STATE BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES CURRICULUM … · 2014-12-05 · College of The Albemarle Health Care Technology (Certificate) (C45350) Davidson County Community College Central

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STATE BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES

CURRICULUM PROGRAM APPLICATIONS [FTFA*]

(Existing Program)

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

Mechatronics Engineering Technology (A40350)

College of The Albemarle

Health Care Technology (Certificate) (C45350)

Davidson County Community College

Central Sterile Processing (Certificate) (C45180)

Surgical Technology (A45740)

Johnston Community College

Nursing Assistant (Certificate) (C45480)

Mitchell Community College

Computer Technology Integration (A25500)

Vance-Granville Community College


Contact Person:

Jennifer Frazelle, Director

Academic Programs

919.807.7120

[email protected]

*Fast Track for Action

mailto:[email protected]

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PROGRAM APPLICATION

SUMMARY EVALUATION REPORT

Cape Fear Community College


I. Program Planning

Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) is seeking approval for the Mechatronics Engineering

Technology (A40350) program to begin Fall 2014. 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 CFCC in November 2013. Minutes

from this Board meeting were attached to the program application. The President and the Board of

Trustees of CFCC have certified the following:

The proposed program will enhance the workforce of North Carolina, will provide educational

and training opportunities consistent with the mission of the college, and will not duplicate the

opportunities currently offered.

They have assessed the need for the proposed program and the resources required to maintain a

viable program and certify that the college can operate the proposed program efficiently and

effectively 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 of

the program.

II. Program Rationale

Cape Fear Community College indicated the following:

The NC Division of Employment Security (DES) projects positive job growth in the industry

sectors that include mechatronic technicians for 2014-20. DES reported that many local jobs

requiring mechatronic-type skills go unfilled because the applying candidates exhibit a skills-gap

between their abilities and the job requirements thereby not qualifying them for these positions.

Local employer GE Aviation voiced concerns over their difficulties locating qualified workers

possessing the necessary skills to be effective in their modern, highly automated facility,

including the ability to maintain and repair automation, electromechanical, and servo-mechanical

devices and equipment.

Local companies including GE-Hitachi, Corning Incorporated, Fenner Drives, GE Aviation, and

Interroll have invested in more complex automation and robotic systems to move and package

products, speed production, increase productivity, and to reduce overall production cost to meet

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the global economy, thereby creating a demand for employees who possess mechatronic-specific

skills. GE Aviation announced that they intend to invest $63 million in their Castle Hayne plant

to meet $57 billion worth of industry contracts it has secured since November 2011.

Acme Smoked Fish of New York recently announced that it plans to open a processing plant in

Pender County that will include automated and linear transfer systems for product handling and

various types of control systems requiring skilled mechatronic technicians to install and maintain

them.

CFCC surveyed students regarding their potential interest in a mechatronics technology program.

Eighty-three students indicated interest in enrolling in the program.

The college currently provides instruction for the various courses contained within the

mechatronics program of study in their engineering and industrial departments: therefore, there

will be no additional start-up costs associated with the mechatronics program.

III. Impact of the Proposed Program on Other Programs

Six colleges are currently approved to offer the Mechatronics Engineering Technology (A40350)

program; however, the colleges’ service areas are not contiguous to the service area of Cape Fear

Community College so impact statements were not required.

IV. Implementation of Collaborative Plan

Not Applicable

V. Curriculum Design

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

Coordinator: Mr. Frank Scuiletti

Institutional Certification

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

This curriculum program _~M..!:..:e~c~h~a~tr~o~n~ic:c;:s,-- _(Program Title)

A40350(Program Code)

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.

____________ Cape Fear 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.

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.)

Date

Signature, Board of Trustees Chair Date

*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 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.

Curriculum Standard for Engineering and Technology:

Applied, Automation, Mechatronics Engineering Technology

Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering, 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

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

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, materials and

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

technology managers, or research 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:

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.

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.

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 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 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

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: Applied, Automation, Mechatronics

Engineering 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:

*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

*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

MEC 110 Intro to CAD/CAM 2 SHC

PCI 150 Process Control Systems 4 SHC

16-44 SHC

16-24 SHC



Automation Engineering Technology

*ATR 112 Intro to Automation 3 SHC

ATR 121 Intro to Machine Vision 4 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



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

DFT 170 Engineering Graphics 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 130 Mechanisms 3 SHC

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



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

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

DEA, DFT, EGR, ELC, ELN, FBG, GRA, HET, HYD, ISC, LOG, MAC, MAT, MCM, MEC, MKT, MNT, MPS, MLG,

MSM, NET, NOS, OMT, PCI, PHY, PKG, RCT, RVM, SEC, SST, TRN, 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.

