Columbia-Greene Community College

Accounting Studies

This program provides students with the basic skills and knowledge for entry-level positions in accounting or business. Employment can be found in business, private industry, government, and financial institutions.

Automotive Technology

This certificate is designed to provide entry-level skills for those students interested in immediate employment in this trade area. This program is the first year of the two-year degree option.

Automotive Technology

This program trains students in the repair of the modern automobile without focusing on one specific manufacturer. It is a general program, allowing graduates the opportunity to work at specific dealerships, independent repair centers, and/or fleet repair facilities.

Business - Accounting

This program prepares students for entry into the accounting profession at a paraprofessional level. Graduates have found jobs as management trainees in wholesaling, retailing, private industry, government, and financial institutions.

Business - Business Administration (A.A.S.)

This program qualifies students for a wide range of entry-level positions in private industry, business, and government.

Business - Business Administration (A.S.)

This program prepares students for transfer to complete work for a bachelor’s degree with specialization in business administration or accounting.

Business (Online Delivery)

The program has been designed to prepare a student for employment or advancement in a business or public sector environment. Students will show proficiency through online class work, and successful completion of a required internship experience, which will be remotely administered with electronic log and status report submissions. Students will be able to complete the 61 required credits of this Business degree within four semesters with all required coursework offered in a fully online format.

Cannabis Careers

The Cannabis Careers Certificate is designed to give students an informational foundation of the most prolific sectors within the cannabis industry: cultivation, processing, and retail. Students enrolled in this certificate program will learn about the cultural and social history of cannabis use, the industry as a whole, and an introduction to cultivation, processing, and retail.

Cannabis Cultivation and Processing

This microcredential is designed to provide our region with entry-level employees in the cannabis industry. It can be completed in one semester, with three 3-credit courses. Students completing this microcredential will develop the knowledge and skills for employment in the cannabis cultivation and process sectors industry.

Cannabis Retail and Sales

The CGCC Cannabis Retail and Sales Micro-credential is designed to provide our region with entry-level retail employees in the cannabis industry. It can be completed in one semester, with three 3-credit courses. Students completing this micro-credential will develop the knowledge and skills for employment in the cannabis retail industry.

Civic Engagement and Leadership

The CGCC Civic Engagement and Leadership Microcredential is a nine-credit program designed to develop individuals' abilities to become active, engaged, and empowered members of society. Through an examination of contemporary social justice issues at the local, national, and/or global level, students will explore how public policy, law, governmental systems, methods of civic engagement, and dynamic, culturally informed leadership models serve to guide transformative change.

Computer Science

This program prepares students for transfer to complete work for a bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer information systems, or related fields.

Construction Technology/Preservation Carpentry

This program is designed for students to jump start their carpentry careers and quickly earn a return on their educational investment. The hands-on curriculum trains students to construct and renovate residential buildings through skilled use of tools and machines, knowledge of efficient procedures and an understanding of traditional construction principles, including current and emerging industry standards and building practices.

Criminal Justice (A.A.)

This curriculum prepares students for transfer to complete work for a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, economic crime investigation, homeland security or related fields. Proper selection of curriculum electives enables students to further study other academic disciplines, such as political science, sociology or public administration. This program is also appropriate for students considering law school.

Criminal Justice (A.A.S.)

This curriculum prepares students for positions with federal, state, county, and local law enforcement organizations including positions with private and public security agencies. The courses offered fulfill the educational needs of students to aid them in becoming efficient and knowledgeable criminal justice and security personnel.

Customer Skills for Professions

Learners who complete the Customer Skills for Professions will demonstrate a thorough understanding of their job-specific role in customer interactions. They will understand the benefits of customer-centric service, as well as adapt to specific and diverse customer behaviors. By employing customer-centric techniques to deal with stressful situations and challenging conversations, successful completers will demonstrate their ability to overcome barriers to outstanding delivery.

Cyber Security/Digital Forensics

This curriculum prepares students for transfer to complete work for a bachelor’s degree in cyber security, computer security, digital forensics or related fields.

