Suffolk County Community College - Ammerman Campus

Suffolk County Community College offers multiple certificate and A.A.S. degree options in Automotive Technology and Automotive Business on its Ammerman Campus in Selden, New York. Suffolk’s automotive programs are accredited by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education foundation and are designed to prepare students for employment as automobile technicians and personnel in local new car dealerships, franchise and independent repair facilities.

Suffolk’s automotive program is among the best in the nation and is partnered with manufacturers and industry associations including Fiat Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hunter Engineering, NC3, Nissan, Snap-On Tools, Subaru, Tesla and Toyota. These partnerships allow Suffolk automotive students the opportunity to earn valuable industry certifications while enrolled in the program.

Today's automobiles are equipped with complex computer and electronic systems. To succeed, technicians need to be highly trained, skilled professionals who are competent in math, science and computer technology. Communication and management skills are equally important for success in the field.

Suffolk County Community College offers multiple certificate and A.A.S. degree options in Automotive Technology and Automotive Business on its Ammerman Campus in Selden, New York. Suffolk’s automotive programs are accredited by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education foundation and are designed to prepare students for employment as automobile technicians and personnel in local new car dealerships, franchise and independent repair facilities.

Suffolk’s automotive program is among the best in the nation and is partnered with manufacturers and industry associations including Fiat Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hunter Engineering, NC3, Nissan, Snap-On Tools, Subaru, Tesla and Toyota. These partnerships allow Suffolk automotive students the opportunity to earn valuable industry certifications while enrolled in the program.

Today's automobiles are equipped with complex computer and electronic systems. To succeed, technicians need to be highly trained, skilled professionals who are competent in math, science and computer technology. Communication and management skills are equally important for success in the field.

This program prepares individuals for employment in the fields of architectural, construction or engineering-construction. Curriculum content in the program covers, but is not limited to, principles of architectural/construction design, residential/commercial drafting, and related professional practices in the field. Graduates can work with architects, civil engineers, or related professionals. Subject matter also includes surveying, site planning, estimating and scheduling, and other technical skills needed for the construction industry. Accordingly, graduates can also assist contractors with project management, estimates and schedules, and on-site problem solving. Among others, potential job titles include the following: architectural drafter, architectural technician, engineering technician, cost estimator, construction project manager, and building product representative. Students who are pursuing a bachelor's degree should consult with the department.

This one-year program is intended for students who wish to begin a career in computer-assisted drafting and design, update their existing professional skills or continue on to earn an A.A.S. degree in Construction Technology - Architectural Technology. Emphasis is on CAD drawing for architecture, construction, design illustration and presentation.

The rapid expansion of computer graphics is creating many new and exciting career opportunities. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level positions with architectural offices, construction and engineering firms, communications and manufacturing companies and government agencies.

The program can also serve as a foundation for further studies in related fields such as animation, game design, technical illustration, product design and multimedia communication.

Come out with your degrees up! The criminal justice program offers a variety of career options. If you have a desire to help others and enjoy a job where something different happens every day, a career in criminal justice may be for you. Suffolk County Community College offers an Associate of Science degree in Criminal Justice to fulfill the needs of students with diverse career goals.

An emergency medical technician (EMT) and a paramedic are not synonymous. EMTs usually have less than 200 hours of training and provide entry-level prehospital care, while paramedics have in excess of 1,100 hours of training and are able to provide the highest level of prehospital emergency medical care. “The College recognized an opportunity to offer residents the ability to earn a degree and become more marketable to fire and EMS agencies that are rapidly moving toward a system that includes both paid and volunteer professionals,” Professor Zukosky points out. It’s worth noting that Suffolk’s Paramedic Program is the only degree-granting program east of New York City. “This allows Suffolk County residents to train, work and live right here,” adds Zukosky. What’s more, Suffolk’s program provides exposure to different kinds of hospitals and EMS agencies across our region. “Suffolk County is not homogeneous and our students are able to get real-world experience in all kinds of hospitals and EMS agencies across our region. It makes for a well-rounded paramedic and provides students with a better perspective on how our many communities come together.”

