Hudson Valley Community College

This degree program will give you a fundamental understanding of the planning, design and erection of buildings. The degree can be used to begin a path toward a career as a licensed architect.
NOTE: All states and the District of Columbia require architects to be licensed. Licensing requirements include a professional degree in architecture, a period of practical training or internship, and a passing score on all parts of the Architect Registration.

Coursework will emphasize the creation of detailed residential and commercial construction drawings, the rendering and designing of a variety of building types, applying current codes, drafting media, and computer generated design.

You will also gain an understanding of building methods, materials, structural and mechanical systems and cost estimating procedures.

This certificate is an intensive, one-year training program that prepares you to obtain an entry-level position in the field of computer aided drafting and design.

During the fall and spring semesters, you will be enrolled in 12 courses, gaining in-depth knowledge of the leading CAD software packages. During the spring semester you will actively participate in selecting an internship site for your six-week summer practicum.

This academic program is primarily designed for those who wish to enter the workforce immediately following graduation in an entry-level position in the Computer Aided Design field.

In this program you will learn how apply engineering principles to real world problems, including how to perform field surveys, test and analyze construction materials and design hydraulic systems. Coursework also offers training in computer-aided drafting.

Program graduates are prepared to enter careers in building design and construction, highway and infrastructure design and construction, and construction management under the supervision of engineers and designers/builders.

You may choose to enter the workforce after graduation or continue your education at a four year-college. Many graduates transfer to four-year colleges to obtain advanced degrees in civil engineering technology or related fields.

The Electrical Construction and Maintenance degree prepares you to enter a career with knowledge and skill in four areas: residential, commercial and industrial installations; transformers; motors and motor control; and industrial electronics.

You will learn about electrical circuits, as well as the theory and mathematics necessary to plan and install electrical systems. By graduation, you will have more than 750 hours of hands-on experience.

This academic program is primarily designed for those who wish to enter the workforce immediately following graduation.

The Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services degree program gives you a strong background in the design, installation and service of commercial and residential heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

This academic program is designed for those who wish to enter the workforce immediately following graduation. Upon graduation, you'll be prepared to enter both the residential and commercial heating and cooling fields.

This degree program will teach you all phases of repairing damaged unibody vehicles and related components, including unibody alignment.

You also will develop skills in all phases of repairing damaged vehicles, including frame straightening, welding, fabricating, dent repair, refinishing and replacing body parts and components and autobody estimation.

This academic program, which is certified by the ASE Education Foundation, is primarily designed for those who wish to enter the workforce immediately following graduation.

This degree program prepares you to enter the automotive repair field with a broad-based knowledge of current diagnostic and repair skills.

You'll learn the skills necessary to service new computerized controls, new fuel delivery systems and power train designs. Coursework includes classroom and laboratory experience to give you a strong theoretical background and the hands-on experience to diagnose and overhaul all automotive system components.

The Senior Automotive Lab offers diagnostic and repair equipment used by today's automotive repair professionals. Faculty, staff, students and alumni can take advantage of the program's diagnostic repair services.

The Programming & Database Management Systems Track in the Computer Information Systems A.A.S. program is ideal for students seeking to enter the workforce as programmers and database administrators.

There are many programming language options for the student following a robust introduction to programming and logic fundamentals. Programming languages and environments include:

Java (and Enterprise Java)
JavaScript
PHP
C++
Internet of Things
Assembly Language
This program track is offered by the Computing and Information Sciences Department. The department is a member of the Oracle Academy which allows students to apply Database Management Systems (DBMS) theoretical concepts in the industry leading Oracle DBMS.

The Web Design & Programming Track in the Computer Information Systems A.A.S. program focuses on best practices systems analysis and design, user-centered design (UCD), W3C standards-compliance, Web analytics and accessibility. This program tack is ideal for students with previous degrees as they are able to extend their previous expertise and apply it to today's technological environment.