Education (Liberal Arts & Science) Biology (Adolescence)

Education (Liberal Arts & Science) Biology (Childhood)

Education (Liberal Arts & Science) Chemistry (Adolescence)

Education (Liberal Arts & Science) English (Adolescence)

Education (Liberal Arts & Science) English (Childhood)

Education (Liberal Arts & Science) History (Childhood)

Education (Liberal Arts & Science) Mathematics (Adolescence)

Education (Liberal Arts & Science) Mathematics (Childhood)

Education (Liberal Arts & Science) Social Studies (Adolescence)

Environmental Biology

This program prepares students for transfer into a Bachelor of Science program in Environmental Science or a related field and is part of the Environmental Science Transfer Path, biophysical tract. Students should work closely with their academic advisor to determine choice of electives to help ensure articulation with specific transfer colleges.

Fine Arts

This course of study provides a foundation in computer graphics, animation, design, drawing, sculpture, and photography. It is designed primarily for students who plan to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree. Fine arts students will learn in the studio in a professional atmosphere.

Foundations of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

The CGCC Foundations of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Microcredential is a nine-credit program designed to broaden students' understanding of multiculturism in the United States today.

Health Care Facilitator

This microcredential provides students with the skills and knowledge to help healthcare facilities and providers in their telemedicine endeavors. The Health Care Facilitator is a knowledgeable person who will provide confidential one-on-one assistance in connecting patients with their healthcare providers.

Individual Studies (A.A.)

This program prepares students for transfer to complete work for a bachelor’s degree in a variety of areas. The flexible design of this program offers the ability to customize courses toward specific academic disciplines or transfer schools. It is also appropriate for undecided students, since it allows students to explore a range of disciplines and conduct career research before concentrating in a specific area. Academic advisement is a critical part of student success in this program.

Individual Studies (A.A.S.)

This program prepares students for transfer to complete work for a bachelor’s degree in a variety of areas. The flexible design of this program offers the ability to customize courses toward specific academic disciplines or transfer schools. It is also appropriate for undecided students, since it allows students to explore a range of disciplines and conduct career research before concentrating in a specific area. Academic advisement is a critical part of student success in this program.

Individual Studies (A.S.)

This program prepares students for transfer to complete work for a bachelor’s degree in a variety of areas. The flexible design of this program offers the ability to customize courses toward specific academic disciplines or transfer schools. It is also appropriate for undecided students, since it allows students to explore a range of disciplines and conduct career research before concentrating in a specific area. Academic advisement is a critical part of student success in this program.

Individual Studies: Automotive Technology Concentration

An innovative and flexible program that incorporates a technical concentration, microcredentials, and program electives into an occupational-oriented associate degree, this program provides specialized study for students with clearly identified career goals that cannot be met by another associate degree program. Academic advisement is critical to students’ success in this program. All Individual Studies students are advised by full- time career and transfer faculty advisors.

Individual Studies: Business/Accounting Concentration

An innovative and flexible program that incorporates a technical concentration, microcredentials, and program electives into an occupational-oriented associate degree, this program provides specialized study for students with clearly identified career goals that cannot be met by another associate degree program. Academic advisement is critical to students’ success in this program. All Individual Studies students are advised by full- time career and transfer faculty advisors.

Individual Studies: Computer Science Concentration

An innovative and flexible program that incorporates a technical concentration, microcredentials, and program electives into an occupational-oriented associate degree, this program provides specialized study for students with clearly identified career goals that cannot be met by another associate degree program. Academic advisement is critical to students’ success in this program. All Individual Studies students are advised by full- time career and transfer faculty advisors.

Individual Studies: Construction Technology Concentration

An innovative and flexible program that incorporates a technical concentration, microcredentials, and program electives into an occupational-oriented associate degree, this program provides specialized study for students with clearly identified career goals that cannot be met by another associate degree program. Academic advisement is critical to students’ success in this program. All Individual Studies students are advised by full- time career and transfer faculty advisors.

Individual Studies: Police Basic Training Concentration

An innovative and flexible program that incorporates a technical concentration, microcredentials, and program electives into an occupational-oriented associate degree, this program provides specialized study for students with clearly identified career goals that cannot be met by another associate degree program. Academic advisement is critical to students’ success in this program. All Individual Studies students are advised by full- time career and transfer faculty advisors.

