BRCC’s educational programs enable students to succeed personally and professionally. Educational programs prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions, satisfying and rewarding careers, or personal growth and fulfillment.
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Transfer Degrees (AA, AALT, AS, ASLT): 60-72 credits
- American Sign Language Studies (AA)
- Biological Sciences (ASLT)
- Business (AS)
- Computer Science (AS)
- Criminal Justice (AALT)
- Criminal Justice (AS)
- Fine Arts (AALT)
- General Business (AALT)
- General Science (AS)
- Humanities (AALT)
- Liberal Arts (AA)
- Nursing (ASN)
- Physical Science (ASLT)
- Pre-Engineering (AS)
- Social Sciences (AALT)
- Surgical Technology (AS)
- Teaching, Gr 1-5 (AS)
Applied Degrees (AAS): 60-72 credits
- Aviation Maintenance Technology
- Business Administration
- Care and Development of Young Children
- Computing and Information Systems, Application Software Development concentration
- Computing and Information Systems, Cloud Computing concentration
- Computing and Information Systems, Cybersecurity concentration
- Construction Management
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Paralegal Studies
- Process Technology
- Technical Studies
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies
- Veterinary Technology
Technical Diplomas (TD): 45-59 credits
- Automotive Technician
- Auto Body Repair Technician
- Carpentry
- Cosmetology
- Culinary Arts and Occupations
- Diesel Heavy Truck Technician
- Drafting and Design Technician
- Horticulture Technician
- HVAC/R Technician
- NCCER Electrical Level 4
- NCCER Instrumentation Level 4
- NCCER Millwright Level 4
- NCCER Pipefitting Level 4
- Practical Nursing
- Welding
Certificates (CAS, CGS, CTS, CTC): 6-42 credits
- Accounting Technology (CTS)
- Aviation Maintenance Technician, Airframe (CTS)
- Aviation Maintenance Technician, Powerplant (CTS)
- Business Administration (CAS)
- Computer Networking (CTS)
- Customer Service and Sales (CTC)
- Enrolled Agent (CTS)
- Film and New Media Production (CTC)
- General Studies (CGS)
- Graphic Arts (CTS)
- Medical Assistant (CTS)
- Music Studio Production (CTC)
- Retail Management (CTS)
- Sterile Processing (CTC)
- Web Design (CTC)
Non-Credit Courses
Business
The Customer Service and Sales Certification measures a student's grasp of excellent customer service. The course develops problem-solving skills that help them meet customer needs, become valuable workplace teammates, and achieve career goals.
Computer Sciences
Focuses on cloud infrastructure, deployment, security models, and the key considerations in migrating to cloud computing. Covers the technologies and processes required to build traditional, virtualized, and cloud data center environments, including computation, storage, networking, desktop and application virtualization, business continuity, security, and management.
This course is designed for learners to develop hands-on experience and fundamental skills of creating and managing worksheets and workbooks, creating cells and ranges, creating tables, applying formulas and functions, and creating charts and objects.
Provides a solid foundation in cybersecurity fundamentals. Learners will delve into key concepts, terminology and essential principles as well as engaging in hands-on activities with tools and frameworks to help you apply and practice what you're learning.
An introduction to basic IT knowledge and skills that helps professionals decide if a career in IT is right for them. It also helps organizations prepare non-technical teams for digital transformation.
Helps develop a career in IT infrastructure covering troubleshooting, configuring, and managing networks.
This course is designed for learners to develop hands-on experience to create, edit, and enhance presentations and slideshow
Develops individuals with universal computer programming concepts like data types, containers, functions, conditions, loops, as well as Python programming language syntax, semantics, and the runtime environment. Upon completion of the course, individuals will be prepared to sit for a Pythons entry-level certification.
Unleash your creativity with Web Design for the Graphic Arts. This course equips participants with the skills needed to craft visually stunning and user-friendly websites. From mastering industry-standard design software to understanding user experience principles, participants will gain a comprehensive foundation in web design, empowering them to thrive in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
This course is perfect for beginners, especially graphic artists, IT professionals, marketing professionals, and anyone who would like to reboot their careers with CSS and HTML5 experience.
