Sussex County Community College

This program is designed to meet the demand for trained automotive technicians. The student participates in hands-on experiences in testing, troubleshooting and repairing automobiles.

This program is designed to meet the demand for trained automotive technicians. The student participates in hands-on experiences in testing, troubleshooting and repairing automobiles. Learning is reinforced by a work-site cooperative employment experience at a local automotive company.

The mission of the Diesel Power Equipment Technology Program is to provide specialized classroom instruction and practical shop experience to prepare individuals for employment as an entry-level diesel technician.

This program is designed as a terminal degree and prepares students for immediate entry into a career. This program provides students with fundamental business knowledge and prepares them for careers in the Hotel and Restaurant Industry, business development and management, government, retail and not-for-profit
organizations.

The Culinary Certificate program is an intensive one-year certificate program that prepares students for food service positions in the hospitality field.

A mix of class and lab study, students leave the program with a solid understanding of food preparation and service, cultural and culinary trends, menu preparation, equipment usage, safety and sanitation procedures, and customer service and leadership skills.

Students in the program will learn the use and care of commercial kitchen equipment, high standards of sanitation and food safety, proficiency in techniques of baking and pastry and skills in knife, tool and equipment handling. They must apply the principles of food preparation to produce a variety of food products.

The Culinary Option is designed for students who are interested in becoming a professional chef or obtaining skills for a career in the culinary industry. Student success is a priority in this student-focused program offering a comprehensive curriculum and actual practice in all aspects of the culinary arts. Emphasis will be on the technical and management skills needed to work in restaurants and foodservice operations. Students will have the opportunity to apply and practice skills acquired in a real-world environment. This program provides a solid foundation for a great and exciting culinary career.

his program prepares students for employment in child care centers and preschools as group teachers and assistant teachers working under the supervision of head teachers.

his program prepares students for employment in child care centers and preschools as group teachers and assistant teachers working under the supervision of head teachers.

his program prepares students for employment in child care centers and preschools as group teachers and assistant teachers working under the supervision of head teachers.

The Associate of Applied Science degree program in Early Childhood Education (Child Development Specialist) prepares students to be education assistants and teacher aides in schools, child care centers and similar settings. Students in the program will have successfully completed 300 hours of supervised field experience in which they worked effectively with children and their families, other staff and administration.

This program is designed primarily for students who plan to attend four-year baccalaureate programs, but approximately one-half of the graduates of this program have successfully found full-time employment in criminal justice-related field upon completion of the two-year degree. Graduates of two and four-year degree programs are employed in a variety of professional positions by federal, state, county, and municipal agencies as well as private security and loss prevention.

This program is designed primarily for students who plan to attend four-year baccalaureate programs, but approximately one-half of the graduates of this program have successfully found full-time employment in criminal justice-related field upon completion of the two-year degree. Graduates of two and four-year degree programs are employed in a variety of professional positions by federal, state, county, and municipal agencies as well as private security and loss prevention.

This program is designed primarily for students who plan to attend four-year baccalaureate programs, but approximately one-half of the graduates of this program have successfully found full-time employment in criminal justice-related field upon completion of the two-year degree. Graduates of two and four-year degree programs are employed in a variety of professional positions by federal, state, county, and municipal agencies as well as private security and loss prevention.

This program is designed primarily for students who plan to attend four-year baccalaureate programs, but approximately one-half of the graduates of this program have successfully found full-time employment in criminal justice-related field upon completion of the two-year degree. Graduates of two and four-year degree programs are employed in a variety of professional positions by federal, state, county, and municipal agencies as well as private security and loss prevention.

This program is designed primarily for students who plan to attend four-year baccalaureate programs, but approximately one-half of the graduates of this program have successfully found full-time employment in criminal justice-related field upon completion of the two-year degree. Graduates of two and four-year degree programs are employed in a variety of professional positions by federal, state, county, and municipal agencies as well as private security and loss prevention.

The non-credit EMT course at SCCC is designed to teach the emergency care and transportation of the sick and injured prior to pre-hospital care. The course at SCCC is approved by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, and Office of Emergency Medical Services. This course concludes with a New Jersey State Certification Exam.

This program is structured to provide a fundamental knowledge of the law while training the student for practical application of the legal concepts learned. The program of study is career-oriented and is not designed specifically for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution or attend law school.

