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CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS & SKILL SETS –2020-21 CATALOG
Business & ComputerTechnologypathway
Business Administration - Certificate30 Credit HoursGeneral Education Courses: English & Math ENG 131, 232; MAT 130 or MAT 133Additional Courses: Accounting, Computer Systems, Business Courses ACC 131 or 231; CIS 101 or 201; BUA 100, 220, 230, 250Benefits of Certificate: Help students develop an awareness in all of the functional aspects of the business world. This program also consists of the foundational courses needed for an associate istration-certificate/
Networking Specialist – Certificate27 Credit HoursAdditional Courses: Networking Core Courses CNS 101, 106, 107, 121, 123, 131, 141, 201Benefits of Certificate: Students who pass the related core exams will be CompTIA Network certified and recognized as aMicrosoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA). Students who pass the appropriate related electiveexam can also achieve the premier certifications of Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) andCertified Cisco Network Administrator (CCNA). The CompTIA and Microsoft certifications arerecognized as industry standards and are required by many specialist-certificate/
Computer Service Technician – Skill Set15 Credit HoursGeneral Education Courses: NoneCore Requirements: Computer Information Core Courses CIS 101, 174, 175, 176, 179; CNS 101Skill Set Benefits: The computer service technician credential prepares students to work as a computer serviceprofessional. A /Network is the recognized industry standard for computer service technicians.CompTIA assures the quality of those who successfully pass the A and Network Certification exams.Jackson College provides this program to prepare students to pass both exams. The exam isadministered by CompTIA’s ce-technician/
Computer Support Specialist - Certificate16 Credit HoursAdditional Courses: Computer Information Core Courses CIS 174, 175 201; CNS 101, 131, 201Benefits of Certificate: Students completing this certificate may find jobs as a computer support specialist, computerapplications specialist, information office manager, end-user support technician, information systemsassociate, personal computer (PC) coordinator, or software upport-specialist-certificate/
Entrepreneurship – Certificate19 Credit HoursGeneral Education Courses: ENG 131Additional Courses: Entrepreneurship, Accounting, and Computer Information ENT 101 & 102, 169; ACC 131; CIS 201Benefits of Certificate: This program begins applying the analytical skills which will assist students in creatively solvingproblems and meeting the needs of constituents either in their own company or in another organizationin which they serve. Students can adapt these skills to whatever field(s) of endeavor they decide ship-certificate/
Management - Certificate30 Credit HoursGeneral Education Courses: English & Math ENG 131, 232; MAT 130 or MAT 133Additional Courses: Accounting, Computer Systems, Business Courses ACC 131 or 231; BUA 100, 220, 221 plus BUA 120 or 130Benefits of Certificate: The focus in this program is on the principles, theories and application of planning, organizing, leading,staffing and evaluating results. Having good communication skills and the ability to make reliabledecisions without supervision are essential to beginning a career in -certificate/
Esport Management - Certificate18 Credit HoursCourses: Sports Management, Business Courses SMT 110, 210, 230, 240, 245, BUA 231Benefits of Certificate: Jackson College Esport Management Certificate prepares students for careers in the global business ofesport. This program focuses on the business aspect of esport. Students will learn how to market andpromote events. Graduates gain knowledge in planning events, esport culture, brands, fans and gamingindustry trends. Graduates may pursue a variety of careers including esport team coach, esport eventstaff, esport arena staff, esport marketing coordinator, esport business development specialist, andsocial media specialist. tificate/
Esport Game Design - Certificate18 Credit HoursCourses: Sports Management, Business Courses SMT 110, 210, 230, 240, 245, CIS 134, 183, 272, 274Benefits of Certificate: Jackson College Esport Game Design Certificate prepares students for careers in the global business ofesport. This program focuses on the creation and design aspect of esport. Students learn 3D modeling,animation, and lighting in video game production. Students are taught the skills necessary to developand program single and multiplayer video games for gaming consoles, personal computers andnetworks. Graduates may pursue a variety of careers including programmer, animator, graphic designer,technician, writing, artist and ame-design-certificate/
