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Attachment PROG 10

STATE BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES CURRICULUM PROGRAM APPLICATIONS

Fast Track for Action [FTFA*]

*Fast Track For Action: Program applications must meet the following criteria in order to be placed on theFTFA program approval request presented to the State Board of Community Colleges as part of the consent agenda:

• The curriculum program title currently exists within the System and does not require the creation of a newprogram title and new curriculum standard;

• The application is complete, requires no further analysis or documentation, and has the endorsement ofAcademic Programs;

• There are no negative impact assessments from other colleges; and• The college does not go outside of its service area for planning purposes.

The State Board of Community Colleges is asked to approve the curriculum programs at the listed colleges on the condition that equipment funds are available to the college and operating funds generated by the budget formula will permit the offering of these program without any special allocation of funds.

Cape Fear Community College Baking and Pastry Arts (A55130) Interpreter Education (A55300)

Cleveland Community College Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Diploma) (D45200)

College of The Albemarle Computer-Aided Drafting Technology (A50150)

Mitchell Community College Healthcare Management Technology (A25200)

Wayne Community College Mechatronics Engineering Technology (A40350)

Wilson Community College Applied Engineering Technology (A40130)

Contact Person: Jennifer Frazelle, Director Academic Programs 919.807.7120 [email protected]

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Attachment PROG 10A-1

PROGRAM APPLICATION SUMMARY EVALUATION REPORT

Cape Fear Community College Baking and Pastry Arts (A55130)

I. Program Planning Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) is seeking approval for the Baking and Pastry Arts (A55130) program to begin Fall 2015. The planning area is defined as the college’s service area of New Hanover and Pender Counties. All colleges were notified of the planning process for this program.

The proposed program was approved by the Board of Trustees at Cape Fear Community College on January 29, 2015. Minutes from this Board meeting were attached to the program application. The President and the Board of Trustees of Cape Fear Community College have certified the following:

• The proposed program will enhance the workforce of North Carolina, will provideeducational and training opportunities consistent with the mission of the college, and will notduplicate the opportunities currently offered.

• They have assessed the need for the proposed program and the resources required to maintaina viable program and certify that the college can operate the proposed program efficientlyand effectively within the resources available to the college.

• The college will complete a program accountability report including student successmeasures, enrollment trends, completion rates, and employment data three years afterimplementation of the program.

II. Program RationaleCape Fear Community College indicates the following:

• It is anticipated that nationally there will be a need for 9,400 additional baking professionalsbetween 2012 and 2022 – an increase of 6% during that period (U.S. Bureau of LaborStatistics).

• According to statistics provided by the North Carolina Department of Commerce, it isanticipated that the state will require 7,160 additional culinary and baking professionalsbetween 2010 and 2020 – an increase of 9.9% during that period.

• A review of the Wilmington, NC economy data supplied by the U. S. Bureau of LaborStatistics revealed that the leisure and hospitality industry was the fastest growing areas ofthe local economy.

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• According to a survey conducted by CFCC in November 2014, 162 out of 361 (44.8%)current college students at CFCC showed an interest in enrolling in the proposed program.

• Upon graduation, students will qualify for entry-level positions, such as pastry/bakeryassistant, area pastry chef and assistant pastry chef. American Culinary Federationcertification may be available to graduates.

• Local employers have indicated an interest in CFCC starting a Baking and Pastry Artsprogram. The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce submitted a letter of support and stated,“The Wilmington region has a thriving hospitality and restaurant industry due to tourism,business, and community growth. The new Baking and Pastry Arts program will providestudents with the opportunity to showcase new skills that employers will need in the years tocome.”

• CFCC is approved to offer the Culinary Arts program. The college is planning to use currentfaculty members to teach in courses in the proposed Baking and Pastry Arts (A55130)program. There is sufficient space and equipment already in place to support the program.

III. Impact of the Proposed Program on Other ProgramsSeven colleges are currently approved to offer the Baking and Pastry Arts (A55130) program. No college approved to offer the program was located in a contiguous county. Therefore an Impact Assessment was not required.

IV. Implementation of Collaborative PlanNot Applicable

V. Curriculum Design The proposed program of study is in compliance with the State Board approved curriculum standard.

Coordinator: Dr. Lisa Eads

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C. Institutional Certification: Complete the followingform and obtain required signatures.Form with original signatures should be included in the application.

Institutional Certification

This curriculum program Baking and Pastry 1\I1:S(Program Title)

A55130(Program Code)

will enhance the workforce ofNorth Carolina. willprovide educational and trainingopportunities consistent with the mission of the college, and will not duplicate the opportunitiescurrently offered

Cape Fear Comrn unitv Co llcgc ._. . ._..._._. .. .._. _(Community College Name)

has assessed the needfor this program and the resources required to maintain a viable programand certifies that the college call operate this program efficiently and effectively within theresources available to the college.

The college understands that this proposed program will require a program accountabilityreport that will include items such as student success measures, enrollment trend" completionrates, and employment data three years afier implementation ifthe program is approved by theState Board.

(A COPJ' of the minutesfrom tire Board of Trustees meetingts) where the proposed programwas discussed and approved must be attached to the apptication.)

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*Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamentalmathematical skills, and basic use of computers.

CURRICULUM STANDARD Effective Term

Fall 2014

[2014*03]

Curriculum Program Title Baking and Pastry Arts Code A55130

Concentration (not applicable) CIP Code: 12.0501

Curriculum Description

This curriculum is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge required for employment in the

baking/pastry industry, including restaurants, hotels, independent bakeries/pastry shops, wholesale/retail

markets, and high-volume bakeries, and/or further academic studies.

Students will be provided theoretical knowledge/practical applications that provide critical competencies to

meet industry demands, including environmental stewardship, operational efficiencies and professionalism.

Course work includes specialty/artisanal breads, desserts/pastries, decorative work, high-volume production

and food marketing.

Graduates should qualify for entry-level positions, such as pastry/bakery assistant, area pastry chef and

assistant pastry chef. American Culinary Federation certification may be available to graduates.

Curriculum Requirements* [for associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs in accordance with 1D SBCCC 400.97 (3)]

I. General Education. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 15 semester hours including at least one course

from each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics.

Degree programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of communications. Diploma programs must contain a

minimum of 6 semester hours of general education; 3 semester hours must be in communications. General education is

optional in certificate programs.

II. Major Hours. AAS, diploma, and certificate programs must include courses which offer specific job knowledge and

skills. Work-based learning may be included in associate in applied science degrees up to a maximum of 8 semester

hours of credit; in diploma programs up to a maximum of 4 semester hours of credit; and in certificate programs up to a

maximum of 2 semester hours of credit. (See second page for additional information.)

III. Other Required Hours. A college may include courses to meet graduation or local employer requirements in a

certificate, diploma, or associate in applied science program. These curriculum courses shall be selected from the

Combined Course Library and must be approved by the System Office prior to implementation. Restricted, unique, or free

elective courses may not be included as other required hours.

AAS Diploma Certificate

Minimum General Education Hours 15 6 0

Minimum Major Hours 49 30 12

Other Required Hours 0-7 0-4 0-1

Total Semester Hours Credit in Program 64-76 36-48 12-18

Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on May 16, 2003; SBCC Revised 09/21/07; SBCC Template Revised 10/17/08; SBCC Revised 11/18/10; CRC Revised—Electronic Only 05/16/11; Editorial Revision 12/19/12; SBCC Revised 07/19/13; Editorial Revision 06/25/14.

Major Hours [ref. 1D SBCCC 400.97 (3)]

A. Core. The subject/course core is comprised of subject areas and/or specific courses which are required for each

curriculum program. A diploma program offered under an approved AAS program standard or a certificate which is the

highest credential level awarded under an approved AAS program standard must include a minimum of 12 semester

hours credit derived from the subject/course core of the AAS program.

B. Concentration (if applicable). A concentration of study must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit from

required subjects and/or courses. The majority of the course credit hours are unique to the concentration. The required

subjects and/or courses that make up the concentration of study are in addition to the required subject/course core.

C. Other Major Hours. Other major hours must be selected from prefixes listed on the curriculum standard. A

maximum of 9 semester hours of credit may be selected from any prefix listed, with the exception of prefixes listed in

the core or concentration. Work-based learning may be included in associate in applied science degrees up to a

maximum of 8 semester hours of credit; in diploma programs up to a maximum of 4 semester hours of credit; and in

certificate programs up to a maximum of 2 semester hours of credit.