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:


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 (SHC) 64-76 36-48 12-18

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

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


http://www.careertech.org/

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PROGRAM APPLICATION


College of The Albemarle

Health Care Technology (Certificate) (C45350)

I. Program Planning

College of The Albemarle is seeking approval for the Health Care Technology (Certificate)

(C45350) program to begin Fall 2014. The planning area is defined as the college’s service area

of Pasquotank, Perquimans, Gates, Camden, Currituck, Dare, and Chowan counties. All colleges

were notified of the planning process for this program. The proposed program was approved by the Board of Trustees at College of The Albemarle on

December 10, 2013. Minutes from this Board meeting were attached to the program application.

The President and the Board of Trustees of College of The Albemarle have certified the

following:

The proposed program will enhance the workforce of North Carolina, will provide

educational and training opportunities consistent with the mission of the college, and will

not duplicate the opportunities currently offered.

They have assessed the need for the proposed program and the resources required to

maintain a viable program and certify that the college can operate the proposed program

efficiently and effectively 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 of the program.


College of The Albemarle (COA) indicates the following:

Employment of health care support occupations is anticipated to grow by thirty-four

percent between 2012-2020. The nursing aides/orderlies/attendants category is estimated

to grow twenty percent over the next ten years. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Occupational Outlook Handbook)

According to the Northeastern Workforce Development Board, employment in two

occupational groupings which are associated with the Health Care Technology certificate,

are projected to experience job growth in the service area. The occupational work groups

include: Health Care Support, and Personal Care and Service. Both occupational

groupings are projected to grow at twenty-four percent (482 positions), and seventeen

percent (488 positions), respectively, by 2016.

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An increasing aging population will have more medical conditions which will require an

increase in health care professionals. In 2011, three of the counties in their service area

had more residents older than sixty than the number of residents younger than seventeen.

In 2025, it is projected that all seven counties in their service area will have more

residents older than sixty than the number of residents younger than seventeen. (UNC

Institute on Aging)

A letter of support for the Health Care Technology program was submitted by Albemarle

Hospital. Their letter noted “as we embark on our affiliation with a new community

partner that uses the ‘care partner’ model for nursing assistive personnel, it is important

for a local training resource be provided to meet this industry’s need.”

The new community partner is anticipated to lease Albemarle Hospital in early spring

2014. It will allow for re-training of the existing assistive workforce of the hospital to

meet the new model of care, which includes approximately 40 current nursing assistants.

According to the new community partner the “care partner” combines the quality of

caring with technical interventions, communication, and knowledge integration to

support the nurse in the delivery of quality client care in an acute care setting. They

assist patients with daily living activities such as bathing and eating. The ‘care partners’

also take vital signs, draw blood specimens, perform wound care and dressing changes,

insert urinary catheters and perform EKGs. The Health Care Technology program will

allow the college to create cross trained individuals that meet the hiring requirement of

the “care partner” model.

The college has adequate facilities to house the Health Care Technology program. The

start-up cost of instruction does not require a full-time faculty position. Instead they will

utilize current health science and wellness program faculty, current general education

faculty and adjuncts with specialization in the field. The annual ongoing part-time faculty

cost is estimated to be $25,000 and lab supplies are estimated at $5,000. A program

coordinator from existing faculty will be selected.


Six community colleges are approved to offer the Health Care Technology program. An impact

assessment was sent to each college. No negative impact responses were received.


Not Applicable


The proposed program of study is in compliance with the State Board approved curriculum

standard.

Coordinator: Ms. Renee Batts


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CURRICULUM STANDARD Effective Term

Fall 1997

[1997*03]

Curriculum Program Title Health Care Technology (Certificate) Code C45350

Concentration (not applicable)

Curriculum Description

The Health Care Technology curriculum prepares multi-skilled health care personnel to perform a variety of

assistive skills which cross several traditional health care disciplines. Individuals entering this curriculum

must be listed on the Nursing Assistant I Registry and have documentation of successful completion of a

Nursing Assistant I program.

Course work includes communication, dietary, and clerical skills, as well as those required for listing as a

Nursing Assistant II. Based upon local needs, instruction may also include phlebotomy, basic

electrocardiography, environmental maintenance, restorative care, and basic respiratory skills.

Graduates of this program will be eligible for listing as a Nursing Assistant II in the state of North Carolina.