The curriculum includes the following core technologies:

XHTML & CSS
HTML5
XML & XSL
CMS w/Wordpress
JavaScript
Ajax
PHP
MySQL

The Programming & Database Management Systems Track in the Computer Information Systems A.A.S. program is ideal for students seeking to enter the workforce as programmers and database administrators.

There are many programming language options for the student following a robust introduction to programming and logic fundamentals. Programming languages and environments include:

Java (and Enterprise Java)
JavaScript
PHP
C++
Internet of Things
Assembly Language
This program track is offered by the Computing and Information Sciences Department. The department is a member of the Oracle Academy which allows students to apply Database Management Systems (DBMS) theoretical concepts in the industry leading Oracle DBMS.

The System & Network Administration Track in the Computer Information Systems A.A.S. program is a highly relevant and technical program area that contains the Cisco Network Academy.

Hudson Valley Community College's Cisco Network Academy is one of the select few programs in New York state to teach both the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) curriculum - most colleges only teach through the CCNA.

This program tack goes beyond the standard Cisco curriculum is as it focuses on theoretical networking content to provide students with the conceptual understanding to remain abreast of emergent and evolving technology. To this extent, the Cisco curriculum is used as an application platform to support the program's theoretical content.

The IT Help Desk Support certificate program provides you with a strong foundation to enter the workforce in the information technology field as a computer support specialist or help desk support technician, providing assistance to those using computer software or equipment. You will learn the fundamentals of current and new computing technologies, hardware and software support, business analytics, database management systems, programming and logic, networking, web design, and computing and information security.

This program prepares you for a career in the criminal and juvenile justice systems. You may, after meeting civil service requirements, choose to enter law enforcement, investigation, crime prevention and corrections on the federal, state and local level. Opportunities for employment in private organizations are also available.

Some graduates continue their education in pursuit of bachelor's degree and beyond, while others enter the workforce immediately following completion of the program.

This program prepares you for a career in the criminal and juvenile justice systems. You may, after meeting civil service requirements, choose to enter law enforcement, investigation, crime prevention and corrections on the federal, state and local level. Opportunities for employment in private organizations are also available.

Some graduates continue their education in pursuit of bachelor's degree and beyond, while others enter the workforce immediately following completion of the program.

This program prepares you for a career in the criminal and juvenile justice systems. You may, after meeting civil service requirements, choose to enter law enforcement, investigation, crime prevention and corrections on the federal, state and local level. Opportunities for employment in private organizations are also available.

Some graduates continue their education in pursuit of bachelor's degree and beyond, while others enter the workforce immediately following completion of the program.

The Early Childhood degree presents you with a broad understanding of the psychological, emotional, intellectual and developmental needs of children. You will have the opportunity to explore the foundations of education and child development in a culturally sensitive, inclusive and interactive environment.

The program emphasizes direct work with children in various early childhood education settings. You will spend one day a week during your first year and two days a week during your second year placed in student teaching. These field experiences take place under the supervision of a college faculty member.

This training and coursework prepare you to work in an early childhood education setting or transfer to a four-year program. Transfer agreements are in place with several local colleges that offer bachelor's degree programs.

This degree program prepares you to move directly into the human service field to assist people with social, behavioral or mental health problems.

The program is designed for those who wish to work in the human services field directly after completing their degree, including those who may already possess a college degree in a different field of study.

This certificate program was designed for incoming students who already have a current NYS EMT card and one year of EMT experience. The college also offers an Paramedic A.A.S. degree program for those with little or no background in the field.

Successful completion of the courses in this program allows you to take the New York State Department of Health and National Registry of EMT's certifying examinations at the Paramedic level.

Paramedics interact with critically ill and injured patients and administer medication for emergencies ranging from heart attacks to emergency childbirths.

This academic program is primarily designed for those who wish to enter the workforce immediately following graduation.

