Associate of Arts – General Education
Northeast State requires a core of general education courses as part of each degree program. In compliance with the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) approved general education core, each associate of arts and associate of science emphasis includes 41 semester hours of general education as preparation for entering a baccalaureate program. Each associate of applied science degree program includes 15-16 semester hours of general education to prepare graduates for the expectations of employers....
Learn More Automotive Body/Collision Repair
The Auto Body/Collision Repair program prepares individuals with knowledge and skills that will enable them to repair a modern automobile that has been involved in a major or minor collision. After completing the program, the student should be able to repair and replace front end components, body components, doors, frame, and underbody subsystems....
Learn More Machine Tool
The Machine Tool Operations certificate program prepares individuals as machinists capable of reading blueprints and operating precision measuring instruments, metal turning lathes, milling machines, and computer numerical control (CNC) equipment. All courses in the Machine Tool Operations certificate program will articulate into the Associate of Applied Science degree program in Industrial Technology – Concentration: Machine Tool....
Learn More General Technology
The General Technology program is designed for students who wish to complete a two-year technical degree applicable to immediate employment. The program allows students flexibility in selecting courses that can meet specific educational and employment goals. The program may be customized to allow students up to 36 semester credit hours of electives to meet the students specific career goals. “A student who has completed a diploma program with at least 900 contact hours at a......
Learn More Electrical Technology
The Electromechanical program prepares individuals for employment in electrical and mechanical maintenance fields as entry level maintenance technicians. With the required technical skills, individuals can diagnose electrical and mechanical problems and make appropriate repairs with minimal down time. The program will also address preventive maintenance issues to prevent maintenance problems from occurring....
Learn More Electromechanical Technology
The Electromechanical program prepares individuals for employment in electrical and mechanical maintenance fields as entry level maintenance technicians. With the required technical skills, individuals can diagnose electrical and mechanical problems and make appropriate repairs with minimal down time. The program will also address preventive maintenance issues to prevent maintenance problems from occurring....
Learn More Chemical Process Operations
The Chemical Process Operations Certificate program includes courses that prepare individuals for employment in chemical or related industries. In addition to foundation courses in chemistry and physics, students learn about the industrial environment as it relates to process operations and instrumentation....
Learn More Medical Laboratory Technology
The Medical Laboratory Technology program provides the general education core, sciences, and clinical laboratory education courses necessary for career-entry preparation. The program is comprised of an academic phase, which is three semesters on campus and a clinical practicum, which is six months training in one of the accredited clinical affiliates. Following the successful completion of the program, students are eligible to sit for a national certification examination....
Learn More Nursing – Traditional Track
After being accepted by the College, specific pre-nursing general education courses must be completed prior to making application to the Nursing program. Nursing Program Traditional Option applications are accepted in summer semester with accepted students enrolling into nursing specific coursework in the fall semester. Nursing courses are completed in four semesters (fall, spring, fall, spring). After successful completion of coursework, students are awarded with an associates of applied science in Nursing Degree. Applicants are selected......
Learn More Nursing – LPN to RN
After being accepted by the College, specific pre-nursing general education courses must be completed prior to making application to the Nursing program. Nursing Program LPN to RN Option applications are accepted in spring semester with accepted students enrolling into nursing specific coursework in the summer semester. Nursing courses are completed in three semesters (summer, fall, spring). After successful completion of coursework, students are awarded with an associates of applied science in Nursing Degree. Applicants are......
Learn More Surgical Technology
The Surgical Technology program is designed to prepare students for careers as members of a surgical team in the operating room under medical supervision to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. This individual works under the supervision of a surgeon to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions appropriately, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Instruction includes a combination of......
Learn More Paramedic
The EMT-Paramedic certificate program is designed to prepare individuals to serve as paramedics in the pre-hospital and hospital environments. The paramedic’s duties include the recognition, assessment and management of medical and traumatic emergencies under the direction of a physician. Following successful completion of the program, students are eligible to sit for the State of Tennessee EMT-Paramedic licensure examination. Individual counseling and assessment may result in the scheduling of additional courses to overcome all remedial deficiencies......
Learn More Advanced Emergency Medical Technology
The AEMT Program is delivered through a combination of classroom instruction (didactic and psychomotor) and clinical experience. Upon successful completion of all courses, students are eligible to sit for the National Registry’s written and practical examinations. Upon successful completion of examinations and other licensure requirements, the student will be eligible for the State of Tennessee AEMT license. The AEMT renders life support to patients at the scene of their injuries or illnesses and prepares these......
Learn More Emergency Medical Technology
The EMT Program is delivered through a combination of classroom instruction (didactic and psychomotor) and clinical experience. Upon successful completion of all courses, students are eligible to sit for the National Registry’s written and practical examinations. Upon successful completion of examinations and other licensure requirements, the student will be eligible for the State of Tennessee EMT license. The EMT renders life support to patients at the scene of their injuries or illnesses and prepares these......
Learn More Dental Assisting
Accredited by the Commission on Dental Education of the American Dental Association. The Dental Assistant certificate program provides the general education core, science, and clinical education courses necessary for career-entry preparation. The program is comprised of an academic phase and a clinical practicum in participating dental offices. Following the successful completion of the program, students are eligible to sit for the national certification and the state registry examination. All courses in the Dental Assistant certificate......
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