testing and documentation; process and data flow analysis; user needs analysis and documentation; cost-benefit analysis; and specification design. See more Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst Schools or Online Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst 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

  • Telecommunications See more Telecommunications Schools or Online Telecommunications School Degree Programs
    • Telecommunications Technology

      A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to help design and implement telecommunications systems. Includes instruction in communications protocol, data networking, digital compression algorithms, digital signal processing, Internet access, object-oriented and relational databases, and programming languages. See more Telecommunications Technology Schools or Online Telecommunications Technology School Degree Programs