Career Focus 4-2 - Sandhills Community College

Sandhills Community College Volume 4 • Issue 2

Don’t Assume – Apply! 

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eligible for financial aid is to apply! 

College Enrollment in 

5 Easy Steps 

1 APPLY Complete an Admissions Application online or on campus. 

2 REQUEST TRANSCRIPT(S) Contact all previous schools attended and request 

official transcript(s) be sent to Sandhills. We need a transcript from your High 

School, GED or Adult High School plus all colleges you have attended. 

3 TAKE PLACEMENT TEST The Accuplacer test helps determine your class 

placement. It is a computerized test offered on a walk-in basis at the Learning 

Resource Center (LRC) located in Boyd Library. A testing ticket (issued by the 

Admissions Office), photo identification and a $7.00 administrative fee are 

required. Contact the Testing Office at (910) 695-3733 for information about 

possible test exemptions. 

4 MEET WITH A PRE-ADVISOR After completing the Accuplacer, meet with a Pre- 

Advisor to discuss your scores and academic goals. You will also be given your 

Academic Advisor’s contact information and learn how to register for classes. 

5 REGISTER FOR CLASSES Contact your Academic Advisor to register for 

classes. You may schedule an individual appointment or come to the campus 

on New Student Registration Day. All important dates can be found on our 

Website. 

Financial aid includes: 

• Grants (which are not repaid) 

• Scholarships 

(based on merit or need) 

• Student Employment in the 

Work-Study Program 

Fill Out Your Financial Aid 

Application at: 

www.fasfa.gov 

If you do not have access to a 

computer, come to our Pinehurst 

campus or the Hoke Center 

in Raeford to use our computers. 

Sandhills Community College 

Financial Aid Office 

(910) 695-3743 

Cosmetology Services 

by SCC Students 

Day and Evening Services 

Affordable Prices 

Walk-in Basis Only 

Shampoos • Cuts • Styles 

Treatments • Perms • Color 

Ethnic Soft Curl 

Straighters and Relaxers 

Day Services: Tuesday, Wednesday and 

Thursday beginning at 9 AM. Chemical 

services must be assigned by 11 AM. 

Evening Services: 

Wednesday & Thursday from 5 - 7 PM 

Visit Causey Hall on the Pinehurst Campus. 

We now use Goldwell Hair Color.

Questions about Sandhills Community College curriculum 

programs can be directed to the Student Services Department at 

(910) 695-3725. To inquire about Continuing Education courses, call 

(910) 695-3980. 

Publisher ...................................................................Dr. John Dempsey 

President of Sandhills Community College 

Features 

Contents 

CareerFocus 

Editor .............................................................. Karen McKellar Manning 

Director of Marketing and Public Relations 

Writers ..................................Karen Manning, Karen Anderson Vaughn 

Photography ..............................Karen Manning, Michelle Cole Bolton 

and contributed 

www.sandhills.edu 

Sandhills Community College Board of Trustees 

George W. Little, Chair 

Robert S. Hayter, Vice Chair 

Mickey R. Brown 

Joseph A. Clendenin 

James O. Cunningham 

James H. Garner 

Catherine P. Graham 

Eugene B. Horne 

Linda McCaskill 

Debbie F. Riley-Hobbs 

Pam Thompson 

Mary G. Upchurch 

Raymond G. Washington, Sr. 

Sandhills Community College Administration 

Dr. John Dempsey, President 

dempseyj@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3700 

Dr. John Turner, Senior Vice President 

for Instruction and Student Services 

turnerj@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3704 

GRADUATE PROFILES 

2 Creating Success in Public Services & Safety 

5 Emergency Services & Safety Education 

6 Public Service Clubs Help Students 

Expand Opportunities 

7 Alive @ 25 

Teen Driving Course Accredited by the National Safety Council 

7 Discovery Day in the Gardens 

8 Sandhills Community College’s New 

Larry R. Caddell Public Safety Training Center 

10 Safety & Security are 

Top Priorities at Sandhills 

12 Quick Training for Good Jobs 

In Every Issue 

SANDHILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION 

13 Scholarships for Students Pursuing Careers 

in Public Services 

SANDHILLS PROGRAMS LIST 

14 Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates 

Dr. Richard Gough, Vice President of Business and 

Administrative Services 

goughr@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3703 

Dr. Rebecca Roush, Dean of Instruction 

roushr@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3715 

Kellie Shoemake, Dean of Enrollment Management 

shoemakek@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3714 

Rick Smith, Dean of Institutional Advancement 

smithr@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3716 

Dr. Kristie Sullivan, Dean of Planning and Research 

sullivank@sandhills.edu or (910) 695-3907 

Fall 2011 edition, CareerFocus is published two times a year, by Sandhills 

Community College, 3395 Airport Road, Pinehurst, NC, 28374 in partnership 

with Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, Mich. 

Sandhills Community College does not discriminate on the basis of 

race, color, national origin, sex, or disability. All rights reserved. No 

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On the Cover 

Brian Chavis of the Aberdeen 

Police Department, Maris Padgett 

of Moore County EMS 

and Pinehurst Fireman 

Matt Hildebrand are 

on the cover of 

this issue of Career 

Focus Magazine. All 

three have attended 

classes and received 

continuing education 

at Sandhills 

Community College. 

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C a r e e r F o c u s 

Feature 

Thousands of Moore and Hoke County residents rely on the aid of public service and safety personnel every day. Individuals in law enforcement, fire 

and rescue, and emergency medical services respond to the immediate needs of society. Social, community and educational services are provided to 

individuals and families through the human services professions. Those in criminal justice serve in correctional operations, with the courts and with law 

enforcement. 

Profiled are several Sandhills Community College graduates who have found success and personal satisfaction in public services and safety careers. 

Complete information on the programs they studied at the college can be found on our website. 

Todd Weaver 

Basic Law Enforcement Training Graduate 

Todd Weaver served in the 

U.S. Army for six years. 

After he completed his 

service to his country, he 

returned home to Florida and 

worked in the Suwannee County 

Sheriff’s Office. His friends, who 

lived in Moore County, enticed him 

back to North Carolina. 

“Sandhills Community College 

had just started the BLET 

program,” he recalled. “I believe 

that I was part of the second 

class that completed the program. 

The training is challenging and 

demanding and requires a lot of 

self-discipline,” he said. “It also is 

a tremendous commitment – 620 

hours of required training.” 

For the past seven years, Todd 

Weaver has been serving as the 

Lead Physical Fitness Instructor for 

Sandhills’ BLET program. 

He particularly found the selfdefense, 

defensive driving and 

traffic stop classes to be the most 

true-to-life. “The BLET classes are 

a reality check; they really make 

you think. The instructors do a 

great job preparing students for a 

career in law enforcement.” 

After graduating from the 

program, he started working as 

a deputy for the Moore County 

Sheriff’s Office. In 1999, he became 

a patrol officer for the Aberdeen 

Police Department. He was 

promoted to sergeant and then 

lieutenant before becoming captain 

in 2007. 

Weaver also earned his associate’s 

degree in Criminal Justice 

Technology from Sandhills in 

2008. In 2009, he was selected to 

attend the FBI National Academy 

in Quantico, Virginia. Less than 

two percent of the officers who 

apply from throughout the world 

are accepted into this prestigious 

advanced law enforcement 

techniques training program, 

which is taught by FBI agents in 

conjunction with the University 

of Virginia. Even the application 

process is arduous – generally 

taking two to five years. He found 

out two years after applying that 

he would be attending this threemonth 

training. 

To learn more about BLET at 

Sandhills Community College, 

contact Teresa Hall at 

(910) 695-3931 or 

hallt@sandhills.edu. 

