Students who ultimately wish to complete a baccalaureate science degree at a four-year college or university would complete the Associate in Science (AS) degree. Curriculum courses focus on courses such as biology, chemistry, engineering, geology, mathematics, or physics.
The IT Service and Support Associate in Applied Science (AAS) program curriculum prepares students to support computer hardware and software; provide user instruction or training; and implement procedures for system maintenance.
The High School Equivalency diploma is the certified equivalent of a traditional high school diploma. Students may take courses to prepare for the tests in a traditional classroom setting or online. In some settings, The equivalency test is free for Durham and Orange county residents.
October is Cybersecurity Month, and it began at Durham Tech with a lunch-and-learn with Susan Cropp of the FBI on “Biosecurity from a Law Enforcement Perspective.”
“Of course we bring in top-notch presenters,” said Scott Neal, Cybersecurity, Net and Support Program instructor. “Durham Tech aspires to be the best community -- dare I say best college in teaching IT. We are building a culture right now. We are growing a premier associate degree program. We employ instructors who are specialists in their fields, and we are completely online, so our program is accessible to anyone.”
The six-semester Advanced Manufacturing Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree program covers essential skills needed in the advanced manufacturing field. Courses discuss print reading, hydraulics, welding, PLC, and work cell integration.
This comprehensive degree exposes you to several aspects of early childhood education and care.
Information Security Analysts develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
Students can earn the Basic Machining certificate in two semesters and will learn about computer-aided drafting, machining applications, and blueprint reading.
Pilar Rocha-Goldberg, President and CEO of El Centro Hispano, has joined the Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees. Rocha-Goldberg was appointed by N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper to replace board member Rick Adams, whose term ended in June. She was officially sworn in on Oct. 8 and is the first Latinx member of the Durham Tech board.
This course is designed to provide individuals with the required knowledge, tools, and resources to become recognized as a certified Community Health Worker (CHW) in North Carolina working in a variety of healthcare and community settings (Health Departments, Hospitals, Federally Qualified Health Centers, Clinics, Faith-based Organizations, etc.).