This program is designed to serve the career and volunteer fire fighter, industrial fire protection personnel, fire protection specialist or the recent high school graduate who has an interest in fire service. The program will be offered primarily in the evening for part-time students. Upon completion of the program, students will have attained the skills and knowledge to
perform their current duties more effectively and to prepare them for greater levels of responsibility within the fire service system. Courses completed to satisfy the requirements of the certificate program may be used to meet the requirements for the A.A.S. degree in Fire Science Technology.

This program is designed to serve the career and volunteer fire fighter, industrial fire protection personnel, fire protection specialist or the recent high school graduate who has an interest in fire service. The program will be offered primarily in the evening for part-time students. Upon completion of the program, students will have attained the skills and knowledge to perform their current duties more effectively and to prepare them for greater levels of responsibility within the fire service system.

This program is structured to provide a fundamental knowledge of the law while training the student for practical application of the legal concepts learned. The program of study is career-oriented and is not designed specifically for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution or attend law school.

The Broadcasting Option is designed to empower students with the proper skills and knowledge to seek careers in the many phases of the media industry including television and film, radio and audio production, broadcast journalism and video production. In addition, students are prepared for enrollment into four-year
institutions. Students acquire the technical knowledge supported by a strong basis in theory and creativity. They prepare for entry-level positions as directors, camera operators, composers, audio engineers, writers and on-air talent within the industry. The Broadcasting option provides graduates with real world experience through the
facilities of EDTV20 the college’s educational broadcast facility and our web-based radio station.
Production classes are hands-on, involving state-of-the-art studio and field audio and video production equipment, control room operation, sophisticated high end digital video editing, lighting for video and film, writing, producing and directing. This course of study will prepare students to utilize their learned technical skills to apply the theoretical and creative communications knowledge to sound and screen.

The Broadcasting Option is designed to empower students with the proper skills and knowledge to seek careers in the many phases of the media industry including television and film, radio and audio production, broadcast journalism and video production. In addition, students are prepared for enrollment into four-year
institutions. Students acquire the technical knowledge supported by a strong basis in theory and creativity. They prepare for entry-level positions as directors, camera operators, composers, audio engineers, writers and on-air talent within the industry. The Broadcasting option provides graduates with real world experience through the
facilities of EDTV20 the college’s educational broadcast facility and our web-based radio station.
Production classes are hands-on, involving state-of-the-art studio and field audio and video production equipment, control room operation, sophisticated high end digital video editing, lighting for video and film, writing, producing and directing. This course of study will prepare students to utilize their learned technical skills to apply the theoretical and creative communications knowledge to sound and screen.

The Broadcasting Option is designed to empower students with the proper skills and knowledge to seek careers in the many phases of the media industry including television and film, radio and audio production, broadcast journalism and video production. In addition, students are prepared for enrollment into four-year
institutions. Students acquire the technical knowledge supported by a strong basis in theory and creativity. They prepare for entry-level positions as directors, camera operators, composers, audio engineers, writers and on-air talent within the industry. The Broadcasting option provides graduates with real world experience through the
facilities of EDTV20 the college’s educational broadcast facility and our web-based radio station.
Production classes are hands-on, involving state-of-the-art studio and field audio and video production equipment, control room operation, sophisticated high end digital video editing, lighting for video and film, writing, producing and directing. This course of study will prepare students to utilize their learned technical skills to apply the theoretical and creative communications knowledge to sound and screen.

The Broadcasting Option is designed to empower students with the proper skills and knowledge to seek careers in the many phases of the media industry including television and film, radio and audio production, broadcast journalism and video production. In addition, students are prepared for enrollment into four-year
institutions. Students acquire the technical knowledge supported by a strong basis in theory and creativity. They prepare for entry-level positions as directors, camera operators, composers, audio engineers, writers and on-air talent within the industry. The Broadcasting option provides graduates with real world experience through the
facilities of EDTV20 the college’s educational broadcast facility and our web-based radio station.
Production classes are hands-on, involving state-of-the-art studio and field audio and video production equipment, control room operation, sophisticated high end digital video editing, lighting for video and film, writing, producing and directing. This course of study will prepare students to utilize their learned technical skills to apply the theoretical and creative communications knowledge to sound and screen.

The Electronic Music degree combines areas of music and electronics in the musical and creative use of electronic production, sound design tools and technologies in this innovative program. Emphasis is on developing hands-on skills in modern electronic music technology, as well as how to use electronic instruments to manipulate sound and create music. Students will explore history, musicianship, theory, composition, and performance to develop an individual creative identity.