Scan this QR Code with your 

smartphone to read Todd Weaver’s 

full story: 

Bill Jolley 

Emergency Medical Science Graduate 

Bill Jolley retired from the 

U.S. Army where enjoyed 

helping people as a medic 

and nurse. Even though he 

had a lot of medical experience, 

he feels that Sandhills was 

instrumental in preparing him for 

his civilian profession. 

“It’s a different environment,” 

he said. “You have to adapt from 

military scenarios to civilian 

realities. There is a big difference 

between combat casualties and 

what EMTs face. 

“I thank my Sandhills’ 

instructors who are 

topnotch at getting 

students where they 

need to be,” Jolley 

added. “They are the 

best, and they make 

sure their students 

become the best in their field. I am 

very happy I chose Sandhills.” 

Jolley works for Med 1 Services 

in Hoke County. He is currently 

continuing his education toward a 

bachelor’s degree through Western 

Carolina University 

where he is able to take 

some classes on the 

Pinehurst campus. Other 

courses are internetbased. 

This further 

education will prepare 

him for positions in 

management. 

Becoming a paramedic 

requires an ability 

to remain calm and 

confident under pressure. It is a 

fast-paced job for those who are 

dedicated to helping others. Many 

people associate paramedics with 

ambulances; however, they can 

also work with air medical services 

and in specialty areas of hospitals, 

industry, education institutions 

and government agencies. 

To learn more about the 

Emergency Medical Sciences 

program at Sandhills Community 

College, contact Tom Ferrell at 

(910) 695-3768 or 

ferrellt@sandhills.edu. 


smartphone to read Bill Jolley’s 

full story: 

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in Public Services & Safety 

Kristie Bennett-Stanback 

Criminal Justice Technology Graduate 

Kristie Bennett-Stanback 

is currently the Assistant 

Superintendent for Custody 

and Operations III for 

Scotland Correctional Institution in 

Laurinburg, N.C. The path that led 

her to this impressive position is one 

of determination, perseverance and 

a strong will to succeed. 

Bennett-Stanback began her 

career as a Correctional Officer, 

later becoming a Correctional 

Sergeant, a Correctional Assistant 

Unit Manager and a Correctional 

Lieutenant. 

“My experience helped groom 

me and push me forward in my 

career; however, I realized I needed 

education along with my experience 

in order to advance,” she said. 

“I decided to attend Sandhills 

Community College because of its 

solid reputation 

and the convenient 

location to my job.” 

“I love Sandhills,” 

she continued. 

“My education 

was an excellent 

experience for many reasons, mainly 

the outstanding faculty that truly 

cares about each student. I benefited 

greatly from their personal 

experiences. They helped build my 

confidence and let me know there 

was no limit to what I was capable 

of doing.” 

Since Sandhills, Bennett-Stanback 

has served as a Correctional 

Unit Manager, a Youth Services 

Cottage Parent Supervisor, a 

Parole Surveillance Officer, and a 

Probation Parole Officer I and II. 

In 2008, she earned a bachelor’s 

degree in Criminal Justice from 

Western Carolina University. 

She took online classes from 

Western and earned credit for 

her general education courses at 

Sandhills. 

In her current position, Bennett- 

Stanback has an enormous 

amount of responsibility. 

Once construction is complete, 

Scotland Correctional 

Institution will have the capacity for 

1,756 inmates with three custody 

levels: minimum and medium 

(dormitory-style accommodations) 

and close custody (single-cells for 

inmates who need extra security). 

“I have gone through a lot to get 

here,” she reminisced. “It’s been 

a long, hard journey and I am 

humbled and blessed. I had many 

mentors who took the time to take 

me under their wings and impart 

wisdom that helped shape my 

career. 

Students graduating from the 

Criminal Justice Technology 

program at Sandhills are ready 

to enter fields in law enforcement 

(police, corrections, probation/parole, 

wildlife officers), security (private 

industry security force, investigators 

for banks, insurance companies), 

and social services (social services 

case investigators, domestic violence 

center personnel). 

To learn more about Criminal 

Justice Technology at Sandhills 

Community College, contact Teresa 

Hall at (910) 695-3931 or 

hallt@sandhills.edu. 


smartphone to read Kristie Bennett- 

Stanback’s full story: 

Barbara Rochester 

Human Services Technology Graduate 

Barbara Rochester was 

working at a local 

manufacturing plant when 

it suddenly closed. “When 

I lost my job, I had two options,” 

Rochester said. “I could collect 

unemployment while I looked for 

a job or go back to school and do 

something that was of interest to 

me. Since I seemed to be the person 

that others came to with their 

problems, it was natural for me 

to look into the Human Services 

Technology program at Sandhills. 

“Having been out of school for so 

many years, I needed tutoring 

to help me get back on track,” 

she said. The 

Tutoring Center 

is a free service 

for Sandhills 

students. Math 

and English Labs 

also help students 

succeed. 

“My instructors not only gave me 

the knowledge I needed,” Rochester 

said, “they provided the resources 

and opportunities I needed to 

secure a rewarding job. During my 

internship at The Bethany House, I 

was offered a job two weeks before 

graduation.” 

Rochester is now the House 

Manager for The Bethany 

House. This facility provides 

a supervised residential 

environment for women 

recovering from substance 

abuse allowing them to reenter 

society and lead a selfsupporting 

life. 

The Human Services 

profession is dedicated 

to providing services to 

individuals and families in need 

of assistance. It works to enhance 

the quality of life for those who 

are served. Human service 

professionals perform a variety 

of roles including counselor to 

those who need support; broker 

to help people use community 

resources; teacher of daily living 

skills; advocate for those who are 

unable to advocate for themselves; 

mediator between clients and 

between clients and agencies; 

caregiver to children, elders, 

disabled adults; and counselor of 

substance abuse. 

To learn more about the Human 

Services Technology program at 


contact Professor Carol Hoffman 

at (910) 695-3863 or 

hoffmanc@sandhills.edu or 

scan this QR Code with your 

smartphone: 


in Public Services & Safety 

Continued from page 3 

Stan Matherson 

Human Services Technology-Substance 

Abuse Graduate 

A 

few years after graduating 

from North Moore High 

School, Stan Matherson 

enrolled at Sandhills 

Community College as a transfer 

student. He completed his classes 

and headed to the University of 

North Carolina Greensboro to 

pursue a degree in accounting. He 

didn’t complete the program but 

did find employment in a variety 

of fields before becoming a truck 

driver. 

When he started driving trucks, he 

finally felt that he had found a job 

that he really enjoyed. However, in 

2002, a life-threatening accident 

with a dump truck ended his 

career. “I had two ruptured discs 

and a severely injured knee,” 

Matherson explained. “When the 

doctors told me that I couldn’t drive 

trucks any more, I 

felt crushed.” 

“I turned to 

Sandhills,” he said. 

“It was the best thing 

I could have done. 

I met Professor Carol Hoffman, 

coordinator of the Human Services 

Technology program. She genuinely 

wanted to know about me, my goals 

and my passions.” 

“I told her everything about myself 

and my past. I told her that I was 

once a drug addict, that I had 

been in prison and that I loved 

driving trucks. She told me that 

even though I couldn’t drive trucks 

anymore, I could use my other 

experiences to help others. She 

suggested that I consider going 

into counseling. Even though I 

had never thought about 

counseling as a career, I 

realized that I do enjoy 

helping people. 

“My instructors, President 

John Dempsey, and 

other faculty and staff at 

Sandhills did everything 

they could to help me,” he 

said. “Every time a problem 

came up, someone helped 

me develop a solution. They 

always told me: ‘Keep up with the 

academics and don’t worry about 

anything else.’ They never wanted 

anything to come between me, my 

education and my career goals. 

Matherson excelled in his studies. 

He was inducted into Phi Theta 

Kappa, the international honor 

society for community college 

students. 

