Dental Hygiene

The Dental Hygiene Program at Southern prepares the student to examine, assess, and treat dental patients using a variety of diagnostic and treatment modalities. Dental hygienists are invaluable members of the dental team in providing comprehensive dental care for their patients. Employment opportunities include private practice, education, and county, state, and federal agencies. Dental hygiene is a highly compensated and rewarding career. Flexible working hours are common, and with the implementation of expanded duties, the demand for dental hygienists is high and continues to grow country-wide.

Department/Course Number	Title	Credit Hours
First Year-First Semester
Chemistry 203	Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemisitry	4
AH 145	Essentials of Human Systems for Allied Health	4
DH 100	Head and Neck Anatomy	2
DH 101	Dental Anatomy, Histology, and Embryology	3
DH 102	Introduction to Dental Hygiene Lecture and Lab	4
OR 110	Introduction to College	1
	Total	18
Second Year - First Semester
English 101	English Composition I	3
BS 127	Microbiology for Allied Health	3
DH 103	Dental Radiology (Lecture and Lab)	2
DH 104	General and Oral Pathology	2
DH 105	Pharmacology for Dental Hygiene	2
DH 106	Clinic I Lecture and Lab	4
DH 107	Essentials of Nutrition for Dental Hygiene	2
	Total	18
Second Year-First Semester
Psychology 201	General Psychology	3
BU 205	Communications in Business	3
DH 207	Dental Materials (Lecture and Lab)	2
DH 212	Clinic II (Lecture and Lab)	6
DH 213	Anesthesiology	2
DH 220	Periodontology	2
	Total	18
Second Year-Second Semester
DH 211	Ethics and Jurisprudence	1
DH 216	Clinic III (Lecture and Lab)	7
DH 221	Community Health	3
DH 218	Special Patient Care	1
DH 219	Dental Hygiene Seminar	3
SO 200	Introduction to Sociology	3
	Total	18
		Total Program Hours : 72

Health Care Professional

program prepares individuals to work in a variety of healthcare settings. Individuals may choose from either the Allied Health or Management Track. Those seeking the Allied Health track may work in hospitals, clinics, home health agencies, and physician offices. Individuals seeking the management track may work as healthcare Professionals in the areas of hospital administration, office manager, and other support positions. Graduates from either track will have a firm foundation for understanding complex medical issures facing today's society. Completion of this program does not guarantee selection into an Allied Health Associate Degree Program.

Department/Course Number	Title	Credit Hours
First Year - First Semester
Allied Health 100	Patient Care Technology	3
Allied Health 124	CPR	1
Biology 124	Human Anatomy and Physiology	4
English 101	English Composition I	3
Physical Education 223	Lifestyle Intervention	2
Speech 103	Speech Fundamentals	3
		Total Hours: 16
First Year - Second Semester
Allied Health 108	Medical Terminology	2
Biology 125	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4
Computer Science 102	Computer Literacy	3
English 102	English Composition II	3
Mathematics 121, 128, or 130	College Math for General Education, Algebra for Allied Health, or College Algebra
Psychology 201	Introduction to Psychology	3
		Total Hours: 18
Second Year - First Semester
Allied Health 200	Healthcare Ethics and Law	1
Biology 127 or 216	Microbiology for Allied Health or Microbiology	3-4
Psychology 218	Life Span Development Psychology	3
	Restricted Electives*	9
		9
		Total Hours: 16-17
Second Year - Second Semester
Allied Health 220	Trends in Healthcare	3
Sociology 200	Introduction to Sociology	3
	Restricted Electives*	12
		Total Hours: 19 Total Program Hours: 67-69
*21 Hours Restricted Electives from the following tracks: Allied Health Track: AH102, AH103, AH115, AH122, AH130, AH145, AH210, AH222, AH250, AH275, EM100, or EM103. (See complete course descriptions) Management Track: AC111, AC250, BU101, BU205, BU230, EC241, EC242, MG260, MG261, and MG263. (See complete course descriptions)

LPN-RN Curriculum

The Nursing Program at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is designed to prepare the associate degree program graduate for practice as a registered nurse once licensure requirements are satisfied. The registered nurse is prepared to care for people of any oage who have acute or chronic health care problems in a variety of settings. the nurse practices within a combination of three roles: provider of care, manager of care, and member withing the discipline of nursing. The faculty in the Department of Nursing believe that nursing is a unique profession concerned with assessing, promoting, maintaining, and restoring the health of individuals and families. The discipline of nursing incorporates the concepts of Person-Health-Environment.