The Broadcasting Option is designed to empower students with the proper skills and knowledge to seek careers in the many phases of the media industry including television and film, radio and audio production, broadcast journalism and video production. In addition, students are prepared for enrollment into four-year
institutions. Students acquire the technical knowledge supported by a strong basis in theory and creativity. They prepare for entry-level positions as directors, camera operators, composers, audio engineers, writers and on-air talent within the industry. The Broadcasting option provides graduates with real world experience through the
facilities of EDTV20 the college’s educational broadcast facility and our web-based radio station.
Production classes are hands-on, involving state-of-the-art studio and field audio and video production equipment, control room operation, sophisticated high end digital video editing, lighting for video and film, writing, producing and directing. This course of study will prepare students to utilize their learned technical skills to apply the theoretical and creative communications knowledge to sound and screen.

A degree in Game Development will prepare students for entry-level positions in programming, testing and game design. During the final semester of the degree program, game artists and developers will work in conjunction to create and manage a complete marketable game.

Graphic designers combine artistic ability with technical knowledge to create designs used in print and electronic media that inform, motivate, educate or sell. The objective of this focused multimedia program is designed to provide traditional techniques and the dynamic structure of current computer-based technology. The program will build the groundwork for a career and provide real time in a simulated work environment while preparing a competitive portfolio. Students will develop initiative and critical thinking skills needed to compete in the global market place. Approximately one-half of all program graduates go on to complete a baccalaureate degree in graphic design, film, video, illustration or game art.

Graphic designers combine artistic ability with technical knowledge to create designs used in print and electronic media that inform, motivate, educate or sell. The objective of this focused multimedia program is designed to provide traditional techniques and the dynamic structure of current computer-based technology. The program will build the groundwork for a career and provide real time in a simulated work environment while preparing a competitive portfolio. Students will develop initiative and critical thinking skills needed to compete in the global market place. Approximately one-half of all program graduates go on to complete a baccalaureate degree in graphic design, film, video, illustration or game art.

This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the game and graphics industry. Studio-intensive courses include the rapidly advancing technology of computer graphics and a wide spectrum of digital visual media including 3-D modeling and animation, texture and lighting, compositing, digital film and video effects and creating graphics for the Internet utilizing industry standard software. Graduates will have the introductions necessary to consider careers in graphic design, 2-D conceptual art, 3-D character building, 3-D object modeling, 2-D texture art or interactive design.
Approximately one-half of all program graduates go on to complete a baccalaureate degree in game art, animation, graphic design, film, video, or illustration.

This program is designed to prepare students for career entry in the fields of multimedia design and production and desktop/electronic publishing. The course of study is interdisciplinary in nature, integrating specialized knowledge and skills from three academic areas at Sussex County Community College: computer information systems, communications, and graphic design.

This one-year certificate program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in various careers requiring commercial art and/or communication design
production skills. The program’s courses include the rapidly advancing technology of computer graphics and hands-on training in typography, layout production, and design fundamentals. The credits acquired in this program are applicable toward the A.A.S. in Graphic Design.

This program provides students with knowledge of basic programming techniques and computer networks for entry-level employment. Students will learn to use computers and peripheral equipment to solve problems.

This program provides students with knowledge of basic programming techniques and computer networks for entry-level employment. Students will learn to use computers and peripheral equipment to solve problems.

This program is structured to provide fundamental knowledge of information technology and the skills necessary to succeed in today’s business environment. This degree is not for transfer. The program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in business, industry, government and not-for-profit organizations.

This program is structured to provide fundamental knowledge of information technology and the skills necessary to succeed in today’s business environment. This degree is not for transfer. The program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in business, industry, government and not-for-profit organizations.

This program is structured to provide fundamental knowledge of information technology and the skills necessary to succeed in today’s business environment. This degree is not for transfer. The program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in business, industry, government and not-for-profit organizations.

This program is designed as a terminal degree and prepares students for immediate entry into a career. This program provides students with technical knowledge and prepares them for careers in the IT fields to work for computer companies, consulting firms, business, financial companies, government, retail and not-for-profit organizations.

This program is designed as a terminal degree and prepares students for immediate entry into a career. This program provides students with technical knowledge and prepares them for careers in the IT fields to work for computer companies, consulting firms, business, financial companies, government, retail and not-for-profit organizations.

This program is designed as a terminal degree and prepares students for immediate entry into a career. This program provides students with technical knowledge and prepares them for careers in the IT fields to work for computer companies, consulting firms, business, financial companies, government, retail and not-for-profit organizations.