“I learned so much in my program,” 

he said. “One of the most important 

things was that in order to keep 

my sobriety, I have to give it away. 

What this means is that I have 

to tell my story. I have to share 

my experiences, and in doing so, I 

inspire others to know that sobriety 

is possible.” 

He interned at the Morrison 

Correctional Institution where 

he was hired as a substance 

abuse counselor. Matherson later 

earned a bachelor’s degree from 

St. Andrews Presbyterian College 

and is working on a certification in 

Substance Abuse from the North 

Carolina Substance Abuse Board. 

To learn more about the Human 

Services Technology-Substance 

Abuse program at Sandhills 

Community College, contact 

Carol Hoffman at (910) 695-3863 

or hoffmanc@sandhills.edu or 


smartphone: 

Kim Fielder-Jones 

Early Childhood Education Graduate 

Kimberly Fielder-Jones 

graduated from Union Pines 

High School. She always 

dreamed of becoming an 

actress and studied theatre at 

Valdosta State University. During 

that time, she also worked in 

professional theatre. 

“I was really doing my thing when 

I got a call from my mother who 

told me that she didn’t want to 

interrupt my life, but that she could 

really use my help,” Fielder-Jones 

said. Her mother had delivered a 

very premature daughter who was 

born blind. 

“I looked at my life,” she explained, 

“and even though I was doing 

something that I very much 

enjoyed, I realized 

that theatre 

wasn’t going to 

be very lucrative. 

I packed up and 

came back home. 

My sister became 

my new direction in life.” 

Fielder-Jones knew if she was 

going to help care for her sister 

she needed formal education. “I 

immediately turned to Sandhills 

and enrolled in the Early 

Childhood Education program. I 

also took correspondence courses to 

learn Braille.” 

“One of my instructors felt that this 

was my calling,” she reflected. “She 

saw things in me I didn’t see. She 

taught me the importance of 

patience and listening.” 

After Sandhills, Fielder-Jones 

attended UNC-Pembroke and 

earned a bachelor’s degree in 

Special Education. She worked 

for Moore County Schools with 

visually-impaired students for 

10 years. 

Several years ago Felder- 

Jones’ daughter was diagnosed 

with Asperger’s Syndrome, which is 

a high-functioning form of autism. 

“All that I could think was, ‘What 

mother would be better equipped 

to care for this special child?’ ” she 

recalled. 

Fielder-Jones wakes up every day 

loving her career. “I have returned 

to Sandhills and now teach future 

educators,” she said. “I touch even 

more lives. I tell my students that 

I started right where they are – in 

fact, in the very same classroom.” 


prepares individuals to work 

with children from infancy 

through middle childhood in 

diverse learning environments. 

An Associate in Applied Science 

in Early Childhood and four 

certificate programs are offered. 

To learn more about the Early 

Childhood Education program at 


contact Rhonda Hawkins at 

(910) 695-3808 or 

hawkinsr@sandhills.edu or 


smartphone: 

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Feature 

Emergency Services 

& Safety Education 


No two days are ever the 

same for public safety 

workers. Whether 

they are battling a 

devastating house fire, 

rescuing people after a 

tragic disaster, treating 

patients at the scene 

of a car crash, or investigating the 

cause of a fire, these professionals 

are selfless workers who are 

dedicated to saving lives and 

protecting our community. 

Sandhills Community College serves 

the educational and training needs 

of law enforcement, fire and rescue, 

and emergency medical personnel 

through both Continuing Education 

and the Curriculum (college credit) 

divisions. 

Fire & Rescue 

Sandhills Community College offers 

courses each semester through 

Continuing Education for volunteer 

and professional firefighters and 

rescue personnel. Training consists 

of in-service training as well as state 

certification through the Office of 

the State Fire Marshal in North 

Carolina. Examples of classes are 

live burn training, arson detection 

and hazardous materials classes. 

Instructors are certified through 

the state of North Carolina and hold 

professional or volunteer status with 

vast experience in fire and rescue. 

Emergency Medical Services 

(EMS) 

From initial certification to refresher 

courses, the Division of Continuing 

Education at Sandhills Community 

College provides education for the 

local medical community. Our 

classes are in coordination with 

Moore County EMS and American 

Medical Response in Hoke County 

and are taught at a variety of 

locations throughout Moore and 

Hoke Counties for both Advanced 

Life Support and Basic Life Support 

providers. 

The college and the counties of 

Moore and Hoke have developed 

an effective procedure for EMS 

recertification. A scope of practice 

examination and a review of 

paperwork for the hours needed 

to recertify are held at the college. 

We help individuals prepare the 

paperwork to assure they completed 

all the hours required to recertify in 

advance of their expiration date. 

The college also organizes monthly 

workshops at local fire departments 

and rescue facilities. 

Emergency Medical 

Science Program 

The college offers an Associate 

in Applied Science degree in 

Emergency Medical Science. This 

program takes a little less than two 

years to complete and is designed 

to prepare graduates to enter the 

workforce as paramedics. Students 

progressing through the program 

may be eligible to apply for both 

state and national certification 

exams. Employment opportunities 

include ambulance services, fire 

and rescue agencies, air medical 

services, specialty areas of hospitals, 

industry, educational institutions, 

and government agencies. 

Law Enforcement Training 

Law Enforcement Training at 


provides programs for police, 

deputy sheriffs, detention officers, 

correctional officers, probation 

officers, and others affiliated directly 

with the criminal justice system. 

Our training ranges from 

generic, topic-based classes to 

the very specific. Legal matters, 

communication, observation 

skills, crisis intervention training 

including mental health intervention 

education, Special Weapons and 

Tactics (SWAT) training, drug 

interdiction, firearms, Control 

Restraints and Defensive Tactics 

(CRDT), and ground fighting are 

covered. Most of the training is 

mandated as “in-service” by the 

North Carolina Department of 

Justice or the North Carolina 

Department of Corrections. 

The college offers certification 

courses for the use of Radio 

Detection and Ranging (RADAR), 

Light Detection and Ranging 

(LIDAR), General Instructor, and 

Detention Officer as mandated by 

the NC Department of Justice. 

Basic Law Enforcement Training 

(BLET) 

The Basic Law Enforcement 

Training program utilizes State- 

Commission-mandated topics and 

methods of instruction. General 

subjects include, but are not 

limited to, criminal, juvenile, civil, 

traffic, and alcoholic beverage 

laws; investigative, patrol, custody, 

and court procedures; emergency 

responses; and ethics and 

community relations. 

BLET candidates must be at least 

20 years of age, have a high school 

diploma or GED, possess a valid 

North Carolina operator’s license 

and have no felony convictions. Each 

student must be sponsored by a 

North Carolina Law Enforcement 

agency. The state mandates a grade 

10 reading level which each student 

will be tested to ensure they meet 

the requirement. Students must 

successfully complete all units of 

study and pass the certification 

examination mandated by the 

North Carolina Criminal Justice 

Education and Training Standards 

Commission to receive the 

certificate. 

The BLET summer day classes, 

offered through Continuing 

Education, and the spring 

night program, offered through 

Curriculum, are located on the 

Pinehurst campus. The day/ 

evening fall program is offered 

at Sandhills Hoke Center in 

Raeford through Curriculum and 

rotates with detention officer and 

telecommunications schedule. 

Annual Seminar 

The college hosts an annual 

Sandhills Emergency Services 

Seminar each January. This 

weekend of workshops and activities 

provides participants with an 

opportunity to obtain firefighter 

certification, strengthen existing 

skills, learn new techniques and 

methods, and participate in sessions 

that are interactive and dynamic. 



