Career and Technical Education (CTE) Major Pathways

Accounting AS – In-Person

Accounting AS – Fully Online

The two-year transfer-oriented A.S. in Accounting Program provides the first step towards professional licensure and certification in both public and private sector accounting. The program is designed for students seeking a four-year Accounting degree that meets eligibility requirements for the CPA or CMA exam. The degree also provides a solid background for junior-level entry into the accounting workplace. This curriculum includes training in computer-based accounting software and systems current in the accounting profession.

Career Path Options:

• Accountants and Auditors
• Bill and Account Collectors
• First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers
• Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
• Brokerage Clerks
• Budget Analysts
• Credit Analysts
• Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks
• Credit Counselors
• Financial and Investment Analysts 

Accounting Academic Certificate – In-Person

Accounting Academic Certificate – Fully Online

The Certificate in Accounting program prepares graduates already in the field of accounting, along with new accounting students, with the minimal accounting job skills required for employment. Potential careers include positions in accounting, bookkeeping, financial analysis, tax preparation, and payroll accounting.

Career Path Options:

• Accountants and Auditors
• Bill and Account Collectors
• Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
• Budget Analysts
• Credit Counselors
• Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

Culinary Arts – Baking and Pastry Certificate – In-Person

The Certificate in Baking and Pastry Arts provides a career-oriented curriculum designed to develop skills beyond a proficiency level. This Certificate is designed for individuals who may not initially desire a degree but who wish to increase opportunities for employment in the field of baking and pastry within restaurants, cruise ships, assisted living facilities, hotels, resorts, institutional foodservice facilities and product development. Upon completion, students will be professionally certified to enhance skills for future employment opportunities.

Career Path Options:

• Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders
• Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders
• Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers
• Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders
• Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Baking and Pastry Proficiency – In Person

Specialized Proficiency Certificates are short-term, career-oriented courses designed to develop proficiency in particular skill areas. They are designed for individuals who may not initially desire a degree but who wish to increase their opportunities for employment in the food service industry. Students are permitted to enroll in and complete only one specialized proficiency certificate before being required to take the College's Placement Test and completing basic skills requirements

Career Path Options:

• Chefs and Head Cooks
• Fast Food and Counter Workers
• Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
• Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders
• Cooks, Short Order

Baking and Pastry Option – Culinary Arts AAS – In Person

The AAS in Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Degree option is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skill set relevant for entry-level employment in the baking and pastry segment of the foodservice/hospitality industry. The option will introduce students to fundamentals and advanced techniques in a progressive format. Upon completion of the first semester in the culinary arts program, students will begin the specialization in baking and pastries. The program will rely heavily on hands-on learning with the majority of the instruction being the CAI pastry labs.

Career Path Options:

• Bakers
• Chefs and Head Cooks
• Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers
• Food Preparation Workers
• Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
• Cooks, Institution, and Cafeteria

Business Administration AS – In Person

Business Administration – Fully Online AS

HCCC's Associate in Science in Business Administration prepares graduates for a seamless transfer to a senior institution to complete a baccalaureate degree in business-related fields. Graduates of this degree are also qualified for entry-level administrative and management positions. The program provides business knowledge and skills as the foundation for more specialized and/or advanced study. The curriculum includes communication skills, accounting, economics, finance, marketing, business management, and electives that prepare students for specialized and advanced courses.

Career Path Options:

• Administrative Services Managers
• Advertising and Promotions Managers
• Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes
• Brokerage Clerks
• Budget Analysts
• Business Intelligence Analysts
• Compliance Managers

Business Administration – Cannabis Studies Option, AS - In-Person

Business Administration – Cannabis Studies Option, AS – Fully Online

HCCC's Associate in Science in Business Administration - Cannabis Studies prepares graduates for entry-level administrative and supervisory positions in the cannabis business field. Graduates of this AS Degree are prepared for employment in cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, delivery, wholesale, and retail. The program provides business knowledge and skills as the foundation for more specialized and/or advanced study. The curriculum includes communication skills, accounting, economics, finance, marketing, business management, and electives that prepare students for specialized and advanced courses. The AS Business Administration - Cannabis Studies Option program provides students with the skills to secure a leadership position in the cannabis business field.

Career Path Options:

• Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
• Floral Designers
• First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
• Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegitation
• First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers

Cannabis Business Agent Proficiency Certificate – In-Person

Cannabis Business Agent Proficiency Certificate – Fully Online

The Certificate in Cannabis Business Agent program provides students with the skills to secure an entry-level position in the cannabis business field. It also benefits those who are in the field and are interested in securing additional job skills. This Certificate program will increase students' access to employment opportunities. Potential careers include positions in cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, retail, delivery, and wholesale.

