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DeKalb Technical College collaborates with local public school systems in the College's four-county service area to provide career pathways and programs that provide an advanced level of training and opportunities unavailable in the existing high schools. This partnership between local high schools and DeKalb Technical College gives students the opportunity to simultaneously work toward completion of the high school diploma and earn a Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) from DeKalb Technical College.
Dual Enrollment permits students in high school, age 16 and older to enroll in courses at DeKalb Technical College to earn both college and high school credits.
Joint Enrollment permits students in high school, age 16 and older to enroll in courses at DeKalb Technical College for college credit only.
Articulation is a partnership agreement between DeKalb Technical College and the high school system that provides an opportunity to earn college credit, through competency testing, for courses taken in high school that have been evaluated and determined as equivalent to Technical College courses.
Dual Enrollment classes maybe funded through the HOPE Grant. HOPE Grant eligibility requirements are:
Please visit www.gacollege411.com to learn more about the HOPE Grant program.
Course offerings are based on needs assessment, Department of Labor data, and current employment trends in business and industry. Program / course offerings are evaluated annually and modifications, additions or deletions made prior to registration for the following school year. Program options include:
The Car Audio System Installer certificate is designed to meet the needs of the student who is interested in installing car audio systems for personal and career opportunities. Courses included are: DAT 101 Car Audio Systems Installation; ELC 104 Soldering Technology; IFC 101 Direct Current Circuits I; and IFC 102 Alternating Current. (ASSET: Reading 38; Writing 35; Math 35; COMPASS: Reading 68; Writing 38; Math 36)
The Certified Construction Worker Certificate will provide pre-employment skills necessary for entrance into the construction field. Courses included are: CAR 101 Safe Use of Hand and Power Tools, CAR 105 Print Reading, CFC 100 Safety, CFC 101 Introduction to Construction. (ASSET: Reading 33; Writing 32; Math 35; COMPASS: Reading 47; Writing 23; Math 36)
The Certified Customer Service Specialist (CCSS) program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program enables individuals to acquire knowledge and skills in the area of customer contact and interpersonal skills as well as business and office technology. Courses included are: MKT 161 Service Industry Business Environment; MKT 162 Customer Contact Skills; MKT 163 Computer Skills; MKT 164 Business Skills; MKT 165 Personal Effectiveness. (ASSET: Reading 38; Writing 35; Math 35; COMPASS: Reading 68; Writing 38; Math 36)
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program provides educational opportunities to students that will enable them to obtain the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to become certified and succeed in the health technologies care field. This technical certificate of credit (TCC) program prepares students for entry-level positions in the nursing field as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). Students completing the program work as nursing assistants in nursing homes, health care agencies, hospitals and for private individuals. Students learn to take vital signs (blood pressure, temperature and pulse) and to feed, bathe, and to transport clients safely. Students also complete courses in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and interpersonal relations and professional development. Courses included are: CNA 100 Patient Care Fundamentals, AHS 101 Intro to Anatomy and Physiology; AHS 109 Medical Terminology. (ASSET: Reading 38; Writing 35; Math 35; COMPASS: Reading 68; Writing 38; Math 36)
The Criminal Justice Fundamentals Certificate is designed primarily for dual enrollment and for those workers in the criminal justice field who want to upgrade their skills to progress in their occupation or to prepare for
employment in the criminal justice field. Courses included are: CRJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice; CRJ 103 Corrections; CRJ 104 Principles of Law Enforcement; SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers.
(ASSET: Reading 38; Writing 35; Math 35; COMPASS: Reading 68; Writing 38; Math 36)
The Homeland Security Specialist certificate, embedded in the Criminal Justice Studies program, will emphasize the issues and emerging information and management concepts related to critical homeland security. After completing the Homeland Security TCC, students will be able to understand the functions, responsibilities and policy, and the inter-relationship of governmental systems; analyze threats and vulnerabilities; do risk assessment, management of crisis and consequences; identify the resources and technology to support planning, mitigation response, and recovery; and comprehend the importance of strategic and contingency planning, systems integration, and sharing of information. Courses included are CRJ 154 Police Officer Survival; CRJ 162 Methods of Criminal Investigation; CRJ 211 Principles of Homeland Security; SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers.
(ASSET: Reading 38; Writing 35; Math 35; COMPASS: Reading 68; Writing 38; Math 36)
The Hospitality Customer Service Provider technical certificate of credit is specifically designed to address the point of contact between hospitality customers and employees in the area of communications and customer service. Emphasis is placed on business etiquette, business communication with Spanish-speaking employees, and providing superior service. Courses included are HRT 101 Introduction to Hotel / Restaurant / Travel; HRT 146 Spanish for the Hospitality Industry; HRT 147 Business Etiquette and Communication; HRT 148 Delivering Superior Service in the Hospitality Industry; SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers.
