Students then continue taking classes at the community college including two to three hours in career and technical electives and 27 to 28 hours of general education classes to complete their degree .
NWACC offers certificates of proficiency for those who complete a prescribed course of classes . Students can earn a certificate in Business Management , Computer Aided Design , Computer Information Systems , Dental Assisting , Health Information Management , Nursing Assistant , Emergency Medical Technician , Criminal Justice , Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management . Associates of Applied Science degrees are available in those same areas for those who complete a two-year study course .
Through its Workforce and Economic Development division , NWACC offers classes in Construction Management and Building Sciences . The Construction Management Associate of Applied Science degree is designed for students who want careers as field supervisors , estimators , project engineers or project superintendents .
The Building Science division includes three programs : Electrical ; Heating , Ventilation and Air Conditioning and Plumbing . The plumbing and electrical programs are four-year schedules designed for those enrolled in the class , who become apprentices , to study for their journeyman license . Those who finish the program are eligible to take the journeyman exam . The HVAC classes , which run for three semesters , are designed to provide training for those interested in a career in the field or those already working in the field who want to improve their skills .
Those interested in a career as a firefighter or advancing to a fire department leader can enroll in NWACC ’ s Fire Science Administration and Technology program to earn their Associate of Applied Science degree .
NWACC charges $ 75 per semester hour for classes for students in its taxing district , which consists of the Rogers and Bentonville school districts . Others outside the taxing district can enroll in classes for $ 122.50 per credit hour .
The main campus for NWACC is located in Bentonville . The school ’ s Washington County Center is located on White Road in Springdale . NWACC also offers classes at The Jones Center in Springdale . 79 79