The facilities located at 8580 Evans Avenue, Berkeley, MO contain approximately 96,000 square feet and are located in a convenient setting adjacent to major thoroughfares and accessible from all parts of the metro area. Students will find at this campus setting classrooms which are designed to facilitate learning and which consist of lecture rooms and instructional laboratories.
Small, informal classes encourage student/faculty interaction and students receive individual attention to help them reach their potential. The computer labs are equipped with various types of computers appropriate to the demands of different design professions. All labs are equipped with industry current equipment to support the program of study. The library houses books, periodicals, pamphlets, CD/ROM support materials, as well as access to the internet. Library-resource materials are available to students beyond normal school hours. Maximum class size is 30 students. Enrollment Capacity: 1040 students per session. Theory classes are limited in size to a 30:1 student/teacher ratio and labs are limited to a 20:1 ratio.
The objective of this course is to prepare graduates with the skills needed for entrylevel employment as a welder.
Computer Technology
This program is designed to meet the ever increasing need for trained computer service personnel. A graduate of this program will be able to work in an entry-level position in the information technology industry.
Cosmetology
Students who successfully complete this program will receive the education and training they need to prepare for the State Board Examination. Successful graduates who receive a professional cosmetology license will be able to perform any standard cosmetology service in a beauty salon.
Students will learn the technical skills and theory of hair dressing, hair cutting, permanent weaving, hair coloring, manicuring, iron curling, and business. Students will also study hair structure and hair chemistry to better understand the chemicals used in cosmetology.
Electrical Mechanics
The objective of this program is designed to prepare the graduate with the theory and working knowledge of Electrical Installation, Maintenance and Repair to begin a career as an entry-level electrician. Students may receive nationally-recognized certifications through the National Center for Construction Education and Research.
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanic
The objective of this program is to prepare the graduate with the theory and working knowledge of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration in order to secure an entry-level position in the industry as a maintenance or service technician. Students may receive nationally-recognized certifications through the National Center for Construction Education and Research.
Information Systems Security
This program is designed to meet the ever-increasing need for trained computer professionals in the area of information systems security. The program addresses today’s demanding security issues and focuses on business security measures and practices. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be prepared for entry-level employment as a Security Analyst, Security Administrator, Security Specialist, or Security Technician.
Graduates from the Information Systems Security program will have the basic knowledge and skills to perform duties that would be required of an entry-level employee in the areas of security services and models, security auditing, security management, penetration testing, computer forensics, network security, and contingency planning and disaster recovery planning. Program content is also designed to assist in the student’s preparation for the CompTIA Security+ and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certifications.
Plumbing
The objective of this course it to prepare the graduate with the theory and working knowledge of Plumbing in order to secure an entry-level position in the industry as a maintenance or service technician.
Combination Welding Technology
The objective of this program is to prepare graduates with the skills needed for entry-level employment as a welder or welding technician. Graduates will also acquire additional knowledge of: advanced welding techniques, basic computeraided drafting and project management.
Computer Systems and Network Technology
This program is designed to meet the ever increasing need for trained computer service personnel. A graduate of this program will be able to work in an entry-level position in the information technology industry and will acquire knowledge of Novell and Microsoft operating systems as well as TCP/IP router configurations.
Electrical Mechanics Technology
This program is designed to prepare the graduate with the theory and working knowledge in Electrical Installation, Maintenance and Repair to go into the field as an entry-level electrician or maintenance electrician. The graduate will also be able to wire and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology
The objective of this course it to prepare the graduate with the theory and working knowledge of heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, high pressure steam, energy management, and commercial environmental systems, in order to secure an entrylevel position in the industry as a maintenance or service technician.
Medical Assistant
The objective of this program is to prepare the student for employment as an entry level Medical Assistant. Students graduating from this program will have the necessary skills to obtain employment in the medical field working in both administrative and clinical areas within the health care field
Medical Billing and Coding
The objective of this program is designed to prepare the student for entry-level employment as a Medical Biller/Coder performing administrative duties including Medical Billing and Coding within the health care field. Graduates from the Medical Billing/Coding program will have a working knowledge of all administrative duties
including CPT coding, ICD-9 coding, insurance billing, reimbursements, and assisting the practice in daily operations.
Plumbing Technology
The objective of this course it to prepare the graduate with the theory and working knowledge of plumbing estimating, code and blueprint reading in the order to secure an entry-level position into the advanced field of plumbing.
Web Design and Multimedia Application Development
The objective of this program is to prepare the graduate for entry-level employment as a computer programmer or related positions such as a database administrator, a network administrator, a network technician, a web designer, a multimedia developer, a help desk specialist, etc. in the information technology field. A graduate of this program will have exposure to various programming languages, database packages, web and multimedia developing tools, and an introduction to computer networking.
Computer Engineering and Network Technology
The objective of this program is to prepare the student with diverse education and training in computer engineering and network technology. The student will be prepared for entrylevel employment as a local area or wide area network designer or network administrator. Graduates may enter positions that entail database technologies, data communications, operating system environments, hardware platforms, and application development.