Digital Marketing - Certificate24 Credit HoursCourses: eCommerce, Computer Systems, Business Courses BUA 100, 130, 230, 231, CIS 126, 133, 135, ECM 201, 220Benefits of Certificate: Digital marketers communicate with the public through platforms that promote content engagementand sharing online. They use business acumen, creativity, communication, and technology skills tocreate digital marketing campaigns. Content is posted – such as images, text, and videos – to sparkinterest in a topic, build a brand and engage with the target market. Digital marketers may interact withthe public in real-time, mediate criticism and share positive engagements. They track the effectivenessof communication strategies by setting digital campaign goals for Internet traffic and then measuringsuccess against those goals. tificate/
Microsoft Office Specialist - Certificate16 Credit HoursCourses: Computer Information Core Courses CIS 104, 117, 119, 120, 121, 122, 201Benefits of Certificate: Students completing this program are prepared to assume a variety of positions in an automated officesetting. Students completing the program could be hired at entry-level positions such as secretaries,help desk technicians, administrative assistants and ft-office-specialist-certificate/
HealthSciencesPathway
17 Credit HoursGeneral Education Courses: ENG 131, MAT 130Core Courses: BIO 132 or BIO 253 and 254, PSY 140, HOC 110HealthSciencesFoundation -CertificateBenefits of Certificate: This program helps students acquire basic knowledge and skills inmath, foundational sciences, healthcare terminology and generaleducation courses. It provides students applying for a highdemand health care associate degree program with a certificatefor the completion of most general education and/orpreadmission course requirements of the intended program.Students who plan to enter a health care program areencouraged to work with a student success navigator to developa plan. *Completion of this certificate does not guaranteecompletion of all desired program prerequisites and does notguarantee admission into the desired program. Students willwork with their student success navigator on a program ertificate/
36 Credit HoursGeneral Education Courses: ENG 131PracticalNursing– CertificateCore Courses: NRS 116, BIO 132 or BIO253 and 254, PNC 110, 111, 112, 113,120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 170Benefits of Certificate: This program prepares students to provide direct nursingcare, under supervision, to individuals in a variety of healthcare settings. The program consists of integrated lectures,labs, clinical experiences, and simulations. Students whosuccessfully complete the curriculum receive the certificate inpractical nursing and are eligible to take the state licensingexamination (NCLEX-PN) required for licensure as a practicalnurse cate/
12 Credit HoursGeneral Education Courses: NoneEmergencyMedicalTechnology –Skill SetCore Courses: EMT 122 Lab and Clinical ExperiencesBenefits of Certificate: The Basic Emergency Medical Technician course is a MichiganDepartment of Community Health approved course. Thisprogram provides the information and experience necessaryto prepare the student to sit for the National Registry BasicEMT Certification ltechnology-skill-set/
35 Credit HoursGeneral Education Courses: NoneMedicalAssistant CertificateCore Courses: HOC 150; MED 120, 125, 130, 140, 150, 230, 240, 250, 252;MOA 112, 240, 241Benefits of Certificate: The Medical Assistant Certificate program prepares thestudent for an entry-level position as a medical assistant in amedical office, clinic, hospital or other health care facility.Upon successful completion of this program, the student iseligible for a professional credential by passing the AmericanAssociation of Medical Assistant (AAMA) examination tobecome a Certified Medical Assistant [CMA tant-certificate/
31 Credit HoursGeneral Education Courses: NoneRelated Courses: MOA 120, BIO 132MedicalInsuranceCoder/Biller CertificateCore Courses: MIC 101, 141, 150, 201, 211, 242, 255; MOA 112Benefits of Certificate: The Medical Insurance Coder/Biller Certificate program prepares thestudent to work in a medical office, clinic, surgical center, emergencycenter, or hospital. This is a competency -based program that allows for avariety of program completion options which may include credit for workexperience or waiver by exam and therefore can be tailored to meet theneeds of both the novice and experienced coder or biller to prepare fornumerous industry nsurance-coderbiller-certificate/
