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Accounting - The Accounting curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and the skills necessary for employment and growth in the accounting profession. Using the “language of business,” accountants assemble and analyze, process, and communicate essential information about financial operations.
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Advertising and Graphic Design - The Advertising and Graphic Design curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment in the graphic design profession. The program emphasizes design, advertising, illustration and digital and multimedia preparation of printed and electronic promotional materials.
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Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology - The Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology curriculum provides students with the basic knowledge to develop the skills necessary to work with residential and light commercial systems.

This program is located on the Greensboro Campus in the Technical Education Center at 3505 E. Wendover Avenue.
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Architectural Technology - The Architectural Technology curriculum provides individuals with the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills that will lead to entry-level employment in a number of construction related fields.

This program is located on the Greensboro Campus in the Technical Education Center at 3505 E. Wendover Avenue.
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Associate in Fine Arts Degree (A.F.A.) - The Associate in Fine Arts Degree (AFA) is available for student’s pursuing Bachelor degrees in the drama or music fields. This program is offered through the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement between the North Carolina Community College System and the University of North Carolina System.
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Associate in Science Degree (A.S.) - The Associate in Science degree program is designed for students who intend to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in one of the science disciplines or a Bachelor's degree in a professional school which requires a strong background in mathematics and sciences prior to admission to the major.
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Associates in Arts (A.A.) - The Associate in Arts degree program is designed for students who intend to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in one of the liberal arts disciplines or a bachelor's degree in a professional school which requires a strong background in the liberal arts prior to admission to the major. Students who are uncertain of their academic major should also enroll in this program. Students may want to choose the Associate in Science degree.
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Automotive Systems Technology - This curriculum prepares individuals for employment as Automotive Service Technicians. Upon completion of this curriculum, students should be prepared for ASE certification and be ready for full-time employment in dealerships and repair shops in the automotive service industry.
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Aviation Electronics (Avionics) Technology - This curriculum provides individuals with the basic knowledge and skills needed to enter the avionics career field as a technician. It also provides the student with preparation for the Federal Communications Commission General Radio and Telephone License examination.
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Aviation Management and Career Pilot Technology - The Aviation Management and Career Pilot Technology curriculum prepares individuals for a variety of aviation and aviation-related careers with commercial airlines, general aviation operations, the aerospace industry, the military, and state and federal aviation organizations.
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Aviation Systems Technology - This curriculum provides individuals with the basic knowledge and skills for a career as an Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT), generally known as an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanic. Depending on the program option the student selects, the AST program prepares the student for the written, oral, and practical examinations for the FAA mechanic certificate with either or both the airframe and powerplant ratings.
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Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) (Public Service Technologies) - Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) is designed to give students essential skills required for entry-level employment as law enforcement officers with state, county, or municipal governments, or with private enterprise.
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Biotechnology - The Biotechnology curriculum is designed to meet the increasing demands for skilled laboratory technicians in various fields of biological and chemical technology.
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Business Administration - The Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Students will be provided with a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and an understanding of business organizations in today’s global economy
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Carpentry - The Carpentry curriculum is designed to train students to construct residential structures using standard building materials and hand and power tools. Carpentry skills and a general knowledge of residential construction will also be taught.

This program is located on the Greensboro Campus in the Technical Education Center at 3505 E. Wendover Avenue.
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Civil Engineering Technology - The Civil Engineering Technology curriculum centers on the application of relevant engineering theory needed by technicians to carry out planning and supervisory tasks in the construction of transportation systems, residential and commercial buildings, bridges, dams, and water and wastewater treatment systems.

This program is located on the Greensboro Campus in the Technical Education Center at 3505 E. Wendover Avenue.
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College Transfer Programs - The Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate in Science (A.S.), Associate in Fine Arts (A.F.A.) degrees, and the Diploma of Transfer Readiness are transfer programs which provide an opportunity for students to complete the first two years of study leading to a bachelor's degree.
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Collision Repair & Refinish Technology - “Auto Body is now Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology” curriculum provides training in the use of equipment and materials of the auto body repair trade. The student studies the construction of the automobile body and techniques for auto body repairing, and refinishing.
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Computer Information Technology - The Computer Information Technology curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for employment with organizations that use computers to process, manage, and communicate information. This is a flexible curriculum that can be customized to meet community information systems needs.
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Computer Programming - The Computer Programming curriculum prepares individuals for employment as computer programmers and related positions through study and applications in computer concepts, logic, programming procedures, languages, generators, operating systems, networking, data management, and business operations.
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Computer-Integrated Machining - The Computer-Integrated Machining curriculum prepares students with the analytical, creative, and innovative skills necessary to take a production idea from an initial concept through design, development and production, resulting in a finished product.
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Construction Management Technology - This curriculum is designed to prepare individuals for careers in the construction management field. Such positions may include project manager, superintendent, estimator, or foreman.

