Degree, Certificate and Program Outcomes

Students who earn an AAOT can:

1. Arts & Letters

As a result of taking General Education Arts & Letters courses, a student should be able to:

1. Interpret and engage in the Arts and Letters, making use of the creative process to enrich the quality of life; and

2. Critically analyze values and ethics within a range of human experience and expression to engage more fully in local and global issues.

2. Cultural Literacy

As a result of taking a designated Cultural Literacy course, a student should be able to:

1. Identify and analyze complex practices, values, and beliefs and the culturally and historically defined meanings of difference.

3. Mathematics

As a result of taking General Education Mathematics courses, a student should be able to:

1. Use appropriate mathematics to solve problems; and

2. Recognize which mathematical concepts are applicable to a scenario, apply appropriate mathematics and technology in its analysis, and then accurately interpret, validate, and communicate the results.

4. Science or Computer Science

As a result of taking General Education Science or Computer Science courses, a student should be able to:

1. Gather, comprehend, and communicate scientific and technical information in order to explore ideas, models, and solutions and generate further questions;

2. Apply scientific and technical modes of inquiry, individually, and collaboratively, to critically evaluate existing or alternative explanations, solve problems, and make evidence-based decisions in an ethical manner; and

3. Assess the strengths and weaknesses of scientific studies and critically examine the influence of scientific and technical knowledge on human society and the environment.

5. Social Science

As a result of taking General Education Social Science courses, a student should be able to:

1. Apply analytical skills to social phenomena in order to understand human behavior; and

2. Apply knowledge and experience to foster personal growth and better appreciate the diverse social world in which we live.

6. Speech / Oral Communication

As a result of taking General Education Speech / Oral Communication courses, a student should be able to:

1. Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals;

2. Respond to the needs of diverse audiences and contexts; and

3. Build and manage relationships.

7. Writing

As a result of completing the General Education Writing sequence, a student should be able to:

1. Read actively, think critically, and write purposefully and capably for academic and, in some cases, professional audiences;

2. Locate, evaluate, and ethically utilize information to communicate effectively; and

3. Demonstrate appropriate reasoning in response to complex issues.

8. Information Literacy

As a result of taking General Education Writing courses infused with Information Literacy, a student should be able to:

1. Formulate a problem statement;

2. Determine the nature and extent of the information needed to address the problem;

3. Access relevant information effectively and efficiently;

4. Evaluate information and its source critically; and

5. Understand many of the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information.

Students who earn an AS degree can:

1. Communicate effectively using appropriate reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. (Communication) 
2. Creatively solve problems by using relevant methods of scientific research, quantitative/symbolic reasoning, data analysis, and evaluation of information. (Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving)
3. Extract, interpret, evaluate, communicate and apply quantitative information and methods to solve problems, evaluate claims, and support decisions in their academic, professional and private lives. (Quantitative Literacy)
4. Appreciate cultural diversity and constructively address issues that arise out of cultural differences in the workplace and community. (Cultural Awareness) 
5. Recognize the consequences of human activity upon our social and natural world. (Community and Environmental Responsibility)

Students who earn an AGS degree can:

1. Communicate effectively using appropriate reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. (Communication)
2. Creatively solve problems by using relevant methods of research, personal reflection, reasoning, and evaluation of information. (Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving)
3. Extract, interpret, evaluate, communicate and apply quantitative information and methods to solve problems, evaluate claims, and support decisions in their academic, professional and private lives. (Quantitative Literacy)
4. Appreciate cultural diversity and constructively address issues that arise out of cultural differences in the workplace and community. (Cultural Awareness)
5. Recognize the consequences of human activity upon our social and natural world. (Community and Environmental Responsibility)
6. Apply critical analysis to personal values and ethics to engage more fully in local and global issues. (Ethical Development)

Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to:

1. Service, maintain, troubleshoot and repair airplanes and rotorcraft.
2. Perform proficient, entry-level aviation maintenance skills.
3. Apply knowledge of FAA regulations and industry standards.
4. Apply math and physics principles in solving problems associated with aviation maintenance.
5. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
6. Use critical thinking and problem solving skills to identify and resolve aviation maintenance issues.
7. Work effectively in a team and/or group setting.
8. Sit for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification exams (written, oral and practical) for the airframe and powerplant (A&P) airman certificate.