Participants will also have the opportunity to receive the Site Development Associate industry-based certification from CIW. Participants who complete the course and pass the multiple-choice CIW certification exam will also be eligible to receive college credit for ARTS 1513: Introduction to Web Design by Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). ARTS 1513 is 1 of only 3 courses needed to complete BRCC’s CTC-Web Design, a college-level credential!
Construction Trades
Trainees will learn fundamental skills sets needed to show mastery in AWS welding applications. Trainees will be exposed to stick welding, mig and tig based on their ability level. Those who show mastery in required skill sets will be referred to weld testing labs for AWS certifications. Classes will primarily hands-on lab training with some classroom instruction.
This NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) occupational safety program is the one most needed and large construction companies request for becoming a safety technician in a plant or on a large construction site. It is designed so that students can take either half first (the "Field Safety" half or the "Safety Technology" half). This CSST (Construction Site Safety Technician) program deals with hazard recognition and safety management systems. Topics covered include hazard communication, work zone safety, personal protective equipment, fall protection, trenching safety, job safety analysis and task safety analysis, safety meetings, work permit policies, risk analysis and assessment.
Those who complete both courses and pass all NCCER tests receive certification as a Construction Site Safety Technician through the National Center for Construction Education and Research, along with up to five additional credentials. These CSST courses are offered in an online/hybrid format where students participate in Zoom classes on Saturdays, that includes lectures, discussions, and demonstrations. Students read through presentations and study guides to complete simple assignments and quizzes online on their own, all to prepare for NCCER's official online tests that can be taken at any time of the day or night. This program is eight weeks long with four Saturdays in each course. Recordings of Saturday classes are available in case students cannot make the Saturday sessions, which makes this course flexible with a student's schedule.
This NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) occupational safety program is the one most needed and large construction companies request for becoming a safety technician in a plant or on a large construction site. It is designed so that students can take either half first (the "Field Safety" half or the "Safety Technology" half). This CSST (Construction Site Safety Technician) program deals with hazard recognition and safety management systems. Topics covered include hazard communication, work zone safety, personal protective equipment, fall protection, trenching safety, job safety analysis and task safety analysis, safety meetings, work permit policies, risk analysis and assessment.
Those who complete both courses and pass all NCCER tests receive certification as a Construction Site Safety Technician through the National Center for Construction Education and Research, along with up to five additional credentials. These CSST courses are offered in an online/hybrid format where students participate in Zoom classes on Saturdays, that includes lectures, discussions, and demonstrations. Students read through presentations and study guides to complete simple assignments and quizzes online on their own, all to prepare for NCCER's official online tests that can be taken at any time of the day or night. This program is eight weeks long with four Saturdays in each course. Recordings of Saturday classes are available in case students cannot make the Saturday sessions, which makes this course flexible with a student's schedule.
This course begins NCCER's CORE curriculum which is a prerequisite to all other craft courses. The modules covered in CORE include topics such as basic safety, construction math, hand tools, power tools, blueprint reading, basic rigging, basic communication skills and basic employability skills. Completing the CORE curriculum gives the trainee the basic skills needed to continue education in any craft area. Students will receive 350 clock hours of training in NCCER's Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1 curriculum plus three modules from Level 3 including Backhoes, Excavators, and Bulldozers in addition to OSHA standards. Training will be comprised of heavy equipment safety, identification of heavy equipment, introduction to earthmoving, dozers, backhoes, and excavators. Equipment types included in this program are bulldozer, backhoe loader, skid steer loader, and mini-excavator. Equipment is subject to change. Students will receive a certificate of completion from the NCCER's National Registry. Prerequisites: Student must be at least 17 years old.
Millwrights work on construction sites and in factories assembling and disassembling machinery. This work can involve intricate technical repairs or heavy machining tools, depending on the project. Millwrights have to be able to understand technical manuals for many different types of machines as well as have a high level of problem solving skills.