59Credit HoursGeneral Education Courses: ENG 131, MAT 131, BIO 132 or BIO253 and 254VascularSonography –CertificateCore Courses: PHY 145, DMS 102, 103, 104, 160, 161, 202, 203, 205,206,207, 208, 209, 265, 266Benefits of Certificate: The Phlebotomy Technician Skill Set prepares students forprofessional certification and employment in a variety ofsettings, such as medical offices, hospitals, or medical anddiagnostic laboratories. Completion of this program willenable students to sit for the national Certified PhlebotomyTechnician (CPT) phycertificate/
HumanServicesPathway
Corrections - Certificate18 Credit HoursGeneral Education Courses: ENG 131Core Courses: CRJ 119, 120, 121, 124, 127Benefits of Certificate: This certificate program offers an opportunity to begin a study of allof the components of corrections. Employment includes prisonguards, jail correction officers, juvenile facility youth specialist (bothpublic and private) and private certificate/
Behavioral Sciences -Certificate25Credit HoursGeneral Education Courses: ENG 131, PSY 140Core Courses: Based upon career focus. Choices include Political Science, Social Work,Psychology, and Law EnforcementBenefits of Certificate: This certificate is designed for students who plan to transfer to fouryear institutions as psychology majors. Certificate graduates could alsofind entry-level employment as clinic technicians in human servicesfields. This coursework also fulfills many general educationrequirements for the Associate in Arts degree. Students should verifyrequirements with their transfer ons-certificate/
Liberal ArtsPathway
3D Design & Animation – Certificate24 Credit HoursGeneral Education Courses: NoneRelated Courses: ART 103; 6-9 elective creditsCore Courses: CIS 101, 132, 134, 183, 274, 279Benefits of Certificate:Along with the film industry, the gaming production industry is one of the fastest growingmarkets to begin your career as a digital artist. Traditional hands-on skills and appreciation forthe virtual and digital realms are highly ertificate/
Digital Photography - Certificate31 Credit HoursGeneral Education Courses: ENG 131, MAT 130, COM 231Related Courses: 6 elective creditsCore Courses: ART 101, ART 137 or CIS 137, ART 237 or CIS 237, CIS 134, CIS 136Benefits of Certificate: The Digital Photography Certificate will provide students with the foundational skills to expand theirphotography portfolio and help them develop skills needed to apply to a fine arts degree program or acareer in the aphy-certificate/
Graphic Design – Certificate24 Credit HoursCore Courses: CIS 126, 127, 128, 132, 134, 136, 188, 234Benefits of Certificate: This program allows for an understanding of the practical application of graphic design as it exists inboth digital and print environments in the industry today. Career opportunities include freelancedesigner, editorial/publication designer, corporate identity designer, package designer, environmentaldesigner and type gn-certificate/
Studio Art – Certificate31 Credit HoursGeneral Education Courses: ENG 131, MAT 130, COM 231Related Courses: 6 elective creditsCore Courses: ART 101, 103, 112, 121, 201Benefits of Certificate: The Studio Art Certificate provides students with the foundational skills to expand their portfolio andhelps equip them for application to fine arts degree programs or a career in the arts. The curriculumencourages individual creativity and expression while emphasizing the development of basic studioskills. Typical job opportunities are advertising artist, art consultant, artist, auto detailer/pin-stripper,billboard artist, calligrapher, cartoonist, CD/record cover designer, courtroom sketcher, decorator,display designer, fashion artist/designer, graphic designer, illustrator, magazine/catalog illustration,mural artist, publication design and tattoo artist. This program also consists of the foundational coursesneeded for an associate degree. e/
Science, Engineering & MathematicsPathway
Fundamentals of Engineering - Certificate32 Credit HoursGeneral Education Courses: NoneCore Courses: CEM 141; MAT 151, 154, 251, 254; PHY 251, 252Benefits of Certificate: The Fundamentals of Engineering Certificate prepares students to transfer to, or enroll in, four-yearinstitutions as engineering majors. The certificate fulfills many of the first two years of academicrequirements for engineering programs. Certificate graduates could also find employment asengineering ng-certificate/
