Southern offers certificate programs in Criminal Justice, Electrical Engineering Technology, Health Care Technology, Information Technology, Office Administration, and Technical Studies in Applied Technology. For full-time students these certificate programs may be completed in one academic year. These programs are designed for career-oriented individuals who desire to enter the job market in entry-level positions. Several of the certificate programs also serve as a transition to Associate of Applied Science degree programs.
The Division of Allied Health offers the following certificate/certification program:
Health Care Technology.
These are non-transfer programs designed for the career oriented student who desires to enter the job market after completion of he program or to enhance skills in his/her current employment.
The Health Care Technology Certificate Program prepares graduates as multi-skilled flexible health care workers, who work under the direction of licensed professionals such as, medical laboratory technologists, registered professional nurses, radiologic technologists, surgical technologists, and physicians. Students may work in a variety of health care settings. The graduate will receive a certificate specific to the option in the program they choose to complete, such as electrocardiography, medical laboratory assistant (phlebotomy), or technical assistant. Certification exams may be available for all options and students are expected to take appropriate national certification exams if available. The Health Care Technician is not intended to be a medical laboratory technician or other professional, but serves to assist health care professionals in appropriate ways to carry out their responsibilities.
HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY
ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY OPTION
Recommended Program Sequence
| Department/Course Description | Title | Credit Hours |
| First Year - First Semester | ||
| Allied Health 100 | Patient Care Technology | 3 |
| Allied Health 102 | Introduction to Electrocardiography | 3 |
| Allied Health 108 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| Biology 124 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| English 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| Psychology 201 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Total Hours: 18 | ||
| First Year - Second Semester | ||
| Allied Health 104 | Advanced Electrocardiography | 2 |
| Allied Health 105 | Electrocardiography Clinical Practicum | 2 |
| Biology 125 | human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| English 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Mathematics 121 | College Math for General Education | 3 |
| Psychology 218 | Life-Span Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Total Hours: 18 | ||
| Total Program Hours: 35 |
HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY
MEDICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT OPTION
Recommended Program Sequence
| Department/Course Description | Title | Credit Hours |
| First Year - First Semester | ||
| Allied Health 100 | Patient Care Technology | 3 |
| Allied Health 103 | Introduction to Electrocardiography | 3 |
| Allied Health 108 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| Biology 124 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| English 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| Psychology 201 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Total Hours: 18 | ||
| First Year - Second Semester | ||
| Allied Health 112 | Basic Medical Laboratory Procedures | 2 |
| Allied Health 113 | Phlebotomy Clinical Practicum | 2 |
| Biology 125 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| English 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Mathematics 121 | College Math for General Education | 3 |
| Psychology 218 | Life-Span Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Total Hours: 17 | ||
| Total Program Hours: 35 |
HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY
STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN OPTION
Recommended Program SequenceDepartment/Course Description Title Credit Hours First Year - First Semester Allied Health 108 Medical Terminology 2 Allied Health 130 Introduction to Sterile Processing 3 Allied Health 135 Surgical Instrumentation 2 Allied Health 200 Health Care Ethics and Law 1 Biology 124 Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 English 101 English Composition I 3 Computer Systems 102 Computer Literacy 3 Total Hours: 18 First Year - Second Semester Allied Health 160 Sterile Processing II 2 Allied Health 165 Sterile Processing Practicum 2 Allied Health 170 Sterile Processing Microbiology 3 English 102 English Composition II 3 Biology 125 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Mathematics 121 College Math for General Education 3 Total Hours: 17
The Criminal Justice Certificate Program provides basic knowledge and training in the skills required for employment in the Criminal Justice field. This program is designed for persons who have little or no training or experience in law enforcement or corrections work, which include parole and probation. In addition, if you are already employed in these areas, you may also benefit from this program if you desire an overall introduction to the field of criminal justice.
Knowledge and skills gained through this program typically prepare for, or upgrade persons in, the following occupations:
Upon completion of this program, all graduates will be able to:
Recommended Program Sequence
| Department/Course Description | Title | Credit Hours |
| First Year - First Semester | ||
| Criminal Justice 101 | Criminal Justice System | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 103 | Introduction to Law enforcement | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 201 | Criminal Procedure | 3 |
| English 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| Sociology 200 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Orientation 110 | Introduction to College | 1 |
| Total Hours: 16 | ||
| First Year - Second Semester | ||
| Criminal Justice 223 | Criminology | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 202 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| Criminal Justice Electives | 9 | |
| Total Hours: 15 | ||
| Total Program Hours: 31 |
The Office Administration Program provides the student with the basic knowledge and training in the skills administrative office work. It is designed for those who have little or no training or experience in office administrative work and wish to hold or get a job doing general office work or work as an administrative assistant, stenographer, typist, or file clerk.
