Program spotlight for Fall 2015

As the Fall 2015 semester approaches, Beaufort County Community College has a wide range of Associate Degree, Diploma, Certificate and Developmental Education programs available. Now is the time to take the first step toward a better future. Here are just a few of the programs your community college has to offer.

For students interested in a four-year degree, BCCC’s College Transfer program is designed to provide instruction in the essential skills of oral and written communications, math concepts and critical thinking, as well as the humanities, arts, social sciences and natural sciences, preparing students to transfer to senior institutions as juniors. Enrolling at BCCC for the first two years of a four-year path can result in thousands of dollars in savings, both from lower tuition costs and a lower cost-of-living, greatly reducing the amount of debt accumulated during school.

The average annual cost of tuition and fees at universities in the University of North Carolina system is $6,294, compared to only $2,368 at BCCC. Tuition and fees at private four-year institutions in North Carolina range from more than $25,000 to almost $50,000 per year. BCCC College Transfer students also benefit from a more personal classroom experience as well as experienced academic advisors to guide them through the process from placement to completion of their degrees.

For students interested in social services, there is an Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS) in Human Services Technology. This concentration prepares students for employment with local, state and federal government social service agencies, including family and child assistance, youth services, aging and developmentally disabled programs in public and private settings.

The AAS in Early Childhood Education includes course work in child growth and development, physical and nutritional needs, care and guidance, and communication skills. Graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate early childhood and child development programs. This fall, BCCC is offering the N.C. Early Childhood Administration credentialing courses, EDU 261 and 262, as mini-mester courses, allowing students to gain the credential in one semester.

BCCC’s Business and Industrial Technology division also has a variety of valuable programs. Certificate, Diploma and AAS programs in Construction Equipment Systems are designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to troubleshoot and repair equipment in the construction industry, preparing them to enter a career in one of society’s most fundamental fields.

For those who want to work in an office setting, AAS programs in Office Administration and Medical Office Administration prepare students for administrative support careers, equipping office professionals to respond to the demands of today’s workplace.

Registration for the Fall 2015 Semester at BCCC is open, and financial aid is still available. For more information about enrolling at BCCC or to schedule a placement test, contact the Admissions Office at 940-6237. For more information, visit BCCC’s website at www.BeaufortCCC.edu.

 

Fire division hosts study of The Charleston 9

Beaufort County Community College and Bunyan Volunteer Fire Department will host a seminar with firefighter and author Dr. David Griffin from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015 in the BCCC Auditorium in Building 8.

Griffin was one of the first responders to a warehouse fire in Charleston, S.C., on June 18, 2007, that resulted in the deaths of nine firefighters. What was initially dispatched as a trash fire escalated into one of the most scrutinized events in national fire service history.

The seminar, titled “In Honor of The Charleston 9: A Study of Change Following Tragedy,” will include Griffin’s first-hand account of the event, video footage with radio traffic and a discussion of the changes that have been made as a result of the event, as well as Griffin’s scientific research into the process of change.

“Everything that I’ve heard about this seminar is really positive,” said Johnny Williams, BCCC director of fire training programs. “It’s an opportunity to learn from someone who’s been there about what went wrong and what could have been done differently.”

The seminar cost of $70 includes lunch; fire, EMS and law enforcement personnel are eligible for a fee waiver. For more information or to register, contact Johnny Williams at 252-940-6363 or Johnny.Williams@BeaufortCCC.edu.

 

BLET pre-orientation set for Aug. 3

There is still time to enroll in BCCC’s Basic Law Enforcement (BLET) night academy for the Fall 2015 semester. A pre-orientation session will be held at 6 p.m. on

Monday in Building 10, Room 32 on BCCC’s campus.

The class will be held on from 6-11 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, as well as some weekends, says BLET Director Larry Barnes.

BCCC offers the BLET program accredited by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission and the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Commission. It is designed to give students the skills needed for entry-level employment as law enforcement officers with state, county or municipal law enforcement or private enterprise. Successful completion of a BLET academy also fulfills 18 hours or one semester of the requirements for an associate’s degree in criminal justice.

The BLET course consists of 36 different subject areas including criminal, juvenile, civil, traffic and alcohol beverage laws; investigative, patrol, custody and court procedures; emergency responses; ethics; and community relations.

Anyone seeking to become a sworn officer with a law enforcement agency in North Carolina must take the course in its entirety and pass the state exam.

Instructors for the course will be from a wide range of agencies and specialty areas.

For more information about the BLET day classes, contact Barnes or Pauline Godley, administrative assistant for BCCC’s Law Enforcement Programs by visiting Building 2 on the community college campus. Interested persons can also call Godley at 252-940-6232 or by email at paulineg@beaufortccc.edu for an application packet. Those interested can also obtain information about the college’s BLET program by visiting BCCC’s Website at http://www.beaufort.cc.nc.us/progrm/busines/BLET/blet.htm.

 

Upcoming Continuing Education classes

Several classes in the category of Food Preparation will be offered this fall by the Division of Continuing Education at Beaufort County Community College. All classes will be held on the BCCC campus. The schedule is as follows:

Garnishing to Please, 6-8:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 1, in Room 830 of Building 8. Food is much tastier when it’s attractive, and in this class students will learn how to make engaging garnishes and presentations for the table. Join Elaine Roberson as she creates baskets and other creative containers from melons, serving pieces from peppers and other unique garnishes. Labor Day picnics and holiday picnics will be lots more fun when these unique ideas are incorporated. As a bonus, the class will get to sample all of the food Elaine creates. Come hungry! Registration fee is $25.

Cake Decorating, 6-8:30 p.m., Mondays, Sept. 21 to Oct. 26, in Room 830 of Building 8. This year’s holiday baking will be even more special after students in this class learn to decorate cakes, cupcakes and cookies from Michele Daniels. In BCCC’s Cake Decorating I class, students will learn to decorate cakes that will delight their family and friends. They will learn to master elegant borders using shells, rosettes and stars; and to create lovely flowers such as roses, rosebuds, sweet peas and pansies. Registration fee is $45.

Holiday Party Food, 6-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 10, in Room 830 of Building 8. Make plans now to attend this workshop and then make plans for delicious food at holiday gatherings. Students will get the recipes for make-ahead party foods, tasty hors d’oeuvres and baked items for the sweets tray. Presentation ideas will be shared as Elaine Roberson brings this party together — and there will be plenty for the class to sample. Registration fee is $30.

Students may register by calling 252-940-6375 or in person in room 802 of Building 8 on the BCCC campus. BCCC accepts Visa, MasterCard and Discover. Checks payable to Beaufort County Community College may be mailed to the attention of Eva Peartree, 5337 U.S. Highway 264 East, Washington, NC 27889.

For more information about other Continuing Education classes, visit BCCC’s Website at http://www.BeaufortCCC.edu/coned/contin.htm.