Environmental Science - Certificate34 Credit HoursGeneral Education Courses: ENG 131 & MAT 131 or higherCore Courses: BIO 158, BIO 258, PHL 236 and two other courses from different groups.Related Requirements: One transfer course, among list.Benefits of Certificate: The Environmental Science Certificate prepares students to transfer to, or enroll in, four-year institutions asenvironmental science majors. The certificate fulfills most of the first-year academic entrance requirementsfor science programs. Certificate graduates could also find employment as laboratory technicians. Whilestudents should verify information with their transfer institutions, these students are advised by sciencefaculty members according to their specific program goals for the best transfer to their four-year institutionsor preparation for tal-science-certificate/
Pre-Professional Science - Certificate34 Credit HoursGeneral Education Courses: ENG 131 & MAT 141 or 151 plus one additional courseCore Courses: Five courses from two groups of math and science.Benefits of Certificate: The Pre-Professional Science Certificate prepares students to transfer to four-year institutions either asscience majors or as pre-professional students (pre-veterinary, pre-medical, pre-dental, physical andoccupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physician’s assistant, etc.). Certificate graduates could also findemployment as laboratory technicians. The certificate fulfills most of the first-year academic entrancerequirements for pre- professional programs. Students should verify information with their pre-professional-science-certificate/
Skilled Trades &AgriculturePathway
27 Credit HoursCore Courses: MFG 105, 164; WLD 100; CAD 151; ELT 105Welding CertificateWelding Focus: MFG 160; WLD 110, 115Benefits of Certificate: Students that enter this field can expect employment in theareas and job titles such as: welding, mechanical design,production management, process management, projectmanagement, system technicians, machinery repair,maintenance technicians, and machine tool icate/
16 Credit HoursCore Courses: MFG 135, 136, 137; CAD 152; ELT 106Benefits of Certificate:ProductionTechnician CertificateThe Production Technician industry-recognized credential addresses thecore technical competencies of higher skilled production workers in allsectors of manufacturing. Skilled manufacturing workers are needed inmany areas of today’s industries. Education and training will cover:SafetyManufacturing processes and productionQuality practices and measurementMaintenance awareness
28 Credit HoursCore Courses: MFG 105, 164; WLD 100; ELT 105; CAD 151ManufacturingDesign CertificateManufacturing Design Focus: CAD 251; MFG 115, 160, 261Benefits of Certificate: Students that enter this field can expect employment in theareas and job titles such as: welding, mechanical design,production management, process management, projectmanagement, system technicians, machinery repair,maintenance technicians, and machine tool acturingmanufacturing-design-certificate/
33 Credit HoursCore Courses: MFG 105, 164; WLD 100; ELT 105; CAD 151IndustrialSystems CertificateIndustrial Systems Focus: ELT 220, 260, 261; MFG 170Benefits of Certificate: Students that enter this field can expect employment in theareas and job titles such as: welding, mechanical design,production management, process management, projectmanagement, system technicians, machinery repair,maintenance technicians, and machine tool tems-certificate/
30 Credit HoursCore Courses: ELT 120, 126, 150, 151, 152, 215, 220, 250, 260, 274ElectricianCertificateBenefits of Certificate: To become an electrician, one must complete at least four years as anapprentice, with at least 8,000 hours of practical experience. Time spentin the classroom does count toward the apprenticeship, as the statemandates necessary classes. After the apprenticeship, they may take anexam to become journeyman electricians, necessary to work on one’s ownin the field. With further experience and passage of an exam, they maybecome master ian-certificate/
43 Credit HoursGeneral Education Courses: ENG 131 and MAT 130ElectronicTechnologyMicrocomputer- CertificateCore Courses: CIS 101, 105, 106, 107, 174, 175, 176; CNS 101; ELT 120,126, 130, 140Related Requirement: CIS 160 or CIS 170Benefits of Certificate: With this certificate, employment opportunities wouldinclude PC repair, staffing for help desk for a softwaremanufacturer, PC service desk and retail nologymicrocomputer-certificate/
33 Credit HoursCourses:
The computer service technician credential prepares students to work as a computer service professional. A /Network is the recognized industry standard for computer service technicians. CompTIA assures the quality of those who successfully pass the A and Network Certification exams.
