AAS Program Student Learning Outcomes
Support Unit
Unit Mission
Alignment of Outcomes with Mission
Review Year
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Division of Humanities and Social Sciences
Child
Development
Computer
Graphics
Our mission is to prepare students for
successful employment in preschool
programs and to prepare them for
successful entry to a 4-year campus.
The Child Development students are an
integral part of Calhoun’s campus, and
many of them also represent childcare
programs throughout our area. Our
students will continue to serve as
teachers, program directors, and as
leaders among childcare providers in
this community. The child development
program concurs with Calhoun’s
mission, that all students will be
successful, and our program also values
competency areas deemed as important
by our campus (critical thinking,
cultural
diversity,
and
communication) as well.
Our purpose is to provide Graphic
Designers for Industry, mastering
graphic software, hardware and
advertising design principles.
Upon completion of the Computer
Graphics program, the student will be
able to apply multiple media,
techniques and processes; collect,
analyze and correct comprehensives
within a structured time schedule;
create professional project solution
for a culturally diverse client;
demonstrate proper use of type
through contrast and type hierarchy;
and demonstrate computer skills
using a variety of software and
hardware
The mission of Calhoun Community College is to provide
quality, innovative instruction and promote community
development and cultural enrichment, and this mission is also
an integral part of the Child Development Student Outcome
Plan. Our program values cultural diversity and individual
differences as reflected in student outcomes. The outcomes
also address involvement with the community through
childcare visits and observations.
Our campus vision, success for every student, was definitely
considered as student outcomes were developed. Not only are
students assessed through exams, but further opportunities to
succeed are offered through projects and class presentations.
Each project listed within outcomes will not only be
meaningful to our students as they work in the childcare
setting, but the projects will represent a culmination of
learning objectives that have been discussed and practiced in
the classroom setting, therefore leading to successful
integration of learning and practical experience
To accomplish the institution’s mission, the Computer
Graphics Degree Program has adopted the following goals:
provide career and graphic education programs that
prepare students to enter the graphics job market or
transfer to a college or university; utilize emerging
instructional technology by providing innovative learning
opportunities for students; ensure institutional
effectiveness by planning, assessing, and evaluating all
activities and programs.
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AAS Program Student Learning Outcomes
Criminal
Justice
Music Industry
Communications
The Certificate in Security prepares
students to enter many of the varied
fields of private and retail security, or
may be used to improve the
competencies
of
professionals
already employed in the field.
The Music industry Communication
Program at Calhoun Community
College is a two-year degree program
for those interested in specializing in
coursework which is applicable to the
recording and publishing industries
as well as to contemporary
performance.
The program provides students with
specialized knowledge and skills in
many areas including basic music
skills, recording and digital computer
skills, sequencing notation, and
communication skills.
In alignment with the college’s missions, students
completing the CRJ/Security Program are proficient in
security/risk management and law enforcement.
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Upon completion of the Music Industry Communications
Program, students will:
1. Be proficient in recording techniques, basic music skills,
computer sequencing, computer recording, and computer
notation;
2. Produce effective written documents and oral reports;
3. Operate computer and piano keyboards for charting and
using MIDI applications;
4. Know professional codes of ethics and demonstrate the
ability to work effectively in groups; and
5. Adapt and adjust to rapidly changing technologies.
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The Clinical Laboratory Technology Program goals
include:
1. Providing CLT courses with high quality instruction that
allow students to develop skills that include critical
thinking, problem solving, and communication.
2. Providing the essential scientific and theoretical
instruction necessary for students to demonstrate
technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill their
roles as a clinical laboratory technician.
3. Providing students with an awareness of the requisite
ethical, professional, and safety standards of practice as a
clinical laboratory technician.
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The mission and vision of the DAT program supports the
mission of the college. The DAT program is committed to
helping individuals succeed who will in turn make an
impact on the community through the dental professional
community. The DAT program will assist student
achievement through the use of qualified and dedicated
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Division of Health
Clinical
Laboratory
Technology
Dental Assisting
The mission of the Calhoun
Community
College
Clinical
Laboratory Technology Program is to
provide an educational experience
which will help ensure that there are
well trained Clinical Laboratory
Technologists in the Tennessee Valley
area and, at the same time, make
available accessible education for
students who wish to pursue careers
in Clinical Laboratory Technology for
a variety of different job capacities.
The Dental Assisting Program is a part
of the Health Sciences Division of
Calhoun
Community
College.