This program provides students with knowledge of basic programming techniques and computer networks for entry-level employment. Students will learn to use computers and peripheral equipment to solve problems.

This program is structured to provide fundamental knowledge of information technology and the skills necessary to succeed in today’s business environment. This degree is not for transfer. The program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in business, industry, government and not-for-profit organizations.

A degree in Game Development will prepare students for entry-level positions in programming, testing and game design. During the final semester of the degree program, game artists and developers will work in conjunction to create and manage a complete marketable game.

This one-year certificate program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in various careers requiring commercial art and/or communication design
production skills. The program’s courses include the rapidly advancing technology of computer graphics and hands-on training in typography, layout production, and design fundamentals. The credits acquired in this program are applicable toward the A.A.S. in Graphic Design.

This program provides students with knowledge of basic programming techniques and computer networks for entry-level employment. Students will learn to use computers and peripheral equipment to solve problems.

This program provides students with knowledge of basic programming techniques and computer networks for entry-level employment. Students will learn to use computers and peripheral equipment to solve problems.

This program is designed as a terminal degree and prepares students for immediate entry into a career. This program provides students with fundamental business knowledge and prepares them for careers in the forensic science to work for computer companies, consulting firms, business, financial companies, government, retail and not-for-profit organizations.

This program is designed as a terminal degree and prepares students for immediate entry into a career. This program provides students with technical knowledge and prepares them for careers in the IT fields to work for computer companies, consulting firms, business, financial companies, government, retail and not-for-profit organizations.

This program is structured to provide fundamental knowledge of information technology and the skills necessary to succeed in today’s business environment. This degree is not for transfer. The program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in business, industry, government and not-for-profit organizations.

This program is structured to provide fundamental knowledge of information technology and the skills necessary to succeed in today’s business environment. This degree is not for transfer. The program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in business, industry, government and not-for-profit organizations.

This program is designed as a terminal degree and prepares students for immediate entry into a career. This program provides students with fundamental business knowledge and prepares them for careers in the forensic science to work for computer companies, consulting firms, business, financial companies, government, retail and not-for-profit organizations.

This program is designed as a terminal degree and prepares students for immediate entry into a career. This program provides students with fundamental business knowledge and prepares them for careers in the forensic science to work for computer companies, consulting firms, business, financial companies, government, retail and not-for-profit organizations.

A degree in Game Development will prepare students for entry-level positions in programming, testing and game design. During the final semester of the degree program, game artists and developers will work in conjunction to create and manage a complete marketable game.

This one-year certificate program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in various careers requiring commercial art and/or communication design
production skills. The program’s courses include the rapidly advancing technology of computer graphics and hands-on training in typography, layout production, and design fundamentals. The credits acquired in this program are applicable toward the A.A.S. in Graphic Design.

The Machine Tool certificate program gives the students an opportunity to gain a broader knowledge and to achieve a higher skill level in machining than is offered in the one-year certificate program. Students are required to develop advanced skills in planning, designing, producing CAD prints, and setting up and operating machine tools to produce precision parts to specifications. The students receive training in programming, setting-up and operating CNC turning and machining centers.
There is also a general education component integrated into the program to satisfy demands for appropriate workforce skills. Upon completing the certificate program, students have the necessary skills to become employed as an entry-level machinist or a CNC technician.
Successful graduates of the Machine Tool Program can enter the industry as industrial machinery mechanics, machinery maintenance workers or millwrights. Career opportunities also exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control, supervision, and machine-related self employment.

The Machine Tool A.A.S program gives the students an opportunity to gain a broader knowledge and to achieve a higher skill level in machining than is offered in the one-year certificate program. Students are required to develop advanced skills in planning, designing, producing CAD prints, and setting up and operating machine tools to produce precision parts to specifications. The students receive training in programming, setting-up and operating CNC turning and machining centers. There is also a general education component integrated into the program to satisfy demands for appropriate workforce skills. Upon completing the A.A.S. degree program, students have the necessary skills to become employed as an entry-level machinist or a CNC technician.

The Welding Technology Program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metal industry. In addition to gaining an overall understanding of welding machines, weld processes and hands-on proficiency, students develop skills in the areas of print reading, welding symbols, metallurgy, weld inspection, destructive and non-destructive testing. Students gain important knowledge and skills necessary to prepare them for weld qualification to code specifications. Students perform quality welds and cuts, evaluate welds to industry standards, operate metal fabricating equipment and apply communication skills in the work environment.