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

1. Service, maintain, troubleshoot and repair airplanes and rotorcraft.
2. Perform proficient, entry-level aviation maintenance skills.
3. Apply knowledge of FAA regulations and industry standards.
4. Think critically, problem solve, and communicate effectively.
5. Apply math and physics principles in solving problems associated with aviation maintenance.
6. Work effectively in a team and/or group setting.
7. Sit for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification exams (written, oral and practical) for the airframe and powerplant (A&P) airman certificate.

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

1. Service, maintain, troubleshoot and repair airframe structures, systems and components. 
2. Perform proficient, entry-level aviation maintenance on aircraft systems, including landing gear systems, instrument and navigation systems, fuel systems and aircraft electrical systems. 
3. Apply knowledge of FAA regulations and industry standards. 
4. Think critically, problem solve, and communicate effectively. 
5. Apply math and physics principles in solving problems associated with aviation maintenance. 
6. Work effectively in a team and/or group setting. 
7. Sit for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification exams (written, oral and practical) for airframe. 

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

1. Service, maintain, troubleshoot and repair powerplant systems and components. 
2. Perform proficient, entry-level aviation maintenance skills on powerplant systems, including engine electrical and instrument systems, lubrication systems, ignition and staring systems, propellers, and fire protection systems. 
3. Apply knowledge of FAA regulations and industry standards. 
4. Think critically, problem solve, and communicate effectively. 
5. Apply math and physics principles in solving problems associated with aviation maintenance. 
6. Work effectively in a team and/or group setting. 
7. Sit for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification exams (written, oral, and practical) for powerplant. 

Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to:

1. Analyze, record, and report accounting information in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
2. Use applicable technology available in accounting practice.
3. Communicate effectively with business professionals.
4. Practice within the legal, ethical, and economic standards of the business environment.
5. Develop and interpret accounting and financial information for decision making.

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

1. Apply math principles to analyze, record, and report accounting information in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
2. Use applicable technology available in accounting practice.
3. Communicate effectively with business professionals.
4. Recognize and respectfully address basic ethical conflicts and issues in accounting.
5. Use accounting and financial information for analysis and reporting.

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

1. Analyze, record, and report accounting information.
2. Use applicable technology available in accounting practice.
3. Communicate effectively with business professionals.

Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to:

1. Produce professional, error-free, timely documents by using current and emerging software and hardware technology.
2. Effectively communicate their own creative and critical ideas; respond effectively both verbally and in written format to the spoken, written, and visual ideas of others.
3. Use critical thinking, organization and problem solving to effectively manage numeric, alphabetic and digital data.
4. Assess and analyze new tasks to determine what computer technology should be utilized to effectively complete the tasks.
5. Establish and follow procedures to manage digital and hard copy office documents.
6. Apply planning and time management principles to accomplish workplace efficiency and achieve company objectives.
7. Perform general office tasks: plan and participate in meetings, coordinate travel arrangements, schedule appointments, greet clients/customers, and process mail.
8. Understand roles within teams, work units, departments, and organizations to identify the effect of systems on the activities of a business or an organization.
9. Exhibit people skills to deal effectively with a variety of personalities and diverse individuals.

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

1. Perform basic entry-level office work.
2. Effectively use written, oral, and visual communications skills.
3. Use current and emerging technologies to solve workplace problems through presentation, research, analysis, and synthesis.
4. Demonstrate professional and friendly behavior in the workplace.
5. Apply basic mathematical equations to relevant office tasks.

