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Accounting and Finance

PCC’s Accounting curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and the skills necessary for employment and growth in the accounting profession. Using the “language of business,” accountants assemble and analyze, process, and communicate essential information about financial operations. Students will study: Accounting principles, theories, and practice Business law Finance Management Economics Related skills  Read More

Agribusiness Technology – Agricultural Maintenance

Curriculum Program: The Agricultural Maintenance program integrates the agricultural sciences and business with training in industrial maintenance and systems integration. This blended program prepares students to install, repair, program and maintain the vast array of systems and components used across the industries of agriculture. Agricultural mechanics, also known as agricultural technicians, play a crucial role  Read More

Agribusiness Technology – Plant Science

Curriculum Program: PCC’s Associate in Applied Science degree program in Agribusiness Technology is based on the Caswell County Campus, and serves both Caswell County and Person County communities. Students will learn the fundamentals of agriculture, with emphasis placed on entrepreneurial and field training, as well as the basics of our economic system and government policies  Read More

Business Administration

PCC’s Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Students will be provided with a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and an understanding of business organizations in today’s global economy. Course work includes business concepts such as accounting, business law, economics, management, and marketing. Skills  Read More

Criminal Justice Technology

The Criminal Justice Technology curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations. Study will focus on local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial processes, corrections, and security services. The criminal justice system’s role within society will be explored. PCC’s program will place emphasis on: Criminal justice systems Criminology Juvenile justice Criminal  Read More

Digital Effects & Animation Technology (On Hold)

The Digital Effects & Animation Technology program is on hold pending official approval to terminate the program.Students interested in pursuing a career in digital effects/gaming should review the details for the Information Technology – Gaming, Simulation, & Design program.For more information, please contact: Chris DavisDirector/ Instructor, Information Technology chris.davis@piedmontcc.edu

Early Childhood Education – Career Option

Prepare to work in an early childcare setting. PCC’s course work includes: Child growth and development Physical/nutritional needs of children Care and guidance of children Communication skills with families and children. Students will foster the cognitive/language, physical/motor, social/ emotional, and creative development of young children.

Early Childhood Education – Transfer (Non-Teaching)

Course work includes: Child growth and development; Physical/nutritional needs of children; Care and guidance of children; Communication skills with families and children. Students will foster the cognitive/ language, physical/motor, social/emotional, and creative development of young children.

Early Childhood Education – Transfer (Teaching Licensure)

Course work includes Child growth and development Physical/nutritional needs of children Care and guidance of children; Communication skills with families and children. Students will foster the cognitive/ language, physical/motor, social/emotional, and creative development of young children.

Electrical Power Production

The Electrical Power Production Technology curriculum is designed to provide students with the skills and technical background required for entry-level employment in the operation of modern non-nuclear fueled power facilities.