Feature 

Public Service Clubs Help Students 

Expand Opportunities 

College not only 

provides students 

with the chance to 

acquire knowledge, 

but it is also a place 

to become involved in 

enjoyable activities 

and community 

services. Students in Public Services 

programs at Sandhills have the 

opportunity to participate in clubs 

related to their studies. 

Criminal Justice Club 

The Criminal Justice Club is for 

anyone who has been or plans 

to become involved in the field 

of criminal justice. The group is 

notorious for imprisoning students, 

faculty and staff at the annual 

Spring Fling and demanding a 

ransom for release (all in good fun to 

raise money for the club). 

The Criminal Justice Club promotes 

professional awareness and 

standards, a unified professional 

voice, high standards of conduct, 

fellowship, community service, and 

professional development. 

Early Childhood Education Club 

The Early Childhood Education Club 

supports current and future early 

childhood educators and provides 

opportunities to participate in 

professional development activities 

and service projects that benefit 

children and families. 

One of the highlights of the year 

for the club is the entertainment 

and education of young children 

on Discovery Day in the Sandhills 

Horticultural Gardens. Stations are 

created with colorful and whimsical 

decorations and groups of children 

are treated to crafts, stories, puppet 

shows and more. 

Human Services Club 

Human Services Technology 

students often participate in the 

Human Services Club. Many 

members hope to be employed in 

social services occupations or in 

Students in most programs at 

Sandhills Community College have the 

opportunity to participate in clubs and 

organizations related to their studies. 

Criminal Justice Club members Bradley Dean, President Michael Sheffer, Jesse 

Phillips and Treasurer Annie Smith are shown with their “cell” that is used at 

student events to raise money in order to sponsor a family at Christmas. 

substance abuse counseling after 

graduating. 

This very active student organization 

looks for opportunities to make a 

difference for people in need. Each 

year, the club makes donations to 

non-profit organizations such as 

Friend to Friend (a local domestic 

violence organization) and the 

Bethany House (a halfway house 

for women in recovery from drug or 

alcohol abuse). Other service projects 

have included helping to build a 

house for Habitat for Humanity, 

adopting a family for Christmas, 

collecting gently used coats each 

fall to be given to local residents 

who need them, and donating a new 

American flag to a boy’s wilderness 

camp. 

To learn about 

all the clubs 


Community 

College, scan 

this QR Code 

with your 

smartphone: 

The Early Childhood Club had a colorful and engaging booth at Spring Fling. 

Pictured are: Erin Carraher, Brittany Roybal, Brandy Grooms, Derek Luck, and 

Allison Strohacker. 

Advisor Trish Harris, Mary Dunlap, Brittany Balducci, Brandi McNeill, Tamara 

Wimbley, Amber Rogers, Rosilyn Beltran, Clint Walters, Robin Clawson, Laura 

Smigielski, and Shirley Edens provided smoothies at Spring Fling. 

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Alive @ 25 

Teen Driving Course Accredited by the National Safety Council 

Feature 


Motor vehicle 

accidents are the 

leading cause of 

death for U.S. 

teens – accounting 

for more than one 

in three deaths 

in this age group 

according to the National Center for 

Injury Prevention and Control. Per 

mile driven, teen drivers ages 16 to 

19 are four times more likely than 

older drivers to crash. Fortunately, 

teen motor vehicle accidents are 

preventable, and proven strategies 

can improve the safety of young 

drivers on the road. 

“Knowledgeable about these 

statistics, District Attorney Maureen 

Krueger identified the need to 

work with this particular age 

group,” explained Lori Williams, 

director of Community Education 

and Outreach for Continuing 

Education at Sandhills Community 

College. “Her vision and dedication 

to highway safety led to her office’s 

implementation of the driving school 

requirements.” 

Sandhills Community College, in 

cooperation with the Moore County 

District Attorney’s Office and the 

National Safety Council, began 

offering Alive @ 25 in 2009. It is a 

defensive driving course designed 

specifically for those aged 16 to 21 

who received a traffic violation in 

Moore County. There have been 

approximately 2,000 certificates 

issued to students taking the course. 

The college received the Best 

Performance Award in 2010 by 

the National Safety Council for 

outstanding vision, dedication 

and commitment to excellence in 

providing defensive driving courses 

to the community. The award is 

given to the highest performing 

college focused on offering Alive 

@ 25. 

Sandhills Community College is 

a National Safety Council Public 

Training Agency accredited to offer 

defensive driving courses to the 

public. The four-hour Alive @ 25 

course enhances skills that young 

drivers learn in driver’s education, 

while emphasizing the attitude 

of making safe choices necessary 

to enjoy a lifetime of injury-free 

driving. 

Alive @ 25 classes are held on 

Saturdays on the college campus in 

Pinehurst. To enroll, students must 

be referred to the course through the 

court system. Once completed, they 

receive a numbered certificate to 

present at their court appearance. 

To learn more about the Alive 

@ 25 classes at Sandhills 

Community College, scan this QR 

Code with your smartphone: 

Discovery Day in the Gardens 

Each spring the Early Childhood Education Club organizes, prepares for and entertains groups of young children at Discovery Day. Colorful and engaging 

stations are set up throughout the Sandhills Horticultural Gardens. Groups of children are treated to crafts, stories, puppet shows, songs and more. 

Brenda Sarlo cheerfully entertained 

children with her sock puppet. 

Bridgett Locklear, Stacy Holmgren and TyAngela McAllister 

sang and danced with children. 

Annette Malachi and Phyllis Ann Boisvert entertained 

children with imaginative stories. 



Feature 

Sandhills Community College’s New 

Larry R. Caddell Public Safety Training Center 

The four-story burn tower. 

Fire departments, rescue 

squads and police officers 

serve every community. 

Each of these agencies 

have very specific 

training needs in order to 

prepare personnel to face 

the challenges they could 

encounter. Whether it is a structure 

fire, vehicle extrication, high angle 

rescue, hostage incident or other 

crisis, it can be difficult to duplicate 

realistic and effective training in a 

local station. 

When county fire, rescue and police 

personnel needed specific training 

or practice, they were forced to use 

facilities in other counties or at other 

community colleges, often having to 

travel great distances. 

An Emergency Services Training 

Facility Committee was formed 

several years ago to explore the 

possibility of building a training 

facility in Moore County. The 

committee consisted of individuals 

associated with public safety and 

college personnel. They toured sites 

throughout the state and sought 

answers to many questions. The 

group looked for both positives and 

negatives at these locations and later 

worked closely with an architect to 

design a local facility that would 

meet the county’s needs now and for 

many years to come. 

The funds for this facility came from 

the 2000 State Bond Referendum 

and the 2007 Moore County Bond 

Referendum. It is located on 39.28 

acres on the Niagara-Carthage Road 

near Carthage. 

Fire Chief of Cypress Pointe 

Fire/Rescue and Deputy Chief 

of Southern Pines Fire/Rescue 

Mike Cameron was a member of 

the committee responsible for the 

facility. He stated, “This facility will 

allow emergency responders from 

Moore County and the surrounding 

areas to enhance existing skills and 

to develop new ones. But equally 

as important, because the leaders 

from both the county and the college 

The residential burn building is in the foreground and 

the burn tower is on the right. 

The Larry R. Caddell Public 

Safety Training Center will allow 

emergency responders to regularly 

schedule realistic training exercises 

with minimum preparation time. 

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The drafting pit is for 

training and testing. 

have supported this facility from its 

inception to completion, they have 

had a hand in developing the future 

of emergency response in Moore 

County.” 

Emergency personnel must be able 

to think critically and clearly and 

solve problems quickly under extreme 

stress. The Larry R. Caddell Public 

Safety Training Center will allow 

emergency responders to regularly 

schedule realistic training exercises 

with minimum preparation time. 