Baking and Pastry Arts A55130 AAS Diploma Certificate

Minimum Major Hours Required 49 SHC 30 SHC 12 SHC

A. CORE Courses required for diploma are designated with * 25 SHC 13 SHC

Required Courses: BPA 150 Artisan & Specialty Breads 4 SHC

* BPA 210 Cake Design & Decorating 3 SHC

* BPA 250 Dessert/Bread Production 5 SHC

BPA 260 Pastry & Baking Marketing 3 SHC

* CUL 110 Sanitation & Safety 2 SHC

* CUL 160 Baking I 3 SHC

HRM 245 Human Resource Mgmt-Hosp 3 SHC

Required Subject Areas: Work-Based Learning. Select one or two of the following:

Select two of the following (2 SHC):

WBL 111 Work-Based Learning I 1 SHC

WBL 121 Work-Based Learning II 1 SHC

WBL 131 Work-Based Learning III 1 SHC

WBL 211 Work-Based Learning IV 1 SHC

WBL 221 Work-Based Learning V 1 SHC

WBL 231 Work-Based Learning VI 1 SHC

OR

Select one of the following


WBL 122 Work-Based Learning II 2 SHC

WBL 132 Work-Based Learning III 2 SHC

WBL 212 Work-Based Learning IV 2 SHC

WBL 222 Work-Based Learning V 2 SHC

WBL 232 Work-Based Learning VI 2 SHC

B. CONCENTRATION (Not applicable)

C. OTHER MAJOR HOURS To be selected from the following prefixes:

ACC, ART, BPA, BUS, CIS, CSC, CUL, ENT, ETR, FST, HOR, HRM, ISC,

NUT, OMT, OST, RSM, SST, TAT, and WBL

Up to three semester hour credits may be selected from the following

prefixes: ARA, ASL, CHI, FRE, GER, ITA, JPN, LAT, POR, RUS and

SPA.



Cape Fear Community College Interpreter Education (A55300)

I. Program Planning Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) is seeking approval for the Interpreter Education (A55300) program to begin Fall 2015. The planning area is defined as the college’s service area of New Hanover and Pender Counties. All colleges were notified of the planning process for this program.

The proposed program was approved by the Board of Trustees at Cape Fear Community College on January 29, 2015. Minutes from this Board meeting were attached to the program application. The President and the Board of Trustees of Cape Fear Community College have certified the following:




II. Program RationaleCape Fear Community College indicates the following:

• Translators and interpreters across all fields, including ASL and foreign language translatorsand interpreters, earned an average annual income of $45,430/$21.84 per hour in 2012. (U. S.Bureau of Labor Statistics).

• The North Carolina 2010-2020 Occupational Employment Projections indicated there will be120-170 openings per year for interpreters and translators.

• CFCC reported the cost of supporting their students with contracted interpreters wasapproximately $100,000 in the last academic year.

• According to a survey conducted by CFCC in November 2014, 176 out of 360 (48.8%)current college students at CFCC showed an interest in enrolling in the proposed program.

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• The college plans to hire one full-time American Sign Language interpreter instructor toteach in courses in the proposed Interpreter Education (A55300) program. There is sufficientclassroom space available to support the program.

• The Interpreter Education program will create a cadre of professional local sign languageinterpreters to support the increasing needs across many public and provide enterprises toprovide greater inclusion to the deaf community.

• In addition to traditional job opportunities, it is noted that a career in Interpreter Education isespecially suitable for self-employment.

• Local employers have indicated an interest in CFCC starting an Interpreter Educationprogram. The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce submitted a letter of support and stated,“The Wilmington region has noted an increased need for those with sign languageinterpreting skills and there is a lack of skilled interpreters in this area. The businesscommunity would welcome the opportunity to be able to have local interpreters providingservices to their customers and workforce.”

III. Impact of the Proposed Program on Other ProgramsFour colleges are currently approved to offer the Interpreter Education (A55300) program. No college approved to offer the program was located in a contiguous county. Therefore an Impact Assessment was not required.



Coordinator: Dr. Lisa Eads

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C. Institutional Certification: Complete the following form and obtain required signatures.Form with original signatures should be included in the application.


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will enhance the worliforce of North Carolina, will provide educational and trainingopportunities consistent with the mission of the college, and will not duplicate the opportunitiescurrently offered.

Cape Fear Community College(Community College Name)

has assessed the needfor this program and the resources required to maintain a viable programand certifies that the college can operate this program efficiently and effectively within theresources available to the college.

The college understands that this proposed program will require a program accountabilityreport that will include items such as student success measures, enrollment trends, completionrates, and employment data three years after implementation if the program is approved by theState Board.

(A copy of the minutes from the Board of Trustees meeting(s) where the proposed programwas discussed and approved must be attached to the application.}

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Curriculum Program Title Interpreter Education Code A55300



The Interpreter Education curriculum prepares individuals to work as entry-level Sign Language Interpreters

who will provide communication access in interview and interactive settings. In addition, this curriculum

provides in-service training for working interpreters who want to upgrade their skills.

Course work includes the acquisition of American Sign Language (ASL); grammar, structure, and

sociolinguistic properties; cognitive processes associated with interpretation between ASL and English; the

structure and character of the deaf community; and acquisition of consecutive and simultaneous interpreting

skills.

Entry-level jobs for para-professional interpreters are available in educational systems or a variety of

community settings. Individuals may choose from part-time, full-time, or self-employment/free lance

positions or apply language skills to other human service related areas.

Curriculum Requirements*[for associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs in accordance with 1D SBCCC 400.97 (3)]







skills. Work-based learning may be included in associate in applied science degrees up to a maximum of 8 semester

hours of credit; in diploma programs up to a maximum of 4 semester hours of credit; and in certificate programs up to a










Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) 64-76 36-48 12-18

Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on November 13, 1996; SBCC Revised 05/17/02; SBCC Revised 09/21/07; SBCC Template Revised 10/17/08; CRC Revised 03/16/10; Editorial Revision 12/19/12; SBCC Revised 07/19/13; SBCC Revised 01/16/15; Editorial Revision 04/22/15.

Major Hours[ref. 1D SBCCC 400.97 (3)]













Interpreter Education A55300 AAS Diploma Certificate


A. CORE

A diploma offered under this AAS degree requires a minimum of

12 SHC extracted from the required core of the AAS degree.

33 SHC 12 SHC

Required Courses: ASL 111 Elementary ASL I 3 SHC

ASL 112 Elementary ASL II 3 SHC

ASL 211 Intermediate ASL I 3 SHC

ASL 250 Linguistics of ASL 3 SHC

IPP 111 Introduction to Interpretation 3 SHC

IPP 112 Comparative Cultures 3 SHC

IPP 152 ASL/English Translation 3 SHC

IPP 161 Consecutive Interpreting 5 SHC

IPP 221 Simultaneous Interpreting I 5 SHC


WBL 115 Work-Based Learning Seminar I 1 SHC

Required Subject Areas: None


C. OTHER MAJOR HOURS

To be selected from the following prefixes:

ANT, ASL, BIO, BUS, CIS, CJC, CSC, DDT, DRA, EDU, GRO, HSE,

HUM, IPP, MAT, MED, OST, POL, PSY, SAB, SOC, SWK, and WBL


prefixes: ARA, CHI, FRE, GER, ITA, JPN, LAT, POR, RUS and SPA.

Attachment PROG 10B


Cleveland Community College Computed Tomography & Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology (Diploma) (D45200)

I. Program Planning Cleveland Community College is seeking approval for the Computed Tomography & Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology (Diploma) (D45200) program to begin Fall 2015. The planning area is defined as the college’s service area of Cleveland County. All colleges were notified of the planning process for this program.

The proposed program was approved by the Board of Trustees at Cleveland Community College on November 11, 2014. Minutes from this Board meeting were attached to the program application. The President and the Board of Trustees of Cleveland Community College have certified the following:

• The proposed program will enhance the workforce of North Carolina, will provideeducational and training opportunities consistent with the mission of the college, and willnot duplicate the opportunities currently offered.

• They have assessed the need for the proposed program and the resources required tomaintain a viable program and certify that the college can operate the proposed programefficiently and effectively within the resources available to the college.