Successful graduates of the Welding Technology curriculum may be employed as entry-level technicians in welding and metalworking industries. Career opportunities also exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control, supervision, and welding-related self-employment.

The Welding Technology Program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metal industry. In addition to gaining an overall understanding of welding machines, weld processes and hands-on proficiency, students develop skills in the areas of print reading, welding symbols, metallurgy, weld inspection, destructive and non-destructive testing. Students gain important knowledge and skills necessary to prepare them for weld qualification to code specifications. Students perform quality welds and cuts, evaluate welds to industry standards, operate metal fabricating equipment and apply communication skills in the work environment.

Successful graduates of the Welding Technology curriculum may be employed as entry-level technicians in welding and metalworking industries. Career opportunities also exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control, supervision, and welding-related self-employment.

The Welding Technology Program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metal industry. In addition to gaining an overall understanding of welding machines, weld processes and hands-on proficiency, students develop skills in the areas of print reading, welding symbols, metallurgy, weld inspection, destructive and non-destructive testing. Students gain important knowledge and skills necessary to prepare them for weld qualification to code specifications. Students perform quality welds and cuts, evaluate welds to industry standards, operate metal fabricating equipment and apply communication skills in the work environment.

Successful graduates of the Welding Technology curriculum may be employed as entry-level technicians in welding and metalworking industries. Career opportunities also exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control, supervision, and welding-related self-employment.

The Machine Tool certificate program gives the students an opportunity to gain a broader knowledge and to achieve a higher skill level in machining than is offered in the one-year certificate program. Students are required to develop advanced skills in planning, designing, producing CAD prints, and setting up and operating machine tools to produce precision parts to specifications. The students receive training in programming, setting-up and operating CNC turning and machining centers.
There is also a general education component integrated into the program to satisfy demands for appropriate workforce skills. Upon completing the certificate program, students have the necessary skills to become employed as an entry-level machinist or a CNC technician.
Successful graduates of the Machine Tool Program can enter the industry as industrial machinery mechanics, machinery maintenance workers or millwrights. Career opportunities also exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control, supervision, and machine-related self employment.

The Machine Tool A.A.S program gives the students an opportunity to gain a broader knowledge and to achieve a higher skill level in machining than is offered in the one-year certificate program. Students are required to develop advanced skills in planning, designing, producing CAD prints, and setting up and operating machine tools to produce precision parts to specifications. The students receive training in programming, setting-up and operating CNC turning and machining centers. There is also a general education component integrated into the program to satisfy demands for appropriate workforce skills. Upon completing the A.A.S. degree program, students have the necessary skills to become employed as an entry-level machinist or a CNC technician.

The Machine Tool certificate program gives the students an opportunity to gain a broader knowledge and to achieve a higher skill level in machining than is offered in the one-year certificate program. Students are required to develop advanced skills in planning, designing, producing CAD prints, and setting up and operating machine tools to produce precision parts to specifications. The students receive training in programming, setting-up and operating CNC turning and machining centers.
There is also a general education component integrated into the program to satisfy demands for appropriate workforce skills. Upon completing the certificate program, students have the necessary skills to become employed as an entry-level machinist or a CNC technician.
Successful graduates of the Machine Tool Program can enter the industry as industrial machinery mechanics, machinery maintenance workers or millwrights. Career opportunities also exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control, supervision, and machine-related self employment.

The Machine Tool A.A.S program gives the students an opportunity to gain a broader knowledge and to achieve a higher skill level in machining than is offered in the one-year certificate program. Students are required to develop advanced skills in planning, designing, producing CAD prints, and setting up and operating machine tools to produce precision parts to specifications. The students receive training in programming, setting-up and operating CNC turning and machining centers. There is also a general education component integrated into the program to satisfy demands for appropriate workforce skills. Upon completing the A.A.S. degree program, students have the necessary skills to become employed as an entry-level machinist or a CNC technician.

The A.A.S Optics Technology program gives students an opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in the field of optical manufacturing, and complete integrated general education courses needed for the industry. Students will develop advanced skills in the comprehension of technical drawings, material handling, conventional grinding and polishing, optomechanical assembly, metrology, and quality control. Additionally, students receive training in programming, setting up and operating CNC grinding and polishing machines. Upon completing this A.A.S. degree program, students will have the necessary skills to become employed, as a technician, in the optics industry. Career opportunities also exist in quality control, optical coating, laser fabrication, fiber optics, and precision assemblies.