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS), employment of EMTs and paramedics is projected to grow 23 percent annually through 2022, much faster than the average for other occupations. In addition, the BLS noted that growth in middle-aged and elderly populations may lead to greater demand for EMTs and paramedics in the home health care field, and other specialized medical areas such as industrial safety. Paramedics are hired by emergency rooms and air rescue operations, opening even more career possibilities.

This curriculum provides a professional education in fire protection technology for those persons interested in pursuing employment in fire protection agencies as well as preparation for persons planning to work in industrial safety or inspection. The individual fire science courses prepare students with the insight and knowledge for varied careers in fire service.

Students can earn a certificate upon successfully completing the fire science courses (FRPT-CERT).

Most career fire departments require either completion of certificate courses and/or the degree program for promotion inside the department.

This curriculum provides a professional education in fire protection technology for those persons interested in pursuing employment in fire protection agencies as well as preparation for persons planning to work in industrial safety or inspection. The individual fire science courses prepare students with the insight and knowledge for varied careers in fire service.

Students can earn a certificate upon successfully completing the fire science courses (FRPT-CERT). An Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree is awarded upon completion of the courses indicated below.

Most career fire departments require either completion of certificate courses and/or the degree program for promotion inside the department.

A legal assistant or paralegal is a person, qualified by education, training or work experience who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental/public agency, bank, industry or other entity and who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible. The paralegal program is designed neither for attorneys nor law office administrators. The Suffolk County Community College Paralegal Studies A.A.S. and Certificate programs are offered for paralegal education. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.

The curriculum, which is approved by the American Bar Association, provides students with a background in law as practiced in legal offices and trains them to prepare documents such as probate forms, title searches and closing statements, pleadings and discovery proceedings, legal memoranda, and corporate minutes and filings. Skilled use of the English language is essential, and a high level of verbal competence is required for completion of the curriculum. Knowledge of word processing software packages is strongly recommended.

Not all legal courses are offered on each campus each semester. Students are strongly urged to meet with a paralegal academic advisor to plan their program. Failure to do so may result in delayed completion of the program.

The certificate program is designed to serve students with either an associate or bachelor's degree seeking a career-oriented education which upon satisfactory completion will enable them to enter the job market.

A legal assistant or paralegal is a person, qualified by education, training or work experience, who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental/public agency, bank, industry or other entity and who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible. The paralegal program is designed neither for attorneys nor law office administrators. The Suffolk County Community College Paralegal Studies A.A.S. and Certificate programs are offered for paralegal education. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.

This curriculum, which is approved by the American Bar Association, provides students with a background in law as practiced in legal offices and trains them to prepare documents such as probate forms, title searches and closing statements, pleadings and discovery proceedings, legal memoranda, and corporate minutes and filings. Skilled use of the English language is essential, and a high level of verbal competence is required for completion of the curriculum. Knowledge of word processing software packages is strongly recommended.

While the expansion of the internet has made everyday tasks like shopping and banking easier and more convenient, there is no denying that this growth has been accompanied by an increase in identity theft, data breaches and a wide range of cyber-related crimes. In fact, these types of computer crimes have been designated as a high priority by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and have increased the need for people trained to safeguard personal information, chase electronic trails and catch cyber criminals. The cybersecurity field is generating jobs at a very fast pace, and being skilled in computer forensics and network administration opens up career doors. Many cybersecurity experts work in the corporate world, focusing on the protection of social security and credit card information, financial transactions, and sensitive data. Students who complete the degree and certifications can expect to find employment in a broad range of industries, including financial, health care, IT, education – and essentially any organization that relies on the internet. These employees may be focused on upgrading computer networks and regulating data access, or responding to breaches and viruses. Cybersecurity careers are financially rewarding and, in New York, cybersecurity professions are expected to grow 17 percent through 2024.

This program is suitable for students who already have an associate, bachelor's or master's degree in a non-computing area and are seeking intensive computer-related technical training in a short period of time (two semesters). It prepares students for challenging and rewarding careers in one of the following fields: Network Design and Administration or Computer Information Systems.

