Programs at a Glance:

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Programs at a Glance:
Program: Vascular Technology Degree: CERT Code: CERT.VAS.TECH Semester-by-Semester Curricular Breakdown General Distribution Requirements *Please see Page 29 of the current College Catalog [2009-2010] for further details regarding entrance requirements for Health Professions Programs.* Program Length: 12 months GPA for admissions eligibility: 2.50 Admissions Requirement: ARDMS Registry Status; applicant must be a graduate of a CAAHEP approved sonography program. Students with a bachelor's degree are eligible. Application Deadline: March 1 of the current year Program Admits: Fall semester Note: This regional program utilizes clinical education centers throughout the state of New Jersey. Students might be required to travel to distant sites and provide their own transportation.
Program: Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) Degree: CERT Code: CERT.CAD Semester-by-Semester Curricular Breakdown General Distribution Requirements International students are not eligible for this program.
Program: Computer Animation Degree: CERT Code: CERT.COMP.ANIM Semester-by-Semester Curricular Breakdown General Distribution Requirements International students are not eligible for this program. This certification program is designed for practicing professionals in this field. The Computer Animation and the Computer Graphics Certificates are designed for practicing professionals in these fields or for students who have already completed substantial college level work. Entry level commercial art students should consider one of the Associate of Applied Science art programs. Students may choose only those courses for which prerequisites have been met. Returning professionals may request that prerequisites be waived by submitting a portfolio for review by a member of the art faculty. To request a portfolio review, please contact the Department of Arts and Communications at 201-447-7143. To avoid registration problems, please contact the department prior to registering for classes for which you have not taken the required prerequisites.
Program: Computer Graphics Degree: CERT Code: CERT.COMP.GRAPH Semester-by-Semester Curricular Breakdown General Distribution Requirements International students are not eligible for this program. This certification program is designed for practicing professionals in this field. The Computer Animation and the Computer Graphics Certificates are designed for practicing professionals in these fields or for students who have already completed substantial college level work. Entry level commercial art students should consider one of the Associate of Applied Science art programs. Students may choose only those courses for which prerequisites have been met. Returning professionals may request that prerequisites be waived by submitting a portfolio for review by a member of the art faculty. To request a portfolio review, please contact the Department of Arts and Communications at 201-447-7143. To avoid registration problems, please contact the department prior to registering for classes for which you have not taken the required prerequisites.
Program: Computer Science Degree: CERT Code: CERT.COMP.SCI Semester-by-Semester Curricular Breakdown General Distribution Requirements International students are not eligible for this program.
Program: Computer Technical Support Degree: CERT Code: CERT.COMP.SUPPORT Semester-by-Semester Curricular Breakdown General Distribution Requirements International students are not eligible for this program.
Program: Culinary Arts Degree: CERT Code: CERT.CULN.ARTS Semester-by-Semester Curricular Breakdown General Distribution Requirements International students are not eligible for this program.
Program: Environmental Technology Degree: CERT Code: CERT.ENV.TECH Semester-by-Semester Curricular Breakdown General Distribution Requirements International students are not eligible for this program.
Program: Exercise Science Degree: CERT Code: CERT.EXER.SCI Semester-by-Semester Curricular Breakdown General Distribution Requirements International students are not eligible for this program. Minimum Entrance Requirements
Program: Floral Design Degree: CERT Code: CERT.FLORAL Semester-by-Semester Curricular Breakdown General Distribution Requirements International students are not eligible for this program.
Program: Grounds Management Degree: CERT Code: CERT.GRND.MGT Semester-by-Semester Curricular Breakdown General Distribution Requirements International students are not eligible for this program.
Program: Hospitality Management Degree: CERT Code: CERT.HOSP.MGMT Semester-by-Semester Curricular Breakdown General Distribution Requirements International students are not eligible for this program.
Program: Landscaping Degree: CERT Code: CERT.LAND Semester-by-Semester Curricular Breakdown General Distribution Requirements International students are not eligible for this program.
Program: Medical Office Administrative Assistant Degree: CERT Code: CERT.MOAA Semester-by-Semester Curricular Breakdown General Distribution Requirements *Please see Page 29 of the current College Catalog [2009-2010] for further details regarding entrance requirements for Health Professions Programs.* Program Length: 12 months GPA for admissions eligibility: 2.00 High School prerequisite courses: None Application Deadline: There is no deadline date for admissions. Program Admits: Fall/Spring semesters.
