1993-1994 - Cochise College
1993-1994 - Cochise College
1993-1994 - Cochise College
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Under the provision of the ROTC Vitalization Act of 1964,<br />
community college men and women are now eligible to<br />
immediately enter the Advanced ROTC Program when they<br />
transfer to afour-year college or university.<br />
Information relative to this program may be secured from the<br />
Division of Student Services.<br />
Occupational-Vocational Programs<br />
Occupational-vocational programs are for the student whose<br />
goals are generally in fields ot technology or other areas leading<br />
to employment Immediately upon program completion. Such<br />
goals may also be tor the purpose of skill upgrade, continuing<br />
education or retraining in a new calaer field. Each course and<br />
program has been developed with the aid of business and<br />
industry advice to assure the <strong>College</strong> and student that learning is<br />
both curre.1t in content and high in quality. Upon successful<br />
completion of curriculurn requirements, t~e student will receive an<br />
associate degree or certificate. The Career Action Center will<br />
assist graduates in finding permanent positions in their<br />
specialization area.<br />
Many occupational courses and programs will transfer to Arizona<br />
and other universities depending upon the student's selection of a<br />
specific degree. If the student intends to transfer to obtain afouryear<br />
degree, courses must be carefully selected to ensure<br />
transferability before the course is taken. For more information on<br />
specific transfer options, consult a <strong>Cochise</strong> <strong>College</strong> counselor or<br />
the university of interest.<br />
In addition to the two year-degrees and certificate programs of<br />
less than two years. the <strong>College</strong> offers avariety of short term<br />
credit and non-credit occupational-vocational courses on a<br />
scheduled, and when requested. basis. Business. industry or<br />
other interested groups may obtain further information for these<br />
services from the Community Campus Office on the Douglas<br />
Campus or the Professional Development Office at the Sierra<br />
Vista Campus.<br />
Tech Prep<br />
Tech Prep is a new program that puts education to work tor the<br />
students future. It combines academic and technical education to<br />
give the student the $kjl!s necetsary for both entry level jobs and<br />
advanced positions. Tech Prep starts in high school. (Benson,<br />
Bisbee, Buena. Douglas, St DaVid, Valley Union, Willcox). and is<br />
completed when the student receives an Associate Degree. At<br />
this time, Tech Prep has concentrations in Avionics, Hospitality<br />
and Media Communications (please refer to the course<br />
descriptions for more information regarding these programs). For<br />
more information on this new and evolving program, please<br />
contact the Tech Prep Office at 458·7880, ext. 110.<br />
Academic Skills<br />
Reading, English, and math placement is mandatory for all<br />
entering full-time students (12+ units) and all part-time students<br />
upon the completion of 12 units. Students are placed in<br />
appropriate courses according to placement tests given to all<br />
freshmen during registration. Acourse in study and test-taking<br />
skills, as well as apsychology course, are included in the<br />
counseling component of the skills program. Students also are<br />
advised about graduation requirements and careers, and are<br />
encouraged to learn in one-to-one tutoring sessions.<br />
Courses Numbered Below 100<br />
Coursework numbered below 100 is not transferable and will not<br />
fulfill associate degree requirements.<br />
Computer Literacy<br />
<strong>Cochise</strong> <strong>College</strong> encourages all students to become<br />
knowledgeable in the use of computer systems as asource of<br />
information and their data processing and problem solving<br />
capabilities. Computer language courses may not be used to<br />
satisfy the foreign language requirement<br />
Cooperative Education<br />
<strong>Cochise</strong> <strong>College</strong> students enrolled for credit in any <strong>College</strong><br />
program may elect to participate in the Cooperative Education<br />
Program. This is acooperative arrangement between an<br />
employer, the student and the <strong>College</strong> to provide part-time (or in<br />
some cases, full-time) job placement in training poSitions related<br />
to the student's career interest. The student's work is coordinated<br />
by college staff and the student will receive college credit for this<br />
job experience. This program also is adaptable for employed<br />
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