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

1. Apply digital marketing concepts and skills in a business environment.
2. Write social media and web page content that aligns with legal guidelines and best practices.
3. Create and execute a digital marketing plan

Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to:

1. Prepare a comprehensive business plan including prospective balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, funding sources and the capital structure of a business.
2. Apply an understanding of the management process, inclusive of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling resources within organizations.
3. Differentiate between operational and organizational structures for business.
4. Construct a marketing plan based on objectives developed from a strategic market assessment.
5. Utilize technology skills with business software applications to facilitate efficiency and quality.
6. Analyze and apply the legal, ethical, and economic standards of business.
7. Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, employees, and other stakeholders, using standard business terminology.

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

1. Develop a business plan which plans and allocates resources effectively, creates a budget/forecast and creates a funding plan for prospective business, details operational information and a summary of business objectives.
2. Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, employees, and other stakeholders, using standard business terminology.
3. Design a marketing/promotions plan based on a critical analysis of the factors influencing a particular business.
4. Establish a plan to manage employee and other business related items.

Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to:

1. Apply comprehensive construction skills in building or remodeling structures.
2. Identify area for specialization in the construction industry.
3. Demonstrate professionalism and produce quality work.
4. Use effective communication skills to interact with fellow crew members and supervisor.
5. Use critical thinking skills to evaluate jobsite practices.

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

1. Explain terms and nomenclature pertaining to the tools, materials and hardware associated with the construction field.
2. Demonstrate the safe and proper use and care of basic construction tools.
3. Perform fundamental construction techniques properly, including foundations, carpentry, basic plumbing and electrical.
4. Apply safe work habits at all times.

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

1. Explain terms and nomenclature pertaining to the tools, materials and hardware associated with the construction field.
2. Demonstrate the safe and proper use and care of basic construction tools.
3. Apply safe work habits at all times.
4. Perform fundamental construction techniques properly, including flooring, concrete, drywall, roofing, and exterior finishing details.
5. Communicate effectively with coworkers, industry partners, and clients.
6. Use advanced green building techniques and materials.

Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to:

1. Use multidimensional knowledge to make evidence-based decisions for creating and implementing curriculum, teaching practices, and learning environments that are safe, healthy, respectful, culturally and linguistically responsive, supportive and challenging for each.
2. Use knowledge of family structures, positive parental and family development, available community resources, and a variety of communication and engagement skills to establish and sustain respectful, reciprocal relationships that affirm and respect family diversity and engage families in their child’s development and learning as collaborative partners.
3. Use observation, documentation, and assessment to inform instruction and planning in early learning settings in ways that are ethically grounded and developmentally, culturally, ability, and linguistically appropriate to promote positive outcomes for each child in partnership with families and professional colleagues.
4. Create an inclusive classroom culture, maintain supportive relationships and interactions with young children and use a broad repertoire of developmentally appropriate, culturally and linguistically relevant, anti-bias and evidence-based teaching skills and strategies that reflect the principles of universal design for learning and meet the needs of each child.
5. Use knowledge of child development and early learning standards to describe how young children learn across core content areas and use this understanding to select or create curriculum that counters biases and stereotypes, fosters young children’s interest in the content areas, and facilitates individual and group learning.
6. Use collaborative, reflective, and intentional practice in their work with young children and as members of the early childhood profession.
7. Use knowledge of history, current issues, the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct, the mission of the early childhood education profession, and college-level speaking and writing skills to support and advocate for young children, families and the profession.

