Academic Programs

• Career & Technical Education (CTE)
• Professional Licensure and Certification Disclosure

CNCC Philosophy of General Education

General education at CNCC seeks to assist students in obtaining the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that enhance quality of life and the ability to function effectively in an ever-changing society. To meet this goal, all CNCC students, vocational and liberal arts, full-time and part-time, are provided with a variety of educational experiences, both inside and outside the classroom.

CNCC aims to:

• To equip students with skills necessary for creative problem solving, critical thinking, and analysis of values.
• To equip students with the communication skills necessary for effective listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• To equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to function in a diverse society and workplace as appropriate to the specific discipline.
• To equip students with the technical skills necessary to succeed in today and tomorrow’s workforce as appropriate to the specific discipline.

CNCC offers academic programs that are designed to transfer on to a four-year institution and career and technical education that prepares students for the workforce. Consult your advisor for which might be the best fit for you.

Career & Technical Education (CTE)

CTE at CNCC seeks to assist students in gaining knowledge, skills, and attitudes that promote occupational competence and the ability to function effectively in the workplace. To meet this goal, students are provided with a variety of educational experiences inside and outside of the classroom

For the student who wishes to gain employment skills, CNCC offers Associate of Applied Science Degrees and Certificates of Completion. Designed primarily for the student who wishes to go to work immediately, these programs may allow transferability of partial credit to a four-year college or university.

Occupational programs are developed in accordance with the needs of business, industry, and professions. Program Advisory Committees, consisting of leaders in enterprises related to these curricula, advise college staff on the availability of jobs, desired job skills, appropriate course content, and the facilities and equipment needed for effective job training. As additional needs of the workplace are identified, new programs will be developed and current programs will be revised to meet these emerging needs.

Professional Licensure and Certification Disclosure

There are different professional licensure and certification requirements for every state or territory. On our website, CNCC discloses our programs and whether they meet the educational components for licensure or certification unless it is otherwise noted. There may be additional licensure or certification requirements to meet. These requirements may include professional examinations, fingerprinting requirements, background checks, or years of work experience. CNCC’s determinations do not address that unless it is otherwise noted. Students who are thinking about an academic program that may include professional licensure or certification in their state or territory are strongly encouraged to contact their state board or licensing agency to seek guidance and to obtain the additional information they will need before beginning a program outside of their state.

CNCC reviews and updates the licensure and certification information each year. Students should be aware that state and territory licensure and certification requirements are subject to change. The program may initially meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification but changes in requirements could impact the program’s ability to meet any new requirements. CNCC recommends that students check with their state agency or board to confirm if the program will meet licensure and certification requirements.