This program is located on the Greensboro Campus in the Technical Education Center at 3505 E. Wendover Avenue.
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Cosmetology - The Cosmetology curriculum is designed to provide competency based knowledge, scientific/artistic principles and hands-on fundamentals associated with the cosmetology industry. The curriculum provides a simulated salon environment which enables students to develop manipulative skills.
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Criminal Justice Technology - This curriculum is designed to provide practical knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations. Study will focus on local, state and federal law enforcement, judicial processes, corrections and security services. The criminal justice system's role within society will be explored.

Emphasis is on criminal justice systems, criminology, juvenile justice, criminal and constitutional law, investigative principles, ethics and community relations. Additional study may include issues and concepts of government, counseling, communications, computers and technology.

Employment opportunities exist in a variety of local, state and federal law enforcement, corrections and security fields. Examples include police officer, deputy sheriff, county detention officer, state trooper, intensive probation/parole surveillance officer, correctional officer and retail loss prevention officer.
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Culinary Technology - The Culinary Technology curriculum provides specific training required to prepare students to assume positions as trained culinary professionals in a variety of food service settings including full service restaurants, hotels, resorts, clubs, catering operations, contract food service and health care facilities.
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Cyber Crime Technology - This curriculum will prepare students to enter the field of computer crime investigations and private security. Students completing this curriculum will be capable of investigating computer crimes, properly seize and recover computer evidence and aid in the prosecution of cyber criminals.
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Dental Assisting - The Dental Assisting curriculum prepares individuals to assist the dentist in the delivery of dental treatment and to function as integral members of the dental team while performing chair-side and related office and laboratory procedures.
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Dental Hygiene - The Dental Hygiene curriculum prepares individuals with the knowledge and skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate dental hygiene care for the individual and the community.
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Early Childhood Education - The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from infancy through middle childhood in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers.
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Electrical/Electronics Technology - The Electrical/Electronics Technology curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical/electronic systems found in residential, commercial and industrial facilities.

This program is located on the Greensboro Campus in the Technical Education Center at 3505 E. Wendover Avenue.
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Electronics Engineering Technology - The Electronics Engineering Technology curriculum prepares individuals to become technicians who design, build, install, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify developmental and production electronic components, equipment, and systems such as industrial/computer controls, manufacturing systems, communications systems, and power electronic systems.

This program is located on the Greensboro Campus in the Technical Education Center at 3505 E. Wendover Avenue.
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Emergency Medical Science - The Emergency Medical Science curriculum is designed to prepare graduates to enter the workforce as paramedics. Graduates earn an Associate in Applied Science degree.
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Emergency Preparedness Technology - The Emergency Preparedness Technology curriculum is designed to provide students with a foundation of technical and professional knowledge needed for emergency services delivery in local and state government agencies.
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Entertainment Technology - This curriculum prepares individuals for entry-level employment in entertainment, particularly in the fields of sound and lighting. Instruction provides training not only in these technical aspects, but also prepares students to manage careers in this contract-to-contract type of work.
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Fire Protection Technology - The Fire Protection Technology curriculum is designed to provide individuals with the technical and professional knowledge necessary to make decisions regarding fire protection for both public and private sectors. It also provides a sound foundation for continuous higher learning in fire protection, administration and management.
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Furniture Upholstery - The Furniture Upholstery curriculum prepares the student to become a professional upholsterer. Students are taught the fundamentals and techniques of furniture upholstery work starting with wooden frames, pattern development, industrial cutting, and sewing skills. Production quality and speed will be emphasized.
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General Education Program - The General Education curriculum is designed for the student who is interested in pursuing a program of study in general education or who is not ready to choose a more specific educational program. This curriculum provides an introduction to the liberal arts (general education) and enables the student to tailor the program beyond that point to personal needs and interests. Students may apply any technical, general education or college transfer course to the degree. (Students should note, however, that they must satisfy any course
prerequisites listed.) This program is not intended for students who want to transfer to a four-year
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General Occupational Technology - The General Occupational Technology curriculum provides individuals with an opportunity to upgrade their skills and to earn an associate degree by taking courses suited for individual occupational interests and/or needs.
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Global Logistics Technology - The Global Logistics Technology curriculum prepares individuals for a multitude of career opportunities in distribution, transportation, and manufacturing organizations. Classroom instruction, field of study experiences, and practical laboratory applications of logistics management and global technology capabilities are included in the program of study.
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Healthcare Management Technology - The Healthcare Management Technology curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment in healthcare business and financial operations. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the application of management principles to the healthcare environment.
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Heavy Equipment and Transport Technology - This curriculum is designed to prepare individuals in developing the basic knowledge and skills needed for employment in diesel powered medium and heavy-duty vehicles.
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Hospitality Management - The Hospitality Management curriculum prepares students to understand and apply the administrative and practical skills needed for supervisory and managerial positions in hotels, motels, resorts, inns, restaurants, institutions, and clubs.
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Human Services Technology - The Human Services Technology curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies, which provide social, community, and educational services. Along with core courses, students take general education courses, which prepare them for eventual specialization in specific human service areas.
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Human Services Technology-Mental Health Concentration - The Human Services Technology curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies, which provide social, community, and educational services. Along with core courses, students take general education courses, which prepare them for eventual specialization in specific human service areas.
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Human Services Technology-Substance Abuse Concentration - The Human Services Technologies curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies which provide social, community, and educational services. Along with core courses, students take general education courses which prepare them for eventual specialization in specific human service areas.
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Industrial Systems Technology - The Industrial Systems Technology curriculum is designed to prepare individuals to safely service, maintain, repair, or install equipment. Instruction includes theory and skill training needed for inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, and diagnosing industrial equipment and physical facilities.

