North Country Community College

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

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

This degree is intended for students who desire a career in business that will qualify them to enter directly into responsible and productive careers in industry and commerce in the public and private sectors of business. Students receive classroom instruction giving them a solid educational foundation and hands on experience to be successful in today's business world.

Business Administration (A.S.S.)

This degree is intended primarily as a transfer program leading to the Bachelor's degree. The program requires a distribution of courses representing the freshman and sophomore years of a four-year Bachelor's program. By appropriate course selection with input from transfer institutions, transfer counselors and academic advisors, students may prepare for transfer to upper division study in business administration, accounting, management, marketing and related fields.

Business Administration: Healthcare Administration Track

This degree is intended primarily as a transfer program leading to the Bachelor's degree. The program requires a distribution of courses representing the freshman and sophomore years of a four-year Bachelor's program. By appropriate course selection with input from transfer institutions, transfer counselors and academic advisors, students may prepare for transfer to upper division study in business administration, accounting, management, marketing and related fields.

Chemical Dependency Counseling

This program addresses the needs of a society rife with alcohol and substance abuse problems. These conditions have tremendous and far-reaching impacts on children, families and other members of our communities. Students in this program receive both academic and experiential preparation to serve those same individuals, families and communities.

Child & Family Services

This program prepares students for and facilitates their entry into the children and family services workforce and/or towards pursuing a baccalaureate degree in the human services or related fields such as social work. The program focuses on the academic foundations, core competencies/skills, a commitment to and practice of increasing self-awareness and applied ethical decision-making skills that are hallmarks of this profession.

Community Residence Aide

This program trains individuals for career opportunities as Community Residence Aides working with the developmentally disabled. As mandated by the New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, this program includes on-the-job training in-state and voluntary agency settings as well as classroom training in the necessary aspects of client care.

Computer Graphics & Design

The Computer Graphics certificate educational and career objectives are vocational in nature. Employment preparation as well as seamless entry into numerous Associate Degrees at NCCC is available to graduates of the program. There are numerous businesses within the Adirondack Park that would employ graduates from this program.

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice program offers students an opportunity to prepare for local, state, and federal positions related to city police forces, industry controls, correctional facilities, conservation and environmental departments, private investigation agencies, and parole offices. Instruction goes beyond the classroom in this field of study; our graduates have the opportunity to complete hands-on work as well.

Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics

Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics provides students with the foundational knowledge about the criminal justice and cybersecurity field, focusing on the investigative elements of cybersecurity incidents and crimes. This program is jointly registered with Herkimer College and students will take the cybersecurity-specific courses online through Herkimer College. Students have the option to take NCCC courses either online or face-to-face.

Digital Advertising & Design

The Digital Advertising and Design Certificate prepares students to use the digital arts to build and enhance marketing and advertising processes and materials to help businesses compete in the digital marketplace. A solid foundation in artistic design, advertising, and small business applications allows graduates in this certificate program to serve multiple needs within the marketing and management of businesses.

Digital Arts & Design

Through hands-on learning, students will be prepared to work professionally in today's digital age. Students learn the basic concepts of graphic design and develop their artistic potential while working to master the tools and technologies applied in both traditional and digital imaging. In addition, students perfect their hand-art skills with studies in drawing and design, and master essential concepts related to multimedia, print, and web-based publishing.

Direct Support Professional I

First tier of the microcredential program. Trains individuals for career opportunities as Direct Support Professionals working with the developmentally disabled. Aligns with the National Association of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) certifications; students who complete it earn badges in Crisis Intervention and Prevention, Health and Wellness, Person-Centered Practices, and Safety.

Direct Support Professional II

Second tier of the microcredential program; requires completion of DSP I. Helps individuals expand their knowledge and career opportunities as Direct Support Professionals working with the developmentally disabled. Aligns with NADSP certifications; students earn badges in Evaluation and Observation, Professionalism and Ethics, and Community Inclusion and Networking.

Direct Support Professional III

Third tier of the microcredential program; requires completion of DSP I and II. Expands on the knowledge base of DSP I and II and aligns with NADSP certifications. Students earn badges in Empowerment and Advocacy; Community Living Skills and Supports; Education, Training, and Self-Development; and Cultural Competency.

Entrepreneurship

This certificate program is offered for students who desire a focused preparation for the business world, with an emphasis on business ownership and management skills. The program is occupationally oriented and provides foundational business knowledge and skills such as small business accounting, business law, and human resource management. The site of the college affords the student to be immersed into the tourism trade of the Adirondack Park.

Entrepreneurship Management

This degree is offered for students who desire preparation and experience for the business world, with an emphasis on management skills. The program is occupationally oriented with an opportunity for an internship after two semesters if the student demonstrates successful academic achievement. The site of the college affords the student to be immersed into the tourism trade of the Adirondack Park.

Environmental Science

The Environmental Science curriculum provides students with a scientific foundation exploring the management of the Earth's systems. With a focus on the interaction between the natural world, human activity, and the larger environment, students will develop an understanding of the earth's systems and their interdependence and learn to critically evaluate diverse sources of information necessary for sound environmental analysis.