Career Path Options:

• Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
• Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
• Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
• Floral Designers
• First-Line Supervisors of Landscapping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers

Cannabis Business Management, Certificate – In Person

Cannabis Business Management, Certificate – Fully Online

The Certificate in Cannabis Business Management program provides students with the skills to secure a supervisory-level position in the cannabis business field. It also benefits those who are in the field and are interested in securing additional job skills. This Certificate program will increase students' access to employment opportunities. Potential careers include positions in cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, retail, wholesale, and delivery.

Career Path Options:

• Business Continuity Planners
• Farm & Home Management Educators
• Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
• Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
• Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

Culinary Arts AAS – In-Person

This degree program provides comprehensive two-year training in culinary arts, preparing students for entry-level restaurant and food service positions as chefs, station chefs, sous-chefs, bakers, and restaurant managers. Required courses introduce students to all facets of food service operations, including food preparation, nutrition, purchasing procedures, menu planning, equipment, and table service. The 600-hour externship trains students in fine restaurants and hotels. HCCC's Culinary Arts Institute, opened in 2005, is equipped with an elegant dining room, modern instructional kitchens, and classrooms.

Career Path Options:

• Chefs and Head Cooks
• Cooks, Institution, and Cafeteria
• Cooks, Private Household
• Cooks, Restaurant
• First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
• Food Service Managers
• Slaughters and Meat Packers
• Fast Food and Counter Workers
• Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Culinary Arts Certificate – In-Person

The Culinary Arts Certificate Program trains students for entry-level positions in the food service industry as station cooks, short-order cooks, breakfast cooks, and pantry personnel. The program includes a 600-hour externship during which students receive on-site training in fine restaurants and hotels.

Career Path Options:

• Chefs and Head Cooks
• Cooks, Institution, and Cafeteria
• Cooks, Private Household
• Cooks, Restaurant
• Cooks, Short Order
• First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Culinary Arts (Cold Food) Proficiency Certificate – In Person

Specialized Proficiency Certificates are short-term, career-oriented courses designed to develop proficiency in particular skill areas. They are designed for individuals who may not initially desire a degree but who wish to increase their opportunities for employment in the food service industry. Students are permitted to enroll in and complete only one specialized proficiency certificate before being required to take the College's Placement Test and completing basic skills requirements.

Career Path Options:

• Chefs and Head Cooks
• Cooks, Institution, and Cafeteria
• Fast Food and Counter Workers
• Cooks, Private Household
• Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders

Culinary Arts (Hot Food) Proficiency Certificate – In-Person

Specialized Proficiency Certificates are short-term, career-oriented courses designed to develop proficiency in particular skill areas. They are designed for individuals who may not initially desire a degree but who wish to increase their opportunities for employment in the food service industry. Students are permitted to enroll in and complete only one specialized proficiency certificate before being required to take the College's Placement Test and complete basic skills requirements.

Career Path Options:

• Bakers
• Baristas
• Bartenders
• Butchers and Meat Cutters
• Chefs and Head Cooks
• Cooks, Institution, and Cafeteria

Hospitality Management (Entrepreneurship) AAS – In-Person

The AAS in Hospitality Management-Entrepreneurship option is designed to provide students with an introduction to the unique concepts of business ownership in the Hospitality Industry. This option will focus on how new business ventures are created. The emphasis will be on current topics within Entrepreneurship and will include Franchising Business, Innovation, Entrepreneurial Creativity, and targeted forms of market research. The option will also offer a practical hands-on experience with Entrepreneurship, including the development and theoretical implementation of a business plan.

Career Path Options:

• Concierges
• First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling
• Food Service Managers
• Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
• Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
• Lodging Managers
• Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
• Receptionists and Information Clerks

Hospitality Management (Hotel Restaurant Management) AAS - In-Person

The AAS in Hospitality Management-Hotel and Restaurant Management option provides students with operational and supervisory skills in sales and marketing, cost controls, and planning appropriate for entry-level career employment. The focus will be on current topics within the Hotel and Restaurant industries and may include the emerging sub-fields of Spa Management, Casino and Resort Management, and Legal Issues specific to hotels and restaurants. The program will also offer a variety of practical hands-on experiences across the range of activities within the hotel and restaurant industries.