II. Program RationaleCleveland Community College indicates the following:

• Cleveland Community College currently offers the Radiography program.Individuals entering the Computed Tomography & Magnetic Resonance ImagingTechnology (CT/MRI) diploma program must be registered or registry- eligible radiologictechnologist, radiation therapist, or nuclear medicine technologist. Technologists withmore than one certification have a competitive edge in the job market.

• Effective January 1, 2016, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)will require applicants for post-secondary certifications to show proof of a minimum ofsixteen hours of structured education in CT and/or MRI for students to sit for the registryexam.

• Cleveland Community College has been conducting a series of courses in CT & MRIthrough continuing education since summer 2013. Thirty-two students have enrolled inthese classes from summer 2013 through fall 2014. Of the thirty-two students, nine havecompleted all requirements and three have passed the CT exam for ARRT. It is faculty’sbelief that the additional on-line courses and the increased time in clinical as required inthe curriculum program will serve to enhance both the CT and MRI components andencourage more students to complete the courses and take the registry exam.

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• The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks the job outlook for Radiologic (includingcertified Computed Tomographers) and MRI Technologists as having faster than averagegrowth through 2022. MRI Technologists occupations are forecasted to have twenty-fourpercent growth during that period with Radiologic Technologist having a twenty-onepercent growth rate. Most of the jobs are expected to be new jobs and replacements inhospitals (55%) with the remainder in outpatient centers or doctor’s offices. The nationalmedian annual salary for radiologic technicians was $55,910 and for MRI technologiststhe median salary was $65,360 in 2012.

• The North Carolina Department of Commerce Analysis Division anticipates an increaseof 1,700 Radiologic Technologists and Technician jobs by 2020, a 22.2% increase from2010.

• The 2013 Region C Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) reportprojects an 11% growth in healthcare practitioners and technical occupations (CT/MRITechnologists would be located in this category).

• Letters of support for the program were submitted to Cleveland Community College byGaffney Medical Center, CaroMont Health and Shelby Radiological Associates, PA.

III. Impact of the Proposed Program on Other ProgramsFive community colleges are approved to offer the Computed Tomography & Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology. An impact assessment was sent to each college. No negative impact responses were received.



Coordinator: Ms. Renee Batts

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C.lnstitutional Certjfiealion~ Complete the following form and oblain required signatures,Form wuh original signatures should be included in the applica!ion.

IQstitutiOQal Certificalion

This curriculum program Computedlomo&mRhv and Magnetic Resonance bnaging (D45200)(Program Tille) (Program Code)

will enhance the W()rkjorce of North Carolina, will provide edlJ.catkmai and trainingopportunities consistent with th,z misston of the college, and will not dupllcaJe {he opporllmiliescurrently afftr-ed

CJeY..eland Community College(Community College Name)

has assessed the need for rhisprogram ami the resources requimi to maintain a viable programand certifies that Ihe college can operate this program efficiently {Inti effidively wilhin theresources a••ailable to Ihe college.

The col1ege understonds Ihallhi$ proposed prograrn will require a program accountabilityreport rhal will include items such as studeru success measures, ellrollment trends. completionrates, and employment data three years aftcr implementarion if the program i$ approved by theSuue Board

(A copy 0/ tile minutes from the Bourd of Trustees meeling(s) where the proposed programwas disc:uned and approved mILd be attached to llu~applictlllo.II.)

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*Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing , oral communication,

fundamental mathematical skills, and basic use of computers.


Spring 2009

[2009*01]

Curriculum Program Title Computed Tomography & Magnetic Resonance

Imaging Technology (Diploma) Code D45200



The Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology curriculum prepares the

individual to use specialized equipment to visualize cross-sectional anatomical structures and aid physicians

in the demonstration of pathologies and disease processes. Individuals entering this curriculum must be

registered or registry- eligible radiologic technologist, radiation therapist, or nuclear medicine technologist.

Course work prepares the technologist to provide patient care and perform studies utilizing imaging

equipment, professional communication, and quality assurance in scheduled and emergency procedures

through academic and clinical studies.

Graduates may be eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Advanced-Level

testing in Computed Tomography and/or Magnetic Resonance Imaging examinations. They may find

employment in facilities which perform these imaging procedures.


I. General Education. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 15 semester hours including at least one course from

each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics. Degree

programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of communications. Diploma programs must contain a minimum

of 6 semester hours of general education; 3 semester hours must be in communications. General education is optional in

certificate programs.


skills. Work-based learning may be included in associate in applied science degrees up to a maximum of 8 semester hours

of credit; in diploma programs up to a maximum of 4 semester hours of credit; and in certificate programs up to a











Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on November 13, 1996; SBCC Revised 05/17/02; SBCC Revised 09/21/07; SBCC Revised 08/15/08; SBCC

Template Revised 10/17/08; Editorial Revision 06/25/14; Editorial Revision 04/22/15.

Major Hours[ref. 1D SBCCC 400.97 (3)]









maximum of 9 semester hours of credit may be selected from any prefix listed, with the exception of prefixes listed in the

core or concentration. Work-based learning may be included in associate in applied science degrees up to a maximum of

8 semester hours of credit; in diploma programs up to a maximum of 4 semester hours of credit; and in certificate

programs up to a maximum of 2 semester hours of credit.

Computed Tomography & Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology (Diploma) D45200 AAS Diploma Certificate


A. CORE 36 SHC

Required Courses: CAT 210 CT Physics and Equipment 3 SHC

CAT 211 CT Procedures 4 SHC

MRI 210 MRI Physics and Equipment 3 SHC

MRI 211 MRI Procedures 4 SHC

Required Subject Areas:

CAT Clinical Practicum. Select 11 SHC:

CAT 223 CT Clinical Practicum 3 SHC







MRI Clinical Practicum. Select 11 SHC:

MRI 223 MRI Clinical Practicum 3 SHC









To be selected from the following prefixes:

CAT, CIS, CSC, HSC, MRI, and WBL



SPA.

Attachment PROG 10C


College of The Albemarle Computer-Aided Drafting Technology (A50150)

I. Program Planning

College of The Albemarle (COA) is seeking approval for the Computer-Aided Drafting Technology (A50150) program to begin Fall 2015. The planning area is defined as the college’s service area of Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Pasquotank, and Perquimans counties. All colleges were notified of the planning process for this program.

The proposed program was approved by the Board of Trustees at COA on December 8, 2014. Minutes from this Board meeting were attached to the program application. The President and the Board of Trustees of COA have certified the following:

• The proposed program will enhance the workforce of North Carolina, will provide educationaland training opportunities consistent with the mission of the college, and will not duplicate theopportunities currently offered.

• They have assessed the need for the proposed program and the resources required to maintain aviable program and certify that the college can operate the proposed program efficiently andeffectively within the resources available to the college.

• The college will complete a program accountability report including student success measures,enrollment trends, completion rates, and employment data three years after implementation ofthe program.

II. Program Rationale

College of The Albemarle indicated the following:

• The North Carolina Department of Commerce Analysis Division projected 12.5% growth forDrafter positions in the Northeastern Region for 2010-2020.

• According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for 2012-22, CAD design positions areexpected to increase up to 7% with an average annual income of approximately $49,630.

• NCWorks listed 20 current job openings in the North Carolina’s “NorthEast Part” for individualspossessing CAD skillsets.

• The college received a letter of support from Florenz Design Studio for the CAD program thatalso indicated they would provide work-based learning opportunities to interested students.

• COA plans to retire its Mechanical Engineering and Architectural Technology programs in favorof the CAD program based on suggestions from industry input. The CAD program wouldprovide graduates with skills that are considered suitable across diverse industry sectors such asconstruction, engineering, and manufacturing, while including emergent industries such as thoseassociated with additive manufacturing (e.g., 3D printing).

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Attachment PROG 10C

• The college surveyed 432 traditional COA students, local high school students, and potentialnew students, to determine their interest in the CAD program. Forty students indicated that theywere very interested in the program.

• The principal of First Flight High School submitted a letter of support for the CAD program,indicating that his team of counselors believed that the new program would be a strong pathwayfor students who would likely find the CAD coursework engaging.

• In addition to traditional job opportunities, it is noted that a career in CAD is especially suitablefor self-employment.

III. Impact of the Proposed Program on Other ProgramsAsheville-Buncombe and Central Carolina Community Colleges are currently approved to offer the Computer-Aided Drafting Technology (A50150) program; however, the college service areas are not contiguous to the service area of College of The Albemarle so impact statements were not required.