Liberal Arts and Science - Humanities

This program prepares students for transfer to complete work for a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts and is suggested for students seeking to prepare for elementary or secondary education. With proper selection of electives, students can prepare for further study in specific academic disciplines such as English, foreign languages, humanistic studies, as well as career-related programs in speech and theater, education, journalism, communication and media arts.

Liberal Arts and Science - Humanities: Communication Concentration

The Communication concentration provides a transfer pathway for students seeking a bachelor’s degree in a variety of communications specialties, such as human communication, organizational communication, and public relations. This concentration combines required general education courses, institutional degree requirements, and strong transfer-based communication courses.

Liberal Arts and Science - Mathematics/Science

This program prepares students for transfer to complete work for a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, science, and related fields, such as engineering, medicine, chiropractic, physical therapy, and laboratory technology. Columbia-Greene maintains transfer agreements with many four-year colleges, which may apply to graduates of this program.

Liberal Arts and Science - Mathematics/Science: Chiropractic Medicine Transfer Track

Liberal Arts and Science - Mathematics/Science: Health Science Concentration

These concentrations prepare students for transfer into a variety of health science bachelor’s degree programs. Specific courses for each health science option are outlined along with general career information regarding each health science specialty. Intensive advisement is provided to help students make smart, reality-based transfer and career decisions.

Liberal Arts and Science - Mathematics/Science: Medical Imaging, X-ray, or Ultrasound Transfer Track

Liberal Arts and Science - Mathematics/Science: Occupational Therapy Transfer Track

Liberal Arts and Science - Mathematics/Science: Pharmacy Transfer Track

Liberal Arts and Science - Mathematics/Science: Physical Therapy Transfer Track

Liberal Arts and Science - Mathematics/Science: Physician Assistant Transfer Track

Liberal Arts and Science - Social Science

This program prepares students for transfer into a bachelor’s degree program. Students can complete concentrations in psychology, history, or sociology which should give them advance standing upon transfer to a bachelor’s program in these areas.

Liberal Arts and Science - Social Science: History Concentration

This program provides an introduction to the field of history and prepares students for transfer into a bachelor’s degree program. Students will investigate the past, assess primary sources and craft-evidence based arguments while being challenged to consider specific time periods, regions, cause, effect and general change over time. Students who successfully complete this concentration can expect advanced standing upon transfer to a bachelor’s program in this area of study.

Liberal Arts and Science - Social Science: Psychology Concentration

This program provides an introduction to the field of Psychology and prepares students for transfer into a bachelor’s degree program. Students will engage in the scientific study of human behavior and will be challenged to think critically about individual differences, social behavior, human development, and scientific inquiry. Students who successfully complete this concentration can expect advanced standing upon transfer to a bachelor’s program in this area of study.

Medical Assisting

Medical Assistants are multi-skilled, versatile, and essential members of the allied health profession who perform a range of professional duties. These include routine administrative duties and clinical responsibilities in a variety of healthcare settings. All students successfully completing the Medical Assisting A.A.S.

Medical Office Assistant

The Medical Office Assistant Certificate is designed to provide students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in administrative roles within a wide range of healthcare settings. This program covers selected topics, including medical terminology, healthcare office procedures, medical billing and coding, electronic health records management, and interpersonal communication in a healthcare environment.

Medical Records Specialist

The CGCC Medical Records Specialist Microcredential will allow students to become certified as a medical secretary or entry-level biller and coder through a fast-track where they can directly enter the workforce either while they are pursuing the full Medical Assisting program or through a more direct learning plan.

Nursing

Police Basic Training

Small Business

This program provides a toolkit of skills and materials to those who would like to start their own business. Students develop their business idea, access and use the resources necessary to implement their idea, and have completed plans reviewed by an expert panel for feedback on feasibility and funding. This nine-credit series integrates three courses: Foundation of Business, Business Professional Development and Entrepreneurship.

Teaching Assistant

Workplace Professionalism

Earners of the Workplace Professionalism microcredential demonstrate achievement in leadership, communication and productive workplace relationships. They can identify effective methods of communication and conflict resolution in workplace scenarios, and utilize those methods through written email and face-to-face presentation.