Career Path Options:

• Concierges
• First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling
• Food Service Managers
• Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
• Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
• Lodging Managers
• Receptionists and Information Clerks

Hospitality Management (Travel and Tourism) AAS – In-Person

The AAS in Hospitality Management-Travel and Tourism option prepares students for entry-level operations, management, and supervisory positions within the travel and tourism industries. The degree option focuses on various components of the tourism industry, such as travel careers, culture and geography, tour marketing, event planning, and information systems specific to travel and tourism. The program will also offer a variety of practical hands-on experiences across the range of activities through an externship.

Career Path Options:

• Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
• Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks
• Tour Guides and Escorts
• Travel Agents
• Travel Guide

Hospitality Management Certificate – In-Person

The Hospitality Management Certificate will prepare you for the steps you need to make your goal a reality. The Hospitality Management Certificate Program trains individuals for entry-level positions in the food service, lodging, and gaming industries. The curriculum enables students to pursue various positions, such as Front Desk Clerk, Food Service Worker, Convention Services Coordinator, Banquet Server, Housekeeper, Hotel Sales Coordinator, Beverage Supervisor, Hotel Reservations Specialist, and Food Production Worker. During the 300-hour hotel practicum, students receive on-site training in the finest restaurants and hotels in New Jersey and the New York metropolitan area.

Career Path Options:

• Concierges
• First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling
• Food Service Managers
• Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
• Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks

Transportation, Logistics, and Distribution Certificate – In-Person

This program prepares students for entry-level and advancement opportunities through certifications and degrees in supply chain management, including manufacturing, procurement, warehousing, and distribution through customer service. The program of study includes Supply Chain Management Principles, Customer Service Operations, Transportation Operations, Warehousing Operations, Supply Management and Procurement, Inventory Management, Demand Planning, Manufacturing, and Service Operations. Credits earned in the TLD certificate will transfer seamlessly towards the Business Administration AS Degree offered at HCCC. Additionally, dual admission agreements and articulation in effect with our current academic partners may be applied in the future to a BS in supply chain management.

Career Path Options:

• Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
• Cargo and Freight Agents
• Data Warehousing Specialists
• Transportation Inspectors
• Logistics Analysts

Advanced Manufacturing AAS – In-Person

The Associates in Applied Science degree in Advanced Manufacturing provides students with the knowledge and skills relevant for entry-level employment in the manufacturing industry. Required courses introduce students to many facets of manufacturing including metal and wood fabrication, polymer processing, Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM), Computer Numeric Control (CNC), machine and tooling design, automation and Controls, Robotics, and Quality Control

Career Path Options:

• Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders
• Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders
• Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
• Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers
• Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
• Conveyor Operators and Tenders
• Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders
• Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
• Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
• Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Advanced Manufacturing (Woodwork Option) AAS – In-Person

The Associates in Applied Science degree in Advanced Manufacturing Woodwork Option provides students with the knowledge and skills required for entry-level employment in the wood manufacturing industry. Required courses introduce students to many facets of manufacturing wood fabrication and design, Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM), Computer Numeric Control (CNC), machine and tooling design, automation, and Controls, Robotics, and Quality Control.

Career Path Options:

• Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders
• Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders
• Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
• Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers
• Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
• Conveyor Operators and Tenders
• Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders
• Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
• Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
• Cutting, Punching, and Press Machinery

Computer Science AS (Leading to BA) – Fully Online

Computer Science AS (Leading to BA) – In-Person

The graduates of the Associate in Science degree in Computer Science are prepared for transfer to four-year institutions to complete bachelor's degrees in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related fields. The curriculum provides instruction in computer programming on the application and system levels, an understanding of computer hardware organization and architectures, and a working knowledge of microcomputer and microprocessor design. Students may choose from two tracks, one leading to a Bachelor of Science degree and the other leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree. The latter requires fewer advanced mathematics and physics courses. A.S. Computer Science curriculum for transfer to Bachelor of Arts.

Career Path Options:

• Clinical Data Managers
• Computer and Information Research Scientists
• Computer and Information Systems Managers
• Computer Hardware Engineers
• Computer Network Architects
• Computer Network Support Specialists
• Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks
• Computer Programmers
• Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
• Computer Systems Analysts

Computer Science AS (Leading to BS) – Fully Online

Computer Science AS (Leading to BS) – In-Person

The graduates of the Associate in Science degree in Computer Science are prepared for transfer to four-year institutions to complete bachelor's degrees in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related fields. The curriculum provides instruction in computer programming on the application and system levels, an understanding of computer hardware organization and architectures, and a working knowledge of microcomputer and microprocessor design. Students may choose from two tracks, one leading to a Bachelor of Science degree and the other leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree. The latter requires fewer advanced mathematics and physics courses. A.S. Computer Science curriculum for transfer to Bachelor of Science.

