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Barton Community College offers an online liberal arts degree with the Associate in Art in Liberal Studies.  Liberal arts degrees are a great way for undecided, or even decided, students to start their college careers.  They have the flexibility to explore a variety of different fields that interest them, creating their own degree programs that work for them and for their transfer institutions.  The curriculum also provides general education requirements and core Liberal Studies courses for those students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies or this emphasis can apply to any bachelor’s degree pursuit. 

You can choose from the following concentrations if wanted:

• English
• Anthropology Cultural Studies
• History
• Political Science
• Sociology
• Social Work

The Associate in General Studies is an online liberal arts degree from Barton Community College.  This program is designed for students who are interested in utilizing the time they spend earning an associate’s degree to learn about a wide variety of core subjects before focusing on a specific field for their degree.  In addition, students will find affordable classes, flexible schedules, and a liberal arts degree for those who need more time or a chance to take classes in various fields before committing to a concentration or major and transferring to a university for a bachelor’s program.  

The curriculum is designed to provide a solid foundation of core general education subjects.  You will take courses in areas including:

• Communications
• Math
• Science
• Humanities
• Social Sciences
• Health

The online AAS in Business Administrative Technology degree program from Barton Community College is designed to prepare students for a career as an administrative support specialist assisting in the day-to-day management of an office. Coursework covers topics such as:

• Records Management
• Ethics
• Customer Service
• Business Communications
• ​Supervisory Development

The online AAS in Business Management & Leadership degree program from Barton Community College is designed to prepare students for entry-level or lower level management positions. Courses cover the areas of management, ethics, leadership, customer service, human relations, principles of management, Spanish for the workforce, marketing, and computer concepts. Additionally, students may choose one of three areas of specialization based on their personal interests and professional goals:

• ​Marketing Management
• Personnel Management
• ​Bank Management

The online AAS in Technical Accounting Specialist degree program from Barton Community College provides students with the foundation in accounting theory and practice needed for entry level positions in private enterprises, public accounting firms, and government/non-profit organizations. Graduates possess knowledge and skills in the areas of:

• ​Manual & computerized accounting
• ​Payroll & various clerical duties
• Human relations & customer service
• ​Business & interpersonal communications

The online AS in Accounting degree program from Barton Community College is designed to provide the general education requirements and core accounting courses needed by students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor's degree. Students gain a strong general education foundation and explore accounting topics such as:

• Macroeconomics
• ​Microeconomics
• ​Managerial Accounting

The online AS in Business degree program from Barton Community College is designed to provide students with the general education requirements and core business courses needed to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, business management and leadership, economics, finance, marketing, or banking. Graduates of this program are working in areas such as:

• Accounting
• ​Communications
• Finance
• Marketing & Management
• Travel & Tourism
• ​Event Coordination

The online AS in Economics degree program from Barton Community College is designed to provide the general education requirements and core business courses needed by students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor's degree in economics. Students gain a strong foundation in general education as well as an introduction to areas such as:

• ​Macroeconomics
• ​Microeconomics
• Accounting

The online AS in Finance degree program from Barton Community College is designed to provide the general education requirements and core business courses needed by students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor's degree in finance. Students gain a solid foundation of general education courses as well as introductory courses in areas such as:

• Macroeconomics
• Microeconomics
• ​Managerial Accounting

The online AS in Management degree program from Barton Community College is designed to provide the general education requirements and core business courses needed by students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor's degree in management. Students gain a solid foundation in general education as well as an introduction to topics such as:

• ​Managerial Accounting
• ​Public Speaking
• Microeconomics
• ​Social & Behavioral Science

The online AS in Marketing degree program from Barton Community College is designed to provide the general education requirements and core business courses needed by students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor's degree in marketing. Students gain a solid foundation of general education courses as well as introductory business courses in areas such as:

• Public Speaking
• Economics
• Accounting

Entrepreneurs start businesses that hire people, pay taxes, create demand for their product and services which creates more jobs, develop new technologies, and instill confidence in people. The online Certificate in Business Management & Leadership program with an Entrepreneurial emphasis covers everything students need to know to start and grow their business, including understanding entrepreneurship, general accounting, supervisory skills, management processes, and customer service. 

Barton Community College’s AAS Network Specialist degree prepares you for work as a technical support specialist. Graduates will be able to solve many hardware and software problems that computer users encounter. 

Students gain marketable skills relevant to pursuing employment in the fields of computer support, computer repair, and local area network administration. Professionals with expertise in network systems are in high demand in a wide range of industries. Graduates of this online network administration degree are also eligible to sit for A+ and Network+ certifications.

A sample of courses available to students includes:

• Networking
• Information security
• Help desk fundamentals
• Windows server
• Linux
• Local area network workstatio

The Network Specialist certificate from Barton Community College gives you the relevant skills you need to work as a technical support specialist. Graduates will be able to solve many hardware and software problems that computer users encounter. 

Students gain marketable skills relevant to pursuing employment in the fields of computer support, computer repair, and local area network administration. Professionals with expertise in network systems are in high demand in a wide range of industries. Graduates of this online network administration certification are also eligible to sit for A+, Network+, and Security+ certifications.