Employment opportunity sites include hospitals, nursing homes, extended care facilities, and home health

agencies.

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.






Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on November 13, 1996; Corrected 11/99; SBCC Revised 05/17/02; SBCC Revised 09/21/07; SBCC Template Revised 10/17/08; Editorial Revision 06/18/13; Editorial Revision 01/17/14..

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.

Health Care Technology (Certificate) C45350 AAS Diploma Certificate

Minimum Major Hours Required 49 SHC 30 SHC 12 SHC

A. CORE

12-18 SHC

Required Courses: HCT 101 Health Care Technology 9 SHC

Required Subject Areas:

Health Care. Select 3-9 SHC: HCT 102 Basic Phlebotomy and EKG 3 SHC

HCT 103 Environmental Maintenance 3 SHC

HCT 104 Restorative Care 3 SHC

HCT 105 Basic Respiratory Skills 3 SHC

Required Subject Areas: None

B. CONCENTRATION (Not applicable)

C. OTHER MAJOR HOURS

To be selected from the following prefixes:

CIS, COE, CSC, HCT, HSC, HUC, MED, OST, MED, PBT, 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.

*WBL prefix will be available in fall 2014.

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PROGRAM APPLICATION



Central Sterile Processing (Certificate) (C45180)

I. Program Planning

Davidson County Community College is seeking approval for the Central Sterile Processing

(Certificate) (C45180) program to begin Fall 2014. The planning area is defined as the college’s

service area of Davidson and Davie counties. All colleges were notified of the planning process

for this program. The proposed program was approved by the Board of Trustees at Davidson County Community

College on November 12, 2013. Minutes from this Board meeting were attached to the program

application. The President and the Board of Trustees of Davidson County Community College

have certified the following:











Davidson County Community College (DCCC) indicates the following:

Wake Forest Baptist has recently completed construction of a new hospital in Davie

County. The county has donated the existing hospital facility to DCCC and to Davie

County Health Department. DCCC will acquire the following portions of the facility: the

emergency department, the imaging department, and the surgical suites. The equipment

housed in these departments is included in the donation. The donated space provides

ample classroom and laboratory space for starting the program.

DCCC is an active participant in the Piedmont Alliance for Triad Healthcare (PATH).

PATH serves as an advisory council to advocate for and further develop Allied Health

workforce to meet healthcare needs within the Piedmont Triad region. In 2013, a PATH

meeting was held specifically to address sterile processing. Employers noted challenges

in recruiting experienced and certified sterile processors.

Thirty-six of the four hundred and thirty-three health science students surveyed at the

eleven high schools in Davidson and Davie counties expressed interest in the Central

Sterile Processing program.


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Letters of support for the program were submitted to DCCC by local employers including

Wake Forest Baptist Hospital-Davie Medical Center, Wake Forest Baptist Hospital-

Lexington Medical Center, Novant Health-Thomasville Medical Center, and Cone

Health.

Wake Forest Baptist Hospital-Davie Medical Center has indicated they anticipate hiring a

minimum of one hundred graduates (Central Sterile Processing and Surgical Technology)

within the next five years to replace employees who retire or resign, or to fill new

positions in their expanding facility.

Wake Forest Baptist Hospital-Lexington Medical Center has indicated they anticipate

hiring two to three graduates (Central Sterile Processing and Surgical Technology) within

the next five years to replace employees who retire or resign, or to fill new positions in

their expanding facility.

Novant Health-Thomasville Medical Center has indicated they anticipate hiring one

hundred to one hundred and fifty graduates (Central Sterile Processing and Surgical

Technology) within the next five years to replace employees who retire or resign, or to

fill new positions in their expanding facility.

Cone Health indicated they anticipate hiring fifty graduates (Central Sterile Processing

and Surgical Technology) within the next five years to replace employees who retire or

resign, or to fill new positions in their expanding facility.

The Lexington and Thomasville Chambers of Commerce provided letters of support for

the program.


Five community colleges are approved to offer the Central Sterile Processing program. An

impact assessment was sent to each college. No negative impact responses were received.


Not Applicable



standard.




This curri culurnpro gram _--,=,C..o:e:;.ont=[=al=-=S t.::.:e:.=-n"-'.°l.:::..e~p~[o",-,c:::.::e"",s",,-slO"'-°nocguC,-"C::..:e::=.rt=i;,fio.::oc"",at"",e.L)__ ....::C"-4.:..oS'--'1'-"8'-"O'---- _(Program Title) (Program Code)


Davidson County Community College(Community College Name)




,Date

Editorial Revision 0210711312



Fall 2013

2013*03

Curriculum Program Title Central Sterile Processing (Certificate) Code C45180



The Central Sterile Processing curriculum is designed to prepare individuals for the field of Sterile

Processing and Central Service Supply.

