A.A.S./Accounting

 Business & Management

Intended Program Outcomes:

This two-year program leading to an A.A.S. degree in accounting offers students the opportunity to develop an advanced understanding of accounting principles. Learning experiences in this program are designed to assist the student in realizing the following outcomes:

• Use of current computer technologies, especially spreadsheet and accounting software, to perform the duties within a business setting.
• Balance and reconcile financial information to ensure accuracy of information.
• Analyze financial data in order to understand it and to use the data to make decisions.
• Use reconciliation processes when working with data to identify and correct errors
• Prepare professional financial statements and other reporting documents.
• Preparation for licensure process within the state of Oregon to prepare tax returns.
• Ability to effectively seek and respond to accounting-related opportunities for increased responsibilities and professional advancement.
• Understand the various business functions as they contribute to the success of an organization

Employment possibilities include bookkeeper, accounting clerk, payroll clerk, accounting associate, cost accountant, financial accountant or tax accountant. Jobs are available in business, industry, government agencies, service industries and banks.

At least 99 credit hours of course work must be satisfactorily completed in order to receive this degree.

A.A.S./Administrative Assistant

 Business and Management

Intended Program Outcomes:

This program leading to an A.A.S. degree in administrative assistant offers students the opportunity to develop top-level office skills. Learning experiences in this program are designed to assist the student in realizing the following outcomes:

• Use current and emerging word processing technologies to produce organizational documents and presentation materials.
• Meet or exceed the current speed and accuracy requirements for typing and 10-key operation in the industry.
• Individually and collaboratively manage multiple office tasks, prioritizing and reprioritizing in response to changing demands.
• Assess the image that is expected of office personnel in a specific industry group; reflect those expectations in personal appearance, professional conduct, and personal hygiene.
• Produce clear, concise, and mechanically correct written documents.
• Model effective customer service interactions.
• Seek and respond to opportunities for increased responsibilities and professional advancement.
• Understand office functions as they contribute to sound business practices and procedures.
• Perform the general office procedures of filing, equipment operation, mail distribution, phone calls, and tasks requiring basic math calculations (like inventory).

At least 99 credit hours of course work must be satisfactorily completed in order to receive this degree.

A.A.S./Administrative Assistant: Legal Option

 Business & Management

Intended Program Outcomes:

This two-year program leading to an A.A.S. in administrative office specialist, legal option, provides students with the specialized skills necessary for employment as legal administrative assistants. Students will be effective in the workplace in the following areas:

• Use of appropriate legal terminology with written and oral accuracy,
• Use of transcription machines effectively to produce legal documents,
• Office bookkeeping and general accounting tasks,
• Effective use of database and spreadsheet software,
• Understanding of the legal system.

Students hav ethe opportunity to develop top-level office skills in various computer applications, formatting specialized legal documents, dictation using word processing equipment, as well as the ability to prioritize. Employment possibilities include private and public legal and cruminal justice offices, courtrooms, and various criminal justice facilities.

At least 100 credit hours of course work must be satisfactorily completed in order to receive this degree.

 Note: Some criminal justice courses may not be offered every year. Consult your business advisor for available courses.

A.A.S./Administrative Assistant: Medical Option

 Business and Management
 Health Services

Intended Program Outcomes:

This two-year program leading to an A.A.S. in administrative office specialist, medical option, provides students with the specialized skills necessary for employment as medical administrative assistants. Students will be effective in the workplace in the following areas:

• Use of appropriate medical terminology with written and oral accuracy.
• Use of transcription machines effectively to produce medical documents.
• Office bookkeeping and general accounting tasks.
• Effective use of database and spreadsheet software.

Employment possibilities include hospitals, medical laboratories, and doctors’ offices. At least 93 credit hours of course work must be satisfactorily completed in order to receive this degree.