This program is located on the Greensboro Campus in the Technical Education Center at 3505 E. Wendover Avenue.
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Information Systems Security - Information Systems Security covers a broad expanse of technology concepts. This curriculum provides individuals with the skills required to implement effective and comprehensive information security controls.
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Machining Technology - The Machining Technology curriculum is designed to develop skills in the theory and safe use of hand tools, power machinery, computerized equipment, and sophisticated inspection instruments.
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Manufacturing Technology - The Manufacturing Technology Curriculum provides an introduction to the principles and practices of manufacturing in today’s global marketplace. The student will be exposed to valuable high-tech concepts applicable in a variety of industries such as plastics, metals, furniture, textiles, and electronics.

Students will gain real-world knowledge in manufacturing management practices, manufacturing materials and processes, research and development, and quality assurance. Course work will include machining processes, CAD/CAM, CNC principles, and other computerized production techniques.

Graduates should qualify for employment as a manufacturing technician, quality assurance technician, CAD/CAM technician, team leader, or research and development technician. The student will be able to advance in the workplace and develop with new technologies.

This program is located on the Greensboro Campus in the Technical Education Center at 3505 E. Wendover Avenue.
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Mechanical Engineering Technology - The Mechanical Engineering Technology curriculum prepares graduates for employment as technicians in the diversified mechanical and manufacturing engineering fields. Mechanical Engineering technicians assist in design, development, testing, process design and improvement, and troubleshooting and repair of engineered systems. Emphasis is placed on the integration of theory and hands-on application of engineering principles.

This program is located on the Greensboro Campus in the Technical Education Center at 3505 E. Wendover Avenue.
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Mechtronics Engineering Technology - This curriculum is designed to prepare individuals for jobs requiring electrical, mechanical, and computer skills necessary to work on computer controlled electro-mechanical systems with embedded electronics, sensors and actuators, found in manufacturing environments.

This program is located on the Greensboro Campus in the Technical Education Center at 3505 E. Wendover Avenue.
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Medical Assisting Technology - The Medical Assisting curriculum prepares multi-skilled health care professionals qualified to perform administrative, clinical, and laboratory procedures.
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Medical Office Administration - This curriculum prepares individuals for employment in medical and other health-care related offices. Course work will include medical terminology; information systems; office management; medical coding, billing and insurance; legal and ethical issues; and formatting and word processing. Students will learn administrative and support functions and develop skills applicable in medical environments.
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Medical Transcription - The Medical Transcription curriculum prepares individuals to become medical language specialists who interpret and transcribe dictation by physicians and other healthcare professionals in order to document patient care and facilitate delivery of healthcare services.

This is a Limited-Enrollment Program: Contact the eDegree Coordinator for program admission requirements and deadlines.
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Networking Technology - The Networking Technology curriculum prepares individuals for employment supporting network infrastructure environments. Students will learn how to use technologies to provide reliable transmission and delivery of data, voice, image, and video communications in business, industry, and education.
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Nursing - Nursing curriculum provides knowledge, skills, and strategies to integrate safety and quality into nursing care, to practice in a dynamic environment, and to meet individual needs which impact health, quality of life, and achievement of potential.