Coordinator: Mr. Frank Scuiletti

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This curriculum program Computer Aided Drafting Technology A50150

will enhance the workforce of North Carolina, will provide educational and trainingopportunities consistent with the mission of the college, and will not duplicate the opportunitiescurrently offered.

Colle~e ofthe Albemarle has assessed the need for this program and the resources required tomaintain a viable program and certifies that the college can operate this program efficiently andeffectively within the resources available to the college.


(A copy of the minutes from the Board of Trustees meetingts) where the proposed programwas discussed and approved must be attached to the application.)

12-8-1'/-Signature, Board of Trustees Chair Date

Editorial Revision 06/03/1410

*Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and basic use of computers.

Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on August 16, 2012; Editorial Revision 12/14/12; Editorial Revision 08/21/13; Editorial

Revision 03/21/14; Editorial Revision 04/22/14.

Curriculum Standard for Engineering and Technology:

Drafting Technology

Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics**

Cluster Description: Planning, managing, and providing scientific research and professional

and technical services (e.g., physical science, social science, and engineering) including

laboratory and testing services, and research and development services.

Pathway: Engineering and Technology Effective Term: Fall 2013 (2013*03)

Program Majors Under Pathway Program Major / Classification of Instruction Programs (CIP)

Code

Credential Level(s)

Offered

Program

Major Code

Mechanical Drafting Technology CIP Code 15.1306 AAS/Diploma/Certificate A50340

Computer-Aided Drafting Technology CIP Code 15.1302 AAS/Diploma/Certificate A50150

Pathway Description: These curriculums are designed to prepare students through the study and

application of principles from mathematics, natural sciences, and technology and applied processes based on

these subjects. Course work includes mathematics, natural sciences, engineering sciences and technology.

Graduates should qualify to obtain occupations such as technical service providers, engineering technicians,

CAD systems managers, industrial and technology managers, research technicians and graphic technicians.

Program Description: Choose one of the following 4th paragraphs to use in conjunction with the first three paragraphs

of the pathway description above for documentation used to identify each Program Major:

Mechanical Drafting Technology: A course of study that prepares the students to apply technical skills and advanced

computer software and hardware to create working drawings, graphic representations and computer simulations for

mechanical and industrial designs. Includes instruction in engineering graphics, specification interpretation, geometric

dimensioning and tolerancing, drafting calculations, two dimensional and three dimensional engineering design, solids

modeling, engineering animation, computer-aided drafting (CAD), computer-aided design (CADD)and manufacturing

materials and processes. Graduates should qualify for employment in mechanical areas such as manufacturing,

fabrication, research and development, and service industries.

Computer-Aided Drafting Technology: A course of study that prepares the students to apply technical skills and

advanced computer software and hardware to develop plans and related documentation, and manage the hardware and

software of a CAD system. Includes instruction in architectural drafting, computer-assisted drafting and design

(CADD), creating and managing two and three-dimensional models, linking CAD documents to other software

applications, and operating systems. Graduates should qualify for CAD jobs in architectural and engineering consulting

firms and industrial design businesses.



I. General Education Academic Core [Curriculum Requirements for associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs in accordance with 1D SBCCC

400.97(3)]: Degree programs must contain a minimum of 15 semester hours including at least one course from each of

the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics. Degree

programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of communications. Diploma programs must contain a



Engineering and Technology: Drafting Technology

General Education Academic Core AAS Diploma Certificate

Minimum General Education Hours Required: 15 SHC 6 SHC 0 SHC

Courses listed below are recommended general education courses for this curriculum

standard. Colleges may choose to include additional or alternative general education

courses to meet local curriculum needs.

*Recommended certificate and diploma level curriculum courses. These courses may not

be included in associate degree programs.

Communications: *COM 101 Workplace Communication 3 SHC

COM 110 Introduction to Communication 3 SHC

COM 120 Intro Interpersonal Com 3 SHC

COM 231 Public Speaking 3 SHC

*ENG 101 Applied Communications I 3 SHC

*ENG 102 Applied Communications II 3 SHC

ENG 110 Freshman Composition 3 SHC

ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 SHC

ENG 114 Professional Research & Reporting 3 SHC

ENG 116 Technical Report Writing 3 SHC

Humanities/Fine Arts:

*HUM 101 Values in the Workplace 2 SHC

HUM 110 Technology and Society 3 SHC

HUM 115 Critical Thinking 3 SHC

HUM 230 Leadership Development 3 SHC

PHI 230 Introduction to Logic 3 SHC

PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics 3 SHC

Social/Behavioral Sciences:

ECO 151 Survey of Economics 3 SHC

ECO 251 Prin of Microeconomics 3 SHC

GEO 110 Introduction to Geography 3 SHC

GEO 111 World Regional Geography 3 SHC

GEO 131 Physical Geography I 4 SHC

*PSY 101 Applied Psychology 3 SHC

*PSY 102 Human Relations 2 SHC

PSY 118 Interpersonal Psychology 3 SHC

PSY 135 Group Processes 3 SHC

PSY 150 General Psychology 3 SHC

*SOC 105 Social Relationships 3 SHC

SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology 3 SHC

SOC 215 Group Process 3 SHC

Natural Sciences/Mathematics:

*MAT 101 Applied Mathematics I 3 SHC

MAT 110 Mathematical Measurement 3 SHC

MAT 115 Mathematical Models 3 SHC

MAT 120 Geometry and Trigonometry I 3 SHC

MAT 121 Algebra/Trigonometry 3 SHC

PHY 110 Conceptual Physics 3 SHC

PHY 121 Applied Physics I 4 SHC

6 SHC

3 SHC

3 SHC

3 SHC

3-6 SHC

0-3 SHC

0-3 SHC

0-3 SHC

Optional

Optional

Optional

Optional



II. Major Hours. AAS, diploma, and certificate programs must include courses which offer specific job knowledge and skills.

Work-based learning may be included in associate in applied science degrees up to a maximum of 8 semester hours of credit; in

diploma programs up to a maximum of 4 semester hours of credit; and in certificate programs up to a maximum of 2 semester hours

of credit. Below is a description of each section under Major Hours.

A. Technical Core. The technical core is comprised of specific courses which are required for all Program Majors under this

Curriculum Standard. A diploma program offered under an approved AAS program standard or a certificate which is the

highest credential level awarded under an approved AAS program standard must include a minimum of 12 semester hours

credit derived from the curriculum core courses or core subject area of the AAS program.

B. Program Major(s). The Program Major must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit from required subjects and/or

courses. The Program Major is in addition to the technical core.

C. Other Major Hours. Other major hours must be selected from prefixes listed on the curriculum standard. A maximum of 9

semester hours of credit may be selected from any prefix listed, with the exception of prefixes listed in the core.

Engineering and Technology: Drafting Technology AAS Diploma Certificate

Minimum Major Hours Required: 49 SHC 30 SHC 12 SHC

Courses required for a diploma are designated with *

A. Technical Core: *DFT 151 CAD I 3 SHC

*DFT 152 CAD II 3 SHC

DFT 153 CAD III 3 SHC

*DFT 154 Intro Solid Modeling 3 SHC

OR

*DDF 252 Advanced Solid Modeling 3 SHC

B. Program Major(s). For AAS Degree select one program major plus additional courses from the prefixes listed within

the same program major for a minimum of (12) semester hours of credits.

Mechanical Drafting Technology

*DFT 111 Technical Drafting I 2 SHC

*DFT 112 Technical Drafting II 2 SHC

*Choose one:

MEC 110 Intro to CAD/CAM 2 SHC

MEC 111 Machine Processes I 3 SHC

MEC 130 Mechanisms 3 SHC

MEC 180 Engineering Materials 3 SHC

Computer Aided Drafting Technology

*DFT 253 CAD Data Management 3 SHC

OR

*DFT 254 Interm Solid Model/Render 3 SHC

*Choose one:

DFT 111 Technical Drafting I 2 SHC

DFT 170 Engineering Graphics 3 SHC

ARC 111 Intro to Arch Technology 3 SHC

DDF 221 Design Drafting Project 2 SHC

24 SHC 14-16 SHC

C. Other Major Hours. To be selected from the following prefixes:

ALT, ARC, ART, ATR, BAT, BPR, BUS, CEG, CET, CIS, CIV, CSC, CST, CTI, CTS, DBA, DDF, DFT, EGR, GIS,

HYD, INT, ISC, LAR, MAC, MEC, MNT, OMT, SRV, SST and WBL

Up to three semester hour credits may be selected from the following prefixes: ARA, ASL, CHI, FRE, GER, ITA, JPN,

LAT, POR, RUS and SPA.