Recommended Program Sequence

Department/Course Number	Title	Credit Hours
First Year - First Semester
*Nursing 100	Essentials of Nursing (credit)	6
Allied Health 210	Nutrition	3
Biology 124	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4
Psychology 218	Life-Span Developmental Psychology	3
		Total Hours: 16
		(with NU 100 Articulated credit)
First Year - Second Semester
**Allied Health 121	Nursing Transitions	2
Biology 125	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4
English 101	English Composition I	3
**+Nursing 104	Nursing of Childbearing Family	5
**+Nursing 107	Psychosocial Transitions	5
		Total Hours: 19
Second Year - First Semester
Biology 127	Microbiology for Allied Health	3
English 102	English Composition II	3
Nursing 206	Nursing Care I	9
		Total Hours: 15
Second Year - Spring Semester
Allied Health 241	Pharmacology for Allied Health	3
Nursing 210	Role Transition to Professional Nursing	3
Nursing 212	Nursing Care II	9
		Total Hours 15
		Total Program Hours: 65

All Courses must be complete with a "C" or better by the semester indicated in order to progress to the next semester. Competency exams may also be required in course/levels in order to progress in the curriculum. The Nursing Program must be completed with four years of admission. Failure to successfully complete the program within fours years will result in dismissal. Any request for re-admission would be subject to new student admission requirements for that academic year and would require all nursing courses be repeated regardless of previous grade.

*Nursing 100 articulated credit is given to LPN's who meet the following criterion.

1. enrolled in the nursing program
2. current, valid, unencumbered LPN license,
3. completion of concept mapping review as prescribed by the nursing coordinator
4. passage of drug calculation exam by third attempt of similar exam.

*LPN's may challenge course - cost of the exam is responsibility of the student.
+Courses designated with the "+" sign may be offered as web-based courses for the theory portion of the course.

Medical Laboratory Technology

The Medical Laboratory Technology Program at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College was developed to fulfill southern West Virginia’s need for qualified Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT), also known as Clinical Laboratory Technicians (CLT). There is a growing demand for Medical Laboratory Technicians in West Virginia as well as the country. These professional and competent laboratory personnel who are certified to examine and analyze laboratory specimens are essential to the delivery of quality health care. Although graduates generally work in hospitals, clinics, or doctor’s offices, opportunities also exist in commercial or pharmaceutical industries, scientific research, and infection control in both the public and private sectors. Southern’s program aims at helping students attain the basic knowledge and skills necessary to begin their career in the field of Medical Laboratory Technology.

For a better understanding of the physical and mental requirements related to the job performance duties of this profession, students should review the MLT Program’s technical/academic standards.

Recommended Program Sequence

Department/Course Number	Title	Credit Hours
First Year - First Semester
Biology 124	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4
Chemistry 203	Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry.*	4
Medical Laboratory Technology 101	Clinical Hematology	5
Mathematics	Mathematics 128 (Algebra for Allied Health) or Higher*	3
		Total Hours: 16
First Year - Second Semester
Biology 125	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4
English 101	English Composition I	3
Medical Laboratory Technology 102	Clinical Chemistry	5
Medical Laboratory Technology 103	Immunohematology and Serology	5
		Total Hours: 17
Summer Session
Medical Laboratory Technology 200	Phlebotomy Practicum	1
		Total Hours: 1
Second Year - First Semester
Biology 216	Microbiology	4
English 102	English Composition II	3
Computer Science	Computer Science**	3
Medical Laboratory Technology 201	Urinalysis and Body Fluids	2
Medical Laboratory Technology 202	Clinical Microbiology	5
		Total Hours: 17
Second Year - Second Semester
Medical Laboratory Technology 205	MLT Seminar	2
Medical Laboratory Technology 210	MLT Clinical Practicum	12
	Resctricted Elective***	3
		Total Hours: 17
	Total Hours	68
*Students planning to continue their studies toward a BS degree in MLT are advised to take CH213, CH214, and MT130 in place of these courses. **choose any 100 level CS course or any combination of CS courses to total 3 credit hours ***choose any Psychology, Sociology, or Speech course

Radiologic Technology

The Radiologic Technology Program at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College strives to meet the needs of community by educating technologists to ease the shortage in this vital health care field. the purpose of the Radiologic Technology is to provide academic and technical instruction helping the student grow as a responsible allied helath professional.

