Norwalk Community College

This Design for the Web program serves to introduce students to the concepts, principles and techniques of Web Design by incorporating the theory and practice of Graphic Design and Web development. The degree program incorporates foundation courses in art, design, and programming with a strong liberal arts background. The program provides the academic framework to facilitate entry-level employment in the field.

The Graphic Design program serves to introduce students to the fundamental skills, principles, techniques, terminology, technology and history of graphic design while also providing a strong liberal arts background. Students must complete a minimum of 22-23 credits in graphic design courses; at least 15 of these credits must be completed at NCC.

A one-year course of study for people who hold an Associate or Bachelor’s degree and who wish to concentrate in the field of Graphic Design

The Film and Television Production Certificate Program prepares students for creating and editing films and producing live television programs. Skills mastered through the 18-credit course sequence include editing, camera work, directing, lighting, picture composition and live television production. Students completing the program will be prepared to work in television and film production as well as to create programs and films on their own.

The Computer-Aided Design (CAD) certificate prepares students for the career options in industry that requires CAD skills. Students will learn to prepare 2D drawings and create 3D solid models using computer applications widely used by the industry.

This program is unique in Fairfield County. It provides technical knowledge for individuals interested in active participation in building our communities. Graduates are prepared for careers in the construction industry as construction managers, project superintendents and building officials.

The curriculum includes a foundation of core courses in database development and programming languages, and permits students to select major electives that are best suited to their career goals and interests. This flexibility will enable the College better to prepare students for employment in a fast-moving field.

This certificate prepares students to enter the fastest growing segment of the information technology application development marketplace. It includes basic programming skills, object-oriented programming techniques, an overview of current mobile platforms and device-specific advanced topics. Students completing the program will be able to create simple applications on a variety of devices and specialized programs on the device of their choice. Platforms currently offered include Apple iPhone and Google Android OS.

This certificate provides students with an in-depth study of Web Development. It is designed for students who are preparing to enter the job market as well as college graduates seeking retraining in the emerging technologies of the Internet.

This program prepares students for technical positions within the Computer Science field. It provides students with the skills needed to be successful in the field of Web Development. The program teaches students fundamental concepts as well as fosters preparation for tomorrow’s web development needs. Course work is focused on programming in heterogeneous platform environments through multiple programming languages, essential design skills and tools, and development of both written and verbal communication skills needed in all areas of the business community.

Students in the Clinical Medical Office Management course of study will need to complete a certificate from the Medical Assistant Program. In addition to the clinical and/or administrative skills acquired through their certificate program, students will acquire professional and business skills through courses that incorporate current technology for managing a medical office.

The Medical Office Specialist Certificate Program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive preparation in administrative office procedures within a health care environment. This program offers students education in such skills as filing, billing procedures, appointment scheduling, insurance verification and pre-certification, current diagnostic and procedural coding. The course of study includes medical terminology, medical insurance, and medical coding. During the final phase of the program, students are placed in a health care setting for their Co-operative Education Work Experience, such as physicians’ offices, hospital or health insurance agencies, or other potential sites of employment.

The Criminal Justice program is dedicated to offering a high quality education to students in the three areas of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, courts and corrections. The program is designed to provide students with a strong liberal arts education while providing the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills needed to pursue careers in municipal, state, and federal criminal justice agencies, not-for-profit social services, and private and public loss prevention. The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods designed to create a stimulating learning environment and to promote learner success.

This program has been designed to meet the ongoing career and educational goals of students who want to enter the field of Early Childhood Education upon graduation, or are already employed in an early care situation and desire to improve their knowledge and competency in working with young children. Candidates in the Early Childhood Education curricula must complete the ECE academic courses with a minimum grade of C.

The Certificate Program provides students with the opportunity to complete a course of study which will prepare them to work in the field of early care and education. Candidates in the Early Childhood Education curricula must complete the ECE academic courses with a minimum grade of C.

The Certificate Program provides students with the opportunity to complete a course of study which will prepare them to work with infants and toddlers in the field of early childhood education

The Human Services Program, Career Option, is designed to prepare qualified students for a wide variety of entry-level employment positions in the Human Services field and to thereby improve the quality of life for all of society. Individuals with an A.S. degree may be employed as case management aides, human services workers, residential managers, special education teacher aides, mental health aides, and social service technicians. The theory and practice skills needed to work in these areas are emphasized as well as hands-on experience and community networking. Students interested in the Human Services curriculum are required to arrange an appointment with the coordinator prior to enrolling in the program.