Residential Burn Building 

The burn building is a 2,280 

square-foot, one and one-half story 

residential-type structure that can 

be used for multiple evolutions such 

as: fire attack on both first floor and 

second floor; a forcible entry prop; 

a vertical ventilation prop on the 

roof that allows crews to practice 

smoke removal; Rapid Intervention 

Crew techniques; firefighter safety 

and survival procedures; firefighter 

accountability; fire ground ladders; 

and many more exercises. 

Drill Tower 

The drill tower is a 5,372 squarefoot 

four-story building that has 

numerous training exercises built 

into it: rappelling can be carried out 

from multiple locations; confined 

space props allow instructors to train 

responders and industrial users to 

operate and/or rescue victims in 

confined space incidents; a prop for 

high line training used to teach and 

practice moving victims from high 

ground to a lower point in a controlled 

manner; an elevator rescue area; 

and a fire department connection to 

practice hose handling in a multistory 

building. Law enforcement 

personnel will use the tower for 

suspect searches and building 

clearing exercises. 

Control Tower 

The control tower is where monitoring 

of activities on the training grounds 

can be carried out, and burns can 

be controlled. It is an 855 squarefoot 

two-story structure with a public 

address system that can transmit 

audio throughout the entire area. 

Drafting and Auto 

Extraction/Burn Pits 

A drafting pit, located next to a 

pond, is available for service testing 

of pumpers and pump operations 

training. Near the drill tower is 

an auto extrication/burn pit where 

rescue workers will train to remove 

victims trapped in vehicles and for 

vehicle fire training. 

“This facility will allow Public Safety 

responders from Moore County and the 

surrounding areas to enhance existing 

skills and to develop new ones.” 

Future Plans 

Future phases of this facility, 

depending on funding, would include 

an apparatus/classroom building that 

will house fire and rescue vehicles for 

training purposes, an indoor firing 

range for law enforcement training, 

a multi-story commercial burn 

building, and a driving track where 

all emergency services groups can 

practice driving skills. 

Scan this QR code with your 

smartphone to learn about the Public 

Safety courses, events and seminars 

available through Continuing 

Education: 

The photos for this article were taken 

while the structures were under 

construction. The formal dedication 

ceremony will be on August 26, 2011. 

- Mike Cameron 

Fire Chief of Cypress Pointe Fire/Rescue and 

Deputy Chief of Southern Pines Fire/Rescue 

A control tower 

is centrally 

located. 



Feature 

Safety and Security 

are Top Priorities 


Crime Prevention Officer Dwight Threet is one of the several officers at 

Sandhills Community College. His is a familiar face on campus since he patrols 

regularly. Here, he is seen with Therapeutic Massage Student Ceara Williams. 

Sandhills Community 

College is dedicated to 

protecting students, 

faculty, staff and 

campus visitors from 

harm. From what was 

formerly a Security 

division, the Sandhills 

Community College Police and 

Public Safety Department was 

established in 2010. 

“Security has become a pressing 

issue in an era of unpredictable and 

often inexplicable campus violence,” 

said Director David Reece. “At 

Sandhills, we are confident that we 

are making our campus as safe as 

possible.” 

The Police and Public Safety 

Department was established to 

provide a quicker response time 

to incidents on campus and to 

offer campus-specific services not 

necessarily available from local 

policing organizations. It staffs its 

own professional police officers and 

is responsible for campus safety and 

law enforcement. 

Under North Carolina State Law, 

the college’s officers possess full 

police powers on all property owned 

or occupied by the college. The 

department also operates under 

a written mutual aid agreement 

with the Southern Pines Police 

Department, which gives each 

department concurrent jurisdiction 

under special circumstances 

although primary jurisdictional 

areas are routinely respected. 

Sandhills police officers have direct 

radio contact with Moore County 

Communications. In the event of 

an emergency, the need to report a 

crime, or to report a traffic accident, 

individuals should call 911. Moore 

County Communications will contact 

the on-duty Sandhills police officer 

by radio. In addition, officers will 

continue to be available by telephone 

but can best be reached through 

Moore County Communications. 

In addition to providing day-to-day 

safety, the college provides ongoing 

training for faculty and staff from 

experts throughout the nation. A 

recent training presentation on 

verbal de-escalation provided helpful 

tactics to use during a potentially 

dangerous or threatening situation. 

Another training session explored 

behavioral intervention, which will 

serve to provide behavioral support 

to students who display challenging 

behaviors. 

“Sandhills wants to remain 

proactive with safety and security,” 

Reece said. “We want to let the 

public know that we take their 

safety seriously and work hard 

to give everyone peace of mind 

whenever they are on our campus.” 

The Police and Public Safety Department was established to 

provide a quicker response time to incidents on campus and 

to offer campus-specific services not necessarily available 

from local policing organizations. 

Officer Joe Steppe 

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Safety and Security Measures at Sandhills 

• The college has a campus-wide Emergency Siren System. 

• AlertNow Emergency Notification System is available. This sends mass messages by telephone, e-mail and text messages. 

• There are 18 Emergency Call Boxes on campus. 

• Automated External Defibrillators (AED) have been installed in several campus buildings. 

• There are over 100 Video Surveillance Cameras on campus. 

• Automatic door locks have been installed on many campus buildings. 

• An annual Crime Awareness and Safety Day is held each September. 

• The college has an an Active Shooter Policy. 

• Active Shooter Training is conducted with local law enforcement agencies. 

• An Emergency Preparedness Plan addresses critical campus events. 

• Officers patrol the campus day and night. 

• Crime Prevention is covered in a required freshman class. 

• Officers are avilable to escort people to their vehicles during evening hours. 

• Special training topics for campus departments and organizations are regularly taught. 

Altemese Worthy 

Police and Public Safety Department 

Work-Study Student 

After struggling with and overcoming her own 

difficulties with substance abuse, Altemese 

“Ally” Worthy knew that she had the first-hand 

knowledge and experience to help others with 

similar problems. She found a career in New York as a 

substance abuse counselor and worked in that field for 

12 years. 

When she moved to Moore County, Worthy became 

discouraged because her credentials were not 

recognized in North Carolina. However, a good friend 

suggested that she look into the Human Services 

Technology program at Sandhills Community College. 

She graduated in May 2011 with an Associate in 

Applied Science in Human Services Technology – 

Substance Abuse. 

While at Sandhills, Worthy was inducted into the 

community college honor society Phi Theta Kappa, 

won an academic achievement award for Counseling, 

and was an active participant in the Human Services 

Club. She was also employed as a work-study student 

for the Police and Public Safety Department at the 

college. 

Scan the QR Code on the right with your smartphone 

to read Altemese Worthy’s full story. 



Feature 

Quick Training for Good Jobs 

Have you been looking 

for a career with fast 

training so you can 

get back into the job 

market fairly quickly? 

Some people are 

unable to dedicate a 

year or two furthering 

their education in order to secure a 

good job. At Sandhills Community 

College, there are a few ways you 

can receive quick training and get 

back to work. 

Pathway to Becoming a Certified 

Nursing Assistant 

Through a partnership between 

Sandhills Community College’s 

Basic Skills, Human Resource 

Development and Occupational 

Extension programs, the “Pathway 

to CNA” preparatory course was 

developed to help students achieve 

the academic skills required to 

transition into the Certified Nursing 

Assistant Program (CNA). “Pathway 

to CNA” prepares students to earn 

their GED and/or improve basic 

academic skills. It also helps them 

develop appropriate work-related 

skills while participating in a 

health-related occupational skills 

class. This class is available at no 

cost to qualified students. Upon 

completion, students may enroll in 

the CNA course, if they meet all 

other admission requirements. 