III. Other Required Hours

A college may include courses to meet graduation or local employer requirements in a certificate (0-1 SHC),

diploma (0-4 SHC), or an associate in applied science (0-7 SHC) program. These curriculum courses shall be

selected from the Combined Course Library and must be approved by the System Office prior to implementation.

Restricted, unique, or free elective courses may not be included as other required hours.

IV. Employability Competencies

Fundamental competencies that address soft skills vital to employability, personal, and professional success are

listed below. Colleges are encouraged to integrate these competencies into the curriculum by embedding

appropriate student learning outcomes into one or more courses or through alternative methods.

A. Interpersonal Skills and Teamwork – The ability to work effectively with others, especially to analyze situations,

establish priorities, and apply resources for solving problems or accomplishing tasks.

B. Communication – The ability to effectively exchange ideas and information with others through oral, written, or visual

means.

C. Integrity and Professionalism – Workplace behaviors that relate to ethical standards, honesty, fairness, respect,

responsibility, self-control, criticism and demeanor.

D. Problem-solving – The ability to identify problems and potential causes while developing and implementing practical

action plans for solutions.

E. Initiative and Dependability – Workplace behaviors that relate to seeking out new responsibilities, establishing and

meeting goals, completing tasks, following directions, complying with rules, and consistent reliability.

F. Information processing – The ability to acquire, evaluate, organize, manage, and interpret information.

G. Adaptability and Lifelong Learning – The ability to learn and apply new knowledge and skills and adapt to changing

technologies, methods, processes, work environments, organizational structures and management practices.

H. Entrepreneurship – The knowledge and skills necessary to create opportunities and develop as an employee or self-

employed business owner.

*An Employability Skills Resource Toolkit has been developed by NC-NET for the competencies listed above.Additional information is located at: http://www.nc-net.info/employability.php

**The North Carolina Career Clusters Guide was developed by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

and the North Carolina Community College system to link the academic and Career and Technical Education

programs at the secondary and postsecondary levels to increase student achievement. Additional information

about Career Clusters is located at: http://www.nc-net.info/NC_career_clusters_guide.php or

http://www.careertech.org.

Summary of Required Semester Hour Credits (SHC) for each credential:






http://www.nc-net.info/employability.php

http://www.nc-net.info/NC_career_clusters_guide.php

http://www.careertech.org/

Attachment PROG 10D


Mitchell Community College Healthcare Management Technology (A25200)

I. Program Planning Mitchell Community College (MCC) is seeking approval for the Healthcare Management Technology (HMT) (A25200) program to begin Fall 2015. The planning area is defined as the college’s service area of Iredell County. All colleges were notified of the planning process for this program.

The proposed program was approved by the Board of Trustees at Mitchell Community College on September 14, 2014. Minutes from this Board meeting were attached to the program application. The President and the Board of Trustees of College of Mitchell Community College have certified the following:




II. Program RationaleMitchell Community College indicates the following:

• A job search of the NC Works job site revealed multiple healthcare management jobopportunities in the service area of Mitchell Community College. There are severalhealthcare facilities in the college’s service area. Those healthcare facilities include DavisRegional Medical Center, Iredell Memorial Hospital, and Lake Norman Regional MedicalCenter.

• According to the 2014 Mitchell Community College Annual Report, Iredell County isexpected to have a 248% increase in the population aged 75-84 by 2050. Preparingindividuals to work in the healthcare management related domains is essential for the servicearea of Mitchell Community College.

• According to an online job search conducted by the college on February 2015, there werethirty healthcare management technology related jobs in the service area of the college.

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Attachment PROG 10D

• Businesses in the service area of MCC have indicated a need to hire graduates who are wellversed in Healthcare Management Technology. Mitchell Community College has receivedletters and emails of support for the implementation of the Healthcare ManagementTechnology program from David Bradley, President of the Statesville Chamber ofCommerce, along with representatives from Piedmont Healthcare, Iredell-StatesvilleSchools, Mooresville School District, Maple Leaf Healthcare, Iredell Health System, Hospice& Palliative Care of Iredell County, Gordon Hospice House, and Lake Norman RegionalMedical Center.

• In addition to traditional employment prospects with already established organizations,graduates with knowledge of healthcare management are also suitable for self-employment,contractor, and entrepreneur employment opportunities.

• Required labs, hardware and software are in place to offer the program. Qualified instructors areavailable to teach the additional four courses required for the proposed degree.

III. Impact of the Proposed Program on Other ProgramsEleven community colleges are currently approved to offer the Healthcare Management Technology (A25200) program. An Impact Assessment was sent to all colleges in contiguous service areas. No negative impact responses were received.



Coordinator: Dr. Hilmi A. Lahoud

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Institutiona I Certification

This curriculum program Healthcare Management Technology(Program Title)


will enhance the workforce of North Carolina, will provide educational and trainingopportunities cansistent with the mission of the college, and will not duplicate the opportunitiescurrently offered.

Mitchell Community College(Community College Name)

has assessed the need for this program and the resources required to maintain a viable programand certifies that the college can operate this program efficiently and effectively within theresources available to the college.


(A copy of the minutes from the Board of Trustees meeting(s) where the proposed programwas discussed and approved must be attached to the application.)

q~--r~Signature, President of College Date

Signature, Board of Trustees Chair Date


CURRICULUM STANDARD

Effective Term

Fall 2012

[2012*03]

Curriculum Program Title Healthcare Management Technology Program

Code A25200

Concentration (not applicable) CIP

Code 51.0705


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.

The curriculum places emphasis on planning, organizing, directing, and controlling tasks related to healthcare

organizational objectives including the legal and ethical environment. Emphasis is placed on the development

of effective communication, managerial, and supervisory skills.

Graduates may find employment in healthcare settings including hospitals, medical offices, clinics, long-term

care facilities, and insurance companies. Graduates are eligible to sit for various certification exams upon

completion of the degree with a combination of a minimum of two years administrative experience. Eligible

certifications include, but are not limited to, the Professional Association of Healthcare Office Managers

(PAHCOM), the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), the Certified Patient Account

Manager (CPAM) and the Certified Manager of Patient Accounts (CMPA) examinations.








skills. Work-based learning may be included in associate in applied science degrees up to a maximum of 8 semester hours

of credit; in diploma programs up to a maximum of 4 semester hours of credit; and in certificate programs up to a











Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on November 13, 1996; SBCC Revised 05/17/02; SBCC Revised 11/15/02; SBCC Revised 03/21/03;

SBCC Revised 08/20/04; Revised 06/06/06; Revised 06/09/06; SBCC Revised 09/21/07; SBCC Template Revised 10/17/08; Revised 12/5/11; SBCC Revised 05/17/12; Editorial Revision 04/22/15.

Major Hours [ref. 1D SBCCC 400.97 (3)]













Healthcare Management Technology A25200 AAS Diploma Certificate


A. CORE

Courses required for the diploma are designated with *

29-30 SHC 29-30 SHC

Required Courses: * ACC 120 Princ of Financial Acct 4 SHC

* ACC 121 Princ of Managerial Acct 4 SHC

* HMT 110 Intro to Healthcare Mgt 3 SHC

* HMT 210 Medical Insurance 3 SHC

* HMT 211 Long-Term Care Administration 3 SHC

* HMT 220 Healthcare Financial Mgmt 4 SHC

Required Subject Areas:

*Medical Terminology. Select one set:

MED 121 Medical Terminology I 3 SHC

MED 122 Medical Terminology II 3 SHC

or

OST 141 Medical Terms I-Med Office 3 SHC

OST 142 Medical Terms II-Med Office 3 SHC

*Medical Legal. Select one:

HMT 215 Legal Asp of Healthcare Admin 3 SHC

MED 118 Medical Law and Ethics 2 SHC

OST 149 Medical Legal Issues 3 SHC



To be selected from the following prefixes/courses:

ACC, BIO, BUS, CIS, CSC, COM, CTI, CTS, DBA, GRO, HMT, ISC,

MAT, MED, MKT, OMT, OST, WBL, and WEB



SPA.

