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Trade Schools
Do you want to go to college, but are not ready to commit to a four-year school? Do you already know what kind of job you want?
Trade Schools offer the benefits of a targeted education, which leads to increased opportunities for employment. A trade or technical school is essentially a shorter and less expensive, career-driven option to traditional education. This category of schools is attractive to students who desire careers in business and industry or trades for which most traditional learning institutions do not provide training.
In most cases, the set of courses at a technical school focuses on a particular program of study, rather than providing an educational overview. Trade and technical schools offer a variety of programs, including 1-2 year diploma programs, technical certificates, and 2-year associate degree programs. These kinds of programs are intended for immediate employment after graduation.
Get your career started today. You can choose from a variety of programs offered from our great schools.
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This in-depth, web-enhanced program will guide you through essential accounting procedures, from bookkeeping to accounts receivables to general ledgers to payroll taxes. The career-focused online courses are designed to teach you the skills you'll need to succeed in a respected, well-paying position. This program has both a print-study option for people who do not have a computer or Internet access and an online option.
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The Advanced Diagnostics program offers students an opportunity to enhance their skills in automotive diagnostics and repair with an advanced course of study in the technical skills and logical diagnostics approach to repairing sophisticated, late model vehicles. Preparation for the Smog Technician License Exam is included in the coursework. Graduates are successful in any position in auto repair that requires an understanding of advanced diagnostics.
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In this program, you will take courses such as concept development, storyboarding, online communication, and art direction. You will learn how to create the right visual message to cause the reaction you want. Course work in brand marketing, marketing research and consumer behavior will provide you with the business foundation you will need to understand the marketplace and develop winning strategies.
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This program teaches you to use CAD software to make drawings based on sketches done by engineers, surveyors, architects, or scientists. CAD drawings can be used to build everything from toys, toasters, and spacecrafts to houses, office buildings, and oil pipelines. Upon graduation, you will be qualified to work as a Detailer, a Drafter, or a CAD Operator in fields like Electronics, Manufacturing, Architectural Design, Construction, Government, Transportation, Communications, and Public Utilities.
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This program will prepare you for a career in managerial accounting, business analysis, and related professions. It provides a strong basis for you to continue your business studies to complete the bachelor degree in accounting. Furthermore, it combines required core courses in the liberal arts and sciences areas with courses from a variety of business areas.
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This program is appropriate for adults looking to learn new job skills, refresh or refine existing accounting knowledge used in your current position, or improve the performance of your small business by better understanding the essentials of accounting and finance. This program may also be beneficial preparation for elements of national certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Financial Manager (CFM), and Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
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With a degree in criminal justice, you can work in Juvenile Justice, Law Enforcement, Corrections, or Judicial Administration, on the front lines of crime or behind-the-scenes. In this Associate of Applied Science Degree program, students will study of criminal and constitutional law, learn the principles of investigation, receive an education on jails and prisons, receive an overview of the juvenile justice system, and receive an understanding of probation and parole systems.
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This program offers excellent preparation for a career in any child-care profession through a program with a broad base of theoretical and practical knowledge. Courses in this program follow the development of the child from birth through the preschool years. The intellectual, emotional, social and physical development of the child are explored, as are the needs experienced by children as they progress through these ages. This degree program is comprised of courses and internship experiences which not only provide a solid academic background for the student, but a thorough preparation for a career as a child care professional. Our program satisfies course requirements for teacher certification by the Massachusetts Office for Child Care Services and competencies for the National Child Development Associate Certificate.
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This degree can help you prepare for a professional future that challenges you to use your talents to help sell products and services through branding, advertising, and packaging. You'll be challenged to apply the basic theories of advertising, layout, type, color, and illustration in order to become a visual problem solver, and you'll have opportunities to explore your interests and develop specific skills in areas such as digital illustration, digital imaging, web design, and much more.
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The Online A/CDTSP Certificate Program was created to make the successful on-campus Certificate in Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Treatment Services more accessible nationally and internationally. With the recent approval of licensure for addictions professionals, the UMass Boston A/CDTSP program adds great value to those seeking licensure and those seeking continuing education hours to maintain licensure. The certificate program is divided into two parts. Part one consists of three courses, ending with the pre-practicum. Part two consists of two courses and, in addition, a practicum experience that is critical to professional development. The field-based practicum are supervised on site under the guidance of qualified addictions specialists and monitored by college faculty via conference calls and online chats. A great way to experience the Online Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Treatment Services Certificate Program is to try a course or two. For more information, please contact Reca Quarles.
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