AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Auto Mechanics is a two-year program that will provide students with the skills necessary for employment in the field of auto mechanics (repair, service, maintenance, retail/wholesale parts businesses). The program has an ASE certified instructor who prepares students to become ASE certified (the tests are offered every spring at MCC) a requirement for all new hires in major auto dealerships.

The program course scheduling has been planned to the recommended sequence below. Variations from the recommended sequence may result in scheduling conflicts that could necessitate more than the one or two years required to complete the program.

CERTIFICATE OPTION: FIRST YEAR FALL AND SPRING SEMESTER

Students who satisfactorily complete the first year of the Auto Mechanics program will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

Students who desire an Associate of Applied Science Degree must complete the second year of prescribed courses.

** Prerequisites for AM 201 and AM 202: a cumulative GPA of 2.50 and approval of the Vocational Division Dean.

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BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
This is a two-year program that will provide the students with the skills necessary for employment in residential or commercial construction (as framers, form setters, finishers, roofers, and layout persons).

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ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY - Program is currently on hiatus for restructuring.

The program is designed to give a solid background that most careers in electronic fields are built on. This knowledge can be applied to a wide range of job opportunities. Utilization of computers and hands-on experience with a wide variety of equipment are key components of each course. The program is designed to make an easy transition into a new job market with minimal on the job training. This program also works well as a starting point for continued studies in electronics. Upon completion of the A.A.S. degree, students are well qualified for entry-level positions or to continue pursuit of a baccalaureate degree at a four-year institution.

Two-Year Associate of Applied Science Degree
The first year of the program covers basic electronics and building the basic foundations for continuing studies in electronics. The second year builds on the basic concepts of the first year to introduce digital techniques and micro-controller concepts and fundamentals. The second year also includes an "In-House Industry" section to give the student a real world environment for trouble-shooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment on campus.

Course Schedule
The program course scheduling has been planned to the recommended sequence below. Variations from the recommended sequence may result in scheduling conflicts that could necessitate more than two years required to complete the program.

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HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY is a two-year program designed to provide the student with skills necessary for employment as a medical transcription specialist or a coding specialist. This program provides the option for direct transfer to Montana State University College of Technology, Great Falls that will lead to national Accredited Record Technician (ART) certification
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Admission to Program: Placement in course(s) determined by Academic Development Admission COMPASS Scores.

*Must earn a "C" or better to continue and/or graduate

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HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION option is a two-year program designed to provide students with skills necessary for employment as a medical language specialist (transcriptionist). After two years of employment, students may take the Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) test to become nationally certified as a medical transcriptionist.

The program course scheduling has been planned to the recommended sequence below. Variations from the recommended sequence may result in scheduling conflicts that could necessitate more than the two years required to complete the program.

Admission to Program: Placement in course(s) determined by Academic Development Admission COMPASS Scores

*Must earn a "C" or better to continue and/or graduate

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HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - CODING OPTION is a two-year program designed to provide the student with skills necessary for employment in medical coding/billing. After two years of employment, students may take the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) test to become nationally certified as a coding specialist.

The program course scheduling has been planned to the recommended sequence below. Variations from the recommended sequence may result in scheduling conflicts that could necessitate more than the two years required to complete the program.

Admission to Program: Placement in course(s) determined by Academic Development Admission COMPASS Scores.

*Must earn a "C" or better to continue and/or graduate

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HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM - MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION OPTION is a one-year 32 credit Transcription Correspondence Course for individuals residing outside a 30 miles radius of Miles City, for individuals working fulltime and are preparing for a career change, or by permission of instructor. This course will provide students with skills necessary for employment as transcriptionists. This employment can be local or through a national transcription company. These students may, after work experience, take the CMT test for national certification.

Pretests: Keyboarding Typing Speed 45 WPM. English/Grammar/Spelling test given by Center for Academic Success. (Students must pass with an acceptable score before being admitted to classes. If an unacceptable score is received, arrangements may be made with the Center for Academic Success for further study and re-testing.)

Students may begin this program Fall Semester or Spring Semester. A maximum of 10 students will be accepted into the program.

Students must earn a "C" or better in all classes to continue with this program.

HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM - MEDICAL CODING OPTION is a one-year 31 credit Coding Correspondence Course for individuals residing outside a 30-mile radius of Miles City, for individuals working full time and planning a career change, or by permission of instructor. This course will provide students with the skills necessary for employment in hospitals, insurance companies, and clinics doing medical coding. These students may, after work experience, take the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) test to become nationally certified as a coding specialist.

Pretests: Placement in course(s) determined by Academic Development Admissions COMPASS Scores.

Students may begin this program Fall Semester or Spring Semester.

Students must earn a "C" or better in all courses to continue with this program.

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HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Please contact Dan Archer at 406-874-6154 for more information.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
To earn a degree in this field, students must complete the core requirements and select from one of two options: Computer Applications or Computer Science.

Computer Applications is geared toward students wanting immediate employment in the work force upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science degree.

The Computer Science option is more for the technically-minded students. The classes are more advanced and favorable for transfer. The student may be prepared for computer tech employment or transfer to a four-year institution upon completion of our two-year program.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) 2002-2004

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COMPUTER APPLICATIONS OPTION
15+ credits per semester necessary; 62 Total Credits

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COMPUTER SCIENCE OPTION
15+ credits per semester necessary; 62 Total Credits

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NETWORKING OPTION
15+ credits per semester necessary; 62 Total Credits