Graduates of the program are
awarded an Associates of Applied
Science Degree or the Long Certificate
and are eligible to take the Certified
AAS Program Student Learning Outcomes
EMS
Dental
Assistant
Examination
through the Dental Assisting National
Board (DANB). The dental assisting
program is designed to develop the
student’s cognitive, affective, and,
psychomotor abilities to assist the
dentist in a variety of skills including
functioning effectively in the dental
operatory, laboratory, and front
office. With these skills, the student
will be able to enter the workforce
and advance in the dental profession.
The Emergency Medical Services
Program is a part of the Health
Sciences
Division
of
Calhoun
Community College. Graduates of the
program are awarded an Associates
of Applied Science Degree, Long
Certificate, or Short Certificate
depending on their level of training
and are eligible to apply to take the
National Registry of EMT certification
exam at the EMT, Advanced EMT, or
Paramedic level. The mission of the
EMS Program is to prepare competent
entry-level EMTs, AEMTs, and
Paramedics
in
the
cognitive
(knowledge), psychomotor (skills),
and affective (behavior) learning
domains.
faculty, state of the art facilities and equipment, and
various clinical experiences.
The mission and vision of the EMS program support the
mission of the college. The EMS program is committed to
helping individuals succeed who will in turn make an
impact on the community through the emergency medical
services.
The EMS program will assist student
achievement through the use of qualified and dedicated
faculty, state of the art equipment and facilities, and
multiple clinical experiences.
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The Nursing Program PSLO’s are congruent with the Plan
for Student Success in evaluating Licensure and
Certification rates, critical thinking and communication.
Innovation in instruction and curricula that provide
opportunities for diverse clinical and community
experiences closely match the overall mission of the
institution.
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Fire Science
Nursing
The
CCC
Nursing
Programs
Philosophy is to provide curricula to
develop the knowledge, skills and
abilities necessary for entry level
employment in practical and
professional (RN) nursing. Nursing
education
fosters
competency,
accountability
and
continued
professional development.
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Physical
Therapy
Assistant
The Physical Therapist Assistant
program is a part of the health
sciences division. Graduates of the 5
semester sequence of theoretical,
laboratory, and clinical courses are
awarded an Associate of Applied
Science Degree in PTA and are eligible
to apply to sit the National Physical
Therapist
Assistant
Licensing
Examination. The curriculum plan
includes 32 credit hours of general
education and 40 credit hours of PTA
coursework. Twenty-four students
are newly enrolled in PTA beginning
each fall semester, selected through a
separate
program
application
process.
The program is accredited by the
Commission on Accreditation in
Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE),
1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria,
Virginia 22314; telephone: 703-7063245.
PTA is one of the fastest growing occupations in the U.S.
requiring an associate’s degree. According to the Alabama
Department of Labor 2013 Licensed Occupation Guide the
predicted annual state growth rate for PTA openings is
4.42%., which exceeds the national average.
The program mission, “to graduate knowledgeable, skilled,
competent, professional, and service-oriented entry level
Physical Therapist Assistants for the provision of quality
physical therapy care to meet the needs of employers and
the general public” is in alignment with the mission of CCC.
Program outcomes:
• At least 80% of PTA graduates pass the licensure exam
on the first attempt.
• At least 80% of employers rate the CCC PTA graduate as
being adequately prepared for entry level practice.
• At least 90% of PTA graduates will be employed as a PTA
within 6 months of graduation.
• At least 90% of PTA graduates will indicate satisfaction
with the overall adequacy of preparation for entry level
practice.
• The attrition rate of enrolled students in the PTA
program will be 30% or less per cohort.
• The program maintains full CAPTE accreditation at all
times.
Surgical Tech
Division of Business/CIS, Technologies, and Workforce Development
Aerospace
The purpose of the Aerospace
Technology Program is to prepare
students for entry level employment
as skilled Aerospace Technicians who
can competently perform Aerospace
Manufacturing practices per specified
documents
procedures
and
processes.
Students
receive
fundamental
instruction in Electrical/Electronic
Assembly, Mechanical Assembly,
Surface Preparation and Coatings,
Instrumentation Attachments and
Adhesive
Bonding
Procedures,
In support of the mission of the institution, the Aerospace
Technology Program has adopted the following goals:
To provide career and technical education programs that
prepare students to enter the job market or transfer to a
college or university; to utilize cutting edge instructional
technology by providing innovative learning opportunities
for students; and to ensure institutional effectiveness by
planning, assessing, and evaluating all activities and
programs.
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Business
Administration
Composite Materials Assembly and
Specialized Coating Processes.