Career Path Options:

• Business Intelligence Analysts
• Clinical Data Managers
• Computer and Information Research Scientists
• Computer and Information Systems Managers
• Computer Hardware Engineers
• Computer Network Architects
• Computer Network Support Specialists
• Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks
• Computer Programmers
• Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Computer Science (Cybersecurity Option) AS – Fully Online

Computer Science (Cybersecurity Option) AS – In-Person

The graduates of the Associate in Science degree in Computer Science/Cybersecurity are prepared for transfer to four-year institutions to complete bachelor's degrees in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related fields. The curriculum provides instruction in computer programming on the application and system levels, an understanding of computer hardware organization and architectures, and a working knowledge of network security, Cybersecurity, data communications and local area networks. Students may choose from two tracks, one leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science and the other leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science/Cybersecurity.

Career Path Options:

• Business Intelligence Analysts
• Clinical Data Managers
• Computer and Information Research Scientists
• Computer and Information Systems Managers
• Computer Network Architects
• Computer Network Support Specialists
• Computer Programmers
• Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
• Computer Systems Analysts
• Computer User Support Speciali

Computer Technology AAS – In-Person

The Computer Technology Program is designed to train students in the theoretical and practical aspects of computer technology through a balanced hardware, software, and systems curriculum which includes the disciplines of electronics engineering technology and computer science. Graduates of the Computer Technology Program are prepared to participate directly in the design, analysis, development, and testing of computers and computer related equipment. The graduate may transfer, with full two-year credit, into existing baccalaureate degree programs in engineering technology.

Career Path Options:

• Computer and Information Research Scientists
• Computer and Information Systems Managers
• Computer Network Architects
• Computer Network Support Specialists
• Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks
• Computer Programmers
• Computer Systems Analysts
• Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
• Computer User Support Specialists
• Data Entry Keyers

Construction Administration Proficiency – In-Person

The proficiency certificate in Construction Administration is designed to prepare students for careers in the construction industry. The program includes courses specific to construction that include construction administration. Students will learn to understand and administer all phases of modern-day construction. They will be exposed to new construction methods protocols, procedures, contracts and management principles. Special emphasis will be placed on ensuring that graduating students are able to pass the national licensing exams.

Career Path Options:

• First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
• Construction Managers
• Cost Estimators
• Construction and Building Inspectors

Construction Management AAS – In-Person

Construction Management is the planning, coordinating, and building of a project from conception to completion. The Associate in Applied Science Degree train students to coordinate and supervise all phases of modern-day construction including all types of public, residential, commercial, and industrial structures, as well as roads, memorials, and bridges. They are exposed to new construction methods, protocols, materials, testing procedures, cost estimation and management principles. The program also facilitate students to get externship opportunities for practical hands-on experiences.

Career Path Options:

• Construction and Building Inspectors
• Construction Managers
• Cost Estimators
• First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
• Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
• Architectural and Civil Drafters
• Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary
• Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
• Nuclear Technicians
• Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Construction Management Certificate – In-Person

Certificate in Construction Management is a 1 year (34 Credit) certificate program in construction management. For those students who need to enter the workforce quickly, this program is a great opportunity to begin their careers. All the course work of certificate program is transferable to the A.A.S. in construction management degree.

Career Path Options:

• Construction and Building Inspectors
• Construction Managers
• Cost Estimators
• First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
• Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
• Architectural and Civil Drafters
• Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary
• Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
• Nuclear Technicians
• Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Construction Technology Proficiency – In-Person

The proficiency certificate in Construction Technology is designed to prepare students for careers in construction industry. The program includes courses, specific to construction that includes technical skills. Students will learn to understand and manage all phases of modern-day construction. They will be exposed to new construction methods protocols, materials and testing procedures. Special emphasis will be placed on ensuring that graduating students are able to pass the national licensing exams.

Career Path Options:

• Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
• Construction Laborers
• Roofers
• Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles
• Tile and Stone Setters
• Insulation Workers, Mechanical
• Terrazzo Workers and Finishers
• Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
• Carpet Installers
• Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall

Electronics Engineering Technology AAS – In-Person

The Associate in Applied Science degree in Electronics Engineering Technology provides students with a solid theoretical foundation and practical hands-on experience in electronics applications. Graduates of the program are prepared to work as electronics technicians with electronic circuits, control systems, computers, and robotics in the areas of design, analysis, testing, development, maintenance, production, research, and sales. Graduates may seek immediate employment or transfer to baccalaureate degree programs in engineering technology.

