Overview

The Industrial Systems Technology curriculum is designed to prepare or upgrade individuals to safely service, maintain, repair, or install equipment. Instruction includes theory and skill training needed for inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, and diagnosing industrial systems.

What You'll Learn

Students will learn multi-craft technical skills in blueprint reading, mechanical systems maintenance, electricity, hydraulics/pneumatics, welding, machining or fabrication along with various diagnostic and repair procedures. Practical application in these industrial systems will be emphasized and additional advanced course work may be offered.

Career Opportunities

Upon completion of this curriculum, graduates should be able to individually, or with a team, safely install, inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain industrial process and support equipment. Students will also be encouraged to develop their skills as lifelong learners.

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Overview

The Information Technology: Cybersecurity concentration focuses on networking technologies, operating systems administration, information policy, intrusion detection, security administration, and industry best practices to protect data communications.

What You'll Learn
Students will obtain the skills required to implement effective and comprehensive information security controls.
Career Opportunities
  • Cybersecurity career opportunities are available in a variety of industries, including government agencies, banking, education, telecommunications, and private business and industry settings.
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics: Information Security Analysts
Job Examples

In our region, people are working as:

  • Information Security Analysts
  • Penetration Testers
  • Cybersecurity Analysts
  • Security Awareness Training Specialists

Average Salary Range: $58,000 – $82,000

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Overview

The Information Technology: Game and Simulation Programming degree prepares students for an IT career in the video game industry that focuses on audio/video technology, modeling, level design, animation, game programming, and web development and design. Students will learn industry standard software used in 3-D game design in a Windows environment. Courses include intro to game design, 3-D animation, character development, game level design, graphic design tools, web development tools, mobile web design, mobile application development, database applications and C# programming.

What You'll Learn

Students will learn design, 3-D modeling, and programming for the purpose of creating simulations and games.

Career Opportunities
  • Game and simulation programming career opportunities are available in a variety of industries, including entertainment, government agencies, healthcare, education, telecommunications, and private business and industry settings.
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics: Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers
Job Examples

In our region, people are working as:

  • Testers
  • Quality Assurance Analysts
  • Artists
  • Animators
  • Programmers
  • Designers

Average Salary: $47,000

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Overview

A course of study that prepares the students to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills 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, communication systems, and power electronic systems.

What You'll Learn

Includes instruction in mathematics, basic electricity, solid-state fundamentals, digital concepts, and microprocessors or programmable logic controllers.

Career Opportunities

Graduates should qualify for employment as electronics engineering technicians, field service technicians, instrumentation technicians, maintenance technicians, electronic testers, electronic systems integrators, bench technicians, and production control technicians.

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Overview

The Electric Line Construction Technology curriculum prepares individuals for line construction in the preparation and repair of rural electrical utility service. Students will combine electrical theory with laboratory and practical applications in the course of study.

DAY & NIGHT CLASS OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE.
What You'll Learn

Students will be expected to master competencies such as those included in elements of electricity; overhead pole and electrical line construction; safety codes and applications; electric power system, transformer and meter installations; and exploration of underground electrical distribution.

Career Opportunities

Upon successful completion of the program, individuals will receive the Associate in Applied Science degree and will possess the necessary skills for employment in the dynamic electrical utility field.

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Lindsey Sauls

Lindsey Sauls

Director, Electric Line Programs
Building: Continuing Education
Room: 8225
Phone: 252-451-8206
Overview

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.

What You'll Learn

Coursework includes child growth and development; physical/nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children; and communication skills with parents and children. Students will foster the cognitive/language, physical/motor, social/emotional and creative development of young children.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in early childhood settings. Employment opportunities include child development and child care programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Head Start Programs, and school-age programs.

Early childhood graduates must obtain a grade of “C” or better in each course in order to progress to a subsequent course and fulfill graduation requirements. Students enrolled in the transfer pathways must also have a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

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Cheska Armstrong

Cheska Pringle

Success Navigator
Building: Building A
Room: 2035
Phone: 252-451-8294
Jodi York

Jodi York

Instructor, Early Childhood Education
Building: Child Development Center
Room: 6125
Phone: 252-451-8317
Overview

The Dental Hygiene curriculum provides individuals with the knowledge and skills to access, plan, implement, and evaluate dental hygiene care for the individual and the community.

What You'll Learn

Students will learn to prepare the operatory, take patient histories, note abnormalities, plan care, teach oral hygiene, clean teeth, take X-rays, apply preventive agents, complete necessary chart entries, and perform other procedures related to dental hygiene care.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program may be eligible to take national and state/regional examinations for licensure required to practice dental hygiene.

Employment opportunities include dental offices, clinics, schools, public health agencies, industry, and professional education.

Achievement of competence in the following basic skills courses must be met:

  • Students taking CHM 130 at Nash are also required to take CHM 130A (lab)
  • Reading and Writing Skills – RED 090 or DRE 097
  • Math Skills – MAT 070 or DMA 050
  • PSY 150 and SOC 210 can be taken to substitute SOC 240 
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Jessica Wilkins

Jessica Wilkins

Success Navigator
Building: Building A
Room: 2037
Phone: 252-451-8389
Overview

The Biotechnology curriculum, which has emerged from molecular biology and chemical engineering, is designed to meet the increasing demands for skilled laboratory technicians in various fields of biological and chemical technology.

What You'll Learn

Course work emphasizes biology, chemistry, mathematics, and technical communications. The curriculum objectives are designed to prepare graduates to serve in three distinct capacities: research assistant to a biologist or chemist; laboratory technician/instrumentation technician; and quality control/quality assurance technician.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find employment in various areas of industry and government, including research and development, manufacturing, sales, and customer service.

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Renee Martinez

Renee Martinez

Executive Director of Advising Services
Building: Building A
Room: 2031
Phone: 252-451-8373
Overview

The Accounting and Finance curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and the skills necessary for employment and growth in the accounting and finance profession. Accountants and finance professionals assemble and analyze, process, and communicate essential information about financial operations.

What You'll Learn

Course work may include accounting, finance, ethics, business law, computer applications, financial planning, insurance, marketing, real estate, selling, and taxation. Related skills are developed through the study of communications, computer applications, financial analysis, critical thinking skills, and ethics.

Graduates should qualify for entry-level accounting and finance positions in many types of organizations including accounting firms, small businesses, manufacturing firms, banks, hospitals, school systems, and governmental agencies.

Career Opportunities

Graduates should qualify for entry-level accounting and finance positions in many types of organizations including accounting firms, small businesses, manufacturing firms, banks, hospitals, school systems, and governmental agencies.

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Qua Adkins

Qua Adkins

CTE Success Navigator
Building: Building A
Room: 2153
Phone: 252-451-8485
Overview

The Graphic Design curriculum is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills that are necessary for employment in the graphic design profession and that emphasizes design, advertising, illustration, and digital and multimedia preparation of printed and electronic promotional materials.

What You'll Learn

The Graphic Design curriculum is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills necessary for employment in the graphic design profession, which emphasizes design, advertising, illustration, and digital and multimedia preparation of printed and electronic promotional materials.

Students will be trained in the development of concept and design for promotional materials such as newspaper and magazine advertisements, posters, folders, letterheads, corporate symbols, brochures, booklets, preparation of art for printing, lettering and typography, photography, and electronic media.

Career Opportunities

Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities with graphic design studios, advertising agencies, printing companies, department stores, a wide variety of manufacturing industries, newspapers, and businesses with in-house graphics operations.

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Qua Adkins

Qua Adkins

CTE Success Navigator
Building: Building A
Room: 2153
Phone: 252-451-8485
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