Salem Community College

Administrative Assistant

Agriculture (w/ Cumberland)

Allied Health

Biology/Chemistry

The Biology/Chemistry program prepares students for further study in the biological and physical sciences. The program provides students with a solid foundation in basic scientific principles, as well as mathematics. Students develop a strong scientific foundation that will enable them to pursue advanced studies in specific biological and chemical disciplines.

Business Administration (Associate in Applied Science)

The Business Administration Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) program equips students with versatile skills for success across a wide range of industries. The curriculum covers essential business disciplines including accounting, business law, economics, management, marketing, and personal finance. Students also develop strong technology competencies through hands-on experience with industry-standard tools such as QuickBooks and Microsoft Office 365.

Business Administration (Associate in Science)

The Associate in Science degree in Business Administration prepares students to begin and/or advance their careers in the world of business. It can also be a major step towards transferring to a four-year college to complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Business at that institution. This program curriculum provides students with a general comprehensive understanding of basic business law, management, marketing, economics, accounting, and leading-edge technology.

Business Paraprofessional Management

The career certificate in Business Paraprofessional Management is a collaborative effort between the New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development and New Jersey community colleges to deliver an educational career ladder program for all education support professionals who desire career advancement in management positions. Candidates for acceptance into this program must have completed a Certificate of Competency in Educational Support before being admitted.

Case Management

Communication Media

The Communication Media program provides students with a rich foundation in academic, technical and creative skills tailored to today's complex communication landscape. By developing essential skills in design, speech, storytelling, writing and layout, students gain a comprehensive toolkit for effective communication. The versatile program prepares students to pursue careers or advanced studies in fields such as marketing, design, journalism, broadcasting, business, and social media marketing.

Computer Graphic Art

The Computer Graphic Art program establishes both the technical skills and creative concepts related to the design industry. Through its two year program, students work with page layout, image manipulation, illustration, and web design. Students develop portfolio quality artwork for transfer to a four year program.

Computer Science

The Computer Science program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor's degree in computer science. Students obtain a solid base of fundamentals in problem solving, oral and written communication, and object-oriented design and programming.

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice program provides students with a variety of career opportunities in law enforcement including state and local law enforcement, school resource officers, park rangers, and sheriff's deputies as well as in federal agencies. Students gain an understanding of forensic science, acquire basic knowledge of criminal investigations, and obtain a basic knowledge of the criminal court system. The catalog presents the degree in Law Enforcement and Cyber Security options.

Education

The Education program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a baccalaureate degree in elementary education. With course work that explores a variety of academic disciplines and modes of inquiry, students have opportunities to increase self-awareness, communication skills, creativity and civic awareness.

Emergency Management

Emergency Services

Forensic Science

Game Design (w/ Cumberland County College)

Gamw Design and Development

Glass: Applied Craft & Design (w/ Cumberland)

Glass Art

Glass Art

The Glass Art program embraces an approach to design rooted in the history and culture of making. The curriculum provides students with a carefully planned program of study that focuses on exploring contemporary glass; the acquisition of traditional hand skills in varied glassmaking techniques; and complementary studies in art history, digital imaging and professional presentation.

Health and Exercise Science

Health Science

The Health Science program explores the diverse field of health science and introduces liberal arts studies. Students are exposed to the various disciplines of health science and are challenged to develop their critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. The program also allows students with previous training in a specific health science discipline to continue their education and earn an Associate in Science degree.

Horticulture (w/ Cumberland)

Industrial Design

Liberal Arts

The Liberal Arts program explores a variety of subjects in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences in preparation for transfer to a traditional baccalaureate degree program. Taking courses in most of the major academic disciplines and using various methods of inquiry, students have opportunities to increase self-awareness, interpersonal skills, creativity and civic awareness.

Mathematics

The Mathematics program prepares students for further study in mathematics and/or its applications. The program provides students with a solid foundation in basic mathematical principles. Students develop a strong mathematical foundation that will enable them to pursue advanced studies in mathematics or related disciplines such as physics or engineering.

Medical Coding

The Medical Coding certificate program prepares students for immediate placement in a variety of areas that require coding expertise. Students learn to analyze medical records and assign the appropriate medical codes using healthcare coding and classification schedules. This joint certificate is offered in partnership with Camden County College and is approved by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Nuclear Energy Technology

The Nuclear Energy Technology program prepares students to move directly into the workforce upon graduation. Students will be qualified for entry-level positions in nuclear power maintenance and technology. Courses provide students with a solid foundation in basic scientific principles as well as mathematics, with special emphasis placed on nuclear safety and procedures.

