COLLEGE CONNECTIONS ACADEMY 2010-2011

COLLEGE CONNECTIONS ACADEMY2010-2011

The College Connections Academy is a partnership between Cumberland County Schools and Fayetteville Technical Community College to provide expanded opportunities for more students to participate in career and technical courses and to expose students to a variety of high skill career options.

• The College Connections Academy (CCA) allows high school juniors and seniors to take courses on FTCC’s main campus, bundled so that most will lead to a community college certificate.

• CCA Students will take classes at FTCC Monday through Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

• Transportation will be provided by Cumberland County Schools to FTCC from each of the ten comprehensive high schools.

• Each certificate program offered for 2010-2011 will be a one-year program. Students have the option of participating in one program in their junior year and a second one in their senior year.

• Successful completion of one of the certificate programs will entitle the students to participate in the FTCC spring graduation. Students will also receive an honors cord that may be worn at their high school graduation.

• CCA Students will be responsible for textbooks and supply costs. Supply costs may include uniforms and special tools or equipment.

• CCA Offerings for 2010-2011 school year include:

• Carpentry • Event Planning

• Demi-Chef • Gaming Design

• Digital Graphics • Medical Coding Specialist

• Exploring Health Careers • Nail Technology

• Elementary Teacher Education • Sustainable Design

• NOTE: Carpentry and Exploring Health Careers will lead to a completion award and NOT a community college certificate.

FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE YOUR HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR OR CONTACT THE COLLEGE CONNECTIONS OFFICE

AT 678-8542 or 678-2416

http://sacs2011.faytechcc.edu/Documents/CollegeConnectionsFlyer.pdf

*Prerequisite: Minimum 2.2 Unweighted High School GPA

Carpentry introduces students to basic construction methods. Learn the skills needed to be a “do-it-yourselfer”. Topics include safety, hand/power tool use, site preparation, measurement and layout, footings and foundations, construction framing, and other related topics.

SEMESTER(16 WKS) COURSE NAME

FTCCCredit

High School Credit

Fall CAR 111A Carpentry 1-A 4 2.5 SSpring CAR 111B Carpentry 1-B 4 2 S

Total Credits 8 4.5

COLLEGE CONNECTIONS ACADEMY


*Prerequisite: Minimum 2.2 Unweighted High School GPA*Uniform required - approx. $60

Demi-Chef prepares students for entry-level positions in the catering and cold foods display fields. Students will learn basic cookery and cold food preparation concepts and techniques. Credit obtained in these courses may be transferred directly into the Culinary Technology associate degree curriculum.


FTCCCredit

High School Credit

FallCUL 110CUL 140

Sanitation and SafetyBasic Culinary Skills

25

.5 S2.5 S

SpringCUL 120CUL 170

PurchasingGarde-Manager I

23

.5 S1.5 S

Total Credits 12 5




Digital Graphics prepares students for entry-level positions in the graphic field. Students will learn computer design and drawing using a variety of software applications. Credit obtained in these courses may be transferred directly into the Advertising and Graphic Design associate degree curriculum.


FTCCCredit

High School Credit

FallGRD 151GRD 152

Computer Design BasicsComputer Design Tech I

33

1.5 S1.5 S

Spring

GRD 153GRD 263GRD 271

Computer Design Tech IIIllustrative ImagingMultimedia Design I

332

1.5 S1.5 S1.5 S

Total Credits 14 7



*Prerequisite: Minimum 2.2 Unweighted High School GPA*ACCUPLACER Score of 86 in Sentence Skills and 80 in Reading OR

SAT Verbal and Writing Scores of 500 OR ACT Verbal and Writing Subscores of 20 required

Elementary Teacher Education offers students who may be interested in becoming an elementary school teacher the opportunity to get a head start on their degree. Credit obtained in these courses may be transferred directly into the School-Age Education associate degree curriculum. This in turn may transfer to a 4-year university elementary teacher education program.