Pipefitters install and repair both high- and low-pressure pipe systems used in manufacturing, in the generation of electricity, and in the heating and cooling of buildings. Every NCCER Level 1 craft course begins with NCCER's CORE curriculum which is a prerequisite to all other craft courses. The modules covered in CORE include topics such as basic safety, construction math, hand tools, power tools, blueprint reading, basic rigging, basic communication skills and basic employability skills. Completing the CORE curriculum gives the trainee the basic skills needed to continue education in any craft area. Participants will receive an NCCER transcript, certificate and an initial wallet card upon completion of CORE and any other full level of a craft. The participant will also be entered into NCCER's online Automated National Registry (ANR). These industry credentials allow participants to provide easy verification of training for current or potential employers. NCCER's Pipefitting Level 1 curriculum covers various topics such as trade tools, oxyfuel cutting, ladders and scaffolds, and pipefitting power and hand tools. Classes will utilize classroom and hands-on training.
This CSSO course is hazard awareness training to help you work safely on a construction site. In this course we:
- explain the safety obligations of workers, supervisors, and managers to ensure a safe workplace.
- discuss the causes and results of accidents and the impact of accident costs.
- review the role of company policies and OSHA Regulations.
- introduce common job-site hazards and identify proper protections.
- define safe work procedures, proper use of personal protective equipment, and how to safely work with hazardous chemicals.
- identify other potential construction hazards, including hazardous material exposures, welding and cutting hazards, and confined spaces.
This course begins NCCER?s CORE curriculum which is a prerequisite to all other craft courses. The modules covered in CORE include topics such as basic safety, construction math, hand tools, power tools, blueprint reading, basic rigging, basic communication skills and basic employability skills. Completing the CORE curriculum gives the trainee the basic skills needed to continue education in any craft area. Students will receive 350 clock hours of training in NCCER?s Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1 curriculum plus three modules from Level 3 including Backhoes, Excavators, and Bulldozers in addition to OSHA standards. Training will be comprised of heavy equipment safety, identification of heavy equipment, introduction to earthmoving, dozers, backhoes, and excavators. Equipment types included in this program are bulldozer, backhoe loader, skid steer loader, and mini-excavator. Equipment is subject to change. Students will receive a certificate of completion from the NCCER?s National Registry. Prerequisites: Student must be at least 17 years old.
NCCER Pipefitting Level Three This course utilizes the construction industry designed National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curricula for Pipefitting Level Three. Students will learn various topics such as rigging equipment, advanced trade math, motorized equipment II, field routing and vessel trim, and testing piping systems. Classes will utilize classroom and hand- on training.
Nondestructive testing (NDT) is the process of inspecting, testing, or evaluating materials, components or assemblies for discontinuities, or differences in characteristics without destroying the serviceability of the part or system. The NDT course at BRCC involves the use of visual inspection, liquid penetrant inspection, magnetic particle inspection, ultrasonic inspections and radiography inspection. The course is 642 hours in length. There will be no class on the dates below: November 25 & 26, 2021 December 23,24,27,30, 2021 January 17, 2022 For more information contact: Reginald Lemoine lemoiner@mybrcc.edu 225-216-8449 Melanie Williams williamsm2@mybrcc.edu 225-216-8173
Healthcare
Upon successful completion of course, the student will receive a certificate of completion as having completed the training requirements of the Certified Medical Assistant. This program is designed to provide thorough didactic and practical instruction and a basic system overview of the role of the medical assistant in a practical setting. Classroom lectures cover the theory, anatomy and terminology pertaining to each system. Practical instruction provides hands-on training in the listed procedures verified through a skills check-off system. Upon completion of this competency-based program students are eligible to take the national Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam from the National Healthcareer Association. The registration fee includes textbooks, supplies, study guides and exam fee.
A Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist with mixing and packaging prescriptions, referring clients to the pharmacist for counseling, inventory control and purchasing, as well as collecting payment and coordinating billing. Pharmacy Technicians are in demand as one of the fastest growing occupations in healthcare. This program is designed to prepare graduates to sit for the the Certified Pharmacy Technician Exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association. Pharmacy Externship after successfully passing CPhT Exam: 200 hours guided. Students must complete an additional 400 hours of externship before meeting qualifications to be licensed by the Louisiana State Pharmacy Board Registry. The registration fee includes textbook, workbook, calculations workbook, PharmaSeer Exam Preparation course materials & exam fee.
