Business Management Certificate Programs:

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Business Management Certificate Programs:

Certificates in Business Management are offered in Accounting, Marketing, Management and International Business. Certificates are designed to provide a general exposure to a field for students not seeking a degree.

Accounting (36 credits) BUS 101 Accounting l BUS 102 Accounting II

BUS 109 Management Theory and Practices and Practices BUS 111 Introduction to Business

BUS 201 Corporate Finance

BUS 220 Financial Information Systems BUS 271 Intermediate Accounting l BUS 272 Intermediate Accounting lI BUS 273 Cost Accounting

Three additional courses (9 credits) in Business

Management (36 credits)

BUS 111 Introduction to Business BUS 101 Accounting I

BUS 102 Accounting II

BUS 109 Management Theory and Practices BUS 131 Marketing Principles

BUS 141 Business Communications BUS 201 Corporate Finance

BUS 266 Personnel/Human Resources Management

Four additional courses (12 credits) in Business

Marketing (36 credits)

BUS 109 Management Theory BUS 111 Introduction to Business BUS 131 Marketing Principles BUS 141 Business Communications BUS 253 Industrial Marketing BUS 254 Salesmanship BUS 257 Advertising Principles

Five additional courses (15 credits) in Business

International Business (12 credits) BUS 280 International Business BUS 320 International Marketing or BUS 322 International Management ECO 340 International Trade

SOC 231 Challenge of Multiculturalism or a modern language for Business

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Computer Systems Certificate Programs:

Computer Information Systems Certificate A minimum of 33 credits is required

A Certificate program in Computer Information Systems is available for those students who do not wish to work toward a degree. The following is a list of courses which a student must take in order to be eligible for the Certificate. Students with experience in the computer field may be excused from specific required courses, but will have to take replacement courses in their stead.

Required Courses (33 credits)

BCS 101 Programming Concepts and Problem Solving 3 BCS 1xx Programming I * BCS120 or BCS185 3 BCS 2xx Programming II * BCS230 or BCS285 3

BCS 215 UNIX Operating System 3

BCS 260 Data Base 3

BCS 262 Data Communications 3

BCS 300 Management Information Systems 3 BCS 301 Systems Analysis and Design 3

BCS/BUS elective 3

BUS 109 Management Theories and Practices 3

BUS 101 Accounting I 3

Computer Systems Technology – Business Programming & Systems Certificate A minimum of 30 credits is required

A Certificate program in Computer Programming is available for those students who do not wish to work toward a degree. The following is a list of courses which a student must take it order to be eligible for the Certificate. Students with experience in the computer field may be excused from specific required courses but will have to take replacement courses in their stead.

BCS 101 Programming Concepts and Problem Solving 3 BCS 1xx Programming I * BCS 120 or BCS 185 3 BCS 2xx Programming II * BCS 230 or BCS 285 3

BCS 260 Data Base 3

BCS 262 Data Communications 3

BCS 301 Systems Analysis and Design 3

BCS elective ** 3

** BCS electives are selected in consultation with a faculty advisor

Advanced Programming Certificate A minimum of 30 credits is required

This certificate is designed to enhance the skills of those who are currently programmers, or those with an advanced degree who are seeking to amplify their skills in the newer computer technologies. The purpose of this certificate is to provide the education necessary to be competitive in the current computer market. The required and elective courses relate to newer software and technologies rather than the traditional courses in BCS, thereby providing augmentation for the students with a degree as well as those who have received “on-the-job” training in this discipline.

BCS 120 Foundations of Programming I 3 BCS 230 Foundations of Programming II 3

BCS 260 Data Base 3

BCS 315 Advanced UNIX 3

BCS 316 Perl 3

BCS 345 JAVA 3

BCS 360 Advanced Data Base 3

BCS 370 Data Structures 3

BCS 410 Computer Architecture 3

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Nursing Certificate Programs:

Health Studies

Professor Dolores Bradley, Coordinator

Certificate Program

The Health Studies Certificate Program is designed to provide a path that will enable students to meet entrance requirements to a degree program in a health care curriculum: Nursing, Dental Hygiene, or Medical Laboratory Technology. Students will work closely with their faculty advisors to ensure the required program of study will meet individual educational needs. Upon completion of this program, students may apply for acceptance to a specific health curriculum.

Program of Study

Liberal Arts and Sciences (21 credits)

BIO* 4

CHM* 4

EGL 101 Composition: Rhetoric 3

EGL 102 Composition: Literature 3

PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3

Support Courses (6 credits)

BCS 102 Computer Concepts and Applications 3 HST 101 Current Issues in Health 3

Total Credits: 27

*Based on curriculum advisement

Practical Nursing Certificate Program

The Practical Nursing Certificate Program is designed to satisfy the educational requirements for licensing as a practical nurse. The practice of nursing as a licensed practical nurse is defined as performing tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a registered professional nurse or licensed physician, dentist or other legally authorized licensed health care provider.

The curriculum is designed to prepare students to provide basic nursing skills to individuals in a variety of healthcare settings. Upon completion of the program graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). Students participate in the Student Nurse Association and have opportunities to volunteer through the Department’s Outreach Program. Graduates are prepared as beginning practitioners to help address the regional need for nurses.