A.A.S./Agriculture Business

 Business and Management
 Ag, Food and Natural Resources Systems

Intended Program Outcomes:

This two-year program leading to an A.A.S. in agriculture business will prepare the student for a career in the broad field of agri-business or in support areas of production agriculture by providing the necessary knowledge in the following areas:

• Industry-related employment skills
• Animal science (techniques, issues, technology, trends)
• Crop science (techniques, issues, technology, trends)
• Agriculture-related business practices
• Agricultural operations (safety, mechanical technology)

Opportunities are available in sales of equipment, fertilizer and chemicals, agricultural credit, record keeping and other areas. Many of the business and agriculture courses may be transferred to other four-year colleges. Students wishing to transfer to a four-year institution should review the program requirements of that school. The following schedule is illustrative only; an individual student’s schedule may be different.

At least 94 credit hours of course work must be satisfactorily completed in order to receive this degree.

A.A.S./Agriculture Production

 Ag, Food and Natural Resources Systems

Intended Program Outcomes:

This two-year program leading to an A.A.S. degree in agriculture/roduction will prepare the student concerned with the raising of an agriculture crop commodity by providing the necessary knowledge in the following areas:

• Industry-related employment skills
• Animal science (techniques, issues, technology, trends)
• Crop science (techniques, issues, technology, trends)
• Agriculture-related business practices
• Agricultural operations (safety, mechanical technology)

The curriculum includes a balanced selection of courses in the areas of crops, mechanics and business. Student wishing to specialize in a particular area should consult their advisor to develop an academic plan. The following schedule is illustrative only; an individual student's schedule may be different.

At least 100 credit hours of course work must be satisfactorily completed in order to receive this degree.

 * Students should contact their agriculture advisor for approved electrives, general education requirements, and human relations requirements.

A.A.S./Agriculture Production: Crops Option

 Ag, Food and Natural Resources Systems

Intended Program Outcomes:

This two-year program leading to an A.A.S. in agriculture/production: crops will prepare the student concerned with the raising of an agriculture crop commodity by providing the necessary knowledge in the following areas:

• Industry-related employment skills
• Animal science (techniques, issues, technology, trends)
• Crop science (techniques, issues, technology, trends)
• Agriculture-related business practices
• Agricultural operations (safety, mechanical technology)

The curriculum includes a balanced selection of courses in the areas of crops, mechanics and business. Students wishing to specialize in a particular area should consult their advisor to develop an academic plan. The following is illustrative only; an individual students schedule may be different.

At least 100 credit hours of course work must be satisfactorily completed in order to receive this degree.

 * Students should contact their agriculture advisor for approved electives, general education requirements, and human relations requirements for all agriculture programs.

A.A.S./Agriculture Production: Livestock Option

 Ag, Food and Natural Resources Systems

Intended Program Outcomes:

This  two-year program leading to an A.A.S. degree in agriculture/production: livestock will prepare the student concerned with the raising of an agriculture livestock commodity by providing the necessary knowledge in the following areas:

• Industry-related employment skills
• Animal science (techniques, issues, technology, trends)
• Crop science (techniques, issues, technology, trends)
• Agriculture-related business practices
• Agricultural operations (safety, mechanical technology)

The curriculum includes a balanced selection of courses in the areas of crops, livestock, mechanics and business. Students wishing to specialize in a particular area should consult with their advisor. The following schedule is illustrative only; an individual students's schedule may be different. 

At least 108 credit hours of course work must be satisfactorily completed in order to receive this degree.

 * Students should contact their agriculture advisor for approved electives, general education requirements, and human relations requirements.

A.A.S./Apprenticeship Degrees

A.A.S./Business Administration

 Business and Management

Intended Program Outcomes:

This two-year Associate of Applied Science Degree program will prepare the student to either transfer to an Oregon University System institutions on a course-by-course basis, or be effective in the workplace in the following areas:

• Establish and promote a collaborative work environment where all voices are heard and valued as they contribute to shared goal,
• Work within the ethical, legal, and regulatory parameters of the industry,
• Calculate, compile, and analyze financial records to make practical business decisions,
• Attract, screen, hire, train, and supervise personnel,
• Select and integrate appropriate current and emerging technologies to support business functions,
• Use verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills effectively in the business context,
• Interact effectively with clients and customers,
• Use critical thinking skills to solve business problems,
• Exhibit work behaviors that maximize opportunity for continued employment, increased responsibilities, and business success,
• Assist in the design, implementation, and continuous assessment of business strategies based on consumer needs and market changes,
• Lead a work unit in a direction that aligns with stated organizational vision, mission, and values.