Career Path Options:

• Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
• Mechatronics Engineers
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
• Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers

Engineering Science AS – In-Person

The A.S. Engineering Science degree prepares students to enter B.S. Engineering Science programs as juniors. Students develop a strong foundation in mathematics, physics, and chemistry, with emphasis on engineering applications and use of the computer as a problem-solving tool. A strong general education curriculum helps students develop communications and analytical skills. The engineering science facilities include electronics, physics and chemistry laboratories, a computer science center, and CAD/CAM laboratory.

Career Path Options:

• Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
• Industrial Engineers
• Industrial Machinery Mechanics
• Mechanical Drafters
• Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
• Automotive Engineering Technicians
• Mechanical Engineers
• Natural Sciences Managers
• Physicists
• Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

Environmental Studies AS – In-Person

This Associate in Science Degree is designed to integrate the social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences in a creative and interdisciplinary context that addresses contemporary environmental issues and problems from local to global. The Environmental Studies program will meet the future demands for environmental technicians and professionals by providing foundation and specialized courses to prepare students to transfer to bachelor's degree programs in Environmental Studies and other related fields.

Career Path Options:

• Biofuels Production Managers
• Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers
• Chief Sustainability Officers
• Climate Change Policy Analysts
• Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
• Environmental Compliance Inspectors
• Environmental Economists
• Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
• Environmental Engineers
• Environmental Restoration Planners

Criminal Justice AS - In-Person

Criminal Justice AS – Fully Online

The Criminal Justice Associate in Science degree is for the student who intends to transfer to a four-year college or university to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. The field of criminal justice encompasses law enforcement, investigations, court and administrative services, corrections, private security and juvenile justice. Each area requires individuals who can speak and write well and who can work well with colleagues and the community. The individuals need to be skilled in management, investigative techniques, analysis of data and critical thinking, and methods and theories of social science. Students who choose this program will develop these abilities and will be prepared for successful careers in a variety of positions in federal, state and local law enforcement agencies as police, corrections, court officers, security officers, or a number of administrative positions.

Career Path Options:

• Compliance Managers
• Correctional Officers and Jailers
• Detectives and Criminal Investigators
• Emergency Management Directors
• Fire Inspectors and Investigators
• First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
• First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
• Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts
• Government Property Inspectors and Investigators
• Customs and Border Protection

Criminal Justice (Homeland Security Option) AS – In-Person

The Associate in Science in Criminal Justice option in Homeland Security prepares students for transfer to baccalaureate programs in Homeland Security or related fields. Graduates are also prepared to enter the workforce in private and governmental sectors including but not limited to border patrol, port security, customs and immigration, airport security and those dealing with domestic and international terrorism.

Career Path Options:

• Compliance Managers
• Detectives and Criminal Investigators
• Emergency Management Directors
• First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
• First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
• Government Property Inspectors and Investigators
• Customs and Border Protection Officers
• Information Security Analysts
• Intelligence Analysts
• Security Guards

Early Childhood Education AAS – In-Person

Graduates of this program are eligible to work as group teachers in childcare centers, early intervention programs, as family or community workers, and in other child and family programs. With 60 college credits students can apply for a Substitute Teacher's Certificate for New Jersey public schools. Many school districts now require that teacher assistants and paraprofessionals hold an Associate Degree. All of the General Education and Liberal Arts course work and six credits of ECE/EDU/SED classes are applicable and transferable to many teacher education programs at four-year colleges.

Career Path Options:

• Child, Family, and School Social Workers
• Childcare Workers
• Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
• Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
• Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
• Instructional Coordinators
• Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
• Nannies
• Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
• Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten
• Special Education Teachers, Preschool
• Teaching Assistants

Human Services - Pre-Social Work AS – In-Person

The Human Services Program combines coursework in the social sciences, primarily sociology and psychology, with courses in human services to prepare students to work with clientele to cope with and/or prevent social and personal problems. Human Service professionals perform in a wide range of occupations and in a variety of settings including schools, group homes, community mental health facilities, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, hospitals, halfway houses and substance abuse program facilities. They help individuals, families, or groups cope with social problems such as inadequate housing, unemployment, disabilities, financial mismanagement, family disruptions, unplanned or unwanted pregnancy, serious illness and substance abuse. Students who complete the Human Services degree program will qualify for employment as Human Service assistants in many agencies. They will also meet the prerequisites for admission to the Bachelor's of Social Work at senior institutions.