Knowledge and skills gained through this program typically prepare for, or upgrade persons in, the following occupations:
Recommended Program Sequence
| Department/Course Description |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| First Year - First Semester |
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| Accounting 111 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| Computer Systems 116 | Word Processing Concepts |
2 |
| Computer Systems 118 | Spreadsheet Concepts |
2 |
| English 101 |
English Composition |
3 |
| Computer Systems 120 | Data Base Management Systems Concepts | 2 |
| *Office Administration 104 | Document Processing II | 3 |
| Speech 103 | Speech Fundamentals | 3 |
| Orientation 110 |
Introduction to College |
1 |
| Total Hours: 19 |
||
| First Year - Second Semester |
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| Accounting 250 | Computerized Accounting | 3 |
| Business 115 |
Business Calculations | 3 |
| Marketing 274 | Services Marketing | 3 |
| Computer Systems 125 |
Electronic Presentations |
2 |
| Office Administration 131 | Records Management | 3 |
| Office Administration 135 | Document Processing Simulation |
3 |
|
Office Administration 240 |
Office Administration Practicum | 1 |
| Total Hours: 18 |
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| Total Program Hours: 37 |
*Office Administration 103 or previous keyboarding experience is required.
Certificate
| Department/Course Description |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| Compnent I General Education Core I (14 Hours) | ||
| Orientation 105 |
Orientation to Technical Program |
1 |
| English 101 |
English Composition I |
3 |
| Math 124 | Technical Math |
3 |
| Computer Science 102 |
Computer Literacy | 3 |
| Physics 200 |
Introduction Physics or higher | 4 |
| Total |
14 | |
| Compnent II General Education Core I (14 Hours) | ||
| Drafting 203 |
Electrical Schematics |
3 |
| Engineering 103 | Electrical Calculations |
2 |
| Engineering 105 |
Industrial Safety |
2 |
| Engineering 107 |
Introduction to Circuits | 4 |
| Engineering 171 |
Circuit Analysis I |
4 |
| Engineering 172 | Circuit Analysis II |
4 |
| Engineering 210 |
Troubleshooting Lab |
1 |
| Total | 20 | |
| Total Program Hours | 34 | |
The Information Technology Certificate Program is primarily designed as non-transfer for career oriented students who desire to enter the job market quickly with a certification skill set. It is designed to develop knowledge and skills that will enable the student to seek vendor certifications and entry level employment and perform efficiently in the IT industry workforce. The program also offers opportunities for individuals already in the job market to expand their skills and knowledge to include computers.
| Department/Course Description |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| Component I - General Education Core: (minimum 9 hours) | ||
| EN 101 |
English Composition I |
3 |
| SP 103 | Speech Fundamentals | 3 |
| MT 124 | Technical Math | 3 |
| OR 105 | Orientation to Technical Programs | 1 |
| Total Hours 10 | ||
| Component II - Technical Core: (22 hours) | ||
| CS 104 |
Using Internet Technology for Research and Productivity | 3 |
| IT 102 | Cyber Law, Ethics, and Culture | 3 |
| IT 112 | Systems Architecture | 3 |
| IT 180 |
PC Maintenance | 3 |
| IT 181 |
Advanced PC Maintenance | 3 |
| IT 182 | A+ Lab 2 semester hours |
2 |
| IT 183 | Network + | 4 |
| Total | 21 | |
| Total Program Hours | 31 | |
This certificate program is designed to meet the needs of the surveying profession in Southern West Virginia and the surrounding areas. It will provided a thorough knowledge of surveying and mapping techniques necessary for certification and employment.