Attachment PROG 10E


Wayne Community College Mechatronics Engineering Technology (A40350)

I. Program Planning

Wayne Community College (WCC) is seeking approval for the Mechatronics Engineering Technology (A40350) program to begin Fall 2015. The planning area is defined as the college’s service area of Wayne County. All colleges were notified of the planning process for this program.

The proposed program was approved by the Board of Trustees at WCC on March 30, 2015. Minutes from this Board meeting were attached to the program application. The President and the Board of Trustees of WCC have certified the following:





Wayne Community College indicated the following:

• According to data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the NC Department ofCommerce Occupational Projections for 2010-20, regional employment of Electro-Mechanicaltechnicians is expected to increase up to 27.8% resulting in 236 potential jobs.

• Entry-level wages range from $25,854 to $36,830 and average wages for mechatronictechnicians range from $43,010 to $64,110.

• Letters of support for the program were received by the college from Duke Energy, FranklinBaking Company, LLC, and Uchiyama America, Incorporated. Duke Energy also indicated thatthey would support the program by providing local internship opportunities.

• Letters of support for the program were received by the college from NC Eastern Alliance,Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, and Wayne County Development Alliance,Incorporated.

• The college surveyed local area high schools to determine interest in the Mechatronics program.Sixty-eight students indicated that they were interested in pursuing the program.

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Attachment PROG 10E

• The college was awarded a Golden Leaf grant that was used by the college to purchase over $1.5million in automated assembly line training equipment that has been incorporated into a moderntraining laboratory.

III. Impact of the Proposed Program on Other ProgramsTwelve colleges are currently approved to offer the Mechatronics Engineering Technology (A40350) program; however, the college service areas are not contiguous to the service area of Wayne Community College so that impact statements were not required.




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This curriculum program Mechatronics Engineering Technology(Program Title)


will enhance the workforce of North Carolina, will provide educational and trainingopportunities consistent with the mission of the college, and will not duplicate the opportunitiescurrently offered.

Wayne Community College(Community College Name)

has assessed the needfor this program and the resources required to maintain a viable programand certifies that the college can operate this program efficiently and effectively within theresources available to the college.



3/36/JjI I

Date, President of College

Signature, Board 0 stees Chair



Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on August 16, 2012; Editorial Revision 09/08/12; Editorial Revision 12/14/12;

CRC Revised—Electronic Only 05/29/13; Editorial Revision 08/21/13; Editorial Revision 01/17/14; Editorial Revision 10/16/14;

SBCC Revised 03/20/15; SBCC Revised 04/17/15.


Applied, Automation, Mechatronics Engineering Technology

Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics**





Program Majors Under Pathway Program Major / Classification of Instruction Programs (CIP) Code Credential Level(s)

Offered

Program Major

Code

Applied Engineering Technology CIP Code: 15.0000 AAS/Diploma/Certificate A40130

Automation Engineering Technology CIP Code: 15.0406 AAS/Diploma/Certificate A40120

Mechatronics Engineering Technology CIP Code: 15.0403 AAS/Diploma/Certificate A40350

Mission Critical Operations CIP Code: 15.0406 AAS/Diploma/Certificate A40430



these subjects.

Course work includes mathematics, natural sciences, engineering sciences and technology.

Graduates should qualify to obtain occupations such as technical service providers, materials and

technologies testing services, process improvement technicians, engineering technicians, industrial and

technology managers, or research technicians.



Applied Engineering Technology: A course of study that prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and

technical skills to solve technical problems in various types of industry. The course work emphasizes analytical and problem-

solving skills. The curriculum includes courses in safety, math, physics, electricity, engineering technology, and technology-

specific specialty areas. Graduates should qualify for employment in a wide range of positions in research and development,

manufacturing, sales, design, inspection, or maintenance. Employment opportunities exist in automation, computer,

electrical, industrial, or mechanical engineering fields, where graduates will function as engineering technicians.

Automation Engineering Technology: A course of study that prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and

technical skills to develop, install, calibrate, modify and maintain automated systems. Includes instruction in computer

systems; electronics and instrumentation; programmable logic controllers (PLCs); electric, hydraulic and pneumatic control

systems; actuator and sensor systems; process control; robotics; applications to specific industrial tasks. The graduates of this

curriculum will be prepared for employment in industries that utilize control systems, computer hardware and software,

electrical, mechanical and electromechanical devices in their automation systems.

Mechatronics Engineering Technology: A course of study that prepares the students to use basic engineering principles

and technical skills in developing and testing automated, servomechanical, and other electromechanical systems. Includes

instruction in prototype testing, manufacturing and operational testing, systems analysis and maintenance procedures.

Graduates should be qualified for employment in industrial maintenance and manufacturing including assembly, testing,

startup, troubleshooting, repair, process improvement, and control systems, and should qualify to sit for Packaging

Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) mechatronics or similar industry examinations.




Mission Critical Operations: The Mission Critical Operations curriculum prepares graduates for employment in a

wide range of positions in specific mission critical environments, operations technology, and maintenance. Course

work includes the development of a student’s ability to maintain technically sophisticated systems for business

continuity and near continuous uptime using engineering, information technology, and industrial management and

maintenance skills. The course work emphasizes analytical and problem-solving skills required to sustain high

availability national security interests and includes instruction in electromechanical systems, networking, automation,

cybersecurity, emergency management and systems integration. Graduates should qualify for employment as entry-

level technicians with businesses, industries, educational systems, and governmental agencies in national critical

infrastructure areas including, but not limited to, communications, emergency services, energy, financial services,

healthcare, information technology, and transportation.

I. General Education Academic Core [Curriculum Requirements for associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs in accordance with 1D SBCCC 400.97 (3)]:

Degree programs must contain a minimum of 15 semester hours including at least one course from each of the following areas:

humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 6

semester hours of communications. Diploma programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of general education; 3

semester hours must be in communications. General education is optional in certificate programs.

Engineering and Technology: Applied, Automation and Mechatronics Engineering Technology















ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry 3 SHC
























6 SHC

3 SHC

3 SHC

3-6 SHC

0-3 SHC

0-3 SHC

Optional

Optional

Optional





MAT 120 Geometry and Trigonometry 3 SHC

MAT 121 Algebra/Trigonometry I 3 SHC

MAT 161 College Algebra 3 SHC

MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra 3 SHC

MAT 175 Precalculus 4 SHC

MAT 223 Applied Calculus 3 SHC

MAT 271 Calculus I 4 SHC

3 SHC 0-3 SHC Optional





A. Technical Core. The technical core is comprised of specific courses which are required for all Program Majors under

this Curriculum Standard. A diploma program offered under an approved AAS program standard or a certificate which is

the highest credential level awarded under an approved AAS program standard must include a minimum of 12 semester

hours credit derived from the curriculum core courses or core subject area of the AAS program.

B. Program Major(s). The Program Major must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit from required subjects

and/or courses. The Program Major is in addition to the technical core.

C. Other Major Hours. Other major hours must be selected from prefixes listed on the curriculum standard. A maximum of

9 semester hours of credit may be selected from any prefix listed, with the exception of prefixes listed in the core.

Engineering and Technology: Applied, Automation, Mechatronics

Engineering Technology




A. Technical Core:

*Computer Applications

Choose one:

CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 3 SHC

EGR 111 Eng Comp and Careers 3 SHC

EGR 125 Appl Software for Tech 2 SHC

ELC 127 Software for Technicians 2 SHC

*Safety

Choose one:

ISC 112 Industrial Safety 2 SHC

ISC 115 Construction Safety 2 SHC

B. Program Major(s):

For AAS Degree select one program major.