Students will develop skills necessary to properly disinfect, prepare process, store, and issue both

sterile and nonsterile supplies and equipment for patient care. Also, students will learn to operate

sterilizing units and monitor effectiveness of the sterilization process.

Graduates will receive a certificate and may be eligible to apply to take the National Institute for

Certification of Healthcare Sterile Processing and Distribution Personnel Examination (CBSPD).

Employment opportunities include surgery centers, dialysis facilities, and central processing units in

hospitals.





















Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on November 13, 1996: Revised 7/17/98; Revised 10/10/01; SBCC Revised 5/17/02; SBCC Revised

07/20/07; SBCC Revised 09/21/07; SBCC Template Revised 10/17/08, SBCC Revised 08/20/10; CRC Revised—Electronic Only 05/16/11; SBCC Revised 07/19/13; Editorial Revision 01/17/14.

Major Hours

[ref. 1D SBCCC 400.97 (3)]













Central Sterile Processing (Certificate) C45180 AAS Diploma Certificate


A. CORE 12 SHC

Required Courses: STP 101 Intro Sterile Processing 8 SHC

STP 102 STP Clinical Practice 3 SHC

STP 103 Prof Success Prep 1 SHC




BIO, CIS, COE, STP, and *WBL


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

SPA.



SBCC 02/21/2014

PROGRAM APPLICATION



Surgical Technology (A45740)

I. Program Planning

Davidson County Community College is seeking approval for the Surgical Technology

(A45740) program to begin Fall 2014. The planning area is defined as the college’s service area

of Davidson and Davie counties. All colleges were notified of the planning process for this

program. The proposed program was approved by the Board of Trustees at Davidson County Community

College on November 12, 2013. Minutes from this Board meeting were attached to the program

application. The President and the Board of Trustees of Davidson County Community College

have certified the following:











Davidson County Community College (DCCC) indicates the following:

Wake Forest Baptist has recently completed construction of a new hospital in Davie

County. The county has donated the existing hospital facility to DCCC and to Davie

County Health Department. DCCC will acquire the following portions of the facility: the

emergency department, the imaging department, and the surgical suites. The equipment

housed in these departments is included in the donation. The donated space provides

ample classroom and laboratory space for starting the program.

One hundred and ninety-five of the four hundred and thirty-three health science students

surveyed at the eleven high schools in Davidson and Davie counties expressed interest in

the Surgical Technology program.

Letters of support for the program were submitted to DCCC by local employers including

Wake Forest Baptist Hospital-Davie Medical Center, Wake Forest Baptist Hospital-

Lexington Medical Center, Novant Health-Thomasville Medical Center, and Cone

Health.


SBCC 02/21/2014

Wake Forest Baptist Hospital-Davie Medical Center has indicated they anticipate hiring a

minimum of one hundred graduates (Central Sterile Processing and Surgical Technology)

within the next five years to replace employees who retire or resign, or to fill new

positions in their expanding facility.

Wake Forest Baptist Hospital-Lexington Medical Center has indicated they anticipate

hiring two to three graduates (Central Sterile Processing and Surgical Technology) within

the next five years to replace employees who retire or resign, or to fill new positions in

their expanding facility.

Novant Health-Thomasville Medical Center has indicated they anticipate hiring one

hundred to one hundred and fifty graduates (Central Sterile Processing and Surgical

Technology) within the next five years to replace employees who retire or resign, or to

fill new positions in their expanding facility.

Cone Health indicated they anticipate hiring fifty graduates (Central Sterile Processing

and Surgical Technology) within the next five years to replace employees who retire or

resign, or to fill new positions in their expanding facility.

The Lexington and Thomasville Chambers of Commerce provided letters of support for

the program.


Twenty-one community colleges are approved to offer the Surgical Technology program. An

impact assessment was sent to each college. Initially, two colleges expressed objections due to a

clinical site that may be utilized by DCCC. This issue has been resolved and the objection has

been removed.


Not Applicable



standard.