This program is designed to prepare individuals for employment in entry-level positions in public and private mental health agencies. Instruction is designed to allow for continuation in two-and four-year programs in the areas of mental health and human services.

The degree and certificate programs, both approved by the American Bar Association, are designed to prepare students to serve as legal assistants in law offices, corporations, and public agencies. The Legal Assistant is a paraprofessional who, under the supervision of an attorney, performs specifically delegated substantive legal work that may ethically be performed by a non-lawyer. The terms legal assistant and paralegal are interchangeable.

The degree and certificate programs, both approved by the American Bar Association, are designed to prepare students to serve as legal assistants in law offices, corporations, and public agencies. The Legal Assistant is a paraprofessional who, under the supervision of an attorney, performs specifically delegated substantive legal work that may ethically be performed by a non-lawyer. The terms legal assistant and paralegal are interchangeable.

This curriculum is designed to provide the necessary professional knowledge, skill and techniques for careers in foodservice management. Graduates typically gain employment in a variety of management roles. As they gain experience, they often find their educational background and the attainment of a college degree makes them attractive candidates for increasing responsibilities, promotion, and enhanced earning potential. Should graduates wish to pursue a baccalaureate degree in the hospitality field or business, other institutions recognize credits earned in the program.

The offerings of the Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts Programs prepare students for careers in the food and hospitality industry by providing unparalleled college-level professional education and training. Students pursue associate degrees in hotel/motel management or restaurant/foodservice management or a certificate in culinary arts. Students learn the theory, principles and applied skills necessary for success in the dynamic and growing food and hospitality industry. The College’s location in the metropolitan New York region benefits students by exposing them to a sophisticated, international customer base and standards of excellence that have built the many world-class restaurants and hotels in the area. Approval of the program director is necessary for admission to the program’s degree and certificate offerings.

Culinary Arts prepares students for employment in commercial and non commercial food operations. It is intended for new entrants, professional advancement and persons seeking re-entry in the industry as well as retraining for a new career. Graduates typically work in a variety of cook, chef and management positions. Most courses in the certificate program are also required for the hospitality management degrees programs.

Medical assistants function as members of the health care delivery team, performing routine clinical and administrative procedures to keep health care delivery settings functioning smoothly. As assistants in the clinical setting, medical assistants perform duties such as taking and recording vital signs, exam room preparation, patient data collection, simple dressing changes, lab tests, phlebotomy, medication instruction and EKGs. Medical assistants carry out administrative duties such as scheduling, reception, insurance monitoring, record maintenance and bookkeeping. Students develop knowledge of pharmacology, anatomy and physiology, and nutrition to assist the physician with patient education.

Students in the Administrative Medical Office Management Program course of study will learn the skills necessary to function as an entry-level administrative assistant in a medical setting. They will learn how to process insurance submissions; front desk activities such as scheduling patients, collecting co-pays, billing and collecting patient demographic information. They will also learn the use of ICD-10 medical coding and CPT-4 medical procedure coding. They will demonstrate effective and therapeutic communication skills.

The Connecticut Community Colleges Nursing Program (CTCCNP) is an innovative associate degree nursing program offered at six Connecticut Community Colleges. The nursing program is a four semester program designed to prepare registered nurses to function in the professional role utilizing current standards of nursing practice. The curriculum is built upon courses from the social and biological sciences, liberal arts, and nursing. These courses provide the foundation for the practice of nursing.

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program1 is designed to provide fundamental and theoretical knowledge as well as practical skills to prepare the student to assume the role of the PTA. This program prepares the student to be a paraprofessional to work under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist providing physical therapy interventions and associated data collection techniques, such as therapeutic exercise, physical modalities and other specialized clinical skills needed in a rehabilitation setting.

Respiratory Care is a high tech, direct patient care profession. This field is a life-supporting, life-enhancing allied health care profession practiced under qualified medical direction. Services provided to patients with disorders of the cardiopulmonary system include diagnostic testing, therapeutics, monitoring and rehabilitation. Patient, family and public education are essential to the mission of the profession. Respiratory care services are provided in all health care facilities (acute, sub acute/long-term, skilled nursing) and in the home.

The objective of the program is to provide the classroom, laboratory, and field experience that will prepare students to be highly qualified for immediate employment in veterinary offices, specialty practices, shelters and animal rehabilitation clinics, biological research facilities, stables and dairies, drug and feed manufacturing companies, and in the animal production industry. Graduates will also be able to continue their studies as veterinary technology specialists. NCC’s Veterinary Technology program aims to integrate the needs of the student, veterinary, public and global communities.