The Nursing Assistant program 

can be completed in one semester 

with classes just two days a week, 

which are held both at the Pinehurst 

campus and at the Sandhills Hoke 

Center in Raeford. There is a 

hybrid option whereby the theory 

portion of the Nursing Assistant 

class is online. The laboratory and 

clinical portions are the traditional 

classroom format. 

For more information about the 

Pathways course, contact Twana 

McKnight at (910) 695-3782 or 

mcknightt@sandhills.edu. Contact 

Dottie Bement at (910) 695-3965 or 

bementd@sandhills.edu for more 

information about the Nursing 

Assistant program. 

Computers in the Medical Office 

Computers now play such a vital role 

in today’s office environment, and 

the programs used in medical offices 

change rapidly. The Continuing 

Education computer classes keep 

such office personnel current in their 

knowledge of Windows XP, Word, 

Excel and Powerpoint by offering a 

“Computers in the Medical Office” 

course. It is designed for those 

currently employed in, or those who 

will be seeking a job in medical 

offices, and is limited to 10 students. 

Professional Development 

Professional Development courses, taken 

through Continuing Education, offer a 

variety of short-term training courses, 

many in the medical field. Examples are: 

Medical Coding, Phlebotomy, EKG Technician 

and Medication Aide. Other areas 

include bank teller training, construction 

trades, bartending and notary public. 

Computer Certification Test Prep 

Developed for working professionals, 

the A+ Test Prep and Network + Test 

Prep hybrid courses deliver most 

content online and is combined with 

three consecutive Friday afternoon 

and half-day Saturday classes. 

These are filled with intensive 

hands-on labs and instructor-led 

practice exams. They also feature 

a comprehensive review of course 

concepts and exam readiness during 

the sixth (and final) class meeting. 

A+ Certification 

The Computing Technology 

Industry Association’s 

(CompTIA) A+ Certification 

is the industry standard for 

validating the foundational 

skills to be a successful 

computer support technician. 

CompTIA A+ Essentials 

measures the necessary 

competencies of an entrylevel 

IT professional with 

NEW! 

a recommended 500 hours 

of hands-on experience 

in the lab or field. It tests 

for technical understanding of 

computer technology, networking 

and security. 

Within just three weeks, 


can help entry-level IT 

technicians prepare to take 

and pass two exams that 

comprise A+ certification: the 

A+ Essentials Exam and the 

Practical Application Exam. 

Network+ Certification 

For networking professionals, 

the CompTIA Network+ exam 

covers managing, maintaining, 

troubleshooting, operating 

and configuring basic network 

infrastructure. The exam also 

covers network technologies, 

media and topologies, devices, 

management tools and security. 

Although not a prerequisite, 

it is recommended that 

CompTIA Network+ candidates 

have at least nine months of 

experience in network support 

or administration or academic 

training, along with a CompTIA 

A+ certification. 

Human Resources Development 

Human Resources Development 

(HRD) at Sandhills Community 

College focuses on assisting 

unemployed and underemployed 

adults secure the skills needed 

to become ready to reenter the 

workforce. Classes are held on the 

Pinehurst campus, at the Sandhills 

Hoke Center in Raeford, and at the 

Westmoore Center in Robbins. 

Social Media Manager Certificate 

This new certificate, offered through 

Continuing Education, can be earned in six weeks. 

Evening classes will begin early September. 

Call (910) 695-3980 for more information or to register. 

Included in HRD are: skill 

assessment services, employability 

skills training and career 

counseling. HRD emphasizes the 

creation of developmental activities, 

which allow participants to acquire 

work-related and self-sufficiency 

skills and to increase options for 

upgrading work skills. 

Typical classes include: 

Employability Skills, Computer 

Basics, Computer Keyboarding, 

Office Applications, Mastering the 

Interview, and Introduction to the 

Internet. 

Online Career Programs 

Sandhills Community College, in 

partnership with Ed2Go (formerly 

Gatlin Education Services), offers 

online open enrollment programs 

designed to provide the skills 

necessary to acquire professional 

level positions for many in-demand 

occupations. The benefits of such 

online career training are that 

individuals can learn in-demand job 

skills, begin the course at anytime 

and set their own pace. There is an 

initial six-month completion time 

frame, which can be extended if 

necessary. 

Over 100 certificates are available. 

The Healthcare and Fitness area 

includes certificate programs in 

Medical Coding, Transcription, 

Pharmacy and other popular fields. 

Bookkeeping, eBusiness, Six Sigma 

Black Belt Certification and other 

certifications are offered in the 

Business and Professional area to 

increase success in the business 

world. Many more certificates 

are available in IT and Software 

Development, Management and 

Corporate, Media and Design, 

Hospitality and the Service Industry, 

Skilled Trades, Sustainable Energy 

and Going Green. 

Refer to the Online Courses area of 

the Continuing Education section 

of the college’s website for complete 

information. 

More to Come 

Sandhills Community College will be 

adding many more “quick training” 

courses and programs in the future. 

The best way to keep abreast of such 

additions it to periodically check 

www.sandhills.edu. 

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Scholarships for Students Pursuing 

Careers in Public Service 

Foundation 



College and the 


College Foundation work 

hard to ensure that no 

deserving student will 

be turned away because 

he or she cannot afford 

a college education. Each year, the 

college’s Foundation awards 23 

scholarships for more than $20,000 

that are specifically for students 

who are enrolled in public service 

programs and courses. 

Director of Foundation Operations 

and Scholarship Programs 

Germaine Elkins points out, “There 

are many scholarships available to 

students in these programs. Our 

students have available to them 

many financial support opportunities 

to help meet their career goals.” 

Scholarships for students pursuing 

careers in Public Service are 

an important part of Sandhills’ 

scholarship programs—and cover 

a number of academic disciplines. 

The Kiwanis Club of Pinehurst 

Scholarship supports a student in 

Early Childhood Education. The 

Sandhills Emergency Physicians 

EMS Scholarships provide support 

for students seeking a career in 

Emergency Medical Services. The 

St. Joseph of the Pines Sisters of 

Providence established the Sister 

Mary Peter Meckel Scholarship to 

help a student who has chosen a 

career in social work. The Ollie and 

Wanda Sweeney Endowed Education 

Scholarship supports students who 

plan to transfer upon graduation to 

UNC Greensboro to pursue a degree 

in fine arts, nursing or education. 

In each case, generous donors have 

come forward to help students 

achieve their dream of a career in 

service to others. 

Each year, the Foundation awards 

twenty-three scholarships for more than 

$20,000 that are specifically for students 

who are enrolled in public service 

programs and courses. 

Such scholarships are often a very 

personal commitment by donors 

to the Sandhills mission. In 1995 

the late Paul Borel established the 

Miriam Chesham Borel Endowed 

Scholarship in honor of his wife 

Miriam’s 80th birthday. It provides 

support to a second-year student in 

Human Services Technology (HST). 

In her youth, Mrs. Borel pursued a 

career in social work and was a lifelong 

volunteer and advocate for the 

Salvation Army. 

One of the oldest scholarship funds 

at Sandhills Community College, 

the Garner Memorial Endowed 

Scholarship, was established in 1980 

by a memorial fund initiated by Mrs. 

Wheaton Kittredge in memory of 

Richard L. Garner, Jr. and Joseph 

M. Garner. It awards financial aid 

to a second-year student enrolled 

in the Human Services Technology 

program who is a graduate of a 

Moore County high school. The 

Garner children – Noel Matthew 

Garner, Connie Garner Goodrum 

and April Garner Farrell – are all 

alumni of Sandhills Community 

College. 

For more information on 

scholarships to help fund an 

education in the public service 

field, contact Germaine Elkins 

at elkinsg@sandhills.edu or (910) 

695-3706. 

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http://alumni.sandhills.edu 

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Share your “Success Story.” If you graduated 

from Sandhills, please let us know how 

your education benefitted your life. 

