Housatonic Community College

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Transportation Industry

Aircraft Mechanic

Aviation Maintenance

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The goal of this program is to expand higher education opportunities for the graduates of the FAA certified post-secondary airframe and powerplant mechanics program. Enrollment in this program is restricted to students who have successfully completed a Federal Aviation Administration Program in Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics and have an active FAA license.

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Information Technology Industry

Systems Analyst

Computer Information Systems

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This program provides instruction in business-related computer information technology for persons who wish to upgrade their current professional skills or for those actively seeking employment in various computer positions.

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Database Administrator

Computer Information Systems Certificate: Database Technology

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This certificate program is designed to provide the fundamental database design and implementation knowledge and skills required for entry-level positions in database development.

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Network and Computer Systems Administrator

Computer Information Systems Certificate: Network Technology

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This certificate program is designed to provide the fundamental networking technology and network administration knowledge and skills required for entry-level positions in network engineering and administration.

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Software Developer

Computer Information Systems Certificate: Software Development

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This certificate program is designed to provide the fundamental programming and software development knowledge and skills required for entry-level positions in software development.

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Computer Information Systems Certificate: Web Development

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This certificate program is designed to provide the technical computer skills required to design business web sites

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IT Support Specialist

Computer Information Systems Certificate: Software Testing and Quality Assurance

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This certificate program is designed to provide the fundamental software testing and quality assurance knowledge and skills required for entry-level positions in software testing and quality assurance.

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Public Service Industry

Police Officer

Criminal Justice

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This program is designed as an occupational career program to provide students with the professional knowledge, skills, and techniques required in the area of criminal justice. Students may specialize in the following options: law enforcement; administration, corrections and investigation. Course offerings are transferable to four-year institutions having programs in criminal justice, public administration, social sciences, etc.

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Criminal Justice Certificate: Police Management and Administration

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The objective of this Certificate program is to provide specialty, in-depth training to students interested in pursuing a career in police management and/or administration. This program may also be used as a training opportunity for professional advancement for individuals already employed in law enforcement-related professions

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Correctional Officer

Criminal Justice Certificate: Corrections

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This program prepares students with the educational background needed for entry into the field of corrections or for advancement possibilities to those currently employed in the field. Credits may be applied to an associate degree program in Criminal Justice.

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Criminal Investigator

Criminal Justice Certificate: Criminal Investigation

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This program prepares students for advancement to investigative positions in their current employment or to enter employment as an investigator. Credits may be applied to an associate degree program in Criminal Justice.

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Preschool Teacher

Early Childhood Education Certificate: Child Development Associate Preparation

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This option is for Head Start, Day Care, Nursery, or Family Day Care providers who wish to obtain a CDA through the National Credentialing Program.

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Early Childhood Education Certificate: Early Childhood Education

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Designed for the student who is interested in, or presently employed in the field of early childhood education. Instruction is designed to provide for teaching methods in early care and education centers. Credits may be applied to an associate degree program in Early Childhood Education.

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Early Childhood Education Certificate: Infant/Toddler

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This program is designed to serve people who are interested in, or working as child care providers, and who wish to be certified in this area. Some credits may be applied to an associate degree program in Early Childhood Education.

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Early Childhood Inclusive Education

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This program is designed to prepare qualified students to become teachers and teachers’ assistants in the field of early care and education. This program equips students with the skills and competencies to work effectively with young children 0-8 years old or to apply to a four/five year teacher certification program for elementary school-age children. Instruction is designed to be practical and heavily supplemented with field observations, internships, workshops, and seminars.

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Social Services Assistant

Human Services

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This program is designed to prepare qualified students for a wide variety of community counseling-related employment positions in the urban-suburban region of Greater Bridgeport and surrounding metropolitan areas. Career positions in such fields as counseling, mental health, social services, substance abuse, community outreach, and gerontology. Instruction is cross-disciplinary and is designed for maximum transferability for those wishing to continue their studies.

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Human Services Certificate: Behavioral Healthcare Specialist Track I

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This program will prepare individuals for employment in entry-level professional positions in public and private agencies serving mentally ill and substance abusing patients. Instruction is also provided to allow for the continuation of studies at two- and four-year programs in the areas of substance abuse and mental health.

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Human Services Certificate: Behavioral Healthcare Specialist Track II

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This program will prepare individuals with prior higher education and professional experience for career advancement and certification in public and private agencies serving mentally ill and substance abusing patients. Instruction is also provided to allow for the continuation of studies at two- and four-year programs in areas of substance abuse and mental health.

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Human Services Certificate: Children and Youth Mental Health

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This program prepares individuals to work with children, youth and parent populations in a variety of mental health agencies and community based programs. It is also designed to enhance the skills of professionals currently working with children and families in governmental agencies such as the Department of Children and Families (DCF), Department of Social Services, Department of Health and others. Instruction is also provided to allow for continuation of studies at two- and four-year programs in the areas of human services, mental health, social work, and counseling psychology.

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Human Services Certificate: Disabilities Specialist

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This program prepares individuals for work with citizens with disabilities in a variety of community treatment and supportive environments. It is designed to bridge the gap between a constantly increasing need of programming and community services for people with disabilities, and a well-trained cadre of professionals to meet that need. Further, it is designed to assist community agencies with their requirements for continuing, professional education of their current workforce in this field. Instruction also allows for continuation of studies at two- and four-year programs in the areas of disabilities, human services, mental health, social work, counseling, and psychology.

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EMTs and Paramedics

Paramedic Studies

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This Associate in Science Degree program is a collaborative effort between the Bridgeport Emergency Medicine Institute and Housatonic Community College. It provides a pathway for graduates of the Bridgeport Emergency Medicine Institute who have passed the National Registry as Paramedics to obtain their Associate in Science Degree from Housatonic Community College so that they can then move into a four-year program or a registered nursing program. Graduates of BEMI from 1995 and later, when the program which was accredited in 2014 was substantively in place, are eligible for the Associate Degree, provided the Paramedic has maintained licensure.

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Communications Industry

Graphic Designer

Graphic Design

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The following combination of courses allows any student to obtain both an Associate in Science degree and to transfer into most four-year colleges offering programs in Graphic Design. Students are also prepared for entry-level positions in graphic design and related fields.

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Graphic Design: Multimedia Option

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The Graphic Design Degree- Multimedia Option focuses on the multimedia area of the Graphic Design Industry. This includes exploring fundamentals in web design, animation, and digital video.

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Graphics Certificate: Graphic Design

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This program is designed to provide the enrolled student with the basic skills of graphic design which include the development of visual arts abilities and graphic media presentations. It also provides students with basic skills to obtain entry-level jobs in the graphic design field or the necessary training to continue in an advanced program of study. Credits may be applied towards a degree program in Graphic Design.

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Construction Industry

Architectural Drafter

Industrial Design

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The Industrial Design program provides students with skills necessary to pursue a career in a growing industry. Courses explore the design process through concepts, preliminary sketches, 3D modeling, and prototype construction. Design techniques range from traditional drawings to 3D models using the latest software programs. Training in critical thinking and problem solving will provide students with the skills required in the Industrial Design Industry.

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Manufacturing Industry

Machinist

Manufacturing Certificate: Advanced Manufacturing - Machine Technology

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Healthcare Industry

Medical Assistant

Medical Assisting

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Students successfully completing the program will function as entry-level medical assistants in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains with the following capabilities:

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Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technology

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The Surgical Technology program prepares students to be competent entry-level surgical technologists in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains. Graduates will qualify to become certified through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) examination.

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Contact Phone Number

203-332-5000

Address

900 Lafayette Blvd
Bridgeport, CT 06604-4704
United States