This curriculum program _-------'=S~u'-=-ra=_i'--'c_=a_=__l --"T--"e-=-c=hn:..:.o=.c1:...::occg,...v --=-A::...;4:..:::S--'-I---'4:..:::O _

(Program Title) (Program Code)


Davidson County Community College(Community College Name)




Editorial Revision 0210711312

*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 2012

[2012*01]

Curriculum Program Title Surgical Technology Code A45740



The Surgical Technology curriculum prepares individuals to assist in the care of the surgical patient in the

operating room and to function as a member of the surgical team.

Students will apply theoretical knowledge to the care of patients undergoing surgery and develop skills

necessary to prepare supplies, equipment, and instruments; maintain aseptic conditions; prepare patients for

surgery; and assist surgeons during operations.

Employment opportunities include labor/delivery/emergency departments, inpatient/outpatient surgery

centers, dialysis units/facilities, physicians’ offices, and central supply processing units.

Students of Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited

programs are required to take the national certification exam administered by the National Board on

Certification in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) within a four week period prior to or

after graduation.



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.



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.






Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on November 13, 1996; Revised 07/17/98; Corrected 03/13/01; Revised 11/21/0 1; SBCC Revised 05/17/02; CRC

Revised – Electronic Only 03/21/07; SBCC Revised 09/21/07; SBCC Revised 08/15/08; SBCC Template Revision 10/17/08; Revised 10/22/08; CRC Revised-Electronic

Only 3/16/10; SBCC Revised 10/21/11; Editorial Revision 01/17/14.

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.

Surgical Technology A45740 AAS Diploma Certificate


A. CORE

Courses required for the diploma are designated with * 37 SHC 33 SHC

Required Courses: * SUR 110 Introduction to Surgical Technology 3 SHC

* SUR 111 Perioperative Patient Care 7 SHC

* SUR 122 Surgical Procedures I 6 SHC

* SUR 123 SUR Clinical Practice I 7 SHC

* SUR 134 Surgical Procedures II 5 SHC

* SUR 135 SUR Clinical Practice II 4 SHC

* SUR 137 Professional Success Preparation 1 SHC

SUR 210 Advanced SUR Clinical Practice 2 SHC

SUR 211 Advanced Theoretical Concepts 2 SHC


None




BIO, BUS, CIS, COE, CSC, ECO, ENG, HSC, MED, PSY, SOC, STP, SUR,

and *WBL


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

SPA.


Attachment PROG 7D

SBCC 02/21/2014

PROGRAM APPLICATION


Johnston Community College

Nursing Assistant (Certificate) (C45480)

I. Program Planning

Johnston Community College is seeking approval for the Nursing Assistant (Certificate)

(C45480) program to begin Fall 2014. The planning area is defined as the college’s service area

of Johnston County. All colleges were notified of the planning process for this program. The proposed program was approved by the Board of Trustees at Johnston Community College

on September 19, 2013. Minutes from this Board meeting were attached to the program

application. The President and the Board of Trustees of Johnston Community College have

certified the following:











Johnston Community College (JCC) indicates the following:

It is estimated seventy to eighty percent of the hands-on assistance to individuals with

long-term and personal assistance needs are provided by direct care workers. Direct care

workers include the following: nursing aides, home health aides, and personal care aides.

In the U.S., the direct-care workforce surpassed 3.3 million in 2010 and an additional 1.6

million new positions is projected by 2020. (Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute,

February 2013)

In 2011, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Task Force on Aging

reported nationally seventy-seven million baby boomers would turn sixty-five years of

age that year. They also projected by 2025 the number of Medicare recipients will reach

69.3 million and represent 20.6% of the U.S. population.

An increasing aging population will have more medical conditions which will require an

increase in health care professionals. Research demonstrates a growing shortage of nurse

aides both nationally and state-wide. The NC Long-Term Occupational Projections for

2006-2016 ranked hospitals and nursing/residential care facilities as top industries with

growing employment. As a state, they estimate we have 6,500 nurse aide vacancies

annually.

Attachment PROG 7D

SBCC 02/21/2014

Johnston County has an on-going need for nursing assistants in the long term care setting

and in home care. Four nursing homes, seven assisted living facilities, one home health

agency, and one residential hospice facility are located within the county. The facilities

reported an average vacancy rate of six to ten percent for nursing assistants.

Home care aides are expected to gain jobs quicker than other certified nursing assistants

due to the growing demand for in-home care. (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2013)

JCC currently offers the nursing assistant program through continuing education. Their

continuing education program was reapproved by the Department of Health and Human

Services on March 27, 2013. In 2013, their program reported a 97% pass rate.

The eight high schools in Johnston County are interested in the nursing assistant program

being available as a Career and College Promise pathway for their students.