The program offers a combination of online and on-campus instruction along with cooperative work experience to give students a look at day-to-day experiences and decisions in the business world. For students also interested in an AAOT degree, see the information on general electives below. Program requirements are subject to change. Please consult with an advisor.  At least 98 credit hours of course work must be satisfactorily completed in order to receive this degree.

A.A.S./Civil Engineering Technology

 Industrial and Engineering Systems

Intended Program Outcomes:

This 2-year program will prepare the student to either transfer to a four-year degree program in Construction Management, or be effective as a technician on a civil engineering team in the workplace in the following areas:

• Concrete design
• Applied Structural Design Methods
• Applied Technology (Production software, CAD, GIS)
• Communication Skills (Writing, presentation techniques)
• Property Surveying
• Professional (Estimating, proposal development)

Students with appropriate math/science aptitude can complete the Civil Engineering/Construction Technology curriculum in two years at BMCC. Students desiring to transfer to four-year engineering programs are encouraged to complete the engineering transfer program requirements. At least 95 credit hours of course work must be satisfactorily completed in order to receive this degree.

* Items noted with an asterisk satisfy Boise State University articulation requirements.

A.A.S./Diesel Technology

 Industrial and Engineering Systems

Intended Program Outcomes:

This two-year A.A.S. degree will prepare graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge to enter the Diesel Mechanics Heavy Equipment field with the following capabilities: 

• Service, diagnose and repair Diesel Engines
• Service and repair Suspension and Steering
• Service and repair air conditioning systems
• Service and replace Brakes
• Diagnose and repair Electrical/Electronic Systems
• Safe Shop Practices
• Written and oral communication skills in dealing with customer service and report writing
• Ability to use math in problem solving
• Ability to effectively use the computer to find information, create documents and send correspondence
• Understand and service basic hydraulic systems
• Ability to perform basic arc and oxy-acetylene welding

This 2-year program leads to an Associate of Applied Science Degree, and is designed to prepare graduates to meet apprentice level entry requirements for a variety of jobs in the field. The curriculum provides classroom work and practical experience in the lab. In addition to HEAVY TRUCK this program offers training in AGRICULTURAL and HEAVY EQUIPMENT. At least 99 credit hours of course work must be satisfactorily completed in order to receive this degree.  Degree requirements for students that entered the program during the 2007-08 academic year are as follows.  Please note that changes to the curriculum are being submitted to the state for approval for the 2008-09 academic year.

* Students should contact their diesel technology advisor for approved elective and human relations requirements.

NOTE: This project was funded in part by a grant awarded under the Community Based Job Training Grants, as implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Admininstration, as such Verterans preference will be given to those applicants meeting the application requirements.

A.A.S./Drafting Technology

 Industrial and Engineering Systems

Intended Program Outcomes:

This 2-year A.A.S. degree program in drafting technology will prepare the student to be effective as a drafting/CAD (computer-aided drafting) technician in the workplace in the following areas:

• Applied structural detailing
• Applied construction monitoring
• Applied technology (production software, CAD, geographical information systems/GIS)
• Communication skills (writing, presentation techniques)
• Property surveying
• Contract documents, estimating

Students with appropriate math and visualization skills and good attention to detail can complete the drafting technology curriculum in two years at BMCC. At least 96 credit hours of course work must be satisfactorily completed in order to receive this degree.

* all electives should be selected with associate of arts degree requirements in mind.

A.A.S./Early Childhood Education

 Human Resources

Intended Program Outcomes:

This two-year A.A.S. degree program in Early Childhood Education (ECE) will prepare students for entry into the ECE field by providing them with the requisite knowledge and skills in the following areas:

• Organization
• Critical thinking
• Regulatory systems
• Community resources
• Special Needs
• Assessment and observation
• Guidance and classroom management
• Child development
• Cultural diversity
• Environments
• Curriculum
• Developmentally appropriate practices

A minimum of 93 credits is required for this degree. A grade of C or better is required in all ECE coursework. The student is required to complete a criminal history check prior to enrollment in ECE 161/ECE 163: Practicum or ECE 280: Cooperative Work Experience (CWE).