SURVEY TECHNICIAN
Certificate
| Department/Course Description |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| Anticipated Component I - General Education Curriculum | ||
| EN 102 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MT 124 | Technical Math | 3 |
| MT 125 | Trigonometry | 3 |
| OR 105 | Orientation to Technical Programs | 1 |
| BS 199 | Dendrology | 3 |
| Total | 13 | |
| Department/Course Description |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| Anticipated Component II - Technical Core (Minimum of 21 hours) | ||
| SU 100 | Introduction to Surveying | 4 |
| SU 105 | Introduction to Surveying and Graphics | 3 |
| SU 120 | Surveying Measurements I | 4 |
| SU 155 | Surveying Graphics | 4 |
| SU 195 | Land Boundaries | 3 |
| SU 196 | Land Law | 3 |
| Total | 21 | |
| Total Program Hours | 34 | |
The Technical Studies in Applied Technology program is designed as a non-transfer program for students completing occupational specialization at the career/vocational centers. It is designed to provide students with the general education knowledge and technical competencies necessary for employment in a variety of trade skills occupations. Program Requirements: All students in the degree must complete a series of courses in two components: Component I, General Education and Component II, Specialization.
Component I - General Education Core: (Minimum of 11 hours)
EN 101 English Composition I 3 semester hours
SP 103 Speech Fundamentals 3 semester hours
CS 116 Word Processing Concepts 2 semester hours
CS 118 Spread Sheet Concepts 2 semester hours
OR 105Orientation to Technical Programs 1 semester hour
Total Component I Credit Hours 11 semester hours
Component II - Technical Core: Choose a minimum of 6 hours
MG 260 Principles of Management 3 semester hours
MG 262 Small Business Management 3 semester hours
MG 261 Human Resources Management 3 semester hours
MN 136 Mine Management And Labor Relations 3 semester hours
MN 150 Mine Foreman Certification I 6 semester hours
Total Component II Credit Hours 6 semester hours
Component III - Specialization: (minimum of 14 hours)
Students must complete one occupational specialization. Each area of specialization is offered in cooperation with various third party providers and may not be available on campus.
Total Component III (occupational specialization*)Credit Hours 14 semester hours
Total Credit Hours 31 semester hours
*OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALIZATIONS:Students must complete one of the following occupational specializations. Tech Prep Vocational Specialization
The Tech Prep Vocational Specialization options are offered in cooperation with the local vocational/career centers. Students completing any vocational occupational program at one of the vocational or career centers may request articulated or EDGE credits for the above courses. Adult students may enroll in the vocational/career programs through Southern. Not all programs are available at all locations or at all times. Students should consult with their local center for course availability. Students must submit a Tech-Prep Course Competency Transfer Form. Students may articulate 28 hours credit. The certificate requires 14 hours and the Associate in Applied Science requires 28 hours credit. Tech Prep Vocational Area Specializations (14 hours)
TS 150 Vocational Block I 4 semester hours TS 151 Vocational Block II 4 semester hours
TS 152 Vocational Block III 4 semester hours
TS 153 Vocational Block IV 4 semester hours
TS 154 Vocational Block V 3 semester hours
TS 155 Vocational Block VI 3 semester hours
TS 156 Vocational Block VII 3 semester hours
TS 157 Vocational Block VIII 3 semester hours
Truck Driving Specialization
TS 140 Truck Driving 14 semester hours
Note: This specialization has an application that must be completed for enrollment. Forms are available in financial aid offices. On Campus Offerings
Students may complete the following occupational specialization as offered on a Southern campus.
*Mining Technology Specialization ( choose 14 hours from any of the following)
DR 105 Blueprint Reading 3 semester hours
DR 203 Electrical Schematics 3 semester hours
DR 204 Computer Aided Design & Drafting I 3 semester hours
DR 206 CADD II 3 semester hours
EG 107 Introduction to Circuits 4 semester hours
EG 171 Circuit Analysis I 4 semester hours
EG 172 Circuit Analysis II 4 semester hours
EG 296 Program Logic Control 4 semester hours
EG 290 Digital Electronics 4 semester hours
WL104 Arc Welding 3 semester hours
SU 100 Elementary Plane Surveying
Any MN Course
*Power Plant Technology ( 14 hours )This program is offered online through West Virginia State. It has an additional application and fees that must be completed prior to registration. Applications must be submitted to the Department of Technology and Engineering. Choose a minimum of 14 hours from any Power Plant (PP) courses
*EG 171 and EG 172 may be substituted for PP 105 and PP 106.
* Other areas of specialization may be available based on national certifications and on-the-job training programs. Please contact the department of Technology and Engineering for more information.