Applicants MUST submit evidence of satisfactory mental and physical health in advance of registration. Evidence of appropriate immunization, as well as titres for measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and Hepatitis “B” are required. Mantoux test for tuberculosis is also required yearly. It is strongly recommended that students who test negative for Hepatitis “B” receive the appropriate vaccine. Students who decline this recommendation will be required to sign a waiver of responsibility.

All matriculated students are required to have CPR certification for health care providers. Each student is required to participate in liability insurance policy provided by the college which will afford malpractice coverage during the time enrolled in the Nursing curriculum. Students must provide their own transportation to and from clinical sites. For all field experiences, student dress must conform with agency protocol.

New York State RN licensure requires the applicant to be of good moral character. An applicant for licensure who has been convicted of a crime, or has committed an act which raises a reasonable question as to his/her moral character will be subject to review.

Please refer to the Safety and Technical Standards in the front section of this catalog.

The Practical Nursing curriculum is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc., 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30326, Phone 404- 975-5000, Fax 404-975-5020, www.nlnac.org

Typical Employment Opportunities

Licensed practical nurses work in hospitals, nursing care facilities, offices of physicians, and community agencies.

Practical Nursing Program Objectives:

• Provide nursing care that meets the basic needs of individuals in a variety of health care settings safely and effectively according to nationally established patient health and safety goals.

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• Demonstrate professional qualities and characteristics essential to the role of the practical nurse according to the Statewide Nursing Education Articulation Model of New York.

• Utilize the nursing process collaboratively, when performing the duties of the practical nurse. • Participate in professional organizations and community activities that promote and maintain health.

• Identify learning as a self- motivating, lifelong responsibility and process through continuing educational activities. • Demonstrate entry-level competencies of graduates of educational programs in practical nursing according to National

Association of Practical Nursing Education and Service (NAPNES).

Program of Study

BIO 170 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4

EGL 101 Composition Rhetoric 3

PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3

Required: Nursing (28 credits)

LPN 100 Medication Dosage Calculations 1

LPN 101 Fundamentals of Nursing 8

LPN 102 Nursing Care of Patients Across the Lifespan 8 LPN 103 Nursing Care of Patients in Alternate Settings 8 NUR 211 Clinical Pharmacology for Nursing 3

To continue in the nursing program a grade of C+ or better must be maintained in all nursing courses. BIO 170 must be within 5 years.

Biology Certificate Program:

Sciences for the Health Professions Certificate

The Certificate in Sciences for the Health Professions is a post-baccalaureate science program designed to meet the needs of students with bachelor’s degrees in non-science fields who seek a career change into the health professions, but lack some or all of the

necessary science and mathematics background.

It thus offers an affordable means for academically qualified students to prepare themselves for admission into professional programs in this field. Acceptance into this Certificate program requires an earned bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.0. (see Office of Pre-Health Professions Advisement described below.)

Program of Study Required (34 credits)

BIO 130 Biological Principles I 4

BIO 131 Biological Principles II 4

CHM 152 General Chemistry Principles I 4 CHM 153 General Chemistry Principles II 4

CHM 270 Organic Chemistry I 5

CHM 271 Organic Chemistry II 5

PHY 135 College Physics I 4

PHY 136 College Physics II 4

Electives (8 credits)

MTH 129 Precalculus with Applications 4 MTH 130 Calculus I with Applications. 4 OR

MTH 150 Calculus I 4

MTH 151 Calculus II 4

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Ornamental Horticulture Certificate Program

Ornamental Horticulture Certificate A minimum of 34 credits is required.

The objective of the Certificate program is to develop and prepare individuals for careers in horticulture. Openings exist for technically-oriented specialists as sales representatives, managers, supervisors, and production managers in turf, nursery, parks, florists, landscaping, and closely related fields.

Bl0 192 Biology I (Botany) 4

Required: Horticulture

HOR 101 Soil Science 3

HOR 103 Herbaceous Plants I 3

HOR 104 Horticulture II 3

HOR 110 Horticulture I 3

HOR 211 Woody Plants I 3

HOR 212 Woody Plants II 3

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HOR 218 Indoor Plants* 3

HOR Horticulture Electives* 12

Students with a particular interest in the wholesale and retail florist industry are encouraged to include the following courses. HOR 120 Commercial Floral Design I

HOR 218 Indoor Plants

HOR 121 Commercial Floral Design II HOR 205 Advanced Floral Design

* Student with varied interests may select electives based on advisement and course availability.

Mechanical Engineering Technology Certificate Program

Manufacturing Methods and Numerical Control Certificate Program Admission Requirement: High School Diploma

This Certificate program is offered by the Mechanical Engineering Technology Department through the School of Academic Services and Lifelong Learning. The program is approved by the State Education Department and requires the completion of 30 credits. Applicants should contact a Faculty Advisor or the Department Chair for more information.

Required Courses for Certificate Program GPH 103 Technical Drafting

GPH 104 Introduction to Computer Graphics MET 109 Computer Programming and Applications MET 117 Manufacturing Process

MET 127 Advanced Manufacturing Process MET 205W Material Science

MET 207 Tool Design

MET 211 Advanced Computer Graphics MET 230 Electrical Principles

MET 251 Numerical Control MET 252 Quality Control