The college offers Engineering and Industrial Technology programs in 14 different fields. These programs are designed to prepare students for immediate employment or to help them upgrade skills they already use. Job markets in many of these fields are growing, and there is a consistently high demand for skilled employees in others. Three different lengths of program give students convenient options. Career studies programs supply basic skills and may be completed in one or two semesters.
Certificate programs add more advanced training and general education courses.
They generally last two or three semesters. Programs, whatever the level, may offer more than one track, or area of specialization. In most cases, courses included in the career studies and certificate programs apply to the two-year associate's degree. Many students complete career studies or certificate programs, find employment, and then continue to upgrade their skills and earning power by completing the AAS degree. Some AAS programs, however, do transfer to specific four-year schools as the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program.