The
Business
Administration
Program provides education and
training opportunities for students
who are interested in pursuing
business careers in accounting
(financial or managerial), business
administration,
entrepreneurship
(self-employment in the small
business sector), management (small
business sector) and real estate sales
and management. This program is
also appropriate for students who are
employed and who wish to upgrade
their business skills and knowledge.
RLS101 Real Estate Principles (as
approved by the Alabama Real Estate
Commission) is a pre-licensure
course for those interested in selling
real estate. This program is not
designed for transfer, although some
of the courses may transfer to some
senior institutions.
Business &
Industry
Calhoun Workforce Solutions (CWS)
offers open enrollment classes to
promote lifelong learning and
professional development in high
demand career fields. In addition,
CWS provides customized, flexible
and cost-effective training to local
business and industry clients to train
individuals for changing workforce
needs to achieve, meet, and maintain
peak effectiveness in the market
place.
CIS & CIS
Networking
Computer Information Systems (CIS)
is designed for students seeking
employment in the field of the
technical concentration.
This
The mission of Calhoun Community College is to provide
quality, innovative instruction and promote community
development and cultural enrichment by (1) ensuring
open access, (2) providing responsive student support
services, (3) valuing diversity, (4) integrating assessment,
accountability and improvement, (5) assuring a safe
environment, (6) promoting lifelong learning, (7) securing
partnerships for economic development, (8) facilitating
research efforts to meet workforce development needs,
and (9) supporting professional development. The
Business Administration program purpose aligns with
items (4), (6), (8) and (9) of the College’s Mission
Statement.
To complete the mission of the institution Calhoun
Workforce Solutions has adopted the following goals:,
meet the needs of area businesses and industries by
providing workforce training programs; empower
students with the necessary tools to maximize their
potential by providing a network of support services and
activities; utilize emerging instructional technology by
providing innovative learning opportunities for students;
address community and economic development needs
within the service area by developing and sustaining
partnerships with public and private agencies; and ensure
effectiveness by planning, assessing, and evaluating all
activities and programs.
The Computer Information Systems program supports the
college’s mission by providing hands-on training aligned
with industry needs.
The program incorporates
innovative, quality instruction to support student learning.
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COS / Salon Spa
Management
Design Drafting
program is not designed for transfer
even though many of the courses are
transferable
to
some
senior
institutions. Students majoring in CIS
have the option of Networking,
Programming or Microcomputer
Applications as an area of
concentration.
The role of the Cosmetology program
is to prepare students for a career in
the beauty industry. The program
prepares students in the health and
care for hair, nails, and skin, with
emphasis on hygiene, sanitation,
public relations, and salon/spa
management.
The purpose of the Design Drafting
program is to prepare students to
obtain an entry-level position in a
high
technology
society.
The
curriculum is designed to provide the
students with the necessary skills set
to advance as experience is gained.
The program will offer strong
instruction emphasizing engineering,
manufacturing, and architectural
theory, sketching, critical thinking,
and advance problem solving skills,
so student will be able to think and do.
The drafting program will intensify
the student’s learning experience by
coupling theory instruction with
demonstration,
and
hand
on
application. Students will obtain the
skills in drafting that begins in
planning and development and
obtains skills to produce final
construction documents. Students
will receive training in Tolerance, G &
D tolerance, machine tools, 3D
Animations,
structural,
civil,
The Cosmetology program has incorporated the following
mission plan: to provide quality career education using
innovative instruction that prepares students to enter the
job market by providing innovative learning opportunities
and accessing all activities within the program.
To complete the mission of the institution the Drafting
program has adopted the following goals, provide career
and technical education programs that prepare students to
enter the job market or transfer to a college or university,
utilize cutting edge instructional technology by providing
innovative learning opportunities for students, ensure
institutional effectiveness by planning, assessing, and
evaluating all activates and programs.
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architectural in 2D and 3D. Students
will enhance their abilities by
learning the soft skills to obtain their
position in the drafting career market.
Electrical
Technology
The purpose of the electrical
technology program is to provide
competent electrical practitioners.
Upon completion, students should be
able to demonstrate adequate
electrical knowledge to complete
their assigned tasks.
HVAC
The purpose of the Heating
Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC)
program is to prepare students for
entry level employment as a skilled
HVAC
technician
who
can
competently evaluate, diagnose,
repair, design and install HVAC
equipment.
Students receive
fundamental instruction in a wide
variety of subject areas, including
refrigeration cycles, HVAC electrical
fundamentals, system design, and
indoor air quality.
Industrial
Maintenance
The purpose of the Industrial
Maintenance program is to provide
competent industrial maintenance
personnel. Upon completion, the
student should be able to evaluate,
test, and inspect industrial equipment
and systems at an entry-level skill to
complete
their
assigned
job
responsibilities.