The Medical Billing & Coding Program prepares students for employment in long-term care facilities, home health agencies, and hospitals. Medical billing and coding specialists review and interpret the health records and maintain close communications with health care providers, supporting efficient health care documentation and revenue cycles. This course will prepare individuals for the CPC (Certified Professional Coder) test. The registration fee includes all textbooks, study guides and three practice exams. It does NOT include CPC certification exam.
Manufacturing/ Precision
Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Program
The Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Program at Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) is designed to prepare students for careers in the field of NDT, which involves evaluating the properties and integrity of materials and structures without causing damage. NDT is crucial in many industries, including manufacturing, construction, aerospace, and oil and gas.
Program Overview
- Duration: 649 hours
- Cost: $4500
- Prerequisites: High School Diploma or GED
Curriculum Includes
BRCC’s NDT program covers essential methods and techniques that align with ASNT’s certification requirements, including:
- Visual Inspection
- Liquid Penetrant Inspection
- Magnetic Particle Inspection
- Ultrasonic Inspection
- Radiography Inspection
- And more...
Training Approach
- Lecture-Based Learning: Comprehensive understanding of NDT principles and standards.
- Hands-On Training: Practical experience with each NDT method, mirroring the practical aspects of the ASNT certification exams.
Class Schedule
Classes are offered twice a year, starting in May and September. Each class is approximately 5 months in length.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the program can work in various fields, including:
- Aerospace/Aviation/Aeronautics
- Power Generation (nuclear, wind, electric)
- Oil and Gas/Petrochemical
- Chemical
- Infrastructure (bridges, highways, buildings)
- Transportation (Automotive, Railroad)
- Maritime/Marine/Underwater
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Research
Success Rate
Since 2014, BRCC has trained many successful students who have gone on to excel in their careers. Over 90% of students who successfully complete the program find placement in their chosen field. BRCC’s NDT program has strong partnerships with local industries and companies, providing students with excellent opportunities.
Contact Information
For more details or to register, please contact the instructor directly:
- Instructor: Reginald Lemoine
- Email: lemoiner@mybrcc.edu
- Phone: 318-359-6122 (cell) / (225) 216–8449 (office)
- Location: Central Campus, 10700 Hooper Road, Central, LA 70818
Professional Development
Prepare for the Louisiana Notary Public Examination. The course will provide an in-depth study of the most recent edition of the Fundamentals of Louisiana Notarial Law and Practice, which is the Notary Public Examination's Official Study Guide. Some of the topics covered will be the preparation of acts, mortgages, and notarial wills.
The study guide required for this course is only available for purchase through the Louisiana Secretary of State's website. For more information about the notary exam and purchasing the study guide, visit the Secretary of State's official site at: https://www.sos.la.gov/NotaryAndCertifications/BecomeALouisianaNotary/Pages/default.aspx
Intensive course that teaches students basic investigative skills and discovery techniques. Become familiar with the Louisiana State Private Investigator Exam: state/federal investigator laws, undercover investigations, surveillance techniques, interview/statement methods, court record checks, subpoena procedures, computer database research, video/still photography techniques, locating witnesses and missing-persons, and testifying strategies.
Course participants required to take the state exam. Textbook included in course. Exam available separately on last Sunday of class through the Louisiana Private Investigators Board for an additional cost of $100.
Focus on your SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP credentials based on the current HR landscape. This certification is 100% focused on the competencies and knowledge all HR professionals need in order to lead in today’s business community. Using universal skills and recognition, SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP are built on one single, comprehensive SHRM Body of Competency and Knowledge™ (SHRM BoCK™) and are relevant worldwide, giving professionals the recognition and flexibility to use their knowledge, skills and competencies anywhere their career takes them. Competency and knowledge based SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP test competencies as well as HR knowledge, and their application, adds to the professional’s ability to demonstrate what they know, and what they can do with their knowledge in the variety of situations they encounter. Developed with employers in mind, SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP are based on in-depth research focused on—and backed by—global employers and business leaders. They reflect what HR practitioners need to know to be leaders in their organizations and in the profession.
Open doors to new opportunities in the healthcare industry with our Spanish for Healthcare Workers program. In an increasingly diverse healthcare environment, effective communication is paramount. This course focuses on developing Spanish language proficiency tailored specifically for healthcare contexts, enabling participants to enhance patient care, bridge language gaps, and broaden their career prospects in the healthcare sector.