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

1. Use introductory knowledge of early childhood development and of individual children in the implementation of early childhood curriculum, teaching practices, and learning environments that are safe, healthy, respectful, culturally and linguistically responsive, developmentally appropriate, supportive and challenging for each child. 
2. Use knowledge of family structures and available community resources to establish respectful, reciprocal relationships that affirm and respect family diversity and engage families in their child’s development and learning as collaborative partners.
3. Use observation, documentation and assessment to inform instruction and planning in early learning settings in ways that are ethically grounded and developmentally, culturally, ability, and linguistically appropriate to promote positive outcomes for each child in partnership with families and professional colleagues.
4. Use supportive relationships and interactions with young children along with developmentally appropriate, culturally and linguistically relevant, anti-bias and evidence-based teaching skills and strategies to meet the needs of each child.
5. Use critical thinking and problem solving to apply knowledge of child development and early learning standards to the implementation of curriculum across content areas, facilitating individual and group learning.
6. Use collaborative, reflective, and intentional practice in their work with young children and as members of the early childhood profession.
7. Use knowledge of history, current issues, the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct, and the mission of the early childhood education profession to support and advocate for young children, families and the profession.

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

1. Use intermediate knowledge of early childhood development and of individual children for creating and implementing curriculum, teaching practices, and learning environments that are safe, healthy, respectful, culturally and linguistically responsive, developmentally appropriate, supportive and challenging for each child. 
2. Establish respectful, reciprocal relationships that engage families in their child’s development and learning as collaborative partners.
3. Use observation, documentation and assessment to inform instruction and planning in early learning settings.
4. Create an inclusive classroom culture, maintain supportive relationships and interactions with young children and use a broad repertoire of developmentally appropriate, culturally and linguistically relevant, anti-bias and evidence-based teaching skills and strategies that reflect the principles of universal design for learning and meet the needs of each child.
5. Use knowledge of child development and early learning standards to select and create curriculum that counters biases and stereotypes, fosters young children’s interest in the content areas, and facilitates individual and group learning.
6. Use collaborative, reflective, and intentional practice in their work with young children and as members of the early childhood profession.
7. Support and advocate for young children in their care.

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

1. Recognize developmental, environmental, cultural, and social factors that influence children's behavior.
2. Identify, individually and collectively, appropriate guidance techniques for groups of children based on proven theory, research, and developmentally appropriate practice and list the related developmental theories.
3. Demonstrate positive, respectful, and culturally responsive approaches to guidance.
4. Explain how children learn and develop within relationships and within multiple contexts, including families, cultures, languages, communities, and society.

Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to:

1. Base personal and professional actions on a set of shared core nursing values.
2. Develop insight through reflection, self-analysis, and self-care.
3. Engage in intentional learning.
4. Demonstrate leadership in nursing and health care to meet client needs.
5. Collaborate as part of a health care team.
6. Practice within the broader health care system.
7. Practice relationship-centered care, based on empathy, caring and respect for the autonomy of the client.
8. Communicate effectively and therapeutically.
9. Make sound clinical judgments while maintaining patient and personal safety.
10. Utilize the best available evidence.

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

1. Perform administrative procedures associated with Medical Office.
2. Perform clinical assisting and laboratory procedures.
3. Create and enter data into different healthcare documents.
4. Apply legal concepts to medical practice.
5. Communicate professionally with patients, coworkers, and providers.
6. To enter the profession proficient in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains laid out by the American Association of Medical Assistants.

Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to:

1. Apply the principles underlying the profession of paramedicine, including anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and disorders recognized and treated by paramedics.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the modalities and skills used in emergency medical services and how to assess objectively the evidence for their effectiveness.
3. Demonstrate skills for life-long, self-directed learning to update their knowledge of the practice of paramedicine after completion of their formal studies.
4. Demonstrate the practical skills needed to work as a competent paramedic delivering emergency medical services and to apply these skills to appropriate, safe, effective and compassionate patient care.
5. Practice both independently and collaboratively as part of clinical teams and health care systems.
6. Demonstrate cultural competency, respect for diversity and the ability to practice in diverse healthcare settings in a multicultural society.
7. Assume responsibility for independent judgment in making sound decisions regarding patient management.
8. Practice according to the ethical principles and legal requirements of the profession of paramedicine.

