A S S O C I A T E O F A P P L I E D S C I E N C E D E G R E E S A N D C E R T I F I C A T E S 95
• Apply basic accounting theory and practice to a service or retail setting.
• Explain the impact, roles, skills, responsibilities, and accountability of supervisors / managers in managing, leading, and controlling human resources within an organization.
Program Requirements
Students are expected to have a high school diploma or an equivalent GED. Students also should have a high interest in business operation, selling services and / or products to consumers, and managing and motivating people in organizations.
C A R E E R A N D T E C H N I C A L |
Certificate in Retail Management |
Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
BA 206 |
Principles of Management............................................ |
3 |
BA 215 |
Survey of Accounting..................................................... |
4 |
BA 223 |
Principles of Marketing................................................. |
4 |
BA 224 |
Human Resource Management.................................... |
3 |
BA 249 |
Retail Management....................................................... |
3 |
BA 277 |
Business Ethics.............................................................. |
3 |
BA 285 |
Business Relations / Global............................................. |
4 |
CIS 125 |
Introduction to Software Applications.......................... |
3 |
CIS 125D |
Introduction to Databases............................................. |
1 |
COMM 100 |
Introduction to Speech.................................................. |
3 |
COMM 218 |
Interpersonal Communication..................................... |
3 |
MTH 060 |
Introduction to Algebra................................................. |
4 |
|
Total Credits Required: |
38 |
Skills Training
LBCC offers an Occupational Skills Training certificate that provides the opportunity for students to receive instruction in a specific occupational area. The program is individualized and allow flexibility in program implementation. Individualized training plans are developed in consultation with the student, LBCC faculty, LBCC program advisor, work-site trainer and agency representative, if appropriate. The program utilizes community employers to train students for new careers when appropriate.
Program Requirements
The Occupational Skills Training Certificate requires a minimum of 45 credits. In addition to classroom instruction, students in this program are required to participate in supervised and structured work-based training. While participating in the structured work-based training, students will maintain weekly activity logs, quarterly evaluations and quarterly curriculum reviews.
Before beginning the Occupational Skills Training Certificate, students must receive written approval from a faculty advisor.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete Occupational Skills Training will:
• Utilize appropriate workplace skills, concepts and theory.
• Understand and follow industry regulations and safe practices.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with supervisor and co-workers and the public.
• Be an effective worker utilizing an understanding of workplace culture and professional ethics.
C A R E E R A N D T E C H N I C A L
Certificate in Occupational Skills Training
A minimum of 45 credits is required for this certificate. Contact your
advisor for course selection assistance. |
Course No. Course Title |
Credits |
COMM 100 |
Introduction to Speech Communication...................... |
3 |
MTH 060 |
Introduction to Algebra................................................. |
4 |
OST 280 |
Occupational Skills Training........................................ |
20-26 |
WR 115 |
Introduction to College Writing.................................... |
3 |
|
Occupational Specific Courses...................................... |
9-15 |
|
Total Credits Required: |
45 |
Water, Environment and Technology
The Environmental Technology Department provides training for operators, utility workers, environmental technicians, laboratory technicians, and other workers that make up the field of Public Works. Cities, counties and other public entities have needs for clean drinking water, well maintained streets and parks, wastewater treatment facilities, maintenance of pipes, pumps, and storage facilities. Many private facilities and industries have similar needs for maintenance of infrastructure, water supply and waste management. This program provides education to meet the employment needs of workers in both the public and private systems.
The Environmental Technology Department offers a two-year Associate of Applied Science Degree in Water, Environment and Technology. Four completion levels in Environmental Technology and Public Works fulfill the requirements for the two-year degree.
• Public Works
• Wastewater Technology
• Drinking Water
• Advanced Water Technology
Working in the field of Environmental Technology requires skills in chemistry, microbiology and laboratory practices. Students will also have knowledge of city government, infrastructure including pipe, pumps and storage tanks, and equipment maintenance.
Environmental Technology Employment Opportunities:
Public Works Utility Worker: supports all aspects of the operation and maintenance of public works systems including streets, piping, pumps, water supply, wastewater treatment.
Watershed Management: oversees the watershed that is the water source for the community.
Water Treatment Operator: responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the water treatment and supply system.
Water Distribution System Operator: responsibility of the operation and maintenance of the water distribution system made up of piping, pumps, storage facilities.
Stormwater Control and Management: responsibility for monitoring and controlling surface runoff from storms and managing the treatment of this stormflow.
1 – Courses offered that term only. 2 – Other classes may substitute. See advisor. 6 – These courses must have been completed within the last five years. 7 – Course may be taken any term to accommodate a student’ s particular interests and scheduling considerations. See the requirements for the Associate of Science degree for approved courses. 8 – No more than two courses with the same alpha prefix may be used by a student to meet the general education requirement. See an advisor. 9 – A cost-recovery program. See“ Workforce Training” section for details.