Upon completion, course participants will be able to communicate at a functional level with native Spanish speakers, ensuring accurate, culturally sensitive, and dignified conversations.
Elevate your communication skills and open doors to diverse career paths with our Technical Writing course designed for working professionals to refine their use of language while developing verbal and written communication skills centered around cutting-edge industry practices and professional modes of written communication.
Whether you are beginning a job search or seeking promotion, this course will provide the necessary reading, writing, and presentation skills you need to up-skill and advance your career.
Course modules include preparing professional documents for the job market, proposals for projects or grants, and designing effective reports.
Transportation/Matral Move/Log
Covers common industry terms to use in a damage report along with collision-estimating guides to identify additional information that should be obtained from the customer prior to writing a damage report. This course requires a one time fee for I-CAR curriculum access.
This class will consist of up to 14 modules. Class topics range from introduction to repair process, procedures, terms, parts, tools, equipment, attachment methods, mechanical and safety systems, vehicle construction material, and refinishing and corrosion protection. This course also covers color maps, electronic paint formulation systems, and techniques to make spray out panels for color evaluation and tri-coat finishes. Other techniques include final sanding, masking, color mixing and tinting, spray booth operations, and applying primers, sealers, and clear coats. All supplies and curriculum access are included in the price of the course. Students can decide to take the I-Cars End of Program Exam at their discretion.
This course is compressed training and utilizes the ASE curricula for medium/heavy truck systems. Students will be introduced to the field and learn various topics such as: Cylinder Head and Valve Training, Engine Block, Cooling System, Air Induction and Exhaust Systems, Fuel System, Electronic Fuel Management System, Engine Brakes, A/C System General, Air/ Mechanical , Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling, and Handling, Preventive Maintenance and Inspection, and heating and cooling systems.
No course description is available.
This course covers the inspection of passenger vehicles, light trucks, trailers ? under 10,000 lbs GVWR, and RV?s
This course consists a series of courses from S/P2 designed to enhance the skills of trainees. This course is designed improve the equipment knowledge, general automotive service skills and performance for entry level service technicians. Training will use equipment common to repair shops and in line with industry standards. This course will assist trainees in learning and staying consistent with industry standards. Topics covered include safe shop practices, use of hand tools and shop equipment, oil changes, tire rotations, new vehicle preparation, and used vehicle inspections.
BRCC’s educational programs (from this point forward, “program(s)”) are listed alphabetically by title in the table below. For each program, the abbreviation for the award level is provided (see bottom of page for key to abbreviations). Several certificate-level programs (CTC, CTS, for example) are embedded in a program considered to be a higher award level, such as a technical diploma or an associate degree: when the title of the program is alphabetically distant from the title of the higher award, the program in which the certificate program is embedded is also provided. In addition, several of BRCC’s associate degrees have more than one specialty area or concentration, corresponding to a specific group of courses required for completing the degree. The associate degrees that have concentrations have these specialty areas indicated after the abbreviation for the degree.
All BRCC programs are developed to be offered in the traditional ‘face-to-face’ format, in which the instructors and students meet in a classroom, lab, clinic, studio, and/or workshop. BRCC has a number of locations where courses and programs are offered in the traditional format, including at a number of correctional centers. The table includes the location(s) where each program is offered.
The courses for most BRCC programs have been developed to be offered via distance education, commonly referred to as ‘online’. The extent to which a program may be completed via distance education is also indicated in the table: “Hybrid” means that 50-99% of the course credit hours for the program may be completed online, whereas “Online” means that 100% of the credit hours for the program may be completed online.
The “CIP Code”, or Classification of Instructional Programs Code, is a six-digit number developed by the United States Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). The CIP code is a classification scheme that supports the accurate tracking and reporting of fields of study and program completion activity. BRCC reports the number of students who complete each program to the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, Board of Regents, and United States Department of Education by CIP code. CIP codes may be used to determine if another college in Louisiana offers a program similar to BRCC’s: programs may differ in title yet may have very similar content, and thus have the same CIP code.