Westchester Community College, State University of New York

High School Equivalency Diploma

• Prepare for the New York State exam to earn the equivalent of a high school diploma for non-high school graduates.
• Earn the HSE Diploma only or apply it towards a certificate or degree.

Short-Term Credential

• Learn highly valuable skills to enter today’s workforce or advance in your career field.
• Typically, a few weeks long.
• Earn industry-recognized badges that can be stacked together and used alone or towards a certificate or degree.

Certificate Program

• May be credit or non-credit.
• Skills-oriented; a concentrated course of study.
• Typically, can be earned within one year of full-time study.

Degree

• Combines general education and required degree courses leading to a 2-year Associate degree.
• A.A.S. degrees prepare students for entry into the workforce.
• A.A. and A.S holders may transfer to a 4-year institution to earn a Bachelor’s degree or higher.

Do You Have a High School Diploma/GED?

No: There are three options for earning your High School Equivalency (HSE) at SUNY WCC.

• The Workforce Development department offers full GED test preparation review for the HSE exam in Mount Vernon, www.sunywcc.edu/continuing- ed/high-school-equivalency
• The Westchester Educational Opportunity Center offers a free High School Equivalency (HSE) program designed to help eligible students take and pass the HSE test. Students are given instruction and academic support to improve their basic reading, writing, math, science and/or social studies skills, www.sunyweoc.com
• Earn college credits while obtaining your HSE diploma. Twenty-four credits can be applied to a certificate or degree at
  www.sunywcc.edu/admissions/admissions-information/ged

Yes: You can begin your application at

• https://www.sunywcc.edu/admissions/apply

Credentials…can lead to a degree

100% Online (for credit)

• Medical Billing
• Medical Coding
• Cybersecurity

Non-Credit Workforce Development Courses

• Advanced Manufacturing
• Mixed Reality/Adobe Certification
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Certified Medical Assistant

Westchester Educational Opportunity Center, WEOC (non-credit)

• CNA/Home Health Aide
• Certified Pharmacy Technician
• Certified Medical Administrative Assistant

NOTE: Students in non-credit Workforce Development and WEOC programs must apply for admission to the college using regular admission procedures.

Example 1:

Workforce Development
Non-Credit to Credit: Stackable Credentials

Start with a Credential…Earn a Degree!

Medical Billing Certificate, 24 credit hours plus Medical Coding Certificate, 13 credit hours = Health Information Technology AAS degree with an additional 26 credit hours

Certificates – for credit

• Addiction Counseling Certificate
• Business Technologies Certificate
• Computer Aided Drafting Certificate
• Computer Applications Specialist Certificate
• Computer Programming Certificate
• Community Health & Case Management Certificate
• Cybersecurity Certificate
• Digital Filmmaking Certificate
• Early Childhood Certificate
• Medical Billing Certificate
• Medical Coding Certificate
• Paralegal Certificate
• Paramedic Certificate
• Personal Training Certificate
• Professional Bookkeeper Certificate
• Teaching Assistant Certificate
• Web Development Certificate

Professional Development Center (PDC)

• Training and certification options
• For a full list of options, click here:

  https://www.sunywcc.edu/ continuing- ed/pdc/training- certification-programs

• Scholarships are available:

  https://www.sunywcc.edu/continuing-ed/workforce- development-scholarships

Westchester Educational Opportunity Center (WEOC)

• Developmental, academic, and vocational programs
• Classes are tuition-free to students who meet the eligibility guidelines
• For a full list of options, click here:

• English for Speakers of Other Languages
• Certified Medical Assistant
• High School Equivalency
• College Connections
• OSHA
• Security Guard + Fire Guard Training
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• CDL – Commercial Driver License
• Direct Support Professional
• Certified Pharmacy Technician
• Certified Medical Billing and Coding
• Home Health Aide
• EKG/Phlebotomy
• Medical Administrative Assistant
• Emergency Medical Technician

Degrees: Overview

Associate’s Degrees

AA/AS

• Parallels the first two years of coursework at an accredited 4-year institution and is transferable to a Bachelor’s degree program

AAS

• Prepares student for entry level positions

Certificate

• Typically takes about 1 year of full-time study
• Prepares for careers in skilled occupations
• Credit or Non-Credit
• Acquire skills for immediate employment

Credential

• Minimum of 9 credits
• Targeted for entry level or advancement skills
• May be credit or non-credit

SUNY WCC offers 3 types of Associate degrees:

• Associate of Applied Science, AAS
• Associate of Arts, AA
• Associate of Science, AS
• Minimum 60 credit hours; typically 4 semesters of full-time study

See the full list of degrees and certificates here.

Training, College Prep, and Other Non-Credit Courses

Senior Audit

• For seniors (60 years of age or older)
• Audit credit courses on a space-available basis
• Fee; limit 2 courses per semester, with approval
• https://www.sunywcc.edu/continuing-ed/lifelong-learning-for-all-ages/mainstream-for-mature-adults/senioraudit

English for Speakers of Other Languages

https://www.sunywcc.edu/esl

Personal Enrichment Classes

• Leisure and Recreation
• Lifelong Learning
• Personal Development

Seasonal catalog available at: https://www.sunywcc.edu/continuing-ed/ce/

As a student, you have access to all the following:

• Academic Counseling
• Child Care
• Career Services
• Health Services
• Mental Health Counseling
• Disability Services
• Tutoring
• Transfer Services
• Student Government
• Student Support Services
• Community Resources
• Emergency Aid
• Food Pantry
• Laptop Loaner
• Veterans Resources
• Clubs and Organizations
• Athletics