From the SCC home page of the website, go to “About SCC” and 

then to the “Creating Success” link. 

Complete and send us the questionnaire with a current photo. 

We may include you on our “Creating Success” page! 


Sandhills Community College Curriculum Programs List 

University Studies College Transfer Degrees 

Degree 

Associate in Arts 

Associate in Fine Arts in Art 

Associate in Fine Arts in Music & 

Music Education 

Associate in Science 

College Transfer Core Diploma 

(Available in Arts or Science) 

Purpose of Degree 

Recommended if you plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a program of study leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree. Included in the North Carolina 

Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) to provide certain guarantees providing for a smooth transfer of course credits from community colleges to UNC universities as 

well as other institutions that honor the agreement. 

Designed to prepare you to transfer to a senior institution with a solid foundation in color, design, drawing and fundamentals of studio techniques. You will graduate with a 

portfolio of work that is strong enough to allow you to continue your work as a junior and begin an area of concentration at your senior transfer institution. 

Designed to prepare you for transfer to a senior institution with a solid foundation in music theory, music history, and applied music performance skills. You will be able 

to audition on your primary instrument or voice and complete theory and history placement exams that will allow you to continue work as a junior and to begin an area of 

concentration at your transfer institution. 

Recommended if you plan to transfer to four-year college or university to pursue a program of study leading to a Bachelor of Science degree. Is included in the North Carolina 

Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) providing certain guarantees to provide a smooth transfer of course credits from community colleges to UNC universities and 

colleges as well as other institutions that honor the agreement. 

Designed for students who want to transfer to a four-year college or university without earning an associate’s degree. All CAA courses completed with a C or better in each 

course are guaranteed to be accepted as a block (44 semester credit hours) when you are admitted to a university in the University of North Carolina System. Many private 

colleges and universities also accept the credit hours. 

General Degree Programs 

Degree 

Associate in Applied Science in 

General Occupational Technology 

Purpose of Degree 

Designed for academic enrichment to broaden your education, with emphasis on personal interest, growth and development. 

Associate in General Education 

Technical & Medical Programs 

Area of Study Program and degree Prepares you for Places of employment 

Automotive Technologies 

Automotive Systems Technology 

Automotive Systems Technology 

Associate in Applied Science 

Diploma 

Electrical & Engine Performance 

Certificate 

Automotive service technician, service manager, parts 

manager, and service writer 

Automotive dealerships, independent repair 

facilities, municipal garages, state DOT garages, 

machine shops or performance motorsports 

facilities 

Mechanical 

Certificate 

Ask about our Drag Race 

Technology courses! 

Motorsports/Drag Race Vehicle 

Certificate 

Transmission/Driveline 

Certificate 

Collision Repair & 

Refinishing Technology 

Collision Repair & Refinishing 

Diploma 

Entry-level employment in the automotive body and 

refinishing industry 

Dealerships, franchised independent garages, or 

vehicle-customizing shops 

Non-Structural Repair 

Certificate 

Paint & Refinishing 

Certificate 

Structural Repair 

Certificate 

Computer Technologies 

Computer Engineering Technology 

Computer Engineering Technology 


2+2 Transfer Articulation Arrangement: 

UNC-Charlotte (B.S. in Electronic 

Engineering Technology) 

Microcomputer Servicing Certificate 

Electronics technology, computer science, computer 

networks server maintenance, and programming 

Educational institutions, industries, medical 

facilities, governmental agencies, and with 

businesses 

Computer Programming 

Computer Programming 


Computer programmer, analyst, software developer, 

computer operator, systems technician, information 

systems manager, database administrator, computer or 

software specialist 

Business, industry and government organizations 

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Computer Technologies-cont’d 

Digital Media Technology 

Digital Media Technology 


Certificate 

Print Design Certificate 

Web Content Management Certificate 

Web Design Certificate 

Web Design/Development, Graphic Design, 

Multimedia Design 

Newspaper advertising departments, businesses 

advertising departments, public relations and 

marketing departments, web design companies, 

printing companies, publishing companies, 

advertising agencies and freelance employment 

Networking Technology 

Networking Technology 


Local area network manager, network operator, 

network analyst, or a network technician 

Entry-level jobs in business, educational 

settings and industry 

Networking Fundamentals 

Diploma 

Entry-level positions in networking 

Identifying information security risks, creating an 

information security policy, identifying processes to 

implement and enforce policy, implementing secure 

data transmission technologies. 


facilities, governmental agencies, and businesses 

that use operating systems such as Windows 

Server and Red Hat Enterprise 

Cisco Networking 

Certificate 

Maintaining and 

supporting network systems 

Educational institutions, industrial facilities, 

medical facilities, governmental agencies, or 

businesses that utilize Cisco hardware or services 

Linux Networking 

Certificate 

The Red Hat Academy leads toward 

the Red Hat Certified Technician (RHCT) 

Educational institutions, industries, medical facilities, 

governmental agencies, and businesses that use the 

Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system 

Microsoft Networking/MCSA 

Certificate 

Network administrator or technical support specialist, 

systems manager, or a technical consultant that 

support and integrate computing systems 



Network Security 

Certificate 

Identifying normal network traffic using network 

analysis tools, and designing basic security defenses. 

Helps prepare for the CompTIA Security+ Industry 

Certification. 



Simulation and 

Game Development 

Simulation and Game Development 


Certificate 

Simulation and game development, design, 

architecture, audio and visual techniques and story 

telling 

Military, engineering, medical and gaming 

companies 

Cosmetology & Esthetics 

Cosmetology 

Cosmetology 


Diploma 

Certificate 

Cosmetologist 

Beauty salon or begin your own businesses 

Esthetics 

Esthetics Technology 

Skin care professional 

Salon, spa, medical, and retail industries 

Certificate 

Engineering Technology 

Architectural Technology 

Architectural Technology 


2+2 Transfer Articulation Arrangement: 

UNC-Charlotte (B.S. in Construction 

Management) 

Certificate 

Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) 

technician, architectural design technician, 

construction estimator, construction project manager, 

and construction materials sales representative 

Architectural, engineering, and construction 

professions both public and private 

Civil Engineering Technology 

Civil Engineering Technology 


2+2 Transfer Articulation Arrangement: UNC- 

Charlotte (B.S. in Civil Engineering Technology 

or B.S. in Construction Management) 

Certificate 

Transportation technician (usually with NCDOT), civil 

design technician, environmental technician, materials 

testing technician, Computer Aided Drafting and 

Design (CADD) technician, construction estimator, 

and construction project manager 

Engineering, surveying, and construction 

professions, both public and private 

Surveying Technology 

Surveying Technology 


Transfer Opportunity: 

NC A&T University (BS in Geomatics) 

Certificate 

Survey technicians, survey crew chiefs, GIS/GPS 

technicians, Computer Aided Drafting and Design 

(CADD) technicians, and transportation technicians 

(usually with NCDOT) 