Students will take a range of courses including:

• Networking
• Information security
• Help desk fundamentals
• Spreadsheet applications
• Database management systems
• Computer repair and upgrade

The online AAS in Emergency Management / Homeland Security degree program from Barton Community College is designed to provide training and formal education for students aiming to enter the emergency management and homeland security field, as well as those currently in the field who desire additional training and education. Courses explore topics such as:

• Terrorism
• Emergency Planning
• Developing & Managing Volunteer Resources
• Hazardous Materials Response Operations
• GIS for Emergency Operations

You can earn foundational knowledge and explore the various careers within Criminal Justice with the Associate in Arts in Criminal Justice from Barton Community College. The online criminal justice degree covers such topics as:

• Corrections
• Juvenile offenders
• Criminal law
• Criminal investigation

Through the online criminal justice associate’s degree program, you experience simulated crime scenes, traffic stops, and computer forensics. Graduates find opportunities in the court systems, probation, parole, and criminology.

The online Certificate in Emergency Management / Homeland Security program from Barton Community College is designed to provide training and formal education for students aiming to enter the emergency management and homeland security field, as well as those currently in the field who desire additional training and education. Courses explore topics such as:

• Emergency Planning
• Developing & Managing Volunteer Resources
• Exercise Design, Management & Evaluation
• Basic Incident Command System/NIMS
• Characteristics of Hazardous Materials

The online Associate in Applied Science in Early Childhood program prepares participants to be paraprofessionals who work with young children as professional nannies, family childcare providers, infant/toddler teachers, preschool teachers, Head Start, and vacation or cruise ship children’s activity directors.  The program helps teachers capitalize on children’s play to further language and vocabulary development, improve social skills, and introduce scientific and mathematical concepts.  Educators learn to use a less structured approach, including small-group lessons, one-on-one instruction, and learning through creative activities to teach children.  Graduates are prepared both physically and emotionally to work constantly with children at their level while attending to their interests and needs.

The online Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education program prepares students for transfer into a four-year program.  Gain the foundational courses needed to become a paraprofessional who will work with young children in various educational occupations.

The program helps teachers capitalize on children’s play to further language and vocabulary development, improve social skills, and introduce scientific and mathematical concepts.  Educators learn to use a less structured approach, including small-group lessons, one-on-one instruction, and learning through creative activities to teach children.  Graduates are prepared both physically and emotionally to work constantly with children at their level while attending to their interests and needs.

Prepare to transfer to a four-year institution with this online elementary education degree. This program is designed for those ultimately seeking a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. The curriculum provides the first two years of professional education courses and related general education courses that will lead to state certification for teaching.  

The Elementary Education specialization is for those seeking a career teaching in elementary, middle, and junior high school. Complete such courses as:

• Foundations of Modern Education 
• Children’s Literature 
• Elementary Health & Physical Education

The online Associate in Science in Secondary Education program is designed for students who are planning to transfer to a four-year college or university for a bachelor’s degree in secondary education.  The curriculum provides the first two years of professional education courses and related general education courses that will lead to state certification for teaching.  This program begins to prepare students to teach at the junior and high school levels after earning their bachelor’s degrees.  Education emphasis is available in Art, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, and many of the sciences.

Prepare to transfer to a four-year institution and earn a bachelor’s degree with this online special education degree. Ultimately students are seeking a bachelor’s degree in special education. The curriculum provides the first two years of professional education courses and related general education courses that will lead to state certification for teaching.  

Prepare to teach students with mild/moderate mental or physical disabilities with this online special education degree. While students who choose this specialization plan to ultimately teach special education, most of the time special education is a minor that leads to an endorsement to the regular teaching license. 

Coursework directly dealing with Special Education will usually be completed during the junior or senior year, so courses in this online special education degree will likely include:

• Foundations of Modern Education 
• Children’s Literature
• Elementary School Art 
• Storytelling
• Intro to Literature

The online Certificate in Child Development program provides fundamentals for anyone with a desire to work with young children. Learn more about children’s play to further language and vocabulary development, improve social skills, and introduce scientific and mathematical concepts.

Complete this certificate and build your resume or choose to further your studies through an online associate's degree.

The online Associate in Applied Science in Medical Administrative Technology program prepares students for careers as medical administrative specialists assisting in the day-to-day management of offices.  The curriculum is suited for those interested in working in the health care field but not in clinical or patient care and for those passionate about accuracy and details.  Students gain a broad knowledge of medical office areas including records management, customer service, accounting, and more and a wide array of medical and business skills.

The online Associate in Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology combines medicine and science.  Medical lab technicians perform a wide range of laboratory tests including microscopic examination of blood, identification of bacteria, and other lab testing that can lead to the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes, AIDS, and cancer.  

Courses include:

• Urinalysis and Body Fluids
• Hematology & Coagulation
• Clinical Chemistry
• Immunohematology
• Pathogenic Microbiology

The online Associate in Applied Science in Occupational Safety and Health program provides students with the opportunity to gain the skills needed to perform the required duties within the field of safety management.  Students learn to identify workplace hazards, assess the risks associated with job tasks, prepare for safety audits, and report correct and accurate information to the Department of Labor.  