Recommended Program Sequence

Department/Course Number	Title	Credit Hours
First Year - First Semester
Allied Health 100	Patient Care Technology	3
Allied Health 108	Medical Terminology	2
Biology 124	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4
Mathematics 128	Algebra for Allied Health	3
Radiologic Technology 101	Introduction to Radiographic Technology and Radiographic Positioning I	3
Radiologic Technology 110	Clinical I	1
		Total Hours 16
First Year - Second Semester
Biology 125	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4
English 101	English Composition I	3
Physics 200	Introductory Physics	4
Radiologic Technology 103	Radiographic Positioning II and Film Evaluation	3
Radiologic Technology 104	Principles of Radiographic Exposure	2
Radiologic Technology 125	Clinical II	2
		Total Hours 18
Summer Session
Radiologic Technology 150	Clinical III	3
		Total Hours 3
Second Year - First Semester
Allied Health 200	Health Care Ethics and Law	1
English 102	English Composition II	3
Radiologic Technology 200	Clinical IV	3
Radiologic Technology 201	Radiation Biology and Advanced Radiation Protection	2
Radiologic Technology 202	Pathology	2
Radiologic Technology 203	Special Procedures Positioning and Film Evaluation II	2
Radiologic Technology 207	Digital Imaging Technology	2
		Total Hours 15
Second Year - Second Semester
Radiologic Technology 206	Pharmacology in Radiology	1
Computer Science	Computer Science*	3
Radiologic Technology 204	Imaging	2
Radiologic Technology 210	Radiologic Quality Management	2
Radiologic Technology 225	Seminar in Radiologic Technology	3
Radiologic Technology 250	Clinical V	3
		Total Hours 14
		Total Program Hours 66

*Choose any 100 level Computer Science course or any combination of Computer Science courses to total 3 credit hours.
Students planning to transfer to programs at other institutions, i.e. nuclear medicine or health care administration, are advised to see the Radiologic Technology Coordinator to obtain course requirements. Students planning to enroll in another Allied Health program at Southern are advised to contact the program coordinator for a list of course requirements or refer to current college catalog. Program must be completed in three years.

Respiratory Care Technology

The Respiratory Care Technology Program at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is designed to meet the growing needs of the health care industry focusing on Respiratory Therapy. Respiratory Therapists work in all types of health care settings to evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. Practicing under the direction of a physician they will assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care therapeutic treatments and diagnostic procedures. The graduate of the Respiratory Care Technology program will be eligible to sit for the Certified Respiratory Therapist Exam and the Registered Respiratory Therapist exam offered by the National Board of Respiratory Therapy provided all eligibility requirements are met.

Department/Course Number	Title	Credit Hours
First Year - First Semester
Biology 124	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4
Respiratory Care 101	Assessment of the Cardiopulmonary Patient	4
Respiratory Care 102	Respiratory Skills I	4
Respiratory Care 103	Respiratory Sciences	2
Respiratory Care 110	Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology	3
Respiratory Care 120	Clinical Rotation I	1
		Total Hours: 18
First Year - Second Semester
Biology 125	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4
English 101	English Composition I	3
Respiratory Care 104	Respiratory Skills II	4
Respiratory Care 106	Cardiopulmonary Pathology	2
Respiratory Care 121	Clinical Rotation II	1
Computer Science	*Computer Science	3
		Total Hours: 17
Summer Session
Respiratory Care 122	Clinical Rotation III	1
		Total Hours: 1
Second Year - First Semester
Business 205	Business Communications	3
Biology 127	Microbiology for Allied Health	3
Psychology 218	Life Span Psychology	3
Respiratory Care 201	Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics I	3
Respiratory Care 210	Mechanical Ventilation I	4
Respiratory Care 220	Clinical Rotation IV	2
		Total Hours: 18
Second Year - Second Semester
Allied Health 200	Health Care Ethics and Law	1
Respiratory Care 211	Mechanical Ventilation II	4
Respiratory Care 202	Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics II	3
Respiratory Care 230	Neonatal and Pediatric Therapy	3
Respiratory Care 232	Respiratory Care Profession	3
Respiratory Care 221	Clinical Rotation V	1
		Total Hours: 15
		Total Program Hours: 69

*Choose any Computer Science 101 course or greater, or any combination of CS courses greater than 100 to total 3 credit hours.

