Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro

Administrative Office Technology

Advanced Manufacturing Production Technology

Aesthetics Technology

This program specializes in the study of skin care and offers instruction in keeping skin healthy, attractive, and well maintained. Students will complete a basic Aesthetics curriculum while demonstrating competence in theory and practical skills. Students are required to complete supervised laboratory Aesthetic procedures on live clients. Graduates will obtain a diploma and a license by the Tennessee State Board of Cosmetology upon successful completion of a written and practical examination.

Automotive Service Technology

The mission of the AST Program is to enable the students to obtain a thorough understanding of design, construction, and theory of the operation within the automotive systems and their relationship to the complete automobile.

Central Sterile Processing Technology

The mission of the Central Sterile Processing Technology program is to provide an educational experience through cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) designed to produce central sterile processing technicians at the entry-level position and successfully prepared to take the national certification exam.

Collision Repair Technology

The mission of the Collision Repair Technology Program is to provide diversified maintenance training to students to meet the occupational needs of prospective employers in our community. This program is based on reconditioning the structure, shape and appearance of an auto body shell, frame, and component parts, as practiced in theory and on live projects.

Computer Aided Design Technology

The mission of the Computer Aided Design Technology Program is to provide competency-based training of the highest quality through traditional instructional delivery systems that will qualify individuals for employment in the drafting field. The Computer Aided Design Technology Program emphasizes a combination of theory and practical applications that are necessary for successful employment.

Cosmetology

The Cosmetology Program's mission is to provide the necessary training in theory and clinical knowledge for the student to be successful with the cosmetology industry. Instruction is designed to qualify students for employment upon graduation and to aid in the passing of the State Board of Cosmetology Licensing Exam, which consists of a written test and practical test. Licensing is required for individuals to be employed as cosmetologists in the State of Tennessee.

Cosmetology Instructor Training

The mission of the Cosmetology Instructor Program is to prepare the instructor student with the knowledge of the classroom setting and instructional techniques to be successful in instructing in the area of cosmetology and related studies. Training involves instruction in how to teach General, Chemical and Physical Areas of Cosmetology, student management, student records management, techniques for following student progress in theory and practical/clinical areas.

Dental Assisting

The mission of the Dental Assisting Program is to guide selected individuals through an educational experience to become personally, professionally, and socially effective Dental Assistants. The Dental Assisting Program's purpose is to provide learning experiences which enable graduates to obtain basic competencies needed for employment as a Dental Assistant in a dental office, State, Federal, private clinic, or public and private educational facilities.

Digital Graphic Design

The mission of the Digital Graphic Design Program is to provide students with a diverse background of design concepts and skills that will qualify them for entry-level employment in the graphic design field. Students will gain diverse knowledge with a solid understanding of graphic design theory along with software used in industry.

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration

The mission of the Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Program is to provide the highest quality technical training and job skills for area residents, industrial institutions and individual training needs, including those persons already employed in the field. The HVAC program at TCAT Murfreesboro provides students the training necessary to be successful in today's HVAC fields.

Industrial Electrical Maintenance/Mechatronics

The mission of the Industrial Maintenance Control Progam, formally known as Industrial Electrical Maintenance / Mechatronics Program is to provide diversified maintenance training to students to meet the occupational needs of prospective employers in our community. This course will provide students with a thorough understanding of the methods of diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial equipment.

Industrial Electrical Maintenance/Mechatronics (Hybrid)

The mission of the Industrial Maintenance Control Progam, formally known as Industrial Electrical Maintenance / Mechatronics Program is to provide diversified maintenance training to students to meet the occupational needs of prospective employers in our community. This course will provide students with a thorough understanding of the methods of diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial equipment.

Industrial Electricity

The Industrial Electricity is a NCCER program that utilizes classroom instruction and lecture, individualized modules, and hands-on experience to provide the student with the knowledge to be a electrical apprentice or electrical maintenance worker. Graduates of the program will have a strong foundation in the basic principles of electricity, including motor generator principles; meters; testing equipment and instruments; blueprint reading and math; residential wiring; National Electric Code;

Industrial Maintenance Control

The mission of the Industrial Maintenance Control Progam, formally known as Industrial Electrical Maintenance / Mechatronics Program is to provide diversified maintenance training to students to meet the occupational needs of prospective employers in our community. This course will provide students with a thorough understanding of the methods of diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial equipment.

Information Technology

Students will be provided with first-hand knowledge of the software, hardware, and operation of computers, network devices, wireless, and other advanced technology used in the industry today. This includes building, repairing, troubleshooting, installing, networking, and servicing computers, network devices, firewalls, mobile devices, and other advanced IT/IS devices.

Machine Tool Technology

The mission of the Machine Tool Technology Program is to provide required technical instruction and skill development for the student to become gainfully employed. This course will provide students with a thorough understanding of the methods of machining and fabrication of metal into tools and parts. Students will receive actual experience with lathes, mills, grinders, and the CNC/CAM equipment, as well as, precision measuring instruments that work with it.

Manicuring

The Manicuring Program is designed to help the student master all the skills necessary for passing the State Board Examination, selecting the phase or phases of Manicuring or Pedicuring in which to specialize, and entering employment. Classroom instruction and practical learning experiences are interwoven into a variety of manicuring and pedicuring treatments.

Practical Nursing

The mission of the Practical Nursing program is to provide the technical instruction and skill development for the student to become gainfully employed in the nursing field. The curriculum includes classroom study and supervised clinical practice in various healthcare facilities which will integrate practical nursing theories and use of the nursing process in responding to the needs of patients experiencing various health problems.

Surgical Technology

The mission of the Surgical Technology Program is to provide an educational experience through cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains designed to produce surgical technologists competent at the entry-level position and successfully prepared to take the national certification exam. The program provides the qualified and motivated applicant with a learning opportunity in an environment that is supportive and responsive to their individual needs.

Telecommunications

The mission of the program is to prepare students for gainful employment in the Telecommunications field by providing students with the fundamental theories, principles, experiments and real world experiences in Telecommunications. Students learn through hands-on applications utilizing trainers and real-world projects. Telecommunications offers several certifications built on recognized industry standards.

Welding Technology

The mission of the Welding Program is to provide required technical instruction and skill development for the student to become gainfully employed. The highly individualized instruction provides for both classroom instruction and practical work experience using hand tools and welding equipment. The major emphasis of the course is placed on electric arc, oxy-acetylene, TIG and MIG welding.