Career Prep Programs

Westchester Community College offers several certificate programs which allow you to prepare for employment while earning college credits.

• Paralegal
• CISCO
• Medical Billing and Coding
• CAD - Computer Aided Design
• Telecommunications

We also offer several non-credit programs which allow you to prepare for a career change or employment.  Click here for more information.

Paralegal

The Associate’s Degree (64 credits) is for the first-time college student and combines general education and paralegal courses.

The Certificate Program (30 credits) offers only the paralegal courses and is available to students who have completed an Associate or Bachelor’s degree. Students in the Certificate program must complete 30 credits of paralegal study. Those courses can be completed in as few as two semesters but must be completed within three years.

Courses in Paralegal Studies can be taken on a full- or part-time basis. Classes are offered on weekdays, in the evenings, and on Saturdays. Summer courses are also available.

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Cisco Networking Academy
The Cisco Networking Academy Courses provide a direct route to industry-standard certification. The Cisco Networking Academy Program qualifies students to pursue a number of industry-standard certifications, including the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) and Computer Technology Association (CompTIA) Network+ tm certifications.

CCNP – Cisco Certified Network Professional certification courses

In partnership with Cisco Systems and Panduit, Fundamentals of Voice and Data Cabling to prepare for the industry standard certificate BICSI Level 1, Installer.

In partnership with Cisco Systems and Hewlett-Packard, IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software to prepare for CompTIA A+ certification.

As of Spring 2004

In partnership with Cisco Systems and Hewlett-Packard, IT Essentials II: Network Operating Systems to prepare for CompTIA Server+.

This track prepares the student to take part in the high demand IT career track. See the chart below for how these course align together to meet these needs.

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Medical Billing and Coding
This Certificate program is intended for those who wish to gain employment in medical billing and health information management in either the public or private sector, including positions in the offices of private physicians, hospitals, and medical centers. Students will develop a thorough knowledge of medical terminology, health records management, insurance procedures and billing software, medical coding, as well as skills in business communications and office administration that are vital for success in this growing field. Graduates are well prepared for entry-level or advanced positions (depending on previous work experience, if any) in various job titles, such as medical records administrator, medical office manager/facilitator, insurance claims processor, insurance analyst, medical coder, and medical biller.

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CAD-Computer Aided Design and Drafting
A one year certificate program in CAD technology designed to prepare graduates for employment opportunities using AutoCAD, the most popular design software. Westchester Community College offers the broadest series of courses taught by industry professionals. The program is geared to accommodate beginners to experienced students. Graduates may either continue on in various A.A.S. degree programs or enter the civil, mechanical, or architectural design fields.

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Telecommunications Technology
The Telecommunications Technology program is designed to upgrade skills and to prepare students for a career in telecommunications, one of the most crucial technologies in the information age. In the 21st century the use of cell phones and modems via the telephone DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), television cable and wireless is exploding.

With the onset of wireless communication the need for individuals who understand the basic principles of this complex technology is increasing at a steady rate.

Some students may find jobs as a field technician in a cable or communications company to test install and maintain telecommunications equipment. This would include fiber optics as well as wireless equipment. For example, hospitals have an increased use of wireless monitoring of cardiac patients using equipment that must be calibrated and maintained

Convergence technology (CT) is a buzzword of the IT and telecommunications industries. Convergence technology is the merging of voice, video and data on a single network, integrating telecommunications with computer technology

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For Further Information:
Please contact Steve Leone at 914-606-6658 or steve.leone@sunywcc.edu