Career Path Options:

• Child, Family, and School Social Workers
• Community Health Workers
• Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
• Health Education Specialists
• Healthcare Social Workers
• Marriage and Family Therapists
• Mental Health Counselors
• Receptionists and Information Clerks
• Rehabilitation Counselors
• Social and Community Service Managers

Human Services- Pre-Social Work (Addictions Counseling) AS – In-Person

The option in Addictions Counseling provides students with the competencies needed to fulfill the educational requirements to become a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Domains of competencies include Assessment, Counseling, Case Management, Client Education, and Professional Responsibility. Through the program's curricular design, students develop an understanding of addictions, gain knowledge of the fundamental effects of addiction on the abuser and families as well as the biopsychosocial impacts of use. Students learn various counseling skills and then demonstrate them in fieldwork. Upon completion of this program, graduates have fulfilled the educational requirements to become a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Students begin to fulfill the 3000 hours of required related work experience while in the program. Students are able to find employment at Substance Abuse facilities with this degree. The proposed option in Addictions Counseling also prepares graduates for transfer to a senior institution to complete a baccalaureate degree in Human Services/Social Work or related field.

Career Path Options:

• Child, Family, and School Social Workers
• Community Health Workers
• Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
• Health Education Specialists
• Healthcare Social Workers
• Marriage and Family Therapists
• Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
• Mental Health Counselors
• Receptionists and Information Clerks
• Rehabilitation Counselors

Studio Arts AFA – In-Person

The two-year Associate in Fine Arts-Studio Arts (AFA) degree program provides students with a solid foundation in the visual arts. HCCC studio arts majors take a series of courses in drawing, design, color theory and art history as well as electives in other studio disciplines. In the final semester of study, students learn how to present their portfolios to four-year colleges and universities and potential employers. In addition, AFA students take general education courses in order to develop important skills in communications, research and computer technology. Other courses in the humanities and the social sciences are designed to broaden knowledge essential for a successful career in the arts.

Career Path Options:

• Archivists
• Art Directors
• Art Therapists
• Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
• Commercial and Industrial Designers
• Craft Artists
• Curators
• Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
• Etchers and Engravers
• Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators
• Graphic Designers

Studio Arts (Computer Arts Option) AFA – In-Person

The A.F.A. program in Studio Arts - Computer Arts prepares students for continued study and professional work in various areas of Computer Art and Design including graphic design, web design, digital video and animation. This degree option includes some core studio arts requirements as well as both foundation and intermediate level computer arts courses, art history and general education. Students completing the A.F.A. Computer Arts option will have completed all or most requirements needed to transfer to a Bachelor's level program at a senior institution.

Career Path Options:

• Computer Hardware Engineers
• Business Intelligence Analysts
• Clinical Data Managers
• Computer and Information Research Scientists
• Database Administrators
• Web Developers
• Computer User Support Specialists
• Network and Computer Systems Administrators
• Computer Systems Analysts
• Software Developers
• Data Warehousing Specialists

Digital Art and Design Certificate – In-Person

The Certificate in Digital Art and Design will prepare students for continued study and professional work in various areas of computer-based art and design including graphic design, web design, digital video and animation. This program of courses includes foundation courses in studio arts, introductory and intermediate level courses in computer-based design, and general education courses in communications. Students completing the Certificate will be able to apply the credits earned towards the A.F.A. Studio Arts, Computer Art Option at HCCC or use the skills learned to advance their career prospects.

Career Path Options:

• Prepress Technicians and Workers
• Producers and Directors
• Search Marketing Strategists
• Web Developers
• Fashion Designers
• Interior Designers
• Printing Press Operators
• Video Game Designers
• Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
• Commercial and Industrial Designers
• Craft Artists
• Fine Artists, Including Painters

Digital Art and Design Proficiency Certificate – In-Person

The Proficiency Certificate in Digital Art and Design will prepare students for continue study and professional work in various areas of computer-based art and design including graphic design, web design, digital video and animation. This short program of courses includes both introductory and intermediate level courses in computer-based design. Students completing the Certificate will be able to apply the credits earned towards the Certificate in Digital Design and/or the A.F.A. Studio Arts, Computer Art Option at HCCC or use the skills learned to advance their career prospects.