Environmental Studies

This degree program is intended as a transfer program leading to a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies or related field. The program is designed to engage students in the types of dialogues and the broader issues facing the United States and the world such as environmental policies, economic development, responsible land management practices, and responses to climate change.

Gerontology

The Certificate Program in Gerontology prepares students in five general areas: written communication, cultural awareness, gerontology knowledge, management skills, and service skills. The student completing this program will be equipped with the skills necessary to function effectively in an agency or organization serving the aged or in working directly with older adults. This certificate may be completed in one year.

Health Science

The purpose of the Health Science certificate is to give students a background in biology, chemistry, health, English, and math courses. This will prepare them for further study in fields such as nursing and radiologic technology. It could also prepare students for entry-level health related jobs such as ER admit clerk, ward clerk, or clinical receptionist. It can be completed in one year of full-time study.

Health Science

Grounded in the Liberal Arts, the A.S. Health Science Degree is designed primarily as a transfer degree for students interested in furthering their studies in the allied health fields. For students preparing to enter the Radiologic Technology or Nursing degree programs, this degree is structured to allow those students the flexibility to move into those programs, if accepted, without significant impact.

Human Services

This program is offered for students interested in preparing for work in community and institutional settings in mental health, developmental disabilities, substance abuse, gerontology, and education. Students work directly with clients at nearby facilities as part of their course of study. Many students choose to transfer to Bachelor's Degree programs in social work, human services, education, and social sciences.

Individual Studies

This program affords students an opportunity to explore career options. A base of Liberal Arts and Sciences courses is combined with a program core designated to expose students to a wide range of disciplines outside the Liberal Arts and Sciences. This program core allows students to develop a concentration in a specific area once previous course work has revealed an individual interest in that area.

Liberal Arts & Science: Humanities & Social Science

This degree is intended as a transfer program leading to the Bachelor's degree. By appropriate course selection with a faculty advisor, students may prepare for transfer to upper-division study in a variety of Liberal Arts majors. The program requires a distribution of courses selected from the principal disciplines of Liberal Arts & Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Science: Humanities & Social Science, Early Childhood Education Track

This track provides a pathway for students wishing to transfer to a four-year degree in education, specifically in the areas of Early Childhood and Childhood Education. With a strong foundation in the liberal arts, students will be introduced to the field of education and child development. Courses include the opportunity for field work to explore and gain experience working with young, school-aged children.

Liberal Arts & Science: Humanities & Social Science, English Track

This degree is intended as a transfer program leading to the Bachelor's degree. By appropriate course selection with a faculty advisor, students may prepare for transfer to upper-division study in a variety of Liberal Arts majors. The program requires a distribution of courses selected from the principal disciplines of Liberal Arts & Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Science: Humanities & Social Science, Psychology Track

As a track within the larger A.A. Liberal Arts: Humanities and Social Science degree, this program is intended to facilitate transfer to a Bachelor's degree program in Psychology. Students will be prepared for upper-division study within the field of Psychology. The program requires a distribution of courses selected from Psychology and other principal disciplines of Liberal Arts & Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Sciences: Math & Science

This degree is intended as a transfer program leading to the Bachelor's degree. By appropriate course selection with a faculty advisor, students may prepare for transfer to upper-division study in a variety of Liberal Arts majors. The program requires a distribution of courses selected from the principal disciplines of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Massage Therapy

North Country's Massage Therapy program is a path to a rewarding profession and a commitment to personal development. The program provides a quality educational experience, in a rich interpersonal environment. The campus features its own student run massage therapy clinic; open to students, staff and the surrounding college community.

Nursing

The Nursing Program adheres to a career-ladder concept in nursing education that provides upward mobility for students, without repetition of previous education and experience.

Practical Nursing

Successful completion of the Practical Nursing course of study leads to a Certificate of Achievement and eligibility to make application to take the examination for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Completion of the Practical Nursing course of study does not assure admission into the Associate Degree Nursing Program. Students must apply for entry into this program and compete with all other applicants of that year.

Radiologic Technology

A Radiologic Technologist is an allied health professional who combines patient care procedures with an in-depth knowledge of human anatomy and proficient utilization of radiographic equipment. A Radiologic Technologist produces informative diagnostic images of the human body while exposing the patient to minimum amounts of radiation.

Sports & Events Management

North Country was the Official College of the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid. The College's location in the 6 million acre Adirondack Park and Olympic Region provides a perfect location for the Sports and Events Management Program. Designed in cooperation with the Olympic Regional Development Authority of New York State, this program prepares students to transfer to four-year institutions or gain employment in the Recreation, Leisure, and Sports Management field.

Teaching Assistant

The Teaching Assistant Certificate is designed to provide for immediate employment but also allows for coursework in the certificate program to be applied directly to our A.A. Liberal Arts & Sciences: Early Childhood/Childhood Education. This program meets the educational requirements to take the NYS certification test, Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills (ATAS) exam, but the certification is not included in the certificate program.

Wilderness Recreation Leadership

The Wilderness Recreation Leadership degree program has been training outdoor educators, professionals and guides since 1979. The program shared its beginnings with the Wilderness Education Association and continues with strong curriculum and traditions today. By offering students hands-on opportunities to practice leadership and wilderness skills in a backcountry setting, WRL offers a unique and unparalleled college experience.