Brown Mackie College-Akron

Brown Mackie College-Akron Academics

Business

Two accounting programs are offered: the accounting diploma and the accounting technology associate degree. The diploma covers basic accounting, computerized accounting, and payroll systems and tax reports, preparing the student for entry level jobs or to go on to get an accounting degree. The associate degree offers more course work and prepares students for entry level jobs as bookkeeper, tax preparer, auditor, payroll clerk, and accounts receivable or accounts payable clerk at accounting firms, administrative offices, doctors’ offices, banks, non-profit firms, or tax preparation companies. There are two business programs: The diploma offers courses on business ownership, marketing, personnel, and finance, accounting theories and principles, and computer operations and programs. The diploma prepares students to be executive assistants, bookkeepers, customer service and banking representatives, and sales assistants. The business management associate degree offers the same courses plus accounting and business decision-making and development of small business courses. Graduates are prepared for jobs as an office manager, human resources or marketing associate, and account representative. The office management associate degree offers instruction on applying software products to business problems, general business courses, and effective communication for an office setting, preparing students for entry level jobs in human resources, or as an office manager, account representative, or marketing associate.

Early Childhood Education

The childhood education program provides students with knowledge in the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of children. Classes are offered in environments, resources, and materials appropriate for young children; best practices with children in an educational setting; and classroom management strategies and are prepared for entry level jobs in preschools and nursery schools, center-based and school-age programs, family childcare homes, early childhood development centers, and childcare resource and referral organizations.

Healthcare and Wellness

The healthcare administration associate degree prepares students for entry level jobs in hospitals, clinics, insurance agencies, home healthcare, and public health. Courses included are ethics in healthcare, automated scheduling and billing, and professionalism and communication in a healthcare setting. The medical assistant diploma, offering courses in the structure and function of the body, routine procedures for a physical exam, and automated scheduling and billing procedures, prepare students for entry level jobs under the direct supervision of a physician or medical office manager. The medical assisting associate degree program offers additional courses on the various types of drugs and administration of drugs, and prepares students for jobs under the direction of physicians. The occupational therapy assistant associate degree offers courses in the human body, kinetics and kinematics, and diseases and disorders of the physical system. The pharmacy technology associate degree offers instruction in structure and function of the body, pharmacy practice, and all aspects of safe preparation and distribution of medications. Graduates are prepared to work in retail or institutional settings, and to sit for the national certification exam. The surgical technology associate degree program also offers courses in structure and function of the body, plus surgical technology techniques and procedures, and routine procedures for physical exams. Graduates are trained to be members of operating room surgical teams, working under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, and other medical personnel. The medical coding and billing diploma teaches students the fundamentals of anatomy and physiology, automated scheduling and billing procedures, and rules for computerized coding systems. These graduates are qualified to seek employment in medical business offices.

Legal Studies

There are two programs in criminal justice: the diploma program and associate degree. The diploma offers courses in guidelines for law enforcement officers, criminal law, and legal research and writing and can be used as a stepping stone for a criminal justice degree, or a career change if the student already has a degree or work experience. The associate degree provides training in guidelines for law enforcement officers, criminal and other areas of law, and an understanding of police agencies, defense and prosecution, and judge and juries. This degree qualifies students for jobs in corrections, investigations, juvenile law, and security. There are also two paralegal programs: diploma and associate degree. The diploma teaches skills in legal research and writing, investigative skills, and principles of contract law, and prepares students to work under the supervision of an attorney in legal firms and other settings. The associate degree offers courses in legal research and writing, application of the principles of law, and drafting basic contracts and other legal documents. Paralegals, working under the supervision of an attorney, perform much of the background work for a law firm or agency.

Nursing

The school offers a practical nursing diploma that informs students on the structure and function of the human body, instruction and practice on administering medications and dosage calculations, critical thinking, and information on how to treat health problems. Those earning the diploma are prepared for an entry level nursing job in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and other medical facilities.

Technology Based Programs

The computer software applications diploma program offers courses on database management software, software presentation techniques, and using the internet as a research tool. Graduates can work in such jobs as computerized applications specialist, computer support specialist, desktop publishing, word processing, administrative assistant, and computer trainer. The computer networking and application associate degree offers instruction on windows professional, C++, and computer repair and troubleshooting. Graduates are prepared for jobs as computer support specialist, help desk technician, computer operator, computer networking technician, intranet networking technician, and systems analyst technician. The database technology associate degree offers courses on the theory of database function and design, database management software, and digital data security. Those earning the degree are prepared for entry level jobs as database analysts, database programmers, or database developers. The information technology associate degree offers courses in all phases of business ownership, basics of logical problem solving using a computer programming language, and fundamental of web-based systems. IT graduates can work as support specialists, help desk technicians, and software trainers.

Veterinary Tech

The veterinary technology associate degree provides courses in roles and responsibilities of veterinary technicians, management, diseases, and veterinary and nursing skills of animals, and surgical preparation and assistance, pre-and post-operative care, and maintenance of the operating room and supplies. Graduates can find entry level employment in veterinary clinics and related fields.