Limestone
Correctional
Facility
The purpose of the LCF Program is to
provide occupational and basic adult
education to the incarcerated men at
Limestone
Correctional
Facility
(LCF). The facility is located within
To support the mission of the institution the Electrical
Technology program has adopted the following goals:
• Provide career and technical education programs that
prepare students to enter the job market or transfer to a
college or university.
• Utilize cutting edge instructional technology by
providing innovative learning opportunities for students.
• Ensure institutional effectiveness by planning, assessing,
evaluating all activities programs.
To support the mission of the institution, the HVAC
program has adopted the following goals: provide career
and technical education programs that prepare students to
enter the job market or transfer to a college or university,
utilize cutting edge instructional technology by providing
innovative learning opportunities for students, ensure
institutional effectiveness by planning, assessing, and
evaluating all activates and programs.
To support the mission of the Institution, the Industrial
Maintenance program has adopted the following goals:
• Provide quality, innovative instruction that prepare
students for gainful employment in industry or for the
student to transfer to a college or university.
• Apply state-of-the-art instructional technology by
providing project based learning opportunities for
students.
• Ensure institutional effectiveness by planning, assessing,
evaluating all activities programs.
A student completing our program is in a better position to
obtain gainful employment (student success).
The
education also allows them to see work possibilities
otherwise unavailable to them (student aspirations). This
makes them productive citizens, (student satisfaction)
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Machine Tool
Technology
the service area of John C. Calhoun
Community College.
generally adds to the quality of their lives (and their
communities), and helps reduce recidivism.
The purpose of the Machine Tool
Technology (MTT) program is to
prepare students for entry level
employment as a skilled Machinist
who can competently plain and setup
complex operations on many
different types of machine tool used
in the machining industry. Students
receive fundamental instruction in a
wide variety of subject areas,
including maintenance, mathematics
applied to machining, safe operation
of many different types’ manual
machine tools and learning to
programming, setup, and the safe
operation of computer numerical
control equipment.
To support the mission of the institution the MTT program
has adopted the following goals, provide career and
technical education programs that prepare students to
enter the job market or transfer to a college or university,
utilize cutting edge instructional technology by providing
innovative learning opportunities for students, ensure
institutional effectiveness by planning, assessing, and
evaluating all activates and programs.
Paralegal
The Paralegal Program provides
education and training opportunities
for students who are interested in
pursuing a career in paralegal or legal
assisting areas. This program is not
designed for transfer, although some
of the courses may transfer to some
senior institutions.
Process Control
Technology
The purpose of the Process Control
Technology program is to prepare
students for entry level employment
as a skilled Process Control
Technicians who can team with
engineers to operate and maintain the
equipment used to conduct plant
processes. Caring for the equipment,
The mission of Calhoun Community College is to provide
quality, innovative instruction and promote community
development and cultural enrichment by (1) ensuring
open access, (2) providing responsive student support
services, (3) valuing diversity, (4) integrating assessment,
accountability and improvement, (5) assuring a safe
environment, (6) promoting lifelong learning, (7) securing
partnerships for economic development, (8) facilitating
research efforts to meet workforce development needs,
and (9) supporting professional development. The
Paralegal Program purpose aligns with items (4), (6), (8)
and (9) of the College’s Mission Statement.
To support the mission of the institution the Process
Control Technology program has adopted the following
goals: provide career and technical education programs
that prepare students to enter the job market or transfer
to a college or university, utilize cutting edge instructional
technology by providing innovative learning opportunities
for students, ensure institutional effectiveness by
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Renewable
Energy
Welding
along with controlling continuous and
batch processes are their key
responsibilities.
Students receive
fundamental instruction in a wide
variety of subject areas including
process equipment, instrumentation
and control systems, process systems
and operations, procedures for
equipment and process operations,
troubleshooting, industrial safety,
health and environmental.
The purpose of the Renewable Energy
program is to prepare students for
entry level employment as a skilled
Renewable Energy Technicians who
can competently evaluate, diagnose,
repair, design and install renewable
energy equipment. Students receive
fundamental instruction in a wide
variety of subject areas, including
photovoltaic,
solar
thermal,
geothermal, and energy conservation.
planning, assessing, and evaluating all activates and
programs.
To complete the mission of the institution the Renewable
Energy program has adopted the following goals, provide
career and technical education programs that prepare
students to enter the job market or transfer to a college or
university, utilize cutting edge instructional technology by
providing innovative learning opportunities for students,
ensure institutional effectiveness by planning, assessing,
and evaluating all activates and programs.
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