SVCC Catalog/Handbook 2017-2018

102 Southside Virginia Community College
CAREER STUDIES
(Christanna and John H. Daniel Campuses)
Award: Certificate of Career Studies
Length: Variable for part-time continuing education
students. The options within this program amount to the
equivalent of one to two semesters of full-time community
college work (9-36 credits).
Purpose: The career studies program is a response to the
non-conventional, short-term program of study needs of
many adults within the college region. It is designed on
the basis of a series of specialized program options that
represent a wide variety of career and academic interest
course areas. These options include a minimum amount
of coursework considered representative of these fields
of study. Each program option is designed as a distinct
mini-curriculum within a broader range of adult education
possibilities.
Program Options:
Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Agribusiness
Applications Software Specialist
Apprenticeship Studies
Automotive Technician
Automotive Tune-Up
Bookkeeping
Computer and Office Basics
Computer and Office Basics–Design Track
Cosmetology License Preparation
Culinary Arts (Dual Enrollment)
Cybersecurity
Diesel Technician
Early Childhood Programs
Emergency Medical Services–EMT Basic
Emergency Medical Services–EMT Advanced
Emergency Medical Services–Intermediate
Emergency Medical Services–Paramedic
Fire Science Technology
Gaming Technology
Health Information Technology
Health Sciences
High Performance Technology
Human Services
HVAC–Basic HVAC–
Advanced
Law Enforcement
Medical Office Assisting
National Electric Code
Networking and Computer Support
Nurse Aide (Dual Enrollment Only)
Precision Machining
Religious Organization Leadership
Substance Abuse Counseling Aide
Website Development
Welding
Admissions Requirements: Admission to the career
studies certificate program is based upon the general
requirements for admission to the college. Deficiencies
in general education may require developmental studies.
The student is expected to select one of the available
program options during admission and registration.
Program Requirements: The career studies certificate
curriculum includes selected specialized courses within
each program option. The range of course credits varies
between the program options. Upon satisfactory completion
of one of the program options, the graduate will
receive the Career Studies Certificate. Students of the
college may earn more than one certificate as program
requirements are satisfied.
Program Conditions: Career studies program options
will be developed and implemented as community needs
are identified and instructional resources permit.
Normally, courses which are associated with the various
program options may be offered when all of the following
conditions are met: (1) justifiable student enrollment
exists, (2) adequate facilities are available on or off
campus, (3) qualified instructors are available, and
(4) adequate financial resources are available. The flexibility
of the option approach provides for the activation
or deactivation of program options depending on the
above factors.
Certificate Award: Upon satisfactory completion of the
program with a C average, the student should contact the
Admissions and Records Office and apply for a
certificate.