Logistics and Transportation

The Logistics and Transportation Associate in Science degree is designed to develop a strong base of knowledge and skills that will serve as a foundation for careers such as Transportation and Material-Moving Machines Supervisor, Vehicle Operator, Cargo and Freight Agent, Emergency Services Dispatcher, Logistics Hub Supervisor, and Transportation Safety Administrator.

Upon successful completion of the Logistics and Transportation Supervisor certificate, the student demonstrates skills, knowledge, and training for positions such as traffic coordinator, dispatcher, freight billing clerk, warehouse control clerk, shipping supervisor, telemarketing and freight salesperson. This includes specialized areas of the transportation and distribution industries such as the modes, means, regulations, documentation, and rates of relevant transportation systems; transportation of hazardous materials; physical distribution and warehousing; and details relevant to importing and exporting of goods.

Upon successful completion of the Traffic Shipping and Receiving Technician certificate, the student demonstrates skills, knowledge, and training for entry-level positions preparing and sending (shipping) and taking in (receiving) merchandise sent between companies. The student demonstrates skills to ensure that the right merchandise is being sent and is in acceptable condition, prepare bills of lading and related paperwork for commercial and other shipments, figure freight or postal rates, and record costs and weights of each shipment. The student demonstrates his or her ability to write and keep records and reports on warehouse activities, wrap and address the goods to be shipped, inspect trucks and vans to make sure they're clean, and route items coming into a plant, warehouse, or department.