Academics

Academics

Nunez Community College provides a diverse offering of programs, including Louisiana Transfer Degrees and career and technical education (CTE) programs. We also offer articulated programs with transferable credits to four-year universities. From Business Technology to Welding, and Nursing to Culinary Arts, our CTE programs of study cover the needs of today's workforce. Below is a list of all of our academic programs, which detail our available Certificates, Degrees, Diplomas, and Technical Competency Areas.

As an open enrollment community college, there are no minimum GPA or test score requirements to be admitted to Nunez. For complete admissions information visit www.nunez.edu/admissions/overview-of-admissions-steps.

In keeping with its responsibilities as an educational institution, Nunez Community College is committed to a policy of affording equal opportunity to all of its employees, students, applicants for employment and applicants for admission without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, height, weight, genetic information, or marital status. The College is also committed to a policy of educating and employing disabled individuals and veterans without discrimination.

Contact the Title IX Coordinator, Jacinta Massey, with any questions or concerns about equal opportunity at Nunez Community College. Email Address:jmassey@nunez.edu. For assistance with ADA accommodations or questions about disability services, contact Nunez Community College's ADA Coordinator, Jacinta Massey. Office location: Phone: (504) 278-6278.

Program CIP Code

Introduction

Aerospace Manufacturing Technology (150801)

The Aerospace Manufacturing Technology program provides classroom and hands on training that allows students to develop the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the tasks required of an entry level Aerospace Manufacturing Technician.

Business Information Technology (110201, 520407)

The Business Information Technology Program provides students with the skills and training necessary to sit for and successfully complete a variety of Microsoft Certifications. These certifications will enable students to gain employment in IT and business administration fields.

Business Technology (520101) The Business Technology Program prepares students for positions in business and industry by immersing them in business practice, theory, and technology. Students will leave the program ready for positions that require proficiency in office technology and administrative best practices.

Care and Development of Young Children (190709)

The Care and Development of Young Children (CDYC) program prepares students to effectively educate young children while assuring their health, safety, and well-being in a number of professional settings.

Coastal Studies and GIS Technology (450799)

The Coastal Studies and GIS Technology program prepares students for coastal focused careers with a focus on GIS technology skills and instruction in coastal and environmental science.  The program blends instruction in technical skills, regulatory information, and science to produce completers who have valuable skills to apply to the sector and have a thorough understanding of the complicated problems of the environment to be informed advocates for coastal stewardship and be a part of innovative solutions.

Culinary Arts and Culinary Entrepreneurship (120503)

The Culinary Arts program prepares students for jobs in bakeries, restaurants, hotels, schools, and cafés. The Culinary Entrepreneurship program brings together principals of small business management with culinary skills for students who want to own their own food-industry business.

Electrical Construction (460302)

The Electrical Construction program prepares students to work as electricians. Electricians install and maintain residential, commercial, and industrial electrical and power systems.

Emergency Medical Services Education (510904)

The Emergency Medical Services Education program prepare students to respond to emergencies, perform basic medical procedures, and transport patients to medical facilities for further care. Basic and advanced EMT programs are offered, the paramedic program can be completed following advanced EMT certification.

Click here to request information on EMSE Continuing Education Credits.

Click here to view Paramedic Program Accreditation Information.

General Studies (240102)

The General Studies program provides a springboard into a future Bachelor's Degree, offering fundamentals in a wide array of core disciplines such as humanities, mathematics, and sciences.

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration: HACR (470201)

The Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HACR) program provides students with the knowledge, applied skills, and work experience they need to excel in a number of HVAC fields.

Industrial Maintenance (470303)

The Industrial Maintenance program prepares students to design, install, operate, maintain, and repair complex industrial machinery.

Instrumentation Technician (150404) The Instrumentation Technician program provides classroom and hands on training that allows students to develop the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the tasks required of an entry level Instrument Fitter and Technician.

Louisiana Transfer Degree (240199)

Louisiana Transfer Degrees provide a seamless transition into baccalaureate programs at public four-year colleges and universities throughout the state. Concentrations are offered in: business, biological sciences, fine arts, humanities, physical sciences, and social sciences. Credits are guaranteed to transfer, provided students meet admissions requirements of the transfer college or university.

Medical Coding and Billing (510713)

The Medical Coding and Billing program prepares students for a career in the growing healthcare industry. With the trend toward electronic medical records, training in medical coding and billing will be an in-demand skill.

Nursing and Nursing Assistant (513901, 513902)

The Practical Nursing program is designed to meet the educational needs of those students who desire a career entry into health care as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The Certified Nursing Assistant program is prepares students for careers as CNAs.

For important information including application dates, guides, policies, and forms please see our Additional Nursing Information Page.

Paralegal Studies (220302)

The Paralegal Studies program educates and trains paralegals to work under the supervision of attorneys in a variety of settings including: law firms, insurance companies, government agencies, title companies, banks, and corporations.

Patient Care Technician (512601)

The Patient Care Technicians program prepares students for careers in healthcare settings. Patient Care Technicians provide direct care and support administrative needs. Technical Competency Areas in EKG Technology and Phlebotomy can be completed as a part of this program or as stand-alone credentials.

Process Technology - PTEC (150699)

The Process Technology or PTEC program prepares students to enter a variety of processing industries including: oil, gas, and food processing.

Click here to view Process Technology Career Path Information.

Teaching: Grades 1-5 (130101)

The Teaching (Grades 1-5) program prepares students to work as paraprofessionals in elementary schools and offers credits that can be transferred into a teacher education program at a four-year institution for students who intend to become elementary school teachers.

Welding (480508)

The Welding program prepares students to work as welders in a variety of industrial settings. This program meets American Welding Society (AWS) standards.