About the Program:

The Early Childhood Education (ECE) program prepares students to work with young children from birth through eight years of age and their families in a variety of settings including child care centers, family child care settings, preschools, Head Start programs, school age programs, home visiting and parent education programs.  It is planned to accommodate both full- and part-time students, including those currently employed in the field.

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Early Childhood Education is based on the Guidelines for Preparation of Early Childhood Professionals from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).  It is a comprehensive program that qualifies the student to become a lead teacher in a child care facility licensed by the Oregon Child Care Division, a teacher in a Head Start program, a home visitor in the human services field, among other professional roles.  Some courses in the program may not transfer to other institutions.  Students intending to transfer should select electives that meet the AAOT requirements.  It is strongly recommended that students seek advisor assistance prior to and throughout their BMCC educational experience.

A.A.S./Hospitality Management

 Business and Management
 Human Resources

Intended Program Outcomes:

This two-year program will prepare the student to either transfer to an Oregon University System institutions on a course-by-course basis, or be effective in a career as manager in the hospitality and tourism industries by having the requisite knowledge in the following areas:

• Identify, understand and apply market appropriate professional guest service standards to deliver competitive guest experiences to diverse cultural groups.
• Identify specific hospitality industry functions and their required procedures and legal techniques.
• Identify techniques for successfully managing human resources and human relations in business.
• Analyze financial statements, isolate potential problems, and identify appropriate corrective action to control and manage the critical revenue and cost centers.
• Demonstrate the ability to solve mathematical problems commonly encountered in hospitality related business setting.
• Utilize the technical/computer skills for keeping business records and preparing financial statements.
• Develop skills for human relations activities for day-to-day business operations.
• Write effective routine, routing, and persuasive styles of written communication.
• Employ effective verbal communications in a variety of settings.
• Develop skills for social/professional aspects of conducting business with individuals and groups.
• Prepare marketing and presentation documents for marketing of business.

Prepare general documents related to career searches and job applications. Students who complete this type of degree can have a competitive advantage in applying for management positions.  In addition, the prospect for students to gain the confidence and necessary business skills to develop tourism/hospitality entrepreneurship opportunities is enhanced. For students also interested in an AAOT degree, see the information on general electives below. Program requirements are subject to change. Please consult with an advisor.  At least 92 credit hours of course work must be satisfactorily completed in order to receive this degree.

A.A.S./Industrial Technology

 Industrial and Engineering Systems

Blue Mountain Community College is discontinuing the Associate of Applied Science degree in Industrial Technology as of August 31, 2008 (end of summer term).  

Beginning September 1, 2008, Blue Mountain Community College will replace the former degree with three industry separate AAS degrees in Electrical Technologies, Industrial Manufacturing, and Mechanical Technologies.  Certificates of Completion in those areas will also be awarded.

To complete the AAS degree in Industrial Technology and Apprenticeship all of the following requirements must be met by August 31, 2008.

1. Have achieved journey-level status in a skilled occupation.
2. Complete a minimum of 24 credit hours at Blue Mountain Community College.
3. Complete general education requirements for an Associate of Applied Science degree. (See page 44 of this catalog.) General education requirements are designed to meet the core competencies outlined by the Statement of Student Outcomes on page 28.
4. Compile a total of 93 credits.  You may be awarded up to 24 credits for journey-level status.

If you have questions about the completing the AAS degree in Industrial Technology and Apprenticeship that will be available for completion only through August 2008 or about the new AAS degrees that will begin in September 2008, please call 541-278-5854.

In addition to tuition, estimated costs for students who complete the entire program will vary. Contact the Financial Aid Office at 541-278-5970 to find out if you qualify for help with these costs.

Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship training as a method of vocational education is recognized by the Apprenticeship and Training Division (ATD) of Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI). It combines full-time, on-the-job work experience with trade-related theoretical instruction.

The instruction at Blue Mountain Community College is for people working in selected trades. Students generally are apprentices who are registered with ATD.  They can also be journey-level men and women who wish to upgrade their skills or knowledge and others approved by local committees.

