POST-SECONDARY ROUTES TO EMPLOYMENT
Professional Technical
High School
North Idaho College
High School
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Learn!
Earn!
Academic
and/or
High School
Seek area employment as an
apprentice and
pass required classes (including
general education classes) and
pass Journeymen’s exam
then….
PTE Certificate
Go!
Associate of
Applied Science
A.A.S.
NIC
Associate of Art/Science
A.A./A.S.
Apply for NIC’s
Associate of
Applied Science for
Apprenticeship
LCSC-Cd’A
Employment
Employment
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts
B.A./B.S.
Lewis-Clark State College-Cd’A
Bachelor of Applied Science
B.A.S.
Employment
Employment
*see Certificate to A.A.S. information sheet
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POST-SECONDARY ROUTES TO EMPLOYMENT
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SCHOOL TO APPRENTICESHIP……………………………………….………and North Idaho College
Applicants must seek apprenticeship employment in electrical, plumbing and HVAC. Once employment is secured, this program
requires a combination of on-the-job training hours and classroom instruction that prepares the apprentice to take the Journeymen’s
exam. The four year program requires 144 hours of NIC-supported classroom instruction and 2,000 hours of on-the-job training per
year. Upon successful completion of all classroom requirements and achieving a passing score on the Idaho Journeymen’s License,
students may apply for an Associate of Applied Science Degree for Apprenticeship and graduation from North Idaho College.
Apprenticeships currently available:
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Electrical
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Plumbing
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Heating, Venting and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
North Idaho College……………………………..ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE (A.A.S.) DEGREE
The A.A.S. degree is designed to provide training in specialized skills that can connect with immediate employment opportunities.
Credits will transfer to Lewis-Clark State College-Coeur d’Alene Bachelor’s of Applied Science degree. To qualify for an A.A.S. degree
a candidate must:
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Complete a minimum of 60 semester credits of 100- & 200-level courses, 2.0+ GPA in all work
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Complete a minimum of 16 credits of general education coursework selected from the general education core
Lewis-Clark State College-Cd’A………… BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE (B.A.S.) DEGREE
The BAS is specifically designed for students who want to build upon the technical strengths of their associate of applied science
degree. Students are provided with a comprehensive general education core combined with a highly individualized array of upper
division electives designed to support and strengthen the original AAS degree. Each individualized study plan is developed in
consultation with the student’s academic and professional-technical advisor. BAS degree minimum requirements:
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AAS Technical Core - 50 credits (maximum)
AAS General Education Core - 16 credits
Academic General Education Requirements - 22 credits
Emphasis Area Electives - 40 credits (33 must be upper division)
Total: 128+ credits, 2.0+ GPA in all upper division coursework, 2.0+ GPA in general educations core coursework
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Bachelor of Applied Science
Bachelor of
Applied Science
Lewis-Clark State College-Cd’A
Associate of
Applied Science
(2008, subject to review and revision)
Advanced
Technical
Certificate
Associate of Applied Science
Technical
Certificate
Post Secondary
Certificate
Certificate of
Completion
PTE ROUTES
North Idaho College
Business Professional Programs
Accounting Assistant
Bookkeeping
Administration of Justice
Administrative Assistant
Computer Information Technology
Culinary Arts
Law Enforcement
Legal Administrative Assistant
Medical Administrative Assistant
Medical Billing Specialist
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Medical Office Transcriptionist/
Pre-Health Information Technology
Medical Receptionist
Medical Transcriptionist
Office Technology
Paralegal
Receptionist/Office Specialist
Resort/Recreation Management
Outdoor Leadership
Recreation
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Hospitality
Trades & Industry
Automotive Technology
Automotive Maintenance Technician
Carpentry
Carpentry Management
Collision Repair Technology
Diesel Technology
Basic Diesel Electrical Systems
Drafting & Design Technology - Architectural Design
Drafting & Design Technology - Mechanical Design
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration
Machine Technology
Basic Manufacturing
Maintenance Mechanic/Millwright
Outdoor Power/Recreational Vehicle Technology
Welding Technology
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Health Professions
Medical Assistant
Pharmacy Technology
Practical Nursing
Radiography Technology
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ACADEMIC ROUTES TO EMPLOYMENT
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Learn!
Earn!
North Idaho College
Associate of Arts / Science
to
Lewis-Clark State College-Cd’A
Bachelor of Arts / Science
LCSC-Cd’A
North Idaho
College
Associate Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Academic Study Programs:
Majors:
English
Business
Social Science
Behavioral Studies
Communication
Humanities
Health Science
Nursing
Natural Science
Math
Physical Education
General Studies
Management
Business Administration
Business Administration
Managerial Accounting Emphasis
Hospitality Management
Business and Communication
Justice Studies
Communication
Social Work
Nursing (RN to BSN)
Elementary Education (PACE)
Pathways to Accelerated
Certification & Endorsement
General Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies
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