Letters of support for the program were submitted to JCC by local partners and

employers which include: Johnston County Schools, Johnston Medical Center, Smithfield

Manor Inc., Wayne Memorial Hospital, and Harnett Health.


Thirty-three community colleges are approved to offer the Nursing Assistant program. An

impact assessment was sent to each college. No negative impact responses were received.


Not Applicable



standard.




This curriculum program _----"--N'--'=u~r"""sm~·igAssistant __(Program Title)

C45480(Program Code)

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.

Johnston Community College(Community College Name)




Date

~0~SignaturWaard of Trustees Chair Date



Spring 2006

[2006*01]

Curriculum Program Title Nursing Assistant (Certificate) Code C45480



The Nursing Assistant curriculum prepares individuals to work under the supervision of licensed health care

professionals in performing nursing care and services for persons of all ages.

Course work emphasizes growth and development throughout the life span, personal care, vital signs,

communication, nutrition, medical asepsis, therapeutic activities, accident and fire safety, household

environment and equipment management; family resources and services; and employment skills.

Graduates of this curriculum may be eligible to be listed on the registry as a Nursing Assistant I and Nursing

Assistant II. They may be employed in home health agencies, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, extended care

facilities, and doctors’ offices.





















Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on November 13, 1996; SBCC Revised 05/17/02; SBCC/CRC Revised 03/09/05; Revised 03/06/06; SBCC Revised 09/21/07; SBCC Template Revised 10/17/08; Editorial Revision 02/11/13; Editorial Revision 01/17/14.

Major Hours

[ref. 1D SBCCC 400.97 (3)]













Nursing Assistant (Certificate) C45480 AAS Diploma Certificate


A. CORE 14 SHC

Required Courses: NAS 101 Nursing Assistant I 6 SHC

NAS 102 Nursing Assistant II 6 SHC

NAS 103 Home Health Care 2 SHC


None




CIS, COE, CSC, HSC, MED, NAS, PSY, and *WBL


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

and SPA.


Attachment PROG 7E (Revised 02/19/2014)

SBCC 02/21/2014

PROGRAM APPLICATION


Mitchell Community College

Computer Technology Integration (A25500)

I. Program Planning

Mitchell Community College (MCC) is seeking approval for the Computer Technology Integration

(CTI) (A25500) program to begin Fall 2014. 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 25, 2013. Minutes from this Board meeting were attached to the program application.

The President and the Board of Trustees of Mitchell Community College have certified the

following:


educational and training opportunities consistent with the mission of the college, and will not

duplicate the opportunities currently offered.

They have assessed the need for the proposed program and the resources required to maintain

a viable program and certify that the college can operate the proposed program efficiently

and effectively within the resources available to the college.





Mitchell Community College indicates the following:

The proposed Computer Technology Integration (CTI) program will meet the needs of current

and prospective students at Mitchell Community College. In addition, high-schools in the

college’s service area were involved in the planning process and were supportive of the

proposed CTI program.

Businesses in the service area of MCC have indicated a need to hire graduates who are well

versed in Information Technology. Letters and e-mails of support for the proposed program

were submitted to MCC by Statesville Chamber of Commerce, NTT Data Americas, Applied

System Technology, First Sun EAP Inc, Netsafe Solutions, and Auction Software.

The proposed CTI program will replace the existing Computer Information Technology

(A25260) degree along with seven local computer related diplomas and certificates.

Attachment PROG 7E (Revised 02/19/2014)

SBCC 02/21/2014

There are no additional costs associated with the proposed program since computer labs are

in place and instructors are currently teaching for Mitchell Community College.

In addition to traditional job opportunities, it is noted that a career in IT is especially suitable

for self-employment.

According to a survey conducted by Mitchell Community College, 70 out of 214 local high

school students expressed interest in the CTI program at Mitchell Community College.

According to the North Carolina Employment Security Commission, the employment

projection report for Centralina region, which includes Iredell County, indicates annual

average job openings of 230 jobs per year up to year 2016.

According to a recent job search in MCC service area, there are 189 IT related jobs currently

available. Most jobs are at the Lowe’s Home Improvement headquarters in Mooresville, NC.


Ten colleges are currently approved to offer the Computer Technology Integration (A25500)

program, and all 58 colleges are approved to offer similar programs. Impact Assessments were sent

to colleges in contiguous counties, no negative impact assessments were received.


Not Applicable



Coordinator: Dr. Hilmi A. Lahoud

*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.