Nuclear Energy Technology (W/ Cumberland)

Nursing

Designed for students who are licensed practical nurses (LPNs), the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing is a 37-week program that includes general education and core nursing courses. Clinical exposures address the management of clients throughout the lifespan. Graduates are prepared to take the NCLEX-RN exam.

Nursing [One Plus One RN Mobility]

Office Management

The Office Management certificate program prepares students for immediate employment in an office environment. Students gain hands-on experience using word processing, database management, spreadsheet and presentation software. The program emphasizes the development of skills in creative thinking and problem solving, and simulates office activities.

Paralegal Studies (w/Cumberland)

Personal Trainer

Pharmacy Technician

The Pharmacy Technician certificate program prepares students for immediate placement in the field. Comprehensive training is provided to instruct students in the basics of pharmacology, human biology, medical terminology and modern ethical practices. Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to take the national certification exam for pharmacy technicians.

Physics/Engineering

The Physics/Engineering program prepares students for further study in physics and/or engineering. The program provides students with a solid foundation in basic mathematical and scientific principles. Students develop a strong mathematical foundation that will enable them to pursue advanced studies in mathematics or related disciplines such as physics or engineering.

Practical Nursing

The Practical Nursing certificate program is a forty-four week program. Students explore the theory of basic nursing care, pharmacology, disease process and specialty nursing, and practice nursing skills in a simulated lab designed to model the clinical setting. The program is accredited by the New Jersey Board of Nursing.

Respiratory Therapy (W/ Rutgers)

Scientific Glassblowing Technology

Scientific Glass Technology

Scientific glassblowers create glass apparatus for scientific research in laboratories, universities and industry. The only program of its kind in the nation, Scientific Glass Technology combines classroom study and hands-on laboratory techniques, technical drawing and advanced fabrication. Students develop a solid understanding of scientific glassblowing so that they are able to fabricate apparatus according to technical specifications.

Social Science

The Social Science program introduces liberal arts studies while exposing students to a diversity of thought and people across history, political science, psychology and sociology. With course work that examines a variety of academic disciplines and modes of inquiry, students have opportunities to increase self-awareness, interpersonal skills, creativity and civic awareness. The catalog presents the degree in History/Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology/Social Service options.

Social Services

Sport Management

The Sport Management program explores the growing field of sport management by focusing on sport management principles and practices while teaching business skills, and strengthening oral and written communication skills. The program also introduces students to general liberal arts studies and challenges them to develop their critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

Studio Art

The Studio Art program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a university or art school and major in art or design. This degree focuses on art foundation classes and general education requirements that will transfer to other institutions. Students in the program combine artistic creativity and hands-on experience, with emphasis placed on the production and development of artwork.

SUAS (Drones) Field Technician

This joint degree in partnership with Atlantic Cape Community College prepares students for a career as a small-unmanned aircraft systems technician. Students demonstrate basic proficiency in small UAS operations, general maintenance and repair, the use of a small UAS for the collection of and pre- and post-processing of aerial images and videos, and geospatial data collection. Students are required to sit for, and pass, a Federal Aviation Administration aeronautical knowledge examination.

Sustainable Energy Technology

Sustainable Energy Technology

Sustainable Energy Technology: Energy Auditor

Sustainable Energy Technology: Green Construction Technology

Sustainable Energy Technology: Solar Energy Technology

Sustainable Energy Technology (W/ Cumberland)

Sustainable Energy Technology: Weatherization Technology

Technical Studies

The Associate in Applied Science program in Technical Studies provides a way for students to acquire college credits based on technical training within their employing organization. Credit will be granted to individuals who have successfully completed courses in a corporate, industrial or military training program. In addition, credit may be granted for education received in community-based organizations and government agencies.

Veterinary Nursing

This joint degree in partnership with Camden County College provides both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, giving students a solid foundation in the medical areas concerned with animals. Graduates are prepared to work in entry-level positions in animal health fields. Working under the supervision of a veterinarian, students perform laboratory and clinical procedures such as surgical assisting, radiology, and anesthesia.

Visual Arts-Computer Graphic Art

Visual Arts-Glass Art