Program: Office Technology Degree: CERT Code: CERT.OFF.TECH Semester-by-Semester Curricular Breakdown General Distribution Requirements International students are not eligible for this program.
Program: Small Business Management Degree: CERT Code: CERT.SM.BUS.MGMT Semester-by-Semester Curricular Breakdown General Distribution Requirements International students are not eligible for this program.
Program: Surgical Technology Degree: CERT Code: CERT.SURG Semester-by-Semester Curricular Breakdown General Distribution Requirements *Please see Page 29 of the current College Catalog [2009-2010] for further details regarding entrance requirements for Health Professions Programs.* Program Length: 12 months GPA for admissions eligibility: 2.00 High School prerequisite courses: High school graduate or GED College substitutions: None Application Deadline: March 1 of the current year Program Admits: Fall semester
Program: United States Studies Degree: CERT Code: CERT.US Semester-by-Semester Curricular Breakdown General Distribution Requirements International students are not eligible for this program.
Program: Radiation Therapy Technology Degree: CERT Code: CERT.RAD.THERAPY Semester-by-Semester Curricular Breakdown General Distribution Requirements *Please see Page 29 of the current College Catalog [2009-2010] for further details regarding entrance requirements for Health Professions Programs.* Program Length: 12 months GPA for admissions eligibility: 2.50 Prerequisite courses: Registered or registry eligible Radiologic Technologies; two biology with labs [BIO-109 and BIO-209]; Intermediate Algebra [MAT-160]; General Physics [PHY-185.] In addition to the above stated requirements, candidates cannot be accepted into the program until at least 2 of the 5 general educational courses have been completed: MAT-180, MAT-250, CIS-158, WRT-201, COM-100. Three of the above listed general education courses may be taken concurrent with the program. Successful completion of all 5 courses is required by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the NJ Department of Environmental Protection. Application Deadline: March 1 of the current year Program Admits: Fall semester Note: Students who are interested in the program should make an appointment to meet with the coordinator regarding admissions.
Program: Music Business Degree: CERT Code: CERT.MUSC.BUS Semester-by-Semester Curricular Breakdown General Distribution Requirements The Music Business Certificate Program is designed for practicing professionals in these fields or for students who have already completed substantial college-level work.
Program: E-Commerce: Business Emphasis Degree: CERT Code: CERT.ECOMM.BUS Semester-by-Semester Curricular Breakdown General Distribution Requirements
Program: Transfer Studies Certificate: Liberal Arts Degree: CERT Code: CERT.TRAN.LA.GEN Semester-by-Semester Curricular Breakdown General Distribution Requirements
Program: Transfer Studies Certificate: Science, Technology, Professional Studies Degree: CERT Code: CERT.TRAN.STP.GEN Semester-by-Semester Curricular Breakdown General Distribution Requirements
Program: Piano Instruction/Pedagogy Degree: CERT Code: CERT.PIANO Semester-by-Semester Curricular Breakdown General Distribution Requirements
Program: Database Programming and Administration Degree: CERT Code: CERT.DB Semester-by-Semester Curricular Breakdown General Distribution Requirements
Program: Musical Theater Degree: CERT Code: CERT.MUSC.THR Semester-by-Semester Curricular Breakdown General Distribution Requirements
Program: Legal Nurse Consultant Degree: CERT Code: CERT.LGN.CONS Semester-by-Semester Curricular Breakdown General Distribution Requirements All applicants to the Bergen Community College Legal Nurse Consultant Program must possess an Associate in Science Degree or a Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited post-secondary institution, a current state license to practice nursing [RN] and have completed at least 2,000 hours of clinical work as a registered nurse.
Program: Culinary Science Degree: CERT Code: CERT.CULN.SCI Semester-by-Semester Curricular Breakdown General Distribution Requirements
Program: Event Planning and Management Degree: CERT Code: CERT.EVENT.PLAN.MGT Semester-by-Semester Curricular Breakdown General Distribution Requirements
Program: Music Technology Degree: CERT Code: CERT.MUSC.TECH Semester-by-Semester Curricular Breakdown General Distribution Requirements

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