Fall 2012

[2012*03]

Curriculum Program Title Computer Technology Integration Code A25500

Concentration


The Computer Technology Integration (CTI) curriculum prepares graduates for employment as designers,

testers, support technicians, administrators, developers, or programmers with organizations that use

computers to design, process, manage, and communicate information, depending on the technical path

selected within this curriculum.

Course work includes development of a student’s ability to communicate and solve technical issues related to

information support and services, interactive media, network systems, programming and software

development, and other emerging technologies based on the selected area of study.

Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and

governmental agencies which rely on computer systems to design and manage information. The program will

incorporate the competencies of industry-recognized certification exams.



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 07/17/09; Revised 06/17/11; CRC Revised - Electronic Only 02/29/12; SBCC Revised

03/16/12; Editorial revision 09/26/12; Editorial Revision 12/05/12; CRC Revised—Electronic Only 05/29/13; Editorial Revision 10/14/13;

Editorial Revision 12/09/13.

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.

Computer Technology Integration A25500 AAS Diploma Certificate


A. CORE Courses required for the diploma are designated with *

Additional hours to meet the required number of hours for the diploma should be

extracted from courses with core prefixes.

26-27 SHC 17-18 SHC

Required Courses:

CTS 115 Info Sys Business Concept 3 SHC

* CTI 110 Web, Pgm, & DB Foundation 3 SHC

* CTI 120 Network & Sec Foundation 3 SHC

Select one set:

CTI 130 OS and Device Foundation 6 SHC

or

NOS 110 Operating System Concepts 3 SHC

and

CTS 120 Hardware/Software Support 3 SHC

or

CET 111 Computer Upgrade/Repair I 3 SHC

and

CET 211 Computer Upgrade/Repair II 3 SHC

or

CTS 120 Hardware/Software Support 3 SHC

and

CTS 220 Adv Hard/Software Support 3 SHC

Required Subject Areas: Select one course from one of the five (5) subject areas and an additional (9) credit

hours from prefixes within the same subject area selected:

Information Support and Services


CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy 2 SHC

OST 122 Office Computations 2 SHC

Continued on next page

Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on 07/17/09; Revised 06/17/11; CRC Revised - Electronic Only 02/29/12; SBCC Revised

03/16/12; Editorial revision 09/26/12; Editorial Revision 12/05/12; CRC Revised—Electronic Only 05/29/13; Editorial Revision 10/14/13;

Editorial Revision 12/09/13.

Computer Technology Integration A25500 (Continued)

Interactive Media

DEA 111 Introduction to DEAT 3 SHC

DME 110 Intro to Digital Media 3 SHC

GRD 110 Typography I 3 SHC

SGD 111 Introduction to SGD 3 SHC

WEB 110 Internet/Web Fundamentals 3 SHC

Network Systems

NET 110 Networking Concepts 3 SHC

NET 125 Networking Basics 3 SHC

NOS 110 Operation Systems Concepts 3 SHC

TNE 111 Campus Networks I 3 SHC

Programming and Software Development

CIS 115 Intro to Prog & Logic 3 SHC

CSC 133 C Programming 3 SHC

CSC 134 C++ Programming 3 SHC

CSC 135 COBOL Programming 3 SHC

CSC 139 Visual BASIC Prog 3 SHC

CSC 141 Visual C++ Prog 3 SHC

CSC 142 Visual COBOL Prog 3 SHC

CSC 151 JAVA Programming 3 SHC

CSC 153 C# Programming 3 SHC

DBA 110 Database Concepts 3 SHC

Emerging Information Technology:

CCT 110 Intro to Cyber Crime 3 SHC

EGR 115 Intro to Technology 3 SHC

GIS 111 Introduction to GIS 3 SHC

HBI 110 Issues and Trends in HBI 3 SHC

HPC 110 Intro to HPC 3 SHC

SEC 110 Security Concepts 3 SHC

B. CONCENTRATION



ACC, BAS, BUS, CCT, CET, CIS, CJC, COE, CSC, CTI, CTS, DBA, DEA,

DES, DME, ECM, ECO, EGR, ELN, GIS, GRA, GRD, HBI, HIT, HMT,

HPC, ISC, ITN, MIT, MKT, NET, NOS, OMT, OST, SEC, SGD, SGR, TNE,

*WBL, and WEB

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.