Depending on the program track, Information Technology majors are taught various aspects of the management of information technology such as performance measurement, program development, disaster recovery, security, business analysis, top-down design of systems, and writing of technical documents. The concept of teamwork may be reinforced through the assignment of group projects in various courses. Overall, the curriculum is designed to teach technology as well as to develop technological decision-making skills required by a successful information technology professional.

This program prepares students for challenging and rewarding careers in one of the following fields: Network Design and Administration or Computer Information Systems. Depending on the program track, Information Technology majors are taught various aspects of the management of information technology such as performance measurement, program development, disaster recovery, security, business analysis, top-down design of systems, and writing of technical documents. The concept of teamwork may be reinforced through the assignment of group projects in various courses. Overall, the curriculum is designed to teach technology as well as to develop technological decision-making skills required by a successful information technology professional.

This program is suitable for students who already have an associate, bachelor's or master's degree in a non-computing area and are seeking intensive computer-related technical training in a short period of time (two semesters). It prepares students for challenging and rewarding careers in one of the following fields: Network Design and Administration or Computer Information Systems.

Depending on the program track, Information Technology majors are taught various aspects of the management of information technology such as performance measurement, program development, disaster recovery, security, business analysis, top-down design of systems, and writing of technical documents. The concept of teamwork may be reinforced through the assignment of group projects in various courses. Overall, the curriculum is designed to teach technology as well as to develop technological decision-making skills required by a successful information technology professional.

This program prepares students for challenging and rewarding careers in one of the following fields: Network Design and Administration or Computer Information Systems. Depending on the program track, Information Technology majors are taught various aspects of the management of information technology such as performance measurement, program development, disaster recovery, security, business analysis, top-down design of systems, and writing of technical documents. The concept of teamwork may be reinforced through the assignment of group projects in various courses. Overall, the curriculum is designed to teach technology as well as to develop technological decision-making skills required by a successful information technology professional.

This program is designed for students who wish to study for technical careers in electronics and related fields. Students are prepared for careers in industry or business as electronic technicians or engineer assistants, or they may adapt their degree for transfer to baccalaureate degree programs.

Emphasis is placed on classroom study and laboratory training in electricity, electronics, microcontrollers, telecommunications and networking. The technical subjects are supplemented with courses in English, mathematics, physics and communication.

Students entering industry or business can find careers as production or lab technicians, engineer assistants, or field-service representatives in the area of communications, computers, control and measurement, medical electronics, consumer and office equipment, and other electronics-related fields.

This program leads to the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree. The Nursing curriculum is designed to prepare students for entry into practice as well as provide opportunities for students seeking transfer into a baccalaureate of science degree through articulation/joint admission agreements. Information on articulation agreements between Suffolk County Community College and potential transfer institutions can be found at Transfer Agreements. Upon award of the degree, graduates are qualified to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Professional Nurses (NCLEX-RN)*.

This program leads to the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree. The Nursing curriculum is designed to prepare students for entry into practice as well as provide opportunities for students seeking transfer into a baccalaureate of science degree through articulation/joint admission agreements. Information on articulation agreements between Suffolk County Community College and potential transfer institutions can be found at Transfer Agreements. Upon award of the degree, graduates are qualified to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Professional Nurses (NCLEX-RN)*.

The four-semester plus one five week summer session Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program prepares the graduate to work under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist (PT). The PTA assists the PT in providing physical therapy services to individuals with changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes, and/or providing prevention services to promote health, wellness, and fitness. Tasks performed by the PTA include instruction in therapeutic exercise and functional training, utilization of specialized equipment and biophysical agents, communication with the PT regarding the response of individuals to interventions, documentation of treatment sessions, and interaction with other health care providers, patients, and their families. Clinical experience in a variety of settings allow the student to explore various specialties.

The Radio and Television Production curriculum, a two-year program leading to the degree of Associate in Applied Science, is designed for those who plan careers in video and sound or related industries. Three sound production studios, a 1200-square-foot television studio, electronic field production equipment, digital filmmaking, a student run internet radio station, 4K editing studio, remote television production truck and non-linear editing suites provide state-of-the-art facilities to create sophisticated programs. Coupled with the general education courses required for the degree, graduates can enter the industry immediately or continue their studies at the university level.