Engineering, surveying, and construction 

professions both public and private 

Golf Course Management 

Golf Course Management/ 

Concentration of Turfgrass 

Management Technology 

Assistant golf course superintendent, golf course 

superintendent and golf course construction foreman 

Private, semi-private, public, resort and country 

club golf courses and golf course construction 

contractors 


Health Sciences 

Emergency Medical Science 


Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician, 

eligible to apply for state and national certification 

exams required for state licensing or registration 

Ambulance services, fire and rescue agencies, 

air medical services, specialty areas of hospital, 

industry, educational institutions, and government 

agencies 



Health Sciences-cont’d 

Health and Fitness Science 


Management, operation and supervision of fitness 

centers, teaching fitness classes 

Commercial fitness clubs, YMCA’s/YWCA’s, 

wellness programs in business and industry, 

hospitals, and parks and recreation departments 

and other organizations implementing exercise and 

fitness programs 

Medical Laboratory Technology 


Medical Laboratory Technician, eligible to apply for 

certification exams given by the American Society of 

Clinical Pathologists Agency 

Hospitals, medical offices, industry, and research 

facilities 

Polysomnography 


Polysomnography Technologist, eligible to apply for 

the BRPT Registered Polysomnographic Technologist 

Exam required for state registration to practice 

Hospitals and freestanding sleep centers 

Radiography 


Registered Radiographer, eligible to apply for the 

ARRT Certified Radiography Examination required for 

national licensing to practice 

Hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices, medical 

laboratories, government agencies, and industry 

Respiratory Therapy 


Respiratory Therapist/Respiratory Care Practitioner, 

eligible to apply for the NBRC Certified Respiratory 

Therapy Exam required for state licensing to practice 

Hospitals, patient’s homes, rehabilitation agencies, 

nursing homes, outpatient clinics, and physicians’ 

offices 

Surgical Technology 


Diploma 

Surgical Technologist, eligible to apply to take the 

Liaison Council’s Certification Examination for 

Surgical Technologists 

Labor and delivery departments, emergency 

departments, inpatient/outpatient surgery centers, 

dialysis units or facilities, physicians’ offices, and 

central supply processing units 

Therapeutic Massage 


Diploma 

Massage Therapist, eligible to take the National 

Certification Exam for Therapeutic Massage and 

Bodywork 

Hospitals, rehabilitation centers, health departments, 

home health, medical offices, nursing homes, spas, 

health and sports clubs, and private practice 

Hospitality & Culinary Arts 

Baking and Pastry Arts 


Certificate 

Entry-level positions as pastry/bakery assistants, 

pastry chefs and assistant pastry chefs 

Restaurants, hotels, independent bakeries/pastry 

shops, wholesale/retail markets and high-volume 

bakeries 

Culinary Arts 


Certificate 

Entry-level position as line cook or station chef with 

advancement to sous-chef, executive chef or food 

service manager 

Full-service restaurants, hotels, resorts, clubs, 

catering operations, contract food service and 

health care facilities 

Hospitality Management 


Entry-level management or supervisory positions in 

the food and lodging industry 

Hotels, motels, resorts, inns, restaurants, 

institutions, and clubs, support areas of food and 

equipment sales 

Landscape Gardening 

Landscape Gardening 


Certificate 

Applied horticulture as it relates to design, 

development, and/or maintenance for residential and 

commercial operations 

Garden centers, greenhouse operations, nurseries, 

and public or private gardens, landscape 

companies or entrepreneurial ventures 

Management & 

Business Technology 

Accounting 

Accounting 


Diploma 

General accountant, accounts receivable, accounts 

payable or payroll accounting clerk, financial data 

analyst or tax preparation consultant 

Accounting firms, banks, retail businesses, 

manufacturing firms, hospitals, schools, churches, 

non-profit and government agencies 

Certified Bookkeeper 

Certificate 

Inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable and 

payroll clerk 

Banks, retail businesses, small businesses, 

schools, hospitals, churches, and non-profits 

Business Administration 

Business Administration 


Entry- and mid-level positions as finance officer, 

human resource manager, marketing representative, 

government services administrator, small business 

manager, business service specialist, office/sales 

manager, and investment representative 

Government agencies, financial institutions, 

large to small businesses or industries, and 

entrepreneurial ventures 

Business Administration/ 

E–Commerce 


Certificate 

Positions in the internet economy using electronic 

business strategies 

Government agencies, financial institutions, and 

small-to-medium sized businesses or industries, 

and entrepreneurial ventures 

Business Administration/ 

Entrepreneurship 

Certificate 

Beginning your own business venture or improving 

your or another’s business 

Entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial ventures, 

government agencies, financial institutions, and 

large to small businesses or industries 

Medical Office 

Medical Office Administration 


Transcriptionist, medical secretary, patient accounting 

clerk, and patient service representative 

Medical and allied health facilities 

Medical Office Coding 

Certificate 

Confidential assistant in medical management 

Hospitals, medical centers, clinics, outpatient 

facilities, physicians’ offices, insurance companies, 

and nursing facilities 

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Office Administration 

Office Administration 


Administrative assistant, executive assistant, marketing 

assistant, payroll assistant, human resources assistant, 

office manager and project manager 

Schools, legal offices, business, government, and 

industry 

Nursing 

Nursing 

Associate Degree in Nursing 

Registered Nurse- eligible to apply to take the National 

Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) that is 

required for practice as a Registered Nurse 

Hospitals, long term care facilities, clinics, 

physicians’ offices, industry, and community 

agencies 

Nursing Assistant 

Certificate 

Nursing Assistant- eligible to be listed on the NC 

Registry as a Nursing Assistant 

Home health agencies, hospitals, hospices, clinics, 

nursing homes, extended care facilities, and 

doctors’ offices 

Practical Nursing 

Diploma 

Licensed Practical Nurse- eligible to apply to take the 

National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) 

Hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, long term 

care facilities, home health facilities, clinics, and 

physicians’ offices 

Public Services 

Early Childhood Education 

Early Childhood Education 


Teacher Assistant, Early Childhood Teacher 

Elementary schools, private childcare homes or 

centers, childcare programs, before-and-after 

school programs and summer camps 

Early Childhood Administration 

Childcare Center Director 

Private childcare center 

Certificate 

Early Childhood Education-Infant/ 

Toddler Care 

Infant and toddler childcare assistant 

Childcare center 

Certificate 

Early Childhood Education- 

Preschool Care 

Care for preschool age children 

Childcare center 

Certificate 

Early Childhood Education-School 

Age Care 

Care for children age five through eight 

Before and after school care programs 

Certificate 

Human Services 

Human Services Generalist 


Technical assistance in rehabilitation, residential care, 

youth counseling, social services and group home 

management 

Behavioral health and social services agencies, 

Juvenile Justice programs 

Human Services Technology/ 

Substance Abuse 

Substance abuse worker, behavior specialist, or 

counselor technician 

Behavioral health, residential rehabilitation 

programs 


Law Enforcement & 

Criminal Justice 

Basic Law Enforcement Training 

Certificate 

Entry-level law enforcement officer 

State, county, or municipal governments, and 

private enterprises 

Criminal Justice Technology 


Police officer, deputy sheriff, detention officer, 

state trooper, surveillance probation/parole officer, 

correctional officer or loss prevention specialist 

Local, state, and federal law enforcement, 

corrections, and security fields 

Partner Programs 

Health Information Technology 

Health Information Technology 


Partner program with Pitt CC 

Health data analyst, records technician, clinical coding 

specialist, physician practice manager, and patient 

information coordinator 

Hospitals, mental health facilities, nursing homes, 

health insurance organizations, rehab facilities, 

medical offices, and consulting firms 

Physical Therapist Assistant 

Physical Therapist Assistant 


Partner program with FTCC 

Physical Therapist Assistant or Physical Therapist 

Aide 

Nursing care facilities, physicians’ offices, and 

general medical and surgical hospitals, offices of 

physical, occupational and speech therapists, and 

audiologists 

Teaching Lateral Entry Teaching Fulfill the requirements of your Licensure Plan if you 

have been hired by the public schools as a Lateral 

Entry Teacher 

Critical need areas in Moore County are in Science, 

Math, and Exceptional Education. In surrounding 

counties, lateral entry teachers may be needed in 

all areas 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AT SANDHILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE 

We Offer Licencure and Renewal Courses 

for Various Occupations 

• Teachers 

• Realtors 

• Car Dealers 

• Auto Safety Inspectors 

• Food Service Employees 

View the Professional Development area of the Continuing 

Education portion of our Website for more information.

Career Focus 4-2 - Sandhills Community College

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