ACADEMIC PROGRAMS – The Millard College

The Millard College offers two certificate programs.

Addiction and Recovery Studies I

The Addiction and Recovery Studies I is a 24-credit certificate that aims to enhance students’ knowledge of addiction and recovery treatments. The certificate provides a general overview of psychology, recovery principles, counseling, ethics, and clinical services

Work Ready Certificate

Peer Support

This intensive certificate covers ethical boundaries, client advocacy, engagement skills, and group techniques. It concludes with the Kentucky Peer Support Specialist Certification exam.

Carpentry

This certificate is an introduction to basic carpentry techniques, safety, and use of equipment.

General Studies

This certificate aims to equip students with the foundational skills necessary for success in the workforce. The certificate focuses on critical thinking, hard and soft skills, mathematics, English, and leadership.

Welding

This certificate is an introduction to basic welding technology, safety, and use of welding equipment. The courses will use the AWS Fundamentals of Welding curriculum and have oversight by a certified welder.

Automotive

This certificate is designed to introduce students to the automotive field. Students will learn about workshop safety, standard tools used in the repair shop, vehicle service preparation, steering and suspension, batteries starting, and charging, manual drivetrain and axles, engine performance and repair, HVAC repair, and electrical repair. In addition, this certificate program includes an extensive overview of brake systems and methods used to replace/repair disc and drum brakes and an introduction to steering and suspension. This certificate prepares students for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) entry exam.

Culinary

This certificate is designed to introduce students to the culinary field. Students will learn about workshop safety, standard tools used in the kitchen, proper sanitation, and how to prevent foodborne illness, introduced to customer service and hospitality, measuring techniques used in the kitchen, food preparation and quality assurance, baking techniques, and exposure to preparing foods that contain meats, poultry, and seafood.

Phlebotomy

This certificate is designed to introduce students to the professional roles of a phlebotomist and clinical lab assistant. The certificate focuses on medical terminology, interpersonal communication skills, computer skills, laboratory machine mechanics, technical skills in blood draw procedures, appropriate handling of specimens, appropriate use of personal protective equipment, and bloodborne pathogens.

Building Maintenance Technician

This certificate is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of building maintenance. The certificate focuses on safety, tools of the trade, and occupational opportunities. In addition, this certificate will cover various introductory aspects of plumbing, HVAC, and electrical. At the end of this certificate, students will be prepared to take the Home Builder Association of Alabama (HBAA) Residential Construction Skills Exam.

Christian Service

This certificate is designed to help the student understand basic Christian doctrine, history, and discipleship in order to be able to serve at very basic levels in the local church. It concludes with an opportunity to take a Chaplaincy certification exam with the International Federation of Chaplains.

Christian Studies

This certificate prepares students with the basics of biblical studies, theology, and biblical worldview.