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

1. Effectively assess patients and make critical decisions in a variety of settings at an EMT entry-level.
2. Competently treat, extricate, and transport patients in a variety of settings at an EMT entry-level.
3. Apply for positions as EMTs with ambulance services either paid or volunteer.
4. Effectively communicate, interact and work appropriately with patients and their family, fellow emergency workers, hospital health care providers, and supervisors.
5. Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior as an EMS health care provider.
6. Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking necessary to sit for the state and National Registry EMT exams.

Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to:

1. Apply knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and semiconductor devices concepts to install, test, service and repair electromechanical, power electronics, power generation, and power transmission systems.
2. Demonstrate proper and safe use of an ohmmeter, voltmeter, ammeter, oscilloscope, and other electrical instrumentation to measure electrical properties in an electrical circuit.
3. Interpret electrical and fluid power schematic diagrams and ladder logic diagrams.
4. Program a PLC using industry recognized programming languages using hard wired and networked digital and analog devices.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of closed loop control of electro-mechanical systems.
6. Effectively interpret and communicate technical information using graphs, charts, tables, and data sheets.
7. Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot electro-mechanical systems.

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

1. Apply knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic concepts to install, test, service and repair electromechanical systems.
2. Demonstrate proper and safe use of an ohmmeter, voltmeter, ammeter, oscilloscope, and other electrical instrumentation to measure electrical properties in an electrical circuit.
3. Interpret electrical and fluid power schematic diagrams and ladder logic diagrams.
4. Effectively interpret and communicate technical information using graphs, charts, tables, and data sheets.
5. Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot electro-mechanical systems.

Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to:

1. Produce welds to AWS standard in fillet and grooves using GMAW, SMAW and GTAW processes.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of basics CNC operations and G Code.
3. Generate product designs and blueprints using CAD software.
4. Manufacture multi-part assembly products from problem solving process to design and reality, including at quantity production run.
5. Apply basic metallurgical concepts and basic materials science as they pertain to metals to create better production results in manufacturing processes.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of necessary mathematical concepts as they apply to manufacturing.
7. Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to create more efficient systems of manufacturing.

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

1. Produce welds to AWS D1.2, 1.2 and 1.6 standard in fillet and grooves using GMAW, SMAW and GTAW processes.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of basic CNC operations and G Code.
3. Manufacture product from conceptualization to reality through research and development.
4. Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to create more efficient systems of manufacturing.
5. Apply basic metallurgical concepts and basic materials science as they pertain to metals, creating better production results in manufacturing processes.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of necessary mathematical concepts as they apply to manufacturing

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

1. Interpret technical drawings to determine product manufacturing specifications.
2. Apply safe practices in an industrial environment around machinery, power tools and chemicals.
3. Operate welding equipment and tools to produce products to required specifications.
4. Utilize computer software to produce blueprints and welding annotations.

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of UAS systems and the laws and regulations governing airspace and safety.
2. Demonstrate and execute tasks necessary to complete UAS operations and missions.
3. Exemplify a high standard of ethical and professional behavior.
4. Pass APSA - NIST certification exams.
5. Develop and implement a business and operations plan for a UAS enterprise organization/venture.
6. Apply an understanding of photogrammetric data workflow.

Upon successful completion of the ESOL Program, students will be able to:

1. Listen with understanding in order to enter college or training courses, or fulfill personal, work or enrichment goals.
2. Speak purposefully and capably in order to enter college or training courses, or fulfill personal, work, or enrichment goals.
3. Read with understanding in order to enter college or training courses, or fulfill personal, work, or enrichment goals.
4. Write purposefully and capably in order to enter college or training courses, or fulfill personal, work, or enrichment goals

Upon completion of the Pre-College program, students will be able to:

1. Read with understanding in order to pass the GED, enter college or training courses, or fulfill personal work or enrichment goals.
2. Use math to solve problems and communicate reasoning and results in order to pass the GED, enter college or training courses, or fulfill personal work or enrichment goals.
3. Write purposefully and capably in order to pass the GED, enter college or training courses, or fulfill personal work or enrichment goals.