Salon Management/Cosmetology

The Salon Management Cosmetology program provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary for an entry level career in the cosmetology field. This program exceeds the 2,000 clock hours required by the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Barbers and Cosmetologists (Board). Upon completion the student will be eligible to sit for the examination administered by the Board provided all eligibility requirements are met.

Recommended Program Sequence

Department/Course Number	Title	Credit Hours
First Year - First Semester
Allied Health 122	First Aid	2
Allied Health 124	CPR	1
Cosmetology 100	Introduction to Cosmetology	3
Cosmetology 102	Applied Chemistry of Cosmetology	4
Cosmetology 105	Introduction to Salon Management	5
Speech 103	Fundamentals of Speech	3
		Total Hours:18
First Year - Second Semester
Allied Health 145	Essentials of Human Systems for Allied Health	4
Business 115	Business Math	3
Cosmetology 106	Concepts of Cosmetology	3
Cosmetology 110	Salon Management I	5
English 101	English Composition I	3
		Total Hours: 18
Summer Session (1st Year)
Cosmetology 115	Salon management II (24 hours/week x 5 weeks)	3
		Total Hours: 3
Second Year - First Semester
Cosmetology 200	Principles of Cosmetology	3
Cosmetology 202	Cosmetology Law and Ethics	3
Cosmetology 205	Salon management III	6
*Management 262	Small Business Management	3
*Psychology 201	Introduction to Psychology	3
		Total Hours: 18
Second Year - Second Semester
Cosmetology 206	Advanced Cosmetology	3
Cosmetology 208	Cosmetology Seminar	2
Cosmetology 210	Salon Management IV	10
		Total Hours: 15
		Total Program Hours 72

2040 Clock Hours - Clinical Ratio 3:1 (3 clock hours = 1 credit hour)
*Meets requirements for Master Teacher

Surgical Technology

The Associate Degree graduate of the Surgical Technology Program is a highly skilled surgical technician. The surgical technician functions as an intengral part of the surgical team under the direct supervision of a licensed registered professional nurse and in cooperation with the surgeon, anesthesiologist or anesthetist. Duties and responsibilities include preparing the sterile field, equipment and supplies, instrumentation during surgical procedures, as well as being able to operate complex machinery such as sterilizers, electro surgical units, and diagnostic equipment used in surgery. The surgical technician will assist medical and nursing personnel in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and obstetrical facilities.

Recommended Program Sequence

Department/Course Number	Title	Credit Hours
First Year - First Semester
Allied Health 108	Medical Terminology	2
Biology 124	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4
Mathematics 121	Mathematics 121 (College Math for General Ed.) or Higher	3
Surgical Technology 100	Introductory Surgical Technology	3
Surgical Technology 101	Surgical Technology Skills	3
Surgical Technology 105	Surgical Technology Biomedical	2
		Total Hours 17
First Year - Second Semester
Biology 125	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4
English 101	English Composition I	3
Psychology 201	General Psychology	3
Surgical Technology 120	Surgical Technology I	7
		Total Hours 17
Second Year - First Semester
English 102	English Composition II	3
Psychology 218	Life-Span Developmental Psychology	3
Surgical Technology 210	Anesthetics, Drugs, and Solutions	2
Surgical Technology 220	Surgical Technology II	7
		Total Hours 15
Second Year - Second Semester
Allied Health 200	Health Care Ethics and Law	1
Biology 127	Microbiology for Allied Health	3
Surgical Technology 230	Surgical Technology III	11
		Total Hours 15
		Total Program Hours 64

Business Accounting

The Business Accounting Program is designed to prepare the student to perform basic accounting functions required in the business environment. The knowledge and skills attained through this program will make the individual a more valuable employee.

