Fulton-Montgomery Community College

Addiction Services (CASAC)

The Addiction Services program is designed to equip students to enter the workforce as an Addictions Counselor. Upon completion of the program, students will be issued the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) Standardized Certificate of Completion of 350 hours of course work necessary to apply for the Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in New York State.

Addiction Services Certificate

The Addiction Services certificate is designed for students with a previous degree or significant work experience in the Addiction Services field who are seeking a specialty credential. Upon completion of the certificate, students will be issued the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) Standardized Certificate of Completion of 350 hours of course work necessary to apply for the Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in New York State.

Business: Accounting

In today’s highly rewarding, yet competitive, job market, the accounting and finance professional is continuously in demand. At FMCC, our leading-edge Accounting program is designed to provide students with the accounting, bookkeeping and business skills needed to succeed in small or large firms. In addition, students will develop the necessary accounting, related computer software, communication and math skills to succeed in their careers upon graduation from FMCC.

Business Applications Specialist

This program leads to a certificate, after one year of study (two semesters). It is designed to provide students with concentrated skill training, leading to employment in entry level business support positions. Graduates may apply all credits towards an Associate’s Degree where applicable.

Business: Business Administration

This program is designed to prepare students to transfer to four-year institutions to complete a Bachelor’s degree in Business. The flexibility of this program permits students to meet the requirements of their intended transfer institutions. Students transferring to four-year institutions may specialize at that institution in a particular field such as accounting, finance, marketing, business management, or business education, and begin that specialization at FMCC.

Business: Business Marketing & Management

The Business: Marketing Management program is designed to prepare students with the core skills necessary to compete and succeed in today’s diverse business environment. Required courses include the organizational functions of accounting, marketing, management, business communications, and business development. Exposure to these concepts provides students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the business world.

Computer Information Systems

This curriculum is structured along the lines of career interests and job skills that are required by students who plan to enter the field of computer information systems. The course work emphasizes practical problem-solving skills, the use of computers, information technology, and written and oral communication skills to achieve a well-rounded computer information systems background.

Computer Networking & Cybersecurity

The Computer Networking & Cybersecurity A.S. program combines computer information systems, liberal arts, and criminal justice coursework to prepare students for transfer to bachelor’s degree programs in Network Forensics, Information Assurance, Cybercrime Investigation, and related programs.

Computer Science

The two-year Computer Science Program is designed for students who plan to transfer and continue their studies in programs leading to a Bachelor’s degree. The program emphasizes an understanding of computing, data structures, object-oriented and modular programming techniques, and algorithm analysis.

Criminal Justice (A.A.S.S.)

This program is designed to prepare students for careers with federal, state, county, and local enforcement organizations. The courses are concerned with fulfilling the educational needs of students and aiding them in becoming efficient and knowledgeable criminal justice personnel. The program is open, as well, to those who are currently employed in law enforcement. STUDENTS PLEASE NOTE: Many criminal justice agencies require applicants to meet qualifying entrance requirements.

Criminal Justice (A.S.S.)

The Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice provides a broad foundation for careers in any part of the criminal justice system. It is appropriate for students who have not yet made a specific career choice. This Associate’s degree is designed to be used as a stepping stone for a bachelor’s degree.

Entertainment Technology

This program is structured along the lines of career interests and job skills that are required by the students who plan to enter the field of Entertainment Technology. The program provides students with the necessary skills, knowledge, and competence to successfully enter a variety of different careers in the planning, design, and production of entertainment including: live performance technology, audio/visual technology, and interactive entertainment technology.

General Education

The General Education curriculum is a one‑year program that leads to a certificate of completion. This program is useful for students who wish to strengthen their academic backgrounds before embarking on programs of study that lead to an associate’s degree. It also offers the student with undecided educational goals the opportunity for a year of broadly-based study and exploration.

Health Information Records Management

The Health Information Records Management program is designed to provide students with the technology and interactive skills they need to pursue careers in current and emerging positions in a variety of health care settings. Coursework emphasis is on document preparation, report development, office management, and administrative practices.

Health Science

The Health Science degree A.S. program provides a broad foundation for careers in the healthcare industry. This innovative curriculum is designed to prepare graduating students for transfer to four-year institutions.

Health Studies

The Health Studies degree program provides students with an opportunity to build a foundation and explore multiple career paths and employment in the growing healthcare industry. This innovative curriculum is designed to prepare students who intend to pursue entry-level healthcare positions and for those current healthcare employees who are looking to upgrade their skills.

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology (HVAC/R)

This one-year certificate program will prepare students with entry-level knowledge and skills in heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R). The curriculum emphasizes the development of technical, diagnostic, problem-solving, maintenance, repair, and customer service skills. Students will practice laboratory safety standards and rules consistent with industry practices.

Human Services

The Human Services program parallels the first two years of four-year programs in Human Services/Social Work. This enables graduates of the program to transfer at the junior level to some institutions and continue their studies, leading to Bachelor’s degrees in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology or related areas.

Individual Studies

In this innovative approach to career learning, students learn career skills in fields where jobs are locally available. Although similar to cooperative education and internship programs, COCAL requires that students learn basic career skills at job sites without pay. Students learn from practicing professionals, who follow the competency guidelines prescribed by the College and based on O*NET online specifications, national competency catalogs, and employer input.

Individual Studies

This two-year degree program is an individualized sequence of study which combines COCAL certificate study with additional study in career-related areas. AOS COCAL cannot duplicate existing business and technology programs. An Associate’s degree in Occupational Studies may be achieved upon completion of a minimum of 60 credits.

Liberal Arts and Sciences: General Studies

This is a university-parallel program that is designed for students who intend to transfer to four-year institutions. The program may be used by students who seek flexibility to explore their options or to tailor electives to align with their transfer goals. This degree program is offered fully online.

Media Arts and Digital Technology

The Media Arts and Digital Technology program offers a unique opportunity for students to learn a deeper understanding of today’s competitive and emerging internet and graphic design intelligent workflows. The combination of fine art, digital technologies and business principles are adapting to everyday consumer needs and transforming new experiences for business innovation.

Nursing

The Nursing Program offers a four‑semester curriculum, which provides a balance of Liberal Arts, Sciences and Nursing, as illustrated below. The nursing courses assist students in gaining the knowledge, attitudes, and skills essential to nursing practice in a variety of settings. Graduates of this program are prepared to take the NCLEX examination for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse (R.N.

Radiologic Technology

The Radiologic Technology program is JRCERT (Joint Review Committee on Eduction in Radiologic Technology) accredited program. Our most recent accreditation report reflects a 95% or more pass rate for FMCC students that take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiography Boards examination after graduation. Students attend internships called clinical site rotations with local hospitals for hands-on-learning.

Robotics & Systems Technology

This program is designed for students seeking employment in a wide variety of technical fields, such as microprocessor (chip) fabrication and industrial automation / robotics. Students are prepared for roles including engineering technician, clean-room technician, process technician, electro-mechanical technician, and field service technician.

Teaching Assistant

This program is designed to prepare students to work as Teaching Assistants and to provide them with a core of college-level courses that may be applied to the Associate in Applied Science: Early Childhood Education degree.