Courses include:

• Industrial Hygiene & Toxicology
• Characteristics of Hazardous Materials
• Workplace Accident Investigation
• Introduction to Fire Prevention
• Work Practices Controls/ Safety Audits

The online Associate in Science in Dietary Management program is designed so students can obtain their CDM, CFPP credentials and then transfer to Bachelor’s programs.  Courses in general education and life sciences provide a foundation for students to build on while courses in sanitation, foodservice management, nutrition, and human resource management provide knowledge in dietary management.

The online Associate in Science in Nutrition and Health program can lead to opportunities in public health and wellness, such as working with health departments, leading community wellness programs, and conducting research on health issues.  Coursework in general education and life sciences meet degree requirements and provide a foundation for the bachelor degree.  

Courses in health care include:

• Basic Nutrition
• Anatomy and Physiology I
• Anatomy and Physiology II
• Chemistry II

The online Associate in Science in Pre-Dietetics program is designed to allow students to transfer to a Bachelor of Science program in Dietetics.  Coursework in general education and life sciences meet the degree requirements and provide a foundation for the bachelor's degree.  Students also take courses to gain skills and knowledge in dietetics, including Basic Nutrition, Anatomy and Physiology I and II, and Chemistry II or Elementary Organic Chemistry.

The online Certificate in Dietary Manager program is designed so students can take and pass the CDM exam.  The program includes study tips and multiple full-length practice exams.  Courses include sanitation, foodservice management, nutrition, and human resource management.

The online Certificate in Medical Coding program trains students in classifying medical data from patient records in various health care settings such as physician offices, clinics, long term area and behavioral health facilities, and hospitals.  Students learn to review patients’ records and assign numeric codes for each diagnosis and procedure and gain expertise in ICD-9, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems.  The curriculum also contains medical and professional courses for employment in professional settings.

The online Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health program from Barton Community College provides the opportunity for students to gain the skills needed to perform duties required in the field of safety management. Courses cover topics in:

• OSHA Construction Industry Regulations
• Industrial Hygiene
• Excavation, Trenching & Soil Mechanics
• Safety Training Methods
• Electrical Standards
• Fall Arrest System

The online Certificate in Pharmacy Technician program prepares students for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board and the Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians national certification exams.  Students learn to assist licensed pharmacists in providing medication and other healthcare products to patients and learn to perform routine tasks to help prepare prescribed medication, such as counting tablets, labeling bottles, and preparing IV’s and drug compounds.  Students also learn to perform administrative duties, such as answering phones, inventory replenishment, order management, and insurance billing.

The online AAS in Hazardous Materials Management degree program from Barton Community College is designed to prepare students for employment in the hazardous materials management field. Courses cover topics such as:

• Clean Air & Water Quality Regulations
• Industrial Hygiene & Toxicology
• DOT Regulations
• Hazardous Materials Response Operations
• Environmental Sampling & Monitoring

The online AS in Biology degree program from Barton Community College is designed to provide the first two years of instruction typically required for students pursuing a baccalaureate degree in an area such as medicine or pharmacy. The curriculum explores all aspects of living organisms and the relationships of animals, plants, insects, and microbes to their environment. 

The online AS in Chemistry degree program from Barton Community College consists of the courses students need to begin the first two years of study towards a bachelor's degree in chemistry. Chemistry or chemical engineer graduates have opportunities for employment in chemical or pharmaceutical industries as researchers, analytical chemists, synthetic chemists, or engineers. Employment opportunities also exist in government agencies, schools, and universities. 

The online Associate in Science in Math Education program is designed to provide the general education requirement and core Math courses for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree in Math.  Coursework teaches analytical and problem-solving skills that may lead to careers in finance, software development, or teaching.  Courses are taken in Communications, College-Level Mathematics, Computer Literacy, Humanities, Social and Behavioral Health, Science, and Physical Education or Health.

The online AS in Mathematics degree program from Barton Community College prepares students to transfer to a four year college or university, equipped with the analytical and problem solving skills that may lead to careers in areas such as finance, software development, or teaching. Courses cover topics in:

• Analytic Geometry/Calculus
• Elements of Statistics
• Humanities
• Social & Behavioral Sciences
• Natural Science
• English Composition

The online AS in Physical Sciences degree program from Barton Community College is designed to expose students to a variety of subjects within math and science. Graduates are prepared for transfer to four-year colleges or universities to pursue baccalaureate degrees in various subjects. 

The online AS in Wildlife Science degree program from Barton Community College prepares students for a wide variety of career options by providing a foundation of courses for further baccalaureate study at four-year colleges or universities. Courses cover topics such as:

• Chemistry
• Botany
• Zoology
• Microbiology
• Geology

The online Certificate in Hazardous Materials Management program from Barton Community College is designed to prepare students for employment in the hazardous materials management field. Courses cover topics such as:

• Clean Air & Water Quality Regulations
• Industrial Hygiene & Toxicology
• DOT Regulations
• Hazardous Materials Response Operations
• Environmental Management
• The Resource & Conservation Recovery Act