AB Tech Programs
Information about the four divisions are below. Use the menu to the left or click view programs below for program descriptions. Clicking on the buttons to the right will take you to the division's page on the AB Tech website, where you can learn about specific program requirements.
Also, if you prefer to view all of the available programs alphabetically, go to AB Tech's Program List.
AB Tech Divisions
Allied Public Health and Public Service Education
(programs include: Nursing, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Fire Protection, Veterinary Technology)
The Allied Health and Public Service Education division offers a variety of programs designed to meet the increasing demand for specialized professionals in the burgeoning health care, child care, and public service industries. The programs in this division present a broad range of career options for individuals desiring a career in a helping profession.
The division offers a variety of programs at the Associate in Applied Science degree, diploma and certificate levels. Some areas of study are offered on a day and evening basis. In addition to classroom and laboratory instruction, each program emphasizes learning experiences at health and public service settings in the community. This extensive training at clinical, pre-hospital, laboratory, child care, or law enforcement facilities affords students a unique opportunity to develop the specialized skills required for employment in a health or public service profession.
An individual desiring training in a health or public servic program should have a background in chemistry, biology, science, mathematics, and social sciences. The applicant to an area of study in this division should become familiar with the selection criteria and application deadlines for the specific program. Persons interested in a health or public service career are advised that professional licensure, certification, employment, or admission to clinical/work experience sites may be denied to anyone who has been convicted of a felony or other crime involving moral turpitude.
Arts and Sciences
(programs include: Associate in Art, Associate in Science, Associate of Fine Arts, Biotechnology)
Consistent with Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College's commitment to student success, the general education program provides students with a knowledge base of historical, societal, and environmental contexts for succeeding in the changing global community. The general education program represents a full spectrum of English/composition, humanities and fine arts, social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences, mathematics, and related elective components. The purposes of the general education program are to facilitate student acquisition and sharing of knowledge, to encourage social interaction, and to promote an educated citizenry. General education courses develop broad, cross-curriculum knowledge and skill sets that equip the student to successfully master the challenges of post-graduation endeavors.
Upon successful completion of the general education requirements, the student will have mastered the following cross-curriculum competencies:
- Communicate effectively in speaking, writing, reading and/or listening.
- Locate, evaluate, and use information to analyze problems and make logical decisions.
- Apply math skills and/or natural science knowledge appropriately to organize, analyze and make information useful.
- Demonstrate basic competency in computer technology.
- Demonstrate an appreciation of the various manifestations of cultural diversity.
- Develop the ability to succeed as a self-directed learner.
- Apply critical thinking skills in analyzing the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, aesthetic or philosophical factors that influence personal development.
Business and Hospitality Education
(programs include: Accounting, Baking and Pastry Arts, Cosmetology, Culinary Technology, Digital Media Technology, Mecical Office Administration, Medical Transcription, Real Estate Licensing, Therapeutic Massage, Web Technologies)
The Business and Hospitality Education Division provides technical postsecondary education in the academic departments of Hospitality Business Administration and Computer Technologies. Programs of study are specifically designed to provide students with necessary job skills to meet the personnel needs of local employers. All programs emphasize the mastery of analytical and technology-related skills. Business and Hospitality faculty work in partnership with local employers and program advisory committees to provide students with an appropriate foundation of theoretical and hands-on experiences. Day and evening classes are available for most programs. The Business and Hospitality Education Division is an associate member of the National Alliance of Business, the International Council of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education and the National Restaurant Association.
Objectives of Business and Hospitality Programs
- To provide students with the necessary skills to compet in local business or hospitality job markets while gaining an appreciation for global markets.
- To provide students with a challenging and rigorous program of study emphasizing oral and written communication skills along with analytical, computational, and technical proficiencies.
- To provide an interactive partnership between students, employers and faculty through a variety of methods including cooperative work experiences, guest lecturers, field trips, and advisory committee input.
- To invest in the human capital of Buncombe and Madison counties and contribute to the economic development of the business and hospitality community.
Engineering and Applied Technology
(programs include: Automotive Systems Technology, Carpentry, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Heavy Equipment and Transport, Machining Technology, Welding)
The Engineering and Applied Technology division offers a variety of Associate in Applied Science degree programs in engineering technologies and applied technologies. Most programs are available on a day and evening basis.
Students enrolled in this division are provided an appropriate mix of theory and hands-on applications. Students in the diploma programs spend much of their time working under industrial shop conditions. Modern facilities include well-equipped laboratories and shops to support goals of the programs.
Emphasis is placed on student proficiency in the use of procedures, equipment, and instruments related to the specific program area. Appropriate related and general education courses support these applied programs.