Career Path Options:

• Art Directors
• Desktop Publishers
• Film and Video Editors
• Graphic Designers
• Special Effects Artists and Animators
• Photographers
• Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators
• Prepress Technicians and Workers
• Producers and Directors
• Search Marketing Strategists
• Fashion Designers

Addictions Counseling (CADC) Proficiency Certificate – In-Person

The Proficiency Certificate in Addictions Counseling provides students with the educational requirements needed to become a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) in the state of New Jersey. Through its curricular structure, the program provides students with the competencies needed to fulfill the educational requirements to become a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Domains of competencies include Assessment, Counseling, Case Management, Client Education, and Professional Responsibility. Students develop an understanding of addiction. Students gain knowledge in the fundamental effects of addiction on the abuser and families as well as the biopsychosocial impacts of use. Students learn various counseling skills and then demonstrate these skills during fieldwork. Upon completion of this program, graduates have fulfilled the educational requirements to become a Certified Alcohol need to fulfill externally the 3,000 hours of required related work experience for the certification. Graduates are able to obtain employment in the field.

Career Path Options:

• Child, Family, and School Social Workers
• Community Health Workers
• Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
• Health Education Specialists
• Healthcare Social Workers
• Marriage and Family Therapists
• Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
• Mental Health Counselors
• Receptionists and Information Clerks
• Rehabilitation Counselors
• Social and Community Service Managers
• Social and Human Service Assistants
• Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

Exercise Science AS – In-Person

The Exercise Science Associate Degree program is an academic degree with the ability to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program to pursue degrees in Exercise Science, Biomechanics, Kinesiology, Health or other pre-professional programs. This program also has the option for students to sit for a national accredited Personal Training Certificate of their choice. The certificate provides students with the necessary theories and practical skills needed to sit for a national certificate exam.

Career Path Options:

• Athletic Trainers
• Biostatisticians
• Exercise Physiologists
• Fitness and Wellness Coordinators
• Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness

Health Services AS – In-Person

Health Services AS – Fully Online

The program is designed to prepare students for a career in health-related degrees. Many of these health-related positions are not directly involved in patient care but serve as supportive services for the health care enterprise. With the prospect of health care reform, there will be expanded needs for allied health, nursing and health related business and managerial positions.

Career Path Options:

• Child, Family, and School Social Workers
• Community Health Workers
• Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
• Health Education Specialists
• Healthcare Social Workers
• Marriage and Family Therapists
• Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
• Mental Health Counselors
• Receptionists and Information Clerks
• Rehabilitation Counselors
• Social and Community Service

Health Services (Public Health Option) AS – In-Person

Health Services (Public Health Option) AS – Fully Online

Public Health is a dynamic field that focuses on improving and maintaining health on a population level through disease and injury prevention strategies. Public Health includes a variety of challenging disciplines such as epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, behavioral health, and occupational health. Health risk assessments, health screenings, health promotion programming, and surveillance of disease outbreaks are examples of public health services. Public Health professionals work within a variety of settings including state and local health departments, hospitals, workplace wellness programs, government agencies, educational institutions, research organizations, and international development agencies.

Career Path Options:

• Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
• Community Health Workers

Medical Assisting AAS – In-Person

The Medical Assisting Program prepares individuals to become multi-skilled practitioners qualified to provide clinical and administrative health care services under the supervision of a physician. Medical Assistants practice in a variety of clinical settings such as physicians' offices, clinics, and ambulatory care facilities. While some course requirements may be completed through day or evening classes, other courses, such as the externship, must be completed during the day. In addition to the regular admission procedure required by HCCC, the applicant must submit proof of good health by having a complete physical examination including specified laboratory procedures. Students are responsible for purchasing uniforms and shoes and paying transportation costs to externship sites. Students must also maintain professional liability insurance while on externship. Students are not compensated by the health care facilities to which they are assigned during their externship and do not replace any permanent employee. Some courses may be offered only once during an academic year. Please check with the Program Coordinator as to the availability of courses. Upon completion of the Medical Assisting Program, students are qualified to take The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Certification Exam (CCMA) that is offered through the National Healthcare Association (NHA), a credential that is required by the State of New Jersey for the performance of subcutaneous and intramuscular injections. Individuals who have been found guilty of, or pleaded guilty to, a felony are not eligible to take the examination.

Career Path Options:

• Medical Assistants
• Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
• Patient Representatives

Medical Billing and Coding Certificate – In-Person

Medical Billing and Coding Certificate – Fully Online

The academic certificate program in medical coding will provide students with knowledge and competencies required for entry-level medical coding positions in hospitals, ambulatory centers, and physician-based settings. Graduates of the program will have the competencies in diagnostic and procedural classifications and terminologies, health record documentation, data privacy, revenue management, computer applications, clinical documentation improvement, and the life sciences.