Blue Mountain Community College offers apprenticeship classes for the following occupations: inside electricians, plumbers, programmable logic controller technicians, limited maintenance electricians, limited manufacturing plant electricians, sign assembler/hangers.

If you are Interested in becoming an registered in an Oregon State Apprenticeship program please contact the Oregon State Bureau of Labor and Industry Apprenticeship Training Division at 971-673-0761 or visit their website at www.oregon.gov/BOLI  for program and entrance requirements.

A.A.S./Nursing: Registered Nurse (R.N.)

 Health Services

Intended Program Outcomes:

This 2-year applied science program will prepare the student to be effective in the workplace in the following areas:

• Basing nursing activities on practice as dictated by the theories and concepts from nursing and the natural and behavioral sciences, thereby effectively employing assessment and intervention skills, caring and relational skills for client advocacy, and teaching skills for health promotion and restoration,
• Working dependently and interdependently with qualified health professionals and members of the health team in defining, planning, implementing and evaluating the total health plan for individuals consistent with their graduating scope of practice. This includes employee skills in; communication; cultural respect; management, leadership, and teaching,
• Being accountable for his/her own decisions, judgments, and nursing practice through the use of critical thinking skills, moral and ethical responsibility, as well as by using accountability and responsibilities management skills,
• Exhibiting personal and professional growth by using critical thinking and knowledge integration skills to acquire new knowledge and new experiences with the continual expansion of scientific knowledge and technology.

Registered nurses (R.N.’s) use their knowledge, skills, and problem-solving abilities to help individuals, families, and groups with health needs.  R.N’s care for and work with people to help them become healthier or to regain health after illness or surgery.  Nurses teach health practices to clients and other health care providers and frequently supervise the work of nursing assistants and practical nurses.  R.N.’s also administer medications and perform treatments for patients.  Nurses work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, long-term care, schools, industry, clinics, and patients’ homes.

R.N. Program Admission Requirements

Students must complete the prerequisites and general education requirements before applying for admission to the program.  Please refer to the nursing department pages on our website for current admission requirements and to access the admission application packets. Success in a nursing program requires that students be computer literate, use of word processing, spreadsheets and web searches.

This program is approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.  The goal of the nursing department is to help students develop into competent nurses through a general education at the associate degree level in the natural and behavioral sciences.  Students are provided an opportunity to learn and to practice nursing in a variety of health-care settings.  Graduates of this program are eligible to take National Council Licensing Examinations (NCLEX-RN*).

* To sit for NCLEX-RN students must take R.N. exit exam (4-5 hours) and the 10 hour R.N. review class spring term (during the third term of the R.N. program)

NOTE: 07-08 curriculum pending approval by the Oregon Dept of Education

A.A.S./Paraeducator (Previously Education Assistant)

 Human Resources

Intended Program Outcomes:

Students who complete the Associate of Applied Science: Paraeducator degree program will be prepared to enter the K-12 school system successfully as a paraeducator and will demonstrate the following outcomes:

• demonstrate appropriate strategies and techniques to provide instructional support to students of diverse populations, including but not limited to students with special needs, students from poverty, and ELL students;
• demonstrate attitudes and behaviors that are appropriate to  meeting the needs of diverse populations;
• apply best practices in classroom management to optimize the potential for student learning;
• practice ethical and legal standards of conduct;
• apply technology effectively to support teaching and learning;
• demonstrate competence in core skill area; written and oral communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, reading, and mathematics;

This curriculum is an Oregon Department of Education statewide approved program that meets the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Federal Legislation for “Highly Qualified” status.  The Paraeducator degree offers coursework designed for anyone interested in teaching and learning techniques or working as an educational assistant in the K-12 school system.  The core curriculum offers instruction in basic teaching strategies in language arts/math/science, working with diverse, special needs populations, technology, classroom management, and practicum experience.  In addition, general education courses in human relations, communication, and computation are incorporated.  The curriculum is available through distance education courses as well as face to face courses.  The Associate of Applied Science Degree for Paraeducators also satisfies the program specific courses in the Paraeducator Certificate.

NOTE: 07-08 curriculum pending approval by the Oregon Dept of Education