Applied Engineering Technology

*Computers

Choose one:

DFT 119 Basic CAD 2 SHC


*Electricity

Choose one:

ELC 131 Circuit Analysis I 4 SHC

ELC 138 DC Circuit Analysis 4 SHC

ELC 139 AC Circuit Analysis 4 SHC

*Engineering

Choose one:

HYD 110 Hydraulics/Pneumatics I 3 SHC

HYD 112 Hydraulics/Med/Heavy Duty 2 SHC

HYD 115 Industrial Hydraulics 3 SHC

MNT 165 Mechanical Industrial Sys 2 SHC

*Motors and Controls

Choose one:

ELC 117 Motors and Controls 4 SHC

ELC 128 Intro to PLC 3 SHC

16-44 SHC 16-24 SHC




*Specialty

Choose one:

ATR 112 Intro to Automation 3 SHC

CET 110 Intro to CET 1 SHC

ELN 131 Analog Electronics I 4 SHC

ISC 129 Qual Testing Lab Tech 3 SHC


PCI 150 Process Control Systems 4 SHC

Automation Engineering Technology

*ATR 112 Intro to Automation 3 SHC

*ATR 215 Sensors and Transducers 3 SHC

*ELC 128 Intro to PLC 3 SHC

ELN 133 Digital Electronics 4 SHC

PCI 171 Fieldbus Systems 4 SHC

*Basic Electricity

Choose one set:


ELC 133 Circuit Analysis II 4 SHC

OR


ELC 139

Specialty

Choose one:

AC Circuit Analysis 4 SHC

ATR 121 Intro to Machine Vision 4 SHC

BAT 111 Building Automation Systems

HYD 110 Hydraulics/Pneumatics I

MEC 130 Mechanisms

MNT 250 PLC Interfacing

2 SHC

3 SHC

3 SHC

4 SHC

Mechatronics Engineering Technology


*ELC 213 Instrumentation 4 SHC

*Basic Electricity

Choose one course or set:

ELC 111 Intro to Electricity 3 SHC

OR

ELC 112 DC/AC Electricity 5 SHC

OR


OR



Drawing

Choose one:


DFT 151 CAD I 3 SHC

DFT 154 Intro Solid Modeling 3 SHC


EGR 120 Eng and Design Graphics 3 SHC

ELC 132 Electrical Drawings 2 SHC

Fluid Mechanics

Choose one:


HYD 180 Pneumatics in Automation 3 SHC

MEC 265 Fluid Mechanics 3 SHC

Mechanical Drives

Choose one:


MEC 275 Engineering Mechanisms 3 SHC




Machines



ELC 130 Advanced Motors/Controls 3 SHC

ELC 135 Electrical Machines I 3 SHC

AND

ELC 136 Electrical Machines II 4 SHC

Programmable Logic Controllers (Choose one:)


ELN 260 Prog Logic Controllers 4 SHC

*Physics (Choose one:)

PHY 131 Physics-Mechanics 4 SHC

PHY 151 College Physics I 4 SHC

Mission Critical Operations

*MCO 110 Intro to MCO 3 SHC

*MCO 115 MCO Infrastructure 3 SHC

MCO 210 Critical Site Operations 3 SHC

Operations Technology


*MNT 222 Industrial Sys Schematics 2 SHC


AHR, ALT, ATR, BAT, BPM, BPR, BTB, BTC, BUS, CCT, CEG, CET, CHM, CIS, CIV, CMT, CSC, CTI, CTS, DBA,

DDF, DEA, DFT, EGR, ELC, ELN, EPP, EPT, FBG, GRA, HET, HPC, HYD, ISC, LOG, MAC, MAT, MCM, MCO, MEC,

MKT, MLG, MNT, MPS, MSM, NET, NOS, NUC, OMT, PCI, PHY, PKG, PMT, RCT, RVM, SEC, SST, TCT, TEL, TNE,

TRN, WAT, WBL, WEB and WLD

Up to three semester hour credits may be selected from the following prefixes: ARA, ASL, CHI, FRE, GER, ITA, JPN, LAT,

POR, RUS and SPA. III. Other Required Hours

A college may include courses to meet graduation or local employer requirements in a certificate (0-1 SHC), diploma (0-4 SHC),

or an associate in applied science (0-7 SHC) program. These curriculum courses shall be selected from the Combined Course

Library and must be approved by the System Office prior to implementation. Restricted, unique, or free elective courses may not be

included as other required hours. IV. Employability Competencies

Fundamental competencies that address soft skills vital to employability, personal, and professional success are listed below.

Colleges are encouraged to integrate these competencies into the curriculum by embedding appropriate student learning

outcomes into one or more courses or through alternative methods.




means.















*An Employability Skills Resource Toolkit has been developed by NC-NET for the competencies listed above. Additionalinformation is located at: http://www.nc-net.info/employability.php

**The North Carolina Career Clusters Guide was developed by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and the North

Carolina Community College system to link the academic and Career and Technical Education programs at the secondary and

postsecondary levels to increase student achievement. Additional information about Career Clusters is located at: http://www.nc-net.info/NC_career_clusters_guide.php or http://www.careertech.org.











Attachment PROG 10F


Wilson Community College Applied Engineering Technology (A40130)

I. Program Planning

Wilson Community College (WCC) is seeking approval for the Applied Engineering Technology (A40130) program to begin Fall 2015. The planning area is defined as the college’s service area of Wilson County. All colleges were notified of the planning process for this program.

The proposed program was approved by the Board of Trustees at WCC on March 12, 2015. Minutes from this Board meeting were attached to the program application. The President and the Board of Trustees of WCC have certified the following:





Wilson Community College indicated the following:

• A 2014 college survey of local area employers revealed that there would be approximately 270new job postings over the following ten year time period for individuals possessing skillsassociated with the Applied Engineering Technology program.

• According to data projections provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for 2012-22,regional employment of engineering and maintenance technicians is expected to increase 17%.

• Average annual salaries for engineering and maintenance technicians range from $35,210 to$51,820.

• Letters of support for the program were submitted to the college by Bridgestone, Sandoz, andConstruct, Incorporated. Construct, a large industrial fabricating industry, also indicated that itexpects to hire 15-20 new employees in the foreseeable future with the expectation that potentialemployees will be better prepared than recent applicants have been due to a notable skills gapthat limits their job readiness.

• The college surveyed local area high schools to determine interest in the Mechatronics program.Seventy-nine students out of 227 surveyed indicated that they were interested in pursuing theprogram.

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Attachment PROG 10F

• A letter of support for the program were received by the college from Wilson EconomicDevelopment Council. The Council stated that local manufacturers were not able to findqualified workers with appropriate skill sets to meet hiring requirements.

• The college was awarded a Golden Leaf grant that was utilized by the college to purchaseautomated assembly line training equipment to support the program.

• The college stated that the local Industrial Management Council, which is comprised of industryplant managers, also indicated positive support for the program.

III. Impact of the Proposed Program on Other ProgramsMayland and Wilkes Community Colleges are currently approved to offer the Applied Engineering Technology (A40350) program; however, the college service areas are not contiguous to the service area of Wilson Community College so impact statements were not required.




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This curriculum program _~A~p"-lp=l=ie=d"-E~nol:>g.o.oin=e,-,=e~n",,,·nOl::g;L.T~ec",-,hn""""o=l""ool:>g..J...Y_(Program Title)


will enhance the worliforce of North Carolina, will provide educational and trainingopportunities consistent with the mission of the college, and will not duplicate the opportunitiescurrently offered.

Wilson Community College(Community College Name)

has assessed the need for this program and the resources required to maintain a viable programand certifies that the college can operate this program efficiently and effectively within theresources available to the college.



DatJSignature, Board of Trustees Chair







Applied, Automation, Mechatronics Engineering Technology

Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics**





Program Majors Under Pathway Program Major / Classification of Instruction Programs (CIP) Code Credential Level(s)

Offered

Program Major

Code

Applied Engineering Technology CIP Code: 15.0000 AAS/Diploma/Certificate A40130

Automation Engineering Technology CIP Code: 15.0406 AAS/Diploma/Certificate A40120

Mechatronics Engineering Technology CIP Code: 15.0403 AAS/Diploma/Certificate A40350

Mission Critical Operations CIP Code: 15.0406 AAS/Diploma/Certificate A40430



these subjects.

Course work includes mathematics, natural sciences, engineering sciences and technology.

Graduates should qualify to obtain occupations such as technical service providers, materials and

technologies testing services, process improvement technicians, engineering technicians, industrial and

technology managers, or research technicians.



Applied Engineering Technology: A course of study that prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and

technical skills to solve technical problems in various types of industry. The course work emphasizes analytical and problem-

solving skills. The curriculum includes courses in safety, math, physics, electricity, engineering technology, and technology-

specific specialty areas. Graduates should qualify for employment in a wide range of positions in research and development,

manufacturing, sales, design, inspection, or maintenance. Employment opportunities exist in automation, computer,

electrical, industrial, or mechanical engineering fields, where graduates will function as engineering technicians.