Upon program completion all students will:

• demonstrate mastery of the accounting cycle
• demonstrate a working knowledge of different application software used in the accounting field
• demonstrate an understanding of the elements of the financial statements
• demonstrate the ability to make financial analysis using financial statements and other organizational data
• demonstrate knowledge of oral and written communication, mathematical, and managerial skills
• demonstrate a knowledge of general tax preparation
• demonstrate a knowledge of payroll preparation

Recommended Program Sequence

Department/Course Number	Title	Credit Hours
First Year - First Semester
AC 111	Principles of Accounting I	3
BU 100	Introduction to Business	3
BU 115	Business Calculations	3
CS 116	Word Processing Concepts	2
CS 118	Spread Sheet Concepts	2
EN 101	English Composition I	3
OR 110	Introduction to College	1
		Total Hours: 17
First Year - Second Semester
AC 112	Principles of Accounting II	3
AC 113	Practicum for Accounting	3
BU 205	Communications in Business	3
SO 200	Introduction to Sociology	3
SP 103	Speech Fundamentals	3
	Any BS, CH, PH, or SC Class	4
		Total Hours: 19
Second Year - First Semester
AC 211	Intermediate Accounting I	3
AC 248	Income Tax Accounting	3
AC 249	Managerial Accounting	3
	Business Restricted Elective*	3
BU 230	Business Statistics	3
EC 241	Principles of Economics I or Principles of Economics II	3
		Total Hours: 18
Second Year - Second Semester
AC 212	Intermediate Accounting II	3
AC 250	Computerized Accounting	3
AC 260	Internship in Accounting	4
BU 207	Business Law	3
EC 242	Principles of Economics II	3
		Total Hours: 16
	*Choose from AC 255 Governmental Accounting, or AC 265 Payroll Accounting.	Total Program Hours:70

Business Administration

This Business Administration degree is designed to provide understanding of the technical aspects of the area of Business Administration. This degree is career-oriented and allows direct entry into the business community. A basic knowledge of the business organization and procedures (accounting, economics, finance, management, and marketing), a general education background enables employment in management, real estate, banking, sales, human resource management, and other areas of business administration.

Recommended Program Sequence

Department/Course Number	Title	Credit Hours
First Year - First Semester
AC 111	Principles of Accounting I	3
BU 100	Introduction to Business	3
CS 116	Word Processing Concepts	2
CS 118	Spread Sheet Concepts	2
EN 101	English Composition I	3
SP 103	Speech Fundamentals	3
OR 110	Introduction to College	1
		Total Hours: 17
First Year - Second Semester
AC 112	Principles of Accounting II	3
BU 115	Business Calculations
	OR
MT 123	Intermediate Algebra	3
BU 205	Communications in Business	3
EN 102	English Composition II	3
PY 201	General Psychology
	OR
SO 200	Introduction to Sociology	3
		Total Hours: 15
Second Year - First Semester
BU 207	Business Law	3
BU 230	Business Statistics	3
EC 241	Principles of Economics II	3
FN 231	Principles of Finance	3
MG 260	Principles of Management	3
MK 270	Principles of Marketing	3
		Total Hours: 18
Second Year - Second Semester
BU 291	Business Administration Internship	3
EC 242	Principles of Economics II	3
MG 261	Human Resource Management	3
	*Restricted Elective	9
		Total Hours 18
		Total Program Hours: 68

Note: Any course that is not used as a requirement from AC, BU, CS, EC, FN, MG, MK, or OA may be used to fulfill the Business Program restricted elective for each business program.

The Business Administration Associate in Applied Science Degree provide opportunities for students who may want to focus on a specific area of emphasis in Entrepreneurship, Health Care Management, Hospitality Management, or Marketing. The suggested courses (based upon the student's career objective) for each of these areas of emphasis are:

Department/Course Number	Title	Credit Hours
AC 249	Managerial Accounting	3
MG 262	Small Business Management	3
	*Elective
* Any Course that is no used as a requirement from AC, BU, EC, FN, MG, MK, or OA may be used to fulfill the Elective requirement for any Business Program Elective.

If a student wishes to continue into a four-year degree program, 2+2 agreements are in place with several institutions: Concord University (last two years there), Franklin University (on-line), West Virginia State University (part of last two years of courses will be taught at Southern with travel to State's campus for the remaining, and Midway. Please consult with faculty advisor for addition specific information

 

 

Mine Management

 

Purpose: This program is designed to educate individuals who will be employed as mid-level managers in the coal industry, both surface and underground.  A degree in Mine Management will provide graduates a diverse range of opportunities which include a high salary, career progression, and the ability to  be employed in a global profession.  Mining of coal encompasses a wide range of activities involving technology, people, equipment, financial resources, community, and state and local governments.