Career Path Options:

• Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks
• Medical Records Specialists
• Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

Nursing AS – In-Person

The Nursing Program includes a theoretical base of general education and science courses together with a range of nursing theory and practical course designed to prepare graduates to be eligible for the state licensure examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Graduates of the Nursing Program must pass the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses in order to practice nursing. Students who successfully complete this program will be awarded an Associate in Science Degree, Nursing from Hudson County Community College. Graduates of the Program may enter into upper division BSN Nursing programs through articulation agreements at many four-year institutions. The HCCC Nursing Program has a joint admission agreement with the Nursing Program at New Jersey City University.

Career Path Options:

• Acute Care Nurses
• Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
• Clinical Nurse Specialists
• Critical Care Nurses
• Health Informatics Specialists
• Medical and Health Services Managers
• Nurse Anesthetists
• Nurse Midwives
• Nurse Practitioners
• Registered Nurses

Paramedic Science AAS – In-Person

This program is offered as collaboration between Hudson County Community College and the Jersey City Medical Center and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). The program is designed for the post-secondary certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) who wishes to further his or her education and/or career opportunities. The program consists of general education and basic sciences at Hudson County Community College and a professional Paramedic Science component at Jersey City Medical Center. The professional curriculum consists of lecture and laboratory courses and practical, hands-on experience at the program's affiliated clinical laboratory sites. The clinical experiences allow the graduate a smooth transition into the fast paced, patient-centered environment of a modern emergency medical system. Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 25400 US Highway 19 N, Suite 158 Clearwater, FL 33763 727-210-2350 www.caahep.org To contact CoAEMSP: 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312 Rowlett TX 75088 (214) 703-8445 FAX (214)703-8992 www.coaemsp.org

Career Path Options:

• Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
• Emergency Management Directors
• Emergency Medical Technicians
• Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
• Medical and Health Services Managers
• Nursing Assistants
• Public Safety Telecommunicators

Personal Fitness Trainer Proficiency Certificate – In-Person

The proficiency certificate in Personal Fitness Training prepares students for the entry-level workforce in the fitness industry, including commercial and clinical settings such as health clubs, corporate fitness centers, personal training, health promotion, program management and personal coaching. The program provides a knowledge base in scientific principles and requires the development of basic skills in exercise assessment. Prescription and programing in healthy populations, performance enhancement, nutritional principles applied to exercise and sports, patient/client interpersonal relations and professional ethics and behavior within a safe practice format, prepare graduates to sit for a national certification in Personal Training from the NASM-National Academy of Sports Medicine, Additional certificates in First Aid and CPR are available through their coursework.

Career Path Options:

• Adapted Physical Education Specialists
• Exercise Physiologists
• Fitness and Wellness Coordinators
• Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

Practical Nursing Certificate – In-Person

This certificate program prepares students for careers as Licensed Practical Nurses. Graduates will participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of caring interventions in a variety of health care settings under the direction of a registered nurse or physician. Responsibilities may include case finding, reinforcing patient and family teaching programs through health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care. Students must complete a program application, and admission examination, as well as successfully complete both English Composition I and Math for the Health Sciences. Health screening and criminal background check are also required. Graduates of the Practical Nursing Program must pass the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing in order to practice as a licensed practical nurse.

Career Path Options:

• Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Radiography AS – In-Person

This is a 63-credit degree program that includes 33 credits of general education and science courses and 30 credits of specialized Radiography courses. Upon completion of total credits, students will receive an associate degree in science as well as a certificate in radiography, allowing them to sit for the ARRT national examination. The general education and lab science courses will be provided by HCCC and taught by HCCC instructors at either or both of their campus locations. The professional component is a 24-month clinical competency based educational program. Radiologic technologists (radiographers) perform diagnostic imaging examinations. Students are taught how to take x-rays of the human body in order to diagnose medical problems. They prepare patients for the exams by explaining the procedure and positioning them so that the parts of the body can be appropriately radiographed. They are taught how the radiation beam is created; set technical factors in order to produce diagnostic radiographs and how to prevent unnecessary exposure to radiation to both themselves and the patient. The student accomplishes this by integrating science and technology and learning how to provide compassionate, caring, and unbiased patient care to people of all ages and backgrounds. The State of New Jersey Bureau of Radiological Health (Board) requires all students graduating from a Board certified radiography program to successfully demonstrate competency in over 50 radiological examinations performed on patients prior to graduation. This standard is designed to produce entry level skilled graduates who are clinically competent and practice quality patient care methodologies.

Career Path Options:

• Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
• Radiologists