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Nursing Assistant - The Nursing Assistant curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of licensed health care professionals in performing nursing care and services for persons of all ages.

Course work emphasizes growth and development throughout the life span, personal care, vital signs, communication, nutrition, medical asepsis, therapeutic activities, accident and fire safety, household environment and equipment management; family resources and services; and employment skills.

Graduates of this curriculum may be eligible to be listed on the registry as a Nursing Assistant I and Nursing Assistant II. They may be employed in home health agencies, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, extended care facilities, and doctors’ offices.
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Occupational Education Associate - The Occupational Education Associate curriculum is designed for individuals skilled and experienced in a trade or technical specialty who would like to receive an associate degree in preparation for teaching or other purposes.
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Office Administration - The Office Administration curriculum prepares individuals for positions in administrative support careers. It equips office professionals to respond to the demands of a dynamic computerized workplace.
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Paralegal Technology - The Paralegal Technology curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of attorneys in performing routine legal tasks and assisting with substantive legal work. A paralegal/legal assistant may not practice law, give legal advice, or represent clients in a court of law.
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Pharmacy Technology - The Pharmacy Technology program prepares individuals to assist the pharmacist in duties that a technician can legally perform and to function within the boundaries prescribed by the pharmacist and the employment agency.
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Physical Therapist Assistant - The Physical Therapist Assistant curriculum prepares graduates to work in direct patient care settings under the direction and supervision of physical therapists. Assistants work to improve or restore function by alleviation or prevention of physical impairment and perform other essential activities in a physical therapy department.
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Plumbing - The Plumbing curriculum is designed to give individuals the opportunity to acquire basic skills to assist with the installation and repair of plumbing systems in residential and small buildings.

This program is located on the Greensboro Campus in the Technical Education Center at 3505 E. Wendover Avenue.
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Practical Nursing - The Practical Nursing curriculum prepares individuals with the knowledge and skills to provide nursing care to children and adults.

Students will participate in assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care.

Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) which is required for practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Employment opportunities include hospitals, rehabilitation/long term care/home health facilities, clinics, and physicians’ offices.
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Radiography - The Radiography curriculum prepares the graduate to be a radiographer, a skilled health care professional who uses radiation to produce images of the human body.
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Simulation and Game Development - The Simulation and Game Development curriculum provides a broad background in simulation and game development with practical applications in creative arts, visual arts, audio/video technology, creative writing, modeling, design, programming and management.
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Surgical Technology - The Surgical Technology curriculum prepares individuals to assist in the care of the surgical patient in the operating room and to function as a member of the surgical team.
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Surveying Technology - The Surveying Technology curriculum provides training for students in the many areas of surveying. Surveyors are involved in land surveying, route surveying, construction surveying, photogrammetry, mapping, global positioning systems, and other areas of property description and measurements.

This program is located on the Greensboro Campus in the Technical Education Center at 3505 E. Wendover Avenue.
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Telecommunications and Network Engineering Technology - The Telecommunications and Network Engineering Technology curriculum prepares individuals for positions in the telecommunications networking industry. This curriculum develops the knowledge to design, build, install, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify telecommunication and network systems.

This program is located on the Greensboro Campus in the Technical Education Center at 3505 E. Wendover Avenue.
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Transfer Diploma - The Diploma of Transfer Readiness is designed for students who do not intend to complete the associate degree, but do want to transfer to a four-year institution.
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Turfgrass Management Technology - The Turfgrass Management Technology curriculum is designed to provide skills necessary to perform duties related to management of golf courses, sports fields, lawn care, irrigation design, and sod production.

This program is located on the Greensboro Campus in the Technical Education Center at 3505 E. Wendover Avenue.
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Veterinary Medical Technology - This curriculum is designed to prepare individuals to assist veterinarians in preparing animals, equipment, and medications for examination and surgery; collecting specimens; performing laboratory, radiographic, anesthetic, dental procedures; assisting in surgery; and providing proper husbandry of animals and their environment.
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Web Technologies - The Web Technologies curriculum prepares graduates for careers in the information technology arena using computers and distributed computing to disseminate and collect information via the web.
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Welding Technology - The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metal industry. Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes. Courses in math, blueprint reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing provide the student with industry-standard skills developed through classroom training and practical application.