Gary Meier, Machine Tool Instructor, Demonstrating TIG Welding

BRTC Paragould Welding Lab

Fun Before Finals

Law Enforcement Training Academy

Laboratory and Mathematics

Automotive Service Technology

Pi Day celebration

Academic Programs of Study

BRTC offers a variety of certificates and degrees to help you achieve your dreams:

  • Certificate of Proficiency — 1-semester program.  These programs are not eligible for financial aid.
  • Technical Certificate — 1-year programs (2 semesters).
  • Associate degree — 2-year program.  These degrees are usually transferable to a 4-year college or university.

All degree-seeking students at BRTC should demonstrate competency in the general education learning outcomes.

BRTC Training Academies
BRTC houses two professional training academies.

   

Transfer to 4-Year University
BRTC has agreements with several 4-year universities including the following to which you can transfer all or part of your degree.  Learn more about transferring to a 4-year college.

The Associates of Arts degree will transfer to any public 4-year college in the state of Arkansas.

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Academic Programs

The following degrees, certificates, and programs are available at BRTC.  Click on the program below to learn more.

Academic Programs and Locations
Program Pocahontas Paragould Online
Accounting C.P., T.C., A.A.S. C.P., T.C., A.A.S.
Adult Education G.E.D. G.E.D.
Agriculture C.P., T.C., A.S.
Associate of Arts in General Education A.A. A.A. A.A.
Automotive Collision Technology T.C.
Automotive Service Technology T.C.
Basic Police Training T.C.
Business A.S. A.S.
Business Administration T.C., A.A.S. T.C., A.A.S.
Business Technology Applications  (Degree no longer offered) A.A.S. A.A.S.
Computer Information Technology A.A.S.
Criminal Justice C.P., T.C., A.S. C.P., T.C., A.S.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)/Paramedic A.A.S.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) C.P. C.P.
Education A.S.E. A.S.E.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Firefighter Essentials Walnut Ridge
C.P., T.C., A.A.S.
Fire Service Administration A.S.
GED G.E.D. G.E.D.
General Studies C.G.S., A.G.S. C.G.S., A.G.S. C.G.S., A.G.S.
Gunsmithing C.P., T.C., A.A.S.
Health Sciences, Nursing T.C., A.A.S. T.C., A.A.S. T.C., A.A.S.
Health Sciences, Respiratory T.C., A.A.S. T.C., A.A.S. T.C., A.A.S.
Industrial Automation & Robotics Operation C.P., T.C. C.P., T.C.
Industrial Electricity/Electronics C.P., T.C. C.P., T.C.
Industrial Maintenance Technology A.A.S. A.A.S.
Machine Tool Technology C.P., T.C. C.P., T.C.
Medical Coding C.P., T.C. C.P., T.C. C.P., T.C.
Medical Office Administration A.A.S. A.A.S.
Medical Transcription  (degree being terminated pending ADHE approval) T.C. T.C.
Microcomputer Repair Technician T.C. C.P.
Nursing Assistant C.P. C.P.
Nutrition and Dietetics C.P., T.C., A.A.S. C.P., T.C., A.A.S.
Paramedic T.C., A.A.S.
Phlebotomy C.P.
Precision Agriculture C.P., T.C.
Practical Nursing T.C.
Registered Nursing–Traditional Pathway  A.A.S. A.A.S.
Registered Nursing–LPN to RN Transitional Pathway A.A.S. A.A.S.
Respiratory Care A.A.S.
Web Design  (degree suspended pending degree redesign) T.C.
Welding C.P., T.C. C.P., T.C.