The Paramedic degree program is designed to wrap around the 15-course series that leads to the Paramedic certificate. The degree program allows you to complete your EMT-Basic and EMT-Internship during your first year of study.

Paramedics interact with critically ill and injured patients and administer medication for emergencies ranging from heart attacks to emergency childbirths.

This academic program is primarily designed for those who wish to enter the workforce immediately following graduation.

The Teaching Assistant certificate provides you with the foundation to work as a teaching assistant in public and private schools. Teaching assistants work in the classroom to provide direct instructional support to students under the supervision of a licensed teacher. The entire program can be completed online, in a traditional classroom, or a combination of both, and is a great option for those looking to quickly get into a classroom setting.

This one-year online Dental Assisting certificate program prepares those who are new to the profession to perform a variety of tasks in dental offices, including sterilization of instruments, setting up dental materials and performing office duties.

This academic program is primarily designed for those who wish to enter the workforce immediately following graduation and satisfies all requirements set by New York State to become a Licensed Registered Dental Assistant (RDA).

This degree program prepares you to become a qualified Licensed Dental Hygienist. Dental hygienists clean teeth, examine patients for signs of oral diseases such as gingivitis, and provide other preventive dental care. They also educate patients on ways to improve and maintain good oral health.

Course material is divided between theory and technique, and utilizes modern laboratory and clinical facilities. The clinic, dental anatomy/preventive dentistry/dental materials laboratory and radiographic facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, and are used to provide individualized instruction.

The program is primarily designed for those who wish to enter the workforce immediately following graduation, however, the program has articulation agreements in place for graduates of the program who wish to complete a bachelor's degree after graduation.

Sonographers, also called ultrasound technologists, use special imaging equipment that directs sound waves into a patient's body to assess and diagnose various medical conditions. This one-year certificate program gives you the skills to be a competent entry-level general sonographer.

Sonographers, also called ultrasound technologists, use special imaging equipment that directs sound waves into a patient's body to assess and diagnose various medical conditions. This one-year certificate program gives you the skills to be a competent entry-level general sonographer.

Radiologic technologists, also called X-ray technologists, perform diagnostic imaging examinations, such as X-rays, on patients. This degree prepares you to become a highly trained specialist with a full understanding of the principles of the diagnostic uses of radiation.

After successful completion of the program, licensing by the New York State Department of Health and certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist can be obtained.

This academic program is primarily designed for those who wish to enter the workforce immediately following graduation.

Respiratory care practitioners care for patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system, like asthma, cystic fibrosis or chronic obstructive lung disease. They work with patients of all ages and in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, pulmonary function labs and physicians' offices.

Surgical technologists prepare operating rooms, arrange equipment and help doctors during a range of surgical procedures. They also may be responsible for ensuring aseptic conditions in the operating room, as well as cleaning and preparing all instruments that might be needed in an operation.

This program prepares you for a career as a professional member of a surgical team. Students are involved in lecture and discussion classes as well as clinical learning experiences

The degree program is ideal for those interested in entering the field of surgical technology and who are looking for an accredited program to gain certification.

This degree is designed to meet the demand for employees with electronics skills. You'll learn electrical and electronic theories and how to apply those theories in a laboratory setting.

Program graduates work in the electronics field as technicians or in a variety of testing and manufacturing careers.

The degree covers four interconnected disciplines: mechanics, electrical/electronics, motor control systems and computer science/information technology. All four drive the design, operation and maintenance of modern complex machinery.

You will receive hands-on learning that focuses on developing technical skills needed to support installation, maintenance, repair, calibration and troubleshooting of control circuitry and machine-to-machine networks.

The three-semester Overhead Electric Line Worker certificate will train you for employment with electric utility companies. To fill their workforce needs, utilities are looking for employees who have completed technical training at the community college level.

This academic program is primarily designed for those who wish to enter the workforce immediately following graduation. Some students who complete the Electrical Construction and Maintenance A.O.S. program continue on to complete this certificate.