Automation Engineering Technology: A course of study that prepares the students to use basic engineering principles and

technical skills to develop, install, calibrate, modify and maintain automated systems. Includes instruction in computer

systems; electronics and instrumentation; programmable logic controllers (PLCs); electric, hydraulic and pneumatic control

systems; actuator and sensor systems; process control; robotics; applications to specific industrial tasks. The graduates of this

curriculum will be prepared for employment in industries that utilize control systems, computer hardware and software,

electrical, mechanical and electromechanical devices in their automation systems.

Mechatronics Engineering Technology: A course of study that prepares the students to use basic engineering principles

and technical skills in developing and testing automated, servomechanical, and other electromechanical systems. Includes

instruction in prototype testing, manufacturing and operational testing, systems analysis and maintenance procedures.

Graduates should be qualified for employment in industrial maintenance and manufacturing including assembly, testing,

startup, troubleshooting, repair, process improvement, and control systems, and should qualify to sit for Packaging

Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) mechatronics or similar industry examinations.




Mission Critical Operations: The Mission Critical Operations curriculum prepares graduates for employment in a

wide range of positions in specific mission critical environments, operations technology, and maintenance. Course

work includes the development of a student’s ability to maintain technically sophisticated systems for business

continuity and near continuous uptime using engineering, information technology, and industrial management and

maintenance skills. The course work emphasizes analytical and problem-solving skills required to sustain high

availability national security interests and includes instruction in electromechanical systems, networking, automation,

cybersecurity, emergency management and systems integration. Graduates should qualify for employment as entry-

level technicians with businesses, industries, educational systems, and governmental agencies in national critical

infrastructure areas including, but not limited to, communications, emergency services, energy, financial services,

healthcare, information technology, and transportation.

I. General Education Academic Core [Curriculum Requirements for associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs in accordance with 1D SBCCC 400.97 (3)]:

Degree programs must contain a minimum of 15 semester hours including at least one course from each of the following areas:

humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 6

semester hours of communications. Diploma programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of general education; 3

semester hours must be in communications. General education is optional in certificate programs.

Engineering and Technology: Applied, Automation and Mechatronics Engineering Technology















ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry 3 SHC
























6 SHC

3 SHC

3 SHC

3-6 SHC

0-3 SHC

0-3 SHC

Optional

Optional

Optional





MAT 120 Geometry and Trigonometry 3 SHC

MAT 121 Algebra/Trigonometry I 3 SHC

MAT 161 College Algebra 3 SHC

MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra 3 SHC

MAT 175 Precalculus 4 SHC

MAT 223 Applied Calculus 3 SHC

MAT 271 Calculus I 4 SHC

3 SHC 0-3 SHC Optional





A. Technical Core. The technical core is comprised of specific courses which are required for all Program Majors under

this Curriculum Standard. A diploma program offered under an approved AAS program standard or a certificate which is

the highest credential level awarded under an approved AAS program standard must include a minimum of 12 semester

hours credit derived from the curriculum core courses or core subject area of the AAS program.

B. Program Major(s). The Program Major must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit from required subjects

and/or courses. The Program Major is in addition to the technical core.

C. Other Major Hours. Other major hours must be selected from prefixes listed on the curriculum standard. A maximum of

9 semester hours of credit may be selected from any prefix listed, with the exception of prefixes listed in the core.

Engineering and Technology: Applied, Automation, Mechatronics

Engineering Technology




A. Technical Core:

*Computer Applications

Choose one:

CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 3 SHC

EGR 111 Eng Comp and Careers 3 SHC

EGR 125 Appl Software for Tech 2 SHC


*Safety

Choose one:

ISC 112 Industrial Safety 2 SHC

ISC 115 Construction Safety 2 SHC

B. Program Major(s):

For AAS Degree select one program major.

Applied Engineering Technology

*Computers

Choose one:



*Electricity

Choose one:




*Engineering

Choose one:


HYD 112 Hydraulics/Med/Heavy Duty 2 SHC

HYD 115 Industrial Hydraulics 3 SHC

MNT 165 Mechanical Industrial Sys 2 SHC

*Motors and Controls

Choose one:



16-44 SHC 16-24 SHC




*Specialty

Choose one:


CET 110 Intro to CET 1 SHC

ELN 131 Analog Electronics I 4 SHC

ISC 129 Qual Testing Lab Tech 3 SHC


PCI 150 Process Control Systems 4 SHC

Automation Engineering Technology


*ATR 215 Sensors and Transducers 3 SHC

*ELC 128 Intro to PLC 3 SHC

ELN 133 Digital Electronics 4 SHC

PCI 171 Fieldbus Systems 4 SHC

*Basic Electricity

Choose one set:


ELC 133 Circuit Analysis II 4 SHC

OR


ELC 139

Specialty

Choose one:

AC Circuit Analysis 4 SHC

ATR 121 Intro to Machine Vision 4 SHC

BAT 111 Building Automation Systems

HYD 110 Hydraulics/Pneumatics I

MEC 130 Mechanisms

MNT 250 PLC Interfacing

2 SHC

3 SHC

3 SHC

4 SHC

Mechatronics Engineering Technology


*ELC 213 Instrumentation 4 SHC

*Basic Electricity


ELC 111 Intro to Electricity 3 SHC

OR

ELC 112 DC/AC Electricity 5 SHC

OR


OR



Drawing

Choose one:


DFT 151 CAD I 3 SHC

DFT 154 Intro Solid Modeling 3 SHC


EGR 120 Eng and Design Graphics 3 SHC

ELC 132 Electrical Drawings 2 SHC

Fluid Mechanics

Choose one:


HYD 180 Pneumatics in Automation 3 SHC

MEC 265 Fluid Mechanics 3 SHC

Mechanical Drives

Choose one:


MEC 275 Engineering Mechanisms 3 SHC




Machines



ELC 130 Advanced Motors/Controls 3 SHC

ELC 135 Electrical Machines I 3 SHC

AND

ELC 136 Electrical Machines II 4 SHC

Programmable Logic Controllers (Choose one:)


ELN 260 Prog Logic Controllers 4 SHC

*Physics (Choose one:)

PHY 131 Physics-Mechanics 4 SHC

PHY 151 College Physics I 4 SHC

Mission Critical Operations

*MCO 110 Intro to MCO 3 SHC

*MCO 115 MCO Infrastructure 3 SHC

MCO 210 Critical Site Operations 3 SHC

Operations Technology


*MNT 222 Industrial Sys Schematics 2 SHC


AHR, ALT, ATR, BAT, BPM, BPR, BTB, BTC, BUS, CCT, CEG, CET, CHM, CIS, CIV, CMT, CSC, CTI, CTS, DBA,

DDF, DEA, DFT, EGR, ELC, ELN, EPP, EPT, FBG, GRA, HET, HPC, HYD, ISC, LOG, MAC, MAT, MCM, MCO, MEC,

MKT, MLG, MNT, MPS, MSM, NET, NOS, NUC, OMT, PCI, PHY, PKG, PMT, RCT, RVM, SEC, SST, TCT, TEL, TNE,

TRN, WAT, WBL, WEB and WLD

Up to three semester hour credits may be selected from the following prefixes: ARA, ASL, CHI, FRE, GER, ITA, JPN, LAT,

POR, RUS and SPA. III. Other Required Hours

A college may include courses to meet graduation or local employer requirements in a certificate (0-1 SHC), diploma (0-4 SHC),

or an associate in applied science (0-7 SHC) program. These curriculum courses shall be selected from the Combined Course

Library and must be approved by the System Office prior to implementation. Restricted, unique, or free elective courses may not be

included as other required hours. IV. Employability Competencies

Fundamental competencies that address soft skills vital to employability, personal, and professional success are listed below.

Colleges are encouraged to integrate these competencies into the curriculum by embedding appropriate student learning

outcomes into one or more courses or through alternative methods.




means.















*An Employability Skills Resource Toolkit has been developed by NC-NET for the competencies listed above. Additionalinformation is located at: http://www.nc-net.info/employability.php

**The North Carolina Career Clusters Guide was developed by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and the North

Carolina Community College system to link the academic and Career and Technical Education programs at the secondary and

postsecondary levels to increase student achievement. Additional information about Career Clusters is located at: http://www.nc-net.info/NC_career_clusters_guide.php or http://www.careertech.org.











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