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The Behavioral Health/Human Services degree program is designed for students interested in working in the field of Human Services. Students will have the opportunity to study human behavior and human development within the context of the psychological, social and biophysical environments in which people live. They will develop skills needed to work with individuals, groups, and communities. They will develop the value base from which they will practice and learn the ethical standards of the helping professions.

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The Automotive Service II Proficiency Certificate is designed for individuals who are interested in building upon their previously gained Automotive Service I Proficiency Certificate. Students who complete the Automotive Service II Proficiency Certificate will be prepared to obtain advanced technical employment in a small shop, dealership, or chain-based repair facility. When completed, the courses may be applied towards the Automotive Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree.

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The Automotive Service I Proficiency Certificate is designed for individuals who are interested in entering the field of automotive technology with a basic set of core skills. Students who complete the Proficiency Certificate will be prepared to obtain employment in a small shop, dealership, or franchise-based repair facility. When completed, the courses may be applied towards the Automotive Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree. The Automotive Technology program is located at the Career and Advanced Technology Center (CATC).

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The Art and Design curriculum leads to the Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree for students planning to transfer to baccalaureate programs or accredited art schools after study at Community College of Philadelphia. This curriculum prepares students for either a B.F.A. (Bachelor of Fine Arts) or a B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) program.

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This program leads to the Associate of Arts degree in Architecture. It prepares students for transfer to professional schools of architecture. The primary goals of the program are to provide students with the fundamental professional knowledge and technical skills needed to compete in the challenging and rewarding career of architecture, and to foster the development of each student's creative capacities, reflecting an integrated understanding of the multi-faceted factors influencing design decisions.

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This certificate prepares students interested in the field of computer-assisted design technology, current workers desiring more training, and those with a background in related technical fields for careers as architectural visualization (AV) specialists. Entry-level AV specialists assist design professionals in the architecture, engineering and construction fields in translating ideas, sketches and technical information into complex three-dimensional digital models that often employ animation.

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The Applied Engineering Technology program curriculum leads to an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree and prepares students for employment in a range of scientific technology occupations, and also provides a foundation for transfer to four-year technology programs. The flexible design of the program allows students to choose from a range of scientific technology fields, including engineering technology, among others that are developed as industry trends demand.

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The ASL/English Interpreting (INT) curriculum prepares students to work as professional interpreters with Deaf and non-deaf (hearing) people. The goal of the ASL/English interpreter is to make communication as complete and equal as possible for both Deaf and non-deaf participants by accurately conveying the thoughts, feelings, words, attitudes and meanings of the message, whether it is expressed in spoken English, American Sign Language (ASL) or other forms of signed communication.

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This proficiency certificate will provide the opportunity for students to develop basic acting and performance skills, preparing them for auditions and background work in the theater and film industries.  Additional areas for employment include working as camp activities leaders and in marketing and promotions. When completed, the courses can be applied to the Associate Degree in Theater. 

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The Accounting Paraprofessional proficiency certificate is a 16 credit-hour program designed for persons interested in pursuing careers as accounting paraprofessionals in business, government, and non-profit organizations. Students earning the Accounting Paraprofessional proficiency certificate may elect to continue their education at the College by earning the A.A.S. degree in Accounting.