Theoretical principles and practical methodologies associated with mine management, planning, finance, evaluation and law are incorporated throughout the program. A recent upturn in the coal industry, which has included opening of new mines and expansion of operations at existing mines, is expected to continue. With the need to replace retiring workers and existing personnel through attrition, the industry has a promising future with a better than average employment growth. Only fourteen post secondary level mining programs exist in the nation.

Admission Criteria: Eligible to enter college level English and math; current EMT-M certification, 40/80 mine certification class.

Recommended Program Sequence

First  Year - First Semester
Dept. Course Number	Title	Credit Hours
EN 101	English Composition	3
GL 110	Geology	4
MG 260	Principles of Management	3
MN 115	Introduction to Mine Management	3
OR 110	College Orientation	1
SU 100	Introduction to Surveying	3
	Total	17
First Year-Second Semester
CS 102	Computer Literacy	3
HS 110	History of Mining	3
MG 268	Labor Relations	3
MG 261	Human Resource Management	3
MN 109	Mine and Law Safety	3
MT 124	Technical Math	3
	Total Hours	18
Second Year - First Semester
BU 205	Business Communications	3
FN 210	Finance for the Non-Financial Manager	3
MG 264	Supervision	3
MG 266	Project Management	3
MN 215	Environmental Aspects of Mining	3
PY 201	General Psychology	3
	Total Hours	18
Second Year - Second Semester
EC 270	World Economics and the Energy Sector	3
MG 272	Industrial Leadership	3
MG 273	Organizational Behavior and Communications	3
MG 274	Project Evaluation	3
MN 220	Advanced Mine Managemnet and Planning	3
	Total Hours	15
	Total Program Hours	68

Office Administration

The Office Administration Program will prepare the student for immediate employment as a highly-skilled office manager, administrative assistant, executive secretary, or office assistant. Whether it is in the challenging environment of the business world, legal profession, or medical environment, the Office Administration student will develop skills that will meet the need of today’s work requirements. In addition to developing communication skills, the student will become proficient in word processing, database management, records management as well as acquiring a broad knowledge of topics which are pertinent in an office environment.

Note: Any course that is not used as a requirement from AC, BU, EC, FN, MG, MK, or OA may be used to fulfill the Business Program restricted elective for each business program.

Department/Course Number	Title	Credit Hours
First Year - First Semester
AC 111	Principles of Accounting I	3
CS 116	Word Processing Concepts	2
CS 118	Spread Sheet Concepts	2
EN 101	English Composition I	3
OA 104	Document Processing II	3
SP 103	Speech Fundamentals	3
OR 110	Introduction to College	1
		Total Hours: 17
First Year - Second Semester
AC 250	Computerized Accounting	3
BU 115	Business Calculations	3
CS 120	Data Base Management Systems Concepts	2
CS 125	Electronic Presentations	2
OA 131	Records Management	3
OA 135	Document Processing Simulation	3
*AH 108	Medical Terminology	2
		Total Hours:16-18
Second Year - First Semester
BU 205	Communications in Business	3
MK 274	Services Marketing	3
OA 150	Transcription Skills	3
OA 140	Office Administration Procedures	3
OA	Emphasis Area*	3
SO 200	Introduction to Sociology	3
		Total Hours: 18
Second Year - Second Semester
EC 241 or 242	Principles of Economics I or II	3
OA 220	Administrative Management	3
OA 225	Office Administration Capstone	1
BU 291	Internship	3
OA	Emphasis Area*	3-4
	**Restricted Elective	3
		Total Hours 16-17
		Total Program Hours: 67-70

*Medical Emphasis		*Legal Emphasis
AH 108 Medical Terminology	2 Credit Hours	BU 207 Business Law	3
OA 230 Medical Billing and Coding	3 Credit Hours	OA 235 Legal Research	3
BS 115 Human Biology	4 Credit Hours

NOTE: Transcription skills will be focused on Administrative, Legal, or Medical depending upon the student's area of emphasis.

Electrical Engineering Technology

Purpose: The Electrical Engineering Technology Program has the mission to provide an academic and technical education with sequential/practical instruction for the development of the student as a mature, responsible engineering technician. The curriculum incorporates basic and advanced courses in electricity, electronics and electrical machinery. In addition students must take technical specialization electives in fields that are of particular interest to them.