FTCCCredit

High School Credit

Fall

EDU 145EDU 151EDU 151A

Child Development IICreative ActivitiesCreative Activities Lab

331

1 S1 S

0.5 S

SpringEDU 271EDU 281

Educational TechnologyInstructional Strat./Read & Write

33

1 S1 S

Total Credits 13 4.5




Event Planning, which can be completed in one semester, prepares students to understand and apply the skills needed to coordinate and supervise an event. Concepts include understanding the hospitality industry as it relates to different venues, hospitality industry regulations, and hospitality etiquette. Credit obtained in these courses may be transferred into the Hotel and Restaurant Management associate degree curriculum.


FTCCCredit

High School Credit

Fall SemesterONLY

HRM 110HRM 125HRM 210HRM 140BUS 110

Introduction to HospitalityHospitality EtiquetteMeetings and ConventionsHospitality Tourism LawIntroduction to Business

21333

.5 S.25 S1 S1 S1 S




*Prerequisite: Minimum 2.5 Unweighted High School GPA - SENIORS ONLY

This “sampling” of health programs, which can be completed in one semester, allows high school seniors to take introductory courses in various allied health career tracks normally reserved for students accepting into these programs. Credit obtained in these courses may be applied to those programs of study.


FTCCCredit

High School Credit

FallORSpring

PHM 110DEN 103SLP 111HMT 110

Introduction to PharmacyDental SciencesEthics & Standards for SLPA’sIntro to Healthcare Management

3233

1 S.5 S1 S1 S





Gaming Design introduces students to the skills they would need for entry-level positions in the fields of Simulation or Game Development. Students will learn about designing a simulation, game programming, and 3D modeling. Credit obtained in these courses may be transferred into the Simulation and Game Development associate degree curriculum.


FTCCCredit

High School Credit

FallSGD 111SGD 112

Introduction to SGDSGD Design

33

1.5 S1.5 S

SpringSGD 113SGD 114

SGD Programming3D Modeling

33

1.5 S1.5 S

Total Credits 12 6




Medical Coding Specialist prepares students for employment in a medical office or other healthcare related business. Students will learn accurate coding processes and develop skills applicable in the medical coding and billing field. Credit obtained in these courses may be transferred directly into the Medical Office Administration associate degree curriculum.


FTCCCredit

High School Credit

Fall OST 141OST 142OST 148

Medical Terms I - Medical OfficeMedical Terms II - Medical OfficeMed. Coding, Billing & Insurance

333

1 S1 S1 S

Spring OST 247OST 248OST 249

Procedure CodingDiagnostic CodingCPC Certification

224

1 S1 S

1.5 STotal Credits 17 6.5



*Prerequisite: Minimum 2.2 Unweighted High School GPA - SENIORS ONLY*Uniform and Nail Kit required - approx. $475

Nail Technolgoy curriculum provides competency-based knowledge, scientific/artistic principles, and hands-on fundamentals associated with the nail technology industry. Graduates of this program should be prepared to take the NC Cosmetology State Board Licensing Exam and upon passing be licensed and qualify for employment in beauty and nail salons.


FTCCCredit

High School Credit

Fall COS 121 Manicure/Nail Technology I 6 3 SSpring COS 222 Manicure/Nail Technology II 6 3 S

Total Credits 12 6



*Prerequisite: Minimum 2.2 Unweighted High School GPA*ACCUPLACER Score of 75 in Elementary Algebra

OR SAT Math Score of 500 OR ACT Math Subscore of 20 required

*Solar Cell required - approx. $90

*Students wishing to earn the FTCC Sustainable Design certificate will need to also take AHR 210 - Residential Building Codes. This course is available online concurrently.

Sustainable Design introduces the concepts and principles related to green site development and architectural design. Students will be introduced to basic architectural drafting techniques; plumbing, HVAC and electrical systems as they relate to green design; water and energy efficiency; and solar design theory and application. Credits obtained in these courses may be transferred directly into the Architectural Technology associate degree.


FTCCCredit

High School Credit

FallARC 111ARC 261

Intro to Architectural TechnologySolar Technology

32

2 S1 S

SpringARC 210ARC 230

Sustainable DesignEnvironmental Systems

24

1 S2 S

Total Credits 11 6