Attachment PROG 7F

SBCC 02/21/2014

PROGRAM APPLICATION


Vance-Granville Community College


I. Program Planning

Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC) is seeking approval for the Mechatronics Engineering

Technology (A40350) program to begin Fall 2014. The planning area is defined as the college’s service

area of Franklin, Granville, Vance, and Warren counties. All colleges were notified of the planning

process for this program. The proposed program was approved by the Board of Trustees at VGCC in November 2013. Minutes

from this Board meeting were attached to the program application. The President and the Board of

Trustees of VGCC have certified the following:

The proposed program will enhance the workforce of North Carolina, will provide educational

and training opportunities consistent with the mission of the college, and will not duplicate the

opportunities currently offered.

They have assessed the need for the proposed program and the resources required to maintain a

viable program and certify that the college can operate the proposed program efficiently and

effectively 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 of

the program.


Vance-Granville Community College indicated the following:

The NC Department of Labor (DOL) projects approximately two hundred job openings in

2012-20 for mechatronic technicians within the college’s four-county planning area.

The college performed an employment needs survey indicating that there are nearly one hundred

available job positions within the manufacturing sector of the college’s four-county planning

area with additional growth projected over the next several years due in part to retirements.

VGCC received significant funding from a Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College

and Career Training (TAACCCT) grant that has been utilized in part to purchase several pieces

of industry equipment valued at over $300,000 to outfit the mechatronics program.

Local industries have signed partnership agreements with VGCC including providing work-

based training opportunities and hiring considerations to participants enrolled in the

mechatronics program during or after completion of their program of study including: Altec

Industries Inc., Glen Raven Inc., and Proctor and Gamble. Bridgestone Commercial Solutions

also provided VGCC with a signed letter of endorsement indicating similar support.

Attachment PROG 7F

SBCC 02/21/2014

County economic partnership agreements were utilized to coordinate collaborations between the

college and county commissions. Signed agreements between the college and Franklin County

Economic Development Commission, Granville County Economic Development, Kerr-Tar

Workforce Development Board and Henderson-Vance County Economic Development

Commission, and Warren County Economic Development Commission, were attached to the

program application documenting formalized strategies between the various county commissions

and the college.


Six colleges are currently approved to offer the Mechatronics Engineering Technology (A40350)

program; however, the colleges’ service areas are not contiguous to the service area of Vance-Granville

Community College so impact statements were not required.


Not Applicable



Coordinator: Mr. Frank Scuiletti

C. Institutional Certification: Complete thefollowingform and obtain required signatures. Formwith original signatures should be included in the application.


This curriculum program Mechatronics Engineering Technology A40350 will enhance theworliforce of North Carolina, will provide educational and training opportunities consistent with themission of the college, and will not duplicate the opportunities currently offered.

Vanee-Granville Community College has assessed the need for this program and the resourcesrequired to maintain a viable program and certify that the college can operate this programefficiently and effectively within the resources available to the college.

The college understands that this proposed program will require a program accountability reportthat will include items such as student success measures, enrollment trends, completion rates, andemployment data three years after implementation if the program is approved by the State Board.

(A copy of the minutesfrom the Board of Trustees meeting(s) where the proposed program wasdiscussed and approved must be attached to the application.)

Signature, pr~ I Date

/1-13-/3Signature, Board of Trustees Chair Date

Vance-Granville Community College Mechatronics Engineering Technology A40350 Curriculum Program Application Page 10


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.

Curriculum Standard for Engineering and Technology:

Applied, Automation, Mechatronics Engineering Technology

Career Cluster: Science, Technology, Engineering, 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

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

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, materials and

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

technology managers, or research 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:

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.



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 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 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

6 SHC

3 SHC

3 SHC

3 SHC

3-6 SHC

0-3 SHC

0-3 SHC

0-3 SHC

Optional

Optional

Optional

Optional





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: Applied, Automation, Mechatronics

Engineering Technology


Minimum Major Hours Required: 49 SHC 30 SHC 12 SHC

Courses required for a diploma are designated with *

A. Technical Core:

*Computer Applications

Choose one:


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:



*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

MEC 110 Intro to CAD/CAM 2 SHC

PCI 150 Process Control Systems 4 SHC

16-44 SHC

16-24 SHC



Automation Engineering Technology


ATR 121 Intro to Machine Vision 4 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



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

DFT 170 Engineering Graphics 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 130 Mechanisms 3 SHC

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



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

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

DEA, DFT, EGR, ELC, ELN, FBG, GRA, HET, HYD, ISC, LOG, MAC, MAT, MCM, MEC, MKT, MNT, MPS, MLG,

MSM, NET, NOS, OMT, PCI, PHY, PKG, RCT, RVM, SEC, SST, TRN, 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.

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.careertech.org/

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