Electrical Engineering Technology Program Requirements

Department/Course Number	Title	Credit Hours
Component I - General Education Core: (23 hours)
Orientation 105	Orientation to Technical Program	1
English 101	English Composition I	3
Business 205 or English 115	Communications in Business or Technical Writing	3
Computer Science 102	Computer Literacy	3
MT 124 Technical Math	Technical Math	3
Mathematics 130 or Mathematics 125	College Algebra or Trigonometry	3
Physics 200	Introductory Physics or higher	4
Electives (SO 200, SO 215, PY 201, or DR 204		3
		Total Hours: 23
Component II - Technical Core: (21 hours)
Drafting 203	Electrical Schematics	3
Engineering 103	Electrical Calculations	2
Engineering 105	Industrial Safety	2
Engineering 106	National Codes	1
Engineering 107	Introduction to Circuits	4
Engineering 171	Circuit Analysis I	4
Engineering 172	Circuit Analysis II	4
Engineering 210	Troubleshooting Lab	1
		Total Hours: 21
Component III - Specialization: (minimum of 20 hours)
Students must complete one or more of the specializations along with a set of structured electives.
Technician Specialization
Engineering 181	Analog Electronics I	4
Engineering 220	Machines and Power Systems	4
Engineering 290	Digital Electronics	4
	*Restricted Electives	8
	*Choose from any EG, or DR course not already in the program.
Mining Specialization
Engineering 216	Mining Electricity I	3
Engineering 217	Mining Electricity II	3
Mining 101	Basic Mining I	5
	*Restricted Electives	9
		Total Hours Component III: 20
	* Choose from any EG, SU, or DR course no already required in the program.
Component IV - On the Job Training (2 hours)
Engineering 298	Capstone	2
		Total Hours Component IV: 2
		Total Hours: 66

Information Technology

The Information Technology Program was developed in response to state and national needs for highly qualified IT professionals who can fill the workforce gap. The program provides a flexible curriculum that can adapt quickly to provide the ultimate in technical training. It is designed as non-transfer for career oriented students who seek advanced positions in the IT industry workforce after completion of the program. It is designed to provide a thorough and integrated study of technology with a focus on nationally recognized vendor certifications followed by practical experience through internships.

All students in the degree program must complete a common general education core, a common technical core, and a set of focus electives. The focus electives will be customized to student career path and current business and industry demands. The student will work with the advisor to develop a career goal and education plan.

Information Technology Program Requirements

Department/Course Number	Title	Credit Hours
Component I - General Education Core: (20 hours)
English 101	English Composition I	3
Orientation 105	Orientation to Technical Programs	1
Business 205 or English 115	Communications in Business or Technical Writing I*	3
Mathematics 124	Technical Math	3
	Elective Science	4
Speech 103	Fundamentals of Speech	3
	Elective (SO 200, SO 215, or PY 201)	3
		Total Hours Component I: 20
Component II - Technical Core: (24 hours)
Computer Science 104	Using Internet for Research Technology for Research and Productivity	3
Information Technology 102	Cyber Law, Ethics, Culture	3
Information Technology 112	System Architecture	3
Information Technology 180	PC Maintenance	3
Information Technology 181	Advanced PC Maintenance	3
Information Technology 182	A+ Lab	2
Information Technology 183	Network+	4
	*Programming Elective	3
		Total Hours Component II: 24
Component III - Specialization (15 hours)
Courses offered to fulfill electives will be structured around current business and industry demands. Students will be provided courses to meet one or more vendor certifications. Students will work with advisor to structure other electives based on focus of career path. Restricted to IT courses.
Component IV - On the Job Training (2 hours)
Computer Science 274	Capstone	2
		Total Hours Component III: 2
		Total Program Hours: 61
* Students transferring or completing a 2+2 must take EN 115 Technical Writing I.
Recommended Program Sequence
First Year - First Semester
English 101	English Composition I	3
Information Technology 112	System Architecture	3
Orientation 105	Orientation to Technical Programs	1
Information Technology 180	PC Maintenance	3
Information Technology 182	A+ Lab	2
CS 104	Using Internet for Research Technology for Research and Productivity	3
		Total Hours: 15
First Year - Second Semester
Speech 103	Fundamentals of Speech	3
Information Technology 102	Cyber Law, Ethics, Culture	3
Information Technology 181	Advanced PC Maintenance	3
Information Technology 183	Network+	4
Mathematics 124	Technical Math	3
		Total Hours: 16
Second Year - First Semester
BU 205	Communications in Business OR EN 115 Technical Writing*	3
Mathematics 130	College Algebra	3
Information Technology	Restricted Elective	12
		Total Hours: 18
Second Year - Second Semester
Information Technology	Programming Elective	3
Information Technology	Restricted Elective	6
Information Technology 274	Capstone	2
	Science Elective	4
		Total Hours: 15
		Total Program Hours: 64
* Students transferring or completing 2+2 must take EN 115 Technical Writing I.

Survey Technician

Purpose: This program is designed to meet the needs of the surveying profession in Southern West Virginia and the surrounding areas. It will provided a thorough knowledge of surveying and mapping techniques necessary for certification and employment.

Survey Technology Recommended Program Sequence

First Year - First Semester
Dept. Course Number	Title	Credit Hours
OR 105	Orientation to Technical Programs	1
EN 101	English Composition I	3
MT 124	Technical Math	3
BS 199	Dendrology	3
SU 100	Introduction to Surveying	4
SU 105	Introduction to Surveying Graphics	3
	Total	17
First Year - Second Semester
MT 125	Trigonometry	3
SU 120	Surveying Measurements I	4
SU 155	Surveying Graphics	4
SU 195	Land Law	3
SU 196	Land Boundaries	3
	Total	17
First Year - Summer Session
SU 272	Internship	1
	Total	1
Second Year - First Semester
CS 118	Spreadsheet Concepts	2
EN 115	Technical Writing	3
MT 130	College Algebra	3
SU 220	Surveying Measurements II	4
SU 212	Retracement	3
SU 230	Engineering and Construction Surveys	4
	Total	19
Second Year - Second Semester
PH 210	College Physics I	4
	OR
GL 110	Geology
SU	Restricted Technical Electives	6
SU 273	Survey Project	3
SU 274	Capstone	2
	Total	15
	Total Program Hours	69

Technical Studies in Applied Technology

This program is designed as a non-transfer program for students completing an occupation specialization at the career/vocational centers. It is designed to provide students with the general education knowledge, management skills and technical competencies necessary for employment in a variety of trade skills occupations. It complements the occupational specialty with a focus on management.

 

Program Requirements: All students in the degree must complete a series of courses in four components: Component I, General Education; Component II, Technical Core; Component III, Specializations; and, Component IV, On-the-Job Training.

Component I - General Education Core: (Minimum of 20 hours)

	EN 101 English Composition I	3 semester hours
	CS 102 Computer Literacy	3 semester hours
	EN 115 Technical Writing	3 semester hours
	Any Lab Science	4 semester hours
	MT 121 College Math for General Education	3 semester hours
	SP 103 Speech Fundamentals	3 semester hours
	Social Science Elective (PY 201 or SO 200)	3 semester hours
	Total Component I Hours	22 semester hours

*Component II - Technical Core: (Choose a Minimum of 12 hours from the following)

OR 110 Introduction to College 1 Credit Hour

Choose one Core Option:

	EMS-Paramedic
	EM 103 EMT-Basic	5 semester hours
	AH 115 Drug Dosage and Calculations	3 semester hours
	AH 145 Essentials of Human Systems	4 semester hours
	Total	12 semester hours
	Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
	AH 115 Drug Dosage and Calculations	2 semester hours
	AH 210 Nutrition	3 semester hours
	*Any Lab Science	4 semester hours
	PY 218 Life-Span Psychology	3 semester hours
	Total	12 semester hours
	Mining Technology
	MN 109 Mine Law and Safety	3 semester hours
	MN 136 Mine Management and Labor Relations	3 semester hours
	MN 150 Mine Foreman Certification	6 semester hours
	Total	12 semester hours
	All other areas of specialization
	BU 100 Introduction to Business	3 semester hours
	MG 260 Principles of Management	3 semester hours
	MG 261 Human Resource Management	3 semester hours
	MG 262 Small Business Management	3 semester hours
	Total	12  semester hours

Component III - Specialization (Minimum of 30 hours)

Students must complete one occupational specialization that includes a formal internship and/or on-the-job training.  Areas of specialization may be offered in cooperation with various third party providers and career and technical center.  Specializations may not be available on campus. Students must contact appropriate Department Chair or Program Coordinator for details and a complete list of courses.